In The Mind of: Ardyn Izunia
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- In The Mind of: Ardyn Izunia
To be sent here for a reason isn't necessarily a good thing.
The German in this video was translated by: / ardyn-trashcan
And I would like to apologies that I did not give him the credit he deserved when the video first came out!
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Joker: All you need is one bad day to go insane.
Ardyn: I agree.
I also agree
oh, you are such a kidder...
try 2112 years...
He technically needed 2033 bad years, but... yea
Artorius from Tales of Berseria also agrees. He needs to summon the power of Inominat.
@@AspieGamer1986 Now I'm picturing Artorius and Ardyn clinking bottles of booze at a bar, in a toast to being absolutely P U N I S H E D while Noctis and Velvet - both absolutely furious - try to break through the barricaded door.
"Ardyn Izunia is what happens when Destiny decides that you will be the villain of the story... even when being a true good man" That, my good sir, was very beautifully said!
Nicely said
21:09
21:49 That face right there... that is probably the most honest expression Ardyn has in the game. Bitter. Sad. Angry. But mostly bitter.
Ardyn makes me sad. There must be a time were he was a really sweet guy. Helping people and smiling and being nice...and then the people started to hate him.
Yeah, he really is the most tragic villain in a video game i can think of. There are more bad-ass ones and there are more hatefull ones. But Ardyn is my favorite one because he's story just makes me sad.
welp looks like we'll find out in Episode Ardyn (I know im late)
After watching the anime this hits me even more
I can't wait to explore insomnia
You ever heard of raven from guilty gear? Basically the jesus of the game.
Ardyn is easily one of the greatest game antagonists. A villain is good only if the player can relate to them. Fate wasn't kind to him. I think the best moment was when Lunafreya touched him, you could see on his face that he wasn't fully consumed by madness and revenge, a part of him still felt sad about what he had to do. It's a shame that the game was rushed. Hopefully the new DLC will make things better.
The world wasn't kind to Ardyn.
Ardyn is like if Jesus wanted revenge
BickDutt The DickButt yes agreed
Of course, that is the idea. Ardyn is "what if Jesus goes to the dark side".
Amazing writting and congrats Nojima to make a well worked villain.
What makes you think I don't?
I thought Noctis is like JC. You know Regis sacrificing son for greater good?
Well he officially now is Jesus.
Ardyn and Noct both deserved better from both the Astrals and the narrative itself. :(
Well, the alternate ending before the first director of the game quit was supposed to have Noctis learn the truth of what the astrals had done, and it would show him and Ardyn team up to defeat them
@@zrtl8774 No, that's inaccurate. It was Bahamut who schemed. The alternate ending was done in book form instead. Bahamut wanted to wipe out humanity, but the Astrals stopped him and get knocked out(Astral War). Bahamut tries it a second time, except this time Noctis, Ardyn, Luna and the other Astrals stop him for good.
@@frostmourne1986 that's exactly what I'm saying 😂 they team up against Bahmut to get revenge
I just realized Ardyn and Noctis first meet in view of the island Noctis wakes up on after the time skip to finally fight Ardyn.
Small detail and maybe a coincidence but the feels are real.
P O O S Y S L A Y # R yes they really are
Not only that but it was also the place Ardyn was kept for thousands of years imprisoned.
One more thing to know: Ardyn's first line in the game mirrors the first line he says when stepping into the throne room to confront him. "I'm afraid you're out of luck."
Ardyn is the best Final Fantasy villain in a game that doesn't have the story to support him. I like FFXV, but the story (or lack thereof) was a major disappointment. Not Ardyn, though. Ardyn was fantastic, and he really needed to be in a game that would really let him shine. However, I will give XV credit for the ending. Best in the series, imo.
Ardyn Lucis Caelum = Jesus gone wrong :P
Shadow Might lol that's actually one comment that made me laugh. xD
(cough)Drifters(cough)
I thought I was the only one with that thought, damn you XD.
the black king
@Shadow Might Couldn`t the same be said for most Final Fantasy antagonists,though?
