@Sounsyy: It struck me as to why Estinien is in the MSQ. It has hit me like a sack of bricks as I sat at my desk.  Are behind it all!
I'm going to take one more stab at a real theory here.
Could have it been possible that the last time you see Estinien, that it's an impostor? A heretic? That they may have subdued the real Estinien and took his armor and weapon? So the man you vaporize is really a heritic. It would also explain his appearance and why he recognizes you as well in the 2.55 cut scene.
Edit: Also Alberic never found out that Estinien is still alive?Â
I'm picking at bones here!
I'm going to take one more stab at a real theory here.
Could have it been possible that the last time you see Estinien, that it's an impostor? A heretic? That they may have subdued the real Estinien and took his armor and weapon? So the man you vaporize is really a heritic. It would also explain his appearance and why he recognizes you as well in the 2.55 cut scene.
Edit: Also Alberic never found out that Estinien is still alive?Â
I'm picking at bones here!