Quote Originally Posted by WanderingStar View Post
I think what I wrote was misinterpreted. I equated them to computer programs, not hero/antihero.

Regardless, if tempering is to be used as evidence a primal is evil then...consider Hydaelyn. We have still never seen anyone disobey Hydaelyn which calls into question whether they are tempered by her. This is already a strong theory in my opinion because those with the Blessing of Light cannot be tempered by other Primals. Additionally, anytime Hydaelyn has spoken to anyone with her "blessing" they obey without question - even when it means their death. Her blessing does indeed appear to come with conditions. Again, I'm not saying Hydaelyn is "the big bad" but I am saying that I don't think the fact that Zodiark tempered his followers is evidence that he, as a primal, is evil. I think it's just a function of what they are.

I think making conclusions like the Amourtines And Zodiark being...tyrants and "death cult god" and such is premature at this time. Perhaps that will be the case, perhaps not. But it's not been depicted as of yet. If Hydaelyn does not require aether for sustenance then this sets her apart from every other creature in the setting. It's possible, but I'll assume it's unlikely for now.
We had Ardbert who is a WoL fragment with the blessing of light disobey, change sides, and tried to cleave Minfilia the Word of the Mother, who was merged with Hydaelyn beyond a simple agent, in two where she had to put up a barrier of light to halt the axe to survive. All because Hydaelyn was not there for them when they needed her. There was also Cyela who was a WoL who turned against Hydaelyn to assist in the rejoinings because she failed her world and saw the ascian's plan as the only way to save a world she perceived she doomed from her actions.

Tempered would never try to directly attack or even contemplate changing sides against their god. The closest we got to a Hydaelyn tempered was Minfilia when she said she was like the Ascians, and she died to give strength and freedom to Ryne to choose her own life.