MSQ Questions (MAJOR Spoilers)

[Anonymoose]

Raubahn <...> knew the Monetarists' ears were everywhere and that secrets rarely stay secret. So with that in mind, why, why, WHY do the leaders insist on continuing to have all of their major meetings in Ul'Dah? It's like they're saying "Hey! People plotting against us! Here are our plans, take them pleeeeaaaase!"

I think it's mostly a matter of cost-benefit analysis and certain things were estimated poorly.

By having the meetings in Ul'dah, you find a certain number of conveniences. For one, the Gridanians and Lominsans travel roughly equal distance; it's a crossroads. A smaller point, but possibly just as relevant, the Fragrant Chamber (unlike the Lotus Stand or the Bridge), actually has enough seats for everyone (and their discussions tend to be quite lengthy, even if we only see the important bits). With Ul'dah being the Alliance's bankroller, the risk seems rather small (most of the time) considering that the Syndicate is unlikely to sabotage its own investments.

In the end, was any of the information potentially overheard in the Fragrant Chamber directly responsible for any of the outcomes?

[Viridiana]

By having the meetings in Ul'dah, you find a certain number of conveniences. For one, the Gridanians and Lominsans travel roughly equal distance; it's a crossroads. A smaller point, but possibly just as relevant, the Fragrant Chamber (unlike the Lotus Stand or the Bridge), actually has enough seats for everyone (and their discussions tend to be quite lengthy, even if we only see the important bits). With Ul'dah being the Alliance's bankroller, the risk seems rather small (most of the time) considering that the Syndicate is unlikely to sabotage its own investments.

In the end, was any of the information potentially overheard in the Fragrant Chamber directly responsible for any of the outcomes?

Meh, the chairs are a non-point (if this weren't a video game, anyway). Both of the other cities have standing armies, have some of the privates put out some chairs, problem solved. I also assume that travel is mostly accomplished by airship, so one destination shouldn't be much more inconvenient than any other.

As for whether anything said in the Fragrant Chamber led to 2.55's events. . .we don't know. I wouldn't doubt it, though.