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Eorzea Time

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JustALittleEditor: mention the one Stormblood sightseeing spot which also requires a certain Eorzea Time

{{see also|Eorzean Alphabet|Reset}}
'''Eorzea Time''' (ET) is the measure of in-game time provided to the player via a clock found in the "Server Info" HUD element.<ref name="uiguide">https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/uiguide/know/know-hud/hud_timedisplay.html - UI Guide (Square Enix). Accessed 30 Oct 2023.</ref> The table below shows the conversion from Eorzea time units to real-life time units.

{| {{STDT|mech1}}
|+
|-
! Eorzea Time Units !! Eorzea Time Sub-Units !! Real Time Value
|-
| 1 minute || 60 seconds || 2 11/12 seconds
|-
| 1 bell || 60 minutes || 2 minutes, 55 seconds
|-
| 1 sun || 24 bells || 70 minutes
|-
| 1 week || 8 suns || 9 hours and 20 minutes
|-
| 1 moon || 4 weeks || 37 hours and 20 minutes
|-
| 1 year<ref>Years are often referred to poetically by a season, eg "summers" or "winters"</ref> || 12 moons || 18 days and 16 hours
|}

(Data obtained from ViolaRulan<ref>[https://github.com/violarulan/EorzeaTimeConvert ViolaRulan/EorzeaTimeConvert]</ref> on GitHub.)

Eorzea Time affects the spawning of [[Unspoiled Nodes]] and [[Rank S]] [[Elite Marks]], and the ''[[A Realm Reborn]]'' [[Sightseeing Log|Sightseeing Logs]] all require specific times, as does one ''[[Stormblood]]'' sightseeing spot.<ref name="uiguide"/> Timers created from the [[Gathering Log]] will automatically set themselves to one bell (hour) before the node spawns, or as described in the table, approximately 3 minutes real time. Eorzea Time can also affect the music and the lighting of the world. Overworld zones and cities usually have different background music at night compared to day. Older outdoor [[dungeon]]s may have different lighting depending on the time of day, although the lighting in most dungeons is unaffected by the current Eorzean time.

'''Nighttime''' occurs from 6PM to 5:59AM ET (12 Eorzean hours). There are very few gameplay systems that are tied to daytime vs. nighttime. However, the most prominent uses of nighttime as a mechanic are in [[The Hunt]] system as conditions for spawning [[Rank S]] [[Elite Marks]] and in [[The Forbidden Land, Eureka]] where some enemies, classified as ''[[Ashkin]]'', only spawn during night, which affect the availability to spawn certain [[Notorious Monster]]s, as those enemies need to be defeated. In addition, the some weekly [[Challenge Log]]s for Eureka require that a certain number of Ashkin be defeated. In [[Occult Crescent]], Ashkin spawn in a more restricted 5.5-Eorzean hour window, from 10:30PM to 3:59AM ET.

===References===
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FATEs

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JustALittleEditor: supply hard number for experience bonus for EXP-bonus-active fates. This was observed in Yanxia with gold completion; i doubt it differs.

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[[File:fate1.jpg|400px|thumb|FATE in 2.0 beta]]
'''FATEs''' (Full Active Time Events) are dynamic scenarios, often battles, that appear around [[Eorzea]]. FATEs involve boss battles, escort missions and other events. Players can complete these events for experience, [[gil]] and [[Grand Company]] [[Company Seals|seals]] or [[Bicolor Gemstones]]. Occasionally players will also receive items for successful completion of a FATE at gold medal. FATE credit is shared amongst all members of a party. Group up for better chances at maximum credit.

==Basics==
{{see also|List of FATEs}}
To locate a FATE, look for FATE indicators that randomly appear on your map. To join a FATE, simply enter the FATE radius (blue circle) on your mini map and attempt to complete the FATE objectives. There are no limits to the number of players that can participate in a FATE at a time. If the player's level is too high, they will be asked to level sync down. FATEs can be completed by finishing the on-screen objectives within the time limit. Players are rewarded with experience and gil when a FATE is completed.
*Enemies that are the objective of a FATE will have a special icon next to their names: [[File:Fate mob icon1.png|link=]]

==Types of FATEs==
===Kill Enemies [[File:Slay enemy FATE icon.png|40px]]===
Monster FATES require the players to defeat waves and waves of monsters. On your map, they show up as icons with a crossed sword, axe, and spear. Players can increase their rating by tagging or first hitting monsters, doing damage to the monsters and healing and reviving other players. To obtain participation for a monster slain, players need to get on the aggro table (pops up on the left) for that monster when it is slain.

