Dedicated Thread for Patch 2.55 Story Discussion/Spoilers

[melflomil]

Scumbag lala's i knew I couldn't trust any of them

[Risvertasashi]

Scumbag lala's i knew I couldn't trust any of them

Oh, some of their positions can certainly be divisive. At least they're getting cut down to size? But we could lend the others a hand with a one-way ticket on the Raubahn Express.

[Fated]

Very unsatisfying conclusion to a year and a half of the 2.x storyline. We're given very little new information and a whole lot of cheap thrills / cliffhangers in exchange. Honestly, if SE never actually plans to wrap up any of their bazillion plot points, then I don't see the reason to even continue with the storyline in future expansions other than the fact that content is gated behind it.

The only thing I really liked out of this (and I'm sure most would agree) is Raubahn. He was clearly the high point of this whole convoluted debacle.

[AnnaMolly]

Firstly, I'd like to thank the Devs, you guys have spun together a story that, for the first time, had me scared to progress but I did, so I'll share what I think.

Everyone seemed to feel that all the Scions had died. While it is possible, I kinda doubt it. Yda and Papalymo seemed to wipe out their attackers and more than likely were "arrested like the others" after, Y'shtola seemed to be pretty well after casting what I will refer to as Almagest for now, and Thancred expected to die in a blaze of glory and...(*facepalms*) took an arrow to the knee. I doubt Minfilia would've went back only to find the broken corpses of her friends; Thancred is injured and Y'shtola is probably exhausted from that spell, I feel they will be "arrested like the others" and Minfilia has no intent on not being with them, Hydaelyn spoke to her but we don't know what she said, I highly doubt it was "Go die." People are blaming Tataru and Momodi. Momodi probably assumed the flask was Alienne's and you should keep it to return to her. Tataru, if she were present, is about as important as a nameless Crystal Brave; whatever Teledji and Lolorito were planning, they'd have no reason to spare her.

Nanamo; dead. Raubahn is obviously alive but missing his arm. I see this going three ways, the least likely is he remains in prison and fades into obscurity. The more likely is that he will either be executed or he will be freed and possibly given a magitek arm as a few others have guessed. Ilbard; never trusted him, I hope the Fragrant Chamber is slathered in his blood. Urianger; he seemed to answer the summons as an emissary just as Elidibus appeared in the Waking Sands, I don't think he's a traitor. Teledji; AHAHAHAHA!! I cheered! Lolorito and Teledji; I get the feeling these two were planning to rule Ul'dah, and they weren't planning on Teledji's death, Lolorito finds himself in a bit of a predicament now.

Finally, something I noticed; your character has a glass of wine too that they never touch. I got the feeling that the player was also a target for poisoning and were to be framed for a murder-suicide rather than a murder.

That's my take on it.

[Spy]

I had a post typed out but apparently the forums limit you to 1000 characters even in spoilers.

The ending has me eager for Heavensward. Thanks a lot.

You can just re-edit your post to say everything you want to say. It's annoying, but possible.

[AnnaMolly]

You can just re-edit your post to say everything you want to say. It's annoying, but possible.

Didn't realize that, much appreciated.

[AutumnsHollow]

I was stunned, and shocked at what happened.

I thought it was really good, but it was also really sad. RIP my favorite scion, Y'shtola. There was no way the scions will live, Yda and Papalymo are in the middle of the enemies base with nonstop reinforcements arriving, and Y'shtola collapsed the tunnel on herself and Thancred. What was messed up though was Hydalen telling Minfilla to sacrifice her life to save the hero of lights life. Wow, lol.

I'm dissapointed in Mylwerb, and Kah E Senna. I can see Kah E Senna leaving, but for Mylwerb to not even say anything or whip out her pistols to help out Rahabun? Shame. Although I understand why they would leave, but still.

Maybe Rahabun is the dark knight? In 3.0 we gotta bust him out, and since he can't dual wield swords anymore he uses one great sword with his hand, and he teaches us?

Also wtf was the fire move that Illbert used? It was pretty cool, maybe it's a new skill for gladiators?

I want that new holy spell for my white mage!!

It was really painful to watch Nanamao die, props to the development team, those close ups. that camera angle, watching her in so much pain and not being able to help her at all really affected me. What stings the most is she never even got a chance to say what she wanted to say. She was in inner turmoil for so long, and finally steeled her resolve and decided to go through with it, and she was silenced.

Also I was actually really happy that Rahuabhun cut Lolorito in half, those grins and the things he was saying really was pissing me off as well.

8/10!!!! I'm so excited for heavensward now. June is so far away.

I hope Illbert is still alive I want to get revenge. >:O

[Reokudo]

I'm also feeling that they're referencing Berserk when Raubahn got his arm hacked off. Watch him become a Dark Knight later with a prosthetic arm cannon.

[Seiss]

Nanamo Spoilers

Jenlyns: If Her Grace were not convalescing from illness, she would surely put an end to this madness. Alas, in her absence, the Monetarists are firmly in control...
Jenlyns: After everything that has happened, you ask me this? You should know full well that the Monetarists are a faction within the Syndicate─the organization which wields greater influence than the sultana herself.
Jenlyns: Their grip on power has never been stronger, now that General Raubahn has been confined to the Marasaja Pit for his crimes at the royal banquet.
Jenlyns: I fear that until the sultana recovers from her illness, Lord Lolorito and his minions will face little opposition. Yet it may be some time before that comes to pass. Her condition is so serious that even I have been denied an audience...

[ExKage]

If you talk to Swift, Pipin Tarupin is keeping most of the incident on the downlow. they can't stop the rumors but keeping the façade of the Sultana still being alive helps keeps things from devolving into a civil war. (Who to believe, who to support on the Syndicate, should they support the syndicate, the warrior of light being the assassin?!). She's most likely dead. After all the person who wanted her dead, had her killed, had her body in possession. The only issue is if Nanamo pulled a Princess Amidala/Padme and had someone impersonate her.