Guild Wars 2

“Excelsior”

I was trying to find out what it means, unsuccessfully though. Does any of you know what this fancy asura phrase mean?

As others (and wikipedia) had said, "Excelsior is a Latin adjective meaning “higher” or “loftier”, used in English as an interjection with a poetic meaning of “ever upward” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excelsior)

My theory of why the Asura use it is as a nod to Stan Lee.

Stan Lee wrote the “Bullpen Bulletins” (information page on monthly marvel comic issues), and wanted a way to finish them that would be unique so it was not copied by competitors, he saw the New York state seal and saw Excelsior written on it (it’s the official state motto) and started using it, and it became associated with him.

Usually when he’s in conventions and the like anytime he’s interviewed or talks in public, he says goodbye by saying “excelsior”.

“higher, loftier, ever upward” Fitting for these little achievers.

Stan Lee uses this as his catchphrase.

An accurate translation to English would be “Ever upward” or “limitless potential”. It is a Latin word.

Asura sometimes say it in greeting as you pass
George Takei is famous for saying “Helloooo”
George Takei played Sulu in STar TRek
Sulu became Captain in Star Trek 6
His first command was The USS Excelsior

That’s all I got

Excelsior (n.)

fine wood shavings, used for stuffing, packing, etc.

Just sayin…

Excelsior

noun

Printing. a 3-point type: a size smaller than brilliant.