Chapter 70 Summary: The Star Is Missing and the Prophecy Unfolds
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Summary
After emerging from Kolis’s entombed tunnel, Sera feels a creeping unease. Keella’s prophecy and the vision of Callum’s remains haunt her. She insists they release Sotoria from The Star immediately. Attes leads them to his secret chamber, only to find The Star missing. Sera summons the Fate Aydun, who reveals the Fates stole it. Aydun explains that Sotoria is a direct descendant of the first mortal created by Eythos and the first draken, born from the second daughter line – the same bloodline as Sera. Eythos’s mistake was asking for a first daughter, but the power lies in second daughters. Sotoria’s soul will now be reborn as the second daughter of the Mierel bloodline, from Sera and Ash’s own children. The child will be born in a shroud of red and gold, bearing a symbol of death, and will speak the name of the true Primal of Life to usher destruction. Aydun confirms Sera carries twin sons, not daughters, so the prophecy will not be fulfilled by her immediate offspring. Sera and Ash refuse to kill the child. Instead, they plan to keep Sera’s identity hidden from mortals so the child cannot speak her name. They resolve to search for Callum, who may have received The Star from the Fates.
Key Events
- Sera, Ash, and Attes collapse the tunnel to Kolis’s tomb, feeling the war is over.
- Sera recalls Keella’s prophecy and the image of Callum’s remains, growing uneasy.
- She insists they release Sotoria immediately, but Attes finds The Star missing from his secured chamber.
- Sera summons the Fate Aydun, who appears and confirms the Fates took The Star.
- Aydun reveals Sotoria’s lineage: she descends from the second daughter of the first mortal, a line that carries concentrated essence.
- Eythos’s mistake: he asked for a first daughter, but second daughters are the true vessels for power.
- Sera and Sotoria are of the same bloodline – the Mierel line.
- Aydun shows a prophetic symbol: a circle and arrow representing the shroud of death, foretelling a Primal of Blood and Ash who will speak the true Primal of Life’s name.
- Aydun confirms Sera is pregnant with twin sons; second daughters will come from their descendants.
- Attes, Sera, and Ash discuss preventing the prophecy without harming the unborn child.
- They decide to hide Sera’s identity from mortals so the future child cannot invoke her name.
- They agree to search for Callum, suspecting the Fates gave him The Star.
Character Development
Sera shows immense growth in her acceptance of anonymity. She insists that being known by those she loves is enough, even if she is forgotten by the world. She also refuses to sacrifice a potential child for the greater good, choosing instead to find other paths.
Ash evolves from wanting Sera’s name celebrated to respecting her choice. His protective instincts war with his desire to honor her wishes, but he ultimately supports her decision to remain hidden.
Attes moves from anger and confusion to pragmatic acceptance. He acknowledges the gravity of the prophecy but remains loyal to Sera and Ash, willing to help prevent disaster without resorting to murder.
Aydun serves as a cynical messenger of fate. He reveals long-hidden truths and displays a detached amusement, but his final warning about the child’s potential corruption underscores the stakes.
Themes, Symbols, or Motifs
- Fate vs Free Will: Aydun insists the prophecy is inevitable, but Sera and Ash actively try to thwart it by controlling knowledge and lineage.
- Sacrifice and Identity: Sera’s willingness to become unknown to the world reflects the theme that love and personal bonds outweigh public recognition.
- Bloodline and Legacy: The chapter emphasizes that power flows through specific genetic lines, and actions of ancestors shape the present.
- Symbol of the Crown and Sword: The shifting symbol from elm crown and sword to a circle and arrow represents the merging of life and death, and the coming Primal of Blood and Ash.
- The Unborn Child as Both Hope and Threat: The twins represent joy, yet their potential descendants carry a terrible prophecy, echoing the duality of creation and destruction.
Why This Chapter Matters
This chapter reshapes the entire series’ conclusion. The missing The Star and Aydun’s revelations transform a seeming victory into the beginning of a new, long-term threat. The prophecy of the Primal of Blood and Ash reframes every character’s sacrifice and sets up the next generation’s conflict. Sera and Ash’s choice to protect the child rather than prevent its birth reinforces the series’ core theme of choosing love over fear. The decision to hide Sera’s name creates a lasting consequence that will echo across future books.
Study Questions and Answers
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Why does Sera become uneasy immediately after Kolis is entombed? She recalls Keella’s prophecy and the strange sight of Callum’s remains warping in the air. This unease drives her to insist on releasing Sotoria before the Fates can act, but they are too late.
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What is the true reason Eythos placed Sotoria’s soul in the Mierel bloodline? Eythos intended for Sotoria to be reborn as a second daughter, because second daughters carry the concentrated essence of the first mortal bloodline. He miscalculated by asking for a first daughter, delaying Sotoria’s rebirth.
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How do Sera and Ash plan to prevent the prophecy without killing the child? They intend to keep Sera’s identity as the true Primal of Life unknown to mortals so that when the child speaks the name of the true Primal of Life, she will not utter Sera’s name. They also hope her mortal upbringing will keep her from awakening the Ancients.