Étiquette : ashelia b’nargin dalmasca

flowersforone:

Sometimes I think about video games too hard… In FFXII Ashe’s marriage was arranged for political reasons, but was she able to say no? I mean how much choice did she have in the matter? If she said “no” would there be any consequences, or would everyone around guilt her about “not doing her duty to her country” and pressure her into consenting. She did love her husband and they were happy and whatnot, but they didn’t decide to marry on their own volition. I wonder if either of them resented their parents for taking that choice away, or if they just accepted it as a fact of life. Even if you want something it still sucks to be unable to say “no.” 

I agree with you. I’m sure they were not ready to marry and they didn’t have a choice.

Rasler was likely to be more prepared. Nabradia was on the front line between Rozarria and Archades. They asked Rozarria to move their troops at Nabradia’s borders (or so it was written in the bestiary). Rasler certainly anticipated the official proposal. Al-cid could have sisters, but it is implied that Al-cid is not the heir, so his potential sisters’ position is not the best marriage material. Ashe is. Rasler knew it was the best option to marry the daughter of King Raminas.

Ashe, I think, was not naive. She knew she would marry a prince someday. But she wouldn’t know which one (she’s the only girl in all this political scene) and not that soon. Luckily she fell in love with Rasler, but their live together was too short.

I’m finally taking the time to read and listen to the lyrics and I’m even more in love with the song. I prefer to listen to the Japanese version, even though the lyrics in English are more powerful in my opinion.

Hane o ageru kara shinjite tobeba ii
I’ll give you wings, so believe and take flight 

Anata wo ushinatte mo aishita kioku ga tsuyosa ni kawaru kara

Even if I should lose you, my beloved memories will be my strength 

Two lines of the English version I l really like :

Go– if you must move on alone. I’m gonna make it on my own.
[…]

I loved you enough to let you go free

During the game, Ashe is held back by her desire of revenge. She won’t let go of the past and she won’t let Rasler rest in peace. That’s why she is so disturbed by ghost!Rasler. She is afraid his soul is tormented.

 But at the end, she is ready to let Rasler go and I’m crying.

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Nabradia is a land of ponds, lakes and rivers. The City of Nabudis is surronded by the clearest waters in Ivalice.

The life there is peaceful, in communion with nature.

The first time Princess Ashelia came to visit Nabradia, she found herself delighted by the freshness of the air and the relaxing sound of kids running on the bank of the ponds.

Until now she had only known of the harshness of the sun and the sand.

“The Desert Princess and the Prince of Waters, we do make an oddly matching couple”, she thought.

Ashe and Rasler

I like to imagine a simple ball, before the war. Officially without purpose, both Kings are willing to slowly bring the two kingdoms closer. Rasler and Ashelia, young but not naive, are well aware of the political situation. They know they should be the perfect match. 

The Princess stays quiet, observant and composed. She is approched by the Prince, bowing before her with a gentle smile and respect. She offers her hand as protocol requires. 

Throughout the night, the two teenagers converse looking at each other knowingly. Rasler is surprisingly sweet. He is genuinely interested in the young but smart princess.

During the year, they will meet again, more and more at ease with each other. Ashelia will visit Nabudis, and she will steal their first kiss, hidden behind bushes of flowers.

chaoticrice said: I wish we could have seen this!

So do I !

I like to imagine a simple ball, before the war. Officially without purpose, both Kings are willing to slowly bring the two kingdoms closer. Rasler and Ashelia, young but not naive, are well aware of the political situation. They know they should be the perfect match. 

The Princess stays quiet, observant and composed. She is approched by the Prince, bowing before her with a gentle smile and respect. She offers her hand as protocol requires. 

Throughout the night, the two teenagers converse looking at each other knowingly. Rasler is surprisingly sweet. He is genuinely interested in the young but smart princess.

During the year, they will meet again, more and more at ease with each other. Ashelia will visit Nabudis, and she will steal their first kiss, hidden behind bushes of flowers.

It seems so important to me that Penelo and Vaan are in the center facing the Gran Kiltia. Indeed, as Ashe stated before the jungle, they are the future. 

Larsa and Ashe are in the foreground, as future leaders. Basch always standing next to Ashe (you could mirror Gabranth standing next to Larsa). Then you have Vaan and Penelo. And finally, Balthier and Fran are in the background. Observing and analysing what’s happening as always.

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