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===The Hand=== | ===The Hand=== | ||
*January 11 - February 10 | *January 11 - February 10 | ||
*[[Gyvann]] referred to hands often, and it has been speculated that he may have been using a play on phrase referring to literal and skyward hands at once. | |||
===The Baby=== | ===The Baby=== | ||
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**Madna was to steal the apple from the jaws of a giant crocodile. | **Madna was to steal the apple from the jaws of a giant crocodile. | ||
*This sign is always delivered in prose of some sort. | *This sign is always delivered in prose of some sort. | ||
*in a mythical sense, according to [[Gyvann]], The Apple-Thief is the bringer of justice. He makes right all that is askew, though the righting may often be painful. | |||
*Famous Apple Thieves: | *Famous Apple Thieves: | ||
**[[Cyrus Quinton]] | **[[Cyrus Quinton]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*The [[Reconstructionists]] have a security system which uses a knowledge and awareness of the futures. | *The [[Reconstructionists]] have a security system which uses a knowledge and awareness of the futures. | ||
**blog, 02-JUN-05 "A plan" | **blog, 02-JUN-05 "A plan" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/06/a_plan.html}} | ||
**blog, 03-JUN-05 "Success" | **blog, 03-JUN-05 "Success" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/06/success.html}} | ||
*[[Cyrus Quinton]] left a very subtle puzzle, which required us to find his sign. | *[[Cyrus Quinton]] left a very subtle puzzle, which required us to find his sign. | ||
**'''The Perplex City Sentinel''' | **'''The Perplex City Sentinel''' | ||
***article, 26-JAN-06 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Alejo Jackson]]" | ***article, 26-JAN-06 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Alejo Jackson]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/iona_interviews_14.html}} | ||
**'''Quirky Acuity, [[Violet]]'s blog''' | **'''Quirky Acuity, [[Violet]]'s blog''' | ||
***blog, 31-JAN-06 "Seven reasons I hate Pyramid" | ***blog, 31-JAN-06 "Seven reasons I hate [[Pyramid]]" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2006/01/seven_reasons_i.html}} | ||
***blog, 08-JAN-06 "Saving [[Kurt]]" | ***blog, 08-JAN-06 "Saving [[Kurt]]" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2006/02/saving_kurt.html}} | ||
**'''The Path of Least Time, [[Kurt]]'s blog''' | **'''The Path of Least Time, [[Kurt]]'s blog''' | ||
***blog, | ***blog, 01-FEB-06 "[[Cyrus Quinton]]" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/02/cyrus_quinton.html}} | ||
***blog, 07-FEB-06 "Stars" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/02/star_signs.html}} | |||
***blog, 13-FEB-06 "Last words of [[Monica Grand|Monica]]" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/02/last_words_of_m_1.html}} | |||
*[[Alejo Jackson Chat Log]] | *[[Alejo Jackson Chat Log]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:44, 29 June 2007
General
- Website: http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/futures/
- Futures are a section in the Perplex City Sentinel, much like Horoscopes on Earth.
- As on Earth, each sign has an association with a certain portion of the Calendar
- Also as on Earth, The signs appear to have mythological significance.
- Many people believe the futures are all stuff and nonesense.
The Signs
The Hand
- January 11 - February 10
- Gyvann referred to hands often, and it has been speculated that he may have been using a play on phrase referring to literal and skyward hands at once.
The Baby
- February 11 - March 10
The Eagle
- March 11 - April 10
The Spider
- April 11 - May 10
The Wave
- May 11 - June 10
The Archer
- June 11 - July 10
- Famous Archers:
- May be in reference, maybe, to an ancient cult in Perplex City known as The Archers of Dawn
The Half-filled Jug
- July 11 - August 10
- Refers to one of Five Tasks of Madna
- Madna was to fill the Mazy River using a jug.
The Dragon
- August 11 - September 10
- Famous Dragons:
The Three Balls
- September 11 - October 10
The Dice
- October 11 - November 10
The Maze
- November 11 - December 10
- Refers to one of Five Tasks of Madna
- Madna was to navigate the Maze of Stars
- Famous Mazes:
The Apple-Thief
- December 11 - January 10
- Refers to one of Five Tasks of Madna
- Madna was to steal the apple from the jaws of a giant crocodile.
- This sign is always delivered in prose of some sort.
- in a mythical sense, according to Gyvann, The Apple-Thief is the bringer of justice. He makes right all that is askew, though the righting may often be painful.
- Famous Apple Thieves:
And Remember, ...
The futures, as presented by Madame Bianca, always includes a more general statement. This advice always begins with And Remember,. It is unknown if this is a traditional means of telling futures, or simply one of Madame Bianca's hallmarks.
References
- The Reconstructionists have a security system which uses a knowledge and awareness of the futures.
- Cyrus Quinton left a very subtle puzzle, which required us to find his sign.
- The Perplex City Sentinel
- article, 26-JAN-06 "Iona Interviews... Alejo Jackson" link
- Quirky Acuity, Violet's blog
- The Path of Least Time, Kurt's blog
- blog, 01-FEB-06 "Cyrus Quinton" link
- blog, 07-FEB-06 "Stars" link
- blog, 13-FEB-06 "Last words of Monica" link
- The Perplex City Sentinel
