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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Received this exquisitely detailed miniature of Brisingr. The craftsmanship is unreal! It's really fun to turn under the light. ✨🗡️ Thought you might like to see it, too. Thank you Naftali for sending this! 💫

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's here TODAY! The "Mabinogion Tetralogy" is back for a 90th anniversary release! Evangeline Walton created this masterpiece, a collection of haunting Welsh myths full of magic and otherworldly pull. One of my all-time favorites. 🍀💫 I hope you enjoy reading these stories as much as I do.

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Continually impressed by the art from @axelsauerwald.bsky.social and the team at @wraithmarked.bsky.social for the "Inheritance Cycle." Can't wait to see these finished! ✨📚🎨

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Pro tip for all you guys out there. 😉 😜 🤦‍♀️ . . #pun #dadlife

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Just announced: my short story "Extra Enzymes" is in the new "Grimoire" anthology from @grimoakpress.bsky.social for Dragonsteel Nexus 2026! ✒️📚 Another great collection. Grab your copy at the con or online. It's perfect for multi-author signatures. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! ✨

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

More art from our upcoming Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social’s ‘The Inheritance Cycle’! @axelsauerwald.bsky.social cannot miss! These are so fun to show oooffff! Link in our bio! Our goal is 20k pre-launch followers before launch!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Excited to share another excellent piece from @lukeink.bsky.social! The "Fall of Urû'baen" depicts the chaos, the desperation...and the sheer weight of this moment in Alagaësia's history. ⚔️ Huge thanks to Luke for bringing the intensity in a way that's deeply personal. ✨ @wraithmarked.bsky.social

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Another Friday, another art reveal for our upcoming Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social 's 'The Inheritance Cycle' box set! @axelsauerwald.bsky.social continues to deliver nothing but fire! Link in bio!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Thrilled to be a part of TBRCon again this year! 🎙️Our panel discussion: "What's the Difference Between Magic and Superpowers?" ✨🦸‍♂️ Join us next week Tuesday, July 28 for what promises to be a thrilling discussion. It's all virtual and completely free! fanfiaddict.com/tbrcon2026/

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TBRCon2026 | FanFiAddict

TBRCon returns with TBRCon2026, an all-virtual sci-fi/fantasy/horror convention, streaming LIVE from July 26th-August 1st, 2026. Join us as we wel ...

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Launch day for our illustrated box set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's 'The Inheritance Cycle' is getting closer every day! @axelsauerwald.bsky.social’s illustrations continue to wow, too! Link in our bio and below! Our goal is 20k pre-launch followers before launch!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

There's something about the camaraderie of dragon riders, the honesty of battle, and the moments of reflection that mirror the realities many service members know all too well. May your blades stay sharp and your dragons ever watchful. 🐲⚔️ #worldoferagon #storiesthatstick #alagaësia

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Under the very heart of the Beor Mountains, the Varden stand against the tide of shadow. Urgals swarm, and high above, a dragon's roar echoes through the cavernous dark...⚔️ Excited to share this new piece from @lukeink.bsky.social & @wraithmarked.bsky.social. 🪓🛡️ #bookofremembrance #worldoferagon

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Aand . . . just finished the first draft of Tales 2. Whew! This was an insane push with everything that's been going on in my life the past year. Plus, I've never written a book like this before! It's by far the most complicated and ambitious. 📚✨🖋 #worldoferagon #tales2 #alagaesia

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

So @axelsauerwald.bsky.social's illustrations for our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE keep just... impressing us more and more! Link in our bio and below! Almost 15k pre-launch followers signed up already!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Thrilled to share more amazing art for "The Book of Remembrance": a personal moment in "The Defeat at Amaranth" showing the human and elven cost behind the legend. 🖋💫 Huge thanks to @lukeink.bsky.social for pouring so much heart into these illustrations! @wraithmarked.bsky.social #worldoferagon

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

"Sword of Shannara" fans, this is for you! ✨ No story discussion is complete without a pronunciation debate. 🤣 Video link in bio. What are the characters that stick with you? 📚 #shannara #dragonsteelnexus #terrybrooks @ryancahill.bsky.social @jaandrews.bsky.social @bookreviewskill.bsky.social

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Excited to share more new art by @lukeink.bsky.social capturing "The Defeat at Amaranth" in Alagaësia! ⚔️ Huge thanks to Luke for nailing the lore in this scene from the "Book of Remembrance." 🧝‍♀️✨ #BookofRemembrance #worldoferagon #lukeeidenschink #wraithmarkedcreative @wraithmarked.bsky.social

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Had an absolute blast sitting down with Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto for the first video episode of "Mulling It Over with Brandon Mull!" 🎙🐲 Whether you're a reader who loves dragons and epic tales or an aspiring writer looking for tips/advice, check out Part 1 below! 📽 youtu.be/BR9y5DlVWks?...

