#ffxiv lore

[capriccio-ffxiv]

/pulls up a chair

what if the real "rejoining" is building bridges between all the shards and opening up trade

and instead of killing these split souls, opening a path for a way that the natural process of a reconnected Lifestream allows for a slow, gentle rejoining, with no sacrifice involved on the part of any of the newly born souls

what if we mend the broken world after all, but instead by building the pieces into something new, rather than trying to force the shape back to how it was

what if we fill our wounds with gold

and become transformed?

#ffxiv #ffxiv musings #ffxiv rambling #ffxiv theory #ffxiv lore #ffxiv speculation

[kokiri]

Are you obsessed with Ishgard's lore? Because I know that I'm obsessed with Ishgard's lore! I present to you a 116 page PDF that compiles all of the levequest descriptions from Coerthas Central Highlands (Observatorium and Whitebrim) and Ishgard (Temple Leves).

There's tons of fun little bits of useless silly trivia to downright harrowing worldbuilding about Ishgard's religion and military practices. So, enjoy!

#final fantasy ffxiv #heavensward #ishgard #ffxiv lore #please do not ask how many hours this took. it was an absurdly long time. #but autism wins out in the end so i had to make this a little personal project #i miiiiiight go back to it sometime and fix some formatting & add a table of contents & etc #but for now #i wish to be done. #ffxiv

[ffxivmemes]

Emet Selch hot.

#emet selch #emet-selch #ffxiv emet selch #ffxiv #ffxiv memes #final fantasy xiv #ff14 #final fantasy 14 #final fantasy memes #final fantasy #emet endwalker #endwalker #ffxiv endwalker #shadowbringers #emet x wol #emetwol #wind up emet #ffxiv ancients #eorzea #ffxiv lore

[stars-and-clouds]

All of Coerthas Map (pre-calamity)

I was using this as a reference in my fanfic for Estinien’s backstory and thought it might help others too!

The picture is from this blog page. It is not mine. The blog also has some 1.0 information that might be useful for some writers.

Edit:

Map is originally by: @chrysalisthoughts

#ffxiv #writing aid #ffxiv lore #ffxiv writing aid #estinien #ferndale #aymeric #haurchefant #ffxiv fanfiction #ffxiv fanfic #aymeric x wol #estinien x wol #haurchefant x wol #ishgard #ishgard official #heavensward #ffxiv 1.0 #coerthas #ffxiv fic

[balladingbard]

I think one of the biggest lore tidbits for Endwalker can actually be found in Shadowbringers, where you and the Scions go to Anyder and see the old recording of Venat and her followers.

I admit one of the questions I asked myself after going through the Elpis arc was “Why didn’t Venat try to warn people more? Why didn’t she try to make the Convocation listen despite Fandaniel being there?”

As we see in Shadowbringers, her group did try to warn the Convocation…but no one listened.

Looking at the chronology of events, however, the warning came at an unfortunate time. The Convocation was missing two of the members who probably would’ve listened - Azem, the problem-solver, who had stepped down…and Elidibus, the impartial judge, who was now a primal.

Venat says herself that the Convocation was more focused on a short-term fix rather than a long-term solution.

It certainly paints an interesting picture of what life was like at the end of the Ancient’s civilization. Was Venat in the right for doing what she did? I’m sure you’ll get a different answer depending on who you talk to. But one thing is clear, the Convocation wasn’t the same without Azem and pre-primal Elidibus, both who would’ve been willing to listen despite it going against the norm. In the end, the entire Star suffered for it.

#final fantasy xiv #ffxiv #endwalker spoilers #endwalker #shadowbringers #shadowbringers spoilers #Venat #convocation of the 14 #ffxiv ancients #Azem #ffxiv lore

[violetlypurple]

NAMES: A Hrothgal Hype Lorepost

It is highly likely someone far more competent already did this but I have EE3 in my hands and boundless anticipation in my heart so here goes.

I have badly photographed all the Hrothgar bits from EE3 for your pained enjoyment at the end.

