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|quote  = Friends! [[SandWings]]! [[Talons of Power (organization)|Talons of Power]]! Listen to me! Have we really come to this? SandWings fighting SandWings? So soon after the [[War of SandWing Succession|war]] that tore our tribe apart? Look how divided we are! Do you know why we fight each other? Because we are ruled by a false queen. One who does not deserve this [[SandWing stronghold|palace]]! She doesn't care about anyone but herself! She stole this throne to make herself rich! She's been letting SandWings die all over her [[Kingdom of Sand|kingdom]] without lifting a talon to save them. A ''good'' ruler would find the dragons responsible and protect you all! We need someone who will see the danger clearly!
|quote  = She stole you away and brainwashed you. You haven't thought for yourself in years. You do exactly what she tells you to and think whatever she tells you to think. You're not your own [[Dragons|dragon]], Grandson. Everyone knows her group is basically a cult. It's true; ask anyone. The whole [[Kingdom of Sand|kingdom]] has figured out that her [[Outclaws]] are blind followers. You don't want to be a blind follower, do you, Qibli? Don't you want to think for yourself?
|speaker = Vulture to the SandWings of [[Thorn]]'s stronghold, ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]''
|speaker = Vulture to [[Qibli]] about [[Thorn]], ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]''
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|name      = Vulture
|name      = Vulture
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|age      = Older than 47 years (hatched before 4,965 AS)
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'''Vulture''' is an elderly male [[SandWing]] and an antagonist of ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]''. Vulture was powerful, wealthy, and well-respected within the [[Scorpion Den]] before his disappearance. He is the founder of the [[Talons of Power (organization)|Talons of Power]], and his current location is unknown.
'''Vulture''' is an elderly male [[SandWing]] who was introduced in ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]''. Although he was once known as a powerful crime lord{{Ref|DoD|3}} and the king of the underworld{{Ref|DoD|62}} within the [[Scorpion Den]], his current whereabouts are unknown. He is the founder of the [[Talons of Power (organization)|Talons of Power]].


== Appearance ==
== Description ==
Vulture has pale yellow scales{{Ref|DoD|78}} covered in hundreds of black dragon skull tattoos,{{Ref|DoD|57}} looking like a leopard from a distance.{{Ref|DoD|78}} He wears a black cape lined with gold and draped with gold chains all along his wings. His claws and tail barb{{Ref|DoD|83}} are dipped in gold leaf, and enormous black-and-gold earrings shaped like spiders gleam in his ears.{{Ref|DoD|78}} His eyes remind Qibli of the Eye of Onyx: "not solid black, but black in loops all the way down, like looking into the longest, deepest hole in the world."{{Ref|DoD|90}} He is huge and has a hooked snout.{{Ref|DoD|54}}
Vulture has pale yellow scales{{Ref|DoD|78}} that are covered in hundreds of black [[Dragons|dragon]] skull tattoos,{{Ref|DoD|57}} appearing similar to a leopard from a distance.{{Ref|DoD|78}} He wears a black cape lined with gold, and gold chains are draped along his wings. His claws and tail barb{{Ref|DoD|83}} are dipped in gold leaf, and enormous black-and-gold earrings shaped like spiders gleam in his ears.{{Ref|DoD|78}} His obsidian,{{Ref|DoD|222}} glittering, hypnotic,{{Ref|DoD|90}} dark,{{Ref|DoD|78}} haunting{{Ref|DoD|159}} eyes are similar to the [[Eye of Onyx]]: not solid black, but black in loops all the way down, like looking into the longest, deepest hole in the world.{{Ref|DoD|90}} He is quite tall, with a hooked snout{{Ref|DoD|54}} and a long neck.{{Ref|DoD|78}} He has a slithering,{{Ref|DoD|221}} nightmarish shape,{{Ref|DoD|157}} a hypnotic voice,{{Ref|DoD|158}} and wears a heavy perfumed oil{{Ref|DoD|112}} that permeates the air.{{Ref|DoD|87}}


