A terrible war is raging in Alagaësia, and all the peoples have united to fight against Galbatorix, the cruel ruler of the empire. All the races have joined together and are going to battle Galbatorix, the cruel ruler of the Empire. Eragon knows that he and Saphira will eventually face him. Loyal companions fight by his side, most notably the beautiful, wise elf Arya. But the dark king is nearly invincible, possessing the power of countless dragons whose soul lair, the Eldunarí, he has usurped. A new dragon and a new dragon rider change the balance of power. Will Eragon be able to defeat Galbatorix? Or must he admit defeat? A prophecy says that Eragon will leave Alagaësia forever ....