A closer look at... IceWings! | Wings of Fire

Welcome back to A Closer Look! Today, we're taking a closer look at the biology, society, and history of the IceWings!
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[@TrickyTalon23]

If Charcoal ever makes a NightWing analysis video it would probably have to be about 15 minutes long due to how much involvement they had XD

[@gusjodi]

True.

[@LavenderDoesStufYT]

Very true.

[@elkatuber]

So true

[@Ismaelcruz03]

UR EVERYWHERE 💀💀💀

[@TrickyTalon23]

@@Ismaelcruz03 I get that a lot

[@serenitythesiren5031]

Suppose you could say...IceWings are the *coolest* tribe.

[@Bry-Guy909]

Can't argue with facts. They're also pretty *cold* hearted.

[@silvertail5494]

Damm that was a very good pun. I fell like saying; All HAIL the Ice Wıngs.

[@Bry-Guy909]

@@silvertail5494 another to add to the pile.

[@Retrenorium]

@@Bry-Guy909 you can't say that just because they gave you the cold shoulder

[@Bry-Guy909]

@@Retrenorium Keep them coming.

[@AvesKori]

I think pink IceWing scales could either be a reference to iridescent white gems or Pink Ice which is caused by algae

[@batbon3zZz]

I personally believe it has something to do with how the majority of white creatures have pink noses simply due to the lack of pigmentation (look at albino animals), but there are a few holes in that idea (such as why it’s pink instead of blue, considering skin is pink due to the red blood underneath) I love your take on it!

[@TheZincMaster-on1fy]

I thought it was a reference to ice at dawn/dusk that made it look kinda pink/purple

[@cookie856]

@@TheZincMaster-on1fy I'm pretty sure Icewings can have any colors as long as that can blend with ice honestly

[@Pavement_gum]

I honestly love icewings- they’re all so pretty, my goodness

[@aaronymous9]

Honestly, the ice wall being destroyed and all that was a good thing, the BAD thing is that Tui didn’t give them more worldbuilding and interesting things in their society. The ranking system and their society is provably toxic towards dragonets and their self esteems. Which is why I think it was interesting and a good move for Snowfall to do so, it just sucks that the Icewings don’t have more good cultural aspects about their society.

[@InternetBirbo]

Same, I feel like Tui just made them for a winter tribe because she needed one. They’re my favourite tribe, but they just don’t have any impact other than getting beaten up by nightwings. I wish they had more world building around them that WASN’T just implied.

[@Trinotrix]

Icewings has very interesting history looking forward to seeing this!

[@1lonelypigeon500]

This is a little off topic, but why did everyone assume that the ‘talons of power’ mentioned in the jade mountain prophecy refers to Vulture’s Talons of power? I mean, the entire Vulture conflict was very much a filler story to have enough content to fill a book. Isn’t it more likely that the talons if power refers to the animus test held by the seawings? Hear me out, the talons of power ceremony was a big plot point in turtle’s past, and was also the reason Anemone was an animus. Also, the Seawing animus Fathom was Darkstalker’s best friend, and darkstalker is the main villain in the 2nd arc

[@veronicameldrum1527]

I know right! I completely agree with this theroy

[@nightmarebringerthenightwi7297]

The icewings are one of my top three favorit tribes from wings of fire. But all my icewing character are to some degree like Winter or Arctic haveing left the ice kingdom forever in order to get there freedom or just a better life. Also i have been waiting for a closer look on icewings for a while and also cant't wait for the one with the Nightwings

[@arandomperson4340]

Foeslayer wasn't captured in battle I think. She took off her protection earring and an enchantment that queen diamond had sent took action which was to send her to queen diamond or something

[@zay4401]

Your right

[@TrickyTalon23]

7:55 Charcoal: *The IceWings are pretty cool!* Qibli: *Hey that’s my line.*

[@krztorooindustries]

That is my line, three moons

[@krztorooindustries]

Lol *SandWing laughs*

[@gemini_aura]

I’m trying to recall the time I heard that in the books. I think book 7, or 6 or something

[@emizabethdavis1828]

Wasn't Snowfox who became the Queen of the ice wings, was a couple with Snowflake, if that was the case then they would have to had adopted there daughter. Then they're adopted daughter would probably became the next Queen of the ice wings. So Queen Glacier might not even be blood related to Queen Diamond and Prince Arctic. So maybe that was what happened to the animas magic instead of a long line of bad genetics.

[@Latte44]

That actually makes a lot of sense

[@enderwalkgang]

Yeah, so it's possible Snowfox has the ability to pass the gene but adopted one, their could have also been an additional child.

[@gusjodi]

Hey charcoal, just so you know, the gift of vision doesn’t give the wearer visions of dragons and human’s memories, it can give visions of things in the present time to.