== Personality ==
== Personality ==
According to [[Darkstalker]], Vulture is "a [[dragons|dragon]] made of paper who has never been happy one day in his life." Along with being cunning, deceitful, and sly, Vulture is selfish, conceited, and egotistical. He does not seem to care about anything other than wealth, infamy, and power. He deceived his own grandson, Qibli, in ''Darkness of Dragons'' in a plot to steal the SandWing throne. He is willing to backstab or kill anyone who stands in the way of his plans, and often views dragons as though they are equal to inanimate objects. Although his cruelty gives him power, Darkstalker eventually claimed him "easy to manipulate" showing that behind his dark, powerful and cruel exterior, he is a truly shallow dragon.
Vulture is sinister,{{Ref|DoD|228}} determined,{{Ref|DoD|186}} clever,{{Ref|DoD|163}} horrifying,{{Ref|DoD|117}} calm,{{Ref|DoD|104}} observant,{{Ref|DoD|103}} deceptive, confident,{{Ref|DoD|90}} smooth,{{Ref|DoD|91}} condescending,{{Ref|DoD|86}} commanding,{{Ref|DoD|82}} smug,{{Ref|DoD|79}} malevolent, cold, and calculating. His presence is large and terrifying,{{Ref|DoD|57}} and he is menacing,{{Ref|DoD|62}} with punishment for stealing from him being certain death.{{Ref|DoD|77}} He was once deeply entwined with the SandWing monarchy{{Ref|DoD|95}} and has a fierce hostility towards other tribes.{{Ref|DoD|101}} He does not like to be ordered around{{Ref|DoD|107}} and has very high standards.{{Ref|DoD|110}} He is desperate for the SandWing throne and [[Cobra]] once commented that Vulture would burn down the [[Kingdom of Sand]] before he ever gave up.{{Ref|DoD|186}} He often grinds down anyone who tries to disagree with him and if his opponent argued for too long, he is perfectly happy with winning the argument through "casual violence".{{Ref|DoD|81}} His eyes avidly scan his surroundings, cataloging the surrounding wealth in his head.{{Ref|DoD|222}} [[Darkstalker (L1)|Darkstalker]] described him as a dragon made of paper, with thin scales, loves treasure, lies about everything, and has never been happy.{{Ref|DoD|329}} Darkstalker's [[Animus enchantments#Treasure|soul reader]] depicted him as almost entirely evil.{{Ref|DoD|338}}


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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|heading = ''[[Moon Rising]]''
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|content = Near the beginning of the story, [[Moonwatcher]] had a vision of Qibli backed against a wall glaring up at three larger dragons, who were later confirmed to be Vulture himself, [[Sirocco]], and [[Rattlesnake]]. Into their sneering faces, Qibli curled up his tail and shouted, "Where is she?" In the vision, he was referring to Cobra, although in the book he never said those exact words. After Moon's vision, ironically, Qibli said, "… The best news of my life is that I'll never have to see any of my family ever again."'
|content = [[Qibli]] mentioned that his family hated him, and that it was not a big deal since they hated everyone. However, [[Moonwatcher]] saw in his mind that it was a big deal to him, and right after that Moon had a vision of Qibli backed against a wall glaring up at three larger dragons, who were later confirmed to be Vulture, [[Sirocco]], and [[Rattlesnake]]. Into their sneering faces, Qibli curled up his tail and shouted, "Where is she?", referring to Cobra. After Moon's vision, ironically, Qibli said, "... The best news of my life is that I'll never have to see any of my family ever again."'
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|heading = ''[[Winter Turning]]''
|heading = ''[[Winter Turning (book)|Winter Turning]]''
|content = Qibli says that his family would never do anything good to him when discussing families with [[Winter]].
|content = Qibli said that his family would never do anything good to him when he was discussing families with [[Winter]].
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|heading = ''[[Darkness of Dragons]]''
|content = When Onyx kidnapped [[Ostrich (JMA)|Ostrich]] and took her back to the Scorpion Den, Qibli, along with Winter, came to rescue her. They were taken back to Vulture's compound by Sirocco and Rattlesnake, where Vulture took Qibli to see his mother's prison. He explained that if [[Cobra]] was to be free, then Qibli was to write down all of Thorn's secrets on a blank scroll and give it to Vulture. After Qibli, along with Winter, Ostrich, and Cobra, escaped Vulture's compound, Qibli had his mother arrested for treason — the plan all along had been to bring Cobra into Thorn's stronghold only to kill her via poison.
|content = When [[Onyx]] kidnapped [[Ostrich (TBN)|Ostrich]] and took her back to the Scorpion Den, Qibli, along with Winter, came to rescue her. They were taken back to Vulture's compound by Sirocco and Rattlesnake, where Vulture took Qibli to see his mother's prison. He explained that if Cobra was to be free, then Qibli was to write down all of [[Thorn]]'s secrets on a blank scroll and give it to Vulture. After Qibli, along with Winter, Ostrich, and Cobra, escaped Vulture's compound, Qibli had his mother arrested for treason — the plan all along had been to bring Cobra into Thorn's stronghold only to kill her via poison.


