Chapter 25

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In This Chapter

Aaric Graycastle

Signet-Wielding Prince

Also known as: Cam

Develops his signet and shows increasing leadership skills. Balances royal duties with dragon rider...

Alex

Trainee Dragon Rider

Young dragon rider training at Aretia.

Amanda

First-Year Cadet

First-year cadet with excellent strategic thinking skills.

Andarna

Key to Ancient Magic

Also known as: The Golden Dragon

Reveals more about her unique abilities and her connection to the ancient dragons. Crucial to...

Brennan Sorrengail

Ancient Magic Teacher

Helps Violet understand her powers and the ancient magic. Shows growing wisdom and maturity.

Captain Fitzgibbons

Anti-Venin Flight Trainer

Develops new training programs to prepare riders for venin aerial combat and wyvern encounters.

Catriona Cordella

Formidable Dragon Rider

Also known as: Cat

Shows her combat prowess and signet power. Makes it clear she still has feelings for Xaden.

Colonel Stephan

Questioning Assembly Member

Assembly member who begins questioning the official narrative about the venin threat and border...

Cook Martha

Nutrition Coordinator

Adapts meal planning to support increased training intensity and nutritional needs for combat...

Dragon Keepers Guild Master

Dragon Health Expert

Also known as: Guild Master

Provides expertise on dragon health and helps identify signs of magical strain.

Felix Matthews

Supply Coordinator

Aretia resident who helps coordinate supply lines and logistics.

General Lilith Sorrengail

Master Ward Weaver

Also known as: The General

Shows her own powerful abilities and the depth of her knowledge about dragon magic and warfare.

Glas

Leadership Support Dragon

Shows exceptional abilities and helps Aaric develop his royal leadership skills through their bond.

Healer Chen

Combat Medic Specialist

Develops new treatments for venin-inflicted injuries and magical exhaustion symptoms.

Healer Nolon

Research Healer

Develops new healing techniques and begins researching venin-related injuries.

James

First-Year Cadet

First-year cadet in Violet's training group, eager but inexperienced.

Luarna

Protective Growth Dragon

Develops strong protective instincts and helps Sloane grow into her potential as a dragon rider.

Marbh

Cat's Dragon

Cat's dragon, a powerful and fierce dragon who matches her rider's intensity and combat skills.

Medical Assistant James

Venin Treatment Assistant

Takes on expanded role in treating venin-related injuries and learning new healing techniques.

Messenger Captain Reed

Intelligence Messenger

Adapts messaging protocols to handle sensitive intelligence about venin threats and alliance...

Night Watch Captain Torres

Threat Response Coordinator

Adapts security protocols to address increased venin threat and coordinates with dragon patrols.

Rachel

First-Year Cadet

First-year cadet with natural leadership abilities among her peers.

Rhiannon Matthias

Loyal Best Friend

Also known as: Rhi

Supports Violet through the complications with Xaden and Cat. Shows unwavering loyalty and...

Ridoc Gamlyn

Trainer and Morale Keeper

Takes on training responsibilities for first-year cadets while maintaining squad morale through...

Sarah

Communications Master

Manages communications between Aretia and other settlements.

Sawyer Henrick

Tactical Trainer

Takes on significant training responsibilities and shows his tactical intelligence in teaching...

Sloane Mairi

Developing Rider

Develops her signet abilities while dealing with the pressure of living up to her brother's legacy.

Tairn

Concerned Guardian

Also known as: The Black Dragon

Shows concern about the intensifying war through his bond with Sgaeyl. Protective of both Violet...

Violet Sorrengail

Ward Weaver in Training

Also known as: Violence

Learns to weave wards from her mother and develops new aspects of her power. Faces jealousy over...

Xaden Riorson

Torn Between Past and Present

Also known as: Wing Leader Riorson

Cat's arrival brings complications and reveals his past. Violet becomes jealous, straining their...

Previously Seen

Aotrom

Combat Tactician

Demonstrates advanced combat techniques and develops deeper tactical understanding with Ridoc.

Archivist Solomon

Research Assistant

Helps research ancient techniques and provides crucial historical context for current events.

Bodhi Durran

Operations Leader

Takes on expanded leadership responsibilities while maintaining his fierce loyalty to family and...

Bryson

Threshing Casualty

Attempts Threshing but does not survive the bonding process, becoming one of the casualties.

Captain Blake

Defense Captain

Captain of Aretia's ground defense forces.

Captain Torres

Scout Captain

Leads scouting missions around Aretia's perimeter.

Captain Wells

Flight Instructor

Flight instructor specializing in advanced maneuvers and combat flying.

Chief Robert

Maintenance Chief

Chief of maintenance responsible for keeping all college facilities operational.

Chradh

Leadership Team Dragon

Garrick's dragon, showing continued intelligence and tactical coordination abilities as part of the...

Codagh

Truth Support Dragon

Brennan's dragon, supporting his healing abilities and his role in revealing the truth about venin.

Communications Officer Lane

Communication Coordinator

Officer responsible for coordinating dragon-based communication networks across the kingdom.

Councilor Adams

Council Member

Member of the Aretia governing council, involved in strategic planning.

Cuir

Family Mission Dragon

Bodhi's dragon, continuing to support the Riorson family mission and rebellion operations.

David

First-Year Cadet

First-year cadet who struggles with the physical demands of training.

Devera Riorson

Aretia Elder

Elder member of the Aretia community, deeply involved in governance and planning.

Dex

Equipment Expert

Develops unique insights into dragon-rider gear and becomes a resource for equipment improvement.

Elder Morrison

Senior Elder

Senior elder of Aretia, provides wisdom in council meetings.

