With how he's talking about Seasons, I'm picturing some kind of competition between Free Companies for claim of these weapons. Requirements doesn't necessarily mean just the weapon's requirements. Could also be the cumulative points a Free Company has acquired. Like a Ladder score. Seasons in other PvP games generally involve such things.

Also, "applying" doesn't necessarily mean talking to an NPC and hoping you get it. You might also apply by performing some sort of seasonal acheivement. Like say, "First to Kill Garlean Leader", or "Defeated Bahamut in Season 2".

So acquiring a legendary item would mean several things: Your Free Company is doing exceptionally well, you have a piece of equipment that's been crafted to near perfection already, and you've accomplished a huge feat in order to apply.

I understand that Lore takes somewhat of a backseat here, but the game is a game, and an online one at that. I'll take gameplay over Lore, plz k thx.