Character · The Empyrean · 3 books
Xaden Riorson
Xaden Riorson is a powerful wingleader whose family history makes him Violet's natural enemy.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- Fourth Wing (2023)
- Latest appearance
- Onyx Storm (2025)
- Books
- 3 (3 as lead)
- Series
- The Empyrean
- Author
- Rebecca Yarros
- Circle
- The Empyrean
Where to meet Xaden Riorson
Xaden Riorson first appears in Fourth Wing (2023), as the lead, book 1 of the The Empyrean series.
Every book with Xaden Riorson
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 2023LFourth Winglead · The EmpyreanBuy
- 2023LIron Flamelead · The EmpyreanBuy
- 2025LOnyx Stormlead · The EmpyreanBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| AndarnaYoung golden dragon | 3 |
| Dain AetosViolet's childhood friend | 3 |
| Lilith SorrengailCommanding general of Basgiath | 3 |
| Mira SorrengailViolet's elder sister, a rider | 3 |
| Rhiannon MatthiasViolet's friend and fellow cadet | 3 |
| SgaeylXaden's blue dragon | 3 |