A small brass telescope points toward a field of stars from a mossy circular stone platform.

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Nomai mantra

Be curious on your journey.

— Outer Wilds • 2019

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The Nomai encouragement treats travel as a chance to keep asking questions. In Outer Wilds, attention and discovery give the journey its direction. The short invitation makes curiosity feel like a practical habit: look closely, follow what you do not understand, and remain open to surprise.

Sources (1)
  • PolygonEntry 69: the Nomai mantra in Outer Wilds (2019).Reference checked

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