Throughout all the interactions between Ardyn and Noctis, Ardyn is pushing Noctis toward his destiny. Not to be helpful or to abide by the gods' will, but to show Noctis that "destiny" is unfair. Once chosen, your fate no longer becomes your choice, it is something that is thrown upon you. Ardyn especially emphasizes the ills of a pre-dictated destiny to show Noctis that the gods care nothing for the individual, but rather the roles they deign them for.
And that is why Ardyn is, not only my favorite FF villain, but one of the most fascinating characters in gaming.
Agreed! After all, Fate truly is a cruel mistress at times, especially towards someone like Ardyn.
According to his Bestiary Entry, Ardyn was indeed supposed to be the First King, but he was ousted and denied his rightful place. So yes, he is technically the very first in the long line of Lucian Kings.
Yey. Happy to see I was right somewhere in here! Thanks for the update!
@@KingJGrimyou were spot on.
@Starscream91 this video was made around the time of episode GLADIO'S release, back THEN it was
@Starscream91 my apologies, I was thinking of a different video, 8 months have gone by since I made that first comment
Never mind I'm an idiot, Episode ardyn was March 2019! This video was January 2017! I'm still an idiot
Episode Gladio was 2 months after this video, so it was amazing how much he got right vs how much he got wrong (Little things like the name of Somnus)
The last king vs the first king...
He's not the first king, Somnus was, he was supposed to be the first but was betrayed.
@@nofriendzjustaname9337 screw that Ardyn is the True king. Fuck Somnus and Gilgamesh.
@@stormwolf8770 why Gilgamesh
@@myoldchannel0 I think it's implied he was the first Shield. Though if he was Ardyn's or Somnus' I don't know. So either a traitor or a sheep.
@@nofriendzjustaname9337 so... The Last King vs The that was Meant to Be
2:11 "Allowing them important items!"
A red orb, the Mirror of Twilight, and.... a banana.
I agree
The essentials to save the world
Its just so sad that the game (Right Now, wait for the DLC) doesn't make justice to a great villain like Ardyn. There is so much Lore about him that you can only find in the guide. He really was the best part of this story, and I hope that the future story DLC's and the Unnanounced Story Expansion can give us more amazing moments with this character.
So far, on the best villains of the FF saga.
I share that same opinion on wasted potential when it comes to Caius, as he's fucking radical. But he deserved a better series.
Swagbito Uchiha Caius is a great villain and 13 wasn't even that great of a story. But to be fair it's not completely shit. Lightning is cool, Caius was the best thing going, I honestly liked the whole story with Noel, Yeul and Caius. I find the chemistry unique. The music was amazing and Bhunivezle and the 3 Bahamut battle was legitimately fun. Otherwise it falls short on everything.
Ardyn however, have the combined elements of all the great villains. He's got the Kefka vibe, ruthlessness from Sephiroth, Kuja's cunningness. And people say he have certain qualities from Vayne and Seymour. I honestly don't see it but it wouldn't surprise me, considering the fact that Sq-Enix wanted a villain that was a combination of the previous but wins.
I agree with everything you just said.
I also think it's not a mere co-incidence that Caius and Ardyn are super similar, being that it used to be Versus XIII
Purple-hair, tanned skin, immortal, screwed over by things out of their control, etc.
I hope Ardyn shows up in the new Dissidia game
Man Who Wears A Box it be great to see him being smug with the other final fantasy characters Lolz
well done, you just predicted episode Ardyn
Maybe not entirely correct, but he was *pretty damn close.*
i feel so terrible for ardyn. He needs a big hug.
Yeah, I know that the information is kind of outdated, but Ardyn's brother is named Somnus, who is deemed "The Founder King". The Founder King, or The Mystic had indeed acted out of jealousy, but after all of that, the younger brother seemed to have regretted his actions, as when his spirit was defeated by Noctis, Somnus asked Noctis to free his brother from the curse plaguing him.