Later, Vulture bombed Thorn's stronghold, holding the "[[Eye of Onyx]]" in his talons — however, Thorn appeared and explained that Vulture was holding a fake version, created both to trick thieves and spare their lives. After Onyx attempted to kill her, Thorn suggested a royal challenge instead, since all the past challengers have come this way. Onyx accepted, and both she and Vulture believed she was worthy due to her royal blood. Afraid Onyx would be chosen, Qibli summoned a sandstorm with [[Anemone]]'s weather bracelets, and in the chaos of the storm, Vulture disappeared from the stronghold completely with no warning or sign.
Later, Vulture bombed Thorn's stronghold, holding the "Eye of Onyx" in his talons — however, Thorn appeared and explained that Vulture was holding a fake version, created both to trick thieves and spare their lives. After Onyx attempted to kill her, Thorn suggested a royal challenge instead, since all the past challengers have come this way. Onyx accepted, and both she and Vulture believed she was worthy due to her royal blood. Afraid Onyx would be chosen, Qibli summoned a sandstorm with [[Anemone]]'s weather bracelets, and in the chaos of the storm, Vulture disappeared from the stronghold completely with no warning or sign.


Throughout the book, Qibli always had a suspicion that Vulture would end up working for Darkstalker and become a juggernaut, taking over the world. That suspicion proved to be true later when Vulture is seen in the [[lost city of night]], bargaining with Darkstalker about their alliance.
Throughout the book, Qibli always had a suspicion that Vulture would end up working for Darkstalker and become a juggernaut, taking over the world. That suspicion proved to be true later when Vulture is seen in the [[lost city of night]], bargaining with Darkstalker about their alliance.


Near the end of the book, when Darkstalker tried to convince Qibli to become an animus and work with him, he used his power to teleport Vulture in front of him. Darkstalker then enchanted Vulture many times, including to make him act like a hatchling, make him feel guilty for everything bad he had done, and make him be the best grandfather for Qibli. Darkstalker then made Vulture disappear. It is unknown what happened to him after that.
Near the end of the book, when Darkstalker tried to convince Qibli to become an [[animus]] and work with him, he used his power to teleport Vulture in front of him. Darkstalker then enchanted Vulture many times, including to make him act like a hatchling, make him feel guilty for everything bad he had done, and make him be the best grandfather for Qibli. Darkstalker then made Vulture disappear. It is unknown what happened to him after that.
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== Relationships ==
== Relationships ==
=== [[Chameleon]] ===
After Chameleon lost connection with Scarlet, he conspired with Vulture and agreed in using himself as a hostage in his MudWing form in return for treasure. Chameleon helped Vulture lie about the bombs, receiving massive payment for his service.
=== [[Cobra]] ===
Though he is Cobra's father, he seemed to not be very loving and instead, valuing his power and wealth. Vulture also uses his daughter for his own sinister plans, and is found scheming with her. Vulture also has his own daughter raising dragonets in order for them to succeed him one day.
=== [[Darkstalker]] ===
Vulture had sided with Darkstalker in hopes of money. News of this new king brought to him by a messenger, the thought of a king swayed Vulture from helping Onyx. In Darkness of Dragons he was seen standing by Darkstalker's side, and later on summoned into a cave by Darkstalker to convince Qibli to become an animus.
=== [[Qibli]] ===
=== [[Qibli]] ===
Vulture pretended to be friendly to Qibli on the outside, but he was just a tool for his grand plan of stealing the throne. Qibli thought that Vulture hated him more than anything. Qibli was his grandson, but was clearly disappointed in him in Qibli's thoughts about the past.
Despite being Qibli's grandfather, Vulture hates and haunts him.{{Ref|DoD|66}} Vulture's punishment for stealing from him would be certain death,{{Ref|DoD|77}} and Qibli felt enraged when Vulture spoke badly of Thorn.{{Ref|DoD|87}} Vulture considers Qibli to be the smartest of Cobra's dragonets,{{Ref|DoD|89}} and while they are both equally observant,{{Ref|DoD|103}} Vulture was deceptive{{Ref|DoD|90}} towards him. He hurt Qibli and made him doubt that everything was real.{{Ref|DoD|329}}


