Leave the dead to the Earth. They are not for us.

~ Christopher Paolini

Christopher Paolini Brisingr Eldest Eragon Fantasy Inheritance Cycle Valdr

Don’t you understand? You are Elder. When you take my role as Eldest, you must dedicate your whole life to this one idea: you are the caretaker of every single person on the ship. They are your responsibility. You can never show weakness in front of them: you are their strength. You can never let them see you in despair: you are their hope. You must always be everything to everyone on board.

~ Beth Revis

Beth Revis Across The Universe Care Decisions Elder Eldest Expectations Hope Strength Weakness

If I have become my father, then I shall have my father's blade. Thorn is my dragon, and a thorn he shall be to all enemies. It is only right, then, that I should wield the sword, misery. Misery and Thorn, a fit match. Besides, Zar'roc should have gone to Morzan's eldest son, not his youngest. It is mine by right of birth. A cold pit formed in Eragon's stomach. It can't be. A cruel smile appeared on Murtagh's face. I never told you my mother's name, did I? And you never told my yours. I'll say it now: Selena.

~ Christopher Paolini

Christopher Paolini Brothers Eldest Misery Morzan Murtagh Zar Roc