32+ Wings Of Fire Writing Prompts

Are you a fan of the exciting world of dragons and the captivating series, Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland? If so, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we have compiled over 32 Wings of Fire writing prompts just for you. These prompts will spark your imagination and let you dive into thrilling adventures alongside your favourite dragon characters. So, get ready to spread your creative wings with these amazing Wings of Fire (WoF) writing prompts!

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Wings Of Fire Writing Prompts

Check out this collection of Wings of Fire fanfiction prompts to inspire you:

1. Explore the journey of a young RainWing who struggles to control their camouflage, accidentally flashing bright colors during stealth training. Under Queen Glory’s stern but fair guidance, they must master their scales to protect the village from an incoming threat.
2. In the bustling Scorpion Den, a young NightWing and a human scholar use a translation dreamvisitor to decipher ancient scrolls, uncovering a secret about the city’s foundation that predates the War of SandWing Succession.
3. Write a story set in the Kingdom of Sand about a SandWing dragon with distinctive patterns on their scales, who struggles to find acceptance among their peers due to their unique appearance. Through the guidance of Queen Thorn and the Dragonets of Destiny, the dragon discovers that their patterns hold an important secret and becomes a key figure in uniting the SandWing tribe.
4. As a mysterious force threatens the coast, Princess Tsunami must form an uneasy alliance with a grumpy SkyWing general. They must navigate the Diamond Spray Delta to stop a disaster that threatens both the Sea Kingdom and the Sky Peaks.
5. Write about a NightWing dragon who defies tradition and befriends a scavenger (human) from Possibility, sparking tension and conflict between the NightWings and the RainWings. As they forge a deep friendship, they strive to bridge the gap between their species and foster understanding and peace in the Rainforest Kingdom.
6. Imagine a SkyWing dragon who harbours a fear of flying due to a past traumatic experience. With the support of the SkyWing queen Ruby and the dragonets of destiny, the dragon confronts their fear and undergoes rigorous flight training to fulfil their destiny as a protector of the SkyWing tribe.
7. Write a story set in the Ice Kingdom about a young IceWing dragon who stumbles upon an ancient IceWing artefact that holds the power to control frost and snowstorms. As they harness this newfound power, they face the challenge of mastering it and preventing it from falling into the wrong claws.
8. Write about a dragonet of destiny from the MudWing tribe who is born with a disability, like a deformed wing or a missing claw. Despite their physical limitations, they use their sharp intellect and determination to outsmart their adversaries and become an inspiration to other MudWings.
9. A LeafWing with unusually strong Leafspeak discovers they can sense the “intent” of the animals within the Poison Jungle. They must use this gift to lead their village to a new, safer home.
10. A NightWing dragonet, tired of being looked down upon by RainWings, teams up with a rogue SandWing to find a lost treasure that could provide a better future for the NightWings living in the rainforest.
11. A SeaWing guard discovers a hidden scroll in the Deep Palace that contains a map to a land across the sea. They must protect it from those who wish to use the information to start a new conquest.
12. Write about a young SandWing dragon who forms an unlikely friendship with a human child from the outskirts of the Scorpion Den. Through their bond, they learn about the strength of loyalty, courage, and determination, inspiring the dragon to become a compassionate leader for their tribe.
13. A RainWing explorer finds a valley of “extinct” species like white tigers or strange birds, and realizes the Rainforest is larger and more magical than the maps suggest.
14. A NightWing dragonet finds a lost Dreamvisitor and begins accidentally entering the dreams of the tribal Queens, seeing secrets they never intended to share.
15. Write a story set during the time of the Scorching, where a young SkyWing dragon is separated from their family amidst the chaos of war and natural disasters. They embark on a perilous journey across Pyrrhia, facing lava flows, violent storms, and encounters with other dragon tribes, all in a desperate quest to reunite with their loved ones and find a safe haven.
16. Write about a RainWing dragon who discovers an ancient RainWing temple hidden deep within the dense jungle, containing a lost library filled with scrolls of ancient wisdom. With the help of a human scholar and other dragon friends, they decipher the forgotten knowledge, uncovering secrets about RainWing history, healing methods, and the true potential of their venom.
17. A SeaWing student at Jade Mountain is sent on a diplomatic mission to the Sky Kingdom to settle a dispute over fishing rights, accompanied by their NightWing best friend.
18. Imagine a SandWing dragon who stumbles upon a hidden underground society of SandWings, known as the Oasis Dwellers, who have maintained isolation for centuries. As they connect with this mysterious group, they become a bridge between the surface-dwelling SandWings and the Oasis Dwellers, bringing unity and understanding to their fractured tribe.
19. When a mysterious illness strikes, a RainWing healer must venture into the Swamp to find a rare flower. With Queen Glory’s support, they must synthesize a cure before the plague spreads to the Ice Kingdom.
20. Write about a young MudWing dragon who dreams of becoming a renowned historian and chronicler, capturing the stories of dragons across Pyrrhia. Despite their lack of physical strength, they rely on their wit and determination to overcome obstacles, collecting tales of bravery, sacrifice, and the triumph of the dragon spirit, ultimately leaving behind a legacy of knowledge and inspiration.
21. A SkyWing discovers an ancient earring that allows them to summon storms. They must learn to master the object before their uncontrolled temper causes a hurricane that destroys the Sky Palace.
22. Imagine a NightWing dragon who embarks on a dangerous quest to seek out ancient dragon dreamers, powerful seers who can access the deepest layers of dream magic. As they traverse forbidden territories and face their own inner fears, they acquire profound knowledge and unlock long-lost secrets that could alter the course of history. 
23. An IceWing dragonet discovers they are the first animus born to the tribe since Prince Arctic fled thousands of years ago. Fearing the “soul-rot” and the strict IceWing rules, they must decide whether to reveal their power to Queen Snowfall or hide it to live a normal life.
24. Write about a SkyWing born without the ability to breathe fire (the opposite of a dragon with firescales). While their tribe sees them as weak, they discover that their high-altitude lung capacity allows them to fly higher and faster than any other dragon, leading them to become a legendary messenger or scout.
25. A SilkWing from Pantala travels to Pyrrhia as part of a student exchange program at Jade Mountain Academy. Describe their first encounter with a RainWing – how do they react to seeing dragons that can change color just like them, but through scales instead of silk?
26. A young NightWing is born under two full moons, giving them both prophecy and mind-reading. However, they live in the bustling Scorpion Den, where the “noise” of thousands of greedy thoughts is deafening. They must find a way to silence the noise to prevent a disaster they saw in a vision.
27. A MudWing and a SandWing are trapped in an underwater air pocket deep within the Bay of a Thousand Scales. Without the ability to breathe underwater like SeaWings, they must rely on their unique tribal strengths to find a way back to the surface before their air runs out.
28. In the Poison Jungle, a LeafWing with unusually powerful Leafspeak hears a warning from the trees about a new, non-organic threat approaching the coast. They must convince the skeptical Poisonwings and Sapwings to unite before the forest itself is silenced.
29. Create a story about a hybrid dragon (e.g., a SeaWing/SandWing mix) living in the town of Possibility. Tired of not belonging to any single tribe, they decide to start a guild specifically for other hybrids to protect their rights and celebrate their unique abilities.
30. Queen Thorn announces a race across the vast Great Desert to celebrate the end of the war. A young SandWing with a “weird” tail (lacking a venomous barb) enters the race, using their knowledge of the terrain and heat-resistance to outsmart faster, stronger competitors.
31. When a series of strange, non-lethal “pranks” begins to disturb the peace of the Rainforest Kingdom, a grumpy RainWing (who actually prefers staying awake) teams up with a visiting NightWing scientist to find the culprit using logic and tracking skills.
32. Set years after the series ends: A young dragonet finds a small, discarded piece of black scroll in the old NightWing ruins. As they touch it, they begin to hear a charming, ancient voice in their head offering them “everything they’ve ever wanted.” Do they listen, or do they bury the secret forever?

