FFXIV Lore- Hydaelyn's History, the Fifth Era

The War of the Magi was the last major event to happen that would see the world losing a lot of it's progress and knowledge. Join us today to understand the how and why behind this Era and prepare yourself to get pushed into modern history!

Music: Zodiac Structures by NoMBe

Disclaimer: The MMORPG known as FinalFantasy XIV Online as well as all its related publications and merchandise are owned by Square Enix. I have no claims to it.

Primary Sources:
Video Games-
FinalFantasy XIV Online

Publications-
Encyclopedia Eorzea Volume I
Encyclopedia Eorzea Volume II

Alternative Sources:
FinalFantasyXIV, The Lodestone/Sidestory
FFXIV, Letter from the Producer
Published FFXIV Brand Art Books

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[RhapsodicSongbird]

The fact that those golems look like Sin Eaters makes me endlessly intrigued about just what was going on there.

[rahvlanthal]

Holy crap. That's tragic. I knew the void ark was itself a tomb...but finally getting all of the lore behind it is haunting. Was one of my favorite raids too.

[defiantmars]

Hearing more about the War of the Magi really makes me marvel at the abilities of White Mages and Scholars from the previous era. Being able to contend with the destructive power of Mhach's Black Mages must have been no meager task. However, it also make me wish WHM and SCH had just a few more offensive abilities to make their gameplay more engaging. I'd like to feel as powerful as our forebears sound like they were.

[zeninspriggan]

That's whyyyy tonberrys vary in sizes the SMOLL ones are actually lalafells XD

[jasonthomas]

You know it never occurred to me that Mhach's behavior was so...similar. If it really did have the same dark founders as Allag and Garlemald then that would make a lot of sense. It would also explain why all of these imperial nations were prone to such militant and reckless expansion. No nation that expanded slowly and responsibly could ever sow half as much chaos.

[YBPaladin]

As a Red Mage, it's amazing how this war led to the creation of this class

[BlueMageDaisen]

One thing seems to be missing, the final instigators of the flood
It was the Elementals feeling threatened by the waning aether
So they pooled their power to create an immensely powerful Elemental, not unlike that of a Primal summoning, who using the aether tilted towards Water summoned a great flood
... And well, It ended up being worse than could have been imagined due to the rejoining

It's also why it took the Gelmorrans such a long time to make peace with them and why even now Gridania is on shakey grounds with them

[burtwonk]

I just did the void ark line after a year of playing and I can’t believe how awesome it was. I did find it a little tough to follow from a lore perspective, so this cleared it right up. The history of Hydaelyn is so fascinating and nuanced. It really breathes life into the world.

[TheComradeuri]

You missed out on Ozma and the destruction of nym which I’m sure it played a part in. You can even see bits of the city when it sucks you in

[projecttrickyzed]

That was satisfying end to this subject. I loved your research into it. It's given me more of an appreciation for the world and the story it has.
Looking forward to watching more.

[sailor_anna]

Wow ... these lore videos are really making me appreciate lower level dungeons in a new light. I don't remember anything from ARR story so this is really great

[Itachigan]

Imagine if White Mages in the game were given an ability to summon their own Golem. That would be awesome!!!

[dunnejos]

Heyo! Just a minor correction in the future. Scathach is a Gaelic name from Celtic myth. Her name is pronounced (Skah-hah) with a back of the throat sound in the middle. But just saying Skah-hah is fine too.

[SniperKing-O]

Now that I think about it, from a lore point of few, the Scholars using poison type magick makes sense if were replicating the power of the "Green Death" through their magicks.

FFXIV Team should really make Scholar the official poison DoT mage, as some people in the FFXIV forums have suggested. It would just make lore wise the most sense.

[BorgWolf]

I Frakking LOVE these Vids ya'll make! I can't wait for the Sixth Era video! I still say ya'll need to be hired by Square to do audio books for the game! Please NEVER stop making these I love them all! ;)

[princessprincess]

I can’t believe the back mages of Mach were so evil and devious about what they did to the nym. I can’t believe it. Gonna make me give every black mage I see ingame the side eye.

[ryanhorton]

Man..this was an amazing tale. Ty for the clear retelling

[joemiller]

I've never been this into lore before. Thats coming from a destiny 2 space wizard. You got me hooked.

[SniperKing-O]

I hope Golemancy returns as a job class someday. :D

[trial_with_an_error]

Man, the 5th era sounds like it would make a dope ass show