While Eragon is recovering from a battle, he meets Trianna, a sorceress. Trianna starts flirting with him and asks him to lead Du Vrangr Gata. Before Eragon can respond, Saphira scares the sorceress off. Eragon prepares for his departure for Ellesméra with Orik and Arya. Eragon, Saphira, Arya, and Orik stop at a dwarf city called Tarnag. Later, Arya shows Eragon how to act among elves.
Two elves, Lifaen and Narí, accompany Eragon, Saphira, Arya, and Orik to Ellesméra. In Ellesméra, Eragon and Saphira begin their training with Oromis and Glaedr the dragon. Glaedr teaches Eragon and Saphira about dragons, the Ancient Language, nature, and writing. Eragon returns to the Varden after he learns about the coming battle. Eragon takes control of Du Vrang Gata and leads them into battle. He ends up fight Murtagh and learns that Morzan is his father.