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Avatar Symbol
This symbol is an ancient symbol used by the peoples of Midras (known now as the Midras Ruins). It represents the ancient Avatars and their Principles and associated Virtues.
Three curved blades are intertwined as though delineating three linked circles. The grips and guards form a triangle in the center of the symbol that surrounded a large, clear gemstone. Six additional gemstones – each of a different color – are fixed about the sword hilts, forming the outline of a bowed triangle.
This symbol during the Obsidian Wars era was also seen as a warning in ages past by bards in the Drachvald and tribes of the Midmaer.
Lore[edit]
- This section has specific quoted references from the Blade of the Avatar series of Books and contains spoilers. Click the Expand option to read the contents.
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| A large symbol was inlaid into the base of the sarcophagus. Three curved blades were intertwined as though delineating three linked circles. The grips and guards formed a triangle in the center of the symbol that surrounded a large, clear gemstone. Six additional gemstones – each of a different color – were fixed about the sword hilts, forming the outline of a bowed triangle.[1] |
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“I’ve never actually seen this symbol before, but there are warnings about it in a number of ancient texts and a pair of songs sung by bards in the Drachvald. Warnings about this symbol are found in most of the tribes of the Midmaer and the coasts of the Bay of Storms. It’s one of the lost symbols, coming into use just before the Fall and some say that it caused the Fall...”
“Enough, Syenna,” Aren cut her off. “It’s a symbol ... a symbol of what?” “The Avatars,” Syenna breathed out the words.[1] |
Trivia[edit]
- an ancient Midras representation of the
PrincipalsPrinciples and associated Virtues[2] - This is an art image that was used for the book cover art for the PDF version of Blade of the Avatar that was sent out to kickstarter backers. This symbol also can be seen in the Crypt of the Avatar.
- Book Cover Art by Stephen Daniele and Tracy Hickman[3]