*Easiest way to achieve Gold Medal rating is by tagging monsters with instant cast spells, damage them with AoE abilities, gaining [[enmity]] for multiple mobs and healing players with high enmity.

===Kill Boss [[File:Boss FATE icon.png|40px]]===
Boss FATEs require the players to defeat one large and powerful boss monster. On your map, they show up as icons with monster maw. Players can increase their rating by doing damage to the boss, tanking hits from the boss and healing other players.

====Large-scale FATEs====
These FATEs, also referred to as '''world bosses''' or '''rare boss FATEs''' by players, have prerequisite weather or completing other FATE chains. Most level 70 and lower world boss FATEs (except Behemoth) are not visible on the main map, and must be located on the minimap display.
{| {{STDT|location align-left}}
|-
! FATE
! Boss
! Level
! Location
! Notes
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|He Taketh It with His Eyes}} || [[Behemoth]] || Level 50 || [[Coerthas Central Highlands]] || 1 FATE prerequisite
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|Steel Reign}} || [[Odin]] || Level 50 || [[The Black Shroud]] || Weather: {{weather icon|tension}}[[Tension]]
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|Coeurls Chase Boys Chase Coeurls}} || [[Coeurlregina]] || Level 60 || [[The Dravanian Forelands]] || Weather: {{weather icon|royal levin}}[[Royal Levin]] 2 FATE prerequisite
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|Prey Online}} || [[Noctilucale]] || Level 59 || [[Azys Lla]] || Weather: {{weather icon|hyperelectricity}}[[Hyperelectricity]]
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|A Horse Outside}} || [[Ixion]] || Level 70 || [[The Lochs]] || Weather: {{weather icon|quicklevin}}[[Quick Levin]]
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|Foxy Lady}} || [[Tamamo Gozen]] || Level 70 || [[Yanxia]] || 3 FATE prerequisite
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|A Finale Most Formidable}} || [[Formidable]] || Level 80 || [[Kholusia]] || 2 FATE prerequisite
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|The Head, the Tail, the Whole Damned Thing}} || [[Archaeotania]] || Level 80 || [[The Tempest]] || 6 FATE prerequisite
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|Devout Pilgrims vs. Daivadipa}} || [[Daivadipa]] || Level 90 || [[Thavnair]] || 2 FATE prerequisite
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|Omicron Recall: Killing Order}} || [[Chi (boss)|Chi]] || Level 90 || [[Ultima Thule]] || 2 FATE prerequisite
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|The Serpentlord Seethes}} || [[Ttokrrone]] || Level 100 || [[Shaaloani]] || 4 FATE prerequisite
|-
| {{questlink|fate-boss|Mascot Murder}} || [[Mica the Magical Mu]] || Level 100 || [[Living Memory]] || 2 FATE prerequisite
|-
|}

====Notorious Monster [[File:Eureka notorious monster (map icon).png|40px]]====
{{main|Eureka FATEs}}
A type of boss fate only found in {{questlink|eureka|The Forbidden Land, Eureka}}. Often abbreviated as '''NM'''.

Some types of Eureka FATEs are called "Elemental Conflicts" (i.e. Happy Bunny FATEs), wherein players defeat a few waves of enemies while protecting the resident Happy Bunnies. Completing these allows players to search for hidden treasure. For more information, see [[The Forbidden Land, Eureka Pagos#Happy Bunnies|here]].

====Chase [[File:FATE-Path.png|40px]]====
A one-of-a-kind type of boss fate, {{questlink|fate-path|The Magitek Is Back}} involves chasing a boss to a destination marked with a grey version of the FATE icon: [[File:Chase FATE icon2.png|32px|link=]] Players must defeat the boss before it reaches the destination, or the FATE is a failure.

===Collect [[File:Collection FATE icon.png|40px]]===
Collect FATEs require the players to collect and turn in [[Key Items]]. On your map, they show up as bag icons along with a small bag that indicate the location of the FATE NPC. Players can increase their rating by turning in FATE items before the timer hits 0. You can also obtain items by defeating the FATE mobs that spawn continuously.

*Players can easily obtain the Gold Medal rating by picking up the FATE items on the ground and handing them to the FATE NPC.

