During Eragon's travel to the Varden from Eastcroft, Eragon and Arya came across a patrol of Galbatorix's soldiers. When his commander halted the company and began questioning Eragon about what they were doing in those parts, Langward was ordered to search their belongings, finding Eragon's armor. His commander then ordered Eragon and Arya to be tied up, but Eragon and Arya resisted, killing the commander and his company, Langward included.