The Title of an Eorzean Hero.

In game, there are the warriors of light from prior to the Calamity. These people were usually the players themselves. And then post-Calamity, there is only one Warrior of Light bestowed with gifts from the Mothercrystal.

For the purposes of the stories written here, the definition of Warrior of Light is going to be rewritten. In the world of Hydalean, mostly everyone is born with various “normal” skills. Some people become more skilled in something than someone else. The “aetheric” races such as Hyur, Miqo’te, Lalafell, and more have skills with the ability to manipulate magic. Garleans are more inclined towards magitek and conventional sciences. Roegaden and Hrothgar are stronger than the other races, but not lacking in average intelligence compared to the other races. Lalafells are usually more inclined to business and such but they don’t lack the ability to participate in magic or magitek or even the martial arts. Overall, there is a average or normalcy to the abilities to all people.

Once in a while, an individual is born with or given extraordinary abilities. Enhanced strength, intelligence, dexterity, reaction and speed, aetheric manipulation, so forth. Zenos yae Galvus was one such individual. Louisoix Leveilleur was another. Most individuals will go on to become adventurers or follow some other “unique” paths, such as villianry or become ruler of a region. (Important: Not all adventurers must or will exhibit extraordinary skills. Many are still very strong and capable, but not extraordinary.)

In Eorzea, any individual that is born with extraordinary skills and later goes on to serve and protect the realm or due to another set of altruistic events is usually called by society a Warrior of Light. This is not an official title but something usually given by the citizens or leaders of Eorzea in recognition of the individual’s deeds. The qualifications are usually extraordinary skills and service. Although there have been a few exceptions to the rule, purely for honorary purposes.

Of course, this has lead to some abuse of the title, but the citizens of Eorzea are the ones who will acknowledge the use. Anyone who has not served the interests the realm or mankind will not be recognized as such by the people. Since the title is completely unofficial, the individual can make claim to it, but it will mean nothing without the deeds behind. And they will usually be mocked or disregarded.