I think that there are a few possibilities for who will die in Onyx StormPermissive Rebecca Yarros to keep us guessing ahead of these Sequel’s release. There is little doubt in my mind that Onyx Storm will be darker than other books in The Empyrean Series How both the blurb and where the story is currently point right to that path. Violet’s travels will take her to new, fascinating locations, but also present her with new threats to all she loves as she tries to save Navarre and Xden.
Consider the stakes in Fourth Wing’s next book, I think it’s likely that yet another beloved character will die. However, who could be next varies quite a bit, viz The Empyrean Series Often keeps us guessing and the world of the series is cutthroat. Even so, there are some characters that I think will die in Onyx Storm Due to subtle foreshadowing or their current character progression, shows just how dark the series could be in its next installment.
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Myra Sorrengail
Mira’s disappearance in iron flame may lead to her death
Mira is a likely candidate to die in Onyx Storm Because of her disappearance in Iron flame And her role slowly become obsolete. Mira’s disappearance in Iron flame is highly suspected since she disappeared shortly after her mother’s death. Although there is a great possibility that she simply went to mourn alone, her absence leading to her death is just as likely.
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Mira can be ambushed by the Venin while she is vulnerable, leaving her siblings to find her far too late and furthering Violet’s downward spiral. For me, this would be a good wrenching way to highlight the stakes of the story, since Mira is such a capable fighter. Another theory, however, is that Mira could turn Venin, forcing Violet to kill her.
Mira may feel that Violet no longer needs her as she reforges her relationship with Brennan. Together with the mother’s death, we were able to disappear from the Venin, who could use her desire to protect others against her. This could lead to Violet needing to kill her sister, unlocking her second signet and adding even more tragedy to Onyx Storm.
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Riddoch Gamlin
Ridoc, as the comic relief, would be an easy Iron Squad member to kill
Since He’s already been almost killed twice and his role as comic relief wouldn’t work for Onyx StormIt’s darker toneRiddoch could be the next to die. Ridoc had two major close calls in iron flame, The first is when he was shot when the group was climbing the mountain in the second half of the book.
The second was when he was burned almost to death by both of them after erecting an ice wall to protect the group. Even though he survived both incidents, it seems to me like Yaros’ way of pointing out Riddock’s death. I also think Riddock won’t survive Onyx Storm Since he will have the least amount to do for the Iron Squad.
Rhiannon’s role as Violet’s best friend means that if she were to die, it would likely be later after more of her arc was completed. Sawyer’s arc is also incomplete, as we haven’t seen how he copes with his injuries at the end of Iron flame. Ridoc’s humor, then, would not be enough to save him as the series shifts to a darker tone and needs to continue to raise the stakes.
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Your ethos
This God is broken forever in death
Yours Fourth wing Redemption Ark may end with his death in onyx storm, Leaving Violet to grapple with their complex relationship afterwards. Then, in the first half of iron flame, Seems unaware of the betrayal he took part in against Fialke and the marked ones, creating more distance between him and Fialke.
He eventually figures it out when he is forced to read Violet’s memories by Varrish, resulting in He does his best to help the rebellion and regain Violet’s friendship in the second half of Iron flame. Violet and Dane are still on rocky ground at the end of the second book, allowing Onyx Storm The opportunity to explore the arc of Dain.
Whether it’s at the hands of the Venin or the Basgiat’s leadership, Dain’s death seems like a likely way to end his arc.
It is said that the exploration could lead to Dain’s death when his attempts to help go wrong. Whether it is in the hands of the Venin or Bagyat’s leadership, Dain’s death seems like a likely way to end his arc. His desire to help combined with his need for order clashes with the changing, complex world he is in, allowing for one misstep to be his last.
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Brennan Sorengail
Brennan may die to keep his secrets in Onyx Storm
Because of the limited information we have on him, Brennan could easily die in Onyx Storm, Force Violet, Xaden or someone else to take over the rebellion. Many readers, myself included, have some suspicions about Brennan in The Fourth Wing. His apparent survival of a near-death experience paired with the personality differences that Violet notes raise several red flags, with more popping up as Iron flame went on
His hesitation to let Violet read Tecarus’ book, the rune on his hand, and his late arrival to defend Basgiath point to some kind of secret surrounding Brennan. The secret may be about Naolin, hiding the fact that he is now Venin and helping them use runes. It could also be something around the rebellion and their goals.
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anyway, Brennan may end up dying trying to keep the secretWhether it is in battle or in the hands of the assembly. As a result, Violet or Xaden may be forced to take over, building more tension as they hide Xaden’s condition. Mira or even Rhiannon could also take over, adding to their arcs and surprising some Onyx Storm Reader.
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Queen
Queen’s signet and death could highlight the Venin’s power
Quinn’s specific signet and lack of an arc may point to her dying in onyx storm, Showcasing the Venin’s growing power. Queen is one of many Fourth wing letters in Onyx Storm Which will have little to do despite, to me, being a fun character. Her bubbly personality and astral projection sign may mean more is coming, however I think it’s more likely that she will die because she has no real character arc.
