Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-27143816-20160907022235

Ok so we all know about the Silver Eyed Warriors and what they basically seem to be able to do. And it's not really a surprise that it is going to be Ruby, most likely the last of these Silver Eyed Warriors will pull the plug on Ozpin. But what does the hidden symbolism of the Silver Eyed Warriors potentially tell us about the world of Remnant and the future of RWBY, and more importantly, is there potentially a secret force that is as strong as these Silver Eyed Warriors? Well that is what I'm here to find out.

First, we know these Silver Eyed powers are probably some Anti-Grimm magic and thus wuld most likely be the only thing able to permenatly destroy what we can assume is their queen, Salem (or what was previously known to some people as Lord Grimm). But let's take a step back for a second. Is there any meaning as to why the colour Silver was chosen over Bronze or Turquoise or just plain Red (like the colour Ruby is most associated with). Why yes actually.

Silver the metal has many hidden meanings. Silver alchemically represents feminimity, and the moon. So where do we go from here? Well first the only 2 Silver Eyed Warriors we know of (Ruby and Summer) are both women. Coincidence? Maybe. Except for the fact that the only time the Silver Eyed Powers have ever truly been unleashed so far was on top of the roof of the tower, on a clear night sky, with the moon directly overhead. Seriously the stress of watching a friend die before never tipped her over the edge. When Penny died right in front of her she fell to her knees in the same way and had a similar expression on her face. But she was shielded from the moonlight by the seats overhead and the forcefield on top. Plus the floodlights probably scattered the incoming moonlight like how a bright city's lights block out the true beauty of the night sky. Where as with Pyrrha, there was nothing stopping the moonlight shining down on her.

Ok so I've established this lead but is there more to go on? Why yes there is. You see there is a Greek Goddess named Artemis who is the goddess of the moon, the hunt, virginity, the protector of young women, and is associated with Silver, which comprises the clothes she wears and the weapons she wields. All of this symbolism fits wonderfully with the Silver Wielding, Moon harnessing, young huntress, Ruby. So all of these clues point to there being a climactic "Battle of the Gods" between the Queen of Grimm and what seems like an embodiment of Artemis, but what if the moon fully falls to pieces. It looks like it may have been slowly doing that. Ruby may lose her power if that happens. Maybe the moon is almost acting like a clock, slowly counting down to Ruby's "same pityful demise". And when there is no moon in Remnant's sky, there is only darkness, not even stars to light it. And so the Grimm Queen comences her takeover.

But is all hope lst for Remnant. Are the huntsman and huntresses doomed to fall to Salem's forces. No. While Ruby and the power of Silver is down. Something else is only just awakening. Think about it, what is often considered Silver's stronger, better, more important counterpart. Gold. And Gold has symbolism just as deep as Silver.

So the metal Gold alchemically represents masculinity, and the sun. Based on this, whoever has the power of the sun has to A. be male and B. be associated with the colour gold/yellow. Their power would probably peak when the sun rises high above their heads to fuel them on in battle.

And remember how I connected the Silver Eyed Warriors to Artemis? Well Artemis actually has a twin brother named Apollo. And Apollo is the god of the sun, archery, prophecy, light, and is associated with Gold, which comprises the clothes he wears and the weapons he wields. The Sun, Light, and Gold parts have pretty much been explained but what about archery and prophecy? Well I'll get to the prophecy part later but I ask, what is archery commonly associated with. To me at least I associate archery with Primal Hunting. Where people walked around with stone tools and bows made of sticks and intestine. That primal adrenaline and testosterone driven state that early hunters took on.

But I'm not just going to stop at potentially establishing a new breed of warrior. I will give you a definitive answer as to who this new character is, and it's someone we are very familiar with. It's really obvious. It's been there the whole time under our noses. We've theorised about it's destiny since the begining and now I have figured it out. Ladies and Gentlemen. I give you the true savior of humanity, destroyer of Grimm, and Remnant's salvation.

I give you...Jaune Arc.

