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'''[[Daedalus]]''' is the shattered moon that is orbiting [[New Britannia]]. Daedalus completes a full orbit every 7 days. | |||
'''[[Daedalus]]''' is the | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
In the ancient past, New Britannia had two moons. However during the [[Cataclysm]] 400 years ago the two orbiting bodies collided, creating the shattered remnant that from hence forth was known as [[Daedalus]]. The shattered pieces that fell to the planet, however, ended up disrupting the flow of magic, making the old system of magic completely unusable. Supposedly, [[Daedalus]] would have an effect on the [[Lunar Rift]]s throughout New Britannia as well. | In the ancient past, New Britannia had two moons. However during the [[Cataclysm]] 400 years ago the two orbiting bodies collided<ref>{{RefWeb | ||
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}}</ref>, creating the shattered remnant that from hence forth was known as [[Daedalus]]. The shattered pieces that fell to the planet, however, ended up disrupting the flow of magic, making the old system of magic completely unusable. Supposedly, [[Daedalus]] would have an effect on the [[Lunar Rift]]s throughout New Britannia as well. | |||
[[File:Founder Symbol.png|200px|thumb|right|Founder Symbol: Daedalus eclipsing the Sun]] | [[File:Founder Symbol.png|200px|thumb|right|Founder Symbol: Daedalus eclipsing the Sun]] | ||
== As a Symbol == | |||
While Daedalus itself is no doubt a symbol of dread to the native inhabitants of [[New Britannia]], several [[Avatar]]s will end up using it as their symbol. (Specifically, Early Founder-Tier Players) Whether this has any significant effect or meaning in the Lore of the game has yet to be revealed. | While Daedalus itself is no doubt a symbol of dread to the native inhabitants of [[New Britannia]], several [[Avatar]]s will end up using it as their symbol. (Specifically, Early Founder-Tier Players) Whether this has any significant effect or meaning in the Lore of the game has yet to be revealed. | ||
The symbol of Daedalus is used to represent [[Lunar Magic]] and, in Heraldry, represents calamity and rebirth. In poetic verse, Daedalus is male and the fragments that follow him are forever changing. | |||
==Lore== | |||
[[Image:Daedalus.png|right|thumb|200px]] | |||
::''"They speak of a cataclysm long ago, when the sky burned and the ground tore itself apart, and the long years afterward, the cold, dark famine."'' | |||
::''"Since the great Cataclysm 400 years ago the world has slowly recovered but much was lost."'' | |||
== Ultima Connection == | == Ultima Connection == | ||
The twin moons that collided and formed Daedalus | The twin moons that collided and formed Daedalus no doubt refer to Trammel and Felucca, the twin moons from the [[Ultima Series]], to which Shroud of the Avatar is a spiritual successor.<ref>[http://wiki.ultimacodex.com/wiki/Moons Moons | Ultima Wiki]</ref> | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
Daedalus is an ancient greek word meaning "clever worker". It is also the name of a prominent figure in Greek Mythology; | Daedalus is an ancient greek word meaning "clever worker". It is also the name of a prominent figure in Greek Mythology; the father of Icarus who created his son's famed wings as well as the labyrinth that trapped the minotaur.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daedalus Daedalus on Wikipedia]</ref> | ||
==Media== | |||
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[[Stephen Daniele]] discuss a symbol representing Daedalus (5:40) | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:31, 2 March 2026
Template:Infobox Template:Tocright Daedalus is the shattered moon that is orbiting New Britannia. Daedalus completes a full orbit every 7 days.
Overview
In the ancient past, New Britannia had two moons. However during the Cataclysm 400 years ago the two orbiting bodies collided[1], creating the shattered remnant that from hence forth was known as Daedalus. The shattered pieces that fell to the planet, however, ended up disrupting the flow of magic, making the old system of magic completely unusable. Supposedly, Daedalus would have an effect on the Lunar Rifts throughout New Britannia as well.
As a Symbol
While Daedalus itself is no doubt a symbol of dread to the native inhabitants of New Britannia, several Avatars will end up using it as their symbol. (Specifically, Early Founder-Tier Players) Whether this has any significant effect or meaning in the Lore of the game has yet to be revealed.
The symbol of Daedalus is used to represent Lunar Magic and, in Heraldry, represents calamity and rebirth. In poetic verse, Daedalus is male and the fragments that follow him are forever changing.
Lore
- "They speak of a cataclysm long ago, when the sky burned and the ground tore itself apart, and the long years afterward, the cold, dark famine."
- "Since the great Cataclysm 400 years ago the world has slowly recovered but much was lost."
Ultima Connection
The twin moons that collided and formed Daedalus no doubt refer to Trammel and Felucca, the twin moons from the Ultima Series, to which Shroud of the Avatar is a spiritual successor.[2]
Etymology
Daedalus is an ancient greek word meaning "clever worker". It is also the name of a prominent figure in Greek Mythology; the father of Icarus who created his son's famed wings as well as the labyrinth that trapped the minotaur.[3]
Media
Stephen Daniele discuss a symbol representing Daedalus (5:40)