Pod Return to the Waking Sands - A Final Fantasy XIV 14 Lore Companion Podcast
A Final Fantasy 14 companion podcast, where we explore the lore and story of Hydaelyn and beyond. We take a close look at the story and history from the start of a new character’s trek through the Main Story Quest, job quests, dungeons, and more in this FFXIV podcast.
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14 minutes ago
14 minutes ago
We are called upon to brave Allagan horrors once more, all for the sake of an unknowing remnant of the same civilization. What discoveries await in the Fractal Continuum, a Heavensward optional dungeon?
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7 days ago
7 days ago
With the recent discovery of ancient summoner's job crystals, the summoning arts are poised for a renaissance. But! Evil-minded summoners threaten to abuse this ancient power and give the job a bad name. Can we put a stop to them before history repeats itself... again?? Find out in our coverage of the Heavensward Summoner job quest!
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Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Our Heavensward Hildibrand adventures begin! As always, we must first track down the airborne inspector...
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Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
None are allowed to reap from the sacred birthplace of Bismarck. Until a Vanu Vanu chieftain wants a new headdress, who exports his blasphemy on to us! Join us for the Neverreap optional dungeon in FFXIV Heavensward!
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Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
After our hard work defeating god-kings, we decide to take a break and garden for a while. Little do we know a different sort of trial awaits us... Join us for the Botanist job quest in Heavensward!
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Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Inside the Aetherochemical facility we make our final confrontation: the long awaited showdown with the Heavens Ward. Join us for the conclusion to the (pre-patch!) Heavensward main scenario quest.
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Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Horrors both old and new await within the ancient Allagan aetherochemical facility. Join us as we delve into the Heavensward capstone dungeon!
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Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
We bring our time on Azys Lla to a close with a trip to the Delta Quadrant. Here we discover yet more horrors wrought by the Allagans. But, we must muster our strength and press on towards the final confrontation, casting our eyes... Heavensward.
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Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Azys Lla awaits! We overcome one final trial and finally set foot on the millennia-old Allagan continent. What ancient horrors lie in wait for us? Find out in this continuation of the FFXIV Heavensward expansion!
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Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
With Master Matoya's aetherial research in hand, we bid our goodbyes to her... and to our Ishgardian companions. It's time to head towards our final confrontation in Azys Lla! Join us for this continuation of the Heavensward MSQ.
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