Tag: Time
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Life is Ephemeral
Read more: Life is EphemeralThe recognition of this principle had allowed Esperia to be rebuilt on fairer foundations for all. Remembering daily the presence of Shala, the Shape of Time, was a way for the Espers to remind themselves that life was ephemeral, allowing them to appreciate not only their own existence more intensely, but also the lives of…
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A Critical Situation
Read more: A Critical SituationThe discovery of Aether, the precious life source of the planet Esperia, had led the Espers of the entire world to a realization: until then, without knowing it, they had lived in a way that had placed Esperia in a critical situation. The countless conflicts between the Five elements were gradually consuming this Aether. Indeed,…
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For Eternity?
Read more: For Eternity?The question of mortality had been debated for thousands of years on Esperia.Like many civilizations, the fear of the unknown had led different beings to create reasons for their existence and to find interpretations for the signs given by nature. “The question of time and existence is truly complicated,” worried Vati, the Shape of Wisdom.“Atma,…
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Learning from the Past
Read more: Learning from the PastIf we cannot change the past, we can at least learn from it to create a future that will not repeat the same mistakes.This was one of the principles developed in the Time section of One Daily Tale. Of course, many topics are explored in this part, but today’s tale emphasized the benefits of knowing…
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Again and Again
Read more: Again and AgainEven though Esperia had finally become a haven of peace, some Espers still remained reluctant to make efforts they had never made before.In particular, for those whose inner Shadow was predominant, the principles of One Daily Tale sounded like reproaches, again and again. “Why do I need to follow these rules now, when before I…
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Anachronism
Read more: AnachronismOnce again, Guruko and Cha Cha, her platypus friend, were discussing the human society they had discovered through a magical mirror. “Do you believe that on Earth, peace and harmony could prevail if they knew about One Daily Tale?” Guruko asked softly. “It saddens me to see how some innocent children are suffering in certain…
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Consideration for the future
Read more: Consideration for the futureThe Espers weren’t creatures made to consider the future as their first priority.They were similar to human beings in many ways: they had to eat and rest. Esperia, their planet, also had a star it revolved around, creating a cycle of day and night that influenced when they were awake or asleep. With all these…
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A short period of power
Read more: A short period of powerWhat was unprecedented on Esperia was how detached from power and status the founders of One Daily Tale were. The Seven Shapes were mainly symbols of what good behavior toward one’s StarDust could lead to: harmony and peace. They were living examples of what they wrote as guides for everyone, themselves included. In the past,…
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The Logical Order of Things
Read more: The Logical Order of ThingsThe notion of time and its flow was mysterious for the Espers as well. Just like their inner Shadows, which can only be perceived when the StarDust that lies within them finally shines, Time was difficult to grasp without taking the time to think about it. This is where Shala, the Shape of Time, served…
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Into Uncharted Territory
Read more: Into Uncharted TerritoryIn ancient times, on the planet that would later be known as Esperia, the Espers lived in five separate lands, knowing nothing of one another’s existence. Their development was shaped by the qualities of the food found in their lands and by the resources available to them. This led them to awaken their own magical…