Seer

*You are right here in your story. Don't skip ahead.*
Massie Burnson, *The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner*, p. 32
**WARNING: SPOILERS FOR *PRINCE LANDER & THE DRAGON WAR* ARE AHEAD; CAUTION IS ADVISED.**

**Seer** refers to a being gifted with particular, and in some cases even supernatural, insight. This can range from perceiving things about others to foreseeing the future. Seers can also have vivid, recurring dreams, which show them past, present, future, and even possible events, though these are often confused. All known seers have been Rabbits, though there has been evidence of similar abilities among Dragons. Some rabbits have also experienced singular seer-like experiences.

## History

### Ancient times

Fay was considered “the mother of all seers.” She, her husband Flint, and the other Leapers were inspired to leave their home on Immovable Mountain by dreams, though these did not provide clear direction. Later, after reaching the Blue Moss Hills and eating Firstflower, the Leapers gained greater perception. Fay in particular foresaw the distant future of the Mending and the attendant fate of the starsword.

### *The Black Star of Kingston*

During the Battle of Ayman Lake, Fleck Blackstar looked into the eyes of Lander and experienced a vision of the future of rabbits in Natalia.

### *The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner*

Lander began to experience troubling dreams, in which he or those he cared for were carried off by monsters, some time after the Battle of Ayman Lake. Galt later reported a dream, experienced after consuming a particular variety of berry on Grimble Island. This would eventually lead to his departure into the southwest.

### *Prince Lander and the Dragon War*

After achieving victory against the dragons, Lander experienced a vision of the rabbits' future, particularly the building of First Warren and the settling of the Great Wood. Seeming not to see Massie Burnson, who stood before him, Lander set forth the plan to dam the River Flint. This would transform the area of the dragon hatchery into Lake Merle, Forbidden Island, and its neighbors. He also ordered the construction of the dragon tomb, as a repository for both the dragon seeds and the starsword. He also prophesied the coming of one of his descendants, who would stand to address the threat of the dragons if they ever returned.

### *The Green Ember*

Heather Longtreader, who often had vivid dreams, saw King Jupiter in sleep after being told of him for the first time. She was also told of Harlan Seer, one of Jupiter's Lord Captains. Later, she and her brother Picket heard of a prophecy of the Mended Wood, spoken by Jupiter himself shortly before his death at Jupiter's Crossing.

### *Ember Falls*

Heather continued to experience powerful, but troubling, dreams. Tameth Seer of Terralain made numerous statements regarding the futures of Bleston and Kylen. He also looked into Picket's eyes and seemed to experience the beginnings of a vision, but it was broken by Picket blinking.

### *Ember Rising*

Heather's dreams foreshadowed her eventual imprisonment in the dragon tomb with Smalls, the return of the dragons, and the role of the Terralain army in the final battle of the War for All Natalia. Tameth Seer also seemed to have a shadowy foreknowledge of the latter event. The Tunneler compared Heather to Fay and rebuked her gently when she denied any such gifts. He further reported that she had been dubbed "the Oracle of Akolan" based on her words and deeds.

### *Ember's End*

Tameth Seer made further references to Kylen leading the Terralain army into battle, while secretly poisoning him and planning his death. In the dragon tomb, Smalls acknowledged Heather's insight, and compared it to that of King Jupiter. He reported that his father seemed to sense the potential in Smalls even at a very young age, leading to the Bestowal of the Green Ember upon him. He also speculated that Jupiter may have had a premonition of his own imminent death.

Heather also dreamt of the preparations to escape Akolan and her own family's role in it. She dreamt of well of the perils faced by her friends and her brother Picket as they neared the final battle. When the dragon keeper was revealed as the dragon prince, he referenced a prophesy that foretold his coming into the world. Maggie Weaver discussed the late Harlan Seer and his gift of insight.