Murtagh Is Phenomenal

The Inheritance Cycle came to an end over a decade ago. So much time had has passed, that I had begun to think we would never get any more stories from the world of Eragon. However, to my delighted surprise, Christopher Paolini has released his new novel set in Alagaesia, and it was worth the wait.
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[@OfficialDarkSoulMusic]

You can tell Paolini is setting something up pretty huge with this book. But on its own I thought it was great. I've seen some pushback on it from some fans, but I'm not sure they understand what he was going for - this is supposed to be a stripped back character study of guilt and redemption, not an archetypical hero adventure story. Also, got I got goosebumps when Murtagh and Thorn fly over Palancar Valley/Carvahall and see the burned-down farm where Eragon lived. That passage made me feel like I was 12 years old again. Wasn't expecting that but I'm glad Paolini included it

[@Lueibarkall]

Murtagh was a good read after years of being always from Eragon. I kind of like how he does several sort of side quests before perusing the main one including but not limited to catching fish and killing boars, lol just like a IRL video game.

[@BahamutZero09]

Glad to find more Inheritance Cycle fans here. I grew up with the books for most of my teen years. Murtagh is not my favorite character but still an great character.

[@932ForeverLove]

That idea that you had about Nasuada being an antagonist, I’m completely on board for that! Murtagh seems to be falling into the same trap his mother did. He’s fallen for a pretty woman, but hasn’t gotten to fully know her yet. He has unofficially pledged his loyalty to her by caring for her well-being and her kingdom. It would be a great moment for his character journey to not continue the cycle and repeat the same mistakes his mother made.

[@knutemotorsport]

Absolutely loved the book. The new villain(s) felt believable without feeling contrived. Murtagh's feelings towards Eragon/Saphira are very relatable: he knows it's not Eragon's fault for having a less torturous upbringing, but it's cathartic nonetheless to redirect his frustrations towards Eragon.

[@joshuacoons9517]

I loved this video. You hit the nail on the head. This book was about Murtagh and Thorn dealing with there trauma and changing there names (there identity) to be a hero instead of an oath breaker and not a true dragon. They needed this so much to push the next series through. The new main villain will be the entity under the mountain. I think the dreamer under the mountain is an entity like the Mona Tree (the forest), Dwarf god (god of earth), the dragon at the elf ceremony (god of air), that appears through out the series. All these beings don’t use the ancient language to cast magic. As we know. Magic without words is stronger and more potent then with words (it is just unpredictable and could kill you if a thought goes astray). The dreamer entity will require the assistance from the gods and the riders to defeat. Murtagh and Eragon will both need to master magic without words. I think the gods are going to train them and or assist them to achieve that. I also believe that in the next series Murtagh will be the main character. He has a lot more room to grow than Eragon. By the end of the next series. Murtagh and Eragon will be at or close to the same level. Also, now Murtagh is a brother of a urgal. Eragon is a brother of a dwarf, next step is to make Roan a brother of an elf. I think it would ether be through Eragon marrying Ayra and or another process. Remember the story is always will be about the three brothers.

[@Strength4BodyandMind]

I almost didn't make it through this one. I needed a break from the Red Rising series, and remembered Murtagh had dropped, so I started back over with The Inheritance Cycle. I hated how Murtagh and Thorn were treated in The Inheritance Cycle though, and I seriously almost stopped when he got captured by Veschell. Can a man catch a break... 🤷😭

[@lucasemery5146]

Fantastic video. Do more on the inheritance cycle

[@cameronreed1411]

10:54

[@romegypt5675]

I always read his name as Mur-TAH-G, kind of like you but with the g at the end.

[@AlexLawngtv]

The Author and i are near the same age and i got to hear him read from his world in my school library. It made a lasting impact on me.

[@VraelFreorhe]

Agreed, Murtagh was amazing. It's sad we'll have to wait years for a sequel

[@cmhoax6951]

I didnt know this was a thing and now i have to spend my monthly audio token on this to know after having read the cycle so many times all those years ago

[@Aktzin]

I remember reading the Inheritance Cycle when I was in middle school! Genuinely surprised there is still things happening with the series, definitely going to revisit!

[@NextChapterYT]

Great take!! We had a super different reaction to the book (weren't huge fans), but loved seeing your thoughts and why you loved it! Looking forward to seeing what Paolini comes out with next!

[@blazeproxima5558]

Best series ever

[@apluscast]

I completely agree, I absolutely loved it as well! And if we ever get a mini tv series adaptation of Murtagh from Disney+, Elizabeth Debicki would be perfect to play Bachel.

[@Cap_B-radical]

On page 65 of Murtagh. I'm gushing so hard I had to find some content on it!

[@joshmangipano2929]

This book was fantastic!

[@paulbreakable3302]

great video, thanks for talking about my favorite series!