Xaden Riorson

Also known as: Wingleader Riorson

Son of an executed rebellion leader, wingleader at Basgiath, and shadow-wielder with every reason to want Violet Sorrengail dead. Instead he guards her secrets, her life, and eventually far darker things of his own.

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3k fanfics

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Popular Xaden Riorson Ships

Violet Sorrengail/Xaden Riorson

2k works

Fourth Wing throws the general's fragile daughter into a war college commanded by the rebel's son with every reason to kill her — their dragons bond, so they can't. The romantasy phenomenon's central couple runs on shadow magic, threat-flirting, and secrets withheld for her own good.

Common Tropes in Xaden Riorson Fanfiction

Xaden Riorson · Angst

980k works

Stories focused on emotional pain, drama, and intense feelings.

Other Fourth Wing Characters

Violet Sorrengail

5k works

A scribe's mind in a rider's war college, sent into Basgiath's dragon quadrant despite a body that breaks easily and a general for a mother. She bonds two dragons and the rebellion's most dangerous son.

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Xaden Riorson appears in 4k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Fourth Wing fandom. You can browse all Xaden Riorson fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.

What are the most popular Xaden Riorson ships?

The most popular Xaden Riorson ships include Violet Sorrengail/Xaden Riorson. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.

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