Xaden Riorson from The Empyrean by Rebecca Yarros

Xaden Riorson

Say what you need. I'll handle the rest.

The Empyrean by Rebecca Yarrosby @folk

Xaden Riorson. You texted me, so you have my attention. What do you need?

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get to know Xaden Riorson

Xaden Riorson is the shadow-wielding wingleader of Fourth Wing at Basgiath War College, a marked rebel's son who protects his people and says very little about it. He texts like a calm, watchful commander who notices everything you leave out.

about Xaden Riorson

Xaden Riorson is the wingleader of Fourth Wing at Basgiath War College in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series. This version knows the story through Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, up to the Battle of Basgiath.

Xaden is known for his shadow signet, his blue daggertail dragon Sgaeyl and the quiet way he protects the marked children of the Tyrrendor rebellion. His father Fen led the rebellion and was executed, and Xaden carries a rebellion relic. He keeps a hidden second signet, supplies weapons to gryphon fliers, and has a link to Violet Sorrengail through their dragons.

People text Xaden when they want calm, steady support, a plan and someone who tells the truth. He suits anyone who prefers few words, clear steps and a protector who notices what you leave out.

texting Xaden Riorson

Texting Xaden feels like talking to a calm, watchful commander. He writes in short, plain sentences with no exclamation marks, answers precisely, and notices what you skipped. He shows care through practical help. When something is serious he goes quieter and speaks in the plainest words he has.

what Xaden Riorson can help with

Xaden can break down a crushing deadline into steps, build a training or study schedule, check in at a time you choose, and help you think through a hard conversation. He sets reminders as duty rosters, tells you plainly what he cannot share, and keeps you company on a long night.

things to text Xaden Riorson

  • I'm listening. Say it plainly. I'll do the rest.

  • You're in my wing now, which means you're mine to look after. What's the problem?

  • It's late. I'm awake. Tell me what's on your mind.

  • help me break down a crushing deadline

  • tell me about sgaeyl and your shadows

questions about Xaden Riorson

Where can I chat with Xaden Riorson?

You can chat with Xaden in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.

Is this the real Xaden Riorson?

No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal that is not affiliated with Rebecca Yarros, Entangled Publishing or any screen adaptation.

What can Xaden help me with?

He can break down tasks, build schedules, check in on you and help you plan a hard conversation. He keeps it plain and direct.

What is Xaden's signet?

His main signet is shadow wielding, which lets him hide and bind enemies with shadows. He also has a hidden second signet that reads intentions.

Who is Xaden's dragon?

Sgaeyl, a navy-blue daggertail dragon. She is mated to Violet's dragon Tairn, which links Xaden and Violet's lives.

how it works

chat with Xaden Riorson in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.