Artisan of Light, Galileo the Keeper of Memories

Some SR cards of this Rift Season 3, stand out for the very special and rare character of their exciting story. Among the hidden treasures of Cross The Ages, there are colorful characters, who arouse a lot of interest and intrigue by their role in the Lore, their experience, or by their style. This week the fifth Airdrop of Rift Season 3 offers us a duo of rare special cards, of exquisite beauty.

Photo cards, which are engraved in time, which immerse us in the memories of a unique man, Galile. Galile's creations stir and agitate the laws of mechanics and emotion. Here, every detail is a story, every glimmer is an invitation to explore the past. This echoes what each person's history represents and the attachment we have for this history. It is the very essence of our identity, the lessons we learn from it, and it constitutes the essence of our memories.

These precious cards are much more than simple graphic representations of the guardian of time. They freeze moments and emotions between reality and dream. We can also observe the magic of these illustrations at work.

These scenes open a window onto Galileo's workshop, this visionary inventor, and places us as witnesses to his talent and his involvement in his work. The cards reveal to us all the workings and secrets of this genius that is Galileo. His workshop thus becomes the scene of a disturbing encounter, in which time and space seem to merge, reviving strong feelings and creating a work of art that spans the ages.

There standard version of this SR card, takes us to the heart of a workshop that seems to be a space full of history and creation. Galile, faithful to his image, elegant and neat, wears a carefully tailored three-piece suit, reminiscent of the refined attire of a 19th century gentleman. This outfit from another era was prized by men, for its chic. It is the perfect outfit for businessmen, entrepreneurs, and other researchers of the time.

His entire look, starting from his carefully trimmed haircut and beard, to his tie, or even his striped vest with all the details on the pocket, which are similar to those on the sleeves, reflect the precision and meticulousness of the man. Galile, wears on his left bicep, a leather armband that adds a touch of class to his attire, while emphasizing his retro style. All this gives him a certain allure and an incredible presence.

In this standard version, Galileo finds himself in a confined space that appears to be his workshop.

In the background, you can see the clutter of shelves overflowing with tools and prototypes. All these objects piled up are silent witnesses to the long hours of work devoted to these inventions, which may one day change the world for the better…

Galile analyzes the mechanism of a music box opened in front of him. The heart of this music box, which probably needs repairs, seems to come to life. Galile seems to be hypnotized by the grace that emerges from the dancer's hologram of light.

Galileo is transported by the bewitching magic of light and this movement suspended between reality and illusion. Even his telescope shines with admiration before such beauty.

Her hands, working tirelessly to adjust each gear, each piece, seem to breathe life into this dancer of light. The atmosphere is intimate, bathed in a soft and warm glow, accentuated by the golden reflections of the hologram. Does he feel the story behind the object?! Or is it the object that feels life coming to it from the creator?

The almost imperceptible sound emanating from the mechanism is accompanied by an intoxicating, fragile and hypnotic melody, which draws the dancer into an elegant and harmonious movement. As if time itself had stopped to contemplate Galileo's work.

Looking more closely, we notice that the borders of the image are slightly burned, consumed by the passion imprinted on a photo, of a memory, of a scene anchored forever in the memory. This place is much more than a simple workshop. It is the sanctuary where Galileo gives free rein to his imagination and gives life to his inventions. Here everything bears the trace of a vision, of a dream….

In the alternate version of Galile's SR card, magic gains ground and touches another heart. The scene then takes on a more personal dimension. Galile, still elegantly dressed in his dandy outfit, hands the famous music box to a black woman with short hair and expressive, delicate features. She is wearing a pastel pink evening dress, decorated with rhinestones. Her dress is elegant and sober, very similar in style to Galile's.

Her discreet jewelry, her amazed smile, and her tearful eyes add a note of sweetness to this painting rich in emotion. As she raises her left hand, towards her mouth, captivated by the beauty of the hologram that lights up while dancing, she remembers what once already amazed her. The memories that tickle her memory, are so intense, that she cannot resist and lets herself be carried away by her feelings.

The object, now repaired, sets the entire room ablaze with its soft light. Soon, the dancer in her box illuminates the faces of the two characters with her almost mystical aura.

The expression in the woman's eyes is that of someone rediscovering a precious memory.

The connection between this woman and Galileo is not defined, but the image is intimate and silent.

Does this music box have a special meaning to her? Who is this holographic dancer? Is Galile the designer of this object? If so, who is his muse?!

The contrast between the softness and elegance of the dancer in her box, and the gloom of the workshop is striking. She is graceful and luminous, and the workshop is a raw, functional, and dark space. And yet, the two worlds come together, and coexist, to repair what needs to be repaired. Ingenuity and beauty unite in a wild dance, to offer us a spectacle that is fascinating for the eyes and soothing for the mind.

The two images on the two SR cards, with their burnt, worn edges, look like they belong to a distant past. A bygone era, in which memories are engraved in objects as precious as they are fragile.

Galile does not just create machines, he forges memories, moments that defy time. Whether the music box is a gift, a tribute or a simple creation, it symbolizes the legacy of Galileo, this man who sees beyond cogs and mechanisms.

Beyond feelings…

With these SRs, Cross The Ages invites us to contemplate and feel the humanity that drives us, and never forget it. Galileo, the visionary dreamer, represents this quest for eternity. Art, emotion, and the transmission of memories are knowledge that makes its way from generation to generation. Restoring the mechanical function of an object is, above all, restoring the soul of its owner. It is to extend the promise that memories, however fragile, can be eternal and last through the ages.