The Origin and Lore of Equipment

[Mirili]

I couldn't justify making a new thread for my question, and figured the Lore forums would be the best place to ask it...

So, like, what are the two keys on the BLM artifact armor for? At first I thought to open the small book strapped to my back, but I can't imagine what the second key would be for. If they're not just there for practical reasons, is there some kind of symbol I'm not picking up on?

[Anonymoose]

So, like, what are the two keys on the BLM artifact armor for?

My first guess would be that they're both for the book; the cover of said tome has a visible lock on it, the two keys are identical, and many simple locks do come with a pair of keys in case one is lost or broken and a new back-up must needs be made. If not, Jeni may have the right of it, as well. There are all sorts of things a black mage may want hidden; after all the whole art is destruction and power; in the wrong hands it could be a threat to you at the least and widespread disaster at worst.

[Mirili]

There are all sorts of things a black mage may want hidden; after all the whole art is destruction and power; in the wrong hands it could be a threat to you at the least and widespread disaster at worst.

Now this, in particular, I like. I'm taking this one with me.

I was trying to apply some grandiose symbolism to them in my headcanon, to avoid having them "just" be functional. I s'pose practicality doesn't have to be boring. Obviously, I'm keeping the nastiest of my incantations away from the prying eyes of the unwashed masses. The keys are simply safest on my person. I can live with that. Appreciate the input. Thank you, guys (and/or gals).