Riven

Go out just now to take my break and run to a Walgreens when I find out my battery has gone poof. Can't really call Onstar because we open in an hour and given where I work (FAARRR OUT IN TEH STICKS) it will take them the grand total of an hour to find somebody to give me a jump. So waiting for one of my managers to come back and see if she can't help me get some leads and give my car a boost so I can actually leave this place today hee Anyone else ever get stranded at their job?

O_O This thread is quite relevant to me, as Riven's father was a heretic that managed to escape Ishgard. I had him living in Gridania under a false name, which given what I just learned in this thread was possibly a good move...

Thank you ever so much! Riven looks wonderful!

*flings money at you*

And it's House Haillenarte that has the monoplly on Ishgard mac...okay. Is it machina or machinery? What's the proper term in this game?

... WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST SEE. O_o

What do you guys think are some phrases that can be used as IC swears given each city-state?

Riven clasped her hands together in front of the statue of the Fury, letting the peace and quiet of the sacristy wash over her. It was now part of her routine that when Vahn was on duty to come and pray for his safety every day at the great Cathedral. Please Halone, keep him safe from harm. Let his armor be sound, his aim be true, guard him from his foes. In the dim light of the room, Riven could only be seen as a blue-clad form, her grimiore strapped to her left hip. Allow him victory, please let him come home safe...

...Wait. WTF HAVE I JUST READ? O___o

Specifically those big anti-aircraft looking guns. How do they work? With bullets or something else? With aether?

[Please be kind, my first time posting up a story here! ^^;] “The Mapmaker?” Riven asked, setting down a pile of books. The past week had seen her sorting though the remains of her predecessor’s work. Everything was finally organized as best as she could make it. “That name sounds like something from a poorly-written novel.” The small scriptorium’s other occupant, a dark-skinned Elezen named Dariustel, shot her a grin. “Always so critical. Is there naught that does not receive your brutal wit?” Riven grinned back at the Elezen. He was also a scribe for House Haillenarte, but was studying to become an Inquisitor. “As I said. Poorly-written novel.” With those words, Riven started to place the books on a nearby shelf. “Are they part of the cases you have been studying?” “They are one!” With a flourish Dariustel removed a packet of papers from his bodice. With a mock bow he presented the folded sheets to Riven, who quirked an eyebrow at him. “What is this?” “Take a look.” Dariustel invited. He chuckled when Riven shot him a narrow blue-eyed gaze. “It is quite safe, do not worry!” Easy for you to say. Riven thought. Despite opening their gates, Ishgard was still mistrustful of outsiders. And even more recently there had been a spate of dragon and heretic attacks. Aside from that one instance where she’d let her tongue get away with her, Riven was doing her best to stay unnoticed…with the notable exception of Vahn. That was one area of her life right now she couldn’t help herself in. A memory of the white rose made a blush rise to the brunette’s cheeks, and Dariustel tilted his head. “Riven?” Forcing her mind to the present, Riven looked at the Elezen. “Just what exactly are those papers?” “See for yourself.” Dariustel smiled as Riven shot the papers a wary glance-then gave into temptation and plucked them from his fingers. For an outsider the young Hyur seemed to be quite sensible. She kept to herself, was the first one into work and the last to leave. She was also pretty to look at-and thankfully intelligent for a woman of her species. Unaware of the scrutiny, Riven unfolded the papers. Her eyes widened, and she drew in a breath at what was under her fingers. “Scholar bless me.” She whispered. A map of what seemed to be one of Ishgard’s areas-the Foundation- met her eyes. But it was not a series of crude or impersonal sketches-instead she could pick out fine details of buildings and streets. “Intricate, is it not?” “It is.” Riven went through the rest of the papers-more maps of the city, all equal in artistic detail and design. “Where did these come from?” “They were either found among the confiscated belongings of heretics or on their persons.” Dariustel gestured as Riven’s head bobbed upwards. “Created by someone they called the Mapmaker. Whenever they were planning an attack or trying to escape Halone’s justice, they would call upon him for assistance.” Riven frowned, looking back at the papers in her hands. “Did they suspect a traitor in the city? The level o…” She trailed off, eyes widening. “Oh no-” The Elezen chuckled. “Very observant. Yes, they did. However they were never able to find a suspect and it was not for lack of trying.” Riven looked up. “And he was not limited to the city as well. He drew maps of the Highlands, even going as far to the kingdom’s borders.” “Just as detailed as these?” Riven asked. “Down to the last little river.” Dariustel replied. Riven exhaled, gaze dropping to the papers once more. “I wanted to see if I could get your opinion to offer in a report. You are quite skilled as an artist…” Riven shook her head. “I only scribble. And…will you not be in trouble for letting an outsider see this?” “No. My mentor thought it was a good idea, obtaining an outsider’s perspective.” Riven pressed her lips together, glancing sideways at the Elezen. It seemed innocent enough. “Dare I ask if this person was caught?” “Either caught in a raid or disappeared.” Dariustel answered. Riven blinked in surprise. “They stopped finding his maps…” He paused, thinking. “Thirty years ago, I believe? I must check the records.“

Currently I'm a fan of this one:

*snerks* Oh lord, I wish I could have seen the look on his face when you said that.

Oh mine too. They also have to deal with me bobbing my head to the beat.