That info is kind of outdated
King Kash Now Episode Ardyn is out, more information will come across Ardyn’s past
Taka Baruna well... i really wouldn’t say his brother regretted his mistake.
@@thomascalderon598 behold Somnus Lucis Caelum, Sociopathic king of Lucis
Brilliant indeed. This video was very beautifully done. It seems like many didn't quite catch why Ardyn is one of the best villain in ff game ever, but you sir had explain it well. Ultimately he had won in the end whether or not Noctis defeat him.
noctis is indeed his chess piece even from the start
Ardyn I think will forever be one of my most favorite tragic villains in gaming in recent years.
Jason Hergert if only the other DLC‘s didn’t get canceled, maybe he could a got what if of where he got some justice.
Truly a beautiful character.
Indeed, his luscious locks makes me go mad!
Kai Cloudburst I really am lol
This is the best Ardyn Story Vídeo that i seen.
Means a lot!
Fefe Gaming19 fantastic
Note to self:
"Do not speak like the micro-machine man in the future"
Anyways, hope you guys enjoy the video!
King J. Grim where are you from?
Norway! The Land in the North!
King J. Grim I love your channel man. You're personality is great, and you're hilarious. Especially when u did videos on dishonored.😂😂 I'm praying you blow up man. Great content. I actually look forward to ur videos, unlike other youtubers.
I completed the game some time ago, but I think the content of this video warrants a spoiler warning. Just a tip :) Bra video, som vanlig!
You're a cutie!
I'm sorry but I love Ardyn
... You are forgiven?
Nothing wrong with that,Ardyn deserves to be loved.
Super good shit my dude, adding to my already great admiration of Ardyn as a villain
rukia01wubbaduck I'm the best
breastmilk has
May I ask if you will recreate the video since the Episode Ardyn is now available? This video is a good analysis, and if you only want to adding a new explanation with the information from Ardyn's DLC can be a joy to watch.
I always saw Ardyn as the tragic villain in the game; especially considering his brother Somnus was a total dickwad. In the end, Ardyn wanted an end, whether it be his or Noctis' and the gods that ousted him. Either outcome is favorable to him; his death would mean his curse comes to an end, and Noctis' death would be the final vengeance against the gods that spurned Ardyn.
My good sir. I would like to thank you SO MUCH for making this video. Honestly, I did my research on Ardyn and his backstory, I studied the concept art, read the German dub and even tried to translate the Japanese version to make sure I didn't miss anything. But you figured it all out! And you put it in an enjoyable video too. Thank you so much.
Though, there is one thing you might have missed and I believe I figured it out. Ardyn walks around with a black wing-like accessoire sometimes. I never knew why, the object seemed useless to me since he never uses it. But remember his black chocobo? ...You think they executed his chocobo too?
It’s like sephiroth the one winged angel, same with the one eyed king, they sure love giving people one appendage
If you want to further reference/compare Jesus to Ardyn, you can take a look at Psalms 71 where it depicts Jesus on the cross and the position in which God the Father is in as he watches his one and only son die.
If you've read it, then allow me to draw some connections. God in Final Fantasy 15 is the crystal. I'll reference that later. Jesus is (quite obviously) Ardyn. Now in the Bible, the only way that mankind was to be saved by the "plague" a.k.a sin, a man known as Jesus, the living imbodyment of God, had to bear all of the world's sin. In Psalms 71 Jesus is crying out to God, asking him to comfort him. But at the point, Jesus has already begun to take up all of the world's sin. It's in that point where we see how painful, from a mental aspect, Jesus' death was.
God can no longer be with him. He has to let him go, to cast him downwards knowing full well what has to happen to him. It is Jesus' fate that he must bear the burden completely alone. This is the full connection to the crucifixion of Jesus and the execution of Ardyn
*Side note*
God is the father of all things, but his Son was truly his. And nothing pains a father more than abondoning his son to the world, fully knowing all the harm he will receive. Also in this verse we can also see the more "human" side of Jesus as he is practically begging his father to give him comfort, but to no avail. Despite knowing full well that his fate was sealed the moment he was born in a stable, Jesus still was afraid.
