Sequel to The Cycle Continues. Many of the legendary Dragon Riders' children join their parents as the next generation of Riders. Peace in the land seems uncontested, yet ten of the kids heed repeated warnings to prepare for a terrible threat. When their ancient order is destroyed, the youth set out to recover what they've lost and save their families, dragons, and all of Alagaësia

Twenty years after the death of Galbatorix, Eragon has set up a new guild of riders in the East. A young son of an Earl named Phineas, has a dragon hatch for him. With little training in fighting, Phineas has to travel across Alagaesia with only a strange elf to guide him, as they travel into lands unknown to reach Eragon's Citadel. Rated T. OC plus other characters