Snalglí, by Christopher Paolini
The Snalglí were a species of giant snail found on Vroengard. They were a popular foodstuff for the resident Dragon population. They were not inherently magical creatures, but were unaffected by most magic. They were over five-and-a-half-feet tall at maturity and the shells were believed to aid dragon digestion. They were eaten by Saphira in Inheritance.[1]
Like many creatures on Vroengard, Snalglí, were affected by the invisible poison that permeated the area. Exactly how is not fully detailed, but Glaedr indicates that their behaviour is unusual and two managed to pass, unaffected, through Eragon's Wards, while attacking him.
Real-world connections[]
The concept of the Snalglí came from a friend whose reaction to escargot led Christopher Paolini to create them.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Inheritance, chapter "Snalglí for Two"
- ↑ Inheritance, "Acknowledgements"