The Seer

The Seer is an unnamed character who appears in Gielinor.

Initially a minor character, his role grows in Volume Three: Origins and Volume Four: Conflict. He is deceased but serves Veedi as a precognitive spirit.

Earlier visions
When Mark Theobald thought he had killed Tarqinder accidentally, the Seer told him "he is returning".

On her way to Burthorpe's Mountains, Veedi Limstrood and Ithacer stop at Seers' Village to eat. Veedi asks the Seer if he knows the way to Burthorpe as she isn't completely sure. He tells her where to go, but then stops her and tells her about her past experiences. He then warns her of a worldwide danger and then of a personal threat. As Veedi rejoins Ithacer, clearly frightened, he states "and then there was one".

Following her escape from "Husband" and Gwendoline, Veedi began to have nightmares recalling the harrowing events. A part of this phenomenem included the Seer visiting her in her dreams and warning her "it's coming". These words continued to haunt Veedi, and the true nature of them was revealed to be the Extermination of Gnomekind.

Death and afterlife
King Boelryn sent Veedi, Paula Hidrigg and Ronthin to track down the Seer to use as a weapon against the humans, as they'd be able to foresee any attacks. However, when they reached Seers' Village they entered a graveyard and looked in a coffin, and to Veedi's horror the Seer was inside. Veedi and Ronthin later encountered him after Paula went back to the Grand Tree using one of the last Grand Tree seed pods to find help. The Seer first appeared as a whirling column of leaves but then appeared more ghost-like. He told them he remained on Gielinor to help them, and that he would guide them home. He turned back into leaves again to lead them back to the Stronghold, and turned into a pile again when they reached the gates.