Two hundred years ago, Vrael commanded Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Brightscales to leave Alagaësia on a mysterious mission. Now they have returned, only to find that the world they left behind is not the same one they remember. The Order is gone, decimated by a Rider called Galbatorix, and Eragon must fight for his home and face a past he once though he left behind.

She was just another Helljumper, until he found she was crazy, really crazy. With the war essentially over, it's time to do some reconnaissance to figure the rest of the Forerunner tech out, and neutralize anymore possible threats before they arise. But without the help of his beloved Cortana, maybe an Oddball helljumper is just what he needs.