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'''Surda''' is a small country in the continent of [[Alagaësia]]. 

Created roughly a century before the story of Eragon, Surda shares the southwest border of the [[Empire]] in [[Christopher Paolini]]s ''[[Inheritance]]'' trilogy; it is south of the Broddring Kingdom, from which [[Galbatorix]] rules his ever growing empire. 

==Rebel Country==
Surda escaped being annexed into the Broddring empire by 'not being a threat' to the twisted emperor, Galbatorix. During the past century Surda has been using up its resources secretly conducting guerrilla warfare with the Empire, and supporting the Varden, a rebel organization created to destroy Galbatorix. Because of the all-powerful emperor and the small size of Surda, the smaller country remains officially neutral, not daring to openly confront the Empire. The kings of Surda are historically allied with the Varden leaders. The Surdan king at the time of the Eragon tale is [[Orrin]], son of Larkin, who is well trained in battle even though he initially lacks experience. King Orrin rules Surda from the Borromeo Castle at Aberon, the capital of Surda. Borromeo castle is situated on a high bluff, giving its inhabitants and guards excellent views of the surrounding area - a security measure for the castle's safety. The ballistae mounted on Borromeo's battlements (as well as the towers circling Aberon) were especially designed to shoot down approaching dragons, a precautionary measure no doubt installed to fight the Thirteen Forsworn and Galbatorix himself.

A year after Saphira hatches for Eragon, the Varden, under their new leader [[Nasuada]], move into Aberon to regroup and prepare to openly battle the Empire. The Surdan and Varden armies together fought the Empire's forces on The Burning Plains that lie immediately northwest of Surda, joined by Eragon and Saphira, and the Empire's Rider Murtagh. This was the first open battle between Surda and the Broddring empire, which Surda won as dwarf troops from the mountains joined and helped to route the Empire's army.

==A Few Facts==

* As befitting a southern country, Surda has a hot and humid climate, with very bright sunshine.
* Surda is full of outlaws from the Empire.
* The Empire infiltrates Surda with a network of secret agents, known as The Black Hand, to spy on the Surdan politicians, sabotage Surdan war efforts and are responsible for many deaths in the Varden. A TBH agent was discovered while trying to assassinate the Varden leader, and was subsequently killed, as were most of the other TBH agents.
* The Surdan capital, Aberon, is a low walled city centered around the bluff upon which Borromeo is situated. The city is protected by three concentric layers of walls, and the army uses its western gate.

==List of rulers of Surda==
*[[King Larkin|Larkin]]
*[[Orrin]] (current)

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