I have been engaging in Roleplaying in FFXIV for a few years now. And in my time i have come across a simple annoyance and issue which i am baffled that it hasn't been at least mentioned in all the years this game has been alive.
There has never been any concrete proof, statements or interviews in the past 7 or so years that has adressed the average lifespan of the Au Ri race in this game.
We know that Hyurs, Miqo'te, Roegadyns and Lalafells live roughly 100-120 years based on an interview from 2014 which also says Elezens live longer (estimated around 140-ish) (which was before Au ri was added to XIV) https://gamerescape.com/2014/10/18/f...nel-live-blog/
We also know that Viera have a lifespan anywhere from 240 to roughly 400+ years from certain parts in ShadowBringers
There have also been implications that Hrothgars live roughly the same as the Hyurs, Miqo, Roe and Lala do. Although i struggle to find concrete proof of this
But there is legitimately no information on this In regards to Au Ri. Are they The same as The Hyurs (and others there), are they equal to Elezens? Vieras? In between Elezens and Vieras? Longer than Vieras?
There is no information to go off of at all, and it makes gauging a character's age as an Au Ri annoying. The common answers i see is 'we don't know so let's make it the average of hyurs etc.' Which makes sense, but i can't be the only one who wants concise information on this, can i?
Share your thoughts and opinions on this! Do you think this info is irrelevant? Do You think Au Ri are more aligned with dragons or something to justify a long lifespan? Do you think this should be adressed at all?
I personally just want confirmation so we don't need to speculate.