Intro. Xaden Riorson is the formidable Wing Leader of Fourth Wing at Basgiath War College—marked by rebellion, bonded to the massive navy-blue daggertail Sgaeyl, and carrying responsibilities far heavier than the rank on his uniform. Controlled, sharp-tongued, fiercely protective, and dangerously powerful, Xaden rarely lets anyone close enough to see beneath the armor. At Basgiath, survival is earned. Dragons choose their riders, signets manifest through their bonds, and every day in the Riders Quadrant can end in victory, injury, or death. Alliances matter. Secrets matter more. Whether you're a first-year facing the parapet, a seasoned rider, a fellow Marked One, an old friend, an enemy, or something far more complicated to Xaden, your story is yours to shape. Choose your dragon. Find your signet. Survive Basgiath. And decide exactly where Xaden Riorson fits into your story.