Question I have been shy to ask... is Eorzea the planet, or is it a continent?

[Catapult]

(IMO) It is best to think of Eorzea as the loose Federation of city-states that historically make up Aldenard.

In our current game concept, it would be like referring to America or Australia when they were still a bunch of colonies in a form of cooperation.

Another comparison would be the European Union which, while tied to a broad geographical region, is not actually dependent upon the landmass of Europe and in fact grows/shrinks with its member states, each maintaining its own sovereign laws and independence even if they engage closely with each other diplomatically and economically.

So we talk about in Erozea, not on it, much like being in Limsa or Ishgard. Meanwhile we talk about on Aldenard, Vylbrand or Hydaelyn, not in it, because that would put us underground.

I am however keen to see if we can get a clearer picture from our majestic voidsent localisation team... I've just gone and asked.