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'''[[Daedalus]]''' is the name given to the celestial body orbiting [[New Britannia]]. | '''[[Daedalus]]''' is the name given to the celestial body orbiting [[New Britannia]]. | ||
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== 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 == | == 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 [[Moon]] Magic, and in [[:Category:Heraldry|Heraldry]] represents calamity and rebirth. | |||
==Lore== | |||
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::''"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 are no doubt either a reference to or simple ARE Trammel and Felucca, the twin moons from the [[Ultima Series]], which Shroud of the Avatar is a spiritual successor to.<ref>[http:// | The twin moons that collided and formed Daedalus are no doubt either a reference to or simple ARE Trammel and Felucca, the twin moons from the [[Ultima Series]], which Shroud of the Avatar is a spiritual successor to.<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; 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> | 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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[[Category:New Britannia]] | [[Category:New Britannia]][[Category:Astronomy]][[Category:Heraldry]][[Category:Lore]] | ||
Revision as of 01:03, 10 March 2014
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Daedalus is the name given to the celestial body orbiting New Britannia.
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 Moon Magic, and in Heraldry represents calamity and rebirth.
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 are no doubt either a reference to or simple ARE Trammel and Felucca, the twin moons from the Ultima Series, which Shroud of the Avatar is a spiritual successor to.[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)