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Christopher Paolini on Eragon, Epic Fantasy & Outlining

YouTube video by Mulling it Over with Brandon Mull

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Audiobook Month is here! 🎧 During June, you can snag "To Sleep in a Sea of Stars" on sale from Apple, Nook, and LibroFM. (Check dates for details.) Epic space adventure awaits! ✨💫

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

So @axelsauerwald.bsky.social's illustrations for our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE continue to be INSANE! Link in our bio! Almost 15k pre-launch followers signed up already!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Hey everyone! A special sneak peek for Eragon fans: this epic artwork of The Siege at Kvôth by Luke Eidenschink for The Book of Remembrance! Luke did a masterful job capturing this scene in Alagaësia's history. Can't wait to see more of this project. @lukeink.bsky.social @wraithmarked.bsky.social

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Update: the "Unbroken" anthology project wrapped up as a MASSIVE success. Thank you! 🥳 Missed backing and still want to join in? Good news! A late backer survey is open, so you can still grab a copy and support Peter Orullian. 📚 👉https://michaeljsullivan.survey.fm/unbroken-late-backer-survey

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

So @axelsauerwald.bsky.social continues to DELIVER with these illustrations for our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! Link in our bio and below! Almost 14k pre-launch followers signed up already! AND ONE LAST IMPORTANT REMINDER BELOW!

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Another reveal of more of @axelsauerwald.bsky.social's work for our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! Link in our bio! AND A VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE BELOW! PLEASE READ!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I'll take "Unexpected Cameos" for $400, Ken. 🎤 Talk about a professional bucket list item! Huge thanks to the @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social team for the shoutout! 👏💫 #jeopardyclue #populture #eragon

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Get ready for some puns and "sheepish" language tomorrow! My wife, A.C. Paolini, is hosting a special storytime for her new book at Wheatgrass Books. . 📍120 N. Main Street, Livingston, MT 🕙 Tomorrow, April 25 at 11:00 AM . Local friends: don't miss this "peak" event! 🐑🏔️🐐

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Just one week until Grim Oak Press releases the "Unbroken" anthology! This is a very special project. Each copy helps our friend Peter Orullian with medical bills. (Authors helping authors, just like "Unfettered.") I contributed a Fractalverse story called "Allies." Check my Linktree for details!

Grim Oak Press is releasing the "Unbroken Anthology: Masters of Fantasy" anthology on April 21st. This anthology is a truly special project to help offset medical costs for fellow author and friend Peter Orullian.

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Hey everyone! Delighted to announce I've written the introduction to a new limited edition of Otherland by @tadwilliams.bsky.social! This series was a HUGE inspiration to me. Only ~100 copies left. Grab one while you can! Link down below. 📗🌟 What's your favorite Tad Williams moment? 👀

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Time to show off our second finished interior illustration for our Illustrated Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! LINK IN OUR BIO AND BELOW! Our new goal is 15k+ followers before we launch later this year!

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Time to show off our first finished interior illustration for our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE!! @axelsauerwald.bsky.social has brought his A-game to this project and we are SO excited! Link in our bio and below!

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Check out our potential second gold-foil end sheet for INHERITANCE in our Special Edition Box of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! Full-color printing! 40+ new illustrations! Smyth-sewn binding and acid-free paper! And more! LINK BELOW! Art by @dominikmayerart.bsky.social

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Hey friends--we're all excited here! My wife, writing as A.C. Paolini, has her debut book dropping April 21 for young readers! Sheep & Goat Climb the World is a tale of two rivals: it's a story of puns, antics, and friends! Preorder link listed below.🐏✨🐐 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/751001...

Christopher's dog Ralph and the whole Paolini family is excited! His wife, A.C. Paolini, has a book debut releasing on April 21, 2026 for young readers from Penguin Random House.

