The Iron flame Explains a shocking twist about Xaden that has huge implications for the upcoming third book, Onyx Storm. The first book in the Empyrean series, Fourth wingSaw Violet Sorrengail are thrown into the Riders Quadrant of Basgiath War CollegeForced to go through the horror and deadly challenge of becoming a dragon rider rather than the safer and more mundane role of a writer as she’d trained. She meets and falls in love with the man she thought was her enemy, Xaden Riorson.
the second book, Iron flameFind Violet, Xaden, their dragons and their friends against the threat of the Venin. No longer mythical creatures in children’s books or theoretical opponents, Venin are very real and have opened the first front in their war against the people of Navarre and Poromial, defended only by the Dragon Riders of the former and the Griffon Riders of the latter. The End of Iron flame introduced a shocking (but not entirely surprising) twist That has huge ramifications for everyone moving forward.
How and why Xaden turned Venin at the end of Iron Flame
Pulling directly from the source is forbidden
In the world of the Empyrean series, magic is all around, right from the earth itself. There are Two ways to channel it – one permissible and one forbidden. The allowed way is how the dragon riders do it: bonding with a dragon and then tapping into the dragon’s power. In this way, the dragon acts as a dampener, as they can draw much more massive quantities of power than humans but still allow humans to channel the power through them.
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The other way – drawing directly from the ground itself – is forbidden. A dragon rider who channels too much power through their dragon can burn out, even die. But a user who pulls directly from the source of magic does something worse, eventually becoming twisted and warped, or venin. The lure of feeling the pure, unquenchable rush of power becomes human again as they seek only to gain more and more power. In doing so, it warps them into an evil, perverted form of a dragon rider.
But a user who pulls directly from the source of magic does something worse, eventually becoming twisted and warped, or venin.
When Xaden draws power straight from the ground in the climactic battle of Iron flame In his desperation to save Violet, he corrupts himself and begins his turn to become Venin. What isn’t entirely clear in the Empyrean series is if drawing from the Source once turns someone completely vindictive, either If the process requires a person to tap into the source several times to complete the transition. Xaden’s eyes now have a tinge of the invisible red glow that is a trademark of the Venin, but he otherwise looks human.
What Xaden being Venin means for the next Fourth Wing book
The venue could be described differently
the third book, Onyx StormWill certainly explain some of the questions about the Venin and how they work. So far in the books, they have been painted as little more than magical boogeymen, a tale parents tell their children to scare them into respecting the magic and those who keep them safe. However, now that Xaden is turning Venin, and with The reveal that Jack Barlow is also Venin but has been hiding itIt’s likely that Onyx Storm Will dive more deeply into the nature of Venin.
Xaden is torn between his love for Violet and loyalty to the cause and his pull to the Venin.
It’s also entirely possible that the Venin will be portrayed in a more sympathetic light as Xaden is torn between his love for Violet and loyalty to the cause and his attraction to the Venin – especially now that they have a cause, as Jack implied in the end of Iron flame.
Either way, the title Onyx Storm Almost certainly related to the tug-of-war that will take place in Xaden. The internal battle will not only be limited to him, But it will also affect Violet, Sgail, Tairn and AndarnaSince they are all interconnected. Xaden’s venomous nature will almost certainly cause friction between mates Tairn and Sgaeyl Onyx StormWith Sgail, they want to remain loyal to their rider, and they want to protect them. The relationship dynamics of the third book will be messier and more tension-filled than ever.
Andarna is a seventh type of dragon declared
She is unique among dragons
Andarna was already unique among dragons For being the only young dragon to ask to be part of the presentation bonding, although it is generally frowned upon for dragons not yet fully grown to bond to a rider. After an expenditure of too much magic forces her to quickly become a teenage dragon, her subsequent underdeveloped wings make her unique in her determination and toughness to succeed despite her physical limitations – very similar to her rider, Violet.
Unfortunately, Andarna’s rarity puts a target on her back, so she disguises herself as a black dragon to outdo Tairn, whom she idolizes.
However, it is the fact that her teenage form reveals her to be a unique seventh type of dragon, the one with scales that change color, that makes her so utterly unique among dragons. Iron flame. At first, she only appeared as a black dragon, but there are moments in Iron flame Where Violet Could have sworn Andarna flickered and momentarily seemed to be a different color.
Andarna finally revealed that she was a rare breed of dragon that hadn’t been seen in ages, a seventh breed, and the last piece of the puzzle needed to resurrect the Wardstones. Unfortunately, Andarna’s rarity puts a target on her back, so she disguises herself as a black dragon to outdo Tairn, whom she idolizes.
