Quote Originally Posted by QT_Melon View Post
Thancred and Urianger will be leaving The First, so that means she's going to have to grow up at some point. This is why I felt the choice was fair for Ryne to be Shiva, each phase is showing a psyche of womanhood. I don't think it would have carried over symbolically if it were someone else. It makes us uncomfortable because we eventually have to see her as a woman, and not a child to protect. We're not ready for it literally, and figuratively I suppose. Phase 1 playing at an adult, 2 overwhelmed at becoming one, Phase 3 (Savage) eventually bonding with someone you love.
This ^

This so much.