As it turns out, even without an update to the naming conventions thread, we already have a large list of female Hrothgar names from the existing naming conventions. Full list under the cut!

As per the current naming conventions post:

Hrothgar surnames are traditionally based on the name of the clan’s female, or “queen.” If the queen is still living, as is the case when it comes to Helions, her name will be prefaced by “A,” meaning “on” in the sense of “in service to,” to form the male surname of her subjects. The Lost are those Hrothgar who have found themselves bereft of their queen and─typically after a lengthy period of mourning─struck out on their own. (Like “lost” comets that can no longer be found following their previous orbital patterns, one might say.) Accordingly, their surnames are altered by removing the initial “A” and appending “sch,” meaning “lost,” to their erstwhile queen’s name.

Egro the list of Hrothgar surnames can be easily edited into a list of lady names, which I quickly did. Hrothgar names in general are Old Slavic per the post, so many of these are familiar Slavic names, but her they are anyway!

Mira Zora Vesna Zorya Stana Rodica Milan Mirka Svana Vira Redna Zetina Stolla Marya Tolna Tessa Yurya Mov Deanna Jolla Zlata Liuba Branka Tira Ratya Slana Enya Nata Sven Dita Anatalya Inivi Jova Ona Petya Lina Ulga Maev Lentya Ova

I'm sure they'll pull a fast one on us with lady surnames, but for now, have fun character building!

#ffxiv lore #ffxiv #final fantasy xiv #hrothgar #hrothgals

[aethernoise]

I knew about the concerning beaver entry but hadn't seen this one until I finally opened my own copy of Encyclopaedia Eorzea III

Is OP okay

#i got my book over a month late sorry if this is old news #THIS IS WAY SCARIER THAN THE BEAVER ONE #encyclopaedia eorzea #EE3 #ffxiv #ffxiv lore #endwalker #ultima thule

[tishinada]

Spoilers for ARR

I’ve wondered at what moment Thancred was possessed by Lahabrea. I did notice with Zas and Kass that he started giving me this answer when I clicked on him:

And that was the only thing he says in the Waking Stones when you click on him until post-ARR, so I feel that’s actually Lahabrea. But I have never been able to narrow a window between the last time I was sure he was not possessed by Lahabrea and the first time I got that answer.

But...New got that line for the first time just after she went through Toto Rak. Just before the final boss in Toto Rak, Lahabrea appears and talks to the WoL. At this point, Lahabrea looks like he’s using Thancred’s body, and the voice when he switches to Eorzean could be Thancred’s (hats off to his VA if so!) But I’m not nearly good enough at facial features to decide:

I knew he didn’t have the amulet right after Bowl of Embers when he tells you what will happen to the Tempered, just before you leave for the Remembrance ceremonies, then the induction/rescue of Wedge and Biggs, followed by the Sylph missions/Toto Rak. So the earliest he was possessed was while the WoL was being inducted into their GC, and the latest was during the short time after Toto Rak while the WoL is delivering reports before reporting back to Waking Sands. To try to narrow it further (and see if that was Thancred’s body in Toto Rak,) I dug into the cutscenes. Here’s Thancred when you report back after fighting Ifrit, just before you leave for the Remembrance Ceremonies:

No amulet.

Thancred is present right after you return from being inducted. And he’s wearing the amulet, I think, but I couldn’t get a closeup. This is immediately after that scene though, just before you leave for Gridania:

And there’s the amulet! Lahabrea was using Thancred’s body in Toto Rak.

So, Thancred was possessed between telling you about the tempered Ul’dahn soldiers having to be killed and you returning from rescuing Biggs and Wedges/induction into your GC.

EDIT: this is a pretty narrow window, maybe a couple of days, I think. My sense is that it happened during the Remembrance ceremonies themselves, mostly because everyone's attention was elsewhere. And from that point on, he's symbolically separate from the other Scions, occupying a location that's perfect for hearing and seeing everything going on at the Waking Sands.

