Aldenard
“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.
— In-game description
Aldenard is a landmass in Hydaelyn.
Westernmost of the Three Great Continents, Aldenard is currently governed by four independent city-states—Gridania ruling the interior forests of the Black Shroud, the sultanate of Ul'dah ruling the southern deserts of Thanalan, the Holy See of Ishgard ruling the northern highlands of Coerthas, and Limsa Lominsa ruling La Noscea on the southwestern island of Vylbrand, as well as its neighboring seas.
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
Westernmost of the Three Great Continents, Aldenard is most commonly grouped with Vylbrand, the Cieldalaes, and countless other small islands to form the realm known as Eorzea. 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.
Eorzea is currently governed by four independent city-states—Gridania ruling the interior forests of the Black Shroud, the sultanate of Ul'dah ruling the southern deserts of Thanalan, the Holy See of Ishgard ruling the northern highlands of Coerthas, and Limsa Lominsa ruling La Noscea on the southwestern island of Vylbrand, as well as its neighboring seas. 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 ftom the north and occupied Ala Mhigo. [2]
