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In Hydaelyn, there are three main landmasses, with the Three Great ContinentsAldenard, Ilsabard, and Othard—making up the largest of them.

Geography[ | ]

The Three Great Continents, which are located in Hydaelyn's northern hemisphere and extend from the arctic area almost to the equator, are Aldenard in the west, Ilsabard in the north and center, and Othard in the east. Even the quickest trader ships need at least a fortnight to sail from Old Sharlayan to Vylbrand and another two moons to get from there to Doma due to the distance and the need for favorable winds.

Mythology[ | ]

According to local mythology, Aldenard, Othard, and Ilsabard were once brothers whose hearts were so full of love for one another that they remained together for endless ages. Aldenard's possession of the richest lands, despite the fact that he was the youngest, made the brothers Othard and Ilsabard envious one day. The brothers tore themselves apart from their younger sibling in a fit of rage, coming to where they are now, with Aldenard's outstretched hand holding to Ilsabard's coattail in a last-ditch effort to bring him back.[1]

  1. Encyclopædia Eorzea, p.12
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