Dragon Riders

A History of Dragon Riders

Known Dragon Riders ~

• Eragon (The first dragon rider) - He was the first Dragon Rider. During the Elf and Dragon War Eragon found a dragon egg, and hatched it in secrecy. He then used the dragon to form a pack between the elves and dragons. It is a mystery if the dragons left the egg for him, or if the parents of the egg were killed by an Elven ambush.
• Eragon - The last sane Dragon Rider that is known of. Killed the shade Durza in the battle of Tronjheim. Brought back the Dragon Riders’ race.
• Brom - Slayer of Morzan. Found the dragon egg that hatched Saphira. Teacher of Eragon. Possible father of Eragon. Gave his life to save Eragon.
• Irnstad the Human - First Dragon Rider to slay a shade.
• Laetri the Elf – Second Dragon Rider to slay a shade.
• Vrael – Only one that was able to resist Galbatorix and the Thirteen Forsworn, until he was killed by Galbatorix in an ill battle in which Galbatorix killed Vrael.
• Morzan – Killed by Brom. A foolish young man that was twisted by Galbatorix to follow him. Father of Murtagh, and possibly Eragon.
• Galbatorix – Insane king of Alagaesia. An evil Dragon Rider that was driven insane by the death of his beloved first dragon. That used terrible magic to twist another dragon whose rider was dead into being his dragon.
• Oromis – Second Teacher of Eragon, oldest Dragon Rider alive during the time of the Inheritance Trilogy.

Dragon Riders’ Swords ~

• History of the Swords

When a Rider finished their training, the elves would present the Rider with a Rider’s Sword. It was three feet long and would be the same color as the Rider’s Dragon. It would also have a gem in its pummel that was the same color as well. These swords were very special; they were made by magic and hard work. The elves’ method of forging them has remained a secret.

• General Sword Information

 The Dragon Rider's swords were eternally sharp and never stained.  The Elves' custom was to have the sword's color match the color of the Rider's Dragon.  The swords were usually three feet long, and were perfectly balanced so that it was like an extension of the arm for a Dragon Rider.

• Creator of Dragon Rider Swords

The only known creator of Dragon Rider swords in the history of Alagaesia is Rhunon. She swore an oath after Galbatorix went insane and was using her intelligence to kill freely. She never wanted that to happen again. When Eragon confronts her about making a sword, she explains her reasons for not making him one.

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