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Alcarillo · 09-11-2005, 05:36 PM

My copy of Eragon is filled with post-it notes that point to Tolkien allusions. I have the copy with a map and a section on the languages in back (some sort of special edition)

The map has place names such as Ardwen and Eldor, too Tolkien-style for me to feel comfortable with. The town Melian also comes to mind.

On page 15, one of Horst's sons is named Baldor.

On page 32, we hear the name of a province: Inzilbêth, the birthplace of the antagonist.

On 49, we hear of elves coming over the sea in silver ships.

On page 58, two dragons' names are Vanilor and Eridor, too close to Valinor and Eriador for my liking.

On page 104, Brom begins to act like Gandalf, especially when it comes to blowing smoke-rings.

On 168, the place name Ninor is mentioned. It might be original to Paolini, but to me it sounds like Nienor.

On 184, there is a man named Brand.

All the way to 391, there are some rather large urgals (ie, orcs). They remind me of Uruk-hai.

I might post some more later.

EDIT: AragornII, are the names Elessari and Morgothal from the second book? I haven't read that one yet.

09-11-2005, 05:36 PM	#2
Alcarillo Shadow of the Past Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minas Mor-go Posts: 1,007	My copy of Eragon is filled with post-it notes that point to Tolkien allusions. I have the copy with a map and a section on the languages in back (some sort of special edition) The map has place names such as Ardwen and Eldor, too Tolkien-style for me to feel comfortable with. The town Melian also comes to mind. On page 15, one of Horst's sons is named Baldor. On page 32, we hear the name of a province: Inzilbêth, the birthplace of the antagonist. On 49, we hear of elves coming over the sea in silver ships. On page 58, two dragons' names are Vanilor and Eridor, too close to Valinor and Eriador for my liking. On page 104, Brom begins to act like Gandalf, especially when it comes to blowing smoke-rings. On 168, the place name Ninor is mentioned. It might be original to Paolini, but to me it sounds like Nienor. On 184, there is a man named Brand. All the way to 391, there are some rather large urgals (ie, orcs). They remind me of Uruk-hai. I might post some more later. EDIT: AragornII, are the names Elessari and Morgothal from the second book? I haven't read that one yet. Last edited by Alcarillo; 09-11-2005 at 05:46 PM.