About

Cory the creator of Empyrean Riders

Hello! I’m Cory, a devoted superfan of the Fourth Wing, Iron Flame and the whole Empyrean Series. I am the sole creator of this site. I live in England, a place known for its love of good books and a fine cup of tea – two passions I wholeheartedly share.

Books have always been a significant part of my life, but Fourth Wing and Iron Flame hold a special place in my heart. Fourth Wing is my favourite book, and it’s captivated me to such an extent that I’ve put all other reading on hold to delve deeper into its rich, intricate world. Each read-through uncovers new layers of information, new theories to explore, and new details to appreciate.

I find joy and inspiration in a garden full of flowers, a well-brewed cup of tea, and the boundless worlds contained within the pages of books. My dream is to open a coffee shop one day, a haven where people can enjoy a variety of coffees and teas, surrounded by lush plants and a wealth of books.

For the past seven years, I’ve been a writer and photographer, exploring the world and capturing its beauty through words and images. This site is a passion project, born out of my love for the Empyrean Series and my enjoyment of writing for pleasure in my spare time.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Law, my academic background might seem far removed from the realm of fantasy literature. However, it’s this legal education that has honed my attention to detail and fostered a passion for fact-based analysis – skills that I believe enrich the content of this site. I’ve created this space to share my insights and theories about the Empyrean series, and to engage with fellow fans as the series progresses.

I invite you to join me on this journey. Let’s explore the world of Empyrean together, uncover its secrets, and share our theories. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas as we delve deeper into the captivating universe created by Rebecca Yarros.

11 responses to “About”

  1. Far reach, but could there be “good” Venin that can control the pull of the “dark side”?

    1. Hi Linda. So i’m toying with this idea myself. In any story, there is usually a good, a bad, a morally grey. Then there is the good that gets corrupted (and turns bad) and then there is bad that is sick of being bad (and becomes either morally grey or good as an act of redemption). So, totally possible!

      1. Two thoughts: First, I notice Andarna reiterates in both books that she will “go where I am needed”. Perhaps the author is foreshadowing Andarna’s capability to see into the future or some other time related trait that may involve Violet’s second signet. Coming off rock formation near the end of Iron Flame, she tells Violet “I told you I could hide”. Perhaps Andarna’s purple scales could have a very helpful chameleon-like camouflage ability.

        Regarding Xaden’s transformation, he has power and is turning into an evil power seeker. However, he has rediscovered love and may end up once again, leading a rebellion–in venin land. Who knows?

        1. Ugh! So hard, right? But I do feel like Andarna will be the most important dragon…

          1. I feel the same way. She says she will go where she is needed and as she develops she will become the most important dragon. I love Andarna!

  2. Hi, omg your website is great! I love Fourth Wing! My dream is to move to England (I live in Austria) and be an author. I love England. I‘m 16 years old btw. What is your book‘s name or what do you write? Sometimes I just want to write Fourth Wing in my version where (Spoiler!) Liam lives. It is so tragic and heartbreaking. Honestly, in Fourth Wing I didn’t cry about him. I never cry about a character’s death (except Finnick and Prim from The hunger games and a children’s book character), but in Iron Flame… This one scene. I can’t 😭
    Best wishes,
    Anna

    P.S.: XADEN IS MY NEW RELIGION👼

    1. Hi Anna, I think you should start writing! And you should create a fan fic where Liam lives. I would love to read it and share it here if you’d like. Xaden should be a religion haha <3

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    Samantha Roberts

    I absolutely love this website! I love how detailed and meticulous you are. It definitely helps explain things for a new reader such as myself and I inspire to be like you. I would love to create something like this for books I love!

    1. Thank you so much for the kind words! It means the world to me!

  4. Hi! I tried sending this on the contact form since its a little long and unsure where it belongs, but I kept getting an error when trying to send.

    I would love to hear theories around Violet and Xadens relationship as we go through the series. I know she has all 5 books plotted out, and I have this fear that she is going to kill off Xaden. (I don’t think I’ll be able to keep reading if she does!) I know Violet is the main character, but so is Xaden, right? There’s no romantasy without Xaden (I mean I guess Dain, but let’s be honest…. he doesn’t have that ‘it factor’ that Xaden brings).

    Today, I saw on Rebecca’s IG Story she reposted someone else’s story how she killed off their favorite character (it did say, favorite, not main, but maybe I’m reading into this haha) and she added the caption ‘I mean. You should never trust me. I have a whole backlist that says “do not trust Rebecca, she will unalive the characters you love” ‘ (I took a screenshot, which it won’t allow me to send here but can send via email if you don’t see this in time to see it for yourself).

    I haven’t read any of her other books so unsure of her style/ruthlessness but this has me fearful she actually will kill him off!

    Thoughts? Would love a theory on this (:

    1. Oh no, Anne. I’m sorry the contact form doesn’t work! I will have it checked.
      the email is [email protected]!

      I can have a look and create a theory. I think many people imagine that we are going to kill one of the dragons…

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Hello! This site is dedicated to the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. I’ve made this place to explore the rich world of Empyrean, full of characters, theories, and places. Each post is carefully researched and updated with the newest details from the series. This site is also a great spot for discussing theories about the Empyrean Series. 🐉
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