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'''Soa''' is | '''Soa''' is worshiped as a god in [[Tiberoa]] and [[Mille Seseau]]. While many people living in [[Serdio]] believe in a god, Soa is not mentioned by name. They are described as the creator who long ago descended from the heavens to seed the barren world with life.<ref>''Legend of Dragoon Official Guidebook'', (ASCII, 2000), p.415.</ref> | ||
== Story == | ==Story Revelations (Spoilers)== | ||
Soa | In [[Fletz]], citizens worship stars but also believe that even they were created by Soa along with everything else in the world. Unlike Serdio some Tiberoans believe in multiple gods, although whether this simply refers to the stars and Soa or other unnamed deities is unknown. [[Albert]] mentions offering thanks to, "the Tiberoan God," upon [[Dart]] and [[Rose]]'s safe return, although who this refers to is unclear. Soa is considered the highest God in Tiberoa.<ref>''Legend of Dragoon Official Guidebook'', (ASCII, 2000), p.394.</ref> | ||
Soa | In [[Deningrad]], Bishop [[Dille]] gives a sermon teaching that Soa planted the seed of the [[Divine Tree]] in the [[Endiness]] continent, from which all life sprang forth. A book in the Mille Seseau national library contributes the low intelligence of [[Dragon|Dragons]] as Soa's decision to balance them, and that they were to be controlled by [[Humans|Human]] wisdom. The same section is also shown to have an inaccuracy as it states Dragons went extinct, casting doubt on the authenticity of its claims. | ||
== Trivia == | In [[Neet]], [[Luanna]] attributes her ability to see souls as imparted to her from "the god" although whether this refers to Soa is unclear. | ||
#The phase transitions in the battle with Melbu Frahma | |||
In the [[Forest of Winglies]], a woman mentions that at one time the [[Wingly|Winglies]] believed they were the reincarnation of the creator Soa, but now she believes that all species are. Winglies also worship a guardian god known as the [[Archangel]]. | |||
In [[Vellweb]], [[Zieg Feld|Zieg]] declares that Soa's intention was for the last species to destroy and regenerate the world. | |||
==Overview== | |||
Soa is implied to be the administrator overseeing the [[Tesfer Realm]], since no other named entity is given such reverence and, "...to the inhabitants of the Tesfer Realm, such a being could only be considered divine."<ref>''Legend of Dragoon Official Guidebook'', (ASCII, 2000), p.408.</ref>. Their goals and intentions are vague. While many characters speak of Soa's will, there are only a few verified instances of Soa taking action: descending from heaven to sow the Divine Tree, granting a strong urge to destroy and little intelligence to the Dragons, and reducing the intelligence of the 108th species. Soa's actions imply that they likely manipulated many forms of life produced by the Divine Tree. The consequences of these changes are the basis for the various interpretations of Soa's intentions. As there is at least a trend of giving physically powerful creatures less intelligence, if not outright belligerence, many have concluded that Soa's desire is for the world to be destroyed. This assumption is often referred to as, "the fate determined by Soa." Some believe that Soa wishes for the destruction and then regeneration of the world, while others believe that Soa's intent is for life to struggle but ultimately triumph over fate. There are many interpretations and variations of Soa's will, and there will likely never be a conclusive answer as to why Soa gave life to the world or what outcome they desired for it. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
#The phase transitions in the battle with [[Melbu Frahma]] mirror some of the stages the world went through because of Soa: the void, the barren world, the spawning of life, and the great tragedy to befall the world.<ref>''Legend of Dragoon Official Guidebook'', (ASCII, 2000), p.373, 415.</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
Latest revision as of 15:46, 5 June 2026
Soa is worshiped as a god in Tiberoa and Mille Seseau. While many people living in Serdio believe in a god, Soa is not mentioned by name. They are described as the creator who long ago descended from the heavens to seed the barren world with life.[1]
Story Revelations (Spoilers)
In Fletz, citizens worship stars but also believe that even they were created by Soa along with everything else in the world. Unlike Serdio some Tiberoans believe in multiple gods, although whether this simply refers to the stars and Soa or other unnamed deities is unknown. Albert mentions offering thanks to, "the Tiberoan God," upon Dart and Rose's safe return, although who this refers to is unclear. Soa is considered the highest God in Tiberoa.[2]
In Deningrad, Bishop Dille gives a sermon teaching that Soa planted the seed of the Divine Tree in the Endiness continent, from which all life sprang forth. A book in the Mille Seseau national library contributes the low intelligence of Dragons as Soa's decision to balance them, and that they were to be controlled by Human wisdom. The same section is also shown to have an inaccuracy as it states Dragons went extinct, casting doubt on the authenticity of its claims.
In Neet, Luanna attributes her ability to see souls as imparted to her from "the god" although whether this refers to Soa is unclear.
In the Forest of Winglies, a woman mentions that at one time the Winglies believed they were the reincarnation of the creator Soa, but now she believes that all species are. Winglies also worship a guardian god known as the Archangel.
In Vellweb, Zieg declares that Soa's intention was for the last species to destroy and regenerate the world.
Overview
Soa is implied to be the administrator overseeing the Tesfer Realm, since no other named entity is given such reverence and, "...to the inhabitants of the Tesfer Realm, such a being could only be considered divine."[3]. Their goals and intentions are vague. While many characters speak of Soa's will, there are only a few verified instances of Soa taking action: descending from heaven to sow the Divine Tree, granting a strong urge to destroy and little intelligence to the Dragons, and reducing the intelligence of the 108th species. Soa's actions imply that they likely manipulated many forms of life produced by the Divine Tree. The consequences of these changes are the basis for the various interpretations of Soa's intentions. As there is at least a trend of giving physically powerful creatures less intelligence, if not outright belligerence, many have concluded that Soa's desire is for the world to be destroyed. This assumption is often referred to as, "the fate determined by Soa." Some believe that Soa wishes for the destruction and then regeneration of the world, while others believe that Soa's intent is for life to struggle but ultimately triumph over fate. There are many interpretations and variations of Soa's will, and there will likely never be a conclusive answer as to why Soa gave life to the world or what outcome they desired for it.
Trivia
- The phase transitions in the battle with Melbu Frahma mirror some of the stages the world went through because of Soa: the void, the barren world, the spawning of life, and the great tragedy to befall the world.[4]