Threshing Day audiobook cover - Every rider remembers the forest where a dragon chose them—or left them to burn—and now Basgiath’s most unforgettable cadets must face the deadly day that forged their bonds, exposed their deepest wounds, and changed Navarre forever.

Threshing Day

Every rider remembers the forest where a dragon chose them—or left them to burn—and now Basgiath’s most unforgettable cadets must face the deadly day that forged their bonds, exposed their deepest wounds, and changed Navarre forever.

Rebecca Yarros

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Threshing Day
The Crucible of Threshing+
Sorrengail Expectations+
Rebellion & The Marked Ones+
Iron Squad Bonds+
Defying Paternal & Royal Legacies+
Grief, Secrets & Healing+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 10
What is the primary reason cadets are warned against approaching dragons in groups during Threshing?
  • A. Dragons perceive groups as a direct threat to their hatching grounds.
  • B. Groups are often burned where they stand, as dragons favor those willing to enter alone.
  • C. The Empyrean explicitly forbids multiple cadets from bonding the same breed simultaneously.
  • D. Group dynamics interfere with the magical projection signets of the professors.
Question 2 of 10
How does Brennan prove his worth to the orange dragon, Marbh?
  • A. By defeating three rival cadets who try to claim Marbh first.
  • B. By reciting the complete lineage of the Fhaicorain Line without error.
  • C. By successfully leaping onto Marbh and reaching his seat without touching the ground.
  • D. By surviving a blast of dragonfire while refusing to retreat.
Question 3 of 10
When Teine carves a talon down Mira's thigh, what fundamental truth about herself does she reveal to pass his judgment?
  • A. She will happily die to earn her mother's approval and military legacy.
  • B. She is willing to sacrifice her squadmate Cowan Zana to ensure her own survival.
  • C. She embraces the pain because she believes dragons only respect physical dominance.
  • D. She belongs to no one but herself, and will use her power to protect those she loves.
Question 4 of 10
Why does Xaden personally kill Prince Alic rather than letting Garrick handle it?
  • A. He wants the glory of killing a royal family member for the rebellion.
  • B. Sgaeyl commands Xaden to prove his loyalty by taking Alic's life.
  • C. He intends to bear the risk of Navarrian justice or dragon wrath rather than leaving his friend responsible.
  • D. Alic challenges Xaden to a formal duel according to the Codex.
Question 5 of 10
What motivates Dain Aetos to bond Cath, a Red Swordtail, instead of the green dragon his father arranged?
  • A. He wants a dragon powerful enough to defeat Xaden Riorson in combat.
  • B. Bonding Cath represents Dain's choice to follow his own instinct and fly beyond his father's shadow.
  • C. The green dragon rejected Dain after sensing his fear during Threshing.
  • D. Cath promises Dain the ability to read the memories of marked ones.
Question 6 of 10
During his Threshing, what does Bodhi realize about his own mindset compared to Xaden's?
  • A. He is meant to overthrow Xaden and lead the marked ones himself.
  • B. He must abandon the rebellion to prove to Basgiath that he is loyal.
  • C. His calmness and steadiness are not a lesser reflection of Xaden, but a balancing strength.
  • D. He lacks the courage to bond and plans to intentionally fail Threshing.
Question 7 of 10
How does Imogen use her knowledge about the orange dragon Glane to protect Quinn?
  • A. She uses leverage by threatening to reveal the forbidden truth that Glane previously bonded her grandmother.
  • B. She channels her signet to create an impenetrable physical shield around Quinn.
  • C. She distracts Glane by throwing her daggers directly at its golden eyes.
  • D. She convinces Glane that Quinn is a marked one who deserves mercy and protection.
Question 8 of 10
Why does Sliseag, a discerning Red Swordtail, choose to bond Sawyer despite Sawyer's status as a repeating first-year?
  • A. Sliseag pities Sawyer after watching Trina fall to her death in the forest.
  • B. Sawyer offers Sliseag a rare piece of knowledge about the Empyrean that no other cadet possesses.
  • C. Sawyer's concealed anger and perseverance exactly match Sliseag's own nature.
  • D. Rhiannon and Violet convince the dragon to give Sawyer a second chance.
Question 9 of 10
What ultimately causes Sloane to accept a bond with Thoirt instead of surrendering to death?
  • A. Dain Aetos threatens to report her to leadership if she doesn't bond.
  • B. Thoirt reveals she is Deigh’s sister and offers shared grief, companionship, and the choice Sloane was denied.
  • C. Violet Sorrengail promises to resurrect Liam if Sloane survives the year.
  • D. The dragon uses forced mind-control to make Sloane mount against her will.
Question 10 of 10
How does Aaric convince Molvic to bond him, despite the dragon's bitter disappointment in Aaric's brother Alic?
  • A. By promising to use Molvic's power to conquer the entire Continent for Navarre.
  • B. By threatening to reveal the dragon's location to his father, King Tauri.
  • C. By offering Molvic a priceless royal artifact stolen from the King's treasury.
  • D. By renouncing his monarchy, rejecting unrestricted power, and declaring his intent to tear Navarre apart.

Threshing Day — Full Chapter Overview

Threshing Day Summary & Overview

Every first of October, Basgiath’s first-years enter Threshing Valley alone. Somewhere beneath the trees, dragons are waiting to judge them. A bond means magic, power, and a place among Navarre’s riders. Rejection means another year—if the cadet survives. Professors can teach dragon lore, combat, and caution, but once the forest closes around them, only instinct matters.

Across the years surrounding Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, familiar riders confront the day that defined them. Brennan and Mira Sorrengail struggle beneath a legendary family name. Xaden, Garrick, Bodhi, Imogen, and the marked ones enter carrying rebellion relics and promises to the dead. Dain must separate his own judgment from his father’s control, while Rhiannon, Sawyer, Ridoc, Liam, Sloane, and Aaric face private fears no squadmate can fight for them. Each cadet arrives wanting something different: freedom, vengeance, belonging, redemption, or simply one more sunrise. The dragons see every secret. They know every weakness. And before sunset, each rider must prove what remains when expectation, rank, and protection are stripped away.

Who Should Listen to Threshing Day?

  • Empyrean fans eager to revisit Basgiath through the defining trials of its most memorable riders
  • Listeners who love dragon bonds, deadly academies, fierce loyalties, and character-driven fantasy
  • Anyone drawn to interconnected stories about courage, grief, rebellion, identity, and chosen family

About the Author: Rebecca Yarros

Rebecca Yarros is the bestselling author of the Empyrean series, known for combining high-stakes fantasy, emotionally charged relationships, and unforgettable dragon riders.

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