Page 74 - Fourth Wing

now. And as for the powers, Cath channels a pretty significant amount of

magic compared to some of the other dragons, but I’m nowhere near adept
at it yet. I haven’t changed that much. As for lesser magic powered through

the bond of my relic, I can do the typical stuff like open doors, crank up my

speed, and power ink pens instead of using those inconvenient quills.”
“What’s your signet power?” Every rider can do lesser magic once their

dragon begins channeling power to them, but the signet is the unique ability

that stands out, the strongest skill that results from each unique bond
between dragon and rider.

Some riders have the same signets. Fire wielding, ice wielding, and water

wielding are just a few of the most common signet powers, all useful in
battle.

Then there are the signets that make a rider extraordinary.
My mother can wield the power of storms.

Melgren can see the outcome of battles.

I can’t help but wonder again what Xaden’s signet is—and if he’ll use it
to kill me when I least expect it.

“I can read a person’s recent memories,” Dain admits quietly. “Not like
an inntinnsic reads minds or anything—I have to put my hands on the

person, so I’m not a security risk. But my signet’s not common knowledge.

I think they’ll use me in intelligence.” He points to the compass patch
beneath his Fourth Wing one on his shoulder. Wearing that sigil indicates

that a signet is too classified. I just didn’t notice it yesterday.

“No way.” I smile, taking a calming breath as I remember Xaden’s
uniform didn’t have any patches on it.

He nods, an excited smile shaping his mouth. “I’m still learning, and of

course I’m better at it the closer I am to Cath, but yeah. I just put my hands
on someone’s temples, and I can see what they saw. It’s…incredible.”

That signet will more than set Dain apart. It will make him one of the
most valuable interrogation tools we have. “And you say you haven’t