#ffxiv drg

[tarotoro0]

For @Mamooranth, thank you! :D

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[lilbittymonster]

Commission I just got back from @/Synt1ment on twitter and I am SO thrilled with how they basically read my mind when posing her.

#ffxiv #ff14 #final fantasy xiv #final fantasy 14 #ffxiv drg #drg #ffxiv dragoon #kitali moonblade #i'm just so !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOOK SHE!!!!!!! #she likes to be tall #what is ishgard but a parkour playground for dragoons

[he11holy]

dragoon age...2!

#reposting bc two notes is not enough #ffxiv #ffxiv art #final fantasy xiv #final fantasy 14 #ff14 #ff14 art #dragoon #drg #ffxiv drg #drg ffxiv #ffxiv fanart #tattoo design #flash tattoo

[45liza109]

Commissioned by Keith

#character illustration #illustration #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxiv art #final fantasy xiv #endwalker #commissioned art #elezen #dragoon #ffxiv drg #ffxiv dragoon

[scrollsfromarebornrealm]

VERY IMPORTANT DRAGOON LORE

Level 100 Drachen mail!

#ffxiv #ffxiv dragoon #ffxiv drg #ffxiv dawntrail #dawntrail

[seb-the-tree]

#ff14 #ffxiv #final fantasy 14 #ffxiv memes #final fantasy xiv #ffxiv dragoon #ffxiv drg

[chill-bunn-sage]

I’ve nothing to offer, only her

#chill-bunn-sage #;;krysanthe Zaivicelle #;;bunn aesthetics #ffxiv drg #ffxiv viera #ffxiv screenies

[vegartema]

#ishgard #ffxiv drg #ffxiv arr #ffxiv #fanart #digital art #illustration #ptactice #landscape #castle #purple #Final Fantasy XIV

[lucki-plucki]

Me and my friend's WOLs!!! I'm finally learning how to draw the greebles he he

#wol #ffxiv #ffxiv wol #ffxiv art #ffxiv drk #ffxiv drg

[mythril-tempest]

a wild dragoon in her natural habitat

#ffxiv #ffxiv oc #ffxiv screenshots #ffxiv wol #my wol #ffxiv glamour #ffxiv gpose #au ra #ffxiv warrior of light #ffxiv dragoon #ffxiv drg #warrior of light

[tarotoro0]

For @gummyffxiv, thank you!

#ffxiv #ff14 #ffxiv art #illustration #final fantasy xiv #ff14 art #ffxiv commission #digital art #ff14 commission #character art #catgirl #ffxiv drg #ffxiv miqo'te #full body #character illustration #ffxiv character #final fantasy 14 #gaming #mmo

[stormbabylore]

My sweet stormbaby getting a break during maintenance.

Me: Ah, the game is going down for 24 hours when I have a whole day off. But it's okay, because I'm going to get so many things done!!!

Also me: I'm not going to get a single, solitary thing done. I am going to stare at screenshots of my OC and draft fic for my OC and think about my OC all day while I can't play her.

(¬_¬)

Anyway, a bit of WoL lore to go with the screenshot: Aeryn has a tendency to retreat to specific, familiar places when she feels overly anxious. The boat dock outside the lancers' guild is the first such retreat she finds, and she feels the glow of sunrise on foggy mornings there to be exceptionally peaceful.

#ffxiv maintenance #i have no chill #i have absolutely zero chill #i am obsessed and fully own that #/shrug #but look at her #i love her so much #aeryn stormwater #wol lore #ffxiv oc #ffxiv wol #ffxiv #ffxiv screenshots #final fantasy 14 #ffxiv screenies #ffxiv dragoon #ffxiv drg #dragoon glam #drg glam

[svalhofn]

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐫 🔱

This is gonna be a long read so buckle in...

So, Iverr and Estinien basically shared Nidhogg's power through ARR to the end of the Dragonsong War. However, when Estinien was overtaken by Nidhogg's rage, it severed the connection shared between the wyrm and Iverr...this, in turn, made Iverr unable to use his draconic abilities he gained from said connection.

He spent the short time in post-HW fighting alongside WoL as a normal dragoon. While he was still a great fighter, the loss of that which gave him power was difficult for the Viera....Before the fight with Nidhoggstinien, Hraesvelgr gifts one of his own eyes, albeit temporarily, to WoL. WoL, in turn, asks Iverr to hold it, as it would be of more use to him.

Upon taking the Eye, Iverr once again felt the strength he once had from Nidhogg, but this time......this time it was no longer a shared strength. It was his to use in full.

Upon Nidhogg's defeat, and with Estinien safe, Iverr brought the Eye back to the wyrm Hraesvelgr, returning it as promised. This surprised Hraesvelgr, as all previous dragoons were so quick to take the eyes of dragons with no thought to their owners. This touched Hraesvelgr; it reminded him of Shiva's kindness, and he saw the same kindness and love within Iverr. Hraesvelgr then prompted Iverr to hold on to his eye for the time being, with the promise that he would return it to him when he deemed he no longer needed it.

