I would not say a civil war, but there is certainly a power struggle going on between some members of the Syndicate and the Sultana. The factions are actually into two groups, the Monetarists and the Royalists.Â
The Monetarists wish to weaken the power of the Sultana and rule Ul'dah for themselves. Most of the members of the Syndicate are Monetarists.
The Royalists wish to return Ul'dah to the days when the Sultana and other Noble Houses ruled, setting the clock back to before there was a Syndicate.Â
Rauhbahn is a member of the Syndicate by virtue of his being the Flame General, but Rauhbahn is a Royalist. In fact, if I recall correctly, the Monetarists were trying to put the leader of the Brass Blades in as Flame General at the onset of the GC's reformation instead of Rauhbahn. A move that would give them more control in the Syndicate and further weaken the Sultana's power.
Both factions have their party lines as to why they are the right choice. They both have really terrible track records when it comes to exploiting and grinding down the poor and downtrodden. Though, admittedly, the current Sultana seems to be the exception. She just lacks the resources to do any real good.
Will it come to civil war? No, probably not. The Monetarists seem content to use intrigue and espionage to weaken the Sultana. Never striking at her through official means or directly. They mess with those factions loyal to her, like the Sultansworn and such. I suspect that would be the status quo until something really drastic and dramatic happens.
The Monetarists wish to weaken the power of the Sultana and rule Ul'dah for themselves. Most of the members of the Syndicate are Monetarists.
The Royalists wish to return Ul'dah to the days when the Sultana and other Noble Houses ruled, setting the clock back to before there was a Syndicate.Â
Rauhbahn is a member of the Syndicate by virtue of his being the Flame General, but Rauhbahn is a Royalist. In fact, if I recall correctly, the Monetarists were trying to put the leader of the Brass Blades in as Flame General at the onset of the GC's reformation instead of Rauhbahn. A move that would give them more control in the Syndicate and further weaken the Sultana's power.
Both factions have their party lines as to why they are the right choice. They both have really terrible track records when it comes to exploiting and grinding down the poor and downtrodden. Though, admittedly, the current Sultana seems to be the exception. She just lacks the resources to do any real good.
Will it come to civil war? No, probably not. The Monetarists seem content to use intrigue and espionage to weaken the Sultana. Never striking at her through official means or directly. They mess with those factions loyal to her, like the Sultansworn and such. I suspect that would be the status quo until something really drastic and dramatic happens.
