Murtagh/Arya (Theories)
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Relationship
Many people have a feeling that murtagh and Arya will fall in love some time in Book III. This is still a rumor/legend/theory.
Nope. It's just not gonna happen. Here's why:
1: They barely know each other.
2: So far as we know, Arya feels nothing for him.
3: So far as we know, Murtagh feels nothing for her.
4: Murtagh is now on the evil side. His dragon is too.
5: Eragon has feelings for Arya, remember? Even if Murtagh and Arya got together against all these odds, Eragon wouldn't exactly be happy about it.
I think Murtagh and Arya will get together because when Eragon goes to save Katrina, he most likely will take Arya, just for her experience in battle. Murtagh probably capture them, and Arya and Murtagh, after a while, might fall in love. By whatever means, I do not know. --Kystra 12:48, 3 February 2007 (EST)
I highly doubt Arya will fall in love with Murtagh because then who would Eragon have an "epic romance" with? Eragon prbably won't fall in love with anyone else. anyways, Arya certainly will not like anyone who is serving Galbatorix. -Eringon
The potential of this happening is utterly mind numbing and not in a positive way and to number 4. Murtagh is on the side of evil against his will for the most part but he power hungry nature now may cause problems but he does have potential of becoming sided with good probably not but hey.- Anonymous
I feel that of all, this is the most levelheaded and sane. Erevyone know that Eragon and Arya will get together, but there is always hope. And, also, an epic romance may just be one way. He could always get together with Nasuada. Two powerful leaders, it makes sense. But, Murtagh and Arya, and as For Murtagh's "power-hungry nature", I find that complete steryotyping. He wants justice, atleast for Galbatorix. He says in book one, he thinks the system is fine, but the leader is corrupt. He wants a new leader. That means he searches for any power he might havve over Galbatorix, and if that means gaining power, than he will do that. THAT IS NOT POWER-HUNGRY! There is a difference.--Kystra 03:37, 17 March 2007 (GMT-5)
but Eragon has to have and epic romance with someone royal. Nasuada is a leader, but i wouldn't say that she is royal. the varen is just a rebel organization, and they don't seem to rater their leaders based on royalty. - Eringon
Prophecies can mean different things. Nasuada might not have been born with royal blood, but to the Varden, she is their leader, a queen-like figure.--Kystra 13:18, 18 March 2007 (GMT-5)
i know prophecies can mean different things, but didn't Angela's say born of royal blood, not is thought of as royal blood? i just don't think there is anyone else even possible to be with Eragon. i think Arya is the only option... - Eringon
Well, only those who crown themselfs as a King or Queen become one. Sometime before Arya, a random guy must have become king of the Elves, and they are only considered royal because of his action. Nasuada is the same concept, but earlier on.--[[User:Kyst 1000 ra|Kystra]] 16:58, 18 March 2007 (GMT-5)
like i said though, was Nasuada really born of noble blood? even when someone crowned themselves as king or queen of the elves, Arya was born generations later, so there was already a royal bloodline. also, do we know that Nasuada is Ajihad's daughter? he just kind of showed up with her, and we were never told if they were truly related. she could be adopted. then she wouldn't be royal, right? the Varden isn't really a monarchy either. it just kind of happend that the previous leader's daughter (adopted or not) was chosen as their leader. - Eringon
There is no such thing as a royal bloodline! It is generations of frauds who claim themselfs as Kings and people who juss had Joe Blow as a ansestor!--Kystra 00:01, 19 March 2007 (GMT-5)
maybe in real life, but in fantasy books such as this most royal bloodlines recieve special traits that are hereditary, making them superior in a subject such as battle or living longer. thus royal bloodlines often are real in books akin to this one-Leon
But if any one person had a trait, buried in their family, and just happens to turn up in one person, would people fall to their knees and call them King?--Kystra 18:19, 19 March 2007 (GMT-5)
i get your point, but like the case with Roran and the Palancar bloodline, he will probably not be king becuase of his heredity, but because he has proved himself on many occasions in things such as battle, nerves, loyalty, and personality. these things have got him to leading Carvahall, not his bloodline. he does not even know of the posibility of his royal blood, or that there is even royal blood in Palancar Valley.-Leon
I think Murtagh and Arya don't belong with each other.
i don't think Murtagh and Arya belong together either. i get your point Kystra, that there really isn't such a thing as a royal blood line, but like Leon said, it's very common in fantasy books including this one. Take the Abhorsen trilogy for instance. Touchstoe was a wooden figure for 200 years, but he still became king becase his mother was queen all those years before. (if you haven't read these books, i highly reccomend them) anyways, since queen Islanzadi is royal, wouldn't that make Arya part of the royal blood line??? - Eringon
I think that if Murtagh falls in love with Arya, whatever the chances, Arya will definately not fall in love with him... Arya has doubts about falling in love with Eragon, and she even had feelings, if small, about him.
