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.
Ep 160: He Who Would Not Be Denied
Nidhogg's defeat may have left us with more problems than it solved. We barely begin to unravel the wyrm's age-old mysteries when we are called back to Ishgard to deal with a much more immediate crisis. Join us as we continue with the Heavensward main scenario quest!
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Ep 159: Into the Aery
The manacutters are prepped and Estinien is getting antsy. It's time to plunge into Nidhogg's domain to strike at the great wyrm himself! Join us as we delve into this climactic dungeon in the FFXIV Heavensward expansion!
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Ep 158: Heustienne, We Have a Problem — Dragoons in Heavensward
We leap to new heights in our Dragoon career and end up attracting a following. The student becomes the master in this continuation of the Dragoon job quest in Heavensward!
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Ep 157: A Brave Resolution
The remnants of A Realm Reborn plague us once more. Hearing whispers of the Sultana's fate, we Pray Return to the Waking Sands and are again enmeshed in Ul'dahn conspiracies.
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Ep 156: My Chimerical Felt Romance — Weavers in Heavensward
Feeling adrift in Ishgard, we seek out familiar faces. Redolent Rose gives us some much-needed direction, sending us on a fashion-inspired journey that sticks us in the middle of a coming-of-age drama. Can we withstand this teenage turbulence long enough to collect our paycheck? Find out in our coverage of the Heavensward Weaver job quest!
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Ep 155: New Winds, Old Friends
Our desperate mission has failed and so we must resort to our backup plan: confronting Nidhogg. But this course also runs into an impasse. Finally, we give up and seek easier tasks: Moogle sidequests!
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Ep 154: Heart of Ice
Having cajoled the sky moogles into helping us, we can finally reach the... zenith... of our journey. We have wagered Ishgard's salvation on this plea. Will the great wyrm Hraesvelgr entertain our entreaty? Find out in this continuation of the Heavensward main scenario quest!
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Ep 153: Mountaintop Diplomacy
After a (somewhat) grueling ascent, we reach the top of Sohm Al and arrive in the Churning Mists: ancient home of the dragons... and moogles? We navigate an unexpected partnership in this continuation of the Heavensward Main Scenario Quest!
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Ep 152: How Tedalgrinche Stole Christmas! — Machinist Part 2
On the heels of their tournament victory, the Machinists of the Skysteel Manufactory have nowhere to go but up! Except one prideful Dzemael noble just can't let it go. Will we be able to thwart our insistent interloper or will Tedalgrinche engineer our downfall? Join us for the conclusion to the Heavensward Machinist questline!
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Beginner Survival Guide
NOTE: This episode and a duplicate episode #1.5 have been published at the same time. Ep 1.5 has been backdated to appear second in our episode order, visible to listeners who start at the beginning of our series. This is a duplicate listing for subscribers so it appears in your new episode feed!
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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Ep 151: Full Mythril Jacket — Machinist Part 1
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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Ep 150: Sohm Al
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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Ep 149: Mourn in Passing
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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Ep 148: Happy Birchday! — Carpenters in Heavensward
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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Bonus: Card Sharks 2 — TTRPG Starter Box
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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Ep 147: Lord of the Hive
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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Ep 146: The Trine Towers
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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Ep 145: The Rondel Doesn't Fall Far From the See — The Dusk Vigil
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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Ep 144: Camp of the Convictors
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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Ep 143: From One Heretic to Another
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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Ep 142: The Manshuriken Candidate — Ninjas in Heavensward
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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Ep 141: Keeping the Flame Alive
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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Ep 140: Divine Intervention
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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Ep 139: Pretty in Clink — Blacksmiths in Heavensward
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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Ep 138: Hope Springs Eternal
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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Ep 137: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People — Paladins in Heavensward
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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Ep 136: Knights Be Not Proud
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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Ep 135: Coming to Ishgard
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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Ep 134: fARRwell to A Realm Reborn
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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Ep 133: The Postmoogle
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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...Ep 132: Kettlers of Gridan(ia) — Zodiac Weapon Saga Part 3
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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Ep 131: Animus House — Zodiac Weapon Saga Part 2
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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Ep 130: Extreme Antiquing — Zodiac Weapon Saga Part 1
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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Ep 129: The Parting Glass
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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Ep 128: The Steps of Faith
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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Ep 127: Volunteer Dragonslayers
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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Ep 126: Call of the Wild
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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Ep 125: Turning Over a Blue Leaf — Blue Mage Part 3
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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Ep 124: Blue Gold — Blue Mage Part 2
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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Ep 123: Out of the Blue
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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