#ffxiv 1.0

[stars-and-clouds]

All of Coerthas Map (pre-calamity)

I was using this as a reference in my fanfic for Estinien’s backstory and thought it might help others too!

The picture is from this blog page. It is not mine. The blog also has some 1.0 information that might be useful for some writers.

Edit:

Map is originally by: @chrysalisthoughts

[gunbreakmyheart]

Brings back memories...

[estinininininen]

oh gods i thought the people who held up 1.0 images of estinien in funky lighting and said "see clearly he was duskwight! estinien was originally a duskwight elezen" were just coping because duskwight estinien would be rad as all hell. but i didn't see it, he just looked in shadow in the pictures they were using until i found an actual 1.0 cutscene and

he was TOTALLY duskwight?!?!?

c'mon there are now four wildwood scions (all with white hair!) and no duskwight main characters and unrealistic skin tones are COOL and SEXY

We were ROBBED

and yeah i know ishgardian elezen are technically like a separate clan that migrated before the split, but the game uses wildwood models for most of ishgard. but ysayle has a duskwight model. how interesting would it have been if a big part of ishgard's class division and closed borders was also cause of duskwight leaving gridania over time because racism and settling in rural coerthas.

estinien struggles in ishgard socially and drops his family name even though he's fighting for their vengeance. ysayle and estinien both instantly raise their hackles at each other an extra level when alphinaud unthinkingly implies they at least have a few things in common cause they're both duskwight, not realizing this is super demeaning from a noble wildwood elezen foreigner, but alphinaud is young so they turn their frustration against each other. (the wol slaps their own forehead for alphinaud.) estinien privately thinks she's proving all the negative stereotypes true and ysayle rolls her eyes at how much he's bought into holy see propaganda about his own clan. hmmm well actually maybe the ffxiv writers weren't well equipped enough to write it and not fumble it 😬

[chronicallykiki]

1.0 Kiki

I'm using my old PC while I'm at my mum's, and I found my 1.0 screenshot folder.

[before-calamity]

Hildibrand in 1.0

This was a surprise.

As I said earlier, I was streaming 1.0 earlier, and I found a quest I never noticed before in Gridania. It was a quest that unlocked an inn, and it involved basically taking a bag back to a guy who said he left it in an innroom for the maids to throw away and taking it back to the inn lady.

And that unlocked the inn. Now I knew that Hildibrand in 1.0 had something to do with the inn quest, but it never registered to me, and there he showed up, and I have video proof.

I'm not sure how long this video is going to stay up, but I have the whole stream saved to publish later.

The nice thing about the inn room is that the Unending Journey is still there, full of cutscenes. Which I will record and post at a later date. (If the video doesn't work, here's an alternate on youtube)

[14kuponuts]

I took this pic during 1.0 on the final day before they closed the servers. I believe it was Nov 2012. I took this in the city before I went to Mor Dhona for the "final battle". My character was called Keia and she was a Warrior.

This pic is taken during the 2023 Winter event in the same spot. Keia is now Keian and a male miqote. I still play as WAR but I'm currently on GNB.

[shadeykris]

Happy anniversary Final Fantasy XIV, you beautiful bastard, you really did it. ✨

[wilanserulia]

You can't be serious. THIS is going to be my partner? For crying out loud, he looks like a farmer!

A bit of a flashback to 1.0 today.

A look back to a day, about five years before the Calamity, when Wilan had just been asked by Minfilia to join the Path of the Twelve, an organization that gathers indivudals blessed by the mysterious power called "the Echo", intent on revealing its mysteries.

Those possessed of the Echo are immune to the Primals' mind-bending influence, so slaying the idols of beast tribes is going to be one of their main tasks. For their own safety, however, all members of the Path of the Twelve capable of fighting are to be assigned a companion and travel in pairs.

Wilan's assigned partner is going to be a swordswoman from Ul'dah called Nessa Corallen, daughter of a Sultansworn. Nessa however is not thrilled at the idea, bothered by Wilan's humble background and lack of formal education. When they first started traveling together she would often belittle him, treat him as no more than a squire, and insisting that she'd handle all the talking during their travels.

