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 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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Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
The time has come for a major counter-offensive against the Garlean Empire's ever-tightening grip. Dubbed Operation Archon, this is a 4-phase operation to wrest Eorzean soil back from the invaders and defeat their ultimate weapon. The beginning of the operation rests largely on the shoulders of the Warrior of Light. We must infiltrate Cape Westwind and defeat the Praefectus Rhitahtyn or the entire campaign will falter. Join us for the beginning of Operation Archon as we continue the FFXIV main story quest!
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Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Aurum Vale is a stinking caustic pit in Coerthas Central Highlands. If the puddles of goldbile or poisonous vapors don't get you, the noxious denizens surely will. Despite these hazards and our common sense, we delve into this dungeon in pursuit of its reputed glittering treasures of gold and mythril. Join us this episode in our ill-advised venture into the Aurum Vale optional dungeon in Final Fantasy XIV!
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Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Following the attack on the Waking Sands, we have traced the missing Scions to Castrum Centri. This Castrum, located in Mor Dhona, is heavily guarded and fortified. Fortunately, we meet new allies in Revenant's Toll and begin scheming to infiltrate the imperial stronghold. Join us as we continue the main story quest of Final Fantasy 14, playing through the Escape from Castrum Centri.
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Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
House Dzemael just wanted a sweet interconnected underground tunnel fortress. Instead, they ended up unearthing long-buried voidsent who took over their future stronghold. Then the Imperials moved in. As always, the job of cleaning up these messes falls to brave and foolhardy adventurers. Like us! Join us as we try to clean up Dzemael Darkhold once and for all in this Final Fantasy 14 optional dungeon.
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