Darkstalker

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death and emotional abuse.

Darkstalker explores the complicated relationship between fate and free will in a world where some dragons can see the future. Darkstalker and Clearsight possess extraordinary powers of prophecy, allowing them to glimpse countless possible futures. This raises the question of whether the dragons even have the power to change their destinies since they can already see what will happen. Through the rise and fall of Darkstalker, the novel shows that while fate offers glimpses of potential outcomes, it is a dragon’s choices that ultimately determine reality.

The novel shows that Darkstalker does not have a fixed fate at birth. Instead, he faces a series of choices that shape who he becomes. From the very beginning, Darkstalker appears destined for a dark future. His incredible powers—mind reading, prophecy, and animus magic—set him apart from other dragons. Even Clearsight, who loves him, sees many futures in which he brings destruction to Pyrrhia. However, she also sees paths where Darkstalker becomes a hero, a wise king, or a beloved husband and father.

One of the strongest examples of this theme appears when Darkstalker hatches under the light of three full moons, granting him overwhelming powers.