Ask English Localization Lead Kate Cwynar Lore & Localization Questions

[Arkhyna]

Hello Kate,

I would like to know more about the geography of Eorzea before the fourth umbral calamity. It is said that it completely changed the face of the regions, but in what proportions exactly? For example, did the fourth umbral calamity destroy places dating from before the Allag period? Is the fourth umbral calamity also the cause of the oceanic fracture of the Ridorana lighthouse, considering that the earthquake affected the entire planet and not Eorzea alone?

Thank you for your answers

[Pyshiro]

Hiya Kate! My favorite npc character is Pipin Tarupin so of course I must ask about my boi.

In Tataru's ongoing sidequest Tataru's Grand Endeavour, it is mentioned that Pipin and Tataru have a past together where they confided in one another their past living circumstances and how they overcame them...which feels like some pretty close touchy conversation!

How close were Tataru and Pipin as kids? What other fun stories are they hiding from us about their relationship!? Considering Pipin was stuck in the Bloodsands throughout his entire teenage years...