The Empyrean · Character
Garrick Tavis
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 6
Garrick Tavis is a supporting character in The Empyrean, first appearing in Fourth Wing (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- third-year cadet
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 6
- Books
- 1
Description
A tall man with pale skin, dark curly hair, hazel eyes and a hulking muscular frame wider and more densely packed than most, rebellion relic extending only to his shoulder. Wears rider's uniform with Flame section leader patches and multiple weapon patches.
Connections
Friends & mentorsRivals

Violet Sorrengailfriend
Garrick is one of Xaden’s best friends and is also part of Violet’s circle. He warns her that Xaden is in no state to be approached on the anniversary of his father’s death, and later alerts them to the attack.

Xaden RiorsonFriend
Garrick is Xaden’s close ally and section leader, selected for his headquarters squad. He stands with Xaden during the meeting with the fliers and helps search the abandoned outpost.
- IC
Imogen CarduloProfessional
Garrick and Imogen are trusted fighters among the marked riders. Xaden identifies them as the ones who should train struggling cadets.
Story so far
BOOK 1Fourth Wing
Key events
Appearances
Next stop
In Book 1
Places
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