You know, Iceheart was right...

[Enkidoh]

I wouldn't listen to the insane ramblings of a woman who turned herself into a Primal, as she basically strawmans her own argument (just like how Gaius lost whatever moral high ground he might have had the moment he allied with Lahabrea). We're not pawns of a higher power. We're adventurers, free spirited youth who go whereever fame and glory are to be found. We just happen to have the Echo (and are guided by the Mothercrystal), but it's completely up to us how we use that power.

As for your three story points:

Eorzea will never be truly united - the backstory for the game all but shouts that (in fact, that point was made quite clear in version 1.0's manual, that the citystates of Eorzea frequently switch allegiances based on the circumstances of the time). Taking a specific god of the Twelve as their champion also didn't help things, as Eorzeans regard past wars of the realm as wars of the gods - divinely sanctioned. That just ensures the realm will be in a state of constant strife. The current Alliance is shaky as it is, and was only because of outside influences was it even able to exist.

The Ascians have been around since time immemorial - it's been mentioned frequently that they're immortal beings, so it's only natural we won't see a resolution to their story any time soon. But given the fact I read that Yoshi wants to get away from the Primals as being central to the story, it's likely this will also mean the Ascian storyline will be eventually resolved. But either way, this game is still young - FFXI's main story wasn't truly resolved for at least two expansion packs - give it time and everything will be revealed.

Ishgard and the war with the dragons is the central theme of the expansion - haven't you read all the latest news about it?

Either way, losing heart is what the Ascians want you to do! Don't give up! You're a Warrior of Light who has taken down the XIVth Legion and slain Primals, you'll be more than capable of facing the challenges to come!