Английский:
<id1090825#>Ifrit<#>

<id1090825#>Ifrit<#>

Английский:
<id1090826#>Golem<#>

<id1090826#>Golem<#>

Английский:
<id1090827#>Shiva<#>

<id1090827#>Shiva<#>

Английский:
<id1090828#>Odin<#>

<id1090828#>Odin<#>

Английский:
<id1090829#>Diabolos<#>

<id1090829#>Diabolos<#>

Английский:
<id1090830#>Bahamut<#>

<id1090830#>Bahamut<#>

Английский:
<id1090831#>Firebrand<#>

<id1090831#>Firebrand<#>

Английский:
<id1090832#>Rubicante<#>

<id1090832#>Rubicante<#>

Английский:
<id1090833#>Vulcan<#>

<id1090833#>Vulcan<#>

Английский:
<id1090834#>Calamity<#>

<id1090834#>Calamity<#>

Английский:
<id1090835#>Ignis<#>

<id1090835#>Ignis<#>

Английский:
<id1090836#>Gigas<#>

<id1090836#>Gigas<#>

Английский:
<id1090837#>Troll<#>

<id1090837#>Troll<#>

Английский:
<id1090838#>Ogre<#>

<id1090838#>Ogre<#>

Английский:
<id1090839#>Titan<#>

<id1090839#>Titan<#>

Английский:
<id1090840#>Dwarf Golem<#>

<id1090840#>Dwarf Golem<#>

Английский:
<id1090841#>Shankara<#>

<id1090841#>Shankara<#>

Английский:
<id1090842#>Petite Shiva<#>

<id1090842#>Petite Shiva<#>

Английский:
<id1090843#>Grĩmnir<#>

<id1090843#>Grĩmnir<#>

Английский:
<id1090844#>Odin<#>

<id1090844#>Odin<#>

Английский:
<id1090845#>Baalberith<#>

<id1090845#>Baalberith<#>

Английский:
<id1090846#>Astaroth<#>

<id1090846#>Astaroth<#>

Английский:
<id1090847#>Neo Bahamut<#>

<id1090847#>Neo Bahamut<#>

Английский:
<id1090848#>Bahamut ZERO<#>

<id1090848#>Bahamut ZERO<#>

Английский:
<id1090849#>Reserve 2<#>

<id1090849#>Reserve 2<#>

Английский:
<id1090850#>The Dark Age[-1_131_350]Federation and Republic<#>

<id1090850#>The Dark Age[-1_131_350]Federation and Republic<#>

Английский:
<id1090851#>Beyond verifying the authenticity of chronicles that supposedly predate our current age, the studious historian is also tasked with salvaging what few facts lie amid a sea of subjective observations. It is for that reason that much of what precious little we know of the time two millenia before our own comes by way of a document with no storytelling aspirations whatsoever—an airship's logbook.[-1_2][-1_2]The registry tells us that the vessel was one amid a fleet of dozens, all in the service of what was known as the <Q>federation.<Q> Many infer that its primary purpose was military, as the log contains several accounts of combat with some manner of <Q>sky-soldiers<Q> in purported allegiance to the <Q>republic.<Q> The prevailing historical theory holds that these two composite states, federation and republic, partook in a battle of epic proportions, each seeking to claim dominion over Orience.[-1_2][-1_2]While science has found that the document's age exceeds two thousand years, the veracity of historians' inferences cannot be so easily ascertained. Nevertheless, that such a simple, ordinary log could draw so much scholarly attention sets one's mind to wonder what mundane, overlooked article might survive to tell posterity of our lives.<#>

<id1090851#>Beyond verifying the authenticity of chronicles that supposedly predate our current age, the studious historian is also tasked with salvaging what few facts lie amid a sea of subjective observations. It is for that reason that much of what precious little we know of the time two millenia before our own comes by way of a document with no storytelling aspirations whatsoever—an airship's logbook.[-1_2][-1_2]The registry tells us that the vessel was one amid a fleet of dozens, all in the service of what was known as the <Q>federation.<Q> Many infer that its primary purpose was military, as the log contains several accounts of combat with some manner of <Q>sky-soldiers<Q> in purported allegiance to the <Q>republic.<Q> The prevailing historical theory holds that these two composite states, federation and republic, partook in a battle of epic proportions, each seeking to claim dominion over Orience.[-1_2][-1_2]While science has found that the document's age exceeds two thousand years, the veracity of historians' inferences cannot be so easily ascertained. Nevertheless, that such a simple, ordinary log could draw so much scholarly attention sets one's mind to wonder what mundane, overlooked article might survive to tell posterity of our lives.<#>

