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[tfangel]

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(extra points if you can find the three Masonic symbols in this pic! - fun for the kids, too!)

OMG!! Where did you get that??

[Xenus_Paradox]

fnord fnord fnord fnord fnord

[shenthing]

Ok so there are some symbols in game. Keep in mind that most of the symbols thought to be associated with the occult and the masons are actually stolen from other sources. Its association. Its the same reason that the Nazi's took a holy symbol from sanskrit with strong ties to Buddhism, which some believe to be the root of many monotheistic holy writings. These brotherhoods and associations don't just pop into existence, they are created by people, people who have a history before it (and most likely have delved into religions and spiritualism).
That being said, I do have an issue with clubs and sects as there are a number of things you cannot do without being members of certain groups. Still, if you have an issue with "occult symbols" I suggest you burn out your eyesockets...

[chester99]

[foxx]

this reminds me, I would like a +15 concentration fez for my monk. I suppose a funny little car to drive in Stormreach parades would be too much to ask.

silly monk those are shriners<G>

[Missing_Minds]

If someone actively looks for something they will find it even if it doesn't really exist.

That is the reason why I always called BS on the symbolism lessons in high school English.

[Missing_Minds]

http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com...ntasmasons.htm

i suppose you all think that believing the government controlled media is a saner choice.
guess i was crazy, trying to find other open minded people on an mmo forum.

I so missed this one.

You mean you are seeking out gamers to see how many believe you in your conspiracies....

Watch for comets much? When is the next party?

[Arlith]

We are watching.

[Grosbeak07]

I so missed this one.

You mean you are seeking out gamers to see how many believe you in your conspiracies....

Watch for comets much? When is the next party?

Don't try the puch at his parties...

[Irinis]

A lot of artists deliberately learn about symbolism and historical art styles because it can help to inform the work. I wouldn't be at all surprised to find that it was a part of the creative process for creating the art in this game. If you're going to have Houses, why not base them in part on a history that goes back centuries, and reflect that ambience by the use of symbols based on that?

There's a definite Freemason influence, as well as Aztec and others, as some other people in the thread have mentioned. It's also definitely a Western basis for the art rather than an Asian basis.

I find it more sinister that we adventurers work for favor from "The Coin Lords" than that the art has symbolism in it.

[sephiroth1084]

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Who controls the British Crown?
Who keeps the metric system down?
We do, we do.
Who keeps Atlantis off the maps?
Who keeps the Martians under wraps?
We do, we do.
Who holds back the electric car?
Who makes Steve Guttenberg a star?
We do, we do.
Who robs cave fish of their sight?
Who rigs every Oscar night?
We do, we do!

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I'm a-okay now that I have my RonCo Masonic Thought-Control Prevent-O-Matic Hat.*


*do not wear outdoors in stormy weather.

/clap

[KillEveryone]

My father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather was a Mason. Pastmaster for all.

If I didn't hate having to socialize like that I would be a Mason so that I can use all their secrets to mind controll the humans on the planet to do my bidding.

[Samadhi]

I once knew a mason from Nantucket.

Let's just say the stories about him were grossly exaggerated.