Eragon lay beneath the rubble of Galbatorix's castle. He was unconscious. He dreamed of memories of the events in Farthen Dûr. He remembered fighting Oromis Havel. Shade was faster and stronger than him, but unexpectedly, Saphira unleashed Isidar Mithrim upon him – a huge gemstone. Eragon, taking advantage of the opportunity, pierced him with his sword, Zar'roc.