The Prophecy of the Thorn-Born Star
The Prophecy of the Thorn-Born Star
The Prophecy of the Thorn-Born Star is an ancient fey prophecy received by the pixie queen Thalinyel in the Moonweaver Glade. The prophecy appears to foretell the rise of a hero who will stand against the dragons and their apocalyptic plans.
The Vision
Long ago, deep in the Moonweaver Glade, the pixie queen Thalinyel received a vision—etched in falling starlight, mirrored in a still pool. It spoke not in words, but in music and wind and bloom.
The Prophecy
When transcribed by elven seers, the vision became this:
<poem> "When five heads rise from shadow's root, and fire devours the gates of fate, A child of thorn and flame shall wake— Guided by swarm, her truth unseen, Her arrows pierce what gods have dreamed."
"From grove forgotten, soul reborn, She turns the tide with forest's thorn." </poem>
Interpretation
The prophecy appears to reference:
- Five heads – Likely Tiamat, the five-headed dragon goddess
- Child of thorn and flame – Possibly referring to Keyleth, who survived the burning of Narthalas
- Guided by swarm – Keyleth's pixie swarm that guides her
- Her arrows pierce what gods have dreamed – Keyleth's role as a ranger and archer
- Grove forgotten – Narthalas, the destroyed Glimmerwood village
- Forest's thorn – Reference to natural magic and ranger abilities
Connection to the Ashen Covenant
The Ashen Covenant's attack on Narthalas was likely motivated by this prophecy. The five chromatic dragons sought to eliminate the prophesied hero before she could rise to threaten Tiamat's return. However, Keyleth survived the attack, and the prophecy appears to be coming to fruition.
Relationships
- Keyleth – Likely the prophesied "child of thorn and flame"
- Tiamat – The "five heads" rising from shadow
- Ashen Covenant – Attempted to prevent the prophecy by destroying Narthalas
- Thalinyel – Pixie queen who received the original vision
- Moonweaver Glade – Location of the prophetic vision
- Cult of the Dragon – Opposed by the prophecy
Appearances
The prophecy has been referenced throughout the campaign, particularly in relation to Keyleth's storyline.