He literally stood there, listening, while the Scions set their priorities and sent the WoL to deal with the sylphs. And almost certainly was responsible for Nero and crew showing up, then chasing the sylph leader into Toto Rak. The other times the Ascians appear involve a primal summoning. This time there was no summoning. But Lahabrea already knew you were there because "Thancred" could hear everything going on.

#ffxiv #arr spoilers #spoilers #thancred waters #lahabrea #ffxiv lore #possession #What can I say #I get obsessed with solving timeline mysteries sometimes lol

[under-the-blood-moonlight]

Hey Guys, can you help me out? Do we have any lore on the Kuribu in the Potd? Not the stone golem one, I found the entry about them in my book. But I can't find anything about the ...well... elezen angel.

#ooc #ffxiv lore

[roegadynroost]

New Omijuki for 2024

So in 2023 we got the Omijuki added to FFXIV for Heavensturn and I absolutely LOVED it. When doing the quest this year, I noticed that at the end it tells you that there were 12 new option that you could get under "adventure". For anyone that was curious, there were 2 new Adventures under each tier of fortune, and I cataloged them for myself, so I thought I'd share them; Great Fortune -Forget not to take thy repasts, for thou shalt be blessed with encounters most auspicious. -Shirk not the offer of the august, for proffered hands forge new bonds. Good Fortune -Remain true to thyself, and new encounters shall follow. -Opportunity awaiteth in lands blessed by golden dawn. Fair Fortune -Heed the whispers of nature. On a faraway island shall you find solace and sanctuary. -Rejoice in the Twelve, and thy revels shall not go unrewarded. Small Fortune -Forge thy weapons anew, for thy pursuits shall reveal untold strength -In the land of the fierce shall thine abilities be tested. Bring thy full might to bear. Misfortune -Renew thy spirit beyond the horizon. -Thou shalt find repose where rabbits tread. Grave Misfortune -Fortune favors those who brave the shadows. -Hearken back to journeys past, for thy memories shall be thy strength. I love them all! I think my favorite was getting "Thou shalt find repose where rabbits tread." I think most of them are nods to Endwalk and things we may come across in Dawntrail. Anywho! Hope everyone has a happy 2024 and that they enjoyed looking at these.

#ffxiv #final fantasy xiv #final fantasy #ff14 #final fantasy 14 #Lore #ffxiv lore #Omikuji #Heavensturn #heavensturn 2024 #FFXIV Omikuji #Fortunes #FFXIV Fortunes

[abstinencesupreme]

𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦

Meet Sunna, Apollo's daughter! Since wood warders are effectively "exiled" from the village and can't come back unless it's to mate, Apollo and his family had to do a lot of sneaking around to see each other, which is something Viera dads don't really do.

#ffxiv #gposers #ffxiv screenshots #male viera #viera #ffxiv wol #eorzeaphotos #ffxivsnaps #gpose #ff14 #ff14 screenshot #ffxiv viera #ffxiv gpose #ffxiv oc #ffxiv lore #lore #oc: apollo #oc: sunna

[capriccio-ffxiv]

... Suddenly thinking about Viera concepts of gender again, in the most traditional hidden elf village Viera communities

Women build communities and villages. Men are nomadic wanderers who seldom stay in place for more than a fortnight. Both are hunter-gatherer types, though curiously it's probably the men who do... I forget the term for it, but it's a kind of agriculture done by nomads, where they cultivate areas based on seasons / flooding, and move between them (See: stuff that the Xaela do). The women I think are more likely to set up shop in resource rich forests where they can get everything they need without resorting to agriculture, which gives them more time for making buildings & stuff.

So.

A woman who wanders, would she be considered butch? If she leaves the village for weeks, months at a time?

Is a man who settles down somewhere to become a shopkeep, or really anything sedentary, is he femme? ... Oh my gosh Anden would come off as *so girly*. "That guy lived in the same house for YEARS!"

Deep forest Viera who automatically refer to a Warrior of Light in masculine terms no matter how feminine the WoL is in their own culture, because they're a wanderer & that's a Man Thing.

