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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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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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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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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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Summoner's LB3, Teraflare is a ruinous blast of light unleashed by elder primal Bahamut. Sadly, it pales in comparison to Donald Duck's Zettaflare used against Xehanort.

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In a broad sense, there are two types of Loporrit: those who fixate obsessively upon a single task and those who remain relentlessly optimistic yet accomplish nothing whatsoever. While some would think this creates conflict, in reality, they compliment each other perfectly.

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Although they are bipedal, the Grebuloffs appear to have evolved from some type of seal-like wavekin. Their standard garb resembles metal diving suits to protect them and provide temperature regulation on land and sea

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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 Dunesfolk custom of attaching a small orb to their forehead dates back centuries. The orb represents their guardian deity and originates back to the sorcerers of Mhach.

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Slime are technically ashkin, formed when fluids voided from a corpse are left to fester on soil where they then absorb earth aether. As the deceased's aether claims minimal control over the congealed humors, their semi-intelligence makes them easy to control via magick

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Gil, as a universal currency, has neutral designs not rooted in any one culture (i.e Nymeia on the 100 gil coin). However, exceptions can be found on one-gil coins issued by grand companies on Foundation Day. Here, faces of the leaders are used.

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Grand Companies as we know it were actually started over a thousand years ago during the War of the Magi. As the Calamity of Water closed in, these Companies allowed city-states to pool resources and make contingency plans.

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In Radz-at-Han, it is a tradition to present a woven bracelet to your lover. The piece of jewelry acts as a talisman of sorts, creating a bond between gods and mortals. The tighter the braid, the stronger the protection from a dreadful fate.

(For those wondering where I got this info: Mehryde: Radz-at-Han (10.7,7.6) Side Quest: A Bond Eternal)

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Much of Red Mage's attire is styled after traditional Elezen swordsmen combined with the robes of Amdapori and Mhachi mages. The red cloth helped distinguish them from other schools.

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The tradition of wearing pure white accentuated with red comes from the white mages of Amdapor, almost as old as white magic itself. Here, white symbolizes purity while red symbolizes blood and the vitality of life.

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Loporrits have no biological sex, but on occasion, will adopt traits or signifiers associated with one or more genders, as they find these a charming quirk of the common people.