Eragon was briefly imprisoned by Durza, but Murtagh and Saphira successfully rescued him, along with Arya. The shockwave of the blast destroyed the castle and caused great damage to the city and troops outside. Eragon, however, eluded capture, and Galbatorix would later learn from Durza that the egg had indeed hatched for Eragon, becoming Saphira. With the king in extreme agony and stripped of most of his wards, Eragon was able to run Galbatorix through. Galbatorix is similar to Drago Bludvist in the How to Train Your Dragon animated movie series. As this was not a direct attack and Murtagh had already stripped him of most of his wards, Eragon made Galbatorix vulnerable at long last. Encouraged by this, he decided to journey back to the order. Murtagh was sent to Gil'ead to confront the elves. In the aftermath, Ajihad was murdered while Murtagh was captured and brought before Galbatorix. Sep 13, 2014 - Dragons of Eragon. With this act, Galbatorix made Murtagh his greatest general and taught him the secrets of magic and the dark arts. After becoming an accomplished swordsman and magician in a relatively short time, the young Rider found himself cham… When Galbatorix heard the elves were attacking the north of his Empire, he responded quickly, rather than waiting for them to come to him. Character » Galbatorix is a Dragon Rider, the vanguards of the world Alagaesia that herald peace and prosperity. Shruikan is Galbatorix's black dragon, the largest of all the dragons to appear in the series. How about Shruikan? He gave Murtagh and Thorn specific instructions not to kill them. He took the hatchling away and disappeared yet again. Eragon shelters and feeds the dragon and teaches her to fly as she gradually grows to full size. He figured that Shruikan couldn't move adequately; it was like even Galbatorix was scared of the dragon. Galbatorix, through his possession of Murtagh, took advantage of the opening and rent Oromis from shoulder to hip with Zar'roc. You can search for After this incident, Galbatorix extended his friendship to Murtagh, son of Morzan, who had been living in Galbatorix's castle since the death of his parents. These thirteen Riders were known as the Forsworn, or Wyrdfell to the elves. However he failed to obtain the Eldunarí of Umaroth, Vrael's Dragon, as it had been hidden from him in the Vault of Souls. Is it evil that he wants to unite Alagaësia under a single banner, eliminate the need for war, and restore the Riders?— Murtagh. To use, simply input your dragon's information (name is optional) and click "add dragon." Although Durza and the Urgals managed to capture Arya, their mission ultimately failed when Arya teleported the egg to the Spine, where it would be discovered by a young farm-boy named Eragon. Starvation plagued him during this journey and when he finally reached the outer edge of the Spine, he was found unconscious and close to death by a farmer, who promptly summoned the Riders. In his throne room in the movie, he has a dragon-like throne and a map nearby which, at the end of the movie, he cuts down, revealing Shruikan behind it. Having firmly convinced himself of this, he plotted his eventual revenge.[4]. According to Brom, dragons could grow to be "larger than most houses" and some older dragons could be confused with large hills. Eventually, he came to battle Vrael, the leader of the Riders, at the gates of Doru Araeba. He also appears cocky and overconfident in the books. Meanwhile, the Varden had also relocated from Tronjheim to Surda. The book also adds that he is tall, broad-shouldered and well built, features that are not clearly visible on Paolini's drawing. Fractured by the loss of Jarnunvösk, as was a common occurrence upon losing one's dragon, Galbatorix eventually persuaded himself that the Elder Riders were to blame for Jarnunvösk's death. Galbatorix's possible greatest weakness was his lack of compassion and understanding of love. During some of Nasuada's chapters in the latest book we learn that Galbatorix seems to have quite a controlling personality as seen when he explains his plans to Nasuada such as wanting to have complete control in the land over magic with nobody being able to use it unless he himself says so. 89. share. You have to keep in mind the enormous difference in strength between a dragon and a human or an elf. He's depicted as calm and very intelligent in the movie and only reveals his frustration at the end of the film after Durza's failure. He wondered if that size was uncomfortable for Shruikan as the dragon reached all the way up to the ceiling and then some. Having thousands of the dragons' Eldunarí under his control, Galbatorix's magical and mental powers were close to unlimited. At Yazuac, the entire population was murdered by the Urgals and piled together high at the center of the city. In the confusion, a stray arrow pierced the heart of Jarnunvösk and without the knowledge to save her, she perished. 