1) I don't see how you can bring back magic.

Yeah, well, if I told you everything, there wouldn't be much of a point to write it.

2) The Empire was disbanded, and 18 years after probably isn't a realistic time for a new one to form.

The New Empire is practically the reminants of the old Empire under a new leadership. The people took to the concept of a new Empire because they were desperate, and wanted to reclaim their former glory. It's quite logical, actually. And there's a bit more to the story than that...

3) I can't imagine Relm as 30. and she wasn't that cool in the long run

Yeah, Relm wasn't so cool. But I'm going to try my best to make her! And she'd be 28.

4) Who would the villain be?

Ah...well the new emperor for one. And the one influencing him. And a new faction known as 'The Sons of Kefka'...

5) Why Celes and Locke's child? What about one of the kids from Mobliz. The baby that Terra helped bring into the world would be a much better character.

Let me just say that I needed a character born after Kefka...