After completing most of 2.2 I thought it may be time to specifically discuss Garlemald and its Imperialism as well as its current events.

[B]WITHOUT QUESTION THIS THREAD WILL CONTAIN SPOILER MATERIAL - PROCEED WITH CAUTION.


For a primer on background and so as to not needlessly retrace our steps, consider:

The Gamerescape Article:

http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Garlean_Empire

The Final Fantasy Wiki:

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Garlean_Empire

At this juncture, the most astonishing revelation has been Yugiri's announcement that Garlemand is engaged in a "War of succession." What are the implications of this? Has the Black Wolf's business kept him so distracted that he and Heirsbane could not prevent an assassination or a powerful usurper? Has Galvus died?