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Keileon: /* Other Symbols */

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‎Other Symbols

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‎Ethanol

Keileon at 10:19, 28 January 2017

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‎Weapon Symbolism

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‎Weapon Symbolism

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‎Examples

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‎Heraldry

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‎Heraldry

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‎Heraldry

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‎Elemental Symbolism

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 **''Cor, Rae, or both:'' Ultimate divine right; total power and control.
 **''One or more of the Divine Spirits:'' Reinforcement for or supplement to the elemental motif.
 *'''Ship:''' A seafaring nation or family.

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 ====Ethanol====
 {{Main|1=Ethanol}}
-'''Ethanol''' is a large island continent in the northern reaches of Euthora. Blanketed in snow year-round and dotted with sharp, steep mountains, this area shows scattered signs of Radiant and Dissonant Era settlement, mostly in the form of an enormous castle in the north. Preserved from the harsh passage of time by the extreme cold and everlasting winter, more than the constant blizzard conditions keep explorers at bay. The castle itself has a fierce guardian in the form of the '''[[Skull Wyrm]]''', the magically-reanimated skeleton of a [[Firedrake]].
+'''Ethanol''' is a large island continent in the northern reaches of Euthora. Blanketed in snow year-round and dotted with sharp, steep mountains, this area shows scattered signs of Radiant and Dissonant Era settlement, mostly in the form of an enormous castle in the north. Preserved from the harsh passage of time by the extreme cold and everlasting winter, more than the constant blizzard conditions keep explorers at bay. The castle itself has a fierce guardian in the form of the '''[[Skull Wyrm]]''', the magically-reanimated skeleton of a dragon resembling a [[Firedrake]] or [[Pyrespine]], or perhaps a hybrid of the two.
 At the time of [[Fyreborne]] and later, this area has no permanent human civilizations, though hardy dragons and [[Shapeshifter]]s eke out a living along the southern shore of the continent, and the smaller island nearby. Both of these races, however, are notably more territorial and less sapient than their cousins in other parts of the world such as Durasken and Carisitai, due to their extremely limited contact with human civilization. Very rarely, a Lupynn may also be sighted as far north as the middle of the continent, as their fur and feathers  provide decent insulation from the constant cold.

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 The four '''Divine Spirits''' include [[Kohal en Myyr]], [[Kohal en Zyel]], [[Kohal en Kuu]], and [[Kohal en Taelos]]. These are simply shortened to ''Myyr'', ''Zyel'', ''Kuu'', and ''Taelos'' respectively. Though originally created by the gods to settle the feud between them, they instead coexist in harmony to both ensure the continued survival of Euthora and to mediate the fight between their creators. Each of them embodies an element and represents certain aspects of Euthora.
-'''Myyr''' is the spirit of fire, having created the Phoenix. He is one of Cor's creations and represents the autumn, when the leaves turn fiery colors before falling like ash. He tends to take the form of a six-winged Phoenix or a [[Firedrake]] with certain areas ablaze, or otherwise an orb of red light. Out of the four spirits, he is the most likely to interact with mortals, at one point leading a small group of dragons across Durasken to aid both his purpose and theirs. He values freedom and does what he can to grant it to the oppressed.
+'''Myyr''' is the spirit of fire, having created the Phoenix. He is one of Cor's creations and represents the autumn, when the leaves turn fiery colors before falling like ash. He tends to take the form of a six-winged Phoenix or a [[Firedrake]] with certain areas ablaze, or otherwise an orb of red light. Out of the four spirits, he is the most likely to interact with mortals. He values freedom and does what he can to grant it to the oppressed.
 '''Zyel''', one of Rae's creations, embodies earth. He created the humans and often takes the form of one, but rarely associates with them. He spends more time as an orb of gray light. He represents the winter, when cold climates leave the earth and trees bare of vegetation before the snow begins to fall. He grants mortals the determination to see a task through, possibly resulting in humans being the only Euthoran species to actively create civilization.
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 '''Kuu''' is another of Rae's creations and embodies the water. Her creation is the Shapeshifter, a creature whose form shifts are as smooth and fluid as running water. Because her creation has no true form, she typically spends her time as an orb of blue light, but may take the shape of an [[Iceraze]] otherwise. Her season is spring, when the snow melts and an abundance of rain brings dormant plant life back from the brink of death. Though she does not usually appear before mortals, she is deeply compassionate, often doing what she can to save a life from needlessly being taken, and those with her blessing show this level of care as well.
 '''Taelos''', the final of the four spirits, is Cor's creation and is the spirit of wind. She created the Lupynn and takes one as her form when she appears before mortals, but more often an orb of pale green light. Her represented season is summer, when storms and high winds are common. Though more likely to interact with lesser beings than Zyel or Kuu, it is still rare, and she usually keeps to herself- or keeps Myyr out of trouble caused by his curiosity. She is wise and intelligent, granting this trait to the Lupynn species as a whole, as well as other creatures that may have her blessing.
 =====Demigods=====
 The only true demigod of Euthora is '''[[Jason Shaver]]''', a half-dragon Shapeshifter and Rae's son. He becomes a true- if lesser- god early in the Harmonic Era. Often depicted in a human or wolf form with a dragon's wings, he is considered to be a guardian of nature's balance. As a divine creature that is half dragon, raised as a Shapeshifter, and spends most of his time as a human, he is possibly the most inherently "balanced" being on Euthora.

