Why does Emet-Selch slouch?

For example his slow movements which come across as boredom at first also represent the fatigue from his extremely long existence and the hunched way he walks points towards the weight of his task he put upon himself. The threat he poses is believable, because it was set up very well over years of story telling.
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Is Emet-Selch the good guy?

This antagonist is at the center of Final Fantasy XIV's Shadowbringers, and his name is Emet-Selch. His powers, motivations, and final fight make him arguably the best villain in the entire series.
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Why is Emet-Selch a villain?

Despite all this though, Emet-Selch isn't totally evil and most of his crimes are a result of his lost humanity, either due to the pain he suffered, the pain of the state of the world at the hands of Hydalyn, and/or because of him being temepered by Zodiark.
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What did Emet-Selch do?

It is revealed during the main storyline that Emet-Selch founded the Garlean Empire as Solus zos Galvus, and that he also had a hand in the creation of the Allagan Empire too during the Source's Third Astral Age. This is revealed when he tells the Crystal Exarch that the Crystal Tower was "shaped by my hands".
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Did Emet-Selch have kids?

(Emet-Selch himself may be Ascian, but the body he was using was Garlean.) The son grew up, fathered Varis, and then died at some unknown time of some unknown illness.
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Why is Emet-Selch SO hot?



Are Emet and Zenos related?

"Emet-Selch" is only a title: his real name is Hades. Emet-Selch's best-known persona was Solus zos Galvus, the founder and first Emperor of the Garlean Empire, and the grandfather of Varis zos Galvus and great-grandfather of Zenos yae Galvus.
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Why is Garleans third eye?

This pretty much stated that the third eye is believed to considerably improve the race's capacity for spatial recognition. Because of this, the Garleans have a decided advantage over other races when it comes to navigating aircraft or firing weapons.
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Was Elidibus a child?

Emet-Selch notes Elidibus was a young man of small stature [note 1] compared to his fellow Amaurotines. His form seen in the Crystal Tower after being struck and depowered by the tower is the size of mortal child, though he retains his adult voice.
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Did Emet-Selch know we were Azem?

Emet Selch returned your identity to you

Hythlodaeus once again told you that you are Azem but most importantly hinted that Emet Selch was the one that gave you your constellation crystal.
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Why did Emet-Selch say remember us?

Emet Selch does not believe we or our scion friends are truly alive. However, based on hints, it seems that we (the WoL) were a member of his society, and one he is keenly familiar with at that. "Remember us." Could be a message for us to remember who we are.
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Who is the most evil Final Fantasy villain?

Final Fantasy: The 10 Strongest Villains In The Series, According To Lore
  1. 1 Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII)
  2. 2 Kefka Palazzo (Final Fantasy VI) ...
  3. 3 Yu Yevon (Final Fantasy X) ...
  4. 4 Chaos (Final Fantasy I) ...
  5. 5 Ultimecia (Final Fantasy VIII) ...
  6. 6 Cloud Of Darkness (Final Fantasy III) ...
  7. 7 Exdeath (Final Fantasy V) ...
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Why is Sephiroth so popular?

Sephiroth didn't simply become popular just because he looked cool but rather thanks to clever setup in the story, a great personality, and smart planning from the villain. “Final Fantasy 7: Remake” comes out this Friday, April 10, 2020.
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Is Hythlodaeus an Emet?

Fandoms: Final Fantasy XIV

His name was Hades, and he became the last Emet-Selch before the end and his fall from grace. The Third Seat, one candidate. Persistence is key, you're told. Your name is Hythlodaeus, and you are the last Emet-Selch before the end and your fall from grace.
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Is Emet tempered?

I'm asking this as my understanding of emet'selch, is that he is a tempered subject of zodiark and as such shouldn't be able work against the rejoining. He tells us that he was Tempered, but there's some contention there. 1. He could have been lying to draw the conversation to a close, as it was paining him.
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Who is the heart of Hydaelyn?

Personality. Venat's personality reflects that of Hydaelyn, seeing as she is her heart. Venat is kind, wise, compassionate, and curious, dedicated to the well-being of the world and its inhabitants.
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Are Ascians tempered by Zodiark?

Emet-Selch does mention during his reveal that Zodiark and Hydaelyn are primals that "we (Ascians) are tempered by Zodiark and we serve Him, simple as that" but the 5.
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How old is Elidibus?

Okay, just to clarify things about Elidibus' age from the short story "Ere Our Curtain Falls", he seems to be considered around the equivalent of early 20s to early mid 20s for us. Eng uses "Youth" which ranges from 15ish to 25ish, but also "young man" which is closer to the 20s or young adult range.
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Is the Warrior of Light an Ascian?

The Warrior of Light being the 14th Ascian is pretty much confirmed, because Hythlodaeus changes between him and her in dialogue depending on your character IIRC.
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How did Emet survive the sundering?

#EndwalkerSpoilers During the sundering, Emet was Lahabrea and the Elidibus of the time, and escaped into the Rift without being sundered. #EndwalkerSpoilers In short, the unsundered Ascians worked together to escape the sundering.
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Is Zenos an Ascian?

The Warrior of Light killed him, but "Zenos" was immediately resurrected, as Ascians cannot die through conventional means. As he approached the Warrior of Light, he or she lost consciousness due to being called from the First.
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What is Elidibus's real name?

-Elidibus's true name could be Asclepius/Ophiuchus greek god of medicine and represented as the serpent bearer for which Zodiark and Elidibus from FFT are referenced by (13th zodiac sign).
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Is Elidibus the last Ascian?

Forced to abandon Zenos's body after sensing Emet-Selch's death, Elidibus was now the last Unsundered Ascian.
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Is Garlean a HYUR?

As far as we know, the Garleans are just a type of Hyur with their third eye, characteristically pale skin and hair, and a genetic defect that prevents them from using magic.
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Why can t Garleans use Aether?

Garlean Purebloods tend to, though not always, be naturally physically powerful, and their third eye gives them increased spatial awareness. Despite this, they lack the hereditary traits required to manipulate aether, making it impossible for them to use magicks.
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What is on Garlean forehead?

Native Garleans can be distinguished by the presence of a "third eye" on the forehead. The third eye is believed to improve the race's capacity for spatial recognition, giving them an advantage over other races when it comes to navigating aircraft or firing weapons.
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