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'''He Who Is Foretold In The Prophesies''': a.k.a. the "Chosen One" The prophesy is an old favourite in fantasy literature, and is also easily used in RPGs. He Who Is Foretold often has additional powers that are crucial to the story. The Belgariad (Garion, and just about everybody he travels with), Star Wars ('He who will bring balance to the Force'), Harry Potter ('...the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not...'). | '''He Who Is Foretold In The Prophesies''': a.k.a. the "Chosen One" The prophesy is an old favourite in fantasy literature, and is also easily used in RPGs. He Who Is Foretold often has additional powers that are crucial to the story. The Belgariad (Garion, and just about everybody he travels with), Star Wars ('He who will bring balance to the Force'), Harry Potter ('...the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not...'). | ||
β | '''Jive-Talking Wizard''': A more annoying cousin of the Old Man, this character constantly makes obscure references, veiled warnings, and obscure prophecies, but whenever someone asks them to talk straight, they reply that the time is not yet right, the questioner is not yet ready for such knowledge, ad nauseum | + | '''Jive-Talking Wizard''': A more annoying cousin of the Old Man, this character constantly makes obscure references, veiled warnings, and obscure prophecies, but whenever someone asks them to talk straight, they reply that the time is not yet right, the questioner is not yet ready for such knowledge, ad nauseum. |
'''Prodigal Son / The Hidden Heir To The Throne''': LotR (Aragorn), Simba (Lion King). Anybody any more examples? Linked with "He Who Is Foretold In The Prophesies". King Arthur / "The Once and Future King." | '''Prodigal Son / The Hidden Heir To The Throne''': LotR (Aragorn), Simba (Lion King). Anybody any more examples? Linked with "He Who Is Foretold In The Prophesies". King Arthur / "The Once and Future King." |