I’m only a little bit sad that I just shoehorned in Alexi’s last “chapter”. Just really tired and I had this whole story in my head that while trying to collect the primal whispers use them to throttle the flow of aether from silvertear to reduce primal threat and remove them from being summoned further only to fail in the end, etc etc etc.
Bad story is bad, it is what it is, I had fun while I had the time to think things out at do the whole RP deal but I’m just burned out. Put the old man to rest and his live kid and adopted kid can do as they please. *blows party blower and spins spinners*
I did the best that I could... but i guess my time is up.
Lad, if you’re still around out there, thank you. You’re no longer the street rat I picked up at the Toll those years ago. Live your life as you see fit, Hayato
Alisa, you may have never forgiven me all these years, nor do I expect that to change. Know that all that I’ve done, both the good and the bad, I did to try and change this world that you live in for the better. You’ve suffered enough. I’m sorry
Grace, Melody... I’ll be there soon. Just let me rest... a little while longer.
This is a good adaptation of a joke from one language to another. The joke in Japanese is that the word for chair “isu” and the word for Popsicle “aisu” are very similar.
Hey guys, I wanted to put together a guide outlining the 45 new sightseeing points found within the new 4.0 areas. There is only a minor achievement attached to them but they offer a great deal of insight regarding the new areas and even a few lore tidbits as well. If you have the free time and are interested in taking down some of these points, I highly recommend doing them as they were my primary focus after clearing the Main Scenario quests. I know that there are other guides out there or if people want to find these points out themselves like I did, but this is just a resource if you find yourself stumped or want to get a particular bit of info regarding some of the locals.
To open the Stormblood Sightseeing points, speak with Ulger Ironheart in Rhalgr’s Reach. You don’t need to complete either the ARR or Heavensward logs in order to take on the new ones, you only need to have the feature unlocked.
Good Hunting!
1. Castellum Velodyna
Area: The Fringes Position: X 21.9 / Y 26.9 / Z 0.8
Emote: /lookout
2. Gyr Kehim
Area: The Fringes Position: X 24.2 / Y 16.3 / Z 0.7
Emote: /lookout
3. Schism
Area: The Fringes Position: X 23.2 / Y 7.2 / Z 0.6
Emote: /lookout
4. Castrum Oriens
Area: The Fringes Position: X 9.3 / Y 10.8 / Z 1.7
Emote: /lookout
5. Dimwold
Area: The Fringes Position: X 8.6 / Y 26.4 / Z 0.9
Emote: /lookout
6. Djanan Qhat
Area: The Fringes Position: X 36.5 / Y 16.4 / Z 2.1
Emote: /lookout
7. The Peering Stones
Area: The Fringes Position: X 30.0 / Y 25.2 / Z 2.4
Emote: /lookout
8. Hidden Tear
Area: The Peaks Position: X33.2 / Y10.4
/lookout
9. Coldhearth
Area: The Peaks Position: X 27.0 / Y 36.8 / Z 2.9
Emote: /lookout
10. Nyunkrepf’s Hope
Area: The Peaks Position: X 22.0 / Y 32.8 / Z 3.5
Emote: /lookout
11. Ala Gannha
Area: The Peaks Position: X 25.1 / Y 5.8 / Z 1.1
Emote: /lookout
12. Specula Imperatoris
Area: The Peaks Position: X 19.9 / Y 23.4 / Z 3.2
Emote: /lookout
13. The Arms of Meed
Area: The Peaks Position: X 8.1 / Y 37.5 / Z 2.6
Emote: /lookout
14. The Ziggurat
Area: The Peaks Position: X 18.3 / Y 14.3 / Z 0.8
Emote: /lookout
15. Emprise
Area: The Peaks Position: X 7.5 / Y 7.6 / Z 0.1
Emote: /lookout
16. Ala Mhigo
Area: The Lochs Position: X 23.5 / Y 33.7 / 1.7
Emote: /lookout
17. The Ala Mhigan Quarter
Area: The Lochs Position: X 35.2 / Y 33.2 / Z 1.5
Emote: /lookout
18. Sothwatch
Area: The Lochs Position: X 13.8 / Y 35.5 / Z 2.8
Emote: /lookout
19. The Divine Audience
Area: The Lochs Position: X 20.6 / Y 16.5 / Z 0.8
Emote: /pray
20. The Ducts
Area: The Lochs Position: X 33.9 / Y 30.2 / Z 0.5
Emote: /lookout
21. Porta Praetoria
Area: The Lochs Position: X 5.9 / Y 22.0 / Z 2.4
Emote: /lookout
22. The Sekiseigumi Barracks
Area: Kugane Position: X 14.3 / Y 9.6 (Use the rubbish to the south to jump onto the building)
Emote: /lookout
23. Bokairo Inn
Area: Kugane Position: X 9.4 / Y 7.2 (Start on the roofs at the Bokairo Inn Aetherpoint, using the lantern ropes to cross the buldings towards the inn. Climb the panels, signs, and pegs to reach the top.)
