New Years Poem 2017

[Anonymoose]

I am curious about the potential German discrepancy though??

Yeah, the machine translation had a hell of a time choosing whether Bis leuchtendes Azur es niederringt was until Azure subdues it or until Azure it subdues, depending on where I broke the lines. I went with the latter, since it matches the other poems, but if someone who, like, you know, actually speaks German says otherwise, they're probably right.

[Velynea]

Yeah, the machine translation had a hell of a time choosing whether Bis leuchtendes Azur es niederringt was until Azure subdues it or until Azure it subdues, depending on where I broke the lines. I went with the latter, since it matches the other poems, but if someone who, like, you know, actually speaks German says otherwise, they're probably right.

Not a native speaker here by any means, but had the privilige to be taught German in school when I was younger (and it helps it skirts past my native tongue, Dutch). This is the best translation I could do for you. But by no means take this as granted, as I might be off completely. Sadly enough German is a lot of interpretation, and especially in a poem, it makes little sense. But I hope this helps somewhat. I struggled very much with the last two sentences I admit, and I'm pretty sure I botched them massively. German poems and their interpretation/translation is not my jam! In any case...

When the sun rises

It thunders scarlet red and flames ignite.

But bright Azure struggle trough

Azure is on the end of the horizon/Azure will appear ultimately when the sun rises.


Now, my tinfoil hat theory. The Light sect of the Fist of Rhalgr in German is referred to as the Sun sect (Sonnensekte). The person who is the most prominent known Light Sect Monk? Widargelt! So maybe they are hinting at him having a more prominent role come Stormblood? It would make sense considering his heritage. Also the thunder might hint as him once more due to well, Fist of Rhalgr, Rhalgr, lightning and all that! Might just be a wording for the Ala Mhigans, would make sense as well. Maybe it is Ishgard who decides to aid the Ala Mhigans first, even if their story focus is over with Heavensward, making the rest of the Alliance follow? Yes, tinfoil hat much. But who knows!

In any case, yes it's very far fetched but who knows.