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The '''Clockwork City of Goug''' was a metallic metropolis wherein airships, automata, and other technological marvels of the age were first concieved. <ref> {{#spoiler:show=Mikoto: "According to the ''[[Zodiac Brave Story]]'', the Clockwork City of Goug was | The '''Clockwork City of Goug''' was a metallic metropolis wherein airships, automata, and other technological marvels of the age were first concieved. <ref> {{#spoiler:show=Mikoto: ...|hide=Mikoto:| "According to the ''[[Zodiac Brave Story]]'', the Clockwork City of Goug was a metallic metropolis wherein [[airship]]s, automata, and other technological marvels of the age were first conceived. Little is said about its location, however, save that it was far away."}}</ref> The legendary city was built on a very limited amount of land, forcing its inhabitant to build up, rather than out.<ref name="jenomis1">{{#spoiler:show=Jenomis cen Lexentale: ...|While the [[The Durai Papers|Durai Papers]] do not say a great deal more, they ''do'' mention that the land upon which the legendary city was built was severely limited -- an inconvenience that forced its inhabitants to build up, rather than out. [...] While the particulars were missing, it appears the city was abandoned after an explosion left half of it in ruin. I believe that this explosion may have undermined a portion of the seabed. [...] As time passed, however, the waters would have continued to wear away at the rock, slowly widening the gap [..] until we have what lies beneath us today. This would explain why there is no mention of [the Ridorana Cataract] prior to the present era.}}</ref> An explosion left half the city in ruin, leading to its abandonment. The explosion was powerful enough to undermine a portion of the seabed, creating a gap that would slowly become wider over the passing of ages, becoming what the present day knows as the '''Ridorana Cataract.'''<ref name="jenomis1 /> The '''Ridorana Lighthouse''' was later built over the city's ruins.<ref name="ramzaLex1">{{#spoiler:show=Ramza bas Lexentale:...|hide=Ramza bas Lexentale:| "[...] While [Player] was searching for the lizard, I inspected an area of exposed foundation at the base of the [[The Ridorana Lighthouse|lighthouse]]. [...] The lighthouse is built squarely atop the ruins of what can only be... the Clockwork City of Goug!"}}</ref> Modern theorists suggest that the [[Garleans]] are descended in part from the displaced citizens of Goug, their reasoning being that Goug's technological prowess would explain how the Empire was forging armies of Iron even before the discovery and application of [[Allagan]] technology. It would also explain why the legend of Ivalice became so popular in Garlemald for centuries, in spite of the kingdom being so distantly located.<ref name="ramzaLex2"> {{#spoiler:show=Ramza bas Lexentale: ...|hide=Ramza bas Lexentale:|"...Come, Father -- will you not tell them the rest? Of the possibility that we [[Garleans]] are descended in part from the displaced citizens of Goug? It would explain how the Empire was able to forge its armies of iron even before the discovery and application of [[Allagan]] technology. And it may ''also'' explain why the legend of [[Ivalice]] has resonated with our people for centuries, despite the fact that the lost kingdom was, as far as we can tell, in quite a different corner of the world."}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 18:38, 17 November 2022
The Kingdom of Ivalice was an ancient civilization featured in the Return to Ivalice Alliance raid series, and the setting of a legend called "the Zodiac Brave Story." It allegedly existed on Hydaelyn in the lands of modern-day Dalmasca, and contained a number of cities such as Lesalia. For several millennia, records of the kingdom of Ivalice were predominantly lost to the ages, only surviving in myths and tales passed down eventually to families in the modern-day Garlean Empire.
Lore
Holy Ydoran Empire
A cruel and tyrannical empire that ruled over several Kingdoms, including Ivalice, from its capital city of Mullonde. It's primary religious organization was a polytheistic faith called The Church of Glabados.
Ultima, the High Seraph
- See also: Ultima, The High Seraph
A "divine" entity that legends portray as an important servant of the Ydoran gods.
"The Zodiac Brave Story"
The name commonly used to refer to the original, popular legend about a band heroes who saved Ivalice. Versions of this legend were passed down over generations, which allowed it to survive and become popular among present-day Garleans.
The Zodiac Braves (as an organization) are considered synonymous with legends of Ivalice, this band of heroes opposed the reign of the Ydoran Empire. Led by the first Brave named Saint Ajora, they were the first to summon Ultima, The High Seraph, and used her to destroy Mullonde. In fear of Ultima's power, the braves sealed the ruins of Mullonde with her inside.
Later members, of the "second generation" of Zodiac Braves, would include the eventual king of Ivalice Delita Heiral, who would be framed as the legends' sole hero.
The Durai Papers
A set of documents written in the "High Ivalician" language, authored by a man named Orram Durai. The contents of these writings both support the claim that Ivalice was real, and dispute the accuracy of the legend, describing the events and actions of key characters very differently from their legendary portrayals. Most importantly, the papers claim that multiple heroes were responsible for the deeds that are credited in the legend to Delita Heiral, including Ramza Beoulve, who the Papers claim to be the true leader of the Zodiac Braves during that time.
- Main article: The Durai Papers
The War of the Lions
Records also show that a great war, known as the War of the Lions, where many of the nations of Ivalice fought for dominance over the land. During this time, Ultima attempted to free herself, using the power of Auracite and the corruption of the leaders of each nation and the church to do her bidding.
Goug and Ridorana
The Clockwork City of Goug was a metallic metropolis wherein airships, automata, and other technological marvels of the age were first concieved. [1] The legendary city was built on a very limited amount of land, forcing its inhabitant to build up, rather than out.[2] An explosion left half the city in ruin, leading to its abandonment. The explosion was powerful enough to undermine a portion of the seabed, creating a gap that would slowly become wider over the passing of ages, becoming what the present day knows as the Ridorana Cataract.[2] The Ridorana Lighthouse was later built over the city's ruins.[3] Modern theorists suggest that the Garleans are descended in part from the displaced citizens of Goug, their reasoning being that Goug's technological prowess would explain how the Empire was forging armies of Iron even before the discovery and application of Allagan technology. It would also explain why the legend of Ivalice became so popular in Garlemald for centuries, in spite of the kingdom being so distantly located.[4]