The Empyrean · Character
Imogen Cardulo
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 4
Imogen Cardulo is a supporting character in The Empyrean, first appearing in Fourth Wing (Book 1).
- Gender
- female
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1
Description
A human female cadet with pink hair, shaved on one side and short on the other, and pale green eyes. She has toned arms and a rebellion relic on her forearm or wrist. She wears cadet or rider clothing, including tunics and flight leathers in the described scenes.
Connections
Friends & mentorsRivals

Dain Aetossquad superior
Dain holds authority over Imogen during training and reprimands her for using her powers against Violet. He assigns her punishment for the violation.

Xaden RiorsonProfessional
Imogen is a marked rider under Xaden’s command and a trusted member of his group. She supports the decision to defend Resson and later urges that Violet be taken for treatment.
- GT
Garrick TavisProfessional
Garrick and Imogen are trusted fighters among the marked riders. Xaden identifies them as the ones who should train struggling cadets.

Violet SorrengailEnemy
Imogen resents Violet because her mother was responsible for the execution of Imogen’s family. During sparring, Imogen attacks Violet with a dagger and dislocates her shoulder and breaks her arm.
Story so far
BOOK 1Fourth Wing
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 5First Sparring AssessmentDuring combat assessment, Jack Barlowe kills a first-year by breaking his neck, and Imogen deliberately breaks Violet's shoulder in revenge against her mother. - Book 1
Ch. 34War Games Mission to AthebyneXaden's squad is sent beyond the wards to Athebyne for War Games headquarters, where they encounter gryphon fliers and learn about the venin threat.
Appearances
Next stop
In Book 1
Places
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