User blog comment:Lex wa Kaiho/What is Lumen Histoire?/@comment-36.74.22.61-20140208032339

So far, there is little known as to what Lumen Histoire is. The only information provided is that it's hiding underneath the guild's original location and according to Iwan, it is Fairy Tail's 'darkest secret'. It's also known that Lumen Histoire is passed down from Master to Master as evident by Makarov's passing to Gildarts.

My theory attempts to describe the connection between Mavis and Zeref whom both represent the light and darkness respectively. It will also attempt to subtly relate to the Eclipse plan and what it has to do with Lumen Histoire as they are both key elements mentioned in the current arc.

The Link between Mavis and Zeref

Darkness is a reoccurring theme in Fairy Tail with a continual clash between the balance of light and darkness. We've already seen it once with Nirvana where light and darkness within a person switches. Nirvana itself is an ancient magic back in the dark ages. The dark ages, the era in which Zeref was born. I believe Mavis was born in this dark age and she represents the little light in the almost consummate black era. To bring a little allusion in, it's similar to Danzo's symbol of being the 'Yin' in the 'Yang'.

I believe Mavis is the 'Yang' in the 'Yin' world. And in current Fairy Tail's time Zeref, similar to Danzo, is the 'Yin' in the 'Yang'.

My evidence is the clear transition between the time before/of Purehito's time and the beginning of a 'light era' when Makarov takes the position of Master. Like the end of Weimar Germany and the beginning of Nazi Germany, the transition means a new age and a new structure of the world.

How does this relate to Lumen Histoire? I believe Lumen Histoire is the 'container' of the dark magic back in Zeref's era possibly relating to the concept of 'One Magic' that Lucy knows of. Dark secrets generally in Fairy Tail's context, pertains to something powerful and dangerous, especially dangerous, when held in the wrong hands. Iwan's attempt to seize Lumen Histoire is evidence of this because well, a hungry power son is the last thing you want in your guild. Although a stretch, Gildarts' shock at the sight of Lumen Histoire also implies that it isn't something that's necessarily a good thing to hide.

The link to the Eclipse Plan

Arcadios needs 12 keys to open the gateway. What is the gateway? I believe the connection between Lumen Histoire and the Eclipse Plan, both of which were mentioned in this arc (making me believe they are key elements to the future of this series) are the polar opposites of the Yin and Yang I previously mentioned. Fairy Tail is now in a world predominantly in the light. There are the occassional bad guys who wish to try and restore the power of the dark age. And you know what? I think it's just that. Arcadios' gateway opens the age of the Dark Era again although I can't find a possible reason why he needs a Stellar Spirit mage that links to this theory.

I believe Lumen Histoire is the crux to achieving total darkness making the small dots in each side of the Yin Yang Paradime 'shift' so one side is completely black and the other side is completely white. Total darkness will evoke an imbalance in the world sending it into chaos and destruction hence making me believe that Lumen Histoire, untouched, is the glue that holds everything together.

It's possible that we might have seen some of Lumen Histoire's potential throughout the series. In particular, I want to focus on Hades and his teachings of Lost Magic. Lost Magic is powerful magic and is well.. lost. Hades was also shown Lumen Histoire by Mavis and perhaps, he created something or learnt something from this artefact that allowed him to bestow the teachings of Lost Magic into the 7 Kin of Purgatory.

Digression aside, I believe this arc is the fuel that will evoke the re-start of the dark age where Zeref will reign supreme once again. I seriously doubt Zeref sat there for 7 years and twiddled his thumbs. He must've found something out with Arcadios and all doing this.

Conclusion

To sum up, I believe Lumen Histoire was something created by Mavis (whom represents light) in the dark ages to achieve balance and bring light to the world. Its essence stops the world from entering total chaos. Zeref (whom represents darkness) in the small darkness in the current world's time that Mavis hoped for. The Eclipse Plan was designed to revert this notion of continual light and once again, bring out the darkness where Magic itself knows no restraint. Lost Magic, the 'One Magic' and forbidden magic will once again, emerge marking the end of a light era.

Of course, this is majorly speculation based on very little facts surrounding the concept of Lumen Histoire. I've typed to the point that I'm almost lost in what I was talking about. As more information comes, I will again and again, alter the information and perhaps, changing my theory entirely. Nevertheless, this is open up to critique and discussion and if you have any theories and/or alterations to what you believe Lumen Histoire is, feel free to post!