#FFXIV A Realm Reborn

[capriccio-ffxiv]

Suddenly very upset that Lyse never got to go visit Old Sharlayan with us.

That's as much her childhood home as Ala Mhigo -- much moreso, even. Yda took her to the Sharlayan Colony and then much like Thancred, they were basically "adopted" by Louisoix and taken to the mainland to study. I figure Lyse probably *did* go to school alongside Yda, but being much younger than Yda never got her Archon Marks. Possibly she was working on it when Yda died, but then in her grief and depression couldn't finish it (extremely relatable; I know so many people who never finished university because of circumstances like that).

And I just.

Lyse is done so dirty by the narrative. The Yda reveal is poorly handled and means nothing to us (and apparently didn't mean much even to 1.0 players, which was baffling to me when I found out.) At the same time, when you actually read the short stories and her backstory, it really is a powerful story about grief, about impostor syndrome... but the game just. Fumbles the ball on that.

I just... can you imagine? Now-adult Lyse, having liberated Ala Mhigo, finally returning to Old Sharlayan. Lyse meeting Papalymo's father. Lyse, meeting Moenbryda's parents (Yda and Moen had been close, iirc, and Moen knew about Lyse's deception just like the rest of the Scions).

I know why the larger fanbase isn't super into her, Stormblood is the black sheep of the expansions (I liked it, but it's followed by freakin Shadowbringers, y'know?), but I just wish the game devs would give her another chance. Maybe during or after Dawntrail (maybe she can show up in the New World at some point initially as an ambassador from Ala Mhigo or whatever)

[aethris-art]

Yo look who I saw on the train the other day

[ooeygooeyghoul]

"ɪ ʜᴀᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴜʀᴇ ᴏꜰ ʙᴇɪɴɢ ꜱᴛᴜᴄᴋ ᴡɪᴛʜ ʟᴀʜᴀʙʀᴇᴀ ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ʜᴇ ᴡᴇɴᴛ ɢᴀʟʟɪᴠᴀɴᴛɪɴɢ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴅᴏɪɴɢ ᴀ ᴘᴏᴏʀ ɪᴍᴘʀᴇꜱꜱɪᴏɴ ᴏꜰ ᴍᴇ."

[wolpromptaday]

#FFXIV #WOLpromptAday

November 3, 2024

Almost everyone has a WOL ship. But have you or someone you know ever shipped with Meteor Survivor himself, even as an AU? How do you feel this would be different from a relationship with another NPC? What would it be like being the Significant Other of Meteor instead of your WOL?

[texff14]

"Alb, what happened-"

"HELP!"

[mythriteshah]

The Higuri Regalia is pleased to announce the return of: The Mythril Showcase!

As a refresher to those uninitiated: this fashion show was created during the twilight days of Menphina Madness to provide the frequenters of the sport an opportunity to show off their acumen in style outside of the Blitzsphere. Since then, Thiji Higuri - the merchant-lord and fashion nabob himself - has tested the skill and daring of haute couture hopefuls through various themes. This time, The Higuri Regalia, in collaboration with the Great Ishgardian Frostfaire and Anamnesis Eorzea, is providing this as a new avenue of competition for the glory of charity!

With three successful shows now under the Regalia’s belt, the deciding of the next theme was opened to the public via poll to give proper closure to this turn; now the results have finally arrived. The theme for the fourth Mythril Showcase will be: “Eternal Sphere.” This incredible theme will challenge fashion faithfuls and newcomers of couture alike as the arrival of the shard of Alexandria invokes designs never before seen on Etheirys, combining aesthetic with technology - be it Garlean, Allagan, Lopporit, and other high-tech civilizations - though vastly different from what we are used to - capable of interstellar travel and unique methods of item synthesis!

(TRANSLATION: this cosplay contest is based off the Star Ocean franchise)

Those who wish to participate are welcome, and will be handsomely rewarded with a glamour weapon of their choosing for their efforts. This time, however, there is a twist: as there were warring factions during ancient times, so, too, will there be specific glamour weapons tailored to them! They are detailed below:

 The top four winners will receive far more greater prizes:

4th Place Winner: An assortment of Eurekan weapons (Great Shin-Zantetsuken; Penthesilea's Spear; Shin-Zantetsuken)!

