Question regarding Vayne (spoilers)

[Vivisteiner]

For starters, why exactly was Vayne called back to Archadia by the Senate and Gramis? Was it because his methods were too violent in the "taming" of Dalmasca and the Resistance?

Its because he put Ghis in charge of the Leviathan, and he deployed the 8th fleet. Because the 8th fleet was destroyed, the Senate ordered him to return and be accountable for his actions. You cant just go blowing up massive Archadian airships without getting into some kind of trouble. The Senate wanted to accentuate this trouble because they fear Vayne, and want him to lose his power.

Also, when Gramis and Vayne are talking why do they speak as if the House Solidor is about to be over? If I'm not mistaken, Vayne and Larsa still bear the Solidor name so wouldn't they just take Gramis' place? I don't really see how the House Solidor is in any peril for rule of Archadia...

Im not sure exactly, but I think that its because of the Senate. The Senate would not hesitate to kill Vayne, as part of their quest for power. There is a lot of chaos going on as well...

I dont think they are really going on about it being over.

"And so house Solidor lives on", shows how they will be ruthless and cunning in order to preserve house Solidor in times of turmoil. Vayne and Gramis both seem interested in the history and future of house Solidor.

And on the subject of Gramis' assassination; for one thing why did Vayne kill him

Vayne wanted complete power of Archadia. Killing Gramis killed two birds with one stone. The emperror was no more, allowing Vayne to ascend, and the Senate was framed and arrested. The path was now clear for Vayne to become Dynast-King.

and secondly why don't any of the Judges (besides that one woman) oppose his actions?

Firstly, Bergan (the big judge with the cool head thing), is fully supportive of Vayne's military tactics. He agrees that in tough times, brutal and ruthless tactics are the most effective. The other Judges (Gabranth and Zargabaath) are racked with indecision and fear of the consequences of disobeying Vayne. If they were to attack Vayne, they would simply be executed. So they just want to hold onto their positions, enabling them to peform other important duties eg. protect Larsa. + Gabranth has his own special reasons.

Only Drace revolts, because she has a deep hate for Vayne. This goes back to her blaming him for the departure of Judge Zecht, and the murder of his two brothers. She sees him as far too ruthless, and would much prefer Larsa as ruler.

Vayne isnt worried because there is no proof. He is also confident that the Judges will obey him, and say nothing. He can defend himself well anyway and he has the backing of the troops, as he automatically became Emperror with Gramis' death.

Hope that helped.


The scene with Drace's death is one of my favourite in FFXII. But if you didnt fully undertand what was happening, then it must not have been so enjoyable.