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Before you enter the valley.

Prepare for the official story, learn what each run looks like, and know where to return after a burn.

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Quick summary · TL;DR

Play at dragonkind.com. Weigh each choice, note your path, and leave time for a cooldown if your run ends burned.

The author describes Dragonkind as a choose-your-own-adventure. Play the official story at dragonkind.com. 1 author announcement ✓ Confirmed

What you are playing

Dragonkind is Rebecca Yarros’ interactive choose-your-own-adventure. Bonding with a dragon is never guaranteed. ✓ Confirmed 1 author announcement

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Checklist

  • Keep access to the email address you use to sign in.
  • Use the game's official start button; launch-day players reported queues.
  • Log your scene, chosen answer, and the resulting screen.
  • Expect story spoilers in community discussions and novel references.
  • If burned, check the game's start page before trying again.

Players describe email sign-up before entering the valley. Launch-day queues were reported. 1 player · 1 published playthrough

The shape of a run

Create an account

Players report signing up with an email address before entering Threshing Valley. Launch-day players ran into server queues and temporary errors. 1 player · 1 published playthrough

Get your wing and squad

The story assigns you a wing, section, and squad. One recorded placement reads First Wing, Claw Section, Third Squad. The assignment logic remains unknown. 1 published playthrough · our 2 runs

Brave the Threshing

Navigate the interactive story. Choose whether to advance solo or in a group, pick your direction, decide whether to help cadets, and react to facing dragons. 1 author announcement ✓ Confirmed

Meet your dragon

A successful run reveals your dragon's name, tail type, age, color, and bloodline. A burned run requires waiting before trying again, with players reporting around 4 hours. 1 published result-card example · our 2 burns

How to read this guide

Start with the summary, review observed choices, and tap Next step. Counts reflect logged runs, not bonding odds. Unmarked items come from player reports; checkmarks show verified statements; question marks flag unverified claims.

Easily mixed up

  • Dragonkind: the official interactive story at dragonkind.com.
  • Fourth Wing dragon quiz: a separate fan personality quiz that assigns novel dragons.
  • Signet Quiz: a fan quiz, separate from the author’s May announcement.
  • Threshing Day: a short-story collection. The official shop’s Dragonkind section sells merchandise, not game access.
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Sign in and queue →← HomeBurned here? Next steps

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Sources for this page

Unmarked = reported by players, count shown. ✓ Confirmed · ? Unverified.