The Cleyrans live in a giant tree in the desert protected by a sandstorm that has raged for 1,000 years; the Cleyrans split from the Burmecians when the latter started to appreciate "the art of war", and have had no contact with Burmecia in over 100 years.
During the course of the game, the Burmecians are almost wiped out by successive attacks on their two main cities, leaving Burmecia in ruins, and Cleyra totally destroyed. First, Burmecia is attacked by black mages sent by Queen Brahne; the King of Burmecia and some survivors made their way to Cleyra, while others headed to Lindblum or stayed in the ruins of the city.
Later, Queen Brahne launches an attack on Cleyra to get a powerful relic from the peaceful inhabitants. After obtaining the gem, she then summons the eidolonOdin to destroy the tree that Cleyra was built on. The only (known) survivors of the attack are Freya, Zidane, Vivi, Quina (an optional character at this point), Sir Fratley, Prince Puck, Forest Oracle Kildea, Flower Maiden Shannon (one of the Cleyran maidens), and a few Moogles. The king is believed to have perished in Cleyra.
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Concept art of a Burmecian Dragoon.
Cleyran oracle.
Cleyran dancer.
Burmecian woman.
Burmecian soldier.
Burmecian soldier.