Internal screaming
Its true, you either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain
Ardyn was forced to look like a villain while Noctis was born to die... tragic ff15.
Great video, and nice touch adding Somnus Ultima at the end, it is literally the best song in the entire franchise
It's pretty godlike!
Wow, make this make alot of sense even without his DLC. Now we need a Part of this!
Starscourge a parasite, meteor.. damn it sounds like FF7's JENOVA. Oracle and Cetra have similarities.
You explained it better than Pez! Awesome job, man. You earned a sub.
Most of what pez says are theories
Peasant honestly just takes superior explanations and message board posts from others. I know this first hand, because he did it to me. He will never acknowledge any true credit.
Yes I agree!
damn im sure a lot people didn't even think all about this the you put in your video make me want to come back and play it again XD
I love his voice Ardyn is beautiful
Y'know, if Squeenix had put _slightly_ more effort into telling the story of FFXV instead of rushing it, allowing us to better understand the origin of the Starscourge and the history of Ardyn within the story of the game itself so we didn't have to put effort into piecing it all together ourselves, Ardyn would have probably become my #1 favorite FF villain... I mean, he kind of is. Or rather, I really want him to be. But because Squeenix were a little bit too secretive about him and put a little too small an effort into allowing us to understand and relate to him and the translators lost a little too much in translation and the final battle against him really could've been done a little bit better, I ultimately feel he slips down to a 3rd place position (Kefka is still rubbing his ass all over that throne the #1 position earns him and Sephiroth is sitting comfortably at the #2 spot he got after Crisis Core fleshed him out a bit more).
You should update this now that episode Ardyne is released.
Ardyn is the definition of bringing the nice guy to his/her very limit. And, tbh, I love this, a nice, heck , could be even consider a hero, whose gods basically betray him for no good reason. I think this is why I like more the book ending
I like that no matter what ending you choose in Episode Ardyn, the ending result is the same, he ultimately plays into Bahamut's hands, willingly or indirectly.
Basically he helps noctis because he wants to die. You don't want to leave forever as a parasyte. He also ended the lucis caelum bloodline. To make sure it won't happen again.
I actually cried at this.
Ardyn Izunia oh hai Arydn
Sup daddy'o
Anyway how is your sex life?
Mike Hunt Burns nice reference
It almost feels like the blood line deserves this now
uxserdvghbjl Kind of. However, more so Ardyn's brother Somnus himself than the rest of his line, as that knowledge has become a bit blurred over the years.
@@crazy13alex yeah when mors Lucis Caelum sent Glaives to kill Ardyn.
It whould be nice if he was in the true Organisation XIII in Kingdom Hearts III.
That situation was covered by Sephiroth and Cloud.
Whould
Ardyn was basically jesus. But instead of being revered as its savior in the end, he was revered as an atrocity. I dont blame him at all. He is, after all, the 2nd FF antagonist to accomplish their goals.
Has to be up there as one of the best villains.
O shit i never noticed ravus saying ardyn along with other stuff yessssss ( lol that ending made me emotional)
I actually get excited when I see you post a video, you are very funny and very skilled with making these videos and I can't wait to see what you make next
I really appreciate and care for Noctis and the guys deeply I do(love their personalities storyline and character development), but for some reason in a sick twisted sense I was happy for Ardyn in the end he found peace (plus he got his wish for the eradication of the entire Lucis and Flueret Royal Bloodline). BUT I WILL NEVER FORGIVE HIM FOR ALL THAT HE HAS DONE ESPECIALLY TO POOR LUNA AND RAVUS!!!😢💔😭
It's the type of love/hate relationship you want to avoid.... DAMMIT!!!!
Would you forgive Somnus then seeing what Ardyn suffered the same if not worse because of the Gods?
That last scene always makes me tear up.. FFXV has such a tragic plot
08:33 OMG I'M DYING, I love this voice actor ♡♡♡
Best villian in FF history
I blame Bahamut.
Inside the mind of Cloud Strife
Watching this before Episode Ardyn’s release... Anyone else?
