Color / den: Black
Tairneanach (Tairn)
- Rider
- Naolin; Violet Sorrengail
- Tail type
- Morningstartail
THE EMPYREAN · DRAGON FIELD GUIDE
Fourth Wing Dragons: Names, Riders, Colors & Tail Types
Meet the dragons of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros’s Empyrean series. Search a 36-entry dragon and rider reference by name, den color, or tail type, and learn what Threshing means without confusing novel canon with Dragonkind game outcomes.
THE EMPYREAN SERIESFourth WingIron FlameOnyx Storm
The main novels are Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm. Threshing Day is a companion collection.
Spoiler note:The dragon roster includes names, riders, and details from later Empyrean books, including Onyx Storm. Continue only if you are comfortable with series-wide spoilers.
START WITH THE BEST-KNOWN BONDS
Dragons at the center of the Fourth Wing story
These best-known bonds connect the main cast of Fourth Wing to the wider rules and politics of dragonkind.
Color / den: Irid
Andarnaurram (Andarna)
- Rider
- Violet Sorrengail
- Tail type
- Scorpiontail
Color / den: Blue / Navy
Sgaeyl
- Rider
- Xaden Riorson's grandfather; Xaden Riorson
- Tail type
- Daggertail
Color / den: Black
Codagh
- Rider
- Augustine Melgren
- Tail type
- Swordtail
NAME · RIDER · DEN · TAIL
Fourth Wing dragon names and riders
Search this Fourth Wing dragon roster by dragon name, rider, den color, or tail type. Names stay in their original spelling so they are easy to compare with the books.
This fan-compiled list follows the supplied reference guide. Some entries are incomplete, and one source entry has a Cuir / Cruth spelling conflict; treat that note as unresolved.
36 of 36 dragons
| Dragon | Bonded rider | Color / den | Tail type |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tairneanach (Tairn) | Naolin; Violet Sorrengail | Black | Morningstartail |
 Andarnaurram (Andarna) | Violet Sorrengail | Irid | Scorpiontail |
 Sgaeyl | Xaden Riorson's grandfather; Xaden Riorson | Blue / Navy | Daggertail |
 Codagh | Augustine Melgren | Black | Swordtail |
 Aimsir | Lilith Sorrengail | Brown | Unknown |
 Aotrom | Ridoc Gamlyn | Brown | Swordtail |
 Baide | Jack Barlowe | Orange | Scorpiontail |
| Bruegan | Professor Carr | Orange | Daggertail |
 Cath | Dain Aetos | Red | Swordtail |
 Chradh | Garrick Tavis | Brown | Scorpiontail |
 Claidh | Amber Mavis | Orange | Daggertail |
 CruthThe source uses both Cuir and Cruth for this entry; verify the spelling in the books. | Quinn's aunt; Quinn | Green | Scorpiontail |
 Cuir | Bodhi Durran | Green | Swordtail |
| Dagolh | Aura Beinhaven | Red | Clubtail |
 Deigh | Liam Mairi | Red | Daggertail |
| Fann | Ulices Ferris | Green | Swordtail |
 Feirge | Rhiannon Matthias | Green | Daggertail |
| Fiaclanfuil | Unknown | Black | Unknown |
 Fuil | Soleil Telery | Brown | Clubtail |
| Gaothal | Cianna | Unknown | Unknown |
| Ghrian | Unknown | Red | Scorpiontail |
 Glane | Imogen Cardulo | Orange | Daggertail |
| Gleann | Caroline Ashton | Unknown | Unknown |
| Greim | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Leothan | None | Irid | Feathertail |
| Maise | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Malla | Nyra Voldaren | Red | Scorpiontail |
 Marbh | Brennan Sorrengail | Orange | Daggertail |
 Molvic | Aaric Greycastle | Blue | Clubtail |
| Murtcuideam | Unknown | Black | Unknown |
 Sliseag | Sawyer | Red | Swordtail |
| Smachd | Professor Kaori | Unknown | Unknown |
| Solas | Burton Varrish | Orange | Daggertail |
 Teine | Mira Sorrengail | Green | Clubtail |
| Thareux | Unknown | Black | Unknown |
 Thoirt | Sloane Mairi | Red / Strawberry | Daggertail |
READING THE REFERENCE
Dragon colors, dens, and tail types
Color points to a den
The guide records black, blue, green, red, orange, brown, and irid dragons. A color entry identifies a den; it is separate from a dragon’s tail type.
- Black
- Blue
- Green
- Red
- Orange
- Brown
- Irid
Tail types are a separate trait
The roster records swordtail, daggertail, clubtail, morningstartail, scorpiontail, and feathertail. These names describe tail classifications; the source does not establish a universal combat ranking.
- 01Swordtail
- 02Daggertail
- 03Clubtail
- 04Morningstartail
- 05Scorpiontail
- 06Feathertail
THE CEREMONY THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
What is Threshing in Fourth Wing?
At Basgiath War College, rider candidates enter the dangerous Threshing Valley and seek a dragon willing to bond with them. A dragon makes the choice; a cadet cannot tame or command one into a pact. The bond can channel a dragon’s power to a rider and shape the rider’s later abilities and responsibilities.
The danger is real in the books: a candidate who is not chosen may die in the valley. Threshing is a life-changing selection, not a safe graduation ceremony.
KEEP EXPLORING
From the books back to the game
QUICK ANSWERS
Fourth Wing dragons FAQ
What is The Empyrean series?
The Empyrean is Rebecca Yarros’s fantasy series that begins with Fourth Wing. This reference also covers dragons and riders named in Iron Flame and Onyx Storm.
What is Threshing in Fourth Wing?
Threshing is the dangerous ceremony at Basgiath where dragon-rider candidates enter the valley and dragons choose whether to form a bond.
Are Dragonkind’s dragon results book canon?
No. Dragonkind is an interactive experience inspired by the books. Its outcomes belong to the game experience and do not establish a character’s canonical dragon bond.
How can I search the Fourth Wing dragon roster?
Search by a dragon’s English name, rider, den color, or tail type. Names stay in their original spelling so you can compare them with the books.