Quote Originally Posted by KageTokage View Post
It was mentioned in one of the interviews that the moon(s) have some still unfulfilled purpose...which gives me the vibe that maybe Venat/Hydaelyn did anticipate reality going sideways in her absence to at least some extent.
I don't doubt the moon was intended as a potential backup for if things went wrong, I just don't think it's likely she'd shatter zodiark with zero idea if that's just going to immediately kill everyone or not. Like the moon isn't going to do anything if the barrier instantly fails and the final days just start back up.

Might just be a copium thing, but I don't think the writing for her would be that badly thought through. The biggest issue with the sundering and failings of the ancients in that case would have nothing to do with their ability to cope with loss or combat the final days, but more with the convocation apparently allowing someone with a low double digit IQ to hold a seat.

I do wish they would explain somewhat how zodiark exists though, because I really have no idea what the other shards of him are even doing. Like are there still a bunch of zodiarks just sitting around on other shards? I don't believe it's been talked about much, outside the ascians not wanting to free them early. Again, could have just missed something, though I'd hope the info is in game if so.