#viera #ffxiv viera #ffxiv lore

[shieldkeeper]

Happy half patch! I took it into my hands to write down and record all of the lore entries in game for the new Aloalo variant dungeon. You’ll find all the information below the cut:

A Not-quite Deserted Island

“Someone else was at Aloalo Island, and they commanded a wooden figure to attack us! It looked like a guhasaya, and its fangs were just as deadly. Thank the Sisters WoL was there!”

When Matsya told me of this encounter, my first thought was of the golems of the Far East, said to be driven by intricate wooden mechanisms. However, as Kalika so eagerly explained to us, the people of Aloalo were artisans of a different sort. They created arcane wooden familiars known as “quaqua” to serve as both protectors and companions, of which the creature that assailed them was but one. Nor were their constructs limited to the quaqua alone– Kalika warned against recklessly laying hands upon any of the figures dotting the island, lest they be roused from their slumber to defend their home.

Practitioners of the art of arcanima, which itself originated in the southern seas, employ gemstones to act as an intermediary between the corporeal and incorporeal when summoning familiars such as Carbuncles. The properties of wood, however, make it suitable for the selfsame purpose, and there is now evidence to suggest that early arcanists relief on wooden rather than gemstone cores. The “tiresome lout” of whom Matsya spoke must have possessed intimate knowledge of arcanima to successfully adopt these methods and call upon the quaqua.

The First Settlers of Aloalo Island

“Aloalo is breathtaking, and its fish are plentiful. How could it have been left abandoned for so long?”

While neither Aloalo’s natural beauty nor its various inhabitants’ resourcefulness is in question, it is but a small island amidst volatile seas, prone to experiencing the full force of nature’s fury. Thus is its history one of prolonged settlement punctuated by abrupt abandonment.

According to stories told to Kalika by the island’s former caretakers, the earliest known settlers arrived during the waning years of the Fourth Astral Era. However, at the onset of the Fifth Calamity, otherwise known as the Age of Endless Frost, these settlers vanished, leaving behind the great shrine which housed the statue of the Speaker. Dubbed the “forgotten people” by those who came after, their mark upon Aloalo would endure, but their identity remains shrouded in mystery.

During the Fifth Astral Era, Aloalo was home to another people who became skilled at navigating the open sea. Some subsequently migrated to Vylbrand and would go on to found the city-state of Nym. However, when the Sixth Calamity brought destruction to Nym’s gates, those who could returned to the birthplace of their forebears.

Later, in the Sixth Astral Era, some of Aloalo’s residents again crossed the sea to Vylbrand, and their knowledge of arcanima would become the foundation of what is practiced today.

Alas, history would repeat itself when the island was abandoned for the third time a century ago in response to the eruption of an underwater volcano. Now Aloalo sits quietly, awaiting any who might start the cycle anew.

God of Heaven and Sea

“The whale we encountered was as colorful as Thavnairian weave, but as vicious as a kumbhira!”

Legends abound in the south sea isles of whales which soar through the skies, and Shockmaw may be but one of these majestic creatures. According to Kalika, another flying whale known as “Ketuduke” was worshiped by Aloalo’s people as a messenger of the gods, and the countless figures carved in his image are an expression of their devotion. It is therefore within the realm of possibility that the creature which attacked was in truth this Ketuduke.

When faced with this revelation, Matsya wrung his hands and wondered if he had brought ill fortune upon them for angering a divine messenger. Kalika reassured him that any potential calamities could be averted by making the proper obeisance, and he instructed me to write down the ritual for posterity.

First, one must trek to where the three carven deities of Aloalo await their subjects, and there stand before the whale and chant, “O messenger from beyond the horizon, hear me.” Next, they must twice circumnavigate this isle of gods: first passing before the sparrow and then the turtle before returning to the whale’s auspice, then retracing the steps of their journey in the opposite direction. Lastly, the faithful must perform a dance, thus ending the ritual and securing Ketuduke’s blessing.

