The beginning of Christopher Paolini's world bestseller saga "Eragon" – a beautifully illustrated large-format edition. When Eragon discovers a blue stone while hunting, he has no idea that this find will change his life. For from the stone hatches a dragon hatchling, bestowing upon Eragon an ancient legacy. Overnight, he is thrown into a fateful world full of magic and dark powers, ruled by a tyrant whose cruelty knows no bounds. Armed with nothing but a sword, Eragon faces the battle against evil, alongside his loyal companion, the blue dragon Saphira. This unabridged, illustrated edition of the fantasy classic and worldwide bestseller features breathtaking four-color illustrations by Sidarth Chaturvedi, transporting readers to Alagaësia, the fantastic and captivating world of the Dragon Riders. All volumes of the "World of Eragon": Eragon – The Legacy of the Dragon Riders (Volume 1), Eragon – The Eldest's Quest (Volume 2), Eragon – The Wisdom of Fire (Volume 3), Eragon – The Inheritance of Power (Volume 4), The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm. Stories from Alagaësia. Volume 1: Eragon (Short Stories, Volume 1), Murtagh – A Dark Threat.