7867 AC The king was unable to defeat Eragon in swordplay due to the painful effects of the Empathy Spell. Just as an example, I once saw a video of an elephant playing tug-of-war with a hundred humans. Galbatorix didn't care for "honest battles" and instead decided to pit brother against brother, declaring that Eragon and Murtagh will fight a non-lethal duel without magic or Eldunarí. This suggests, as noted by Eragon, that Galbatorix was not aware that it was possible to perform magic non-verbally. His physical body died as Thorn bit the back of his head and neck, killing him instantly. By Eragon's time, there were only five known dragons in existence: Saphira: Eragon's dragon, a blue female; Shruikan: Galbatorix's dragon, a black male Throughout the movie, he is seen giving orders to Durza. Affiliation When Jarnunvösk was killed in the ensuing conflict, his mind took its path into madness and insanity. With the leader of the Riders dead and most of the others massacred, Galbatorix became one of the most powerful beings in Alagaësia, only achieving so because of the Eldunarí's power he used. No more would those who cannot use magic be prey for those who can. Although some of his fellow Riders were wary of his swift rise to power, the majority of the order neglected caution, ultimately leading to their downfall.[2]. Years later, after finally subduing the Eldunarí and bending it to his will, he found another young Rider, a strong, but weak-willed man named Morzan and persuaded him to join his cause. It will appear in a near future. Age His ruthlessness and cruelty earned him the enmity of many places, such as Palancar Valley and its village of Carvahall, Eragon's place of childhood, although most of the Broddring Empire remained loyal to him, if only through fear. His intelligence is shown when he was able to come up with a plan that allowed him to defeat all but one of the Dragon Riders and kill virtually all the dragons. When a few Imperial brigades were destroyed nearby, he ordered Murtagh to lay waste to the town of Cantos, a suspected rebel stronghold, as well as have its entire population put to the stake. See more ideas about eragon, saphira, inheritance cycle. said Galbatorix to his dragon. This would prevent magicians everywhere to continue to have their way, regardless of the harm they cause others. Galbatorix is a Dragon Rider, the vanguards of the world Alagaesia that herald peace and prosperity. Their color varied from dragon to dragon. Murtagh refused the order when Galbatorix commanded him to slaughter the town's entire populace and fled Urû'baen with his faithful teacher, Tornac. He had a brief opportunity to attack Eragon whose leg collapsed from a previous injury, but failed to seize the opportunity due to the Empathy Spell's painful effects. (It is possible that Galbatorix has already removed Thorn's Eldunari, thus how Galbatorix took control of Murtagh through him. Dragon His Dragon Jarnunvösk was killed by Urgals during a reckless journey through The Spine. © 2021 GIANT BOMB, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. Unknown This edit will also create new pages on Giant Bomb for: Until you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Eventually, Galbatorix hatched a plan to completely destroy the rebellion, the Urgals, as well as the dwarves altogether. He looked like he was only in his 4th decade. 8001 AC Human Only when his words are denied and his authority rejected does he reveal his true nature and his madness, cursing his enemies and scorning them to death. The Urgal clans turned on themselves, as Galbatorix forced them to unite against their rules. We compare the sizes of dragons! Through the use of certain types of dark magic, Shruikan was bonded to Galbatorix and forced into servitude. Moving a creature of this much size isn't easy. His arrogance was looked upon with caution by a few of the Dragon Riders at the time but ultimately dismissed, consequently leading to their downfall. The Twins, two sorcerers that had served as Imperial spies the entire time they had been in the Varden, betrayed Murtagh and Ajihad by commanding a group of Urgals to ambush them. Regardless, when he did have a personal Rider Order through the Forsworn, he did not seem interested in securing peace and prosperity but rather his own dominion through cruel and sadistic methods. The one that was enjoying the feast just as much as the dwarves was the dragon Saphira. For the good of all, he would impose limits upon every magician there is. After the Battle under Farthen Dûr and Durza's death, the spell binding the Urgals to Galbatorix's will was broken. After finally subjugating the spirits of the dragons confined in the Eldunarí he had captured, Galbatorix then embarked on a vicious and brutal military campaign to restore order in the Broddring Empire. Let us assume it has a lighter body type (not deep as blue whale's). During the fray, Jarnunvösk was struck in the heart by a stray arrow – a wound which Galbatorix was unable to heal. No more would Riders be able