When Kalika described this rite to me, I was struck by its similarity to certain Thavnairian practices. Although the particulars differ, both religious traditions recognize and honor the divine nature of beasts.

A Noxious Gift

“I’d never felt a fish pull with such strength. At that moment, I swore on my pride as a fisher that I would not let this prize escape!”

Due to its tendency to absorb and accumulate toxins from its prey, the draco barracuda that Matsya returned with is not safe for consumption. To be clear, the fish’s flesh is not inherently toxic, so a brave soul could perhaps eat one and live–and I am certain more than a few have done just that. I know several fellow alchemists who would sample a barracuda just to experience its potency for themselves, in fact. Fortunately, I found it listed within a compendium kept at the Great WOrk, so I knew there was nothing to be gained from such questionable endeavors. 

The toxin of the draco barracuda can be used as an alchemical agent, much like the venom of the hamsa. The island’s lush environment likely afforded this particular specimen plenty of prey to feast upon, and as a consequence I suspect it is highly toxic.

Kalika informed me that draco barracuda were revered by Aloalo’s people because they kept harmful seaweed and poisonous smaller fish in check. If one was accidentally caught, it was given back to the sea as a gesture of gratitude. I cannot help but wonder whether Matsya should have done the same.

The Roots of Arcanima

“We were walking through a place filled with such lush greenery that every flower was as a shining ruby in the brush. I was so entranced with my surroundings that I scarcely noticed the strange wooden doll until we were nearly upon it!”

A century ago, an undersea volcano erupted near Aloalo. Violent waves followed, and the sky filled with ash so thick that the island’s inhabitants were unsure they would ever see the sun again. Their fortunes had changed overnight, and they were forced to make the difficult decision to leave their home. The evacuation was fraught with peril, for what boats survived the turbulent waters had to navigate floating lumps of cooling magma.

Prior to this disaster, Aloalo was a repository of mathematical records, grimoires, and marvels of arcanima. Those who fled could only take with them a fraction of these treasures, leaving behind their other creations–including the sculpted guardian known only as “the lala,” later encountered by Matsya and WoL.

Alas, while the lala managed to survive the long years, much of the archive and its tomes have been reclaimed by nature, along with what secrets they contained.

Under the Boughs of the Great Tree

“Thavnair has its share of magnificent trees, but this one puts them all to shame. That jewel is truly a wonder.”

The great tree which towers over Aloalo had already grown into its full majesty when Kalika was born. In its shelter gathered those who worked to unravel the mysteries of the world through numbers and equations, and over time their modest encampment transformed into a full-fledged community. Night and day they would pore over their arithmetic, that they might shed light upon the jewel held by the statue of the Speaker, which seemed to imbue Aloalo itself with unflagging vitality. In the course of their research, they carved numerous arcane geometries into the tree’s bark, one of which would extract the aether from slain animals and redirect its flow to the surrounding flora. Just four sacrifices would be enough to make the branches of the tree grow, thus opening–or closing–paths through the area.

If these early arcanists were so fascinated with the Speaker’s jewel, why did they not live within the shrine which housed it?

This I asked Kalika, who answered that the shrine was enshrouded by an impenetrable mist–likely the result of magicks woven by its forgotten builders. And so the proto-arcanists settled at the great tree while they labored to create a tool which would win them safe passage, only to remain there even after their work was complete. I presume the comforts and benefits of a familiar place won out in the end.

A Dear Friend

“When the branches were thickest, I wondered if I might spy a bird like Kalika perched upon them. I kept looking up, but I spied no sparrows flitting throughout the canopy.”

When Kalika heard this story from Matsya, he proudly exclaimed that he was unlike any other sparrow in the world. Although his less-talkative brethren are a common sight in Thavnair, they were revered by the inhabitants of Aloalo. Seeking to deepen my bond with the loquacious bird, I asked Kalika if there were any rituals performed or prayers offered in his kind’s honor. While Kalika was uncharacteristically reluctant to teach me, he acquiesced after some prodding. I have recorded his instructions so as not to forget.

