Some thoughts on Gaius

[Culix]

First off, I must apologize for not looking as thoroughly through the old posts as perhaps I should before posting this. I know it's nothing like justification, but, as this is my third post, I am something of a noob at present. Anyway...

My theory is basically this: Gaius was playing both sides of the Guided 'civil war' to slow them down, getting into Tetzel's inner circle and, possibly, killing him afterwards, enabling him to reach the End of the Way for the Blana Sera, or himself, before anybody else to become the Purpose.

It's entirely possible that everybody thinks I'm now out of my mind, but bear with me.

First of all, Gaius's playing both sides of the Guided 'civil war'. This might seem moronic because it's clear that Gaius is chatting with Velicia about the rebellion in Estrana during Episode IV. However, one thing that I haven't seen mentioned on these boards is a certain line by one of Sacrifa's followers when the three are camping, late in Episode V: "The man from Xor should be meeting with them [main rebel force] soon," in response to Sacrifa's question of who will be leading the main force. Other than Rhue's introduction during the tournament (which was probably just the announcement of a random stretch he had heard of), Gaius is the only person to introduce himself as '_____ of Xor,' so they could have been speaking of him. Of course, it would be horribly naive to assume that Gaius is the only major person from Xor associated with the Guided; this could easily be a red herring, but Gaius is simply the only character we know that fits the bill. So, if that information is accepted, it makes sense that Gaius is either betraying one side or fighting on both.

Next, that bit about becoming the Purpose. It's simple to explain and it's probably been mentioned before, but in the Wanderer's Guide Book something is mentioned about the first person who reaches the End of the Way becoming the new Purpose. It wouldn't be too illogical to presume that Gaius is attempting to achieve this goal, and it would also explain why he left Rhue behind when on his way to the End. Of course, that still doesn't explain where Dirk or Scatha were when Rhue woke up...

Anyway, onto that part of the theory about the Blana Sera. I think they were involved because of the scene that Gaius beheld when Kloe hugged him. The Blana Sera might have shown him what Kloe had done to Ballar, which also showed their reason for wanting Kloe dead, to keep him on track. However, now that I think about it, it occurs to me that Gaius may have simply gotten his 'visions' ability from them and that it activated automatically when she touched him. Those abilities were likely given to Gaius when he (he was probably the escapee other than Traziun) left Delhara in the Blood Lyn's (or at least in Kalmar's) good graces, as opposed to Traziun who was unwilling to accomplish the task that was given to him by his father. It's possible that Gaius is still in line with them, despite working with the Guided, who, as the scene outside Matalan proves (Episode III), oppose the Blood Lyn quite strongly. In fact, it only supports the 'Gaius is fighting on both sides of the Guided revolution' theory. The Guided would probably be the Blood Lyn's main opposition for reaching the End of the Way first, so Gaius was sent to exacerbate the revolution to keep them occupied, so the Blood Lyn, via Gaius, could reach it first.

This would also make it seem only natural that Gaius kill Tetzel. After all, Gaius does seem a tad manipulative, so it doesn't seem too far-fetched that, if reaching the End of the Way first is his goal, he would work his way into Tetzel's inner circle and kill the man when he least expected it.

How Gaius knows that Rhue killed Lyrra has two possible explanations, in my eyes: 1) he took Tetzel's book and the book told him that Lyrra was dead (it either also said how she died or Gaius just assumed that, since her name had just appeared...) or 2) Gaius's/the Blana Sera's 'visions' ability extends beyond seeing Blood Lyn's backgrounds. The second one might also tie in with DSOK's theory of several months ago that Gaius may be the 'quill' for Tetzel's book of the dead (which might give Tetzel even more reason for letting Gaius get close to him).

And... Well, that's my theory at present. Sorry if that was a tad unorganized, but I hope it got my basic points across.

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Pretty good theory. Some holes, though. (Heck, all theories since Episode five had holes) One major hole, though. If Gaius DID reach the end of the Way first, he would be programming episode 6 and Lun would be telling Rhue he was the phantom slasher...

[Culix]

Grand Admiral Thrawn:

One major hole, though. If Gaius DID reach the end of the Way first, he would be programming episode 6 and Lun would be telling Rhue he was the phantom slasher...

That's not a hole. In fact, it explains something else, now that you've mentioned it: Episode VI is taking forever because Gaius has no clue how to work RM2K.

[DSOK]

Um, doesn't Rhue introduce himself as coming from Xor at the tournament, since he doesn't want to mention Landorin? Then there's an obvious mystery about which fellow "from Xor" is actually meant.

