Pretty sure it's just a gameplay mechanic. FFXIV embraces the philosophy of giving every mechanic a lore explanation to help the game feel more immersive, but really all it does is make the universe kind of awkward and raise some questions about continuity and plotholes, so I think most role-players use a lot of discretion in deciding what actually is canon. But even taking it for canon... it's strongly hinted, if not outright screamed, the that races of man do some sketchy things and often mistreat "beastmen" and monsters. I think it could still be easily written off as the "sons of man" completely disregarding any other living beings.
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