His red eyes are split by black, vertical pupils.Thorn is missing three feet of his tail, as it was bitten off by Glaedr during Oromis's and Glaedr's final battle. Murtagh said to Eragon, right before he withdrew into himself, "It would be so easy to take you back to Urû'baen . The Eldunarí Galbatorix supplied may have something to do with it. While the forces of the Empire and the Varden clashed, Thorn and Murtagh battled Eragon and Saphira once more. Saphira comments during this battle that Thorn had grown another four feet in the two weeks since their last battle. Islanzadí unleashed these on the Empire while circling Barst. 885 words - a conversation between Murtagh and Thorn, quite early in the morning. Murtagh asserted that he and Thorn could not change themselves in an instant, and that Galbatorix had probably planned for this eventuality. Thorn flew to the Burning Plains, where he and Murtagh received their first real challenge: a battle with Eragon Bromsson and Saphira. His body has magically altered to be much bigger than it should by Galbatorix so that Thorn and his Rider, Murtagh, can be formidable enemies for Eragon and Saphira. murtagh morzansson the inheritance cycle thorn murtagh. We do not yet know all of the consequences that Thorn's accelerated growth will have on him.http://. The second, a less popular but equally likely theory, is that Murtagh decided to release Eragon, and Thorn tried and failed to convince him otherwise. He has since grown larger than Saphira and is described as bigger than two houses, whereas Saphira is merely as big as on… Because as things stand now, Thorn and Murtagh are all ..." I agree. T, English, Adventure & Fantasy, chapters: 20, words: 104k+, favs: 605, follows: 652, updated: 2/5 published: 10/7/2015, Eragon S., Saphira, Murtagh, Thorn 4 eragon in uru'baen » by realmirror71 if eragon was raised by galbatorix in uru'baen and murtagh lived in carvahall with garrow, would eragon be able to do as well as murtagh did You go to many classes and learn many things including swordsmanship, the ancient language, lore of the land, and other things, like how to ride proplerly or be chivalrous. However, after the minute, he suddenly announced he would let Eragon go. With this act, the Dragon Riders of old were destroyed forever, at the hands of Galbatorix. Thorn is very skilled at aerial combat, being able to hold his own against Saphira, even when he was severely injured. Selena, a young woman from the village Carvahall, fell in love with Morzan. In the face of this evidence, it is strange, to say the least, that Thorn would argue with his rider in favor of freeing Eragon, knowing full well that they would likely to be punished by Galbatorix for their act of mercy. It could be that Galbatorix purposefully emphasized his bulk to make him a stronger fighter when he was increasing his size. I mean, I just really hope Paulini writes another as he hinted in the end. Chibi version of Murtagh and Thorn, from "The Inheritance Cycle" by Christopher Paolini. When she grudgingly offers them shelter during a storm, Murtagh begins to learn why. With their bond to Galbatorix broken, Murtagh and Thorn went into self-imposed exile in the north of Alagaesia so that they could find time to heal from what Galbatorix did to them. It is also suspected that while Galbatorix was controlling Murtagh, Shruikan was also controlling Thorn.) . Thorn grew to many times the size a dragon of his age would normally be, and Shruikan taught him the secrets of aerial combat he had learned and perfected over the last century. That is just awful. This is really effort what a magnificent peace remind me of my dragon soul neckless thankyou ❤️. Thorn became a formidable dragon, though it is likely he was confused and disoriented with his new body for a time. Well . Murtagh was recognized to have fear in his eyes, but he and Thorn battled the elder pair fiercely nonetheless. He has two cheek spikes, fewer than either Saphira or Glaedr, and wide, crescent shaped horns. Either way, Murtagh is doomed - he can either die when he's actually done nothing wrong, or he can survive and live a cursed life. 31 comments. Even more quick fanart (Murtagh and Thorn) by me. wow..beautiful piece of art you made here. After hearing of their account/prying the information from their minds, Galbatorix learned that Eragon now had the physical appearance of an elf. -- … Gedwëy Ignasia. It seems probable that Galbatorix would instill in Thorn the idea that the Varden is evil, and not to be helped, reducing the chances that Thorn would do anything for their sake, except as intentional defiance to Galbatorix. this work is just wonderful!! Upload your creations for people to see, favourite and share. Eragon discovers that Galbatorix uses Eldunari to power up Thorn and Murtagh. Occasionaly Arya and Firnen pop in and help, or even less often Murtagh and Thorn. the inheritance … After