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Farthen Dûr is a mountain which has within in it Tronjheim, a primarily Dwarven city in the fictional world of Alagaësia. Eragon, Saphira, and Murtagh journey to this city in Christopher Paolini's novel Eragon, which is the first novel in the Inheritance trilogy.
History
Much of Farthen Dûr's history remains a mystery. It is common knowledge that Dwarves are among the oldest races in Alagaësia, and Farthen Dûr reflects that fact. The current Dwarven king, Hrothgar, has presided over the Dwarves for some time. There have been 41 kings before Hrothgar- one statue for each in Hrothgar's throne room. Farthen Dûr, which is located in the Beor Mountains, had a city, Tronjheim, carved from the interior of the mountain itself many years ago. In recent years, however, the Dwarven race as a whole has scattered into similar cities in other areas of the Beor Mountains and levels and levels inside Farthen Dûr have been abandoned. Although the city is now superfluous, it is maintained primarily because it can house the entire Dwarven population if need be which it had done three times in the past.
The Battle of Farthen Dûr, which occurs at the end of Eragon, takes place on the outskirts of Farthen Dûr. To win the battle, Eragon, the Varden, and the Dwarves collapse the tunnels that lead to the city and battle the Shade, Durza, and his army of Urgals.
Occupants
Farthen Dûr houses both Humans and Dwarves. The relationship between the two races is often strained, but it is effective. The Humans who reside in Farthen Dûr are generally members of the Varden. The Dwarves who live there generally support the Varden, but do not directly contribute to the Varden's rebellious plans. Hrothgar, the king of the Dwarves, and Ajihad, the leader of the Varden, work together to accomplish their goals.