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    Quote Originally Posted by Alleo View Post
    Uldah: The rich control the city and might do everything to keep control. Leader still tries everything to help others but cant do much. Also dont help the refugees much.
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    So I am looking forward to see some of the atrocities that they are seemingly able to do.
    To be completely fair though, that description of the Eorzean Alliance members does downplay some of the more unpleasant aspects, Ul'dah in particular. Whilst not incorrect, your description of the (admittedly many) flaws of Garlemald are far more detailed.

    - Slavery; Citizens of Ul'dah, including children, could be sold to repay debts. With able men kept imprisoned and forced into brutal fights before an audience in the Coliseum for their freedom. Meanwhile, less able prisoners were forced into a daily routine of back-breaking chores followed by training in which even minor mistakes were punished with beatings.
    - Syndicate; Whilst Nanamo may be the 'face' of Ul'dah leadership with her role as the Sultan, much of the power lies with the rest of the Syndicate: the richest in society and the seats of which can be bought. Needless to say, being able to buy a position of power is far from ideal and is something even Garlemald (as far as we know) didn't go as far as to do. Not only would such an arrangement increase the already considerable rift between the wealthy and poor, but lead to an easier manipulation of the vulnerable.

    It's also important to consider that we're unlikely to have heard about the underlying issues or past wrongdoings of the alliance members, as they're our allies. Similar to how regular Garlean citizens are unlikely to know the list of questionable actions of Garlemald, instead hearing only a biased account of how bad the Alliance is.

    Quote Originally Posted by Alleo View Post
    People on the army are as far as we know not forced and you are free to say whats on your mind towards the leaders. Ysthola was calling the admiral out of it and she does not need to fear punishment. Do the same in Garlemald with at least a bit of power behind you and you will find yourself killed and your family probably too.
    After a quick check, the wikia states that Limsa's army is formed partially from 'conscripted pirates'. Conscription being a compulsory enlistment into such a service. Though I can't say exactly where that information was sourced from. The rest I completely agree with though.
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    Last edited by Scintilla; 08-26-2019 at 11:24 PM.