Galbatorix was done with them, he sent them north, to hold off the forces of the elves. It is also possible that male dragons, or those that are red, tend to be more compact in build, regardless of their size. NO SPOILERS PLEASE, I'm still reading the very first part of Brisingr, when Eragon is just *spoilers for Brisingr* bringing Sloan back from Helgrind. Murtagh, it appeared, was never free from Galbatorix. Constructive criticism, please? But then Thorn hatched for him, and for a single selfish instant, he was glad … Thorn's eyes and hide are a sparkling ruby color, while his talons, teeth and neck spikes are all snow white. It was not stated how big Thorn was in his battle with Oromis and Glaedr, but if he continues to grow at his pace then he might grow to be much bigger than Saphira. Murtagh and Thorn. Dragons In this story, Murtagh and Thorn manage to escape before they have to cast the swearing in the Ancient Language and before King Galbatorix learns their secret names. This thread is archived. After he landed, Thorn took a moment to stop and snarl at Eragon. . ( Collapse ) When Murtagh is captured by the Empire, at the beginning of Eldest, one of the two remaining dragon eggs hatches for him. Just minutes before Murtagh and Thorn decided his fate, Eragon slashed open Thorn's leg, causing him to roar in agony. Oh, he had seen a man's private part before – Roran's to be exact. There are several other possibilities as to how Thorn came to be in Galbatorix's possession, but none of them are as likely.For decades, Galbatorix ceaselessly and tirelessly endeavored to find Thorn's rider and make him hatch, but to no avail; none of the candidates Galbatorix presented passed Thorn's approval enough to be considered for his rider. It is implied at the end of Eldest that Murtagh and either Thorn or Galbatorix argued over, or at least discussed, whether or not to allow Eragon and Saphira to escape. There is also a possibility that if there would be a heart to heart scene between Thorn and Saphira in Book 4, Thorn would tell Saphira the truth and show her images of him and Murtagh being tortured and Thorn would probably tell Saphira that he was actually trying to save her and everyone else. His unnatural strength may be because of Shruikan's possession of him. In a climatic final struggle between their Riders, the battle came to an indecisive end, with Thorn and Murtagh forced to flee, but relatively unharmed. Murtagh and Thorn were spotted near Du Weldenvarden in post- Inheritance … Sell custom creations to people who love your style. :) Thorn is very skilled at aerial combat, being able to hold his own against Saphira, even when he was severely injured. Thorn is the red male dragon bound to Murtagh. Upon leaving, Murtagh called out to his enemies that he and Thorn would return, more powerful then ever, and defeat Eragon and Saphira then. This isn't a request, it's a suggestion. 99% Upvoted. It is highly possible that Thorn convinced Murtagh to release Eragon and Saphira. Thorn was a red dragon in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. murtagh morzansson galbatorix thorn the inheritance cycle eragon. They were not the masters of their lives, like Eragon and Saphira. Using the vast amount of energy contained within Naegling, Oromis fought Murtagh while Glaedr battled Thorn. Another possibility is that both Murtagh & Thorn wanted to release Eragon and Saphira and were searching for a loophole in their oaths or were concerned about the consequences of their actions. Thorn proved faster and stronger than Glaedr anticipated, but … However, this also calls into question why Murtagh would teach Thorn that the Varden were good and the Empire was evil, as evidence both before and after he became a Rider makes clear he does not believe these things himself. And there's Murtagh and his dragon Thorn, I hope you like it! Eragon is then able to open the city gates and defeat Murtagh and Thorn, allowing the Varden to take the city. epic adventure dragons eragon the inheritance cycle. Great job! Murtagh and Thorn discussed the possibility, and decided to listen (possibly because Thorn wanted him to listen), though Murtagh was extremely annoyed at being tempted with what he viewed as a futile hope. Excellent work! We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and for our marketing purposes. As he sat alone, waiting for Murtagh and Thorn to come, Eragon felt small and scared. 