Talk:Elona

Is it said anywhere where the Elonians came from? --Trygvebw 00:38, 27 October 2005 (EST)

Development of the Ascension Rites
One thing that might be noted is that the Elonians probably finished developing the Ascension rites as we know them today. Civilizations before them (such as the Margonites) attempted physical means (building towers) to 'ascend' to the gods. Before the Elonians, the Margonites probably knew about the Thirsty River mission, since they built their settlements there. (It's a rather low-tech physical mission anyways. Just kill a bunch of nasty snake guys then step in the Rune Circle to be cleansed.  Although this was probably more of an accidental discovery from a gut reaction to the Forgotten causing humans to kill the snakes.)  The Elonians built the Temple of Ascension in Dunes of Despair, and obviously knew about the Vision Crystal (Elona Reach). So, while they didn't achieve Ascension, they did know all of the steps necessary. (Which could explain why it's the Elonians who are our guides through the rituals, even though they weren't the first or even the last to try to Ascend.) --Tometheus 09:53, 27 October 2005 (EST)