Cid's Teeth

[Lyali]

I'm pretty sure I figured out this mystery a few years ago. Here's an article I wrote for my linkshell in 2008. Sorry about the image links but I'm not sure if there's a way to embed images.

Peculiar Pachidermal Periodontics

No matter what nation you call home, all adventurers of all ranks have at one point or another crossed paths with or at least have heard the fantastic stories surrounding Cid, the world famous inventor and chief engineer in Bastok's Metalworks. But more fascinating than his amazing career is a matter that has piqued the curiosities of and inspired terror into many adventurers around the world.

What the heck is up with that guy's teeth anyway?

Since moving back to San d'Oria I've been able to have a few chats with our local specialist of biology and wildlife, Atelloune, who let me look upon some of the research done by her mentor, Professor Chanoix. Upon viewing these documents I found something quite interesting.

http://www.vagrantmoogles.com/tempphotos/marid.jpg
Behold, the marid. I'm sure most of you have seen these before lumbering about in Bhaflau Thickets or Wajaom Woodlands, though I doubt any of you have gotten close enough to notice these:

http://www.vagrantmoogles.com/tempphotos/teeth1.jpg

These are the teeth of an adult female marid. Let me line it up with another picture for comparison. (just don't ask me how I got it)

http://www.vagrantmoogles.com/tempphotos/teeth1.jpg
http://www.vagrantmoogles.com/tempphotos/teeth2.jpg

Could Cid's teeth be modified marid dentures? It's not completely out of the question. Bastok has been known to have trade connections with Aht Urghan, and especially with the presence of the Tenshodo, such a thing wouldn't seem so preposterous.

But whether they are marid molars or not, one thing is for certain.

They sure are creepy.

[Dustman]

LMAO! That is the greatest thing ever. I've noticed it too but never actually thought about it. XD

[Demonicpagan]

OMG, this has been the best thread ever to read... LOL

[Arourie]

Kudo's for ppl with a sense of humor, I ROFL tyvm.

[Harpalina]

Wow the OP must be in the dentistry field. Haha...fun times...fun times.

[Anapingofness]

>_> I've pointed the mouth out to my friends when I was doing CoP... I'm glad there is someone out there who is as disturbed by them as I was...and still continue to be.

[Jomen]

Rofl, I never noticed this but I'll have to check it out when the game gets back online.

[Yenrii]

I TOTALLY agree with everything said in this thread. Cid's character design is distracting, and personally it creeped me out during the CoP missions. His jaw is dislocated, and his pants are split in a way that whenever he walks we get a full screen of major wedgie. Easy fix for SE, please!!

[Abelia]

The hole in his pants is the gateway to oblivion. Gaze upon it in horror, knowing the true intentions of his creators. The portal to oblivion caused all tragedies that have befallen the once peaceful world of Vana' Diel. His teeth are but a reminder of our mortal coils tethering us to this world. The fear you have is warranted, for with those teeth, he can crush your immortal soul. Pray to the dawn goddess, Altana, that your soul may remain intact after the visit with Promathia's apparition of terror.

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