Patch 3.4 - Soul Surrender

[swiss_Momo]

just remembered a small detail about our masked mystery man. It seems like the assets for his dress are already in game, since I've seen some pictures the other day of someone who *cough* data mined it *cough*. Turns out he's wearing a cape with the crest of Ala Mhigo (white griffin holding a turquoise greatsword on purple back) on its back.

[Alberel]

just remembered a small detail about our masked mystery man. It seems like the assets for his dress are already in game, since I've seen some pictures the other day of someone who *cough* data mined it *cough*. Turns out he's wearing a cape with the crest of Ala Mhigo (white griffin holding a turquoise greatsword on purple back) on its back.

It's likely that he's either Theodred (the exiled heir to Ala Mhigo) or Ilberd pretending to be Theodred. There was speculation of this long before we saw that outfit but it does indeed lend more weight to both theories. If anything I'll just be glad to finally see that crest in game since it more or less confirms the expansion speculation.

[Frederick22]

It's likely that he's either Theodred (the exiled heir to Ala Mhigo) or Ilberd pretending to be Theodred. There was speculation of this long before we saw that outfit but it does indeed lend more weight to both theories. If anything I'll just be glad to finally see that crest in game since it more or less confirms the expansion speculation.

Wait a second, who else is wearing that armor?
For what I see its something unique. Dont remember anyone else who used something similar.

[Rocl]

I think he might be referencing the mask? We saw someone pick up the mask in the 3.2 teaser, iirc, but all we saw was a hand. This also took place right after a Yda & Papalymo update so they were clearly connected.

[LalafellDown]

On a more... Positive note? Alexander makes me happy... This in particular fans my theory that the planet/Hydaelyn is just a really big Primal...

The Warriors of Darkness convince us that we were the bad guys after all? We were brain washed by a talking crystal in killing the protectors (the Primal's) so she could feed on our souls after we die?. Just Like the game Shadow of the Colossus? Then me, the warriors of Darkness and Mr. Poopy Butthole join forces and take down Hydaelyn? I hope so, lets take her out.

[Ceasaria]

Could it be possible the masked guy will introduce a new race like it was the case for Yugiri ?
Maybe it's a Viera

[MilesSaintboroguh]

Based on what?

[Enkidoh]

Considering Yugiri always was obviously a completely different race to anything that was currently in the game despite her face being covered though (her scaly tail was the big giveaway and her horns were also obvious under the hood), yet this guy is clearly just a regular Highlander Hyur, I doubt very much this 'masked man' is anything but a regular Highlander Hyur.

Of course, as they say, we will find out soon enough though.

[Theodric]

The character in question is mostly definitely a male Highlander. The mask and armour don't disguise his features to the extent that it hides that fact and given that he's tied to Ala Mhigo and the Resistance it'd be bizarre for him to be anything other than a Highlander.

[Ceasaria]

I don't know if it's true but on this thread : https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme...pc_appearance/

Doventanzer said : "Did you know that the guy who picks up the mask in the 3.2 cutscene and is set to feature in 3.4 is actually............."

the generic highlander pot merchant