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The Ancient Mother is a legendary creature in Endless Ocean and Endless Ocean 2, and a rare creature in Endless Ocean Luminous.
She is a massive white whale, reaching 110 ft. in length, well beyond the largest blue whales. She is said to protect the seas and bring good luck to whomever encounters her, with the pursuit of her discovery serving as the driving force for Endless Ocean's plot.
In Endless Ocean 2, the title "Amazing Sleuth" is obtained by discovering her.
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Endless Ocean[]
Description[]
 With a length of 30m, this whale appears in the ancient legends told in Manaurai. Bigger even than the blue whale, it is thought to be the biggest creature on the planet. Its body is a divine pure white, without a single blemish. Can be seen in the vicinity of the Great Drop-off.The external appearance of this creature is that of a blue whale, yet its DNA is slightly different which strongly suggests that this could be a new species altogether. Its body isn't white due to any kind of deformity, but is naturally coloured. Despite its colossal size, the habits of this creature remain unknown due to no specimens having ever been discovered.  Length: Roughly 110 feetThis is the white whale spoken of in ancient legends of Manoa Lai. With a body even larger than that of a blue whale, it is the most massive animal on earth. The beautiful, unblemished white skin has inspired many with a sense of the sublime or divine. She can be seen at the Great Drop-off. By external appearance, this animal strongly resembles a blue whale, yet the DNA is slightly different. This suggests that the Ancient Mother is a completely new species. The white coloring seems to be normal for this species, but because it was so recently discovered, little to nothing else is known about its feeding, mating, or living habits.  Taille: jusqu'à 30 m.Une baleine blanche dont l'existence est relatée par les légendes de Manauraï depuis la nuit des temps. Son corps est plus imposant que celui de la baleine bleue, et c'est probablement le plus grand animal vivant sur terre. Le blanc pur de sa peau, sans aucune tache ni motif, lui donne un côté divin. Elle se montre parfois près du Grand Gouffre. Elle ressemble beaucoup à la baleine bleue, mais son ADN présente une légère différence. Il s'agit là vraisemblablement d'une nouvelle espèce. De plus, la couleur du corps n'est pas due à une mutation. Cette espèce n'avait jamais été découverte jusqu'à présent, aussi leur mode de vie est-il totalement inconnu.  Gesamtlänge: 30 mWeißer Wal, der in uralten Legenden von Manaurai vorkommt. Er ist noch größer als der Blauwal und gilt als das wahrscheinlich größte Säugetier der Welt. Er ist makellos weiß ohne einen Fleck und vermittelt einem so den Eindruck, er sei heilig. Man kann ihn manchmal am Großen Abhang sehen. Hat äußerlich gesehen zwar dieselben Charakteristika wie der Blauwal, aber genetisch gesehen gibt es geringfügige Unterschiede und es ist gut möglich, dass es sich um eine andere Art handelt. Seine weiße Farbe ist nicht auf Albinismus zurückzuführen, sondern auf seine natürliche Farbe. Seine Lebensumstände sind jedoch unklar.  Lunghezza: circa 30 m.La balena bianca di cui si narra nelle antiche leggende di Manaurai. Animale enorme, più grande anche della balenottera azzurra e probabilmente il più grande sulla Terra. Neanche una piccola macchia rovina la candida superficie del corpo da cui si spande un'aura sacrale. Si può avvistare al Grande Balzo. Somiglia alla balenottera azzurra con solo qualche piccola differenza nel DNA. Il bianco del corpo non è stato causato da una malattia, ma è il suo colore naturale. Nonostante le gigantesche dimensioni, non era mai stata scoperta prima d'ora, quindi non ci sono notizie certe a riguardo.  全長約30mマナウライにはるか昔から伝わる伝説の白鯨。シロナガスクジラよりさらに巨大な体で、おそらく地球上最大の動物と思われる。また、一点の曇りも無い純白の体色からは、神々しささえ感じられる。グレートドロップオフに姿を見せることがある。 外見はシロナガスクジラと同じ特徴を持っているが、DNAにはわずかな違いが見られ、別種の可能性が高い。また、体色も突然変異で白くなったのではなく、元から白一色である。巨大な体ながら長きにわたって見つかることがなかったため、生態は不明である。   Length: approx. 