Maes Hughes Death

The murder of Maes Hughes interrupted Roy Mustang's path toward becoming Führer.

Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes, an old friend of Roy Mustang, works in the military's intelligence division. During one of his attempts to help the Elrics, he learns of the homunculi's Nationwide Transmutation Circle plan. He is found out and wounded by Lust, and when he retreats to call Mustang he is confronted by Envy, who shapeshifts into Hughes' wife Gracia and shoots and kills him.

Quick Facts

Character: Maes Hughes

Lore & Background

His murder served as a critical turning point for Colonel Roy Mustang. Prior to this event, Mustang was heavily relying on the support of his loyal subordinates to propel him along the path to becoming the next Führer of Amestris. After the murder of his best friend and confidant, Mustang began an almost behind-the-scenes investigation into finding the true culprit.