Doman Liberation Front

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The Doman Liberation Front is a resistance group in Othard.

About

Goal

Since the founding of the Doman Libeation Front their goal was to free Doma from the Garlean occupation and reclaim independence.

Headquarters

The primary headquarters of the Doman Liberation Front is the House of the Fierce.

History and Background

A few years after the Garlean Occupation of Doma, Lord Kaien started organizing the works of the Liberation Front in secret. For nearly two decades he acted in secrecy while being the deputy viceroy[1] . After the passing of his wife Mina, his son Hien Rijin joined in his pursuit of liberating Doma[2].

With the passing of Emperor Solus the Liberation Front saw it's opportunity to strike, and even managed to reclaim Doma Castle and push the Garlean army out of Yanxia. But their victory was shortlived as the War of Succession ended quickly and Zenos yae Galvus and the XIIth legion marched into Doma. Zenos killed Lord Kaien and Hien disappeared, crushing the rebellion[3].

Following the defeat and the acting viceroy Yotsuyu the people of Doma suffered unknown hardships[4] and the Liberation Front lost support of Doma's people.

Story

Rekindling the Flame of Rebellion

Following the defeat at Rhalgr's Reach, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn plan to rekindle the flames of revolution in Doma to make Zenos fight on two fronts[5].

Once they arrive in Kugane, Gosetsu offers them to lead them to the headquarters in Yanxia and regroup with Yugiri. She and Gosetsu seperated to increase their chance to find Lord Hien. Tansui of the Confederacy reveals that Yotsuyu is purging "Doma's radical elements"[6], which is further explained by Gosetsu when they reach Yanxia[7]. This broke the Doman people and kept them in line to not rise up again[7]. It is obvious after the Scions and Gosetsu are greeted with spite by the people of Namai, once home to brave and true warriors, now fearing the wrath of the Empire - never again wanting to be affiliated with the Liberation Front[8].

When reunited with Yugiri in the House of the Fierce, she reports that she has found Lord Hien in the Azim Steppe, but he was reluctant to return. Knowing of the plight of Doma, he wants Yugiri to bring him evidence that Doma's people are still willing to fight, otherwise he would surrender his life to the Empire[9].

After some investigation and rescuing villagers from a life in servitude [10][11], they receive word that Zenos has come to Doma. Yugiri wants to take the opportunity and kill Zenos[12]. During their ambush the previously saved villagers appear, helping to fight off Zenos and Yotsuyu[13].

We're not going anywhere! Do you hear me!? We're not running away! What you're doing is stupid and reckless and I never wanted any part of it, but here we are! I've spent my whole life hating myself─for every time they made me beg, for every time I held my tongue to protect the people I love. And then you came along and reminded me of all the things I never said and never did, and it was even worse! I would have given anything to forget, to walk away, but I knew that I'd never be able to live with the guilt. So we came─all of us! For you, for ourselves─for Doma!

— Isse in The Time between the Seconds The Time between the Seconds

Reclaiming Doma

With the support of the Doman people rekindled, Yugiri, Gosetsu, Lyse and the Warrior of Light travel to the Azim Steppe to inform Lord Hien that his people choose to fight[14]. Meanwhile, Aliphinaud and Alisaie are undertaking preparations with the remaining Liberation Front forces on the assault on Doma Castle, and aiding where they can[15].

Once returned with Lord Hien, he reclaims his position of leadership. His return spurs the Domans further on to reclaim their homeland[16]. Alisaie explains that they were able to secure the support of the Confederacy and the Blue Kojin, provided Doma agrees to trade agreements[17]. After the events of the Naadam, the Xaela Tribes of the Azim Steppe have also pledged their support to their cause[18].

The Siege on Doma Castle

Alphinaud presented the plan to retake Doma Castle:

  • Lyse and the Doman irregulars will conduct a series of raids against imperial targets throughout the surrounding area to draw the garrison's attention.
  • Shortly thereafter, the Xaela will launch a surprise attack on the castle's airborne defenses.
  • Alphinaud, Alisaie and the shinobi will infiltrate the Moon Gates and disable the magitek field generators.
  • Once the barrier is down, the Confederacy and the Blue Kojin will commence to bombard the castle with cannon fire, while sailing west towards the Doman Enclave to secure it.
  • After the enclave is secured, the Doman Liberation Front under Lord Hien's command, the Warrior of Light and their allies will lay siege to Doma Castle.
  • The castle will be searched for the viceroy and be subdued[19].

Before the Liberation Front lay siege to Doma Castle, the Doman Enclave needs to be secured, since it is home to countless civilians[20]. The Dairyu Moon Gates Magitek generators are disabled with the help of Cid Garlond[21]. Together with the Scions, the Domans secure enough supplies for the siege[22].

