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TIL: The ESO Ring Logo is an Ouroboros

  • Cadbury
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    Yup. Sure is
    "If a person is truly desirous of something, perhaps being set on fire does not seem so bad."
  • Danikat
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    Are you posting this because you've only just found out there's a name for it, or because you assume most other people don't know?
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  • LadyNalcarya
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    Its not a 3 dragon logo. Its a dragon, an eagle and a lion.
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  • Abeille
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    Well technically they are an eagle, a lion and a dragon, not three dragons.
    Just so that everyone knows, my Altmer still can't have black hair. About a dozen of Altmer NPCs in the game have black hair. Just saying.

    Meet my characters:
    Command: Do the thing.

    Zadarri, Khajiit Fist of Thalmor: The thing was done, as commanded.
    Durza gra-Maghul, Orc blacksmith: The thing was done perfectly, in the most efficient way.
    Tegwen, Bosmer troublemaker: You can't prove I didn't do the thing.
    Sings-Many-Songs, Argonian fisher: Sure, I'll do the thing... Eventually. Maybe.
    Aerindel, Altmer stormcaller: After extensive research, I've come to the conclusion that doing the thing would be a waste of resources.
    Liliel, Dunmer pyromancer: Aerindel said I shouldn't do the thing. Something about "resources".
    Gyda Snowcaller, Nord cryomancer: I will find a way to do it that won't waste resources and make Aerindel proud of me.
    Beatrice Leoriane, Breton vampire: I persuaded someone else into doing the thing. You are welcome, dear.
    Sahima, Redguard performer: Doing the thing sounds awfully unpleasant and really not my problem.
    Ellaria Valerius, Imperial priestess: I'll pray to the Eight for the thing to be done, if it is Their will.
  • Sigtric
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    Dragon is the only one that matters. It's fine. B)

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  • Abeille
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    Sigtric wrote: »
    Dragon is the only one that matters. It's fine. B)

    Hit me up in 1000 years :kissing_heart:

    (To be safe: This is just friendly banter)
    Edited by Abeille on January 17, 2017 9:51PM
    Just so that everyone knows, my Altmer still can't have black hair. About a dozen of Altmer NPCs in the game have black hair. Just saying.

    Meet my characters:
    Command: Do the thing.

    Zadarri, Khajiit Fist of Thalmor: The thing was done, as commanded.
    Durza gra-Maghul, Orc blacksmith: The thing was done perfectly, in the most efficient way.
    Tegwen, Bosmer troublemaker: You can't prove I didn't do the thing.
    Sings-Many-Songs, Argonian fisher: Sure, I'll do the thing... Eventually. Maybe.
    Aerindel, Altmer stormcaller: After extensive research, I've come to the conclusion that doing the thing would be a waste of resources.
    Liliel, Dunmer pyromancer: Aerindel said I shouldn't do the thing. Something about "resources".
    Gyda Snowcaller, Nord cryomancer: I will find a way to do it that won't waste resources and make Aerindel proud of me.
    Beatrice Leoriane, Breton vampire: I persuaded someone else into doing the thing. You are welcome, dear.
    Sahima, Redguard performer: Doing the thing sounds awfully unpleasant and really not my problem.
    Ellaria Valerius, Imperial priestess: I'll pray to the Eight for the thing to be done, if it is Their will.
  • Mojmir
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    It represents Infinite load screens and the endless grind lol
    Edited by Mojmir on January 17, 2017 9:52PM
  • JamieAubrey
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    Its not a 3 dragon logo. Its a dragon, an eagle and a lion.

    TIL 2 things
  • Enslaved
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    It stands for balance. Must be balance.
  • Cadbury
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    Mojmir wrote: »
    It represents Infinite load screens and the endless grind lol

    I always thought it represents the endless cycle of buffing/nerfing classes?
    "If a person is truly desirous of something, perhaps being set on fire does not seem so bad."
  • skiptomyluau
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    I thought it was the never ending story book cover
  • Elsonso
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    It means that no one ever wins the Three Banners War. It just goes on forever. :smile:
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  • Milvan
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    I like the ESO logo. It doesn't only mean that they fighting against each other but the phagia between the alliances also means that they need each other to exist.
    Edited by Milvan on January 17, 2017 11:13PM
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  • Enemy-of-Coldharbour
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    In some cultures it also refers to cannibalism.

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  • magnusthorek
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    I watched (and fell in love with) Fullmetal Alchemist so I was aware ^_^
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  • Rouven
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    So that's a reference to the never ending struggle between the three factions?

    (end the sentence in an upward inflection while reading)
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  • anitajoneb17_ESO
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    Rouven wrote: »
    So that's a reference to the never ending struggle between the three factions?

    (end the sentence in an upward inflection while reading)

    Primarily, yes.
    I like to see it also as a representation of the Serpent enslavering the three other groups of constellations (Craglorn story).

  • Anacario
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    In the original cinematic trailer, the three nameless heroes circle each other, creating a ring in the dirt. The ring fades out into the elder scrolls online logo. This has been a known fact for a loooong time.
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  • Jim_Pipp
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    Rouven wrote: »
    So that's a reference to the never ending struggle between the three factions?

    (end the sentence in an upward inflection while reading)

    ESO is really just a very artistic version of rock / paper /scissors

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    lol
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  • Enodoc
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    And there was me expecting some profound new post on TIL.
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  • AmakarGranaen
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    Mojmir wrote: »
    It represents Infinite load screens and the endless grind lol

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  • SlinkySlack
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    I still think that there is an homunculus on the RNG design team with arterial motives.
  • Glaiceana
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    I've always thought the logo was very clever. It is a perfect representation of the game :)
    I had an awesome sticker of it before the game came out and I put it on my computer case, looked awesome :D Unfortunately that was my old computer and I was unable to remove it to put on my new one :(
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  • waterfairy
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    It's clearly the representation of the human centipede that molag will make out of the alliance leaders :p
  • Seraphayel
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    Vigarr wrote: »
    It's clearly the representation of the human centipede that molag will make out of the alliance leaders :p

    Holy cow did you needed to say that. Now I can't get it off of my brain for the next weeks. I've managed to push it back in my head for months now and you just ruined it. :(
    Edited by Seraphayel on January 18, 2017 3:28PM
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  • JamieAubrey
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    Vigarr wrote: »
    It's clearly the representation of the human centipede that molag will make out of the alliance leaders :p

    Someone needs to draw this
  • captainwolfos
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    I'd love it as a ring. Or maybe a tattoo around my upper arm.
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  • runagate
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    @Ouroboros is gonna be so mad...





    ...that there are people who didn't immediately notice this and understand that's what it was.
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    Edited by Armitas on January 18, 2017 5:12PM
    Retired.
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  • Armitas
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    I'd love it as a ring. Or maybe a tattoo around my upper arm.

    Face or your a casual.

    ...seriously don't put it on your face.
    Edited by Armitas on January 18, 2017 5:13PM
    Retired.
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