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|Box title = Seiya Omega: Hades Chapter
 
|Box title = Seiya Omega: Hades Chapter
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|Row 1 info = Seiya Ω: Dawn of End
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|Row 1 info = Seiya Ω: Dawn of End, Ω Meiō Shinwa (Ω冥王神話), Omega Hades, 冥王神話 ドーン・オブ・エンド, Return of Hades
 
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|Row 2 info = Fanfiction, Fantasy/Mythic Ficton, Action
 
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|Row 3 info = March 2015
 
|Row 3 info = March 2015
 
|Row 4 title = Chapters
 
|Row 4 title = Chapters
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|Row 4 info = 36 (july 2021) / ?? (Ongoing)
 
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'''Dawn of End''', alternatively '''Ω Meiō Shinwa''' (Ω冥王神話), is a fanfic based on Saint Seiya Omega, combining the derivative work's Hades Saga and spinoff THE LOST CANVAS.
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'''Saint Seiya Ω DAWN OF END''' (聖闘士星矢Ω ドーン・オブ・エンド), alternatively '''Ω Meiō Shinwa''' (Ω冥王神話; Omega Hades Mythology), is a fanfic by [[MGW]] based on Saint Seiya Omega, combining the derivative work's Hades Saga and spinoff THE LOST CANVAS.
   
 
==Ideas/Creation & Concept==
 
==Ideas/Creation & Concept==
Once again impressed by the Seiya fans, [[MGW]] thought of this story in 2015. Taking place after 2nd season, but many details are still in the works, including changes from the Pallasbeda battle. So far, it has been decided that Ikki and Kiki are deceased. MGW is expecting a "long series".
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Once again impressed by the Seiya fans, [[MGW]] thought of this story in 2015 and created the first chapter in March of the same year. She decided to set it sometime after 2nd season, but many details are still in the works, including changes from the Pallasbeda battle. MGW is expecting a "long series".
   
As the story was published near the end of March, the official title was decided. Alternatively, it's still called Ω Meiō Shinwa, Seiya Omega: Return of Hades, or Omega: Hades Chapter.
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As the story was published near the end of March, the official title was decided. Alternatively, it's still called Ω Meiō Shinwa, Seiya Omega: Return of Hades, or Omega: Hades Chapter. Japanese title is "''Saigo no Reimei''" (最後の黎明); kana is ドーン・オブ・エンド. Spanish title is "''Última del Amanecer.''" (Final Dawn). While mentioned in [[Saint Seiya Taizen]] as one of the Twelve Olympians, the goddess Demeter wasn't apparent in the Seiya Series. Therefore, due to her heritage connected to Hades, and the stories about her in Greek myth, she was chosen as an important antagonist.
   
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MGW predicted at least three deaths among the protagonist cast.
==Story==
 
{{main|List of Ω Meiō Shinwa chapters}}
 
Months, nearly a year, after the defeat of Saturn (Season 2 of Seiya Omega), Kouga returns to the Sanctuary, only to see the death of a longtime friend.
 
   
A new Holy war is declared, but the Saints face obstacles in their way; a Goddess's revenge prevents them from reuniting, and for three days Athena senses an imbalance in the Cosmos. Are the stars of Leo Minor (Lionet), Wolf, Aquila, Cygnus, and Dragon fluctuating?
 
   
==Characters==
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===Original Characters===
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The name of OC Gold Saint Hermes was chosen due to the Greek god being known as a messenger and a trickster. He also turned others into stones and various birds (thus the pet bird), including Agron for his disrespect.
===Bronze Saints===
 
;Pegasus Kouga
 
:(天馬座の光牙; ''Kōga de Pegaso'') The successor of Pegasus Bronze cloth after Seiya. For the sake of the Earth, he fought Mars, Absu, and Saturn. He has an unyielding spirit and straightforward. Has a soft side for Saori (Athena).<ref>[http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/seiya/character/kouga/ 性格は負けん気が強く、仲間から呆れられる程一直線だが、沙織に花を贈ったりと思いやりのある一面も。(声:緑川光/Midorikawa Hikaru)]</ref> Kouga traveled with Eden after the battle with Saturn, but inevitably had to return to Sanctuary.
 
   
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The OC Capricorn Safar had various names: Zoro, Rapier, ''En Garde'', Darius, and Khushal (خوشحال).
;Lionet Souma
 
:(仔獅子の蒼摩; ''Sōma de León Menor'') Young man who dons the Leo Minor Cloth of fire, succeeding Ban. He has a cheerful and lively atmosphere.<ref>[http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/seiya/character/souma/ 炎を操る力を持ち、陽気で明るい性格。]</ref> After the Mars war, he became an instructor for Pallestra, and re-ignited his flame of justice while fighting the army of Pallas. After Saturn, Souma returned to being an instructor, assisting the Steel Saints, but he witnesses a familiar trauma.
 
