A Chance Meeting by Danny Kemp

25 March 2013

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I posted this three-line romantic poem on the internet last week.

To rise from a barren earth.

To soar above, to wing away.

To escape from all that’s lacking, and live to love another day.

From it, I met another author who liked it so much that she commissioned me to do the prophecy at the heart of her enticing tenth century novel.

The book is titled VIKING HEARTS and written by Robynn Gabel of Wyoming, America. She says of her book:

“In the mist of times past, a small kingdom nestled in a Norwegian fjord, was considered a prize worth fighting for. The dying Jarl knew his daughter, Valla, his successor, faced invasion and war unless she could find a strong husband to help her rule the kingdom. During the annual fall Althing, the Jarl adds a competition of war games to draw in warriors from all over. Valla agrees to give her hand in marriage to the victor.

Rannulf has proven his warrior skills in many a raid, but he carries bitterness deep in his heart and has a raging need for vengeance against the Jarl. Seeking to gain his revenge, he joins the games.

Through prophecy, a local Druid has risen to an unlikely position of power. Unknown to Valla, the Druid is the rightful heir to the throne. Creating unrest and deception, he has dark plans of his own for the little kingdom.

It seems a whimsy of the gods to bring them all together to see who will win out in a clash of turmoil that rivals the thunder of Thor’s hammer.”

Robynn explained to me the Prophecy tells the story of a boy left to die by his Viking parents because of the birth stain on his face. He is suckled by wolves until discovered by the Druids who believe he is their answer to this ancient prophecy. The boy becomes…..and there I will stop. Allowing you to wonder, and Robynn to benefit from your inquisitiveness.

The story is hidden in this prophecy and follows the chronological order of the tale.

The book is prepublication, so it won’t be long before it’s available.

THE PROPHECY

By Danny Kemp

There be cometh a boy that a wolf did raise, with a blotch and stain on his face.

He hath a twin who will rule this land, that only he hath the right to replace.

‘Tis a leader of men he will become, with much victory and treasure at his feet.

But that is not all that will trouble him. T’is much danger he will meet.

His image will be seen at an altar, where a marriage will be made.

T’will be a terrible time of vengeance, when plans will be laid.

Come one score year and seven, a mask of death will fall.

The boy will stand alone as a man, with ner’e a fear of its call.