Quote Originally Posted by Kesey View Post
Idk, Endwalker is the potential end of the world so the stakes are high no matter who is involved. She is also in the unique position of having seen the WOL's memories and will have a different perspective on being a hero--one that will conflict with the rest of the scions (the 5.5 trailer has her at odds with Alphinaud or Estinien). She also has the resonant which has awoken the fragment of her ancient self (and much like Zenos), and if she is going to be important to the plot going forward, will be someone from the Ancients who is important.

I guess my point is using Fordola isn't shallow or lazy and Arenvald's death would only make her gritter.
The shallow and lazy was towards them bringing either one of them back just to kill one of them whether it be fordola or arenvald. Both have the potential for character development, and killing them off in the same patch they’re finally reintroduced is lazy.