Future leader of Apa Mhigo

[Frederick22]

I can actually see us reconciling with Ilbred and he takes the head of Ala Mhigo.

Dont count with that.
Most ppl on this game prefer to have Gaius than Ilberd as a future ally.

[Morningstar1337]

Dont count with that.
Most ppl on this game prefer to have Gaius than Ilberd as a future ally.

Helps that most of Gaius' Regicide targets weren't meant to be sympathetic (Then again that's because they weren't shown at all)

[AdamuKun322]

Dont count with that.
Most ppl on this game prefer to have Gaius than Ilberd as a future ally.

It's the general understanding that Gaius perished in the Praetorium. We won't know much more till 3.55 Main Scenario Part 2 what's going on with Ul'Dah and the aftermath of everything really.

[Theodric]

Dont count with that.
Most ppl on this game prefer to have Gaius than Ilberd as a future ally.

Or at least someone like Gaius. Someone who pushes for an end of hostilities between Garlemald and Eorzea in favour of unity so that Ala Mhigo can harbour both Ala Mhigans and Garleans. I feel like that would make for a much more compelling tale overall - because it's been almost three decades since Ala Mhigo was occupied and there's no doubt going to be a lot of people there who don't want the status quo to suddenly change.

So, in short, something that plays out in a manner similar to how Archades was handled in FFXII would be lovely. That game was very big on intrigue and FFXIV is supposedly inspired by it if I've heard correctly. It certainly appears that way to me at least.

[AdamuKun322]

Or at least someone like Gaius. Someone who pushes for an end of hostilities between Garlemald and Eorzea in favour of unity so that Ala Mhigo can harbour both Ala Mhigans and Garleans. I feel like that would make for a much more compelling tale overall - because it's been almost three decades since Ala Mhigo was occupied and there's no doubt going to be a lot of people there who don't want the status quo to suddenly change.

So, in short, something that plays out in a manner similar to how Archades was handled in FFXII would be lovely. That game was very big on intrigue and FFXIV is supposedly inspired by it if I've heard correctly. It certainly appears that way to me at least.

Now that you mentioned it... there's Lucia.

[Morningstar1337]

Now that you mentioned it... there's Lucia.

INB4...

[Theodric]

Now that you mentioned it... there's Lucia.

Lucia is a -

INB4...

Damn. Beaten to the punch.

[Belhi]

Lucia is a -



Damn. Beaten to the punch.

Wait...

Brainwashed young soldier calling one who turned against his tyrannical overlords a traitor...

Are you calling Garlemald an evil Empire? :P

[Vejjiegirl]

Or at least someone like Gaius. Someone who pushes for an end of hostilities between Garlemald and Eorzea in favour of unity so that Ala Mhigo can harbour both Ala Mhigans and Garleans. I feel like that would make for a much more compelling tale overall - because it's been almost three decades since Ala Mhigo was occupied and there's no doubt going to be a lot of people there who don't want the status quo to suddenly change.

So, in short, something that plays out in a manner similar to how Archades was handled in FFXII would be lovely. That game was very big on intrigue and FFXIV is supposedly inspired by it if I've heard correctly. It certainly appears that way to me at least.

There is also this that Ethys Pointed out in one of his videos that might be interesting regarding this as well, its worth taking a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y69WHbx7Nic

[Theodric]

Wait...

Brainwashed young soldier calling one who turned against his tyrannical overlords a traitor...

Are you calling Garlemald an evil Empire? :P

Not at all. Though Cid and Lucia are equally as ridiculous as Finn, incidentally. Each of them are free of any moral complexity and spout nonsense about doing the 'right thing' even though they've turned their backs upon their people and are selling information that will no doubt get many civilians killed.

Drace's 'betrayal' of Vayne in FFXII was far more realistic. As was Reeve's complex morality back in FF7. Either character would have been an excellent model for Cid and Lucia in an effort to make them more interesting as far as I'm concerned because then they could work with both sides - secretly, if needed - in an effort to avert bloodshed on both sides.

Or, if not, the least that could be done is to specifically highlight that they're not as pure or righteous as they like to pretend they are.

There is also this that Ethys Pointed out in one of his videos that might be interesting regarding this as well, its worth taking a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y69WHbx7Nic

That's interesting! I do hope we get some answers in regards to some of the lingering mysteries soon. Perhaps 3.3 will reveal some answers to the questions brought up often here.