Yeah it could be paced better but i think most realms are at least in final third of the story now?
Early on events filled in the gaps in the paintings. That's why no Sector 7 support pillar, Mt Ordeals, etc. too.
Then somewhere along the line I guess they realized what a stupid idea that was since it'd eventually make for a really disjointed set of paintings.
Also repeating bosses for events = less effort !