===Defend [[File:Defense FATE icon.png|40px]]===
In these FATEs, players have to defend certain objects/NPCs from destruction/defeat for a specified amount of time. Waves of enemies will attempt to destroy/defeat these objects/NPCs and players must defeat these foes. If the objects/NPCs are destroyed/defeated, players fail the FATE. In the case of Defending NPCs, they can be healed by players and this can be critical to succeeding in the FATE. Objects cannot be healed, and therefore those FATEs benefit most from a tank to immediately grab aggro from the enemies.

===Escort [[File:Escort FATE icon.png|40px]]===
In these FATEs, players need to escort an NPC or multiple NPCs from one place to another. The NPC will travel from point A to point B, players must defend them from incoming monsters. If the NPC is killed, players fail the FATE.

*Note that the [[HP]] of NPCs will regenerate outside of combat.

===Rebuild [[File:Rebuild (map icon).png|40px]]===
These special, limited-time FATEs are non-combat activities only accessible in [[The Firmament]] and [[Cosmic Exploration]] zones. They become available upon achieving server-specific milestones in the development of the respective zones. Once a Rebuild FATE is completed once in the server, it becomes permanently inaccessible.

Rebuild FATEs in the Firmament are no longer available after the conclusion of the [[Ishgardian Restoration]], but [[Fêtes]] are similar activities that are a permanent feature.

==Shared FATE==
{{main|Shared FATE}}
The Shared FATE system was introduced in ''[[Shadowbringers]]'' with [[patch 5.0|5.0]] and carried forward in later expansions. Instead of {{company seal}} [[Company Seals]], players receive {{bicolor gemstone}} [[Bicolor Gemstones]] for participation in FATEs in these zones.

==Hot Spots==
Players occasionally group up and farm FATEs for [[experience]]. Generally this is done while waiting on queues or while simultaneously working on various [[Relic Weapons]]. Experience per hour is quite poor from FATEs alone. 
Various FATE spots emerge for different levels.
{| {{STDT|sortable location align-center}}
|-
! Level
! Town
! Zone
|-
|'''01 - 12'''||[[Horizon]]|| [[Western Thanalan]]
|-
|'''10 - 19'''||[[Aleport]]|| [[Western La Noscea]]
|-
|'''21 - 34'''||[[Quarrymill]]|| [[South Shroud]]
|-
|'''30 - 34'''||[[Costa del Sol]]|| [[Eastern La Noscea]]
|-
|'''35 - 40'''||[[Dragonhead]]|| [[Coerthas Central Highlands]]
|-
|'''40 - 44'''||[[Larkscall]]|| [[East Shroud]]
|-
|'''44 - 46'''||[[Revenant's Toll]]|| [[Mor Dhona]]
|-
|'''49'''||[[Ceruleum Processing Plant]]|| [[Northern Thanalan]]
|}

