The Draconic Prophecy

In the beginning, before the first breath of mortal life stirred the winds of Eberron, the world was chaos—raw, untamed, and brimming with elemental fury. Three progenitor dragons—Siberys, Eberron, and Khyber—wrestled for dominion over this primal realm. Their conflict shaped the cosmos: Siberys was shattered, becoming the ring of crystal that encircles the world; Eberron wrapped herself around Khyber, forming the surface of the world and imprisoning her dark sibling beneath.

From this divine struggle, the Draconic Prophecy was born—not as a written text, but as a cosmic pattern, a living code embedded in the very fabric of reality. It is not merely a prediction of future events, but a multidimensional map of possibility, a guide to the flow of time, magic, and destiny. It is the song of creation, whispered in the rustle of leaves, the alignment of stars, the birth of a child, and the death of a king.

The Nature of the Prophecy

The Draconic Prophecy is not a single scroll or tome. It is scattered across the world, encoded in ancient ruins, celestial movements, bloodlines, and magical phenomena. It is written in the language of dragons, a tongue so complex and layered that even the most learned sages struggle to grasp its nuances. To the dragons of Argonnessen, the Prophecy is sacred—a divine puzzle that, if solved, could grant them the power to shape the future or avert catastrophe.

But the Prophecy is not static. It evolves, responding to mortal actions, divine interventions, and the shifting balance of power. It is a living tapestry, and every thread pulled by a hero, villain, or god can ripple across its weave, altering destinies and reshaping the world.

The Players of the Prophecy

Many factions seek to understand or manipulate the Draconic Prophecy, each with their own motives:

  • The Chamber: A secretive cabal of dragons from Argonnessen who monitor the Prophecy and intervene subtly in mortal affairs. They believe that guiding key events can prevent apocalyptic outcomes or usher in a golden age.

  • The Lords of Dust: Fiendish immortals imprisoned beneath the surface of Eberron, who interpret the Prophecy to engineer their release and the return of their overlords—the Overlords of the Age of Demons. They twist the Prophecy to bring about chaos and destruction.

  • The Cults of the Dragon Below: Often mad or misguided, these cults believe the Prophecy heralds the rise of Khyber and the end of the world. Some seek to hasten this end, others to understand it.

  • Mortal Heroes and Villains: Though most mortals are unaware of the Prophecy, some are touched by it—marked by fate, chosen by destiny, or cursed by ancient forces. Dragonmarked heirs, warforged prophets, and changeling seers may all play roles in its unfolding.

Dragonmarks and the Prophecy

The dragonmarks—mystical sigils that appear on the skin of certain bloodlines—are deeply entwined with the Draconic Prophecy. Each mark represents a manifestation of magical potential, and their appearance, evolution, and aberrations are often foretold or influenced by the Prophecy.

  • Aberrant Dragonmarks, which defy the established houses and often bring destructive power, are seen by some as signs of a coming upheaval.

  • Syberis Dragonmarks, rare and powerful, may indicate a chosen champion or a pivotal moment in the Prophecy’s unfolding.

Some believe that the creation of the warforged, the Day of Mourning, and the rise of artificial dragonmarks are all echoes of the Prophecy’s deeper currents—events that were not accidents, but inevitable consequences of threads long ago set in motion.

Prophetic Vessels and Manifest Zones

The Prophecy is often revealed through manifest zones—places where the planes touch Eberron and reality becomes thin. In these zones, time may flow strangely, visions may appear, and ancient glyphs may emerge. Certain individuals, known as prophetic vessels, are born or shaped in these zones. They are living keys, whose actions can unlock or seal prophetic outcomes.

Some prophetic vessels are aware of their role. Others are pawns, manipulated by dragons, fiends, or fate itself. A rogue uncovering a secret, a child born under a blood moon, a soldier who survives a battle they should have died in—all may be pieces of the Prophecy’s puzzle.

The Prophecy and the Future of Eberron

The Draconic Prophecy does not predict a single future. It outlines possibilities, paths, and pivotal moments. It speaks of:

  • The return of the Overlords, and the heroes who might stop them—or fail.

  • The awakening of the Dreaming Dark, and the battle for control of mortal minds.

  • The rise of a new god, forged from mortal belief and divine spark.

  • The shattering of the Silver Flame, and the unleashing of ancient evils.

  • The ascension of a mortal to draconic power, reshaping the balance between species.

Each of these threads is woven into the Prophecy, and each may be pulled by the actions of mortals. The dragons believe that by understanding the Prophecy, they can guide the world toward salvation. The Lords of Dust believe they can twist it toward destruction. And in between, mortals live, love, fight, and die—often unaware that their choices echo across the tapestry of fate.