Where Aloalo’s deities lie in wait, one must stand before the figure of the sparrow and chant, “O dancer of the skies, hear me.” Then they must prove their sincerity by blowing it a kiss. After that, the faithful should circle its perch, passing both the turtle and the whale ere returning to the sagely sparrow and performing for it a sprightly dance, thus securing the sparrow’s favor.

After learning this, I blew a kiss to Kalika. In response, he sighed deeply and turned his back to me. My heart sank, and it was then I realized just how much I had come to care about him. I want only for Kalika to be comfortable and safe. Perhaps I should put more effort in the meals I prepare? Or would blowing him more kisses win his favor? Or perhaps… (The following musings content no pertinent information for those who would brave Aloalo.)

Fish for the Mind

“To think the great tree was home to fish as well. I usually cast my rod in the sea, but it’s exciting to ply my trade in a new environment!”

Kalika informed us that the fish Matsya returned with is a “wholokailo”. Its hard scales were dried, polished, and repurposed as components in a calculating device. The meat was also favored for its succulent flavor and supposed ability to enhance intelligence. As an alchemist, I was eager to put this claim to the proof. Could the meat actually sharpen one’s mind, or was it merely superstition born from the wholokailo’s association with arcanima?

I investigated the fish’s properties as soon as I heard Kalika’s story, but regrettably found nothing extraordinary concerning its nutritional benefits. That said, the scales do appear to have value as alchemical agents if they are properly stripped from the body and dried. I then thought perhaps grilling the fish and eating it whole might produce the desired enhancing effect… but I found the scales to be much too hard to chew and displeasing to the tongue besides.

To use the fish to its full alchemical potential, I believe the best method would be to grind the scales into powder, then knead them into a shape that can be easily swallowed. Whether or not the resulting product would measurably improve one’s intelligence remains to be seen, though.

A Familiar History

“That faerie almost spoiled the whole experience. I hope we’ve seen the last of her…”

The faerie that tormented Matsya was a forgotten familiar by the name of Statice. Kalika was no stranger to her antics, and he recounted the stories of Statice wielding bizarre tools in her many attempts to capture him. She seems to have no purpose but to engage in mischief, and her traps litter Aloalo.

Given that scholars from the city-state of Nym settled upon Aloalo after the Sixth Calamity, the presence of a faerie is hardly surprising. They were favored as familiars by Nym’s mages, but such minions disappear upon the death of their master, when the supply of aether sustaining them is cut off. The fact that Statice has endured for so long suggests that she draws upon a potent source of aether–perhaps the selfsame jewel which is responsible for the remarkable vitality of Aloalo.

As an aside, the techniques used to control these faeries would later be refined by modern arcanists who command Carbuncles.

Tracing the evolution of the art further back, we can see a connection to the wooden familiars left behind by the forgotten original settlers of Aloalo. The tapestry of history is vast and intricate, and these expeditions have done much to add new threads to the cloth.

The Remnants of Faith

“We arrived at a place that looked long abandoned but retained an unmistakable air of divinity. Whatever gods watched over Aloalo, this was surely their home.”

Matsya’s description called to mind Thavnair’s Purusa, and Kalika confirmed that it was indeed a sacred site for the people of Aloalo. It contained a ritual chamber where figures of the gods awaited to dispense their blessings, among them that of a sea turtle. As a fisher, Matsya is bonded to the sea, and Kalika suggested that he perform the proper rites before the turtle upon his next voyage. For Matsya’s sake, I shall record the instructions here.

First, standing before the turtle, one must chant, “O wayfarer of land and sea, hear me.” Then the supplicant must journey around the isle of gods twice, each time passing the sparrow then the whale before returning to the turtle. Bow before the wise traveler to earn its blessing.

Figures of the divinities could also be found throughout the ruins of old settlements, and I wonder whether their arrangement held special meaning. Regardless, it is plain that religion was of great importance to the people of Aloalo, much like it is to the Hannish.

