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| “ | And these tragic bombings, tsk. Dragons are dying and she hasn't done one thing about it. She has no idea who's responsible. If she even cares. But I do. I have found the culprits! I am the only one who can protect our tribe. | „ |
| ~ Darkness of Dragons, page 83 |
Vulture is a minor antagonist in the Wings of Fire series, serving as a major antagonist in the tenth book in the series, Darkness of Dragons.
He is a male SandWing and the crime lord leader of the Talons of Power. His compound in the Scorpion Den has mines, treasure, gems, traps, as well as an observatory, treasury, oubliette and pavilion. He got Onyx to kidnap Ostrich to lure Qibli to him in order for him and Cobra to trick Qibli. It is unknown what happened to Vulture after Darkstalker enchanted him and made him disappear.
Appearance[]
Vulture has pale yellow scales, though they are mostly blotted out with hundreds of black dragon skull tattoos, one for each dragon he killed. He is described as slithering and nightmarish, with a cold, cunning look and his eyes are like looking in hypnotic dark, deep holes. He wears quite a bit of gold, and his grandson, Qibli, even jokes that “…Vulture doesn’t like other dragons wearing more jewelry than him.”
Biography[]
Background[]
Vulture is the leader of a powerful gang; however, they and a few other groups kept out of Thorn’s way while she was in control of the Scorpion Den. Now, Thorn has left to the palace, and Vulture has moved up to take her place. He schemed up a plot to put his associate and secret granddaughter of Queen Oasis, Onyx, on the throne by orchestrating a series of bombings on several oasis towns, thus damaging the SandWing tribe’s trust in Queen Thorn, then sweeping in as the hero who figured who was doing the attacks, portray Queen Thorn as selfish and only wanting to be queen for treasure, and reveal he had found Queen Oasis’s granddaughter and have her put on the throne, then control the Kingdom of Sand through her.
Darkness of Dragons[]
Onyx dragon-napped Ostrich and brought her to Vulture, intending to use Ostrich as a bargaining chip since she is an extremely trusted general’s daughter; but, Vulture says no to that plan, telling her to be patient and that “successful plans take time”.
Some point later, Qibli and Winter come to rescue Ostrich. Vulture tries to manipulate Qibli into supporting him, saying that Thorn was becoming less and less popular and that he was the only one who investigated the bombs at all, even bringing in a informant named Bog, who was secretly Chameleon and been paid to say that the MudWings are the ones responsible for the attacks.
Qibli then asks about Ostrich, and Vulture dismissively replies that she was fine, then turns to the subject of a new queen, not Blaze, but a secret heir to the crown instead. Qibli immediately guesses Onyx, throwing off Vulture on his announcement, but says Qibli is correct anyways. Vulture then hints that he is punishing Qibli’s mother, Cobra. Qibli then demands that he know what he did to Cobra. Vulture then reveals he is keeping her in a oubliette, and promises to let her go if Qibli does everything he instructs.
A short time later, Vulture brings Cobra and Ostrich to Qibli, then receives a messenger most likely enchanted by Darkstalker. The message says that there was a new king of the NightWings, that the king knows of his plan to overthrow Thorn, and that he would meet with Vulture soon and not to do anything until he gives further instructions. He then tells Qibli to write out everything he knows about Queen Thorn and her allies, and leaves.
Many hours later, Vulture and his private militia blow up part of the palace, saying that Queen Thorn was a corrupt, self-centered queen and that he had the Eye of Onyx, the symbol of royal power, meaning everyone should bow to him and Onyx.
After the magic sandstorm, Vulture slipped away from the palace, most presumably scheming for power again.
Vulture also makes an appearance when Darkstalker shows his power, being controlled to feel and say different things.
Relationships[]
Family[]
- Cobra (daughter)
- Rattlesnake (granddaughter)
- Sirocco (grandson)
- Qibli (grandson)
Allies[]
- Darkstalker
- Cobra
- Rattlesnake
- Sirocco
Enemies[]
- Qibli
- Queen Thorn
Gallery[]
Quotes[]
| “ | It's perfectly normal to feel like your pet must think the way you do. It's happened to many dragons. The Camels' Rights Movement. Iguanas Are Dragons, Too. Save the Scavengers. World Walrus Fund. All very sweet, and very misguided. Save your energy for dragons, who can appreciate it. | „ |
| ~ Vulture to Winter about Scavengers (humans) |
| “ | Her erstwhile popularity, such as it was, is plummeting. Everyone agrees that she's been quite useless so far. Has the kingdom improved in any way? No one's life is any better, except of course for her own Outclaws, who are now rolling in treasure up there in the palace. She pours wealth into the talons of those who bow and scrape to her, and she doesn't care a fig for anyone else. | „ |
| ~ Vulture to Qibli, his grandson, about Queen Thorn |
| “ | You think you are. Because she stole you away and brainwashed you. You haven't thought for yourself in years. You do exactly what she tells you to and think whatever she tells you to think. You're not your own dragon, Grandson. Everyone knows her group is basically a cult. It's true; ask anyone. The whole kingdom has figured out that her Outclaws are blind followers. You don't want to be a blind follower, do you, Qibli? Don't you want to think for yourself? | „ |
| ~ Vulture to Qibli about Queen Thorn |
| “ | Friends! SandWings! Talons of Power! Listen to me! Have we really come to this? SandWings fighting SandWings? So soon after the war that tore our tribe apart? Look how divided we are! Do you know why we fight each other? Because we are ruled by a false queen. One who does not deserve this palace! She doesn't care about anyone but herself! She stole this throne to make herself rich! She's been letting SandWings die all over her kingdom without lifting a talon to save them. A good ruler would find the dragons responsible and protect you all! We need someone who will see the danger clearly! Our tribe is under attack, fellow SandWings! | „ |
| ~ Vulture to the Sandwing citizens |
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