Age of Calm

The Age of Calm is a time in the Eorzean history where Eorzea suffers from an uneasy peace during the predicted invasion of the Garlean Empire from Ala Mhigo. Alas, the invasion never came, yet the effects of the attack on Ala Mhigo, once thought to be the strongest of the six main city-states of Eorzea, caused dramatic changes. In order to prevent the destruction of other city-states, the five remaining joined together in an effort to defend against the Garlean Empire. They formed official defenses with soldiers and knights, however, this led to the aggravation of thousands of mercenaries. These mercenaries had previously been the only real form of protection against strife in Eorzea, and with their jobs taken, they resorted to acts of violence. To calm this, powerful leaders joined together to create guilds, where these men and women could use their skills for the benefit of the nations. In doing so, a number of guilds were formed, and the popularity of "adventurers" increased.