Training and gifts
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"Eragon! Focus. You are too distracted, what is bothering you," asked Oromis kindly.
Eragon was attempting to learn a powerful counter-spell to dark magic. Although it didn't use much energy, it required a lot of focus and concentration. You had to weave your magic around the core of the spell and break the tendrils of magic that linked to the outside. "I'm sorry master, it's just, everything that's happened. It's barely been one year since I was innocently working in the fields, hunting and playing with my brother. Now, my whole life has been thrown into chaos."
"Eragon, do not fret over it, you should be proud of what you have achieved. Are you not happy that you are a rider? People would die for the opportunity."
Eragon remember that Saphira had said almost the exact same words to him a few months ago in Farthen Dur. "Yes, I understand Master Oromis, I am happy that I am a rider, but these months have been a bit too much for a mere farm boy."
"Eragon, you are no longer a farm boy! You are a Shadeslayer, you are the greatest hope for resistence against Galbatorix, you are an elf friend, but most importantly, you are the first of the new generation of riders. Be happy with what you are and be proud of what you have achieved."
Eragon felt Saphira touch his mind. "What is the matter little one."
"It's strange, so much has happened to me in such a short amount of time. So many deaths, Garrow, Brom, Hrothgr…"
"Do not worry about them now, you much train if you are to defeat Galbatorix and Murtagh. Glaedr is teaching me well."
"Thank you Saphira, I will do my best."
"Oh, I almost forgot to ask. Why are you so cold to Arya, I thought you loved her."
"I do, and nothing can change that but she pushed my away and didn't want me, so I did the only thing that I could to make her happy, I obeyed her."
"Eragon, you aren't making Arya happy. She loves you as well but she knows that a relationship between the two of you could prove fatal to the Varden."
"Then what should I do?"
"Treat her as a friend, do no make advances, do not treat her coldly, treat her as you would Roran."
"I will try Saphira, but it is hard."
"I know, but be strong little one, and train hard."
"Oromis, can I try that spell again?" asked Eragon.
"Of course, remember, have confidence."
"Jierda du vanyali" muttered Eragon as he attempted to break Oromis's spell. After minutes of strain, Eragon finally managed to break Oromis's spell. "I did it! Master I did it!" exclaimed Eragon jumping up and down in the air.
"Yes, congratulations Eragon, most riders take many years to master that spell. However," Oromis said sternly. "To actually up it to good use you will need to practice a lot more."
The thought suddenly occurred to Eragon, his face paled slightly. If it was that hard and took that long to overcome Oromis's spell… it would be many times harder to break Glabatorix's spell and Galbatorix surely wouldn't give him that kind of time to break a spell. Eragon voiced his concerns to his master.
Oromis smiled, "Yes, you are thinking correctly Eragon, but it is not as bad as you think. You will only need to learn to break it faster. Breaking a large spell and a small is the same, the links are of the same complexity, you only need to use a bit more energy breaking the bonds."
Eragon sighed with relief. "Can I have another go at it master?"
"Hmm… no Eragon, you need to rest, go back to the treehouse and clear your mind. Do a bit of meditation like I taught you."
"Ok master, see you tomorrow."
Eragon called Saphira with his mind and the huge blue dragon came within minutes. "How are you little one?"
"Great, I finally managed to master that spell."
"Congratulations. Glaedr taught me a lot today. I believe if I were to fight Thorn, I wouldn't lose."
"Yes, but Shruikan is a different matter."
"I don't think so. You must remember that Galbatorix isn't Shruikan's true rider. Galbatorix used dark magic to force Shruikan into serving him, much like Murtagh. Shruikan is always fighting against that magic. Shruikan my even prove helpful to us."
Eragon shuddered at the mention of Murtagh, he still hadn't gotten over the facts. His brother had betrayed him! He was Morzan's son. That bothered him a lot.
