Truth, beliefs and theories
The girl is Serena.
Impossible. Serena would show up in Dream Estrana EXACTLY how she appeared before death, meaning, as a little girl. AND, Jeruh killed her; Rhue wasn't around at all. And stated correctly by Sage, Jeruh didn't have the shadow sword when Rhue (Midian) killed him.
Scatha is Chasta, Chasta is Slade's sister
This also includes Serena being Slade and Chasta's younger sister. I believe this theory to be absolutely correct. With all the gathered evidence, LUN'S CHANGING OF SLADE'S DIALOGUE IN E5, and the Pits ending, It's pretty much an accepted theory. Final piece of evidence, Slade claims he never saved any of the girls he should have. - He also says that he threw his sister into the pits, which makes sense because Scatha/Chasta is used to the pits and likes how dark they are- to hide her flaws.
Gaius has the untainted Illuminati
This also includes the theories of Gaius being the Harbinger. Direct and theoretical evidence includes; 1. Gaius was always somewhere near Rhue and never very far. This absolutely means that he was everywhere Rhue was, and Rhue happened to be around many executions. There was also the killing of Medmur/Entrego in E5. 2. In E5 when Rhue attacks the Harbinger, he is deflected and can't seem to harm him. This also happens when he attacks Gaius in later E5-E6, which is believed to happen because Illuminati and Shadow Swords are seemingly opposites- like the north and south poles repelling. 3. Gaius' attitude throughout the series also makes him seem like he is on a serious mission to purify The Way; he was searching for Tetzel, he wanted Rhue to give up his Shadow Sword, He could possibly be Kalmar's perfect weapon, etc.
Gaius : Kalmar's Perfect Weapon and the other escapee Blood lyn
In E2 and on, Kloe is always mourning over being left behind by her Blood brother. This is pretty much revealed to have been Gaius, who doesn't wish to stay with her and instead always runs away. It is perfectly possible for Gaius to be Kalmar's perfect weapon because of the aforementioned theory, that he has the only untainted Illuminati. This almost definately means that if Traziun came through for his father's desires, he would now wield this Illuminati.
Another piece to the puzzle that makes perfect sense here is that the Blana sera and blood lyn had the Last Illuminati, because it was the Lyn themselves that attacked and scarred the lord below. But why was one final Illuminati not tainted? One last bit of evidence from E6: Gaius admits he is not like other wanderers.
Name changing
Kura
Kava (Kavax-Added X)
Luma
Rhue-Jeruh(Minus 'j')
Scatha(Chasta-Scambled)
Slade
Alagard-Traziun (changed name to get away from the lyn)
Kalmar
Therin
Wes
Dana
Gaius
Lyrra
Kloe
Cetsa
Dirk
Tetzel
Lexus
Strata
Sorya(Rosa-Minus Y)
So Jeruh became Rhue to forget the massacre.
Sorya became Rosa to make her a mysterious fighter in the arena.
Kava became Kavax after coming back to life and being Pharaphalyn, which he gives away to 'Rhue/Venge.'
Rhue killed Traziun's mother
This theory has been pretty much proven aswell. When Traziun kills Kalmar, Kalmar says something about them both "becoming one" and then Traziun claims that something is eating into his mind. He is then shown the truth of who killed his mother through his father's eyes, which at first was a guess as to be Rhue. In E6, many believe the Red-haired woman who runs from Rhue is Traziun's mother because A. Her aura's in his sword, B. She runs from him and believes he is going to kill her, and C. her having a wide knowledge of Shadow swords and appears to be talking about Rhue or Kalmar in her explanation. The theory was practically proven when Traziun kills himself to avenge his father and save Rhue, because he and Rhue were one in the same; Rhue killed his mother and Traziun killed his father, both unjust and wrong deaths. (Thus giving the Shadow sword cause for remorse)
Rhue know's he's the Phantom Slasher?
I don't think that this has actually been discussed here before. In late EP5 and EP6 Gaius says, "Don't you know who you are? You're the Phantom Slasher!" We knew this already, but then Rhue strangely replies with a "Shutup!" As Sage stated before, this could also (and most likely) just be Rhue not caring or listening to Gaius anymore- just wanting to finish him.
Rhue was Kura and Kava!
