#galbatorix

[glbtrx]

Galbatorix: You, you can't lie in the ancient language, where is Eragon?

Murtagh: Well, ah, I don't know where he's not.

Galbatorix: You don't know where Eragon is?

Murtagh: on the contrary!

Galbatorix: So you do know where he is??

Murtagh: I'm possibly more or less not rejecting the idea that I undeniably do or do not know where he shan't probably be.

Murtagh: If that indeed wasn't where he isn't.

Galbatorix: *sigh*

#galbatorix #eragon #murtagh morzansson #source: shrek #the inheritance cycle #christopher paolini #eragon shadeslayer #inheritance cycle #incorrect eragon quotes

[fertbutt]

top 5 galbatorix moments

number 5 coming out of his mothers womb and being born and being named galbatorix. and then going about life interacting with the world and nobody suspecting for the first 2 or 3 decades of his life that he might be evil with a name like "galbatorix"

number 4 when he allegedly kicked vrael in the nuts before decapitating him. this one is lower because it couldve been embellishment/propaganda on broms part but idk. seems like something he'd do

number 3 writing straight-up fanfiction for the two twenty-somethings that hes torturing in order to trick one of them to become his vassal

number 2 when he, in the middle of torturing the aforementioned twenty-something year old, decided to host a philosophical/political debate with her and claim the varden was evil for starting a war that would kill assumedly hundreds or thousands of people, and when she rebutted him by pointing out (rightfully) that he could end the war at literally any moment with minimal effort on his part, he does not respond and changes the subject back to torturing her

number 1 when he has eragon and murtagh fight and starts waxing poetic about how fitting and ironic it is that the two sons of morzan are fighting and how smart and brilliant he is, and eragon corrects him saying hes brom's son, not morzan's, and he responds with "well, yeah. Duh. pfft. obviously. i knew that." (he did not know that)

#hes so silly actually #eragon #inheritance #inheritance cycle #galbatorix #talking

[yourlocaldragondealer]

TIC signatures

I was bored

Eragon:

he learned how to write when he was fifteen. You cant convince me he wouldnt take the easy route and write in capital letters. Also i think hed really care about legibility.

Nasuada:

She also wants to make it legible and Ajihad always made her write in cursive so she still does that a little. Nothing too fancy tho bc she has to write it multiple times a day and doesnt want to bother

Arya:

Shes a lefty and ill die on that hill. She also doesnt rly care too much about it but likes the swing she can do with the A bc she cant do it in elvish. (This got a little ugly, i had to write it like seven times before it looked good)

Murtagh:

Totally the person to practice his signature. Writes really straight and with tall letters. Cares more about the Look than legibility but its legible enough. Really doesnt like signing contracts anymore tho, for… obvious reasons.

Brom:

Illegible except for the first letter. No fucks left, not after a century of this. The tired parent signing their kids test without even taking a look at the grade (eragon failed grammar again).

Oromis:

Knows how to write in human/dwarfen letters but is unused to it. Tries his best anyways and it actually looks really good. Very round letters, smears his i dots

Galby:

Used to be very fancy about it but is getting a little lazy. Still dramatic enough for the big lines in the t and the x tho.

Bonus: Angela

Doesnt like giving signatures (it wastes her time bc no one knows her real name and she definitely wont reveal it for something this boring so the signature will be worthless anyways) but if someone makes her she’s going to waste her their time like theyre wasting hers and take an eternity drawing flourishes around it. Probably even more than i did. Normally only gives strange warnings or hexes the parchment or something tho bc she just doesnt like it.

#inheritance cycle #eragon #nasuada #arya dröttningu #murtagh morzansson #Brom #Oromis #Galbatorix #angela mooneater #this took me an hour

[modern-inheritance]

I was gonna put Angela, but then realized that woman probably hasn't sneezed a day in her life.

#eragon #inheritance cycle #the cyclists #the world of eragon #the inheritance cycle #brom #saphira #nasuada #murtagh #thorn (inheritance) #islanzadi #arya #firnen #galbatorix #durza #glenwing #og elf squad #i am amusing myself #and just sneezed and whacked my head on my laptop so there's that #MIC lore #modern inheritance lore

[tonhalszendvics]

Inheritance Cycle height headcanon time!

We have height descriptions like "tall", "an inch or so taller", "slightly shorter", let me ruin your day~

Roran: He was slightly taller than Eragon, when they parted, Eragon caught up, they are the same height now. He has no opinion about his appearance – until it's good enough for Katrina, he's content with it.

Eragon: Average height. He was still growing when he left Palancar valley, but because of his hard time on the road – injuries, not enough food, straining himself – he stopped growing and by the time he was about to get a growth spurt, Agaetí Brödhren happened. Physically he didn't changed after that. Later he was a bit mad at Umaroth for ditching that small height he had stored in, and doesn't care about the dragons "but it would've thrown you off-balance!" excuse.

