The Accession of the Emperor Olivier - Final Fantasy XVI Database

In-game Description

Holy Emperor Sylvestre Lesage handed power to Olivier, his second-born son and only child by the Empress Anabella, in a turn of events that shocked a nation. None was more shocked, however, than his first-born son Dion, who was presiding over troop movements in the area surrounding the Crystalline Dominion when the news first reached him.

Hidden Truths

Holy Emperor Sylvestre Lesage handed power to Olivier, his second-born son and only child by the Empress Anabella, ostensibly in recognition of the part he had played in the agreement of a peace between the empire and Dhalmekia. While the accession of one so young was unprecedented, Emperor Sylvestre reassured those bold enough to express doubt at the wisdom of such a choice by maintaining that as “Great Greagor made flesh” he would merely serve as an advisor to the young new emperor until he came of age. Prince Dion, the Emperor’s first-born and rightful heir to the holy throne, was violently opposed to the plan, but his objections fell on deaf ears.