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HISTORY Morzan was a Dragon Rider before the Fall, when fellow Rider Galbatorix rose to power and became King. A student of Oromis , Morzan was a peer to Brom , and used Brom's admiration of him to suit his own goals. The Fall Galbatorix coerced Morzan into betraying the other Riders, and Morzan helped him steal the dragon hatchling Shruikan , killing Shruikan's chosen Rider in the process. Morzan swore loyalty to Galbatorix, becoming the first of the thirteen Forsworn - traitor Dragon Riders who helped Galbatorix destroy their former allies. Service to Galbatorix For many years afterward, Morzan served Galbatorix and aided him in his dark designs. During this time, he met a woman while traveling, and she fell in love with him. This woman, Selena, became Morzan's secret weapon in dealing with the other Forsworn, and he taught her several elements of magic. Selena gave birth to a son, Murtagh , for whom Morzan showed no compassion, even throwing his sword at him and leaving him with a scar on his back. Selena later disappeared, expecting a second child ( Eragon ). Death Morzan's end was brought about by Brom, his former peer and now bitter enemy. Brom, enraged at Morzan's betrayal and holding him responsible for the death of his own dragon, engaged Morzan in combat. Morzan was slain, thus putting an end to his threat, but not to his legacy. ZAR'ROC Morzan's weapon was the elven-forged Rider sword Zar'roc, which meant "Misery". It had a red blade and sheath, matching the color of Morzan's dragon. After Morzan's death, it was taken by Brom, who kept it for many years before bestowing it upon Eragon. Eragon carried it for a time, becoming a proficient master of Swordsmanship , but it was later taken by Murtagh, who claimed it as his inheritance. (Murtagh's dragon Thorn, coincidentally, has ruby-red scales that perfectly match Zar'roc). At the end of ''Eldest'', Murtagh reveals to Eragon that they are brothers - Eragon is Morzan's second son. The truth of this statement, however, is still under debate. COMPARISONS Morzan is comparable in characterisation to is his son; it is revealed that Eragon is quite possibly the son of Morzan. SEE ALSO |
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