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  • Taranis: The Legend of Fire and Sky

    Taranis: The Legend of Fire and Sky

    Taranis Unveiled.


    A short ceremonial-style verse, spoken by a tribal Seer during the naming.

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    Before the first cry,
    the fire already knew.
    Before the first mark,
    the sky already wrote.
    Before the first breath,
    the wind had already whispered:

    He is not like the others.
    He is flame clothed in skin.
    He is silence that will shout.
    He is shadow that will shield.
    He is Taranis.
    And the storm has given him breath.

    © StormborneLore written and created by ELHewitt

    Further Reading

    The Prophecies and Tales of Taranis Unfolded

  • Silent Guardians of Stormborne: A Poem and Artisan Tokens

    Silent Guardians of Stormborne: A Poem and Artisan Tokens

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    A poem of silent guardianship from Boldolph and Morrigan’s perspective.

    The storm broke open,
    but we did not howl.
    Not yet.

    We watched the smoke rise,
    the fire crackle
    beneath berry-stained hands
    and ash-painted cheeks.

    The child had come ,
    wrapped in fox hide,
    named in thunder,
    blessed in fear.

    They called him Stormborne.
    We called him ours.

    Boldolph’s breath held steady.
    Morrigan’s heart ached with memory.

    And though they danced and sang,
    we knew
    the wind had changed direction.

    We were not there for the feast.
    We were there for what comes after.

    When the songs fall silent
    and the prophecy begins to walk.

    © StormborneLore. Written by Emma for StormborneLore. Not for reproduction. All rights reserved.

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    .Further Reading

    https://stormbornelore.co.uk/the-saga-of-taranis-stormborne: Silent Guardians of Stormborne: A Poem and Artisan Tokens
  • Stormborne: The Thirteenth Son and His Prophetic Naming

    Stormborne: The Thirteenth Son and His Prophetic Naming

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    An artistic representation of a mother holding her baby, symbolizing love and protection, echoing the themes of warmth and celebration in the naming ceremony of Taranis Stormborne.

    The fire rose high, its heat warming us as we sang and danced around it.
    the Song of the Spirit carried on our voices.

    But beneath the music,
    there was a chill in the air,
    something wrong.
    something dark,
    as though a shadow had seeped into the world unseen.

    “My brother cried once, Father,” I said,
    pride swelling in my chest.
    “It was like he answered the thunder god himself.
    Even the wolves are silent.
    Even the dragon doesn’t strike.”

    I ran my fingers gently over Stormborne’s face.
    my baby brother, wrapped in warmth,
    calm in a world that seemed to hold its breath.

    Father War, chief of our people
    placed a strong hand on my shoulder.

    “I’ve noticed the strangeness too, Lore,” he said quietly.
    “But tonight we don’t fear each other’s company we embrace it.
    Tonight, my son, we celebrate.
    Tomorrow… we stand guard.”

    “Yes, Father,” I replied.
    “As you consider.”

    I stepped back and watched,
    as he and Mother approached the fire.
    They stepped ahead proud carrying Taranis wrapped in the freshly cut fox hide.
    its red fur a symbol of cunning and strength.

    War cleared his throat,
    lifted the baby high,
    and turned to face the tribe.

    “I name him Stormborne,” he said,
    “for he was born from the storm
    the thirteenth son, under thunder and fire.
    He will be a mighty warrior.”

    The people gathered close.

    One by one, they reached into the sacred ash. They marked the child’s forehead and chest black smudges to bind him to the tribe,to earth, flame, sky, and spirit.

    Food and drink flowed.
    Smoke curled into the sky.
    Even the animals gathered at the forest edge to witness the naming.

    So was born Taranis Stormborne
    the thirteenth son,
    the thunder child,
    and the one the winds would never forget.

    Further Reading

    The Prophecies and Tales of Taranis Unfolded