Liam Mairi

Art by DrSoaresRex

**Liam Mairi** was a first-year rider, who grew up with Xaden Riorson after their parents were killed for leading the rebellion, and were fostered by the same family.

## Biography

### Early Life

Liam was the son of Isaac Mairi, a Lord in in Tyrrendor, and Colonel Mairi, his mother. His mother, Colonel Mairi, was involved in the rebellion and was executed for her involvement, with her name listed on the death roll of the Calldyr executions, while his father was executed later that day at their family's house, and his name was not included on the death roll. After their executions, Liam was sent to Tirvainne to be fostered by Duke Lindell, who also fostered Xaden Riorson. Xaden taught Liam to fight in preparation for when he would join the riders quadrant on Conscription Day. Liam had a younger sister, Sloane, but they were separated after their father was executed, and she was fostered by a different family.

### Fourth Wing

As a child of a rebellion officer, he was forced to join the Riders Quadrant at Basgiath War College. He's in Second Squad, Tail Section, Fourth Wing. He was the strongest cadet in Violet's year, having practically run across the parapet and destroyed every opponent during assessment day, he later finishes the gauntlet with the fastest time. He was asked by Xaden to watch over Sorrengail after an assassination attempt lead by Amber Mavis. While on watch, he would pass the time by whittling small dragons out of wood.

## Physical Description

Liam was described to be as tall as Sawyer and as built as Dain, with spiky light-blond hair, a prominent nose, blue eyes, and a sprawling rebellion relic that began at his wrist and disappeared under the sleeve of his tunic. When he smiled, a dimple appeared. Violet notes that he's a head taller than most of the other riders.

He wore a Gauntlet patch.

## Personality

Fiercely loyal, charming, and a good sense of humor, Liam is well liked by those around him. He is open and honest when asked personal questions about his past growing up as a Marked One. While he understands how others view him, he carries himself with dignity and keeps a positive attitude.

## Power and Abilities

### Powers

#### Lesser Magic

* Every rider is capable of using Lesser magic once their dragon begins channeling through them after Threshing. With this channeling, riders are able to; open doors without touching them, preternatural speed, manipulating mage lights, and powering ink pens. Lesser magic also allows riders to place runes.

#### Signet- Farsight

* are a the strongest, unique, ability that results from the bond between a dragon and their rider. Farsight, allows him to see very far in the distance and his pupils dilate when he uses his signet. It also allows him to see through things that others can't, like fog. This is demonstrated when he uses his Farsight signet to see the Venin in the fog near the end of *Fourth Wing*.

## Relationships

### Xaden Riorson

After the rebellion ended, Xaden and Liam were sent to the same foster home in Tirvainne. There, Xaden taught him to fight to prepare him for the Riders Quadrant.

### Violet Sorrengail

Because of his ties to Xaden, he became Violet's constant shadow and loyal friend to protect her from others in the quadrant who wanted her dead. He jokingly teases that he's not opposed to sleeping on the floor of her bedroom, to which she calls him a shameless flirt.

## Gallery

Liam's Passing by HmmrArtLiam's Dragon Relic by DrSoaresRexLiam and Deigh by DrSoaresRex
## Trivia

* In Scottish Gaelic, the name "Mairi" means "Mary" in English. However, the correct spelling would be "Màiri." Hence, Liam's full name in English would be "Liam Mary."

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fourth Wing, Chapter 7
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fourth Wing, Chapter 4
3. ↑ Fourth Wing, Chapter 21