Ask English Localization Lead Kate Cwynar Lore & Localization Questions

[Iscah]

Apparently since 5.3 in the Japanese version of the game, both Alisaie and our character have been addressing G'raha casually as "Raha", indicating a close relationship with him.

We have seen other characters do this – Krile calls him Raha, and in other cases we've seen Matoya refer to "Shtola" and Lyse to "Naago" without the tribe prefixes for the same reason – so the audience is already familiar with the idea that this is done for close friends and relatives.

Why was the decision made to alter it in this case and lose the implications it has on the characters' relationships?

[Iscah]

Why was the decision made to alter it in this case and lose the implications it has on the characters' relationships?

I can't edit, so I will have to ask separately:

Can you please consider changing this approach to be in line with the Japanese version?

[LystAP]

Hello Kate! It's been some time since ARR and I have always wondered - What was the story behind the two lalafell guards with the Scions? The ones that were there when we joined the Scions, then buried later. The other fallen Scions had names and interactions, but these two always remained nameless.

[nyanonense]

Hello Kate! Which character's dialogue or type of text is your favorite to work with during localization? Like, is there a character that whenever they pop up you're like yes! I'm so excited!

[nyanonense]

Of course the MSQ right now focuses on Vrtra's relationship with Azdaja, but what is his relationship like with his other siblings? Has he met all of them, and what do they think of each other?

[nyanonense]

In ARR, we're told that Moenbryda was 'like a sister' to "Yda", well before we find out Lyse's true identity. Was the person who was so close to Moenbryda Yda, Lyse, or both of them? We know the scions knew Lyse's true identity, but did Moenbryda know it as well?

[nyanonense]

What's the diet of dragons, especially the first brood? If they don't need to eat regular food, could they if they wanted to?

[Ansemaru]

I've noticed that many of the creatures found in Elpis are also found in regions of Abalathia's Spine in the modern era, such as the harpeia in Xelphatol, the minotaurs in Gyr Abania, the unicorns in Coerthas, and Coeurlregina in Dravania. Was Elpis located somewhere near the modern Sea of Clouds but crashed down to earth during the Final Days? And could it be that the elementals in the Shroud were also released into the wild by this incident?

[Ansemaru]

Is there a deeper meaning to the number of incidental Duskwight characters seen in the Garlean Empire? There seem to be quite a few in the Save the Queen content, like Albeleo and Gilbrisbert, as well as in the airship crew of the Prima Vista and among the dead rebels found by Alphinaud and Gaius during their journeys. Some seem to be former Eorzeans, though not all. Was it common for Duskwights to emigrate or defect to the Empire, or were most unwilling subjects from the vicinity of Ala Mhigo?

[Zephie]

Hi Kate, I hope you have a great Fan Fest!

Question: How old are the major resident NPCs of Eulmore, i.e. Vauthry, Ran'Jit, Dulia Chai & Chai Nuzz?