3rd Place Winner: An Air-Wheeler A9 Identification Key!

2nd Place Winner: A Qeziigural Horn!

1st Place Winner: A Voucher of the Higuri!

(Translation: a drawn commission of your character in the desired outfit from the Power in Beauty Catalogue will be made!)

As an additional incentive to honor the season: for every participant who signs up to compete, $10 will be donated to charity!

The event will take place on Saturday, December 14th at 2PM EST (Doors open an hour prior)! The location: The Birdcage in Empyreum, Ward 15, Plot 30 (Balmung World). Whether you wish to spectate, or show off your own Power in Beauty, all are welcome to attend!

Contestants will be judged based on a variety of categories on a 1-to-10 scale.  For the sake of fairness, these criteria will be made known to all.  They are as follows:

-Emulation: Cosplaying - as accurately as possible - a certain character from a particular source of media (game/show/movie, etc.)

-Adherence: Remaining within the scope of the theme.

-Embellishment: Complimenting your outfit with accessories and other small details.

-Stage Presence: Your ability to “strut your stuff” via actions or emotes.

-Reception: How well you command the audience’s excitement and attention.

*-Innovation: Any additional nuances to your entry (using minions, reciting lines, etc.) for extra points.

(You may request to sign-up to compete by utilizing this form: https://forms.gle/Xty9CFEdD3aVq3wWA. Sign-ups will conclude prior to the contest’s commencement - 30 minutes prior to showtime.)

[noctiilio]

Happy 10th anniversary FINAL FANTASY XIV what a life changing experience this game is. ive only been here since shadowbringers but this. Oh this game changed me. Theres this fun little trend going on twitter so ive decided to do that! Here's OP's blank in case!

[thecrypticdragon]

I forgot how fun ARR was with new players, so glad to be getting my friend into it 😭😭😭😭

When I'm not accidentally queuing us for Leviathan on unrestricted that is.

[laelaxiv]

-- can you tell I've died a million times

[ryukaa]

Kyle's custom login screens ✨✨✨

[rnufharose]

Childhood friends to lovers

[arsonway]

✦ ・°・。・°・。・day 1: 「 a realm reborn 」

The player behind Valkariel came staggering into the world of FFXIV after finishing a multi-year stint of world first racing in another realm. That individual was perfectly ready to retire from the battlefield and live a relaxed life of luxury surrounded by beautiful cosmetics. Thus did Valkariel enter the world of Eorzea, whom we shall (sometimes) lovingly refer to as WoL-chan/wolchan.

Foolish, naïve, little Valkariel -- sent to study abroad to learn of the greater world -- ends up embroiled in a war beyond her wildest dreams. Certainly not what she signed up for, but what better time than to develop her ambassador skills? After all, that was her destined career path.

For those of you who've been following along @valkariel 's glamour adventures since the beginning, you might remember that Valkariel started out a mermaid au ra. It's not associated with the best of memories, so she sipped some fantasia and not really looked back.

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(Count)down to Dawntrail Series: ⤷ Be wary of spoilers.

✧ ⇢ Day 1: 2.0 ARR ✦ Day 2: 3.0 HW (spoiler) ✦ Day 3: 4.0 SB ✦ Day 4: 5.0 ShB (spoiler) ✦ Day 5: 6.0 EW (spoiler) ✦ Day 5 ½: 6.1 EW (spoiler) ✦ Day 5 ¾: 6.2 EW ✦ Day 6: 7.0 DT ✦ Day 7: 5.1 ShB (spoiler)

[rabbit-ff14]

WHM

recipe

Zormor Turban of Healing Anemos Seventh Heaven Top Dreadwyrm Tonban of Healing

Dye

Pearl White Dye/Dark Blue Dye

[wol-taleal-desharn]

How it started ^ How its going:

[wolpromptaday]

#FFXIV #WOLpromptAday

August 22, 2024

What kind of eater is your WOL? Picky? Hearty? Sin? Are they three meals a day or snack along the way? Do they live off caffeine and sugar or something more natural and balanced? What is their favorite indulgence?

[xivacademia]