yes, i completely agree with you. - Eringon
I also agree. Besides, MURTAGH AND ARYA ARE FIGHTING THE LARGEST WAR IN ALAGAESIA'S HISTORY ON OPPOSITE SIDES. Of course their not going to fall in love. (unless maybe Greeny is gay...) -americanfightingman
I would appriciate if you would read the theories and possibly consider some of the ideas. Of course they are on opposite sides!! But if Christopher Paolini tries to be unpredictable, and destroys the Eragon/Arya ship, then Murtagh would be a good choice. The higher the odds, the more dramatic the ending. A common rule in writing. Make big stakes, have a main character die in the problem, and in the end all good things happen. It always happens. --Kystra 18:30, 27 March 2007 (PDT)
the problem is, CP is a VERY predictable author. it's just his style of writing, and that still leaves my main question. if not Arya, who would Eragon have his "epic" romance with. that is still the glitch in your theory, Kystra. - Eringon
Ah, but 'Romance' is 'a feeling of mystery and excitment associated with love'. It does not state that the love has to be returned. In a sense, Eragon has already had a romance. He made the Fairth, he expressed his love to Arya more than once. Even after the transformation, Arya still regected him.Also, CP has been unpredictable. Did you expect Murtagh to become a dragon rider, or he reveal that he was Eragon's half-brother, atleast. I see no flaw in my theory.--Kystra 20:22, 27 March 2007 (PDT)
but, if your love isn't returned, wouldn't it be 1000
a crush, not a romance? if i had a crush on someone, told them, and they didn't like me, i wouldn't really call it a romance. anyways, if your love isn't returned, it IS NOT epic!!! - Eringon
Look up romance. I got my definition straght from a dictonary. Additinaly, Eragon had a huge, or epic liking of Arya. Therefore an epic romance.--Kystra 14:56, 28 March 2007 (PDT)
ok, fine, you got me. but personally, i still think Eragon and Arya will end up together. Murtagh and Arya have no future, Murtagh and Nasuada do. - Eringon
Ah, but Murtagh and Arya have a better chance. Murtagh and Nasuada are strong positions on opposing armys. Murtagh is a powerful figure, but Arya is just a warrior, because she serves for the Izlanzadi, and does not consider herself princess, even though people treat her like she is.--Kystra 17:42, 28 March 2007 (PDT)
you do not decde your position in a army like that, it is the peoples general view of you that gives you power. plus while Arya has never held herself to the importance of a princess, she knows her position of power and does not pretend that she is just another fighter.murtagh and Nasuada have more chance, in my opinion, to be together than murtagh/Arya, they have both expressed a liking for each other, and it would be just as unpredictable, if not more, than murtagh/Arya.-Leon
I think Murtagh sees Nasuada as a powerful leader, loved by her people. I do not think he ever expressed liking for her. If anything, he was trying to use her so he didn't have to be under guard forever. If Nasuada ever had any feelings for Murtagh, they would have dissappeared after Murtagh killed Hrothgar, and became a rider.--Kystra 15:20, 29 March 2007 (PDT)
you must remember though, CP did say that Nasuada would have a character change. also, in Eldest, there were very subtle clues to Nasuada and Murtagh liking each other. even under a spell or poison, i don't think Arya would fall for Murtagh. she is very old, (by human standards) and experienced. she never showed any interest in Murtagh. they hardly ever even communicated with each other. Nasuada, even by human standards is young, not very expirenced, and talked quite a bit with Murtagh. though we don't know exactly how much they communicated, i would assume they knew each other quite well. - Eringon
I certainly think Arya won't fall for Murtagh, although it would be cool to see Eragon's reaction. Okay, it's impossible, but who knows, Imean Inheritance isn't as predictable as most stories is it?- Arya Svit-Kona
But CP has made it painfully obvious that Eragon and Arya would get together. if her could pull a big twist of Eragon/Nasuada and Murtagh/Arya, I would worship him.--Kystra 15:40, 5 April 2007 (PDT)
Me too... although I do like the Eragon/Arya relationship. I think both ideas are good. What would really make a twist was for Murtagh to fall for Katrina... I'm crazy! --Arya Svit- Kona
-That's crazy! I firmly believe that that will never happen. Sorry. -Saphiraluvver
No need to feel sorry because I agree with you, as you see I myself said I was crazy and I am. No, it simply isn't possible beacuse: 1. Murtagh and Katrina don't know each other and probably won't get to know each other very much, only the basic facts: Katrina supports the Varden, Murtagh works fr Galby, nothing more, I think. 2. Katrina wouldn't pay attention to Murtagh, I mean he is on the enemy's side!(even if unwillingly). No, I don't even know why that thought came to me!--Mel 17:20, 7 April 2007 (PDT)Mel(Arya Svit-Kona)
what says that murtagh is on galbatorix's side unwillingly. that was his position before, but murtagh is power hungry and galbatorix gave him power. he never stated that he was doing things against his will, nor that he disliked galbatorix after he became a forsworn.-Leon
Good point. I wrote that assuming he was that side unwillingly and, etheir way, he's on the enemy's side.--Svits 17:36, 8 April 2007 (PDT 1000 )Svits
May I state the obvious?? Eragon Arya, Roran Katrina, Murtagh
I ALMOST TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS ARTICLE! Mutagh doesn't know Arya on a personal level, Arya doesn't know Murtagh on a personal level. It just doesn't add up. It would go against the laws of everything right in this world. And as for the theories about Katrina and Murtagh, um.....no. Just no. Roran and Nasuada? Maybe...Eragon and Nasuada? I think their relationship will be no more than friendship. Anry and Eragon? It's all just a little too obvious for my liking. If it did happen, I'd like to see some sort of twist on it. --Anna
If CP could pull off an Arya/Murtagh relationship, I'd be all for it. Eragon/Arya... No. Just...no. --I Believe
I have been against the Arya-Eragon pairing ever since that blasted Elf first showed up in the story! And it's SOOOOOOOOO painfully obvious that no one with any respect for originality should support it. I am okay with anything besides Eragon-Arya. Murtagh-Arya? I don't know about that, but I might buy the third book if CP hints at a non-maincharacter-perfectprincess pairing. It's just so stereotypical and I hate stereotypes. -- Elvenstar Imrahil
I don't think that it is likely that there will be a Murtagh/Arya Relationship but I have thought that if, IF, Galbatorix finds out Arya's true name then he might force Arya and Murtagh to fall in love with eachother. It's probably unlikely but it's a way for a Murtagh/Arya relationship to come about.-Nar Garzhvog
