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

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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!

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We investigate the continuous ruckus inside the Skysteel Manufactory and find ourselves whisked away on a journey of friendship, firearms, and fractious classism.  Join us for levels 30-50 of the Machinist job quest in Final Fantasy 14!

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Between us and Vidofnir's roost stands Sohm Al, Eorzea's highest peak. It's time to get climbing! Join us as we ascend through this Heavensward MSQ dungeon.

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Ravana is defeated and the way is made clear to Sohm Al, but we barely got a chance to hang out with the dragons of Anyx Trine! Today we rectify that situation, pausing to deal with those dragons before we continue our ascent.

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A father and son work out their family issues with the help of a hapless carpenter. Join us for this timeless tale, brought to you by the Heavensward Carpenter job quest!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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 Coerthas Western Highlands.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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! 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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A shady showman entangles us in his misdeeds. His wares? Blue Magic kits, or a good way to get yourself killed. We rise to the challenge though, and take the first steps of our Blue Mage adventure! We also collect a whole lotta spells. Join us for the beginning of our FFXIV Blue Mage series!

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We had the best of intentions when we cleared out the traps and critters from this Belah'dian temple to Azeyma. All we accomplished though was fostering a false sense of security - which was promptly shattered when some opportunistic tomb robbers blundered into the temple. Now, another round of wards and wardens has cropped up, trapping the lead researcher inside! Are we able to undo our mess? Find out in this hard version of the Sunken Temple dungeon in Final Fantasy XIV!

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Capitalizing on our loss of the Blessing of Light, the Ascians take the battle to our inner sanctum. Now is the time to put our Ascian-killing theories to the test. Join us for the conclusion to the Final Fantasy 14 patch 2.5 MSQ!

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Refusing to let Midgardsormr get us down, we get right back on our feet and take the offensive to some imperials. Meanwhile, Moenbryda brings a prototype of her Aetheric Siphon into the field for some tests. But! Things go awry with the appearance of an uninvited interloper. Join us as we continue with the Final Fantasy 14 patch 2.5 main story!

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We return to the main scenario quest, kicking off patch 2.5! After yet more drama with the Blades, we are thrust into an existential crisis; courtesy of the Keeper of the Lake. What is a lightless Warrior of Light to do? Join us as we continue with the FFXIV A Realm Reborn main scenario!

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At last House Durendaire is prepared to retake the Stone Vigil! This is what they've been training for. But, they may need a little help - in the form of the Warrior of Light and their three closest friends. Join us as we crash through this FFXIV hard dungeon like a cannonball!

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Hildibrand's adventures come to a head with a showdown against the Phantom Thief. Friends will become foes and foes will become... lovers? A labyrinthine plot awaits us in the finale to our A Realm Reborn Hildy series!

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The Phantom Thief has set their sights upon the prize of the Mythril Cup gladiatorial tournament. Inspector Hildibrand has hastened to intervene, but will his gentlemanly style be enough to secure his victory? Foul deeds and fowl play are afoot in this contest. Join us for part 4 of the A Realm Reborn Hildibrand saga!

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Hildibrand returns in A Case of Indecency! The phantom thief seeks to steal the virtue of the legendary beauty known as the Lapis Maiden. The maiden is soon to be betrothed at a Costa del Sol ceremony. We seek to catch the thief before he sours the ceremony, but we'll soon learn that this isn't the only foul play in the arranged union. Join us as we continue with our A Realm Reborn Hildibrand adventures!

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Hildibrand returns in the Case of the Three Collectors! As we struggle to capture the weapon thief, Hildibrand struggles against a new nemesis: Intruding Inspector Briardien. Join us for armament intrigue and family needs in this continuation of the Hildibrand saga!

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