#drk questline

[moment-live]

Ishikawa wrote 'healer tank couple taking care of a young girl who is being hunted by the local corrupt government because of the circumstances of her birth' twice and I ate that shit up both times.

#I'm convinced that SidFray was proto ThanUri #Ishikawa knows how to write specifically to my tastes #ffxiv #ff14 #final fantasy xiv #final fantasy 14 #drk #drk questline #dark knight #shadowbringers spoilers #sidurgu orl #fray myste #thancred waters #urianger augurelt #shadowbringers

[pumpkinmagekupo]

So I was going through my old screenshots. I forgot about this from the drk quest line.

In my canon Mizuki lives in Ishgard and is adopted by Edmont. and married to Aymeric at a later date

So don't you worry papa Edmont! Mizuki will always return to Ishgard and her precious family.

Mizuki "I am going to make you so proud!"

And in the words of Stitch: it is little and broken but still good...

we can fix those issues.

#ramblings of a pumpkin #oc: mizuki #gpose #edmont de fortemps #found family #drk questline #I shall die on the found family troupe hill

[umbralaether]

14 and 12!

12. What do they think about redemption and forgiveness? Would they forgive an enemy? Would they forgive themselves?

I hoped I’d get this one 😂 it’s obvious based on her feelings towards Emet Selch that she does forgive her enemies and sees the good in them. Even if they’ve done horrible things - Zenos for example has endlessly hunted her, and hurt or killed anyone in his way. He’s caused countless suffering to her friends, his own comrades, anyone he’s come in contact with. He’s taken over her OWN body and threatened to hurt her friends. Yet she knows he’s gone through his own horrors; grown up as a child shown no affection, only praised for violence and killing. Used by Elidibus to further the ascians goals - he’s been nothing but a machine meant for killing and so he knows no other way to feel. She empathizes with him (and other villains) because she knows how easily she could have become them - she could’ve lost her shit and killed anyone who wronged her, and refused all help after Haurchefant was taken from her. The difference is she took that pain, that suffering, that grief… and made sure no one felt those things by her own hand. But she doesn’t forgive herself easily for causing pain and suffering to others, even when necessary, but G’raha reminds her every day how good she is.

14. Is there any NPC from the game they would consider as a mentor?

Does Fray count as an NPC? Eisha really benefitted from those quests after she returned from the First in Shadowbringers. Coming to terms with who she is, and will always be, was hard for her. She felt like she was letting down her past self while also simultaneously not even feeling like she was herself! Imagine going your whole life thinking you know who you are, and find out you are just a sundered shard of your past self, a fraction of that person (as Emet Selch not so kindly put it) sucks, man. The DRK quests help her deal with her despair and really face it head on.

The last lines spoken between Fray and Myste (myste, who so much looks like Haurchefant and Ysayle in hurts) are really important to her.

“Do not seek forgiveness, for it will not ease the burden. It weighs as it should.”

#i am so sorry this got long #thanks so much for asking!!! #forgiveness is a funny thing for eisha #so willing to give it to anyone but herself #drk questline #drk spoilers #ffxiv #asks #eisha pantera #shadowbringer spoilers #endwalker

[kicktwine]

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more of dark knight alisaie feat Comics

#ffxiv #alisaie leveilleur #MAYBE ITS A BIT OBTUSE BUT. SO IS THE DRK QUESTLINE- #she doesn’t know what fray looks like only that he’s a powerful mentor. the drk stone resonates with her and forms her esteem into a mentor #she would trust - looks like Ari #says his name is Fray #All ch’ari told her was that he’s powerful the drk abilities are the way they are and that his mentor was named fray and sort of looks like #him! That’s all her subconscious has to work with #ch’ari #my art

[urban-caravan]

despite all my rage i am still just an elezen in eorzea

#ff14 #final fantasy xiv #wol oc #avali asimoff #drk questline is something that can be so personal

[withheartsaligned]

"... if you care for the girl, you have an odd way of showing it."

#gposes #oc: swansong #is she a wol? who knows #but i do think her going through the drk questline would be very good #actual mother swansong telling sid to get his head out of his ass and step up when it comes to rielle

[lavampira]

wip whenever

tagged by the lovelies @coldshrugs and @impossible-rat-babies and I’ve been fighting for my life in the SB-era sidalia doc again lately so I’m sharing a section of it <: and I’ll tag @hythlodaes @lilas @ghoulsbeard @ghostwise @lesbianalicent @gwynbleidd @jillvalentinesday @hylfystt @elvves @narrativefoiltrope @tieflingbi if anyone wants to share any art or writing!!

‘Tis a rather small cabin, but far more than D’alia had expected upon requesting to stay in Tailfeather, complete with two rooms to sleep, a cramped room to wash, and an even tinier kitchen in comparison to the rows of cots and bunks that she remembered from not so long ago. Marcechamp had insisted for the one who helped to achieve Ysayle’s vision and her companions, eyeing Sidurgu’s glowering form and the quiet elezen children behind her warily as she’d forced a smile and thanked him for the generosity through her tightening throat.