   
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Gargoyle Rouen is named after a city in Normandy, France, and its signature Catholic cathedral. Gargoyles were designed from carved stone to filter rain water, and it was suspected that it was so scary looking that it warded off evil spirits.
;Aquila Yuna
 
:(鷲座のユナ) An affectionate female Saint. Losing her family and friends in war, she was trained by the Peacock Saint and became diligent in Saint training. Gradually grew a strong bond with Koga and the others.
 
   
 
==Story & Characters==
;Dragon Ryuho
 
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{{main|List of Seiya Ω:_Dawn of End Chapters}}
:(龍座の龍峰) The successor of Dragon Cloth and the son of its previous owner, Shiryu. Gentle, and was once a sickly boy, Ryuho's compassion has made him strong. After Mars, he was hesitant in returning to training and upset with not reaching a peaceful life. After Pallas
 
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{{main|List of Seiya Ω: Dawn of End characters}}
 
Months, nearly a year, after the defeat of Saturn (Season 2 of Seiya Omega), Kouga returns to the Sanctuary, only to see the death of a longtime friend. A new Holy war is declared, but the Saints face obstacles in their way; a Goddess's revenge prevents them from reuniting, and for three days Athena senses an imbalance in the Cosmos. Are the stars of Leo Minor (Lionet), Wolf, Aquila, Cygnus, and Dragon fluctuating?
   
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Much like the original Saint Seiya and Omega, the fanfic is distinguished by arcs or chapters (編) representing a particular conflict (ie: Galaxy wars chapter, Silver Saint chapter).
;Wolf Haruto
 
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*The Black Robes (冥衣編)
:(狼座の栄斗) Young man who dons the Wolf Cloth after Nachi, a descendant of ninja and is a music enthusiast. In fact he was in a rock band and lost his meaning to fight until Pallas. A cool guy and a hard-worker, but carries passionate thoughts inside.<ref>[http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/seiya/character/haruto/ クールに振る舞い、戦闘の理論に長じた勉強家だが、その心には熱いものを秘めている(声: 鈴木達央/Suzuki Tatsuhisa)]</ref>. Haruto serves in the new iteration of Fuji Ninja, becoming more modern, agreeing to provide intel for Athena's Saints. Haruto's feelings burn towards Tokisada's pitiful behavior.
 
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*Cyclades Invasion (キクラデス諸島編)
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*The Four Terrae Part 1 (四聖大地闘士編)
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*[https://mastergraywolf.fandom.com/wiki/Calm_before_the_Sword Chrȳsos Sunagein (黄金結合編)]
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*The Four Terrae Part 2 (四聖大地闘士編)
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*Reprieve of the Inferno (???)
   
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In March 2021, '''Episode Lunatic Dream''' (エピソードルナティックドリーム EPLD) was published as a short, alternative narrative reflecting a war with the god Ares. It was an abrupt idea, jotting down ideas for a possible sequel. Ares's vessel was named Eugene Daglis, who aimed to create The Iron Pit, a tournament that would surpass the Galaxan Wars. Its depicted as "brutal" as many of the Gold Saints, including some mentioned in Seiya Omega and DAWN OF END, are devastated against Ares. Athena is also described as being killed, waking up in horror from a dream.
;Orion Eden
 
:(オリオン座のエデン) The son of a God. He used to believe that "weak people shouldn't exist". After witnessing the death of his best friend, the cruel methods of Mars, and how beautiful the Earth is, the cool Eden has come to the decision to protect humans. At the end of the Saturn War, he travels with Koga.
 
   
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In November 2021, it's been decided that the Underworld will be written as a seperate saga. Title is unknown but initially set as "DAWN OF END: Hell Pressure Era" (冥圧代).
;Cygnus Hyoga
 
:(白鳥星座の氷河; Hyōga de Cisne) One of the Legendary Bronze Saints who fought alongside Pegasus Seiya; during Mars's fight, he was the mysterious man who helped a despondent Koga. Next nomination for the Aquarius Cloth, however he is hesitant to join the 12 Temples. During a travel, he meets his former master?
 
   
 
==Terms & Techniques==
;Andromeda Shun
 
 
{{main|List of Saint Seiya Techniques}}
:(アンドロメダの瞬) One of the Legendary Bronze Saints who fought alongside Pegasus Seiya.
 
