Portent XXIII of Broken: a riddle in rhyme
In the novel Broken , there are 24 portents fortelling the events of the unfolding saga. Start with Portent I here . These and other riddles in rhyme are gathered in the Portents Directory for you to explore. Enjoy! Awaking gate at water's edge The legend now belies Though master begged an honest pledge He cannot shake the guise The lowly heeds her call to rise To spill her bloody foes Beneath her fury agonize The lauded and the lows Amidst the horror's deathly throes The anxious timeless dredge With tainted crest her reign depose And sweep her from the ledge. Can you decode the future Tales of the Known World ? Share your interpretation! Comment below with your take on this portent. This epic portent is documented in Part 4 of Broken , and it comes to pass less than two weeks later. Who do you think is the awaking gate at water's edge , and wha...