(02-16-2016, 03:20 PM)McBeef© Wrote: 1) Despite the 2.0 skillset, thaumaturges have access to all the elements as well as healing?
Before the changes in patch 1.20 (classes adjustments and jobs being added), Thaumaturges did not have access to the elements at all. (That was Conjurer stuff). They were more similar to an Arcanist, as more of their spells dealt with status effects and Astral/Umbral magic. You can see the old skills here.
http://www.final-fantasy-14.org/abilities/main
1.0 THM skills on youtube
(02-16-2016, 03:20 PM)McBeef© Wrote: 2) Is order of Nald Thal is different from the thaumaturge's guild?
The Order of Nald'Thal is a religious sect. The Thaumaturges' Guild is a part of it.
(02-16-2016, 03:20 PM)McBeef© Wrote: 3) The order of Nald Thal is described as the 'LawMaker' of ul'dah. Does that also mean they are its judges? Does anyone know how those laws are determined? Are there votes? Does the syndicate have a say?
I don't think Square Enix has given us much to work with here. We're told that the Order of Nald'Thal makes the Laws, but they're clearly not making up the Law Enforcement, like the Brass Blades, Sultansworn or Immortal Flames.
(02-16-2016, 03:20 PM)McBeef© Wrote: 4) How does one become a member of the order, if it is different from the guild of thaumaturges? So far I have only seen lalafells as members of the order, is there any evidence of other races?
The main character, if they choose to join, is a member of the guild. I don't think they're considered a ranked member of the Order, but may be considered a follower. Religion vs Politics vs Skills.
(02-16-2016, 03:20 PM)McBeef© Wrote: 5) Their leader Dewlala is on the syndicate, but how much power do they have?
We can assume Dewlala has as much say as other members of the Syndicate, which is to say, a lot. With a smaller number of people on the Syndicate, her influence has likely risen.
THM Lore Compilation by Sounsyy
- Aether and the Mechanics of the Magi
- Foci of the Magi
- Understanding Thaumaturgy
- Aether, Ceruleum, and Thaumaturgy
- Ossuary vs Sacrarium
- Necromancy and Thaumaturgy
- Black Magic and the Void Misconception
I would read up on Understanding Thaumaturgy, Ossuary vs Sacrarium and Necromancy and Thaumaturgy in particular.