Now despite what some may think, Jaune is absolutly perfect for this role. He has Golden blonde hair and is associated with the colour yellow/gold. Jaune being a hunter automatically fits the male and hunter part of the Apollo part, but what about the prophecy? Well for those with a keen storytelling sense have found out that Jaune's adventure so far perfectly follows the "Hero's Journey" architype. And a lot of the other characters we've seen follow this architype are "The Chosen One". The one who will vanquish the great evil. The one PROPHICISED to bring peace to the world.

But this is all well and good but I still think there is that one definitive shread of proof I need to convince everyone that this is how RWBY will end. The thing is though. I have it. I have that piece of definitive proof. But first off I didn't give a 100% complete explaination on Gold and Silver's meaning. You see there is something else they mean that flings this theory from decently possible but slightly insane fan theory (like how the Lord Grimm theory was viewed by some) to a possible spot-on prediction to how RWBY will end. For you see, like what (of all things) Pokemon hinted at with their Johto remakes, Gold and Silver also represent the Heart and the Soul.

Now this can easily be applied to the Silver Eyed Warriors, and more importantly, Ruby. We see in the opening monologue to the series, the monologue to end Volume 3, and in many songs that there is this smaller, more honest, simple soul being mentioned, and it is heavily hinted to be Ruby all these things are hinting at. Therefore establishing another connection. But what about Golden Jaune and heart? Well heart can mean many things besides the organ. It can represent love, and while Jaune does seem to love and value his friends, that's not the definition of heart I'm looking for. No, for that example of heart you need to look up this game: The 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Gold (Gold again?) Medal Game, Canada vs Russia (I was at that game BTW).

Ok you done? Well in that game Canada absolutly dominated the first 2 periods. But in the third period, Russia dug down. They found that fire inside. They found the heart to step back out there and not feel defeated. They felt like winners and they soon proved that when they came back and won the game 5-3 to capture the gold medal. So what does an Ice Hckey game from 2011  have to do with Jaune? Everything actually. You see Jaune displays more of this intestinal fortitude, more of this heart, than any other RWBY character (including Ruby herself).

He comes from a line of great warriors (maybe also carrying this power) but he seems to be the screw up who couldn't do anything right. So he got back up and manged to find a way into Beacon (although maybe not the best way). He shows amazing heart defending Pyrrha from Cardin's plan and by finally standing up to Cardin. Even though he got the hell kicked out of him, well just listen to some of the things he says. If that doesn't show heart I don't know what does.

Even after everything that happened he actually still ended up showing the courage and heart to protect Cardin by fighting off a fully grown Ursa (which can't be that easy). Even after the love of his life sends him flyig away and dies, he manages to have the heart and strength to get over it remarkably quickly and already resumes the mission she started. And that is Jaune's connection to Gold, Apollo, and Heart completed.

Also consider Ozpin's treatment of Jaune. Besides Ruby, he's the one who's Ozpin's favoured student and he's gotten away with worse than Ruby. You can't really trick Ozpin. Oz probably know's Jaune documents are phony, but like with Ruby, he sees the power within and starts to treat him specially. Defending his right to stay at Beacon, making him a team leader over Pyrrha of all people, and even trusting him to stand guard over the Fall Maiden. These are just some of the things Oz has done to Jaune that no other person would. But Ozpin knows better. He's sees Jaune's power and wants to help him unlock it. So based on this theory this is now the true end to RWBY (pssible spoilers if this is canon).

So with the moon gone and Ruby dead, Salem begins to move out against Remnant. Jaune and whatever others are there kneel crying next to Ruby's dead body. But everyone know that after night comes day, when silver tarnishes it will be replaced by a non corruptable alternative, light will pierce through the darkness, when the moon falls the Sun will rise. Due to the emotional trauma and the rising sun's light, Jaune's true power activates. He then starts to fight Salem with this power. The Battle of the Gods resumes. Finally Jaune slays Salem and the Grimm are destroyed once and for all. At last the mission is complete. Apollo avenged Artemis. Pyrrha and Ruby can rest in peace. The world is at peace, which it only had a remnant of before (God Damnit Barb!) The freed Remnant rebuilds itself in honour of those who died to bring this victory, and this was all thanks t Puke Boy! I mean Jaune Arc, Remnant's Salvation! 