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The 2nd boss of Ghimlyt Dark, the magitek weapon known as Prometheus, was developed by the Garlean military. Originally, it was designed for breaking down fortifications during a siege, but it has since been used for digging trenches on the battlefield.
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Ghimlyt Dark is a region that connects the contents of Aldenard and Ilsabard. Due to the harsh terrain and aetheroclimatic conditions, it's shrouded in perpetual darkness, deterring settlers since ancient times. Rarely, once can spot trade caravans and bandits in the area.
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The final boss of The Burn, Mist Dragon, was captured by the Allagan Empire and altered by aetherochemistry. For the duration of its life, it lived in the wastes of the Burn, with its intelligence long faded and running purely on instinct.
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Hedetet, the first boss of The Burn, is a large vilekin. Due to the lack of elemental energy, it is shrouded in pale aether crystals that allow it to survive in the harsh environment. The IVth Legion once captured other like creatures as war beasts.
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Over a millenia ago, a nomadic tribe of Au Ra was led by Alzadaal Khan. They had originally travelled to Corvos in southern Ilsabard, but found it to be in perpetual conflict. In Thavnair, they had found the strength-based Gajasura at war with the knowledge-based Arkasodara.
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When earliest record of Matanga is found in an Auri epic from the beginning of the Sixth Astral Era, over 1500 years ago. It sings of the deeds of Alzadaal Khan, who led his people through the Near East, to Corvos and finally landing on Thavnair.
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Our Ladies' Feet is a windmill used for crushing wildly diverse ingredients mixed into the local brews. Similar to the Hands, the technology replaces a process that was once involved by a great deal of jumping and stomping.
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Our Ladies' Hands is a tower in Amh Araeng that is built to catch the wind that whistlers through the mountains. Its main purpose is to help the Mord to grind special tubers into flower. The unique name comes from this technology that replaced a laborious task.
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The Sweetsieve of the Crystarium is seen as a contrast to the Hortorium's water-based agriculture. By employing traditional soil methods, they produce an abundance of fruit, creating a sweet smelling orchard.
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The Hortorium of the Crystarium is part farm and part research facility. Despite naysayer's saying it has little in connection to philosophy, it's seen by some as a branch of the community's scholarly endeavors, as an integral piece of survival.
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The Wet Whistle of Komra is where village drinkers gather to imbibe copious amounts of Gogg-brewed ale. Here, chief and other elders are seen to consult on important matters.
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White Oil Falls of the Duergar Mountains is the midpoint of the Watts River. The sluggish current sends water over the cliff with such little force that a renowned poet likened it to an enormous trickle of oil.
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The stronghold within Castrum Lacus Litore, the Eagle's Nest, was used by the IVth Imperial Legion in Bozja. It was formerly known as Alermuc, which means "eagle" in the Bozjan tongue.
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Castrum Lacus Litore means "lakeside" in the Garlean tongue. It's a reference to the fortress's location near the Igalj Kelo, the largest salt lake in the Bozja region. It was named so, and renovated by Noah van Gabranth after he took over.
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The hunt mark called Nuckelavee comes from the result of fae folk tormenting mortals. Some believe this large horse is a Fuath wielding glamors, becoming the nightmare that drags curious folk into the water. However, its true origin is still up for debate.
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The hunt mark known as Itzpapalotl is a large butterfly that dates back to the age of the Ronkan Empire. While an insect, it feasts on the blood of the living and some records say that it once attacked a Crystarium outpost, killing several people.
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Grenoldt Freethane is said to live under the waves in the Tempest due to wanting to live far from the distractions of man and sin eater both. He says he's content with making his living from his forge and assures that his debt isnt for any love for drinking
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