This would also explain why most weapons are melee instead of modern firearms and technology up to the level that U.H.D.F. scrap and equipment (Such as turrets, metal tool drawers, lamps). personnel have had to manufacture weapons and other equipment with the raw supplies they find there, making stabilishing an outpost a very hard, if not impossible task, proven by the many abandoned and destroyed tented outposts and scattered U.H.D.F. One widely accepted theory is that due to being unable to bring supplies into Beneath, groups of U.H.D.F. The Empyrean Barrier has led to speculation about the origin of all the weapons scattered through Beneath, since they can't have possibly be brought from the outside. With this information and multiple range of connotations, we can only assume that the "Empyrean Barrier" is an ancient, magical forcefield, created by the Elder Gods (since they would be considered "Ethereal" or "Holy") to damper the technological advantage humanity has and their ability to bring anything of use into Beneath, be it weaponry to fight off the anomalies and creatures lurking within it, or supplies such as construction or fabrication materials, medicine, machinery, anything of use to stabilish a permanent foothold in the Elder Gods' domain.ĭefinition of Empyrean by Google. "Empyreal", a similar word with the same connotation, origin and meaning, has a first dated used in the 15th century according to Merriam-Webster.īefore it transitioned from Greek to medieval Latin and late Middle English, the original Greek word was "Empurios", made by the prefix "en-" (meaning "in") and the suffix "pur" (meaning "fire"), the literal or grammatical meaning of "Empurios" breaks down to "In fire", but the lexical meaning in the adverb usage of the word, means "of ethereal or celestial origin, relating to heaven or the sky", and the noun usage of the word means "Heaven" and particularly, the highest part of heaven. In a dramatic scene he had them paint all the buildings red - and change the name of the town to Hell.Empyrean Barrier warning inside of the elevator shaft.Īny exact information, such as how the Empyrean Barrier works, what causes it, or how the equipment brought down is destroyed is either vague or unknown so far, it could have existed before or after the attack of the elder gods on humanity.īreaking down the meaning and origin of the word "Empyrean", we'd find that the earliest dated use of the word was in the late Middle English in the mid 17th century. In this Western, Clint played a tough character who sought revenge on the town folk that had wronged him.Ĭlint basically manhandled and had his way with the entire town. Interestingly the movie "High Plains Drifter" starring Clint Eastwood actually had a scene in which the entire town was painted red, literally. See the related phrase "in the red".Īlternatively, A joke that the resulting blood-shot eyes resulting from partying and drinking might actually color one's field of vision red. The party goer ends up in the red paying for the celebration. This was usually accomplished with a great degree of gusto, hence the term being applied to a great night on the town.Īlternatively, "Paint the town red" is a reference to the money spent in the process. Roman soldiers used to wash the walls of a newly-conquered town or city with the blood of the vanquished. Origin: This phrase originated with the Roman Empire. College students traditionally also do this at the throughout the semester. Meaning: To party and celebrate with enthusiasm in bars and restaurants.Įxample: At the end of final exams college students have traditionally gone out to paint the town red.
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