Quote Originally Posted by Fernehalwes View Post
The problem with Eorzea is that every time civilizations rise, they are not merely toppled by another, but literally wiped of the face of the planet by the Calamities. This 'reset' button undoes everything that came before, impeding mankind's progress into learning its past. Civilizations spend so much time trying to get back on their feet after each Calamity, that by the time they get to a point where they can start accurately delving into the past, it's time for another disaster.
This reminds me of a thought I've been having lately. Namely the city-states in present-day Eorzea got really f***ing lucky during the Seventh Calamity. Yes, they endured some damage, but compared to previous disasters, they should be thanking the Twelve they came through with their civilization more or less intact.