FFXIV Pandaemonium Recap



Hello! 6.4 is right around the corner, and that means the conclusion to the Pandaemonium storyline is about to come out. Since it’s …

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  1. The memory crystal forged from Hephaistos makes me believe that the Lahabrea we've known since ARR was actually him the whole time. Note that it looks like a proper crystal meant for the Convocation, and not the plain one we see at the start of this storyline. I believe that it may be this half of Lahabrea's memories stored away – it would explain the stark contrast between the Lahabrea we see in ARR/Heavensward and the one we see here in a way more interesting than "He went mad lol."

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  2. Interesting to note that in phase 2 he tries to get the players to create the concept of a true phoenix, and after you succeed he just laughs in glee and begins enrage. Everything leading up to it was just an experiment, you were supposed to defeat them. I thought that was an amazing way to tie in the story to, very interested to see where the story goes as a new player.

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  3. This was great. I'd love to see a Myth's Of The Realm recap before 6.5. I feel so dumb every time a new patch drops. I never remember what's happening because it's been like 8 months since I last engaged with this stuff.

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  4. Just came across your recap Mana, would like to say please do more videos like this, I am an avid cutscene skipper and usually only raid for ultimates etc. For the first time I enjoyed the story so do more of these and I am sure your channel will flourish!

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  5. There are a few interesting details that makes me think.

    When Ericthonios is transformed, he has Lahabrea's glyph incorporated into the concept's design. He does mention it in an optional line, noting how it is curious.

    Additionally, there is an exchange between Themis and Lahabrea, where Themis comments that after Lahabrea fell in love with Athena, Ericthonios was born shortly after. There is a notable pause before Lahabrea responds.

    In the classical mythos, Ericthonios is the son of Hephaistos. However, the method of creation is interesting: Hephaistos's… let's call it "genetic material" ends up on Athena's leg (Gotta love the Olympians). She brushes it off, onto the ground. Where it landed, Ericthonios manifested.

    Now that we know of this mythos, what does this mean? My personal guess is that Ericthonios is not the son of Hephaistos, but a clone. Quite possibly one of the first successes of Athena in creating a new soul.

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  6. Excellent recap! My theory is Athena was manipulated by Mateus. As Pandemonium being in the Aethrial Sea is a direct rip from FFII. The talk about transcending to the realm of gods. It’s very FFII on the nose. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Emperor shows up

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