| Name | Ridoc Gamlyn |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 (Fourth Wing) |
| Species | Human |
| Status | Alive |
| Quadrant | Riders Quadrant, Basgiath War College |
| Rank/Title | Cadet |
| Signet | Ice wielding |
| Eye Color | Not specified |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Dragon Bond | Aotrom (Brown Swordtail) |
| Family | Not specified |
| Love Interests | Tyvon Varen (fling) |
| Appears in | Fourth Wing (2023), Iron Flame (2023), Onyx Storm (2025) |
Contents
Biography
Ridoc Gamlyn is a rider in the Riders Quadrant at Basgiath War College. He bonds with the dragon Aotrom, through whom he channels his signet, Ice Wielding.
At Basgiath, Ridoc becomes part of Violet Sorrengail’s core group of allies, alongside Rhiannon Matthias, Sawyer Henrick, and Liam Mairi. He is known for his sarcastic humor and lighthearted personality, often providing levity in tense moments. Despite his jokes, Ridoc proves himself as a capable rider, loyal friend, and dependable fighter in battles against both rivals and larger threats.
Ridoc appears throughout Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm, developing from a background character into a steady member of Violet’s trusted circle.
Physical Description
Body & Build
- Short in stature compared to most riders.
- Described as evenly matched against Aurelie due to his smaller size.
- Twice as wide and half a foot taller than his squadmate Tynan.
- After seven weeks in the Riders Quadrant, he gained more muscle and became less lean.
Hair
- Dark brown hair
Eyes & Skin
- Brown skin.
- Eye color not specified in canon.
Clothing & Gear
- Wears standard rider leathers suited for combat and training.
Powers
Lesser Magic
Through his bond with Aotrom, Ridoc can perform lesser magic. This includes manipulating mage lights, moving with enhanced speed, and interacting with objects such as doors and runes.
Signet
Ice Wielding: Ridoc’s signet allows him to summon and manipulate ice.
Abilities
Languages
Ridoc speaks the common language of Navarre and is semi-fluent in Sign language.
Weapons
Prefers the bow as his primary weapon.
Relationships
| Violet Sorrengail | Violet and Ridoc grow close during their first year as part of a small friend group with Rhiannon and Sawyer. He first shows his loyalty when he stands up for Violet against Tynan during gauntlet training—a rare moment where his humor gives way to anger. By Onyx Storm, Ridoc joins the quest squad to support Violet’s mission, standing by her as one of her closest friends. |
|---|---|
| Sawyer Henrick | Squadmates and best friends, Ridoc and Sawyer become roommates during their time at Riorson House. In Onyx Storm, Ridoc stands steadfastly by Sawyer after he loses his leg, encouraging him to adapt and continue as a rider. |
| Tyvon Varen | During the events of Fourth Wing, Ridoc Gamlyn has a brief fling with Tyvon Varen, one of his fellow cadets at Basgiath War College. Beyond this, no other romantic relationships are confirmed in canon. |
Dragon
Aotrom
Ridoc is bonded to Aotrom, a brown Swordtail who grants him access to lesser magic and his signet, Ice Wielding. Aotrom is relatively young compared to other dragons and shares Ridoc’s playful personality. Their bond is not only powerful in battle but also lighthearted, as rider and dragon often match each other’s humor and enjoy playing pranks on one another.
