Summary: In this book Eragon and Saphira has to defend the Varden from Murtagh and Thorn, kills the Ra’zac, rescues Katrina, oversees the choosing of the new dwarf king, and returns to the elves to finish their training with Oromis and Glaedr. Also, he gains his own Rider’s sword, Brisingr, which bursts into blue flame every time he says its name. Also, they discover the source of Galbatorix’s power, and learn that Brom was Eragon’s father. At the end of the book, Oromis and Glaedr die, and Eragon and Arya defeat a Shade.