Okay guys, today some HUGE news in terms of AJ lore has been released, so let's check that out immediately!
As the article reads, stairs have opened up under the Zios statue.
I am so excited to see what's down below!!
When you first enter, there is sunlight streaming through the hole. An ominous flute tune is playing, and the sound of rushing water can be heard.
As you go down the stairs, there is a shop selling Zios and Mira clothes. The sign looks like it's in a foreign language. Is this ancient Jammaian?
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| The shop's official name is Forgotten Relics. |
As you approach this beautiful golden statue of Zios, you can click on the books next to him to read an ancient passage.
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| "And so it was that Mira and I were charged with watching over this land and protecting all those who dwell here..." -from The Origins of the Guardian Spirits |
This is extremely interesting. First of all, the speaker seems to be Zios, which could indicate that he has been here. The book is called The Origins of the Guardian Spirits, which is fascinating. Did Zios write it? Did he write all of the books in this room?
Evidence could point to Zios being the author of all of the various books and scrolls because the title of the shop, which is most likely in an ancient Jamaaian language, is unreadable to us. So if this Forgotten Archive room has been closed off since ancient times, if the animals that could have been in here at the time only spoke that ancient language, then the books would have to have been by Zios, because he could've been the only one to speak modern language.
Like I said, this is HUGE to Jammers who love AJ lore [like myself ^^]
There are several scrolls sitting on a shelf above the statue that read:
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| A dark shadow is creeping across the land, and I fear this new threat may be more terrible than any Jamaa has ever seen." - from A Complete History of Jamaa, Vol. XXIV |
This one can obviously be owed to the first spread of the Phantoms, and the speaker may be Zios. Also, I'd really like to get my hands on this Complete History of Jamaa book, anyone else?
Side note: By now, you'd expect my old theory about Zios to be crumbling into dust. But no, a majority of it still stands. Although in the passages, which seem to have Zios as the narrator, seem that he still had feelings for Mira, you have to remember that this room has not been opened since ancient times. But now, I'm viewing him as less of a malicious threat out to get Mira and more of a kind Guardian Spirit ready to help Jammers plus scold Mira for creating the Phantoms.
To the right we have something extremely interesting. Ok, I'm just going to go ahead and say it right now: I believe these are new adventure portals. Of course, that looks pretty obvious, but with Animal Jam, you never really know what to expect.
They could be the portals that the Phantoms dragged Zios through. What if we're supposed to go in and rescue him with Mira on adventures? Maybe Zios opening up the Forgotten Archive is a call for help? Maybe he's seeking Mira's help?
That would make sense if these new adventures involved the two guardian spirits, because the set of old adventures [the ones you can find at Adventure Base Camp] centered around each of the main Alphas. First Greely was missing, then Peck - and the other Alphas [plus the player] had to go rescue them. And then maybe these new adventures could be Zios missing and Mira - plus the player - going to rescue him. Just a thought.
Up past the waterfall is a small, ancient-looking room.
There are three new plaques here.
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| The ancient lines of power that flow throughout Jamaa can be used for good... but they can also be drawn upon for a darker purpose." - from The Natural Wonders of Jamaa..... [what is that illustration? a diagram of the solar eclipse?] |
This is something that has never been touched on before in Animal Jam lore. This is interesting, but we have to know more about it for it to really stand out. Who knows, these lines of power could play a role in the plausible new adventures.
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| It is my hope that the history of Jamaa may be preserved, so that future generations may learn from past mistakes." -from Jamaa's Past, Present, and Future |
There is a depiction of Mira here that I find interesting. Are the shadows of the trees grabbing her? trapping her? Or simply casting their shadows on her?
This is the final passage:
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| "I will soon seal this archive from the world. The next time these words are read, the eclipse will have passed, and the next chapter of our story will begin." - from Zios' Journal |
Wait, wait, wait, Zios had a journal? And he's the speaker! And what is that illustration? It looks like an eclipse, but also an eye. Is it Zios' eye? Is this the true face of Zios? He sealed the archive!
I will post more theory and news tomorrow because I'm too tired and I have to sleep!
So happy jamming,
Catbusy38
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