Quote Originally Posted by Ophannus View Post
The 12% movement speed on GEO makes a bit more sense than movement speed for other mages. Since GEO is almost BRD-like in that they have to run in and out of range to cast Geo/Indi spells, and get in range for -ara spells which center on the caster not target and use directionality, movement speed plays somewhat more of an important role(vs WHM or BLM that can cast from 21' in 95% of cases)
And don't forget the Cardinal Chant job trait which provides different bonuses like increased magic attack bonus or magic accuracy depending on the GEO's positioning relative to the target. With so many features of the job being entirely dependent on the GEO's positioning in relation to both the enemies and the fellow party members it really does make sense that they receive a movement speed + option.