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Inheritance Cycle

The Ancient Language and the word-based magic of Alagaësia.

Fire

Inheritance Cycle · Incantation

Brisingr

BRISS-ing-gur

Fictional Setting

Inheritance Cycle novels; Ancient Language word entry

Names fire in the Ancient Language and supplies a fire-related word for magic; the intended result depends on how it is used.

Swirling flames glowing against a dark fantasy backdrop
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Water

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.

Water rising and swirling under magical control
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Force

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.

A forceful burst of magic fracturing a stone object
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