Detailed Sword Description Galbatorix was born many centuries ago in Inzilbeth. He was tested at the age of ten (it is uncertain, but this must have been the time a Dragon egg hatched for him) and was found to have great strength and power within him. With training, Galbatorix rapidly grew more powerful, and soon surpassed all other Dragon Riders in skill. Because of his gifts, the Riders soon allowed Galbatorix into their ranks. The foolhardy young Rider journeyed into the lands of Urgals with two friends, believing that they were strong enough to protect themselves. The group was ambushed in their sleep, and the three Dragons and the other young Dragon Riders were slain. Galbatorix was the only survivor. According to Brom, Galbatorix went mad from grief. Alone and driven to madness by his grief, Galbatorix traveled by foot through the desolate land, praying that he would die and join his partner. He became so ghastly that even the Urgals and other monsters fled from him. He traveled back through The Spine, a deadly mountain range that even the fiercest hardly dared go. A farmer found him collapsed on the edge of the range and summoned the Dragon Riders, who took him back to their island to heal him. Once healed, Galbatorix demanded another Dragon from the council at Vroengard, the Riders' capital. The council, however, saw the madness in the desperation of his plea. Galbatorix was firmly denied another Dragon egg, and consequently, in his vulnerable and twisted state, began to think it was the Riders' fault his Dragon had died. Galbatorix is the evil king of a huge empire that occupies the western part of Alagaesia. At ten years of age, Galbatorix was found to hold the great power of the dragon rider, but was destined to turn evil after the tragic loss of his first dragon. The Sword of Galbatorix features a stainless steel blade, solid antique gold metal dragon guard, hard wood handle with metal reinforcement links, leather wrapped scabbard highlighted by an antique gold metal scabbard throat and tip. Also included is a custom wood display plaque and certificate of authenticity. We are proud to be able to offer the Sword of Galbatorix, an exact and licensed reproduction from the Movie Eragon. The Licensed Sword of Galbatorix Features: High quality stainless steel blade with Eragon inscription Solid metal antiqued gold dragon guard Solid hardwood handle with reinforced gold spacers Leather wrapped scabbard with detailed solid metal thorat and tip Includes custom dragon plaque Certificate of Authenticity with this sword Sword Measurements: Blade: 36" Overall: 50" Weight: 3.3 Lbs This is the Licensed Sword of Galbatorix from Eragon. Beware of Counterfeit swords!