Saphira
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| Saphira II | |
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| Physical | |
| Species | Dragon |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 2 |
| Hair Color | Blue scales |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Political | |
| Affiliation | Eragon (Rider), Varden, Dragon Riders |
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| Film Portrayer | Rachel Weisz (voice) |
Saphira II was one of the last female dragon currently known. She was bonded to Eragon after her egg was rescued by rebel agents from the clutches of Galbatorix.
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[edit] Description
Paolini would describe her as...eclectic and at times completely alien...
Saphira II's scales and eyes were the color of sapphires. She was able to see blues more clearly and vibrantly than reds and greens. Her talons, neck, back, and tail spikes were bone-white. She had two serrated teeth, similar to many meat-eating predators. Her head was roughly triangular, and she also possessed four cheek spines, slightly curved horns, and forehead spines between her horns. Oromis said that he had never seen a dragon so skilled at flying and naturally suited to the sky.
[edit] History
- "It is our destiny to attempt the impossible, to accomplish great deeds regardless of fear."
- — Saphira
Saphira was born to Iormúngr, a male dragon bound to a Dragon Rider, and Vervada, a formidable, wild female dragon. Both dragons perished during the downfall of the Dragon Riders.
Saphira's sapphire-coloured egg, along with two others - emerald and ruby - was found and taken by Galbatorix during the downfall. Galbatorix tried desperately to find a person for whom Saphira's egg or one of the others would hatch, but was unsuccessful. None of the dragon infants responded to the touch of anyone in the Empire. Later in Galbatorix's reign, a former Rider known as Brom and a scholar named Jeod discovered a secret entrance into Urû'baen. With the support of the Varden, Brom and Jeod followed the hidden entrance, Their mission went amiss and they were only able to recover a single egg.
The egg was then transported back and forth from the Varden to the kingdom of the elves, in the hope that the Dragon would eventually hatch. The egg-courier was Arya, daughter of Islanzadí, the Elf-queen. The egg, however, did not hatch, and it passed almost completely from the minds of those involved.
After 15 years, Galbatorix discovered the whereabouts of the egg, and sent the Shade Durza to ambush Arya. Arya was captured, but not before she successfully teleported the egg into the Spine, towards Carvahall, where she hoped it would come to Brom.
The egg was found by Eragon, who at first mistook it for a valuable stone. Saphira chose to hatch for him, (saying in the movie that you choose a leader for his heart.) When Eragon touched the newly born dragon his right palm burned suddenly and sent an icy feeling through out him, giving him the gedwëy ignasia, the mark of a Dragon Rider. Their minds were linked mentally, and almost immediately they were able to communicate images and feelings to one another. Later, these stunted exchanges progressed into real conversations.
Saphira and Eragon's bond grew stronger with the time they spent pursuing the Ra'Zac for vengeance after the murder of Garrow. Later, with Murtagh's help, she rescued him from an Imperial prison at Gil'ead.
After Saphira fought at Eragon's side during the Battle under Farthen Dûr, Eragon underwent training as a true Rider by Oromis in Ellesméra. She was likewise tutored by Oromis' male, gold dragon, Glaedr, and developed a romantic attachment to her mentor, which was spurned. She later repented of her brashness.
Saphira later fought against Thorn at the Battle of The Burning Plains. They fight again in the third book, coming off as the victors this time. They both also return to Oromis and Glaedr for the last of their training before the Battle of Feinster. Along with Eragon, she witnesses and mourns the death of their masters through the use of Glaedr's Heart of Hearts.
[edit] Real-world connections
[edit] Speculation
- Some fans believe that Saphira will mate with the green dragon, who has been given the nickname "Greeni" by fans or possibly Thorn who had hatched for Murtagh.
- Or maybe Saphira will mate with Shruikan if Eragon and Saphira can get him to ally with the Varden
- Saphira is depicted in the book with INTENSE blue scales, while she appears a rather dull blue in the film.
[edit] Etymology
- from "sapphire", a valuable blue gemstone. Sapphira, for which "Saphira" is an alternative, is an actual Greek name. [1]
- In the Bible, a woman named Sapphira and her husband lie about donating to the church and are instantly struck dead.