[@cheerios2548]

Such a lovely tribe~

[@krztorooindustries]

Their rules are too strict and IceWings tend to have thorough childhoods but at least Winter exists

[@InternetBirbo]

@@krztorooindustriesYou have a point, they’re my favourite tribe, I just wish they had… more to them? They pretty much only exist as a punching bag for nightwings and for a filler wintery tribe. It’s such a shame too, they could be so much more interesting!

[@cloudedhearts]

So exited! Sadly, I’ll miss the premiere, as I’ll be in school. But, after I drive to my grandparents' house, I’ll watch it!

[@Pratham_-xp9qt]

It's gonna be past my bedtime by a few mins but i can watch it! Keep up with the good content

[@gooseletloose3622]

I love these videos so much, they really make my day😁

[@andistansbury4366]

0:44 at least there's no yellow Icewings.

[@MahsaKaerra]

When I was reading Winter's book I couldn't help but think IceWing society is reminiscent of North Korea. We were told that if Winter / Icicle / Hailstorm slipped too far down the rankings then so would their parents by association, and that would mean they all lose their place in the ice palace regardless of their direct familial relationship to the queen. This gives the impression that their home doesn't actually belong to them, it belongs to their rank. Again, like in North Korea where several defectors have described how in the capital city their job title dictates their residence and quality of life.

[@Bry-Guy909]

Can't wait to miss another premier!

[@dailthegoat799]

I’m with you bro!

[@loganmaxwell4079]

I’ve been waiting for this

[@callie_calamari]

looking forward to this!

[@queenrebornwofdragon9893]

YES ICEWING but question have you done the leafwing,hivewings,sulking,or maybe beetle wings? If not maybe do those Edit:Silkwing*

[@CharcoalsDen]

I have not done those yet, but I'll get to evey tribe eventually

[@KVMJB]

sulking=sad silkwing

[@queenrebornwofdragon9893]

@@CharcoalsDen bet it will be as amazing as the other closer look videos

[@lulucasa5337]

Thank you for the time stamp, Charcoal! #SaveWingsofFire

[@TheDixieDerg]

Can't wait y'all

[@BearBoba2]

You made my brain hurt thanks for filling me with every Icewing activity

[@KVMJB]

Sorry, I’ll be in school but I’ll watch as soon as I can!

[@epicllamadude8898]

I’ll miss the premiere but I’m excited for the vid

[@avacornthelastponybender8583]

Anyone else confused with the IceWings Forbidden Treasury? It's not like the Animus touched things down there are dangerous as the name implies Snowfall takes 3 of them out & they all do exactly what they are supposed to, no strings attached so what is the point of locking them away as if they have lethal curses on them???

[@Bry-Guy909]

6:17 Unexpected but I love it.

[@silvertail5494]

OML Ice Wingz! I LUV EM SO MUCH! SUCH A BOOTIFULL TRIBE!

[@queenrebornwofdragon9893]

Ikr!

[@berengerdietiker22]

The one thing I dislike most about IceWings is their oppressively hierarchical society prior to Queen Snowfall's reforms.

[@krztorooindustries]

Of all the tribes of Phyria, IceWings are my least favorite and SandWings are my most beloved (although I LOVE Winter - I ship Qinterwatcher, deal with it - because he's the black sheep of his family and reminds me of my brother)… Qibli is without a doubt my favorite WoF character and I can't wait to get Darkness of Dragons from my local library today as I just finished book 9 last night... Turtle is actually a really good character although at first he just seems like a boring, introverted SeaWing at first. :)

[@peregrinetheskywing1674]

The IceWings only destroyed the dragonet rankings the adult wall was kept. Queen Snowfall and Lynx agreed it wasn't healthy for the Dragonets to be "pitted against each other"

[@GZLdragon]

ah yes my favorites!

[@maggiefitzsimmons3557]

You should make a leaf wing closer look

[@undeadprincess5726]

Why wasn't it mentioned that ice wings passed animus powers to the sea wings as well? Is it still u known or was it mention in their video?

[@enderwalkgang]

Because it's not true nor confirmed anywhere. That's a popular theory based completely off .... Albatross looking weird and being an Animus. That's it. However there would have been more royal drama and a war if he was actually a hybrid. The dragon tribes tend to be very racist and anti- cross tribe breeding.

[@user-cr1li7gz9m]

When is the nightwing video be able to be seen OMG I am waiting

[@aquafury4481]

what about hvitur? he is an important part of the story.

[@The_Last_Reality]

Make a Nightwing video this week. Please.

[@jellychris8407]

6:44 ok but in book 14 snowfall had a vision and was in glacier and she was going to pick snowfall and not crystal plus in the vision she did not know

[@TheBetterBleedingBladesYouTube]

Some info was off, but otherwise great video!

[@layce9715]

Can you do the night wings

[@OFMnY]

Yay

[@MrSlimeMan01]

Yea, they lost something that made them unique plot wise, but it’s for the better because in reality their society was incredibly toxic and manipulative so it’s definitely good that snowfall brought change

[@lahlybird895]

Totally agree with the society destruction pain. I didn't like it, but taking it away was not the answer.

