(02-07-2016, 07:24 AM)Smagon Wrote: I am curious as to what degree the Garleans have a presence in Xaela lands. Are they making an active effort to crush all the tribes and/or reign them in or do they have a small presence there that is more like patrols and maybe the odd outpost? I am trying to figure out this aspect for my character's backstory so anything helps.
There's not any concrete lore on it that I know of, but...
It's likely just that - patrols and outposts throughout the region to ensure order. Garlemald likely set up Castrums sporadically throughout Othard from which they can unload troops or supplies to problem areas when necessary. The Xaela tribes are all nomadic, making the Empire policing their comings and goings across the continent more trouble than it'd be worth and would only serve to insight more resistance. Remember those nations who surrendered peacefully to Garlemald 25 years ago were pretty much left alone by the Empire and now serve only as peacekeepers in the Imperial provinces. Also, lore found in Gubal tells us that peoples of conquered nations are actually accepted as full-fledged naturalized citizens for service to the Empire.
On Garlean Heirarchy Vol 2 Wrote:The "Aan" title is bestowed upon the peoples of annexed territories and indicates that they lack even the most basic rights afforded to a citizen. However, many Garleans view this as an opportunity rather than a condemnation, as citizenship may be granted to those who have demonstrated exceptional skills, as well as those who have contributed twenty or more years of military service.
