Book #2 of the Inheritance trilogy by Christopher Paolini. Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, the ruler of the Empire. Now Egragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. Chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust.