FFXIV Races Explained

We clarify the FFXIV Races, their backgrounds, and all the pieces else you might want to know.

Remaining Fantasy XIV includes a myriad of playable races, every distinctive in their very own proper. Some are distinctive to FFXIV and others are tasteful callbacks to earlier titles. And whereas the race you play doesn’t have an effect on your expertise in any way, it might’t harm to know the cultural background of your character. Don’t be concerned we’ll maintain it spoiler free.

Explaining the FFXIV Races

Hyur

The Hyur are one of the crucial frequent races on Hydaelyn and might be discovered virtually in all places. Little is thought about their precise origin with some research suggesting that they initially developed from the bigger extra long-lived Elezen.

They’re the people of this world and are differentiated into two clans, the extra agile Midlanders and the sturdy and durable Highlanders. There is no such thing as a actual cultural distinction between the 2 varieties which may usually be discovered dwelling collectively in blended communities.

Elezen

Elezen are one of many longer-lived races on Hydaelyn and are native to the land of Eorzea and Dalmasca. These tall towering persons are identified to be honorable and prideful, if not a bit smug. Yow will discover them throughout Eorzea however they’re commonest within the Shroud and the Coerthas space.

They’re generally differentiated into two totally different clans. The Wildwoods who used to have a tendency for the woods till they ultimately built-in into society and the Duskwright who used to roam within the darkness of caves.

Miqo’te

These feline folks originated on the southern continent of Meracydia. In the present day they are often discovered throughout Eorzea, Ilsabard, and even within the Far East. And whereas a majority of Miqo’te nonetheless reside in secluded tribes, increasingly are rejecting the outdated methods of becoming a member of society searching for alternative.

They’re additionally divided into two totally different ethnicities, the Seekers of the Solar and the Keepers of the Moon. The latter often comes within the type of a matriarchal society that prefers colder climates and the woods whereas the Seekers reside in a patriarchal society usually present in deserts and mountains.

Lalafell

A brief individuals who discover their origin in each Eorzea and the south sea iles. They’re identified for his or her enterprise prowess and ingenuity which frequently locations them on the head of rising buying and selling empires such because the East Aldenard Buying and selling Firm.

In the present day they’re often categorized as both the Plainsfolkes which might be present in La Noscea and the Twelveswood or the Dunesfolk which name the higher Thanalan space their dwelling.

Roegadyn

An imposing folks, taller than the Elezen and twice as vast. They’re often known as a fierce race, some would even name them barbaric, which originated in Ilsabard and the Far East.

The Sea Wolf tribe generally sticks to the ocean, usually taking to a lifetime of commerce whereas the Hellsguard who’re mentioned to have an inherent ability for magic was notorious mercenaries who performed a vital half within the founding of the Garlean Empire.

Au Ra

A Hyur-like horned race that originated within the Far Jap Azim Steppes. And whereas they share traits with dragons, we’re informed that the 2 races are utterly unrelated.

The sunshine-horned Raen might be discovered alongside the coastlines of the Far East, Ilsabard and Thavnair, a few of them are even mentioned to reside in small communities on the underside of the ocean. The dark-horned Xaela are generally discovered of their ancestral dwelling of the Azim Steppes the place they reside in small, warring tribes upholding custom and a fragile steadiness.

Viera

They’re mentioned to reside tons of of years and it is also mentioned that 80% of Viera are born females. As soon as they arrive of age, the males tackle the obligation as Wooden-warders who roam the forests they name their dwelling and defend it from outsiders whereas the females are inclined to the woods and kits again on the village.

They’re mostly discovered within the mountains and forests of Dalmasca. The Rava often maintain to the jungles of Gelmore whereas the Veena inhabit the Skatay mountains.

Hrothgar

A feline race that may be present in Ilsabard and much west within the New World. In the present day they’re often known as highly effective warriors that mentioned to have as soon as overwhelmed again the mighty Allagan Empire 1000’s of years in the past.

It’s mentioned that way back the Helions of Bozja served their Queen with fierce loyalty. The Misplaced, a splinter group rejected the Queen and their signature chilly fur is proof that they turned away from her heat embrace to search out independence.

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