Tales from the Calamity Lore Discussion

[Clawtooth]

So the first part of the five-part "Tales from the Calamity" series was released on the lodestone. This first one focused on our favourite Admiral: Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn.

Read it here: Link

So, there's a few things I'd like to talk about this one specifically. Firstly - I really like how they're hammering in what forgetting the Warriors of Light was like. It's not that they forgot their existence entirely, but they remembered that they forgot - at least Merlwyb did. This was sliiiightly glossed over in the main game - Alphie mostly talked about this.

Secondly, some lore stuff about Merlwyb is nice - her Chocobo named Victory (Vicky) died at Carteneau - and I like that it showed Merlwyb getting injured. She's so strong generally it's interesting to put her through that experience.

One small question: Who are these Pirate captains who keep getting mentioned? I didn't start in Limsa and don't know the starting storyline (not played it yet), but were these characters and crews we knew about before.

Just in general about this series of short stories: it's pretty obvious that we'll get one about Raubahn and one about Kan-E (an insight into her mind will be interesting). Who do you think the other two will be about? There's a few candidates: Gaius, Louisoix, Cid, Minfilia, even Lahabrea are among those who could have stories told about them. So who do you think will be the focus? One of these? Someone not mentioned?

Really looking forward to more of these story vignettes in the coming weeks ^_^.

[Mholito]

The pirate captains that were mantioned are the leaders of the "Sanguine Sirens"(Rhoswen) and the "Krakens Arms"(Carvallain). Two pirate crews that are still keeping up with the pirate ways to some extent; basicaly by robbing garlean ships that they come across. Eynzahr is Merlwybs second-in-command.

[OdinEon]

Oh Vicky, so sad. :, (
Roes can cry too.

[Naria]

" . . . women of strength and men of compassion." I loved this line.

[myahele]

I can't wait for more! Especially Kan E Senna! Gridania hasn't had much development when we think about it.

Ul'Dah has political turmoil. The plot twists were nice!
Limsa had gave us more infor on merlwyb, her crew and culture
Gridania....yeah, elementals

[Grayve]

The pirate captains that were mantioned are the leaders of the "Sanguine Sirens"(Rhoswen) and the "Krakens Arms"(Carvallain). Two pirate crews that are still keeping up with the pirate ways to some extent; basicaly by robbing garlean ships that they come across. Eynzahr is Merlwybs second-in-command.

I believe they were also in the Valentines Day event. She was the uncouth pirate that asked the player to find a suitable gift for him, which he rejected.... It made me sad. It's nice to see npcs fleshed out, it makes the world more alive. Looking forward to seeing more of these tales.

It's one of the things I wish we had more of, like wow does with stories and books.

[NoloeTazier]

I feel like the second part of the End of an Era CS should include this description via visuals. The way the storyline has looked the GC leaders have looked weak and second to the Scions (who look weak enough). Cutscenes like this would really help re-establish that badassery they once had or atleast Melwyb and Raubhan (since Kan-E-Senna is more of a pacifist badass) had. But ah well lol definitely looking forward to more chapters of this.

[Falen]

I have a feeling that when they expand the GC storyline, you'll probably get out in the field with them. How else am I going to be the Flame Champion?
...And the promotional video for that should be EoaE/ANB bad-ass quality.

[Empressia]

I have a feeling that when they expand the GC storyline, you'll probably get out in the field with them. How else am I going to be the Flame Champion?
...And the promotional video for that should be EoaE/ANB bad-ass quality.

Simple, just kill or badly injure the current fc top leaders

[Zanarkander]

I loved this one and really hope they will release more stories like this... it would be fun to read a whole book set in Eorzea, since it's a world we are so familiar with...