"It wasn't the mark on his shoulder that made him different, but the way the birds fell silent whenever he entered the woods—as if nature itself was holding its breath for what he was meant to become."
: The child is frequently born under an omen or a specific prophecy. Their life is not their own, but rather a vehicle for a larger cosmic or historical event. 1 : The Fateful Child
: Because they are "fateful," these children often grow up isolated. They may be feared by their community or burdened by a maturity that far exceeds their years. "It wasn't the mark on his shoulder that
: A child thrust into a hero's role by birthright rather than desire. 1 : The Fateful Child