On Themis [6.4 SPOILER]

[Yuella]

One way to save the Ancient world is to teach them how to summon Zodiark without the tempering aspect. So Zodiark would still shield them from Meteion but the ancients would not be tempered into being reliant on him and wanting to sacrifice more life. They can then learn how to deal with their sufferings and convince Venat to not summon Hydaelyn. There's still the question on how to confront Meteion without being able to control Dynamis but surely Azem will figure out a way eventually.

[redheadturk]

One way to save the Ancient world is to teach them how to summon Zodiark without the tempering aspect. So Zodiark would still shield them from Meteion but the ancients would not be tempered into being reliant on him and wanting to sacrifice more life. They can then learn how to deal with their sufferings and convince Venat to not summon Hydaelyn. There's still the question on how to confront Meteion without being able to control Dynamis but surely Azem will figure out a way eventually.

Dynamis weilding familiars infused with hope instead of despair comes to mind.

[Denishia]

Typed out a too-long reply on why I find the suggestion that the surviving Amaurotines post Final Days (minus Venat and her followers) would be psychologically willing or able to shift focus to hunting down Meteion ludicrous even if tempering wasn't involved, but it's That Debate. And you're right. I've avoided wading into that debate any more than the toe I dip and there's no value in repeating it on the Forum.

Instead I'm going to think about Ondo Themis stuck in Lancetfish jail instead of the Crystal Tower. He can stare wistfully at the Ancient ruins if he wants but mostly he works on helping his people trade with Eulmore and explore the lands above and sighs when the old-timers gripe about how there used to not be this bubble of dry air at the bottom of the ocean.