Zodiac Age: FFXIV Near East Roleplay

A Discord  dedicated to Near Eastern and Near Eastern adjacent characters - from the Hannish, to Thavnairian, Dalmascan, and Corvosi, and all those that wish to interact with these communities on an IC level. We encourage RP amongst our members, and offer up a place where you can share your stories, screenshots, and art, and engage in discussions pertaining to everything Near East!  

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Calling All Near Eastern FFXIV Characters!

The Zodiac Age Discord Server welcomes all Near Eastern characters - from Hannish, Thavnairian, Dalmascan, and Corvosi - and all those who have interest in meeting and interacting with these sorts of characters! We encourage RP amongst our members, and offer up a place where you can share your stories, screenshots, and art, and engage in discussions pertaining to everything Near East!

Also included:

A platform for you to share your character and make connections

A community focused on celebrating all things Near East, especially going into the 6.0

An area to showcase your events, as well as server events in the future

We are all here to relax, write, network, and build stories together. This discord is tailored specifically for, is actively looking for, and provides the best overall experience for Near Eastern characters with strong ties to the area, characters abroad with strong ties to the area, and anyone looking to explore/develop plots and events in regards to the areas and culture.  

If this sounds like a good fit for you and your character, please CLICK HERE to join us!

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The Zodiac Age Presents... Fall Market Night!

Welcoming Vendors:

A. Magitek Goods

B. Viper's Den

C. The Sable Tree

D. Basari Trade

E. The Red Crest

F. Amari Jewelcrafts

G. Dalmascan Metal Work

For our catch-all site (to be updated throughout the week and the night of), please click here!

We hope to see you there!

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YOU ARE INVITED...

To the Zodiac Age's First Public Event!

Please join us on June 26, 2021, from 8pm-10pm EST in Moraby Drydocks on Balmung for an evening of all your shopping needs!

-> Catch Site <-

Vendors:

Basari Trade Company

Fair Winds Trade Consortium

Aegir (TBD)

Tarksharee Kites

The Red Crest

The Bandee Pakshee

The Sable Tree

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Tonight!

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YOU ARE INVITED...

To the Zodiac Age's First Public Event!

Please join us on June 26, 2021, from 8pm-10pm EST in Moraby Drydocks on Balmung for an evening of all your shopping needs!

-> Catch Site <-

Vendors:

Basari Trade Company

Fair Winds Trade Consortium

Aegir (TBD)

Tarksharee Kites

The Red Crest

The Bandee Pakshee

The Sable Tree

[zodiac-age]

YOU ARE INVITED...

To the Zodiac Age's First Public Event!

Please join us on June 26, 2021, from 8pm-10pm EST in Moraby Drydocks on Balmung for an evening of all your shopping needs!

-> Catch Site <-

Vendors:

Basari Trade Company

Fair Winds Trade Consortium

Aegir (TBD)

Tarksharee Kites

The Red Crest

The Bandee Pakshee

The Sable Tree

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Beast Tribe: The Arkasodara Matanga;

[ylaziel]

Ding.. Ding?

[outthroughtheindoor]

Lost Canals of Uznair

[mirkemenagerie]

What do we know of Dalmasca in the lore of FFXIV? What state is it in currently? What are the nations customs and practices?

First things first, we need to address inconsistencies in FFXIV’s lorebook, the Encyclopedia Eorzea. Of its four mentions of Dalmasca, two of them (two of the more visible mentions, in fact) are inconsistent with literally everything else the game has told us of Dalmasca from as early as 2.0 to 4.3′s Ridorana Lighthouse.

Encyclopedia Eorzea - A Chronology of the Sixth Astral Era:1517 - “The Republic [of Garlemald] first employs airships in its military conquests, easily conquering the small nation of Dalmasca in a display of terrifying power. Over the coming years, the Garleans seize control over the majority of the northern territories.”

