The Empyrean · Character
Tairneanach
Also known as Silver One, Tairnealach, Tairn
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 12
Tairneanach is a major character in The Empyrean, first appearing in Fourth Wing (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- over 100 years
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 12
- Books
- 1
Description
A massive black dragon with golden eyes, a huge head, and a long neck. His body is covered in rock-hard scales, with powerful wings, long taloned toes, sharp teeth, and spikes along his back; his tail ends in a sharp-scaled morningstar.
Connections
Friends & mentorsRivals
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Sgaeylmate
Tairn and Sgaeyl are mates, a bond the dragons regard as more sacred than a dragon-rider bond. Their connection influences the decision to bring Violet and Xaden together on the mission.
Violet SorrengailOther
Tairn is Violet’s dragon and fiercely protective partner. He admits that he and Andarna withheld the truth about Xaden’s cause, apologizes for overriding Violet’s choice, and supports her as she reconsiders what she knows.
Xaden Riorsonmate’s rider
Xaden is bonded to Sgaeyl, Tairn’s mate. Tairn’s bond with Xaden is consequential to Violet’s relationship with both dragons, though Tairn remains wary and angry over Xaden’s secrets.
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Naolinformer rider
Naolin was the previous and only rider of the unbonded black dragon Tairneanach, who has not agreed to bond since Naolin’s death.
Story so far
BOOK 1Fourth Wing
Quotes
You defended the smallest with ferocity. And strength of courage is more important than physical strength.
Book 1 · Fourth Wing One generation to change the text. One generation chooses to teach that text. The next grows, and the lie becomes history.
Book 1 · Fourth Wing
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 14Threshing and Dual BondingViolet defends the golden feathertail dragon from attackers and bonds with both Tairn and Andarna, becoming the first dual-bonded rider in centuries. - Book 1
Ch. 36Battle of RessonXaden's squad defies orders to defend the trading post of Resson against venin and wyvern, resulting in the deaths of Soleil, Deigh, and Liam.
Gallery
Book 1: Fourth Wing
Appearances
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