[fortunafavore]

Tag yourself as a 1.0 adventurer

[drkcatt]

https://ffxiv . gamerescape . com/wiki/Golden_Sacrifices/Plot_Details

w o w (good minfilia lore)

(clutching my head) ASCILIA

i've seen bits and pieces from this 1.0 quest (for anyone else, it's a link to the script of a 1.0 questline involving ascilia) but never the full transcript... ugh... it really kills me that all the adults shield ascilia from the truth of the matter (that her father had very important information that others could try to get from her) yet she of course wants someone to blame. she can be distracted momentarily but it stays at the forefront of her mind... and i had no idea about thancred (WHO IS 17 HERE, BY THE WAY. REALLY FUNNY) sending the money to her. gah.... GAH!!!

it seems (i say seems, because i have not seen all of 1.0 so im not totally sure) that ascilia had no idea about the greater matter between ala mhigo/eorzea and the garleans. maybe she knew of it in concept. and it seems she didnt know about why her father took her from ala mhigo... (gritting my teeth trying to fight the cringe) i have inklings of thoughts on warburton's personality, personally i think he was a man very good at concealing how he feels and putting on a more kindly front. based on how ascilia acts in her moments of not being deeply upset about his death, i can guess that he was nurturing of her youth and encouraged her to Be A Kid. uuuu

[ryuuza-art]

Decemboss day 22: Nael van Darnus

[fresa-schnee]

Fall of Dalamud Chapter 4: Missing Spices

As they made their way past the bustling markets, and ignoring the calls of some rather enthusiastic peddlers, the two had come across a checkpoint that blocked off entrance to the main port of the city. On the other side they could see various merchants and ships. Some were preparing to take off, and others had just landed. Most likely preparing to sell off their merchandise in the markets, or to go off to other settlements within Vylbrand. Some had strange garbs, ones Vari didn’t recognize.

Before she could stare off into space she heard Viansa snapping her fingers. As she turned she saw the Roegadyn woman smiling at her as she stood near a large doorway. A strange sign hung over the door, with a curious symbol depicting an astrolabe. As Vari stepped closer her ears perked up as she heard yelling behind the door.

Viansa put a finger to her lips before gently opening the doors.. Vari being bombarded by the shoutings of an enraged Roegadyn man. In front of him was a tired looking miqo’te woman. The Roegadyn started to scream again, and Vari’s ear folded at his raised voice. 

“What in the bleedin’ hells do you MEAN I can’t get my goods?!” He growled out at the woman, and Vari gave Viansa a confused look.

Viansa started to whisper as the Roegadyn continued to shout and yell. “The Arcanist’s Guild oversees all merchants that come into Limsa Lominsa.. They take stock of everything. And have the authority to withhold any if they deem it necessary.” She spoke with a calm and clear voice, trying to not raise Roegadyn’s anger further. “You will see your goods once we it has been properly sear-”

“Bleedin’ hells woman, I just means to sell my wares! Why the scrutiny?!” The woman stared at the man as he raised his voice again.. Clearly more annoyed now.

“...A change of policy. ser.. We always keep a close eye on those that are new to our city.” The Miqo’te glared at the man.. And he backed away a bit from her harsh gaze. “Now, will that be all or will I need to alert the authorities about a public disturbance?”

“You can’t just-!” The Roegadyn started again.. But backed down from the Miqo’te lass’ piercing glare. “Grr… fine!” The Roegadyn let out a grumble as he turned and walked away.. Pushing past both Viansa and Vari. 

Vari tilted her head at the frustrated merchant, and Viansa crossed her arms.. “..That’s new..” She muttered, and turned her head to the receptionist. Who was looking at the two before she could get back to work.

“If you two have business, please bring it now.. If not, allow me to get back to work.” She spoke in a rough, frustrated tone.. Both women walked up to her, separated by the desk in front of her.

“What is it that I can help you both with?”

Viansa tapped Vari’s shoulder, and gave a smile to her. “Let me, alright?” She turned to look back at the woman, and Vari just turned her head to look away. “We heard that the guild is having.. Issues in keeping its incoming supplies safe?”

The woman gave Viansa a look.. “We were told to look for Kalishas?” she continued, and the woman sighed and crossed her arms.

“Yes… He was the one we put in charge of overlooking any shipments that come to the docks. To take tally, and keep them secure… Though he’s done a rather piss poor job at it.” The woman pinched her nose.. “..I’ll grab him if you wish.. Though don’t expect much, he’s a new apprentice at the guild..”

As she finished she went around to the side, back behind a door.. Viansa crossed her arms and stared at the Arcanists coming and going.. The guild seemed to be buzzing like an angry hive with the amount of foot traffic.

“What’s wrong?” Her mind was cut off from the Viera’s sudden intrusion. And Viansa turned her head to see her companion looking at her from the corner of her eye. 

