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Exiles typically represent the minority belief that exists within a world, directly opposing the majority belief. To protect the world, the World Representative would banish them, exiling them permanently to ensure that the world continues to run unopposed. These exiles were given the [[Role]] of Wanderer, someone who is not tied to a specific place. While most were banished from their respective worlds by someone associated with or by the [[Representative|Representative]], in some cases the exile happened by themselves willingly, as was the case with [[El Dorado|El Dorado's]] [[Exile#El Dorado|Quetzalcoatl]]. | Exiles typically represent the minority belief that exists within a world, directly opposing the majority belief. To protect the world, the World Representative would banish them, exiling them permanently to ensure that the world continues to run unopposed. These exiles were given the [[Role]] of Wanderer, someone who is not tied to a specific place. While most were banished from their respective worlds by someone associated with or by the [[Representative|Representative]], in some cases the exile happened by themselves willingly, as was the case with [[El Dorado|El Dorado's]] [[Exile#El Dorado|Quetzalcoatl]]. | ||
The story often describes the souls as resembling dragons and that of a lizard that had severed its own tail, the self-defense mechanism known as autotomy where a lizard amputates part of its own tail in order to flee from a predator. | The story often describes the souls as resembling dragons and that of a lizard that had severed its own tail, the self-defense mechanism known as autotomy where a lizard amputates part of its own tail in order to flee from a predator, though the Exile themselves do not necessary have to physically be a dragon or draconic in nature, as stated in Jamurkha's case where he is the sole human in the World of Xanadu. | ||
===Connection to the Protagonist=== | ===Connection to the Protagonist=== | ||
The souls of the exiles were coalesced by unknown means into the {{Transient icon|Protagonist}}. Though not readily apparent, those people who have special abilities to sense more are able to vaguely feel that there are multiple souls in the Protagonist. In general, while many Transients may recognize the familiar soul within them, most characters are able to distinguish the differences between the exile and the Protagonist. The Representatives, on the other hand, heavily struggle to differentiate the two. | The souls of the exiles were coalesced by unknown means into the {{Transient icon|Protagonist}}. Though not readily apparent, those people such as {{Transient icon|Taurus Mask}} who have special abilities to sense more are able to vaguely feel that there are multiple souls in the Protagonist. In general, while many Transients may recognize the familiar soul within them, most characters are able to distinguish the differences between the exile and the Protagonist. The Representatives, on the other hand, heavily struggle to differentiate the two. Former World Representatives such as {{Transient icon|Daikoku|icon=daikoku01_skin5|show name=n}} [[Daikoku|Okuninushi]] however, are capable of seeing the Protagonist as themselves and not the Exile they're connected to. | ||
All of the exile's [[Rule]]s have been placed into the Protagonist's Boundless Tail [[Sacred Artifact]], giving them access to one Rule at a time.<ref name="ch9">[[Release Campaign:Main Quest Chapter 9|Chapter 9: Crafters - Karmic Engine]]</ref><sup>17</sup> After Chapter 9, they are able to summon Lil' Salomon into battle as a second sword and wield a second of the exiles' Rules, even creating an Exception within themselves by clashing the right Rules together known as their Double Dragon technique. | All of the exile's [[Rule]]s have been placed into the Protagonist's Boundless Tail [[Sacred Artifact]], giving them access to one Rule at a time.<ref name="ch9">[[Release Campaign:Main Quest Chapter 9|Chapter 9: Crafters - Karmic Engine]]</ref><sup>17</sup> After Chapter 9, they are able to summon Lil' Salomon into battle as a second sword and wield a second of the exiles' Rules, even creating an Exception within themselves by clashing the right Rules together known as their Double Dragon technique. | ||
==List of Exiles== | ==List of Exiles== | ||
=== [[Takamagahara]] === | === [[Takamagahara]] === | ||
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* [[Amaterasu]] often describes the protagonist as her brother and, in a way, Tsukuyomi too but he sees that the Protagonist isn't his brother, rather they merely house his soul. | * [[Amaterasu]] often describes the protagonist as her brother and, in a way, Tsukuyomi too but he sees that the Protagonist isn't his brother, rather they merely house his soul. | ||
