A keyOnyx Stormreveal could mean that a new creature will be introduced in the nextFourth Wingsequel, adding more to the world of the series.Violet’s journey inThe Empyrean Serieshas already been a tumultuous one as she goes from surviving the Riders Quadrant to the rebellion, with the future of Navarre growing only more and more uncertain. With the venin on the rise, the failing wards in Aretia, and Xaden’s newfound status as a venin himself, it seems like onlyworse things are coming inOnyx Storm.
However, theblurb forOnyx Stormfrom Rebecca Yarros does reveal that Violet has a plan to battle the venin back, with many theories picking apart the wording for clues about what the plotline will entail. One particular detail from theInstagrampost, though, does seem certain:Violet will be venturing outside of Basgiath and Aretia, taking readers into new locations as she tries to find answers.Using that information from theOnyx Stormblurb, one new location becomes a very likely candidate for Violet’s search: the Island Nations.
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Onyx Storm’s Blurb Suggests Violet Will Go To New Locations (Like The Island Nations)
The Island Nations Are Mostly Mentioned In Iron Flame
Onyx Storm’sblurb mentions that Violet will travel to find new allies, making the Island Nations a likely new location for the series. The blurb mentions that Violet will have to travel outside of Aretia to seek new allies from unfamiliar lands,which makes sense as the venin have infiltrated their ranks, according to Jack Barlowe.Though they have only been tangentially mentioned in the series so far, the Island Nations are strongly hinted to be allies of Navarre, which could lead to Violet going to appeal to them afterIron Flames’ending.
Yarros posted the first blurb forOnyx Stormon September 26th, 2024.
The Island Nations' role has been limited, as they were only mentioned explicitly a few times inIron Flame.If they did help Navarre in the first war as hinted inFourth Wing, Violet would likely know that as she was a scribe. She could go to the Island Nations to ask for their help as their magic and power is unknown to Navarre and could turn the tide of the war. Yarros could not only expand the story’s scope through this but also introduce a new creature to the series inOnyx Stormin the form of sea serpents.
The Fourth Wing Sequel Could Use The Island Nations To Introduce Sea Serpents
Sea Serpents Would Be A Great Equalizer For The Dragons And Gryphons In Fourth Wing
Onyx Stormcould introduce sea serpents toThe Empyrean Series,adding to the Island Nations' role in the story as well as creating a great equalizer for the dragons and gryphons.The blurb for the nextFourth Wingbook mentions that they need an army, power, and magic.It would not make sense for Violet to go to the Island Nations to simply request melee or naval assistance. Introducing sea serpents and their riders would add to this new location’s role as their magic could counter the venin and provide Violet with the venin cure she needs for Xaden.
Alongside this, introducing sea serpents could act as a fun complication to the dynamic between dragons and gryphons.Dragons are already powerful inThe Empyrean Series,withgryphons appearing to be more limited in regard to magic and flight capability. Introducing sea serpents could change those dynamics between the two species and their riders, as the serpents could be an ancestor to dragons, making them even more powerful. Through that reveal,Onyx Stormcould also expand on the series' lore, as only two main kinds of magic have been explored so far.
Onyx Storm Introducing New Creatures Can Help Expand The Empyrean Series' Lore
The Three Brothers' Story Could Be Incomplete
The introduction of new creatures like sea serpents inOnyx Stormcould be theperfect way to expandThe Empyrean Seriesand its lore, especially regarding the Tale of the Three Brothers.The story of the three brothers is meant to explain the origin of dragon riders, gryphon fliers, and the venin as two of the brothers were chosen and one grew jealous, siphoning from the earth.With the introduction of sea serpents, Yarros can showcase how that legend may be incomplete, adding more to her themes of history and censorship.
Violet discovering the missing piece of the story could also add to her growing understanding of how history can be changed or erased.
The sea serpents could represent a magic source coming from water, which would complete the classic rule of three as only air and earth magic have been introduced, with rune magic seemingly unconnected to any elemental source. Violet discovering the missing piece of the story could also add to her growing understanding of how history can be changed or erased. She has already witnessed how Navarre censors the reports on the venin and buries its own history, so having this ancient myth also be changed would expand upon this theme, carrying it throughOnyx Stormand beyond.
Onyx Storm
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.
