Quote Originally Posted by AdorraEloom View Post
I remember reading some interview before the official release of the game, and SE stated that chocobos would carry items. Kinda like a retainer, again with the new dev team this could change really quick. I hope they serve as both riding and storage. Either way as long as I can summon the chocobo anywhere on the world maps I'm sold XD.
Check the graphic at the top of the Lodestone page.

http://static.finalfantasyxiv.com/gl...imageLogin.jpg