Very well told summary of Ardyn's story, thumbs up!
Ladies and gentlemen I present to you the greatest villain of all time, wasted in the most unfinished of games. On this most auspicious of days, I bid you adieu
I know, it's heartbreaking.
I'll be writing Subtitles for this video soon! Been a tad bit busy lately to do so!
King J. Grim slow down. not everyone is from where you are from.
King J. Grim you don't need to
easy to understand
No he's not.
It's crazy knowing just how on the nose most of this was bar 1 or 2 small things. I'd request an update to this, but don't know what else you could really add that wouldn't tread the exact same ground as in this video.
Ardyn was never a king, but dual ruled with his brother. After Ardyn saved everyone and became corrupted his own brother is the one that punished him and exiled him. Says this little bit of information in the game.
Gonna need a V2 with the episode ardyn addons. Your deep dives are unmatched.
This video was better than the game. The game was good.... just not this good.
Better than any FFXV video Final Fantasy Peasant has put out there lmao, good shit bro.
AND HE JUST PREDICTED EPISODE ARDYN
Considering lots of this video is factually incorrect now, you should redo it.
I love this Int he Mind of: are great.
The DLC
Ardyn explains a lot why Ardyn does what he does and makes him an even more tragic figure.
SPOILERS
Who usurped the tron and ordered his murder? His own brother. The love of his life? Murdered in front of her eyes.
And above all, the gods tell her that her role is to be the villain because fate says so. In the end she ends up accepting that being the villain is the only way to die (he knew he would end up dying in the end every moment, Bahamunt tells him) and rest in peace and get some satisfaction from destroying the Caelum line in the process.
Or he can refuse and be tortured for a few centuries by Bahamunt by the woman he loved summoned and used as a puppet to torture him until he decides to accept the role that fate imposes on him.
The woman he loved? The first oracle and much like Lunafreya, just to add a little more salt to the wound.
At least in the dlc he beats up his brother.
Just thank you so much for this video, it explains everything perfectly (and I easily understand all the points, even though English isn't my mother language xD). Ardyn kidnapped my heart at first sight, and the only thing I've ever wanted was someone who could sort out all that thing about him. Thanks again :3
No problem!
I still prefer Ardyn's backstory in this video than in the actual Episode. I'LL NEVER ACCEPT THAT THE CANON STORY IS SO BORING.
I feel the same
That is some nice bit of poetry
All I can say is... damn he's got good hair!
HOLY SHIT! That was epic!
I think the devs watched your video and said yes some of these work
OK. I thought Prompto was Prompto during the train fights, but now that you've pointed it out...dang, you have a very good point.
Funny thing, the episode of Ardyn actually proves almost everything King J says is actually correct
Much like the FF15 review, despite having no interest in the product I am still going to watch this. 24 minutes dis gn b gud
This is the best Ardyn video I've seen yet! I wish you would have played the line from the game where he says to Noct that 10 years is nothing! His best line in the game!
My Favourite game character ever his character and story resonate with me. He one of thos FF villains that are just a work of art.
hi there^^ it's a great vid and i love it :D
but there is one little thing (so far - still watching it xD):
i'm german so i have a little 'problem' with one of your translations^^"
this jealous king doesn't "let him get executed"... not really ^^" he just said that he wants him dead :/ i mean: there is a difference between execute someone and just order someone to kill a person... or at least i think there is a difference xD
in my opinion an execution has more... 'weight' than just an "the jealous king had him killed." - however, i understand if you want to say that there is no difference (if so just ignore this XD)
soraiko53 hey! It's great that you are bringing that up, after all I'm not German, so I didn't translate it myself. However, the concept art does show him in a position where the royal guards are hanging him up, so there is definitively evidence for that he indeed got executed
mm that's right^^" can't argue with that xD
maybe it was some "harmless translation, because we don't have to be so cruel to those kids"-translation - who knows^^"
oh and another thing: i think that he maybe just wanted to find peace in the end.
he let him suffer (oh how i loved chaper 13 xd) but Ifrit e.g. was a bit... "unnecessary" - he even said "I'll wait for you" - so Ardyn knew that ifrit will loose and Noctis will get stronger :/
oh and those sad eyes during his little speech about his past is evidence as well^^"
... sorry that i'm talking/writting so much but my friends haven't played it yet :c
Soraiko Hey, I made the translation. He says 'ließ ihn töten' in German ('let him get killed') which I translated that way because of the official artwork.
