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Forsaken102 · 2004-01-22, 21:09

Hi! This is my first post, but I just wanted to get you guy's opinions.

In episode 15 we were introduced (Not verbally, but by implication) to another state Alchemist from the Ishbar Rebellion era. He's a cruel fellow, with long brown hair and a moon-shaped trans. circle tatooed on both of his hands; (Reminds me alot of Gen. Gran)

I, personally, think that this fellow is Ed and Al's dad, but I could be wrong. Here's why:

Warning! Possible Spoilers!!! Highlight to read!

A.) Why I think he's the father:

1.) The series casts a bit of a bad light on Ed and Al's father, with their explicit dislike of him. They seem to think that he's a selfish, cruel man for leaving their mother. Fits right in with the personality he showed there.

2.) The series/editor/animators focused on this particular alchemist as much as they focused on other important characters during this segment; Dr. Marco, Col. Mustang, Armstrong, and Gran.

3.) He has the same color of hair that Al had when he still had a body

4.) He has Ed's golden eyes, and the same body build.

B.) Why I'm not sure he's their father:

1.) Col. Mustang was searching for Ed and Al's father Hohenheim in the beginning; but he became more interested in Ed as a state alchemist. If the man was already a state alchemist, then that would make the search a moot point.

2.) Hohenheim refused to help perform a human transmutation with Majhal in episode 4; which isn't the same character portrayal as what was in that segment

3.) I don't think their mother would miss a character such as that man as much as she did.

Any other reasons/suggestions? I wanna know what everyone else thinks!! Oh- And if you really know the answer, don't post it!!

I wanna know what their intuition says, so don't read the next four posts or so until AFTER you've voted!!

YuuOminae · 2004-01-22, 21:35

Answer

Spoiler:

Lord Raiden · 2004-01-22, 22:30

Spoiler:

Forsaken102 · 2004-01-22, 22:32

(*Laughs*)

Naruhodo.... thanks for the info. But you ruined the fun of the poll!! NOOOoooo!!! :-)

Thanks for everyone's interest!! I guess it was a stupid question. :-P

YuuOminae · 2004-01-22, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Raiden

Spoiler:

kamij0 · 2004-01-23, 06:10

Spoiler:

Lord Raiden · 2004-01-23, 10:05

I second that kamij0.

Forsaken102 · 2004-01-23, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Raiden

I second that kamij0.

Hmmm... But, then again, I've seen alot of people who don't look fatherly and are fathers... I mean, it doesn't take being father material to become one, after all. All you have to do is have the sex drive.

kamij0 · 2004-01-23, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forsaken102

Hmmm... But, then again, I've seen alot of people who don't look fatherly and are fathers... I mean, it doesn't take being father material to become one, after all. All you have to do is have the sex drive.

their mother seems like a nice and pretty woman, i don think she got such BAD taste in choosing her husband...

eLstar · 2004-01-31, 12:05

I have a feeling the Elric father is connected to Lust, Gluttony, and all those other "people". I don't know if he's dedicated or not but soemthing tells me he stayed away from his sons for a very good reason.

View Poll Results: Is the brown haired Alchemist in episode 15 Ed and Al's father?
Yes! He's their father	1	7.14%
No! He's not their father	10	71.43%
Errr... I don't know	3	21.43%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

2004-01-22, 21:09	Link #1
Forsaken102 Insanity Goddess Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Missouri Age: 40	Ed and Al's Dad? Hi! This is my first post, but I just wanted to get you guy's opinions. In episode 15 we were introduced (Not verbally, but by implication) to another state Alchemist from the Ishbar Rebellion era. He's a cruel fellow, with long brown hair and a moon-shaped trans. circle tatooed on both of his hands; (Reminds me alot of Gen. Gran) I, personally, think that this fellow is Ed and Al's dad, but I could be wrong. Here's why: Warning! Possible Spoilers!!! Highlight to read! A.) Why I think he's the father: 1.) The series casts a bit of a bad light on Ed and Al's father, with their explicit dislike of him. They seem to think that he's a selfish, cruel man for leaving their mother. Fits right in with the personality he showed there. 2.) The series/editor/animators focused on this particular alchemist as much as they focused on other important characters during this segment; Dr. Marco, Col. Mustang, Armstrong, and Gran. 3.) He has the same color of hair that Al had when he still had a body 4.) He has Ed's golden eyes, and the same body build. B.) Why I'm not sure he's their father: 1.) Col. Mustang was searching for Ed and Al's father Hohenheim in the beginning; but he became more interested in Ed as a state alchemist. If the man was already a state alchemist, then that would make the search a moot point. 2.) Hohenheim refused to help perform a human transmutation with Majhal in episode 4; which isn't the same character portrayal as what was in that segment 3.) I don't think their mother would miss a character such as that man as much as she did. Any other reasons/suggestions? I wanna know what everyone else thinks!! Oh- And if you really know the answer, don't post it!! I wanna know what their intuition says, so don't read the next four posts or so until AFTER you've voted!! Last edited by Forsaken102; 2004-01-23 at 00:54.

2004-01-22, 21:35	Link #2
YuuOminae 唯我独尊 Join Date: Dec 2003	Answer Spoiler: No. That's Kimberly (or Kimberlee), the mad bomber. And currently he's locked up in jail, while Hoenheim is currently roaming about freely.

2004-01-22, 22:30	Link #3
Lord Raiden Uber Coffee for da win! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Middle of insanity	Spoiler: Well, he's only roaming around freely provided he's alive, which there's no proof that he is or is not.

2004-01-23, 06:10	Link #6
kamij0 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Spoiler: he cant be ed and al's father... IMO he dun even look fatherly ..

2004-01-22, 22:32	Link #4
Forsaken102 Insanity Goddess Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Missouri Age: 40	(Laughs) Naruhodo.... thanks for the info. But you ruined the fun of the poll!! NOOOoooo!!! :-) Thanks for everyone's interest!! I guess it was a stupid question. :-P

2004-01-23, 10:05	Link #7
Lord Raiden Uber Coffee for da win! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Middle of insanity	I second that kamij0.

2004-01-31, 12:05	Link #10
eLstar (^_^)v Join Date: May 2003	I have a feeling the Elric father is connected to Lust, Gluttony, and all those other "people". I don't know if he's dedicated or not but soemthing tells me he stayed away from his sons for a very good reason.