Английский:
<id1090852#>The Dark Age[-1_131_350]The Ultima War<#>

<id1090852#>The Dark Age[-1_131_350]The Ultima War<#>

Английский:
<id1090853#>It is a tale every child in Orience has been told at one time or another. In days of yore, when the peristylia had yet to grace our land and conquest was the only law, there stood four sovereign nations. Each took it upon itself to create the mightiest army the world had ever known, and when the time came, all four rode forth to wage the war to end all wars—the Ultima War. While the tale has seen its fair share of embellishments and alterations over time, one item that remains remarkably consistent is the name of the war, <Q>Ultima.<Q> It is a curious thing, the importance children attach to names.<#>

<id1090853#>It is a tale every child in Orience has been told at one time or another. In days of yore, when the peristylia had yet to grace our land and conquest was the only law, there stood four sovereign nations. Each took it upon itself to create the mightiest army the world had ever known, and when the time came, all four rode forth to wage the war to end all wars—the Ultima War. While the tale has seen its fair share of embellishments and alterations over time, one item that remains remarkably consistent is the name of the war, <Q>Ultima.<Q> It is a curious thing, the importance children attach to names.<#>

Английский:
<id1090854#>Gel. XIII, 1 RG[-1_131_350]The Vermilion Dawn<#>

<id1090854#>Gel. XIII, 1 RG[-1_131_350]The Vermilion Dawn<#>

Английский:
<id1090855#>The oldest extant verse of scripture in Akademeia is perhaps the most open to interpretation: <Q>Unto Orience came the Crystal of the Vermilion Bird, to guide the children of Rubrum and bestow the great task upon them.<Q> The <Q>great task<Q> referred to herein is commonly understood to mean the creation of Agito, and it is to that end that Akademeia was established.[-1_2][-1_2]The grand halls we know now were initially naught but a single schoolhouse, a quiet sanctuary where a few cadets might bask in the light of the Crystal as they sought enlightenment. Yet as the teachings of the first chancellor spread, so did the size of that humble schoolhouse.[-1_2][-1_2]By the year 100, the use of magic had become so prevalent that Akademeia was now responsible for both research and enrichment. Attack spells, which fell monsters and destroy obstacles, as well as defense spells, which heal the wounded, would be analyzed and reformulated day and night. These could then be taught to individuals enrolled as Agito Cadets who sought to actualize their full magic potential, thereby forming the basis of the Akademeia we have come to know. How a simple, cryptic verse could alter the course of so many lives is indeed nothing short of remarkable.<#>

<id1090855#>The oldest extant verse of scripture in Akademeia is perhaps the most open to interpretation: <Q>Unto Orience came the Crystal of the Vermilion Bird, to guide the children of Rubrum and bestow the great task upon them.<Q> The <Q>great task<Q> referred to herein is commonly understood to mean the creation of Agito, and it is to that end that Akademeia was established.[-1_2][-1_2]The grand halls we know now were initially naught but a single schoolhouse, a quiet sanctuary where a few cadets might bask in the light of the Crystal as they sought enlightenment. Yet as the teachings of the first chancellor spread, so did the size of that humble schoolhouse.[-1_2][-1_2]By the year 100, the use of magic had become so prevalent that Akademeia was now responsible for both research and enrichment. Attack spells, which fell monsters and destroy obstacles, as well as defense spells, which heal the wounded, would be analyzed and reformulated day and night. These could then be taught to individuals enrolled as Agito Cadets who sought to actualize their full magic potential, thereby forming the basis of the Akademeia we have come to know. How a simple, cryptic verse could alter the course of so many lives is indeed nothing short of remarkable.<#>

