I made up the ancient language word Athlin, which means purify.

Yes, I'm finished with exams and am back to write some more!

Inheritance Book 4: End

Chapter 29: Loss and Gain

Eragon and Saphira landed on the ground smoothly. Eragon immediately grabbed the saddlebag with Glaedrs Eldunari in it and tore it open. He grabbed it with his bare hands, but memories did not rush into him. Eragon and Saphira connected with each other on a mental level and reached there minds into the Eldunari. They found the hole they always go through and entered the vastness of Glaedrs mind.

So, you have finally returned. Glaedr stated.

Yes… Eragon began.

We have. Saphira finished. (I'm just going to combine Eragon and Saphiras text from now on to make it simpler, I'll refer to them as "they" for the rest of this Glaedr segment)

You two look like you are in quite a hurry. Glaedr said.

Yes, we are master. They said.

Why? Glaedr asked simply.

Here, look at these memories. They said, transporting the memories that they had made since their last visit to Glaedr.

I understand, I suppose we shall begin, just don't be forgetting our deal anytime soon. Glaedr said.

Of course master. They said.

I will skip to the good part to save you some time. Glaedr said.

Thank you master. They said.

They were suddenly in the memory. Glaedr was beside Eragon, as Oromis was beside Saphira. Ebrithil was before them and they stood in a dark chamber lined with crystals that formed an odd symbol upon the floor.

Eragon felt his mouth move, the words that came out were, "What is this place Ebrithil?"

"It is a place of great power; it will allow you to practice the spell without killing yourself. Because, there is a way for both you and your dragon to come out of the spell perfectly unscathed, but it requires patience, and training." Ebrithil said. "But, do not worry, it will not take long."

Oromis nodded.

"Please Oromis, step into the center of the circle, and I will begin teaching you the spell. Because, before you can practice the way that the spell can be done, you must experience its effects first hand." Ebrithil said.

"Yes Ebrithil." Oromis said, stepping into the center of the circle with the odd shape within it. Oromis could not describe it, for It was unlike anything he had every seen. It also seemed to be changing before his eyes. First it appeared to be a two halved circle, then a full circle, then a dragons head. It went on and on and on. Oromis could feel the power of the place, radiating from the ground.

"Glaedr, we will not need you for this part of the exercise, I would appreciate if you just watch. Do not ever step into the circle Glaedr, no matter what happens. Because, if you do, it will have great consequences. You will not favor the outcome." Ebrithil said.

Glaedr nodded, and stepped back, lying down on his stomach.

"Oromis, the spell is short, but incredibly dangerous, you must never mispronounce these words when reaching for the power inside of you, or it will turn you into an evil far greater then a shade." Ebrithil said.

Oromis gulped, and nodded.

"The spell is not phrased in the ancient language, or any other known language, but a language of evil and darkness, that has only been passed down to very few riders. I am the only living rider that carries this knowledge within me, and you will feel the burden as well at the minute you hear the words. Never succumb, or you will falter and fall into darkness. Do you understand?" Ebrithil said.

"Yes Ebrithil." Oromis said.

"The spell is, Othlonis Carrisos Locage Majiri." Ebrithil said.

Just as Eragon had at an earlier time, Oromis felt darkness, a heavy burden entering his heart. Eragon knew immediately what it was (The Language of Amantonito), and was sickened at the thought that he would have to carry this knowledge for the rest of his life.

"You feel it now, correct?" Ebrithil said.

"Yes, sir…" Oromis said.

"There is a way to remove the burden from your heart, and I am going to do it. I wish I could do it for myself, but I can only do it once, and it can only be used by one who is afflicted with the burden." Ebrithil said.

Oromis nodded.

Ebrithil began making motions with his hands, tracing a circle with a line through it, blue light began radiating from the circle below them, the circle solidified into a great ball of light under them.

Suddenly Ebrithil said, "Althin Oromis!"

Oromis felt the burden lift from his heart.

"Thank you Ebrithil." Oromis said.

"It was no problem. Now, it is time to begin the real training…" Ebrithil said.

OK, figured I'd make this chapter short just to bring myself back to writing it. Expect a longer next chapter!