How Would Viera Fit In XIVs lore?

[DamianFatale]

If they were to be exactly like their XII counterparts, they'd be like Gridanians. Viera have a spiritual connection to nature. Unless they are to be placed in a new zone, deeper into the black shroud, I don't see how it's going to work. Though, it's not unreasonable to think that there wouldn't be nature worshippers elsewhere, especially due to the fact that Viera, and Gridania have two major differences. Viera connect to a being similar to the concept or Gaia, which is known as "the green", and Gridanians speak to the elementals. Maybe they'd be placed in a forest somewhere else, but this theme could theoretically clash. The other problem is the extreme lack of males, which parralels to the Miqote. Miqote tribes tend to have more females than men, but not always. Logically speaking I think Yoshi P, and his team have to do Viera one or more of the three ways. 1. They just keep the lore similar, and add a new forest. Likely a jungle version of the shroud. 2. They just make new lore for them. 3. Males and females are equal in number. 4. They are equal in gender ratio for players, but not all Viera civilizations are. 5. They go with the Feol Viera, and have the wood lore omitted, or of ancient origin. Anyway, it's pretty likely that the developers will cave into Viera. People aren't letting it go, and they keep bringing it up. How would you like your Viera?

[Kaedan]

Please no bunny girls. They're even more tasteless than cat girls, IMO.

[DamianFatale]

Please no bunny girls. They're even more tasteless than cat girls, IMO.

It's the most requested race. It's obvious, especially with Dalmasca coming in the future.

[TankHunter678]

We have a massive continent to explore that is currently generally considered to be Garlemald controlled.

I would not be surprised if the Viera lived in a nation somewhere within that cloud covered section of the map. Just like I would not be surprised if deeper into Othard we came across a group of isolated fox people (in the style of au ra, miqote) who are descendants of the fox guardians (one of which being the amnesiac guardian connected to the Fox Lady fate chain, or related to the Guardian that is part of the AST story quests) who could become playable character race.

[DamianFatale]

We have a massive continent to explore that is currently generally considered to be Garlemald controlled.

I would not be surprised if the Viera lived in a nation somewhere within that cloud covered section of the map. Just like I would not be surprised if deeper into Othard we came across a group of isolated fox people (in the style of au ra, miqote) who are descendants of the fox guardians (one of which being the amnesiac guardian connected to the Fox Lady fate chain, or related to the Guardian that is part of the AST story quests) who could become playable character race.

fox guardian race? Woah, not to get off topic, but when did this happen?

[FallenArisen0990]

SE needs to spend that time fixing our existing races first! I'm getting tired of only 4 horn options!

[Kaedan]

It's the most requested race. It's obvious, especially with Dalmasca coming in the future.

1) There are no reliable metrics to be able to claim it's most requested.

2) There are many things that players ask for that are not good ideas.

[DamianFatale]

1) There are no reliable metrics to be able to claim it's most requested.

2) There are many things that players ask for that are not good ideas.

XIV had an official race poll, and Viera won. Every week or so, a new Viera thread pops up. There are giant forum posts of Viera threads. Yoshi P is constantly addressing questions about them. It is the most requested race.

[TankHunter678]

fox guardian race? Woah, not to get off topic, but when did this happen?

The AST 60-70 story is all about helping a geomancer not only learn about astrology, but also help him deal with an enraged Golden Fox Guardian that brought great misfortune to Hingashi and Kugane in particular. The Fox Guardian was sealed away, but the seal was not permanent as none of the geomancers in his family line could stomach the thought of doing the blood sacrifice and condem a soul to be the barrier for eternity.

Also the Yanxia fate chain involving Kinko, Ginko, and the girl who transforms into the giant fox you need to suppress because she is out of control. The giant fox is a Guardian of the area who unfortunately has Amnesia and is being targeted by a group seeking to obtain her powers. The other people (who are likely lesser guardians) supporting her are also being targeted as they are trying to help her recover. It ultimately leads to the Outfoxed fate where she loses control which leads to the Fox Lady fate to suppress her long enough to regain control.

[Morzy]

It's the most requested race. It's obvious, especially with Dalmasca coming in the future.

D-Dalmasca?

1) There are no reliable metrics to be able to claim it's most requested.

2) There are many things that players ask for that are not good ideas.

Well.. Considering YP stepped into the public space to talk about Viera shortly before HW released... It seems silly to say it's not a highly requested feature.. Not to mention the many polls.. including this one.