Английский:
<id1090856#>Aqu. XXVI, 28 RG[-1_131_350]Rise of the Black Tortoise<#>

<id1090856#>Aqu. XXVI, 28 RG[-1_131_350]Rise of the Black Tortoise<#>

Английский:
<id1090857#>While geographic safety and security are no doubt vital to a society's survival, there is something to be said of civilizations that elect to live life on the edge. Take the city-state of Lorica, for example, located precariously around the ridge of an enormous sinkhole. Lorica rose to prominence on the strength of its trade, and its aggressive policy of economic diplomacy ultimately resulted in the prosperous Lorican Alliance. [-1_2][-1_2]Their pioneer spirit would come to profit them on another notable occasion, when an industrious young Lorican named Urshanabi discovered the Black Tortoise Crystal buried within the aforementioned sinkhole some twenty-eight years after the advent of the Vermilion Bird Crystal. The boy became the Crystal's protector, turning l'Cie, and another peristylium dedicated to the cultivation of Agito arose shortly thereafter.[-1_2][-1_2]It is said that the warriors of Lorica, renowned for their might and temper, receive the blessings of the Crystal through the anointment of Urshanabi. They stand as a testament to the bold spirit of their ancestors, who chose the hazard-laden path to fortune.<#>

<id1090857#>While geographic safety and security are no doubt vital to a society's survival, there is something to be said of civilizations that elect to live life on the edge. Take the city-state of Lorica, for example, located precariously around the ridge of an enormous sinkhole. Lorica rose to prominence on the strength of its trade, and its aggressive policy of economic diplomacy ultimately resulted in the prosperous Lorican Alliance. [-1_2][-1_2]Their pioneer spirit would come to profit them on another notable occasion, when an industrious young Lorican named Urshanabi discovered the Black Tortoise Crystal buried within the aforementioned sinkhole some twenty-eight years after the advent of the Vermilion Bird Crystal. The boy became the Crystal's protector, turning l'Cie, and another peristylium dedicated to the cultivation of Agito arose shortly thereafter.[-1_2][-1_2]It is said that the warriors of Lorica, renowned for their might and temper, receive the blessings of the Crystal through the anointment of Urshanabi. They stand as a testament to the bold spirit of their ancestors, who chose the hazard-laden path to fortune.<#>

Английский:
<id1090858#>Ven. XVII, 123 RG[-1_131_350]Establishment of the Dominion of Rubrum<#>

<id1090858#>Ven. XVII, 123 RG[-1_131_350]Establishment of the Dominion of Rubrum<#>

Английский:
<id1090859#>The formation of the dominion is a unique example of how the intellectual world influences the material one. While Rubrum, Togoreth, Iscah, and Eibon had shared borders, there were few military or economic pressures compelling the loosely affiliated states to unify. Rather, some six-score years after the peristylium had first taken root, its ideological principles brought these states together for the common good.[-1_2][-1_2]Despite Akademeia being the political heart of this alliance, little thought was spared to its defense. Such was the case when monsters suddenly came to lay siege to the peristylium, and aid from the satellite states was slow to rise; but by the grace of the l'Cie did Akademeia survive to see the dawn. The official establishment of Akademeia as the seat of power, and the concomitant military defenses, would come three years to the day after that harrowing night. So it came to pass that on Ventusmens VII, 123 RG, the dominion was born.[-1_2][-1_2]The curious reader might inquire as to how the local region of <Q>Rubrum<Q> came to be synonymous with the dominion as a whole, yet it was merely a question of geography. All parties were in agreement that Akademeia, to whom all the former states paid fealty, rested well within Rubrum's territory, and so the appellation was unanimously adopted by all in the interests of political convenience. Such matters appear simpler for states sharing an ideological bond, as they often think alike.<#>

