Khadai seemed understandably confused by her answer. His expression morphed into a focused perplexity, as if trying to decipher her words instead of wondering when to apply them. He looked at her soon after and attempted to mimic her smile, to disastrous results. Edda bit her lip to keep herself from laughing, his quick frown enough to make it clear that she did not need to warn him to never make that face again. The woman listened to his next questions with a placid expression, before continuing.
"Coerthas is a large region, covered in snow and ice. At the center of these highlands lies The Holy See of Ishgard, and beyond it lays Dravania, and the abandoned city of Sharlayan. The people of Ishgard are a wary and isolated peoples - the few settlements you will encounter may seem rather inhospitable. Ishgard has recently rejoined the Eorzean Alliance, though to what ends, I know not."
Edda paused. It occurred to her that most of what she had said was likely lost on the Au Ra. If he even knew what Ishgard was, he doubtless knew or cared about its present situation. Still, the opening of its gates was a monumental event, and news of it had assuredly traveled far and wide. If he truly did not know, why then was he so enraptured with the place? This seemed to run far deeper than personal fancy - he was driven, as if on a mission. Could he be a spy? There would be no way of knowing for sure, and it was not something she could simply ask. Perhaps his goal would be made clear in time.
"As for threats," she continued. Her voice was quite serious, in the hopes that if her words did not get through to him, her tone would. "Ishgard has been at war with Dravania for a very long time." Edda hesitated, feeling the need to clarify. "Ah, the Dravanians are an intelligent race of dragons and their kin, and mortal enemies of the people of this land. I've no idea if they have changed at all, but you should not speak of dragons outside of how much you delight in killing them, if at all."
"It is a land ruled by their beliefs and ancient hierarchy. Take comfort that you are not the only stranger that will be coming to these lands, but it would be wise of you to take care in your actions. The judgement of those in power can be as much your enemy as beasts and weather. I am sure you will be fine, however." Edda nodded to herself. Doubtless he would rush off on his own at some point, and meet one who could better assist him. It would not surprise her if there were more Auri travelling to Coerthas, and it would be good for him to learn from those who were also strangers to Eorzea.
"Coerthas is a large region, covered in snow and ice. At the center of these highlands lies The Holy See of Ishgard, and beyond it lays Dravania, and the abandoned city of Sharlayan. The people of Ishgard are a wary and isolated peoples - the few settlements you will encounter may seem rather inhospitable. Ishgard has recently rejoined the Eorzean Alliance, though to what ends, I know not."
Edda paused. It occurred to her that most of what she had said was likely lost on the Au Ra. If he even knew what Ishgard was, he doubtless knew or cared about its present situation. Still, the opening of its gates was a monumental event, and news of it had assuredly traveled far and wide. If he truly did not know, why then was he so enraptured with the place? This seemed to run far deeper than personal fancy - he was driven, as if on a mission. Could he be a spy? There would be no way of knowing for sure, and it was not something she could simply ask. Perhaps his goal would be made clear in time.
"As for threats," she continued. Her voice was quite serious, in the hopes that if her words did not get through to him, her tone would. "Ishgard has been at war with Dravania for a very long time." Edda hesitated, feeling the need to clarify. "Ah, the Dravanians are an intelligent race of dragons and their kin, and mortal enemies of the people of this land. I've no idea if they have changed at all, but you should not speak of dragons outside of how much you delight in killing them, if at all."
"It is a land ruled by their beliefs and ancient hierarchy. Take comfort that you are not the only stranger that will be coming to these lands, but it would be wise of you to take care in your actions. The judgement of those in power can be as much your enemy as beasts and weather. I am sure you will be fine, however." Edda nodded to herself. Doubtless he would rush off on his own at some point, and meet one who could better assist him. It would not surprise her if there were more Auri travelling to Coerthas, and it would be good for him to learn from those who were also strangers to Eorzea.
