How In-Game Choices Compare to the 13 Threshing Day POVs
! This post contains spoilers !
With the release of the interactive Dragonkind game alongside the actual book Threshing Day, our community has been handed a treasure trove of easter eggs. By analyzing the decisions built into the Dragonkind game, we can unlock secret rules that may influence the 13 rider POV chapters in Threshing Day.
Part 1: The 4 In-Game Choice Steps & Mechanics
- Zone 1: Alone vs. Squadmates – Triggers Color Den Tests (Brown, Red, Green, Orange)
- Zone 2: Bully Scenario – Triggers third bonus options later in the game (Blue Dragon)
- Zone 3: Blood Catalyst – Mandatory to Spill Blood
- Zone 4: Meadow vs. Trees – Climate Environments Determine Dragon Bonding
Zone 1 — Going Alone vs. Squadmates
Squadmates: Entering Zone 1 presents the choice to go solo or remain within a group of squadmates. Choosing to go with squadmates increases the amount of dragon tests you will encounter (making the game longer).
East, West, Center: This selection determines which color of dragon you will encounter (Brown, Red, Green, Orange).
Zone 2 — The Bully Scenario
The Morality Test: In Zone 2, cadets encounter moral conflict: You hear a scream and must decide to confront/execute ruthless bullies versus keep walking. If you choose to avoid the conflict, then you will still need to help a struggling cadet. However, if you intervene in the bully scenario, then your decisions may trigger a third bonus scenario in zone 4.
Please note: The bonus trigger is still completely random and requires a bit of luck. It does not guarantee a bonus trigger, even if you make the ‘correct’ decisions in this step.
Zone 3 — The Mandatory Blood
Bonding Prerequisite: In Zone 3, Cadets must cut themselves on a bush and spill blood directly in the Valley.
Zone 4 — Terrain Choice: Tree vs. Meadow
Simulated Climates: Zone 4 splits cadets between an open meadow and the high forest tree canopy. We know the dragons engineered the valley as an artificial microcosm of Navarre’s provinces by transplanting native tree species to recreate the exact climates of their ancestral hatching grounds:
- Open Meadow: In the game, this leads to either bond a brown or orange dragon, because I theorize it is their preferred climates listed below.
Northwest Coast (Brown Dragons/ theorized to be Luceras): Dense forest where coniferous pines clash directly with towering coastal Redwoods. It features blinding snowstorms, maritime fog, and massive boulder formations to allow for camouflage.
Central Floor (Orange Dragons/ Esben Valley): Open, sunlit meadows dominated by deciduous, broadleaf trees (such as Oaks) and tranquil streams to separate from surrounding territories.
- Climb the Tree: In the game, this leads to either bond a red or green dragon, because I theorize it is their preferred climates listed below.
High Altitude (Red Dragons / Dunness Cliffs): A barren cliffside dominated by Polylepis trees (the highest-growing tree species in the world).
Mountain Trenches (Green Dragons/ Steelridge Mountains): High-altitude, rocky mountain valley floors covered in dense coniferous pines.
- The Blue Bonus Trigger: There is a third button that is randomly added to both the Meadow (approach a blue) and Tree (shadow) scenarios. In the game, this leads to a blue dragon, because I theorize they are hiding in their preferred climate listed below.
Deep Canyons (Blue Dragons/ Corydon): Dominating canyon floors blanketed in ancient Redwoods. Their massive, interlocking upper canopies choke out sunlight, plunging the floor into permanent shadow. Blue dragons (who hate the cold) are insulated by the humid canyon.
Part 2: Mapping the Zones Directly to the 13 Threshing Day Rider POVs
Zone 1 — Going Alone vs. Squadmates
Solo (includes character interactions, even if they decided to go alone): Brennan Sorrengail (with Flynn Ennis), Dain Aetos (with Joelle Tadita), Bodhi Durran (with Xaden Riorson), Rhiannon Matthias (with Visia, Eya), Ridoc Gamlin (entirely alone), Liam Mairi (with Xaden Riorson), Sloane Mairi (with Aaric Graycastle, Imogen Cardulo), Aaric Graycastle (with Sloane Mairi).
Squadmates: Mira Sorrengail (with Cowan Zana), Xaden Riorson (with Garrick Tavis, Masen), Garrick Tavis (with Xaden Riorson, Masen), Imogen Cardulo (with Quinn, and later Garrick Tavis), Sawyer Henrick (with Trina).
