Hrothgar (Inheritance)

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In Christopher Paolini's Inheritance trilogy, Hrothgar is the King of the Dwarves.

Hrothgar controls the thirteen dwarf clans. The master smiths and metal workers clan (Durgrimst Ingeitum in dwarfish and "Metalworker Clan" when directly translated to English) is ruled directly by the King of the Dwarves while he simultaneously rules over the other twelve dwarf clans, giving jurisdiction to their own leaders. This of course gives him completely and utter control of Tronjheim, the city within Farthen Dûr. Although Hrothgar holds such power, he is known for his wisdom and his caution. Even so, it is said by his nephew, Orik, that he is quick to anger. Hrothgar has faith in Ajihad, the leader of the Varden, and is one of the few forces that is able to keep the humans and dwarves together. He is the forty-second king of the dwarves and has been on the throne for more than a century, making him ancient even for a dwarf. Regardless of his age, Hrothgar is incredibly strong as can be seen during the battle under Farthen Dûr in which he wields an enormous mace, Volund, forged by Korgan, the first dwarf king. Being wise in alliances and hardy on the battlefield, he proves to be a helpful friend of Eragon. In Eldest, he fights valiantly, but is killed by the new Dragon Rider Murtagh. It is said that Hrothgar wanted to die facing a foe in melee combat, not by a magic user.

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Hrothgar is also the name of the king of the Danes in Beowulf.

Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Trilogy
Books	Eragon | Eldest | Book 3
Films	Eragon
Main Characters	Eragon | Brom | Arya | Galbatorix | Murtagh | Roran | Ajihad | Nasuada | Angela | Saphira | Oromis | more...
Places	Alagaësia | Beor Mountains | Carvahall | Dras-Leona | Ellesméra | Farthen Dûr | Hadarac Desert | Helgrind | Surda | Teirm | Urû'baen | more...
Events	Blood-Oath Celebration | Battle of the Burning Plains | Battle for Carvahall | Dagshelgr Invocation | The Fall