I'm sure many questions will be answered as we go on, we might even be able to see the lands as we go forward into expansions and such, but for now I'd like my curiosity sated.
One, I'm curious about the races that might live in that part of the world. As we have seen so far that there are many Hyurs from Doma, along with whatever race Yugiri is. Are there Miqo'te, Roegadyn, Lalafell, or Elezen there? I know I might have just overlooked it in the story if there are, but I don't remember seeing any or hearing any mention.
Two, I'm far more curious about the lands of Doma. Is it a tropical region, desert? Or maybe several, just like in Eorzea.
Obviously as players we can only find out so much, so hopefully Fernehalwes can answer some of these questions. Hopefully!
Questions about Doma?
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06-07-2014, 07:49 PMEdricaneQuestions about Doma?
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06-07-2014, 07:52 PMDivine_Intervention
Doma? Have i missed something? xD
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06-07-2014, 09:29 PMMalrend
At present, I am rather certain that we don't have any real details in regards to any of your questions.
I would guess, based on Yugiri's reluctance to show her face, as she knows how most not of her own race would react to her visage, that she has at least interacted with races other than just the Hyur (this is of course not a very reliable base for any theory, as it might just as well be a half-arsed excuse for being able to tease a new race without giving it all away at once). We know that the Garlean Empire primarily employs Hyur and Elezen, along with the "proper" Garleans (those with a third eye), so having been a part of a kingdom that is under the control of the Empire, she would have encountered those three races, at the very least. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that any of those are natives of Doma.. Then again.. None of the races are native to Eorzea. -
06-08-2014, 03:25 AMBombast
No one lives in Doma anymore.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbec5becd.jpg
On a more serious note, probably Hyur and Cat People. Plus whatever the masked folks are. -
06-08-2014, 07:38 AMKyanHyur and Yugiri's race seem to be living in Doma in harmony, but as for other races? Well, as Othard is mostly under imperial control, and we have seen that the Garleans bulk up their ranks with citizens of conquered nations (and that their ranks have had members of all five races), we could assume that there are members of all give races in Ilsabard and Othard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edricane
I would think that Doma is a land, rather than lands. Othard is the continent on which Doma is located. Is Doma a city-state or a region of Othard? I'm not quite sure. But if you look at Eorzea, and how each city-state has a region, I am certain Doma would be the same - Doma could be the name of the city-state (Like Ul'dah) or it could be the name of the surrounding region (Thanalan).Quote:
Originally Posted by Edricane
We can infer that Doma has fertile lands and lots of trees, as there were peach farms (as mentioned during the stinky-chocobo quests at Vesper bay) and the children talk about training in running across tree tops as youths (as mentioned currently in the Rising Stones). -
09-06-2014, 06:36 PMMichiKyou
Would Doma have its own language? we know the Ascians and beast tribes do. But with Domans being under Garlean rule for a while, what would of happened? yes its common to speak Eorzean in Eorzea but, Doma is another land.
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09-06-2014, 11:00 PMEmpressia
Eorzea is sub continent of the Orthard mainland continent. and considering how Doma and Eorzea have same races population, i would suspect the language is the same but the accent is not.
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09-07-2014, 07:12 AMKyanEorzea is a region which is inclusive of the continent of Aldenard and the islands surrounding it, such as Vylbrand. Othard is another continent to the East, just to clarify.Quote:
Originally Posted by Empressia
And as for language, I am unsure. In the Heavensturn events, the characters from the Far East seem to be very exaggerated and have odd dialect versus a typical Eorzean, whilst the Domans are not as extreme. Perhaps the Easterlings are bilingual. -
09-08-2014, 10:20 PMmelflomil
Where are you guys getting the name of these other continents?