She lingers in the entry with her eyes squeezed shut and curled fists at her side while Rielle and Myste race to a room for the best bed with Sidurgu yelling after them, reliving the fresh hay and feed, squawks of rustling chocobos, and nearby bubbling brook that permeates her senses. She can recall so vividly Estinien’s armor gleaming with the rising sun as he perched on a nearby rooftop, Alphinaud’s chattering as he trailed her through the settlement to offer help in exchange for their stay, and Ysayle’s flowing hair in the soft breeze while speaking with the hunters, so clear in her mind that she might see the very sight if she opens her eyes.

So many godsdamned memories in one little village among the many in her travels.

D’alia is dragged from her thoughts by a small hand on her fist, and when she does finally open her eyes, she’s faced with the curious gaze of Myste looking up at her with long silvery blue hair framing his face. She reaches to tuck a tendril behind his pointed ear, patting his cheek in a way that brings the slightest curve to his lips. After how despondent he had been in his latest failed attempt in his quest, she’ll take the improvement.

“This place has meaning to you,” Myste notes after a moment, his smile fading again.

“Aye.” D’alia pulls her hand away and folds her arms around her waist. “I traveled with friends here some time ago.”

“You miss them.”

She opens her mouth to answer the boy, but before she can speak, the rhythmic clink of Sidurgu’s armor draws her attention with his approach, meeting his inquisitive gaze across the room.

#sorry ik many of you don’t go here with ffxiv or may have been tagged asdfgh #oc: d'alia liveq #wip tag #tag game #heavensward spoilers #for references but it’s set during the drk stormblood questline

[parallelkozak]

unwanted apotheosis

#ffxiv #ffxiv wol #allieda valente #fray myste #lvl 50 drk quest stabbed me 10000 times and then chased me with a hammer. 10/10 questline. excited to see more #gonna draw fray PROPERLY at some point too. (paces around) fray....................... auaghhhhahaghhh

[andromedawebb]

Having fun with Fray (she doesn't like me anymore) 💖

#ffxiv #ffxivblogging #gpose #fray myste #wol #dark knight has bewitched me body and soul #i am also of the opinion doing drk questline post-endwalker is one of the best ways to experience it

[pangolinheart]

I almost never read the journal entries in final fantasy xiv but I happened to be looking for something and in my search found that the journal entries for the Stormblood Dark Knight quests are actually "written" by Esteem AND I- Here are some choice selections from the sb drk quests, from the mildly amusing to the ones that ripped my heart out:

Four more times must he do this. Four more times must he employ his powers to make broken men and women whole, so burdened by his deeds he is. Again you consent to the plan for...reasons. 

But, for now, Sid could do with a drink. Or a nap. Or one, and then the other.

...you realize it is none other than the woman who led the protest against the peace conference at Falcon's Nest, and poisoned your drink, which was not very sporting at all. 

...she admits she once looked on you with hatred, but no longer. Fight, if it be your will, and if the gods show you favor, then so be it. And when we are called to account, so be it.

Her heart knows naught but guilt. Seeks naught but forgiveness. Ware the penitent, for theirs is a compulsion all consuming. 

Myste is nevertheless troubled, as is his wont, though at least he is grateful. And you are still a good person, apparently. That's nice. 

And so, in a fit of what can only be described as temporary insanity, Sidurgu has proposed that you return to Moghome. Apparently he hopes that the fresh air and the quiet might cheer the boy. Alternatively, he may long to punch a moogle in its furry little face. 

Myste stares out at the endless expanse and speaks of loss, which we know all too well. So, so many friends and loved ones. Close your eyes and you can see them pass, one by one, in solemn procession. A lesser woman would be tempted to forget, but we know better. 

As feared, Sidurgu will require some time to recover from his wounds. So poor is his condition that he is not even fit to make the journey back to Ishgard. Alas, this means that he must enjoy the company of the moogles at Moghome for the foreseeable future. But all is not lost─he did give you leave to punch a moogle for him. 

He laments his fate, wishing he could go back and convince his former self not to place his trust in the Griffin...but if such things were possible, you wouldn't have a broken shield, now would you? 

She is not the first, nor will she be the last to betray you. She will implore you to see reason, to seek solace in the fiction. And when you refuse, she will have no recourse but one. As I did not. Be ready.

And now, the betrayal. Myste believes that the only way we can atone for our sins is to “undo” them with his simulacra. Every life we took, every death that weighs upon our soul, he would make amends for it all with his beautiful lies. I can end this charade, godsdammit, I can end it! Now is the time! You need me! YOU NEED ME!

The little girl who wanted to make this cruel, twisted world a better place, futile as that is. She's going to get us killed one of these days...but what can I say? I love her. I forgive her. And you... 

(the very last sentence really got me afhajkfla)

... he knows that your destiny leads you elsewhere, for you are still a hero. You are still a good person.

