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From elusive hint in earlier books to the wild twist inOnyx Storm , certain persona have emerge as select suspects for thistragic venin translation inOnyx Storm . With the motive for turning venin being revealed as important , the reasonableness why these characters may have turned will have huge implications for book 4 ofYarros ’ romantasy serial publication .
5Colonel Aetos
His Alliance Has Been Hinted At
Long before the events ofOnyx violent storm , pernicious clue suggest at Colonel Aetos ’s likely alignment with the venin . His measured decision to send the mark ones to the vulnerable outpost at Resson , under the guise of War Games , advise prior cognition of the imminent venin attack . The calculated evacuation of the outpost , conceal from other leadership , place to a clandestine operation . Further suspicion arise from his neglect for the Codex by direct an excessive numeral of marked ones , effectively blocking wizardly surveillance and allowing the venin to decimate them .
The timing of these actions , coupled with the venin ’s seemingly targeted activating of wivern during the War Games , betoken a interconnected effort . This cautiously planned series of events , let in the attempt to repair Jack Barlowe , strongly indicate that Aetos was either a venin himself or a key confederate , acting to ease their end and undermine the kingdom ’s defenses . Further , Lilith Sorrengail ’s regret inIron Flame , where she laments her unfitness to prevent Liam ’s destruction due to her aide-de-camp ’s treachery , hints at Aetos ’s misleading influence .
Violet and Xaden may be the key duo of the Empyrean Series , but Onyx Storm show they ’re not the best power couple or the most interesting .
This pattern of betrayal culminate inOnyx Storm , where Aetos place Violet ’s squad to Samara , a direct trap that Violet herself recognizes , solidify his use as a key antagonist facilitating venin objectives . Whether Aetos is venin himself or simply a cat’s-paw remain unclear , and Yarros may be intentionally act with reader ’ expectations .
4Bodhi
Who Is Xaden’s “New Brother”?
Like many readers , I suffer my mind atOnyx Storm ’s ending and the question ofwho Xaden’s“new brother”is . The reason Bodhi is a solid contender is because of the wild twist that Xaden and Violet got married , making Tyrrendor hers . The question of why it would not simply go to Bodhi has led many readers to believe he has turned venin - although Bodhi does say throughout the book he has no desire to be an heritor , and Violet shows more and more diplomatical skills with each record book , naturally making her a better candidate .
I think it is more the urgency of the marriage that taper to Bodhi being compromise …
Because of this , it can not suffer alone as evidence for Bodhi being the unexampled venin brother . I think it is more the urging of the marriage that points to Bodhi being compromised . Despite Bodhi ’s reluctance to ever take the throne , Xaden would have left it to his cousin in an pinch if he had been in any circumstance to do so . In addition , Imogen discover Bodhi ’s green dragon Cuir injured , and Bodhi is date throwing up on all fours . This raises thepossibility that Cuir was fatally injure and Bodhi wrick venin to live on .
3Garrick
Is Garrick Still Sure Of His Abilities?
I know the novel brother can not be both Bodhi and Garrick , but the evidence for both is so well written by Yarros that , like many readers , I am run afoul . Like Bodhi , Garrick would have see Xaden battle over the previous five month , making it every bit surprising for him to sprain . Lieutenant Tavis is stated“among the missing”at the closing , rear distrust . Yarros has also apprise lector to“pay attention to who is missing”at the death ( perBusiness Insider ) . This does not auspicate well forYarros ’ ominous promise that a beloved character wo n’t make it .
The symbolism of the gift the Quest Squad welcome in Zehyllna also render full of life clues . Onyx Storm ’s Garrickreceives a corrode , empty bucketful - later , in the climactic struggle , Garrick is apace draining himself . However , he is somehow capable to distance walk Imogen to refuge . Like Xaden , Garrick could have reached for more power for the sake of the people he have intercourse . Before this , Garrick had been trusted of himself and his abilities , which would course into the surprisal and to Garrick being the“last person”Xaden ask , give the struggles he has witness working closely with Xaden .
2Markham
Potential For The Professor
Professor Markham ’s strategic position within the Scribe Quadrant therefore makes him suspicious . Lilith ’s disconnected decision to remove Violet from the Scribe Quadrant inFourth Wing , despite her anterior training , and the Sorrengails ' emphasis on Violet stay close to Mira , stop to a perceived threat within the psychiatric hospital . To effectively rescue a compelling venin reveal , however , Markham ’s role must be amplified . A repetition of Panchek ’s anticlimactic photo would undermine the narration ’s impact , demanding a more real and emotionally resonant portrayal of Markham in succeeding Scripture in theEmpyreanseries .
1Naolin
Naolin Could Be The Venin Sage
I am fully convinced by the theory thatFourth Wing ’s Naolin is venin . Not only this , but he could be the venin Sage . Tairn mention to his previous rider as“the one who came before ” , a strange phrasing that suggests Naolin may not necessarily be dead . InOnyx Storm , it is reveal that dragons can die bonds with their humans , so Naolin may have turned venin rather than kick the bucket , and that is why Tairn does not talk about him .
This Apocalypse would drastically alter theEmpyreanseries ' trajectory . This idea gain ground credibility due to the Sage ’s power to pass through Violet and Xaden ’s minds , potentially linked to a former connection with Tairn . It is also bear by Naolin ’s conjecture forfeiture to save Brennan Sorrengail , which hints at a unplumbed and potentially deprave use of power .
Brennan ’s presumed decease inFourth Wing , coupled with the mysterious rune on his hand , fuel speculation that Naolin may have do a reanimation similar to the method the venin use to create wivern . Their close bond , which some fans rede as romantic , underscores the lengths Naolin might have gone to in rules of order to save Brennan . Notably , Brennan himself acknowledges the immense cost of his survival , implying a profound forfeiture without explicitly stating Naolin ’s demise .
root : Business Insider
Violet Sorrengail faces new political machination and battles old enemy while uncover the secret of her 2nd signet . As she strives to economise Xaden from venin corruption , her relationships with allies and firedrake are test , leading to vivid confrontations and unexpected revelations in a human race of flying dragon and magic.
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Violet Sorrengail faces new political intrigue and battles old enemies while uncovering the secrets of her second signet. As she strives to save Xaden from venin corruption, her relationships with allies and dragons are tested, leading to intense confrontations and unexpected revelations in a world of dragons and magic.
