Ok, so I didn't read everything, but from the bit I skimmed over it would seem everyone is thinking that this story takes place after RO1, which is not true. This story predates all of RO1. I had a long discussion with some players I met on SEA and we dug up a lot of info. If you look around enough and read up on it you will find out that this story takes place 100+ years prior to the events in RO1. Izlude as it is now gets destroyed and rebuild between the time of RO2 and RO1, as well as many other changes. Payon and Morocc as we know it in the first, does not exist yet. The camp found in Payon forest is believed to be the founding location that will one day be Payon. There are various sources you can find for extended information, but this is what I can tell you at this point. I look forward to seeing RO2's story progress to further link the events of now and RO1. Hope this information helps you all!
Thank you. But then, if RO2 came before iRO, why is there a dimensional gate in one of the 'morroc' maps in RO2?