Eragon, a modest peasant, then becomes the first representative of the legendary Dragon Riders who have disappeared for over a hundred years… 6. This stone actually turns out to be an egg from which a blue dragon soon emerges. RELATED:The Wheel of Time Books in Order: Chronological Reading Order While hunting on the Crest, a mountain range deemed to be evil after the evil King Galbatorix lost half his army there, he discovers in a clearing a mysterious blue stone covered with white veins. The latter is located in Alagaësia but more precisely in the Palancar valley, in the northwest of the Empire. Christopher Paolini, Eragon (2002)Įragon, a 15-year-old orphan farmer lives near the small village of Carvahall. But the night before the battle, a mysterious shadow kills Renly in his own tent under the eyes of Catelyn and Brienne de Torth, Renly’s bodyguard… 5. His brother Renly, much more charismatic and supported by House Tyrell, also proclaims himself king despite being the youngest.Ĭatelyn Stark, sent by Robb to negotiate an alliance with Renly, tries in vain to reconcile the two brothers who are on the verge of tearing each other apart. Stannis Baratheon, Robert’s older brother, declared himself King of the Seven Crowns and was supported by Melisandre d’Asshai, a priestess of the god R’hllor with strange powers. Robb Stark declares himself “King of the North”. Martin, A Clash of Kings (1998)Īlthough officially king, Joffrey Baratheon sees the legitimacy of his reign in doubt as rumors claim he is the son born out of incest between Jaime and Cersei Lannister.
Meanwhile, the Rohirrim, with whom we find Merry, prepare to ride to the rescue of Minas Tirith… 4. The White City is preparing to undergo the greatest battle of the Third Age.Īt the same time, Aragorn plunges into the Dwimorberg with his faithful friends Legolas and Gimli as well as the Dúnedain and the sons of Elrond to rally the army of the Dead to his cause, reminding his king of the oath he had taken to his ancestor Isildur. The Return of the King follows the journey of characters other than Frodo and Sam, primarily through the eyes of Merry and Pippin.Īt the very beginning of the book, Pippin arrives in Minas Tirith with Gandalf where we discover the once sparkling kingdom of Númenor but is now in decline: Gondor. The track taken by the Uruk-Hai is easy to follow, but they are fast and have a significant lead…ģ. Boromir, who came to their aid, died under the arrows of the attackers before Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli could join him, the latter two having been distracted by side battles while Aragorn sought to follow Frodo’s trail.Īfter having entrusted Boromir’s remains to the Anduin river, the three survivors leave to rescue Merry and Pippin, while the Uruk-hai run towards Isengard. The Two Towers follows the path of characters other than Frodo and Sam. Gandalf, magician and old friend of Bilbo, arrives at the Shire and will join the reception as a pyrotechnician… 2. But his great generosity silences the envy that his wealth and his youth might arouse, and everyone looks forward to the party because eating, drinking, and receiving gifts are the favorite occupations of the Hobbits. Besides, Bilbo is surprisingly preserved for a hundred-year-old old man. The story begins with the description of the commotion aroused in the County by the announcement of the feast to be held in honor of the 111th birthday of Bilbo Bessac, a Hobbit, and the 33 rd birthday of Frodo, the little cousin that Bilbo adopted.īilbo’s adventures, unusual for the home and quiet people of the Hobbits, are the subject of all kinds of rumors, and some believe he hides a fabulous treasure in his house. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring (1954)
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