Quote Originally Posted by Lunaxia View Post
Interesting theory, and it actually ties in well with what we've seen so far. In particular the final cutscene with Thordan after you defeat him - he looks up at the WoL and asks "who - what are you?!", and for a brief moment we see him/ her in a very sinister light that seems to portend something rather ominous. And you do have to wonder - what are they becoming to be able to take down enemies so powerful? Where does it stop?
From Vishnu to Shiva, from Protector to Destroyer. From Warrior of Light to Destroyer of Worlds. But. Also from Shiva to Brahma, from Destroyer to Creator.

Thus the cycle persists and the World is restored.

I do not think that the original design was for the Ascians to survive Destruction. They fled to their own pocket universe. Mortality just might have given them more perspective.

And, we have done this all before (as Cid appears to recognize on an airship heading toward the Vortex). So, no worries.