A Chronological Guide to the World of Wings of Fire
Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire has captivated readers with its intricate world populated entirely by dragons. Set on the continents of Pyrrhia and Pantala, the series is a sprawling epic of war, prophecy, prejudice, and the journey of young dragons discovering their place in a complex and often dangerous world.
The saga is built around ancient prophecies that drive the conflicts between the various dragon tribes—from the MudWings and SeaWings to the mysterious NightWings and the distant SilkWings. While the main series is divided into three distinct arcs, the history of the world is further enriched by the *Legends* novels, which explore major historical events, and the *Winglets* short stories, which provide insight into key secondary characters.
This guide organizes the entire published saga into its proper in-universe chronological order, providing the definitive path through the rich history and epic conflicts of the dragon world.
The Ancient History
This section details the foundational events that take place thousands of years before the main series.
Legends: DarkstalkerTui T. Sutherland (2016)
Timeline: ~2,000 years before Arc 1. The essential origin story for the entire saga. This novel explores the tragic history of three legendary dragons: Darkstalker, a powerful NightWing animus and prophet; Clearsight, a NightWing with the ability to see all possible futures; and Fathom, a SeaWing animus terrified of his own magic. It details the love and fear that surround Darkstalker's immense power, the creation of his soul-protecting scroll, and the devastating decisions that lead to his imprisonment and the NightWings' flight from their ancient kingdom, setting the stage for the conflicts of the Jade Mountain Prophecy arc.
Winglets: RunawayTui T. Sutherland (2016)
Timeline: Immediately follows *Darkstalker*. This short story follows two of Darkstalker's closest family members, his mother Foeslayer and the IceWing Prince Arctic, after Darkstalker is defeated. It provides a glimpse into the direct aftermath of the great war and the beginnings of the long-standing enmity between the NightWing and IceWing tribes.
Arc One: The Dragonet Prophecy
The first main arc, which focuses on five young dragons destined to end the 20-year-long War of SandWing Succession.
Winglets: DeserterTui T. Sutherland (2016)
Timeline: Six years before Arc 1. The story follows Six-Claws, a loyal SandWing soldier serving under one of the three rival SandWing sisters, Burn. It provides a ground-level view of the brutal and pointless nature of the war, detailing the events that lead Six-Claws to abandon his post and join the conspiracy to end the conflict, directly tying into the motivations of the dragonets' guardians.
Winglets: AssassinTui T. Sutherland (2015)
Timeline: During the War of SandWing Succession. This story follows the skilled NightWing assassin, Deathbringer. It details his upbringing and his first major mission for the NightWing queen, a mission that puts him on a direct collision course with the SandWing sisters and establishes his complex morality and skills, which become crucial during the Dragonet Prophecy.
1. The Dragonet ProphecyTui T. Sutherland (2012)
The saga begins. Five young dragons—Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny—have been raised in secret, destined by a prophecy to choose the next queen of the SandWings and end a devastating war. When they escape their mountain prison to find their own families, they are thrust into the brutal reality of the war and the complex politics of the dragon tribes. Their journey leads them to the stronghold of the SkyWing queen, where their destinies begin to truly unfold.
2. The Lost HeirTui T. Sutherland (2013)
The focus shifts to Tsunami, the fierce SeaWing dragonet. She finally returns home to the undersea kingdom, but her reunion with her mother, Queen Coral, is not what she dreamed. She finds herself in the middle of a deadly conspiracy, as a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's female heirs for years. Tsunami must uncover the plot while navigating the complex rules of her own tribe.
3. The Hidden KingdomTui T. Sutherland (2013)
Glory, the sarcastic and underestimated RainWing dragonet, leads her friends to her rainforest home. They discover her tribe is lazy, disorganized, and completely unaware of the war—or the fact that RainWings are mysteriously disappearing. Glory must step up and challenge the established order to find the missing dragons, uncovering a dark secret that connects directly to the NightWings.
4. The Dark SecretTui T. Sutherland (2013)
The scholarly NightWing, Starflight, is kidnapped and taken to the secret island kingdom of his tribe. He discovers a dying land and a manipulative queen who has been orchestrating the SandWing war from the shadows. Torn between his loyalty to his friends and his duty to his tribe, Starflight must uncover the NightWings' true motives and the dark secret at the heart of their power.
5. The Brightest NightTui T. Sutherland (2014)
The first arc concludes from the perspective of Sunny, the optimistic but strange-looking SandWing. As the prophecy seems to fall apart, Sunny is captured by her mother's old allies. She discovers the true history of her parentage and the origins of the prophecy itself. It all culminates in a final confrontation between the three SandWing sisters, where Sunny and her friends must find a new way to end the war and fulfill their destiny on their own terms.
Arc Two: The Jade Mountain Prophecy
Set six months after the war, this arc focuses on a new group of students at the diverse Jade Mountain Academy, who must contend with the re-emergence of an ancient evil.
