And the One will take the Sword of the Western Sun and triumph over the enemy with boldness and insight. The arm of the One is steady and heads will roll. Snow Giants will battle.
— Barbara T. CernyBy the second cycle of the solstice of the warm time, the One will face the enemy. And the One will unearth the Shield of the Northern Lights and smote the enemy with daring and intelligence. The heart of the One is pious and evil will cower. Couatl will rise.
— Barbara T. CernyHerbs, vials, and crap,' I grumble. 'Where are the massive weapons and spirit fighting spears?' 'So impatient,' Cooper says, mocking, and goes to pick up a tube filled with powder. 'You know, these herbs and vials and crap are important.'Yes, because crap always sounds necessary.
— Brandy NacoleAnd the One will reveal the Bow of the Southern Star and conquer the enemy with courage and fine judgment. The sight of the One is true and the enemy cannot hide. Griffon will fly.
— Barbara T. CernySafe? What can be classified as safe? Everything we do in life has a risk. Just getting out of bed each morning can be dangerous. It's not a matter of what is safe, Cooper, it's a matter of what are you going to allow to hold you back.' I look down at him over my shoulder and smile. 'You going to let some squeaking metal hold you back?
— Brandy NacoleWhat you see is what you get. The island is imaginative enough. Creativity don’t need to be wasted on naming things.
— Doug CooperAnd the One will win the Armor of the Easter Dawn and defeat the enemy with audacity and wisdom. The body of the One is strong and ready to lead. Lammasu will pounce.
— Barbara T. Cerny