#ffxiv #final fantasy xiv #dark knight #esteem #myste #dark knight job quest spoilers #drk spoilers #stormblood spoilers #long post #ESTEEM MY BELOVED #I think about them every day of my life #the entire thing is so good??? #i had to cut a lot out #no offense to sb enjoyers #but the sb drk questline is better than the entire msq of sb #i enjoy the drk job quests a normal amount

[riellegaming]

occam's razor dictates that granson and sidurgu are shards of the same guy but what if i just dont like it very much ? and think its dumb ?

#lighthearted btw but ive been reflecting on my feelings on this #i need to watch the tank questline again to be sure but i remember granson having such an energy or vibe #that made me think this is definitely someone i know but i cant put my finger on it #i feel like id have to make my ancient sid oc an actual dark knight if i came to this conclusion #theyre not btw. theyre a special boy custom class because sid is my special boy #drk tag #txt

[crowdsourcedloner]

Also! [THE MOON] - What is one question they would do anything to get an answer to, no matter the cost?

And 🎨 - What is their color palette/ what colors do you associate with them?”

What is one question they would do anything to get an answer to, no matter the cost?

"Who am I?"

Nailah has a lot of identity issues and no idea how to address them. She's terrified of potentially disappointing the people around her by just being herself and not being the Warrior of Light or the wanderer or whatever other person she thinks they want her to be, so she's swallowed what little bits of herself she knows to keep them safe. She's kept them so safe, in fact, she's forgotten most of what she enjoys, most of what she finds worth living for, and spends all the way through post Endwalker clinging to the scraps of herself that slip through her masks - a solid impartial answer to who she is both terrifies and entices her greatly.

What is their color palette/ what colors do you associate with them?

Pale purples, pale blues, silvers, and ash grey for now... but this is all up to what Nailah's end design will be. Her general vibe is smoke and ice, but I've started associating her with pearls for some reason, so might as well toss those in, too.

#answered asks #thank you for the asks!!! #oc: hrothwol #like nailah's afraid of mirrors both for self worth reasons and lack of identity reasons #she badly needs therapy... #but she gets the drk questline instead and the jury's still out on how she reacts to that lol #(spoiler alert: poorly. but she accepts it by the end)

[mistletien]

chewing gnawing biting her

#ark whines #K'vira Greystone #my blorbo #DRK isn't her canon class but I'm trying to level it up #everyone loves the DRK questline and I wanna see what the fuss is about #also a wolf killed me while I gposed fucking rip catgirl

[hylfystt]

I LOVE MOOGLES SO MUCH

#drk questline has me ccrying they're such funny little guys. a whole ass musical number lmaooo #sydney plays ffxiv

[lavampira]

wip whenever

tagged by @redwayfarers and I do actually have a bit more to share now! it’s another excerpt from my stormblood-era sidalia wip (spoilers for the DRK 70 quest) that still has me spiraling as I chip away at it. not tagging anyone else this time, but if anyone has any creative work to share, I def want to see it c:

Sidurgu faces away from her, his attention too preoccupied with the threat ahead of him in the form of an anguished elezen boy and magic born of stolen aether. His armored body shields Rielle, hunched over the girl’s limp form sprawled beneath him, and by the way that he leans on one knee and shakes with each heaving breath, she can’t be certain that he can stand. Fear catches in her throat.

Not them. Please, not them, too.

A hoarse cry escapes her chapped lips as she rolls to push herself off the ground. Rosy hair tumbles around her ears and face with the motion, falling loose from her haphazardly tied bow, and staggering in a pathetic arc to meet Myste’s gaze, she finds it not unlike the boy’s cascading blue hair and wild, bewildered expression before her. As the familiar glow of aether envelops him in preparation of another summon, she grits her teeth and braces for it.

Oh, what a fool she’d been not seeing through the ruse.

Before they had ever picked up a sword, her hands held a grimoire. Hers is the world of egi, simulacra, and trances, aether brought forth by crystals and arcanima, primals felled and their power borrowed at her hands, years spent honing the once thought lost Allagan art. ‘Twas she who the boy had got it from, after all—her aether, her knowledge, and her strength wielded by her own grief made manifest.

And now Sidurgu and Rielle may pay the price.

#director’s commentary but this fic isn’t a novelization but scenes building on their connection between drk questline + msq moments #mostly to showcase their dynamic leading up to getting together and the mindset alia is in ahead of it #because there is. a lot to unpack. for her before she allows herself to give into her feelings #and this section is a larger intro ‘prologue’ that bookends the end as the defining moment when their relationship officially starts #wip tag #tag game #oc: d'alia liveq

[plushchimera]

i’ve been putting off the last dark knight’s quest for so long and now i’m sad it’s over

#anya plays ffxiv #i'm kinda sad about job quests #will i ever see most of these characters again? #aside from stumbling upon them in the wild? #i doubt it #tbh dancer's whole quest line was a bit disappointing #maybe not a bit #maybe i just had different expectations and that was my mistake #anyways #i loved the whole drk questline #it's just wild i love it