I may be jumping the gun here as we probably shouldn't focus our time on the future of KH just yet but this is an interesting topic I've been meaning to talk about. With the confirmation of Union Cross not being finished by KH3's release this pretty much flat out confirms that UC or Xchi in general will connect into KH4 (which was pretty obvious actually but hey, at least its now confirmed). But this me wonder How Marluxia and everything that has happened will connect to KH4. Part of me thinks that Lauriam could end up being the New Antagonist of the series or at least connected to the MoM (as its more likely he will be) in some way because its pretty obvious that Marly will be quite significant somehow. Now the only reason why i think this is if you really stop and think about it, Marluxia is the ONLY villain that hasn't had any relation to Xehanort in any way (With the exception of Malicifent but even she had a bit of relavence with Xehanort as DDD confirms this.) so with this in mind i wonder if he could become KH4's "New" villain. Though within saying that i'm pretty sure the MoM will be connected somehow so the way i see it is Lauriam could be MoM's "Xigbar" or right-hand-man cuz like i said, i doubt Lauriam won't have a minor significance in any way (or Nomura will make Marluxia a Xehanort vessel and all these points will go down the drain. Don't do that Nomura, please). And if i have to be honest, Marluxia was one of those characters where i did enjoy his role as the villain but because of the fact that we knew so little about him, it made him a less interesting character to me. But recently with Union Cross I'm starting to change my mind. One reason why i like Xigbar so much is because of how involved he is with the plot and his significance to Xehanort. So with that in mind, I'm REALLY hoping they make Lauriam at that level of involvement somehow in KH3 or later games, Like that "Him being MoM's right hand man" example. What do you think about this possibility though?

Edited October 22, 20178 yr by Finn and vigor

I dunno I would like it more if we had a complete fresh start for the next saga

Pretty sure that the Master of Masters is being constructed as the next main antagonist. Besides, we don't know how Lauriam differs from Marluxia so this is really jumping the gun.

Pretty sure that the Master of Masters is being constructed as the next main antagonist. Besides, we don't know how Lauriam differs from Marluxia so this is really jumping the gun.

 

I think it's safe to say that Lauriam and Marluxia don't differ that much. Considering what we've seen in Union X [Cross] Lauriam is still a prime suspect in the murder of Strelitizia... that sounded like something straight out of Law and Order.  :lol:

Anyway, I don't think Nomura will make Lauriam a vessel in KH3 because YX has already told us in DDD that certain members (of old Org. 13) were too untrustworthy, a.k.a Marluxia. Not saying he won't show up, but I'm pretty sure he won't be a Xehanort goonie. That being said, if he is going to be our new main antagonist, with him having little relations (good ones anyway) with Xehanort, that'll keep the two separate and stop this whole every-villain-is-Xehanort concept I am so sick and tired of.

 

As for who the next big baddie will be, we still don't have much to go on with the Master of Masters, so he's still a little out-of-the-blue, but Lauriam seems to be growing into such a role. And I'm enjoying it! Since it's as you said, Finn and vigor, the Chi series is setting us up for what's to come after the 3rd numbered title, so why not Lauriam/Marluxia be the next main villain? He's got ties to Sora and the gang, he's got a history with Ventus and the other Union Leaders, so he's definitely not just gonna show up and everyone be like, "Who're you?" It's perfect placement; makes it flow nicely into a new beginning.

Edited October 22, 20177 yr by BaeWulf95

First of all, we have yet to figure out Lauriam’s role so let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Second, to answer the question, no. That will have to be someone else. Lauriam becomes Marluxia and then becomes a darkness. The fate of him and all the darknesses is to be defeated by the seven.

First of all, we have yet to figure out Lauriam’s role so let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Second, to answer the question, no. That will have to be someone else. Lauriam becomes Marluxia and then becomes a darkness. The fate of him and all the darknesses is to be defeated by the seven.

Well true but hey, I think we should at least consider the possibility right? And to go on with what Baewulf95 was saying, I have a feeling Marluxia/Lauriam won't be a Seeker of Darkness. It's just a nagging feeling. But with that in mind we should remember that Marluxia was a "Traitor" to the Organization so why would Xehanort want him back anyway? But yeah, probably too soon to discuss this.

i'd like to think Nomura can start a new saga without having to weigh it down with plot elements from this current one.

 

things are so ridiculous as it is. at this point the next saga should essentially be a soft reboot with zero mention of Xehanort and the Organization.

I think that the next main villain should be someone who entirely uses the light, a "light is not good" character, along with Light equivalents of the Heartless.  Something to contrast Xehanort's "Dark is Evil," to give a more nuanced slant to things whereas the Xehanort saga has been good but pretty cliched. None of the characters thus far really would fit that role as there's not really any evil Light users in the series yet. As for Lauriam and the rest of the old characters, I think except for maybe Axel, (his name is Lea, got it memorized?) Roxas, and Xion we should just go back to the main 3 of Sora, Riku, and Kairi. Though in all honesty despite how Noruma has already said otherwise I'd much prefer if either Riku or Kairi took center stage if not a totally new protagonist because Sora was never a particularly interesting or nuanced protagonist in the first place and he's been hogging most of the games already. I'd never say a character is really played out but Sora has had enough time in the spotlight as it is.

I think that the next main villain should be someone who entirely uses the light, a "light is not good" character, along with Light equivalents of the Heartless.  Something to contrast Xehanort's "Dark is Evil," to give a more nuanced slant to things whereas the Xehanort saga has been good but pretty cliched. None of the characters thus far really would fit that role as there's not really any evil Light users in the series yet. As for Lauriam and the rest of the old characters, I think except for maybe Axel, (his name is Lea, got it memorized?) Roxas, and Xion we should just go back to the main 3 of Sora, Riku, and Kairi. Though in all honesty despite how Noruma has already said otherwise I'd much prefer if either Riku or Kairi took center stage if not a totally new protagonist because Sora was never a particularly interesting or nuanced protagonist in the first place and he's been hogging most of the games already. I'd never say a character is really played out but Sora has had enough time in the spotlight as it is.

I think a villain who wields the Light would be interesting but like I said, other then Lauriam, the MoM is the most likely candidate. Although with that in mind, whose to say the MoM is a denizen of Darkness? He could actually be our "Villain of Light".