I'd append Merri's post by emphasizing the fact that the Garleans are, in fact, very clear about the races they see as lesser - the beast tribes. Ixali. Goblins. Amalj'aa. Sahagins. Kobolds. These races were cast out by some city-states, notably Ul'dah, during the first Garlean invasion, when it was thought that getting rid of beastmen would lead to more lenient treatment by the invaders.
The Empire does promote racism, but miqo'te, lalafell, roegadyn, and elezen are all considered perfectly valid. It's the racism of FFXI writ large, in other words.
The Empire does promote racism, but miqo'te, lalafell, roegadyn, and elezen are all considered perfectly valid. It's the racism of FFXI writ large, in other words.
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