So this is just a fun little theory I’ve been toying with since we learn just how kitten aggressive of a dragon our little friend Mord is.
So, why do I think this COULD be a possibility?
1. The dragons are forces of nature. Bubbles = water, Prim = volcanoes etc etc. In an ideal situation, forces of nature keep each other in check, a constant push and pull.
Now, Mordemoth can be said to represent growth/life while Zhaitan was death/decay. In most stories, what happens when one force if nature is weakened or even outright removed? The opposing force becomes more powerful, potentially growing out of control. Essentially, we may have kittened up royally by slaying Zhaitan.
2. Tequatl’s power buff is in the lore, and has been said to relate to current events. Considering Mordemoth was stirring around this time, it’s very possible Tequatl is now a servent of Mordemoth. Obviously this one has some flaws, as everything so far has told us that each dragon controls their own domain and that’s it but I can’t really think of any other reason that relates to current events.
3. The end of episode 2. In that cutscene we see the dragons floating around a center, in balance, after their awakenings. And yet, Mordemoth charges straight into the center. The very thing all other elder dragons are revolving around.
Some people think this represents the pale tree (including your character and Scarlet) but I think this represents what the tree is grown above. That being, potentially the ley line “source”. If Mordemoth could claim that, possibly the highest concentration of magic in Tyria he could very well increase his power by unheard of amounts.
4. Mordemoth has been extremely aggressive, to a degree not even Zhaitan could have hoped to match. He has already spread as far as the Iron Marches ( I believe that’s the charr zone shown in the trailer) which is not only on the other side of the map, but strangely close to Kralk’s territory. In addition, we see the edges of Jormag’s territory. Now unless we’ll going to politely asking Jormag for his help, that scene implies to me Mordemoth also has his eyes (vines?) set in that direction.
Again, this is just a fun little theory I’ve been toying around with since release. I’m sure it’s got plenty of holes you guys will be able to find, but eh, just thought I’d toss it out there.