Let me end the speculation and arguments. I am convinced that the Grand Admiral is Roegadyn. Here are the key points of the proof for Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn's race:
- Her Nose.
- Her Neck.
- Her hairstyle.
- Her name.
At first glance, Merlwyb appears to be a Duskwight Elezen. But that is incorrect. If you examine how the shape of the bridge/sellus (the inner curve) of her nose is, and the slightly muscular build of her neck (even with a slight adam's apple look to it), the wider frame of her shoulders and her upper chest (not her tits, damn it...above those), and her overall hairstyle with long dangling sidelocks.
These are the hallmarks of a Roegaedyn, either male or female. They have strong, broad noses. They have diverse, chaotic hairstyles - either flowing or not. Their body builds are unique in that they are wide-set, and heavy with muscle. The biggest key is her name. Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn is not an Elezen name by any measure, and most certainly not a Duskwight name.
Therefore, the argument of her race being Roegadyn is strongly in favor.
This is perhaps Yoshida's way of telling us that he hasn't been ignoring the majority's calls for equal genders in the Roegadyn and Miqo'te races.
Now, can we please stop the arguments and the debates? I know some people on the forums love debate, but this isn't a viable topic for such a heated discussion. Naoki Yoshida has heard us, and he has answered us.