(12-16-2015, 05:40 AM)Solenne Wrote: First question: Is is possible that a Raen character could have grown up in a fishing village on a small island off the coast of Othard? I know that the clan description mentions that they come from deep valleys within a mountainous region, but it also states that their ancestors were nomads.
The answer is yes, but before I go more detailed, I feel as if I should discuss the known geography of Othard. Othard has four distinct regions: a mountainous north and northeast, eastern coastlines, southern deserts, and western steppes. The Raen clan are said to inhabit the valleys of Othard's mountainous eastern coastlines. The Raen used to be a large nomadic tribe, similar to the Xaela, however, they cast aside their nomadic tribal ways and took to living in solitude and peace. I highly doubt they all fit into one valley, and in fact, the lore quote says valleys, meaning there were mountains and entire ranges that might separate the villages. So, these Raen could very easily have spread out across Othard's entire eastern border. From Relic lore, we know that there are islands off Othard's eastern coast. So yes, entirely possible for there to be a small island off Othard's coast where a family or village of Raen live.
(12-16-2015, 05:40 AM)Solenne Wrote: The second and more dicey question: is there any way that a highly intelligent individual could stumble upon a sort of pseudo-Arcanism through experimentation?
Why not stumble upon actual Arcanism? Sure, modern Arcanima originated in the South Seas but has become the backbone of Limsa Lominsan learning and trade. Limsa and Othard, including Doma, have been in good trade relations for many many years. Even after the Garlean Empire conquered Othard in its entirety 25~ years ago, trade routes remained open. Unless this island is so remote that it encounters no foreigners or tales from foreign merchants, then it's conceivable to have your character been at least exposed to Eorzean Arcanima. Maybe after those merchants left she continued trying to teach herself how to develop the magic, eventually able to recreate certain glyphs and spells. Maybe she had her own Far Eastern glyphs modified into the Arcanima.
S'gnayak Wrote:Greetings, my lady. I bring exotic goods from lands far to the east.
Lilina Wrote:I've been assigned to a small trading vessel hailing from Garlemald which is due to arrive in less than five bells. Until then, I must review assessor logs pertaining to goods recently confiscated from imperial soil. We would not have any of their unauthorized technologies falling into the hands of unscrupulous individuals... and this city has more than its share of those.
As for specific Arcanima lore, I'd direct you here. It's brief but covers the essentials.
-Arcanima Lore
(12-16-2015, 07:16 PM)Solenne Wrote: This is the first time I've heard of Doma being an island. I've found sources that says it's "on the shores of Othard," which makes me think it's actually a coastal state. Where does it say Doma is an island?
Through the Maelstrom Lodestone Wrote:Hailing from the nation of Doma on the shores of Othard, Yugiri and her countrymen have fled their war-torn home and the oppression of Garlean rule in search of refuge. With supplies and hopes for survival dwindling, Yugiri seeks council with Eorzea's leaders, that they too may call this land their home.
Not an island, as far as I'm aware.
Hope this helps! ^^ Lemme know if you have more lore questions!
