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

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.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail

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...

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.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail

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...

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.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail

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.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail

There's been a lot of ground covered so far. We pause to catch our breath for a moment before diving into the next segment of the Final Fantasy 14 story. Join us as we fill some details from our earlier coverage and discuss our favorite moments.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail

The Archer's Guild teaches a fusion of the Elezen longbow and Miqo'te shortbow techniques. This may be an open-minded approach, but certain traditionalists believe that the Wildwood Elezen are the true masters of archery and there's no improving on the classics. The Final Fantasy 14 Archer class quest covers a surprising amount of ground for a quest about just one discipline.   You can reach us at...

The Ixal activities in the Black Shroud culminate in an attack on the Guardian Tree itself. We have a personal audience with the Elder Seedseer and are set on our way as an emissary of Gridania. Join us as we close out the Gridania Main Story Quest and prepare for the next leg of our Final Fantasy XIV journey.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

Among the xenophobic Gridanians, the Lancer's Guild is surprisingly open-minded and welcoming. This open-door philosophy runs into some problems though when an opinionated Duskwight decides to come calling. Join us as we discuss lancers in Final Fantasy XIV.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

New adventurers will immediately get in over their head upon leaving the safety of Gridania. Someone is trying to drive a wedge between the Elementals and Gridanians. The best we can do for now is to mitigate the damage. We  discuss Elezens in Eorzea, meet some new friends, and tromp around the Black Shroud.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

Conjuring developed out of the magical arts used by the first Gridanians to commune with the Elementals. To this day the practice is intrinsically entwined with the Twelveswood itself. Conjurers tireless work to keep the wood in balance, even as they are assailed by a recent upsurge in corrupting forces. Join us as we discuss the Conjurer class in Final Fantasy 14.   You can reach us at: podreturn...

Gridania's existence hinges upon the whim of the Elementals. The city's culture and practices have all been touched by their patrons, as they carefully tend the forest and guard it on behalf of the spirits. The Elementals may have taken a back seat after the Calamity, but these same practices continue.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

The Code was essential to bringing peace to Limsa Lominsa and making it possible for competing pirate crews to coexist with one another. Now that piracy is outlawed in Limsa, does the city still need the code and its keepers? The Rogue's Guild says yes, but a meddlesome Yellowjacket thinks otherwise. Join us as we talk about Rogues and the Rogue's Guild class quest in Final Fantasy 14.   You can r...

The culprit behind Limsa's various troubles is revealed and our fledgling adventurers finally achieve some recognition. We also meet Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn! The conclusion to our 3-part Limsa Lominsa MSQ series in Final Fantasy 14.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

Marauders used to be bloodthirsty pirates but what place is there for this profession when piracy has been banned from Limsa Lominsa? We talk about the class quest, its role in the world, and we explore the Red Rooster Stead. Join us for this classic tale of boy meets bison.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

We continue the Limsa Lominsa main story quest and talk about La Noscea, Roegadyn, and Y'shtola in Final Fantasy 14.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

We talk about Arcanists in Final Fantasy XIV, Limsan revenue streams, and the class quest.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

We talk about the politics and history of Limsa Lominsa and the first steps of brand new Limsa FFXIV characters.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

We talk about the pugilists, the class quest, and Qiqirns.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

We finish up our Ul'dah questline and discuss Sultana Nanamo Ul Namo, Raubahn, and Ul'dahn banquet etiquette.    You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

We talk about the Thaumaturges, elements in FFXIV, the Ossuary, and Nald'thal burial rites.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

We talk about the Sultantree, Voidsent, Hyurs, Sil'dih, and continue our look at the Ul'dah main story quest in Final Fantasy 14.   You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

We talk about the history of the Gladiator class in Final Fantasy 14, the class quest, and characters we meet along the way.    You can reach us at: podreturnffxiv@gmail https://twitter.com/PodReturn

New to Final Fantasy 14 and still figuring things out? We have you covered! In this episode we discuss how to tackle this massive game and untangle its myriad features. Consider this a survival guide as you find your footing in Eorzea!   Free trial link: https://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/na/   You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj   podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Pod...