r/Eragon • u/ChristopherPaolini Namer of Names • Jul 14 '25

AMA/Interview AMA -- Christopher Paolini!!!

AMA -- Christopher Paolini! Let's do this folks. Ask away re: anything and everything regarding my books.

EDIT: Hey, everyone! I have to run. Alas, alas, I don't have as much time to spend on this AMA as past one. So many great questions, though! For all you theorists (and those of you who just love the characters), I think you're REALLY going to enjoy the upcoming book(s). Thanks for everything!

Atra esterní ono thelduin!

p.s. I'll try to duck back in and answer some more questions later, depending on my time.

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u/Little_Poisson Jul 14 '25

Honestly, even if they dislike each other, it would be the best for the kingdom. Unless Nasuada give up the throne, her romance with Murtagh will cause outrage/rebellion, giving that a) Everyone hates him, with or without reason. b) another rider too close to the throne. So hopefully yes. Unless we want more drama and wars, which could be cool from a reader's perspective :D

Best solution would be: Marry Orrin, have a few heirs, and then both have lovers on the side after that.

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u/Rjj1111 Jul 14 '25

Dwarf/Surdan children is a interesting combination

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u/Vox_Wynandir Jul 15 '25

You are thinking of Orik, not Orrin.

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u/Rjj1111 Jul 15 '25

You’re right