In the story, Kura killed Kava. In E6, DE, Rhue eventually faces Kavax, the Pharaphalyn. Kavax claims that he forgives Kura (Rhue) and then is beaten and Rhue becomes the Pharaphalyn. When Rhue (as Kura) killed Kava, Kava's Aura became the dominant Aura and then Rhue (Kava) proceeded to kill the guided. This theory has practically been proven, meaning that Gaius was correct in his assumptions that Rhue has been around for a long time.
Rendering the Sword weak
In E6, the final boss battle is against Arctura, which was said to be an Illuminati. Once defeated, Rhue also defeats the Phantom Slasher, the Shadow Sword part of his sword. The sword is then stabbed into Traziun's head and then feels remorse and is destroyed. However, in the alternate endings, Rhue only kills Arctura (as Chaos Perfected states) and lives the lie in DE while the Phantom Slasher controls his real body.
The final scene and sword
EmperorJeramyu wrote:The sword we see in the credits of E6 near the splotches of blood where Traziun stood and delivered his monologue on a life for a life uses the same sprite as the sword he picked up in E2/3. Night Reaper. I just noticed this, but when Traziun appears to destroy the Phantom Slasher, you can see (or if you at least look at the sprites in RM2k) he doesn't have a sword in his sheath. So it's safe to say he left the sword behind before going after the PS.
The sword we see after the credits that Rhue does/does not take uses the same sprite that Kalmar had/lost to Lyrra. Ghost Horror.
Lun's consistent with the sprites used, so it's safe to say we know which swords are which. Given that Ghost Horror was just kinda launched in a random direction, and Rhue's compulsion to take it when he sees it if he falls to 0 HP in the final plunge, it's pretty assured it just happened to land there.
Scatha and Strata
Scatha hates men. Under the descriptions of them that she gives, it appears that she may be describing Strata. Her knowing him may also be why Slade recognizes him in Ep1 before the bunny races. It is very possible that Scatha/Chasta was dating/loving Strata before she got burned and called a whore by her mother. This also fits because after she did get burned she wasn't beatiful anymore and Strata probably dumped her A.S.A.P.
Sorya's Story; Lying Lexus
In Episode 4 or 5, before Rhue kills Sorya, she says that Lexus was using him to copy Dancing violet and that she also set up the 'fake' blue scarves in Estrana. Was this story true? It doesn't seem so because one of the endings of the game is Rhue living with Lexus.
EmperorJeramyu wrote:One truth, one lie. Given the presence of the blue scarves in Estrana, and Lexus/Red zero's fighting style being a carbon copy of Cetsa's, it's hard to argue Lexus wasn't obsessed with dancing violet. And while her obsession may have spurred her initial interest in Rhue, her presence in E6 and certainly the special ending show that her feelings for Rhue at least became true. Sorya's remarks on how it was all a facade are surely in self-interest. It doesn't take a genius to see Sorya wants Rhue all to herself, so why not try and get Rhue over Lexus's death with a little a lie?
Also, Rhue doesn't necessarily kill Sorya. It's a function of his Sorya points They have to be maxed for Rhue to not kill her. Though if you don't kill her you can't get her in E6 at all.
MORE TO BE ADDED.
QUOTES AND OTHERS' BELIEFS
Chaos Perfected's theories:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2479&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
'final scene discussion':http://www.crestfallen.us/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3795
Discussion about Scatha with Strata/Kygar
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2785
Good discussion including info about Auras being released from DE.
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3152
Dirk/End of the way theory
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2448&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=15
Scavenger hunt in the coding.
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2089
(kudos to Sage of the Wise)
2.People who know Rhue from the past:
GAIUS - helped Rhue as Midian kill Jeruh.
RED-HAIRED WOMAN/Traziun's mother - was scared of Rhue and explains about shadow swords, which seems to be Rhue that she is describing.
HEADHUNTERS - In Ep1, Ep2. Rhue encounters a few headhunters which he (as midian) most likely hired to kill Jeruh.
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I'm going to edit this when I think of more to add (I forgot a few.)
Any corrections, etc would be appreciated.
[EDIT 1] Already found some new material that I believe. Added.
[EDIT 2] Added some links to important topics.
[EDIT 3] Thanks, Sage. Time to add more.