Roran she plans to extract a blood price for this insult. When finally given the chance, she decides not to kill him. soldiers and magicians The Twins were powerful human magicians who claimed to support the Varden but really worked for Galbatorix. Trianna – After the disappearance of the Twins in Eldest, Trianna leads Du Vrangr Gata, a group of weak human magicians. Trianna is put in charge of Nasuada's plan to use cheap lace, made with magic, to finance the Varden's war efforts. She also leads Du Vrangr Gata in battle. Carn is a spellcaster who serves with Roran throughout the missions in Brisingr and remains a close friend of his. Although not a particularly strong magician, he compensates by inventing extraordinarily clever spells and worming his way into his opponents' minds. Carn is killed in a Wizard's Duel in Inheritance by an enemy magician. Jörmundur is second-in-command of the Varden troops. He is also a member of the Varden's Council of Elders but is the only member to support Nasuada. Martland Redbeard is Roran's commander during his first Varden mission and a tactical genius. After losing a hand, he becomes one of Nasuada's military strategists. Edric is the commander of one of Roran's missions with the Varden. Edric is a competent but overbearing and rigid commander. Captain Brigman is a Varden officer who was sent by Nasuada to conquer the city of Aroughs. After an extended siege, Nasuada, wanting to conquer the city quickly, sent Roran to replace him as commander. Fredric is the Varden's weapon master. He aids Eragon in finding a new sword, a falchion. He wears a suit of pungent ox hide armor, and wields a massive two-handed sword which is over five feet long. Lord Barst was a general who was known for his power in battle, said to be just as ruthless as Galbatorix. In book 4, Galbatorix gave him an Eldunari to empower him in battle. King Palancar was the king of the humans when they first migrated and established a settlement in Alagaësia. He founded the Broddring Kingdom, but was defeated by the Dragon Riders when he attempted to annex elvish territory. (deceased, pre-series) Marcus Tábor was the Lord of Dras–Leona before its siege by the Varden. Riders The Dragon Riders are the humans and elves who bonded with dragon hatchlings, as well as a kind of police force existing in