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 *'''Lance or Spear:''' Caution, aggression, guarding
-**''Vertical, pointing to animal:'' Ready to kill.
+**''Vertical, pointing to animal:'' Ready to kill in self-defense. More threat than warning.
-**''Vertical, pointing away from animal:''
+**''Vertical, pointing away from animal:'' The animal or what it represents needs defending through hostile action.
-**''Horizontal, pointing to animal:''
+**''Horizontal, pointing to animal:'' A standoff against outside forces. Conflict is locked at a standstill.
 **''Horizontal, pointing away from animal:'' Defensiveness; warranted wariness and hostility. Warning to outsiders that they may not be welcome at first.
-**''Diagonal, crossed with animal:''
+**''Diagonal, crossed with animal:'' Defense against internal conflict. Civil war.
-**''Diagonal, crossed with another weapon:''
+**''Diagonal, crossed with another weapon:'' On the defending side of a war; conflict instigated by the other party.
 ====Other Symbols====

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 *'''Shield:''' Defense, unity, family
-**''Alone, held by animal:''
+**''Alone, held by animal:'' Protection. The represented has someone or something they wish to defend.
-**''Alone, separate from animal:''
+**''Alone, separate from animal:'' Protection of the represented by the animal or what it symbolizes. A higher authority defending the represented.
-**''Crossed, in front of one weapon:''
+**''Crossed, in front of one weapon:'' Wariness against outsiders, but without hostility. Willing to let others in, but prepared for defense.
-**''Crossed, in front of two weapons:''
+**''Crossed, in front of two weapons:'' The represented has fought in many battles and survived.
-**''Crossed, behind one weapon:''
+**''Crossed, behind one weapon:'' Warning to avoid attacking; the represented has teeth and may bite, but doesn't want to.
-**''Crossed, behind two weapons:''
+**''Crossed, behind two weapons:'' The represented seeks glory in battle and is prepared to attain it through acting.
 *'''Hammer:''' Utility, creation, wealth
-**''Alone, held by animal:''
+**''Alone, held by animal:'' A family smithy. The represented takes pride in the creation of something.
-**''Alone, separate from animal:''
+**''Alone, separate from animal:'' The represented is either a shop, or created tools, armors, or weapons for a higher authority.
-**''Diagonal, crossed with another weapon:''
+**''Diagonal, crossed with another weapon:'' Tools are made for battle. Taking good care of one's own weapons.
-*'''Lance or Spear:'''
+*'''Lance or Spear:''' Caution, aggression, guarding
-**''Vertical, pointing to animal:''
+**''Vertical, pointing to animal:'' Ready to kill.
 **''Vertical, pointing away from animal:''
 **''Horizontal, pointing to animal:''
-**''Horizontal, pointing away from animal:''
+**''Horizontal, pointing away from animal:'' Defensiveness; warranted wariness and hostility. Warning to outsiders that they may not be welcome at first.
 **''Diagonal, crossed with animal:''
 **''Diagonal, crossed with another weapon:''

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 ====Examples====
-*'''A True Firedrake (the Dragon) climbing a downward-pointing sword (a vertical Sword, pointing away), surrounded by flames (Fire motif):''' A powerful leader achieving victory. The death and rebirth of influential sovereigns or tyrants, a resurgence in such. A change in leadership. A powerful king destroying his own or another kingdom.
+*'''A Dragon climbing a downward-pointing sword (a vertical Sword, pointing away), surrounded by flames:''' A powerful leader achieving victory. The death and rebirth of influential sovereigns or tyrants, a resurgence in such. A change in leadership. A powerful king destroying his own or another kingdom.
 ==Inhabitants==