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Nasuada stood at the fore of their army of around 6 thousand. I consisted of dwarves, humans and Urgals. A messenger went up to her. "Lady Nasuada, the Du Vrangr Gata has finished examining the minds of the 2 thousand that surrendered. 300 were found to be loyal to Galbatorix and were killed, 200 were mortally injured and put down and 350 have decided to discontinue fighting for armies and have left to other towns in Surda. The remaining 1150 will arrive soon. Lady Belrose recommended for them to be placed positioned in Aroughs for fortify it. Meltrost will join his 2 thousand with this force and control Dauth, everything west of the Jiet River and possibly capture Feinster," said the messenger all in one go."
"This message was from Belrose?" enquired Nasuada.
"That is correct Lady Nasuada."
What a smart lady Belrose was, it was a marvellous idea. It would put the 3 thousand old empire soldiers to good yet not allowing them to cause trouble to the rest of the Varden.
They walked for several more hours before settling on the Eastern bank of the Jiet River. Tomorrow, they would cross the river then camp outside Aroughs. They had taken almost all their forces as Aroughs was still heavily manned. After they captured the city, the 3 thousand led by Meltrost would stay whilst the remaining 4 thousand would return back to Aberon. Nasuada did a calculation of there forces. Of the 4 thousand, 500 were Urgals, 1500 dwarves and 2 thousand Varden soldiers. There were about 1500 of King Orrins soldiers back in Aberon and other towns. In Farthen Dur, there about still 500 Varden left. There greatest assets however were the dwarves and elves. There are at least 5 thousand more dwaven soldiers scattered around the Beors. Altogether Nasuada guessed that they have about 14 thousand soldiers excluding elves. The imperial army would still number at least 20 thousand not to mention they have Murtagh and Galbatorix. Murtagh… she still hadn't gotten over his betrayal. He looked nice, caring, honest, not the king of person to follow in the footsteps of his father…
One day later, the people that had surrendered have arrived. The force of around 7 thousand were camped 5 kms away from Aroughs. Preparations were being made, prayers were being said. They would attack the city tomorrow at the crack of dawn.
Nasuada was woken by a servant. Lady Nasuada, you asked me to wake you at this time. The army is preparing to attack. Nasuada sat up and rubbed the sleep from the eyes. She looked through the flap of her tent, it wasn't even light yet. Nasuada thanked the servant girl, got dressed in her battle armour, took her bow and sword then left the tent. She looked in her quiver and found it empty so she made a note to herself to ask the armours for some more.
"Lady Nasuada, you have awoken" said Asquan, the leader of the elven spellcasters and the one that had saved her from the Raz'ac.
"Good morning Asquan" replied Nasuada.
"I gifts for you Lady Nasuada, let me see your blade and bow."
Nasuada handed Asquan her blade and bow, both of which Asquan examines carefully. Then, the elf brought the bow up and pulled the string with great ease, when suddenly, it broke with a twang. She then used the hands and snapped the steel blade in half. "Lady Nasuada, I think these weapons are unsuitable for the leader of the Varden rebellion, as is your armour."
Nasuada was amazed at how easily the elf and destroyed both of her weapons. "Well, they were the best our armours had, and the set the dwarves gave me is it in Farthen Dur."
"Though we hate to admit it, the dwaves smithing skills rival our own, that set you can keep. But as for now, you will need a good blade and bow." Then, another elf walked up with a large bag, dropped it off then walked away. Asquan reached inside and took out a thin blade and a bow. Nasuada noticed how it resembled Arya's. The blade was thin and flexible, but she knew, they it was extremely strong. The hilt was elaborately decorated and had a black gem on it, the size of a chicken egg. The bow was smaller than normal elven bows so that she could pull it but just as decorated. There were also a quiver of arrows fletched with swan feathers. "Try it" said Asquan pointing at the bow. Nasuada picked up the bow and knocked an arrow and pulled the string. She noticed that she could pull the string relatively easily so started the doubt the power of the bow. But when she let go, the arrows flew at least 500 feet before planting itself into a tree.
"These gifts are amazing Asquan, that you so much, I will repay you someday," said a truly grateful Nasuada.
"I'm glad you like them" the elf said with a smile. "I must go and prepare, we will attack Aberon in a matter of minutes."
Just as she said that, a war horn sounded from either side, another bloodshed thought Nasuada… when will it end.
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