The Empyrean Serieshas an impressive heroine in Violet Sorrengail, andFourth Wingfan art often serves as a reminder of how great she is. After being trained to join the Scribes Quadrant for years, Violet finds herself thrown into recruitment for the Riders Quadrant instead. Violet fears she won’t make it through the recruitment process for dragon riders at Basgiath War College, but she rises impressively to the challenge. She proves herself worthy of not one, but two, dragons over the course of her first year there — and that’s not to mention how much she grows duringIron Flame.
Although Violet’s still mastering dragon riding and using her signet, it’s clearThe Empyrean Seriesis setting her up to become one of the most powerful recruits of her year. She’s also proving herself a worthy leader, especially after exposing Navarre’s lies inIron Flame.There are many reasons Violet makes a compelling lead inThe Empyrean Series,and artists allude to them frequently in their fan art.
10This View Of Fourth Wing’s Parapet Proves How Brave Violet Is
It Sets The Stage For The Rest Of The Empyrean Series
The recruitment process for dragon riders at Basgiath War College starts with crossing a deadly parapet, and Violet is hardly a master at balancing when she begins her journey inFourth Wing.Fortunately, she makes it across the parapet — even with two different shoes — and is able to begin her first year at the institution.This piece ofFourth Wingfan art by@imlouise_artshows Violet crossing the parapetfrom an angle that highlights just how terrifying this task is. This emphasizes her bravery, as well as the courage of anyone willing to try this challenge.
ThroughoutThe Empyrean Series,Violet is faced with numerous deadly tests, many of which are par for the course at Basgiath. The Parapet sets the stage for her to overcome everything that’s thrown her way, though it also establishes the bleak stakes for Rebecca Yarros' background characters.This is a pivotal moment fromFourth Wing,so it’s fitting that so many artists try to capture it. This one does an especially impressive job, since the downward view puts us on the parapet with Violet.
9This Fourth Wing Fan Art Shows How Much Violet Loves Both Her Dragons
Violet, Tairn, & Andarna Are Why We’re So Invested In The Empyrean Series
Violet is the first rider to bond with two dragons inThe Empyrean Series,and her relationship with Tairn is very different from her connection to Andarna. This is to be expected given their vastly different personalities. But Violet loves both her dragons, and this piece ofFourth Wingfan art by@nyastellarhighlights that fact. It gets all three characters' personalities right, too, with Tairn watching Violet and Andarna’s backs while the two of them stand together.
Artwork like this shows why we care so much about the central conflict ofThe Empyrean Series: because of the characters and their relationships with one another.
It’s nice to see a peaceful moment between these three, especially after they’re thrown into so many terrible situations inIron Flame.That isn’t likely to change inOnyx Storm.However, artwork like this shows why we care so much about the central conflict ofThe Empyrean Series: because of the characters and their relationships with one another.
8The Threshing Proves Violet Is Worthy Of Being A Dragon Rider
This Fourth Wing Moment Is A Powerful One
Another pivotal moment inFourth Wingis the Threshing, which is when Basgiath’s cadets finally bond to their dragons. Violet proves herself worthy of two dragons during this event, as she steps up to protect Andarna from Jack Barlowe and other cadets looking to hurt the small dragon. Violet protects Andarna from them despite being outnumbered. This is why Tairn and Andarna are so endeared to her, and it really does highlight theFourth Wingheroine’s best qualities.
In this piece of fan art,@esmeraylilith.artworksrecaptures this greatFourth Wingmoment, reminding us why Violet is such an admirable protagonist. In both the image and Yarros' book, Violet stands tall as she faces a fight she knows she can’t win. Fortunately, with Tairn on her side, she actually does.
7Violet & Tairn Make A Formidable Team In The Empyrean Series
This Fan Art Shows Them Flying Into Battle Together
Violet and Tairn have flown into battle several times throughoutThe Empyrean Series, and the two of them make a formidable team. Tairn is one of the largest bonded dragons, and Violet’s signet makes her a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. They’re certainly an asset in the war against the venin, and@joannahadzhart’s fan art is a reminder of that. It depicts Violet wielding her lightning signet on Tairn’s back, giving us a glimpse of what their enemies see when facing them.
Yarros is likely to conjure this image again in futureFourth Wingsequels, as the central conflict will throw Violet and Tairn into more and more battles. Fortunately, they’re getting plenty of experience fighting together in the earlyEmpyrean Seriesbooks. And Andarna may be able to join them when she’s a bit older and better trained.
6Violet & Xaden Are Also A Force To Be Reckoned With
Their Signets Complement Each Other
Violet and Tairn aren’t the only impressive team inThe Empyrean Series;Violet and Xaden are also formidable together. This applies to their personalities, which rub off on each other in entertaining and dangerous ways, as well as their fighting skills. There’s no denying that Violet and Xaden’s signets complement one another well, with Violet wielding lightning as Xaden controls shadows. They’re both incredibly powerful thanks to their dragons and powers, and this artwork by@nyastellarfeatures both.