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 Weapons are typically used as supplements to the animal used, and thus their position in relation to the creature and other weapons is often as important as the weapon itself.
-*'''Sword:''' Strength
+*'''Sword:''' Strength, victory, battle
-**''Vertical, pointing to animal:'' Victory over the animal shown, what it represents, or another party or faction that uses the animal as a symbol
+**''Vertical, pointing to animal:'' Victory over the animal shown, what it represents, or another party or faction that uses the animal as a symbol.
-**''Vertical, pointing away from animal:'' Victory of or by the shown animal, typically purely symbolic, especially if held by the animal
+**''Vertical, pointing away from animal:'' Victory of or by the shown animal, typically purely symbolic, especially if held by the animal.
-**''Horizontal, pointing to animal:''
+**''Horizontal, pointing to animal:'' Conflict with the shown animal and what it represents. Challenge. War.
-**''Horizontal, pointing away from animal:''
+**''Horizontal, pointing away from animal:'' The animal or what it represents "leading the charge" in a war or another conflict.
-**''Diagonal, crossed with animal:''
+**''Diagonal, crossed with animal:'' Weapons at the ready. Willingness to fight if needed. A warning to outsiders.
-**''Diagonal, crossed with another weapon:''
+**''Diagonal, crossed with another weapon:'' An ongoing conflict. War, or many wars in the past.
-*'''Bow and Arrow:'''
+*'''Bow and Arrow:''' Strategy, mobility, sight
-**''Together, any position:''
+**''Together, any position:'' Readiness, preparing for the hunt. Ready to shoot to kill. Warning.
-**''Bow, alone:''
+**''Bow, alone:'' An unloaded weapon. Guarded, cautious welcome. "Feel free to come over, but stay out of trouble".
-**''Bow, diagonal, crossed with another weapon:''
+**''Bow, diagonal, crossed with another weapon:'' Getting ready for war. Conflict looms on the horizon- the country is ready for it.
-**''Arrow, alone:''
+**''Arrow, alone:'' The weapon has been shot and it will shoot again. Warning to outsiders. "Stay away, we will kill you."
-**''Arrow, diagonal, crossed with another weapon:''
+**''Arrow, diagonal, crossed with another weapon:'' Starting a war. "The first shot has been fired, and it was us."
-*'''Shield:'''
+*'''Shield:''' Defense, unity, family
 **''Alone, held by animal:''
 **''Alone, separate from animal:''
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 **''Crossed, behind two weapons:''
-*'''Hammer:'''
+*'''Hammer:''' Utility, creation, wealth
 **''Alone, held by animal:''
 **''Alone, separate from animal:''
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 **''Diagonal, crossed with animal:''
 **''Diagonal, crossed with another weapon:''
 ====Examples====

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 *'''Horse:''' Speed, reaction, bravery. Represents those quick to act in defense of their home.
-*'''Félrau:'''
+*'''Félrau:''' Cunning, cleverness, resourcefulness.
-*'''Féniul:'''
+*'''Féniul:''' Savagery, independence, hunting. Represents hunters and barbaric cultures proud of their savagery.
 ====Elemental Symbolism====
 Elements are used as motifs in combination with animal and weaponry symbolism.
-*'''Fire:''' Fire represents several different concepts, usually made obvious by context and the animal symbol used. Uniquely, however, it represents several polar opposite concepts- life, death, and rebirth; creation and destruction; power; energy; change; and choices.
+*'''Fire:''' Fire represents several different concepts, usually made obvious by context and the animal symbol used. Uniquely, however, it represents several polar opposite concepts- life, death, and rebirth; creation and destruction; oppression and freedom; as well as power, energy, sudden changes, and choices. It is by far the most active element used in heraldry. Fire is seen as volatile and destructive, blasting apart mountains that happen to be in its way just because it is the fastest and most satisfying way of being rid of an obstacle.
-*'''Wind:'''
+*'''Earth:''' Earth represents strength, fortitude, endurance, and longevity. It is the most passive of the elemental motifs, symbolizing patience and quiet force. While the Fire motif tends to signify a family or country that is very active, volatile, and openly powerful, the strength of Earth is more subtle and quiet. Earth is often seen as being ''too'' patient, as well; taking the most difficult, slowest course of action for the purpose of preserving something, or even just for the sake of perfectionism. Where Fire would destroy a mountain blocking its way, Earth would move it.
-*'''Earth:'''
+*'''Water:''' While Water can represent change like Fire can, it is in more of the context of flexibility and fluidity than the sudden, harsh changes of Fire. It also represents healing and magic, as well as adaptability, flow, compassion, and calmness. Water's negative connotation  lies in its ever-changing nature- it is seen as indecisive, never staying with a single project or even a single thought. Water is shaped by its surroundings, rather than the surroundings being shaped by Water. Instead of destroying or moving an obstacle, Water would flow through and around it, taking the path of least resistance.
-*'''Water:'''
+*'''Wind:''' Wind represents wisdom, cleverness, and intelligence most commonly, but can also represent intuition, guidance, grace, clearness of mind and vision, and duality. A Wind motif can depict storms just as often as a gentle breeze, but is rarely as drastic and harsh as Fire, nor is it as calm and quiet as Water. Wind is often seen as haughty and holier-than-thou, being above the world and its residents. Wind's response to an obstacle would be to go over it, finding itself above acknowledging that it is there, ignoring the obstacle's presence to go on with its agenda.
 ====Weapon Symbolism====

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 ====Animal Symbolism====
 *'''Dragon:''' Power, leadership, destruction. Represents powerful, tyrannical, or influential leaders. Official symbol of the Farixyan Protectorate.
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 *'''Water:'''
 ==Inhabitants==