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09-08-2014, 10:54 PMMagisThe world map has some of these names, a bit in Eorzean but it's translatable. Here is a clean version:Quote:
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09-09-2014, 12:34 AMBalipuWell, are we sure that Doma is in the far east? On Earth Japan is in the far east and Doma is a place with asian looking Hyur, mystery women with japanese names, and ninjas, so in essence Japan. That being said they are not necessarily Far Eastern.Quote:
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09-09-2014, 03:17 PMKyanFrom the official website, item text descriptions and dialogue. Othard is the Eastern continent, also referred to as the Far East as confirmed in Through the Maelstrom. Ilsabard is the other "Great Continent" - there being three: Aldenard, Ilsabard and Othard. Ilsabard is where the Garlean empire originated from, and seems to be connected to Aldenard by land bridge.Quote:
Originally Posted by melflomil
Othard is under Garlean rule: "One nation after the next fell before their relentless onslaught, first those of the northlands, followed by the sovereign states of the eastern continent, Othard." (http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/wor...hreats/content)
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from the facts about Yugiri located on: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/spe...The_Maelstrom/Quote:
Hailing from the nation of Doma on the shores of Othard, Yugiri and her countrymen have fled their war-torn home and the oppression of Garlean rule in search of refuge.
With supplies and hopes for survival dwindling, Yugiri seeks council with Eorzea's leaders, that they too may call this land their home.
She also mentions in cutscenes, as well as some of her refugees, that they come from the East :) -
09-09-2014, 09:17 PMTinyRedLeafSome reference to real-world history would be helpful here. We tend to forget that the concept of a "nation-state" is actually very modern, and did not become common until some 300 years ago.Quote:
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While some countries like England and France were beginning to develop a "national identity" around the 1300s and 1400s, people in these places would still more readily identify themselves as subjects of a monarch, than of a "country" per se.
In other words, up until recently in history, loyalties were more personal than they were "national".
It was actually more common for prosperous cities to gain prominence, with a rare handful ascending into full-fledged land or maritime empires. In ancient times, we had the likes of Babylon, Rome and Athens. And in the Middle Ages, there were Italian cities like Venice, Florence and Genoa.
And in most of these cases, loyalties were usually pledged to the city, and not specifically to an area of land. It was only in a few rare cases that an area of land was readily identified with a "nation", like China, Japan or India. -
09-12-2014, 10:24 AMFernehalwes
Hey guys!
I am dying to tell you all I know about Doma (and Yugiri), but if I spilled any of the tasty beans now, I'd be on a certain producer/director's kill list--the main reason for this being that, a WHOLE lot of information is planned for release in the coming months. Until then, keep up the good work scouring the game/topics/lodestone for hints/foreshadowing regarding the mysterious refugee, her people, and her homeland. The truth is out there! -
09-12-2014, 10:46 PMMorningstar1337I want to believe :PQuote:
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09-13-2014, 12:02 AMAnonymooseQuote:
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09-13-2014, 09:10 AMfiniteHP
I want that poster!
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09-13-2014, 09:20 AMKyanI want to believe! I am still holding out hope that her people and homeland is actually Eorzea, Thanalan - that they are the original builders of the Temple of Qarn (and the males of her race have magnificent goatees) before Belah'dian occupation. Time will tell!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fernehalwes
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09-13-2014, 10:21 AMSessureaThis is awesome lol. And wow, look at that garlean territory...Quote:
Originally Posted by Magis
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09-15-2014, 08:42 AMMichiKyou
;-; Ugh. I will continue to search.
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09-16-2014, 10:33 PMRadxen
Am I the only one who thinks that Eorzea looks like Africa?
That would make the Israel the Garlean Empire!!
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09-16-2014, 11:05 PMChewy2nd
I always though Eorzea was more like Europe, hence the name similarity, lol.
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09-16-2014, 11:13 PMAnonymooseQuote:
Originally Posted by Radxen
Geographically, The Three Great Continents of Hydaelyn are akin to The Old World of Earth, with Aldenard, Ilsabard, and Othard being (as far as we know), similarly placed to Africa, Europe, and Asia. This likeness is at present reinforced by Othardian city-states being referred to as The Far East and talk of a New World far from the Three Great Continents.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chewy2nd
Culturally and politically, Eorzea is based on the Greek city-states leading up to the invasion of the Persian Empire.
You know, if the Persian Empire was itself based on the Roman Empire.