The Scribe Quadrant unwrap in the unexampled excerpt fromOnyx Stormwas really inevitable pass on the old twists the serial set up . ThenewOnyx StormexcerptfromCosmopolitanhighlights how the next installment of The Empyrean Serieswill be even more action - packed and dramatic than late books , with new information flying in from all directions . As a result , reader have scrutinise each moment , seek to guess what is in computer memory and see if any popular theory have been reassert .

While theOnyx Stormexcerpt has tot to many theories , one especial reveal seems to have caught many readers off precaution and caused much give-and-take : that of the venin in the Scribe Quadrant . Some postulate that the venin had only just start their takeover due to Jack Barlowe , while others wonder if they had been there from the starting line . However , the first two books easy answer that doubt , as the presence of the venin and their goals within the Scribe Quadrant have been guileless from the start .

Onyx Storm’s Scribe Quadrant Reveal Was Obvious After The First Two Books

The Scribe’s Censorship Had To Have Been Facilitated By The Venin

Onyx Storm ’s reveal that thevenin have infiltrated the Scribe Quadrantis obvious after the first two books , as the venin are the only ones who genuinely profit from Basgiath ’s censorship efforts . Throughout the first two record book , it is established that the Scribe Quadrant has been purposefully hiding or rewriting story , something Violet shockingly learn and must fence with due to her own connection to them . It is played as a huge reveal , but considering their actions , the fact that the Scribes are connected to the venin is not that surprising .

A glimmering of optimism shinny through in the recently released Cosmo ’s Onyx Storm excerption with the revelation that Xaden ’s heart are n’t cherry .

The Scribes of Basgiath are the keeper of record and chronicle , and using them to perpetuate the idea that they are only bedtime stories allows the venin their greatest weapon : dubiety . Not only does this kneecap the governance of Navarre , but it also makes it impossible for citizenry to accept the true statement as all they have on the venin has been categorized as fiction . Therefore , the venin choose the Scribes and infiltrating the Quadrant makes gross sensory faculty , even more so when this long - term infiltration would explicate the motive of Violet ’s parents beforeOnyx tempest .

A custom image of Onyx Storm’s cover with a dark blue and starry background.

Onyx Storm’s Scribe Reveal Makes Sense Of Violet’s Parents & Their Motives

Violet’s Mother Could Have Suspected The Venin’s Involvement In The Coverup

Violet ’s parents could have retrieve out or at least suspected that the Scribe Quadrant had been compromised , and their action mechanism beforeOnyx Stormwould make more sense . Violet only joins the Rider ’s Quadrant on her female parent ’s orders . Violet ’s female parent could have suspected that the venin had taken over , as she bed about the coverupand that Violet would hold up their plans . This what is more motivates her order for Violet to fall in the Riders , so Violet would have the top executive and skill to defend herself once she know the accuracy .

Either way , thisOnyx Stormreveal only emphasizes the series ' report of history and how well it can be twisted for others ' benefit .

This would also serve some questions about Violet ’s father , as he was contemplate feathertails and gave Violet the book that discussed the venin . One theory is thatViolet ’s founding father could be venin and , after fall in love with Violet ’s mother , change side and essay to encounter a cure . Another theory is thatViolet ’s father died by poisoning himself , which looks more plausible as he could have done so to foreclose the venin from finding his research . Either way , thisOnyx Stormreveal only emphasizes the series ' themes of history and how well it can be twisted for others ' benefit .

Fourth Wing and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros book covers

reference : Cosmopolitan

Violet Sorrengail faces unexampled political machination and battles old enemies while unveil the secrets of her 2d signet . As she strives to carry through Xaden from venin corruption , her relationships with allies and dragons are tested , lead to intense showdown and unexpected Apocalypse in a worldly concern of dragons and magic​.

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A custom image of the cover of Onyx Storm, both facing forward and sideways to show the sprayed edges, with red mist in the background.

Custom Image by Yailin Chacon.

The Empyrean Series book covers on sparking fire background

Custom Image by Yailin Chacon

The cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros with the Iron Flame and Fourth Wing covers enlarged as the background

Custom Image by Yailin Chacon

Onyx Storm Book Cover

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​.

Onyx Storm