This is another case in which we just have to accept a truth about FFXIV lore, that there is no global consistency.
There seem to be literal ley lines than run through Eorzea right along the national borders, and certain technologies will simply disappear if anyone attempts to cross these lines who isn't a Garlean.
How else can one explain that Merlwyb seems not even interested in acquiring Garlean weapons for study, when Lominsans already use ship-mounted gunpowder cannons?
There seem to be literal ley lines than run through Eorzea right along the national borders, and certain technologies will simply disappear if anyone attempts to cross these lines who isn't a Garlean.
How else can one explain that Merlwyb seems not even interested in acquiring Garlean weapons for study, when Lominsans already use ship-mounted gunpowder cannons?
"But in the laugh there was another voice. A clearer laugh, an ironic laugh. A laugh which laughs because it chooses not to weep."
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