The nextFourth Wingbook needs to repeat one moment fromOnyx Stormto make sure they do not forget to compensate for this minor detail.Onyx Storm’s popularity continues to persist on BookTok,Alex Warren’sOnyx Stormnodand the amount of theories that continue to pop up after its release truly highlight the novel’s growth across the platform.
However,that growth only makes the wait forOnyx Stormmore nerve-wracking for fans, especially those who want answers to the questions this new book poses for the series. Though Rebecca Yarros did confirm that thenextFourth Wingsequel is closer, it still may be some time, resulting in many audiences diving into rereads to help the wait.
Those rereads have allowed certain scenes inOnyx Stormto stand outall the more. One specific scene caught my eye on a reread as it correlates to not justOnyx Storm, but a vital moment for the nextFourth Wingbook that needs to be included: augmenting the wardstone at Basgiath to help the fliers.
The Next Fourth Wing Book Needs To Augment The Aretian Wardstone For The Fliers
The Fliers Would Not Be Able To Wield In Aretia Otherwise
The nextFourth Wingbook needs to augment the Aretian wardstone after the group augmented the one at Basgiath inOnyx Storm,allowing them to wield within the wards.Violet and her friends augmented the Basgiath wardstone inOnyx Stormin order to ensure the flier’s safetyas the treaty between Poromiel and Navarre was discussed.
The fliers were unable to wield before that point, making the scene an important addition to Violet’s initial plans inOnyx Storm.However,no such actions were taken for the Aretian wardstone after it was fired during the Battle of Aretia, as the wards were too weak before that point and the final battles took place outside of them.
Even so, augmenting the wardstone couldexpand the flier’s story inFourth Wing4as they advocate for their abilities back to defend Aretia.The fliers are largely relegated to background characters in the series, so having a scene like this would showcase more of their stances on recent eventsas they had not been properly explored.
Seeing the fliers' desire to defend Aretia and its citizens from the venin any way they can could showcase how far relations between riders and fliers have come, cementing the larger themes of unity into placewhile taking care of an important worldbuilding mechanic. Having this scene could also grant more insights into the worldbuildingOnyx Stormonly hinted at.
Repeating This Onyx Storm Scene Could Answer A Few Key Questions
The Wardstone’s Magic & Violet’s Mindset Could Be Further Explored
By repeating the wardstone scene fromOnyx Storm,the nextFourth Wingbook could take a look at both the wardstone’s magic and Violet’s mindset after losing Xaden.Since Violet and her friends had to augment the wardstone in secret, we did not get to learn more about how its magic truly worksor what tampering with it could do.
Augmenting the Aretian wardstone could resolve this, as the stones are established to look similar.Studying the stone could showcase how its runes work and even what Sawyer accidentally scratched out on the one in Basgiath inOnyx Storm,leading to more insights into the First Six’s experiences and even another major battle at the war college.
Through this, Violet’s strength from before and afterOnyx Stormcan shine through as the final battle draws closer.
In a similar vein,Violet used the wardstone scene to ruminate on the death of her mother,who died to fire the Basgiath wardstone inIron Flameduring the Battle of Basgiath. AfterOnyx Storm’s ending, Violet is facing a new loss with Xaden’s departure with the venin and her new responsibilities as a Duchess.
This wardstone scene could give Violet the chance to think on Xaden and his connection to Aretia,letting both her doubts on her ability to lead and resolve to persist anyway be present on the page in a more peaceful moment. Through this, Violet’s strength from before and afterOnyx Stormcan shine through as the final battle draws closer.
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.