East, West, Center: Not a single rider went East! A Majority of our riders went south or west. Brennan and Liam were the only two that chose to stay in the center valley, and Rhiannon is the only rider that starts south but then changes and heads north.
Zone 2 — The Morality Test (Bully Scenario)
Killed Bullies: Xaden Riorson and Garrick Tavis.
Helped Cadets: Mira Sorrengail, Rhiannon Matthias, and Sawyer Henrick.
Visited by Father: Brennan Sorrengail and Dain Aetos.
Approached Dragon: Bodhi Durran (ran at a blue), Sloane Mairi (roared at orange), Aaric Graycastle (approached a blue).
Unique / Miscellaneous: Imogen Cardulo (channeled), Ridoc Gamlin (prank wars), and Liam Mairi (wood carving).
Zone 3 — The Mandatory Blood
Palm: Imogen Cardulo, Rhiannon Matthias, Aaric Graycastle.
Fingers: Bodhi Durran, Liam Mairi.
Forearm: Brennan Sorrengail.
Leg: Mira Sorrengail.
Cheek: Xaden Riorson.
Throat: Garrick Tavis.
Tongue: Sawyer Henrick.
Knee: Ridoc Gamlin.
Shoulder: Sloane Mairi.
The Anomaly (No Blood Spilled): While the main series notes a chin scar, Dain Aetos did not explicitly spill any blood on-page.
Zone 4 — Terrain Choice: Tree vs. Meadow
Meadow: Xaden Riorson (Redwood), Garrick Tavis (Pine), Imogen Cardulo (Oak, Conifer, Magenta Leaf), Rhiannon Matthias (Burning Trees), Sawyer Henrick, Liam Mairi (Polylepis), Sloane Mairi (Redwood), Aaric Graycastle (Redwood).
Stream: Ridoc Gamlin (Conifer, Redwood).
Trees: Brennan Sorrengail (Pine), Mira Sorrengail, Dain Aetos.
Part 3: Individual Rider Profiles & Dragon Specs
Below is a reference breakdown for all 13 riders detailed in the Threshing Day, complete with dragon details, signets, and the new dens included on the Dragonkind website.
1. Brennan Sorrengail (same line as Imogen)
- Dragon Bond: Marbh (Gaelic: Dead/Dying)
- Dragon Specs: Age 76 | 3 Previous Riders | Orange Daggertail
- Manifested Signet: Mending
- Den: Fhaicorain (Gaelic: “See Orange” | Norse: “Vigilant, Unpredictable Wanderer of Borders”). Originate from Northern Esbens; fiercely unpredictable, they often chose new valleys in the same range.
2. Mira Sorrengail
- Dragon Bond: Teine (Gaelic: Fire)
- Dragon Specs: Age 41 | 0 Previous Riders | Green Clubtail
- Manifested Signet: Wards (Extending & Strengthening Boundaries)
- Den: Cruaidhuaine (Gaelic: “green steel” | Norse: “Crossroad of the Holy Fields”). Originates from unknown. Descendants have stable connection to magic, which some believe is a result of their more reasonable, defensive nature.
3. Xaden Riorson (same line as Aaric)
- Dragon Bond: Sgaeyl (Gaelic: Shadow)
- Dragon Specs: Age 64 | 3 Previous Riders (Maxim Riorson was her 3rd rider; Xaden is her 4th) | Blue Daggertail
- Manifested Signet: Shadows (Primary) & Inntinnsic (Secondary)
- Den: Gormfaileas (Gaelic: “Blue Shadow” | Norse: “Hidden Rumbling God”). Originates near Corydon; known for their formidable size. They are the most ruthless and tend to favor warm climates.
4. Garrick Tavis (same line as Ridoc)
- Dragon Bond: Cradh (Gaelic: Pain/Anguish)
- Dragon Specs: Age 27 | 0 Previous Riders (Compendium Inaccurate: Noted as older with extensive human history) | Brown Scorpiontail
- Manifested Signet: Air Manipulation (Primary) & Distance Wielding (Secondary)
- Den: Aldayrmar (Gaelic: “old, wise, renowned” | Norse: “Immortal Sea Monster”) Unknown origin (theorized to be Luceras due to their preference to the cold). Garrick’s dragon is remarkably sensitive to runes, which allowed them to locate and retrieve the small iron box beneath the Resson clock tower.
