In Eragon, a farm boy discovers a mysterious blue stone that turns out to be a dragon egg. When the dragon hatches, Eragon is thrust into a world of ancient magic and dangerous enemies. Guided by Brom, a storyteller with a hidden past, Eragon embarks on a journey that will determine the fate of an empire. As he learns the ways of the Dragon Riders, Eragon must confront the dark forces of the evil king, Galbatorix, and uncover his own destiny. Filled with adventure, magic, and a powerful bond between human and dragon, this epic fantasy is the first book in the Inheritance Cycle series.