Quote Originally Posted by Buffalobiian
Ogam's transformation was a surprise. I was expecting it to be big, but more of the generic, leaner, scaly type. Instead we got a treat seeing a Super-Sayan-esque bulk up of something best described as demonic.


Personally, I wouldn't have liked a leader like Rhiannon. That whole Genki attitude just doesn't quite cut it for me. Leadership aside, I think it's important knowing what instructions to give, not have them follow it.

Octavia has much more charisma than Rhiannon in my opinion, as well as the military knowledge to back it up. I'll just have to settle with that the Gaels actually know how to protect their own ass and just needs their First Lady to tell them they'll be fine.
Ogam being a dragon, that was a bit of a surprise, but a lot about him made sense after hearing it. His appearance on the other hand, was not a surprise in the slightest. If you've seen the other Leaf series, Utawawerumono, it is all too familiar. They even show what Ogam's dragon form resembles in the Utawawerumono OP.

[ Those responding to or agreeing with me: I chose my words carefully,keep it spoiler free please ].

I disagree with Octavia potentially being a better leader than Rhiannon as well. Rhiannon possesses a great deal of aspects that make her far more worthy of the Gaels respect so that she might lead them than Octavia. On the base level, she's is a Gael, rather than a conquered tribe former citizen of the Empire. She's also the first daughter of the tribe. That and her demeanor has made her like a mother (or older sister) to the entire tribe. She has never shown anything less than absolute compassion, concern, and care for her people. She projects an aura that she will do everything in her power to keep them alive, and on more than a few occasions, that is precisely how she has exerted her magical abilities. The tribe in turn can put their faith in her commands because they know she would never throw their lives away with a foolish decision.

Rhiannon also has all the power to back up her command of armies. Her brother, Octavia and Arawn may all be able to strike down enemies with their blades, mostly in a clean and efficient manner, but Rhiannon can crush every bone in her opponents' bodies with a brisk wave of her staff. She is also the tribe's Oracle, and has foreseen a number of events. I really wonder how many of the tribe could actually defeat Rhiannon one on one if both sides were serious. Rhiannon has not simply sat at home while her tribe goes off. She fights with them, hunts with them, and takes care of them on and off the battlefield.

She was not simply telling them that everything will be alright. She did that to revitalize their morale. Rhiannon commanded the troops on the battlements, and it is clear that since no troops of the Empire have yet to breech Avalon's walls, that she is quite the competent leader.