<id1090859#>The formation of the dominion is a unique example of how the intellectual world influences the material one. While Rubrum, Togoreth, Iscah, and Eibon had shared borders, there were few military or economic pressures compelling the loosely affiliated states to unify. Rather, some six-score years after the peristylium had first taken root, its ideological principles brought these states together for the common good.[-1_2][-1_2]Despite Akademeia being the political heart of this alliance, little thought was spared to its defense. Such was the case when monsters suddenly came to lay siege to the peristylium, and aid from the satellite states was slow to rise; but by the grace of the l'Cie did Akademeia survive to see the dawn. The official establishment of Akademeia as the seat of power, and the concomitant military defenses, would come three years to the day after that harrowing night. So it came to pass that on Ventusmens VII, 123 RG, the dominion was born.[-1_2][-1_2]The curious reader might inquire as to how the local region of <Q>Rubrum<Q> came to be synonymous with the dominion as a whole, yet it was merely a question of geography. All parties were in agreement that Akademeia, to whom all the former states paid fealty, rested well within Rubrum's territory, and so the appellation was unanimously adopted by all in the interests of political convenience. Such matters appear simpler for states sharing an ideological bond, as they often think alike.<#>

Английский:
<id1090860#>Sil. XXIX, 141 RG[-1_131_350]Formation of the Lorican Alliance<#>

<id1090860#>Sil. XXIX, 141 RG[-1_131_350]Formation of the Lorican Alliance<#>

Английский:
<id1090861#>It is said of warfare that good fortune is often preferable to great might, and the formal foundation of the Lorican Alliance eighteen years after the dominion's establishment demonstrates this point thoroughly.[-1_2][-1_2]While the advent of the peristylium may have assured that Lorica's neighbors would fall in line, a formidable challenge to the Lorican claim came from over the mountainside in Berith. The ensuing power struggle would engulf the entirety of the region, factions and coalitions of every stripe calculating risks and rewards before casting their lots.[-1_2][-1_2]The year 141, however, wrought calamitous devastation upon the lands and people of Berith. The once-presumptive conquerors now found their hand forced, and declared open war against Lorica. Yet their desperate gambit would turn only to despair—no sooner had the call to arms been made than had the Lord of Berith been found dead. The Crystal-blessed knights laid the mountain low soon after, founding the Lorican Alliance under the fickle providence of fate.<#>

<id1090861#>It is said of warfare that good fortune is often preferable to great might, and the formal foundation of the Lorican Alliance eighteen years after the dominion's establishment demonstrates this point thoroughly.[-1_2][-1_2]While the advent of the peristylium may have assured that Lorica's neighbors would fall in line, a formidable challenge to the Lorican claim came from over the mountainside in Berith. The ensuing power struggle would engulf the entirety of the region, factions and coalitions of every stripe calculating risks and rewards before casting their lots.[-1_2][-1_2]The year 141, however, wrought calamitous devastation upon the lands and people of Berith. The once-presumptive conquerors now found their hand forced, and declared open war against Lorica. Yet their desperate gambit would turn only to despair—no sooner had the call to arms been made than had the Lord of Berith been found dead. The Crystal-blessed knights laid the mountain low soon after, founding the Lorican Alliance under the fickle providence of fate.<#>

Английский:
<id1090862#>Pyr. XIX, 178 RG[-1_131_350]Founding of the Militesi Empire<#>

<id1090862#>Pyr. XIX, 178 RG[-1_131_350]Founding of the Militesi Empire<#>

Английский:
<id1090863#>The cyclical moral imperative of the wild is frightful, yet undeniable—power begets avarice, which in turn begets power. Profess though we may to know our own nature, there is no telling what some will do if only given the opportunity. Such is the tale of Jörg Paradis—a lowly lord in Azurr who encountered the White Tiger l'Cie in 174, three years before he was to crown himself Emperor of Milites.[-1_2][-1_2]The rise of Paradis was owed to his study of crystal-driven technology, which led to the invention of firearms, weapons of a like heretofore undreamt of in Orience. His subjugation of Azurr was swift and merciless, requiring less than a year to demolish decades of civilization. Out of the ashes rose Ingram in the north, the capital chosen to house the White Peristylium as Paradis made his formal declaration of empire. It was the subsequent conquest of Cetme, however, that caused the realm to take notice, as expansionist Milites ushered in a savage new epoch of fear and force in Orience. Humanity shall never be the same.<#>

