Quote Originally Posted by dapperfaffer View Post
Isn't that the Echo that does that?
Pre-EW, the blessing and echo have different use. Echo protect from aetherial corruption and is a remnant of the Ancient soul, which has nothing to do with our soul special color considering that regular person can awaken their echo.

Hydaelyn's blessing/blessing of light meanwhile empowers you and allow a connection between you and Hydaelyn. That's why she can shield you from Ultima weapon.

I don't understand why they change the blessing of light into traveler's ward though in EW.

Regarding our soul color, we have always been reincarnation of Azem, possessing their unique color. Even without rejoining with ardbert. Rejoining with him only makes us being more complete in soul.