List of Final Fantasy references in A Realm Reborn

[Nyxs]

FF8 ending cutscene



This is when Laguna put the ring on her hand, then after they both held their hands up like they do in the Eternal Bond ceremony. I would think this counts as a ref...I hope.

[ViralLowell]

Its Not a Final Fantasy reference, but a Drakengard reference(Drakengard being made by Square). The Second boss of The Lost City of Amdapor is named Arioch. Based off the Side-character from Drakengard. Arioch in Drakengard was an elf woman who's family(husband and children) had been murdered and so she went crazy and started killing people(and children/devouring the children). Seeing as how when you kill Arioch's children in The lost City, and then she attacks you, I assume its a reference... >.>

[Satia]

Its Not a Final Fantasy reference, but a Drakengard reference(Drakengard being made by Square). The Second boss of The Lost City of Amdapor is named Arioch. Based off the Side-character from Drakengard. Arioch in Drakengard was an elf woman who's family(husband and children) had been murdered and so she went crazy and started killing people(and children/devouring the children). Seeing as how when you kill Arioch's children in The lost City, and then she attacks you, I assume its a reference... >.>

Arioch (Hebrew: אַמְרָפֶ֣ל‎ ’Aryōḵ) is a Hebrew name that means "fierce lion". It originally appears in the Book of Genesis chapter 14 as the name of the "King of Ellasar", part of the confederation of kings who did battle with the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah and with Abraham in the Battle of the Vale of Siddim. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arioch

So nah.. I don't think it's a Drakengard reference at all in this case.

[HeroSamson]

I notice a lot of references, here it one about music.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FscIgtDJFXg

[Mahri]

Hidden for possible 2.55 spoiler.

I hope at some point in Heavensward we get a quest to run around a heavily populated area yelling, "I AM FLAME GENERAL RAUBAHN ALDYNN OF UL'DAH!" and "DON'T LISTEN TO LOLORITO'S LIES!"

[BlueThunder]

Something to put in the list is that when you finally finish your Zodiac Zeta, a re-arranged version of the key item fanfare of Final Fantasy 1 plays.

[Seif]

I notice a lot of references, here it one about music.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FscIgtDJFXg

As a sidenote: This guy is also on crack. When has it EVER rained in Mor Dhona?

[Ardbob]

Hey guys, it's been a looooooong time since I've updated this thread. I'm actually really surprised it stayed as active as it did! I've gone through the original post and edited it. Mostly I just fixed typos and changed wording of things to reflect game changes (like talking about Gold Saucer as it is rather than what it might be in a future patch because it wasn't out yet). Over the next week I'm going to go through every single page in this thread and make a list of everything suggested that I don't already have on the first post. I'll try to credit everyone. If you guys have any more suggestions now is the best time to make them!

I'd like to point out real quick though that this thread is for references made in A Realm Reborn specifically to any other game in the Final Fantasy series. References to pop culture, other video games, movies, music, etc will not make the list because that is not what this list is for. Thanks, guys!

EDIT: Another quick note: I'm 100% sure the cait sith doll minion is a reference to FF7, not FF6, 10 or 11. This is reinforced by the minion's description being a quote from FF7. However, in my opinion, it's appearance most closely resembles Lulu's doll in FF10, so I've added a note to the reference to reflect that.

[Arkenne]

The boss from The Lost City of Amdapor is Diabolos, appears in Final Fantasy VI and VIII

Altho its entrance is more resembling to the Final Fantasy VIII version.
GF Diabolos FF VIII
Diabolos entrance FF XIV

Several enemies from The Binding Coil of Bahamut, Turn 4, are modeled after automaton enemies from Final Fantasy XIII. Some even appear in the Syrcus Tower.

Pulsework Soldier

Dreadnought

[Ardbob]

Alright guys. It took me hours and hours, but I've done it. I've gone through every post and compiled a list of references that were not in the original post. Below you can read all the changes I made and some important notes. If I did not credit someone, it was an accident. Message me and I'll give you credit.

Final Fantasy Series
1. During the Halloween event the Magic Pot says, "Gimme Elixir!" much like they do in other games of the series. (credit: Diyne)
2. The airship company, Highwind Airways, is a reference to the many characters in the series whose last names are Highwind. (credit: Celaine)

Final Fantasy 1
1. When you finish your Zodiac Zeta weapon, a re-arranged version of the fanfare from Final Fantasy 1 plays. (credit: BlueThunder)

Final Fantasy 2
1. A level 41 lance called "Wyvern Spear" is likely a reference to Ricard's ultimate weapon, the "Wyvern Lance". (credit: Koga_Edge)
2. One of the zombie fates in Southern Thanalan plays a remixed version of the Final Fantasy 2 battle theme. (credit: Celaine)

Final Fantasy 3
1. The group of people researching The Crystal Tower are called NOAH, which is a reference to the Magus, Noah, from Final Fantasy 3. (credit: Enkidoh)
2. Edited the Crystal Tower reference to be more all-encompassing.
3. The Onion Knight minion is a direct reference to the Onion Knight job.

