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Even the Highgaard, in their stubborn pride, bow their heads when the Runeseers speak, for their wisdom is born not of swords but of stars.
—Scholar Vallia Sternborn of Ambion, from Traditions of the Tarth
The lineage of the Runeseers of Farlas stretches back to the creation of the Great Labyrinth, a sprawling, ancient maze that is as much a spiritual site as it is a physical structure. This labyrinth, believed to house an ancient door to the Astral Veil, is inscribed with runes of prophecy that only the Runeseers can decipher. These sacred texts are said to reveal the will of Pharkun, the God of Dragons, and illuminate the path of destiny for the Tarth people.
Runeseers are chosen in their youth, selected for their sensitivity to the Labyrinth’s subtle magic. Their training is rigorous and isolating, emphasizing spiritual discipline and intellectual refinement. Unlike the Highgaard, who embody the martial expertise of the Tarth, the Runeseers wield no weapons, for their strength lies in prophecy and interpretation. Their lives are spent within the Labyrinth or its surrounding temples, far removed from the everyday struggles of society.
Despite their reclusive nature, the Runeseers wield considerable influence over civic life in Tarth. Their insights are sought after in times of great peril, and they often act as the spiritual counterbalance to the practical judgement of the Highgaard. However, this dynamic is not without tension; the Highgaard are known to distrust the Runeseers’ cryptic pronouncements, regarding them as dangerously ambiguous at times.
The Runeseers’ primary duty is to interpret the runes that mark the hidden door to the Astral Veil. This door, similar in design to the Bridge of Teyat, is said to represent a passage not just between realms but between the mortal and the divine. Many believe the Runeseers’ prophecies are directly tied to the survival of the Tarth people, in that their predictions protect Tarth away from invisible threats.
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