   
;Phoenix Ikki
 
:(鳳凰星座の一輝; Ikki de Fénix) One of the Legendary Bronze Saints who fought alongside Pegasus Seiya. He was killed against First Class Pallasite Aegaeon during the War of Pallasbeda, but has he been speaking to Fudo and Shun?
 
 
===Silver Saints===
 
; Ophiuchus Shaina
 
:(蛇遣い星座のシャイナ; ''Shaina de Ofiuco'') Saint who trained Koga. She greeted Koga and Eden as they returned to the Sanctuary, and along with Miguel, Menkar, and Bayer, she confronted the new enemy speaking with Athena.
 
 
; Hound Miguel
 
:(猟犬座のミゲル; ''Miguel de Perros de Caza'') Along with Menker and bayer, he was sent to retrieve Koga and Eden. Casa means hunting game.
 
 
; Whale Menkar
 
:(白鯨星座のメンカル; ''Menkar de Ballena'') Along with Miguel and Bayer, he was sent to retrieve Koga and Eden.
 
 
; Boötes Bayer
 
:(牛飼い座のバイエル; ''Bayer de Boyero'') Along with Miguel and Bayer, he was sent to retrieve Koga and Eden. A Sailver Saint with glasses.
 
 
===Pope and Gold Saints===
 
;Sagittarius Seiya
 
:(射手座の星矢) Legendary Bronze Saint Pegasus. Surviving the war of Pallas and Saturn, he still stands by Athena. His Cloth has been upgraded during the battle with Titan.
 
 
;Virgo Fudo
 
:(乙女座のフドウ) The Gold Saint of Condemnation and Salvation. Current Gold Saint chosen by his friend Ludwig, the vessel of Mars. After Mars's defeat, he concerned himself over where he belonged, and to face the new world with Athena. He, along with Seiya, protected Athena from Demeter and her dark warriors. he is tasked to research on the revival of the Underworld.
 
 
;Libra Shiryu
 
:One of the Legendary Bronze Saints who fought alongside Pegasus Seiya.
 
 
;Gemini Integra
 
:(双子座のインテグラ) Current Gold Saint representing Gemini after her sister's betrayal. She buries her sister, coped that she has passed on without regrets...she is trapped in between a lattice fence.
 
 
;Pope
 
:The new Pope, unlike those who precedes him, looks burly and has a rough temperament. He accepts Demeter's declaration of war by saying "he'll break the enemy's bones". Could it be?!
 
 
===Divine and others===
 
;Athena
 
:Real name is Kido Saori.
 
 
;Hades
 
:King of the Underworld or Meio.
 
 
===Spectres===
 
;Three Judges of Hell
 
:Consist of three Celestial Star Specters: Wyvern Rhadamanthys (ワイヴァーンのラダマンティス), Griffin Minos, and Garuda Aiacos.
 
 
;Harpy Valentine
 
:Guardian of the Prison of Ice, Cocytus.
 
 
;Amor
 
:Formerly the Pisces Saint that served Mars; he was killed by Abzu-Koga. Possessing a spirit of darkness and a calm maliciousness, especially burning with hatred from the Bronze Saints and his sister, he was easy to revive. He loves theater and still likes Yuna?
 
 
;Sonia
 
:Formerly the Scorpio Saint that served Mars; she was betrayed by her stepmother and killed. She was revived, and her disciplinary nature, and her envy to make someone proud makes Sonia an easy pawn for Demeter. She burns the rage of Souma.
 
 
;Schiller
 
:Formerly the Cancer Saint that served Mars; killed by Yuna and Koga. He serves Hades easily because, well, he loves death. Both he and the God are one in the same, serving as a balance between life and death.
 
 
;Tokisada
 
:Formerly the Aquarius Saint under Mars and a Pallasite. He seeks revenge; his trickery seemingly kills Hyoga and he goes after Haruto.
 
 
;Paradox
 
:Formerly the Gemini Saint and a Pallasite. Her hatred burns towards her sister, making her an easy pawn for Demeter and Hades.
 
 
;Genbu
 
:Genbu's honor is still around; he will appear in the future against the Dragons.
 
 
;Kiki
 
:What is Kiki's role? His revival seems unreasonable.
 
 
===New Characters===
 
;Demeter
 
:(Δημήτηρ; デーメーテール) A beautiful woman of white hair. She wishes to see her daughter. Like Athena, she is a deity. Deity of harvest, she cries during the winter equinox. A core antagonist; she also has a fearful temper. She was able to revive Athena's Saints on the Earth with Suplice for only three days, following their lifecycle with Thesmophoria flowers. She is Hades's sister.
 