A Lalafell or a Fish?

“I’ve never seen such a fish! It almost resembles you, Pasasun–quite adorable, if I say so myself.”

I respect Matsya and his opinions, but I must strenuously beg to differ. To simply look at the fish he brought back from Aloalo sends a chill down my spine. Birds like Kalika could be described as “adorable,” but a fish with the face of a man… well, we shall have to agree to disagree, and consider this a minor hitch in an otherwise harmonious friendship.

When I asked Kalika about this odd specimen, he said it was called a “lalaulusu” by Aloalo’s inhabitants. They had a legend of an unlucky lalafell who was cast into the ocean during a storm, whereupon they found themselves transformed into a fish.

Parents told this story to their children to discourage them from wandering near the shore during rough weather. While it was likely no more than a cautionary tale, I cannot help but hesitate to render the laulusu into alchemical materials.

Wellspring of Golden Memories

“I caught a fish with striking golds scales–it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen in Thavnair. This may be the most precious treasure of Aloalo Island!”

“Long ago, a fever raged among Aloalo’s infants. In a desperate bid to save their young, the islanders made soup with fish from the waters of the great shrine. The infants’ fevers broke, and all who partook of the soup grew into hale and hearty adults who were never again touched by sickness. Thenceforth it became custom to feed all newborns soup made from the golden coelacanth. Whatever inherent nutritional benefits the meat possesses seem to be enhanced by the fish’s proximity to the statue of the Speaker and the jewel it protects. Needless to say, the golden coelacanth holds high value as an alchemical specimen.

Although Matsya and I have known each other since childhood, the separate paths we took in life have afforded us scant opportunity to work together. Since the day he found Kalika washed up on the beach, however, we have never been closer– and the adorable bird has been a welcome addition to our fellowship. What is more, I have been able to advance my study of alchemy thanks to the rare fish Matsya has brought back.

I began this conservation record in the hopes that Matsya and any who would follow in his footsteps might benefit from it, but it has become a journal of sorts for this most joyous time in mylife. I am forever grateful to Matsya and Kalika both for setting these events in motion, and to WoL for keeping my dear friend safe from harm in his journeys.

EXTRA!

The Speaker

Kalika: I can tell you only of legends passed down through generations. Of biting frost that turned seas to ice, which drove the Speaker’s makers to go forth in search of a haven where light shone bright.

Those who came long after found Aloalo, where life had weathered the ancient rime. At the island’s heart was the Speaker, its jewel flawless and radiant. ‘Twas a wellspring of vitality, they believed, and all who settled upon Aloalo came to revere the ancient builders and their enduring legacy.

Under the Speaker’s auspices, the people of Aloalo lived in peace for thousands of years, until the day flame and ash rose from the water and forced them to flee.

#ffxiv #variant dungeon #ffxiv lore #Nym #Southern Seas #arcanist #lalafell #plainsfolk

[neneru-nowhere]

Lalapril Day 4: Coast

The Undsatzr stopped at Costa Del Sol to drop off precious cargo and acquire yet more from Wineport. Captain Trachynwyda encouraged Neneru to spend a day taking in sun and surf at the famed resort settlement.

#lalapril #ffxiv lalapril #ffxiv lalafell #ffxiv lala #ffxiv lfrp #ffxiv arr #ff14 #ffxiv fanfic #ffxiv oc #ffxiv fanfiction #ffxiv rp #ffxiv #lalafell #ffxiv landscape #ffxiv lore

[balladingbard]

Whether Venat was right or wrong in her handling of the Final Days will probably always be a fandom debate, but if there’s one thing I think we could all agree on, it seems like she felt guilty over what happened to Emet-Selch.

In Labyrinthos, she spoke through Krile and mentioned personally carrying his soul back to the Source. Him, the enemy of Hydaelyn, and yet she personally carries him back with what little strength she has left.