Murtagh: If Eragon is Literal Average at their first meeting, then he's an inch or two taller than that. That's five centimetres, it's mostly unnoticeable. However, the height difference between him and Eragon stayed the same even though he was around twenty in the end of the series and finished growing – the spell that made Thorn grow faster, leaked through their bond and gave him some height, too. Just enough to keep that difference between him and Eragon, just enough to make him re-learn all of his moves. All of his clothes and his armour had to be remade as well. (The king was more careful with his magic after that.)

Arya: Eragon says, she's tall. She's not, by elf-standards, she's just taller than Eragon. By looking at her, you'd think she is tall, and most people are surprised when standing next to her, they notice that she is, in fact, not. Still deadly, though.

Nasuada: One long queen, please. Her people are tall, she had a healthy upbringing, she's tall, no questions asked.

Katrina: One short queen, please. She's small, but not petite. Also, don't let her height fool you; she will fight you.

Brom: Only slightly taller than Eragon; our boy would be on his level if that thing didn't happen. Brom would be relieved that he remains taller, as he was always shorter than any of his long-time acquaintances, except for the dwarves.

Selena: She can see eye to eye with Brom, which is tall for a woman. She's around Arya's height, but doesn't have her "i am lean and tall" aura. (She's a hair taller than Brom, but he pretends she's not. She lets it slide.)

Jeod: 2/3 of his body are his legs. He's as tall as Ajihad, except when he sits down, then he's just as tall as Brom.

Galbatorix: average for his time, slightly short for the present. He's built like a barrel.

Morzan: You bet he does door frame quality control with his forehead. He's just Freaking Tall. Galbatorix made sure that whenever they had to be present at the same time, he stood on the dais or on the top of the stairs whenever Morzan was around him. Everyone knew his general was taller than him, but no-one wanted to mention it, obviously. Morzan was very pleased, though.

#shhh i am having a bad time and need some funny things to think about #inheritance cycle #roran #eragon #murtagh #arya #nasuada #brom #selena (inheritance cycle) #jeod #galbatorix #morzan #the world of eragon #i want to make a chart of this #tonhal pofázik

[serien-grl-22]

Book 1: Eragon Nobody's son

Book 4: Eragon Shadeslayer and Kingkiller.

My boy has had a bloody year XD

#eragon #the inheritance cycle #saphira #christopher paolini #fantasy #dragons #galbatorix #murtagh morzansson

[alagaesia-headcanons]

you know, we have only Oromis words to tell how was Morzan when he was a kid, how can we be sure that he doesn't' exaggerate? Morzan was a rebellious kid, who could be rude and maybe cruel? A lot of kids can be cruels, it's doesn't mean they're fully bad from the start. I just think that Morzan had need of a parental figure who would correct his attitude and would CARE for him, because it what Oromis should have been: a teacher AND a parental figure since the kid was 10 when he took him.

YES THIS I 100% agree with you!! Forgive me for the very long rant I’m about to go on because I have many thoughts about Morzan that I’ve wanted to get down for a long while now. I find it super interesting to interpret that he wasn’t entirely malicious or irredeemable from the outset.

I really, REALLY don’t like the old order of Riders. From all the things we learn about them, they had a seriously objectionable system. The way they took human kids when they were 10 years old and then left them to the discretion of people like Oromis is brazen evidence of that. I’m really intrigued by the possibility that at least one of the Forsworn joined Galbatorix to dismantle the Riders out of a genuine aversion to their abuse and a desire to put an end to it and build something better, not just from a personal lust for power.

Given the way Galbatorix talks to Oromis and Nasuada, I think he would have presented his intentions that way to distract from his real deranged vengefulness. It would have fascinating implications for any of the Forsworn to have truly fallen for that, and then as the consequences of their actions fully unfold and Galbatorix becomes an even worse tyrant, for that Forsworn to burn with regret and resentment and hatred towards him. It would make for such an interesting dynamic during the Empire’s reign. I just want one disloyal Forsworn who hates Galbatorix because they feel tricked and used, it’d be cool!!!

Admittedly, Morzan is the only one of the Forsworn we have any background for at all, so it doesn’t mean much to say he’s the best fit, but the backstory we do have can potentially line up with that role very well. Morzan was very young when he met Galbatorix, and thus inexperienced and impressionable. He spent more time with him and would have been exposed to a lot more of his manipulation. And I think he would have reason to be predisposed against the Riders before they met, a resentment Galbatorix could have fueled for his own benefit.