 
;Asklepios
 
:(Ἀσκληπιός; アスクレーピオス) In the stone prison of Tartarus. Such thing remained a secret, but it weaves around the plot to revive Hades as his "redemption".
 
 
;Cancer Hermes
 
:(Ἑρμῆς; 蟹座 のヘルメース) Just like his name suggests, he priorities sending souls to the dead, but isn't he conspiring with Demeter? His appearance does announce trouble. He has raven black hair and impish eyes. Worked in a clergy during youth. Has a bird named Agron.
 
 
==Canon Terms==
 
 
Next to the English term is the Portuguese and Spanish term.
 
Next to the English term is the Portuguese and Spanish term.
   
 
; Saint (Santo)
 
; Saint (Santo)
:(聖闘士; セイント) The Kanji stands for "star warrior". A warrior of justice who fights for the Goddess Athena, and is guarded by one of the 88 constellations. The stars of each constellation serve as a vital point; in LOST CANVAS, every time a Saint died, his constellation faded from Hades's planetarium-like projection hall. The Saints boast superhuman ability and are divided into three classifications - Bronze (48), Silver (24), and Gold (12). The Gold Saints represent the Twelve Zodiac signs. Also, a Bronze's fist speed is Mach 1, while a Gold is Mach 2 - 5.
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:(聖闘士; セイント) The Kanji stands for "star warrior". A warrior of justice who fights for the Goddess Athena, and is guarded by one of the 88 constellations. The stars of each constellation serve as a vital point; in LOST CANVAS, every time a Saint died, his constellation faded from Hades's planetarium-like projection hall. The Saints boast superhuman ability and are divided into three classifications - Bronze (48), Silver (24), and Gold (12). The Gold Saints represent the Twelve Zodiac signs. Also, a Bronze's fist speed is Mach 1, while a Silver is Mach 2 - 5. Gold Saints are as fast as speed of light.
   
 
;Cloth
 
;Cloth
:(聖衣; クロス) Kanji stands for "star robe". The protective armor (''armadura'') of the Saint, modelling its constellation. Offensive and defensive ability increases, but a Cloth becomes a heavy piece of armor when there is a low cosmos surge, or can reject the wearer. There are three Saint cloths: Bronze (青銅聖衣; ブロンズクロス)、Silver, (白銀聖衣; シルバークロス)、Gold (黄金聖衣; ゴールドクロス). The Cloths are also called ''Vestidura Sagrada'' (holy garment) or ''Manto Sagrado'' (holy cloak).
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:(聖衣; クロス) Kanji stands for "star robe". The protective armor (''armadura'') of the Saint, modelling its constellation. Offensive and defensive ability increases, but a Cloth becomes a heavy piece of armor when there is a low cosmos surge, or it can reject the wearer. There are three Saint cloths: Bronze (青銅聖衣; ブロンズクロス)、Silver, (白銀聖衣; シルバークロス)、Gold (黄金聖衣; ゴールドクロス). The Cloths are also called ''Vestidura Sagrada'' (holy garment) or ''Manto Sagrado'' (holy cloak). Cloths are considered a living entity and if it dies, a Saints blood (imbued by Cosmos), about 1/3 of it, is required to revive it. Cloths are known to be improved drastically after repair or when poured with blood from gods or Gold Saints.
   
 
;Cosmos
 
;Cosmos
:(小宇宙; コスモ) The Kanji stands for "microcosm" or "galaxy". Cosmos are the internal energy within Saints burn and utilized in battle. It is proportional to spiritual strength and concentration. Also, blocking the five senses can enlarges cosmo.
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:(小宇宙; コスモ) The Kanji stands for "microcosm" or "galaxy". Cosmos are the internal energy within Saints (and others) burn and utilized in battle. It is proportional to spiritual strength and concentration. Also, blocking the five senses can enlarges the Cosmos.
   
 
;Holy War (La Guerra Santa)
 
;Holy War (La Guerra Santa)
:(聖戦) An intense battle that happens every several hundred years where Athena faces her greatest foe, particularly the Kind of the Underworld Hades.
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:(聖戦) An intense battle that happens every several hundred years where Athena faces her greatest foe, particularly the King of the Underworld Hades. Other Gods that Athena has historically faced is Ares and Poseidon.
   
 
;Specter (Espectro)
 
;Specter (Espectro)
:(冥闘士; スペクター) Kanji stands for "dead warrior". The 108 warriors of Hades, King of the Underworld. Inspired by the novel ''Shui Hu Zhuan'' (水滸傳), commonly known as as "Water Margin", the specters are divided into "Celestial Stars" (天星) and "Terrestrial Stars" (地星).
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:(冥闘士; スペクター) Kanji stands for "dead warrior"; also called Spectre. The 108 warriors of Hades, King of the Underworld. Inspired by the novel ''Shui Hu Zhuan'' (水滸傳), commonly known as as "Water Margin", the Specters are divided into "Celestial Stars" (天星) and "Terrestrial Stars" (地星).
   