Final Fantasy 4
1. Made a correction to #3. They are not Padjal, they are Elezen. (credit: Balaur)
2. The active help for the Search Window uses Kain Highwind's name as an example. (credit: Alhanelem)

Final Fantasy 5
1. During a level 42 quest, you fight Siren in a ship graveyard which also happens in Final Fantasy 5. (credit: ShinrinCole)
2. Sugarloaf hats strongly resemble the hats Time Mages wear in Final Fantasy 5. (credit: Koga_Edge)
3. During a Hildebrand quest, Gilgamesh exlaims, "This is far from the strongest of swords!" a reference to Gilgamesh in Final Fantasy 5 using the same line when attempting to use Excalipoor. (credit: HakuroDK)
4. The duty for battling Gilgamesh "Battle on the Big Bridge" is a reference to Gilgamesh's battle theme in Final Fantasy 5, "Clash on the Big Bridge."
5. Krile is referenced throughout the post patch 2.1 story. He is said to be comatose but recovering after the island he lived on was destroyed. Minfilia also say, "My regards to grandfather" which is likely a reference to Galuf. (credit: Zantetsuken)

Final Fantasy 6
1. Cid's backstory most closely resembles the Cid from Final Fantasy 6, including his home country's intentions towards Esper/Primals. (credit: MrKupo)
2. Cid's pseudonym is Marquez, which is Cid's last name in Final Fantasy 6. (credit: MrKupo)
3. One of the Scholar's job unlock quest references a "War of the Magi" which is also talked about in Final Fantasy 6. (credit: Hawklaser)
4. Edited the Phantom train reference to include a part of the map in Castrum Meridianum called "The Phantom Train Depot". (credit: Suireko)
5. The Gladiator's weapon skill "Riot Blade" is a reference to Terra's desperation attack in Final Fantasy 6.
6. Removed the Umaro reference as I believe it was incorrect.

Final Fantasy 7
1. Clarified the Tiny Bronco message to avoid confusion.
2. The Cait Sith Doll minion quotes Cait Sith in Final Fantasy 7, saying "What may be a few to you was everything to those who died."
3. Limsa Lominsa's leader Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn carries two guns. One is named "Death Penalty" which is Vincent's ultimate weapon in Final Fantasy 7. (credit: dragonflie)
4. The bar in Revenant's Toll is called "Seventh Heaven", a reference to Tifa's bar of the same name. (credit: Liham)
5. One of Good King Moogle Mog XII's moves is called "Mog Creation" which is likely a reference to Yuffie's limit break "All Creation" and even looks similar in animation. (credit: Gwaeron)

Final Fantasy 8
1. "Eyes On Me" is also a skill used by the giant eye in Dzemael Darkhold. (credit: Sajomir)
2. Turn 4 of the Binding Coil of Bahamut takes place on the "Ragnarok Drive Cylinder". (credits: Lucarius)
3. Squall's scar is an available option for Hyur Midlanders.
4. Part of the Eternal Bond ceremony references a cutscene from Final Fantasy 8 in which Laguna and Julia place rings on each other's fingers then hold their hands in the air. (credit: Nyxs)
5. The final boss in The Lost City of Amdapor is Diabolos, very closely resembling the summon from Final Fantasy 8. (credit: Arkenne)

Final Fantasy 9
1. The Summoner artifact armor has wings on the back which closely resemble Eiko's wings. (credit: Imakun)
2. FATEs are likely a references to Active Time Events in Final Fantasy 9, though only by name. (credit: texhnolyze)
3. During a battle with Gaius in The Praetorium, he goes into a phase that closely resembles Final Fantasy 9's Trance system. (credit: Riv)
4. The Male Miqo'te's default idle stance is exactly the same as Amarant's classic pose. (credit: Stiffmeister)
5. The moogle delivery quests are very similar to the mognet quests in which you deliver mail on behalf of the moogles. (credit: Enkidoh)

Final Fantasy 10
1. Gae Bolg, the dragoon's relic weapon has been featured in many Final Fantasy games but first appeared in Final Fantasy X as one of Khimari's lances, though it is called Gae Balg. (credit: Roman_Aers)
2. At the end of the Heavensturn event one of the characters calls horses "Hornless! Hornless!". This is a reference to Biran and Yenke Ronso insulting Khimari. (credit: Aelliot)