30m.This is the legendary white whale spoken of in ancient Baoul legends. Even more massive than a blue whale, it is probably the largest animal on earth. The beautiful, unblemished white skin gives her an almost divine appearance. She can sometimes be seen at the Great Drop-off. Though it has the same external appearance of a blue whale, there are slight differences in its DNA, which strongly suggests that this could be a new species. Its body isn't white due to any kind of mutation, but rather is white from the start. Despite its huge size, the biology of this creature remain unknown due it only having been discovered recently.  30 m de longitud aprox.La ballena blanca de la leyenda que se cuenta en Manaurai desde tiempos inmemoriales. Su tamaño es mayor que el de la ballena azul y probablemente sea el animal más grande de la Tierra. Su perfecta blancura le otorga una extraordinaria majestuosidad. Puede aparecer en el Gran Talud. Sus características físicas son similares a las de la ballena azul, pero una pequeña diferencia en su ADN hace muy probable que se trate de una especie diferente. El cuerpo no es blanco por alguna deficiencia, sino que tiene esta pigmentación natural. No se conocen sus hábitos y, a pesar de su colosal tamaño, hasta la fecha se desconoce el número de ejemplares vivos. |
With a length of 30m, this whale appears in the ancient legends told in Manaurai. Bigger even than the blue whale, it is thought to be the biggest creature on the planet. Its body is a divine pure white, without a single blemish. Can be seen in the vicinity of the Great Drop-off.The external appearance of this creature is that of a blue whale, yet its DNA is slightly different which strongly suggests that this could be a new species altogether. Its body isn't white due to any kind of deformity, but is naturally coloured. Despite its colossal size, the habits of this creature remain unknown due to no specimens having ever been discovered.
Length: Roughly 110 feetThis is the white whale spoken of in ancient legends of Manoa Lai. With a body even larger than that of a blue whale, it is the most massive animal on earth. The beautiful, unblemished white skin has inspired many with a sense of the sublime or divine. She can be seen at the Great Drop-off.
By external appearance, this animal strongly resembles a blue whale, yet the DNA is slightly different. This suggests that the Ancient Mother is a completely new species. The white coloring seems to be normal for this species, but because it was so recently discovered, little to nothing else is known about its feeding, mating, or living habits.
Taille: jusqu'à 30 m.Une baleine blanche dont l'existence est relatée par les légendes de Manauraï depuis la nuit des temps. Son corps est plus imposant que celui de la baleine bleue, et c'est probablement le plus grand animal vivant sur terre. Le blanc pur de sa peau, sans aucune tache ni motif, lui donne un côté divin. Elle se montre parfois près du Grand Gouffre.
Elle ressemble beaucoup à la baleine bleue, mais son ADN présente une légère différence. Il s'agit là vraisemblablement d'une nouvelle espèce. De plus, la couleur du corps n'est pas due à une mutation. Cette espèce n'avait jamais été découverte jusqu'à présent, aussi leur mode de vie est-il totalement inconnu.
Gesamtlänge: 30 mWeißer Wal, der in uralten Legenden von Manaurai vorkommt. Er ist noch größer als der Blauwal und gilt als das wahrscheinlich größte Säugetier der Welt. Er ist makellos weiß ohne einen Fleck und vermittelt einem so den Eindruck, er sei heilig. Man kann ihn manchmal am Großen Abhang sehen.
Hat äußerlich gesehen zwar dieselben Charakteristika wie der Blauwal, aber genetisch gesehen gibt es geringfügige Unterschiede und es ist gut möglich, dass es sich um eine andere Art handelt. Seine weiße Farbe ist nicht auf Albinismus zurückzuführen, sondern auf seine natürliche Farbe. Seine Lebensumstände sind jedoch unklar.
Lunghezza: circa 30 m.La balena bianca di cui si narra nelle antiche leggende di Manaurai. Animale enorme, più grande anche della balenottera azzurra e probabilmente il più grande sulla Terra. Neanche una piccola macchia rovina la candida superficie del corpo da cui si spande un'aura sacrale. Si può avvistare al Grande Balzo.
Somiglia alla balenottera azzurra con solo qualche piccola differenza nel DNA. Il bianco del corpo non è stato causato da una malattia, ma è il suo colore naturale. Nonostante le gigantesche dimensioni, non era mai stata scoperta prima d'ora, quindi non ci sono notizie certe a riguardo.
全長約30mマナウライにはるか昔から伝わる伝説の白鯨。シロナガスクジラよりさらに巨大な体で、おそらく地球上最大の動物と思われる。また、一点の曇りも無い純白の体色からは、神々しささえ感じられる。グレートドロップオフに姿を見せることがある。
外見はシロナガスクジラと同じ特徴を持っているが、DNAにはわずかな違いが見られ、別種の可能性が高い。また、体色も突然変異で白くなったのではなく、元から白一色である。巨大な体ながら長きにわたって見つかることがなかったため、生態は不明である。
Length: approx. 30m.This is the legendary white whale spoken of in ancient Baoul legends. Even more massive than a blue whale, it is probably the largest animal on earth. The beautiful, unblemished white skin gives her an almost divine appearance. She can sometimes be seen at the Great Drop-off.
Though it has the same external appearance of a blue whale, there are slight differences in its DNA, which strongly suggests that this could be a new species. Its body isn't white due to any kind of mutation, but rather is white from the start. Despite its huge size, the biology of this creature remain unknown due it only having been discovered recently.
30 m de longitud aprox.La ballena blanca de la leyenda que se cuenta en Manaurai desde tiempos inmemoriales. Su tamaño es mayor que el de la ballena azul y probablemente sea el animal más grande de la Tierra. Su perfecta blancura le otorga una extraordinaria majestuosidad. Puede aparecer en el Gran Talud.
Sus características físicas son similares a las de la ballena azul, pero una pequeña diferencia en su ADN hace muy probable que se trate de una especie diferente. El cuerpo no es blanco por alguna deficiencia, sino que tiene esta pigmentación natural. No se conocen sus hábitos y, a pesar de su colosal tamaño, hasta la fecha se desconoce el número de ejemplares vivos.
Endless Ocean 2[]
Description[]
| A new species of baleen whale discovered a few years ago in the Manaurai Sea of Paoul, South Pacific, attracting attention from all over the world. There is little known about its ecology and behaviour, although your recent discovery shows that it migrates from the South Pacific to the North Pole and back gain. Its scientific name is also yet to be decided. A new species of baleen whale discovered a few years ago in the Manoa Lai Sea of Pelago, South Pacific, attracting attention from all over the world. There is little known about its ecology and behavior, although your recent discovery shows that it migrates from the South Pacific to the Arctic Ocean and back gain. Its scientific name is also yet to be decided. Cette nouvelle espèce de baleine à fanons a été découverte il y a quelques années dans la Mer de Manauraï, à Baoru, dans le Pacifique sud, éveillant un intérêt mondial. On sait encore peu de choses de sa nature et de son comportement, même si vos récentes découvertes ont mis en évidence sa migration du Pacifique sud au pôle Nord et réciproquement. Son nom scientifique reste aussi à déterminer. Eine neue Spezies, die erst vor ein paar Jahren im manauraischen Meer vor Paoul im Südpazifik entdeckt wurde. Ihre Entdeckung hat weltweit Interesse ausgelöst. Über dieses Tier ist noch wenig bekannt, aber deine letzte Entdeckung hat gezeigt, dass es wohl vom Südpazifik in die Arktis und zurück wandert. Auf einen wissenschaftlichen Namen hat man sich noch nicht einigen können. Una nuova specie di balena scoperta alcuni anni fa nel mare di Manaurai a Baoru, nel sud del Pacifico, suscitando interesse in tutto il pianeta. Si sa poco della sua natura e del suo comportamento, sebbene le scoperte recenti mostrino la sua migrazione dal sud del Pacifico al Polo Nord e viceversa. Il nome scientifico di questo animale deve essere ancora stabilito. 2〜3年前、南太平洋バオウルのマナウライ海域で発見された新種の大型のヒゲクジラ。当時、世界中の注目を集めた事は記憶に新しい。生態には非常に謎が多く、南太平洋から北極まで回遊していることが、今回のあなたの発見で判明した。なお、学名はまだついていない。 Around 2-3 years ago, a large new species of baleen whale was discovered in the Manoa Lai Sea of Pelago, South Pacific. It attracted worldwide attention when it was discovered, which is still fresh in the minds of many. Its ecology is still very enigmatic, but your discovery has revealed that it migrates from the South Pacific to the Arctic. Its scientific name has yet to be decided. ? El descubrimiento de esta ueva especie de ballena arbada hace algunos años n el mar de Manaurai trajo la atención el mundo entero. Aunque bservaciones recientes an demostrado que migra ntre el Pacífico Sur y el olo Norte, aún se sabe uy poco sobre sus hábitos su comportamiento, y hasta su nombre científico stá pendiente de decisión. |
A new species of baleen whale discovered a few years ago in the Manaurai Sea of Paoul, South Pacific, attracting attention from all over the world. There is little known about its ecology and behaviour, although your recent discovery shows that it migrates from the South Pacific to the North Pole and back gain. Its scientific name is also yet to be decided. A new species of baleen whale discovered a few years ago in the Manoa Lai Sea of Pelago, South Pacific, attracting attention from all over the world. There is little known about its ecology and behavior, although your recent discovery shows that it migrates from the South Pacific to the Arctic Ocean and back gain. Its scientific name is also yet to be decided. Cette nouvelle espèce de baleine à fanons a été découverte il y a quelques années dans la Mer de Manauraï, à Baoru, dans le Pacifique sud, éveillant un intérêt mondial. On sait encore peu de choses de sa nature et de son comportement, même si vos récentes découvertes ont mis en évidence sa migration du Pacifique sud au pôle Nord et réciproquement. Son nom scientifique reste aussi à déterminer. Eine neue Spezies, die erst vor ein paar Jahren im manauraischen Meer vor Paoul im Südpazifik entdeckt wurde. Ihre Entdeckung hat weltweit Interesse ausgelöst. Über dieses Tier ist noch wenig bekannt, aber deine letzte Entdeckung hat gezeigt, dass es wohl vom Südpazifik in die Arktis und zurück wandert. Auf einen wissenschaftlichen Namen hat man sich noch nicht einigen können. Una nuova specie di balena scoperta alcuni anni fa nel mare di Manaurai a Baoru, nel sud del Pacifico, suscitando interesse in tutto il pianeta. Si sa poco della sua natura e del suo comportamento, sebbene le scoperte recenti mostrino la sua migrazione dal sud del Pacifico al Polo Nord e viceversa. Il nome scientifico di questo animale deve essere ancora stabilito. 2〜3年前、南太平洋バオウルのマナウライ海域で発見された新種の大型のヒゲクジラ。当時、世界中の注目を集めた事は記憶に新しい。生態には非常に謎が多く、南太平洋から北極まで回遊していることが、今回のあなたの発見で判明した。なお、学名はまだついていない。 Around 2-3 years ago, a large new species of baleen whale was discovered in the Manoa Lai Sea of Pelago, South Pacific. It attracted worldwide attention when it was discovered, which is still fresh in the minds of many. Its ecology is still very enigmatic, but your discovery has revealed that it migrates from the South Pacific to the Arctic. Its scientific name has yet to be decided. ? El descubrimiento de esta ueva especie de ballena arbada hace algunos años n el mar de Manaurai trajo la atención el mundo entero. Aunque bservaciones recientes an demostrado que migra ntre el Pacífico Sur y el olo Norte, aún se sabe uy poco sobre sus hábitos su comportamiento, y hasta su nombre científico stá pendiente de decisión.Trivia[]
| [Twilight of the sacred mother] This whale, known as the sacred and loving White Mother, has been worshipped as the origin of all life in Paoul since ancient times. Searching for her, harming her or hunting for her were seen as blasphemy. But since she was confirmed to really exist these beliefs started to fade away. Souvenir shops in Paoul's capital have already started marketing White Mother merchandise. [Twilight of the sacred mother]This whale, known as the sacred and loving Ancient Mother, has been worshipped as the origin of all life in Pelago since ancient times. Searching for her, harming her, or hunting for her were seen as blasphemy. Since she was confirmed to really exist, however, these beliefs started to fade away. Souvenir shops in Pelago's capital have already started marketing Ancient Mother merchandise. (Crépuscule de la mère sacrée)A Baoru depuis la nuit des temps, on voue un culte à cette baleine, connue sous le nom de Mère Blanche sacrée et aimante, qu'on croyait à l'origine de la vie. C'était un blasphème de partir à sa recherche, de la blesser ou de la chasser. Mais cette croyance a commencé à décliner depuis que l'existence de cette baleine a été confirmée. D'ailleurs, des produits dérivés de la Mère Blanche ont déjà commencé à envahir les rayons des magasins de souvenirs de la capitale de Baoru. [Zwielichtige Geschäfte]Dieser Wal, der auch als die heilige und liebende Weiße Mutter bekannt ist, wurde in Paoul seit Anbeginn der Zeit verehrt. Nach ihr zu suchen, ihr zu schaden oder sie gar zu jagen wurde als Blasphemie angesehen. Doch seitdem sicher ist, dass sie tatsächlich existiert, begannen sich die Ansichten zu ändern. Die Souvenirläden in Paouls Hauptstadt haben bereits angefangen, sich auf ''Weiße Mutter''-Fanartikel umzustellen. [Crepuscolo di una dea]Questa balena, conosciuta come la sacra e benevola Madre Bianca, è stata venerata fin dall'antichità a Baoru come la fonte della vita. Cacciare questo animale o arrecargli danno era ritenuta una blasfemia, ma da quando è stata confermata la sua esistenza, queste credenze hanno cominciato a svanire. E nei negozi di souvenir di Baoru sono comparse già la prime Madri Bianche in miniatura... 【聖なる慈母の黄昏】古代よりバオウルでは、この鯨を聖なる慈母ホワイトマザーと呼び、あらゆる生命と魂の源であると信仰していたので、これを探したり粗末にしたり漁の対象にしたりすることは罰当たりな事と思われていた。だが、この生物の存在が白日の下にさらされて以来、そういった考えはしだいになりを潜め、現にバオウルの首都あたりのおみやげ屋などでは、グッズなどが売られ始めている。 【Twilight of the sacred mother】Since ancient times, the White Mother has been worshipped as the origin of all life and soul by the people of Pelago. Searching for her, mistreating her, or hunting for her were seen as sacrilegious. Since her existence has been brought to the light of day, however, these beliefs have gradually faded away, and souvenir shops in Pelago's capital have started selling goods and merchandise relating to her. ? LA DECADENCIA DE LA MADRE SAGRADALa antaño sagrada Madre Blanca ha sido venerada en Paoul como la madre de todos los seres vivos desde tiempos inmemoriales, y se consideraba una blasfemia buscarla, cazarla o causarle daño. Pero desde que se ha confirmado su existencia como un cetáceo más, estas creencias han empezado a desaparecer y la imagen de la Madre Blanca inunda las tiendas para turistas. |
[Twilight of the sacred mother]This whale, known as the sacred and loving White Mother, has been worshipped as the origin of all life in Paoul since ancient times. Searching for her, harming her or hunting for her were seen as blasphemy. But since she was confirmed to really exist these beliefs started to fade away. Souvenir shops in Paoul's capital have already started marketing White Mother merchandise.
[Twilight of the sacred mother]This whale, known as the sacred and loving Ancient Mother, has been worshipped as the origin of all life in Pelago since ancient times. Searching for her, harming her, or hunting for her were seen as blasphemy. Since she was confirmed to really exist, however, these beliefs started to fade away. Souvenir shops in Pelago's capital have already started marketing Ancient Mother merchandise.
(Crépuscule de la mère sacrée)A Baoru depuis la nuit des temps, on voue un culte à cette baleine, connue sous le nom de Mère Blanche sacrée et aimante, qu'on croyait à l'origine de la vie. C'était un blasphème de partir à sa recherche, de la blesser ou de la chasser. Mais cette croyance a commencé à décliner depuis que l'existence de cette baleine a été confirmée. D'ailleurs, des produits dérivés de la Mère Blanche ont déjà commencé à envahir les rayons des magasins de souvenirs de la capitale de Baoru.
[Zwielichtige Geschäfte]Dieser Wal, der auch als die heilige und liebende Weiße Mutter bekannt ist, wurde in Paoul seit Anbeginn der Zeit verehrt. Nach ihr zu suchen, ihr zu schaden oder sie gar zu jagen wurde als Blasphemie angesehen. Doch seitdem sicher ist, dass sie tatsächlich existiert, begannen sich die Ansichten zu ändern. Die Souvenirläden in Paouls Hauptstadt haben bereits angefangen, sich auf ''Weiße Mutter''-Fanartikel umzustellen.
[Crepuscolo di una dea]Questa balena, conosciuta come la sacra e benevola Madre Bianca, è stata venerata fin dall'antichità a Baoru come la fonte della vita. Cacciare questo animale o arrecargli danno era ritenuta una blasfemia, ma da quando è stata confermata la sua esistenza, queste credenze hanno cominciato a svanire. E nei negozi di souvenir di Baoru sono comparse già la prime Madri Bianche in miniatura...
【聖なる慈母の黄昏】古代よりバオウルでは、この鯨を聖なる慈母ホワイトマザーと呼び、あらゆる生命と魂の源であると信仰していたので、これを探したり粗末にしたり漁の対象にしたりすることは罰当たりな事と思われていた。だが、この生物の存在が白日の下にさらされて以来、そういった考えはしだいになりを潜め、現にバオウルの首都あたりのおみやげ屋などでは、グッズなどが売られ始めている。
【Twilight of the sacred mother】Since ancient times, the White Mother has been worshipped as the origin of all life and soul by the people of Pelago. Searching for her, mistreating her, or hunting for her were seen as sacrilegious. Since her existence has been brought to the light of day, however, these beliefs have gradually faded away, and souvenir shops in Pelago's capital have started selling goods and merchandise relating to her. ?
LA DECADENCIA DE LA MADRE SAGRADALa antaño sagrada Madre Blanca ha sido venerada en Paoul como la madre de todos los seres vivos desde tiempos inmemoriales, y se consideraba una blasfemia buscarla, cazarla o causarle daño. Pero desde que se ha confirmado su existencia como un cetáceo más, estas creencias han empezado a desaparecer y la imagen de la Madre Blanca inunda las tiendas para turistas.
Creature Log[]
Endless Ocean Luminous[]
Description[]
"A newly discovered species of fin whale whose ecology and behavior are shrouded in mystery. In the area where it was discovered, this creature was called the Sacred Mother, and was worshipped as the progenitor of all life. While it is still regarded with mystique, it has also become prominent in merchandise at souvenir shops."
Story Relevance[]
Endless Ocean[]
In Endless Ocean, finding the Ancient Mother is the main focus of the storyline, although she is not mentioned until a certain point in the storyline.. In order to discover her, the player must have filled in a great deal of Manoa Lai Sea's overworld map, explored all of the caverns in the Abyss, found the White Room in the Great Aqua Cave, and discovered the Prince's Room in the Underwater Ruins of Mo'ia Atoll. In order to complete the lattermost of these tasks, the former three must be completed, because they are all prerequisites for discovering the Ruins in the first place.
After these things have been done, Katherine Sunday will start acting strangely, going nearly silent in contrast to her usual talkative nature and reacting to conversation with irritability. The player will subsequently receive an email about Kat's odd behavior from Douglas Banner, who suggests going to Green Garden to get a hint about her past. The player will subsequently find Patrick's Pocket Watch: a relic belonging to Katherine's deceased father, Patrick Sunday. The watch prompts Katherine to reminisce about her and her father's past, and thus she reveals her reason for being out at sea despite her fear of the water: her need to discover the Ancient Mother and thus fulfill her father's mission to prove himself to the scientific community.
She asks the player to help her in her mission and requests that they have at least one encyclopedia entry for each of the four large whale species that frequent the region: the humpback whale, the North Atlantic right whale, the blue whale, and the sperm whale. This is done in order to gather information about migratory habits and hopefully find a route the Ancient Mother may commonly take in her trips around the region.
After this is done, Kat suggests going to the Abyss with a dolphin partner to see if they could help the player find any signs of the Mother. When the player does as she suggests, the player's dolphin partner finds a biological sample of something similar to a blue whale; however, after sending it off to a lab and waiting for a day or two, the results show that it's different enough to warrant significant interest. This news spurs Katherine into action, and she asks for the player's help in setting up five motion-detecting devices around the region. The locations include the Abyss (in a location closer to the surface), the Southern edge of the Great Drop-off, the Northern edge of the Great Drop-off, near Rock Bluff, and at G-5.
After these are placed (and the player avoids a grim fate via kelp entanglement), Katherine says simply to wait until an email notification is received about the motion sensors detecting something larger than a blue whale (as the biological sample suggested). Once this notification is received, the player must go to the location the email says the motion was sensed at - the detector at the northern edge of the Great Drop-off. There, the Ancient Mother appears, and after the player focuses on her, the game's credits roll over various scenes of her swimming.
After the player fully completes the game's Marine Encyclopedia, Katherine will inform the player about some clients who are requesting more data on the Ancient Mother. This unlocks the ability to place her in the Aquarium, even in duplicates.
Endless Ocean 2[]
The Ancient Mother is not involved with the story in Endless Ocean 2, but there are a few indirect mentions of her by both Jean-Eric and the game's Notebook, hinting that she might appear at some point.
In order to get the item required for the Ancient Mother to appear (the Whale Ornament) to wash up on the shore of Nineball Island, a few conditions must first be met: the player must complete the tutorial, enter the postgame by escaping the Cavern of the Gods, and view for the first time the cutscenes for the blue, sperm, pygmy sperm, Antarctic minke, gray, southern bottlenose, and North Atlantic right whales.
When the Whale Ornament washes up on the beach of Nineball Island near where the fire pit is placed, Jean-Eric will explain its connection to a certain near-mythical whale. This will trigger the Notebook's Special Request titled "Ancient Mother", which directs the player to search for her in the North Coast of Canada.
Following the meeting of these prerequisites, the Ancient Mother can be found patrolling the Ice Mosaic area, in the North Coast of Canada.
Unlike in the first game, she cannot be placed in the Aquarium, like other legendary creatures.
Location[]
Endless Ocean[]
The Ancient Mother is first found swimming around the Great Drop-off at the ending of the main storyline of Endless Ocean. Following the end of the story, she can be found at the Great Drop-off in only four months out of the year - January, April, July, and October - replacing the resident blue whale typically found in the area.
While not shown in-game, it is also implied that she (or at least other members of her species) might sometimes pass through The Abyss.
Endless Ocean 2[]
The Ancient Mother can initially be found patrolling the Ice Mosaic area, in the North Coast of Canada, following the Notebook quest titled "Ancient Mother". She travels the map in circles during both the day and night, and is the only legendary creature in the series who travels all over their map of residence. Compared to the other whales on the map, she swims much closer to the surface and is thus easier to locate.
Dialogue[]
Endless Ocean[]
Introduction[]
Katherine: "Oh my gosh... This can't be possible! It's the Ancient Mother! It's not a legend after all! This is... This is the greatest thing I've ever seen. I can't believe this is happening. I've been imagining this day for so long... I think I'm gonna cry! Everyone thought I was crazy... But it's real! It exists! I... Oh my gosh, I owe you everything."
Endless Ocean 2[]
Favorite Creature[]
Jean-Eric: "Well, if it isn't the Ancient Mother. I can't believe our good luck! She was discovered a few years ago in Pelago and attracted worldwide attention. She's only been seen a handful of times since being discovered. This is the first time I've seen her with my own eyes. I never imagined she'd be this big... Maybe this is nature's way of reminding us there are still creatures in the sea that far exceed the imagination of humans. What an incredible sight!"
