Quote Originally Posted by Carin-Eri View Post
Forgive my ignorance, but since this event is new to me and the lodestone page doesn't elaborate on what exactly this event is (only to obtain the Quest from the Wandering Minstrel), could someone tell me something how this has played out in past years?
It's an annual special event acknowledging the relaunch of the game and the shutdown of the original (hence it takes place on the date ARR launched in 2013) - in universe it's to remember all the lives lost in the Seventh Calamity and provide continuing hope to Eorzea (and Hydaelyn's) people for the future. Gameplay wise it's often self-referential and fourth-wall breaking, and a spoiler,
usually ends with Naoki Yoshida himself personally appearing in game and breaking down the fourth wall to thank you the player yourself personally for your continued support of the game.


It's generally considered one of the most popular special events in the game.

As for the reward for this year's one, all I can say is, it's about time! (Now all we need is his characteristic 'dismisive handwave' as an emote and then all will finally be right with the world again. ).