Why is the world of Hero Mages called Papillion?
The name “Papillion” is French in origin and means “butterfly.” This is a reference to a famous Taoist story in which a central figure in the religion dreamed he was a butterfly and questioned what is real and what is not. Taoism is referenced to demonstrate that Papillion was and is a peaceful, contented place; however, it is fear that is bringing war to the lands. A butterfly is also a symbol of transformation, freedom, and beauty – these are all positive aspects and indicative of the states that our characters found themselves in before the prophecy was foretold of a Hero Mage emerging. There are many different philosophical themes that Hero Mages uses throughout the game to enhance the gamers’ experience. For example, the characters’ names were chosen for a particular purpose – see if you can discover what the meanings are!
