Eragon's Guide to Alagaësia is a book by Christopher Paolini that was released on November 3, 2009. The premise of the book is that you are a new Dragon Rider, and although Eragon Shadeslayer cannot currently see to your training, as he is preoccupied with other duties, he has compiled this guide in order to assist you. The book is a treasure trove of beautiful illustrations and three dimensional additions, such as letters, patches of synthesized Feldûnost fur, and other wonderful synthesized mementos of Alagaësia. One should note when reading, however, that although there are many detailed and captivating illustrations, the styles of the artists who drew them are very evident throughout the book, and are very different. This noted, it is obvious that these drawings and images do not neces