Quote Originally Posted by Yuella View Post
Ok, I'm replaying Stormblood with an alt and I'm 99% sure House of the Crooked Coin was built by the same civilization that built Solution 9. Same color, similar pattern. I think the one in Azim Steppe was destroyed by one of the calamities while the one in Tural survived because most calamities are centered around Eorzea. Since the legend of Azim is popular with the Xaela, I'm also 99% sure that Azem had something to do with Solution 9.
I noticed the similarities in my recent replay too, and I think the Xaela or whatever civilization predated them in that region definitely have a strong connection to Azem solely based on this dialogue from the Mol khatun:
Quote Originally Posted by Temulun Mol
You, wait. I would have words.
A singular radiance. Shimmering.
Like a jewel of the Dusk Mother, blinding in its brilliance.
Stars flicker and flock to you. Before such gathered light, even the secrets of the gods may be laid bare.
Some are fated to rise in grace and glory. Others to falter and fade, though not from memory. Both will be your strength and salvation come the end.
Cherish the stars and the light they bring you in the dark.
For you are a traveler, are you not?
As far as I can tell, this is the first allusion to Azem in the MSQ. She also has this to say later:
Quote Originally Posted by Temulun Mol
The path laid by the gods is at an end, but there is another yet to be walked. By light radiant, born of a traveler's bonds. Seek and you will find. Go in hope and in grace.