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

At long last we brave the raid series known as the Coils of Bahamut. We will reckon with the legacy of the Calamity, the Leveilleur family's baggage, crimes of ancient civilizations, and the most powerful primal known to the realm. In part 1 we will ascertain the nature of this threat and take our first steps into the Binding Coil. Join us as we challenge this Final Fantasy XIV raid series.   You...

Pharos Sirius is an innovative lighthouse that was devastated by the Calamity. Enterprising Limsans sought to restore it to working order but discovered that it had been claimed by a fatally attractive squatter. Join us as we navigate deadly charms, familial legacies, and arse-slapping foremen in our quest to restore Pharos Sirius in this FFXIV dungeon adventure.   You can reach us at: https://dis...

This episode has a triple hook of fisher-related content. First, we cast light on the Fisher job quest through level 50. We then mooch into the truth of Ocean Fishing. Finally, the prize catch is a discussion on the Feast of Famine level 50 questline. Join us as we fathom the angler's art in Final Fantasy XIV!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail   FINAL FANT...

Kobolds and Limsans are locked in a feud born of betrayal, greed, and enmity. But, when we ally with the Maelstrom against another mundane strike in this endless conflict, we encounter a kobold order that is too pathetic to hate. In taking pity on this odd bunch, we become embroiled in an internal conflict that threatens to upend kobold society as we know it... right after this nap. Join us as we...

At long last it is time to move into the Rising Stones and for us to close out the patch 2.1 story! Despite an unexpected visitor, we finally make our move to the stones. This episode also features a return to the Thornmarch in Extreme form and a showdown against Odin at Urth's Fount. Join us as we tackle a variety of FFXIV trials and tribulations.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVM...

It is time for the Waking Sands to make way for the Rising Stones. In the midst of preparing for this major transition, we learn of a crisis in the Twelveswood. A familiar figure has returned and he isn't friendly! Join us this episode as we continue with the A Realm Reborn patch 2.1 story, and face down our furriest foe yet in the Thornmarch.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  ...

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.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail   FINAL...

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.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail   FINAL FANTA...

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...

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 d...

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!...

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!   You can reach us at: https://discord...

  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.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail   FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square...

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 o...

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!   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail   FIN...

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...

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...

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 Fan...

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.   You can rea...

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 dun...

The Alchemists guild has worked hard to establish its reputation and earn the trust of common Ul'dahns. They have come a long way from their snake oil-esque roots and strict expectations are made clear to the guild's members. Sadly, the guildmaster himself has missed this memo as he would rather dabble in esoteric science than fulfill his duties. In this episode we endure our tenure as Guildmaster...

In the Howling Eye, the Garleans unveiled their secret weapon. An ancient device that threatens Eorzea as we know it. Only the Scions of the Seventh Dawn can turn the tide against the empire. The problem? The organization has been shattered by a surprise strike to their secret headquarters. We start to pick up the pieces of the Scions and turn the tide in this continuation of the Final Fantasy 14...

A routine investigation for the Rogue's Guild ends up with us entangled in Doman drama. These Shinobi from a distant imperial territory have picked our backyard to hash out their personal issues. Join us as we sort out friend from foe and learn a thing or two about ninja-ing along the way, during the Ninja job quest in Final Fantasy XIV.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podre...

The time has come to confront Garuda, the fickle primal of winds and goddess to the Ixal... once we jump through just a few more hoops. Join us as we brave the Howling Eye and finally have our showdown with this terror of the Twelveswood in Final Fantasy 14.   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn   FINAL FANTASY is a registered tra...

Concealed within the northern reaches of the Black Shroud is a small group of Ixal that defy the will of Garuda. They choose to reach for the sky rather than placate the hungry goddess. Their challenges are many: hostile kin, judgmental Gridanians, and meager supplies. Their will is indomitable though. Join us as we strive for the heavens with the Ehcatl Nine in Final Fantasy XIV!   You can reach...