== Family Tree ==
== Family tree ==
{{Qibli Family Tree}}
{{Qibli Family Tree}}


== Quotes ==
== Quotes ==
{{SingleQuote
{{SingleQuote
|quote  = It's perfectly normal to feel like your pet must think the way you do, […] It's happened to many dragons. The Camels' Rights Movement. Iguanas Are Dragons, Too. Save the Scavengers. World Walrus Fund. All very sweet, and very misguided. Save your energy for dragons, who can appreciate it.
|quote  = It's perfectly normal to feel like your pet must think the way you do. It's happened to many dragons. The Camels' Rights Movement. Iguanas Are Dragons, Too. Save the [[Scavengers]]. World Walrus Fund. All very sweet, and very misguided. Save your energy for dragons, who can appreciate it.
|speaker = to Winter, about scavengers
|speaker = to Winter, about scavengers
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
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|quote  = Oh, yes, […] Her erstwhile popularity, such as it was, is plummeting. Everyone agrees that she's been quite useless so far. Has the kingdom improved in any way? No one's life is any better, except of course for her own Outclaws, who are now rolling in treasure up there in the palace. She pours wealth into the talons of those who bow and scrape to her, and she doesn't care a fig for anyone else.
|quote  = Her erstwhile popularity, such as it was, is plummeting. Everyone agrees that she's been quite useless so far. Has the kingdom improved in any way? No one's life is any better, except of course for her own [[Outclaws]], who are now rolling in treasure up there in the palace. She pours wealth into the talons of those who bow and scrape to her, and she doesn't care a fig for anyone else.
|speaker = to Qibli, about Queen Thorn
|speaker = to Qibli, about Thorn
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
|page    = 82-83
|page    = 82-83
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|quote  = And these tragic bombings, tsk, […] Dragons are ''dying'' and she hasn't done ''one thing'' about it. She has no idea who's responsible. If she even cares. But ''I'' do. ''I'' have found the culprits! ''I'' am the only one who can protect our tribe.
|quote  = And these tragic bombings, tsk. Dragons are ''dying'' and she hasn't done ''one thing'' about it. She has no idea who's responsible. If she even cares. But ''I'' do. ''I'' have found the culprits! ''I'' am the only one who can protect our tribe.
|speaker = about Queen Thorn
|speaker = to Qibli, about Thorn
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
|page    = 83
|page    = 83
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|quote  = You ''think'' you are, […] Because she stole you away and brainwashed you. You haven't thought for yourself in years. You do exactly what she tells you to and think whatever she tells you to think. You're not your own dragon, Grandson. Everyone knows her group is basically a cult. It's true; ask anyone. The whole kingdom has figured out that her Outclaws are blind followers. You don't want to be a blind follower, do you, Qibli? Don't you want to think for yourself?
|quote  = You ''think'' you are. Because she stole you away and brainwashed you. You haven't thought for yourself in years. You do exactly what she tells you to and think whatever she tells you to think. You're not your own dragon, Grandson. Everyone knows her group is basically a cult. It's true; ask anyone. The whole kingdom has figured out that her Outclaws are blind followers. You don't want to be a blind follower, do you, Qibli? Don't you want to think for yourself?
|speaker = to Qibli, about Queen Thorn and the Outclaws
|speaker = to Qibli, about Thorn
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
|page    = 90
|page    = 90
