by L. R. W. Lee
Did you know L. R. W. Lee leverages symbolism extensively?
The fog of the curse symbolizes blindness and oppression.
The magic key unlocks doors and brings stone statues to life. Put another way, it symbolizes bringing forth, opening up, and revealing (that is, taking responsibility).
Methuselah is not only a weapon and helper, but also represents justice as it divides good and evil. Consistent with life, justice requires diligence to uphold.
Spheres have no beginning or end and represent the eternal. They also represent wholeness or dignity.
Blue is the color of freedom, strength, and new beginnings. The color of the household of King Hercalon V is royal-blue for this reason.
Purple is the color of royalty.
The purple message spheres trumpet and then broadcast words from the King’s father in the Afterlife.
Because of its resistance to heat and acid, gold is a symbol of immutability, eternity, and perfection. The gold envelopes contain messages from the Ancient One who knows the end from the beginning and orchestrates events.
Did you know that in keeping with traditional fantasy narratives, L. R. W. Lee uses the numbers three, seven, and twelve for a reason?
Three is considered the number of perfection.
Seven means security, safety, and rest.
Twelve is the number of completion or a whole and harmonious unit.