Talk:Aldia, Scholar of the First Sin/@comment-173.186.211.139-20150210102759

Considering how he drops absolutely nothing upon his death, I would say he isn't just an optional boss... but more so a teaser/preview, perhaps?

It would make sense, since the storyline is going to be advanced further in the time to come. Maybe this is to give a taste, or let alone, "beta test", some of the newer things being added.

Also, it is worth nothing that he'll sometimes "glitch", causing him to stay in a dormant state with the fire 'shielding' around him, which in turn significantly reduces the damage output you inflict on him, but he remains motionless and prone to being picked off with ranged attacks.