Rather, Quinn is mostly paired with Imogen and a useful support character for group missions, using her signet for scouting. The same signet and lack of development could cause her death, allowing Yarros to keep the stakes high.
Quinn could be using it to spy on the Venin and get caught, with the Venin destroying her projected self and killing her in front of her friends in a shocking way. This would not only stop the rising stakes but also emphasize how powerful the Venin have become, making the allies Violet finds in Onyx Storm Even more important.
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Amery
Emery’s air manipulation makes him a prime target for the Venin
Despite not having a large role in the first two books, Emery can be highlighted in Onyx Storm due to his signet due to his death. Emery is one of the noted Riders in Xaden’s inner circle, although he is not largely present in the books. He helps Violet and the group in Fourth wing And joins the revolution after graduating in iron flame, Shattering his leg during the Battle of Powys. However, his signature may be how Yarros both advances his story and kills him off.
When I first learned that the Venin needed to touch the ground to siphon power, I thought of how Emery’s air manipulation signet could be useful. Although it is not one of the most powerful signets in the fourth wing, it can still be incredibly useful because Emery can prevent the Venin from getting on the ground. Emery can be shown training to do this, giving him a spotlight but also painting A target on his back as the Venin could focus on himresulting in his death in Onyx Storm.
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Heaton
Heaton’s water breathing could give Violet a vital clue before her death
Similar to Emery and Quinn, Heaton’s lack of an arc and minimal character details may lead to their demise in Onyx Storm. Heaton is largely paired with Emery in the first two books, which means they also have a limited arc. They also get injured in the battle of Powys in Iron flame and help the group over, but their stoic nature means we know very little.
Their signet, however, could lead to a vital discovery as well as their death if Onyx Storm Introduces sea snakes. Heaton’s signet is able to breathe under water, which has not been useful until now. I think, however, that if the next book reveals the existence of sea serpents, it would be due to Heaton.
Heaton could accompany Violet on her travels and, using their abilities, could be the one to discover the snake. This can lead to their death as they either accidentally get attacked or are ambushed by the Venin. Not only would this add to the stakes of onyx storm, But it would also add some irony if Heaton dies while still submerged.
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Imogen Cardulo
Imogen may sacrifice herself for Violet, closing their friendship arc
Imogen could die in Onyx Storm Defend VioletAllowing their friendship to come full circle and giving Violet and Xaden more common ground. Imogen and Violet’s friendship was one of my favorite parts of iron flame, As it showed Imogen softening to Violet while still keeping her tough exterior. Imogen helped train Violet and ran with her in the second book, her respect for Violet growing over.
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This allows Yarros to build to a tender and heartbreaking moment in the next installment that would further shatter Violet. Imogen’s death in Onyx Storm May be due to her choosing to defend or help Violet, as Violet has tried to and at times saved many of the marked ones in the past.
Even as Imogen’s sacrifice highlights how far they’ve come, Violet would still be devastated along with XadenAs Imogen was part of his inner circle. As a result, the two can bond over the grief, giving them another step toward reconciliation Iron flame Started in onyx storm, Although at a tragic cost.
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Garrick Tavis
Garrick’s death could lead to another emotionally sensitive moment for Xaden
Like Imogen, Garrick’s death in Onyx Storm would lead to severe emotional devastation, forcing Xaden to be vulnerable As he grapples with the loss of his best friend. Garik Is the section leader of the fourth wing’s flame section, making his status as Xaden’s best friend since childhood and second most official.
Iron flame Revealing that he’s already had a direct brush with death, that coupled with Xaden’s protectiveness of him makes me nervous about his fate in Onyx Storm. Garrick could easily die in a battle against the Venin When he tries to disable their runes with his rune detection signet.
His near death in Threshing years ago, however, could lead to his death if King Tauri captures the group, saving Xaden from the king’s need for revenge. This would make for another powerful emotional moment for Xaden as he grapples with the loss of his best friend, showcasing both his bond with Violet and the other marked ones who will be similarly affected if this happens in Onyx storm.
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Bodhi Duran
Bodhi may be mistaken for Xaden, leading to his death
Bodhi’s physical similarities to Xaden could lead to his death in onyx storm, Sending Xaden spiraling further into his Venin power. Bodhi is constantly described as looking similar to XadenAlthough with softer features. While this makes sense since he’s Xaden’s cousin, the constant comparison makes me think it will play a hand in his death, especially since he fought off two assassination attempts in Iron flame.
While this makes sense since he’s Xaden’s cousin, the constant comparison makes me think it will play a hand in his death, especially since he fought off two assassination attempts in Iron flame.
His signet could also make him a target, as his ability to resist signets would be a major threat to the remains of Basgiath’s leadership. Bodhi could be mistaken for Xaden during a battle due to the similarities. Basgiath’s leadership may find out about Xaden’s status as a Venin and attempt to kill him, with Bodhi acting as a decoy if the battle occurs on Earth.
This would leave Yarros the opportunity for a Xaden POV chapter in onyx storm, highlighting his desperation first hand. It would also act as a catalyst for Xaden to give in to the temptation of the Venin’s power, using it to exact revenge and add further complications to Onyx Storm And his future arc.