The novel frequently contrasts the wild, natural world (the Spine, Saphira’s freedom) with the corrupt, industrialized might of the Empire. The Varden and Dwarves live hidden within a mountain, representing a sanctuary from the outside world.
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The narrative shifts when they are ambushed by the Ra'zac and a young warrior named Murtagh. Brom sacrifices himself to save Eragon, dying from his wounds. Murtagh joins Eragon and Saphira. Later, Eragon is captured by the Shade (a powerful sorcerer possessed by spirits) named Durza and imprisoned in Gil'ead. With the help of Murtagh and an elf named Arya, whom Eragon had seen in visions, they escape.
The group flees to the Varden, a rebel group hiding in the dwarf city of Farthen Dûr. The Varden oppose the tyrannical rule of King Galbatorix, a former Dragon Rider who betrayed his order to seize the throne. As they arrive, a massive army of Urgals (a warlike race) attacks the city. During the battle, Eragon confronts Durza. Overwhelmed by the Shade’s power, Eragon is only able to defeat him after a mental distraction by Arya, allowing Eragon to stab Durza through the heart. The novel frequently contrasts the wild, natural world
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