“Legends speak of a place where worlds collide”-HOTS Cinematic
In all three universes (SC, WoW & Diablo), there are the two fundamental forces called Light and Void, which one wields through mind and will. In Diablo its called Heaven and Hell.
The wielding of Light and the Void through mind and will is called Magic in WoW and Diablo. In Starcraft it’s called Psionic Power, which does the exact same thing. which is the exact same thing. Angels from Diablo wield the Light of Heaven through mind and will, whereas the demons from Hell do the same but with the fiery shadows from Hell. Diablo too shines out of his eyes just as an Angel does (but different), indicating his Psychic Power… Hell itself. It’s said that Light and Void cannot exist without one and the other, that they are interconnected and constantly in conflict. I personally think that Hell itself is still Light, but in a very disturbed, low frequency, abandoned way. As it is explained that the Void comes to be through the movement and absence of Light. Is it complete absence though?
In all three universes, it’s ALL about sorcery. In SC, magic and science are one. The wielders of Void and Khala(Light) in SC consider their powers as being Holy too, though they are “just” psionic powers.
It’s almost like Blizz is trying to make a point here with all these parallels and their philosophy about Light and Darkness. Read any of their lore, doesn’t matter which, and you will find out that they are obsessed with sorcery. so obsessed with it that they do philosophy all around it. it seems to me that the top authorities of Blizzard actually believe in psionic powers (magic).
I didn’t state that the Light is good and Void = evil. I just pointed out that both Light and Void powers exist as as two fundamental forces, in SC as well. even authentic wow sources say that the Light and Void is not nessecerely evil/good.
the Light of the Khala is always being refered to as Light. and the Void is always being refered as Void. I didn’t say anything about good or evil
I doubt that. It is just a pattern of storytelling they have developed. It is pretty reminiscent of other fantasy or sci fi storys like Tolkiens Middle earth or warhammer 40k.
Nonetheless I’m interested in the ‘cosmic’ lore of the Nexus if they ever have the income to support further Hots story.
I know. I meant it more in a specific way that Blizzard has developed it, with cosmic realms of light and shadow. But yes, light vs dark is a pattern that is as old as religion itself.
it’s exactly the same in warhammer 40k, the lore writers there are also obsessed with psionic powers. makes me wonder even more… there is egyptian stuff in warhammer just as there is in WoW Uldum. there are so many games, really, that are all about psionic powers. why is that, just a trend? i personally don’t think so. DOOM is also such a game for example, sharing the same ideas and definition of psychic powers.
The supernatural is attractive to people which is why fantasy enjoys such popularity. It has more to do with knowing what your customers enjoy rather than believing in it theirselves.
And Benedictus is pointing out that there isn’t any such dichotomy as far as ambition is concerned. You seem to have missed the point of his whole character arc in WoW.
you’re talking about WoW here? Light and Void Magic Forces do not exist as such in WoW?
this is just his own individual interpretation… have you read the Warcraft Chronicles?
“Light and Shadow are the most fundamental forces in existence. Although contradictory by their very nature, they are bound togehter on a cosmic scale. Pure Light and Shadow dwell in a realm outside the borders of reality, but shades of their presence are found in the phsyical universe. Light manifests as holy magic, while Shadow (also refered to as the Void) appears in Shadow magic.”
-World Of Warcraft-Chronicle Volume 1: Chapter “Light & Shadow”
I please you… this is warcraft basics.
the Conclave doesn’t use the Void, Void channelings are an abomination to all zealots, jurisdicators and high templars.
the Khala is an energy that binds all psionicly. the Light of the Khala IS the stacked up psionic force of all psionic protoss minds together. psionic power itself is energy, that’s why the Light(energy/electricity) of the khala is capable of mixing up with psionic forces of minds and gathering them as one information.
just as consciousness is energy, psionic forces are energy. the Void is not the only psionic force in SC ant that’s the point i’m trying to make here. there’s the Light of the Khala next to the Void, and what else? I only heard of these two in SC, the exact same forces that exist in WoW & Diablo aswell,
But that is Holy Magic, not Light itself. As I said, “Light” itself doesn’t exist. Benedictus understands that, even if you don’t. His story shows how easy it is to move from one to the other, almost as if the division isn’t really there.
"Pure Light and Shadow dwell in a realm outside the borders of reality, but shades of their presence are found in the phsyical universe. Light manifests as holy magic, while Shadow (also refered to as the Void) appears in Shadow magic.”
-World Of Warcraft-Chronicle Volume 1: Chapter “Light & Shadow”
this quote here from the very WoW book is firmly saying that Light IS holy magic, holy magic being manifested Light in the physical world.
That is still not the physical existence of Light or Void. I mean honestly, have you ever played a Disc priest? They seamlessly blend Holy and Shadow spells, which would theoretically be impossible if the true dichotomy were real.
There is no Light. There is only POWA!
(That was always the most fun thing to do as a /yell when that encounter startded.)
