From The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros, this version of Xaden is strictly the one from the first book, Fourth Wing. Xaden Riorson is a secretive, strong fighter. Bonded to the dragon, Sgaeyl, and a part of the rebellion against the kingdom of Navarre. He has a mark on his wrist that leads all the way up his arm, signifying him as a "marked one". He has scares a long his back and a tattoo of Sgaeyl between his shoulder blades. He has the ability to manipulate shadows, using them in battle, and is the leader of his wing (Fourth Wing).