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

Filling in during our second week off is this episode from the Patreon archives: all about the Final Fantasy 14 TTRPG starter box that was released last year! Pod Return will return next week on our normal schedule.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social   FINAL FANTASY i...

Left with a choice of facing the Gnath or abandoning our quest, we choose the former and challenge the Gnath's new primal. Join us as we enter a deadly dance with... Ravana!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social   FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Ho...

We leave the Coerthas Western Highlands behind, along with Jen's terrible meme, and set foot in the Dravanian Forelands! And we step right into it - a whole lot of gnath-sty trouble. Join us as we continue on with the Final Fantasy 14 main scenario!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnf...

A simple errand for a priest unveils yet another tragedy wrought by the Ishgardian See. Unravel the dark past of this vigil with us as we play through the first dungeon in Heavensward!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social   FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Squ...

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and we must turn to some of the most desperate: The Convictors. This surly bunch seek nothing but to elevate their status through dragon slaying. We poll them for information on Lady Iceheart, then we return for a second helping of misery with some Convictors sidequests! Join us as we continue with the Heavensward MSQ and wrap up our time in the Coertha...

Rushing from one crisis to another, we return to Ishgard and learn the city is under threat of a Dravanian attack like never before. Uncertain about our ability to weather the storm, we instead hatch a desperate plan... Join us as we begin the true story of FFXIV's Heavensward expansion!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnff...

We have reached our peak as a lone ninja. The only way to surpass our bounds... is to submit. Fortunately for us, a reticent master has arrived on the scene. Join us for the Heavensward Ninja job quest to see what servitude has to offer!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.so...

The Flame General's execution draws near. We only have one chance to enact a daring rescue, with a little help from some old friends. Also, a major storyline gets reversed, no big deal. Join us as we continue the Heavensward main scenario quest!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv...

We have barely set foot in Ishgard when we are swept up in schemes beyond our ken. The Holy See itself has set its gaze upon our companions, and only Halone can save them... or perhaps our lance arm. Join us for this continuation of the FFXIV Heavensward story!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profil...

Having reached the pinnacle of our craft in Limsa, we are bored and bother Brithael until he gives us something to do. He gets us a hookup as a personal blacksmith to an esteemed, wealthy, noble house of Ishgard... well, one of those things. Join us for a tale of good intentions and poor fortune in the Heavensward Blacksmith job quest!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podretu...

Emmanellain may be the youngest Fortemps child, but he has the biggest dreams! His aspirations of fame takes us to the Sea of Clouds, where he gets a cold reception. Will the haters quench his flame? We find out in our continuation of the FFXIV Heavensward MSQ.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profil...

Starting off our first Heavensward job quest with a bang, we embark on the Paladin's journey... and it's Jen's first time! Relive the quest through fresh eyes as we discuss this infamous FFXIV story.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social   FINAL FANTASY is a registered t...

Today we get to know one of those boys! The eldest of the Fortemps sons, Artoirel, presents a stony exterior. Can we chisel our way into his heart? Find out in this continuation of the Heavensward Main Scenario Quest!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social   FINAL FANTASY...

Long promised, finally delivered... we set foot in Ishgard! Freshly named wards of House Fortemps, we take some time to see the sights and get to know the inhabitants of our new home. Join us as we embark upon the first Final Fantasy 14 expansion: Heavensward!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile...

I has been a long journey through A Realm Reborn but it's time to move on. We talk about the good times, the ok times, and patch some holes we missed along the way. Thank you to all who came with us on this journey, and we will see you in Heavensward!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podretur...

It's time to delve into the secret job of Final Fantasy 14: the Carrier. Equipping our mailbag, we set out to deliver mail across Eorzea and glimpse into the private lives of its citizens. It's not voyeurism though, it's all part of the job! Join us as we discuss this underacknowledged Final Fantasy 14 job and learn a thing or two about our favorite side characters.   You can reach us at: https://...

Countless hours of labor culminate in the creation of our very own Zodiac Weapon... but sadly it's going right in the glamour pile. Fortunately, we now have access to the real reward: our very own Zodiac Kettle! Find out how fast we can brew a nice mulled tea in this conclusion to A Realm Reborn's Zodiac Kettle Saga!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https...

Defying Jen's expectations, the Zodiac Saga continues! More grinding! More FATEs! And... the dreaded light farming. Join us on our descent into despair in part 2 of our A Realm Reborn relic saga.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social   FINAL FANTASY is a registered trade...

We have faced down the Ultima Weapon, battled extreme primals, defeated Bahamut, and survived the Bloody Banquet. None of these challenges holds a candle to the ultimate test..... of patience! We now must forge our Zodiac Weapon. Join us as we begin the infamous Final Fantasy 14 ARR relic weapon grind!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon....

At last we arrive at the stunning conclusion to A Realm Reborn's storyline. Hold on to your heads, it's going to be a wild ride!    You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social   FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All...

The Steps of Faith are under attack! The Eorzean Alliance has refused the call to aid, leaving only us and the Scions to rise to Ishgard's defense. Also, we hang out with Hoary Boulder! Join us as we race towards A Realm Reborn's conclusion in our penultimate MSQ coverage.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsk...

It is the beginning of the end! The A Realm Reborn patch 2.5.5 MSQ confronts us immediately with Ishgard's woes. The city itself is threatened by the Dravanian horde - who will rise to its defense? Join us and find out who is an Alphin-friend and who is an Alphin-foe.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app...

After a lengthy grind and many tribulations we arrive at the apex of A Realm Reborn's Allied Societies! The intersociety story that brings it all together. Join us as we untangle enigmatic plots perpetrated by enigmatic characters seeking to exploit our hard-earned friends.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bs...

Much to our surprise, Whastrach is not the honest businessman that he seemed! The allure of blue gold is greater than any moral calling, and he is out to rob the Whalaqee of their ceruleum-rich canyon. To stop him, we'll have to beat him... in the Masked Carnivale! Join us for 25 thrilling rounds of blue mage combat in the conclusion to the A Realm Reborn blue mage storyline.   You can reach us at...

We put on our best blues and get to work on the Blue Mage storyline! Who is Martyn and why is he always poor? Why are we STILL susceptible to high-pressure sales tactics? Why are half these spells redundant? Find out in this continuation of our A Realm Reborn Blue Mage Series!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https:/...