List of Final Fantasy references in A Realm Reborn

[Kaize]

A re-occuring name throughout the series, but most would probably recognize it from FFVII, is the name 'Highwind' shows up as the name of Highwind Skyways, the name of the airship company in Eorzea.

Additionally, Cid's surname in FFXIV, Garlond, is slightly modified reference to Garland, the main antagonist of FFI, and an antagonist in FFIX (it's pronounced the same anyway).

Don't forget the father of Highwind, Kain Highwind! Well, although he's not that significantly related to airships. (he was still a commander of airship force though)

[elkhorn]

you forgot the Mamool Ja are a referance to FFXI bubbly Bernie Referance to FFXI and the little Rat people are also first appeared in FFXI

[AranWade]

Don't forget the father of Highwind, Kain Highwind! Well, although he's not that significantly related to airships. (he was still a commander of airship force though)

the first Dragoon Highwind was Ricard Highwind in FF2

NM From FF11 like Lou Carcolh,Cactuar jack, Bubbly Bernie, Icherous Ire, reappear in Fates
and The Dragoon Backstory have Nidhogg, a black dragon who was in FF11 too

Tomberry first appeared in FF5 and king Tomberry in FF8

[AranWade]

These Monsters are in FF12 as an Hunt

[Neenernina]

Its probably deliberate artstyle, but the boars look like an ancestor of Ivalice's Seeqs.

[AranWade]

Its probably deliberate artstyle, but the boars look like an ancestor of Ivalice's Seeqs.

Lol Yes why not ^,^ now i think i see the bufalo from ff11 too

[Ardbob]

The Eternal Calm is a blatant FFX reference, I have no idea why you see fit to mark it as dubious, it's a term that is a specific plot point in the X series and it's not a common phrase in normal vernacular or any other media.
There's a side quest called The Blood Price, which was one of the best skills available in FFTA2.

For some reason, I forgot that life after Sin was called the "Eternal Calm". I was thinking people were implying it was a reference to the 10-year calm between Sin attacks, in which case it could have just been coincidence. I'll move it up. I'll also add the Tactics reference. Thanks!

The Unicorn which features as a mount was a boss in the original Final Fantasy and a summon in both 5 and 6. There is a dye named 'Rolanberry Red' which references the rolanberries/Rolaberry Fields in FF11. The dungeon The Sunken Temple of Qarn is very similar to The Stillshrine of Miriam from FF12, including enemies similar to the Miriam Facer and the Miriam Statue.

Thank you, I'll add each of these references.

Raubahn is a reference to the character of the same name in FFXI. He's the leader of the Immortals in FFXI and the leader of the Immortal Flames in FFXIV.

Thank you! Added!

Even if appeared In FF7 (and in past games) Caith Sith Minion is very similar to the FF11 one

I think it's more a reference to Final Fantasy 7 though, but I'll add it to the list. Thanks!

In regards to your Padjal WHM reference. Alphinaud is the young whited haired Elezen boy that helps out the Scions and Rhitahtyn is the gunshield wielding empire dude. Padjals are people like the CNJ guild leader and the Twin Adders Leader (E-Sumi-Yan and Kan-E-Senna respectively.

Thank you, I'll make corrections.

I like the thread and all, but when i see there is no "Final Fantasy XII" part im like: "Dude, this game is like almost done by ivalice alliance, the number of FFXII references is just mindblowing, how in the hell did you not put at least some of em".
I mean, the very blue dots or target lines, even the way HP bars and targets are displayed, is like a FFXII port.

The problem is that this game had some of the same designers/team as Final Fantasy XII. Yeah, there are a ton of similarities, but that's mostly because they have the same developers. That team liked the use of blue dots in XII so they used them in XIV as well. Same goes for a lot of other so-called references. I'll use Laiferr's quote to help me:

Edit: About the blue dots for zone lines - I don't think this is a reference but because it was the same person (his name escapes me) who designed for 12 who also did 14 (hence how in 2.0 there are now much more similarities to 12, such as the coloured lines which show which enemy you are selecting)

I can't add those references when they're not actually references. However, I understand your train of thought. I'm going to add one reference to the Final Fantasy XII list that simply states there are a lot of similarities in style and common use of certain features. Thanks!

Not sure if it has been pointed out, but the missions with the Sylphs have a reference to Kefka, they call you the "Dancing one" which could be seen as a subtle reference to him as his theme was Dancing Mad, and one Sylph states that s/he "hates, hates, hates, HATES" something, though i forget what. That is also something Kefka was known for saying.

Thanks, I'll add this!

you forgot the Mamool Ja are a referance to FFXI bubbly Bernie Referance to FFXI and the little Rat people are also first appeared in FFXI

I'll add the Mamool Ja and Bubbly Bernie references.

NM From FF11 like Lou Carcolh,Cactuar jack, Bubbly Bernie, Icherous Ire, reappear in Fates
and The Dragoon Backstory have Nidhogg, a black dragon who was in FF11 too
Tomberry first appeared in FF5 and king Tomberry in FF8

Thanks, I'll add these!

These Monsters was in FF12 as an Hunt

I'm confused a little. Are they in Final Fantasy XIV as monsters? FATE? Dungeon? Or is it yet unrevealed and they've just shown concept art?


Whew, that was a lot to go through. Alright, so I'd like to clarify some things. I'm trying to only list references that aren't common among many final fantasy games. For instance, The Tonberry King is in a few games, but first appeared in Final Fantasy 8. So I listed him as a reference to that game. However, Tonberries in general have become a staple of Final Fantasy, similar to Chocobos and Moogles. Even if they didn't appear in the first few games, I still doubt the developers are trying to directly reference the first game it was in. They're simply using creatures, characters, music, etc that are a staple in the franchise. Due to the high amount of people listing them though, I'll make one reference in the final fantasy series section that talks about the general final fantasy feel.

[rmelzer1986]

To add on to Magitek being a reference to FFVI, in the artbook, there's a drawing of the Magitek Research Facility, which is a location (dungeon, if you will) in VI.

[AdvancedWind]

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/F..._XIV/Allusions

[Ardbob]

To add on to Magitek being a reference to FFVI, in the artbook, there's a drawing of the Magitek Research Facility, which is a location (dungeon, if you will) in VI.

Thanks! I'll add this. Do you know if it's already a dungeon in the game or if its just concept art for a dungeon they plan to add later?