So... What Was Decreed that Must Be?

[Thunderforge]

After playing through all of Episode I: What Is Decreed Must Be, I can't figure out what the title is referring to. King Graham didn't make any decrees, Alexander isn't in any condition to make any decrees, and, unless I wasn't listening close enough to the guardians with the Winged Ones, I don't think that they decreed anything either. Unless of course "You can see the Oracle, but can't go into our city unless you fly" is the decree, which seems to be a bit... underwhelming of a decree.

So what exactly was the title referring too?

[Rosella]

I've posted this before but I think the decree was the prophecy that was mentioned. Essentially, everything that will be, will be, and Graham can't escape his destiny.

[Fierce Deity]

Rosella's right, it's about the prophecy at the end of the game. Graham had a vision that consisted of Silver Cloaks vs Black Cloaks, The Fates determining destiny, and the journey that Alexander and Rosella must go on. It all is about a prophecy that must happen, and can't be avoided. 

[KuroShiro]

All I know is that whenever I hear the title I get Bob Marley stuck in my head.

[Haids1987]

It was decreed that we would all be speculating on the question.  That's the beauty of it.

[wilco64256]

And Haids finally figured it out.

[kindofdoon]

All of the chapters' titles are from Shakespeare, right? Does anyone know the context of "What is Decreed Must Be" in Shakespeare?

[wilco64256]

It's from Twelfth Night.

[kindofdoon]

What is its significance in Twelfth Night?

[Haids1987]

It was decreed that there would be twelve nights in a week, but that obviously didn't pan out.

To answer your question, I don't know.  I haven't read The Twelfth Night yet.

[kindofdoon]

Someone must know... *cups hands to mouth* Anyone?

[wilco64256]

LOL sorry I could have clarified more.  It has to do with one's inability to escape fate.

From the play itself (courtesy of Cesar jotting down just this bit):

Olivia:   Fate, show thy force: ourselves we do not owe;
            What is decreed must be, and be this so.

[kindofdoon]

Oh, that's actually very cool. It enhances the whole meaning of Episode 1 for me.

[crayauchtin]

Having been in Twelfth Night (though it was ages ago, so I could be wrong...)

One of the ideas behind the play is that as complicated as things can get, everyone will eventually end up with their soul mate -- and that is what Olivia is referencing. I don't think that's entirely what's going on here in TSL though since everyone's already with their soul mate...

[B'rrr]

I disagree with that, but won't go into that discussion here 

[Haids1987]

I disagree with that, but won't go into that discussion here 

*GASP* So you think that Valanice and Edgar will end up together, too?!

[waltzdancing]

Thanks so much for that visual, Haids. 

[Tolin]

*brain fizzles and breaks*

Ow...

I'm of the opinion that the 'decree' spoken of is the Thousand-Year Prophecy
(I capitalize because I care) and that the fates have played a far more direct
role in the lives of the Royal family of Daventry than we realized.

[kindofdoon]

That's the conclusion I'm coming to as well.

[Haids1987]

Thanks so much for that visual, Haids. 

Well, both of them DO have terrible hair!