Shinryu, huh.

[Empyrean]

The last time that Bahamut was sealed away, Eorzea had the help of Midgarsormr. If you'll notice, the sealing ALMOST worked. No doubt when the sigils of the Twelve fully raised the sealing would have been complete, but Midgarsormr sacrificed itself to fend of the initial Garlean invasion. Midgarsormr would likely have tipped the scales this time as well.

[Sleverin]

The last time that Bahamut was sealed away, Eorzea had the help of Midgarsormr. If you'll notice, the sealing ALMOST worked. No doubt when the sigils of the Twelve fully raised the sealing would have been complete, but Midgarsormr sacrificed itself to fend of the initial Garlean invasion. Midgarsormr would likely have tipped the scales this time as well.

Where in the storyline/lore was this mentioned? I don't think we even know which race the Midgarsomr belongs.

[Valmonte]

Where in the storyline/lore was this mentioned? I don't think we even know which race the Midgarsomr belongs.

Watch the intro cutscene to the current FF14 here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzC510DpbU0

[NoloeTazier]

Where in the storyline/lore was this mentioned? I don't think we even know which race the Midgarsomr belongs.

Midgarsormr doesn't belong to a race, but he was summoned by the Dravnians. He was called The Guardian of the Lake, the lake being Silvertear lake. He fought and died protecting it. Not sure where the idea of Midgarsormr vs Bahamut came in lol

[Gokulo]

Midgarsormr doesn't belong to a race, but he was summoned by the Dravnians. He was called The Guardian of the Lake, the lake being Silvertear lake. He fought and died protecting it. Not sure where the idea of Midgarsormr vs Bahamut came in lol

Nitpicking, but you cannot not belong to a race

[NoloeTazier]

Nitpicking, but you cannot not belong to a race

If you consider him a Primal I guess you can only associate him with the Dravnians who are the ones who summoned him. Or you could assume he's a former pet of the Allgans and guarding The Crystal Tower.