The Prophecy of Mezro

The Prophecy concerning Mezro and its people is a written account and streamlining of the prophecy known to all the peoples of Xen'drik. It has been compiled by Ekku, and given to D-squad in session 27.

The prophecy concerning Mezro and its people
Translated and commented by Ekku of the Pearl Heron

Preface
The text is presented as close as possible to its original meaning in its native language. It is the work of several years both to locate tribes with the oral traditions and mythos still in active practice and then catalogue it and collate the different interpretations from the tribes. As with this kind of work some liberties with the translation have been taken to preserve the original intent.

When appropriate or when more nuance is required the text below the verses will provide explanation.

In its original form the prophecy is a mixture of oral history and art. Many tribes have performative segments associated with the art of retelling. They have also been noted below the verses, if deemed appropriate.

The prophecy is presented here as a series of verses, for the reader's convenience.

Verse 1
"As the three great dragons started their slumber the Chultans awoke. Brothers and sisters from the stars came to us with a great and terrible purpose. We alone would stand guard at the edge of the world. We alone could make the sacrifice necessary. And so the great courts of man and beasts were formed."

''The original text refers to the giant word “Ulu” which here is translated as ‘purpose’. But arguments could be made for both ‘journey’, ‘order’ or even citizenship. The Ora-Kuru tribe of western Xen’Drik eschews the dragon terminology altogether and talks about siblings from the stars coming in ships of dark amber. However they seem to be an anomaly. ''

Among the northern tribes the dance of the three dragons is especially elaborate and is often combined with liminal rituals such as entering man- or womanhood.

''There is no modern formal interpretation of the ‘courts’, many end up substituting the word for ‘tribe’ or ‘city’. Court has been preserved in the tekst for authenticity. Most modern scholars dismiss the more esoteric term ‘court’ outright as Xen’drik has never known to host any form for ‘court’.''

Verse 2
"By our sacred union the courts of man and beast prepared to entomb that which was not born of dragon. We toiled in harmony. The gods and beasts of the sky looked to the eyes of the Dragon Above to divine and guide. The gods and beast of the land sought the wisdom of the Middle Dragon. The gods and beasts of the dark communed with the Dragon Below. All brought gifts to bear and all toiled in blessed unity."

''Many tribes have local names of the dragons. They are presented here with their Khoravar nominators to ease translation. Some tribes only mention “the dragon above” believing all others to be fake or at best, not worth mentioning. Some seafaring tribes like the Uxmal and the Tulum make frequent references to dragon turtles rather than true dragons. Newer research suggests this might stem from their belief that existence is a grand ocean of mutual dreams.''