Elena

Community Historian

Keeps records and historical knowledge for Aretia.

Emma

First-Year Cadet

First-year cadet who shows promise in flight formations.

Engineer Wright

Defensive Engineer

College engineer responsible for maintaining defensive structures and dragon landing platforms.

Evie

Morale Specialist

Shows her signet development and becomes valuable for maintaining morale and group dynamics.

Feirge

Dragon Leader

Develops advanced combat techniques and becomes a leader among the second-year dragons.

Garrick Tavis

Worried Best Friend

Shows growing concern about the escalating war. Becomes important source of stability for the group.

Glane

Instructor Combat Dragon

Imogen's dragon, continuing to show fierce protective instincts and combat prowess as an instructor...

Imogen Cardulo

Combat Instructor

Takes on significant teaching responsibilities while supporting rebellion activities and operations.

Jacob

Master Armorer

Master armorer who maintains weapons and armor for Aretia's defenders.

Janet

Food Coordinator

Manages food distribution and supplies for Aretia residents.

Kaiden

Enhancement Specialist

Develops his signet related to mechanical enhancement and becomes essential for equipment...

Kevin

First-Year Cadet

First-year cadet who excels in theoretical studies but needs combat improvement.

Librarian Sage

Research Facilitator

Provides access to rare texts about ancient magic and helps research anti-venin techniques.

Lieutenant Chen

Scout Lieutenant

Lieutenant under Scout Captain Torres, specializes in reconnaissance.

Lieutenant Foster

Assistant Trainer

Young officer who assists with cadet training and shows promise for advanced leadership roles.

Lieutenant Morgan

Advanced Tactics Assistant

Young officer who assists with advanced tactical training and shows exceptional promise.

Lila

Intelligence Analyst

Shows her signet development and becomes valuable for intelligence analysis and strategic planning.

Lisa

Infirmary Assistant

Senior infirmary assistant who helps treat injuries from training and combat.

Maja

Tactical Analyst

Shows her developing signet and becomes valuable for detailed tactical analysis and planning.

Major Varrish

Hostile Instructor

Shows increasing hostility toward Violet and the marked cadets, pushing dangerous training methods.

Marcus

Defense Engineer

Designs and maintains Aretia's defensive structures.

Maria

Aretia Healer

Skilled healer working in Aretia's medical facilities.

Master Blake

Armory Master

Master of the armory who oversees weapon maintenance and distribution.

Master Helen

Master Cook

Head cook responsible for feeding the entire college population.

Melissa

First-Year Cadet

First-year cadet with exceptional physical fitness and combat potential.

Michael

First-Year Cadet

First-year cadet from a military family with high expectations.

Mira Sorrengail

Ward Weaving Defender

Uses her ward-weaving abilities to help defend against venin attacks. Shows tactical expertise.

Nash

Tactical Coordinator

Develops his signet and becomes valuable for squad coordination and tactical planning.

Officer Nancy

Communications Officer

Communications officer who manages messaging systems and external contacts.

Oren

Tactical Coordinator

Shows his developing signet and becomes valuable for coordinating complex tactical operations.

Petra

Research Specialist

Develops her signet and becomes valuable for research and understanding complex dragon behaviors.

Professor Blackwood

Translation Specialist

Provides crucial translations of continental texts that reveal hidden anti-venin techniques.

Professor Crane

Librarian Professor

Head librarian and professor of dragon lore and historical studies.

Professor Grady

Modern Warfare Instructor

Adapts curriculum to include anti-venin tactics and modern warfare techniques.

Professor Markham

Historical Context Provider

Provides crucial historical context for understanding current venin patterns and previous defensive...

Quartermaster Hayes

Logistics Coordinator

Adapts supply chains to support increased training intensity and preparation for venin encounters.

Quinn

Developing Rider

Shows her developing signet abilities and proves herself capable in advanced training exercises.

Ryan

Courier

Fast messenger who carries communications between settlements.

Sarah

First-Year Cadet

First-year cadet with aptitude for academic subjects but struggles with combat training.

Scribe Addison

Research Assistant

Provides access to restricted historical documents and helps research ancient anti-venin techniques.

Sergeant Jones

Quartermaster Sergeant

Quartermaster responsible for equipment distribution and maintenance.

Sergeant Rhiannon

Ground Combat Instructor

Military instructor who specializes in ground combat techniques and defensive formations.

Sgaeyl

Battle-Weary Dragon

Also known as: The Blue Daggertail

Struggles with the stress of constant battles affecting their bond. Communicates concerns through...

Sliseag

Strategic Coordinator

Demonstrates advanced strategic thinking and helps coordinate with other dragons in complex...

Stable Master Tom

Ground Transport Coordinator

Coordinates ground transport for supplies and personnel while dragons focus on combat preparations.

Teine

Ward Support Dragon

Mira's dragon, continuing to support ward-weaving abilities and family protection missions.

Thomas

Master Blacksmith

Master blacksmith who creates and repairs weapons for Aretia's defenders.

Tom

Head Groundskeeper

Head groundskeeper who maintains the college grounds and flight fields.

Trainer Daniels

Combat Trainer

Trains new recruits in combat techniques at Aretia.

Tyler

First-Year Cadet

First-year cadet known for his determination despite early setbacks.

Weaponsmith Gareth

Anti-Venin Weaponsmith

Develops new weapons and defensive equipment specifically designed for anti-venin combat.

Williams

Quartermaster

Manages supplies and equipment distribution at Aretia.

Zara

Morale Maintainer

Shows her signet development and becomes crucial for maintaining morale during difficult training...

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