The Eorzean Alliance leader? [Spoilers post Heavensward]

I'm pretty sure Nanamo giving the speech was more a visual choice than a lore one. She was on the podium so that all of the military leaders could do the whole "And my axe!" thing.

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Originally Posted by Kaiser-Ace

Thordan the I was no "Great King" after all it was his greed and lust for power that started the Dragonsong War in the 1st Place. Haldrath would have been a good leader just for the simple fact he refused the position because he deemed himself unworthy due to his part in Ratatoskr's death and Nidhogg's defeat.

The 4 living members of the Knights 12 became the 4 High Houses and that was that, cue events that lead to Heavensward. (Also, I noticed the "holy knights" lead by the Archbishop are the Heaven's Ward so title of the expansion may refer to them as well as "taking to the heavens" either that or their name is an intentional nod towards the title)

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Perhaps, however if you remember correctly they said it'd lie empty until someone was worthy of the throne.

They have not found anyone worthy of the throne since Thordan. Was not judging his character there.

The 4 high houses have no actual noble claim, and are just stewards until the real king returns. All these events surrounding Aymeric are highly suspicious. But then again, they said popes are only chosen from the four high families. I've always thought that Aymeric was related to Fortemps because of similar physical characteristics.