Ask English Localization Lead Kate Cwynar Lore & Localization Questions

[Abzug-Boneforge]

Hello!

I've always had this floating around in my head but, given the similarities between the races, flora/fauna, cross-over event in XIV, and general world similarities, what are the chances that one of the reflections could be Vana'diel?

[Glyphs]

Does the Garlean language exist in any spoken or written forms? We've only ever really seen it in the names of places and the like, so I'm curious if it was ever spoken as a main language at any point in Garlemald's history.

[meatglitter]

Now that Garlemald isn't so much of a threat, can we please know if Biggs' and Wedge's families are ok!! And also what their real names are!?

[Canadane]

or any general questions you may have for Kate! [/SIZE]

Does this coat make me look fat?

[morika]

Thank you so much for the opportunity, Kate!
I had an inquiry about both the Aitiascope and Palace of the Dead as narrative anchors for FFXIV's worldbuilding. They are quite similar, in housing lost souls that haven't returned to the star, and we even see familiar key NPCs in both zones.

Though, I was wondering: is there some sort of connection between both zones? I understand we haven't had much to explore with the Twelveswood, but it'd be great to have some confirmation as this curious region has remained shrouded in mystery.

Endwalker's themes have explored the depths of a soul and the experiences tied to morality, so I'm excited to see what more can be said about the realms that transcend both!

[braigiseterre]

This is a question pertaining to Myths of the Realm. After meeting Nophica, I am curious to learn more about common religious practices in the Twelveswood or if there's anything you can say regarding the relationship between Nophica and the Elementals.

[Viria]

Hello Kate, here’s more of a silly question for you because it’d be nice to know your thoughts about this topic.

A few weeks ago (timed from this forum post), there was a question asked on the Korean FFXIV’s Letter from the Producer Live Q&A stream regarding Au Ra Limbal Rings. It started quite a stir across social media.

Here is the post/fan translation:


What are your thoughts about this and do you personally believe this to be something that is considered lore-compliant?

Thank you for the opportunity!

[Katsutsu]

During the Save The Queen storyline, we learn about the scientist Sicinius mal Vellutus, who worked under Aulus mal Asina in the XIIth Legion's Resonatorium. Is there a reason why Sicinius and Aulus look so much alike?

[Riiki]

Thanks for taking this question, it has been on my head for some time now.
So, Elidibus sends us to Elpis in Endwalker, during our stay we meet Venat and apparently tell her EVERYTHING so that she can act upon the future and "prevent" the final days, but here's what's been bothering me.

1.- For the WoL to BE there in Elpis it needs that the G'raha from "the original timeline" travels through "time and space" to the first so that he can prevent the WoL and friends from dying to the Black Rose. Do we tell this to Venat as well? And if we do, how does she go down this path exactly? Does she willingly lets us die to the Black Rose so that in the events from Shadowbringers happen again?

2.-If it's not a "closed loop" how exactly did the events in Elpis play out without us there since we couldn't have possibly went there if the Black Rose killed us in the "OG" timeline?

3.-Are there any plans to probably visit the "originalt timeline" in some way (ie: An Ultimate/Minstrel's Ballad/Sidequest) considering Meteion is still there?

4.-How big are the reflections? I know now that each one has its own moon, but how far is it? Are they supposed to be entire universes or does it only include our planet and the moon? If someone from "The First" and from the source travelled to Ultima Thule's location would they meet there or each reflection has it's own version of Ultima Thule?

Thanks

[Uboar]

Hi, Kate! I've got a few Q's, pls forgive me :')

Lore question: As someone with a backgrounds in Classics, I admire the amount of work that's been put into translating Roman and Byzantine politics/culture (including details later found in the Russian Empire/USSR) to a fantasy setting like Garlemald. Are there any plans to give players a deeper look into the interpersonal dynamics of the Garlean imperial family and the role they played in influencing Garlean society?