Anagnorisis

Anagnorisis

Type

Area

Zone

Elpis
(The World Unsundered)

Aetherytes

Anagnorisis (24.6, 24.0)

Anagnorisis

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Named for an ancient word meaning "recognition" or "discovery," this settlement houses those whose job it is to assess the creations admitted to Ktisis Hyperboreia. These observers study every aspect of their charges, and determine if a concept will add to—or detract from—the environ for which it was designed.

— Encyclopaedia Eorzea Volume III, p. 146

Anagnorisis is an area in Elpis. Anagnorisis is considered to be one of the most important facilities in Elpis. Various merits and shortcomings of the flora and fauna are ascertained here.

Its name is inspired by the discovery of the creations' true nature. It is necessary for the creations to exist in an environment like this to reveal the essence of their being.

Additional Information

The zone name is Greek for recognition. According to Britannica, Anagnorisis is used to refer to a literary device in which "the startling discovery that produces a change from ignorance to knowledge" occurs. "Anagnorisis usually involves revelation of the true identity of persons previously unknown"