In need of Garlean Lore

[Aura_Shurifon]

It's also possible that the "few few garlean that can use magic" might be a "pure blood" that doesn't know that somewhere in his blood line, there was a non-pure blood children (adultery somewhere ?)
But in this case, if the child doesn't have the third eye, it would be impossible to hide so it's just an hypothesis.

[myahele]

Arenvald's biological father was Garlean, but whether or not it was a pure-blooded Garlean or just merely is conscript is unknown.

But he was discriminated against by the rest of the Ala Mhigans due to this. Doesn't help that his hairstyle and face paint blocks his forehead too.

Hopefully he'll play a role, no matter how small, in Stormblood rather than standing in Waking Sands saying how he wants to help. Especially now that the Griffin decoy turns out to be an npc we helped once

[Balipu]

It's also possible that the "few few garlean that can use magic" might be a "pure blood" that doesn't know that somewhere in his blood line, there was a non-pure blood children (adultery somewhere ?)
But in this case, if the child doesn't have the third eye, it would be impossible to hide so it's just an hypothesis.

Yeah but how pure is pure? We know Eula Darnus had some Allagan blood, but she had the third eye. Although her magic came from Bahamut.

[Theodric]

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Sure! I actually put forward the theory a few times that the Garleans may have begun their campaign to conquer out of necessity/desperation rather than because they're 'evil'. I also suspected that they hold efficiency in high regard - which is also confirmed within the lore book. Then there's minor things such as as Garlean flag having a special meaning. I didn't have much clue as to what that meaning was but the lore book states that it is meant to honour those who have fallen for the sake of the Garlemald's cause.

I also suspected that there would be a lot of political intrigue going on behind the scenes. Which, other than adding another layer of complexity to things, opens up the possibility for different factions within Garlemald desiring different things and maybe working with the Warrior of Light directly without being defectors. There's a stray bit of dialogue in Sophia's quest chain regarding someone in Garlemald scheming against Regula due to his success and genuine merit being rewarded by the Emperor himself.

[SundayTrash]

Or it can be like FFVI where the empire would implement magitek experiments on their soldier.

[Foofy]

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See, I understand a lot of that.

What I have been going with is that the Garleans are trying to save the world. They don't believe the Gods care and we're just pests to them. They want to do what they can to ensure the world can at the very least spark/support life rather then having the primals suck it dry (which is why they are not afraid to 'purge'). They push to conquer so they can get more generations to follow their beliefs as well as push their influence and strength as a means not to be pushed around themselves.

In terms of their culture, I have a headcannon that they are very big on pride and honor of the Garlemald. They aren't big on throwing parties and having fun if it doesn't benefit the cause.

IE: *insert no fun allowed sign*

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[Foofy]

My other headcannons:

1) Garleans look at greed as a meaningless and disgusting thing. Ul'dah is full of this and my character finds anyone who gambles or overall just greedy for gil to be disgusting and a waste. They see more power in everyone benefitting from something rather then one person. All for all or none for one type thing.

2) I also have her set that when a female joins the Garlemald's ranks that they are to be sterilized as to keep unwanted pregnancies out of the field and keep the soldiers concerns focused on their country rather then an unwanted child that can take a soldier from battle.

3) Pureblooded Garleans are often wed off by their families to others not for power or status but to keep bloodlines strong. Thus arrange marriages are a thing.

4) People who have served in the Garlemald often suffer from PTSD, prone to outbursts of rage, mentally instability, and more.

5) The Emperor is actually someone who will throw his own people at a spiked wall just so he could walk over it unhindered. He believes himself to be righteous in every means and isn't afraid to sacrifice his own people to ensure his win in the endgame.

[Balipu]

The silly limit doesn't apply to edits made to the post. You can make them as long as you want.

[Foofy]

The silly limit doesn't apply to edits made to the post. You can make them as long as you want.

And now I shall abuse this forever more, thank you!

[Ametrine]

To add to the female sterility idea, it begs the question if certain families would bar their daughters from military careers so as to keep the pureblood going. Also, would men receive similar treatment to prevent unneeded/unwanted half-breeds from popping up?