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Significance of the Menoa Tree
Topic Started: Aug 11 2006, 06:57 PM (504 Views)
Lady Phoenix
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The famous prophecy which has caused so many theories and speculations.


The theory has made fans seem to believe the weapon the prophecy refers to, is Brom's sword, which Eragon is to receive from "the roots of the Menoa tree."


My theory points towards not a weapon as a sword, but as a weapon which would give him magical power. What led me to believe this? The following excerpt:

With an unexpected suddeness, he encountered an immense entity, a sentinent being of such a colossal nature, he could not grasp the limits of its psyche. Even Oromis's vast intellect, which Eragon had been in contact with in Farthen Dur, was dwarfed in comparison to this presence. The very air seem to thrum with the energy and strength that emanated from...the tree? Eldest, 306

Maybe it is Brom's sword, but how would it help him? What power is held "under the roots of the Menoa tree?"
We know the Menoa tree is a landmark which has powerful magic; after all besides this excerpt, under it's branches was where the Blood-Oath Celebration took place.

If by any chance it is a sword, (I'm more inclined to believe it's the sword which belonged to the first Eragon), which powers will be activated once Eragon goes to the Vault of Souls and speaks his name.

Keep in mind Queen Islanzadi said: "You carry a powerful name'" she said softly. "one that we rarely bestow upon our children.." (Eldest, 228)

Any thoughts????????????


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I'MNOTCRAZY
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It could help him because HE HAS NO SWORD. He needs a sword. The word roots could have easily have been figurative, meaning her origins.
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Lady Phoenix
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IF IT IS A SWORD, doesn't it make more sense that the first Eragon's sword could yield more power than Brom's?
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Why is that? They were both wroaght (sp) by Rhunon and they have the same spells on them. What's the difference except for their history and the color matches Saphira, which would make it more suited for Eragon?
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Because of the significance of how both Eragons came to their dragons, because Islanzadi mentioned the power behind the name, because as I visualize it the vast power that emmanates from the Menoa tree may be duplicated in the first Eragon's sword.


P.S. (And the spelling is "wrought" you were quite close, or you could use "forged" too)
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OH!!! I thought you meant Zar'roc!!! lol! Yeah, maybe, but then it would be in song or legend, which it isn't. The energy is from Linnea and the great tree combined.
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Linnea and the tree became one, remember?
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Yeah, what I am saying is that them combined made their energy overbearing.
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That is why I believe the Menoa's tree has such a vast amount of power.
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Yeah, and if Galbatorix ever goes to Ellesmera, the elves can use it to destroy them. In the meantime, it's just a big tree.
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Sarcasm?! That's so you! The Menoa tree eventually will allow it's power to surface. Just wait and see! :P
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I don't think it is a sword that is hidden beneath the Menoa Tree. The powers of the Menoa tree are not violent. I think it is more like the forest itself will become allies with Eragon. Remember the trees having their own conciousness? The forest in Alagaesia seems to be powerful, remember half of Galbatorix army disappearing in the spine? Maybe it was the forest itself. That could be the weapon the prophecy referrs to.

I think Eragon would find a new sword like in the vault of souls, maybe it is like some kind of grave for Elves? They CAN die out of injurie. And if he speaks his name he might get the sword of the first rider... that's how would I imagine it to be, though I'm not sure.
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That's an awesome theory! I littlet too LOTR, but awesome nevertheless. And since he did some inspiration from that series, it could be possible you are in the right. :D
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Thanks! ^^

I actually did not think of LotR but I thought of a different book. There was one big tree as well, similar to the menoa tree. That's where I got MY inspiration from... XD

But you are totally right, it IS similar! :)
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Wanderfalke
Aug 12 2006, 03:40 PM
I don't think it is a sword that is hidden beneath the Menoa Tree. The powers of the Menoa tree are not violent. I think it is more like the forest itself will become allies with Eragon. Remember the trees having their own conciousness? The forest in Alagaesia seems to be powerful, remember half of Galbatorix army disappearing in the spine? Maybe it was the forest itself. That could be the weapon the prophecy referrs to.

I think Eragon would find a new sword like in the vault of souls, maybe it is like some kind of grave for Elves? They CAN die out of injurie. And if he speaks his name he might get the sword of the first rider... that's how would I imagine it to be, though I'm not sure.

I dont believe that CP would do such a thing, I believe that when Eregon goes back for more training he will get his new sword.
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