I have to admit, that's a remarkable bruise. You should be proud; it's quite a feat to get injured in the manner you did and in that...particular...place.

HERE LIES BROM Who was A Rider bonded to the dragon Saphira Son of Holcomb and Nelda Beloved of Selena Father of Eragon Shadeslayer Founder of the Varden And Bane of the Forsworn. May his name live on in glory. Stydja unin mo'ranr

There are decades in the making of the one man of renown; Multitudes that go unnoticed who must wreathe for him a crown.

He's acting as foolish as a kitten... but then, everyone's entitled to a little foolishness once in a while.

Personally, I had a great education. My mum was a trained teacher, a Montessori teacher, and I know that I could not have written 'Eragon' if I had gone into a public school system because I would have just been too busy attending classes and doing homework - I wouldn't have had the time to write.

Never ask an elf for help; they might decide your better off dead, eh?" (Orik) (Eldest) (Page 207)

It is foolish to conjure up woe where none exists.