The Inheritance Cycle has two mini types. Minis at the Official Fanfiction University of Alagaësia are simply dragonlings. Minis rescued from missions are mini-Urgals. As usual, there is no explanation for the difference beyond different authors naming the mini separately. Little is known about mini-Urgals, as only one has appeared. Galbatorix's dragon, Shruikan, is responsible for instructing dragonlings in the ways of evil. Galbatorix himself is particularly displeased with his obnoxious fan nickname, and keeps the dragonling Galby in his personal guard.