Artist often illustrate villains as gratuitously evil for the effect of badassness. An antagonist that feels more evil than his/her/its plot requires can end up cartoonish. Nomura admitted Final Fantasy XV’s main/supporting cast are realistic and believable as real people and not anime-like. He takes a step away from the Shonen styled archetypes. Instead Seinen, which means grayer themes based on the fallacies mankind lives under resonate louder than Goku powering up to Super Saiyan 5.
After reading Nomura’s interviews (http://sqex.info/), I came to this conclusion about Final Fantasy XV’s plot.
Once upon a time, crystals naturally grew everywhere across the grandiose
world. Their magical and phenomenal proprieties caught the eye of man,
causing humanity to seek them out. In human hands, the crystals acted as a
medium to give the leading nations potent influence over their military,
political, and economic standing. Unfortunately, people became gluttonous;
they wanted more power, which lead to atrocious conflicts. A cold war broke
out between the crystals. In order to gain additional
crystals, governments pooled all of their resources into weapons. The war
went on forages, plaguing innocent inhabitants’ of XV with death, and
poverty, andagony, and despair, and torment, and hopelessness until one
day a peace treaty appeared at a certain kingdom. Since its ancient begging,
the Caelum family valiantly protected the kingdom of Lucis from
intruders.King Caelum managed to seize control over the last remaining
crystal. He had officials from various governments sign the peace treaty,
hopping it would settle disputes over that very crystal. He was dead wrong;
soldiers from theopposing nation of Niflheim attacked. Solheim, Tenebrae,
and Accordo wereall victims to Niflheim's madness. They barged their way in,
armed to theteeth with heavy armaments, killing guards whose duty was to
safeguard the crystal. Prince Noctis witnessed and heard about the
invasion, so he decided to show the soldiers they should never set foot in his
kingdom. The smug, rash boy charged head first, not knowing that
hisactions could endanger the civilians. Ignis warned Noctis to hold back
because of the consequences. Prompto told Noctis he isnot strong enough
totake on an entire army. Gladiolus helped Noctis escape from his own
kingdom. In the end, Niflheim soldiers stole the crystal, and now the prince
and his three friends plan to execute a hundredfold vengeance.
Meanwhile, in Tenebrae there is an old tale describing Etro’s Gate. Legend
hasit thatupon a person's death, Etro, goddess of death, will greet them and
open the gate to let their soul pass onto the afterlife. However, if one is on
the verge of dying their soul may linger between the borders of mortality and
life. Here in this moment, they can see heavenly light from beyond the gate,
which is said to grant them the powers and graces of the Kingdom of the
Dead. After one comes back to the concrete world, they realize they have
newly found abilities. Noctis Lucis Caelum and Stella Nox Fleuret are said to
have this blessing through their experiences.
Okay! What does my synopsis imply for Idola Eldercapt?
If crystals advance the primitive ways of yesterday, and Niflheimians greatly desire Lucis’s crystal, then Idola would have a good reason to launch a full scale invasion. It is worth noting Regis Lucis Caelum CXIII did not just expel guns but built an entire anti-armament runewall. Niflheim is consider barbaric by Lucians because they deculturalized the moment firearms became their source of wealth, cultural, technological ingenuity, and overall growth towards reaching a modern day nation. Beyond the military, Niflheim is still primitive. Pass the blame on input character? From Idola's eyes, he who holds the gold makes the rules. In Final Fantasy XV's context, gold = crystal and he = Regis.
The stress of not having resources, crystal, to evolve left his nation in a regressive state. Regis blocked Luci's influence into Niflheim because outsiders are savage. It was their choice to choice to continue fighting after they lost crystals. A dog eat dog world. On the other hand, Regis chose to not help them through those hard times (regret?). People define their lives by what they own. It leads to greed. I believe Regis had enough with it as he observed other countries from the sidelines; an act of kindness paved way for the peace treaty. He put his faith into Idola and it backfired.
Wait! Idola is not just invading Lucis. Remember Solheim, Tenebrae, and Accordo were victims as well. What do these countries have in common? They once housed crystals. The effect of owning a crystal granted them protection from collapsing.
Idola is stealing the crystal, killing everyone who supports the Caelum family, and invading the four great nations. Fuck the peace treaty. Fuck those who neglected us. Our savagery shall pave the way for a new world order with barbarians ruling at the top. Rise up and take what Lucians denied from you! Regain rights, privileges, and a place in society.