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;Surplice
;Suplice (sapuri)
 
:(冥衣; サープリス) Kanji stands for "dead robe". The shiny, black armors of the underworld primarily worn by the Specters. When dead saints are revived by Hades, they wear an imitation surplice of the cloths worn during lifetime.
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:(冥衣; サープリス) Kanji stands for "dead robe". The shiny, black armors of the Underworld primarily worn by the Specters. When dead Saints are revived by Hades, they wear an imitation surplice of the Cloths worn during lifetime.
   
 
;Pope Hall (Cámara del Patriarca)
 
;Pope Hall (Cámara del Patriarca)
:(教皇の間) The place where the the commander of the Saints reside. Furthermore, only the Pope is allowed to enter Star Hill (スターヒル) where he observes the stars and the fate of chosen saints. Also called '''Pope Chamber'''.
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:(教皇の間) The place where the the commander of the Saints reside. Furthermore, only the Pope is allowed to enter Star Hill (スターヒル) where he observes the stars and the fate of chosen Saints. Also called '''Pope Chamber'''.
   
 
;Sanctuary (santuario)
 
;Sanctuary (santuario)
 
:(聖域; サンクチュアリ) The place where Athena and her Saints live and train. Located in Greece.
 
:(聖域; サンクチュアリ) The place where Athena and her Saints live and train. Located in Greece.
   
;Twelve Zodiac Temples (Las Doce Casas; the Twelve Houses)
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;Twelve Zodiac Temples (Las Doce Casas)
:(黄金十二宮) Before the Pope Hall and Atena's Temple are palaces named after the twelve zodiac constellations. A Gold Saint guards each one.
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:(黄金十二宮) Before the Pope Hall and Athena's Temple are palaces named after the twelve zodiac constellations. A Gold Saint guards each one. ''Las Doce Casas'' means The Twelve Houses.
   
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;Terrae and Stoles
==Techniques==
 
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:'''Original to the Dawn of End fic'''. Analogous to the 108 Specters and Judges of Hell that serve Hades, The '''Four Terrae''' (四聖大地闘士 テラ) are the elite warriors that serve Hades's sister Demeter. The Terrae's armors are called '''Stoles''' (ストラ; 富地衣, ample earth clothing), a word based on ''stoli'' (στολή) and Latin's ''stola'', an embroidered garment that covers the shoulders. Therefore, the armors contain a band of rich fabric that fall over their shoulders. Despite being few in number, a Terrae is considerably powerful and, following a goddess of Earth, their powers effect a wide scale.
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;Demeter's Gardens
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: These gardens are the official "temples" that protect Demeter's island and her main temple on Naxos. Garden of Plutus (Wealth), Garden of Catasterismi (origins of stars), Garden of Androktasiai (Slaughter/War), and Garden of Horae (Seasons/time). For simplicity, they are also titled as '''Fibers, Stars, Decline and The Cycle'''. Each garden is given a subtext:
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:* Plutus: Thine Wealth
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:* Catasterismi: Thine Path in the Sky
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:* Androktasiai: Thine Decline is Life?
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:* Horae: ???
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;Omega (Ω)
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:(オメガ) Elusive to the spin off "Saint Seiya Omega". First mentioned of Virgo Fudo, it's the Cosmos elevated at a peak, and its said to be far beyond Seventh Sense, rivaling Gods. It's also compared to the power of a Big Bang and the universe, thus, a mass amount of people is needed to trigger it. Because of the shared cosmic power, the Omega transforms the Cloths of Saints. '''In DoE,''' Omega seems to react what galaxies are "distant". Fudou and Seiya theorized that where there is a tilt in balance, death and despair, or a void of the senses, the Cosmos elevate from within individuals and combine with others.
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;One Thousand Day War
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:(千日戦争; Guerra de los mil días) War of 100 Days. A general term that describes what is supposedly a clash between Gold Saints It a supposed measurement of the time that the battle lasts due to their strengths, or they are usually in a deadlock state.
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;Hypermetal
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:According to the novel Gigantomachia (聖闘士星矢 ギガントマキア), these materials are said to compose and repair Cloths of Athena's Saints -- Orichalcum, Starsut Sand, Gammanium. The people of Jamir have the powers of Alchemy and telekenisis to obtain and use these materials.
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;Limbo
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:(リンボ; 辺獄 ''hengoku'') In Dante Alighieri's poem "Inferno", Limbo is considered The First Circle of Hell past the Acheron river (where Dante met Charon); before the river there's the ante-Hell and Neutrals plane. Its said that the unbaptized or pre-christened go here, spirits that lack hope and eternal in God. It's said to be . In Dawn of End however, past Hirasaka, it's said to be a "plane of uncertainty" and everything is dark.
   
