Lyrical Lore: The Hidden Meaning of Dedicated to Moonlight

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[kohlicoide]

Tbh i like the fact that the "God of Love" is not sexualize or not just "a hot woman" its more the Love of a mother to her child, the love for your siblings or friends that just so importent for you that they became your family.

Because sexual affection is often more "Nature" (what is nothing bad) then real love imo

[Some_guy_and_his_games]

I can never get over Menphina’s power stance when she summons Dalamud

[lazyprinny]

Im so happy for moon cats cu us Roes are still shrouded in mystery with only 2 former scions looking for our homeland

[negidolaon]

I didn't expect to cry and bawl my eyes out from learning more of the context of the song while eating over my mum's pasta. As one who loves their dear Keeper Miqo'te, I've remembered the Concerts at Fanfest in person with this song and I also cried with how charmingly beautiful it was. I am glad you did a video on this, it certainly made my day better. :3

[DangoBunbun]

I chose Menphina as my Keeper of the Moon's patron before I knew the lore, so I found it fun that it actually did fit lore-wise in the end!

[nebula]

My character's a devoted follower of Menphina!

Though she's a Dancer and a Lalafell, she's always resonated best with the teachings and messages of Menphina, and took them to heart.

[Aranelyn]

I always had in mind this backround story that my mooncat WoL started her journey as some sort of a rite of passage for her tribe and this confirms it even more! especially since she is also happly married now :P Thank you so much for this clip, amazing and interesting as always!

[mikatokai]

I have two keepers and coming up with RP lore is so difficult, so I'm glad to have this interpretation to build from a bit.

[vikurtz]

6:29 "Seeker"?! I can't believe you've done this! ;;;;

[RagnarokiaNG]

While the Nald'Thal song was great it is a shame that Azeyma wasn't the final boss as we could have had dueling songs from both tribes which could then be remixed together.

[Rianoria]

Being a keeper of the moon miqo'te. I was so happy when i learned about this

[kimaclaret]

I think this would be one of my favorite songs in the game even if I didn't play a Keeper. Wonderful video again. I love the clips.

[dullahandan]

This is propaganda to get people to fantasia to Keepers of the Moon...

[ikanuhm]

As a moonkeeper and a Menphina follower since the alpha test, I felt so much ecstasy and happiness the first time I did the fight, and I fell in love with my goddess Menphina.

[hellofreeze]

As a mooncat, this i what plays in my mind whenever i do any dance emote

[SneakyMuffin]

It's a damn shame we didn't get a song for like... Roegadyn of Limsa to tie up the trio of these lore filled ballads to the gods. Myths of the Realm (the song) is fine and all but... man I was hoping we'd get one for Llymlaen or something.

[erineclair]

honestly need more keeper of the moon lore. so thank you for this!

[alioness-w-noregrets]

For some reason, this song and the meaning behind the lyrics make me think that this is like an Eorzea version of Walpurgis Night of German folklore where women sing and dance around bonfires at night. This is just me though.

[BeefNinja]

This song is the most Keepers have ever gotten.

[Kyragos]

My main character being a Keeper of the Moon, bard, devoted to Menphina and attached to the Black Shroud, I guess I will imagine she is the one singing this each time I will do this fight from now on...