Gigas

My theory on Gigas.

That they could be, in fact, Allagans that where mutated from the aetheric backlash from the Crystal Tower when it went critcal due to not being able to handle the amount of power channeled from Bahamut in Dalamud.

If they where supporters of Xande it would explain the Gigas apparent worship of the Crystal Tower.

Thoughts.

I dont think so, they are just monsters. end lol

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Originally Posted by Sapphic

My theory on Gigas.

That they could be, in fact, Allagans that where mutated from the aetheric backlash from the Crystal Tower when it went critcal due to not being able to handle the amount of power channeled from Bahamut in Dalamud.

If they where supporters of Xande it would explain the Gigas apparent worship of the Crystal Tower.

Thoughts.

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My theory is that they may be descended from Allagens experimented on by Amon. I'm assuming here that Amon, Xande, Phlegethon and Scylla were all once more Unei and Doga's size and that one of Amon's mad science obsessions was making giants.

There was a discussion about this topic here a while ago, and the general belief arrived at is that far from being descended from the Allagans, it's possible that the gigas are actually a slave race genetically engineered by them (which explains their obsession with the Crystal Tower - they helped build it, and the single minded obsession is a cultural memory of the place they no longer understand, but is still engrained in their consciousness). I'll try find the thread and post a link here. :)

EDIT: found it. It was started by Catapult and went into some interesting territory. :)

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Originally Posted by Enkidoh

found it.

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I couldn't find that thread when I looked to reply to this one; good job, lmao. Yeah, it always falls back on choosing between [1] They're mutated Allag [2] They're failed Amon experiments [3] They're totally unrelated. Always funny to see the Darksteelfoil Hat progression from Gigas to Allag to the Twelve, though. Probably not in the least bit true, but a good example of how easily theories that make sense can go awry.

That was a fun conversation! I think Gigas are just angry Lalafell in need of hugs, which is why we have the new /hug emote. /huuuuuuuggggggssssss

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Originally Posted by Kyan

That was a fun conversation! I think Gigas are just angry Lalafell in need of hugs, which is why we have the new /hug emote. /huuuuuuuggggggssssss

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It would probably break the game is us Lalas were able to hulk out though

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Originally Posted by Morningstar1337

It would probably break the game is us Lalas were able to hulk out though

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There is no evidence that Lalas once populated the Allagan Empire (We only saw Roe, Hyurs, and perhaps Miqote if G'raha T'ia's eye is allagan royal family traits)

Yeah, from what I was aware lalafell originated on the southern islands and only migrated to Eorzea comparatively recently: (as stated here:)

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Originally Posted by Final Fantasy XIV Lodestone

The Lalafell are a folk both rotund and diminutive. Small by any race's standards and possessed of a childlike countenance, it proves difficult for non-Lalafell to gauge an individual's age with any degree of accuracy. Originally an agricultural people inhabiting the fertile islands of the south seas, they found their way to Eorzea via the burgeoning trade routes. Lalafell are welcoming of outsiders, and share prosperous relations with all of the other races of Eorzea.

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Originally Posted by Bauti

I dont think so, they are just monsters. end lol

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Just wanted to say this is my favorite post in the lore section of the OF.