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|quote  = Friends! […] SandWings! Talons of Power! Listen to me! […] Have we really come to this? […] SandWings fighting SandWings? So soon after the war that tore our tribe apart? […] Look how divided we are! Do you know why we fight each other? […] Because we are ruled by a false queen, […] one who does not deserve this palace! She doesn't care about anyone but herself! She stole this throne to make herself rich! She's been letting SandWings die all over her kingdom without lifting a talon to save them. A ''good'' ruler would find the dragons responsible and protect you all! We need someone who will see the danger clearly! Our tribe is under attack, fellow SandWings!
|quote  = Friends! SandWings! Talons of Power! Listen to me! Have we really come to this? SandWings fighting SandWings? So soon after the war that tore our tribe apart? Look how divided we are! Do you know why we fight each other? Because we are ruled by a false [[queen]]. One who does not deserve this palace! She doesn't care about anyone but herself! She stole this throne to make herself rich! She's been letting SandWings die all over her kingdom without lifting a talon to save them. A ''good'' ruler would find the dragons responsible and protect you all! We need someone who will see the danger clearly! Our tribe is under attack, fellow SandWings!
|speaker = to the SandWings at Thorn's stronghold
|speaker = to several SandWing citizens
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
|page    = 158
|page    = 158
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|quote  = My friends, it is time for a new ruler of the SandWings!
|speaker = to the SandWings, at Thorn's stronghold
|book    = [[Darkness of Dragons]]
|page    = 159
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Each of Vulture's skull tattoos represents a dragon he has killed. This gruesome display was also taken up by two of his grandchildren, [[Rattlesnake]] and [[Sirocco]]. It is rumored they have the tattoos for the same purpose.
* Each of Vulture's skull tattoos represents a dragon he has killed.{{Ref|DoD|62}}
* According to Cobra, Vulture has always been interested in a business alliance with the [[IceWings]].{{Ref|DoD|100}}
* Vulture has always been interested in a business alliance with the [[IceWings]].{{Ref|DoD|100}}
* Vulture loves smelly cheese.{{Ref|DoD|117}}
* Vulture has a [[Vulture's compound|compound]] within the [[Scorpion Den|Scorpion]] [[Scorpion Den|Den]].
* [[Tui]] might make a Winglet for Cobra and/or Vulture, though this is not certain.{{Ref|Event|https://wingsoffire.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Tinyscourge1/Brand_New_Information_for_WoF_Books_11-15!!!}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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VultureTemplate.png|Reference by {{U|Platypus the SeaWing}}
Vulture GN 1.png|Vulture from ''[[Moon Rising (graphic novel)]]'', by [[Mike Holmes]]
VultureTemplateSSE.png|Reference by {{U|SpaceshipEarth}}
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<gallery widths="80" heights="80" caption="Art by [[Mike Holmes]], from the [[:Category:Graphic novels|Wings of Fire Graphic Novels]]">
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"She stole you away and brainwashed you. You haven't thought for yourself in years. You do exactly what she tells you to and think whatever she tells you to think. You're not your own dragon, Grandson. Everyone knows her group is basically a cult. It's true; ask anyone. The whole kingdom has figured out that her Outclaws are blind followers. You don't want to be a blind follower, do you, Qibli? Don't you want to think for yourself?"
— Vulture to Qibli about Thorn, Darkness of Dragons

