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Japanese FFXIV site updated- new info on races
Hyanmen
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The Japanese site has been updated with some info, new music has been added which imo sounds a lot better than the last one (Final Fantasy theme), and the different clans between races have been revealed. You can follow the "new" text if you can't read JP.
Miqo'te: Keepers of the moon, Seekers of the sun
Hyur: Midlanders, Highlanders
Elezen: Forester, Shader
Lalafell: Plainsfolk, Dunesfolk
Roegadyn: Seewolf, Lohengarde
SUBLIGAR IS BACK
Quick translation-in-progress of Famitsu information:
HYURAN
People of the Middle Lands
Midlander
Among the populous Hyuran, the majority is comprised of this great clan. They reside in various regions, and are enriched with a diverse livelihood. From a young age, Midlanders become accustomed to books. Because of this, they seem to have a deep, intellectual society.
People of the High Lands
Highlander
The highlanders dominate the remote, northern highlands. They are the strong, muscular, tribe of the Hyuran. After their city-state of Ala Mihgo fell to the Garlean Empire, with the exception of Male Mercenaries, it has become rare to see them in other cities.
MI'QOTE
People of the Sun
Sun Seekers
One tribe of the Mi'qote call themselves "The people of the Sun". The followers of the Sun God Azema are numerous, and they are very active in the daytime. They have cold, piercing,, colorful, cat-like eyes.
People of the Moon
Moon Keepers
The other tribe of the Mi'qote call themselves "The Wards of the Moon". They are the many followers of the Moon God Menefina, and many follow a nocturnal lifestyle. Many of the Moon Keepers apply vivid war paint onto their face.
LALAFELL
People of the Plains
Plainsfolk
The Plainsfolk gather and built villages from the materials of the plains, and have come to be called "The people of the Plains". Their earthly green, flaxen hair resembles vegetation. With their large ears, they can hear even the faintest footsteps?of a mole.
People of the Desert
Dunesfolk
Large, domesticated livestock are made to carry the homes that the dunesfolk migrate and live in. They live with the movement of the soil, and are called the "People of the Dunes" among the Lalafell.?One of their unique features is that their eyes are enveloped by a protective clear film, which makes their eyes resemble a Crystal Ball. On their forehead, a jewel which represents their star of fate is affixed.
ELEZEN
Woodland People
Forester
For hundreds of years, this Elezen tribe have inhabited the deep green forests. They are proud of their hawk-like eyesight, and excel in archery. Nowadays, those who have adapted to city life or those who live a nomadic life in the plains often return to the woodlands.
Shadow People
Shader
For hundreds of years, the Shaders have inhabited dark caves. Developing bat-like ears, they can sense the enemy's movement by the rustling of clothes. Because of this, many Shaders excel in hand-to-hand combat. Turning to thievery in order to sustain their cave-dwelling life, they are despised by the forester as turncoats.
ROEGADYN
People of the Northern Seas
Seawolf
Known as "Seawolves", this Roegadyn tribe is feared as marauding pirates from the northern seas. Nowadays, the number of Seawolves who fare the high seas are becoming numerous.
People of the Crimson Flame
Lohengarde
Residing in the vicinity of volcanic craters, the Lohengarde are a tribe of Roegadyn who are faithful in the "Gates of Hell". They are called the "Gatekeepers of the Flame" . Not only are their bodies hard and tempered, their "fire-walking" asceticism allows them to nurture the qualities of magickal ingenuity.
Credits go to Lumokai of Allakhazam for translating this.
Comments
sub races ftw~!
and woot subligar is teh bak! =D
Exciting news, it's frustrating that we have to translate any new information relevant to XIV though. Where's the NA love.
Does this mean the Elezen will be based out of Gridania?
The new music sounds nice, I personally like it a lot better than the battle theme they had up. Hoping for more info on Gridania soon.
here's a link that shows visuals on the difference b/w races.(in English)
http://www.eorzeapedia.com/2010/03/30/japanese-official-site-update-new-clan-information/
I like this!
I now already know I get even a harder time to make a choise.
And I wanted to concentrate on 1 character in FFXIV...
In FFXI I had 4 characters, I liked them all for their own reason, but I couldn't decide which one to focus my play on...
In the end they all were 30+ in at least 1 job, and 1 had all subjobs unlocked, but all my friends were 60+ with their 1 character....
I need more information and pictures. I really need to chose 1, but SE won't make it easy for me...
I love how each race has 2 groups that look they will have different features. I wonder if each will have different stats? The lore behind all of them looks very cool, I can't be more exited for this game.
It does sound like different stats! Interesting!