Thread: My prediction for 4.3 (Obvious Spoilers)

I agree. The character already has a name (Maxima, I believe), and his model seems unique, which is unusual for a minor NPC. I don't believe we have generic Pureblood Garlean models, so it's a big deal that Maxima has one.

I'm of the opinion that the Populares faction is going to be very relevant in the post-stormblood story, and I'm thinking Maxima will be our introduction to the faction, even if he's not actually our "Larsa" equivalent. Considering we already have a rival faction for the Populares to oppose (the Optimates), I'm guessing the Populares will bring us into Garlemald. From there, we'll initiate a reform of the Garlemald government, likely ousting Varis and installing a new leader who won't focus on conquest. I kind of hope it won't immediately go into full-out Civil War, since we already handled two* rebellions in Stormblood, but I could definitely see the story going in that direction. Tension within Garlemald seems to be building, as it struggles to hold onto its territory. Many citizens in Garlemald seem to oppose their rapid expansion, as shown by the actors of the Prima Vista, and I could see us allying with them in the near future.

*arguably three considering Rabanastre