* [[Tadikarao]] identified Susanoo inside the Protagonist via scent and describes him as being a delinquent that terrorized their village so much that their elder sister could no longer leave the house. Also, in the [[Event Quest:Summer River Adventure|Summer River Adventure]] Quest, he called the Protagonist "that shameless brother" as the one who caused Amaterasu to hide inside the cave. | * [[Tadikarao]] identified Susanoo inside the Protagonist via scent and describes him as being a delinquent that terrorized their village so much that their elder sister could no longer leave the house. Also, in the [[Event Quest:Summer River Adventure|Summer River Adventure]] Quest, he called the Protagonist "that shameless brother" as the one who caused Amaterasu to hide inside the cave. | ||
** This mirrors the Japanese tale where Susanoo, in a fit of rage after being defeated, caused Amaterasu to flee the heavens and hid inside a cave refusing to get out, plunging the world into darkness and chaos. [[Wikipedia:Ame-no-Tajikarao| | ** This mirrors the Japanese tale where Susanoo, in a fit of rage after being defeated, caused Amaterasu to flee the heavens and hid inside a cave refusing to get out, plunging the world into darkness and chaos. [[Wikipedia:Ame-no-Tajikarao|Tajikarao]] was one of the gods to get her out, where his job was to open up the cave Amaterasu hid in. | ||
* In the [[Event Quest:Paradise Hot Spring Village of Hell|Paradise Hot Spring Village of Hell]] event, Ōkuninushi instantly recognized the Protagonist as Susanoo. | * In the [[Event Quest:Paradise Hot Spring Village of Hell|Paradise Hot Spring Village of Hell]] event, Ōkuninushi instantly recognized the Protagonist as Susanoo. | ||
* Susanoo was described to have disappeared into the ends of the far-off plateau. | * Susanoo was described to have disappeared into the ends of the far-off plateau. | ||
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'''Exile''': Nuwa<br /> | '''Exile''': Nuwa<br /> | ||
'''Rule''': To cut the heavens/skies | '''Rule''': To cut the heavens/skies | ||
* A mother goddess in [[Wikipedia:Chinese_mythology|Chinese mythology]], Nüwa | * A mother goddess in [[Wikipedia:Chinese_mythology|Chinese mythology]], Nüwa is credited to have created humanity with her brother [[Wikipedia:Fuxi|Fuxi]], as well as repairing the Pillar of [[Wikipedia:Tian|Heaven]]. | ||
*[[Fuxi]] senses in the Protagonist the spirit of Nüwa. He calls the Protagonist both his sister and wife. | *[[Fuxi]] senses in the Protagonist the spirit of Nüwa. He calls the Protagonist both his sister and wife. | ||
* [[Hakumen]] notes that she came from Hourai to [[Wa no Kuni]] possibly as the Thousand-Year Vixen whom later became [[Wikipedia:Daji|Daji]] whom was one of the subordinates Nuwa summoned to wreak havoc in the [[Wikipedia:Shang_Dynasty|Shang Dynasty]] and eventually it's fall. | * [[Hakumen]] notes that she came from Hourai to [[Wa no Kuni]] possibly as the Thousand-Year Vixen whom later became [[Wikipedia:Daji|Daji]] whom was one of the subordinates Nuwa summoned to wreak havoc in the [[Wikipedia:Shang_Dynasty|Shang Dynasty]] and eventually it's fall. | ||
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'''Exile''': Ahriman<br /> | '''Exile''': Ahriman<br /> | ||
'''Rule''': To cut reality/fiction(?) | '''Rule''': To cut reality/fiction(?) | ||
* | * The [[Wikipedia:Ahriman|embodiment of chaos and destruction]] in Zoroastrianism , Ahriman was an evil god who opposed [[Ahura Mazda]] by deceiving humans and trying to turn them away from good with the help of his army. He's said to be destined to be defeated by Ahura Mazda. | ||
* Ahriman is said to be something that "has never been amd will never be," which cannot stand against the ultimate reality of Ahura Mazda. | |||
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'''Exile''': Jamukha<br /> | '''Exile''': Jamukha<br /> | ||
'''Rule''': - | '''Rule''': - | ||
* A [[Wikipedia:Mongols|Mongolian]] political and military leader, Jamukha | * A [[Wikipedia:Mongols|Mongolian]] political and military leader, Jamukha was a childhood friend (anda), [[Wikipedia:Blood_brother|blood brother]], and chief rival to [[Temujin]] (later named [[Wikipedia:Genghis_Khan|Genghis Khan]]). Jamukha was elected [[Wikipedia:Khan_(title)|Gur Khan]], universal ruler, by the remaining tribes, the assumption of this title was the final breach between Temujin and Jamukha, leading Temujin to form a coalition of tribes to oppose him. This eventually led to Jamukha's death due to his followers betraying him and refusing to join Temujin in his group as there could only be one Mongol lord and asking to die a noble death without blood being spilled. | ||
* Temujin sees his blood brother in the Protagonist and asserts that he will not let him get away again, that the Protagonist either join his [[Wikipedia:Orda_(organization)|ordu]] or choose death. | * Temujin sees his blood brother in the Protagonist and asserts that he will not let him get away again, that the Protagonist either join his [[Wikipedia:Orda_(organization)|ordu]] or choose death. | ||
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'''Exile''': Asura<br /> | '''Exile''': Asura<br /> | ||
'''Rule''': - | '''Rule''': - | ||
