The story is so complicated thanks for simplifying it lunarWeaver but i got to ask these questions:
(SPOILER)
1. What does Balthiers dad, Dr. Cid have to do with anything and why does balthier hate his dad??
2. whats with ash and the nephacite???
3. who is that ghost that keeps appearing behind Basch's twin or vayne... (He looks like a lich)