The Inheritance Cycle (previously known as the Inheritance Trilogy) is a series of high-fantasy novels by homeschooled author Christopher Paolini. The series follows the exploits of Eragon, a teenage fosterling who becomes the first of a new order of Dragon Riders. Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, spearhead the attempt to defeat Galbatorix, the evil king of Alagaƫsia, who hunted down and killed the previous generation of Dragon Riders with help from his traitor Rider allies, the Forsworn
Find Out MoreChristopher Paolini was born on November 17, 1983 in Southern California. Christopher was homeschooled by his parents, often writing short stories and poems in attempt to put his thoughts into words. He made frequent trips to the library and read widely.
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