 
==Reception/Criticism==
 
==Reception/Criticism==
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Dawn of End is indisputably one of MGW's most popular fanfics. When it debuted March 2015 on FF.net, it became one of MGW's Most Viewed stories on its first week, ending up in TOP 3 by the end of the year. As of August 2017, it currently has the Most Favorites; before that, its been following behind the [[Howl of Gray Wolf]] remake in Favorites and Views since December 2015. In addition, it has the most Alerts. In [https://archiveofourown.org/ Archive of our Own], it's TOP 3 in both Kudos and Hits received behind [[OH-TEN: Era of High Heaven (皇天の変)]]. Reviewers described the story as "interesting to read' and "epic"; on the other hand, criticism about the story being "boring" and making "Seiya looking weak" was received.
In its first week, Dawn of End became one of MGW's most viewed stories.
 
   
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==Differences from Omega Season 1 & Season 2 (TV SPOILERS)==
==Trivia==
 
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As this is a sequel to Omega, differences from Season 2, which covered the war against Pallas and Saturn, are a bit more transparent. First mentioned in Chapter 1 was the fate of Aries Kiki. Rather than surviving the battle against First Class pallasite Hyperion, he sacrificed himself defending Virgo Fudo and Libra Shiryu against the backlash of Athena's Exclamation. Virgo and Libra, due to Hyperion's destructive power are sent into a super dimensional space created by the Exclamation until Omega is fully awakened against Saturn. Phoenix Ikki was killed by First class Aegaeon, but not without destroying him and his sword in the process.
   
 
==See Also==
 
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==Links/References==
 
==Links/References==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}
*[http://www101.sakura.ne.jp/~gogogo/seiya/character/lc_gold_saint.html 黄金聖闘士 Gold Saint LOST CANVAS] (Japanese)
 
 
 
*[http://es.saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/The_Lost_Canvas Espanol Saint Seiys WIKIA: LOST CANVAS] (Spanish)
 
*[http://es.saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/The_Lost_Canvas Espanol Saint Seiys WIKIA: LOST CANVAS] (Spanish)
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*[http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/seiya/ OFFICIAL Toei Site for Saint Seiya Omega] (Japanese)
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*[http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/ova/seiya/ OFFICIAL Toei Site for Hades chapter OVA] (Japanese)
 
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Seiya Omega: Hades Chapter

Title(s),

Seiya Ω: Dawn of End, Ω Meiō Shinwa (Ω冥王神話), Omega Hades, 冥王神話 ドーン・オブ・エンド, Return of Hades

Genre

Fanfiction, Fantasy/Mythic Ficton, Action

Starting Date

March 2015

Chapters

36 (july 2021) / ?? (Ongoing)


Saint Seiya Ω DAWN OF END (聖闘士星矢Ω ドーン・オブ・エンド), alternatively Ω Meiō Shinwa (Ω冥王神話; Omega Hades Mythology), is a fanfic by MGW based on Saint Seiya Omega, combining the derivative work's Hades Saga and spinoff THE LOST CANVAS.

Ideas/Creation & Concept

Once again impressed by the Seiya fans, MGW thought of this story in 2015 and created the first chapter in March of the same year. She decided to set it sometime after 2nd season, but many details are still in the works, including changes from the Pallasbeda battle. MGW is expecting a "long series".

As the story was published near the end of March, the official title was decided. Alternatively, it's still called Ω Meiō Shinwa, Seiya Omega: Return of Hades, or Omega: Hades Chapter. Japanese title is "Saigo no Reimei" (最後の黎明); kana is ドーン・オブ・エンド. Spanish title is "Última del Amanecer." (Final Dawn). While mentioned in Saint Seiya Taizen as one of the Twelve Olympians, the goddess Demeter wasn't apparent in the Seiya Series. Therefore, due to her heritage connected to Hades, and the stories about her in Greek myth, she was chosen as an important antagonist.

MGW predicted at least three deaths among the protagonist cast.


Original Characters

The name of OC Gold Saint Hermes was chosen due to the Greek god being known as a messenger and a trickster. He also turned others into stones and various birds (thus the pet bird), including Agron for his disrespect.

The OC Capricorn Safar had various names: Zoro, Rapier, En Garde, Darius, and Khushal (خوشحال).

