Remember this? - Ascian Demon (SPOLIER)

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Ascians, part of a cutscene in the level 30 main scenario (Toll of the warden - cutscene 6)

A brief and creepy appearance. It's mere presence was enough to send the stubborn Ixal and Amalj'aa fleeing in the cutscene. It's seems to chill the very air around it (demonic whispers linger). It seems to be a race of demons rather than an actual character,

Never seen or talked of again?

Discussed 8 months ago with the same question.. http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ian#post407632

Would have surely thought they would have been seen again since its dramatic appearance so long ago.

Have i missed something.. or does it seem that SE have forgotten about them? Is this one of those, Tanaka shadow's we sometimes encounter? (Parley ect)

I really hope they play some part on the 7th umbral or some kind of main story miniboss or something, its a neat model and looks appropriate for an "end of the world"/fallen angel kind of look.

Your thoughts?

EDIT --- JUST FOUND MY ANSWER WITH MORE SEARCHING:

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Originally Posted by Fernehalwes

Just wanted to chime in...

You guys are absolutely right with your assessment of the situation. Similar questions were answered by Yoshi-P just last week when he was in L.A. to do a slew of interviews with the media and various websites. Basically, the main scenario (the Echo, the Ascians, the Waking Sands, your Path companion, etc.) will continue once the people of Eorzea have figured out how to deal with the coming calamity first. ;)

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Basically 2.0 stuff, (post dalamund)

The demon might be the one pulling the strings, since this is alrdy noted as a spoiler this is a spoiler relating to the latest GC mission.

Upon completion it pretty much goes that they don't think the Emperor is pulling the strings so it must be someone else pulling the strings behind Legatus Nael van Darnus or it could even be him taking the form of Legatus Nael van Darnus.

Looking at the helmet I can't help but feel that there is a bit of a similarity of their shape

http://static2.finalfantasyxiv.com/a...PaRANGYAPw.jpg

But ya, good catch I completely forgot about this CS, should really take the time to look through the Main scenario lol. It is possible that he'll have a connection to the main plot and most likely with the battle we're suppose to be having come 1.23 we'll find out who's the one that's manipulating Nael to "purify" Eorzea.

Mmmmm true. The fact that its face is completely masked from view also suggests a camoflouge sort of thing (hiding its true face)..

If this wasn't a SE game I wouldn't think anything of it, but we all know their long history with hooded villains turning out to be someone we already know.

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Originally Posted by Avraym

Would have surely thought they would have been seen again since its dramatic appearance so long ago.

Have i missed something.. or does it seem that SE have forgotten about them? Is this one of those, Tanaka shadow's we sometimes encounter? (Parley ect)

I really hope they play some part on the 7th umbral or some kind of main story miniboss or something, its a neat model and looks appropriate for an "end of the world"/fallen angel kind of look.

Your thoughts?

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I would say they are part of the main storyline and with this on hold until 2.0

Well, there's a chance for the 7th umbral era to end with a link to the main storyline...but Darnus being an Ascian is extremely unlikely. Working with or for one, that could be the case.

Ascian maybe a ghost of Allagan civilization?

Not sure if its coincidence or not.. but those bone Wings and Legatus Nael van Darnus Helmet.. the pointy part on both sides of the Helmet are nearly or exactly the same....

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Originally Posted by Starlord

Not sure if its coincidence or not.. but those bone Wings and Legatus Nael van Darnus Helmet.. the pointy part on both sides of the Helmet are nearly or exactly the same....

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I'm sorry, but I really don't see it. I easily see the comparison between the legatus and the Ultima/Omega artwork, but I think people are trying to see something that just isn't there in this case.

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Originally Posted by Alerith

I'm sorry, but I really don't see it. I easily see the comparison between the legatus and the Ultima/Omega artwork, but I think people are trying to see something that just isn't there in this case.

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That's fine, I just thought I point out a potential comparison is all =).

I'm actually leaning toward that the ascian is a succubus turned lich, as the two look very similar in appearance. Would also explain its demonic presence.

Undead demon? sounds deadly :D

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Originally Posted by Psion

Undead demon? sounds deadly :D

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FOR ME TO POOP ON!

The Ascian is a remnant of the Tanaka FFXIV.... i don't think it has anything to do with 2.0 and Yoshi-P.

Another place the Ascians are mentioned is Never the Twain Shall Meet (Limsa Lominsa lvl 15 Quest) Cutscene (5-1) or (5-2) <they're the same really>

Y'shtola: Fools! The Sahagin are not the only ones who seek the key. The shadoweaters - The Ascians seek it as well!

I like the idea behind a super powerful race that literally acts as death.

Hopefully it won't be cheapened by adding it as a regular mob, it should be something you see and that you're scared of.

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Originally Posted by Zell

The Ascian is a remnant of the Tanaka FFXIV.... i don't think it has anything to do with 2.0 and Yoshi-P.

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I hate to say it guys, but this is exactly right. I think SE just sorta overlooked this part of the storyline and now they have to think up a way to make it work again. They can say that they have a plan for it if they like, but if they do it just means they gave us this CS way too early. lol

They could easily add these as free-roaming mobs in a special area. (perhaps the ruins of the ancient civilization sleeping beneath the thanalan desert) Corse mobs in FFXI were normal mobs and they were still pretty fierce and avoided if you were in a small group.