Frogame 2

The strength of the Dark slowly swells across Ivalice, and even though the populace is unaware of the shadows beyond the corners of their eyes, monsters test the fringes of civilization and seek to push inwards. Keeping the wild and evil things at bay are the holy Palings erected by the priests of Glabados, but these require constant upkeep and seem far too small to protect all of Ivalice. The Church has demanded more influence in exchange for widening the coverage of their Palings, and the threat of the barriers' removal keeps all nobles on edge. The '''Monarchists''' wish to keep the Church at its present strength, reinforcing the Palings at the heart of civilization and relying on the Knights to protect the outskirts. The ''Federalists''' believe that a stronger Church is a stronger people, and oppose any central mandate from Lesalia on this issue, preferring that each state take charge of the safety of its lands by whatever means it must. The '''Parliamentarians''' are undecided on this issue, contrasting their desire for a consolidated and independent Senate with the need to keep the people safe without the ever-present Knights.