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Not so very long ago, Eragon - Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider - was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders. months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can.

Oaths sworn...loyalties tested...forces collide. 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? Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, 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.

When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and, gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy—the Empire.

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspiring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems.

The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled.

During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she's delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn't at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity's greatest and final hope....

Cuando Eragon, un joven de 15 años que vive en una pequeña aldea, se encuentra con una piedra preciosa en medio del bosque a donde ha ido a cazar, poco se espera que ese suceso vaya a cambiar su vida y el destino de Alagaësia. Lo único que desea es venderla para así asegurar la subsistencia de su familia durante el duro invierno. Sin embargo, una noche la gema se rompe y lo que sale de ella lo llevará a un viaje que lo convertirá en héroe.

It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now, he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs, and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors, and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective. This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure.

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust.

When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight, his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power.

El mundo ya no es un lugar seguro para Murtagh y su dragón, Espina. Un rey malvado ha sido derrocado y deben enfrentar las consecuencias del papel reacio que desempeñaron en su reinado de terror. Ahora son odiados y están solos, exiliados a las afueras de la sociedad. Por todos los territorios, voces apagadas susurran sobre tierra quebradiza y un leve olor a azufre en el aire, y Murtagh siente que algo malvado acecha en las sombras de Alagaësia.

Als Eragon auf der Jagd einen glänzenden blauen Stein findet, ahnt er nicht, dass dieser Fund sein Leben verändern wird. Doch plötzlich zeichnen sich auf dessen Oberfläche feine Risse. Ein Drachenjunges entschlüpft der Schale und beschert Eragon ein Vermächtnis, das älter ist als die Welt... Über Nacht wird Eragon in eine schicksalhafte Welt voller Magie und Macht geworfen.

During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn’t at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity’s greatest and final hope....

Etwas Böses lauert in den Schatten von Alagaësia. Die Welt ist nicht mehr sicher für den Drachenreiter Murtagh und seinen Drachen Dorn. Seit Galbatorix’ Sturz sind Murtagh und sein Drache verhasst und von allen Völkern verachtet, obwohl sie dem grausamen König nicht aus freien Stücken gedient haben. Als ein Flüstern und Raunen durchs Land geht von brüchiger Erde und Schwefelhauch, spürt Murtagh, dass etwas Böses in den Schatten von Alagaësia lauert. Damit beginnt eine epische Reise ins Unbekannte.

Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. But more awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes, Eragon must make choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.

Geschunden, aber siegreich war Eragon aus der Schlacht gegen König Galbatorix’ Urgal-Armee hervorgegangen. Doch der Auftrag des gefallenen Vardenkönigs, über sein Volk zu wachen, damit es nicht in Anarchie verfällt, lastet schwer auf den Schultern des jungen Drachenreiters. Kann er seinem Vermächtnis gerecht werden?

Das lang ersehnte, grandiose Finale der Eragon-Saga. Ein schrecklicher Krieg wütet in Alagaësia. Alle Völker haben sich zusammengeschlossen und ziehen in den Kampf gegen Galbatorix, den grausamen Herrscher des Imperiums. Eragon weiß, dass er und Saphira ihm irgendwann gegenüberstehen werden. Treue Gefährten kämpfen an seiner Seite, allen voran die wunderschöne, kluge Elfe Arya. Doch der finstere König ist nahezu unbesiegbar, denn er besitzt die Macht zahlloser Drachen, deren Seelenhort, den Eldunarí, er an sich gerissen hat. Ein neuer Drache und ein neuer Drachenreiter verändern das Kräfteverhältnis.

Neue Aufträge und Gefahren für Eragon - Teil 3 der Fantasy-Reihe: Im dritten Teil der "Eragon"-Reihe von Christopher Paolini muss sich Drachenreiter Eragon neuen Gefahren stellen. "Eragon 3. Die Weisheit des Feuers" versetzt uns ins Land Alagaësia, nachdem die Rebellen die Schlacht auf den brennenden Steppen gewonnen haben. Obwohl die Völker Eragons magische Fähigkeiten benötigen, tritt dieser sein Vermächtnis als Erbe seines Cousins Roran an. Gleichzeitig muss er sich davor hüten, zur Marionette von Galbatorix zu werden.

The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air - and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia.

En Alagaësia, des mois se sont écoulés depuis la chute du tyran Galbatorix. Murtagh le Dragonnier et son dragon Thorn sont toujours considérés comme des traîtres et des meurtriers, car le royaume ignore l’aide qu’ils ont apportée à Eragon et Nasuada. Ils vivent en parias, à l’abri des regards. Mais la rumeur d’étranges évènements, aux confins de l’Alagaësia, ravivent de douloureux souvenirs pour Murtagh et Thorn. Et nul ne peut se soustraire à son destin. Commence alors pour nos héros un voyage épique à travers des terres à la fois familières et inexplorées.