to impose their will on others. John Malkovich. Unpredictably, Oromis had one of his spasms and Naegling, his sword which had all of his wards, was knocked from his hand. This is to accommodate eggs when fully matured. Murtagh was also more powerful than any of the Forsworn had ever been, however Galbatorix kept the bulk of his Eldunarí for himself. However, Galbatorix's plan failed again when Eragon and Saphira drove Murtagh and Thorn away with the help of Arya and twelve other elves. His decision to not attack the Varden personally when Eragon was weak and vulnerable proved to be his ultimate mistake. Upon the conclusion of their training, Galbatorix (now nineteen years old), his dragon, and two friends ventured into t… He also believed that his power made him untouchable by even the most determined of assassins. With an elaborate network of spies and agents located throughout Alagaësia, it quickly became one of the most well-known organizations that opposed the Broddring Empire. He looked like he was only in his 4th decade. His dragon Jarnunvösk was killed by Urgals during a reckless journey through The Spine. Galbatorix would never learn of the existence of this cache and erroneously believed his victory to be absolute. After the fall of the Dragon Riders, Galbatorix had in his possession the last three known dragon eggs in Alagaësia. Moreover, like Palpatine, Galbatorix has been shown to have a lust for domination and in some ways, an insane persona. He slaughtered every Rider he came across and took their Dragons' heart of hearts, before seizing the whole Eldunarí collection the Riders carelessly guarded - or so he thought. Despite his insanity and his obvious issues, Galbatorix is apparently a sexually voracious man with a number of concubines kept in his castle to satisfy his sex drive. The chromatic dragons are black, blue, green, red, and white; they are all evil and extremely fierce.The metallic dragons are brass, bronze, copper, gold, and silver; they are all good, usually noble, and highly respected by the wise. His insanity evidently had no effect on his intelligence. His rule, though, was ruthless and cruel, and although much of the Broddring Empire stayed loyal to Galbatorix, there was a small rebel group called the Varden. Install Hustle Castle and get a SPECIAL BONUS! During the story he confronts the main protagonist of the saga (Eragon / Hiccup) and nearly kills him, but the protagonist survives the battle and defeats him and frees all enslaved Dragons from his control, becoming the leader of all Dragon Riders. His continued abuses of Murtagh and Thorn estranged them and his inability to see the effect Nasuada had on Murtagh allowed Murtagh's true name to change. From this point on, he then became king over all the land.[5]. Murtagh, Eragon and Saphira then made their way to Gil'ead, but were intercepted in their camp the night before they entered the city. Galbatorix and his thirteen "Foresworn" then proceeded to hunt down the remaining Dragon Riders and destroy their empire, until all that remained were three unhatched dragon eggs. In secret, he began training himself in the dark arts under the tutelage of a Shade Durza. Glaedr dove back into battle with Thorn, but the red dragon was too quick for him to defeat. Gather my armies, and follow them. Species The dragon's name is a play on the word "shuriken". Saphira is a female dragon bound to Eragon and a central character of the series. Galbatorix gave command of the city's defenses to Lord Barst whom he trusted with one of his Eldunarí. Vaengrasr once more nudged Harry's focus back at Galbatorix and the wizard was slightly surprised to find lines glowing faintly through the heavy armor that Galbatorix was wearing. After naming himself king of Alagaësia, he took an active role among the Broddring Empire. It was almost unnatural though Harry definitely wasn't an expert on dragons. Galbatorix also experiments with vessels that held souls, the Eldunarí, just as Voldemort experimented with Horcruxes, which he could use to house his own soul. appears in 1 games. Like a great many dictators he also seems to have convinced himself that his intentions were in fact noble and thus every cruel act was justified for the greater good. His bond with Shruikan, being unnatural, was not able to stop this process. He decided to make an all-out attack on the Varden and the dwarves in their capital of Tronjheim, a city that lay below the mountain of Farthen Dûr, with the Urgals. Famous dragons including Smaug, Night Fury, Red Death and more! With this act, he proclaimed himself the new monarch of Alagaësia. Galbatorix, driven mad by grief and hatred, demanded another Dragon from the Dragon Rider council, but they refused, sensing his mental instability. He waited until Shruikan was big enough to be able to fight multiple dragons at once and then he reappeared with Morzan by his side. Galbatorix was born in 7867 A.C. in the province of Inzilbêth, Alagaësia. Born Books Soon after