Elidibus (Final Fantasy XIV)

Elidibus is a character from Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. An Ascian, he claims to be an Emissary for the "one true god". He was introduced in Patch 2.1 for A Realm Reborn.

Appearance and Personality
Elidibus dresses in a typical garb of Ascians, but colored white rather than black. Much like Lahabrea, he wears a red half mask over the top half of his face.

Story
Elidibus first appears to Minfilia as she prepares to leave the Waking Sands to the new Scion headquarters in Revenant's Toll. As she prepares the shattered staff of Louisoix, suddenly a voice laments how he never could meet the great sage before his passing. Minfilia is startled to see an Ascian in the Waking Sands - albeit one with white robes. He notes how she is gifted enough to perceive him, though ignorant of his station as Emissary. He also confirms that Lahabrea wasn't fully vanquished at the Praetorium, and remarks only that "he may yet learn from his mistakes."

As they talk, Tataru enters the room to confirm she's ready to depart, but is unable to sense the Ascian's presence. He notes that she could not perceive him because to those not attuned to the Echo, Ascians are "indistinct" to them. He further states he belief that the Echo is a gift, but one Minfilia and others have yet to master: if they did, there would no strife between them and Ascians. He then bid his farewell, hoping they could meet again as friends. But as he turned, Minfilia rushed toward him and in in reflex, knocked her out with dark magic. As she lies stunned, he mused how it is a mercy that Hydaelyn shields "Her children" from "His grace", and ponders if it was by her hand they survived the "Ardor."

After checking on Minfilia, she implores the player to find the enigmatic Ascian. He is then seen in the town square of Vesper Bay, unnoticed by the townfolk. He recognizes that the player too is strong in the Echo, and bids them to head north into Parada's Peace, warning that they may be tested by assailants. After progressively fending off groups of Voidsent and Ascians sent to judge, the Emissary remarks on how only one strong enough to best Lahabrea could endure the "examination."

As the player assumes a combative stance, he asks if the laws of man have twisted to permitting one to bear arms against an emissary. Reminding that the player saw his meeting with the Antecedent through the Echo, he points out he acted in self-defense. Changing his tone, he admits that Lahabrea's actions are not so easily excused, but remarks that he can not wholly condemn his deeds as it allowed them to discover one strong enough in the Echo to banish an Ascian. The Emissary then notes how Hydaelyn has been progressively waning and that the world will soon change. He concludes by introducing himself as Elidibus, and concedes that the player may doubt his words or motives.

Elidibus is last seen again being confronted by fellow Ascian Nabriales, who questions his intentions of approaching the Scions.

Musical Themes
Like the other Ascians, Elidibus's appearances are all accompanied by "Without Shadow".