EXAMPLE ONE Character Name: Jin Guangyao Who is the Prophecy about?: It's about them! How might the character be referred to in a ~vague way?: His birth name, Meng Yao; "Jin Guangshan's bastard", "the son of a prostitute,"; "Lianfang-zun," meaning 'lord of subtle fragrance'; his sect is often associated with white peonies; plus the tower his sect is based out of is translated loosely either as "golden carp tower" or "koi tower," depending on who is doing the translation. Details of Prophecy: Jin Guangyao wishes to know more about the Patrons, specifically Dorothea, as her month is approaching. He plans on trying some frowned-upon tom-foolery in an attempt to find out more about her. However, Dorothea is not a Patron who wishes to be known, and she curses him with bad luck for trying to overstep. There is a reason why she doesn't want people knowing about her, as she believes it would serve as a disadvantage people might use against her. As time goes on, Jin Guangyao finds himself undergoing more and more unfortunate happenings, growing increasingly in danger. The only way he'll be able to stop the bad luck is to offer blood to Dorothea, and apologize profusely, agreeing to take in a stray kitten for the Patron. Thread this out?: N. If not threading out, brief summary for handwaving purposes: Jin Guangyao bumps into Luna at the Archives, and they have a brief chat about how difficult it is to find books there. Prophecy ensues. After making sure Luna is alright, he quickly leaves, quite spooked about the whole thing.
LUNA'S PROPHECY:The bastard of white peonies seeks out the secretive rabbit god, to see and to know her. Beware this fool's errand, lord of subtle fragrance. The rabbit god is quick and clever. Destruction and chaos await you, unless you seek absolution for this broken boundary. Blood and honoured words must be given.
EXAMPLE TWO Character Name: Sansa Stark Who is the Prophecy about?: Jon Snow. How might the character be referred to in a ~vague way?: The Bastard of Winterfell, Lord Snow, Lord Crow. References perhaps to Ghost, his white direwolf. Any references to Sansa are the Red Wolf, the Pale Raven (Trench), Winterfell's Daughter, a Queen of Winter. Details of Prophecy: Weeks after Stannis Baratheon departed for Winterfell, Lord Commander Jon Snow receives a taunting letter purportedly from Ramsay Bolton, addressed to 'Bastard,' which claims that Stannis has been defeated and Mance Rayder captured. It demands fealty from Jon to House Bolton if the Night's Watch is to survive and gives a detailed account of Ramsay's actions. Jon views it in disgust, as it repeatedly sullies the honor of what was once the ancient seat of House Stark. He responds to Ramsay's letter by announcing his intention to ride south against the Boltons. He does not order the Night's Watch to fight with him, but asks both wildlings and black brothers alike to join him of their own volition. Jon's decision, which is in violation of his oaths, though his goal is also to protect the Watch from Ramsay Bolton, causes great discontent within the Watch's upper leadership. In the confusion resulting from Wun Wun's killing of Ser Patrek of King's Mountain, Jon is stabbed repeatedly by some of his black brothers, who attack in tears while muttering "for the Watch". Thread this out?: Y
LUNA'S PROPHECY:Red Wolf, you are far from the lone white wolf at the edge of the world, with letter in hand. He must protect the crows, and turns his sights upon your father's seat. He seeks to ride, with crow and wild ones alike. They do not understand their lord, see his actions as an oathbreaker. Brother turns upon Brother, with their blades and tears. Lord Snow will know them. For the watch, for the watch, for the watch.
(EXAMPLES — for clarity's sake.)
Character Name: Jin Guangyao
Who is the Prophecy about?: It's about them!
How might the character be referred to in a ~vague way?: His birth name, Meng Yao; "Jin Guangshan's bastard", "the son of a prostitute,"; "Lianfang-zun," meaning 'lord of subtle fragrance'; his sect is often associated with white peonies; plus the tower his sect is based out of is translated loosely either as "golden carp tower" or "koi tower," depending on who is doing the translation.
Details of Prophecy: Jin Guangyao wishes to know more about the Patrons, specifically Dorothea, as her month is approaching. He plans on trying some frowned-upon tom-foolery in an attempt to find out more about her. However, Dorothea is not a Patron who wishes to be known, and she curses him with bad luck for trying to overstep. There is a reason why she doesn't want people knowing about her, as she believes it would serve as a disadvantage people might use against her. As time goes on, Jin Guangyao finds himself undergoing more and more unfortunate happenings, growing increasingly in danger. The only way he'll be able to stop the bad luck is to offer blood to Dorothea, and apologize profusely, agreeing to take in a stray kitten for the Patron.
Thread this out?: N.
If not threading out, brief summary for handwaving purposes: Jin Guangyao bumps into Luna at the Archives, and they have a brief chat about how difficult it is to find books there. Prophecy ensues. After making sure Luna is alright, he quickly leaves, quite spooked about the whole thing.
LUNA'S PROPHECY: The bastard of white peonies seeks out the secretive rabbit god, to see and to know her. Beware this fool's errand, lord of subtle fragrance. The rabbit god is quick and clever. Destruction and chaos await you, unless you seek absolution for this broken boundary. Blood and honoured words must be given.
EXAMPLE TWO
Character Name: Sansa Stark
Who is the Prophecy about?: Jon Snow.
How might the character be referred to in a ~vague way?: The Bastard of Winterfell, Lord Snow, Lord Crow. References perhaps to Ghost, his white direwolf. Any references to Sansa are the Red Wolf, the Pale Raven (Trench), Winterfell's Daughter, a Queen of Winter.
Details of Prophecy: Weeks after Stannis Baratheon departed for Winterfell, Lord Commander Jon Snow receives a taunting letter purportedly from Ramsay Bolton, addressed to 'Bastard,' which claims that Stannis has been defeated and Mance Rayder captured. It demands fealty from Jon to House Bolton if the Night's Watch is to survive and gives a detailed account of Ramsay's actions. Jon views it in disgust, as it repeatedly sullies the honor of what was once the ancient seat of House Stark. He responds to Ramsay's letter by announcing his intention to ride south against the Boltons. He does not order the Night's Watch to fight with him, but asks both wildlings and black brothers alike to join him of their own volition. Jon's decision, which is in violation of his oaths, though his goal is also to protect the Watch from Ramsay Bolton, causes great discontent within the Watch's upper leadership. In the confusion resulting from Wun Wun's killing of Ser Patrek of King's Mountain, Jon is stabbed repeatedly by some of his black brothers, who attack in tears while muttering "for the Watch".
Thread this out?: Y
LUNA'S PROPHECY: Red Wolf, you are far from the lone white wolf at the edge of the world, with letter in hand. He must protect the crows, and turns his sights upon your father's seat. He seeks to ride, with crow and wild ones alike. They do not understand their lord, see his actions as an oathbreaker. Brother turns upon Brother, with their blades and tears. Lord Snow will know them. For the watch, for the watch, for the watch.