3.4 speculation

[Theodric]

In regards to Hydaelyn bear in mind that Minfilia was - at the point leading up to her 'possession'- in no actual danger. She had almost escaped with the Warrior of Light until Hydaelyn bid her to return. She even looked shocked and saddened by whatever she was told.

Hydaelyn, however, claims that Minfilia was 'lost and alone' and prayed for aid...to which she intervened. This is strange because Minfilia was deliberately placed in that situation by Hydaelyn. At best Hydaelyn is incompetent...at worst she's sinister and willing to sacrifice her own followers for her cause. Which, if it ends up being a necessity opens up the door to some pretty dubious implications in itself.

Either way I'm personally banking on Hydaelyn being bad news. JRPG's are notorious for making religion and religious figures into antagonists after all.

Personally I'm hoping that at some point in the story Hydaelyn takes a backseat, we see the Warrior of Light lose his blessings and we're forced to take on the role of an actual adventurer again - albeit one with great strength and reknown. Though if we ever leave Eorzea that's a great opportunity for our reputation to 'reset'.