Quote Originally Posted by Cilia View Post
... because untangling the Ancients' very complicated legacy was the point of the myth arc stretching from 1.0 to 6.0. Endwalker was meant to conclude their story, with Dawntrail beginning a new one (or just being filler). Going back to them for major plot points would make Endwalker's conclusion pointless and defeat its thematic purpose.

I'm resigned to being stuck with Allagan tomestones of some flavor for eternity, but keeping the Ancients / Ascians or their proxies as central movers of the plot for the rest of the game's lifespan would make me check out right quick. Solution Nine's story isn't clear, but I will be extremely disappointed if the answer is "Ancients (duh!)" again.
Endwalker was the conclusion of the Hydaelyn/Zodiark arc. We know the purpose of our creation. We've slain our gods. Arc completed. Doesn't mean they've sworn never to bring up Ancients again, especially given they are the answer to almost every question in the game.

Why does the Source have 13 reflections?
Ancients

Who created Allagan?
Ancients

Why does the Void exist?
Ancients

Why do I have cat ears?
Ancients

What are The Twelve?
Ancients

Why does Garlemald want to conquer the world?
Ancients

Why are lalafell so short?
Ancients

Good luck moving from that to never mentioning them again.