Eldest

By Christopher Paolini

‘Eldest’ is the second book in the Inheritance Cycle, written by author Christopher Paolini. These are the continued adventures of Eragon and his celtic Dragon quest. Eragon journeys to the realm of the elves. There he must further his training as a Dragon Rider.

Master of Dark Art, The Evil Kings Quest

In the meantime Roran, Eragon’s cousin has become hunted by the empire. The Ra’zac return to Carvahall, to capture Roran, and take him to the black magic King Galbatorix. Instead they capture Katrina, Roran’s love and wife to be. In his passion and desperation to get his sacred love back, Roran convinces the inhabitants of Carvahall to follow him to safety. They travel to Surda and join the Varden’s fight against the Empire.

The Leadership Philosophy of Masters of War

King Ajihad is killed. His daughter Nasuada takes the role of leader of the Varden. Eragon swears fealty to her in support of her charismatic leadership. Eragon is also adopted by the king of the dwarves and by accepting the kings request, Eragon has pledged his allegiance to the dwarf king as well. During grooming and training, Eragon makes oaths and promises to the Elves as well.

Earned Value and Personal Values

The main theme that ran through Eldest, was the question of allegiance. In the game of life, when one is in a position of power, that power comes with a level of responsibility. The position that Eragon is in, as Dragon Rider, is a position that many people in power seek for their own control.

For the Tropic of Freedom Finder Keepers:
When someone is given incredible privileges it is also required of them to be aware of their accountability, and exercise discernment on how they use their privileges and power.

To make a promise or swear an oath requires great discernment. Promises and oaths are not something to be taken lightly, especially when dealing with people who are likely to collect on that oath. There are so many stories in this world, on how promises and oaths are like selling your soul to the devil.

If you were in Eragon’s position and you found yourself being manipulated to make promises of allegiance, what would you do? How would you keep those promises? How would you know who to trust? What if, after you had made your promise of allegiance, you were commanded to do something you did not like? How much are you allowing yourself to be controlled by others, as a result of the promises you make to them?

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