Quote Originally Posted by Enkidoh View Post
But isn't this just the same thing - an aetheric entity that is summoned? Even back in 1.0 it was made specifically clear the term 'eikon' is just another name for Primal (it is a Greek word where the English word 'icon' is derived from), hence the Garleans used it as a derogatory phrase (so much so, the beastmen actually hate the term) - early in the 1.0 Gridanian story Miounne actually used the term in that way, and Nanonoby during the Path of the Twelve story actually chastised the player's Path Companion for using it in such a way: (more coming)
We aren't given the specific definition of Eikon yet, but we are told there is a difference. The difference may be that Eikons do not require summoning and exist on their own as a sort of living god. If you haven't done the start to the 3.0 EX Primals, I can see why that seems confusing, but it's what we're told, so hold onto your butts for some more lore in coming patches.