Imperial Royal Family (DDS)

The Imperial Royal Family are the Royal Leaders of the Empire and those that would take the Throne after Galbatorix, there were four adopted Sons of Galbatorix in the Modern Day that he hoped would be able to either awaken a Dragon from a Dragon Egg or become a Powerful Shade, by the time of the Descent into Darkness Series two of these Sons have been announced as traitors by Aedan and killed however it is unknown if this treason is true or not.

In line for the Throne:

 * Galbatorix - The Current King of the Broddring Kingdom and Emperor of the Empire, a Nation that claims dominion over the entire continent of Alagaësia, he has proclaimed his second oldest adopted son as his successor not knowing that he plans against him.
 * Unnamed Eldest Adopted Son - Galbatorix's eldest adopted son, he was believed to be a perfect official Rider for Shruikan who actually got more than anger from the Dragon's damaged mind, its assumed that this son threatened the youngest of the four adopted children and was blamed for treason by Aedan and killed.
 * Aedan Virginson - The Crown Prince of the Empire and the Dragonborn, he was adopted by Galbatorix due to his destiny and is the Rider of Alduin just like his old incarnation: the Dragon God, Aedan has been given the position of Supreme Commander of the Imperial Army and the Imperial Senate that advises Galbatorix fears and hates his natural ability in both military and political leadership.
 * Unnamed Second Youngest Son - He was a powerful Sorcerer of the adopted sons of Galbatorix, it is believed that he found Aedan's weakness in the compassion that Aedan had for the youngest of their Family, Aedan possibly had him claimed a traitor and killed for this.
 * Leon Maronsson - The youngest Adopted son of Galbatorix, although he is an idealist his innocence and level headedness has drawn the allegiance of the non-Noble peoples of the Empire, he has a firm friendship with his older adopted brother Aedan whom wants Leon by his side.

Illegitimate Royalty:

 * Garrow - Galbatorix's Great Grandson, Garrow's father was the cause of a fling prior to becoming King.
 * Serena - Galbatorix's Great Granddaughter, Serena's father was the cause of a fling prior to becoming King.
 * Roran - Galbatorix's Great Great-Grandson, through Garrow.
 * Murtagh - Galbatorix's Great Great-Grandson, through Serena.
 * Eragon - Galbatorix's Great Great-Grandson, through Serena.