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[These are the words of the prophecy called "Seven Visions of Seven Trials of the Incarnate." I wrote them down as she spoke them to me.]

seven trials

What he puts his hand to, that shall be done.
What is left undone, that shall be done.

first trial

On a certain day to uncertain parents
Incarnate moon and star reborn.

second trial

Neither blight nor age can harm him.
The Curse-of-Flesh before him flies.

third trial

In caverns dark Azura's eye sees
And makes to shine the moon and star.

fourth trial

A stranger's voice unites the Houses.
Three Halls call him Hortator.

fifth trial

A stranger's hand unites the Velothi.
Four Tribes call him Nerevarine.

sixth trial

He honors blood of the tribe unmourned.
He eats their sin, and is reborn.

seventh trial

His mercy frees the cursed false gods,
Binds the broken, redeems the mad.

one destiny

He speaks the law for Veloth's people.
He speaks for their land, and names them great.