Aymeric (SPOILERS)

[Wintersandman]

I don't know why but my gut is telling me that Aymeric is a mastermind behind a lot of events that have unfolded.

Initially I liked the guy but in 3.2 he seemed off. He seemed like he was hiding something the entire time. From the first CS I was talking in my FC saying I didn't trust him.

[Wintersandman]

Next when the WoL looked reluctant to have a drink with him I was thinking there was something definitely wrong.

Then an FC member pointed out to me around the grand melee that even Thancred was showing some reluctance.

Lastly, what was he muttering after Nidhogg flew away.

He reminds me of Littlefinger.

[Kallera]

claims of him performing patricide are still out there, this suggests the true cause of Thordan's death (read: us) is still not common knowledge.

[AdamuKun322]

I don't think Aymeric has foul intentions for us. There's much and more to learn about him and his goals.

[Wintersandman]

Oh I think Aymeric is a master of the game. He knows how to manipulate people and get them to do his bidding. Lucia seems very capable but also her demeanor suggests she doesn't want to know all the details.

Even when he asked her if he could divert from his prepared speech. What was that all about? What was he going to say?

His motives like Kallera stated still allude us.

[Ayuhra]

Well he is gorgeous and friendly and honorable and he seems erm...into us, even Thancred thinks so.

If he does not die a horrible death then he'll either be revealed as the true Chessmaster or he'll go completely World of WarCraft on us.

[Kallera]

I think that, even if Aymeric doesn't play that particular card, the situation with Estinien is going to play out in the worst way, and we are going to be at odds with him.

[Jinglybell]

I think Aymeric killed Haurchefant so he could be my new elf boyfriend. The pieces are all there, he had his dads friends pull off the murder (planned it while he was alone with them in the vault) then had you clean up all the evidence none the wiser.

[Lunaxia]

Next when the WoL looked reluctant to have a drink with him I was thinking there was something definitely wrong.

Then an FC member pointed out to me around the grand melee that even Thancred was showing some reluctance.

Lastly, what was he muttering after Nidhogg flew away.

He reminds me of Littlefinger.

I've seen the WoL's reaction to his offer for a drink thrown around quite a lot as "evidence" that there's something going on with him, but if you read the description for the quest it says quite clearly in that instance you're thinking of Minfilia and don't feel like celebrating after what you've just found out.

Also, Thancred's reluctance was due to him feeling the Ishgardians are relying too much on the WoL; he actually says Aymeric isn't very good at hiding his emotions, though he admires his honesty.

And I'm surprised by how many people think Aymeric is going to throw Estinien away. I don't think he murmured something sinister at the end of the MSQ - it actually says he made some sort of "oath", and I don't see him giving up on his friend just yet. I saw significant parallels between Aymeric shooting Estinogg and the first time they properly met (from Tales of the Dragonsong War.)

I know a lot of people see him as being too "perfect" and are convinced there's a darker/ evil/ different side to his nature we've not seen, but I think we've already seen both sides of him. If you can't see the flaws in his character, you haven't been paying much attention.

[Wintersandman]

I know a lot of people see him as being too "perfect" and are convinced there's a darker/ evil/ different side to his nature we've not seen, but I think we've already seen both sides of him. If you can't see the flaws in his character, you haven't been paying much attention.

I don't believe Aymeric is perfect but couldn't Estinogg be part of his grander plan?

Sure it is a conspiracy but I making my claim now.