Line #19 FanficRecs/InheritanceCycle


1	Proof that the [[SturgeonsLaw remaining 10% is worth dying for]] here:
2
3	These are recommendations made by tropers for FanFics, all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. No-name recommendations will be '''''zapped'''''. Nobody would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.
4
5	Do warn when a fanfic may head into sexually explicit or non-canon territory. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, {{Shipping}} is SeriousBusiness.
6	----
7
8	[[WMG: Authors, and Websites]]
9
10	Opifex and her ''Fanfic/TheStormDragons'' series
11	* Recommended by @/{{Verity}}, Seconded by @/{{Raxis}}, Thirded by @/KillerClowns, who has only second hand knowledge of the ''Literature/InheritanceCycle'', but recommends it on its own merits as a general-purpose {{Deconstruction}}.
12	* ''Status'': Complete
13	* ''Synopsis'': Follows the story of a family of powerful black dragons... and the story of a boy called Arren Cardockson who would one day become Galbatorix. AlternateCharacterInterpretation done right, it turns the original story on its head.
14	* ''Comments'': The whole thing is several times longer than the whole ''Literature/InheritanceCycle'', but don't let that put you off, because it is very enjoyable nevertheless. The author manages to take everything that was canon up through book 2, turn it on its head, and make the BigBad out to be TheHero and vice-versa while telling an engaging story. There's a lot of original characters, who are all well-realized and interesting. The series does tend to slant dark, and AnyoneCanDie, so be warned, but it can also be funny and genuinely touching just as often, and is definitely worth a read. [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/908750/Opifex-the-Singer The series can be found here.]]
15
16	[[WMG:[[GenFic General Fics]]]]
17	''Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.''
18
19	''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3038597/1/A-Short-Story-by-Christopher-Paolini A Short Story by Christopher Paolini]]''
20	* Parody/Humor
21	* Recommended by TheCheshireCheese
22	* ''Status'': Complete
23	* Synopsis: A short story about two [[SarcasmMode very original characters]] who start the day off with a game of Kick the Can, but finish in tragedy...
24	* Comments: Disregarding the characters and storyline of "Eragon," this parody focuses on Paolini's writing style. It lampoons everything from his PurpleProse, to his "[[ClicheStorm original]]" storytelling, and everything in between. A hilarious read for anyone who found Paolini's writing style irritating.
25
26	''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9629063/1/Bloodkin Bloodkin]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1541598/chaosshotgun Chaosshotgun]]''
27	* Fantasy/Adventure
28	* Recommended by Spiritstrike
29	* ''Status'': Complete
30	* Synopsis: A retelling of the Inheritance Cycle with a large cast with Eragon and additional Dragon Riders but still follows the original plot of all four books.
31	* Sequels: [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9881142/1/Bloodlines Bloodlines]], [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10842788/1/Bloodforge Bloodforge]], and finally [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11304832/1/Bloodwar Bloodwar]]
32	* Prequel, [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11243740/1/Ashes-to-Ashes Ashes to Ashes]], is now a work in progress!
33	* Comments: Definitely recommend this story, despite some bits of grammar issues. Despite the number of original characters, they are not the actual focus of the story, it also expands on the Ancient Language as well in a number of ways. An enjoyable read for those who cannot let go of the original books.
34
35	''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/14059551/ Brothers by Dragons]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/darkfire1220/pseuds/darkfire1220 darkfire1220]]
36	* Adventure/Fantasy
37	* Recommended by Wannabe Wizard
38	* ''Status'': In-progress
39	* Synopsis: Eragon and Murtagh have grown up together with their uncle Garrow and cousin Roran since childhood. One night, they discover two stones; one blue, one red. When out from the stones hatch a pair of dragons, the brothers are pulled into the dangerous life of rogue Dragon Riders as they are hunted by the evil King Galbatorix and his terrifying servants. Taken in by storyteller Brom, they travel for the Varden, the resistance force fighting the empire.
40	* Comments: An excellent retelling of the ''Literature/InheritanceCycle'' where Eragon and Murtagh grow up together, Morzan and his dragon are alive, and we get a well-placed time-skip that allows all the protagonists to grow stronger and wiser than they are in canon. There is some non-canon worldbuilding, but it enriches the narrative and feels very true to the setting. Galbatorix also flexes his evil muscles a bit more here than in canon. [[spoiler:Eragon's transformation occurs much earlier and gives him 'the soul of a dragon,' which causes just as many problems as it solves. Firnen hatches early for Arya,]][[spoiler: and an unexpected but highly welcome fourth dragon-rider pair join the protagonists.]] It's one of this troper's all-time favorite fanfics. Updates periodically.
