I regret to say the opening of the Rift in that vision was in large part my fault. It was a rather short-sighted attempt to find a way back to our homeworlds. As I'm sure you know, it didn't go well.
Regarding the Shadows, your hypothesis isn't without merit. The Crystal manikins that emerged from the portal, as well as the ones that existed in the previous cycle, all resembled past Heroes. If they originated in the Rift, that would certainly establish a connection between us and that place.
We also know that at least one of the Avatars is in there and she brought us there last year, showing us our worst memories -- in other words, one of the things Shadows are supposed to embody if Kalki's explanation is to be believed. I can't say for certain if what we experienced was a form of meeting our Shadows, but the possibility is undeniable.
That said, I'm not eager to attempt opening the portal again, at least before we know what we're doing. After all, we weren't just attacked by the manikins, but also lost our capability to return from death. It's one of the few advantages we have right now.
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I regret to say the opening of the Rift in that vision was in large part my fault. It was a rather short-sighted attempt to find a way back to our homeworlds. As I'm sure you know, it didn't go well.
Regarding the Shadows, your hypothesis isn't without merit. The Crystal manikins that emerged from the portal, as well as the ones that existed in the previous cycle, all resembled past Heroes. If they originated in the Rift, that would certainly establish a connection between us and that place.
We also know that at least one of the Avatars is in there and she brought us there last year, showing us our worst memories -- in other words, one of the things Shadows are supposed to embody if Kalki's explanation is to be believed. I can't say for certain if what we experienced was a form of meeting our Shadows, but the possibility is undeniable.
That said, I'm not eager to attempt opening the portal again, at least before we know what we're doing. After all, we weren't just attacked by the manikins, but also lost our capability to return from death. It's one of the few advantages we have right now.
Sincerely,
-Jade