Quote Originally Posted by Theodric View Post
As for 4.4, I'm hoping that we learn why Varis spat on the coffin of the previous Emperor. He's very much a wildcard at the moment. Varis having met Alphinaud already back in Heavensward makes it likely that the pair will meet again.

Was that the Emperor's coffin though? We had learned about the succession crisis the empire was going through and, as such, I always thought he had spat on his uncle's coffin, whom supposedly was his number one obstacle during those events.
I imagine Varis shared the late Emperor's goals and wishes for the empire, which is why I assumed his disdain was directed at his rival for the crown.