Iolaine's relationship to faith and religion is one of my favorite things that I don't know how to talk about since the game really doesn't make enough of a big deal about The Twelve until they do, only to then have them leave Knowing that Halone is proud of her heals a lot of shit for her🥹
Iolaine misses her but also still continues to pray to her, glad in a way to know that her goddess was close to Venat... "Constancy and tranquility, carry yourself with honor and forge on" are words that she carries with her now, Halone another soft voice in her mind. 6/6 #IolaineLore#Iolaine
She felt as though she'd betrayed Halone by putting faith in the Church, something she corrected but which caused chaos nonetheless. In the end, Halone knew, and Iolaine never had to speak of it aloud to understand that she was forgiven and loved, and Halone was proud of her. #IolaineLore#Iolaine
Travelling to the Mark of the Fury, speaking with her, discussing faith was awe-inspiring for Iolaine. She had no idea what to say but never wanted it to end, though she spent most of the time on the verge of tears trying not to fall at Halone's feet and beg forgiveness. (4/) #IolaineLore#Iolaine
She carried her faith privately and prayed to Halone in times of doubt and need. The slowly dawning realization that she would likely come face to face with and battle Halone was in turns thrilling, frightening, and embarrassing. What would Halone possibly think of her? (3/) #IolaineLore#Iolaine
She spent the time after Heavensward in contemplation, working through her own views of belief and faith, and trust to some extent. Afterwards, her faith shifted more directly to Halone with no one "inbetween", especially as she was leaving Ishgard again. (2/) #IolaineLore#Iolaine
Iolaine was a deeply faithful member of the Ishgardian Church. The revelations in Heavensward were hard on her, the realization that she'd contributed in some part, the way that faith had been misused. There was a short period where she considered joining the Church. (1/) #IolaineLore#Iolaine
Thank you! I really like it even if I'm not always interested in more moden glams 😍
