forum How to Write Prophecies

Started May 04, 2018 by @Crisis

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Here are some rules to writing prophecies

Number one: No, it doesn't have to rhyme. The traditional prophecy at least has a rhythm, but you do you!
Number two: It has to be mysterious. It doesn't have to be so complex, but it can't be crystal clear either. It has to be unweaved throughout the story.

And three: it has to have at least one really stupid rhyme.

are these the unbreakable prophecies like in Greek mythology or the ones that only sort of apply like in the Norse?

It depends on what you are writing. I try to keep them pretty general, though

OK. I was just wondering because prophecy mechanics differs a lot throughout the world. its kind of funny to look at really.