In the Wings of Fire universe, the most popular stories usually involve a group of diverse dragons learning that they have more in common than their tribal leaders taught them! Now go write your own fan fiction based on these WoF writing prompts!

Bonus: 5 Wings of Fire Character Prompts

You might find our Wings of Fire Name Generator useful with these bonus character prompts:

1. Choose a dragon (either a royal princess preparing for a throne challenge or a low-ranking soldier) and describe their rise to leadership. What tribal traditions (like the IceWing Rankings or the RainWing Queen competitions) do they have to navigate to earn the respect of their tribe?
2. Pick a side character (like a member of the Talons of Peace or a student at Jade Mountain) and create their backstory. Ensure their motivations align with their tribe’s history – for example, a SeaWing’s connection to the Royal Hatchery or a NightWing’s life on the volcanic island.
3. Select two dragons from historically rival tribes (e.g., an IceWing and a NightWing). Force them to collaborate to survive a threat like a breath-of-evil infection or a natural disaster. How do they overcome centuries of tribal prejudice to form a functional alliance?
4. Take a character from the tropical Rainforest (like a RainWing) and drop them into the frozen wastes of the Ice Kingdom, or send a Pyrrhian dragon to the hives of Pantala. How do they handle the extreme climate change and the vastly different social hierarchies of a foreign continent?
5. Choose a character who has committed a “grave mistake” – perhaps a former soldier of Queen Scarlet or a dragon who used animus magic for harm. Describe their journey toward redemption. Do they seek forgiveness from Queen Glory’s council, or do they try to balance their scales through anonymous acts of heroism?

We hope these Wings of Fire writing prompts have ignited a fiery passion within you to dive into the magical world of dragons. Let us know in the comments below if you find these useful!

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Happy writing, and may these Wings of Fire story prompts take flight in the realm of storytelling!