Baide was a dragon who was bonded to Jack Barlowe.[1]
Biography[]
Fourth Wing[]
During Threshing, Baide chooses Jack as her rider, as they both complement each other with their aggression.[1]
Iron Flame[]
Baide hides the truth from the Empyrean, that her rider, Jack Barlowe, is still alive, currently mended by Nolon. Soon after, she is spotted by Violet's team during their Rider Survival Course (RSC) challenge, wandering through the forests. She ends up incinerating Tomas.
Baide essentially gets betrayed by Jack, who used his Venin power to shield his true intentions from her. He ends up wounding her between the scales of her neck with a dagger, resulting in her bleeding out and hitting the wardstone before her final moments.
Physical Description[]
Baide is an Orange Scorpiontail dragon with golden eyes. She is on the smaller side.[2]
Personality[]
Baide is described as aggressive by Professor Kaori.[1]
Power and Abilities[]
Like any other dragon, Baide was able to breathe fire, and use their scorpiontail, talons, and fangs to damage enemies.
Relationships[]
Jack Barlowe[]
Jack is Baide's fifth rider. He and Baide complemented each other, as both were remarkable for their aggression.[1] Baide hides the truth from the Empyrean that her rider was still alive. However, Jack later on betrays Baide by slashing a dagger between the scales of her neck, leading to her death.
Trivia[]
- In Scottish Gaelic, Baide's name sounds most similar to "baid" (group/herd) or "baideal" (battlement/cloud).