Orik’s coronation is heralded by the sounds of the drums of Derva, which would normally not take place until three months past the decision, but everything is accelerated because of the threat of Galbatorix. The ceremony in the central chamber, which begins with a chorus, is so long that it reaches the edge of Tronjheim. The clans and Eragon and Saphira file in toward the throne and the star sapphire. Hvedra, Orik’s wife, has been summoned to witness the ceremony. After Orik has made his way to the central room, Gannel calls upon the god Guntera to bless the new king. In a display of magic or real god presence, an apparition gives their permission to the dwarves.

It is only now that Orik may be seated on the throne, to a cheering crowd. Each clan leader publicly gives their loyalty to Orik, followed by Eragon and Saphira, and then there is a procession of gifts leading up to Saphira’s attempt to repair the star sapphire. After a period of frustrated concentration, the dwarves unite in song, lending Saphira courage and inspiration; this outpouring touches Eragon’s emotions, to which Saphira is able to connect.