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My thoughts on Paolini's answers to some Q&A
May 2009 Monthly Q&A with Christopher Paolini
(Interview released on July 18th, 2009)
Several people have asked: Was Vrael an elf or human?
An elf.
Vrael was the leader of the Dragon Riders who got kicked in the nuts. The fact that fans have to ask this question as to his race is bad writing on Paolini's part. Brom was the one who told Eragon the story and so it probably should have been mentioned at the time. After all, the fact that elves were the first dragon riders was important. This is one of those important details, because if Galby can defeat an elf in single combat...
( More gobltiy gook below )
I got a cheese egg!
May 2009 Monthly Q&A with Christopher Paolini
(Interview released on July 18th, 2009)
Several people have asked: Was Vrael an elf or human?
An elf.
Vrael was the leader of the Dragon Riders who got kicked in the nuts. The fact that fans have to ask this question as to his race is bad writing on Paolini's part. Brom was the one who told Eragon the story and so it probably should have been mentioned at the time. After all, the fact that elves were the first dragon riders was important. This is one of those important details, because if Galby can defeat an elf in single combat...
( More gobltiy gook below )
I got a cheese egg!
