Eldest Synopsis
Essay title: Eldest Synopsis
Eduardo Rico Montiel
English
Eldest
This book is the continuation to “Eragon”, and it was written by Christopher Paolini. The plot starts right off in the middle of action, with Eragon and the Varden chasing away the urgals that are left from the battle of Farther Dur. It is a very dynamic start, with a major character dying in the first six pages.
It continues with Eragon and Saphira traveling to Du Weldenvarden, a forest which is home to the elves, in order to meet “The Cripple Who Is Whole”. Also known as Togira Iknonoka, he is a mysterious entity who contacted Eragon at the end of the previous book, and who said to have all the answers to his questions. He is accompanied by Orik the dwarf and Arya the elf, to whom he feels affection for, but is not corresponded.
Parallel to this, the book shows the story of Nasuada, who has assumed the leadership of the Varden, in her quest to run from the Empire to Surda (a little independent country).
Furthermore, it explores what has happened in Carvahall, Eragon’s hometown, ever since he left. Roran returns from a nearby population only to discover that his town is being assailed by the king’s army and the dangerous Ra’zac. Together with other townspeople he defends their home, and when all seems lost begin to retreat.
Eldest