(Spoiler alert: this article contain full spoilers of the 15th chapter in game. There is a Chinese version of this article: 羽族的秘密)

The 15th chapter is fused with massive clues on the story background. With all the things we learned, I formed my own theory on the whole plot.

This is Elio protecting you from spoilers. Please leave now if you have not finished Chapter 15 yet.

1. Relationship between the Feather Tribe and Sdorica the giant dragon

Izumi is from Dracontines

This is the most obvious hint from Chapter 15, telling by Uzziah. From their rivalry. We can learn that the Guardians, where Uzziah belong to, are the one preventing the resurrection of Sdorica, while the Dracontines are trying to resurrect the giant dragon. The conversation between Uzziah and Izumi, confirms that Izumi will act as a villain in our future plots.

Izumi lured Elio to the underground library

Izumi does this intentionally.

Tour Guide: So this is the underground library.

And this is how to enter it.

I will leave you here now, see you~

Izumi has learned Elio’s true identity before this, tho we don’t know when. Unlike Yami, who only awoke recently, it seems that Elio has awaken his power long ago. So he enter the library using his own blood to open the door.

His awaken power is hinted in Chapter 13

Shirley is from Dracontines too

Her bio is basically spoiling the whole plot of Before Sunset

Shirley, of the Feather Tribe, mother of Elio, is one of the Dracontines. Coincident? I think not. A strong relationship between the Feather Tribe and the Dracontines is hinted.

This may also explain why Izumi will know about Elio.

Traits of the Feather Tribe

Said the top student from Rune Academy

Thanks professor Sherlock

Members of the Feather Tribe are simply walking soul energy. The amount soul energy they have in their body, is topping all other species and Demihuman. The Dragoneye Gem, which is believed as the remains of Sdorica the dragon, also contain unlimited amount of soul energy. Maybe there is a huge connection between the origin of Feather Tribe and Sdorica.

Feather Tribe is the oldest of all Demihuman species

Demihuamn species, as a whole, may potentially be the greatest enemy of normal human in the war with dragon (I will elaborate more on this point in the third section of this article). Since Feather Tribe is one the oldest, their connection with Sdorica might be the strongest. Atlas, the origin of Demihuman, may very well be the headquarters of the Dracontines.

2. Monsters are the weapon against the Feather Tribe

Uzziah can control monsters

Uzziah is one of the Guardians, the sworn enemy of the Dracontines, and he can control monster. While he may not be the one who created Monsters, he is using them against the Dracontines for sure.

Monsters have a taste for soul energy

The Monsters are only chasing the soul energy in the canister

Normal human should not be targeted by the Monsters

In Chapter 4, we learned that the Monsters are sensitive to concentrated Soul Energy. Now we learn that members of the Feather Tribe are made of pure Soul Energy. This make the Monster the perfect weapon against them, and the Monster can attack in the air too!

The Deadly Explosion in Atlas

In After Sunset, we are hinted that the deadly explosion was caused by some evil scheme. The deadly explosion led to the void expansion, and all the things used happened to occur on Atlas, the place where the Demihuman lives, potentially where the Dracontines are. Would this be planned by someone who are dedicated in deleting Demihuman or the Dracontines?

Someone shares the same thought with him, perhaps?

The deal with Dragoneye Gem

If the deadly explosion is a part of someone’s evil scheme, will the trade of Dragoneye Gem be part of the plan too? Why would Angelia’s grandfather want to buy this thing? Who spread information and potential uses about the Dragoneye?

3. Hints in the opening movie

Skeptical to my thoughts above? I will convince you with the introduction that pops at every patch update.

Legend has it,

That the world was once pitch black.

Only the Gian Dragon “Sdorica” Existed,

And its puppets “Mankind”.

Humans were granted eternal life,

Yet stripped of their freedom,

Living humbly under absolute authority. A Courageous warrior, Vendacti,

Voiced the desire to be set free,

In return receiving the dragon’s cruel punishment.

the displeased appointed Vendacti as their King,

All daring to rise and defy destiny,

Which instigated hostility from the contented.

Facing fury from the dragon and fellow man,

Not once did Vendacti show intention of backing down,

Vowing never to succumb until fate was twisted. His trusty spear in hand,

pierced true into the dragon’s heart,

A burst of flames escaped from the dragon’s body,

And thus the Sun was born.

Darkness made way for the light,

The dragon becoming the ground underneath.

Humans gained liberty,

Yet lost their immortality. After thousands of years,

The sun brought new life to this world,

Flourishing, prosperous.

Yet deep in the shadows,

There are still few,

Who wish to revive Sdorica,

And once again live forever.

Cruel punishment by the Dragon

What punishment could this be? Losing soul energy from the body. Exiled from the Feather Tribe and became normal humans? Like how Jesus exiled Adam from the Eden.

Hostility from the contented, the fellow man of dragon

Who are those fellow man? The Demihuman that did not wish for freedom? Those who are not punished by the dragon?

Dragon become the ground underneath

How could they live without a ground underneath? Flying forever?

Humans lost their immortality

Is this the origin of the King of Sun Capitol and the royal family?

Revive Sdorica for eternal life

The contented, the fellow man of dragon who get defeated by Vendacti, want to revive Sdorica for eternity. If the Feather Tribe and the Demihuman are indeed the descendants of Vendacti’s enemy, then their strong connection with the Dracontines could be easily explained.

4. What would this mean anyway?

Rivalry between normal human and Demihuman

If the Feather Tribe is connected to the Dracontines. There is a very high chance that the demihuman will be rival with the normal human in the future.

Relationship between the royal blood and the Guardians

Since the Guardians are the sworn enemy of the Dracontines. It is also possible that the Guardians are friendly with the descendants of Vendacti, i.e. the royal blood in Sun Capitol. Then the plan to take away Dragoneye Gem may also be connected to the Guardians.

King’s Wrath

Will Elio overthrow Theodore?

Shirley was sent by the Dracontines to have Theodore’s baby, Elio. I bet this information is shared among the Dracontines. Helping Elio to get on the throne might be one of their schemes against the Guardians and the royal blood.

This could explain why Theodore is being aggressive on holding his crown and towards other species, because he had to watch out for the Dracontines! Poor Theodore.