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• The Ending of Onyx Storm (Part 2) - Violet's Version

  The End Of Onyx Storm Part 2 - Violet’s VersionYour favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with their deep dive into the final chapter of Onyx Storm! Buckle up for "The Ending of Onyx Storm (Part 2): Violet's Version" where we dissect every shocking detail of that cliffhanger ending that left us all shattered!We kick things off with the an unusual question: how did Violet get to Riorson House ? We discuss distance wielders, siphons, and why Garrick might NOT be Venin after all (or is he?). Then we tackle what that mysterious "shape moving in the shadows" really is—spoiler alert: it's probably not Xaden!Next, we dive into why Brennan's eyes bulged when he saw Violet. Is her hair fully silver now? Does she have a tattoo? Or is something even more dramatic happening? We explore why Andarna is so confident she can protect Violet from being burned, and what that means about her time with the Irids.Things get wild when we discuss those missing 12 hours that Imogen wiped from Violet's memory. We start by discussing the timing and location of Violet and Xaden’s wedding - how could they have gotten married in Aretia when Xaden maybe can’t go in the wards anymore? And either way wouldn’t everyone have been looking for him? Did they actually get married in Unnbriel, and if so are Andarna’s time manipulation powers back?! Plus, we identify the four missing riders (our money's on Xaden, Garrick, Bodhi, and... DAIN?!) and debate who murdered those three elders in the valley (hint: it wasn't Xaden!).Our most compelling theory yet emerges when we analyze that cryptic note: "Don't look for me, it's yours now." What exactly is "it"? We make a shocking connection between Malek, souls, and why Andarna is so determined to prevent Violet from burning. Could Violet now be dedicated to the god of death himself?!We round it all out with our wildest Precog Corner yet, where Ronnie theorizes that Tairn might have been forced to kill Naolin after he turned, while Abby drops a bombshell about the true name of the continent and what it reveals about the gods!Spoilers for the ENTIRE Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm)Follow us on social media:Instagram: @dragonsinthedetailspodTikTok: @dragonsinthedetailspodYouTube: @dragonsinthedetailspodDiscord: Dragons In the Details Pod ServerEmail us your questions and theories at [email protected] - we love hearing from you! (But come with receipts if you think we're wrong!)Please remember to rate, subscribe, and review! We REALLY appreciate it!#onyxstorm #ironflame #fourthwing #violetsorrengail #xadenriorson #rebeccayarros #fantasy #podcast #bookstagram #romantasy #empyrean #rebeccayaros #book #booklover #bookstagram #booktok #bookpodcast #bookpodcasts #irid #romantasy #romantasybooks #tairn #violet #xaden #andarna #venin #malek #godsTime Stamps:00:00 - 02:50: Intros and episode overview02:51 - 07:44: Announcements and social media shout-outs07:45 - 11:33: Jess's theory about Xaden sneaking into Violet's bed11:34 - 18:19: Setting the scene for Chapter 6618:20 - 22:18: How did Violet get to Riorson House?22:19 - 29:33: What is the shape that moves in the shadows?29:34 - 35:59: Why do Brennan's eyes bulge when they see Violet?36:00 - 39:48: Why would they burn Violet?39:49 - 47:26: The missing 12 hours and time manipulation47:27 - 52:17: Who are the four missing riders and their dragons?52:18 - 57:32: Who murdered the elders in the valley?57:33 - 1:03:22: Where did they get married and why?1:03:23 - 1:11:14: Why did Tairn need a cycle of rest?1:11:15 - 1:19:30: What is "it" in "it's yours now"?1:19:31 - 1:24:05: Why did Imogen erase Violet's memory?1:24:06 - 1:34:44: Where is Xaden now?1:34:45 - 1:39:42: Precog Corner: Tairn and Naolin's fate1:39:43 - 1:44:51: Precog Corner: Amari, Malek, and the continent1:44:52 - 1:51:41: Reading Corner: Empire of Storms1:51:42 - 1:54:33: Wrap-up and social media information

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• The Ending of Onyx Storm (Part 1) - Xaden's Version

  Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with part one of their mind-blowing deep dive into the ending of Onyx Storm! We're kicking things off with a return to our Diet Coke discourse (and bubbly drinks in general) before diving head-first into what happens to our favorite shadow-daddy on top of that hidden sun-soaked canyon. We start by tackling the burning question that's keeping us all up at night: who is the brother that turned Venin? We bring receipts analyzing every possible candidate - from Bodhi (on his hands and knees "retching" in the town square... or channeling?), to Garrick (mysteriously missing at the end), to Aaric (who would be the last person Xaden would expect to turn). The evidence points to someone who felt they "weren't enough" during the battle, and we're ready to name names!We explore the mysterious line about "the one who thinks himself my brother" - is it a person or could it be something else entirely? And what about Berwyn's cryptic comment "I have another" when Panchek claims to be the only one who can give him access to his son? Our investigation gets wild when we discuss which initiate wants to kill their sage (besides Xaden). Could Naolin still be alive? Has he been Venin this whole time? And what does Berwyn have that Xaden needs so desperately? We theorize it might be knowledge about dreamwalking that could be crucial to whatever plan Xaden has set in motion.We round it all out by analyzing why Xaden tells Sgaeyl "it is the only way" - what happened that made this path the only viable option? And what's the real purpose behind those Rhi and Imogen POV chapters? (Hint: it might have something to do with those missing 12 hours we'll discuss next episode!)In our wildest Precog Corner yet, Abby theorizes about Bodhi's name meaning "awakening" or "enlightenment" in Buddhism and what that could mean if he's Venin offspring destined to evolve, while Ronnie explores the fascinating possibility that Venin can sense pain even when there’s no magic!Spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm)Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeDiscordEmail us your questions and theories at [email protected] - we love hearing from you!Please remember to rate, subscribe, and review! We really appreciate it!#onyxstorm #ironflame #fourthwing #violetsorrengail #xadenriorson #rebeccayarros #fantasy #podcast #bookstagram #romantasy #empyrean #rebeccayaros #book #booklover #bookstagram #booktok #bookpodcast #bookpodcasts #irid #romantasy #romantasybooks #tairn #violet #xaden #bodhi #venin #brennan #naolin #sgaeyl00:00 - 5:54: Sparkling Water, Avril Lavigne, no skips albums5:55 - 11:29: Intro + Opening Thoughts11:30 - 23:43: Corrections, Omissions, Social Media - Gifts, Irids, and Venin; Were Aaric and Andarna working together, Mairi family + Maorsite23:43 - 29:01: How we felt about the ending of Onyx Storm29:02 - 49:16: Recap of the ending (through Xaden’s POV)49:17 - 1:05:57: Who is the brother?1:05:58 - 01:11:10: Who is the one who thinks himself the brother?01:11:11 - 1:14:50 : Who is Berwyn’s son? (Probably not Jack!)1:14:51 - 1:21:14 Who is the other initiate who wants to kill their sage?1:21:15 - 1:26:32: What does Berwyn have that Xaden needs?1:26:33 - 1:28:33 Why this ending was “The Only Way”1:28:34 - 1:35:42: The purpose of Rhi and Imogen’s POV Chapters and why doesn’t Rhi know about dragon’s farsight1:35:43 - 1:43:58: Pre-cog corner - Is Bodhi the key to the end of this series? Do Venin have abilities even when there's no magic?

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• Onyx Storm: Dreams Deep Dive

  Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with their most compelling theories yet! Join them for a deep dive into the most intriguing dreams in Rebecca Yarros' Onyx Storm. Fair warning: things get complicated, theories get elaborate, and we're seriously considering that the Venin might be running some sort of magical MLM scheme.What Madness Awaits You This EpisodeDreams, Schemes, and Thoughtful TheoriesThe Venin MLM Conspiracy: Seriously, how do they have so many signets?Violet's Hidden Superpower: What if the Venin are actually trying to stop time?The Perfect Spy Theory: How Violet accidentally became the ultimate spyThe Brennan Situation: More evidence that our favorite resurrected brother might not be entirely himselfEvery Single Dream, DissectedDream #1: Where we first suspect the Venin are up to no goodDream #2: Foreshadowing some spiceDream #3: This changes everythingMaren's Dream: Violet becomes spymasterDream #5: Who's hair is that?!?Dream #6: The juicy one Precog Corner Gets WildWhy does Leothan think that dream-walking is dangerous?Siphon deep dive that'll make your head spinWhat Makes This Podcast Your New ObsessionDragons in the Details is where Empyrean series fans come to:Analyze every detail with the thoroughness it deservesDevelop theories that are elaborate but surprisingly plausibleDiscuss character development like the complex topic it isAppreciate romantic tension in all its formsHunt for Easter eggs with dedication and coffeeEpisode Breakdown (For Your Convenience)00:00 - 03:26: Why audiobooks give us the ick (but hey, Onyx Storm's audiobook is out!)03:26 - 08:34: Setting the stage for dream chaos08:35 - 21:11: Brennan conspiracy theories with fresh evidence21:12 - 33:02: Dream #1 and our MLM theory that we're totally serious about33:03 - 38:38: Dream #2 predictions that'll blow your mind38:39 - 48:47: The time manipulation bombshell48:48 - 52:35: Maren's dream gets us theorizing hard52:36 - 1:15:56: Hair mysteries that keep us up at night1:15:57 - 1:26:32: The dream that made us lose our minds1:26:32 - 1:29:52: General dream madness1:29:53 - 1:38:07: Pre-cog corner where we get really nerdy1:38:08 - 1:43:05: What we're reading (spoiler: it's Sarah J. Maas)Find us being ridiculous on:Instagram: @dragonsinthedetailspodTikTok: @dragonsinthedetailspodYouTube: @dragonsinthedetailspodDiscord: Dragons In the Details Pod Server (where the real chaos happens)Email us your theories: [email protected] - We love hearing from fellow fantasy enthusiasts!Please rate, subscribe, and review! It helps other readers discover our analysis.Fair Warning: We spoil EVERYTHING in the Empyrean Series. Like, everything. You've been warned.You'll love this if you're into: Rebecca Yarros' intricate plotting, Fourth Wing series obsession, Empyrean universe deep dives, fantasy romance that keeps you up at night, thoughtful book analysis, Violet and Xaden's complex relationship, dragon rider fantasy, romantasy that takes over your reading list, BookTok discoveries that become life-changing readsCharacters we're invested in: Violet Sorrengail, Xaden Riorson, Brennan (questionable), Tairn (dragon perfection), Sgaeyl, Bodhi, Ridoc, Lilith, those terrifying Venin, dragon riders in general, the Basgiath War College crew, signet powers we wish we had, dream walkers, time manipulatorsSubscribe to Dragons in the Details where no theory is too unhinged and no detail goes unanalyzed. We're your trusty captains in the world of fantasy romance!

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• Onyx Storm: Mailbag #2

  Your favorite crazy book theorists and co-hosts Abby and Ronnie sit down to talk about YOUR THEORIES again in Onyx Storm: Mailbag #2!We start off strong, with Abby realizing that Cath is in fact a man and not a nickname for “Cathy.” We then dive into whether Cath’s breath smelling bad is actually a clue to Cath’s age, and ponder if he might actually be way more important than we thought.We debunk the popular “Ridoc is a venin” theory with some very key evidence from the Cliffs of Dralor. Sorry guys, Ridoc’s definitely not a venin - but we’re still not sure why he hates sewing. We get into the Battle of Suniva and try to figure out how long the venin have been secretly stealing daggers, and conclude that when Devera tells us something’s important, we should listen.After that we discuss Tairn and Codagh’s lineage and get into the “Is Tairn really Thereux?” question. We get into some of our wildest theories to date with speculation on Brennan’s identity (why did Violet think he would know Old Lucerish?) and realize that Lilith has known about the Venin for way longer than we thought. To round it out, we talk about the symbolism of Bodhi’s name (and Cuir’s name) and ponder what role they might play in the larger story. We wonder why everyone seems to always forget that the irids are invisible and could literally be anywhere, at any time (looking at you Unnbriel), and conclude with a fun reading corner on Crescent City (no spoilers! We promise.) Spoilers for the entire Empyrean SeriesFollow us on social media:Instagram: @dragonsinthedetailspodTikTok: @dragonsinthedetailspodYouTube: @dragonsinthedetailspodDiscord: Dragons In the Details Pod ServerEmail us your questions and theories at [email protected] - we love hearing from you!Please remember to rate, subscribe, and review! We really appreciate it!#onyxstorm #ironflame #fourthwing #violetsorrengail #xadenriorson #rebeccayarros #fantasy #podcast #bookstagram #romantasy #empyrean #rebeccayaros #book #booklover #bookstagram #booktok #bookpodcast #bookpodcasts #irid #romantasy #romantasybooks #tairn #violet #xaden #bodhi #cath #lilith #theophanie #ridoc #venin #codagh #alloy #daggers #dragonsTime Stamps00:00 - 02:59: Intro03:00 - 07:49: Is Cath an elder? And also a man?07:50 - 13:18: Ridoc is NOT a Venin13:19 - 19:50: The Venin have been after the Daggers this whole time (or, why we should always listen to Devera)19:51 - 24:54: Is Tairn secretly Thereux? (Spoiler: Probably not)24:55 - 30:15: Why are the wyvern snatching up dead gryphons?30:16 - 33:28: Ok, so like, what’s the deal with Brennan?33:29 - 38:00: Lilith has known about the venin for way longer than we thought38:01 - 40:08: How much magic can venin channel40:09 - 43:32: The symbolism of Bodhi’s name43:33 - 46:00: Violet’s just a big battery (And also, we’re starting to forget our own theories)46:01 - 50:24: Why is everyone forgetting that the irids can turn invisible?50:25 - 54:06: Are the isles the gods?54:07 - 01:01:25: Reading Corner (We’re both reading Crescent City!) and Conclusion