Gargoyle Rouen is named after a city in Normandy, France, and its signature Catholic cathedral. Gargoyles were designed from carved stone to filter rain water, and it was suspected that it was so scary looking that it warded off evil spirits.

Story & Characters

Main article: List of Seiya Ω:_Dawn of End Chapters
Main article: List of Seiya Ω: Dawn of End characters

Months, nearly a year, after the defeat of Saturn (Season 2 of Seiya Omega), Kouga returns to the Sanctuary, only to see the death of a longtime friend. A new Holy war is declared, but the Saints face obstacles in their way; a Goddess's revenge prevents them from reuniting, and for three days Athena senses an imbalance in the Cosmos. Are the stars of Leo Minor (Lionet), Wolf, Aquila, Cygnus, and Dragon fluctuating?

Much like the original Saint Seiya and Omega, the fanfic is distinguished by arcs or chapters (編) representing a particular conflict (ie: Galaxy wars chapter, Silver Saint chapter).

  • The Black Robes (冥衣編)
  • Cyclades Invasion (キクラデス諸島編)
  • The Four Terrae Part 1 (四聖大地闘士編)
  • Chrȳsos Sunagein (黄金結合編)
  • The Four Terrae Part 2 (四聖大地闘士編)
  • Reprieve of the Inferno (???)

In March 2021, Episode Lunatic Dream (エピソードルナティックドリーム EPLD) was published as a short, alternative narrative reflecting a war with the god Ares. It was an abrupt idea, jotting down ideas for a possible sequel. Ares's vessel was named Eugene Daglis, who aimed to create The Iron Pit, a tournament that would surpass the Galaxan Wars. Its depicted as "brutal" as many of the Gold Saints, including some mentioned in Seiya Omega and DAWN OF END, are devastated against Ares. Athena is also described as being killed, waking up in horror from a dream.

In November 2021, it's been decided that the Underworld will be written as a seperate saga. Title is unknown but initially set as "DAWN OF END: Hell Pressure Era" (冥圧代).

Terms & Techniques

Main article: List of Saint Seiya Techniques

Next to the English term is the Portuguese and Spanish term.

