(08-25-2015, 02:30 PM)Aris Wrote:(08-24-2015, 10:54 PM)Desitjant Wrote: Yes I've also been curious about the "solitary" nature of the Raen. I actually interpreted that statement to mean that the Raen live in small villages or settlements, ones that typically don't cross paths with others.
...It's interesting that warriors would be the ruling class in Raen hierarchy - maybe they aren't so different to Xaela after all.Here's a cool thread about what some of the random generator surnames mean, reflecting different professions.
I think it seems a bit difficult to envision since the Raen are still mostly an unknown and possibly the Eorzean equivalent to leprechauns, but the samurai ran the show throughout multiple eras in Japan, in peacetime and during war. More than one tier, but all within a "warrior caste." You could more or less say the same for the Rajputs and Spartans too.
And since the Mongols actually make an attempt to invade Japan, I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a similar history between the Raen & Xaela.
*On a side note, if you're interested in getting a glimpse of life with the Mongol Horde, both the film "Mongol" and the "Marco Polo" series (Netflix) are quite good!*
