Battle of the Burning Plains
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The Battle of the Burning Plains takes place at the climax of Eldest.
The battle is fought by the Varden, the Dwarves, and Surda's army against Galbatorix'theys army in Surda. Roran leads the villagers of Carvahall to Surda during the battle, and helps Eragon's side. Eragon and Saphira are pitted against Murtagh and his dragon Thorn. During their fight, Murtagh tells Eragon that they are brothers.
Synopsis
The Battle of the Burning plains held a grim ultimatum for the Varden: succeed, or die. The y started out early in the morning to try and take the Empire by surprise. They used rags to stop their armor from clanking together. Once the battle was under way the uniform lines of both armies broke up and everyone started fighting in tightly knit groups. During this time , Eragon and Saphira hung back. In the opening period of the battle, Eragon was already a deciding factor. He tok out many of the Empire's mechanisms of war and once the Du Vrangr Gata targeted enemy magicians, he dispatched them. But, despite Eragon's efforts, the men were losing morale. they were so greatly out numbered by the Empire, for every man that fell, there was ten to replace them. So Nasuada told Eragon and Saphira to go ... eh..."slaughter " some of the Empire's troops. Eragon agreed and so Rider an d dragon used their greatest weapon: the power to merge their souls. Heaps of men died that hour. But, they were still out numbered. But not for long! Soon Hrothgar and his army of dwarves arrived. Finally, it seemed the tables had turned. But then blood-red dragon swooped out of the sky. The rider then Killed Hrothgar with one fireball and soared upwards. Enraged, Eragon and Saphira followed in hot pursuit. There then ensued a n epic battle of the skies, whose details I will not describe. Then both dragons landed on a plateu where, displaying extraordinary magical strength, he healed his dragon and lifted Eragon and Saphira into the air. He then released them and dueled Eragon. Eragon would have won, but he was tired. still, he was able to rip off the ride riders helme. it was Murtagh! After watching the twins fall to Roran who had just (timely) arrived, Murtagh explained that Galbatorix hads learned his secret name and now he was a slave for life. He also explained that he and Eragon were brothers sired by Morzan. He then stole Zar'roc, saying he would be far less lenient next time. The Varden won the battle of the Burning plains, but at so high a price that many may ask, was it worth it?
Notable participants
- Hrothgar: He came near the end of the battle with reinforcements. Soon after he came, he was killed by Murtagh.
- Eragon:At the start of the battle he gathered with Du Vrangr Gata and started hunting for enemy magic users, after a few hours he charged into the battle with Saphira and fought the soldiers of the Empire to hearten the men of the Varden at Nasuadas bidding. Later he battles Murtagh who tells him of his heritage.
- Saphira: Fights with Eragon.
- Murtagh: Murtagh is the mysterious Rider on the red dragon. He battles Eragon at the end of the battle, defeats him easily and then tells him of his heritage.
- Thorn: Murtaghs red dragon, battles Eragon and Saphira. He gets injured by Eragons sword Zar'roc and is healed by Murtagh
- The Twins: Thought to be dead by the Varden and Elves before the Battle of the Burning Plains, they do enormous damage to the Varden before being killed by Roran
- Trianna: Head sorceress of Du Vrangr Gata, fights enemy magic users throughout the battle.
- Orik: Protects Eragon during the battle.
- Roran: Arrives near the end of the battle and kills the twins.
- Nar Garzhvog: A chieftain of the kull, he brings his kull to assist the Varden in the battle and to protect Eragon.