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Check out our potential second gold-foil end sheet for BRISINGR in our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE, to be inserted if we manage some of our coolest Stretch Goals! @dominikmayerart.bsky.social continues to deliverrrrr! LINK IN OUR BIO AND BELOW!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

What an incredible evening at Barnes & Noble with the talented @ryancahill.bsky.social! Diving into dragons, writing, and the unbreakable bonds that define our stories was pure magic! If you missed it, catch Ryan on his 2026 Of Blood and Fire World Tour. Also, thanks to our amazing fans! 🐉🖋️📚

Ryan Cahill and Christopher Paolini engage in an interview about dragons, choices and challenges with writing, and audience questions.

Christopher Paolini, sitting next to fellow author Ryan Cahill, smiles at his fans as they move through the line for book signing.

Christopher Paolini is presented with a piece fan art as the fans move through the book signing line.

The crowd of fans that arrived at the Bozeman Barnes and Noble for the event between Christopher Paolini and touring author Ryan Cahill listen and ask questions of both authors.

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Check out our potential second gold-foil end sheet for ELDEST in our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! @dominikmayerart.bsky.social continues to deliver in a massive way! LINK IN OUR BIO AND BELOW!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I love puns about paper. They’re so tearable. 🤔⭐️🥁 #punster #dadjokes #eragon 🎶 by Alex_Besss, @pixabay.bsky.social

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Excited to sit down with @nerdoftherings.bsky.social for a deep dive into Tolkien's worlds, the joys (and challenges) of writing fantasy, what's next for Murtagh, and the Eragon Disney+ adaptation! 🧙‍♂️🖋️👇 It was such a fun conversation--hope you enjoy it! Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdAF...

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Christopher Paolini talks Tolkien, writing, and Eragon adaptation!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

And here's the cover for the Mabinogion Tetralogy I wrote a forward for! Pretty! Friends, this 90th anniversary edition of Walton's masterpiece is stunning...it just captures the haunting, mythic magic of the Welsh tales inside. I'm so thrilled to have contributed to this restored edition. ✨🍃🦌

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE has 20+ new full-color illustrations by the amazing Axel Sauerwald! He's working on them as we speak, but check out this WIP that's definitely going to end up incredible once it's polished up! Link below!

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Had people asking to see details of our dragon tip-ins Stretch Goal illusts from our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE! Veeteemin did Firnen, and maaaan he looks GREAT! Link in our bio and below! Our new goal is 15k followers before we launch!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Join me and @ryancahill.bsky.social for a talk and signing as we celebrate the release of Ryan's novel, Of Blood and Fire. March 4th at 5pm MST in Bozeman, MT. Hosted by the fabulous team @barnesandnoble.com. See you there! 🔥 🥚📙 stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Check out our potential second gold-foil end sheet for ERAGON in our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE, inserted if we manage some of our coolest Stretch Goals! @dominikmayerart.bsky.social continues to deliver in a massive way! LINK BELOW!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Friends! Evangeline Walton's Mabinogion Tetralogy is a favorite fantasy saga: Welsh retellings full of magic, heroism, and wonder. A stunning hardcover (90th anniv. restored + my forward) is up for pre-order! For love of deep mythic fantasy, pre-order it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...

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The Mabinogion Tetralogy: 90th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of the Epic Modern Fantasy Classic, with a Foreword by Christopher Paolini

Amazon.com: The Mabinogion Tetralogy: 90th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of the Epic Modern Fantasy Classic, with a Foreword by Christopher Paolini: 9781419792564: Walton, Evangeline, Paolini, Christopher: Books

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Gorgeous!!! (This is for Inheritance, if you're wondering.)

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Reveal day! Check out our gold-foiled end sheet for @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's BRISINGR by @dominikmayerart.bsky.social! Special Edition Box Set coming soon to Kickstarter! Link in our bio and below!

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

In case you missed the #Eragon news yesterday from @deadline.com and @variety.com !🎥🔥🐉 Links in bio.

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Christopher Paolini @christopherpaolini.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

News from Deadline and Variety about the Disney+ Eragon TV series in development! 🎬🎥🐉 Links in my bio.

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Wraithmarked Creative @wraithmarked.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

So like all Wraithmarked #Kickstarter projects, our Special Edition Box Set of @christopherpaolini.bsky.social's THE INHERITANCE CYCLE will have some pretty awesome Stretch Goals! A big one among them... UNIQUE ILLUSTRATIONS FOR EVERY TIP-IN SIGNATURE PAGE! Link in our bio and below!

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