Yes, I very much doubt the tempering aspect can be avoided, and there’s plenty of indications that the WoL’s strong aspect of light is the result of tempering, IMO. We just need to be cautious to separate this from the more thrall like tempering we see in the Primal summoning to which we’re accustomed.

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This reminded me of what Elidibus said at the end of the story. About us being warriors of Darkness.
I’m eager to see what he has planned. Hopefully something a bit better than throwing someone like Arbert against us... he just wasn’t able to fulfil such a task and I would think Elidibus would know as much now. He would also know from Emet-Selch that the Blessing of Light proved pivotal in driving back the Lightwardens and of course can sense the light aspecting of the WoL’s aether. So I doubt he’s being entirely literal, which makes me even more curious as to what he intends to do.

I’m also eager to see if we’re really dealing with the Oracle of Darkness and what her role will be, since if Urianger is correct she’s also on the First. You’d think the Ascians would be aware of and working with such a person.