<id1090863#>The cyclical moral imperative of the wild is frightful, yet undeniable—power begets avarice, which in turn begets power. Profess though we may to know our own nature, there is no telling what some will do if only given the opportunity. Such is the tale of Jörg Paradis—a lowly lord in Azurr who encountered the White Tiger l'Cie in 174, three years before he was to crown himself Emperor of Milites.[-1_2][-1_2]The rise of Paradis was owed to his study of crystal-driven technology, which led to the invention of firearms, weapons of a like heretofore undreamt of in Orience. His subjugation of Azurr was swift and merciless, requiring less than a year to demolish decades of civilization. Out of the ashes rose Ingram in the north, the capital chosen to house the White Peristylium as Paradis made his formal declaration of empire. It was the subsequent conquest of Cetme, however, that caused the realm to take notice, as expansionist Milites ushered in a savage new epoch of fear and force in Orience. Humanity shall never be the same.<#>

Английский:
<id1090864#>Tem. XXI, 197 RG[-1_131_350]Formation of the Kingdom of Dracobaltia<#>

<id1090864#>Tem. XXI, 197 RG[-1_131_350]Formation of the Kingdom of Dracobaltia<#>

Английский:
<id1090865#>Of the faculties nature has seen fit to bestow upon us, communication might be the most curious. While not essential to the survival of individuals, nothing compares in terms of assuring the prosperity of the species.[-1_2][-1_2]Contact with the Crystal and l'Cie of the Blue Dragon instilled the ability to command and commune with beasts in the otherwise unremarkable people of Rilochy, thenceforth known as the Dracobaltians. The implications of these abilities immediately apparent, the Dracobaltians quickly enshrined the Crystal and rebuilt their culture around it.[-1_2][-1_2]The monsters that plagued the people for so long were now their loyal servants, and by simultaneously removing a nemesis and adding beasts of burden, Dracobaltian civilization proceeded to advance by leaps and bounds. The temple became the heart of society, and the custom of rendering offerings to the Crystalkeeper had the effect of centralizing authority, so much so that by the year 197, the Crystalkeeper declared himself king, imposing formal rule over the surrounding towns and villages.<#>

<id1090865#>Of the faculties nature has seen fit to bestow upon us, communication might be the most curious. While not essential to the survival of individuals, nothing compares in terms of assuring the prosperity of the species.[-1_2][-1_2]Contact with the Crystal and l'Cie of the Blue Dragon instilled the ability to command and commune with beasts in the otherwise unremarkable people of Rilochy, thenceforth known as the Dracobaltians. The implications of these abilities immediately apparent, the Dracobaltians quickly enshrined the Crystal and rebuilt their culture around it.[-1_2][-1_2]The monsters that plagued the people for so long were now their loyal servants, and by simultaneously removing a nemesis and adding beasts of burden, Dracobaltian civilization proceeded to advance by leaps and bounds. The temple became the heart of society, and the custom of rendering offerings to the Crystalkeeper had the effect of centralizing authority, so much so that by the year 197, the Crystalkeeper declared himself king, imposing formal rule over the surrounding towns and villages.<#>

Английский:
<id1090866#>Pet. XXXI, 218 RG[-1_131_350]Institution of a Mechanized Imperial Army and the First Lorican-Militesi War<#>

<id1090866#>Pet. XXXI, 218 RG[-1_131_350]Institution of a Mechanized Imperial Army and the First Lorican-Militesi War<#>

Английский:
<id1090867#>In war as in the wild, it is the ability to adapt that separates victor from victim.[-1_2][-1_2]The mass production of firearms more than sufficed for the subjugation of the outlands, but imperial expansion would necessitate new technologies. The nature of combat changed when the empire made inroads to Berith and inadvertantly engaged the paladins of the Lorican Alliance. While Milites maintained an advantage at range, the knights could eventually close in and ravage the army's ranks, making it nigh impossible to secure a defended position. The key for Milites would be to overwhelm Lorica at a distance.[-1_2][-1_2]In 214, four years prior to the breakout of hostilities, the empire drafted schematics for what was called the Crystal (or <Q>C-<Q>) Engine—an independent motor capable of powering mobile artillery. It was indeed at this time that the first airships were conceived as well, demonstrating the ingenuity born of military necessity. This paradigm shift—the advent of mechanization in warfare—forever changed combat as we know it. [-1_2][-1_2]The machines were a fearsome sight, menacing suits of mechanical armor brandishing wide-mouthed cannons that tore the Lorican lines to shreds from afar. The empire would show the alliance no mercy, carving a path to the heart of the alliance before the l'Cie of the Black Tortoise interposed, swiftly stifling the imperial advance and bringing about an armistice as both sides paused to lick their wounds.<#>

