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Broms Sword
Topic Started: Jul 31 2006, 05:38 PM (922 Views)
I'MNOTCRAZY
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Yeah, but Brom told him to have it. Being an elf friend itn't inheritence, so, no, it wasn't Eragon's first inheritence.
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Lady Phoenix
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Based on trhe assumption that Brom IS Eragon's father, he did receive an inhertance from him:

Ajihad handed Zar'roc to him. "That reminds me, I have Brom's ring, which was sent as confirmation of his identity. I was keeping it for when he returned to Tronjheim. Now that he's dead, I suppose it belongs to you, and I think he would have wanted you to have it." He opened a drawer and took the ring from it." Eragon, 416

Why does it now belong to Eragon? Why would Ajihad say "Brom would have liked Eragon to have it? BECAUSE Eragon IS his SON!

The sword, if it appears, would not be the first property he receives which belonged to Brom./
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I'MNOTCRAZY
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It was a symbol of his position. Eragon did not inherit the position, so he did not technically inherit the ring.
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I'MNOTCRAZY
Aug 3 2006, 02:35 AM
It was a symbol of his position. Eragon did not inherit the position, so he did not technically inherit the ring.



It doesn’t matter what it symbolized. It belonged to Brom; it was Brom's possession, it was Brom's property. Once he died, it was given to Eragon, because he inherited it.

Definition of inheritance according to Merriem Webster online:
1 a : the act of inheriting property b : the reception of genetic qualities by transmission from parent to offspring c : the acquisition of a possession, condition, or trait from past generations
2 : something that is or may be inherited
3 a : TRADITION b : a valuable possession that is a common heritage from nature
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I UNDERSTAND WHAT THE DEFFINITION OF INHERITING IS!!! I'm not stupid!!! Then why did Islanzadí say that he should not have worn the ring???

You know what, this is totally off topic!!!
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I'MNOTCRAZY
Aug 1 2006, 06:09 PM
And it would be Eragon's "inheritence" cuz Brom's his father.

I do not think it's off topic at all; since I was clarifying the fact that the sword would not be the first item he has inherit from Brom. The same thing as with the definition, I DON’T BELIEVE for one minute you are STUPID. You outwit Eragon on debating skills and have sharp deduction skills. The definition supports my theory of the ring being what it is.
As to why Islanzadi reacted as she did, because it was meant for Brom. It seems it was an honor not bestowed to any Tom, Dick or Harry. Once Eragon told his tale she saw him fit to continue the diplomatic relationship Brom had initiated, and allowed him to keep it.

The sword being “lost” continues to be an important piece of the complete puzzle. CP no where mentions it again. It will continue to be a debating point until the last book is finally released. In the meantime all we can do is speculate, because the only EVIDENCE we have is that Rhunon will not break her oath. :D
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Lord Imfamous


eragon will get broms old sword from the elves who took it
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llewellyn


Do you guys think it is possible that broms ring could contain magic of some sort that will lead eragon to the sword or is that just wishfull thinking on my part?
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couragesoccer17
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WEll, about what someone said about the roots of the Menoa tree means her family, thats impossible. Linnea was a mortal elf, therefore, she lived before the spell that binded dragons and elves together. Plus, she can't have had descendants, as she had a mate for a tiny bit, then melded herself wth a tree.
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I'MNOTCRAZY
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Why couldn't she have a family, like brothers and sisters??? THEIR family. She has a family, but maybe not HER DIRECT decedents.
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couragesoccer17
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Thats true, but would that still be considered her roots?
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I'MNOTCRAZY
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roots has an alternative meaning: the origin.
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couragesoccer17
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Well, on a family tree, wouldn't that be branches? It is a good idea in theory, but probably not true.
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I'MNOTCRAZY
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It's not a family tree. just the origin of The Menoa Tree.
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llewellyn


what about the ring question (see previous post)? As for Linnea she has to have some sort of family even if it is her second cousin or somethig! her origin must be where eragon can find the sword i mean where else could he look and more importantly what other weapon could there be, shruikan turning against galby? i dont think that counts as a weapon although it would be one heck of a boost!
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