Ill Try to answer as best I can but some things I do not know.
1: I know to be a SMN you have to be present at the death of the given Primal, how often are Primals summoned and killed? Is it a Rare thing that would be huge news or something where when someone finds out about it they are all "Oh that again meh"? -Killing a primal is kind of a big deal since very people have protection from being tempered by them. The Echo provides protection from being tempered as I've heard there some other methods but I am not familiar with those.Â
2: Is it possible that pieces of Bahamut from the Battle of Cartaneu(spelling?) could have landed far enough around the Auri homeland? Or do I have to travel to the site and mine up some crystal to explain why my character can channel this primal?(If I decided to go that route, I doubt I will, I just don't want to be in an RP dungeon and not be able to use one of SMN's best skills).
- Dalamund exploded over Eorzea, Bahamut was just the primal trapped inside. There are no pieces of Bahamut as primals are pure manifestations of ether, as I understand it they do not leave anything behind when killed.
3: Since Au Ra are half dragon/decendant from dragons is it possible they'd have a greater affinity towards Bahamut since he was prayed into being by the dragons 5000+ years ago(I think?), and they'd be able to hear him through the aether/crystals that surround Cartaneu? - Au Ra are not descended from dragons.
4: Although I'll probably not RP with pet out and I'll probably stick to less exotic "Job Skills" like the generic Mercenary/Apothocary/Caster/Soldier/Knight/Bodyguard/thief archtype. Can someone still find Soulstones still in ruins or has enough time passed that they'd be all searched out? Reason for asking I'm going to figure out a way to explain how my character is able to summon an Egi through hard work, but from what I remember that knowledge is only obtainable through the SMN soulstone. - You could find a soul stone anywhere really, that's your back story so no one can tell you otherwise.
5: Would an Aggressive beast tribe that is connected to Ifrit, Titan or Garuda have any residual parts of said Primals laying around like a shrine after the defeat of these Primals by the WoL/Various other defeats? That she could possibly steal/come into contact with that would wash her in the Primal's Essence that she wants to summon without being tempered? - Primals are pure ether they do not leave behind pieces of their bodies when they are beaten. (think demon/angel banishment D&D)
6: I know the Echo is rare, and it's probably frowned on if my snowflake has it, but how would your character find out she/he has it? - While the echo is rare, many people still have it, so it should never be an issue.
7: Since I'm not up to date on the story as I try to avoid as much spoilers I can about quests, Dark Knights and Astrologists how are they viewed in the RP community? Are they just like WHM/BLM/SMN/SCH where I have to come up with some extremely difficult explanation on how my character was able to use a certain ability during RP dungeons, or are they common enough that I'm not going to alienate the community by being one as a Profession? - You won't alienate anyone rping as a drk or ast, but I would suggest you look up the lore before you decide on it.
8: I know that Heavensward is focused on Isgard and Dragons, but without to many spoilers what's the conflict with the Empire at these days?- I don't know when you stopped playing but it is pretty much the same were they left off at the end of the 2.0msq, they have introduced some new people and things might start moving forward in the new patches but right now focus is on the dragonsong war.
9: What's the current timeline in game 5 or 7 years after Dalamund fell? - The game starts you 5 years after Dalamud fell, I don't know quite know how much time has passed, I don't recall if its been 1 or 2 years or less even.
1: I know to be a SMN you have to be present at the death of the given Primal, how often are Primals summoned and killed? Is it a Rare thing that would be huge news or something where when someone finds out about it they are all "Oh that again meh"? -Killing a primal is kind of a big deal since very people have protection from being tempered by them. The Echo provides protection from being tempered as I've heard there some other methods but I am not familiar with those.Â
2: Is it possible that pieces of Bahamut from the Battle of Cartaneu(spelling?) could have landed far enough around the Auri homeland? Or do I have to travel to the site and mine up some crystal to explain why my character can channel this primal?(If I decided to go that route, I doubt I will, I just don't want to be in an RP dungeon and not be able to use one of SMN's best skills).
- Dalamund exploded over Eorzea, Bahamut was just the primal trapped inside. There are no pieces of Bahamut as primals are pure manifestations of ether, as I understand it they do not leave anything behind when killed.
3: Since Au Ra are half dragon/decendant from dragons is it possible they'd have a greater affinity towards Bahamut since he was prayed into being by the dragons 5000+ years ago(I think?), and they'd be able to hear him through the aether/crystals that surround Cartaneu? - Au Ra are not descended from dragons.
4: Although I'll probably not RP with pet out and I'll probably stick to less exotic "Job Skills" like the generic Mercenary/Apothocary/Caster/Soldier/Knight/Bodyguard/thief archtype. Can someone still find Soulstones still in ruins or has enough time passed that they'd be all searched out? Reason for asking I'm going to figure out a way to explain how my character is able to summon an Egi through hard work, but from what I remember that knowledge is only obtainable through the SMN soulstone. - You could find a soul stone anywhere really, that's your back story so no one can tell you otherwise.
5: Would an Aggressive beast tribe that is connected to Ifrit, Titan or Garuda have any residual parts of said Primals laying around like a shrine after the defeat of these Primals by the WoL/Various other defeats? That she could possibly steal/come into contact with that would wash her in the Primal's Essence that she wants to summon without being tempered? - Primals are pure ether they do not leave behind pieces of their bodies when they are beaten. (think demon/angel banishment D&D)
6: I know the Echo is rare, and it's probably frowned on if my snowflake has it, but how would your character find out she/he has it? - While the echo is rare, many people still have it, so it should never be an issue.
7: Since I'm not up to date on the story as I try to avoid as much spoilers I can about quests, Dark Knights and Astrologists how are they viewed in the RP community? Are they just like WHM/BLM/SMN/SCH where I have to come up with some extremely difficult explanation on how my character was able to use a certain ability during RP dungeons, or are they common enough that I'm not going to alienate the community by being one as a Profession? - You won't alienate anyone rping as a drk or ast, but I would suggest you look up the lore before you decide on it.
8: I know that Heavensward is focused on Isgard and Dragons, but without to many spoilers what's the conflict with the Empire at these days?- I don't know when you stopped playing but it is pretty much the same were they left off at the end of the 2.0msq, they have introduced some new people and things might start moving forward in the new patches but right now focus is on the dragonsong war.
9: What's the current timeline in game 5 or 7 years after Dalamund fell? - The game starts you 5 years after Dalamud fell, I don't know quite know how much time has passed, I don't recall if its been 1 or 2 years or less even.
