Holcomb was Nelda's husband, Brom's father and Eragon's paternal grandfather.
History[]
Holcomb grew up in Kuasta, a remote city near the Sea, far south of Carvahall. Kuasta was so isolated by the Spine that it became a peculiar place, full of strange customs and superstitions, so Holcomb probably was very superstitious, along with his family.He and his family were illuminators and probably wealthy.
When Holcomb became a man, he married Nelda and had a son named Brom.
When Brom was ten years old, he was presented to the eggs that the dragons had donated to the Dragon Riders. A dark blue dragon egg hatched for him and Brom named the female dragon Saphira.
Holcomb probably was very upset when his son left home for Ilirea (to become a Dragon Rider) and it is unknown if he ever saw him again.