The young Eragon will see his simple life change overnight when he accidentally discovers a blue stone that hides a small dragon within. As soon as Eragon touches it, a silver mark appears on his palm and an unbreakable mental bond is formed between them. From that moment on, Eragon belongs to the legendary Dragon Riders, who were overthrown by the evil Galbatorix, who declared himself king over the entire magical land of Alagaesia. Eragon, the last of the Dragon Riders' generation, will find himself in an exciting magical world and will realize that he is the only one with the power to restore justice and peace to the kingdom of Alagaesia... In the first book of the epic series The Inheritance, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, after incredible adventures, narrowly emerge victorious from the terrible battle with Galbatorix's forces, saving the nation of rebels that was on the brink of being crushed. Seriously injured, Eragon tries to regroup his forces. In the exciting continuation of the story, Eragon realizes that to defeat his one true enemy, Galbatorix, he needs to perfect his training. He decides to travel to Ellesmera, the land of the Elves, where the wise old Dragon Rider, Oromis, lives, who will teach him magic and martial arts - the main skills of a Dragon Rider. The journey begins and Eragon discovers new places and peoples, faces new challenges, and gets involved in new adventures. But chaos and betrayal lurk at every moment, and Eragon begins to doubt his friends and enemies. Whom to trust and whom to guard against? Meanwhile, Eragon's homeland, Carvahall, is besieged by the heinous Ra'zac, and his cousin, Roran, is called upon to lead the villagers in a desperate escape to the mountains. The help Eragon will offer will expose him to mortal danger. Will he manage to slip away, or will the dark hand of the king ultimately crush all resistance? Eragon and Saphira are now the sole continuators of the legendary tradition of the Dragon Riders and the last hope to overthrow the tyranny of the corrupt Galbatorix. The hero's journey towards maturity and truth is filled with dangers and difficult decisions. The much-anticipated continuation of Eragon is even more captivating and manages to elevate the reader's interest, just before the final resolution.