Before the attack, Lord Hien decides to change the initial plan[23]:

  • Instead of the Blue Kojin helping the Confederacy to secure the Doman Enclave, Lord Hien suggests for them to breach a segment of the outer wall and flood Doma Castle[24] and trap the viceroy in the keep[25].

The following day, once the signal is given, the siege begins.

Outcome

This section contains spoilers for The Die Is Cast The Die Is Cast.

After the Warrior of Light has claimed victory in Doma Castle Doma Castle, Yotsuyu and Gosetsu remain behind in the falling keep. The Garlean occupation has ended - Doma is free[26].

Notable Members

Further notable members:

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopædia Eorzea, Volume II, page 090. "The Rijin Clan: [...]while Kaien played the part of collaborator, he continued to work in secret to coordinate the Liberation Front's activities, until two decades later [...]."
  2. ↑ Encyclopædia Eorzea, Volume II, page 090. "Hien Rijin: Following her (Mina's) death, he devoted himself to the pursuit of Doma's liberation and reconstruction."
  3. ↑ Encyclopædia Eorzea, Volume II, page 090. "The Rijin Clan: [...]while Kaien played the part of collaborator, he continued to work in secret to coordinate the Liberation Front's activities, until two decades later [...]."
  4. ↑ Once More, to the Ruby Sea Once More, to the Ruby Sea, when talking with Gosetsu after returning to the Ruby Bazaar: "The situation grows more perilous by the day, for the new viceroy, Yotsuyu, is a black-hearted villainess who delights in the torment of our people."
  5. ↑ Divide and Conquer Divide and Conquer, during a cutscene after speaking with Lyse in Castrum Oriens.
  6. ↑ Boys with Boats Boys with Boats, during a cutscene after finding Tansui: "...All while our friend the viceroy continues her purge of Doma's “radical elements.”"
  7. ↑ a b A Silence in Three Parts A Silence in Three Parts, while speaking with Gosetsu: " The acting viceroy was no less merciless than her master. Without warning, her men would march into villages and search for “radical elements,” killing and torturing any who dared resist. And then, as quickly as they had come, they left. Satisfied that the memory of the purges would keep the people in line, she relaxed her grip on Yanxia. What need for the leash when the dog is broken..."
  8. ↑ Life after Doma Life after Doma, while talking with Isse: "Never again—never again, do you understand?! We've had enough of you and yours! Whatever it is you're plotting, leave us out of it!"
  9. ↑ A Glimpse of Madness A Glimpse of Madness, after accepting the Quest and Yugiri explaining:"However, when I invited him to return with me to Doma, he had this to say... "If Doma yet thirsts for the blood of patriots and tyrants, I shall offer unto her my blade. But if she has had her fill of bitter draughts, I shall offer unto her conquerors my head.“[...]"Learn the truth of her heart and return to me," he said. And so I left him."
  10. ↑ A New Ruby Tithe A New Ruby Tithe
  11. ↑ The Will to Live The Will to Live
  12. ↑ Daughter of the Deep Daughter of the Deep
  13. ↑ The Time between the Seconds The Time between the Seconds
  14. ↑ An Impossible Dream An Impossible Dream
  15. ↑ All the Little Angels All the Little Angels
  16. ↑ Broken Steel, Broken Men Broken Steel, Broken Men, when Isse is talking to Tsuranuki: " Could...could it be? My lord Hien yet lives? Oh...oh... Bands of steel to bind the chest and belly, yes, yes! I must heat the forge and begin work at once!"
  17. ↑ The Hour of Reckoning The Hour of Reckoning, when talking with Alisaie following a talk with Hien: " Good. We, meanwhile, have secured the support of the Confederacy, and a not insignificant number of your countrymen. The Blue Kojin, too, have expressed a willingness to join the fight—provided you agree to certain trade agreements following the liberation of Doma."
  18. ↑ The Hour of Reckoning The Hour of Reckoning, after talking with Hien: "Indeed. The Xaela tribes of the Azim Steppe have pledged their military might to the cause."
  19. ↑ The Room Where It Happened The Room Where It Happened, after accepting the Quest.
  20. ↑ , after accepting the quest and talking with Alphinaud: " Because the enclave is home to countless civilians. Once pressed, the imperials may well think to take them hostage, and I would fain forestall any such attempt. After we have secured the enclave, we may lay siege to Doma Castle directly."
  21. ↑ How Tataru Got Her Groove Back How Tataru Got Her Groove Back
  22. ↑ The Limits of Our Endurance The Limits of Our Endurance, when talking with Isse.
  23. ↑ The Doma Within The Doma Within, when talking with Hien in Monzen: "Ours is an excellent plan, but not so excellent that it cannot be improved—and I know how."
  24. ↑ On the Eve of Destiny On the Eve of Destiny
  25. ↑ The Die Is Cast The Die Is Cast
  26. ↑ The World Turned Upside Down The World Turned Upside Down

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