Before The Fall has been on loop for me for the past few days and anything for Heavensward is only gonna make it worse for me I almost exclusively listen to the FFXIVARR/HW Soundtracks while I work. I'm amazed I haven't made some sort of huge slip up yet xPP WHY ARE ALL THESE MANGA CHARACTERS REFERENCING FFXIV?! Or something haha I've been humming the songs when I'm on circ duty.

Before The Fall has been on loop for me for the past few days and anything for Heavensward is only gonna make it worse for me

I'm hoping we get more too. I was expecting a bit more than just 6 tracks...though Imagination sounds like what plays during a certain dragoon scene.

Just found out today! Wish they'd give us the entire thing and not a stupid partial... $7.99 to be given to Apple if you're keen for it.

At my current job I found out the Assistant Manager is a gamer too, and I've got her over from Warcraft into FFXIV, hee :evil: Anyone else have coworkers who play videogames too?

Ilm = Inch Fulm = Foot (12 Ilms) Yalm = Yard/Meter (3 Fulms) Malm = Mile (1760 Yalms) Onze = Ounce Ponze = Pound (16 Onzes) Tonze = Ton (2,000 Ponze) Bell = Hour (1 Hour in game time = 2m 55s in real life) Sun = Day (24 Bells) Sennight = Week (8 Suns) Fortnight = 2 Weeks (16 Suns) Moon = Month (32 Suns) Cycle = Year (12 Moons) Epoch = 12 Years or one full Zodiac. Astral Era = Time when mankind builds up his civilizations. (Seem to average 1000-1500 years.) Umbral Era = Time when mankind tears down his civilizations. (Length of time varies greatly.) Those were the basics. NOW... here's where shit gets complicated (SO FEEL NO OBLIGATION TO USE THIS IN RP BUT ITS THERE IN THE LORE IF YOU'RE CURIOUS). [align=center]___________________________________________________[/align] All time is measured by movements of the Elemental Wheel. In English, 12:01am - 1:00am is the Hour of Ice. 1:01am to 2:00am is the Hour of Water. 2:01am to 3:00am is the Hour of Wind... etc etc. Until you get to 7am, and the cycle starts over again with Ice. Four cycles (6 hours) of the six elements = one day. In English, 1 month = 4 weeks always. 1 week = 8 days always. Days of the Week are named in this order: Iceday Watersday Windsday Lightningday Fireday Earthday Astralday Umbralday Now, for those not familiar with 1.0, the elemental wheel's six elements are guided by an Umbral and Astral aspect each. Elements Fire, Wind, and Lightning are said to be more Astral-ly guided, while Ice, Earth, and Water more Umbral. However, each element possesses both Astral and Umbral qualities. Hence why you have an Astral Ice Month (Halone) and an Umbral Ice Month (Menphina). But I'm getting ahead of myself... In English, 1 Year = 12 Months. Months alternate Astral and Umbral (in that order) for each of the Elements in the natural order of things. Ice, Water, Wind, Lightning, Fire, Earth. First moon - First Astral Moon - Halone, the fury Second moon - First Umbral Moon - Menphina, the lover Third moon - Second Astral Moon - Thaliak, the scholar Fourth moon - Second Umbral Moon - Nymeia, the spinner Fifth moon - Third Astral Moon - Llymlaen, the navigator Sixth moon - Third Umbral Moon - Oschon, the wanderer Seventh moon - Fourth Astral Moon - Byregot, the builder Eighth moon - Fourth Umbral Moon - Rhalgr, the destroyer Ninth moon - Fifth Astral Moon - Azeyma, the warden Tenth moon - Fifth Umbral Moon - Nald'thal, the traders Eleventh moon - Sixth Astral Moon - Nophica, the matron Twelfth moon - Sixth Umbral Moon - Althyk, the keeper With me so far? Hold onto your elemental tube socks cuz here's where things get weird. Feel free to stop now. In English, Eorzea has a Zodiac of the Twelve. Now, there are three canon Zodiacs in the world of Hydaelyn. And the completion of these zodiacs is a time period known as an Epoch. Here's where things get weird. Did you notice who starts the Twelve's Zodiac? Llymlaen... goddess of Wind. Not Ice... The natural order of Elements is: Ice, Water, Wind, Lightning, Fire, Earth. The order of years is: Wind, Lightning, Fire, Earth, Ice, Water. Why? Who knows, but this wasn't just a random mistake of the devs because... In English, Eras are elementally aspected as well, and are in keeping with the same order as the passing of the Years in the Zodiac. 1st Umbral Calamity - Wind 2nd Umbral Calamity - Lightning 3rd Umbral Calamity - Fire 4th Umbral Calamity - Earth (Fall of the Allagan Empire) 5th Umbral Calamity - Ice (Age of Endless Frost) 6th Umbral Calamity - Water (Oha-Sok's Great Flood) 7th Umbral Calamity - Non-aspected because it was supposed to be the end of the world - a culmination of the sins of mankind. If the gods forgave mankind by this time the following astral era would last forever. Hope that helps! ^^ :dazed: ye gods that's a lot...

I plan on attending, but since I work on that day, I may not be sticking my head in until about 6:30-7:00 EST. Also so much love for the Ishgard LS people. :love:

They keep buckets under icicles. *snerks*

Somebody send help please, Ravana's first theme is stuck in my head...GODDAMN WEIRD-ASS BALLROOM WALTZ MUSIC. @_@ Q6roTXrTziQ

What would Ishgard have then?

Okay. I've heard Malms, Fulms...but what are they exactly? And what's the rest of the stuff that goes with them?