Bad luck wasn't a thing that ever wandered into Hailstorm's life, and this was the worst luck he could imagine.”
-- Hailstorm (Prologue )

Importance: This is a look at how Hailstorm sees himself. He has led a charmed life up to this point. An important part of his thought process is that he is worried about Winter. This also provides a juxtaposition of Hailstorm's character after Winter finds him and explains the nature of his character that makes him willing to cheat in order to return to the top of the rankings when he is back in the Ice Kingdom.

What in the world made these dragons think his problem was their problem? Finding Hailstorm was urgent to Winter, but it made no sense for any NOT-IceWings to get involved at all.”
-- Winter (2 )

Importance: Winter does not understand the concept of friendship, especially friendship that transcends tribal lines. The others claim him as their friend long...