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[Sounsyy]

During the change over from 1.0 to 2.0, we see the Class Guilds undergo drastic changes. In some cases its lore differences (PGL/THM) in others, it's a complete cast change of Guild leaders (LNC/CNJ). Is there a reason some Class Guilds were overhauled while others remain largely intact? For instance, why is the 1.0 lore of Pugilists being debt collectors for the Platinum Mirage no longer illustrated in 2.0 in favor of being just champion kickboxers? Similarly in 1.0, the Order of Nald'thal was a pillar of Ul'dahn society, being the executors of Last Wills, Morticians, as well as Ul'dah's law writers. In 2.0, the whole "Sin-bearer, study of Death to appreciate Life" thing seems to have been completely replaced by the Coco-Brothers' obsession/glorification of forbidden Black Magic. Is this an intentional design choice?

[Sounsyy]

The Lominsan Armada has nine squadrons which control nine bodies of water in and around Eorzea. Seven of the Nine bodies of water are quite easy to find on the 1.0 Eorzean Map. (Galadion, Bloodbrine, Merlthor, Indigo, Ash, Rhotano, and Jade) However, the 7th and 8th Squadron patrol waters not labelled on the Eorzean Map. Based on 2.0 Fishing Lore I've hypothesized Bianaq is the large, unlabeled island south of the Bay of Dha'yuz and just east of Cape Deadwind - (is this correct?) - however, I can't even hazard a guess as to where Clearwater is. In 1.0, there was a lake north of Camp Glory in Coerthas named Clearwater, but this doesn't seem like a likely location for the 8th Squadron. So where is the 8th Squadron?

[ExKage]

In the Miqo'te naming threads, the implication is that since Keepers are matriarchal, the Seekers are patriarchal but that Nunhs barely ever lead their tribes. Does that mean a Tia is more commonly the leader of the Seeker tribes? If not them, who?

[Sounsyy]

How old is Kan-E-Senna? Why is she the only adult-looking Padjal?

[Tsuga]

It has been hinted but never actually confirmed, but are the members of The Circle of Knowing actually the archons? If this will be revealed later, then can you tell us what the tattoos on their necks mean?

[ExKage]

Since Nanamo is so young, when and under what circumstances did she become the Sultana?

[ExKage]

The Company of Heroes was not comprised of members with the Echo. How did some/most of them come away with victories over Leviathan and Titan without being tempered?

[Sounsyy]

In 1.0, Conjurers had control over all six elements in accordance with Essences and Permutations - A Treatise of the Six Elements. In 1.18(?) the elements were split between Conjurer and Thaumaturge, but there was never any lore released as to why Conjurers could no longer manipulate or commune with Fire, Lightning, and Ice. Is there a lore reason? Can Conjurers still communicate with Fire, Lightning, and Ice Elementals even though they can no longer use such magic?

[SigRayne]

Will there be any changes to Fantasia in the way it's bought like more options?

[Alleluia]

Are there any constellations in the night sky of Eorzea and do they have any good stories to them? If not, can the concept be looked into for later on?