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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Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
The MSQ is back! So is Alphinaud, and he's on a roll! In this episode we embark on the patch 2.1 main story and are treated to some inter-scion conflict. Join us as we navigate this tumultuous time for the Scions of the Seventh Dawn. As a bonus, we also assist some of the lesser-known Scions with their assignments.
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Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
The Primals are back! Again! But this time they are XXXtremely powered up. With the assistance of Urianger, we take on the mystery of who is juicing these Primals and how. The culprit will (not) astound you. Join us as we take on the Primal Nature side quest series and face down our most powerful Primals yet.
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Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
What is a Scion to do when the beast tribes continually summon Primals, each more powerful than the last? It's a recurring problem with no singular solution. While the scholars mull that one over, those Primals still need killing and none but the Warrior of Light is suited to the task. Join us as we tackle the A Recurring Problem questline and face down the classic Final Fantasy 14 Primals, but in hard mode!
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Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
We conclude our white magic series with two visits to Amdapor Keep. This stronghold was Amdapor's first line of defense against foreign aggression, and the first to fall. We are not the first to set foot in this place since its decline though. That honor goes to the Lambs of Dalamud. In this episode, we mount an expedition to force out these intruders. Then, we return to the keep in hard mode to deal with a new host of problems! Join us as we keep it real in this pair of Final Fantasy XIV dungeons!
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Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
We continue our white magic series with a discussion of the art's presence in Eorzea today. Presently, the Padjal have a monopoly on this magic but that is about to change. A chance errand ends up putting a White Mage soul crystal into our hands, ultimately forcing the Padjali to reckon with their own traditions. Join us as we shake up the status quo in part 2 of our look into FFXIV's white magic!
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Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Our series on white magic begins with a look back to the origins of White Magic on Hydaelyn. We start out by exploring records of white magic's creators, the Amdapori. We then head out into the field for some firsthand observation of Amdapor City. Be sure to bring your gas masks and fungal cream as we delve into the history of white magic in Final Fantasy 14!
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Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
In this episode we tackle our first hard mode dungeons! We revisit our nostalgic first dungeon, and our less nostalgic humanitarian crimes. We laugh and cry. Indulge and compartmentalize. Join us as we explore new incarnations of these classic Final Fantasy 14 locales.
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Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
We know the Amalj'aa as ruthless kidnappers that terrorize Thanalan in the name of Ifrit. But, there still remains one band of holdouts that have evaded Ifrit's gaze and carry on the true traditions of the Amalj'aa: The Brotherhood of Ash. In this episode, we are adopted into the Brotherhood and join their struggles against their tempered brethren. We are welcomed among these warriors, except by one person: A mysterious Miqo'te named Loonh Gah. Join us as we discover the ways of the Brotherhood of Ash in Final Fantasy XIV's Amlaj'aa tribe quests.
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Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
We have finally reached the conclusion of Operation Archon, and with it the conclusion to Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn! In this lengthy finale, we venture into the wolves' den and face off against the leaders of the Garlean invasion. Join us as we navigate these climactic moments... or hours, as the case may be!
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Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Operation Archon continues as we take the fight to the heart of the Garlean Empire's foothold in Eorzea: Castrum Meridianum. If we are to strike at our true target, the Ultima Weapon, we must first take down the shield that protects it. Join us as we continue the Eorzean counteroffensive! We also talk about the original implementations of Meridianum and the Praetorium during the back half of this episode.
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