I’ve made it no secret how much I loathe Oromis. Tbh the fact that Morzan spent years training under him is a huge reason why I’m able to sympathize with him lmao. I would also start killing people. That man could have never given the necessary care and tolerance and emotional support to a ten year old, but it seems like the new Riders were entrusted entirely to their mentors. We see how horribly Oromis mistreats Eragon and how that affects him even when he’s sixteen- his callous neglect inflicted on ten year old children is a disaster waiting to happen, especially if any of those kids weren’t well cared for to begin with.

Also, this is slightly pedantic, but when Oromis is talking about Morzan, he specifically says that he “grew so proud and cruel,” which implies that this issue was less significant or not there at all when he first took Morzan. His harmful behaviors apparently developed over time which should be addressed and cared for by whoever’s raising him. Oromis is the only one in a position to raise him and he still turns a blind eye to Morzan.

In my headcanons, Morzan grew up impoverished and neglected. He doesn’t know what fair and caring treatment looks like and so he also can’t identify Oromis’s abuse, but its impact is compounding on an already present wound. Morzan is starving to make something of himself because no one has acknowledged and loved him for who he already is, which makes for a horribly volatile mixture with Oromis’s penchant for demanding his students prove themselves against an arbitrary and merciless standard. Morzan’s susceptibility to Oromis’s pressure makes him viciously desperate to prove himself, intensely competitive, and highly reactive to disapproval. It creates a perception of inadequacy that bleeds into everything Morzan does.

When he’s unpressured and at ease, Morzan’s nature is actually quite reserved, slow, passive, and methodical, but he is so, so easily incensed. Because he’s so fixated on proving himself, he assumes everyone initially holds a very low opinion of him and that’s what necessitates he fight for approval. He just can’t fathom receiving acceptance, respect, or care without proving he deserves it, and so he’s perpetually clawing for more. And falling short feels so devastating because he’s never been shown his worth beyond people’s expectations.

To me, that’s why he ends up attached to someone like Brom, who idolizes and defers to him. For Morzan, it would feel like his endless efforts to prove himself have actually proven something. Because he thinks he has to earn love, Brom’s affection would also feed into Morzan’s ego, providing a long desired vindication. The fact that Oromis trains both of them makes their relationship so much worse. I feel like his relatively positive relationship with Brom could have balanced out and helped Morzan adjust with time, but there’s an unfortunate competitive aspect at play. As Morzan scrambles for Oromis’s approval, now Brom is also being trained and the differences between them present another metric that could make Morzan seem lesser. So he puts Brom down and fights against him for their master’s care and validation like they’re limited commodities.

I think, over time, Morzan comes to recognize elements of Oromis’s abuse. He simply doesn’t have the energy to constantly struggle for his approval forever, and as that starts to run dry, it reveals some things. He resents that Oromis belittles his struggles and only values efforts that yield the results he wants, so he stops putting in the effort. If Morzan still doesn’t matter to him after trying so hard, why should he keep trying? He hates that Oromis can never give a true justification for the standards he demands they reach, and he starts ignoring them. He despises how he lies when says he cares for him and wants the best for him, because he prioritized his utility to the Riders over his well being in every moment since they met.

So, when he meets Galbatorix, Morzan is bitterly resentful and disillusioned. He joins him out of desire for revenge on Oromis and to tear down the system that abandoned him to his abuse. I do believe Morzan genuinely loved Brom in a certain way, despite his mistreatment, and he starts trying to incite him against Oromis not solely because of his own vindictiveness but also out of concern for Brom. As Galbatorix’s plans start to move, Morzan balks and begins seriously doubting him, even more so as the scope of slaughter unfolds, but he swallows his misgivings and stays determined to recruit Brom to the winning side. When one of the Forsworn kills the first Saphira despite Morzan’s insistence they be spared, he’s vehemently outraged. I think of Galbatorix’s disinterest in his uproar as the turning point in Morzan’s loyalty to him. As the Empire takes form, that disloyalty solidifies and Morzan hates Galbatorix for being even more cruel, manipulative, and uncaring than the people he wanted revenge on. Galbatorix tolerates it because forcing his vengeful resentment into subservience gratifies his sadistic impulse.

Now all of this is well within the realm of extrapolation and interpretation- none of these details directly suggest this version of Morzan’s character and motivations. They give the potential, but not real support, and they can just as easily be seen in any number of different ways. However, there is one single thing that actually grounds this in canon, which is that Morzan was a name-slave from very early on. When Eragon is telling Murtagh about the chance to change his true name and challenges his hesitation, Murtagh says, “[Galbatorix] has been creating name-slaves for over a hundred years, ever since he recruited our father.”

