m (→Trivia) |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 17: | Line 17: | ||
The '''Ashkaari Koslun''' is a [[Qunari]] prophet and the founder of the [[Qun]], his teachings and philosophy having inspired the conversions of thousands to its rigid disciplines. He once lived a life of luxury in the kissoth homeland when he observed the contradictory elements of suffering in a civilized society, leading to his development of one of the major schools of thought in Thedas. |
The '''Ashkaari Koslun''' is a [[Qunari]] prophet and the founder of the [[Qun]], his teachings and philosophy having inspired the conversions of thousands to its rigid disciplines. He once lived a life of luxury in the kissoth homeland when he observed the contradictory elements of suffering in a civilized society, leading to his development of one of the major schools of thought in Thedas. |
||
| − | An artifact of his, the [[Tome of Koslun]], is a revered item to the qunari which was stolen by [[Orlais]]. |
+ | An artifact of his, the [[Tome of Koslun]], handwritten by the Ashkaari, is a revered item to the qunari which was stolen by [[Orlais]]. |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
||
* An ''ashkaari'' in the Qunari language means "One who seeks," such as scholars, scientists or individuals who have attained enlightenment. |
* An ''ashkaari'' in the Qunari language means "One who seeks," such as scholars, scientists or individuals who have attained enlightenment. |
||
| + | * Interestingly enough, Koslun is the only known qunari to date who has a name unique to his person aside from his role, or purpose in life, which could be understood as seeking truth. Perhaps it is his being so critical and revered an individual to Qunari that he is afforded a name to identify him, or maybe it is common with all accomplished Ashkaari to have names to differentiate themselves for the recognition of their people, similar to [[dwarven]] [[Paragons]]. |
||
* The Ashkaari's story bears remarkable similarity to that of Siddhartha Gautama, the inspiration for Buddhism, and is likely based on it. In both stories, the Ashkaari and Siddhartha both are exclusive to the wealth and prosperity of their people, but in walking the streets encounter suffering which compels them to seek answers from the world as to why such negativity exists. |
* The Ashkaari's story bears remarkable similarity to that of Siddhartha Gautama, the inspiration for Buddhism, and is likely based on it. In both stories, the Ashkaari and Siddhartha both are exclusive to the wealth and prosperity of their people, but in walking the streets encounter suffering which compels them to seek answers from the world as to why such negativity exists. |
||
[[Category:Qunari]] |
[[Category:Qunari]] |
||
Revision as of 14:44, 4 April 2011
“Existence is a choice.”
- See also: Codex entry: The Qun
The Ashkaari Koslun is a Qunari prophet and the founder of the Qun, his teachings and philosophy having inspired the conversions of thousands to its rigid disciplines. He once lived a life of luxury in the kissoth homeland when he observed the contradictory elements of suffering in a civilized society, leading to his development of one of the major schools of thought in Thedas.
An artifact of his, the Tome of Koslun, handwritten by the Ashkaari, is a revered item to the qunari which was stolen by Orlais.
Trivia
- An ashkaari in the Qunari language means "One who seeks," such as scholars, scientists or individuals who have attained enlightenment.
- Interestingly enough, Koslun is the only known qunari to date who has a name unique to his person aside from his role, or purpose in life, which could be understood as seeking truth. Perhaps it is his being so critical and revered an individual to Qunari that he is afforded a name to identify him, or maybe it is common with all accomplished Ashkaari to have names to differentiate themselves for the recognition of their people, similar to dwarven Paragons.
- The Ashkaari's story bears remarkable similarity to that of Siddhartha Gautama, the inspiration for Buddhism, and is likely based on it. In both stories, the Ashkaari and Siddhartha both are exclusive to the wealth and prosperity of their people, but in walking the streets encounter suffering which compels them to seek answers from the world as to why such negativity exists.