(10-25-2014, 10:27 AM)Phaera Nireath Wrote: Could you possibly send me the links to those, I'd like to read more about it if there is a compilation somewhere.
There's not really a compilation (still working on that) but there are scattered lore texts that link Far East to Othard and Near East to Thavnair. I'll link a few of them for you.
"A cool and refreshing drink made from cultured milk. Popular in the Near Eastern city-state of Radz-at-Han for its ability to offset the blistering heat of the Thavnairian midday sun."
-Mint Lassi
"A hard, bitter fruit found in the forests of far eastern Doma. While typically avoided by the five races, it is a favorite amongst chocobos, and is known to lighten the red hues of their feathers."
-Doman Plum
"A foul, bitter fruit found growing on the Near Eastern island of Thavnair. While typically avoided by the residents of Radz-at-Han, it is a favorite amongst chocobos, and is known to restore feathers to their original hue."
-Han Lemon
"Woven from sweet-smelling rush grass, these rectangular floor mats are widely used in the far eastern land of Doma."
-Tatami Mat
There are a number of other examples sprinkled into lore texts ranging from Coeurls and Tortoises being indigenous to the Near East/Thavnair, to all of the rewards from the most recent Moonfire Faire event being Othardian/Far Eastern.
Anyroad, I have yet to see any lore text misuse the terms. Near East is always exclusively used to refer to Thavnair and Far East is always exclusively used to refer to Othard.
As far as lore backing the Garlean's movements and territories, I'll refer you to Anonymoose's The Rise and Fall of the White Raven, which is a comprehensive narrative of the story of Garlemald that was read and 100% lore approved by Fernehalwes.
(10-25-2014, 10:30 AM)Apl_Juice Wrote: Oh Sounsyy, what is the state of Doma right now? I commonly hear what ranged between an Ala Mhigan-esque occupation and the city state being completely razed to the ground..
Umm... I know Yugiri tells us Doma's fate in the 2.2 storyline, but I honestly can't remember off the top of my head. I'll go back and check my MSQ cutscenes when I log in next! ^^; From what I remember, it's safe to say the city-state is not still standing. At least not under its own banner. I will investigate!
