Eragon

Eragon is the title character and protagonist of Christopher Paolini's fantasy novel series *The Inheritance Cycle*, beginning with the 2003 book of the same name.

The story follows a farm boy who discovers a dragon egg and becomes a Dragon Rider.

The name has entered use as a given name for boys, influenced by the books and 2006 film adaptation.

Alagaësia

Arya

Name meaning noble

dragon-bond

rider

One who mounts transport

  • bondBinding tie or connection
  • flightAerial journey by aircraft
  • saddleMounted rider's seat

reins · telepathy · hatchling · scales · wingbeat · skyward · talons · claws · dragonet · taming

magic

ancient language

Speech system from antiquity

scrying · true name · enchantment · incantation · arcane · mysticism · binding · summoning · telepathy · heart of hearts

heroism

valor

Courage in danger

protector · defender · champion · warrior · gallantry · fortitude · chivalry · honor · noble · rescue

adventure

quest

Seeking journey for something

odyssey · trek · pilgrimage · discovery · wanderlust · frontier · survival · challenge · trailblaze · navigate

transformation

growth

Increase in size

training · evolution · development · change · maturation · rebirth · destiny · becoming · apprenticeship · self-discovery

Opposites
archetypal hero role in fantasy fiction

EragonSauron

Lord Voldemort · Emperor Palpatine · Morgoth · Darth Vader

Family

dragon

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Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G