What if the Devs added another "Clan" for each Race?

[Terin]

Honestly, the more I think about this idea, the cooler it seems! I'll be honest, I kind of think FFXIV is *almost* at the point, I wouldn't mind the existing characters getting a second-pass on their visuals (the newer races still look pretty great, but Hyur in particular, I feel like a lot of Midlanders and Highlanders kind of bleed together).

Of course, I know some people are still clamoring for male Viera and female Hrothgar, but I honestly feel like new Clans would be super exciting, too!

More than just "a few tweaked options", I would *LOVE* if each Clan also got unique standing/running animations. For example, it makes sense for the Raen (Au Ra) to stand very prim and proper, but the Xaela should stand a little more relaxed.

I'd LOVE to hear you guys' thoughts and opinions what Clans you would like to see, either visually or in terms of Lore! Here are the ones I've been thinking about:

- Hyur - Garleans.

Because, uhh, reasons. Avoiding spoilers! I'm thinking they would probably remain the "proper" looking standing animations, just to fit their sort of Roman-inspired culture.

- Elezen - Ishgardians

To be honest, more than Ishgardians, I would love to see the Duskwight get a little love. Maybe their animations are a little proper-looking, or even slightly hunched?

For Ishgardians, I feel like giving them a more stoic, wide-spread stance would look a little more imposing, fitting in with their more militaristic society.

- Hrothgar - Something more canine (Lupin retconned?)

I *WANT* to love the Hrothgar, but I honestly don't like cats that much. I would love to have something more canine in appearance, maybe even a bit inspired by the Behemoths?

Personally, I would LOVE a Clan that is more Viking/Norse mythology inspired, as I think that would bring a unique vibe to the mix.

Alternatively, considering what a prominent role the Lupin play, perhaps it is worth doing a slight "retcon" to them, making them a type of Hrothgar? Sure, it would technically change their appearance to be more in line with the other Hrothgar, but I think that would be satisfactory to most players.

- Au Ra - Uhh...

Honestly, the Xaela are my favorite race/culture in the game! So the idea of coming up with another clan is pretty difficult. Knowing what I do of their Lore, though, I have an idea...

The Dawn Father (Raen) and Dusk Mother (Xaela) supposedly gave birth to the Au Ra. But what if they actually had a child, an abomination that grew up to be cruel, and was banished by Azim and Nhaama to live out its days in exile. This child would represent the third Au Ra clan.

My thinking? Their scales would be green or brown (or maybe more reflective/chameleon-like?), and I would have them MUCH more reptilian in appearance. Similarly, their culture would be a lot more "edgy", maybe much more open to assassination, maybe even having a reverence towards witch-doctors and those who concoct poisons?

Just a thought! Could make a cool contrast to the serene Raen and the warmongering Xaela, a culture that is way darker and even bordering on "dark/evil" tendencies. Also, give them actual snake eyes!

Beyond that, I would love to see the Xaela have more pronounced canine teeth. For some reason, the "perfectly straight teeth, with no canines at all" just looks bizarre to me. Also, as said above, Xaela should have a more "normal-looking stance", the current looked too uptight.

- That's all I've got -- what about YOU guys?!?

[Tsumdere]

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I would think new clans would be great! That being said, I think it would be better not to touch the clans that already exist. I would flip my lid if they made Duskwights (my main since ARR) hunched over.

[Terin]

I would think new clans would be great! That being said, I think it would be better not to touch the clans that already exist. I would flip my lid if they made Duskwights (my main since ARR) hunched over.

Hmm, maybe! Honestly, I'd kind of love if they had a *bit* more distinction between most clans, other than some slightly different faces or skin-tones. But yeah, giving Duskwights a "hunch" or anything might be a bit extreme, haha.

I would definitely LOVE for the Xaela's default standing animation to be more relaxed, though.

[Penthea]

I would think new clans would be great! That being said, I think it would be better not to touch the clans that already exist. I would flip my lid if they made Duskwights (my main since ARR) hunched over.

Yea as long as they keep the clans we have now I'm totally up for new ones. Even if they're just some minor physical changes between them like most we have now it would add more variety for character creation without having another hrothgar/viera sort of situation with headgear. This is actually very feasible for SE to do without giving them an enormous workload.

[Theodric]

They actually mentioned it a long time ago as something they would like to do. Sadly I can't find the interview in question that stated as much since it was a few years ago when I read it. I'd definitely love to see more options for tall, well-built and handsome male characters.

[Gojin]

they cant even add male viera and female hrothgar you think they'll find time to do this?

[StriderShinryu]

I don't mind the idea but I would prefer more options and customization for the "clans" that we already have.

[MicahZerrshia]

It be frankly be quite awesome and wouldn't be too difficult tbh since they wouldn't have to necessarily do all the gear refitting like they have to do with a new race, just create some new visuals, like the subtle differences between the Miqo'te in eyes and teeth. I honestly would love to see a muscular hyur like the highlanders but with the options to have eyebrows and less hawk like features, or midlanders that are a bit more manly. A merger of the 2. Same with the women, have them pretty like midlanders and tough looking like highlanders. Those are the best examples I can give.

New skin tones, hair colors, etc. for all. I just hope they stay away from the anime-esk animations we now have. The midlander female anime girl running animation is just awful and the 1 reason I refuse to have a midlander female alt. We got our anime in for those who like it, esp with hyur, lala, miqo'te and au ra, now give us more unique or "normal" (for lack of a better description) animations.

But things like Garleans would not work for lore reasons (they can't use magic) and ishgardians would literally just a residency thing. It would be like calling them Gridanians. However the lorebooks, iirc have other, lesser known or popular tribes/clans so just new variations would work

[ItMe]

Adding new clans is a super cool idea and a cool way to give us more character options without adding more races.

[Yencat]

I like it, but I think for some races they'd really have to stretch to come up with new clans so I'd rather just see the character creator expanded. Unless they were okay with only doing extra ones for the races where it makes sense.