Quote Originally Posted by Xenaut View Post
We watched the Battle of Carteneau from afar. We couldn't take down the transmitter. How could we possibly be of any help in this fight? We did what we thought was best. We fled. We hid from the world, ashamed of our act of cowardice. We abandoned all those who depended on us.
After five long years, we return, hoping to right the wrongs of our past. Perhaps, the people of Eorzea will have forgotten and forgiven our great misdeed...
I actually completely agree with this explanation for my character as Raithen was dramatically opposed to the Grand Companies and fighting against the Garlean Empire. Instead of fighting in the battle he was definitely off chopping trees and harvesting foodstuffs for the advancement of peace throughout the realm. What a hippie.

Still, I do not like the fact that players from 1.0 were completely ignored because of a Grand Company story quest at the very end of the game.