Thread: Revelations from Patch 2.55 [SPOILERS]

Originally Posted by KisaiTenshi

Disappointed by Kan-e-Senna and Merlwyb just standing there doing nothing.

I think most people are just looking at it the wrong way. Merlwyb is quite clearly infuriated by the situation, and would have more than likely gone guns blazing if not for the two likely outcomes:

Assuming Lolorito didn't die in the struggle, he would have the means to potentially bypass any civil war and unify Ul'dah under Monetarist rule by making Limsa seem like it was behind or involved with with the WoL's perceived assassination attempt. This would not only justify war with Limsa, but also provide nigh-unlimited funding to restore a certain something.

Assuming Lolorito died, Ul'dah now has a civil war and worse on its hands, as the Brass Blades/corrupt Crystal Braves are no longer on anyone's payroll, (as far as everyone who matters knows) the Sultana is dead, and the remaining Monetarists would be looking to either claim control themselves or look out for their own lives by any means necessary.

Either of these possibilities significantly weaken the Eorzean Alliance, and that's ignoring the potential ramifications of Kan-e-Senna or Merlwyb herself dieing in the struggle. In this case it's better for the other GC leaders to bide their time and interfere from the shadows than risk all out war through direct intervention.

Originally Posted by BristolRuss

She also mentions that after shiz went down at the Rising Stones she ended up with Urianger at the Waking Sands. The last scene seems to indicate that he is in league with the Ascians, so maybe she is as well? Maybe they are both possessed like Thancred was? Speaking of the Waking Sands, she mentioned that Urianger put some kind of magic ward around it to change it's appearance. Has anybody been down there since then to see if it's changed? .

That hadn't crossed my mind, though Elidibus referred to Uriange as Archon which suggests he is Not possessed. Tataru on the other hand is just a normal little lalafell. They could possess her with no problems.


As for the waking sands.... After running around the major cities talking to everyone I could talk to.... I forgot to check!

This is what the NPCs in there had to say

For Urianger you have to select the option 'How fares the Realm' since he is also a quest NPC. I retract my former theory of Urianger not being possessed. Well Sort of. In the Cut scene his speech pattern was right but in the following text it has definitely changed. It is almost as if he answered Elidibus call and allowed himself to be possessed. This is my current theory.

Urianger: Within these walls thou shalt find sanctuary, for my glamours have hidden the Waking Sands from all who would do us harm.
Urianger: Never again will our brethren suffer at the hands of our enemies─this I swore to myself after the Garlean raid.
Urianger: ...Yet mayhap it were destined to come to pass. Mayhap this too is the will of Hydaelyn.


Slafswys: The world's gone mad indeed when its saviors're branded criminals. Me dear sister would be turnin' in her grave...

Radolf: It will take more than this to end the Scions! Warrior of Light─promise me you'll stand with us to the bitter end!

Arenvald: No matter how hopeless things seem, I will keep my chin up and press on. 'Tis the least I can do to honor the memory of my fallen comrades.

Originally Posted by lilirulu

Would Y'sholta really have had time to create a barrier for her and Thancred after the tunnel collapsed? And would she have been able to keep it up till someone found them?

Help might have been closer than you think--perhaps even tipped off that they needed it or would face certain death.

Originally Posted by Viridiana

As for Urianger, I'm taking the scene at face value. Elidibus somehow got word to Urianger asking for a meeting, and Urianger somehow got to the Ascian area to meet him (those are the two parts I'm least sure about, but the first one doesn't seem remarkable). I seriously doubt Urianger is now on team Shadowless. Specifically, his entrance was timed so that he would not see Lahabrea and meet only Elidibus. Meeting with the enemy is sometimes rather necessary, even if your own side would think you an enemy for doing so..

And just to add, Elidibus is, you know, the diplomat. Emissary. Etc. We, the warrriors of light, met with him. It will be interesting to see where this line goes though.