There can be no health in us, nor any good thing grow, for the land is one with the Dragon Reborn and he one with the land. Soul of fire, heart of stone, in pride he conquers, forcing the proud to yield. He calls upon the mountains to kneel, and the seas to give way, and the very skies to bow. Pray that the heart of stone remebers tears, and the soul of fire, love. -From a much-disputed translation of The Prophecies of the Dragon by the poet Kyera Termendal, of Shiota, believed to have been published between FY 700 and FY 800
The quote reflects the deep connection between the land and the Dragon Reborn, emphasizing that the health of the land and its people is intertwined with his presence. The Dragon Reborn is depicted as a powerful figure, embodying both strength and dominion over nature, commanding mountains and seas. This suggests a force that can conquer and transform, imposing his will upon the world.
However, the passage also contains an appeal for balance, wishing that within his power, there remains room for compassion and love. It highlights the complexity of the Dragon Reborn's character, presenting him as both a ruler capable of immense pride and a being who must remember the values of empathy and emotional depth, potentially guiding the future of the land and its inhabitants.
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