5 Great Onyx Storm Theories About How Violet's Second Signet Will Be Used In The Next Empyrean Series Book

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.Onyx Stormfinally reveals Violet Sorrengail's second signet, and it's likely to have major implications for the next Empyrean Series book. In fact, there are some great theories about how Violet's dream-walking will come into play on the heels of Onyx Storm's shocking ending. Violet realizes that dream-walking is the gift Andarna has given her just before Onyx Storm's final battle, so there isn't much time to process what this means for her character. The irids tell Andarna that Violet's ability is "dangerous," and the fact that it's an Inntinnsic power confirms that.

Onyx Storm sets up Violet's second signet to be a much bigger deal in the next Fourth Wing sequel, especially as she learns to control it. Violet hardly understands her power in the first three Empyrean Series books, but that will change now that she knows what it is. Rebecca Yarros claims that we've only seen about 10% of Violet's ability (via TikTok), so there's a lot of potential for it to grow. And there are some interesting places the next Empyrean Series book can take Violet's dream-walking, with the best theories making her a force to be reckoned with.

5 Violet Will Use Her Dream-Walking To Talk To & Find Xaden In The Next Empyrean Book

It's The Best Way To Keep Their Romance Central To The Story

Fanart of Violet and Xaden Fourth Wing — Fanart of Violet and Xaden looking at each other with Tairn and Sgaeyl from Fourth Wing.

Violet and Xaden are separated at the end of Onyx Storm, as Xaden leaves Violet after fully giving into his venin transformation. He tells Violet not to look for him, likely because he wants to protect her from what he has become. But there's little doubt that Violet will search for Xaden in the next Empyrean Series book; in fact, Onyx Storm may have already told us how she'll find him: using the compass she received on Zehyllna. However, some theories posit that Violet will use her second signet to track down Xaden instead.

It's hard to imagine an entire Fourth Wing book with the couple fully separated, and having them interact in dreams is the easiest way to keep their romance going.

This makes sense, as Violet can use people's dreams to determine where they are and what they're doing — and Xaden won't be able to block her out if he's asleep. If Xaden goes anywhere that Violet can recognize, she'll have an opening to go after him. At the very least, it seems inevitable that Violet will use her second signet to communicate with Xaden in Onyx Storm's sequel. It's hard to imagine an entire Fourth Wing book with the couple fully separated, and having them interact in dreams is the easiest way to keep their romance going while they're apart.

4 Violet Will Use Her Second Signet To Spy On Enemies In Onyx Storm's Sequel

She Could Use It Against Navarre's Leaders & The Venin

Violet will likely use her dream-walking signet to look for Xaden in Onyx Storm's sequel, but she can also use it to spy on her enemies. The Empyrean Series' heroes are often caught between the venin and Navarre's leaders, and it's hard to say who causes them more strife throughout the first three books. While the venin are clearly the biggest threat, Navarre's higher-ups frequently prevent Violet and her friends from doing what's needed to defeat them. They'll likely be even bigger thorns in Violet's side now that people have died, dragon eggs have been stolen, and Xaden is missing.

Fortunately, Violet's new power gives her the ability to glimpse inside people's minds — and judging by the fact that Xaden doesn't see or feel Violet in his dreams, she can do this discreetly. This means she can spy on people, potentially determining what their true thoughts and plans are. This would be helpful when it comes to the venin, but it could also allow Violet to discover the true allegiances of Navarre's leaders. It seems inevitable that more of them will be revealed as traitors or venin, and Violet's power might just be how.

3 Violet Can Use Dream-Walking To Physically Trap Or Harm People

Violet's Dream-Walking Could Be More Physically Dangerous Than She Thinks

While it's difficult to see Violet using her power to hurt or kill people, we can't rule out the possibility of her doing physical harm with her second signet. The Empyrean Series has yet to reveal the full extent of dream-walking, and it's possible that Violet will be capable of physically interacting with the people whose dreams she enters. And what she does to them in a dream state might carry over into the waking world, which could have eerie consequences if she attacks the people whose dreams she's entering.

Even if Violet doesn't go that far, there's a chance she can contain enemies using her signet. One Redditor posits that Violet might be able to trap other characters in a dreamlike reality, which would come in handy if she needs to distract enemies or take them off the playing field for periods of time. While the psychological implications of Violet's new power are more interesting, it's possible her dream-walking will be physically dangerous as well.

2 Violet Will Influence & Control Other Characters In Their Waking Hours

Her Power Could Even Shape Other Characters' Futures

Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm book covers dragon background

Violet realizes she can "meddle" in Xaden's dreams in Onyx Storm, and if that's just 10% of her power, she'll likely have far more influence with practice. The next Empyrean Series book could even see her using people's dreams to control or manipulate their behavior when they're awake. There's a reason the irids think that Violet's power from Andarna is dangerous, and it might be because she can use it to shape the future.

If Violet is capable of manipulating other characters like this, her power really is dangerous — and it could be used in some fascinating and chilling ways.

As one Reddit thread suggests, Violet could influence people's waking hours through their dreams, planting fears in their minds or even pushing them to act in ways they normally wouldn't. There are readers who believe Berwyn is also a dream-walker, and this would explain why Xaden sees himself turning venin before he actually does. His dreams might influence his choice at the end of Iron Flame. If Violet is capable of manipulating other characters like this, her power really is dangerous — and it could be used in some fascinating and chilling ways.

1 Violet Will Need To Face Berwyn, Who Is The Venin Balance Of Her Signet

Berwyn May Also Be A Dream-Walker

Onyx Storm reveals that powerful venin also manifest signet-like powers, and the book states that nature seeks balance by giving these venin abilities that match those of powerful riders. Violet believes that Theophanie is her power match for most of Onyx Storm, but the silver-haired venin later reveals that she's a storm-wielder — and thus, Lilith Sorrengail's equal. Some readers believe Berwyn might be Violet's venin equivalent, as he seems capable of manipulating people's dreams and could also be a dream-walker.

This would give readers insight into what Violet's power will look like with practice, and it would set the stage for a final showdown between Berwyn and Violet.

This would give readers insight into what Violet's power will look like with practice, and it would set the stage for a final showdown between Berwyn and Violet. That seems inevitable in future Empyrean Series books anyway, but giving them both dream powers makes things even more interesting. Iron Flame and Onyx Stormseem to support the theory that Berwyn is another dream-walker, but readers will need to wait until the next sequel to know for sure.

Source: TikTok, Reddit

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