Vilansia and her dragon, Svellevarina, have spent many years training the young dragon riders alongside Eragon and Saphira. But their time of adventure has come. The people of Middle Earth have called for aid and Alagaesia will answer.
-Inheritance...
-hi there, quick note! whatever has been included within these { } brackets are direct translations in the Ancient Language of the sentence(s) directly before it. normally you can find translations of words at the end of each chapter, but I think this method works a little better for the dialogue of this particular chapter. that said, there are some single words at the end that don't have direct translations in squiggly brackets. if it's confusing, or you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment, I love hearing from you guys! enjoy!-
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As the sun rose the following morning, Shadowfax slowed to a stop, stamping his hooves. The two horses halted on either side of their proud leader.
Before us was a large hill upon which several wooden buildings stood in a rather dim comparison to the grand hall on the peak. It was the only building atop the hill, grand steps led up to the entrance.
"Edoras and the Golden Hall of Meduseld," Gandalf said to us. "There dwells Theoden, King of Rohan, whose mind is overthrown. Saruman's hold over King Theoden is now very strong. Be careful what you say. Do not look for welcome here,"
Svellevarina landed on the soft grass behind the four of them, her scales sparkling in the sun. I looked to the White Wizard. "I wonder if you have any instruction for Svellevarina and myself, Islingr."
He paused, glancing to the city of Edoras and back to my dragon and I. "Indeed, I think it best for the both of you to wait to enter the city. Once the King has been released from Saruman's clutches I will send for you,"
Svellevarina snorted, shaking her head. "And why is it my rider and I must hide away?"
"I do not mean to demean the both of you," Gandalf quickly replied. "My intention is to keep Saruman from confirming your existence. I imagine he has suspicions, however, the longer we can keep you both from him the better. Your presence is not something to be taken lightly and I mean that will the most respect, glorious one,"
I couldn't help but smile to myself, he certainly had a way with words, and his flattery of Svell was sure to not go unnoticed by her. I leaned forward in the saddle. "We understand. Go, make haste, the people of Rohan cannot wait. And good luck,"
"Stay hidden as best you can, dragon and rider," Aragorn said to us.
"And stay safe, all of you," Svellevarina replied gently.
Shadowfax tossed his mane and reared. My eyes rested on each of the company, falling to Legolas last. He dipped his head in a nod before urging his horse forward to catch up with Aragorn and Gandalf. Gimli turned and lifted his hand to Svell and me. As they rode further away, I cast a simple protection spell that would alert me if anything posed a threat to them.
Svellevarina used this time to hunt for herself, being sure not to stray too far from where I had sat in the grass. I was cross-legged, my palms pressed against the ground on either side of me. With a deep inhale, I closed my eyes, releasing my energy into the ground below me. There was so much life surrounding me and with each breath, I connected with something new. This land was old, and the otherwise unnoticed plants, insects, and animals were just as interconnected as the people of Middle Earth.
