num_pages: 748
description: Oaths sworn... loyalties tested... forces collide.It's been only months since Eragon first uttered brisingr an ancient language term for fire. Since then he's not only learned to create magic with words  he's been challenged to his very core. Following the colossal battle against the Empires warriors on the Burning Plains Eragon and his dragon Saphira have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.First is Eragon's oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved from King Galbatorix's clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength  as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner Eragon must make choices  choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?
language: English
title: Brisingr
publisher: Alfred A. Knopf