The new prophecy~

[NoloeTazier]

Dawn may banish even the darkest night - Obviously transition from Umbral era into Astral.

Yet ever shall primal desires burn. - A nod towads Bahamut, if not all of the Primals in general.

Two swords shall vie to lay them low--
A blade born of light and a blade forged of might.
Alas, man may entrust his fate unto but one.

My theory on the last few verses...

Ishgard and Garlean.

Ishgard is known as being something of a church ruled archetype (right word? not sure actually). Where, in this game's version, is ruled by their own Pope like figure.

That's my theory on 'Blade born of Light'

and the Garlean Empire, being 'blade forged by might'

Ishgard is more inclined towards the divine, holy influences. Whereas Garlean is against magic, but rather focuses on machineary and industry to work their means into ends. Thus the 'forging' part of the verse.

So, might it be concluded that at some point through the storyline we'll have an option to either procure Garlean technology, either by stealing it and having Cid build us something for our own use. Or something like a temporary alliance with the Garleans if we should do such a thing to lay down Bahamut for mutual need then return to fighting against them.

As one particular old phrase goes "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" albiet tentively.

I'll take a stab at it.

Dawn may banish even the darkest night.

Simple and to the point, the transition of the Seventh Umbral to the Seventh Astral.

Yet ever shall primal desires burn.

Even a catastrophe, such as the Seventh Umbral, could not stop the true nature of man. Greed, war and power still drive the animalistic natures of man whether they be Garlean or Eorzean. Selfish desires will persist even through the hard times.

Two swords shall vie to lay them low--
A blade born of light, and a blade forged of might.

The Eorzean Alliance and the Garlean Empire are the 2 'swords.' The blade born of light doesn't refer to light vs dark or good vs evil, both of those are subjective as everyone views their own ideals as good and opposite views as being evil. Instead the blade born of light means the Eorzean Alliance and the Eorzean people have opened their eyes and realized the threats that have surrounded them, whether it's the Garleans, Primals, Ascians, traitors in their own ranks, or hidden dangers not yet seen.
The blade forged of might is clearly the Empire under Solus zos Galvus, he rose to power and made the Empire what it is today with his intellect and machina. In contrast with the sword of light, he created the blade, while the Eorzean Alliance was (re)born.

Alas, man may entrust his fate unto but one.

This line doesn't mean much to us as we don't really have much of a choice in that we're adventurers fighting for our Grand Companies and not given the choice to aid the Empire. But story wise, the people of Eorzea could choose to help the Alliance or rollover and allow the Empire, who without van Darnus would probably be more than happy to accept the people into the ranks with a little brainwashing here and there, to do their thing and takeover and destroy the Primals or whatever the true goal is. But the line dictates there is no middle ground, it's one choice or the other. The Seventh Astral depends on this line and the choice that is made.

[Merylstryfe]

What if in ARR we get to choose between two factions, one of light and one of might? It would certainly be an interesting set up for PvP elements, fighting over Allagan ruins for either a spiritual answer to Bahamut or a mechanical answer.
Just trying to think a bit out of the box...

[Aliwebb]

Dawn may banish even the darkest night - Obviously transition from Umbral era into Astral.

Yet ever shall primal desires burn. - A nod towads Bahamut, if not all of the Primals in general.

Two swords shall vie to lay them low--
A blade born of light and a blade forged of might.
Alas, man may entrust his fate unto but one.

My theory on the last few verses...

Ishgard and Garlean.

Ishgard is known as being something of a church ruled archetype (right word? not sure actually). Where, in this game's version, is ruled by their own Pope like figure.

That's my theory on 'Blade born of Light'

and the Garlean Empire, being 'blade forged by might'

Ishgard is more inclined towards the divine, holy influences. Whereas Garlean is against magic, but rather focuses on machineary and industry to work their means into ends. Thus the 'forging' part of the verse.

So, might it be concluded that at some point through the storyline we'll have an option to either procure Garlean technology, either by stealing it and having Cid build us something for our own use. Or something like a temporary alliance with the Garleans if we should do such a thing to lay down Bahamut for mutual need then return to fighting against them.

As one particular old phrase goes "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" albiet tentively.

Think this could be how they tie PvP into the game?

[HiirNoivl]

Do I get to pick the sword I want to entrust my fate to?

[Starlord]

All I have to say about this:

Two swords shall vie to lay them low--
A blade born of light and a blade forged of might.
Alas, man may entrust his fate unto but one.

Is that, "Two Swords" " One Blade "Born" of light" which me me feels like there's going to be a Hero in 2.0, and " One Blade forged of Might" Which to me is the Garland Empire looking for Power to control the lands.

"Man may entrust his fate unto but one" A person ( us) has to decide to be with the side of Power? or the side of Light ( Righteousness).

In the Two Swords.. they Only mention born Once ( on the Light side).. and the Power that's spreading in the Garlands favor, and this " Blade of light" is going to help stop them.

That's how I interpret it anyhow.

[Shougun]

Figured that tech we are stealing or getting through enemy of my enemy thing is the magiteck armor.. but then I was thinking.. what if we could go into their cities.. .. I can hear Uldah crying in shame.. lol (local countryside compared to the others..)


Also very interesting to see the translations lined up to each other.. Curious to think one may lend more then the other, or entirely different but true information. (Since those that translated (localized) were probably filled in on the context).

[Coombah]

What if in ARR we get to choose between two factions, one of light and one of might? It would certainly be an interesting set up for PvP elements, fighting over Allagan ruins for either a spiritual answer to Bahamut or a mechanical answer.
Just trying to think a bit out of the box...

I think it would be bad ass if we got to choose which side we wanted to be on.

[Warlock]

At first i thought the sword forged of might represented the Empire but now i think the Sword forged of might is the adventurer aka you/me the war at the end of 1.0 forged us as we went through fire...and in 2.0 we will be stronger..as for the blade born of light ..i'm not so sure yet..

[Yrusama]

Light and Might = The Twelve and the Alliance

The combined forces of these were meant to deliver us safely into the Seventh Astral Era, but things didn't go as intended.

[Akujin]

Hm, I wonder, if referring to actual blades in the FF series..which one's would suit this end the best.

XI had the Lightbringer, its power is what caused Tavanazia's connection to the mainland to be destroyed, separating it from the rest of the continent. The sword, once unsheathed, released incredible power. I believe it was Ranperre who was the only one in XI history who could handle the sword unsheathed and control its power, thus how he took control over Vrtra.

The sword of darkness? I really dont know about that one.