Edit: if you want to talk about the translations you can write me at ardyn-trashcan on tumblr.
Wow, what an awesome story. Which makes it a true tragedy that it was no where to be found in the actual game.
Episode Ardyn was released this year. damn this was so accurate given it was uploaded 2 years ago.
Never got to play that episode, but have gotten some comments on that "this didn't age well".
So...yeah. weird.
@@KingJGrim You did well bro, that's enough for me.
I always watch your In the Mind of:Series. please keep'em coming.
PS. Dancing Intro Please
This video summarizes Ardyn's motivation so accurately. Can you make another video or do a playthrough on Twitch to share your thoughts about Episode: Ardyn.
This video helped me more understand Ardyn
with all the new info this might have to be redone cause his story got way wayyy more mess up with the anime xD
Ardyn looks and acts like a complete badass. That scarf adds to the charismatic attitude.
So I want to correct you by saying that the Jealous King was Somnus Lucis Caelum. AKA The Mystic. The King who’s sword you take to defeat the Archean
i don't know why but when i heard "This is the mind of Ardyn... Lucis Caelum" i got the chills... idk why ;-; and the images you set up along with Somnus Ultima was really good ;-; Awesome video.
Glad that you enjoyed it! Means a lot to hear stuff like that when you work so hard on something! Makes it all worth it.
Here's a quick question: When Episode Ardyn comes out will you make a video on it? I would love to see it.
I doubt it. I currently am trying to build up this channel, so I need to focus on other interesting characters. But I am interested in if the DLC will build Ardyn as a character even more, or if it will be mostly fan-service (Just showing more of him without any depth). Crossing my fingers for the prior one though
here's an idea: you could use Somnus Ultima to do the flashbacks of your "in the mind" videos when they have one, like the Heihachi Mishima one, the flashes at the end of all his path until his final defeat could use some of that sweet epic music.
I don't think that is a good idea. If I keep using that music often, it will lose that "special" something that it has. Plus, it isn't the only good music in the video game library, tons of stuff that I can use.
Ardyn deserved a better game...
Ardin deserves his own game
@@elisabethacronqvist7859 If Ardyn had his own game (not counting the up-coming DLC), I would play the hell out of it lol
@@elisabethacronqvist7859 Now he has his own DLC.
Ardyn was meant to be the founder King of Lucis, but his younger brother Somnus usurped him and killed his betrothed and wrote Ardyn out of Eos's history. Ardyn is the true hero of FF XV when you know his full story.
This was actually pretty close to what happened in episode ardyn!
Dear MR. King J.
I was highly by the words you used, "... sadness will heal through time, but hatred is like a lingering poison...a parasite"
The moral of the story do not accept power that you don't know the price for
8:22 what is that voice from? Anyone know?
One of my all time favourite villain
The FINAL FANTASY XV compilation easily turned Ardyn into my #2 favorite FINAL FANTASY villain next to my #1, Sephiroth.
Well, now we known _how_ he lost the throne. ;(
Goddamnit this game could've been SO much fucking better even with what they had left of the remade plot, if they only just EXPLAINED the damn thing!!!
Y'all I think we need a redo after Episode Ardyn
after playing Episode Ardyn i came back to watch this again......bottom line....Bahamut an asshole needs to DIE for creating all this suffering..almost all an this (except somnis) is innocent
Here i stand 18 hours after the Ardyn DLC came out and man, was Bahamut the real villain all along.
Ardyn was betrayed by his brother and then after murdering his GF and stealing his thrown has him locked away and erased from history, what a piece of shit.