Quote Originally Posted by Catapult View Post
However, based on what we know and suspect so far, Gridania was founded during the sixth astral era. If Allag fell in the Fourth era, there is an entire era that needs to fill the gap seperating the ice age and the flood, including civilizations that nurtured the tradition of a grand company, since the last appearance of these entities was before both Gridania and Ishgard were founded. Gelmorra?
Think about this...the Allagan Empire is ultimately in ruin. Factions split off and some head to the Twelveswood. The fall of the Allagan Empire ushers in the Fourth Umbral era. Whether this was due to sealing Bahamut, we don't know yet. Back to the Elezen that fled to the Twelveswood. They live and prosper in the woods...the Fifth Umbral age brings Snow and Ice. Where is a safe place in a forest for people seeking to get out of the cold, underneath the ground...Gelmorra. The Elezen slowly become the Duskwight Elezen, because they're underground and rarely in the sun light.

What happens after the Snow and Ice stop, the Duskwight Elezen come out of their holes and live above ground...thus the founding of Gridania.

I think we're onto something my dear Watson!