Gaius's Intentions

[Catapult]

Between the supplementary sources, my Version 1.0 records, and the Version 2.0 storyline, I have enough to write a piece on Gaius that's very similar to the Rise and Fall of the White Raven, but I'm very hesitant to do so at this time because no sources from Square Enix have been as quick to say, "Yeah, he's dead. We're moving on from him." as they were about Nael van Darnus. I don't want to jump the gunblade...

I actually think they are indeed moving on. They've put enough work into Nero to frame him as the next big bad, which is reinforced by his appearance in the A Realm Awoken trailer.

You... could always end the article with the words "As to whether he somehow survived the detonation of the castrum? None can be certain, for his body has not been found."


As for Gaius' intentions? I do not believe he sought the Throne. If he did, he'd be back in Garlemald right now, jostling with all the other contenders.
I believe what he wants is to see a world unified, and led by man, free from the influence of religions and deities. A world led by the power of its own people and rulers, not blind faith. And if he can steer the world to achieve that, he will do everything he can.

I believe nothing pisses him off more than finding out that the Weapon he uses contains an Ascian god's relic and that the ascians themselves worship a god. You can feel the fury in his voice.
He wants a world free of primal influence and he believes Garlemald is the optimal utility to achieve that.