Christopher Paolini

After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training in magic and swordsmanship so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire.

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Tem Nugmanov

It was as if bands had been cinched around his mind, and those bands had snapped, allowing him to ponder ideas that were previously unimaginable. Such as the fact that he might not become a farmer, or that justice — the greatest standby in songs and legends — had a little hold in reality. At times these thoughts filled his consciousness to the point where he could barely rise in the morning, feeling bloated with their heaviness.

Taryn

If any honor existed in war, he concluded, it was in fighting to protect others from harm. 

Nothing was more comforting than having everything where it should be. 

“The worst a king can do is look foolish.” ~ Hrothgar

“What is a king, after all, but a man imprisoned by his duties?” ~ Trianna

“Then smile, because if it’s not your execution, you should be happy!” ~ Angela 

“Elves’ only concept of time is late and even later.” ~ Orik

On the first day from Tarnag, Eragon made an effort to learn the names of Undin's guards. They were Ama, Tríhga, Hedin, Ekksvar, Shrrgnien -which Eragon found unpronounceable, though he was told it meant Wolfheart- Dûthmér, and Thorv.

Whether fate and destiny really exist, the only thing I can do is enjoy the present and live as honorably as possible.

A dead silence followed. Then: I'm afraid.

Because... He hesitated. Because nothing I do will prevent another attack. I don't know when or where it will happen, but I do know that it's inevitable. So I wait, and every moment I fear that if I lift something too heavy or stretch in the wrong way, the pain will return. My own body has become the enemy. 

Saphira hummed deep in her throat. I have no answers either. Life is both pain and pleasure. If this is the price you must pay for the hours you enjoy, is it too much? 

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