Forum/Theories

Theories about Alvar

 * 1) Alvar will have a sympathetic backstory revealed in Flashback. -SunshineAnnie
 * 2) Vespera soporidined Alvar because he wasn't ruthless enough- Throughout Lodestar there are many moments in which Alvar is described as being "brotherly"(pg 158) to Keefe, once even letting Keefe know how they each don't break(except Brant). While Fintan wipes his memories, Alvar has no need to as he doesn't kill. Although he doesn't kill, he nonetheless does "unimaginably awful things". Since he only kidnaps (and does other terrible things), I think Vespera thought he wasn't ruthless enough to what is "necessary". I think he was too weak(in Vespera's mind) as not only did he have a soft spot for Biana and Keefe, but he also wouldn't go to the extremes that were needed. Had he been able to, I doubt he would be in his current state. To keep him from talking they didn't just use soporidine, but they had Gethen wipe his memory. The part I'm very unsure about is why this ruthless group of people did not kill him. It could've been for a number of reasons which include, a.) They hoped to use ogre enzymes (on him possibly) to track Sophie and her friends to a black swan hideout. b.) They thought he had a chance to be more ruthless in the future, or c.) They weren't ruthless enough.- SuldreenSong

Theories about Flashback

 * 1) The "beloved friend" who has to "face a whole different danger" is Keefe, dealing with his past, hence the title. -SophitzFoster
 * 2) The 'beloved friend' might be Silveny considering that she was being ignorant and less active in Nightfall, and she is one of the last alicorns -Eva

Theories about the Collective

 * 1) Blur is Jensi or his older brother. -Unknown

Theories about Sophie's Biological Parents

 * 1) Lady Gisela  -Unknown

Theories about Stina

 * 1) Her name means "pure," so maybe she turns good. -SophitzFoster