Politics

[Lyth]

These are good questions.

I'm sure that the Scions of the Seventh Dawn would have an objection to meddling in political affairs, if they still existed. Unfortunately, they disbanded some time ago, if I remember correctly. In this situation, what matters most is the Turali people's values and cultural beliefs around the succession:

MSQ

G'raha: 'I understand your reasons, but this being an event that will dictate a course of your nation's future, is it appropriate for outsiders like us to be involved?'

Wuk Lamat: 'Oh, it's more than appropriate. The Dawnservant himself expressly encourages it. The ruler of Tural must navigate the intricacies of myriad cultures, and there's no better way to prove oneself qualified to do so than to work with foreign allies.' (Lv.90, The Game is Afoot)

Based off this interaction, it seems that it would be insensitive of us to forcibly impose our own Eorzean 'hands-off' philosophy on others, especially when we know that Tural deliberately takes a more collaborative approach to their own succession process. Of course, it's also reasonable to abstain from forming a personal opinion on the succession despite being invited to do so, if you so wish:

MSQ

G'raha: What about you, my friend? Are you inclined to accept or refuse Wuk Lamat's request?

> 'I'd rather not get involved in politics.'

G'raha: 'If only others had the same good sense. If the prospect troubles you so, why not consider what you stand to gain instead? That is, an exciting journey to a faraway continent. In the course of seeing new lands and meeting new people, you might find yourself moved to help Wuk Lamat after all. And if not, well... you quietly take your leave.' (Lv.90, The Coming Dawn)

I personally want to see all the candidates and understand their motivations before I formulate an opinion.

I think there's one more consideration to make. As a shard of Azem, we're descended from a member of an elite, nepotistic circle of tyrannical despots who unilaterally made decisions on behalf of the rest of the world for thousands of years. From a roleplaying perspective, we need more opportunities to lean into that. There is a fantastic opportunity for us to build a clique of powerful friends that goes on to form a world government for the entire planet, ushering the shards into a new era of prosperity under our iron fist. Now that the Scions and Ascians are no more, we finally have the potential to make that dream into a reality. Consider the following:

Hildibrand

Vanhudi: Let's get straight to the point: I want you at my side. With the Vaunted Warrior of Light as the template for my clone army, we could conquer this and every other land in creation!

> 'That... that's not a bad idea, actually.'

Hildibrand: 'Ah... ha ha ha! A splendid jest, my friend. A splendid and... not-at-all-indicative-of-suppressed-megalomaniacal-ambitions jest... yes?'

<long silence>

(Lv.90, Gentlemen at Heart)

As you might have inferred, Square Enix has several years of engagement metric data from forum posts on the previous story arc, so they seem to have anticipated all the talking points already. I don't think there's a right answer for everyone, but it's looking to be an entertaining ride.