The novel 'Eragon', the first book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini, is published.
The second book in the Inheritance Cycle, 'Eldest', is published following the success of 'Eragon'.
The third book in the Inheritance Cycle, 'Brisingr', is published.
The final book in the Inheritance Cycle, 'Inheritance', is published.
The movie adaptation of the first book, 'Eragon', is released in theaters.
The Dragon Riders are created to maintain peace and order across Alagaësia, bonded to dragons through magic.
The Dragon Riders are almost wiped out by the evil sorcerer Galbatorix during the Riders' War.
Eragon discovers a mysterious blue stone that hatches into the dragon Saphira, marking the return of the Dragon Riders.
Brom, former Rider, reveals his identity and trains Eragon as they flee from the Ra’zac and the Empire.
Eragon and Brom meet Murtagh, who later becomes a pivotal figure.
Brom dies in the conflict, passing his knowledge to Eragon and setting him on a path to face Galbatorix.
Eragon and Saphira reach the rebel Varden to join the fight against Galbatorix’s Empire.
Eragon fights alongside the Varden against Empire forces, earning respect and demonstrating his growing power.
Eragon learns about the magic system based on the Ancient Language that governs spells and truth in Alagaësia.
Eragon travels to the Elven kingdom of Ellesméra to deepen his skills in magic and swordsmanship.
Eragon befriends Arya, the Elven princess and a key ally in the fight against the Empire.
Eragon confronts and defeats Galbatorix, ending his tyrannical reign over Alagaësia.
Eragon leaves Alagaësia to train new Dragon Riders and to seek peace away from the conflicts of the past.
