Great update.

1.18 is definitely starting to shape up. I love this additional tidbit:

In addition to the above, beast tribe settlements will also be implemented in patch 1.18. And by way of a sneak preview, imposing strongholds and larger settlements of the beastman persuasion are slated to appear in 1.19—a development that could only bode ill for the peace and prosperity of Eorzea.
So not only initial Frontier Settlements for the 3 Nations, but even Beastmen ones are appearing in 1.18, a nice surprise.

And 1.19 featuring Beastmen Strongholds. Hopefully something grander than places like Castle Oztroja. Can't wait!