Quote Originally Posted by Lauront View Post
Seems like we could easily see a repeat of history on this star. There is no question he is serving Zodiark - which would make him a "villain". We will see what the options beside rejoin or become void are, and we will also see if Hydaelyn ends up being one of the typical JRPG tropes of a good god actually being little more than an amoral force, which we imbue with good intentions. I'd love it if she's lying about being the creator.
I have a feeling it's not a case of her lying but simply avoiding mentioning key pieces of information, much like Elidibus. We've seen multiple examples of her refusing to communicate efficiently and effectively with those she has empowered. Ysayle is an excellent example. Many innocent Ishgardians were slain because she was granted the power of the Echo and become delusional as a result of misinterpreting her visions. Though she did learn the error of her ways at a later point.

When combined with the fact that we're constantly being told that the Echo is a force we do not fully understand by the Ascians I think it's fair to suggest that it is very much a double edged sword.