FFXIV Lore/Analysis - Emet-Selch, the Tragic Villain

"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.com/en_EU/product/635188/final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers-vinyl-lp

Extra resources used in the video (developer commentary):
https://www.nhk.or.jp/anime/ff/ranking/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/tg7lgz/spoiler_60_famitsu_interview_with_yoshida/
https://bookwalker.jp/de824744de-9c82-4394-82e6-5df695e0eb50/
https://youtu.be/IqoV_EF8jAM
https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_shadows/sidestory_04/
https://youtu.be/vQpBEB-bxn4
https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-14-shadowbringers-interview-best-final-fantasy-in-years
https://youtu.be/WRpdIL7_NII?t=12977