Something in 5.3 MSQ felt off to me (SPOILERS)

[Rannie]

God, I really need to make sure I speak with everyone post 5.3

The entire conversation was really insightful. The way Graha spoke of how Shtola sees both our souls (both Graha and WoL's I mean) is by them simply being more dense yet "Normal besides that", not two entities existing within it. From that, it really makes me believe that Ardbert as an individual truly passed on, and that his crystal had yet a message left in it such as it happened with all his friends. Urianger finding the crystal then having us deliver it also makes me think so. I don't believe our soul would look "normal" to Shtola if he remained. Really makes me wish I could speak with her directly, but I can't seem to find her in the map! I do remember both her and Ryne describing the WoL's aether/soul as "restored" and "as it used to be" and not enhanced or combined. Had to double check the cutscene (right after fighting Hades) to see exactly what words they were using.

I suppose one can continue to ponder about what each dialogue line means. I have strong feelings about this topic, and I've tried my best to read everyone's thoughts, as I know not everyone agrees with me. I apologize if I ever came across as rude or something, as it was not mine intent! This game just means so much to me and I really wanted to share and read thoughts about the topic.

-Viv

Aether and soul aren't interchangeable but two Seperate things.

Feo Ul: look at what you've done to you're Aether its a mess (the nascent corruption from absorbing too much light) and your beautiful soul is full of cracks. (Not the exact wording she uses during the cutscene after we couldnt contain the light and begin changing into a lightwarden but pretty close).

Atleast thats the feeling I'm getting from it. We are expending our soul when we use our Aether either.