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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23 hours ago
23 hours ago
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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Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
We conclude the Heavensword AST storyline with more hijinks from the astrologian gang. The stakes are high, but if we pull through we might just learn the Ishgardians a thing or two about astrology... and learn a thing or two about ourselves. Thank you Catheryne Wolfshead for the episode title!
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Sunday Dec 14, 2025
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
As was foretold in the heavens, we embark upon the Astrologian quests! Stars meet cards in this Heavensward healer. Join us for part 1 of the job quest!
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Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Searching for the secret's of Matoya's aetheric condenser, we delve into the abandoned Great Gubal Library. Discarded secrets and traps abound as we delve into the deepest sections of the vaunted halls. Join us for this MSQ dungeon in FFXIV!
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Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
At last we may meet the infamous Master Matoya. It turns out she's as prickly as promised. Perhaps her minions will help us unearth her secrets? Join us for Matoya's inside story in this continuation of the Final Fantasy XIV main scenario!
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Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
At last we set foot into the Dravanian Hinterlands: home of the former Sharlayan colony until the scholarly nation withdrew from its Eorzean foothold. What has become of this sagely city? Find out as we continue the Heavensward main scenario quest!
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Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
We take a break from our Ishgardian adventures to catch up with Limsa's culinary scene. We end up in an unnecessarily high stakes cooking competition, with mental health and livelihoods on the line. Can we save the day by becoming Eorzea's next top chef?
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Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
The gates to Azys Lla slam shut in our face as we collide with an aetheric barrier protecting our destination. We are forced to retreat and consider our options. A timely ray of hope sends us on a new journey in search of old friends and new paths. Join us as we continue the Heavensward main scenario quest!
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Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
We return to the Sea of Clouds in pursuit of the Archbishop! Standing between us and our quarry is the mighty leviathan Bismarck. It's up to us to spear this voracious whale.
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