“..Seems I underestimated the situation..” Viansa whispered, trying to not alert any of the Arcanists in the room. “If they’re this upset, then that means something of great value has been taken.. Most likely what was ever stolen from the Seventh Sage’s delivery.”

“That’s the pirate-” Viansa quickly shot her a harsh look ,and Vari closed her mouth quickly upon seeing the suddenly hostile stare. 

“Not so loud.. Don’t talk about it so openly.” Viansa softened her look as Vari raised an eyebrow. “..It’s not a good idea to talk about them that loud.. Just.. If someone stole something from the Seventh Sage, the Kraken’s Arms are NOT happy..” She looked back at the Arcanists.. “..Whatever it is, it seems like that the Arcanist’s Guild wants to get it back as soon as possible..”

As they two watched the Arcanists in the guild run around.. They heard a pair of feet running towards them. As they turned they saw another Miqo’te.. This one a man with deep red hair, with his pure white roots showing on the top of his head. He was dressed in a standard full body robe, with silver adornments around the neck and arms. A pair of glasses on his face that were pinched onto his nose to keep them from falling off.

He panted for a moment as he stopped in front of the two, and looked up at them. A pair of dark burgundy red eyes staring at them. A set of markings placed around his eyes to emphasize the color of them. As he looked between the two, he started to speak.. Having an accent that makes it clear he isn’t from Limsa. “H-Hello, s-sorry for the wait!” He had a nervous twitch to his voice. 

“It’s alright friend, I assume you’re Kalishas?” Viansa asked, having a gentle smile.. Though it seemed to do little to calm the young man’s nerves.

“R-Right, I am.” The Miqo’te sighed and put a hand over his chest and bowed to the two.. “K-Kalishas Valens, I am one of the record keepers of Mealvan’s Gate.” He spoke, Vari noting a sort of nervousness in the young man’s voice.

“Excellent! We were told to come and aid you if we were able. You’ve been having issues?” Viansa said, and Kalishas seemed to tense up.. Both women noticed a few looks given to them. Specifically by other members of the Arcanist’s guild, and they didn’t seem exactly friendly.

“...I assume you made some sort of mistake.” Vari muttered out, and Kalishas seemed to get even more nervous by that.

“I-I! Well!” He started to stutter.. But sighed and ran a hand through his hair. “May we continue this outside..?” 

Vari gave a curt nod before turning and quickly leaving. The faster out of that stuffy place the better. Viansa however gave Kalishas a sympathetic smile, and patted his shoulder to have him follow along with her. 

Outside Viansa and Vari stood by the gates leading to the outer parts of Mealvan’s Gate. Kalishas standing in front of them, still having a look of unease. 

“Apologies.. I.. Just got myself into a bad situation.. I was only recently taken in by the Arcanist’s Guild, and to them so far I’ve shown nothing but incompetance..”

“Miss a crate or two when taking inventory?” Viansa jokes, but her smile fades as Kalishas actually nodded. 

“I.. I was put in charge of overlooking and cataloging whatever comes to port. Putting goods to names, where said goods are going. Whether they’re leaving, or coming into Limsa..” Vari raised an eye at his prattling, and Kalishas tensed up. 

Viansa coughed into her hand, to try and lighten the mood. “Ahem.. I’m guessing this is about the.. Er.. missing merchandise?”

Kalishas gave a worried nod, glancing about. “I was in charge of overlooking the goods.. I was the last one to see them and yet..” He fidgeted with his fingers as he stopped talking for a moment.. “Yet.. Everytime I finish taking stock of whatever we get.. I would find several things missing.”

“Would that include items from the Seventh Sage?” Vari asked rather quickly, Kalishas’ face turning pale.

“I-Indeed.. T-That particular lost shipment of goods is.. What has everyone so frustrated, because,” he stopped to take a breath to calm himself down. “W-well, if the Seventh Sage doesn’t get their spice shipments it’ll be bad news for the guild..”

Vari let out a huff.. The idea of working to return a pirate gang’s goods didn’t sit well with her.. And yet..

“If you don’t find them and see them returned, you’ll face the repercussions.” Vari said bluntly, and when Kalishas gave a nod she sighed. “Right… Of course. Where do you keep the shipments?”

Kalishas gave her a confused look, and Viansa just smiled. “I believe she means we’ll take the job.” She chuckled.

“O-Oh! Excellent!” Kalishas gave a sigh of relief.. “U-Um.. O-Once you find the culprit, and return the stolen goods, the guild will give you your payment!”

“And..?” Vari pressed again, crossing her arms to get the point across.