Vulture is an elderly male SandWing who was introduced in Darkness of Dragons. Although he was once known as a powerful crime lord[1] and the king of the underworld[2] within the Scorpion Den, his current whereabouts are unknown. He is the founder of the Talons of Power.

Description

Vulture has pale yellow scales[3] that are covered in hundreds of black dragon skull tattoos,[4] appearing similar to a leopard from a distance.[3] He wears a black cape lined with gold, and gold chains are draped along his wings. His claws and tail barb[5] are dipped in gold leaf, and enormous black-and-gold earrings shaped like spiders gleam in his ears.[3] His obsidian,[6] glittering, hypnotic,[7] dark,[3] haunting[8] eyes are similar to the Eye of Onyx: not solid black, but black in loops all the way down, like looking into the longest, deepest hole in the world.[7] He is quite tall, with a hooked snout[9] and a long neck.[3] He has a slithering,[10] nightmarish shape,[11] a hypnotic voice,[12] and wears a heavy perfumed oil[13] that permeates the air.[14]

Personality

Vulture is sinister,[15] determined,[16] clever,[17] horrifying,[18] calm,[19] observant,[20] deceptive, confident,[7] smooth,[21] condescending,[22] commanding,[23] smug,[24] malevolent, cold, and calculating. His presence is large and terrifying,[4] and he is menacing,[2] with punishment for stealing from him being certain death.[25] He was once deeply entwined with the SandWing monarchy[26] and has a fierce hostility towards other tribes.[27] He does not like to be ordered around[28] and has very high standards.[29] He is desperate for the SandWing throne and Cobra once commented that Vulture would burn down the Kingdom of Sand before he ever gave up.[16] He often grinds down anyone who tries to disagree with him and if his opponent argued for too long, he is perfectly happy with winning the argument through "casual violence".[30] His eyes avidly scan his surroundings, cataloging the surrounding wealth in his head.[6] Darkstalker described him as a dragon made of paper, with thin scales, loves treasure, lies about everything, and has never been happy.[31] Darkstalker's soul reader depicted him as almost entirely evil.[32]

Biography

The Jade Mountain Prophecy

Moon Rising
Qibli mentioned that his family hated him, and that it was not a big deal since they hated everyone. However, Moonwatcher saw in his mind that it was a big deal to him, and right after that Moon had a vision of Qibli backed against a wall glaring up at three larger dragons, who were later confirmed to be Vulture, Sirocco, and Rattlesnake. Into their sneering faces, Qibli curled up his tail and shouted, "Where is she?", referring to Cobra. After Moon's vision, ironically, Qibli said, "... The best news of my life is that I'll never have to see any of my family ever again."'
Winter Turning
Qibli said that his family would never do anything good to him when he was discussing families with Winter.
Darkness of Dragons

When Onyx kidnapped Ostrich and took her back to the Scorpion Den, Qibli, along with Winter, came to rescue her. They were taken back to Vulture's compound by Sirocco and Rattlesnake, where Vulture took Qibli to see his mother's prison. He explained that if Cobra was to be free, then Qibli was to write down all of Thorn's secrets on a blank scroll and give it to Vulture. After Qibli, along with Winter, Ostrich, and Cobra, escaped Vulture's compound, Qibli had his mother arrested for treason — the plan all along had been to bring Cobra into Thorn's stronghold only to kill her via poison.

Later, Vulture bombed Thorn's stronghold, holding the "Eye of Onyx" in his talons — however, Thorn appeared and explained that Vulture was holding a fake version, created both to trick thieves and spare their lives. After Onyx attempted to kill her, Thorn suggested a royal challenge instead, since all the past challengers have come this way. Onyx accepted, and both she and Vulture believed she was worthy due to her royal blood. Afraid Onyx would be chosen, Qibli summoned a sandstorm with Anemone's weather bracelets, and in the chaos of the storm, Vulture disappeared from the stronghold completely with no warning or sign.

Throughout the book, Qibli always had a suspicion that Vulture would end up working for Darkstalker and become a juggernaut, taking over the world. That suspicion proved to be true later when Vulture is seen in the lost city of night, bargaining with Darkstalker about their alliance.

Near the end of the book, when Darkstalker tried to convince Qibli to become an animus and work with him, he used his power to teleport Vulture in front of him. Darkstalker then enchanted Vulture many times, including to make him act like a hatchling, make him feel guilty for everything bad he had done, and make him be the best grandfather for Qibli. Darkstalker then made Vulture disappear. It is unknown what happened to him after that.

Relationships

Qibli

Despite being Qibli's grandfather, Vulture hates and haunts him.[33] Vulture's punishment for stealing from him would be certain death,[25] and Qibli felt enraged when Vulture spoke badly of Thorn.[14] Vulture considers Qibli to be the smartest of Cobra's dragonets,[34] and while they are both equally observant,[20] Vulture was deceptive[7] towards him. He hurt Qibli and made him doubt that everything was real.[31]

