Aquapolis lore?

[MilesSaintboroguh]

What is it? Why does it have so much treasure? How come it can only be found through treasure maps? Why must we slaughter those goblins?

WHAT'S THE STORY BEHIND THE AQUAPOLIS!?!

[Anonymoose]

The only thing I know so far:

Those who frequent one of Eorzea's many crowded pubs may have heard tell of a certain master thief, in whose long and illustrious career were left countless collectors cursing the gods for their misfortune. Amusing as the stories often are, most dismiss them as cautionary tales, mere parables against material greed. But if there is a kernel of truth in them─if indeed there was a thief who filled an ancient aquapolis with unimaginable wealth─then perhaps the map you hold will lead you there...

This is also one of the times that English changed things up and gave bonus flavor. The other languages all say the same thing:

An ancient scroll in a hidden chest has led to a magic portal. On the other side, you find underground channels long abandoned, converted into a storehouse of untold riches. But not only treasure awaits here, for there are countless traps and other dangers...

[AnimaAnimus]

A wizard did it.

Or that's what it boils down to most the time lol

[Confidence_Trick]

Is there actually water in it? I've not set foot in the Aquapolis yet and likely never will what with its partying up requirements.

[Rocl]

Is there actually water in it? I've not set foot in the Aquapolis yet and likely never will what with its partying up requirements.

Yes. The deeper you go, the more water each chamber contains actually. I've found no particular rhyme or reason why the water is there, but it's there nonetheless around the edge of each treasure platform.

[Morningstar1337]

Yes. The deeper you go, the more water each chamber contains actually. I've found no particular rhyme or reason why the water is there, but it's there nonetheless around the edge of each treasure platform.

Probably there to justify the name.

[bass9020]

I always feel bad killing the goblins

[Rocl]

I always feel bad killing the goblins

Their pop-up text upon defeat is even sadder:

"Tell... my wife... I... Pshkohhhhh"

[Laili]

Seriously, we just straight up murder those poor Gobbies, they don't have any less right to be there looting than we do.

[Anonymoose]

So, wait...

The five races have bandits all over the place. The five races have dabbled in primal summoning. But a few violent campfires and a a few run-ins with the Illuminati later and we're just zerging down fleeing treasure hunters? How can we even look Idyllshire in the face!? Sure, they don't know what we've done. But we know.

#NotAllGobbies