I have a new Fourth Wing theory and want to share what, I think, will happen in Iron Flame, the second book of the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros.
It’s probably a bit crazy, but hey, it’s what makes a theory fun, right? Obviously, it’s a theory, so please remember that there are spoilers ahead.
I’m obviously now assuming you’ve finished the first book Fourth Wing and are desperate (like me) to know what’s going to happen in the sequel…because who the hell can wait until November, am I right?
Last night I finished reading the Fourth Wing (3rd re-read, what…I’m not crazy, you’re crazy!). This last re-read was in the hopes of finding secret clues for the next book. Now, I already told you why I think the second book is called Iron Flame so if you haven’t seen that post, please go check it out.
Ok, drumroll please:
Andarna is obviously big now, and she’s lost her gift, as Xaden told us. But that means this now giant dragon is ready to channel. And I think she is going to channel some sort of time manipulation.
Remember in chapter 19 when Andarna said she can stop time, briefly, both Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson say that nothing like this exists. And yet, here we have baby Andarna pulling cool party tricks on us.
Not sure if you want me to get into the details of why I think the chemistry between Andarna and Violet will result in the Signet of time manipulation, but I can. So just let me know in the comments and I will explain further.
Right, I think we are going to dedicate the first part of the book to learning more details about the (new) world. We’ll learn more about Venin, the corrupt leadership, find out what’s Brennan’s deal, understand more about Nolan etc. And then, I think we will train Violet to hone her skills. We will train her to use her shields against Dain Aetos, train her to master her lightening signet and indeed how to deal with time manipulation.
And when we’re ready, I think we will inevitably go back in time, to the moment they are being sent to that rogue mission.
Why do I think that? Several reasons:
- We can’t have Liam Mairi dying. Come on the whole community is rather upset that beautiful, kind Liam was killed. Don’t worry, Liam, we’re coming to save you. At least my theory is. And we all know he’s too important to just disappear. We will bring him back. Well, we’ll go back in time and essentially avoid his death.
- Xaden needed to be tested by the leadership: essentially they told him stay and protect the enemy village or show your loyalty. These people can’t just go back to school and be like heya, we’re BACK. He’ll be executed (along with every other marked one). We also can’t have him disapear because well, that also tells the leaders that he stayed to save the village, thus betraying the leadership, in which case all the marked ones are kaput. I mean we know that, right? So, we need to find a way to show he is loyal! What better way than going back in time to before the venin attack. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
- By going back in time before the venin attack, everyone can warn flyers, and evacuate the village. Yarros made the attack super graphic with all those poor civilians dying. I feel we need to save them all. Tell the flyers how to kill the venin before they even get there, and Xaden & co can simply go on their way to prove their loyalty to the mighty leadership. Poof!
- There are some theories that Imogen has been using her abilities on Violet to erase her memories. I disagree. I do think she’s been using her abilities at Montserrat for sure (and I can dive deeper into that theory too if you want) but I think we are going to use Imogen to mess with Colonel Aetos and others. Furthermore, I don’t think we will erase Violet’s memories moving forward, I think it would be too tedious and trivial. At least, I really hope Yarros won’t go that direction because, in my opinion, bleah.
Alright, now that (according to my imagination) we know Violet can time manipulate, I also have a theory on how we’re going to create tension between her and Xaden. Let’s face it, Yarros is freaking brilliant at creating a good love story and Xaden and Violet are no exception.
I like 10000% know that Xaden is Inntinnsic and honestly, I have enough proof from the book to believe this without a shadow of a doubt. If you remember, Violet gets really upset when she realises Dain was reading her memories without permission. She called it a violation. Now, can you imagine when she finds out her boy Xaden has been doing…well, a lot more? (although no doubt that came in handy when, you know, blew up his window ehem).
I think it’s again going to break the cycle of trust between them AGAIN and he will have to pursue her etc etc and of course create some sort of tension, back and forth, yada yada. Don’t worry, I’m sure they will end up together at some point and we will get some explosive spice still.
Right, ok this was my newest and craziest Fourth Wing theory. I’m really curious what you think about it all, so please let me know in the comments below. And hey, if this caffeine fuelled post seems outrageous, keep it nice, please, let’s just have a positive discussion here.
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