[Culix]

DSOK

Um, doesn't Rhue introduce himself as coming from Xor at the tournament, since he doesn't want to mention Landorin?

Hmm... I thought that was what I meant... Let me see what exactly I said again...

Culix

Other than Rhue's introduction during the tournament (which was probably just the announcement of a random stretch he had heard of), Gaius is the only person to introduce himself as '_____ of Xor,' so they could have been speaking of him.

Whoops. Sorry. I thought I had said more than I did. I meant that, as you just said, Rhue doesn't want to announce himself as being from the Landorin Stretch, so he picked the name of a random stretch instead. Looking at the actual quote...

Rhue: I am Rhue of\..\..\.. Xor.

He pauses, which probably means he was trying to think of another Stretch to name. The only other possibility that I can think of is that, since the Wanderer's Guide Book says wanderers call a place that's special to them their home stretch, Rhue, thanks to whatever wierd enchantment he's under or not, may have had a reason for saying Xor.

DSOK

Then there's an obvious mystery about which fellow "from Xor" is actually meant.

Hmm... I didn't think it was possible that the rebel was thinking of Rhue when he said that. Then again, since most people believe the 'Rhue isn't exactly himself' theory... Or, as I said, it could just be a red herring, since most people who hear 'man from Xor' would be inclined to think of Gaius. It's possible he was speaking of somebody else entirely. I also get the feeling I might have misunderstood what you said.

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Rhue chose Xor because he remembered that Gaius was from Xor. It was really the first thing that popped into his head. No one else really memorable said their stretch. Hmmm....I forgot about the "man from Xor" part. I really have got to stop playing Harvest Moon and replay the series. Maybe I'll get that notch item I missed....

[DSOK]

Hmm... I didn't think it was possible that the rebel was thinking of Rhue when he said that. Then again, since most people believe the 'Rhue isn't exactly himself' theory... Or, as I said, it could just be a red herring, since most people who hear 'man from Xor' would be inclined to think of Gaius. It's possible he was speaking of somebody else entirely. I also get the feeling I might have misunderstood what you said.

As soon as those guys mentioned the "man from Xor," I was immediately wondering whether that meant Gaius or Rhue (or somebody else altogether, but then it's probably not interesting). Lun would not have inserted this mystery unitentionally; it's there to make us think.

[Spinxa]

Do we know what stretch Dirk is from?
Maybe Dirk is the man they're talking about, that would be a surprise.
Of course it could be Rhue who they were talking about, but I somehow seriously doubt that it's Gaius because it just seems too obvious.

[War]

No, we don't know were Dirk is from.

[Amgard]

Dirk is God

Nuff said

Oh BTW, Culix. You have read my mind. I think I posted something similar. Lemme see if I can find it

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Dirk is not god, he is the Pontifax. I will continue thinking that until someone gives me undeniable evidence.

[Lord_Ehrgeiz]

if Dirk is pontifex, then i'm Darth_Vader!!!

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its stupidiest thing i've ever heard, sorry Thrawn...
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okay, evidenses...
Scatha DO know Dirk and she want to find pontifex. hmmm, lets think about it....
and there was small talk about death of Eyashu...it was like: Scatha"why pontifex have killed Eyashu...will you help my to hunt down Tetsel?"

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

*Conspiracy theorist talking*
What better way to eliminate an enemy than to trick them?

[Lord_Ehrgeiz]

nonono!
if you mean, that Scatha is trying to trick Dirk and then kill him, that would be a REAL stupid thing. why? as far as i sow, Scatha isnt patient one, so this road of revenge is not for her!
but she may be trying to get that book to Rhue... and if Dirk is pontifex.... NO! that's stupid! i dont want it to be that way!

[Antagon]

Instead of makin a new post... >_>
What if Gaius is the one who killed Traziun's mother, and realizing this he leads Rhue (who he finds out has Aubuta with his touch ability, which I would assume from Traz's dad's reactions its pretty strong) to a forest where he knew Rhue would get messed up in the head, and confused, because Gaius wants his sword to be able to survive the fight against Traziun... because Gaius also knows Traziun has that evil sword, I forget what its called. So he tries to make Rhue think he wants to help him even though he just wants his sword to beat Traziun and continue doing whatever he's doing along the way, good or evil.

And Dirk is not the Pontifex... he and Scatha talked ABOUT him, so he cant be him. I think Alan has a better chance of being the Pontifex