Final Fantasy 11
1. Many primals closely resemble their avatars in Final Fantasy 11, especially Garuda. (credit: Edyth)
2. Carbuncle's stance in 14 is exactly the same as his "Readying Ability" stance in Final Fantasy 11. (credit: Edyth)
3. Chocobo battle allies were likely heavily inspired by the "Adventuring Fellow" feature from Final Fantasy 11. (credit: Edyth)
4. Atomos closely resemble and may actually be the same Atomos from Final Fantasy 11, as they are capable of crossing dimensions and time. (credit: Suireko)
5. The Pugilist's move "One Ilm Punch" is a direct reference to the "One Inch Punch" in Final Fantasy 11. (credit: Koga Edge)
6. The final boss of Amdapor Keep, Anantaboga, looks exactly like Dread Dragons from Final Fantasy 11.
7. Corrected the reference to Tizona. It is the blue mage's Mythic weapon, not Relic weapon. (credit: Alpheus)
8. The Marauder skill "Mercy Stroke" is named after a weaponskill of the relic weapon Mandau from Final Fantasy 11. (credit: Alpheus)
9. The achievement for getting the Stardust Rod is called "Ohohohohoho!" which is a reference to Shantotto's laugh. (credit: Empyrean)
10. Batraal, a boss in Dzaemel Darkhold, uses "Grim Halo", which is likely a reference to a move of the same name used by Fomers in Final Fantasy 11. (credit: Koga_Edge)
11. During the NIN job quests, a guard says the code word "Ayame" and you must provide the correct password of "Kaede". This is a reference the sisters of the same names from Final Fantasy 11. (credit: Enkidoh)

Final Fantasy 12
1. During the main story you encounter a man named Drest who wishes to return to his country of Dalmasca. (credit: silentwindfr)
2. The group "Scions of the Seventh Dawn" is likely a reference to the summons in Final Fantasy 12 which are called Scions. (credit: cherubims)
3. Garuda-Egi, a summon in Final Fantasy 14, is likely a reference in name to an enemy in Final Fantasy 12. (credit: Koga_Edge)
4. Nabriales, Pashtarot and Lahabrea (three Ascians) are a reference to three "Scions of Light" by the same names. (credit: Nubrication)
5. The Mandragora you fight in the Hildebrand questline are a reference to the Mandragora Royalty bosses from Final Fantasy 12. (credit: Enkidoh)
6. Tyrant, a boss in Pharos Sirius, is the same boss found guarding the entrance to the great crystal in Giruvegan in Final Fantasy 12. (credit: Leoheart)

Final Fantasy 13
1. The Arcanist's spells Ruin and Ruin 2 closely resemble spells of the same name in Final Fantasy 13.
2. Many enemies in Turn 4 of the Binding Coil of Bahamut are references to the same enemies in Final Fantasy 13. (credit: Koga_Edge)

Final Fantasy Tactics
1. The chocobo battle allies share many abilities with the chocobo's allies in Final Fantasy Tactics.
2. The active help that explains the Search Window uses Hurdy's name as an example. (credit: Alhanelem)

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
1. The Active Help window that explains the Search Window uses character names from both Crystal Chronicles: Rings of Fate and Echoes of Time as examples. (credit: Alhanelem)

References Involving Major Spoilers:

1. Final Fantasy 7: In the last Gladiator quest, Leavold kills himself by falling off a cliff with arms outstretched. This is very similar to how Dayne kills himself in Final Fantasy 7. In both cases, they did so after a duel. (credits: Nelos)
2. Final Fantasy 3: Unei and Doga from the Crystal Tower storyline are based on the sages of the same names from Final Fantasy 3. (credit: Enkidoh)
3. Final Fantasy 3: Noah, a famous Magus from Final Fantasy 3, possesses a researcher after you beat World of Darkness. (credit: Enkidoh)
4. Final Fantasy 7: Jessie (a member of Avalanche) appears as a member of the Garlond Ironworks during the quest to repair your magitek armor. (credit: Enkidoh)

Possible References:
1. The Goldsmith Artifact hat somewhat resembles Firion's hat in Final Fantasy 2. (credit: Koga_Edge)

Notes:
1. I am being picky when it comes to game mechanics as references. In the first post I note under Final Fantasy 12 that the two games share a game designer, which means they have a lot of common mechanics (like the dotted lines between zones). I do not consider these references, but rather the mark of a common designer.
2. Once again, I'm trying to keep this list strictly about references to other final fantasy games. So I did not include references to other games, even other square games like Chrono Trigger.
3. Music found in most Final Fantasy games, like the Final Fantasy theme (usually called Prologue or Title), are simply part of the final fantasy feel as talked about at the beginning of the post. They will not get individual references.
4. I did not include a reference to "Serendipity" because I don't really consider it a reference. The character and the theme park from FF13 have nothing in common.