Theory: Minfilia is going to be related to the ' regeneration' of the Mothercrystal. Or even become the new Mothercrystal herself.

I'm really hoping we see Alisaie make her triumphant return in this patch. The stinger at the end of 3.1 was, GAH! I want to see her again so badly! Though the focus is on Minfilia, Thancred reappeared in the same patch Krile was introduced. So its not impossible for Alisaie to reappear in the same patch that Minfilia re-enter the plot.

One of the mentions regarded change was "The path the Scions will follow." I wonder what THAT means, hm...

Warring Triad! I'm willing to bet five bucks that the Empire is gonna be involved in that mess somehow.

Overall, its looking like we can *finally* expect some lore and answers regarding Hydaelyn. Its about friggin' time. Of course, they are probably going to be earthshaking revelations...Which fits nicely with the patch title "Gears of Change."