Reed
Template:Infobox Reed is a MudWing and one of Clay's younger brothers, being the second eldest of all seven of Cattail's children. He is a character featured in the first and fourth book with his sibs.
History
Reed hatched along with Sora, Pheasant, Umber, Crane and Marsh. Clay had been sold to the Talons of Peace in exchange for two or more cows which the MudWings had already fed themselves on long ago, which left Reed was compelled to take over for the bigwings of the group which, is the leader despite not being the largest or strongest. Overtime, the others grew to respect him.
When Clay returned, it was Reed who first noticed him. They, the other siblings, began to tell him about the MudWing traditions, and helped him make peace with himself. The others, Reed included, wanted Clay to stay, but Clay decided that Reed would be a better bigwings than he would, therefore he left with Glory after making peace with his siblings and himself.
After meeting Clay, Reed is left wondering whether the older dragonet could have done a better job protecting the sibs. He starts to believe that Clay could have saved Crane, and that the other sibs would prefer him instead. His lack of belief in himself makes him worried and sometimes distracted.
Quotes
"Before the war takes anyone else I care about. Before our village is destroyed; before I have to choose between loyalty to my tribe and the safety of my brothers and sisters. Before we have to kill anyone else." (Thinking of Clay fulfilling the prophecy along with the other dragonets of destiny and bringing eternal peace to the world.)
