Themes

Strength and perseverance fueled by friendship and loyalty. Eragon and Arya are extremely good friends. Eragon admits his feelings for her while as usually Arya keeps things more mysterious. Arya was in a relationship with an elf Fäolin but it never progressed because of his death. But before he died he made Arya her favorite flower from magic. This strengthens their relationship, because earlier Eragon had brought her flowers which happen to be her favorite kind. The bond of friends ship see them though many adventures including their daring escape from the underground tunnels of Dras Leona and working together to both kill a shade.. They also they share their true names with each other. This is the most intimate gift one can share with another. It gives a person capable of magic knowledge of every aspect of your life good and bad.