The subject of this thread might sound silly to some of you guys, as icyene are based on the common perceptions of angels and are treated like we treat angels (i.e. Sir Owen mentions that he felt an icyene watching over him), but despite this, there are a few references to angels in the game.
For example, Snotgut mentions that he 'sings like an angel', the Temple Knights have labelled Dionysius as an ''ultraviolet archangel'' threat, an angel statue can be built in Player-owned House, there was a snow angel statue in 2010 Christmas Event, there are the Angel of Death gravestone and Guardian Angel consumable, and so on.
So, this all confuses me. If Icyene are intended to be angels in all but name, why is the word angel used so many times? Sure,
Icyene of Death
,
Arch-icyene
or
Guardian Icyene
may not sound as good, but if the word is there, the concept of an angel must exist as well.
Whether angels would be a separate race or a faction of icyene is unknown, although winged human-style angels are a rather new thing, as ancient descriptions of angels include descriptions of angels that differ from modern angels a lot. Some of the angels described in ancient texts resemble demons or constructs more than living, breathing creatures. Hence, angels do not necessarily need to be humans with wings like Icyene are, but something much more alien and eldritch.
So, what is your opinion on angels? What are their exact nature? Feel free to post if you liked this thread or if you have anything to say at all. Your opinions and input to this thread are welcome. Well, that's about all I have to say. And thanks for reading this thread.
18-Sep-2013 12:15:22
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10-Jun-2014 14:42:37
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Aquamancer