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Half-Baked Ideas. by EvieFuller
Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Percy Jackson and the Olympians & Related Fandoms - All Media Types, Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan, The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
14 Dec 2023
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This is a compilation of story ideas I have had over the last couple of years. They vary in length, and some plots are more fleshed out than others. They will only be updated sporadically as inspiration hits.
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- 100,171
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- 8
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Closeness by SirBananadragon for Tonhalszendvics
Fandoms: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
16 Jun 2025
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Murtagh still keeps learning new things about his nature as a (half-)werecat.
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- Part 9 of Werecat-AU
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this is just SO CUTE
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hope of orphans and unfather'd fruit by aguntoaknifefight (swirlingvoid) for LeftSockofVax
Fandoms: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
25 Oct 2024
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Murtagh had looked for shared features with Eragon after he’d learned they shared parents, but hadn’t been able to find much. Their eyes were the same shape, if not the same color, and the angle of their jaws, but anything else seemed to be wishful thinking on Murtagh’s part. He had always wanted them to be more similar than they actually were. The lesson had been bitterly learned each time.
But now here they were: half-brothers, both Riders, and on the same side for once.
Murtagh and Thorn don't stay in Ilirea.
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In this story, Murtagh and Thorn manage to escape before they have to cast the swearing in the Ancient Language and before King Galbatorix learns their secret names. This change will make Eragon enjoy a pleasant surprise at the battle on the burning steppes instead of an unpleasant one, but there is still a long way to go for the new Dragon Rider and his red Dragon. This Story ist strong AU.
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Murtagh's hair is getting long.
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- Part 27 of Kinktober 2025
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On the rescue mission for the Elven woman he saw in his dreams, Eragon and Saphira are captured by Durza while Murtagh and their quarry are able to escape. Tortured and mentally broken, Eragon accepts his deal, only for something much more devastating to be unleashed when Durza tries to create a weapon. M rating earned
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Brothers by Dragons by darkfire1220
Fandoms: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
19 Nov 2023
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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.
Eragon is barely 16, unprepared for the challenges ahead of them, and always getting into trouble. His dragon, Saphira, has her work cut out for her keeping him alive. But as their journey goes on, he finds his dreams plagued by a beautiful woman in terrible pain...a pain he must soon face himself.
Murtagh is only just a man, worried that his younger brother is not ready for a life of war, and unsuspecting of his own origins. He and his dragon Thorn have plenty of things to keep an eye out for as their situation worsens. Though Murtagh thinks he understands the world, one of Galbatorix's hunters could shake everything he thought he knew.
With the Varden just clinging on and their lives dangling by a thread, the brothers are in for the fight of their lives.
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Rïsa Abr Du Arget Skulblaka by SadWetPuppy
Fandoms: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
05 Oct 2025
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Willem Lylasson’s life as a low serving boy in King Galbatorix’s palace is upturned when he is roped into three rebel’s plans.
Hatching a dragon, he has to ride with the rebels or face death. Taught by two elven siblings, he learns how to control magic and care for his dragonic partner, Arget.
Throughout it all, he must defend himself and his friends, and fight through the mists of factions trying to control him- even fighting other riders.
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An old book reveals some hard to stomach facts to Eragon. Murtagh makes a decision which may or may not have something to do with that.
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- Part 13 of Werecat-AU
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they are being a mess again xD
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This And Every Lifetime by StoryDreamBeliever
Fandoms: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
27 Dec 2024
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Three years after the fall of Galbatorix, Murtagh is sent by Eragon to act as the rider liaison to Iliria. Murtagh and now-Queen Nasuada become reacquainted with each other, and must decide if they have a future together. Murtagh struggles with the past, feeling that he can't give Nasuada everything she deserves, and Nasuada has to balance her duties as Queen with the desires of her heart.
(This is Part 3 of a canon-compliant series following Murtagh Post-Inheritance. The first two parts are "Tornac of the Road" and "The Dark Hours". You can enjoy this story by itself, but some background and contextual things will not make sense.)
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- Part 3 of A Rider's Life
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The best MurtaghxNasuada fanfic I've read so far!
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The Dragon and Her Wolves by xtubbyx
Fandoms: Game of Thrones (TV), The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
21 Aug 2019
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Eragana and her companions have been travelling all over the world for the past fifteen years, looking for the perfect home for the dragons when they come across Westeros. Having been at sea for two months they decide to make make for land, and find themselves in the North. News of the strange travellers spreads fast and soon they find themselves invited to Winterfell.
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Brom becomes Superdad; his kids do something really unexpected; Eragon and Murtagh are an aerial acrobatics tag team; Arya has it Handled™; okay maybe Arya wants to have it More™ Handled™; we fuck shit up and then we Handle™ It™.