Large-scale "Hot Spots" diminish rapidly as you progress. After level 50, here are your target zones by FATE level.
{| {{STDT|sortable location align-center}}
|-
! Level
! Zone
|-
|-
|'''44 - 46'''|| [[Mor Dhona]]
|-
|'''45 - 49'''|| [[Southern Thanalan]]
|-
|'''45 - 49'''|| [[Coerthas Central Highlands]]
|-
|'''49'''|| [[Northern Thanalan]]
|-
| colspan = "2" | '''[[Heavensward]]'''
|-
|'''50'''|| [[Sea of Clouds]] (south)
|-
|'''50 - 51'''|| [[Coerthas Western Highlands]]
|-
|'''52 - 53'''|| [[Dravanian Forelands]]
|-
|'''54 - 56'''|| [[Churning Mists]]
|-
|'''56'''|| [[Coerthas Western Highlands]]
|-
|'''57'''|| [[Dravanian Forelands]]
|-
|'''57 - 59'''|| [[Sea of Clouds]] (north)
|-
|'''58 - 59'''|| [[Dravanian Hinterlands]]
|-
|'''59'''|| [[Azys Lla]]
|-
| colspan = "2" | '''[[Stormblood]]'''
|-
|'''60 - 61'''||[[The Fringes]] (west)
|-
|'''60 - 61'''||[[The Peaks]] (north)
|-
|'''62 - 63'''||[[The Ruby Sea]]
|-
|'''64'''||[[Yanxia ]] (south)
|-
|'''65 - 66'''||[[The Azim Steppe]]
|-
|'''67'''||[[Yanxia ]] (north)
|-
|'''67'''||[[The Fringes]] (east)
|-
|'''68'''||[[The Peaks]] (south)
|-
|'''69'''||[[The Lochs]]
|-
| colspan = "2" | '''[[Shadowbringers]]'''
|-
|'''70'''||[[Amh Araeng]] (east)
|-
|'''70'''||[[Kholusia]] (south)
|-
|'''71'''||[[Lakeland]]
|-
|'''72 - 73'''||[[Il Mheg]]
|-
|'''74 - 75'''||[[The Rak'tika Greatwood]]
|-
|'''76 - 77'''||[[Amh Araeng]] (west)
|-
|'''78'''||[[Kholusia]] (north)
|-
|'''79'''||[[The Tempest]]
|-
| colspan = "2" | '''[[Endwalker]]'''
|-
|'''80 - 81'''||[[Labyrinthos]] (north)
|-
|'''80 - 81'''||[[Thavnair]] (west)
|-
|'''82 - 83'''||[[Garlemald]]
|-
|'''83 - 84'''||[[Mare Lamentorum]]
|-
|'''85'''||[[Labyrinthos]] (north)
|-
|'''85'''||[[Thavnair]] (east)
|-
|'''86 - 87'''||[[Elpis]]
|-
|'''88'''||[[Labyrinthos]] (south)
|-
|'''89'''||[[Ultima Thule]]
|-
| colspan = "2" | '''[[Dawntrail]]'''
|-
|'''90 - 91'''||[[Urqopacha]] (north)
|-
|'''90 - 92'''||[[Kozama'uka]]
|-
|'''93'''||[[Urqopacha]] (south)
|-
|'''94'''||[[Yak T'el]]
|-
|'''95 - 96'''||[[Shaaloani]]
|-
|'''97 - 98'''||[[Heritage Found]]
|-
|'''99'''||[[Living Memory]]
|}

==Tips and Tricks==
*Players do not need to stick around for the entire FATE. If you feel comfortable that you have done enough to receive full exp for the fate, you can leave early to join another FATE that may have popped. For Collect FATEs this is typically 6-8 of the items.
**You must be in the same [[zone]] as the FATE when it ends to receive any credit, however. Going into a queue or leaving for another zone will forfeit any contribution.
*Make sure to join a party. Often if you shout in an area that you are "looking for group" someone will pick you up. You can also use the [[Party Finder]].
*By being in a party, you will not only increase your likelihood of getting the gold rank for FATE completion, but also allows you to share everyone's experience as monsters are killed.
*Tanks having trouble getting the gold rank for FATE completion should turn on their [[tank stance]] and use their area-of-effect attacks if there are multiple enemies.
*Healers having trouble receiving gold rank FATE completion can spam their area-of-effect healing spells in a party.

==Additional Stormblood+ FATE Mechanics==
===Experience Points Bonus===
FATEs that appear in ''[[Stormblood]]'' (and later) areas will, on occasion, offer a 50% bonus to [[EXP]] awarded upon completion. As of ''[[Dawntrail]]'', these bonuses also apply to the amount of {{#set:Has context=Currency}}{{bicolor gemstone}} [[Bicolor Gemstones]] earned, but not {{#set:Has context=Currency}}{{company seal}} [[Company Seals]] earned from ''Stormblood'' FATEs.

[[File:fate bonus exp1.png]]

FATEs offering bonus EXP can be confirmed via the map or the Recommendations list.

[[File:fate bonus exp3.png]]

[[File:fate bonus exp4.png]]

===Twist of Fate===
A special enemy called the [[Forlorn Maiden]] may appear over the course of any given FATE. Players will see the chat message "The smell of death has drawn a Forlorn maiden to the battlefield!" when one spawns, and "The Forlorn maiden dissipates..." when it is defeated.

In very rare instances a significantly larger, tougher variant called [[The Forlorn]] may appear instead.

[[File:twist of fate1.png]]

By defeating the [[Forlorn Maiden]] or [[The Forlorn]], all players who participated in the FATE and received a rating will be granted the [[File:Twist of fate icon1.png|link=]] '''Twist of Fate''' status.
* Players will be granted the status even if the FATE ends in failure so long as the [[Forlorn Maiden]] was defeated.

