


Paolini has seven more stories set in Alagaësia, one of which is a series.The prequel story of Brom's life and the story following the mysterious women are among the "smaller stories" planned, while the primary book five "involves something else entirely.".Readers will see Eragon and Arya again at some point.Paolini stated that some of his future Inheritance stories feature main characters from the Inheritance Cycle, while others do not.In the first interview given after Inheritance was released, Paolini elaborated on his future projects.

Development First Post- Inheritance Interview "Light and shadow shall meet in an epic battle" and "Everyone in Alagaësia has overlooked something really, really important with regard to the new peace they hope to establish" were two clues given as to the plot of Book 5, along with the remark, "Beware of shadows that seek to use mirrors." When asked whether or not Eragon would be featured, Paolini said, "no comment". However, there will be "some new characters.and many old characters". Book 5 will also take place in Alagaësia. In a live Twitter Q&A session on March 23, 2015, author Christopher Paolini confirmed that Book 5 would be a "continuation" or sequel, though Paolini said that he "may write a prequel at some point".
