Quote Originally Posted by BelgianRofl View Post
2. There's no lore in being able to just "magically" teleport to anywhere at any time from level 1. We should only be able to teleport from Aetheryte crystals.
In response to not having lore check the website.

Quote Originally Posted by http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/gameplay/guildleves
Though the exact mechanism behind teleportation via aetheryte is still largely a mystery, one theory states that when a sentient being approaches one of the portals, the aether that makes up its body resonates with the aether of the crystals, which in turn results in a complete breakdown of the being’s mass, allowing it to temporarily return to the invisible aetheric streams that course throughout the planet. The being’s soul, which cannot be broken down, then guides the particles to a pre-determined destination, and upon arrival, the corresponding aetheryte receptacle reconfigures the mist back into its original form. This whole process takes only a matter of moments, allowing for nearly instant transportation to faraway destinations.

However, being broken down to the aetheric level can take its toll on one’s body, and rest is often required after several consecutive jumps, especially as the distance becomes greater. As a precaution, most city-states strongly discourage over-teleporting, as it can lead to irreversible damage...
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/gameplay/guildleves Click on Aetheryte

I think this is pretty good proof that there is Lore reason to back up having teleportation in game.

Though once they add Chocobo's and Airships I kinda wonder what will happen to Teleportation. Will it remain but be much more sparse when they add new areas which is the main reason for Chocobo's and Airships? or will teleportation get removed or reduced? Hmmm...