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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]]. Supposedly, [[Daedalus]] would have an effect on the [[Lunar Rift]]s throughout New Britannia. | 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 tot he 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 == | ||
Revision as of 07:27, 22 February 2014
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, creating the shattered remnant that from hence forth was known as Daedalus. The shattered pieces that fell tot he 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.
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.[1]
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.[2]