| Name | Lilith Sorrengail |
|---|---|
| Age | Not specified |
| Species | Human |
| Status | Deceased |
| Quadrant | Riders Quadrant, Basgiath War College |
| Rank/Title | Commanding General of Basgiath War College |
| Signet | Storm Wielding |
| Eye Color | Not specified |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Dragon Bonds | Aimsir † (brown dragon) |
| Family | Asher Sorrengail † (husband), Brennan Sorrengail (son), Mira Sorrengail (daughter), Violet Sorrengail (daughter) |
| Love Interests | Asher Sorrengail † (husband) |
| Appears in | Fourth Wing (2023), Iron Flame (2023) |
Contents
Biography
Lilith Sorrengail is introduced in Fourth Wing as the Commanding General of Basgiath War College and the mother of Violet, Mira, and Brennan Sorrengail. A rider herself, she was bonded to the dragon Aimsir and wielded the storm-wielding signet.
Before the events of the series, Lilith fell gravely ill during her pregnancy with Violet, which resulted in her youngest daughter’s connective tissue disorder. Lilith’s relationship with Violet was marked by distance and severity, as she pushed her toward the Riders Quadrant against her natural inclination to join the Scribes.
As Commanding General, Lilith Sorrengail was a powerful and controversial figure. She was instrumental in enforcing Navarre’s military dominance and played a role in capturing leaders of the Tyrrish Rebellion. Though outwardly loyal to Navarre, she was aware of the existence of the venin and the Scribe Quadrant’s manipulation of information, revealing that she possessed knowledge hidden from most citizens.
Lilith’s life ended in Iron Flame when she was siphoned by Sloane Mairi to restore the ward stone and save Basgiath and its inhabitants.
Physical Description
Lilith Sorrengail is well-toned, resilient, and physically capable. She has brown hair and typically wears the riders’ uniform, including polished black boots.
Powers
Lesser Magic
Like all bonded riders, Lilith could channel lesser magic through her dragon, Aimsir.
Signet
Lilith’s signet was Storm Wielding, granting her control over storms. This rare and formidable ability established her as one of Navarre’s most powerful riders and contributed to her rise to Commanding General.
Abilities
As Commanding General of Basgiath War College, Lilith possessed considerable tactical skill and leadership. She oversaw both riders and cadets, enforcing Navarre’s strict military order and coordinating large-scale strategy against rebellion threats.
Relationships
| Asher Sorrengail | Lilith was married to Asher Sorrengail, a lieutenant colonel in Navarre’s army. Together they had three children: Brennan, Mira, and Violet. His death had a profound effect on her, and she became noticeably colder and more severe afterward. Before his passing, Lilith was regarded as softer and more gentle toward her family. Despite her hardened demeanor in later years, her devotion to him endured, and shortly before her death, she expressed happiness at the thought of seeing him again. |
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| Violet Sorrengail | Lilith often kept her distance from Violet, appearing more critical than affectionate. However, she recognized her daughter’s strength and determination, even if she rarely voiced it. Before Violet entered the Riders Quadrant, Lilith dismissed Mira’s doubts about her survival, insisting that Violet had already endured more pain than most and would be the one to make it through Basgiath. Though she seldom showed it, Lilith was proud of the woman Violet became. |
| Mira Sorrengail | Lilith respected Mira’s determination and her position within the Riders Quadrant. Though Mira often disagreed with her mother’s harsh methods, she defended Lilith’s choices when Brennan accused her of sacrificing him for Navarre’s lies. Mira believed their mother acted out of duty and the desire to keep her children safe, even if her ways were difficult to accept. |
| Brennan Sorrengail | Brennan was Lilith’s eldest and most beloved child. His death devastated her, and for years she forbade anyone from mentioning him or his dragon. When she finally reunited with him six years later in Athebyne, Lilith was overcome with emotion, tears falling as she saw her son alive. Later, during the events at Basgiath, she saw Brennan again while he aided with the wards. |
Dragon
Aimsir
Aimsir was the dragon bonded to Lilith Sorrengail. Through Aimsir, Lilith channeled lesser magic and wielded her storm-based signet, a power that helped establish her as one of Navarre’s most formidable riders. They were bonded for at least thirty years, based on the series timeline. Aimsir was considered Lilith Sorrengail’s first love.
