The idea that out character is so strong that no one can even approach us in strength is so ridiculously stupid I'm having problems understanding where that mindset is coming from. Especially when we're shown that all of our companions, except Tataru and Minfilia, have a great deal of combat prowess. And even non companion characters such as Ilberd, Livia and Gaius are shown to be significantly powerful. Not to mention, we are most definitely not the first people to kill primals. The Scion's and various mercenary groups like the Company of Heroes were doing so well before we began our adventures in Eorzea.