The Road Trip’s True Purpose
Final Fantasy XV kicks off with a simple premise, Noctis and his pals (serving as his guardsmen) are to go to Altissia where the prince is to wed Lady Lunafreya. Noctis doesn’t leave Insomnia on the best of terms with his father. There is clearly some turmoil, as Regis tries to show affection to his son, only to have it brushed off as he hurries away.
While it’s true that Noctis must meet up with Lunafreya, it’s not only to get married. There was to be a meeting discussing a possible treaty between Niflheim and Lucis. Regis already knew about a plan to invade Insomnia, so he needed to get Noctis out of the city so that the Chosen King had time to grow and prepare. In essence, the king sent his son away so that the prince may live, while the king dies. Before he perishes, he makes sure the Ring of the Lucii is entrusted to Lunafreya, which ends up being a large part of the Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV film.
Noctis soon finds out about the horrific fate that had befallen Insomnia as the Imperial Army rained down fire upon the city, killing thousands, including the king. Naturally he tries to head back to the place he once called home, only to find it a desolate wasteland. Now, the road trip beings anew, only with a new purpose. He is still going to head to Altissia to see Lunafreya, but he now wants revenge on the Niflheim Empire.
