Inheritance Cycle·Word of Power
Brisingr
The Ancient Language word for fire, used in the series’ magic.
Continuity / Version: Inheritance Cycle novels; Ancient Language word entry
Original illustration inspired by the spell’s fictional effect
AI-generated illustration · Spelling SpellsEvery letter matters
How to spell it
Exact spelling: Brisingr. Spaces and letter order are part of the entry.
One sound at a time
Pronunciation
BRISS-ing-gur
Paolini’s official website supplies this pronunciation for the sword bearing the same word, and provides an audio pronunciation guide.
An optional browser voice. Refer to the written guide and linked source for pronunciation.
The words behind the wonder
Meaning & use
Fictional Effect: Names fire in the Ancient Language and supplies a fire-related word for magic; the intended result depends on how it is used.
A fire-related word of power. A word’s translation alone does not describe every possible magical effect.
Fire — the complete Ancient Language word.
Where the word comes from
Language & etymology
Confirmed etymologyPaolini explains that he found brisingr, meaning fire, in an Old Norse word-origin reference and used it as inspiration for the Ancient Language.
Confirmed means a source identifies the origin. Suggested means an interpretation is plausible but is marked as such. Unconfirmed means an origin has not been established here.
Follow the story
Sources & references
Story / series: Inheritance Cycle
One more page
Inheritance Cycle · Incantation
Adurna
ah-DUR-nuh · Approximate
Fictional Setting
Inheritance Cycle novels; Ancient Language word entry
Names water in the Ancient Language. This entry records the magical vocabulary rather than claiming that the word alone creates or moves water.
Inheritance Cycle · Incantation
Jierda
JEER-duh
Fictional Setting
Inheritance Cycle novels; Ancient Language word entry
Expresses breaking or hitting in the Ancient Language. The word identifies an action; the target and full outcome require further story context.
Harry Potter · Spell
Incendio
Fictional Setting
Harry Potter · Official Series Editorial Overview, Useful Spells for Winter
Conjures fire.