his training had been finished, when he was about 19 years old, Galbatorix (along with Jarnunvösk, two companions, and their Dragons) entered The Spine, believing in their sheer arrogance their powers would protect them. Galbatorix was a prodigy among the Dragon Riders and soon became restless with his power. With the Forsworn behind him and augmented by the Eldunarí he captured and forced into servitude, Galbatorix returned to the world to challenge the Riders. With it, he can restrict other spell-casters from using magic via the Ancient Language, break heretofore "unbreakable" oaths sworn in said language, and remove any spell (such as wards) cast using the Ancient Language. He was chosen by a Dragon and became a Rider in his early years. Upon learning of the Ra'zac's death, he slaughtered five of his nearby servants in frustration. However, Galbatorix had anticipated this and put soldiers to guard the gates to and from Urû'baen. Dragon, True. For example Ancalagon the black (the largest dragon in LOTR) was probably around 3,600 feet long , but even that is probably way on the small size for the massive dragon. Other Imprisoned in Urû'baen, Nasuada was tortured by Galbatorix who wanted her to join his cause and swear an oath to him in the Ancient Language. His every act of cruelty gave more power to the Empathy Spell when it was cast, eventually giving it enough power that the pain it caused Galbatorix forced him to destroy himself. He was a dark lord with unparalleled skill in magic, especially in dark magic, as well as wanted to take over the Earth with the help of his servants, (The Forsworn/Death Eaters) whom he trained in the black arts. Died In his prime during the betrayal of Galbatorix, he was powerful enough to fight off two of the Forsworn's feral dragons as well as their riders and the assistance of another dragon's Eldunari (It is in this battle that Kialandí casts the spell that severely lessened Oromis’ ability to use magic), … Galbatorix then named the dragon Shruikan, a perversion of the usual custo… What struck him most was their size. On average, an adult Rankin’s dragon will reach a full size of 10 to 12 inches in length. The only Rider who overcame him in a duel was Vrael; Galbatorix survived only through the elder Rider's hesitation to deliver a killing blow as well as his own resorting to kicking the leader of the Riders in his testicles. The known varieties of true dragons (as opposed to other creatures that have the dragon type) fall into two broad categories: chromatic and metallic. Film At 776 feet, your creature is 250 meters long! His (described) clothes were his heavy looking cape and black gloves. His decision to wait out and chip away at the Varden while trying to find the Ancient Language's true name gave Eragon time to become more powerful and sure of himself. However, Eragon revealed that Brom was his real father, not Morzan. At the behest of Vrael, Oromis and their dragons Umaroth and Glaedr, 135 Eldunarí and 243 dragon eggs, 26 of which had been set aside for the Dragon Riders, were hidden in the Vault of Souls along with the Eldunarí of Umaroth himself, in a subterranean area beneath the roots of Mount Erolas, deep enough to evade magical detection and the memory was magically removed from the minds of all who knew, including the mothers of every egg, using magic similar to that the Dragons had used in the Banishing of the Names. Galbatorix's dragon was thought to be the only surviving dragon. Driven deranged by the loss of Jarnunvösk, Galbatorix wandered aimlessly in the wild for weeks, utterly delirious. There was a lot of feasting and celebrating the fall of King Galbatorix. The Ra'zac would later encounter Eragon and Brom in Dras-Leona. Galbatorix pleaded with the Council of Elders for another dragon egg, but was denied a new one. betrayed the order and slew many of his former comrades, wanted to take over the Earth with the help of his servants, Encyclopedia Alagaësia: Galbatorix - Paolini.net, https://inheritance.fandom.com/wiki/Galbatorix?oldid=109109. Male He is the overarching antagonist of Eragon and Eldest, one of the two main antagonists (along with Murtagh) of Brisingr, and the main antagonist of Inheritance. Galbatorix is comparable in characterization to Emperor Palpatine of the Star Wars saga: he resembles Senator Palpatine (Darth Sidious) in his rise to domination and unexpected overthrowing of the established order, replacing it with an Empire. Oromis refused and the battle continued. When Galbatorix's dragon, Jarnunvösk, was killed by Urgals, Galbatorix traveled back to the Rider's stronghold in Ilirea, where he was brought before the Council of Elders. Others, such as Carvahall, escaped the notice of the Urgals, being hidden by the mountains of the Spine. Galbatorix is the main antagonist of the Inheritance series. He was chosen by a dragon and became a Rider in his early years. Galbatorix's dragon was thought to be the only surviving dragon. Galbatorix is the main villan