Dravanian Horde

The Dravanian Horde is a faction of dragons and their scalekin allies in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. As the name in implies, they are native to the Dravania region of Eorzea, though it is unclear of their relationship to Sharlayan.

The Holy See of Ishgard of neighboring Coerthas has been engaging in a crusade against the Dravanian Horde for centuries, and the dragonkin in turn have proven to be hostile to the other races of Eorzea.

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While little is known of the dragons and their history, it is known that the Allagan Empire was able to recruit or subjugate many dragons into service during the Third Astral Era. They apparently created "Neurolinks" to contain the power of dragons such as Twintania, and could even imprison the Elder Primal Bahamut within their artificial moon Dalamud to collect solar energy. Many dragons can still be seen within the resurfaced Crystal Tower as guardians.

During the Garlean invasion of Eorzea, the Dravanian Horde rallied to the wyrm king Midgardsormr's side and attacked the airship fleet led by the Agrius in the Battle of Silvertear Skies. This battle ended with both the Agrius and Midgardsormr fallen and entwined at Lake Silvertear, with the exploding ceruleum tanks breaking the seal that Midgardsormr was protecting in the process.

In the aftermath of the Calamity, the Dravanian Horde was able to capture the Ishgard fortress Stone Vigil from House Durendaire. Around that time, the dragon commander Svara had sacked and razed the Steel Vigil north of Camp Dragonhead. Even as severe climate changes turned Coerthas into snowy mountains, the Holy See remained steadfast in their war against the dragons, but as yet refused to ask adventurers or the other City-States for aid.