Idola won't seem cartoonish if his reason is understandable. Desperation...
After reading Nomura’s interviews (http://sqex.info/), I came to this conclusion about Final Fantasy XV’s plot.
Once upon a time, crystals naturally grew everywhere across the grandiose
world. Their magical and phenomenal proprieties caught the eye of man,
causing humanity to seek them out. In human hands, the crystals acted as a
medium to give the leading nations potent influence over their military,
political, and economic standing. Unfortunately, people became gluttonous;
they wanted more power, which lead to atrocious conflicts. A cold war broke
out between the crystals. In order to gain additional
crystals, governments pooled all of their resources into weapons. The war
went on forages, plaguing innocent inhabitants’ of XV with death, and
poverty, andagony, and despair, and torment, and hopelessness until one
day a peace treaty appeared at a certain kingdom. Since its ancient begging,
the Caelum family valiantly protected the kingdom of Lucis from
intruders.King Caelum managed to seize control over the last remaining
crystal. He had officials from various governments sign the peace treaty,
hopping it would settle disputes over that very crystal. He was dead wrong;
soldiers from theopposing nation of Niflheim attacked. Solheim, Tenebrae,
and Accordo wereall victims to Niflheim's madness. They barged their way in,
armed to theteeth with heavy armaments, killing guards whose duty was to
safeguard the crystal. Prince Noctis witnessed and heard about the
invasion, so he decided to show the soldiers they should never set foot in his
kingdom. The smug, rash boy charged head first, not knowing that
hisactions could endanger the civilians. Ignis warned Noctis to hold back
because of the consequences. Prompto told Noctis he isnot strong enough
totake on an entire army. Gladiolus helped Noctis escape from his own
kingdom. In the end, Niflheim soldiers stole the crystal, and now the prince
and his three friends plan to execute a hundredfold vengeance.
Meanwhile, in Tenebrae there is an old tale describing Etro’s Gate. Legend
hasit thatupon a person's death, Etro, goddess of death, will greet them and
open the gate to let their soul pass onto the afterlife. However, if one is on
the verge of dying their soul may linger between the borders of mortality and
life. Here in this moment, they can see heavenly light from beyond the gate,
which is said to grant them the powers and graces of the Kingdom of the
Dead. After one comes back to the concrete world, they realize they have
newly found abilities. Noctis Lucis Caelum and Stella Nox Fleuret are said to
have this blessing through their experiences.
Okay! What does my synopsis imply for Idola Eldercapt?
If crystals advance the primitive ways of yesterday, and Niflheimians greatly desire Lucis’s crystal, then Idola would have a good reason to launch a full scale invasion. It is worth noting Regis Lucis Caelum CXIII did not just expel guns but built an entire anti-armament runewall. Niflheim is consider barbaric by Lucians because they deculturalized the moment firearms became their source of wealth, cultural, technological ingenuity, and overall growth towards reaching a modern day nation. Beyond the military, Niflheim is still primitive. Pass the blame on input character? From Idola's eyes, he who holds the gold makes the rules. In Final Fantasy XV's context, gold = crystal and he = Regis.
The stress of not having resources, crystal, to evolve left his nation in a regressive state. Regis blocked Luci's influence into Niflheim because outsiders are savage. It was their choice to choice to continue fighting after they lost crystals. A dog eat dog world. On the other hand, Regis chose to not help them through those hard times (regret?). People define their lives by what they own. It leads to greed. I believe Regis had enough with it as he observed other countries from the sidelines; an act of kindness paved way for the peace treaty. He put his faith into Idola and it backfired.
Wait! Idola is not just invading Lucis. Remember Solheim, Tenebrae, and Accordo were victims as well. What do these countries have in common? They once housed crystals. The effect of owning a crystal granted them protection from collapsing.
Idola is stealing the crystal, killing everyone who supports the Caelum family, and invading the four great nations. Fuck the peace treaty. Fuck those who neglected us. Our savagery shall pave the way for a new world order with barbarians ruling at the top. Rise up and take what Lucians denied from you! Regain rights, privileges, and a place in society.
Idola won't seem cartoonish if his reason is understandable. Desperation...
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