in the Inheritance Cycle, a series of books by Christopher Paolini. Then, he deployed Murtagh and a group of his painless soldiers to Surda, with stricter orders to bring Eragon and Saphira to him. My estimates vary between 300 to 600 tons (300 for a hollow-boned, snake-like creature and 600 for a sturdy-skeleton, heavy set creature). Galbatorix can also be compared to Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter books. Jarnunvösk (killed by Urgals), Shruikan (stolen, killed by Arya) At times, he may appear to be a calm, charismatic man, as shown when he attempted to earn Murtagh's trust. Galbatorix and the others fought valiantly, but they were no match for the Urgals. Black Besides Morzan, twelve other corrupt Riders came to serve Galbatorix out of greed, arrogance, or otherwise some kind of desire for vengeance for perceived wrongs or the desire to tear down what had been built. This effectively drove Galbatorix further into insanity and hatred. The fact that they are nothing more to him than concubines shows Galbatorix's inability to care about people due to his lack of emotional intimacy or ties to his concubines. He labored under the impression that, once he discovered the true name of the Ancient Language, he would be able to prevent anyone from using magic without his permission. Ask Question Asked 4 years, 8 months ago. Most of his backstory was left out and he aims to kill Eragon as well as Saphira, as opposed to trying to use Saphira to recreate the dragons, as is the case in the book. Although Glaedr attempted to fly Oromis back to Gil'ead so Islanzadí's spellcasters could save him, he was ultimately unsuccessful and Oromis perished. As a Jedi Padawan, he showed great skill, prowess, talent, and potential in his youth, was accepted into the ranks at a young age, gained incredible raw power as he matured, as well as eventually betrayed the order and slew many of his former comrades. In the early days of his life, Galbatorix was a proud and foolhardy man, a trait that was augmented by his superiority to his peers during their many training sessions. His talent for breaking into people's minds stems from the perverse pleasure he finds in the act which makes it far easier for him than most magicians. Galbatorix now serves as a ruler of Alagaesia, with no apparent weakness despite holding his throne for over one hundred years. That loss broke his sanity and he became an evil and mad man with a lust for domination over all Dragons. With this act, the Dragon Riders of old were destroyed forever, at the hands of Galbatorix. In the film however, Galbatorix is shown to be bald. For all of Galbatorix's power, his education in magic seems to have been incomplete. Even so, he spent most of his time in his black castle in Urû'baen, formerly Ilirea. After they crushed the Varden, they would proceed to murder the dwarf king and all his clan chiefs, eventually wreaking enough havoc upon the Beor Mountains to bring the dwarves to their knees. He demanded another dragon and the desperation of his request revealed that he was insane. When Eragon refused, the king, out of desperation, commanded himself to "Be not!". The Rider excelled at his studies—both mental and physical—and showed great promise, quickly outpacing his peers. All were slain, except for Galbatorix who, despite suffering great wounds himself, managed to defeat his attackers. He was the King of Alagaësia by conquest. As he touches the dragon, a magical mark appears on his palm. It is best to get the right size tank for each stage of your bearded dragon’s life. Together they killed the unknown rider and disappeared for a while. Using his new power he enslaves minds of other Dragons and abuse them (Galbatorix uses Dark Magic, Drago uses mental ability of his Dragon to control another ones as Alpha Dragon ), becoming a tyrannical warlord who wishes to conquer all of the world's Dragons and with them, conquer the world. His voice was deep, rich, and seductive, imbued with great authority; many considered it to be among his most deadly weapons. He did not get a chance, as Galbatorix hunted him there and in the duel that followed, Galbatorix decapitated Vrael after kicking him in the fork between his legs. Galbatorix is also highly charismatic. Eragon's claim to fame involves a sparkling blue dragon's egg about the size and shape of a large spaghetti squash. In order to cover-up these attacks from the general populace, Galbatorix had his agents spread rumors that the Urgals had allied themselves with the Varden and that they were the actual instigators behind the attacks. Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. During this reckless trip, they ventured far north into Urgal territory and they were eventually ambushed in the dead of night as they made camp. He began to long for death and so he blindly attacked any creature or Urgal he happened upon: however, he was too skilled to defeat and was denied the release he craved. In the movie, Galbatorix was portrayed by John Malkovich. They murdered all the other Dragons and Riders in existence, or so he thought. The dragons of Alagaësia were reptilian, with scales, sharp teeth, four legs, bat-like membraned wings and a tongue that was covered with hooked barbs.They developed the ability to breathe fire as they matured, usually around 6 months of age, which was about the same tie they grew old enough to mate. He was twisted into the king's service through black magic. This spell forced him to understand and feel all the emotions he had invoked in others since he was born, which were mostly painful. Eragon's ability to traverse The Spine without incident is in ironic contrast to Galbatorix. It should be noted that despite this, the Broddring Kingdom still officially existed, though by the time of the Rider War it was little more than a name upon royal decrees and became obsolete. Galbatorix is a Dragon Rider, the vanguards of the world Alagaesia that herald peace and prosperity. This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. (Galbatorix seized most of these after the Battle of Doru Araeba.) One night, Durza and the Urgals ambushed the elven dragon egg courier, Arya while she was transporting the egg back to the Varden. While the battle raged on, Eragon, Saphira, Arya and Elva confronted Galbatorix. broad shoulders, tanned skin, long and lean face with deep brow and bladelike nose, wide and thin mouth, close-cropped beard and mustache, appears to be 30–40 years old ("fourth decade")[1] From then on, his domain became known as simply the Empire. After losing both Belatona and Dras-Leona to the Varden's advance, Galbatorix sent Murtagh to capture Nasuada, the leader of the Varden. [3] After a while, he began to hope that the Riders might grant him another Dragon. With Morzan's help he killed another rider that had a newly hatched egg. Glaedr, in his youth, did not have a good grasp on staying calm during trying times. Around the time that Eragon first became a Dragon Rider, Galbatorix, fearing an uprising in the north by local farmers, began the Northern Massacres, where he ordered mass raids by the Urgals on towns he suspected of supporting the Varden. Numerous characters such as Brom and Glaedr have stated that Galbatorix's greatest strength is not magic or physical might but his ability to dominate the minds of others. Film Portrayer However, the Twins information was later discovered to be incorrect, as Eragon's true father was Brom. The dragon's name is a play on the word "shuriken". The Twins also provided Galbatorix with a very important detail: the name of Eragon's mother, Selena. Born in the ancient province of Inzilbêth, and one of several siblings (all of whom were dead throughout the books), Galbatorix was accepted into the ranks of the Dragon Riders at the age of ten, after being traditionally tested for great potential. Galbatorix supplied Murtagh with multiple Eldunarí, enhancing Murtagh's power so that it was greater than Eragon's and that of the elves. Galbatorix had pitch black hair, a sharp face, and a tan skin. The author, Christopher Paolini, has stated that he enjoys doing what he does, adding on to his sadistic nature and perhaps implying his evil mind. By Eragon's time, there were only five known dragons in existence: Saphira: Eragon's dragon, a blue female; Shruikan: Galbatorix's dragon, a black male Average Size. Arya, an elf and princess of Ellesméra, runs for her life with a "stone" stolen from the evil king, Galbatorix. Could Belgabad have been as large as Ancalagon the black? Could Belgabad have been as large as Ancalagon the black? As shown through many of his actions, Galbatorix had a talent for being very manipulative, possessing a genius level of intellect. Consequently, the king now had no choice but to rely on his standard troops. He was the son of Brom and Selena. 'Shruikan said that the sapphire dragon, bronze and the stormy white dragon are the female of the group' thought Galbatorix. Galbatorix here is the main antagonist from the series. Family Description Sometime in the same week, Galbatorix also planned to leave Urû'baen for the first time in over a decade to deal with the ruler of Dras-Leona, Marcus Tábor, who had been disobeying orders and was becoming increasingly independent. Galbatorix desired to bring Eragon and Saphira into his service. any Giant Bomb content. With Galbatorix taking control of their minds, Murtagh and Thorn had defeated Glaedr and Oromis, the last of the old order. Once he had recovered sufficiently, he stood before the Elder Riders and demanded that they grant him a new Dragon, but Oromis discerned the madness in him and persuaded the other Elders to deny his request. Galbatorix's dragon was thought to be the only surviving dragon. On the receiving end of the king's mental attack, Eragon noted that Galbatorix derived a perverse pleasure from breaking into minds: That he enjoyed his opponent's pain and suffering explained why he was so proficient at the task.