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Inquisitors of the Holy See were responsible for investigating any potential religious heresy within Ishgard. Due to their interrogation methods, the clergy and populace saw them as anything ranging from "necessary evil" at best or "shameful profession" at worst

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For the duration of the Dragonsong War, the Inquisitors of the Holy See were granted extraordinary license to conduct their main work: searching for corruption of Dravanian sympathizers. This were even allowed to detain members of the High Houses should they be suspected.

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The Heavens' Ward is comprised of twelve knights appointed by the archbishop himself. However, after appointing Ser Zephirin to lead the current Heavens' Ward, Thordan VII instructed him to select the other members for their skill at arms only, without regard for their character

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Forgiven Reticence, the feline sin eater found under Eulmore, earned its name after hunters of Clan Nutsy were alerted to its presence. Instead of killing it, they decided to keep it after they saw that it was not aggressive

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Inviolate Witness of Lakeland is situated atop a small plateau and connects to Laxan Loft by a stone bridge. In the past, this location was where elven highborn enjoyed mountain air. Later, it was where a sin eater was first spotted in Lakeland.

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The Elves of the First grew in power after the Fall of the Ronkan Empire due to a big leap in technological and arcane progress thanks to a mythril-like substance found near The Source. This new alloy, along with their innate gifts in the arcane, gave them a big surge in power.

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The fall of the Ronkan Empire was followed by an age of petty kingdoms. Between 3000 years ago and 1000 years ago, this era of the First is described as many small conflicts and a number of small states vying for supremacy. This era ended with the rise of Elves in Lakeland

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The Ronkan Empire of the First fell almost 3000 years ago. Scholars cite its fall to its arcane knowledge falling into enemy hands. As constant skirmishes dwindled their numbers, the Empire's allies became more hesitant to offer aid.

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Sin eaters are not living creatures. They have no vital functions and thus do not grow or age. The more powerful ones seek to erode others and infect them with Light. Weaker ones will kill if fleeing is not an option--a sort of last chance to absorb aether released in death.

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Sin eaters do not feed or even photosynthesize. When suffering serious injury, a sin eater is compelled by self-preservation to flee, instinctively seeking out the Light-rich lands of the Empty to regenerate lost mass

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While pixies possess long ears and limbs similar to elves, they barely reach shoulder-height to dwarves. Some scholars insist that their "hair" and "clothing" are plantlike, but the subjects are averse to scientists for further testing.

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During the great flood of the Sixth Umbral Calamity, Rhalgr sent a start to guide the early Ala Mhigan people to the safety of Gyr Abania. At its resting point, the worshipers built a temple at the summit of a mountain--forming the Temple of the Fist.

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Being considered as a candidate for the Knights Dragoon is a feat in of itself. Applicants are subjected to a harsh training regimen--making the mortality rate for the Order being the highest among the Temple Knights.

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The Veena clan of the Viera know every ilm of their rocky home in the Skatay Range. They're known to carry precious gemstones found within them as spiritual talismans. According to tradition, these stones are fragments of ancestral souls that became one with the mountain.

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The Rava clan of the Viera cite their existence as dependent on the Golmore Jungle. Their success as hunters, gatherers and size of their population is limited by what the forest can provide. Thus, the average Rava strives to maintain natural equilibrium.

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The Veena clan of the Viera have a much paler skin tone compared to their Rava counterparts. This is due to their environment of the snow-crowned Skatay Range.

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Due to current war for liberation against Garlemald, as well as their shared history as various refugees during the Sixth Umbral Calamity, Ala Mhigo's beliefs and population are incredibly varied. The diverse population is a source of hope and camaraderie around Gyr Abania.