'Narwhal' was an adult male IceWing prince who was introduced in Winter Turning (book)|Winter
Turning. In addition to being the former husband of Tundra and the
father of Winter, Icicle, and Hailstorm, he was also an advisor to Queen
Snowfall, and a warrior of at least the IceWings#Circle rankings|Second
Circle. He was killed during the Battle of Jade Mountain by two
empowered NightWing scouts. He would often take charge of the IceWing
gifts|gift of order when Queen Glacier was away from the Ice Kingdom.

## Description

Narwhal was described to have a long snout and blue eyes. He had a cold,
unreadable expression. He was taller than Peril and Clay.

## Personality

Narwhal's outward demeanor was much the same, whether he was proud or
furious. He spoke brusquely, and he was straight to business, with no
meandering preambles. Winter suspected that his first-place Circle
ranking was merely Narwhal's way of maintaining his own status, and
Winter thought he heard a tiny note of impatience in his father's voice
when Narwhal spoke to him. He was sharp and demanding, and he was
willing to give a lot of risk for a much higher gain. He was skilled and
powerful in battle.

## Biography

### The Jade Mountain Prophecy

left Moon Rising

Narwhal was mentioned several times in Winter's thoughts.

left Winter Turning

In the prologue, Winter mentioned Narwhal to Hailstorm, saying how he
would be furious that the two were in the Sky Kingdom.

In a flashback, Narwhal, Tundra, Winter, Icicle, Hailstorm, three
attendants, and one of Winter's uncles were all a part of a hunting
party for the dining table of Queen Glacier herself. As Winter was
distracted by scavengers during the hunt while a polar bear and her cubs
were easy targets in clear sight, Narwhal winged out of the sky with his
wife and Hailstorm. With Winter failing to catch the bear, Narwhal
furiously roared at his son, demanding to know how he let the bear get
away.

Later, after Winter and Hailstorm returned to the Ice Kingdom, he
announced that Hailstorm had returned and, surprisingly, put Hailstorm
at the bottom of the Seventh Circle and Winter at the top of the First
Circle. This was a setup to ensure that he and Tundra would not be
accused of favoritism and so that Hailstorm would challenge Winter to
the Diamond Trial, leaving Narwhal with his finest, more promising
dragonet in the First Circle. He made sure that Hailstorm was given
instructions on what to do during the trial to ensure his victory,
showing his cunning personality and providing that he got the result
that would be more favorable to his name.

left Talons of Power
In the epilogue, Hailstorm was told by a messenger that Narwhal had
the IceWing plague and that his condition was worsening.

left
Darkness of Dragons
Narwhal was with
his son, Hailstorm, and his niece, Queen Snowfall, demanding that the
Jade Mountain Academy staff tell them where Darkstalker was. He was
noted to be the largest IceWing in the group. Winter appeared in front
of them, and Narwhal was shocked that his son was alive because he was
sure that he had been sent to his death. The "reunion" did not last
long, as NightWing scouts appeared and began a fight, slashing Narwhal's
throat and killing him as he was stuck between them and their target,
Queen Snowfall. Hailstorm and Winter were shown briefly grieving over
their father, closing his eyes, before leaping into battle against the
NightWings.

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### The Lost Continent Prophecy

left
The Dangerous Gift
Narwhal was
mentioned by Queen Snowfall as one of the dragons who were lost during
the NightWing-IceWing battle on Jade Mountain. She thought about how she
had left Tundra up high in the rankings since her husband had died
protecting Snowfall.

## Relationships

### Hailstorm

Hailstorm was Narwhal's favorite dragonet due to his many skills,
strengths, and high discipline. He openly favored Hailstorm over Winter,
showing disappointment at Hailstorm's presumed death and blaming it on
his younger son. He was willing to sacrifice Winter to increase
Hailstorm's rank in the Diamond Trial, truly showing how strong of a
preference he had with his children.

### Icicle

Narwhal wanted his daughter to become the IceWing queen and challenge
Glacier before one of Glacier's dragonets did, but that never happened
since Glacier died of Darkstalker's plague and she chose Snowfall to
become queen before her death. Icicle could not challenge Snowfall
afterwards because cousins are not heirs to the throne. He was disgusted
that she was working for Scarlet, due to his grudge or sorts against the
SkyWing tribe for holding Hailstorm and approximately twenty other
IceWings captive during the War of SandWing Succession|war. He was also
disgusted with how she allowed herself to be captured by RainWings.

### Winter

Narwhal had always been disappointed in Winter for his low aptitude, so
much so that he had no qualms showing open admiration for Icicle and
Hailstorm's achievements while belittling Winter's. He regretted having
Winter as part of his family and was even willing to sacrifice Winter in
the Diamond Trial so that Hailstorm could regain his place at the top of
the rankings. Winter and Icicle's low rank affected his and Tundra's
placements, dropping them down to the Third Circle and endangering their
right to live in the palace. However Winter still mourned his father's
death after he was killed in battle.

## Quotes

Ssso. My two sons have returned to me. One I thought could
never come back — and the other I hoped never would.
to
Winter and Hailstorm Winter Turning
246

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We did not think you could possibly be alive, Hailstorm.
Congratulations on your survival. The queen will be pleased to welcome
you back into her army. As for you, Winter. We have heard a lot of
stories about your behavior. Perhaps you can clarify some of them for
us. Attacking your own sister at Jade Mountain Academy. Leaving the
school without your queen's permission. Traveling with a NightWing.
Leading the RainWings straight to Icicle's hiding place so she could be
imprisoned. And then abandoning her, unconscious, in the Rainforest
Kingdom|rainforest, where any NightWings might have murdered her.
Disappearing into Pyrrhia without consulting your queen. Consorting with
dragons from other tribes. Gone for days with no message sent home and
no oversight or explanation for your behavior.
to Hailstorm
and Winter Winter Turning
248

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Be strong. Be vigilant. Strike first. Whichever of you does not
return, I know you will accept defeat with honor.
to Winter
and Hailstorm before the Diamond Trial
Winter Turning
271-272

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How could you let a monster like that loose on the world and
then stop paying attention?
to the dragonets of destiny about
Darkstalker
Darkness of Dragons
293

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Without Jade Mountain, the Darkstalker would still be buried
deep under the earth, where he should be.
to the dragonets of
destiny
Darkness of Dragons
294