Iverr did not take this gift for granted. Using Hraesvelgr's golden power, he helped WoL liberate Ala Mhigo and Kugane, striking down Shinryu and smiting Zenos once and for all (or so he thought akjfjskd)

However, when he too was swiftly brought to the First alongside the Scions, he feared he'd lose the connection he had begun to form with Hraesvelgr. His temporary Lightwarden transformation did not help his confidence either, and he took up the art of the Dancer as he recovered throughout Shadowbringers.

Once Emet-Selch was defeated, he took back up the lance, and when calling upon the power of the wyrm in battle, he was surprised to find that he was able to use it, ableit at a fraction of its usual strength. Even across the universe, the connection between himself and Hraesvelgr endured. This helped him regain his confidence, and upon returning to the Source, he spared no time in training himself in wielding this power and strengthening this bond.

By the time the Final Days had begun, Iverr and Hraesvelgr's bond was stronger than ever. When the Scions, him now amongst them, were determined to fly across the universe to find Meteion, he feared that if something were to happen to him and the Eye, he wouldn't be able to fulfill his promise to the wyrm. Thus, he left the Eye behind. He feared that he would be returned to a powerless state but, in the fight with the Endsinger, in his endless resolve to stay by WoL's side, he clung to hope, calling upon Hraesvelgr for power and, to his surprise, Hraesvelgr answered. Iverr was able to wield his power without the Eye's assistance, just as Estinien could wield Nidhogg's.

Upon their return, Iverr took a short respite before taking his pilgrimage back to the Churning Mists. He called Hraesvelgr down, Eye in hand, and returned it to him. This pleased the great dragon, who had fully expected Iverr to never return it.

In this act of trust, Hraesvelgr named Iverr his Golden Lance, one to enact judgement upon those who threatened the peace on this star. ⚜️

#copied from my lore thread on twitter #ive wanted to differentiate iverr from estiniens draconic abilities for so long #i finally had a big brain moment and came up with a way for him to be a unique dragoon all his own #i absolutely love this now and will not be shutting up about it #ffxiv #ffxiv viera #male viera #ffxiv gpose #ffxiv screenshots #viera veena #ff14 ffxiv #hraesvelgr #ffxiv dragoon #ffxiv drg

[45liza109]

Commissioned by Gemma

#character illustration #illustration #ffxiv #ffxiv art #final fantasy xiv #ff14 #endwalker #azem #warrior of light #azem ffxiv #ffxiv drg #dragoon #commissioned art

[scrollsfromarebornrealm]

dragoon theorycrafting: FRESH DRAGOON LORE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SIX YEARS (new Rising story)

SIX YEARS.

FINALLY WE ARE GIVEN A NUGGET OF DRAGOON LORE.

(I'm counting the Stormblood side story in this yes)

HERE HAVE MY STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS UNDER THE CUT

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So where to begin? First off, we're setting Estinien to the side and the fact he's drinking off to the side as well. We'll get back to it, don't worry.

MOTHERFUCKING HALDRATH MAKES A GODDAMN APPEARANCE! AND WE ALSO GET A NEW DOT ON THE OVERALL TIMELINE!

Ratatoskr's death is in 545. Twenty years later puts this in 565, which means Haldrath has been witness to the gross rewriting of history that's taken place in Corethas.

(also shoutout to @mariyekos and their Haldrath -> Estinien theory let's gooo~~)

So the first Azure Dragoon's shown up, and he is not in a good way. Nidhogg's Eye (the first) has fused itself to his armor, and is now effectively corrupting Haldrath's flesh. He's beginning to have fits more frequently and intensely --moments where Nidhogg's will threatens to override his own. Haldrath has been a solitary hunter of dragons for twenty years, and he is fucking tired. His will is starting to falter.

He passes out from fighting another dragon, and wakes up a while later to find himself in a tavern. And much to his surprise and pleasure, he's among friends-- one of the original Twelve knights who survived and (wisely, I might add), fucked off once Nidhogg was robbed of his original eyes.

Ser Aureniquart de Cordillelot, who decided to open a tavern, and is insinuated in lore to have been the founder of the Forgotten Knight. It's his daughter Berteline who found Haldrath, and she's been raised on stories of him as the dragonslayer. She wishes to be a dragoon like him too!

Berteline however, admits that she didn't find Haldrath on her own, that a voice that sounded like 'storm winds' led her to him. Haldrath, who has recognized that Berteline has drive and passion, realizes that the young woman's been lured by Nidhogg's eye.

(And here is when we enter the territory of fuckery)

At this point, Haldrath makes a choice. He's doing this on the fly, but also probably had been stewing on his thoughts for a while. He's tired. On his last legs. This is probably not how he wanted to do it, but he's got no choice. And Halone seems to have merciful enough to let him be in a safe and warm environment among friends.

Haldrath tells Berteline that she's heard Nidhogg's voice, that the Eye seeks out those who desire power. That it's fused to him, that it's corrupting him, and he is in danger of becoming the elder wrym's thrall. And if that happens, he will be a mighty threat to Ishgard, which is still finding its feet. He looks Aureniquart in the eye and asks that his old friend, his brother knight, kill him before that happens.

