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We all know how much Rebecca Yarros loves to foreshadow in herEmpyrean Seriesbooks , andOnyx Stormis no exception . In the novel ’s early chapter , several moments breath towardsOnyx Storm ’s endingtwist , like Violet and Xaden ’s matrimony — but the narration may have even hint at whoXaden ’s new venin brotherwould be earlier than expected . This topic has been intemperately discussed among fans sinceOnyx Storm ’s spillage , and there are several theories and a fistful of characters who have been mark as defendant .
However , there ’s one telephone circuit in Chapter 35 ofOnyx Stormthat I ’m convinced foreshadows who the brother in doubt will be . When on the island of Hedotis during the quest squad travel , Mira states that Garrick has continually " stood by Xaden ’s side no affair the cost " . While this may just have been a parentage to exhibit Garrick ’s dedication to Xaden , I think it ’s a hint leave behind behind by Yarros to stress just how far Garrick would be willing to go to protect his honest friend — even if it mean turning venin .
Onyx Storm May Have Hinted That Garrick Would Turn Venin Out Of Loyalty To Xaden
Even The Cost Of His Soul May Not Have Been Too High A Price
Mira ’s instruction in Hedotis is probably an observation many characters have made , and it has a bit of a forked signification . The quote not only suggest that Garrick had " stood by " or supported Xaden for age , specially as he became Duke of Tyrrendor , but also literally , as Yarros made certain Garrick was physically by his side throughout the entire novel . Garrick ’s loyalty has been proven meter and clip again through his actions and willingness to aid heal Xaden , butMira ’s citation also signal he ’d be willing to do anything , " no matter the price " , to put up by him .
Knowing how Yarros likes to pilfer clues into her book , the wording of this quote does n’t seem concurrent . Garrick noticeably played a larger role inOnyx Storm , and I think she ’s been setting up his character in a way that would help readers read his conclusion to sprain venin — such as his deathless loyalty to Xaden . Theending ofOnyx Stormsees Garrick desperate for a style to continue helping Xaden in the fight , and it ’s possible his solution was to turn venin , even at the cost of losing his person to do so .
This Onyx Storm Line Makes Me Think Garrick Is Xaden’s Venin Brother, Not Bodhi
away from Garrick , many believeBodhi is Xaden ’s new venin brother , and , give how Yarros concludes the novel , I can see why he ’s considered such a strong contender . There are several hint throughout the story concerning Xaden ’s Modern brother — suggest the character would have do it of Xaden ’s affliction for five months , would be missing at the end of the novel , and would feel desperate enough to soak up power from the ground . Both Garrick and Bodhi equip this verbal description well , butI’ve always felt Bodhi to be too obvious of a choice .
There are many convincing arguments that indicate Bodhi , Brennan , or even Aaric could be Xaden ’s new venin brother , but I ’m convinced it ’s Garrick .
After re - readingOnyx Stormand discovering this quote , I think Garrick is the strongest , if not the only contender . A case can definitely be made for Bodhi , but I feel like it ’s all a misdirection from Yarros . Mira ’s quote was clearly planted early in the novel to foreshadow and teaseOnyx Storm ’s end — andthe fact that it ’s so obscure fits with Yarros ' use of goods and services of clues throughoutFourth WingandIron Flame . Bodhi is even repetitive in the early novel that Garrick remains by Xaden ’s side , which could be another clew that Garrick is the new venin brother .
Garrick Becoming Venin Out Of Loyalty Puts A Spin On Xaden’s Own Reasons For Turning
Doing The Wrong Thing For The Right Reason Is A Continual Theme
If Garrick is in fact revealed to be Xaden ’s venin chum , it would put an interesting spin on Xaden ’s own cause for rick . However , it also conjure up some questions aboutwhether the intentions behind deform have any effect on the somebody becoming venin . Garrick seems brace to have turned out of his loyalty to Xaden , which very closely shine Xaden ’s decision to rick for making love — with both characters doing the incorrect affair for the right reasons . Each character would have turned without intention to become all - powerful , but instead to save those they love .
While most deities give up tabernacle attendants to choose their timeline of armed service , only two require a lifetime of commitment : Dunne and Loial .
For both war and love change souls irrevocably .
— Major Rorilee ’s Guide To Appeasing The Gods , Second Edition
However , it ’s interesting that the concept , or idea of turning venin for selfless purposes would remain to bump throughout the narrative , and it seems like Yarros may be get off a substance to the readers about going too far for making love . Love is referenced as a muscular emotion throughoutOnyx Storm ’s account , specially come to the goddess Loial . Onyx Storm ’s chapter 49 epigraph even suggests that " both war and love change soul irrevocably " , and I consider whatever Yarros is suggest at here will come into play through Xaden ’s , and potentially Garrick ’s , option to become Venin in a succeeding novel .
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