5. Dain Aetos (same line as Sawyer)
- Dragon Bond: Cath (Gaelic: Battle)
- Dragon Specs: Age 89 | 2 Previous Riders | Red Swordtail
- Manifested Signet: Retrocognition (Memory Reading via Touch)
- Den: Berradhdyr (Gaelic: “cliff, stubborn” | Norse: “bare-hearted beast”) Originate from limestone cliffs at the edge of the Dunness River and famous for their fiery tempers.
6. Bodhi Durran (same line as Rhiannon)
- Dragon Bond: Cuir (Gaelic: To Put/Place)
- Dragon Specs: Age 59 | 1 Previous Rider | Green Swordtail
- Manifested Signet: Countersignet (Signet Nullification / Redirection)
- Den: Uaineloidsig (Gaelic: “green logic” | Norse: “Guide of the Meadow”) Originate from Steelridge Mountain range (offered their hatching grounds for what is now Basgiath War College). Known for their keen intellect and continue to be the most rational of dragonkind.
7. Imogen Cardulo (same line as Brennan)
- Dragon Bond: Glane (Gaelic: Clean/Pure)
- Dragon Specs: Age 19 | 0 Previous Riders (Compendium Inaccurate: Noted as older with human history) | Orange Daggertail
- Manifested Signet: Memory Erasure (Primary) & Earth Wielding (Secondary)
- Den: Fhaicorain (Gaelic: “See Orange” | Norse: “Vigilant, Unpredictable Wanderer of Borders”). Originate from Northern Esbens; fiercely unpredictable, they often chose new valleys in the same range.
8. Rhiannon Matthias (same line as Bodhi)
- Dragon Bond: Feirge (Gaelic: Anger/Wrath)
- Dragon Specs: Age 87 | 3 Previous Riders | Green Daggertail
- Manifested Signet: Summoner (Object Relocation/Teleportation)
- Den: Uaineloidsig (Gaelic: “green logic” | Norse: “Guide of the Meadow”) Originate from Steelridge Mountain range (offered their hatching grounds for what is now Basgiath War College). Known for their keen intellect and continue to be the most rational of dragonkind.
9. Sawyer Henrick (same line as Dain)
- Dragon Bond: Sliseag (Gaelic: Slice/Chip)
- Dragon Specs: Age 73 | 2 Previous Riders | Red Swordtail
- Manifested Signet: Metallurgy (Metal Manipulation)
- Den: Berradhdyr (Gaelic: “cliff, stubborn” | Norse: “bare-hearted beast”) Originate from limestone cliffs at the edge of the Dunness River and famous for their fiery tempers.
10. Ridoc Gamlyn (same line as Garrick)
- Dragon Bond: Aotrom (Gaelic: Light/Unburdened)
- Dragon Specs: Age 21 | 0 Previous Rider | Brown Swordtail
- Manifested Signet: Ice Wielding
- Den: Aldayrmar (Gaelic: “old, wise, renowned” | Norse: “Immortal Sea Monster”) Unknown origin (theorized to be Luceras due to their preference to the cold). Garrick’s dragon is remarkably sensitive to runes, which allowed them to locate and retrieve the small iron box beneath the Resson clock tower.
11. Liam Mairi (same line as Sloane – dragon siblings)
- Dragon Bond: Deigh (Gaelic: Ice)
- Dragon Specs: Age 62 | 1 Previous Rider | Red Daggertail
- Manifested Signet: Farsight (primary) & Ice Wielding (speculated secondary)
- Den: Wybjorian (Gaelic: “exiled fiery line” | Norse: “Descendants of the Blazing Bear”) Origins unkown, but theorized to be close to the Mairi estate in Mairghdelle, Tyrrendor.
12. Sloane Mairi (same line as Liam – dragon siblings)
- Dragon Bond: Thoirt (Gaelic: Giving/Bestowing)
- Dragon Specs: Age 62 | 1 Previous Rider | Red Daggertail
- Manifested Signet: Siphon (Energy/Power Transfer)
- Den: Wybjorian (Gaelic: “exiled fiery line” | Norse: “Descendants of the Blazing Bear”) Origins unkown, but theorized to be close to the Mairi estate in Mairghdelle, Tyrrendor.
13. Aaric Graycastle | Camlaen Tauri Baran (same line as Xaden)
- Dragon Bond: Molvic (Gaelic: Praise)
- Dragon Specs: Age 39 | 0 Previous Riders | Blue Clubtail
- Manifested Signet: Precognition (Future Sight)
- Den: Gormfaileas (Gaelic: “Blue Shadow” | Norse: “Hidden Rumbling God”). Originates near Corydon; known for their formidable size. They are the most ruthless and tend to favor warm climates.
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