This has been quite the topic of conversation recently. In fact, in my last theory post about the relationship between dragons, gods, colors, and isles, I traced a pattern suggesting that each dragon corresponds to a “house,” so to speak. Almost like one color, one god. It makes sense, but there are still some holes… Continue reading

You already know that I’m obsessed with the idea that somehow the Gods play a much more important role in the series than we initially thought. Please take a look at my original theories about the Gods, some ideas on why I thought Violet and Xaden are Gods, and, of course, the parallels between our… Continue reading

Violet’s second signet kept us up for months. It manifested in Iron Flame, but we couldn’t figure it out for certain. Rebecca Yarros told us that it was made clear in one single sentence. The sentence she is referring to, I think, is one of these two: “The only warmth is a quickly cooling trickle… Continue reading

There is this frightening theory going around online that suggests how dragons could be evil by channeling from the ground, the wrong source. If you are not familiar with it, I will give you the gist. The theory was created by one smart lady Emily. Dragons channeling from the wrong source In the Empyrean series,… Continue reading

I’m putting this theory together after a conversation with one of our fellow readers, Tejaswani. Tejaswani believes Berwyn is somehow Fen Riorson. While I don’t think Berwyn is Xaden’s father, I do think there’s a connection between them. Let’s start with some quotes and the obvious clues: “He drags a single, long fingernail down my… Continue reading

Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series is brimming with intricate world-building, lost histories, and tantalizing clues about the past. As Iron Flame unveils more about Tyrrendor, the Riorson family, and the role of runes, a compelling theory emerges—one that reshapes our understanding of the world’s forgotten rulers, magic, and the divine. Thank you so much to Poppy… Continue reading

Have you ever wondered why Asher decided to go to Dunne and not… I don’t know, Zihnal? Amari? Why Dunne for Violet? One would think that being favored by the Goddess of Gods might make a lot more sense, right? In this little theory of mine, I want to share my train of thought on… Continue reading

While reading Onyx Storm again (I know, third time already), I started thinking of all the possible ways we can get Xaden’s soul back. I already mentioned in my previous theory that I think Violet will have to differentiate between Xaden’s shadows to get to him, but how can we possibly get his soul back?… Continue reading

Rebecca Yarros has woven a complex and intricate world in The Empyrean Series, filled with powerful dragons, morally gray conflicts, and hidden truths about magic. While dragons are seen as the righteous force against venin, are they truly as noble as they seem? Could it be that they, too, have their own dark history? Let’s… Continue reading

It’s natural to ask: who exactly is Berwyn? Is he the Sage? Is he a general? Is there even a difference between a Sage and a general? Why is he so fixated on Xaden and Violet? And why does he want to kill dragons rather than use them for magic? I’m going to attempt to… Continue reading