Aureniquart refuses to pick up arms against Haldrath.

(side note: I'm wondering if Aureniquart was possibly Haldrath's First Knight/general 2IC.)

Haldrath, before the Eye tries for the final time to take him, also officially recognizes Berteline as the new bearer of the evil orb and names her his full successor.

Berteline de Cordillelot is now charged as the second Azure Dragoon. We won't have another named Azure Dragoon show up until 761, when Valeroyant fends off Nidhogg. (Valeroyant dies two years later in 763).

We are also given confirmation that Azure Dragoons essentially are on a limited lifespan once they receive the Eye. This possibly gives new meaning to this:

When searched on Google, score is equal to twenty years. Two score and ten equals 50 years. Ere means 'before'.

Basically? 'Your ass will be dead before you turn fifty.'

Which in the story, makes sense because:

Aureniquart has aged. It's possible that by this time, he and Haldrath were in their mid-40s, if they were in their 20's back in 545.

Becoming the Azure Dragoon is a death sentence. And now your mileage is gonna vary, because not everyone's gonna have the same mindset regarding power and duty and protection of Ishgard. We have the door open for some high level shenanigary here! An Azure Dragoon who may not have wanted to pick a successor? An Azure Dragoon who might have been forced into the job?

(No no we're not discussing Alberic don't @ me I'm typing this out on my phone and it's taking me forever WE WILL POKE AT HIM LATER)

Anyroad.

Haldrath feels one final fit coming on, and knows this is the one that he can't fight against. Nidhogg will claim him. He needs to die. He realizes almost too late that Aureniquart can't kill him, because of the bond of love/friendship/battle blood/loyalty to my liege and he's cursing him to suffer another sin. But Berteline steps up to the plate, puts her hands on the spear, and helps her father perform the mercy kill.

Shoutout to @autumnslance for this spot on commentary on THAT:

Aureniquart: Perma-traumatized now. Man gets like twenty years of peace and then it just gets blown outta the water. Had to kill your leige-lord as he lay dying on your floor, under your roof, violation of sanctuary and hospitality and your sworn oath to protect him, to spend your life before his own so he could be safe...

What?

Anyroad. We have one final interesting tidbit.

This...is interesting. Sovereignty has various meanings, but the one that stood out the most to me from Merriam-Webster was 'freedom from external control'. There was also 'supreme power over a body politic', 'controlling influence' and then 'one who is sovereign, especially: an autonomous state'

It's said in lore Nidhogg was dismissive of mankind. And at that point can you blame him? He's lost three siblings to Allag, his other brother's lost his damn mind mooning over some elezen before consensually participating in voreplay, and his sister drank ALL the mortal Kool-Aid.

Oh and baby brother? Is hiding somewhere.

That also possibly has Ascian fuckery hiding somewhere in the depths. What exactly, I don't know what to say or imply. But a good friend of mine pointed out that Nidhogg's attitude towards humans could have been a rather toxic ingredient that could have maybe been added to a growing resentment of dragonkind that had been festering. Maybe old grudges that had been settled by Shiva's sacrifice were coming back from the dead. Maybe mankind was growing too much in the region and was straining natural resources.

We don't know.

Last but not least, Estinien. Nevermind that this man decided to hit up a bottle of Raz-at-Han alchemist-made liquor.

Estinien. Pls.

However there is real world historical context for alcoholic spirits being used to help a body and mind relax so that one can see visions/perform magic. And as I stated one time, we don't know fully about all the changes Estinien has undergone ever since absorbing the remnants of Nidhogg's essence. This could be a random fluke--brought on by unpredictable draconic magic mixing with whatever unholy abomination against the gods concoction this particular Hannish alchemist thought to brew.

(listen Raz-at-Han alchemists fear neither gods, nor man, nor dragons, nor aliens. YOU KNOW I'M RIGHT)

But it's definitely interesting to see more of a solid connection between the first and the last Azure Dragoon. Especially since Haldrath hasn't shown up in anything dragoon connected since the level 50 questline, in which he helps you violently snap Estinien out of a Nidhogg-induced frenzy.

Hoping this story leads us to more dragoon stuff, especially considering the class is getting a revamp in 7.0!

#ffxiv #ffxiv dragoon #ffxiv drg #estinien varlineau #prince haldrath #the rising #this took me ages to type out on my phone and im fairly certain i missed a few things but ah well #DRAGOON LORE #six years. six years SE #ffxiv theorycraft #behold i am back on my bullshit

[agender-pidgeon]

If you would like to spar, please request a time slot at your earliest convinience. A date? I'm free between the hours of- That's not what you meant? Intriguing.

#elion atoel #ffxiv #hehe new wol #I made him specifically to rp with #but also learn dragoon #might make a separate blog for him #been slogging this past week through the ARR-HW patches #ff14 #final fantasy xiv #final fantasy 14 #ffxiv oc #ffxiv rp #gposer #ffxiv drg #ffxiv viera #viera #male viera