8D more info----> Image details. Thorn hatched into bondage. How did you know how I imagined Murtagh and Thorn when reading the books? She is cold, and doesn't like him at all. She would sit on his lap, dozing while he and emissaries from his tribe would talk and smoke cardus weed. For the longest time, that was what Murtagh's existence was...pure misery and pain. As Eragon and Arya become drunk to celebrate their victory, Murtagh and Thorn attack their camp and capture Nasuada. You sometimes go back to visit the people of your race, be it elf, human, dwarf, or Urgal. Do you think you can do Arya and Firnen? Unlike Saphira, who waited cautiously to ensure Galbatorix wasn't trying to trick her, Thorn emerged without apparent hesitation, allowing himself to enter Galbatorix's service in order to bond with his Rider. (and) you just tried to kill me." Thorn served the Empire, but the books hinted that he did not like serving Galbatorix and wished to be free. Glaedr used a blast of magic to push Thorn away, but the red dragon returned moments later, though he was severely injured. Halberd. Murtagh was born in his father's castle nine months later. Whether he was loyal to the Empire or hated it with a vengeance, he had no choice in the matter. Therefore, until Book IV is published, speculation over Thorn's motives are little more than personnel opinion, and both theories of Thorn's role in the argument are more-or-less equally likely. During Brisingr, a vast, puzzled sadness appeared in Thorn's eyes, implying that he regrets his position and considers himself a victim. : If you're interested, I'm available to commissions, now! In fact, even at the conclusion of the Cycle, Murtagh was unsure of his relationship with the newly freed peoples of Alagaësia and decided to join Thorn on a soul searching journey, headed north toward the uncharted lands of Alagaësia. The only "enemies" to escape the Battle of Urû'baen. share. The Rider excelled at his studies—both mental and physical—and showed great promise, quickly outpacing his peers. Thorn's attacker is a dragon, Saphira repeated. If there wasn't an argument, then Thorn probably left the decision to Murtagh, and the minute that passed was merely Murtagh thinking about it by himself. Without his dragon, Eragon was no match for Thorn and Murtagh's combined power, but he managed to hide from them until they passed onwards, searching elsewhere. Or maybe Shruikan is possessing Thorn and he has grown because of it. After a spectacular battle, Eragon and Saphira were soundly defeated. We know that Christopher will continue to spin tales set in the world of Alagaësia in Book 5 and beyond. This would also fit in with Thorn's later behavior: during Brisingr, Murtagh and Thorn communicated briefly, and Murtagh suddenly became much more willing to listen to Eragon. Thorn’s red eye was fixed on him, and Murtagh, being the intelligent, clever man he was, got the meaning. Yet Eragon was still able to beat Murtagh, not destroy him, just be the better rider. Rider. Thorn is very young, younger even than Saphira, and is very inexperienced. Thorn and Saphira may have an offspring (which may turn out to be violet). He will not betray him yet as he and Murtagh are both bound to Galbatorix through various problems such as Galbatorix controlling them through their true names and other oaths. Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. And during the chapter "Hunting for Answers" Murtagh states that the Empire is a sound system that should not be overthrown, and the Varden's beliefs and actions are corrupt and fanatical. Arrows. Report Save. When he was ten, the dragon Jarnunvösk hatched for him. After almost three years of traveling with him, she became pregnant with his child. With Galbatorix taking control of their minds, Murtagh and Thorn had defeated Glaedr and Oromis, the last of the old order. While some fans assume that the green dragon will be Saphira's mate, other fans strongly suggest that it is also likely that Thorn may become Saphira's mate. He had never slept with a man before. (It is not precise on his age.) This could possibly be because Thorn urged him to listen. If this happens, then Saphira would be more inclined to admire Thorn for his act of courage and bravery against Galbatorix. Thorn was briefly seen by Saphira while flying across the land, but made no attempt to fight her. However, a grave point against this thought is that, argument or not, Murtagh waited a whole minute after hearing Eragon's final pleas, plenty of time for him to think things over and change his mind. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. It could also be that individual dragons have bodies built for different purposes, much as humans' bodies are suited to different tasks, and Thorn is the kind of dragon made for strength. Thorn roared his challenge for all to hear, and was confronted by Glaedr, with Oromis atop his back. Takes place after Inheritance. When Murtagh and Thorn entered into battle with Eragon and Saphira for the second time Thorn was much bigger than he should have been for a dragon of his age. Feb 23, 2014 - Who cares about snow and cold when you have a dragon with you? Thorn flew Murtagh to Surda, leading a company of painless soldiers to attack the Varden. In this book it does seem like he is under control of Galbatorix, i … Misery and Thorn. Sort by. Morzan spirited her off