Eldest By Christopher Paolini. This New York Times best seller is book two in the Inheritance Trilogy. Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. PB. 668 pgs.