He's really changed a lot through the series. There's a lot of character development that I find really really awesome. (Sorry, so I'm a gifted and talented student, which makes me a bit...well I have a tendency to pull apart stories and find symbolism and development and stuff) In book 1, he's really rough and tough, and is constantly swearing. Thank you Mrs Alvarez, for making up the swear words. It makes it easier on my heart. :) In book 2, he's always angry, and still rough and tough despite everything. He's in complete denial. But in book 3, we suddenly see a nicer side of him. And he has more self control, and doesn't swear. I suddenly can see him as the kind of guy who's the sun to his younger brother. Sidenote - Brauk is the sun to Rahkki (I think that's from ROTR #1) and Tuni called Rahkki, Sunchaser, the moon. So if anyone wants to join in on my symbolism and character development ramble, you're most welcome. ;)

The Storm Herd left Rahkki and the 5th clan and went to the place Redfire found. Echofrost felt like a half without Rahkki but she knew this day had to come. It has been a year since the Storm Herd left the landwalkers and started a new life. One night Echofrost felt sad because she had a flash back of Rahkki and how he saved her and how she saved him. " Are you thinking about him again?" asked Hazelwind. " Yeah but were free now. Free together." She nuzzeled him and went to go talk with Dewberry and her foals. I want to make her happy but we cant go to the landwalkers. The next morning, Hazelwind went up to Echofrost and said "maybe we can pay your boy a visit. Soon because of the foal coming." " Yeah. What should the name be" " We cant discuss it right now but maybe after the baby is born." " Your right Hazelwind." Dewberry trotted up with Shysong and told Echofrost to join them. " Coming. Sorry Hazelwind. I have to go." Echofrost trotted to Dewberry and Shysong and they started talking about the upcoming foal. Dewberry went up and put her wing up to Echofrost stomach and felt where the foal is. " Its getting closer. It should be due by next month by the most." " This is exciting that you and Hazelwind are going to be parents." said Shysong. " Yeah but im nervous." " Why are you nervous Echofrost. You should be happy that you are starting your own family. You should be happier that you still have Hazelwind. Your stallion didn't die on you when you first got pregnant." " Your right. Thanks Dewberry." "Anytime Echofrost. Here eat these. IT should help with the pains." Dewberry handed Echofrost some roots to handle the pains she was getting. " Hazelwind said that i can visit Rahkki and Feylah soon. After the foal has come and grown to be a weanling." " Thats great! Maybe I can visit I'Lenna some day. I miss her a little bit." said Shysong. The mares trotted happily back to the Storm herd and Echofrost went to talk to Hazelwind. " Arn't they cute together?" asked Shysong looking at Echofrost and Hazelwind. " Yeah they are. Both strong so their foal could be a spy or a battle mare." said Dewberry. " How do you know its a mare?" asked Shysong. " Echofrost is in her last month with her and her belly isnt as large as a mare with a boy inside. Mares are facing the right side of the stomach and males are facing the left side. I didn't want to tell her about it yet because their still picking out names for her." " Thats sweet that is is going to be a girl. No one in the herd knows what names they are picking. I can't wait to see what names they have chosen." A few weeks later, Echofrost was three days from due date and she was having pains ever so often. The day the baby is due, The Stallions are with Hazelwind by the lake and telling him its going to be ok. With Echofrost and Dewberry, they successfully delivered the foal. " Hazelwind. You can come now." Said Dewberry. Hazelwind trotted to Dewberry and entered the woods where Echofrost layed. The foal was awake and Echofrost was cleaning it off. " Hazelwind. Come here and meet her." Hazelwind hope rose and he touched the fillies nose with his. She played with his mane and they were both filled with joy. A minute later, they left the woods with the baby and they made the announcement. " The foal is a girl and we are naming her........."

Have you noticed how smart the giants in ROTR are? They are experts in warfare and know more about the Sandwens than the Sandwens know about the giants. And they specifically chose to bring Redfire to the parlay. Why? Because they knew the Sandwens would love to get him. The build of the Desert Herd steed is very unique among pegasi. And in the first/second book when the giants captured the wild herd they knew the Sky Guard would find out and attack. That's why they tied the windings in a VALLEY. Seems easy, but the peaks above are trap holders. And in the first book they hit Fort Prowl with such force that the Sandwe warriors would leave the farms and go fight and other giants would destroy the food supply. And side not: is Redfire the only Desert Herd steed? In book 3 it was mentioned that he was on a mission only he could accomplish and no one else could ride jet stream. Seems like Desert Herd flunked the journey and only River Herd, Mountain Herd, Jungle Herd, and Snow Herd will live on. Unless Redfire sires a mixed breed. Or if there is a Desert Herd steed but a young one?