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The Dark Hours - Eragon Series by StoryDreamBeliever
Fandoms: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
26 Nov 2022
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HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO READ A MURTAGH POV ABOUT HIS TIME IN CAPTIVITY? THIS IS IT.
(Essentially a detailed account of what happened to Murtagh from his capture under Farthen Dur until Galbatorix fell, framed by his new life at Mt. Argnor.)
Murtagh struggles to adjust to life as an instructor at Mt. Argnor, despite being surrounded by good people and doing fulfilling work.
When his erratic behavior and drinking problem get out of control, his dragon Thorn and his brother Eragon take him to see the Eldunari, who encourage him to face the horrors of his past in order to overcome his pain. With the help of Thorn and the Eldunari, he dives into the sea of memory and must wade through the hurt and torment to come out whole on the other side.
(It’s a long, dark tunnel, but canon-compliant so there is light at the end I promise!)
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- Part 2 of A Rider's Life
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Coming Home to Where You've Never Been by FalconFate
Fandoms: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
07 Apr 2023
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In which there are reunions and the sharing of new joys, and Murtagh learns that he is not so alone as his demons would like him to think.
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The Cursed Thirteen by Nitroglycerin
Fandoms: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini, Eragon (2006)
29 Sep 2024
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Norvedrgarde is a lost city deep in the North of Du Weldenvarden, locked away from prying eyes, until its heir will open gates to the city and release what is hiding behind them. Eragon has always thought Galbatorix will be his greatest enemy and his greatest task in his life. Oh, how wrong he was. There, in the North lurks darkness in the shadows.
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wrong body, wrong world by Beastrage
Fandom: Biohazard | Resident Evil (Gameverse), Bleach (Anime & Manga), Elden Ring (Video Game), Fallout (TV 2024), Fate/Grand Order, Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts (Video Games), The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Video Game), 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game), 呪術廻戦 | Jujutsu Kaisen (Manga), 忘却前夜 | Morimens (Video Game)
22 Nov 2025
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Collection of author Self Inserts, OC Inserts, and general world-jumping schenigans.
Not connected to each other, that's what their own series are for.
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All these are so gooddd
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Shackled By Blood by purplehairedwonder
Fandoms: Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
24 Aug 2012
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After the battle at Gil'ead, Murtagh and Thorn struggle with Galbatorix's power over them. But when Roran is captured by the Empire, Murtagh and Thorn must decide once and for all where their loyalties lie.
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NO THE CLIFFHANGER NOOO
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Twist of Wyrdfell by runaanandharrow
Fandoms: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
22 Feb 2023
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After the Siege of Feinster, a new player emerges on the chessboard of Alagaësia; the son of Galbatorix, and a Rider who has been around since the Fall. Eragon, the Varden, and even Galbatorix himself will be tested as new secrets are revealed, the dynamic of power in the Empire shifts, and the future of the Riders is forever changed as our understanding of their past is reshaped.
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This is awesome! I already love Rowan, and as a trans man I feel represented! Please keep writing this, and I'm excited to read more!
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Just read the tags.. transmasc new char? 🥺
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Murtagh and Thorn take refuge from a storm on a deserted island.
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- Part 3 of Gray's Self-Indulgent IC Fics
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Where Paths Diverge by StoryDreamBeliever
Fandoms: The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini
29 Apr 2023
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What if Eragon had captured Murtagh after the Battle of Dras Leona....
“Swear to me now, in the Ancient Language, that you will not use magic against me, or the Varden, or any of their allies, and that you will not attempt to escape us.”
Eragon hardened his expression, knowing that Murtagh had to believe him, or it wouldn’t work. Murtagh had to believe that Eragon was willing to kill his dragon, or he’d call his bluff.
And was it a bluff? Even Eragon wasn’t certain. Could he stand by and let Thorn die? He didn’t know, but he didn’t want to find out either.
“Either you swear,” Eragon panted, his voice dead and unfeeling, “Or we let Thorn die. And then perhaps I’ll be kind, and kill you as well.”
Murtagh thrashed again, a desperate cry emanating from his throat. He was wriggling like an animal in a trap, and tears joined the blood and dirt on his face. Eragon felt each heartbeat in his own chest, fear and pain twisting together.
"Eragon, hurry," Arya interjected in his thoughts, "Thorn is fading."...After destroying the gates at Dras Leona and wounding Thorn severely, Aren has enough energy left in it to pursue Murtagh and Thorn out into the plains and take them captive.
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Much pain for Murtagh, also rage (which he deserves)
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