Emote: /sit
24. Kogane Dori
Area: Kugane Position: X 13.2 / Y 12.8 (Jump onto the roof across from the Ruby Bazaar and drop down onto the balcony)
Emote: /lookout
25. Kogane Alleyways
Area: Kugane Position: X 11.9 / Y 11.7
Emote: /lookout
26. Shiokaze Hostelry
Area: Kugane Position: X 10.2 / Y 10.0 (Start point is on the pegs at the north-east corner of the 2nd floor bridge. Best of luck, my friend.)
Emote: /lookout
27. Tamamizu
Area: The Ruby Sea Position: X 25.8 / 13.0 / Z -1.0
Emote: /lookout
28. Shoal Rock
Area: The Ruby Sea Position: X 32.9 / Y 8.6 / Z 1.0
Emote: /lookout
Here is the collection of posts I’ve drafted for both Alexi and Hayato in the events presented in FFXIV Patch 3.3. This may be a better way to help track the story across so many different posts.
{The following is an account of Alexi’s story following the Battle of Ishgard of Patch 3.3)
"A bit broken in some places but I'm still in one single piece, sir." The haggard but relieved voice of his retainer chirped through Alexi's linkpearl.
Knights and civilians alike were running through the capitol, jubilant that their long night had finally ended. The seige of Ishgard had ended and the dragons had dispersed to the winds. At the bottom of the ramp across the Holy Stables, Alexi was seated on the cold stones, waving off chirurgeon despite wounds, his claymore at his feet.
"You must be alright if your able to joke around like that, you bloody fool. Where are you?"
"I'm at a makeshift defensive position just north of Falcon's Nest. It was the best strategic position at the time. Forgive me for not making it to the capitol."
"Don't be, lad. From the sounds of it, we both did our fair share of defending. Make your way to Falcon's Nest, I'll join you as soon as things calm down in Ishgard and I'm able to slip away. We'll decide on our next move from there"
"Understood, sir. See you soon."
The linkpearl went silent and Alexi fell backwards. He slumped into the cold body of the wyvern that had fallen during the siege and was able to overcome, albeit barely. He placed his hand on his opponent's body.
May you rest easy, dragon. Allow me this moment of reprieve...
{The following is an account of Hayato’s story concerning the Battle of Ishgard of Patch 3.3. Part one of Hayato’s story can be found here.}
*click*
The sound lingered in Hayato’s head for a moment before the sounds of battle around him brought him back. Holstering the carbine and drawing his daggers, he surveyed his surroundings. The defensive line was holding, albeit barely, while the Dravanians advanced in waves. Lesser beasts such as the dragonflies were accompanied by Aevises, Drakes, and Lesser Wyverns. Picking his targets, Hayato contended with those he could overcome with his daggers. One, two, three dragonflies were easily dispatched with the short blades but a roar at his back shifted his focus to a Diresaur making its way straight for him. Covered in thick scales, sturdy as iron, this was a foe that Hayato would not otherwise contend with at close range. Before he could pull back, the beast took a swipe at him with its rending claws. Evading the swipe, Hayato felt the air above his head whisked away violently. He knew the situation was poor, his mind raced at possible strategies. Falling back on his training, to attack from the front was suicide while it’s sides were covered in hardened scales. In order to make it out, his only option would have be a decisive blow.
“I need one well-placed strike. For either man or beast that’s usually…”
The idea came to him just as the beast lashed at him with his claws. Ducking under once more, he had just enough time to leap over the beast’s tail that tried to catch Hayato off guard.
