Five eggs to hatch on brightest night, five dragons born to end the fight. Darkness will rise to bring the light. The dragonets are coming ...”
-- Morrowseer (The Dragonet Prophecy )

Importance: As the final line of the NightWing prophecy issued by Morrowseer, the quote predicts an end to a lengthy war in Pyrrhia. The prophecy has become an anthem for the dragons of this world who want the war to come to a conclusion.

Kestrel wanted him to find that monster and use it when he fought. But he was afraid if he ever did, he would hate himself, and so would everyone else.”
-- Clay (chapter 1)

Importance: Kestrel, Dune, and Webs have repeatedly told Clay how he attacked the other eggs when he was first hatched. They all believe Clay was trying to kill them. They are constantly goading him to find that rage again. Eventually, Clay learns that the first MudWing to hatch feels an ingrained duty to...