Little Ladies' Day

[axemtitanium]

Well-schooled Steward: The first row displays life-size recreations of the three legendary Sultansworn known collectively as the first paladins. Of particular interest are the blades that they brandish.
Well-schooled Steward: Three blades forged from the same steel, one each bestowed to the three great warriors who would attend the Royal House by the hand of Sasagan Ul Sisigan, first of his name and founder of our nation.
Well-schooled Steward: Curtana, Joyeuse, Durandal... Eras have passed, monarchs have risen and fallen, but the legends of these blades─and the men who did wield them─live on to this very day.

Well-schooled Steward: On the second row of the stage stands life-size figurines of two archers─referenced in Thorne Dynasty records as the Twin Bows. It is said that they served as bodyguards for Princess Edvya on the strict orders of her father, the sultan.
Well-schooled Steward: It is perhaps worth noting that despite their moniker, the two are of different races entirely. One is Hyuran, a midlander, not unlike the Royal House of Thorne which he did serve.
Well-schooled Steward: The other is of Miqo'te blood, a Seeker of the Sun. The histories tell of how─after years of bitter struggle─the Thorne Dynasty at last succeeded in reaching across the desert and establishing trade with the U tribe, a fact which the existence of these dolls would seem to corroborate.

Well-schooled Steward: The third row is adorned with the figures of an alchemist, a goldsmith, and a weaver─together known as the Three Creators.
Well-schooled Steward: It is widely believed that these three women─alchemist, goldsmith, and weaver─do not represent actual historical personages, but are rather quasi-deities said to watch over our nation and see it to greater heights of inspiration and prosperity.
Well-schooled Steward: Observing these dolls, it is evident that ladies' fashion was at the center of attention and demand since days long past. Most likely, the respect and reverence shown for the skilled artisans who created such objects of beauty resulted in the birth of these three symbolic figures.

Well-schooled Steward: Quite the handsome lad, isn't he? This doll is a recreation of none other than the commoner youth who would eventually become husband to Princess Edvya.
Well-schooled Steward: As the legend goes, the fated lovers met during Princess Edvya's short foray outside the palace walls. So smitten was the boy with the princess's beauty that he vowed that he would one day become a knight and rise above his station, that they might one day be wed.Well-schooled Steward: True to his word, after enduring years of grueling training, the once-scrawny lad grew into a brave and strong knight. So moved was the princess by the boy's pure heart and determination, that she pleaded with her father to consent to their marriage.
Having learned years ago that his daughter was not to be denied, he did so with a smile.
Well-schooled Steward: The tale sounds as if it were dreamed up by some mawkish minstrel, does it not? And yet it is cited in several documents as historical fact. Little did the lovers know, however, that the glorious reign of the Thorne Dynasty was soon to come to an end...

Well-schooled Steward: As you have doubtless already surmised, the lovely lady seated atop the stage is none other than Princess Edvya herself.Well-schooled Steward: It is of some historical note that these exquisite figurines were not commissioned by the royal house itself. Rather, they are the work of common town artisans, who created them out of their newfound respect for Princess Edvya and Sultan Baldric in the wake of the events of the legend.
Well-schooled Steward: It began with one doll, then two, with their numbers growing year by year as the sultan and his daughter grew to be even more beloved by the commonfolk, whom they walked amongst willingly.
Well-schooled Steward: Happy years those were, but they would be short-lived. The second Ul Dynasty would soon rise, and the Thorne traditions would be abandoned, giving way to the small and dainty dolls so familiar to Eorzeans today.

Saving this lore stuff for posterity since it's a limited time event.

[axemtitanium]

Updating now that the event is complete.

[myahele]

Thanks for this info, seems like the Thorne Dynasty was nice.

[Sakuraluna]

Oh this is a good idea. Thanks for posting it.

[Waffilicious]

Well-schooled Steward: The tale sounds as if it were dreamed up by some mawkish minstrel, does it not?

the first thing i thought was yoshida being a hopeless romantic

[Belhi]

Was the Thorne Dynasty the ones who kept the giants as slaves in the mines? Do we know how the Thorne Dynasty ended?

They did seem very good to their people though. Ul'dah seems to have a very dual nature and puts a lot of effort into hiding the darker parts.

[myahele]

Was the Thorne Dynasty the ones who kept the giants as slaves in the mines? Do we know how the Thorne Dynasty ended?

They did seem very good to their people though. Ul'dah seems to have a very dual nature and puts a lot of effort into hiding the darker parts.

The devices that were controlling them somehow malfunctioned; which led to them rebelling (obviously) thus forcing the Thorne's and investors to seal them away.

Since this was their main source of income then I'd imagine there was an economic depression, which may've led to revolts and thus an Ul was placed in the throne.