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• Onyx Storm: History Part 2 - The Second Krovlan Uprising, The Tyrrish Rebellion and Other Fun Stuff

  Your favorite crazy book theorists and co-hosts Abby and Ronnie sit down to talk about the history of Navarre in Onyx Storm: History Part 2 - The Second Krovlan Uprising, The Tyrrish Rebellion, and Other Fun Stuff!We start with the Second Krovlan Uprising, where we explore what REALLY happened when Deverelli brokered that mysterious deal between an unnamed Isle kingdom and Krovla. Why did the Krovlish Raiders try to cross into Navarre at Athebyne? Was Unnbriel the unnamed isle, or did Violet jump to conclusions? And what's the connection between the feathertails the raiders were looking for and the feathertails that Asher was studying?Then we jump to the Tyrrish Rebellion, examining the motivations behind Fen Riorson, Lilith Sorrengail, and other key players; looking deep into Fen’s alliance with Viscount Tecaurs, and discuss the shocking revelation that "other dragons" were hiding in Aretia! We bring receipts on Lilith's capture of the rebellion leaders, Brennan's supposed "death," and the rebellion relics. Why does Sgaeyl hate Brennan so much? And what was Naolin's ACTUAL fate??We round it out with a look at Basgaiath War College's founding (how could it have been built on Runes?!) and the various cover-ups throughout Navarre's history. When did they start erasing the Venin from the archives? Why is there no irid in the Rotunda at Basgiath? And why are the Venin traveling along bodies of water??Our precog corner gets WILD this episode as we theorize about a secret Irid den in Aretia, water dragons, and the possibility of another continent! Is this why Asher pointed Violet toward these specific historical events? The blanket of lies is starting to unravel!Spoilers for the entire Empyrean SeriesFollow us on social media:Instagram: @dragonsinthedetailspodTikTok: @dragonsinthedetailspodYouTube: @dragonsinthedetailspodDiscord: Dragons In the Details Pod ServerEmail us your questions and theories at [email protected] - we love hearing from you!Please remember to rate, subscribe, and review! We really appreciate it!#onyxstorm #ironflame #fourthwing #violetsorrengail #xadenriorson #rebeccayarros #fantasy #podcast #bookstagram #romantasy #empyrean #rebeccayaros #book #booklover #bookstagram #booktok #bookpodcast #bookpodcasts #irid #romantasy #romantasybooks Timestamps:00:00 - 5:26 - Intros (Please don’t spoil Throne of Glass for Abby)5:27 - 9:26 - Announcement (We’re on discord now! Dragons In the Details Pod Server)9:27 - 20:56 - Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs20:57 - 43:55 - The Second Krovlan Uprising43:56 - 1:31:52 - The Tyrrish Rebellion1:31:53 - 1:38:12 - The Founding of Basgiath1:38:13 - 1:47:22 - Undocumented History, including the Venin Cover-Up1:47:23 - 1:51:26 - Precog Corner!1:51:27 - 1:53:33 - What we’re reading + Outros

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