In Ultima Thul, she gave him the option for both him and Hythlodaeus to reunite with the Warrior of Light/Azem’s reincarnation and live another life with the friends that he missed, but he didn’t take it. (That whole “I will not suffer to live again under Hydaelyn’s magic” etc. Yeah, I’m bummed he didn’t accept Venat’s apology gift. I wanted my three Ascian stooges back, despite Emet’s longing for a nap.)

Say what you will about Venat, but I wonder how difficult it was having to live with that guilt for thousands of years. Despite doing everything for what she saw as the greater good, I think it really made that whole “Thou Must Live, Die, and Know” scene that much more heavy. What she did really hit her on a personal level - made her feel dirty, monstrous, perhaps even like a villain. But I think it speaks to her character that despite of all the terrible things that happened, deep down, she still had a heart and a great love for the ones she cared about. And even after thousands of years, she still tried to atone for what happened, even to a man who could’ve been seen as her enemy.

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Musings on Sharlayan Fashion(?)

A series of observations on Sharlayan dress and colour.

I find the variations of the Shire sets worn by Sharlayan scholars and researchers presented in Old Sharlayan and Labyrinthos to be fascinating, so I thought I'd put together my thoughts and findings! This will be an image heavy post to contain all of the screenshot references so I will place the majority of it below a cut. We're in for a ride.

My general point here is that the colour theming of Sharlayan outfits are a uniform which denotes one's specialty or field of study. What follows are what I would consider to be confirmed lines of work/study. Let's start off with likely the most familiar colour variant, which I will call:

Aetherite Nerds - Cactuar Green

We're familiar with these vibrant green specialists for their assistance reaching Thavnair via their experimental unattuned aetherite in the Confluence, but there are a couple more hanging out in the Archon's Den area.

Up next, another familiar sight from the Studium:

The Faculty (Materials Nerds) - Canary Yellow

You may have noticed these banana friends at the scrip exchange, but their primary interests seem to be with the procurement of specialized materials and supporting the material needs of the Studium at large as displayed with Qih's introduction to Studium DoH/DoL quests and Edithe's efforts to to inform us on hunt targets as a Gleaner ourselves.

Our next subjects are likely one of the most numerous:

Customs and Public Transit - Ice Blue

Once you've noticed them, you'll see these ones everywhere. Every lift in Labyrinthos is staffed with these blue garbed officials.

Materia Nerds - Rolanberry Red

Pretty self explanatory, but at least one more with this colour can be seen as part of the random wandering NPCs in the Agora and speaks directly of Master Mutamix.

Rostra Guards - Ochu Green

Somewhat unique in the way that these two openly carry swords, they guard the entrance to the Rostra and thereby the Forum. Important job! Probably!

From here we venture into speculation, but let's start with what I think is most likely.

Preceptors - White

The white garb is fairly common, but my observations lend it to no particular study. With a stretch, we could make an assumption that because the Shire Preceptor's Coat is a healing item that is connotes some relation to healing or a medical field and reinforce this with the observation that Y'shtola's Modish attire bears clear influences from it via the style of cut and red accents. However, I believe that it's prevalence hints more to the name itself - Preceptor, defined as a teacher or instructor. Plenty of those in Sharlayan to be sure!

Logistics? - Black

These are the only two I've found with distinctly black garb, and assume they have some association with the logistics support structure around the Gleaners given their dialogue with regards to specimens and cargo.

Curmudgeons - Anamnesis Variant Teal Collar

Both of these lads are ill tempered and both wear the variant of the Shire set unique to Anamnesis. Maybe they caught some grumpy old man energy from there by fashion osmosis?

Exceptions and Unknowns

While we know from her quest that our most glorious sole Xaela representative of Sharlayan, Boragchin, is in charge of some carnivorous animals in Labyrinthos with her unique Void Blue (I think), there are several other colours that give no clear indication as to their field.

It is quite likely that I may have missed some that would clarify these chromatic aberrations or that we will see and know more in the future, but I hope this was insightful and/or helpful for your own scholar's wardrobe!

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