* A race of [[wikipedia:Asura_(Buddhism)|demons]] who reside in the desire realm according to Buddhism. | |||
* During the battle against Shiva-Makahala, it is heavily implied that Asura's extra hands were able to provide the back-up necessary to block Shiva-Makahala's Trinity attack. | * During the battle against Shiva-Makahala, it is heavily implied that Asura's extra hands were able to provide the back-up necessary to block Shiva-Makahala's Trinity attack. | ||
* [[The Smoky God]] calls the Protagonist his friend, the exiled Asura. He refused to fight the Protagonist but instead, wishes him to be freed from the countless loops of the game. | * [[The Smoky God]] calls the Protagonist his friend, the exiled Asura. He refused to fight the Protagonist but instead, wishes him to be freed from the countless loops of the game. | ||
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'''Exile''': Freyr<br /> | '''Exile''': Freyr<br /> | ||
'''Rule''': to cut defeat | '''Rule''': to cut defeat | ||
* A ruler of peace and prosperity, rain, sunshine, virility, harvest, and battle in [[Wikipedia:Norse_mythology|Norse mythology]], Freyr | * A ruler of peace and prosperity, rain, sunshine, virility, harvest, and battle in [[Wikipedia:Norse_mythology|Norse mythology]], Freyr was a [[Wikipedia:Vanir|Vanir]] that ruled over the world of [[Wikipedia:Álfheimr|Alfheim]], the land of [[Wikipedia:Elf#Mythological_texts|Elves]]. He rides a golden boar made by [[Wikipedia:Dwarf_(mythology)#Norse_mythology_and_folklore|dwarves]] named [[Wikipedia:Gullinbursti|Gullinbursti]]. He is eventually defeated and killed by the fire jötunn [[Wikipedia:Surtr|Surtr]] during [[Wikipedia:Ragnarök|Ragnarök]] due to the lack of his [[Wikipedia:Sword_of_Freyr|sword]] during the ensuing battle. | ||
* [[Surtr]] exclaims that the Protagonist has Freyr's soul and that no matter what happens, they could not defeat Surtr due to their original battle having Surtr as the victor and the Protagonist was still without his sword. | * [[Surtr]] exclaims that the Protagonist has Freyr's soul and that no matter what happens, they could not defeat Surtr due to their original battle having Surtr as the victor and the Protagonist was still without his sword. | ||
* [[Gullinbursti]] feels the soul inside the Protagonist as Freyr in the 2019 New Year event and explains that he was modeled after his owner. He is also carrying Freyr's sword which held the [[Rule]] to cut through defeat. | * [[Gullinbursti]] feels the soul inside the Protagonist as Freyr in the 2019 New Year event and explains that he was modeled after his owner. He is also carrying Freyr's sword which held the [[Rule]] to cut through defeat. | ||
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'''Exile''': Veles<br /> | '''Exile''': Veles<br /> | ||
'''Rule''': To cut death and songs | '''Rule''': To cut death and songs | ||
* A god of the underworld, earth, waters, and cattle in [[Wikipedia:Slavic_paganism|Slavic mythology]], Veles (also called Volos) | * A god of the underworld, earth, waters, and cattle in [[Wikipedia:Slavic_paganism|Slavic mythology]], Veles (also called Volos) was the opponent of the supreme thunder god [[Wikipedia:Perun|Perun]]. The two were in constant battle due to some accounts stating that Veles stole Perun's cattle or his wife away from him. Perun would punish Veles with death, though this was not permanent and Veles would again return. Due to this, Veles was often considered as a shepherd for souls to the underworld. | ||
* Veles is often described as a serpent or a dragon. Veles is also known as Volos which is the Russian or Ukrainian word for "hair" and as such, Veles was also described as having the appearance of a bear or a wolf. | * Veles is often described as a serpent or a dragon. Veles is also known as Volos which is the Russian or Ukrainian word for "hair" and as such, Veles was also described as having the appearance of a bear or a wolf. | ||
** Veles and Volos are sometimes separated into two different deities, Veles retaining the god of the underworld and death aspect while Volos became a god of pasturelands, cattle, and harvest. | ** Veles and Volos are sometimes separated into two different deities, Veles retaining the god of the underworld and death aspect while Volos became a god of pasturelands, cattle, and harvest. | ||
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* Not much is known about the exile from Gehenna. Though [[Mephistopheles]] thinks of himself as a faithful follower of Shaytan, he says in Chapter 11 that within the Protagonist is another soul that is connected to him. He calls them their master who traded his soul for Mephistopheles to become a faithful butler but at the end, eluded him and ascended to heaven. | * Not much is known about the exile from Gehenna. Though [[Mephistopheles]] thinks of himself as a faithful follower of Shaytan, he says in Chapter 11 that within the Protagonist is another soul that is connected to him. He calls them their master who traded his soul for Mephistopheles to become a faithful butler but at the end, eluded him and ascended to heaven. | ||
