(06-23-2013, 06:36 PM)Merri Wrote: I'd personally be careful with Ishgard if you're sticking close to canon, as we know literally almost next to nothing about their society. The only things we do know for certain is that their head of state is an Arch-bishop, they're a bunch of religious zealots dedicated to Halone, and their military is structured in the way of a knighthood.
Even more so, we don't know much about the state of Ishgard since the calamity other than the fact that it's currently in a perpetual winter that has all but destroyed their chocobo breeding, which was a huge part of Ishgardian culture apparently. I personally would be very, very careful with anything Ishgard related until the city is actually available in-game. (which it will be at one point!)
Ishgard is a little sketchy to make a story out of, but honestly if you don't get way too into the woods with it, it can still work. I've managed to make a fine Ishgard back story for my character without lore-breaking. To avoid any post-calamity complications, I just had my character leave before it happened. If you base it around things you know and avoid things you don't, it will still work out for the most part. I know I'm not alone in this. While I only know of maybe one or two other Ishgard characters, I know there are at least a handful of Ala Mhigo refugees out there.
Long story short, Ishgard is a viable RP option, just tread lightly and watch your step so you don't unintentionally lore-break.
That was a bit off-topic, but I always feel the need to speak up whenever Ishgard is mentioned.