The fact that Violet and Xaden make such a great team is part of the reason it’s so easy to root for their relationship.
The fact that Violet and Xaden make such a great team is part of the reason it’s so easy to root for their relationship, even through their pesky communication problems inIron Flame.The duo will face more obstacles afterIron Flame’s big ending reveal. Fortunately, they’ve consistently proven themselves capable of rising to the occasion. Hopefully, they manage to overcome the threat of the venin and wyvern together as well.
5Violet Tries To Be A Good Friend In The Empyrean Series
This Fourth Wing Fan Art Shows Her With Liam
WhileThe Empyrean Seriesputs a bigger focus on Violet’s relationship with Xaden than her bonds with her friends,it’s clear that Violet tries her hardest to do right by the latter. She certainly makes mistakes, like when she keeps secrets from Rhiannon and her squad inIron Flame.But even that decision is made in an effort to protect them, and Violet values them enough to feel guilty about it and eventually come clean.
Violet has a lot of great platonic relationships inThe Empyrean Series, andher bond with Liam is one of the strongest. ThisFourth Wingfan art by@mami_sketchesshows a moment of calm between the two characters, likely as they’re getting to know one another. It’s heartbreaking to look at, especially knowing Liam’s fate at the end ofFourth Wing.However, it emphasizes how the two came to care about one another — and why Violet tries so hard to honor him and help his sister throughoutIron Flame.
4This Fan Art Is A Reminder Of Violet’s Skills With Knives
There’s A Reason Xaden Calls Her “Violence”
Violet has an impressive signet and two dragons, but her recruitment inFourth Wingalso forces her to train in hand-to-hand combat. WhileViolet’s health conditionmakes this a more difficult task for her, there’s one aspect of fighting she excels at: knife throwing. She even manages to catch Xaden off-guard early in the first novel, earning her the endearing nickname “Violence.“Violet proves herself capable of wielding knives on many other occasions as well, which is why she’s so often depicted with them inFourth Wingfan art.
Artist@alexandraczerw_arthighlights Violet’s talent in this stunningFourth Wingimage, which shows her in uniform and ready for a fight. The mountains and dragons flying in the background really make the fan art pop, pulling the characters and setting from Yarros' books right out of the pages.
3Violet Signet Makes Her One Of Fourth Wing’s Most Badass Characters
This Fan Art Shows How Fearsome Her Lightning Is
Violet’s lightning signet makes her one ofFourth Wing’s most powerful characters, and it’s become the focus of many pieces of fan art.This one by@inkfaeartshows how fearsome Violet can be, while also capturing the dark atmosphere ofThe Empyrean Series’battles against the venin. The dark sky really sets the scene, and clicking right to see Violet’s lightning contrasted against it makes for a stunning transition. This shows how cinematic the fights fromThe Empyrean Seriescan be, inspiring even more confidence in Amazon’sFourth WingTV show.
Depending on whatViolet’s second signet is revealed to be,such sequences might get even more epic-looking inOnyx Stormand its sequels. If it’s anywhere as powerful as her lightning ability, Violet’s new power could tip the scales in her people’s favor. She could even be the key to defeating the venin and wyvern.
2Violet’s Brains Are Just As Impressive In The Empyrean Series
Her Scribe Training Proves Useful In Fourth Wing & Iron Flame
Many pieces ofFourth Wingfan art focus on Violet’s physical power, whether it’s in the form of her signet or her dragons. However,this image by@illustratinghanshows Violet’s other big strength throughoutThe Empyrean Series: her love of knowledge. There’s a reason Violet was originally going to join the Scribes Quadrant, and she was expected to become one of the most promising students there. Even though she becomes a dragon rider, she still uses her brain to solve problems throughoutFourth WingandIron Flame.
It’s largely due to Violet’s research that she learns to raise wards inIron Flame,and readers can probably count on lost texts and Mr. Sorrengail’s research to help defeat the venin. It’s refreshing to see Violet sitting near books in this fan art, which highlights this aspect of her personality. It will also appeal to the readers who loveFourth Wing— and just about any other story they can get their hands on.
1There’s A Lot To Love About Violet Sorrengail
This Fan Art Shows What We Love About Fourth Wing’s Heroine
As the fan art on this list can attest to,there are a lot of reasons to loveFourth Wing’s heroine, Violet Sorrengail. Whether it’s her bond with her dragons, her relatable reactions to what happens inThe Empyrean Series,or her numerous skills, Violet proves a likable main character — and that’s enough reason to get invested in Yarros' best-selling romantasy books. Violet may rack up more great qualities inOnyx Stormand beyond, especially as she rises through the ranks of the dragon riders and fulfills her destiny.
ThisFourth Wingfan art by@niass_artputs Violet front and center, and it focuses on multiple things readers love about her. It shows her in her riding leathers, seemingly ready for battle, and her dragons and lightning are in the background. All Violet needs here is a pile of books, and this artwork captures every major element of her personality.
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