Symbol of Insanity
The Symbol of Insanity consists of a candle (whose flame sucks light from its surroundings rather than giving off light, effectively giving off darkness) within a five-pointed star within an incomplete circle (reminiscent of a pentagram). It features prominently on the front cover of Conspiracy of Calaspia. The Star of Insanity is rich in symbolism that has been interpreted by readers in many ways. It is popularly thought that the flame stands for apparent truth that turns out to be wrong for it breeds spiritual darkness - the heart of Insanity. (Thybil hints at this when he says "Once you reject the truth and embrace the uncountable half-truths, lies, that appear to make so much sense to the lightless mind, then you begin a slow and steady descent into the abyss." (Conspiracy of Calaspia, p.171)
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