to his castle and hid the pregnancy from everyone but Galbatorix. best. In Inheritance, Murtagh and Thorn are defeated by Eragon when the Varden captures Dras Leona though later Murtagh and Thorn return and capture Nasuada. Finally, acting through Murtagh, Galbatorix defeated and slew Oromis, knocking the sword Naegling from his hand and cutting him open from shoulder to hip. Murtagh and Thorn were ordered to capture Eragon, who had stayed behind at Helgrind to finish off the Ra'zac. I want it to sit well with you. Thorn flew over the southern Empire, searching for Eragon. There are some definite points that suggest Thorn was actually in favor of capturing Eragon and Saphira. Once Thorn's unnatural growth had been completed and his Rider had mastered a range of new, dark powers, the two were dispatched to Surda to crush the rebellion. Thorn is a red male dragon, bonded to Murtagh. After hearing of the possibility of changing their true names, they took note of the possibility, then attacked Eragon and Saphira anyway. After he heard that the Ra'zac had been killed, a loss that Murtagh and Thorn could have prevented by capturing Eragon and/or Saphira, he punished them severely. Thorn and his new Rider were forced into service to Galbatorix through knowledge of their true names. Both Thorn and Murtagh were unwilling servants of Galbatorix, but it is not known how Thorn feels about his and Murtagh's predicament. Murtagh and Thorn come across a strange girl in the far north of Alagaesia. It is believed by fans that Thorn is not evil and deserves to be set free from Galbatorix. It is possible that either Thorn or Murtagh wanted to capture Eragon and take him to Galbatorix, and the other persuaded them not to. Eragon and Saphira, in the hopes of avoiding a battle with the superior pair, offered to reveal a means of escaping Galbatorix. When Eragon and the rest of his company seek to slay Galbatorix in his throne room, they are initially over powered. To prepare him to take to the sky against the hated rebels, Galbatorix gave several Eldunarí (dragon hearts that contain dead dragon's souls) to Murtagh & Throrn, mutating, strengthening, and toughening them. Saphira caused this to fall on Thorn in Dras-Leona. Murtagh, who is even stronger willed then Eragon, likely would do some things without his dragon's approval as well. There is also the question of Thorn's feelings towards Eragon. Upload stories, poems, character descriptions & more. I wish he had more scenes. Murtagh then decided to release Eragon, possibly with Thorn urging him to do so. Thorn is a stocky, compact dragon with very strong muscles and limbs for his size. Unbeta'd, since my usual beta doesn't know Inheritance that well. As soon as Thorn hatched, his mind was joined with Murtagh's, who immediately began training in magic to (unwillingly) serve as Galbatorix's right hand man and best magician. Before they left however, they made peace with Eragon and Saphira, the two Riders acknowledging each other as brothers. He was trained to fight by Shruikan, and by the time of the Battle of The Burning Plains could breathe fire. It is clear however, that whatever his role in the argument, Thorn desires freedom. The hunt for Eragon proved an utter failure. It's also possible that he may have the chance to join the Varden. Eragon frequently made decisions disregarding Saphira's advice(particularly in the chapter A Sorceress, a Snake, and a Scroll), or without getting her opinion at all. Saphira grew at a natural pace compared with Thorn who has grown much faster since he hatched for Murtagh shortly after the Battle Under Farthen Dûr in Tronjheim. Some fans believe that Thorn is the perfect mate for Saphira since, he is the only dragon close to her age. However, because Murtagh has already made clear he will not join the Varden, Thorn probably wouldn't swear allegiance to another faction without Murtagh's approval, except possibly for the sake of the dragons or revenge against Galbatorix. This should be considered the most likely answer at this point, but it is possible there is another answer. Thorn matched Saphira blow for blow, even though he was unarmored and younger than she was. Share your thoughts, experiences and the tales behind the art. The figure now identified as a dragon, came swooping and knocked Thorn to the ground. level 1. Thorn dealt Saphira numerous injuries and received several in return, but was repeatedly healed by Murtagh and fought on, despite the pain. He was smaller than Saphira, most likely because he was younger, but sturdier in build, with thicker legs. Thorn has grown much faster than Saphira has ever since they both hatched. Saphira and Thorn Mar 17, 2015 - Saphire (with Eragon) and Thorn (with Murtagh) a moment before fight - scene from Brisingr. With the last of his strength, Thorn outmaneuvered his foe and bit the base of his skull, severing his spine and killing him almost