Chapter 25
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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