There are rapists and murders in Gridania too, unfortunately. Toto-Rak used to be a prison specifically for Gridania's worst criminals, such as rapists, murderers, arsonists, and poachers. And in the latest Moogle Delivery quest there's a couple Wood Wailers who... erm... wish to forcefully elicit favors from a Keeper Miqo'te. Evil people and people who do evil things are in every city. No city is without some pretty horrible sins and sinners.
I think what makes Ul'dah stand out so much to a Western audience is that it's society is relatable or at the very least recognizably similar to our own to some degree. Ul'dah is a Capitalist nation where the top 1% controls 99% of the wealth. There's a ruler, be that monarch or president, who is checked by a council or congress who is funded in large part by the top 1%. Everyone has the opportunity to achieve wealth and prosperity, but few ever actually do. So I think as a Western audience we really hone in on Ul'dah and scrutinize its flaws more than we do the other nations.
I think what makes Ul'dah stand out so much to a Western audience is that it's society is relatable or at the very least recognizably similar to our own to some degree. Ul'dah is a Capitalist nation where the top 1% controls 99% of the wealth. There's a ruler, be that monarch or president, who is checked by a council or congress who is funded in large part by the top 1%. Everyone has the opportunity to achieve wealth and prosperity, but few ever actually do. So I think as a Western audience we really hone in on Ul'dah and scrutinize its flaws more than we do the other nations.
