This is not headcanon, sorry. This is what I've picked up in the game. Not much for headcanon, myself, unless it's very, very mild things.
Padjal, from what we see in game, are leaders whether they want to be or not. Â Even A-Ruhn Senna (who doesn't seem all that suited to a leadership role) and A-Towa Kant (who actively left the Shroud and traveled, seeking apparently to understand the Beast Tribes and spread his wisdom across Eorzea) are looked on as a leaders. The words of a Padjal hold immense weight in the Shroud, and I have yet to see an instance where anyone gainsaid one.
They are quite literally the leaders of Gridania, and have a very distinctive look. Â They are also the only White Mages in existence, other than the Hero of the WHM Questline. Â They're pretty damn special.
The only Padjal that we know of that travelled was A-Towa Kant, and he was referred to as a maverick. Â It's apparently extremely unusual for a Padjal to ever leave the Shroud, which makes sense if you consider that they are born to keep the peace between the Elementals and Gridania.
As far as protection, since every Padjal is a Hearer and a White Mage, quite a bit. Â But in the end, even A-Towa Kant - who was apparently extremely powerful - met his end in violence while outside the Shroud.
We know it is possible because we have A-Towa Kant. Â From what I've read, while Padjal tend to be born into similar family lines (like the Senna/Yan/Pesi), occasionally they can be born to another family. Â If there are any specific conditions to why the Elementals would choose to bless such a child to a family, we don't know of them - except they would need to be Gridanian. Padjal are not born outside of the Shroud, and they are not born to those outside of the covenant between the Elementals and Gridania.
"Padjal" appears to be both singular and plural. The only time I've seen "Padjali" used seems ot be in reference to a particular language? Â I may be wrong on that score, however. Sounsyyy where are youuuu....
A-Towa Cant was described as a complete maverick. Â He was very, very unusual (which is probably why he chooses a non-Padjal successor in the WHM questline).
(09-11-2014, 01:30 PM)SayonaraRevival Wrote: 1) do all Padjal individuals live a similar life?
that is, politics, learning conjury / white magic, and/or generally in some position of authority? is there room for them to follow a different path if they so choose?
Padjal, from what we see in game, are leaders whether they want to be or not. Â Even A-Ruhn Senna (who doesn't seem all that suited to a leadership role) and A-Towa Kant (who actively left the Shroud and traveled, seeking apparently to understand the Beast Tribes and spread his wisdom across Eorzea) are looked on as a leaders. The words of a Padjal hold immense weight in the Shroud, and I have yet to see an instance where anyone gainsaid one.
Quote:2) do they also have somewhat of a 'celebrity' life?
if one was, say, on an errand to a shop, would they be stopped to be asked questions; would someone they talked to tell friends that "I talked to so-and-so today!" and such?
They are quite literally the leaders of Gridania, and have a very distinctive look. Â They are also the only White Mages in existence, other than the Hero of the WHM Questline. Â They're pretty damn special.
Quote:3) are they only able to stay in Gridania / the Twelveswood?Â
do the elementals permit them to travel outside the city, or the entire Shroud? does the populace mind? if they were to travel, would they need to return ASAP? how much protection would they have at their side?
The only Padjal that we know of that travelled was A-Towa Kant, and he was referred to as a maverick. Â It's apparently extremely unusual for a Padjal to ever leave the Shroud, which makes sense if you consider that they are born to keep the peace between the Elementals and Gridania.
As far as protection, since every Padjal is a Hearer and a White Mage, quite a bit. Â But in the end, even A-Towa Kant - who was apparently extremely powerful - met his end in violence while outside the Shroud.
Quote:4) do you think it's possible for a Padjal to be born outside of the Senna/Yan/Pesi families?
if so, are there are 'prerequisite' conditions for the elementals to consider blessing a child? what would they be? and are the three aforementioned families still subject to the theoretical rules?
We know it is possible because we have A-Towa Kant. Â From what I've read, while Padjal tend to be born into similar family lines (like the Senna/Yan/Pesi), occasionally they can be born to another family. Â If there are any specific conditions to why the Elementals would choose to bless such a child to a family, we don't know of them - except they would need to be Gridanian. Padjal are not born outside of the Shroud, and they are not born to those outside of the covenant between the Elementals and Gridania.
Quote:( unofficial #5: is "Padjali" just a plural form or is it also used for some other situation? language grammar isn't my strong suit, I write more intuitively and by recalling what I've read )': sigh. )
"Padjal" appears to be both singular and plural. The only time I've seen "Padjali" used seems ot be in reference to a particular language? Â I may be wrong on that score, however. Sounsyyy where are youuuu....
(09-12-2014, 12:11 AM)allgivenover Wrote: A-Towa-Cant traveled a lot, so I think it's alright for Padjal to leave. The Wood likely has interests it needs to defend by reaching /outside/ of itself.
A-Towa Cant was described as a complete maverick. Â He was very, very unusual (which is probably why he chooses a non-Padjal successor in the WHM questline).
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