The Prophecy

'There have been kings in Westgate before. Within living memory of some people, such as dwarves and elves. The last king was King Verovan Lorndessar who ruled 1236 – 1248.
It's been Croamarkhs since then.
But this prophecy is ancient! It dates back to the time of King Hygaarth Croam “the Pious” who ruled 75 - 95!
He was a priest of Ilmater, elevated to the throne after battling a plague that nearly destroys Westgate. 
From what I gather it was around for many years back then, mentioned in several texts, but then largely forgotten during the time of the Pirate Kings (257 – 429).
Then they were found again and translated by Berneris the Scholar, a nun of Illmater, around the time of the reign of King Temprith Ilistar (756 – 759)
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Then one chose of Illmater will come,
On ancient wings and by fated airs decree,
No players proclaim, no fife, no drum,
But by quiet night, by land or sea,
Armlets worn on the wrists, two by five,
Stigmata shown, that all may see,
God magic laid on skin, so men may strive,
to see the barers grace and piety,
Go forth from the temple, o' one marked,
With two of fire and one of sword,
The burden great and the mantel dark,
To seek the advice of the holy word,
In the depths, down below so far,
Sits a spider, or an ancient queen, of thirst unslake,
The ten-eyed crown found in a cavern lair,
Follow the flame to a light-shunned lake,
O chosen one, what doom do the fates bring?
The sacrifice, the suffering eternal,
Broken bones, and life's blood draining,
Soul-gifted to those infernal,
But lo, a king comes, to rule benign once more,
Bearing enchanted sword and divine rod,
A mighty host shining from city and shore,
In the name Illmater, the Broken God.
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Category:The Prophecy of Ilmater
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