[[File:twist of fate2.png]]

Players under the effect of the [[File:Twist of fate icon1.png|link=]] '''Twist of Fate''' status will receive 15% increased EXP rewards and 25% increased [[Bicolor Gemstone]]s upon completing the FATE in which the [[Forlorn Maiden]] was defeated. The status then persists and grants a further 50% increased EXP and [[Bicolor Gemstone]]s for a subsequent FATE players participate or receive a rating in.
* The effect of this status will apply even if the FATEs participated in end in failure.
* The status' effect does not apply to EXP gained from defeating enemies.
* The status' effect stacks with other bonuses that apply to FATE completion EXP, including a subsequent [[File:Twist of fate icon1.png|link=]] '''Twist of Fate''' buff.
* The [[File:Twist of fate icon2.png|link=]] '''Twist of Fate''' status from [[The Forlorn]] grants a significantly greater EXP bonus (+250%) than that from a [[Forlorn Maiden]].

The effect has no expiry time limit. However, players will lose the buff if they leave the zone in any way.

==Achievements==
FATE completion is associated with the following [[achievements]]:

{| {{STDT| mech1 sortable align-left}}
{{achievement table header}}
{{achievement table row|Date with Destiny I}}
{{achievement table row|Date with Destiny II}}
{{achievement table row|Date with Destiny III}}
{{achievement table row|Date with Destiny IV}}
{{achievement table row|Destiny's Child}}
{{achievement table row|Date with Destiny V}}
{{achievement table row|Date with Destiny VI}}
|}

Additionally, [[Shared FATEs]] are also associated with several achievements, and many FATEs award achievements for their completion (39 as of patch 7.0).
{{main|Shared FATEs}}
{{main|Achievement FATEs}}

{{fates}}
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Experience

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{{otheruses|normal [[PvE]] EXP|points {{Pvpexp}} earned in [[PvP]] to increase [[PvP rank]]|PvP EXP|points {{Eurekaexp}} earned in [[Eureka]] to increase Elemental level|Elemental EXP}}
'''Experience Points''', or {{exp}} '''EXP''', are a system that drives the advancement of players in the game. All [[Disciples of War]], [[Disciples of Magic|Magic]], [[Disciples of the Hand|the Hand]], and [[Disciples of the Land|the Land]] receive EXP for a wide variety of activities. Upon reaching a [[#Required EXP by Level|certain threshold]], players advance by one level. Upon reaching level 100 in a [[class]] (or in the case of [[Blue Mage]], level 80), players will no longer earn further EXP from any activities. Various ways to boost EXP gain are also available to players, as well as several one-time sources of EXP.

==Sources of EXP==

===Disciples of War and Magic===

Disciples of War and Magic earn their EXP primarily through combat activity, such as defeating enemies, participating in FATEs, and completing dungeons. The following is a non-exhaustive list in no particular order of activities that grant EXP to Disciples of War and Magic:

* Defeating [[Enemies]]
** Note: as of [[Patch 6.0]], regular enemies inside dungeons no longer grant EXP. Instead, the equivalent EXP is granted upon defeating the [[bosses]].
* Completing [[Duty Roulette]]s once daily for the bonus.
* Participating in [[FATEs]]
* Participating in [[PvP]]
** This includes [[Crystalline Conflict]], [[Frontline]], and [[Rival Wings]], but excludes Custom Matches.
* Completing [[Main Scenario Quests]], once per character
* Completing [[Class Quests|Class]], [[Job Quests|Job]], and [[Role Quests]], once per character
* Completing [[Side Quests]], once per character
* Completing combat [[Tribal Quests]], 12 per day
* Completing certain [[Challenge Log]] entries, once per week
* Completing class [[Hunting Log]] entries, once per class
** Jobs introduced after ''[[A Realm Reborn]]'' do not have a class Hunting Log.
* Completing [[The_Hunt#Mark_Bills|daily Mark Bills]] for [[The Hunt]]; different sets for each [[expansion]].
* Completing [[Sightseeing Log]] entries, once per character
* Completing [[Deep Dungeon]]s
* Participating in [[Field Operations]] in [[Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr|Bozja]].
* Completing Battlecraft [[Levequests]]
* Completing [[Guildhests]]
** Most classes also earn a one-time EXP bonus when completing a Guildhest for the first time, with the exception of jobs introduced with ''[[Shadowbringers]]'' and later.

