Gridania and "outsiders"

[Velox]

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And it was actually one of the primary reasons he had for starting the Crystal Braves. With the current city-states having to not only defend Eorzea but also quell their own internal strife, it's helpful to have another body that's able to transcend the political boundaries and lend aid where it's needed. To make an analogy, the Crystal Braves are essentially the Coast Guard of the region, who go in when times are hard no matter what local government needs help.