Primarch

Primarch is the head of the government, the Sanctum, in Final Fantasy XIII. Galenth Dysley is the current Primarch. He is the head and representative of the Sanctum, and is said to be the one to communicate with the fal'Cie Eden who gives advice and guidance, but restrains from direct influence.
==Story==
Galenth Dysley is an elderly man who appears deeply concerned over Cocoon's citizens. His voice is broadcast over the loudspeakers during the Purge explaining its necessity, and he later appears on TV saying the same thing.
It is later revealed that Dysley is an avatar for the fal'Cie Barthandelus, proving the position of Primarch nothing but a puppet position. Dysley resigns and places Cid Raines as the new Primarch in line, however, Raines—having been made Barthandelus's l'Cie—is only playing a role in Barthandelus's plan to lure the fugitive Pulse l'Cie back into Cocoon. Raines is killed by the Cavalry.
According to a Brain Blast quiz question in Final Fantasy XIII-2, the first female Primarch to represent the Sanctum was Ivory Marilia.
==Other media==
Lightning alludes to the position of Primarch in Dissidia 012 Prologus Final Fantasy, when she sarcastically asks the Warrior of Light who died and designated him with that role.
==Gallery==
Cid's office Eden artwork.jpg|Concept art of a Primarch's office in Eden.
Primarch LRFFXIII_Retro.png|Primarch in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Retro-spective trailer.
==Etymology==
In the Japanese version, the position is known as the Great Pope. 
The Primarch when addressed by his followers is referred to as "Your Eminence." 
Category:Final Fantasy XIII