This detail fascinates me. There is the possibility that it’s a lie, but I can’t imagine Murtagh would make it up considering how much distaste he expresses towards his father. And I don’t think it would make sense for Galbatorix to lie to Murtagh about it either. If he didn’t actually have control over Morzan’s name then, claiming he did would discredit that real loyalty Morzan would have had to feel for him and his cause to do everything of his own free will. I think it’s the truth. Galbatorix learned Morzan’s true name more than a hundred years ago, before the fall, when he recruited him- which, to me, feels like before Morzan even helped him steal Shruikan’s egg.

Morzan either knew his true name already or Galbatorix went through his mind to find out, and the latter seems far more likely. Given the way Morzan’s described: young, arrogant, weak minded- I highly doubt he knew and the way Murtagh brings this up implies Galbatorix’s skill at uncovering names. Morzan either felt so loyal to Galbatorix at that point that he willingly let him in his mind, he was coerced into agreeing to it, or Galbatorix did it by force.

This still doesn’t mean Morzan wanted to dismantle the broken parts of the Riders instead of fully destroying them and that Galbatorix manipulated him into starting a war he found appalling- but it makes that idea much more feasible. If Morzan did realize Galbatorix’s intentions weren’t what he said and that he didn’t want to take things so far, he couldn’t back out. Any reluctance or disagreement would have been overridden and things would unfold exactly how they did.

I think Morzan was wounded and angry and starving for true respect and care that lured him to Galbatorix, and the precarious pride he clung to made him look away from the severity of Galbatorix’s actions. Then he realized his desperation was preyed upon only when it was far too late.

#eragon #inheritance cycle #morzan #oromis #galbatorix #brom #answered ask #anon im sorry i think this might have been more than you bargained for lmao #im a little insane about this #but this concept captivated me and i wont let go of it now #also im quite tempted to write a fic of young morzan and brom. i have scenes in my brain

[a-hundred-musings]

POV:

You find a nice rock containing an egg, and you are deciding on whether to sell it for some meat or not.

#eragon #saphira #murtagh #inheritance cycle #galbatorix #christopher paolini

[magicandmundane]

Galbatorix: Pull the lever, Murtagh!

Murtagh: *pulls a lever*

Galbatorix, falling through a trap door: WRONG LEVEEEERRRRRRR!

Galbatorix, smacking away a crocodile: Why do I even have that lever?!

*later, during the final battle*

Eragon, smacking away a crocodile: Okay, why does he even have that lever?!

#murtagh knew EXACTLY what he was doing #and yeah this is what happened in that big hallway leading up to the throne room and you can’t change my mind lol #the inheritance cycle #christopher paolini #the world of eragon #tic memes #tic incorrect quotes #the inheritance cycle incorrect quotes #source: the emperor’s new groove #galbatorix #murtagh thornsrider #eragon shadeslayer #i’m very proud of this one ngl

[northgirl09]

AU where Morzan has Hanahaki for Galbatorix

#morzatorix #morzan #galbatorix #inheritance cycle #hanahaki disease #i'll try to draw that

[glbtrx]

Murtagh: Don't worry about the king, Nasuada. He doesn't know of us.

Meanwhile, Galbatorix:

#eragon #the inheritance cycle #christopher paolini #eragon shadeslayer #murtagh morzansson #inheritance cycle #galbatorix #king galbatorix #murtagh x nasuada #murtagh thornsrider #murtagh tornacsson #murtagh #nasuada

[mattizard]

Eragon alignment charts just because

#eragon #inheritance cycle #brom #arya #roran #saphira #galbatorix #angela #nasuada #murtagh #you get a gold star when you can guess which scenes came to mind during these alignments

[ljf613]

Okay, but Galbatorix building an army of men who feel no pain while the Varden's ultimate weapon is a child who feels too much pain!!!

#the inheritance cycle #thoughts #galbatorix #elva #(rereading the whole series in anticipation of the new book) #paolini was NOT playing around #screaming crying throwing up #the parallels!!! #i love me some narrative foils #and also i love elva way too much #brisingr is absolutely BURSTING with parallels and foreshadowing and i am HERE for it #all queued up

[yourlocaldragondealer]

i made a bunch of morzatorix memes

@glbtrx

#glbtrx #morzatorix #galbatorix #morzan #inheritance cycle

[creativesparksart]

Rereading the inheritance cycle as a 24yo (well listening to the audiobooks to/from work rather) for the first time since middle school has been such a wild journey.

Also, how did I forget that Eragon really defeated Galbatorix with a "I'm not mad, just disappointed" spell. Like its amazing and I love it. That Eragon beats him by giving him a conscience.

#inheritance cycle #inheritence spoliers #eragon #saphira #galbatorix

[mirielsart]

Young Galbatorix and Jarnunvösk.

#the inheritance cycle #galbatorix #jarnunvosk #eragon #mirielsart