FFXIV Video Essay - Emet-Selch, the Tragic Villain

Analysing the lore behind Emet-Selch's story in Final Fantasy XIV. "The future you seek is not the past we loved. That is why we fought and why I lost. But though you defeated me...my ideals are inviolate. Invincible." 00:00 Me Fanboying over Emet in Endwalker 00:31 Intro 02:38 What Made Emet-Selch Successful? 08:14 Was Emet-Selch a Villain? 12:07 Emet-Selch's Personality 15:20 Emet-Selch Post-Sundering 25:56 Emet-Selch's Biggest Character Flaw 32:11 Emet-Selch's Redemption 36:18 Some Complications Regarding Emet's Character 45:09 Characters Related to Emet-Selch 46:46 Hythlodaeus Analysis 49:39 Azem Analysis 53:22 Symbolism in Emet-Selch's Character Design 58:16 Conclusion Thumbnail artwork: https://store.eu.square-enix-games.co... Extra resources used in the video (developer commentary): https://www.nhk.or.jp/anime/ff/ranking/   / spoiler_60_famitsu_interview_with_yoshida   https://bookwalker.jp/de824744de-9c82...    • YoshiP talks about EW's Ending, Elpis, Eme...   https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...    • Record: Vestiges of Paradise Event NieR Re...   https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-1...    • FINAL FANTASY XIV Letter from the Producer...