Lead up until 8.0 speculation

YoshiP is on record for saying that Meracydia is not going to be the setting of the next expansion. While I'm a little disappointed we're not going there just yet, on the bright side it means that 8.0 is an even bigger mystery.

I think we might be finally uncovering the rest of Ilsabard in 8.0. Tuliyollal did enter an agreement with Thavnair, and Thavnair did respond by helping them fend off Alexandria's attack. So it would make sense for Tuliyollal to clue Thavnair in on the peace developments with Alexandria. And by extension, the rest of the Ilsabard Contingent including Garlemald. Alexandria could become allies with Garlemald. At the end of 7.3, you can talk to Alphinaud, and he mentions the political challenges of welcoming Alexandira to our world. I think we could be in for some juicy politics.

And for some more wild speculation, Ilsabard, Bozja, Dalmasca areas have a history with Auracite so my 'Key is Auracite' brain worms are squirming.