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I think the reason Diamant wasn't mad at Ivy the same way Alcryst was is because he blames Morion more than her
The reason Morion was able to be captured was because he charged ahead into battle despite Diamant telling him not to. While he loves him, Diamant has a more honest view of their father than Alcryst does and never hesitated when it came to criticizing him
I think Alcryst's anger had to do with believing Elusia is solely responsible for his death and that Morion did nothing wrong
Meanwhile, Diamant understands that Morion's fate was a consequence of his own actions and can't blame it entirely on Ivy and Elusia
I'd even go further and suggest that Diamant has seen enough of Morion's recklessness that he always feared that he'd get himself killed one day so when it finally happened, he was prepared mentally though still not prepared emotionally
morion, baby alcryst, and diamant doodle
[inspired by this photo from twitter]
Was talking with a friend earlier today, and even though it's an optional choice in gameplay, the thought of Diamant and Ivy both having to kill their fathers is so painfully... symbolic?
Both Morion and Hyacinth represent the old order, in a sense. They uphold the cycle of war and hatred that's held Brodia and Elusia in a grip for at least thirty years, as innocents of both countries are caught in the crossfire, their lives taken and villages razed. Neither of these kings (or the leaders who came before them) have been willing to compromise.
And after all this time, as hatred and fear has settled into the fabric of both societies, it's not so easy to do.
Brodia invades Elusia to claim territory, but also cite the country's worship of the Fell Dragon as a major reason. I definitely think that, for some of the more ambitious Brodians (particularly the nobility, often painted as a problem in Diamant's supports), it's a convenient excuse. Both Firene and Solm are more tolerant in Elusia's choice of worship, and not even Lumera has raised a hand to stop them after all this time.
But Morion, portrayed as a hero in the eyes of the Brodian people, and an honorable warrior (to his eventual downfall), gives me the sense that he genuinely buys into the dangers of the Fell religion, and believes that the invasions are the best way to protect Brodia in the long run.
Hyacinth, portrayed by Hortensia and Ivy as a once kind man, is implied to have turned to extreme forms of Fell worship to combat the Brodian threat, i.e. resurrecting Sombron and being caught under his thrall. This, of course, leads to the Elusian army being used for the Fell Dragon's ambitions, and plunging all of Elyos into chaos.
Brodian society honors might and claiming things by force, while Diamant wants to reform it into a peaceful country whose economy doesn't hinge on war.
Elusia worships the Fell Dragon, while Ivy turned to worshipping the Divine as an act of rebellion, and because their values aligned with her own. (Or at least, the type of person she wished to be.)
By being the ones to end their fathers, it's another way of symbolically cutting their ties with that old order, and clearing the way for a better future they for Brodia and Elusia. One that they give each other the courage to achieve, and work together to make a reality.
But it no doubt hurts, because despite their faults, you can tell they both loved their fathers deeply. :")
AU Where Morion doesn’t die right away
Diamant: *finishes talking to Alear and goes over to his father* The Divine One wants to...
Morion: *smiles and wiggles eyebrows*
Diamant: What...what is that look for? *suspicious*
Morion: Alear is pretty cute
Diamant: *blushes* What?!? Father, stop it.
Morion: I am just saying, you are both single.
Diamant: *gets redder* FATHER, don’t just say that.
Morion: *laughs* You have good taste.
Diamant: Grrrr *walks away with frustrated embarrassment*
Morion: *laughs harder and slaps Alcryst’s back* Now that your brother might finally be settled...
Alcryst: *tried to flee, but Morion is too quick*
(this applies to both male Alear and female Alear. Morion would be happy either way)
How the battle between King Moron and King Hyacinth should have gone. Maybe you should stop simping for Fell Dragon Thanos and spend time with the kids.
was i a good son?
World building and theories of Engage
The Death of King Morion from old order to the new
The importance of King Morion's death is that it symbolises change. Change needs to happen in all four kingdoms to ensure peace, cooperation and understanding. King Morion's reign represents: violence, stigmatisation and aggression.
Violence - instead of seeking peaceful solutions it is deemed acceptable to take things by force. The war with Elusia is an example of this force.
Stigmatisation - Instead of trying to understand the culture of Elusia, negative labels are created such as 'dangerous' and 'unpredictable '.
Aggression - Instead of the appreciation of a person's different qualities and skills, a person's value is judged by might. A person's strength is the basis of social mobility.
King Morion has to die so that Brodia can move on from his style of leadership. Diamant is the catalyst for this change and he represents: peace, cooperation and understanding.
Peace - He does not want to start new wars or expand Brodia's territory. He seeks peaceful solutions to Brodia's problems.
Cooperation - By changing Brodia to a mining economy and trading with the other nations of Elyso he is creating mutual dependency. Brodia trades the primary resource and the artisans of other kingdoms use that resource to create something.
Understanding - By understanding the different industries and resources of other kingdoms, Diamant can adapt Brodian industry to accommodate. Ivy puts it perfectly; 'Brodian resourcefulness, Elusian talent. A path to peace and prosperity based on respect for one another’s gifts.'