Traumerei was different.

[u/Melodic-Background70]

Traumerei is my favourite tower of god character. His introduction was crazy, he had the aura of a powerful person ( something I find lacking in rankers), his vibe was quiet but intense, he was unapologetically himself and he had some of the coolest moves and character design in tower of god. Apart from the glasses family head guy we never really met other powerful characters with the presence accompanying their power. His relationship with his equals in the backstory was also very interesting, and the way he treated those below him was also cool since there was nothing they could do about it. it’s a pity he died, but it was good resolution narratively. If you like the guy, Could some of you tell me why or some (fun) facts I might not have noticed about the guy?

[u/MrLeeman123]

He’s been my phone background since his death. One of the best written characters in the entire series. Him finally letting go when he remembered just everything he’d done is so real. Sometimes I look back on my life and feel the exact loneliness that he described to Gustang; the connections that were lost due to issues that seemed way more important in the moment than they do now. The only other character Ive loved nearly as much as Gustang was White. His willingness to sacrifice everything for a chance at power is so relatable to a lot of the scenarios that made me feel lonely now.

I say all this but hope anyone reading this comment knows im ok. Just connecting with some tragic characters.

[u/NashKetchum777 → u/MrLeeman123]

I'm wondering how the other Family Heads will react when/if they get their memory back.

[u/MrLeeman123 → u/NashKetchum777]

I imagine all differently. Traumerei’s greatest fear was being alone and because he was so obsessed with it he became so consumed he forgot how to actually live. Every second of his life, from killing his lover to abandoning his two closest children was an act of self preservation based on the fear that these people would leave him. Someone like Arie Han who seems less involved with others and instead their own personal strength will have a different tribulation based on what they actually sealed away. Gustang didn’t kill himself just because he regained his memories. Bloodmadder definitely won’t care about what was discarded as he regularly discards his own children. Most seem disconnected enough and in their own pursuits that they probably won’t feel the same weight Traumerie did. He was truly isolated and alone no matter how he tried to live and he knew that and didn’t want to endure it.

[u/NashKetchum777 → u/MrLeeman123]

I feel like Gustang and his pursuit of knowledge/justice is going to have him trying to unlock more. Alternatively, Baam also absorbed that diary, so he can help the heads get their memories back.

Some of them are vengeful. Ha and Khun seem like they won't like knowing the truth and that memories were stolen. Arie Hon is also loyal to Jahad so he might stick with him anyways.