by Paulo Semprebom on Apr 26, 2010
href="#ELEZEN">ELEZEN
| HYUR
| LALAFELL
| MIQO'TE
| ROEGADYN
Official
Description:
The Elezen are
a traditionally nomadic people who in former times claimed sole
domination over Eorzea, their presence predating that of other Races.
Believing this prominence to be ordained by the gods, they came to
develop an esteemed sense of honor and pride.
Their characteristically tall,
slim physiques and elongated limbs are
part of a successful adaptation to the land's various environments.
Indeed, it is said that their highly
sensitive ears can discern the
squeak of a field mouse at a distance of several malms.
The Elezen perceived the
immigration of the Hyur as tantamount to
invasion, and as a result the two share a past plagued by warfare. At
present, however, they can be seen coexisting peacefully, the exception
being the reclusive Duskwight Elezen.
Subgroups:
Duskwight, Wildwood
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style="width: 120px;" alt="Duskwight Elezen"
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style="width: 120px;" alt="Duskwight Elezen"
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Speculation:
Duskwight Elezen should make good Pugilists, and maybe they will be
enemy NPC bandits. Wildwood Elezen should make good Archers. Their
presence in the forests suggests they could have close ties to the
Miqo’te who live near Gridania,
and their love of nomadic
life on the plains could mean they are connected to the Dunesfolk
Lalafell. Also, their affinity for urban areas mean Wildwood Elezen
should be common NPCs.
href="#ELEZEN">ELEZEN
| HYUR
| LALAFELL
| MIQO'TE
| ROEGADYN
Official
Description:
Boasting the
largest population in Eorzea, the Hyur came from neighboring continents
and islands in three great migratory waves. With them they brought a
sophisticated technology and complex ethos tempered by the breadth of
the outside world.
They rapidly became a driving
force behind cultural progress, and
are
now widely attributed with spearheading advances in Eorzean culture.
One of the Hyur's strengths is in the staggering variety of languages
and social institutions they exhibit. This is said to account for their
firm conviction in individual freedoms, though it also results in a
relative lack of solidarity and group cohesion.
Two distinct groups now exist
among the Hyur - Highlanders, denizens of
mountainous areas, and Midlanders, who reside in lower elevations.
Subgroups:
Highlanders,
Midlanders
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style="width: 120px;" alt="Highlander Hyur"
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style="width: 120px;" alt="Duskwight Elezen"
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Speculation:
Female Highlander Hyur may not be playable. In addition to
player characters, male Highlanders may take roles as NPC bandits and
mercenaries. Midlander Hyur should be present as NPCs in every town,
and they should make good spell casters with their high intellect.
href="#ELEZEN">ELEZEN
| HYUR
| LALAFELL
| MIQO'TE
| ROEGADYN
Official
Description:
The Lalafell
were originally a group of agriculturalists inhabiting the fertile
islands of the south seas. With the introduction of transmarine
commerce, they soon found their way to Eorzea via trade routes. They
are now one of the more populous races and are well established
throughout the region, though they remain averse to cold climates.
The short, rotund build of the
Lalafell belie an incredible agility,
and their seemingly feeble legs are capable of carrying them long
distances over any terrain. Many among them are also known for
possessing highly developed and cunning intellects.
The Lalafell place a great deal
of significance on familial bonds, but
are by no means unfriendly to outsiders. This is evidenced by the fact
that they continue to share prosperous relations with all the other
races of Eorzea.
Subgroups:
Dunesfolk, Plainsfolk
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style="width: 120px;" alt="Dunesfolk Lalafell"
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style="width: 120px;" alt="Plainsfolk Lalafell"
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Speculation:
Lalafell are sure
to be a popular race among players because of their adorable physical
appearance and entertaining emotes. Their high natural agility should
make them good at melee classes, and players may also choose to be
Lalafell casters because of their cunning intellects and because the
small race known as Tarutaru in Final Fantasy XI was the best race for
casters.
href="#ELEZEN">ELEZEN
| HYUR
| LALAFELL
| MIQO'TE
| ROEGADYN
Official
Description
During the Age of
Endless Frost, as the seas turned to ice and passage over them became
possible, Eorzea saw an influx of foreign fauna to her shores. This in
turn brought the hunting tribes which subsisted upon them, the modern
descendants of whom are today known as the Miqo'te.
Since then, the Miqo'te have
diverged into two physically
distinguishable groups - the diurnal Seekers of the Sun and the
nocturnal Keepers of the Moon. Both groups share a superb olfactory
sense and powerful leg musculature, results of a long evolution geared
toward hunting and predation.
Comparatively few in number,
they maintain an insular group mentality,
tending to avoid contact with the other races. Many individuals lead
isolated lifestyles, even when residing in the more populous
City-States.
Subgroups:
Keepers of the Moon, Seekers of the Sun
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style="width: 120px;" alt="Keepers of the Moon"
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style="width: 120px;" alt="Seekers of the Sun"
src="http://www.tentonhammer.com/image/view/82952/preview">
Speculation:
Miqo’te
will be plentiful as early surveys of Final Fantasy XIV fans reveal a
keen interest in playing the catlike race. Male Miqo’te may
exist as NPCs but will not be playable. It is possible that the two
Miqo’te clans do not get along very well since they serve
different goddesses and lead drastically different lifestyles.
href="#ELEZEN">ELEZEN
| HYUR
| LALAFELL
| MIQO'TE
| ROEGADYN
Official
Description
The Roegadyn are
a maritime people whose largest concentrations are found in the
northern seas, by way of which they came to Eorzea. They possess
enormous, muscular builds and are known for the cultural emphasis they
place on competition and unflinching courage, though tender,
introspective individuals can also be found.
Roegadyn in and around the
Limsa Lominsa area are typically seamen
putting in at port, but many have also settled permanently, becoming
mercenaries, bodyguards, or even pirates by trade. Far away, deep in
the Ul'dah, live mountain clans of reclusive Roegadyn known as the
Hellsguard, said to have mastered the magical arts.
Subgroups:
Hellsguard, Sea
Wolves
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style="width: 120px;" alt="Hellsguard Roegadyn"
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style="width: 120px;" alt="Sea Wolves Roegadyn"
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Speculation:
Roegadyn will be a
popular choice for players looking to play marauder if for no other
reason than they are big and burly. Female Roegadyn may exist as NPCs
but will not be playable. Expect to see villainous Sea Wolves Roegadyn
and pirate NPCs. The Hellsguard story provides some interesting
possibilities for quest lines.
href="#ELEZEN">ELEZEN
| HYUR
| LALAFELL
| MIQO'TE
| ROEGADYN