Behavior[]
Endless Ocean[]
The Ancient Mother behaves just as any regular whale would, patrolling the northern area of the Great Drop-off. Like most other cetaceans, the player can gain her favor by using the Sea Whistle in her presence, though offering her food and petting her also work. While she is rideable, she cannot be ridden for too long, as she tends to stray too close to the map's borders.
Endless Ocean 2[]
The Ancient Mother patrols the North Coast of Canada in a circular pattern. She remains approximately 65-90 feet (20-30 meters) below the surface for most of her swim period but will dip down to a maximum depth of ~260 feet (80 meters) as she approaches the leftmost side of the map.
Like most cetaceans, her trivia can be unlocked by using the Sea Whistle while focused on her.
Gallery[]
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Notes[]
- This is one of Jean-Eric's favorite creatures.
- There is some confusion as to how many whales like the Ancient Mother there really are. It is strongly insinuated that there is only one in Endless Ocean, considering her nearly legendary status and individual focus in the plot; however, additional Ancient Mothers can be placed in the Aquarium after the player has completely filled out every entry in their Marine Encyclopedia, which suggests that she is simply the first of a unknown, rare species of whale.
- Further evidence of more specimens can be found in the Whalebone Chasm; some of the DNA found is shown to match the Ancient Mother's, while also being unlike the sperm whales that typically visit the Abyss.
- The Ancient Mother is mentioned in many myths, and some fragments of these older myths can be inferred from information found in locations other than her encyclopedia information. Information from other creatures in Endless Ocean states that she might be the incarnation of a goddess who had at least six sons - one of which is suggested to be Magu Tapa.
The Taijitu, to which the Ancient Mother and Black Harbinger may be connected. Yin (black) represents concepts including femininity and darkness, and yang (white) represents concepts including masculinity and brightness.
- The Ancient Mother could be considered a counterpart to the Black Harbinger. The Ancient Mother is a pure, pearly white, and the legends surrounding the Ancient Mother all pertain to protection and life, whereas the Black Harbinger is a rich, inky black and the legends of it all pertain to sorrow, death, and the afterlife.
- The pair may be a reference to concept of yin and yang, an idea from the Chinese system of beliefs known as Taoism[1]. Yin and yang are an expression of balance and duality, which is present in the legends and even colors of the two whales; however, in their other aspects, there are some inconsistencies.
- Yin, the darker half, is linked to things like femininity, the north, the moon, and cold[2][3]; the darker of the whales, the Black Harbinger, is male, found in the warm waters of the South Pacific, and only appears during a new moon, which is a distinct lack of the moon's presence.
- Yin, while it is considered to be the aspect representing "old", is not actually often linked with death, nor with evil. It is considered what gives spirit to all things[3].
- Yang, the lighter half, is linked to masculinity, the south, and warmth[2][3]; the Ancient Mother is characteristically feminine, and inhabits the cold waters of the extreme north (in Endless Ocean 2).
- While it is considered to represent youth, not many sources link yang to life itself. It is what is considered to give material form to all things, however, which could be interpreted as creation or birth[3].
- Yin, the darker half, is linked to things like femininity, the north, the moon, and cold[2][3]; the darker of the whales, the Black Harbinger, is male, found in the warm waters of the South Pacific, and only appears during a new moon, which is a distinct lack of the moon's presence.
- The pair may be a reference to concept of yin and yang, an idea from the Chinese system of beliefs known as Taoism[1]. Yin and yang are an expression of balance and duality, which is present in the legends and even colors of the two whales; however, in their other aspects, there are some inconsistencies.
- Criticism has arisen concerning the size of Ancient Mother. It has been said that she is smaller than she should be, considering that she is supposedly larger than the blue whale (which has also been criticized for being too small in the games).
- The definitive way to get the whale ornament to show up was completely unknown to the Endless Ocean community for around eleven years. There was much speculation on how to acquire it, with theories ranging from needing to have purchased the Totem Pole from Nancy, to needing to have identified every dolphin and whale in the Marine Encyclopedia, and many more. Through the combined efforts of many Endless Ocean fans, the true requirements for the Whale Ornament were finally found; subsequently documented and explained on GameFAQs.[4]
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