Defy (Dain Aetos Story): The Empyrean Series Fanfiction

Rules exist to protect the ones you love.
There were consequences to every rule broken.
A chain reaction that was unpredictable and dangerous.

The following text from Dain Aetos journal has been faithfully transcribed from Navarrian into the modern language by Jesinia Neilwart, Curator of the Scribe Quadrant at Basgiath War College. All events are true, and names have been preserved to honor the courage of those fallen. May their souls be commended to Malek.
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This is FW/IF retold from Dain's POV. It follows the dialogue and timeline from the series with my interpretations and theories of Dain's actions and feelings. Many elements are my head cannons/speculation and are unconfirmed by Rebecca Yarros. All rights to Rebecca Yarros for her original work and original characters.
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Contains: Fourth Wing and Iron Flame Spoilers
Warnings: Language (for now)