Family tree

UnknownVulture
UnknownCobra
SiroccoRattlesnakeQibli


Quotes

"It's perfectly normal to feel like your pet must think the way you do. It's happened to many dragons. The Camels' Rights Movement. Iguanas Are Dragons, Too. Save the Scavengers. World Walrus Fund. All very sweet, and very misguided. Save your energy for dragons, who can appreciate it."
― to Winter, about scavengers (Darkness of Dragons, page 81)
"Her erstwhile popularity, such as it was, is plummeting. Everyone agrees that she's been quite useless so far. Has the kingdom improved in any way? No one's life is any better, except of course for her own Outclaws, who are now rolling in treasure up there in the palace. She pours wealth into the talons of those who bow and scrape to her, and she doesn't care a fig for anyone else."
― to Qibli, about Thorn (Darkness of Dragons, page 82-83)
"And these tragic bombings, tsk. Dragons are dying and she hasn't done one thing about it. She has no idea who's responsible. If she even cares. But I do. I have found the culprits! I am the only one who can protect our tribe."
― to Qibli, about Thorn (Darkness of Dragons, page 83)
"You think you are. Because she stole you away and brainwashed you. You haven't thought for yourself in years. You do exactly what she tells you to and think whatever she tells you to think. You're not your own dragon, Grandson. Everyone knows her group is basically a cult. It's true; ask anyone. The whole kingdom has figured out that her Outclaws are blind followers. You don't want to be a blind follower, do you, Qibli? Don't you want to think for yourself?"
― to Qibli, about Thorn (Darkness of Dragons, page 90)
"Friends! SandWings! Talons of Power! Listen to me! Have we really come to this? SandWings fighting SandWings? So soon after the war that tore our tribe apart? Look how divided we are! Do you know why we fight each other? Because we are ruled by a false queen. One who does not deserve this palace! She doesn't care about anyone but herself! She stole this throne to make herself rich! She's been letting SandWings die all over her kingdom without lifting a talon to save them. A good ruler would find the dragons responsible and protect you all! We need someone who will see the danger clearly! Our tribe is under attack, fellow SandWings!"
― to several SandWing citizens (Darkness of Dragons, page 158)

Trivia

  • Each of Vulture's skull tattoos represents a dragon he has killed.[2]
  • Vulture has always been interested in a business alliance with the IceWings.[35]
  • Vulture loves smelly cheese.[18]
  • Vulture has a compound within the Scorpion Den.
  • Tui might make a Winglet for Cobra and/or Vulture, though this is not certain.[event 1]

References

  1. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 3
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Darkness of Dragons, page 62
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Darkness of Dragons, page 78
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Darkness of Dragons, page 57
  5. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 83
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Darkness of Dragons, page 222
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Darkness of Dragons, page 90
  8. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 159
  9. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 54
  10. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 221
  11. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 157
  12. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 158
  13. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 112
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Darkness of Dragons, page 87
  15. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 228
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Darkness of Dragons, page 186
  17. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 163
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Darkness of Dragons, page 117
  19. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 104
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Darkness of Dragons, page 103
  21. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 91
  22. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 86
  23. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 82
  24. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 79
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Darkness of Dragons, page 77
  26. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 95
  27. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 101
  28. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 107
  29. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 110
  30. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 81
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Darkness of Dragons, page 329
  32. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 338
  33. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 66
  34. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 89
  35. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 100
  1. ↑ Stated by Tui, source 


SandWings
Queens

Present: Oasis • Thorn
Historical: Scorpion

Royalty

Blaze • Blister • Burn • Char • Scald • Singe • Smolder • Sunny • Onyx

Jade Mountain

Arid • Onyx • Ostrich • Pronghorn • Qibli • Sunny

Other Dragons
(Present)

Addax • Agave • Armadillo • Camel • Capybara • Cereus • Cobra • Dune • Horizon • Jerboa III • Kindle • Meerkat • Needle • Ocotillo • Ostrich • Palm • Parch • Prickle • Quicksand • Rattlesnake • Saguaro • Sandstorm • Sirocco • Six-Claws • Tawny • Torch • Viper • Vulture

Other Dragons
(Historical)

Jerboa • Jerboa II

Hybrids

Sunny

Kingdom

Blaze's fortress • Blister's hideout • Great Five-Tail River • Jerboa III's hut • North Beach • Possibility • SandWing stronghold • Scorpion Den

Society

Outclaws • Talons of Power • War of SandWing Succession


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