Encyclopedia Eorzea - Unifying the North: “As triumph followed triumph, the Garleans’ respect for Galvus grew, eventually transforming into worship. In 1517, he was granted control of Garlemald as dictator by overwhelming popular support. The same year, the republic attacked Dalmasca, a small country nestled in the central mountains, and rained down fire upon it with their new airships. Thus, the Garlean army turned to conquer the south of Ilsabard. In 1522, this campaign ended in victory. Having unified the continent through force for the first time in history, Galvus proclaimed himself Emperor, and thus created the Garlean Empire.”

FORTUNATELY, the recently released Encyclopedia Eorzea II has corrected the incorrect texts above. Where the above two quotes cite “Dalmasca”, they should say “Nhalmasque.”

Lore on the Kingdom of Dalmasca, the Royal City of Rabanastre, and the Ridorana Lighthouse is located below the Read More. Obviously, there are some spoilers.

Considering we’re learning more and more about Dalmasca as the Return to Ivalice storyline progresses, I’ll update this with any new lore that comes in the eventual Patch 4.5 continuation of the 24-man raid storyline. Check back then!

Keep reading

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[call-me-noa]

Imagine playing an Au Ra in Endwalker and we go to Thavnair and see a whole village of people who just fucking hate you for no reason.

[lvl99catpriest]

A FFXIV npc y’all forgot about. We already have a Scion in Radz-at-Han doing something. Hope we run into him.

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Dancer;

From the Near Eastern nation of Thavnair comes a troupe of bewitchingly graceful performers. Though certainly elegant and beautiful, their movements also speak of martial discipline─of a pulsing, persistent energy whose rhythm can inspire souls and soothe troubled hearts. Inured to the hardships of the road, these dancers have learned to land throwing weapons with the same exacting precision as their footfalls, removing any who would obstruct the endless beat of the dance.

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Near Eastern Materials, Part 2;

Thavnairian Leather + Thavnairian Mist

Thavnairian Resin + Thavnairian Scalepowder

Thavnairian Cotton + Thavnairian Wool

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Dalmasca Locations;

Dalmasca Superior;

A sandy desert which was once home to the Kingdom of Dalmasca before it was conquered by the Garlean Empire.

Royal City of Rabanastre: The former capital of Dalmasca, now abandoned by its citizens following several failed revolts. In its heyday it was known as the "Desert Sapphire".

The Estersand and Westersand: The desert that sprawls around the Royal City of Rabanastre, so large it must be divided into two.

Nalbina Fortress: A fortress that was reputed impregnable until its fall to the IVth Legion. This event was considered the turning point of the war between Garlemald and Dalmasca.

Valnard Sea: Situated south of Rabanastre, the Ridorana Cataract and Lighthouse are situated there.

Skatay Range: A snowy mountain range on the northern border that divides Dalmasca from the rest of Othard. Its forests are home to the Veena Viera.

Dalmasca Inferior;

A more fertile region east of the Dalmascan deserts, which now serves as the center of Garlean rule in South Othard.

Lea Monde: The new capital of Dalmasca under Garlean occupation.

Golmore Jungle: A large forest, home to the Rava Viera, that lies south-west of Nagxia and south-east of Dalmasca.

Zeirchele River: A river separating South Othard in two through the Golmore Jungle. The Orbonne Monastery lies along its banks.

Greylic's Bend: The southernmost point of Othard, a Cape that any traveler who desires to attain the Far East must cross.

Valnain: A major commercial port situated on Greylic's Bend, south of Golmore's Jungle. Currently the center of operations for the IVth Legion.

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Quest Text; The Way to a Father’s Heart

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Thavnairian Clothing, part 1;

Thavnairian Turban + Thavnairian Headdress

Thavnairian Bolero + Thavnairian Bustier

Thavnairian Gloves + Thavnairian Armlets

Thavnairian Sarouel + Thavnarian Tights

Thavnairian Babouches + Thavnarian Sandals