41
42	[[WMG:[[{{Shipping}} Shipping Fics]]]]
43	''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''
44
45	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4986468/1/ Countdown]] by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1647033/TheWestDriver The West Driver]]''
46	* Recommended by Tropers/FlyingToaster
47	* ''Status'': Complete
48	* Pairing: Eragon/Murtagh (one-sided). Yes, slash.
49	* Synopsis: A look at what Murtagh's life is like in the empire with Galbatorix. Not canon, for how it ends.
50	* Comments: Slightly (or a bit more than slightly) disturbing. Sad. Again, slash and doesn't follow canon at the end. Still, very well written.
51
52	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7045350/1/The_Midnight_Masque The Midnight Masque]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1888204/Blufinger Bluefinger]]
53	* Recommended by Felinesquids
54	* ''Status'': Dormant
55	* Pairings: Arya/Murtagh
56	* Synopsis: A somewhat unorthodox ContinuationFic taking place after Brisingr. In a world of [[BlackAndWhiteMorality black and white]], lightning in the night sky; of good and evil, [[{{Grimmification}} fairy tales for children]] - where do the real people fit in? The bland, blasé catch line is the same: A beautiful princess is kidnapped, locked in a tower, and is rescued by her valiant prince. The wheels of war are stopped for pitiful fancy, time and time again. ~Is it really so? What of the real villains? The misfits. The forgotten ones. The hated. Behind the wrong colored tunic, the wrong colored mask, they embrace the dance, frenzied, mad, losing themselves in something beautiful and something terrible, something disgusting. Their hours are numbered. The spell is nearly broken. But the masquerade will go on - until midnight falls. They will not wait until the clock strikes Thirteen.
57	* Comments: This story is beautifully written, and while it's rather slow moving, the characterization more than makes up for it. Murtagh is spot on. Galbatorix is amazingly... [[TheMadHatter something]], and is probably the best character in the story. Arya has been deconstructed to hell and back, and is made even better for it. Roran is actually made quite enjoyable. Eragon is a bit darker than in canon, but I believe that the author may change that when she gets around to re-editing. And that's to say nothing of the Original Characters. Really, for someone who seems to specialize in mental instability, the background cast is incredibly sane, real, and solid. Like I mentioned, though, the beginning is a bit slow moving. It's definitely worth the read, though.
58
59	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7553170/1/Pomnuria_Hjarta_er_Medh_Ono Pomnuria Hjarta er Medh Ono]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/918619/Kaytoko Kaytoko]].
60	* Recommended by Saphruikan
61	* ''Status'': Dead (last updated January 2017)
62	* Pairing: Murtagh/Nasuada
63
64	[[WMG:[[{{Crossover}} Crossover Fics]]]]
65
66	''Fanfic/{{Dragons}}'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2380022/Annonimous4862 Annonimous4862]].
67	* Recommended by Overlord347, Tropers/RonnieR15
68	* ''Status'': Dead, hasn't been updated since 2013
69	* Crossover with: ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim''
70	* Synopsis: The Dragonborn gets called (read: summoned against his will by a hermit) to the world of Inheritance Cycle.
71
72	''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10413831/1/Dragon-Bound Dragon-Bound]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4774853/DONOVAN94 DONOVAN94]]
73	* Recommended by LordSiravant, Apocrypha, Tropers/RonnieR15
74	* ''Status'': Complete
75	* Crossover: ''Literature/TheHobbit''
76	* Pairing: Smaug/Saphira
77	* Synopsis: During the final battle against Galbatorix, the bond between Eragon and Saphira is severed. Panicked and grief-stricken, Saphira flees across the ocean to a new land, hoping to find some way to heal the bond. What she discovers, is a dragon unlike anything she has ever encountered before, a wild dragon with a love of all things precious and valuable, a King Under a Mountain: Smaug.
78	* Comments: Amazing story. Everyone is in character, especially Smaug, who doesn't let the PowerOfLove make him any less threatening or dangerous to others, and while he definitely loves Saphira, she has extreme difficulty curtailing his vicious tendencies. Definitely worth a read.
79	** Fair note of warning [[spoiler:the Quest of Erebor ends up being a ShaggyDogStory]].

Context FanficRecs / InheritanceCycle