* They reunite with their friends and allies and begin preparations for the final battle against Galbatorix.
* Eragon travels to the Beor Mountains to meet with the werecats and obtain their help in defeating Galbatorix.
* Nasuada leads the Varden in an assault on the Empire, while Eragon and Saphira attack Galbatorix's stronghold.
* Eragon and Galbatorix engage in a final battle, with Eragon emerging victorious.