I know what you’re thinking, how can Varrish be venin? We’ve had it with all the villains coming back. Jack Barlow, maybe Varrish? What about the good guys? What about Liam? Dear Rebecca Yarros, we love you dearly and deeply, but we have our grievances here, ok? Stop messing with our feelings.
But seriously, how can Varrish be venin? There are some clues that led me to believe this. Jump on the back of your dragon, and let’s go for a ride. I’m going to give you the quotes and then explain why I think this is important
“What do you know about Major Varrish’s orange? He looks… unstable. And hungry.”
This is relevant because why would a dragon look unstable? That seems like an odd comment to make. And hungry? Strange thing to mention.
“We make it back into formation as Major Varrish moves to the front of the dais, appearing completely unfazed that his dragon just took out riders who hadn’t broken formation, some of them bonded.“
Errr, it feels like Solas is not afraid of repercussions here. As much as, dragons roast people for fun. But it’s only the unbonded. They don’t just go around killing other dragons’ riders. Curious as to why Solas is getting away with it here.
“It’s ironic, don’t you think?” […]“From what Colonel Aetos told me, your father was writing a book on feathertails— dragons which hadn’t been seen in hundreds of years—and then you ended up bonded to one.”
Listen, we all know Varrish knows more about feathertails. He wants Violet to produce Andarna to kill her or learn more about the weapon capable of killing venin.
“This is an example of what happens when dragons choose poorly,” Tairn counters. “Solas should never have given this barbarian more power.” –
Alright, alright, does Tairn know that Solas is bonded to a venin here? Because it’s really confusing. It feels like he knows. Also, this is a good time to check this theory related to Naolin. Because, did Tairn kill his own rider to not give him more power?
“Fascinating. You’ll both be indispensable once you come to heel.”
Listen, listen, we all know venin want Violet for her power to command the sky. When he tells her that she will be indispensable once she essentially submits. But submits to whom?
“She can take it just fine.” He looks at me like he knows. Like he was there at Resson, watching me hurl bolt after bolt at the wyvern.
Errr, wait a damn second. Was this…was this Rebecca Yarros giving us a massive clue? Was Varris really at Resson? On the wrong side, basically?
“Maybe you struggle,” Varrish snips, losing his customary slick indifference. “Some of us do not bow to the whims of our dragons. In fact, we influence them.”
Wow, Varrish, really? You are influencing your own dragon? I see, so Solas didn’t really want to kill those cadets now, did he? Or did he?
““That’s fine,” I promise, gripping the alloy-hilted dagger in my right hand as my left lies uselessly at my side.”
Ok, Violet did use the alloy hilted dagger. Does that mean that at least she actually kill Varrish and he won’t be coming back? Like he killed the venin and that’s it? It would be amazing.
“I memorize the look on Varrish’s face as the life fades out of him, just so I can reassure myself that he’s really dead when the nightmares inevitably come.”
This doesn’t give me peace of mind that he’s actually dead but fingers crossed.
“No. They smell of stolen magic when you get close enough.” She lifts her head, taking up three-quarters of the tunnel. “This smells of… dragons.”
Smell of stolen magic, aye? Andarna called it. Solas smelled like stolen magic. Influenced by venin right?
“Fetid breath fills the air a second before he curls his tongue”
Honestly, the breath of Solas. He’s been corrupted. Because Varrish was venin.
Varrish as venin – now there’s a twist that had us all doing double takes. We’ve been through the wringer with Rebecca Yarros’ stories, haven’t we? But this? This is something else.
First off, Varrish and his dragon, Solas – something’s off there. Why is Solas acting like he’s got a chip on his shoulder? And Varrish, influencing his dragon? Come on, that’s not your everyday dragon-rider relationship.
Then there’s the whole magic and venin angle. Violet ending Varrish with that dagger – was it really the end of him? Or is this just Yarros pulling another fast one on us? We’re left wondering, maybe even hoping, that this REALLY is the last we’ve seen of him. But let’s face it, in Yarros’ world, anything can happen.
So, what’s the verdict? Well, it’s like trying to catch a dragon by the tail – thrilling, a bit scary, and a whole lot of fun. But yeah, I do think based on Solas alone that Varrish is definitely a nasty venin.
- Wild theory about Violet’s second signet: She might be able to talk to the dead after all
- Iron Flame Theory: Lilith Sorrengail was venin
- Iron Flame Unhinged Theory: Those who do not burn for Malek, get their loved ones back
- Iron Flame Theory: Violet’s second signet could be storm wielder
- Onyx Storm Theory: Violet’s second signet is distance wielder
- Onyx Storm Theory: Garrick Tavis’ signet is map/compass
- Fourth Wing and Iron Flame Theory: Dain is neurodivergent
- Fan Iron Flame Theory: Xaden’s mother is venin
- Iron Flame Theory – Violet’s second signet is dream-sight
- Iron Flame Theory: Violet and Xaden are mates
- Iron Flame Theory: Does Violet have venin in her? Or is she immune to venin?
- Iron Flame Theory: Violet can predict the future
- Iron Flame Theory: Thoughts about Violet’s box
- Iron Flame Theory: Parallel between Iron Flame characters and the Pantheon
- Iron Flame Theory: How come that Violet and Xaden share dreams?
- Iron Flame Theory: Bodhi is Xaden’s brother
- Iron Flame Theory: Violet and Xaden are Gods
- Empyrean Series Theory: Xaden Riorson is a morally grey character.
- Iron Flame Theory: The physics of Violet’s signet (and why gravity is not her second signet)
- Iron Flame Theory: General Daramor is more important than we think
- Iron Flame Theory: Venin live forever
- Iron Flame Theory: The Isle Kingdoms’ Rift and the Unseen Alliances
- Iron Flame Theory: Are the Gods among us?
- Empyrean Series Theory: Did Liam master more signets than we initially thought?
- Iron Flame Theory: There is something off with the Sorrengail family dynamic
- Iron Flame Theory: The elixir developed by the leadership is not new
- Iron Flame Theory: We will have a new General in Book 3
- Iron Flame Theory: Smells are crucial clues (eyes too!)
- Iron Flame Theory: Tairn and Sgaeyl might have had hatchlings
- Iron Flame Theory: Why are dragons so afraid of hatchlings being discovered by humans?
- Iron Flame Theory: Varrish was venin
- Iron Flame Theory: The Barrens will be restored with Sloane’s help
- Iron Flame Theory: We will unite the continent and have a modern language
- Iron Flame Theory: Did Naolin really die saving Brennan?
- Iron Flame Questions and Answers – What do we know so far?
- Iron Flame Theory: Aaric’s blue clubtail to become Andarna’s mate
- Iron Flame Theory: Violet’s second signet
- Iron Flame Theory: Mr Sorrengail is General Venin
- Iron Flame Theories – A complete collection
- Iron Flame Theory: Andarna knows how to kill venin
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