Revelations from Keynote II

[Lauront]

I've thought about it, and honestly, I don't want it to be G'raha in that quasi-Ascian getup. Especially not with the Shadowhunter in play, since I can't imagine him caring much for the hosts of the Ascians he's taken out. I can already see how that's going to play out...

It need not play out in any specific way. If his secret is the Heart of Sabik - also, remember he's accompanied by two mages, so it's not just him - it's a weapon with plenty of scope to backfire and return to Ascian hands. Of course, those robes are more Allagan than Ascian, so it's not a foregone conclusion that he is being used by one, although I think there's logical reasons why one would wish to use him. Particularly if, say, Elidibus hands Zenos's body back to him, given that he is intent on killing the WoL, and Elidibus sees it as an opportunity to have him do just that... with a slight power-up thrown in, maybe. Then he may be freed up to find a body more conducive to whatever agenda he has in 5.0. Besides, I think our relationship to certain Ascians will become more complicated if/when Zodiark enters the picture, so we'll see what comes of Solus and Elidibus. I'm still leaning towards the former being the big bad for 5.0.

With that said, he's like my last pick for an Ascian host. I really don't like him as a character. Plus, there may be no Ascian possession involved at all. The mutations on his body are odd, but could be any number of things.

If he is the mysterious voice, the fact that he began to be heard after Y'shtola performed her spell in the Steppes raises some interesting questions, given that after that you get the NPC commenting on how she now senses a sliver of darkness in you. I think that there is certainly a potential connection to Zodiark given this avenue.

I've seen people say it wouldn't make sense for Matoya to possess Y'shtola's body, because if Urianger is fine, why wouldn't she be?


I personally believe that Matoya indeed did take over Y'shtola's body. It could be that Y'shtola was unable to return due to her circumstances surrounding her "aethersight", or just runs out of time between her waking up and Shadowbringers.

The situation being as dire as it seems to be, I feel it's very plausible that Matoya would borrow Y'shtola's body because her skills/knowledge are sorely needed.

It would also explain her going from a Conjurer to a Black Mage.

I agree, there's no reason to think she could not be different to the other Scions. I think it's premature to rule out the possibility of body hopping in that video, when SE could explain what is going on through any number of things we currently don't know.


Lastly, on the topic of Ultima, another interesting tidbit:





Besides the ostensible parallels to the Crystal Daddy in my sig (even more apparent with the statue), I find the above pretty interesting. Definitely leads me to think that the being in Orbonne somehow managed to mimic Hydaelyn's form.