Top 10 Best Inheritance Cycle Characters
From the book series The Inheritance Cycle, including Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance.
Set in the fantasy world of Alagaësia, the novels focus on a teenage boy named Eragon and his dragon Saphira as they fight to overthrow the evil king Galbatorix.
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Arya Dröttning
Arya Dröttning is an elf of noble lineage who serves as ambassador between the elves and other races before becoming queen of the elves after her mother's death. She is also chosen as the Rider of the green dragon Fírnen.
Arya! Queen and Rider! It doesn't get much more epic than that!
Good backstory. She is nice and has solid reasons for her actions.
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Eragon Shadeslayer
Eragon Shadeslayer is a farm boy from Carvahall who discovers the dragon egg that hatches into Saphira, marking him as the first new Dragon Rider in decades. He trains under Brom and later under Oromis to become a key figure in the Varden's fight against the Empire.
Eragon is awesome! Murtagh is evil! He killed the king of the dwarves and a ton of other people when he could have just surrendered and let Eragon kill him to save many lives. He seems kind of selfish and cowardly.
Very powerful after the festival and defeated Galbatorix with a stab to the gut. He was just good, not to mention the help of the Eldunarí.
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Katrina Ismirasdaughter
Katrina Ismirasdaughter is the daughter of Sloan, the butcher of Carvahall, and the wife of Roran Garrowsson. She is kidnapped by the Ra'zac and later rescued by Roran and Eragon during the war.
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Murtagh Morzansson
Murtagh Morzansson is the son of Morzan, one of the original Forsworn, and was raised in secrecy after his father's death. He becomes the Rider of the red dragon Thorn and plays a major role in the later stages of the war against Galbatorix.
Even though he's had a very hard life, he still manages to break free from all the bad influences and mistreatment. This just proves how strong-willed he is and that he has an inner goodness within him.
I love Murtagh! He's my favorite male character. He goes through a struggle, and in the end, he finds where his loyalties lie.
Murtagh is an amazing character, my favorite. A great magician and powerful Dragon Rider. Only Glaedr and Oromis come close.
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Elva
Elva is a child blessed (later revealed as cursed) by Eragon's magic, causing her to feel and absorb the pain of others. Her ability allows her to predict and prevent suffering, making her an unusual ally of the Varden.
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Ismira Roransdaughter
Ismira Roransdaughter is the child of Roran Garrowsson and Katrina Ismirasdaughter. She is born after their escape from the Empire's pursuit.
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Angela the Herbalist
Angela the Herbalist is a mysterious herbalist and magician with deep, often hidden knowledge of ancient lore and magic. She travels across Alagaësia with her werecat companion, Solembum.
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Saphira
Saphira is a blue dragon hatched for Eragon and becomes his bonded companion through the Rider's link. She is one of the last living dragons and plays a vital role in the Varden's battles against the Empire.
I love Saphira! She is wise in so many ways, and she's a dragon! I love dragons!
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Roran Garrowsson
Roran Garrowsson is Eragon's cousin, known for leading the villagers of Carvahall across Alagaësia to join the Varden. His strategic leadership and determination earn him the nickname "Stronghammer."
He has no magical powers, but he fights everybody. He is the bravest character in the cycle.
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Selena
Selena is Eragon and Murtagh's mother and was once the consort of Morzan. She secretly fled the Empire while pregnant with Eragon and died shortly after his birth.
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Birgit Mardrasdaughter
Birgit Mardrasdaughter is a member of the Varden who holds a personal grudge against Roran for her husband's death in battle. She eventually fights alongside the Varden during the war.
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Trianna
Trianna is a powerful sorceress and member of Du Vrangr Gata, the Varden's group of spellcasters. She serves under Nasuada and plays a role in the magical operations of the rebellion.
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Brom Holcombsson
Brom Holcombsson is a former Dragon Rider who lived in hiding after the fall of the Riders. He trains Eragon in swordsmanship, magic, and the history of the Riders before his death.
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Blödhgarm
Blödhgarm is an elf warrior and spellcaster assigned to protect Eragon during the war. He and his fellow elves later assist in guarding the last surviving dragon eggs.
A super quick, strong, and powerful elf with blue wolf fur who smells nice! The best! The beast!
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Oromis Thrandurin
Oromis Thrandurin is an elf Dragon Rider who mentors Eragon in the ways of magic, philosophy, and dragon lore. He is bonded to the gold dragon Glaedr and lives in Ellesméra.
Best character in the series. He is awesome.
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Queen Islanzadí
Queen Islanzadí rules the elves of Du Weldenvarden and is the mother of Arya Dröttning. She leads her forces in alliance with the Varden against Galbatorix.
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Orik Thrifksson
Orik Thrifksson is a dwarf warrior and member of the clan Dûrgrimst Ingeitum. After the war, he becomes King of the Dwarves following Hrothgar's death.
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King Orrin
King Orrin rules the human kingdom of Surda and supports the Varden in their rebellion against Galbatorix. He is known for his scientific curiosity and his alliance with Nasuada.
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Solembum
Solembum is a werecat capable of taking both feline and human-like forms. He aids Eragon with cryptic advice and accompanies Angela on her travels.
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Jeod Longshanks
Jeod Longshanks is a scholar and merchant from Teirm who assists Eragon and Brom early in their journey. He later reappears as an ally of Nasuada and the Varden.
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King Hrothgar
King Hrothgar is the ruler of the dwarves and head of the Dûrgrimst Ingeitum clan. He allies with the Varden and is killed during the battle beneath Farthen Dûr.
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Galbatorix
Galbatorix is the former Dragon Rider who betrayed the order and seized control of Alagaësia after the Fall of the Riders. He ruled for over a century by enslaving the black dragon Shruikan and hoarding the Eldunarí of other dragons to amplify his power. His reign ends when Eragon defeats him by forcing him to understand the suffering he caused.
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Nasuada
Nasuada is the daughter of Ajihad and becomes the leader of the Varden after his death. She plays a central role in organizing and sustaining the human resistance against the Empire through political skill and strict leadership. After Galbatorix is defeated, she is crowned Queen of the Broddring Kingdom and becomes the primary ruler guiding the future of Alagaësia.
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Thorn
Thorn is the red dragon bonded to Murtagh Morzansson. He matures unnaturally fast under Galbatorix's spells and is forced into battle against Eragon and Saphira.
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Durza
Durza, once a man named Carsaib, becomes a Shade after being possessed by spirits during a summoning. He serves Galbatorix as a sorcerer and is slain by Eragon in combat.
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Glaedr
Glaedr is the ancient gold dragon bonded to Oromis Thrandurin. After Oromis's death, his consciousness lives on within his Eldunarí.
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Fírnen
Fírnen is the green dragon who hatches for Arya Dröttning after the war. He becomes the first newly hatched dragon of the restored Riders.