Quote Originally Posted by Belhi View Post
Again, what do you base this on? Prior to the Garlean invasion, Eorzea was relatively peaceful. Ul'dah didn't even have a dedicated national army beyond the sultansworn which made up a small number. The Immortal Flames originally had to be tacked together from various mercenary outfits.
...it wasn't peaceful. The Ala Mhigans were trying to take over the rest of Eorzea and the Ishgardians were locked in a holy war that we now know was based on false ideals.