<id1090867#>In war as in the wild, it is the ability to adapt that separates victor from victim.[-1_2][-1_2]The mass production of firearms more than sufficed for the subjugation of the outlands, but imperial expansion would necessitate new technologies. The nature of combat changed when the empire made inroads to Berith and inadvertantly engaged the paladins of the Lorican Alliance. While Milites maintained an advantage at range, the knights could eventually close in and ravage the army's ranks, making it nigh impossible to secure a defended position. The key for Milites would be to overwhelm Lorica at a distance.[-1_2][-1_2]In 214, four years prior to the breakout of hostilities, the empire drafted schematics for what was called the Crystal (or <Q>C-<Q>) Engine—an independent motor capable of powering mobile artillery. It was indeed at this time that the first airships were conceived as well, demonstrating the ingenuity born of military necessity. This paradigm shift—the advent of mechanization in warfare—forever changed combat as we know it. [-1_2][-1_2]The machines were a fearsome sight, menacing suits of mechanical armor brandishing wide-mouthed cannons that tore the Lorican lines to shreds from afar. The empire would show the alliance no mercy, carving a path to the heart of the alliance before the l'Cie of the Black Tortoise interposed, swiftly stifling the imperial advance and bringing about an armistice as both sides paused to lick their wounds.<#>

Английский:
<id1090868#>Cae. X, 223 RG[-1_131_350]Dracobaltia: Formation of Monster Military Units<#>

<id1090868#>Cae. X, 223 RG[-1_131_350]Dracobaltia: Formation of Monster Military Units<#>

Английский:
<id1090869#>All things can be made to serve some military end, if one only possesses the will and the wit. For those born under the Blue Dragon, the martial applications of their newfound powers were readily apparent.[-1_2][-1_2]The Dracobaltian host assembled under the banners of their tribes, each banner comprising dozens of men, each man commanding up to a hundred beast minions. As tribal divisions and the nature of beasts do not lend themselves to a rigid command system, tactical discretion was largely left to individuals. Yet despite this seeming lack of organization, the Dracobaltians all proved to be adept beastmasters, able to recognize the advantages the proper monster possessed against a suitable opponent. By maximizing the potential of their behemoths and adamantoises, the Dracobaltian forces flashed predatory teeth ample enough to keep potential invaders at bay.<#>

<id1090869#>All things can be made to serve some military end, if one only possesses the will and the wit. For those born under the Blue Dragon, the martial applications of their newfound powers were readily apparent.[-1_2][-1_2]The Dracobaltian host assembled under the banners of their tribes, each banner comprising dozens of men, each man commanding up to a hundred beast minions. As tribal divisions and the nature of beasts do not lend themselves to a rigid command system, tactical discretion was largely left to individuals. Yet despite this seeming lack of organization, the Dracobaltians all proved to be adept beastmasters, able to recognize the advantages the proper monster possessed against a suitable opponent. By maximizing the potential of their behemoths and adamantoises, the Dracobaltian forces flashed predatory teeth ample enough to keep potential invaders at bay.<#>

Английский:
<id1090870#>Ter. VIII, 241 RG[-1_131_350]Lorica: Development of Crystal-Powered Armaments<#>

<id1090870#>Ter. VIII, 241 RG[-1_131_350]Lorica: Development of Crystal-Powered Armaments<#>

