Justin Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I think it's clear there are a lot of references in Malifaux: pop culture, historical, and mythological. One which Eric mentioned that nobody had ever guessed was where Kaeris got her name. So, I'm going to take a swing at it: I think Kaeris took her name from Kaeros, which was the Greek word for an opportune moment in time. This would fit her precise and calculated nature. And depictions of Kaeros even had wings. I'm not using any inside information here, just taking a swing. Anyone else want to take a guess? Let's solve this one! Eric, want to confirm or deny? By confirming the accuracy of his statement I, Eric Johns, agree to give one Justin Gibbs an extra 15 minute break. And a Snickers bar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ned Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Sounds better than my theory. I always figured it was a derivative of Icarus who had wings (which burned up as he flew too close to the sun). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titcher Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 There is a writer called kaeris that focuses on humanism, the philosophy of looking at yourself rather than religion and the effect this had on art. I have linked to an article below, check the pics at the bottom, coincidence? http://awesomemiddleageshastings.weebly.com/humanism---kaeris-c--m.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Shine Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Kaeris was a bastardization of Kriss, from Kriss Kross. Like most models with flight she can't truly fly, more like Jump. Jump. Arcanists make you Jump Jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttsgosadow Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) I would expect something fiery/angely to be the inspiration. Maybe a little Tim the Sorcerer? There is an Anasalea Caroland; so being family with Nathan might have earned her her first name. kaeris is a character from Zephiros Evoland, that seemingly has to do with fire. Edited July 28, 2013 by ttsgosadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Kaeris was a bastardization of Kriss, from Kriss Kross. Like most models with flight she can't truly fly, more like Jump. Jump. Arcanists make you Jump Jump This is why Eric's clothes were on backwards when he mentioned Kaeris... ...all is falling into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zFiend Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Final fantasy 7 Aeris? No, I always got a Icaros feel of her (same as Ned). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalkris Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Yeah; although I never got the phonetic similarity between Icarus and Kaeris until literally a minute ago, I always thought Kaeris was an Icarus reference, for the same reasons mentioned above. ~Lil Kalki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireTrollJake Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I figured it was derived from Kerosine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathnard Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 It's based off Icarus. I'm sure of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike3838 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I just Googled Kaeris' first name (Anasalea) to search for further clues, and the number 1 result....? Anasalea CAROLAND. I'm gonna have to assume that this *isn't* just a massive coincidence... Nice touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sholto Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Pretty sure it is Icarus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaberible Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I always though it was Kairos and not Kaeros, and I think that Icarus translates from Greek to Ikaeros, so makes sense to call the feminie Kaeris? Pretty sure the Anasalea Caroland bit would be as mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahwc Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) The feminine of Icaeros would probably have an "ae" type ending. It would be closer to Ikaerae as a feminine. Ikaeros would be Koine Greek due to the age of the name. I don't know the feminine endings for modern Greek. Charis is greek for grace if I remember correctly, which in Koine Greek would have a pretty close spelling to Kaeris. Anaslea is close to the Russian version of Angela, which is a femenine version of Angelo, which comes from the word Angel, which comes from the Greek word Angelos (angelae feminine) which in turn means simply "messenger". So her name is very similar to an ancient Greek set of words meaning "angel of grace" or "graceful angel". Messenger of grace, graceful messenger, Graceful Herald. This theory fits with her model. Also, apparently there where three female characters who were "graces" in Greek Mythology. One of whom was named "Aglais", (maybe similar to anaslae) which means "brilliance". Also, the baby name site I just visited had many varients of "Charis" for femninine names which mean "grace", amongst these was "Karis", and "Chaeris". Also also, Chris or Kriss, is a probable of shoot of Charis as well. Icarus (according to Google) means "he follows", and may not have been Icarus' proper name but rather a description of the boy who followed Daedalus. Daedalus may also not have been a proper name originally as it simply means "craftsman". (Again according to Google) Edited July 30, 2013 by micahwc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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