[quote=Gelgarin] Ferros definitely had a Russian theme with the names; I lived in Russia for two years, and it's very appropriate for a cold and barren wasteland. Valeal is more Scandinavian, just because the one named city we had was Oslo and I wanted to be consistent.[/quote]

I have to say I specifically remember Brand mentioning that Ferrians were close to Nordics in both appearance and culture. Seeing as it has been mentioned that Ferros and Valeal differ, I can not see them being the same. I personally can't picture Valeal being Scandinavian, considering they live in lush fruitful plains with a warm climate. I would rather put them on the same level as the Franks. 

[quote=Ink Blood]Headphones, would you like an old and grizzled veteran Guardian to accompany Skye on his quest?[/quote]

The question, my dear Ink, is not whether or not I would like, but whether or not YOU would like to have someone as bothersome as Skye in your traveling group. XD
When it comes to me, I have nothing against it. I'm in favor of getting to know all of my fellow role-players as quickly as possible both inside and outside of the story.