Orik
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Orik is a fictional character in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Trilogy. He is a dwarf, a member of the Dûrgrimst Ingeitum ("Clan of Smiths"), and an ally of Eragon. He is also the adopted heir and nephew of the dwarf king Hrothgar, and the son of Thrifk.
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[edit] Personality
Orik, short as he is, is quite burly and strong, he is also very afraid of heights, and good at riddles. He respects the rights of others and despises The Twins, two powerful magic-users of the Varden. He is a smith, a warrior, and a guide to Eragon and Saphira.
[edit] Role in Eragon
Orik is first encountered when Eragon, Murtagh, Saphira, and the gravely wounded Arya come to Farthen Dûr, seeking the aid of the Varden. He persuaded the Twins to allow Murtagh to stay with the Varden, despite him being Morzan's son. He develops a friendship with Eragon that continues into the second book.
[edit] Role in Eldest
"In the interest of fairness," King Hrothgar sends Orik to accompany Eragon to Ellesméra, the elf kingdom, where Eragon will continue his training as a Dragon Rider. Eragon's first reaction to this is irritation, as it means the journey will have to be made over land, rather than on Saphira's back. However, he later acknowledges Hrothgar's plan as a wise one, realising that it is important to maintain equality between the different races in which they will be dealing.
During Eragon's training, Orik remains in the background, coping with the tension between the elves and himself. By the end of Eragon's time in Ellesmera, Orik and the elves have become more tolerant of each other; Orik even submits a piece to the Blood-Oath Celebration, a traditional elvish ceremony commemorating the pact between the elves and dragons.
Because of the need for haste when Eragon decides to return to Surda after learning Galbatorix's planned attack against the Varden, Orik becomes the first dwarf ever to ride a dragon.
At the end of Eldest, King Hrothgar is killed, and as a result Orik mentions that both a new leader of Clan Igneitum, and a new Dwarf King must be chosen. Since Orik is considered Hrothgar's heir, he may thus be a candidate for either or both positions.
[edit] Role in Film Version of Eragon
The movie has not been released yet, but this version does not seem to include Orik as a character. This will possibly be confirmed on the day of release.
| 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 |
