Thrilling adventure full of magic, dragons, elves, monsters, and the battle between good and evil. Fifteen-year old Eragon believes that he is merely an orphan taken in by relatives--one among the masses. Soon he discovers that nothing is farther from the truth. When his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed, Eragon must flee the tyrannical King Galbatrorix. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save--or destroy--the Empire.