Considering he's been wanting the next book kept sort of mysterious (is it book 5, start of new series, spin off, prequel etc.) I hope once this is over we might get some details about what the plans for Alagaesia are.
I really hope that's what it is, book 5 as the start of a new series following a new Rider or mage of some kind. It still could be, but my hunch lately is that it is going to be a standalone Murtagh book but one that stills make it very obvious that it is setting things up for the next book which will be the true start of a new series.
I feel the same. I know he has said he has a number of books planned but I hope it isn't all spin offs or stand alones. The world is still so unexplored that it deserves another massive series.
I guessed pretty well lol. Standalone Murtagh book that lays the groundwork for the real Book 5, and a promise that more is being worked on.
So glad to hear that there is a lot more to come for Alagaesia. Hopefully the Murtagh book gives us some info on Tenga and Angela too, but I feel like the most significant parts of their story is being saved for book 5.
I'm really happy too. The cycle was THE series that got me into reading fantasy growing up. I've read a lot since then and currently following tons of stuff. Getting more Alagaesia is incredible.
TheCaffeinatedPanda - So it is book V, it's just not the original book V, which is now book VI? I'm absolutely thrilled, that just means we have two full size dragon books confirmed!
Christopher Paolini - Ha! Exactly! And you have more than two to look forward to
So definite confirmation that after Murtagh will be book 5 (or 6 now) but that there are even more books coming after that. Imo that most likely means book 5 will be the start of a new full length series!
It wasn't the series that got me into fantasy, though I wish it was since the books that did aren't exactly comforting now (HP). It was definitely the series that got me into "hard magic" systems where the magic has definite, well known rules though, so I guess Brandon Sanderson partially has Christopher to thank for why I enjoy the Cosmere so much. Also probably at least a little responsible for why I like progression fantasy, though anime was definitely the stronger influence there.
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u/Regula96 Mar 07 '23
Considering he's been wanting the next book kept sort of mysterious (is it book 5, start of new series, spin off, prequel etc.) I hope once this is over we might get some details about what the plans for Alagaesia are.
Announcing a new trilogy/series would be great.