Quest Group: 113055 — 29 steps

Please explain.

Gyeonghoeru was constructed with the principles of nature.
If you count the pillars, there are 24 each on the outer and inner sides.
The outer pillars symbolize the 24 seasonal shifts.

The west pillar in the center of the north side represents the winter solstice, or winter.
The center of the east side represents the vernal equinox, or spring.

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Your Excellency, i-it's all a misunderstanding.
I mean... I have committed a grave sin!
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Hmm, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, frozen solid like this... still beautiful.
Wait, is that a cat walking on the frozen pond?
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Y-your Excellency!! Y-you're here?! I-uh... Well... the thing is...
The p-pavilion pond has apparently... f-frozen over...
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But how can one endure the urge to see this beautiful place?
...If it's alright, would you like to explore Gyeonghoeru together?
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Now, let us start by looking at the pillars of Gyeonghoeru.
I will explain each one in detail.
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Objective Please explain.
Summary Gyeonghoeru was constructed with the principles of nature.
If you count the pillars, there are 24 each on the outer and inner sides.
The outer pillars symbolize the 24 seasonal shifts.

The west pillar in the center of the north side represents the winter solstice, or winter.
The center of the east side represents the vernal equinox, or spring.
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In this way, it represents the cycle of each season.
Then, what season do you think the south represents?
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Objective Summer
Summary Yes! Doesn't it hold a profound meaning?
It signifies not just the season but also direction.
Now, let's take a look at the inner pillars.
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Objective Autumn
Summary Alas, it is not the answer!
Please think about it again.
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The outer pillars are square, while the inner pillars are round.
What do you think this symbolizes?
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Objective Round is good, square is evil
Summary Quite an interesting interpretation, but no.
Please think about it once more.
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Objective Round is the sea, square is the mountain
Summary Quite an interesting interpretation, but no.
Please think about it once more.
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Objective Round is the sky, square is the earth
Summary Excellent. The sky, the earth, and humanity,
it embodies the meaning of the universe.
Gyeonghoeru was built with such meanings in mind.
Its beautiful scenery holds deep significance.
Doesn't it look like a world where deities would live?
It would be wonderful if only we could watch it proudly...
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If you take a look at Gyeonghoeru again, I hope you will reflect
not only on its beautiful exterior, but also on the meaning it holds within.
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Objective Alright.
Summary Good. Once you deeply understand Gyeonghoeru,
you'll find it hard to take your eyes off this place.
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...A lowly individual from the countryside
dares to step into Gyeonghoeru...
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Objective It's alright.
Summary ...Your Excellency...!
I am overwhelmed by your boundless kindness...
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Your Excellency has come to see the beauty of Gyeonghoeru, I assume...?
If so, may I explain further?
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Objective Please tell me.
Summary Ah... I am deeply honored, Your Excellency!
Then, I shall share what I know.
The land of Seoul originally has strong fire energy.
There was opposition when it was chosen as the capital for this reason.
Thus, Gyeonghoeru also contains
symbolism to control the fire energy of the land.
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Gyeonghoeru has 7 sections in the front and 5 on the side, totaling 35 sections.
Yet, it signifies 36. Do you know why?
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Objective The Beauty of Emptiness
Summary Haha, while that is indeed important,
it is not the correct answer.
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Objective Symbol of Taeguk
Summary It is the correct answer, Your Excellency! You are truly wise.
This is because Taeguk is "the empty one."
The total of 48 pillars in Gyeonghoeru
is also made by multiplying 6 and 8.
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Objective His Majesty's Throne
Summary Haha, while that is indeed important,
it is not the correct answer.
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Here, 8 is the concept of adding 2 to 6.
Do you understand the significance of combining 6 with 2?
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Objective Fire
Summary Your Majesty truly possesses all virtues!
That is the correct answer.
By combining water and fire,
it signifies that water already governs fire.
It seems Your Excellency appreciates the profound beauty
of the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, which I find truly admirable.
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Objective Wind
Summary What an interesting deduction, Your Excellency!
However, it's far from the correct answer.
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Objective Earth
Summary What an interesting deduction, Your Excellency!
However, it's far from the correct answer.
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Your Excellency seems to truly appreciate the profound beauty of Gyeonghoeru,
and I am genuinely impressed.
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