It's been over five centuries since Alagaesia was freed from Galbatorix's iron grip by the young Rider Eragon. Since then the country has gone on fine. Many have gone on with their lives, and the Riders have flourished since then, taking back back their home in Vroengard. Of course, it's always quiet before a storm...
In one foul swoop, an enemy Rider has cut down the Riders to only a few unknown Riders. The enemy Rider is known as The Shadow, and doesn't want his name and face revealed to anyone in the newly formed Empire. The time now is known as the Second Fall.
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