Twenty years have passed since Galbatorix was defeated. The land is in turmoil. Only two dragon riders have been chosen since the eggs have passed around. Now three eggs. They are the hope of civilization. Dernhelm and his brother Hadduad, with no known father are destined for greatness. Only problem is. Which side will they pick? The king of Surda, King Orrin, wants power his found a way to make dragon eggs hatch to who he wants. He didnt count on the eggs hatching on three ordinary people. The sons of alagesia are hounding him. Decisions must be made.

Every one hundred years five guys all over the world are chosen between the ages of 17 and 21 to become dragon riders. They are chosen to rise above the dark five that try to wreak havoc and to destroy anything that is good in the world. The only thing that was differnt about this generation of riders was that the first time in 5000 years an 18 year old girl names Alex Leewood has been chosen by a dragon to stand by it's side and fight in the war. what makes her so special that this dragon would choose her? And will she be strong enough to defend the world of its evil?