Baron Remlet

"The people need someone to stand up and lead. If no one will face the challenges of our growth, who will? I vowed myself to help Edelia grow in the prospect of danger; whether that's to militarize and conquer all of Olion, I will make it happen. If you ever try to interfere with my business again, I'll kill you and all of your friends."

— Baron to June in the Casmal Prison

Baron Remlet is a major character of Final Fantasy XVI who served as the political and military leader of the Edelian Empire from M.E. 1304 to M.E. 1315. Before his rise to power, he served as one of the apprentice scholars for the Olion Council until his betrayal after the location of the Asmius was revealed. Afterwards, he gained the trust of Gistal Praan, the dictator of the Edelian church and rose to power by assembling a large institution of EX soldiers in Elzil. He gained additional influence by presenting himself as a nationwide spokesperson, using his charm to entice others to join for his loyal cause to have a successful uprising for the empire. After the division of powers arose when more Edelian leaders joined the empire, Baron stepped down and allowed Praan to take his place, being a primary commander of the Edelian army, and the EX in Nibleheim.

In the Final Act, Baron is revived and made young again. He seeks to break free from his resurrection by joining forces with June and his daughter Halen, uncovering the secrets of why the world changed.

He is the tertiary antagonist of Final Fantasy XVI and the primary antagonist of Act II.