(08-06-2015, 12:27 PM)aure Wrote: Doman history - I'm looking for verification on the fact Doma is in Othard, and close to Alabatha's Spine. While I'm sure that I've read information somewhere before that states Doma and the mountains of the Raen are close- plus within Othard, I can't refind it and I'm looking for a little confirmation.
Doma is was an Imperial Province located along the mountainous, eastern coastline of Othard, the Far Eastern Great Continent. The entire continent has been living under Garlean occupation for 25 years. However, after a recent rebellion staged by Doma's Ninjas, the Garleans retaliated by razing the city-state to set an example for the rest of their Far Eastern territories. More info on that topic can be found here and here!
Quote:Unlike their sister clan, the Xaela, who bloody the land with endless tribal conflict, the Raen have embraced a life of tranquility and solitude, long abandoning the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors to settle the deep valleys of Othard's mountainous eastern reaches. Only on rare occasions will one emerge from the valley mists to seek adventure in realms afar.
Quote:Unlike their sister clan, the Raen, who lead solitary lives hidden behind the savage peaks of Othard's eastern reaches, the Xaela are free spirits who roam the vast western steppe in close-knit tribes hunting, gathering, and warring as their ancestors have for countless generations.
Dotharl Wrote:An extremely violent tribe with members who revel in massacre and are taught from a young age not to fear death. While they are quick to attack other tribes, mortality rates are high, ensuring that their numbers never grow too high.
Abalathia's Spine, however, is nearly on the opposite side of the world from Othard, in the Western Great Continent, Aldenard, just north of Ishgard.
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Abalathia's Spine is the vast mountain range that stretches across the entire northern portion of Eorzea, from the Thaliak River near Sharlayan in the west to the Velodyna River near Ala Mhigo. Dravania makes up its western-most region, Gyr Abania makes up Abalathia's eastern-most region.
The mountains continue northwards across the landbridge between Aldenard and Ilsabard, the North Great Continent and home to the Garlean Empire. But we do not know if these mountains are still named for Abalathia's Spine.
Vista #14 Wrote:Sohm Al
Of all the mighty peaks that comprise Abalathia's Spine, none rise higher than Sohm Al, the highest point in all Eorzea. It is held as a sacred land by the dragons, who are said to journey here when they feel their life slipping away. Formed not of stone but solid crystal, the massive mountain floating above the ground below is a marvelous sight to behold.
Vista #32 Wrote:The Tipped Ewer
The spot where the melted snows of Abalathia's Spine flow emerge from their source to descend down the mountain, forming the countless tributaries that come together as the mighty Thaliak River. The name is said to come from the deity whose name the river bears and the magicked pitcher from which poured the waters of knowledge.
In short, no, Doma and Abalathia's Spine are nowhere near one another. Most Doman and Far Eastern refugees who have fled Othard for Eorzea have done so by boat. Given how Doma specifically is on Othard's eastern coast, the refugees had to sail south before turning west and riding Hydaelyn's equator across the Sea of Ash, circling around Cape Deadwind and finally sailing north along the Vesper coastline.
Though other routes are, of course, possible. Just that is the route Yugiri and the Doman refugees took in the MSQ. Boats could also be taken from Othard's western steps across the Sea of Jade towards the island nation of Thavnair, the Near East, before venturing further west towards the Rothlyt Sound. The islands in the Sound (Mazlaya and The Pearl) are inhabited, and river ferries could be taken to enter the Black Shroud, though this route is incredibly dangerous for strangers. The Twelveswood and its denizens are not fond of Outsiders. However, the alternatives are even more dangerous: Making land north of the Rothlyt Sound places one in Gyr Abania, now Garlean territory. To the south of the Sound lies Paglth'an, Amalj'aa territory.
Hope this helps! ^^ Lemme know if you have more questions on lore or geography!