[@jellybirb3092]

Maybe pink because idk maybe they ate shrimp (like flamingos) and turned pink? But idk about shrimp living there in a place so cold. Maybe just something they have?

[@arandomperson4340]

Who is the pink icewing?

[@sundropfnaf]

OMG

[@river7111]

Icewings my favorite tribes!! 💋💋❤

[@lucaanker6733]

Yay popsicle dragons

[@DreamAeries]

😂lol

[@silvertail5494]

That made me laugh Soooo hard, and yes i agree they are Popsicle Dragons cuz they make popsicles from ice as far as i know.

[@sorryimsunny]

ok but try to remember for hivewings that they have green blood (apparently) 😊

[@rumbogumbo4572]

I believe that it’s only Wasp. It makes sense because of the plant thing and how much she has to consume. She’s also the only HiveWing to have been mentioned to have green blood.

[@sorryimsunny]

@@rumbogumbo4572 that makes sense

[@winter2716]

7/10? Maybe for the rest of my tribe, but I’m a solid 10/10 (if I do say so myself).

[@-TakingSomeLs]

Based tribe

[@Dex_Luceira]

0:44 Pink snow exist you know aka Watermelon snow

[@carljenkin1414]

Wasn't Whiteout an animus to?

[@zay4401]

Nope

[@nickk109]

I litterally cannot find why ice'wings have moonglobes help--😭

[@zay4401]

It's from the gift of light aka the moon globe tree

[@thelastthree1821]

2:24

[@lenlordofknowledge]

I guess I’d refer to you as Charcoal here? Lol but okay, I won’t start a comment war like I joked about to increase engagement, but I will keep my word about what I said and like all your videos soon enough dude lolol

[@CharcoalsDen]

Len I swear to god

[@lenlordofknowledge]

@@CharcoalsDen : )

[@LunarPrimeTheAutobot]

NightWing....?

[@hooliorama69]

So, I'm kinda confused, you have 5 thousand subscribers, but yet you only have 627 likes on this video?

[@susiedutoit8988]

The icewing had their own Covid

[@MintPawYT]

Ice wonkys

[@cubeskilled8711]

Bro are you starflight

[@lriiiiii]

why didn't Queen Diamond just get another kid

[@zay4401]

She had other children but only arctic was an animus

[@Someperson12532]

47 minutes ago...?

[@TheBetterBleedingBladesYouTube]

7:15 THERE IS NO SANCTUARY!

[@zay4401]

There is look at the guide book it's an updated version of the map

[@TheBetterBleedingBladesYouTube]

@@zay4401 It was a reference to the movie Logan’s Run- that’s a famous line from the movie.

[@zay4401]

@@TheBetterBleedingBladesKZbin oh ok

[@annikagreathouse7338]

Puto quod Regina Snowfall optima est.

[@thatonewaspatyourpicnic7978]

I don't care who you are, Arctic's death is still one of the brutal deaths in the entire series! CHANGE MY MIND.

[@zay4401]

Your right these no other death that's gruesome and gross

[@sir.axolotl7440]

Haha

[@beastmaster0934]

7:02 Eh, not much of a loss, dude was an asshole

[@veronicameldrum1527]

I am furious at Snowfall for impulsively destroying the IceWings most ancient gifts! It just baffles me how much destruction she caused. Also I have a theroy that Tundra will challenge Snowfall in the future.

[@Littlefox1213]

I think the crown was the only thing that had to be destroyed but I sorta understand her. They don’t know what else Diamond has enchanted, the crown was the first thing she’s discovered that has a negative spell cast on it. I didn’t expect her to destroy nearly everything. But if she had destroyed the gift of vision or that other gift that I can’t remember, I don’t see why she would. And I don’t know if that’ll be possible. What encourages Tundra to challenge her niece for the throne? That leaves another question lingering in my head - If Tundra’s her aunt and possibly Glacier’s sister, why hadn’t she been chosen as queen?

[@chronicwasp]

@@Littlefox1213 Because Glacier challenged the queen first.

[@Littlefox1213]

@@chronicwasp I mean when Snowfall was “dead” for the two weeks she’s been gone but they put Mink in charge instead of Tundra Can’t tell if Tundra took Glacier’s words on her death bed a little too serious and made her youngest daughter queen for two weeks.

[@robynbagu9240]

@@Littlefox1213 I know I'm late to this but Narwhal was royalty, not Tundra. Tundra isn't royalty, so she can't challenge the Queen for the throne.

[@Littlefox1213]

@@robynbagu9240 Oh yeah

[@horselife4678]

I think the icewings were the best tribe and Snowfall completely ruined her tribe

[@cenozoicsurvivalspred]

Ok I’m sorry but I was happily watching until like 86 spoilers just came out, like wow. No warning?

[@enderwalkgang]

there was a warning. pay attention ok