Glaedr's Eye Print

Glaedr and his Rider, Oromis, witnessed both the golden age of the Dragon Riders, as well as the destruction of their order. Being the only naturally bonded dragon and Rider to survive Galbatorix’s rise to power, the two spirited themselves away to Ellesméra, where they waited for one of the three dragon eggs in Galbatorix’s possession to hatch. Readers familiar with Glaedr as a mentor and teacher might be surprised to learn that he was not always so calm. In his younger years, the dragon once broke off the peak of a mountain in the Spine during a fit of rage. Time, however, has taught Glaedr that tantrums rarely help.

With this piece, I tried to draw Glaedr’s eye as it might have looked during his time in the forest of Du Weldenvarden: sadder, wiser, and yet also majestic. I hope you enjoy this fine-art reproduction.

Some relevant stats about the giclées:

Paper: Baryta, semi-glossy, archival
Size: 9” x 12”
Signed: Yes, I autograph each print individually with a black sharpie

Thank you again for your support and . . .


May your swords stay sharp!


Christopher Paolini


p.s. Due to schedule constraints, I'm unable to personalize prints at this time.

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