Saint (Santo)
(聖闘士; セイント) The Kanji stands for "star warrior". A warrior of justice who fights for the Goddess Athena, and is guarded by one of the 88 constellations. The stars of each constellation serve as a vital point; in LOST CANVAS, every time a Saint died, his constellation faded from Hades's planetarium-like projection hall. The Saints boast superhuman ability and are divided into three classifications - Bronze (48), Silver (24), and Gold (12). The Gold Saints represent the Twelve Zodiac signs. Also, a Bronze's fist speed is Mach 1, while a Silver is Mach 2 - 5. Gold Saints are as fast as speed of light.
Cloth
(聖衣; クロス) Kanji stands for "star robe". The protective armor (armadura) of the Saint, modelling its constellation. Offensive and defensive ability increases, but a Cloth becomes a heavy piece of armor when there is a low cosmos surge, or it can reject the wearer. There are three Saint cloths: Bronze (青銅聖衣; ブロンズクロス)、Silver, (白銀聖衣; シルバークロス)、Gold (黄金聖衣; ゴールドクロス). The Cloths are also called Vestidura Sagrada (holy garment) or Manto Sagrado (holy cloak). Cloths are considered a living entity and if it dies, a Saints blood (imbued by Cosmos), about 1/3 of it, is required to revive it. Cloths are known to be improved drastically after repair or when poured with blood from gods or Gold Saints.
Cosmos
(小宇宙; コスモ) The Kanji stands for "microcosm" or "galaxy". Cosmos are the internal energy within Saints (and others) burn and utilized in battle. It is proportional to spiritual strength and concentration. Also, blocking the five senses can enlarges the Cosmos.
Holy War (La Guerra Santa)
(聖戦) An intense battle that happens every several hundred years where Athena faces her greatest foe, particularly the King of the Underworld Hades. Other Gods that Athena has historically faced is Ares and Poseidon.
Specter (Espectro)
(冥闘士; スペクター) Kanji stands for "dead warrior"; also called Spectre. The 108 warriors of Hades, King of the Underworld. Inspired by the novel Shui Hu Zhuan (水滸傳), commonly known as as "Water Margin", the Specters are divided into "Celestial Stars" (天星) and "Terrestrial Stars" (地星).
Surplice
(冥衣; サープリス) Kanji stands for "dead robe". The shiny, black armors of the Underworld primarily worn by the Specters. When dead Saints are revived by Hades, they wear an imitation surplice of the Cloths worn during lifetime.
Pope Hall (Cámara del Patriarca)
(教皇の間) The place where the the commander of the Saints reside. Furthermore, only the Pope is allowed to enter Star Hill (スターヒル) where he observes the stars and the fate of chosen Saints. Also called Pope Chamber.
Sanctuary (santuario)
(聖域; サンクチュアリ) The place where Athena and her Saints live and train. Located in Greece.
Twelve Zodiac Temples (Las Doce Casas)
(黄金十二宮) Before the Pope Hall and Athena's Temple are palaces named after the twelve zodiac constellations. A Gold Saint guards each one. Las Doce Casas means The Twelve Houses.
Terrae and Stoles
Original to the Dawn of End fic. Analogous to the 108 Specters and Judges of Hell that serve Hades, The Four Terrae (四聖大地闘士 テラ) are the elite warriors that serve Hades's sister Demeter. The Terrae's armors are called Stoles (ストラ; 富地衣, ample earth clothing), a word based on stoli (στολή) and Latin's stola, an embroidered garment that covers the shoulders. Therefore, the armors contain a band of rich fabric that fall over their shoulders. Despite being few in number, a Terrae is considerably powerful and, following a goddess of Earth, their powers effect a wide scale.
Demeter's Gardens
These gardens are the official "temples" that protect Demeter's island and her main temple on Naxos. Garden of Plutus (Wealth), Garden of Catasterismi (origins of stars), Garden of Androktasiai (Slaughter/War), and Garden of Horae (Seasons/time). For simplicity, they are also titled as Fibers, Stars, Decline and The Cycle. Each garden is given a subtext:
  • Plutus: Thine Wealth
  • Catasterismi: Thine Path in the Sky
  • Androktasiai: Thine Decline is Life?
  • Horae: ???
Omega (Ω)
(オメガ) Elusive to the spin off "Saint Seiya Omega". First mentioned of Virgo Fudo, it's the Cosmos elevated at a peak, and its said to be far beyond Seventh Sense, rivaling Gods. It's also compared to the power of a Big Bang and the universe, thus, a mass amount of people is needed to trigger it. Because of the shared cosmic power, the Omega transforms the Cloths of Saints. In DoE, Omega seems to react what galaxies are "distant". Fudou and Seiya theorized that where there is a tilt in balance, death and despair, or a void of the senses, the Cosmos elevate from within individuals and combine with others.
One Thousand Day War
(千日戦争; Guerra de los mil días) War of 100 Days. A general term that describes what is supposedly a clash between Gold Saints It a supposed measurement of the time that the battle lasts due to their strengths, or they are usually in a deadlock state.
Hypermetal
According to the novel Gigantomachia (聖闘士星矢 ギガントマキア), these materials are said to compose and repair Cloths of Athena's Saints -- Orichalcum, Starsut Sand, Gammanium. The people of Jamir have the powers of Alchemy and telekenisis to obtain and use these materials.
Limbo
(リンボ; 辺獄 hengoku) In Dante Alighieri's poem "Inferno", Limbo is considered The First Circle of Hell past the Acheron river (where Dante met Charon); before the river there's the ante-Hell and Neutrals plane. Its said that the unbaptized or pre-christened go here, spirits that lack hope and eternal in God. It's said to be . In Dawn of End however, past Hirasaka, it's said to be a "plane of uncertainty" and everything is dark.

Reception/Criticism

Dawn of End is indisputably one of MGW's most popular fanfics. When it debuted March 2015 on FF.net, it became one of MGW's Most Viewed stories on its first week, ending up in TOP 3 by the end of the year. As of August 2017, it currently has the Most Favorites; before that, its been following behind the Howl of Gray Wolf remake in Favorites and Views since December 2015. In addition, it has the most Alerts. In Archive of our Own, it's TOP 3 in both Kudos and Hits received behind OH-TEN: Era of High Heaven (皇天の変). Reviewers described the story as "interesting to read' and "epic"; on the other hand, criticism about the story being "boring" and making "Seiya looking weak" was received.

Differences from Omega Season 1 & Season 2 (TV SPOILERS)

As this is a sequel to Omega, differences from Season 2, which covered the war against Pallas and Saturn, are a bit more transparent. First mentioned in Chapter 1 was the fate of Aries Kiki. Rather than surviving the battle against First Class pallasite Hyperion, he sacrificed himself defending Virgo Fudo and Libra Shiryu against the backlash of Athena's Exclamation. Virgo and Libra, due to Hyperion's destructive power are sent into a super dimensional space created by the Exclamation until Omega is fully awakened against Saturn. Phoenix Ikki was killed by First class Aegaeon, but not without destroying him and his sword in the process.

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