What is Imogen Hiding? An Empyrean Character Deep Dive
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah, Karly, and Kinsey, as they take flight into their first merged installment of Dear Dragon Readers, a special segment series of the Dear Fantasy Reader podcast! In this spoiler-packed deep dive, the trio delves into one of the most enigmatic and badass characters from Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series: Imogen. Together, they peel back the layers of her powerful signet, explore her potential ties to the Venin, and uncover the secrets of her mysterious lineage.
Karly leads an in-depth, section-by-section breakdown of Imogen’s memory-wiping abilities, shedding light on how her unique signet influences her motivations and relationships. The hosts also explore the intriguing parallels between Imogen and Violet, raising questions about whether they might share an even deeper connection. From Karly’s thought-provoking theories on Imogen’s hidden past and parentage to Kinsey’s compelling evidence of Imogen’s secretive use of her signet on Violet, this episode dives deep into key clues from Fourth Wing and Iron Flame in ways you won’t want to miss.
They also dive into the possible limitations of Imogen's signet and debate whether its potential dangers rival those of an inntinnsic. Loaded with revelations, fresh theories, and engaging discussion, this episode is a must-listen for any Empyrean fan. So book up, dragon riders, and prepare for an unforgettable journey into the mysteries of Imogen!
*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*
00:00 Intro To Dear Dragon Readers Series Segment
02:20 Imogen: A Fan-Favorite Character
04:23 Imogen’s Signet, Motivations, & Implications: What Is She Hiding?
08:51 Parallels Between Imogen and Violet
11:30 Imogen’s Possible Connections to Venin
20:47 Imogen’s Possible Parentage
31:53 Imogen Death Roll Reaction
34:02 Evidence of Imogen Wiping Violet’s Memories
57:04 Questions About The Nature of Imogen's Signet
57:21 How Far Back Can Imogen Wipe Someone’s Memory?
01:00:36 Can Imogen Harm Someone by Going Too Far Back?
01:01:06 How does Imogen’s Signet Work?
01:04:59 Does Imogen Have to be Present During The Memory to Wipe It?
01:07:06 Will Imogen’s Signet Evolve to be Touchless?
01:07:28 Is Imogen More Dangerous Than an Inntinnsic?
01:08:35 Imogen’s Future and the Significance of Her Signet
01:13:24 More Questions Than Answers
01:15:43 Final Thoughts On What’s to Come For Imogen
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