“O-Oh! The.. shipments that we hold have been moved to inside the guild.. Th-The bottom level, where we usually have training.” He paused, thinking for a moment.. “I’m.. not quite sure how the thief would get down there without us noticing.. B-But I don’t really want to risk it?”

“Then we’ll stake out in the room then! I’m sure we can find quite a few places to hide and out of sight.” Vari nodded along as Viansa spoke. “And once we hear anything strange, we’ll jump out and try to bag the thief!”

“I believe that’ll work.” Vari agreed, “Can you keep yourself to the shadows well enough?”

“Of course!” Viansa smiled as she patted her chest. “I know how to keep myself hidden!!”

The loud nature of Viansa’s personality filled Vari with.. Doubts. Yet she chose to trust in her companion despite that.

“I-I’ll go and inform the guild master of your intentions.” Kalishas put a hand to his chest, and gave a quick bow to the two before walking back to the doors of the guild. Disappearing into the guild, Viansa walked towards one side of the alley they were in and placed her back against it. Vari stayed in place as she looked out past the gates and to the sea. 

The idea of working to, even if a minor way, to help a criminal organization was.. Unnerving for her. Yet she needed the pay from this job. 

“Need to get out of this city…” Vari muttered to herself as she leaned against the wall. She thought it's seaside nature would be soothing, but the constant pick pockets and gangs only added to her stress. She couldn’t only hope her daughter wasn’t getting involved with any of those elements… 

She glanced over to Viansa.. The Roegadyn bard was humming as she was strumming along on her harp.

“From Menphina’s hearth, to Halone’s…” She was gently singing.. Though the words were muttered, it was hard to tell what exactly it was. It appeared to be something about the gods they worshiped in these lands. Halone was… some sort of war goddess from what she could gather. Menphina was a goddess of love it would seem.

She sighed, and looked back ahead… but stopped as she caught something from the corner of her eye. A figure lurking in the docks past the gate. 

She narrowed her eyes and walked past Viansa and pushed past the iron gateway. The Roegadyn looked at her with a confused gaze. Vari felt the taste of the seawater as she stepped into the open air past the tunnel, and she turned to where the figure had gone.. And she saw a strange sight.

A tail… A tail to neither a Miqo’te or a Hrothgar, but a race she was surprised to see all the way here in this foreign land. As she stepped closer, peering around the crate she placed her hand near her katana. As her palm was placed on the pommel she quickly moved around to block any escape…

Though she felt her breath leave her lungs as she saw the figure. A small Au Ri child… Sixteen at most. Pure, obsidian black scales covering their face. Soft dots of purple marking each scale as if flecked on by a paint brush. Glistening jewel eyes, one as deep as a brilliant sapphire, and the other as a brilliant amethyst. 

Pure white, matted, hair tangled around their horns. One set curved down in a triangular shape, and the other angled forward, near their eyes. Black markings were tattooed across his dark skin. 

Vari blinked, seeing that child dressed in nothing but what could… charitably be called rags. A child…

“...Hello little one…” She whispered, kneeling down and looking at the Au Ra at eye level. “What are…?” She stopped as she saw that the crate the Au Ra was near had a scorch mark… burned open. And in their hand was a sack full of whatever was inside…

She looked back at the Au Ra… and she felt her blood turn cold. In their hand was a burst of arcane flames… And next moment, Vari felt her face heat up as they were hurled towards her. 

[pen-the-second]

does anyone know how ffxiv 1.0 flashback sequences worked? im watching cutscenes and am very confused about some of the lore here… how is the warrior of light able to interact within the echo? were they always able to do that and i just forgot?? in the ul’dah questline did we like have a mass echo thingy?? why did thancred see the star shower i thought only ppl with the echo got to see those….. some of these are probably retcons but i also wanna make sure im not completely missing something ;-;

[aterlupus]

Gaius VS the WoL and the Scions in FF14 1.0

(full video)

[knights-of-ishgard]

[before-calamity]

A Very Close View of Ishgard

When trying to teleport into Dzemael Darkhold, I accidentally typed the wrong coordinates, and ended up...floating in the air.

There are a couple of interesting things about this.

First of all was the fact was that there was collision here - usually, warping out of bounds in a game means that you simply...fall into the aether.

What this means is that either they were lazy and made the whole plane have collision, or that there is some remnants of land here that was removed.

But, it also seemed like I wasn't able to move anywhere, as if I was stuck in a wall. So, I had to use teleport and teleport back to Camp Dragonhead.

So a lighter post today, but something I thought I'd bring up.