Some dialogue from said quest:

Wiltwaek: We had believed our suspects were a crew of criminals. However, they are merely hired help, cheap and disposable. All but one─a single aging alchemist. This is our true mastermind.

Wiltwaek: Waoud is his name. He is feared in Thavnair, his homeland, for a complete lack of scruples and pursuing experiments no man should.


Those who played FFXI might remember that Waoud was the name the leader of the Blue Mages used when in disguise. Performing inhuman alchemy experiments seems like a theme that could very easily lead to Blue Magic. Attempting to imbue men with monster traits perhaps?

Is there any other mention of him in the game so far, or is this it for now?