** Though this, it is assumed that the exile is the human [[Wikipedia:Faust|Faust]] from German legends. Faust was an erudite that was dissatisfied with life and made a deal with the devil to gain further knowledge and magic powers. The devil sent his representative, Mephistopheles, to act as Faust's servant for a set number of years where at the end, his soul will be claimed by the devil. In some versions of the story, Faust gains access to heaven after constant striving and through the plea of | ** Though this, it is assumed that the exile is the human [[Wikipedia:Faust|Faust]] from German legends. Faust was an erudite that was dissatisfied with life and made a deal with the devil to gain further knowledge and magic powers. The devil sent his representative, Mephistopheles, to act as Faust's servant for a set number of years where at the end, his soul will be claimed by the devil. In some versions of the story, Faust gains access to heaven after constant striving and through the plea of a woman who Faust had met. | ||
*** In [[Event Quest:Valentine Snow Fight|Valentine Snow Fight]], Mephistopheles addresses the Protagonist as "My Faust", but that could just be a pleasantry that refers to their general status as someone he looks after | |||
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'''Exile''': Tiamat<br /> | '''Exile''': Tiamat<br /> | ||
'''Rule''': | '''Rule''': To cut dragon veins | ||
*Tiamat is a Mesopotamian sea goddess associated with primordial chaos | *Tiamat is a Mesopotamian sea goddess associated with primordial chaos | ||
*[[Marduk]] describes Tiamat as the "manifold dragon", a fusion of all the dragons in the world, but the specifics are unclear | *[[Marduk]] describes Tiamat as the "manifold dragon", a fusion of all the dragons in the world, but the specifics are unclear | ||
*[[Fafnir]] is described as having a similar rule in that they can both split a single vein of dragon energy in the land, as well as merge two together | |||
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'''Exile''': Heyoka<br /> | '''Exile''': Heyoka<br /> | ||
'''Rule''': - | '''Rule''': - | ||
* A sacred clown in [[Wikipedia:Lakota_people|Lakotan culture]], Heyoka | * A sacred clown in [[Wikipedia:Lakota_people|Lakotan culture]], Heyoka is a contrarian jester who speaks, moves, and reacts in an opposite manner in relation to the people around them. They are regarded as mirrors and teachers. They will try to cause laughter during distressing situations or try to evoke fear in prosperous times to prevent people from being too complacent and overly secure. | ||
* [[Wakan Tanka]] notes that he, as a pillar that collects memories of happiness, is stricken with sadness whenever they see the Protagonist, as they see in them his friend he had to banish long ago in their world. | * [[Wakan Tanka]] notes that he, as a pillar that collects memories of happiness, is stricken with sadness whenever they see the Protagonist, as they see in them his friend he had to banish long ago in their world. | ||
* In [[Thunderbird]]'s special quest in the [[Event_Quest:Summer_River_Adventure|Summer River Adventure]] event, he reveals that the soul within the [[Protagonist]] from Great Spirit was a hero of his, the one that taught him hunting, someone he idolized and tried to take the mantle of after his exile, named Heyoka. | * In [[Thunderbird]]'s special quest in the [[Event_Quest:Summer_River_Adventure|Summer River Adventure]] event, he reveals that the soul within the [[Protagonist]] from Great Spirit was a hero of his, the one that taught him hunting, someone he idolized and tried to take the mantle of after his exile, named Heyoka. | ||
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'''Exile''': -<br /> | '''Exile''': -<br /> | ||
'''Rule''': - | '''Rule''': - | ||
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* During Chapter 12, the World Representatives discover the existence of an unrecognizable 24th soul, one that is not bound to the Protagonist like the others and has apparently chosen them as their vessel, manipulating their actions during the current Game loop. This causes immense concern among the Representatives, as an unranked soul could allow the Protagonist to become a threat to the System of each world. | * During Chapter 12, the World Representatives discover the existence of an unrecognizable 24th soul, one that is not bound to the Protagonist like the others and has apparently chosen them as their vessel, manipulating their actions during the current Game loop. This causes immense concern among the Representatives, as an unranked soul could allow the Protagonist to become a threat to the System of each world. | ||
** Though not directly stated, it is heavily implied that this unknown soul is the player. | ** Though not directly stated, it is heavily implied that this unknown soul is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_wall the player]. | ||
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