 The Archadian Empire is ruled by House Solidor , headed by Emperor Gramis . The emperor 's sons are Vayne and Larsa , the former a military genius and the latter a charismatic seeker of peace . Judge Magisters , upholders of Archadian law , protect House Solidor and execute every command issued by the ruling family . The technological marvels of airships and synthetic nethicite — a form of magicite that absorbs Mist — are thanks to Doctor Cid , a prominent researcher from Archadia . The Resistance against Archadia includes Dalmascan knight Vossler , an ally of Basch ; Marquis Halim Ondore IV , the game 's narrator and ruler of the skycity Bhujerba ; Reddas , a sky pirate based in the port at Balfonheim ; and the Rozarrian Empire , of which Al @-@ Cid Margrace is a prince of the ruling family . The mythos of Final Fantasy XII revolves around a character known as Dynast @-@ King Raithwall , a man who once united Ivalice to create the Galtean Alliance in ages past . 
