Prophecy Tablet

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Prophecy Tablets are quest items in Destiny 2 that contain verses of Osiris' lost prophecies. These tablets were distributed by Brother Vance to Guardians following the defeat of Panoptes, Infinite Mind, allowing them to forge prophetic weapons using The Infinite Forge on Mercury.

Overview

Prophecy Tablets served as the cornerstone of the Curse of Osiris weapon forging system. Each tablet contained a specific verse—a cryptic prophecy written by Osiris during his exile in the Infinite Forest. These prophecies referenced future events or past occurrences that would shape the destiny of the solar system.

Prophecy System

Verse Structure

Each Prophecy Tablet contained:

• A numbered verse (Verse 1 through Verse 11, plus additional verses)
• Cryptic prophetic text
• Requirements for completion (specific materials and activities)
• A reward preview showing the associated weapon

Forge Process

To complete a Prophecy Tablet:

1. Obtain the tablet from Brother Vance
2. Gather required materials:

  * Radiolarian Cultures
  * Paradox Amplifiers
  * Hermaion Blossoms

1. Complete specified activities
2. Return to Brother Vance to forge the prophetic weapon

Prophetic Weapons

Each completed tablet rewarded a unique weapon themed around time and prophecy:

• Garden Progeny 1 (Scout Rifle)
• The Conqueror 2 (Submachine Gun)
• Jack Queen King 3 (Hand Cannon)
• Machina Dei 4 (Pulse Rifle)
• Traveler's Judgment 5 (Sidearm)
• Sol Pariah 6 (Submachine Gun)
• West of Sunfall 7 (Hand Cannon)
• Infinite Paths 8 (Pulse Rifle)
• Null Calamity 9 (Auto Rifle)
• Future Safe 10 (Sword)
• Perfect Paradox (Shotgun) - Special verse tied to Saint-14

Lore Significance

Osiris' Method

The prophecies were created using the Infinite Forest's simulation capabilities. Osiris explored countless timeline branches to identify key events that would shape reality. However, this method had limitations:

• The Vex cannot simulate Light or Darkness perfectly
• Prophecies were often cryptic and open to interpretation
• Some prophecies referenced events Osiris couldn't fully comprehend

Fulfilled Prophecies

Several prophecies have proven accurate:

• References to the arrival of the Pyramids
• The return of Saint-14 (Perfect Paradox)
• Various conflicts and alliances in later seasons

Scholarly Debate

Academic circles continue to debate:

• Whether events truly fulfill the prophecies or if interpretations are retroactively applied
• How Osiris overcame Vex simulation limitations
• The source of Osiris' prophetic accuracy regarding paracausal forces

Connection to Prophecy Dungeon

While the Prophecy Tablets are not directly connected to the Prophecy dungeon, both share thematic elements:

• Prophecy Tablets: Osiris' predictions about future events
• Prophecy Dungeon: The Nine's lesson about the nature of Light and Darkness

Both explore themes of fate, prediction, and the cosmic forces shaping the Destiny universe.

Legacy

Though the Infinite Forge system was sunset with the vaulting of Mercury, the weapons and lore from the Prophecy Tablets remain important to Destiny 2's narrative. The prophecies continue to be referenced in seasonal content, particularly those relating to:

• The arrival of the Darkness
• The fate of notable characters
• The ongoing conflict between Light and Dark

Trivia

• The Perfect Paradox verse created a causal loop involving Saint-14 and the Guardian
• Some verses remained incomplete when Mercury was vaulted
• The tablet system was one of the first major weapon crafting systems in Destiny 2
• Brother Vance's obsession with the prophecies led to his eventual fate in the Infinite Forest

References

• Destinypedia: Prophecy Tablet
• Bungie: Curse of Osiris
• Ishtar Collective: Osiris Lore