Pod Return to the Waking Sands - A Final Fantasy XIV 14 Lore Companion Podcast

Ep 29: The Bowl of Embers

After a long but ultimately successful investigation, we have found the culprits behind the troubles in Thanalan. We get more than we bargained for though as the conclusion thrusts us into a direct confrontation with the Lord of the Inferno. Join us as we discuss primals, Ifrit, and face down this first climactic foe.
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Ep 28: Kids in the Halatali

Halatali is a former gladiatorial training ground that was put to ruin by the Calamity. Its halls are now overrun by escaped beasts. Someone needs to restore order. That someone is us, an up-and-coming adventurer. This episode we explore the first optional dungeon in Final Fantasy 14.
 
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Ep 27: Dressed to Deceive

The first mission with the Scions of the Seventh Dawn puts us in the role of investigator. Someone is feeding information to the Amalj'aa, allowing them to hit caravans and kidnap civilians with ease. During our search for clues we pound the cobblestones in Camp Drybone, shake down Nald'thal clergy members, and scour the desert for leads.
 
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Ep 26: Love the Wood — Carpenters in FFXIV

Gridania doesn't have a monopoly on woodcraft, but the Gridanian Carpenter's Guild has a storied history and an eccentric Timbermaster. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of wood with the Carpenter job quest in Final Fantasy 14!
 
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Ep 25: The Waking Sands

Finally, the Waking Sands. This is the secret lair of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, an apolitical organization that strives to improve life for all Eorzeans. The history of the Scions traces back to well before the Calamity. Join us as we explore the group's origins and noteworthy members.
 
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Ep 24: I Put on my Robe and Mage Hat — Black Mages in FFXIV

Following the War of the Magi and ensuing calamity, Black Mages were persecuted and the surviving practitioners were forced to hide their art. However, forbidden power has an allure and the remnants of this magic are still scattered throughout the realm. In the Black Mage job quest, we cross paths with a few troubled black magic-users and get a taste of its destructive force. Join us as we discuss the Black Mage storyline through level 50.
 
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Ep 23: Tam-Tara and Copperbell

We continue our international tour of Eorzea's dungeons with a delve into Tam-Tara Deepcroft and the Copperbell Mines. In Tam-Tara, we get our first glimpse into subterranean Gelmorra whereas Copperbell reveals more of Ul'dah's sordid history. Join us as we explore two classic Final Fantasy 14 dungeons.
 
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Ep 22: Two Souls Don’t Make a Knight — Paladins in FFXIV

The Paladin job ambitiously attempts to encapsulate both the ideals of an honor-bound defender of the people and a stalwart protector of Ul'dah's sultan. Eorzea's paladins, also named the Sultansworn, were created to serve as bodyguards of Ul'dah's rulers. Much like the sultanate itself though, this order has seen its luster tarnished over the years. Join us as we discuss the Paladin job in Final Fantasy XIV.
 
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Ep 21: Sastasha Seagrot

After rubbing elbows with political elites, our adventurers get tapped to take care of a pirate menace. We venture into the Sastasha Seagrot to investigate. This innocuous-seeming sea cave has a storied history and some salty residents. Join us as we get our feet wet in Final Fantasy XIV's first dungeon.
 
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Ep 20: The Battle of Carteneau

The Battle of Carteneau was the transformative event that carried the original Final Fantasy XIV into A Realm Reborn. The ramifications of this event ripple all throughout the game's narrative. We take an in-depth look at the battle itself and the events leading up to it. Join us as we discuss this critical part of FFXIV's story.
 
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