To what extent are Darkstalker’s actions driven by prophecy, and to what extent do they stem from personal choices? Analyze whether his downfall was inevitable or preventable, using specific examples to support your argument.

Examine Darkstalker’s relationships with his family and his friends. How do these different relationships influence his development and shape his journey toward becoming a villain?

Compare the animus dragons in the novel: Arctic, Albatross, Darkstalker, and Fathom. In what ways are these dragons similar and different? How does animus magic shape their personalities, choices, and, ultimately, their fates?