20 years have passed since Eragon and Saphira have left Alaglasia. Together they have created a new order of the riders, and under the guidance of the riders and the benevolent rulling of Nasuada , Alglasia has flourished. However an ancient power approaches which seeks to break the land and leave nothing but chaos be...
Eragon and Saphira have traveled east down the Edda river, out of Alagaesia and into unexplored terrain. They must find a place to train the future dragon riders and keep the eggs and Eldunari safe. Meanwhile the few eggs left behind in Alagaesia have already begun to hatch, the riders need a teacher. They need Eragon.