Some random musings and thoughts about Dawntrail below the cut, based on what we know so far! I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts - I love discussing theories!
The team have mentioned that the story will feel like two distinct arcs which connect to each other. My thoughts are that the first arc will be the succession part of the plot, culminating with the Valigarmanda trial (Wuk Lamat seemed to imply that this was very important as part of the succession process, perhaps even being its culmination). The second part I am guessing will deal with Solution Nine.
I think it's very possible that the twins may switch out of the party after the first part of the plot, and that we may join forces with Thancred, Urianger and Koana (Wuk Lamat's brother, who appears to be a MCH and is almost certainly the one who recruited Thancred and Urianger). It almost feels like the twins are only there to fill Trust spots, and the fact that they're not on the poster makes me think they won't have major roles. However, I could be wrong!
I am guessing that the four claimants to the throne are Wuk Lamat, Koana, the Mamool Ja shown on the poster, and Erenville. Their positions on the poster make an almost perfect compositional square, and we know that Erenville is hiding something.
I don't necessarily think that Wuk Lamat will end up as the ruler of Tural. She clearly has a lot of insecurities - I would argue that she has put her name forward for the greater good, rather than having any ambition to rule herself. However, her story could go several different ways, and she may develop in a way that allows her to overcome this.
I am guessing the Mamool Ja on the poster is the "warmonger" sibling that Wuk Lamat mentioned. He might even be a blood relation of Gulool Ja Ja. Could he perhaps see himself as more "worthy" of the throne than his adopted siblings?
If G'raha and Y'shtola do come along (as the trailer would seem to imply), I could see G'raha either finding something else in the Baldesion Annex, or finding something in his research that makes him decide to follow - or warn - us. As Y'shtola is also in Old Sharlayan, it's not too farfetched to suggest they might come over together.
I don't have much to say about the lady at the top of the poster, other than I am guessing she'll be connected to Solution Nine in some way. Solution Nine itself is interesting, even just because of its name. What problem was it created to solve? Was it the ninth iteration of a possible solution?
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