Winglets: PrisonerTui T. Sutherland (2015)
Timeline: During Arc 1. This story is told from the perspective of Fierceteeth, a NightWing who believes *she* should have been one of the dragonets of destiny. It offers a look inside the SandWing prison and provides an alternative, resentful view of the main characters and the events of the first arc, setting up plot points that become relevant in Arc 2.
6. Moon RisingTui T. Sutherland (2014)
A new story begins. Moonwatcher, the first NightWing in generations to be born with the powers of mind-reading and prophecy, arrives at Jade Mountain Academy. Overwhelmed by the thoughts of other dragons, she tries to keep her powers secret, but soon hears a dark, mysterious voice in her head—a voice that knows about a new, terrifying prophecy. She must team up with her new friends to uncover the ancient threat that is reawakening beneath the mountain.
7. Winter TurningTui T. Sutherland (2015)
The focus shifts to Winter, a disgraced IceWing prince. His sister is a fugitive, and he must track her down to restore his family's honor. His quest forces him to reluctantly team up with his new classmates—Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou. Their journey leads them deep into IceWing territory and into the clutches of a resurrected Queen Scarlet, forcing Winter to question the rigid beliefs of his tribe.
8. Escaping PerilTui T. Sutherland (2015)
Peril, the SkyWing with scales of fire, has always been a weapon. Now loyal to Clay, she seeks a new life at Jade Mountain. But when Queen Scarlet returns and threatens the school, Peril is drawn into a new conflict. She must confront her own dangerous nature and her mother's legacy while trying to stop the re-awakened Darkstalker, who sees her as a powerful ally in his quest to reshape the world.
9. Talons of PowerTui T. Sutherland (2016)
Turtle, the quiet SeaWing animus prince, has spent his life hiding his powers. But as Darkstalker's influence grows and his enchantments spread across Pyrrhia, Turtle realizes he may be the only one with the power to stop him. The novel follows his quiet struggle as he tries to be a hero in the shadows, protecting his friends and family from a foe who can see every possible future.
10. Darkness of DragonsTui T. Sutherland (2017)
The second arc concludes from the perspective of Qibli, the clever SandWing. As Darkstalker's magic threatens to remake every tribe to his own liking, Qibli must rely on his wits alone. He knows he cannot out-magic the ancient king, so he must out-think him. His journey leads him to discover the final secrets of animus magic and devise a brilliant, risky plan to stop Darkstalker without destroying him entirely.
Arc Three: The Lost Continent Prophecy
This arc takes us to the forgotten continent of Pantala, where a new group of dragons must rise up against a mind-controlling tyrant and uncover an even older threat.
Legends: DragonslayerTui T. Sutherland (2020)
Timeline: Runs parallel to Arc 1. This novel provides a crucial human perspective on the dragon world. It follows three human siblings—Ivy, Leaf, and Wren—whose lives are upended by the War of SandWing Succession. Their story directly intersects with key events from the first five books, including the death of Queen Oasis and the final battle between the SandWing sisters. It completely reframes the relationship between dragons and "scavengers," revealing a hidden history of cooperation and understanding that will become essential in the third arc.
11. The Lost ContinentTui T. Sutherland (2018)
The story moves to Pantala. Blue, a quiet and rule-abiding SilkWing, discovers his sister Luna has the rare and forbidden power of flamesilk. When she is taken by the tyrannical HiveWings, Blue is forced to go on the run. He teams up with Cricket, a HiveWing who is immune to their queen's mind control, and uncovers a secret underground movement of LeafWings, a tribe thought to be extinct. His journey reveals the deep, oppressive history of Pantala.
12. The Hive QueenTui T. Sutherland (2018)
From Cricket's perspective, the group delves deeper into the HiveWing cities, searching for a way to resist Queen Wasp's mind control. Cricket's insatiable curiosity leads her to uncover the secrets of the "Book of Clearsight," a holy text that has been used to control her tribe for generations. Her discoveries threaten to unravel the entire power structure of Pantala.
13. The Poison JungleTui T. Sutherland (2019)
The story shifts to Sundew, the fierce and vengeful LeafWing. She leads her new friends into the dangerous Poison Jungle to seek help from the other half of her fractured tribe. She is forced to confront the secrets of her own people and the existence of the "othermind," a terrifying, intelligent plant that controls the entire jungle and poses a threat to all dragonkind, HiveWing and LeafWing alike.
14. The Dangerous GiftTui T. Sutherland (2021)
The conflict reaches Pyrrhia. Dragons from Pantala arrive seeking refuge, bringing with them the warning of the othermind. The story is told from the perspective of Snowfall, the new, young, and insecure queen of the IceWings. Terrified of this new threat, she must overcome her own prejudices and fears to unite the Pyrrhian tribes and decide whether to help the dragons of the lost continent, a decision that will determine the fate of both worlds.
15. The Flames of HopeTui T. Sutherland (2022)
The third arc concludes with Luna, the young flamesilk SilkWing. Captured and controlled by the othermind, she finds herself in the strange, collective consciousness of the plant-brain. She must use her unique abilities and her connections to both worlds to find a way to communicate with the ancient entity and broker a peace, not through fighting, but through understanding and empathy, bringing the two continents of dragons together for the first time in history.
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