(07-08-2015, 03:38 PM)FreelanceWizard Wrote: I guess my larger point was that it's clear that the Echo holds more mysteries than have yet been explained, including what it can do and exactly where it comes from. No one but the Ascians really seems to know much about it, and they're sure not talking. The contradictions in the various lore bits suggest that the story behind it is a lot more complicated than we know thus far...
(07-08-2015, 03:28 PM)Virella Douront Wrote: Hmm. Going to have to rewatch the cutscenes, I will report back soon if I can find something! I think indeed something was said at one point, either in Keeper of the Lake, or when you speak with that one other dragon.
Edit: Actually...
Dragonspeak by Fernehalwes
So, it is safe to say that while a non-dragon may endeavor to study the dragon language, it would be nearly impossible in their short (compared to a dragon) lifespan to even begin to fully grasp the intricacies of it. And, because of this, the only way a non-dragon would be able to understand a dragon is if the dragon chose to speak in the non-dragon’s language, or the non-dragon was blessed with the power of the Echo.
Edit: What brings me to another topic!
How old is the Echo? If indeed the Ishgardian lot possess the echo; because
Just vague theory crafting at this point, but interesting non the less
