The Siren and the Deep Blue Sea - Kerrelyn Sparks Page 0,28

Palace and speared the clouds. I realized, though, that the lightning had not been intended to cause me any harm. It was the lightning that kept the people of Eberon protected. They, too, were safe and happy.

Suddenly, a dragon appeared and snatched me out of the sky. Normally, I might have felt fear, but in my dream, I understood that I was in no danger. The dragon flew toward the country of Norveshka, and as we soared over his country, I could feel his pride as he showed me how happy and safe his people were.

The dragon veered south, taking me into Woodwyn, the land of the elves. More peace. More prosperity. When the dragon released me, I fell, tumbling toward the earth. I remember growing quite agitated in my sleep, believing that I would crash into the ground far below. But then my body hit a soft cushion of leaves, and as I slipped through a leafy canopy, a large oak tree wrapped its branches around me, cradling me until I was gently set on the ground.

And that was when I awoke. I am not certain what all the details meant, but one thing is certain: The era of war and destruction will soon come to an end. And then a time of peace and prosperity will follow. For now I, Burien of Aerland, will pray to the goddesses—please let peace come quickly!

Brody took a bite of his toast and cheese as he considered the entry. In hindsight, the details that had confused the Seer now made perfect sense to Brody. The peace that had come to Tourin had been brought about when Ulfrid and Brigitta had become the rulers there. The wind that had blown the Seer south was a reference to Ulfrid, also known as the infamous pirate Rupert who could control the wind.

The lightning shooting out of Ebton Palace had to signify Leo, for he possessed the power of lightning. Eberon was now at peace because Leo and Luciana had become king and queen.

The dragon had to be King Silas, the dragon shifter who ruled Norveshka with his wife, Gwennore. And the oak tree that had cushioned the Seer’s fall was a symbol of King Brennan, the elfin king also known as the Woodsman. With Brennan and Sorcha in power there, the country of Woodwyn was now also at peace.

It was the adopted sisters from the Isle of Moon who, along with their husbands, were bringing a new era of peace to Aerthlan. But twenty-three years ago, the Seer had not known how the peace would come about.

Brody skimmed through another year’s worth of entries, and to his dismay, the Seer’s visions had reverted to their usual doom and gloom. Each time the Seer experienced another bad vision, his feelings of despair grew.

Late autumn, Year 677.

Another vision of war and death. What happened to the peace I thought was coming? Each month my hope dwindles, my spirit dies a little more. Goddesses, why have you forsaken me?

Early spring, Year 678.

Finally! After a year, I was blessed with another good vision. Peace and prosperity, happy and healthy people all over the mainland of Aerthlan. My relief is great . . . and yet, I am afraid that another year will pass before I see another good vision. How can I bear to see more death and violence when I know it is possible to have peace? Surely the good visions are not sent to me for the sole purpose of tormenting me. Dear goddesses, what is the purpose of the good dreams? What must I do to usher in this era of peace?

Unfortunately, the bad visions returned, and the Seer became more and more desperate. Brody winced when he read the entry in which the Seer’s thoughts took a wrong turn . . .

Late autumn, Year 678.

At last, after six months, I had a third good vision. But instead of relief, I feel agitated to the point that I cannot eat or sleep. For I know in my heart that I cannot bear any more bad visions. I will not! Not when I know peace and prosperity are possible. Why did the goddesses give me those good visions if I am not to act upon them? Surely that must be their intent. They are calling me to change the world for the better.

It has taken me a long time to realize this, for I have always believed it was my place to dwell in the shadows, doing

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