“Now!”
Hayato took his chances and leapt onto the Diresaur’s back, scaling his way towards the beast’s head. Struggling to keep his balance as the creature tried to shake him off. Hayato aimed for a spot underneath the scales where the brain or spinal column would be and drove one of his daggers home. The Diresaur let out a monstrous shriek, writhing and twisting. Hayato though them to be its death throes, Hayato failed to notice the beast’s claws reach for him.
“Too shallow!”
Hayato felt the crushing weight of the beast’s grip before being violently tossed through the air and to the ground. Reeling, Hayato felt more than one of his ribs had cracked. The Diresaur lurched towards him, aiming to finish the job, but Hayato saw that the knife was still embedded in the beast’s head, the handle protruding from underneath the scales. Calming himself, he focused his thoughts on a single point, channeling the forces around him as best as he could.
“Ten, Chi, Raiton!!”
Forming the mudras with his hands, Hayato felt the air around him crackle before a heavenly bolt shot down from above, striking the Diresaur where the knife was embedded in its head, sending shockwaves through the beast’s body. Screeching, the beast spammed for a moment before falling forward and laid dead in the snow. Forcing himself to stand, Hayato looked at the battlefield around him. The bodies of both forces were strewn about the blood spotted field as both man and dragon-kin fought on.
To the north, another wave of the Horde was advancing, one Hayato felt as though he would not withstand. Clenching his remaining knife and his broken side, he braced for his final moments. Hayato closed his eyes.
“I’m sorry. Teacher, my lord, everyone. I don’t think I’m going to make it out of this one, but if I may give my life in the defense of others then I do so with no regrets.”
One moment passed and then the next. Hayato opened his eyes to see that most of the beasts froze in their place. A few seconds of bewilderment was followed by a deafening roar that filled the filled the air. It was some distance away and echoed across the highlands. A moment of stillness passed before the advancing Horde turned their backs to the defenders and dispersed.
“They’re… they’re falling back!!” one of the pikemen called out. There was as much relief as much as confusion amongst the defenders, watching as the dragons disappeared into the distance. A rider had arrived from Falcon’s Nest minutes afterwards.
“Word from the Capitol! Nidhogg has fallen! The Horde has disengaged on all fronts! Victory!!!”
Letting out a cry all their own, the defenders basked in their victory while orders were issued to aid the wounded. As others cheered and embraced each other, Hayato slumped against a rock outcropping.
A few staggered breaths passed before the his linkshell chirped online.
“You still alive out there, boy?”
Alexi’s voice came across clear as day. Hayato left out a chuckle and let his usual stoicism drop.
Sunlight cast rays through the partially opened window. Steam and chemical fumes wafted through the air and exited outside. A woman, fair skinned and no older than her twenty second summer, leaned over a basin, taking care not to breath in the fumes of the various chemicals that sat in the basin or in the overturned vials strewn about the well-aged wooden floor. Her toes would dig into the dampened floors, crumpling various strands of hair that were either a light auburn or uneven blonde. Looking up, she wiped the fogged over mirror and surveyed her work. Brushing aside some stray strands, she had been able to treat as much of her hair as she could except for a few strands though it stilled annoyed her to no end. The natural resistance that her hair had to most treatments lead to more aggressive methods but she would have to make due.
Running her hands through her hair, she walked into the main room of the cabin, retrieving a loose tunic and some slacks from a drawer. As she drew the tunic over her shoulders, her hand lingered on the warped patch of skin below her shoulder. A constant reminder of a life once lived. Though it was many years past, she would bear this mark for life. That fact, however, didn’t cause her issue, as it also served as a testament of how far she would go in order to have her fate be her own. Grabbing an assortment of herbs, she walked outside the cabin and felt the brisk cold are of the forest greet her. With sound of dry leaves crunching underfoot, she refilled the censers, a measure that ensured the beasts of the wood kept their distance, though they rarely ventured that far west of their domain. She filled the reserves and left them on a slow burn. Most of the ingredients could be gathered locally, though there was a special root that was used that was not. She would have to pay a visit to the town in the south, a good three days trek.
She wondered if she should visit the hillside chapel that overlooked the port below.
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