Brom is Eragon's Father

I, like many other Inheritance fans, believe that Brom is Eragon's father. I think that when Selena left Morzan's castle for no apparent reason, she met Brom and fell in love with him. She then got pregnant with him, but she didn't want anyone to know, so she left Eragon with Garrow. Selena then returned to Morzan's castle, trying to act like nothing happened. But Brom moved to Carvahall to watch over Eragon. He didn't tell Eragon because he beleived that training Eragon to defeat Galbatorix and save all of Alagaesia was more important than sharing a special moment with his son. Brom thought that telling Eragon would be too much of a distraction during his training. But, he told Saphira. Remember, in "Eragon" when Saphira said to Eragon that Brom had told her lots of secerets, and she must only reveal them when the time is right.

Here's some more evidence that supports this theory:

Brom said that he knew Selena "well enough to miss her when she was gone".
Near the end of "Eldest", Saphira seems to know without a doubt what Brom's intentions of living in Caverhall were, but she wont tell Eragon.
Both Brom's and Eragon's dragons were named Saphira.
Oromis tells Eragon that he really reminds him of Brom.

What do you think of this theory?

Sorry i have to disagree, yes there is sooooo much that fits on this matter and i think before the end of Eldest people would have been stupid not to thing that but after Murtagh has sworn in the ancient language there is no doubt Morzan is Eragons father.

The problem with the Ancient Language is that you do not necessarily have to say what is true, you say what you BELIEVE is true. Galby obviously told Murtagh that Morzan was Eragon's dad because (1) he believed it, (2) he just wanted to mess with Eragon's mind, or (3) he wanted to try to turn him to the bad side or something. Then Murtaugh believed him and told Eragon.
For example, in "Eragon" Eragon tells Arya (in the Ancient Language) "I am a Rider and a friend." But he is not necessarily her friend. He doesn't know if she is good or evil. He just assumes that he will be her friend because Brom thinks that she is trustworthy. Likewise, Murtaugh believes that Morzan is Eragon's father just because that's what Galby told him. We know that Galbatorix is a very persuasive man, and I think that it would have been easy for him to make Murtaugh believe anything.

I mean, besides the AL thing, is there anything else that contradicts my theory?

Fair enough, i think you do have a very valid point and it would add a certain twist to the whole storyline but, i dont think Paolini would do that it is just to big of a twist and if Murtagh and Eragon are family it would explain why they are both riders because they share blood.

I dont think Brom is Eragon's father but i dont have any really prof against it other than i would have thought that Brom would have either told Eragon or would have been there for him when his mother left seen as he was in Carvahall at the time or around the time she left i believe.

w.b like to hear what you think.

Nelly wrote:

Fair enough, i think you do have a very valid point and it would add a certain twist to the whole storyline but, i dont think Paolini would do that it is just to big of a twist and if Murtagh and Eragon are family it would explain why they are both riders because they share blood.

I dont think Brom is Eragon's father but i dont have any really prof against it other than i would have thought that Brom would have either told Eragon or would have been there for him when his mother left seen as he was in Carvahall at the time or around the time she left i believe.

w.b like to hear what you think.

Well, they still would be related by Selena, so they would be half-brothers. And why wouldn't CP do that? It would be completely boring if we just had to sit and watch the characters and believe everything that they say and disregard all of these clues that he left us. There is simply too much to ignore.

I agree there is many clues but i wouldnt be shocked to see that Brom wasnt his father.

Zeb wrote:

I mean, besides the AL thing, is there anything else that contradicts my theory?

Morzan being Eragon's father makes sense because it jives with Angela's prediction of "Betrayal is in your future and it comes from within your family." Meaning Murtagh. Roran won't betray him because he needs his help to find Katrina so this fits. Just a thought

yes thats a good point Angela's prediction makes it seem more likely because of that one line...

Eragon wrote:

Zeb wrote:

I mean, besides the AL thing, is there anything else that contradicts my theory?

Morzan being Eragon's father makes sense because it jives with Angela's prediction of "Betrayal is in your future and it comes from within your family." Meaning Murtagh. Roran won't betray him because he needs his help to find Katrina so this fits. Just a thought

How many times must I say this?! They are still half-brothers! Selena is both of their mothers. So they are still related.

Hmm i agree i suppose but then we dont know if it even means murtagh. In the future angela said. Eldest may not be the future. lol people over look that THE FUTURE could be book 3 or 4.

If your theory is true, it could also just be a coincidence their mothers had the same name

Eragon wrote:

If your theory is true, it could also just be a coincidence their mothers had the same name

I doubt it. CP wouldn't do that; telling us somthing, then saying "Oh, just kidding! They just had the same name!".

I might be wrong. But didn't Brom also say something about how Elves are so good at the Ancient Language that they can essentially lie with it, even though they tell the truth, like a white lie, but better?

Exactly. And that's how Murtagh lied about Morzan being Eragon's father.

I really don't think that this is a likely theory.i mean, would CP really want 2 mess with our minds and confuse us this much?...well, yah, probably, but i still dont agree with this theory

it fits in that brom would be but im kind of thinkin that CP would not do that after makin it so obvious that morzan is his father

Brom is SO his dad! Just ask Zeb, he'll shower you in evidence

i wasnt even thinkin he was untill the podcast and now the evidence is pretty daunting so im almost convince brom is his father

That was my very 1st theory I cultivated after reading Eldest!!! I thought about it right after I read it!

alright alright
you know what im convinced alright BROM IS THE FATHER OF ERAGON

I still unconviced to be honest its too like obivious in ways

Foolish boy! You'll see, Brom is Eragon's dad...

i just read a post on a different eragon forum supporting brom is his dad and i really am convinced know i mean its all just too convienent

Aravelle wrote:

Foolish boy! You'll see, Brom is Eragon's dad...

YES! I am in the majority on a theory for the first time on this forum. Except on obvious things, like Oromis dying. And Nelly is in the minority, that's a first too.

Yes!