• There has been a cloud layer removed from the sky. Dalamud is more intense (but not closer, yet). Stars and the moon could be seen through the clouds at night.
  
• Shortly after maintenance, several new camps in the Black Shroud, Thanalan, and Mor Dhona changed to 0 anima required and their aetherytes changed from blue to orange.
  
• A lightning storm began, and has been a constant weather effect ever since.
  
• Packs of Great Buffalo, Marlboros, Chimeras, and other notorious monsters only previously seen in dungeons or as a single mob were seen outside the Gate of Thal in Thanalan.
  
• Atomos-related mobs began spawning within Ul'dah
  
• Imperials began spawning within Ul'dah.
  
• Nael van Darnus (single or multiple of him!) began spawning in Ul'dah.
  
• A version of the themesong "Answers" is now playing in various regions of Eorzea.
  
• Golems called Number 126 have started spawning inside Ul'dah, though they do not stray far from the Bric-a-Brac/Adventurer's Guild area, they hit for 9999HP consistently. They are incredibly resistant to magic and physical attack.

Quote:Our conflict with the Empire is approaching a terrible climax as well. Widespread rumors tell of a great allied force, bolstered by many brave adventurers, marching to confront the Garlean menace at the Carteneau Flats. However, it is also whispered that the VIIth Legion has fortified its encampments and now lies ready to repel any attack. How events shall ultimately unfold is anything but clear. For now, we can only offer prayers for our fighting men and women.

In truth, our prayers may possess more power than we realize. The sudden appearance of the Twelve’s divine symbols has caused a tremendous stir in recent days. Sharlayan scholars are now asserting that if enough Eorzeans were to entreat the gods at these sites, our combined religious devotion may well move them to act. If these claims are true, then perhaps there is still hope.

Sienna Wrote:There's also leaked video footage (which I won't post, just incase) and the citystate is now called "New Gridania."

I'm curious as to whether OLD Gridania (and the other two) will be visitable in some form.

Niteshade0 Wrote:I need to dig around the lodestone and such more, but has there been mention of a confirmed timeframe for our Realm Reborn?

I'll admit, after watching that end of an era trailer cinematic on the lodestone its got me all sorts of anxious to try and find a way to sub this game when its back up. Was such an epic feel to that sequence and makes me wonder what changes have been made to the world.

I'm glad at least I still have in prime condition my Nation certificate as a momento from when the game first launched

*passes drinks around to all while we wait*