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Question: How could Thorn have grown so fast when it took Saphira so much longer?
Paolini:That is one of the mysteries that will be resolved in Book III. Trust me, there is a reason! Question: How did you come up with the magic system for the book? Why did you decide to make it physically drain magic users? Paolini: I put a lot of thought into creating my system of magic, of finding a balance between magical powers and their limitations. Unconstrained, a magician would be all-powerful and unstoppable. I decided that linking magic use with a person's physical strength was a good way to limit power. In general, the Riders' abilities evolved as I wrote the story and thought about what they would need to do their jobs and survive in Alagaësia. Is the Dragon whose name cannot be spoken in any language Eragon the First’s Dragon? Or a different one? Question: I ask this because Brom tells Eragon Shadeslayer the name of Eragon the First’s dragon, Bid’Daum, when answering all the questions about dragon history in the first book. However, later no one says the dragon’s name and it is implied (at least in my mind) that the Dragon who sealed the deal (who’s name cannot be said) and Bid’Daum are one and the same. I'm a bit confued over this. Paolini: To clarify, Bid’Daum and the original Eragon convinced their respective races to make peace during the great dragon war. Then the acknowledged leaders of those races, Queen Tarmunora and the unnamed dragon, formalized the peace treaty. The fact that Bid’Daum was also white is merely coincidental. I hope that helps! Question: Which character in the series do you identify with most and why? Paolini: The character of Eragon began as me. However, over the course of the first book, he did many things that I haven’t—such as ride a dragon, fight monsters, and use magic—and these experiences have made him a different person than me. Eragon is now his own person, similar to me in some respects, but possessing a unique history, likes, dislikes, friends, and family. I find it interesting to delve inside his mind, but his mind is no longer my own. Question: Will Brom's history ever be fully revealed? Maybe you should write a separate series explaining Galbatorix's rise to power! Paolini: Brom’s story is one of several I have considered writing in the world of Alagaësia. But for the time being, Book Three is the focus of my attention. Once the Inheritance trilogy is finished, I will decide which of my numerous story ideas I will write next. While I may revisit Alagaësia in future books, I look forward to exploring other realms first. Question: Was it hard for you to kill Brom so early in the story? He was my favorite character in the book and to have him die was saddening, but at least Eragon gave him a proper burial. Paolini: It was very hard for me to write Brom’s death. I hated it. After finishing that scene, I left the computer and didn’t return until the following day. Still, it had to be done. I realized that if Brom stayed, he would continue doing things for Eragon, things that Eragon had to learn to handle on his own. After all, this story is about Eragon—and the other younger characters—growing up and assuming the responsibilities of the previous generation. Read the rest of these questions at www.alagaesia.com!
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