The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alagaësia: Eragon

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　　全新的故事線，讓龍迷們為之瘋狂

　　一位漫遊者，與一位受詛咒的孩子。關於咒述與魔法，還有龍。歡迎回到奧俄蓋西亞（Alagaesia）。

　　艾瑞岡離開奧俄蓋西亞，踏上尋找訓練龍騎士的樂土，一年過去了，現在他面臨許多難解的任務，不只要建造巨大的龍巢，和支援者們討價還價，還要保衛龍蛋。此外，好鬥頑強的牛角人（Urgals）不斷反抗，更別提還有心懷不軌的精靈們（Elves）。艾瑞岡可說是忙得焦頭爛額。

　　突如其來的拜訪者，與塵封已久的龍意識（Eldunari），還有偉大的牛角人傳說，為新的故事帶來不可意料的發展。三條新的原創故事線，將為艾瑞岡帶來什麼樣的衝擊？藥草商女巫安加拉（Angela），她的占卜與回憶，將如何左右故事的發展?

　　作者克里斯多夫．鮑里尼（Christopher Paolini）創造的龍世界，在龍騎士四部曲（Inheritance cycle）外，遨遊於無邊際的想像，而這次還有四種新的種族登場，豐富整個世界觀與奧俄蓋西亞大陸。

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　　The internationally bestselling fantasy sensation is back, with brand-new stories set in the world of Eragon and the Inheritance Cycle!
 
　　A wanderer and a cursed child. Spells and magic. And dragons, of course. Welcome back to the world of Alagaësia.
 
　　It’s been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs, and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors, and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective.
 
　　This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon’s own unfolding adventure. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist . . . penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character, herself!
 
　　Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling new collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle. Includes four new pieces of original art by the author.

作者簡介

　　Christopher Paolini’s love of fantasy and the natural beauty that surrounds his home in Montana inspired him to begin writing the Inheritance Cycle at age fifteen. He became a #1 New York Times bestselling author at nineteen and spent the next decade immersed in the world of Alagaësia. Also an accomplished artist, Christopher drew the interior art for the books. In his spare time, he enjoys sharpening knives, playing video games, lifting heavy things, and searching for the perfect leather-bound notebook.
 
　　Find out more about Christopher and the Inheritance Cycle at alagaesia.com, paolini.net, and @paolini.