the new world to the west and some interesting connections

[ralthiel1983]

I find the idea of there being a 'new world' far to the west of Eorzea to be very interesting. As I've been reading lore, a couple of interesting things have caught my attention about it. First of all, it is said that millioncorn and popotos are native to the new world. More interesting, when reading about the origin of the Mamool Ja beastmen, there is info that says they came from their homeland far to the west to aid in construction after the calamity. Now, in FFXI, Mamool Ja exist and call the continent of Aradjiah in eastern Vana'Diel home. Millioncorn and popotos also exist there and are said to be native to those lands. Now, it's an interesting set of connections. What if the new world is Vana'Diel?

[Enkidoh]

FFXIV's world is not Vana'diel, nor is it any other previous FF world (and the developers themselves have clarified this after being asked in the recent Live letter a similar theory about the game supposedly being in Ivalice - this is the post in question:

Q55: There are a lot of names from Ivalice such as Dalmasca, Belias, and Zodiak that have been mentioned, is there some connection between Hydaelyn and Ivalice?

A55: To be absolutely clear, there is no connection between FFXIV’s Hydaelyn and FFXII’s Ivalice. Likewise there is no connection with FFXI’s Vana’diel. Each are their own individual world.

Therefore, FFXIV is set in it's own unique world with references to other FF games and worlds, but Hydaelyn is completely different and unique.

[Hiroradius]

Domans, Doma castle, Cyan Final Fantasy 6?

The empire invaded, in final fantays 6 same thing.

Domans are looking like ninjas.. which is probably part of the next jobs/class in the next patch.

Doing the storyline, you see the next 3 jobs/classes that they are going to release.

[Nialle]

I will bet gil that Yugiri is a Gria. That brings up some interesting implications for future races, if they're actually bringing some in from past FF games.

[Naria]

I like the idea of them reusing races from any previous FF. It takes something I thought was silly (reusing the Vana'diel races in a completely unconnected game), and turns it into something I think would be cool. It would continue with the whole tribute to the FF series theme that Yoshida started. It might be because of the new season of Game of Thones but "The Mother of Exiles" quest immediately made me think it was a reference to "The Mother of Dragons." Dragon ninjas ftw?

[Zuellni]

I will bet gil that Yugiri is a Gria. That brings up some interesting implications for future races, if they're actually bringing some in from past FF games.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS!!


I agree that Yugiri will be a dragon-born race, but I think the FF14 Gria will be more of a snake-like race tying into the ninja theme as opposed to the FFT succubus look.
I think this revelation will tie into the hints that Ishgard will become an enemy faction and summon their own primal.
Ishgard will probably antagonize us and the Scions once they find out we're fraternizing with the dragon-born and spark the conflict between Ishgard and the Scions.
It may be wishful thinking, but I hope the Ishgardian summon is Alexander similar to the one in FF9 summoned to fight Bahamut.

[Empressia]

Asi've posted in another thread, Yugiri might be a "mutant" Miqote sub race with a longer slender ears and a furless or mangy loner tail not to mention her slouch back Miqote like posture and a similar Miqote boobs or maybe not because those ears could be horns, her odd angled head shape which may be caused by her (presumed) slender long serpentine neck and we're talkin some reptilian or draconic race ere.
Quesion is WHY THE BLOODY HELL she covered her face and head with those hood? If she's really a reptilian or draconic race, trust me its goin to be REAL MESSY with those primitive superstitious dragon phobiac Ishgardians

[zaviermhigo]

I noticed while gathering and fishing a lot of things from the new west, love that we're basically Europe, and the west is "america/s. america" (potatoes, corn). Just adds a bit of the real world to my fantasy, that I seem to like for some reason.

[Enkidoh]

Quesion is WHY THE BLOODY HELL she covered her face and head with those hood? If she's really a reptilian or draconic race, trust me its goin to be REAL MESSY with those primitive superstitious dragon phobiac Ishgardians

She actually reveals why she's dressed like this when Alphinaud comes out and asks her about it - her answer seems to confirm what we already realized, she is not a member of any of the existing races, and her appearance would be considered so exotic as to be frightening, which for someone who is a refugee desperately seeking asylum in a foreign land, that's the last thing they need. So she covered herself up completely so as to better 'fit in' with Eorzean society. This is this dialogue from the quest which she states this (also spoilered for those who haven't yet done this quest):

Alphinaud: "Lady Yugiri, forgive me for observing, but... your choice of attire seems like to evoke feelings of mistrust."
Yugiri: "Men are wont to fear the unfamiliar. We know this from experience."
Yugiri: "We seek only to spare the people of Ul'dah unnecessary disquiet."

Of course this doesn't explain exactly what race she is (all the other Doman refugees seen all seem to be hyur), but no doubt the answer to that question will be revealed in due time.

[RickiFake02]

Well the rest of her race was wiped out (or mostly anyway) in the destruction of Doma. Although there is a point where she is speaking with Minfilia where she says "But we do not know how many will answer my summons" so it seems like there may be more of her kind out there somewhere. And she is totally going to end up being the guild leader of the thief/ninja/whatever class.