The Death of General Sorrengail: Why Violet’s Mom Sacrifices Herself
General Sorrengail proved she was blameless in the cover-up
for most Fourth wing And Iron flameGeneral Lilith Sarengail treated her children less like her children and more like her loyal soldiers. As maternal instincts go, the general has little, preferring the tough love approach to raising her children. It made her a character that wasn’t exactly sympathetic, though It was pretty clear from the hints laid in the book that General Sorrengail was unaware of the cover-up by other high-up Basquiat officials.Or of General Aetos plotting to send Xaden and Violet into a trap because they found out the truth.
In the end, General Sorrengail proved just how much she loved Violet and all her children by sacrificing herself for her daughter. The wardstones around Basgiath could only be powered back up by a rider channeling every bit of magic they could, burning out and dying in the process. Like her daughter, the general was exceptionally strong and able to channel enormous amounts of magic.
When she realized Violet was determined to burn herself to save everyone, The general pushed her daughter aside and became the controller for the magicAgreed to let Sloane siphon her, knowing quite well it would mean her life. Lilith Sorrengail may not have loved, but her love for her children burned fiercely behind her tough exterior, and her death proved it.
What will happen next with the Venin now that the wards have been reinstated?
The Venin clearly have a bigger plan
The Venin may be temporarily thwarted by Violet and her mother and the dragons resurrecting the ward, but it’s not clear that it ultimately matters. When the Venin Jack Barlow speaks to Xaden at the end of Iron flameHe mentions that Xaden is now part of their “*** Ed-up family“The Venin has previously been described as boogiemen, something mindless and feral.
However, the Venin are organized like an army – and in far greater numbers than most people in Navarre know. Their attacks were not random, as Violet and the others figured out. clearly, The Venin have a plan. The Wardstones being repowered may temporarily slow the Venin down, but they clearly have a bigger plan, and it’s not likely to stop them forever.
What we know about the Empyrean series Book 3
It will almost certainly revolve around Xaden’s internal struggle
Right now, not much is known about the third book in the Empyrean series, Onyx Storm. it Will be released on January 21, 2025So there isn’t much time left before it hits the bookshelves. Nothing has been revealed about the plot, but there are some obvious threads that Onyx Storm Will need to investigate further. The main one, of course, is Xaden now being Venin. What this means for him, for his relationship with Violet and the dragons, and the safety of Navarre in general remains to be seen.
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Fourth wing |
April 5, 2023 |
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Iron flame |
7 November 2023 |
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Onyx Storm |
January 21, 2025 |
The Other major plot that needs to be explored is AndarnaHer new powers, and Violet’s second signet by Andarna manifesting. Author Rebecca Yarros said she planted many hints about Violet’s second signet throughout. Iron flameSo it should not be too surprising when it is revealed in Onyx Storm To those who paid attention. Whatever her secondary signet is, it will hopefully be useful in the fight against the Venin – including her soulmate, Xaden. Of course, she will need it.
How the iron flame ending was obtained
Fans are mad at the cliffhanger, but still want more
When it comes to the Iron Flame ending, Readers mostly asked questions about the final moments and what they mean for the future. One Reddit thread asked about the “Tedder” being captured, with the OP asking what that meant. One of the redditors, Alert_Illustrator484wrote:
“Xaden turns to save Violet’s life because the Venin is threatening to kill her. It’s the moment Xaden reaches for the power in Earth – he chooses to become Violet to protect Violet because the Venin are after both him and Violet for their power .have both been attached since the first time they met, which is why they have nightmares.
Some fans put up with the cliffhanger, not because they didn’t like it, but because they had to wait for an answer. With that said, it also gives many fans something to speculate about until the third book (and possibly the next). Redditor LetMeDoTheKonga wrote, “Yes, the plot twist was unexpected. I predicted that they would want to kidnap Xden or something and then Violet would have to go on a rescue mission… I still think this is their plan to make Violet seek them out so she can heal Xden.“
Not everyone was happy with the ending, though. There was one reddit thread where the OP showed anger at these Iron flame End, and many commenters agreed with this sentiment. Redditor Here and there200 wrote, “I was so pleased after all the obstacles they overcame and then bam. Just seems like a lost cliffhanger. Not what I wanted but I’m just going to try to forget about that part until the next book comes outThe book comes out on January 21, 2025.