The world bestseller in a shiny anniversary edition! Wounded but victorious, Eragon has emerged from his first battle against the powerful tyrant Galbatorix. He has become a hero to many elves, dwarves, and Varden, but not everyone is well-disposed towards him. The herbalist Angela has foretold of a traitor who is said to come from Eragon's own family. Eragon is certain: the only living relative is his cousin Roran – but he would never turn against him! Yet the prophecy speaks: "So it shall come to pass, even if you seek to prevent it.".