The continent of Aldenard is part of the realm known as Eorzea, which comprises it and its surrounding islands. A land bridge connects Aldenard to the continent of Ilsabard to the northeast and Othard to the far east.
Little more than two decades ago, there was an additional pair of city-states which shared Eorzea with the aforementioned four—Sharlayan and Ala Mhigo. The former, however, was abandoned by its inhabitants out of fear when the Garlean Empire invaded Aldenard from the north and occupied Ala Mhigo.[1]
Lore
Compared to other regions in Hydaelyn, Eorzea is believed to harbor a far greater concentration of ambient aether, making, it well suited to maintain a thriving ecological system. Drawn to the fertile land and abundant fauna, mankind has long held a presence in Eorzea, and it is from here that many of history’s greatest civilizations have risen. However, this abundance has also led to strife, and the wars to control the realm have seen many of those selfsame civilizations fall.
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