Storyline Prior to Game

[Rhomagus]

People are still confused surrounding Ishgard and the dragons, I think. From what I've seen, Ishgardians and dragons are MORTAL ENEMIES; no way would Ishgard people summon dragons when the few Ishgardians you see prancing around are actively hunting down dragons.

Dragons are a beast, perhaps at the most a beast-tribe. Since the summons seem to be taken directly from FFXI as well, Shiva and Ramuh are most likely to be the last two summons in kind Rhomagus' extensive post. Anybody else think that Rhomagus' post should have a place in the OP's post so people can have some understanding/speculation of what the game is about, instead of shifting through all these pages?

There are a few posts on here before mine that were very informative as well. I'd like it if certain aspects of the story were were bolded then a brief explanation was provided below it. It would be even better if people could include links citing their sources.

For example:

Races

Wildwood Elezen

From the official site:

For hundreds of years the Wildwood Elezen have lived in the safety of Eorzea’s lush forests. They possess an incredibly keen sense of sight — a contributing factor in their unparalleled expertise as archers. With the formation of the realm’s governments, many Wildwood ventured forth from the forests, drawn either to the exhilarating cosmopolitanism of the urban centers or the simple nomadism of the plains.

- http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/world/races/elezen/l

According to Prosperlain, the Officer at Arms in Gridania:

We Wildwood have lived amongst the trees for nigh on nine hundred years. We share the same tall, slender physiques as our Duskwight brethren, but are known for our sharper vision--a trait which lends itself well to our prowess with the bow. Our clan is also known for its innovative genius.
The carpentry of Gridania's immense wooden structures of the leather trade--these and more are the products of Wildwood ingenuity, handed down through the ages.

- http://www.eorzeapedia.com/wiki/en/Prosperlain

If you're really curious though, there are sites for this kind of thing like eorzeapedia and such. Both of the above chunks I've used for my example can be found there. Including links is a good way to cite sources regardless because it let's readers interpret for themselves while still backing up a poster's claims.

[Rhomagus]

Also, if my post is included I wouldn't want all of it in there, but if it were formatted as I've shown above and *SPOILERED* in white text I think that would be fine.

Not everyone wants to read what they haven't seen yet in-game. Others love the journey.

[Malakhim]

There are a few posts on here before mine that were very informative as well. I'd like it if certain aspects of the story were were bolded then a brief explanation was provided below it. It would be even better if people could include links citing their sources.

For example:

Races

Wildwood Elezen

From the official site:

- http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/world/races/elezen/l

According to Prosperlain, the Officer at Arms in Gridania:
- http://www.eorzeapedia.com/wiki/en/Prosperlain

If you're really curious though, there are sites for this kind of thing like eorzeapedia and such. Both of the above chunks I've used for my example can be found there. Including links is a good way to cite sources regardless because it let's readers interpret for themselves while still backing up a poster's claims.

Shh... You can't actually point this out.

There are still people who refuse to believe the game has any lore...

[Delmontyb]

Thanks, and I really enjoyed the thought you put into this, sorry that some people hijacked the thread.
Anyway, I too want to know more about what happened before we joined in the game, from what I can tell Al-Mingo was sacked and now those people are finding themselves in the various towns.

I wonder if this wasn't a battle between Al-mingo and the Imperials. Even if it didn't happen over Mor-Dhora, the ship might have just crashed there etc.

I can't wait to see where the story goes from here.

[AdvancedWind]

Bumping this thread because this thread is threadfully useful and interesting.

[SirEdeonX]

Wow.. actually the history of Eorzea is quite like Greece

-The current situation in Eorzea is similar to the months before the Persian Empire marched on Greece.
-Eorzea contains several independently governed city-states, like those found in ancient Greece.
-And just like those in Greece, the ones in Eorzea have a long history of war and alliances.

And let's not forget all the gods of Eorzea, and their relations of parenthood such, just like the Greek mythology.

[Cendres]

I'd like to thank you those who have responded with such interesting thoughts about the story, I find the lore to be very interesting and some of the things said here cleared up some confusion. My weak sauce contribution is that as an adventurer I think the idea is you can be from anywhere.

[obaley]

my kids thought this was the most awesome thing ever. I agree. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzC510DpbU0

[gifthorse]

Minfilia is a Garlean Spy out to summon the Paragon of Fury and reign supreme dictator of all Eorzea!!!!111

You heard it here first.