Английский:
<id1090871#>In order to defeat one's enemy, it is often necessary to become one's enemy.[-1_2][-1_2]Having stood helpless before the mechanized might of the empire, the resilient alliance redoubled its efforts to combat the Crystal-powered imperial juggernaut and fortify itself against invasion. Lorica's answer ultimately lay in its own Crystal, Lorican scholars having devised a means of imbuing arms and armor with its mystical energy.[-1_2][-1_2]The Arms of Agito, as they came to be known, were of unrivaled might—capable of not only resisting, but felling the formerly invincible imperial war machines. At last, the Black Tortoise had found its carapace, and could mount a defense befitting the warriors of lore.[-1_2][-1_2]The Crystal alone could hardly suffice to supply the needs of a nation, and it is here that Lorica learned from the efficiency of its Militesi rivals. Under the guidance of the l'Cie, the alliance was able to distill shards from the energy naturally emanating from the Crystal. Production for the Arms of Agito was soon powered by these shards, and before long the alliance host was clad in the superlative equipment, a sight no less imposing than the mechanized arsenal of the empire.<#>

<id1090871#>In order to defeat one's enemy, it is often necessary to become one's enemy.[-1_2][-1_2]Having stood helpless before the mechanized might of the empire, the resilient alliance redoubled its efforts to combat the Crystal-powered imperial juggernaut and fortify itself against invasion. Lorica's answer ultimately lay in its own Crystal, Lorican scholars having devised a means of imbuing arms and armor with its mystical energy.[-1_2][-1_2]The Arms of Agito, as they came to be known, were of unrivaled might—capable of not only resisting, but felling the formerly invincible imperial war machines. At last, the Black Tortoise had found its carapace, and could mount a defense befitting the warriors of lore.[-1_2][-1_2]The Crystal alone could hardly suffice to supply the needs of a nation, and it is here that Lorica learned from the efficiency of its Militesi rivals. Under the guidance of the l'Cie, the alliance was able to distill shards from the energy naturally emanating from the Crystal. Production for the Arms of Agito was soon powered by these shards, and before long the alliance host was clad in the superlative equipment, a sight no less imposing than the mechanized arsenal of the empire.<#>

Английский:
<id1090872#>Gel. X, 251 RG[-1_131_350]The Rubrumite-Dracobaltian War<#>

<id1090872#>Gel. X, 251 RG[-1_131_350]The Rubrumite-Dracobaltian War<#>

Английский:
<id1090873#>Having expanded its sphere of influence from Rilochy to Roshana, the Kingdom of Dracobaltia met with Rubrum's forces at the border between Roshana and Eibon. [-1_2]Unconcerned with trifling matters such as diplomacy, the Dracobaltians launched straight to battle against the dominion without even considering negotiations.[-1_2][-1_2]The Dracobaltian troops and their monsters maintained an initial advantage, but due to their lack of organization, they were unable to do more than force a retreat. Thus, despite their many nominal victories, the Dracobaltian Army made few actual military gains.[-1_2][-1_2]The dominion, apprised of its enemy's lack of internal cooperation, implemented a divide-and-conquer strategy: split the Dracobaltian ranks, then surround and annihilate them. Having suffered massive casualties at the hands of the dominion, royal units fled the battlefield in droves. In the end, the legions succeeded in completely driving the Dracobaltian Army out of dominion territory.<#>

<id1090873#>Having expanded its sphere of influence from Rilochy to Roshana, the Kingdom of Dracobaltia met with Rubrum's forces at the border between Roshana and Eibon. [-1_2]Unconcerned with trifling matters such as diplomacy, the Dracobaltians launched straight to battle against the dominion without even considering negotiations.[-1_2][-1_2]The Dracobaltian troops and their monsters maintained an initial advantage, but due to their lack of organization, they were unable to do more than force a retreat. Thus, despite their many nominal victories, the Dracobaltian Army made few actual military gains.[-1_2][-1_2]The dominion, apprised of its enemy's lack of internal cooperation, implemented a divide-and-conquer strategy: split the Dracobaltian ranks, then surround and annihilate them. Having suffered massive casualties at the hands of the dominion, royal units fled the battlefield in droves. In the end, the legions succeeded in completely driving the Dracobaltian Army out of dominion territory.<#>

Английский:
<id1090874#>Pet. XXXI, 252 RG[-1_131_350]The Dracobaltian Coup and the Sealing of Naraku<#>

<id1090874#>Pet. XXXI, 252 RG[-1_131_350]The Dracobaltian Coup and the Sealing of Naraku<#>