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The lake guardians represent knowledge, emotion, and willpower, respectively. They are based on the {{wp|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}: the {{wp|Yata no Kagami}} (wisdom), {{wp|Yasakani no Magatama}} (benevolence), and {{wp|Kusanagi}} (valor). | The lake guardians represent knowledge, emotion, and willpower, respectively. They are based on the {{wp|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}: the {{wp|Yata no Kagami}} (wisdom), {{wp|Yasakani no Magatama}} (benevolence), and {{wp|Kusanagi}} (valor). Additionally, they may draw inspiration from {{wp|Cherub|Cherubim}}, {{wp|Seraph|Seraphim}}, and {{wp|Throne (angel)|Thrones}}—the three highest ranking {{wp|Angels in Christianity|angel classes in Christianity}}—characterized by knowledge, love, and valiance, respectively. | ||
Parts of their names come from fantasy creatures: {{wp|pixie}}s, {{wp|sprite}}s, and {{wp|elf|elves}}, respectively. The other parts of their names come from either the acronym '''UMA''' (Unidentified Mysterious Animal; {{wp|wasei-eigo}} for cryptid) or {{wp|personal pronoun}}s: you ('''U'''xie), me ('''Me'''sprit), and us ('''Az'''elf). | Parts of their names come from fantasy creatures: {{wp|pixie}}s, {{wp|sprite}}s, and {{wp|elf|elves}}, respectively. The other parts of their names come from either the acronym '''UMA''' (Unidentified Mysterious Animal; {{wp|wasei-eigo}} for cryptid) or {{wp|personal pronoun}}s: you ('''U'''xie), me ('''Me'''sprit), and us ('''Az'''elf). | ||