instantly. However, as he has not yet spoken, and his actual conversations with Murtagh remain a mystery, his moral standing has not yet been confirmed. Either way, the result was the same; Murtagh and Thorn released Eragon and Saphira. Murtagh … It is also possible, but less likely, that Murtagh made the decision himself. Nasuada’s days there were idyllic in many ways: They returned to Tronjheim when Ajihad became head of the Varden, and Nasuada grew up learning about leadership and politics under his tutelage. Eldest implies that Murtagh and Thorn argued over letting Eragon escape during the Battle of The Burning Plains. Murtagh is my favourite character in the series. A group of _____-wielding soldiers charged Islanzadí in Urû'baen. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. It may also breed with the green dragon as Thorn and Saphira won't be present in Alagaësia anymore. Save for the Eldunari of Glaedr, the old order was gone. Graphic Depictions Of Violence; Murtagh Morzansson & Thorn (Inheritance Cycle) Murtagh Morzansson & Eragon Shadeslayer; Murtagh Morzansson; Thorn (Inheritance Cycle) Blödhgarm and his fellow spellcasters can conjure up a facsimile of Eragon, as they did before. It is difficult to determine the answer to this, as Thorn as not yet spoken and no evidence whatsoever has been presented that would lend weight to either side. Thorn is a stocky, compact dragon with very strong muscles and limbs for his size. Thorn was one of the three dragon eggs in Galbatorix's treasury, along with Saphira and the other egg that has not hatched yet. This is very well done. Find out what other deviants think - about anything at all. That is literally just a silly e d i t e d video of a movie. Maybe when Murtagh's true name changes, he will assist Eragon and Saphira in defeating Galbatorix. Alegasia. Tags. Murtagh and Thorn belong to Christopher Paolini Thorn has been taking liberties with Murtagh's possessions, and Murty isn't happy. Even with this tactic, Glaedr was a formidable opponent, and the fight continued. It calls into question Thorn's motives; though he seems to hate being forced to do Galbatorix's will, he was raised in the capital, under Galbatorix and Murtagh,(though he was probably raised mostly by Murtagh, and trained mostly by Shruikan) and because he is so young, he would know little of the outside world beyond what he had been taught until he gains more experience. What happens to Murtagh and Thorn? (Another point that should be raised is that Thorn's bond with Murtagh was true and pure like Eragon's bond with Saphira and unlike the bond between Galbatorix and Shruikan). Finally, after over a hundred years in Galbatorix's treasury and even longer within his shell, Thorn felt the presence of the one person in the Empire he would consent to have for his Rider and eternal companion: Murtagh, son of Morzan. At Gil'ead, they found the city under attack by the elves. The first, and most popular possibility, is that Thorn persuaded Murtagh to release Eragon and Saphira for the sake of the Varden, and Murtagh did, because Thorn told him to. But that was different and only when the two cousins were peeing in the woods or taking a bath together. (It is possible that Galbatorix has already removed Thorn's Eldunari, thus how Galbatorix took control of Murtagh through him. The two dragons and their riders duel in the sky with every ounce of their power, both of them receiving numerous wounds and being healed by their riders several times. Galbatorix was furious with Thorn and Murtagh for letting Eragon escape. Otherwise, Thorn has not spoken. It has been debated among fans whether Thorn was good or evil. This is basically how I pictured the end of book two to be like. Murtagh and Thorn flew back to the capital to be chastised in person. He most likely came into Galbatorix's possession when the king salvaged the last dragon eggs from the or during the Fall. Murtagh & Thorn I'm rereading the books for a probably hundreth time, but I don't remember it ever being explained why Thorn didn't hatch for Murtagh way earlier. He seemed prepared to take Eragon into custody, and his face was expressionless, grim. P.S. And I wish the fourth book would come out alreadyyyyy. “This philosophy of yours won’t sit well with many people, Thorn.” I don’t want it to sit well with other people. Even after taking a crippling injury from Eragon's risky attack, Thorn fought on, and managed to harry Saphira towards the ground. It is implied at that if Thorn and Saphira were to become mates then, the war may end faster resulting in the Empire betraying Galbatorix. Sensing his presence, Thorn burst forth from his egg. 16. share. Galbatorix was born in 7867 A.C. in the province of Inzilbêth, Alagaësia. This could also help further the relationship between Eragon and Arya, including Murtagh and Nasuada. And there's Murtagh and his dragon Thorn, I hope you like it!