Hidden lore

Final Fantasy XIV

The Warrior of Light faces the Garlean Empire and the Ascians, and learns what the world has been built on.

Eorzea and beyond: Ishgard, Ala Mhigo, Doma, the First, Garlemald and the edge of the world, over ten years of expansions.

5 regions150–300 h main story

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The story at a glance

5 regions~225 h left

Spoiler-light. Each character is listed from where our sources first place them.

Warrior of LightThe player character, a hero with the Echo.
Explore their arc
From a new arrival to the saviour of the star.
Connections: Alphinaud (friend) · Y'shtola (friend)
From A Realm Reborn
Alphinaud LeveilleurA young Scion and diplomat.
Explore their arc
Alphinaud grows from an idealist into a leader.
Connections: Alisaie (sister)
From A Realm Reborn
Minfilia WardeLeader of the Scions.
Explore their arc
Minfilia guides the Warrior early in the story.
From A Realm Reborn
Thancred WatersA Scion and fighter.
Explore their arc
Thancred grows from a loner into a protector.
From A Realm Reborn
Y'shtola RhulA Scion and sorceress.
Explore their arc
Y'shtola investigates the Light and the Ascians.
From A Realm Reborn

Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Images and game data: IGDB