To train in symbology is to train your body and mind to achieve harmony.
― Granny in Marze
Symbology (紋章術, Monshō Jutsu?, lit. Crest Techniques), also known as Heraldry, is the art of using symbols to summon paranormal effects. The art of symbology was introduced to the Pangalactic Federation by Ronyx J. Kenny and Ilia Silvestri after their visit Roak, though it was not mankind's first contact with the art. Symbology was first seen by mankind in S.D. 10 in Aeos, during contact between Earthlings and Eldarians.
Those who effectively use symbology are called symbologists.
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- Till the End of Time: Symbology, Symbologist, Symbol, Symbological Force
- The Last Hope: Symbology
- Integrity and Faithlessness: Symbology, Symbometrics
- The Divine Force: Symbology
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Different planets had different understandings of Symbology. Roak and Elicoor had deep understanding of both attack and support spells. Expel's greatest understanding was of attack symbology. They also understood support symbology, but never discovered the symbols for healing. Also, some species have symbols inscribed on their DNA. Nedians and Featherfolk seem to have this in the majority of their members. The Lemurisians have this occur in only a small number of individuals. Some time after S.D. 366 this trait also began appearing in a very small number of Expelians.
Those who effectively use Symbology are called Symbologists, and are usually distinguished by tatooed Symbols on their bodies. Those who have symbological DNA, as described above, can use Symbology without the need of tatooing Symbols.
In later ages, many studies would be conducted on the nature of Symbology, with Dr. Robert Leingod conducting some dubious experiments on the subject many years later. Applying special symbols to a subjects DNA can grant unparalleled power. The Nedians used this in circa 4 billion B.C. to create the Ten Wise Men to quell a rebel uprising. The discovery of this technology by Earthling scientists in S.D. 772 is what prompted Luther to attempt to destroy the Milky Way. Fayt Leingod, Maria Traydor, and Sophia Esteed were altered with this technique in order to defeat the Executioners.
Symbology is actually the Eternal Sphere's processing code. To use Symbology is to manipulate the universe itself.
In Star Ocean and its remake Star Ocean: First Departure, the player can locate within the library of the village elder of Marze, two books titled "Symbology". Volume 1 states that: "The effectiveness of Symbology spells can be increased through repeated use. Over time , a spell can be developed into a truly powerful for". The second volume reads: "Hasten Speech and Concentration can considerably boost the skill of a symbologist. Hasten Speech can shorten incantation time; Concentration allows for uninterrupted incantations. Symbologists who have acquired these skills will find themselves at an advantage in any battle."
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