===Disciples of the Hand and the Land===

Disciples of the Hand and the Land earn their EXP through crafting and gathering activities respectively. The following is a non-exhaustive list in no particular order of activities that grant EXP to Disciples of the Hand and the Land:

* [[Crafting|Synthesizing Recipes]] from the Crafting Log
** A one-time EXP bonus is awarded the first time a recipe is crafted (recipes in [[Master Recipe Tomes]] don't count).
* [[Gathering|Gathering Items]] from the Gathering Log
** A one-time EXP bonus is awarded the first time an item is gathered (items in [[Tomes of Regional Folklore]] don't count).
* Completing Tradecraft or Fieldcraft [[Levequests]]
* Completing crafting or gathering [[Tribal Quests]], 12 per day
* Completing [[Grand_Company#Supply_and_Provision_Missions|Grand Company Supply and Provision Missions]], 1 per [[class]] per day
* Completing [[Class Quests]], once per character
** Completing [[Crystarium Deliveries]], [[Studium Deliveries]] and [[Wachumeqimeqi Deliveries]], once per character
* Completing certain [[Challenge Log]] entries, once per week
* Turning in [[Collectables]]
** Completing [[Custom Deliveries]], 12 items weekly
** Participating in [[Ishgardian Restoration|the Restoration of Ishgard]]
*** EXP is lowered to {{exp|1000}} per turn-in after Level 80.
* Participating in [[Ocean Fishing]] ({{FSH}} [[Fisher]] only).

==Bonuses to EXP==

Quite a number of bonuses can be applied to increase EXP earned. Most of these bonuses stack additively with one another, unless otherwise noted in the sections below.

===Meals===

[[Meals]] can be consumed to gain {{buff|well fed}} [[Well Fed]], which grants +3% bonus to EXP for 30 minutes in addition to the meal's specific effects. The duration can be extended to 60 minutes by consuming multiple servings of the same food. Only one meal bonus can be active at a time. This bonus applies to EXP gained from defeating enemies, synthesizing recipes, and gathering items.

Certain meals from special events will grant a +4% bonus to EXP instead. For example: {{item icon|Fat Choco Choco}}.

====Other Consumables====
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
|-
! Item
! Duration
! Buff
! Effect
! Source
|-
| colspan="5" align=center | '''Battle'''
|-
| {{Item icon|Squadron Battle Manual}} || 120m || [[File:The heat of battle1.png|link=The Heat of Battle III]] [[The Heat of Battle III]] || +15% EXP earned from defeating enemies || Reward from [[Squadron Missions]]
|-
| colspan="5" align=center | '''Crafting'''
|-
| {{Item icon|Company-issue Engineering Manual}} || 180m || {{buff|crafters grace}} [[Crafter's Grace]] || +150% EXP earned from synthesis (Up to 250,000). Effect halved after level 40. || Purchased from [[Grand Company Quartermasters]] for {{Company seal|1440}} [[Company Seals]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Company-issue Engineering Manual II}} || 180m || {{buff|crafters grace}} [[Crafter's Grace]] || +150% EXP earned from synthesis (Up to 500,000). Effect halved after level 50. || Purchased from [[Grand Company Quartermasters]] for {{Company seal|2300}} [[Company Seals]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Commercial Engineering Manual}} || 180m || {{buff|crafters grace}} [[Crafter's Grace]] || +150% EXP earned from synthesis (Up to 1,750,000). Effect halved after level 70. || Level 50/60 Crafter Class Quests, Purchased from a [[Scrip Exchange]] for {{scrip|purple crafter|30}} [[Purple Crafters' Scrip]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Revised Engineering Manual}} || 180m || {{buff|crafters grace}} [[Crafter's Grace]] || +150% EXP earned from synthesis (Up to 2,000,000). Effect halved after level 80. || Purchased from a [[Scrip Exchange]] for {{scrip|purple crafter|30}} [[Purple Crafters' Scrip]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Squadron Engineering Manual}} || 120m || [[File:Helping hand1.png|link=Helping Hand III]] [[Helping Hand III]] || +20% EXP earned from synthesis || Reward from [[Squadron Missions]]
|-
| colspan="5" align=center | '''Gathering'''
|-
| {{Item icon|Company-issue Survival Manual}} || 180m || {{buff|gatherers grace}} [[Gatherer's Grace]] || +150% EXP earned from gathering (Up to 250,000). Effect halved after level 40. || Purchased from [[Grand Company Quartermasters]] for {{Company seal|1440}} [[Company Seals]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Company-issue Survival Manual II}} || 180m || {{buff|gatherers grace}} [[Gatherer's Grace]] || +150% EXP earned from gathering (Up to 500,000). Effect halved after level 50. || Purchased from [[Grand Company Quartermasters]] for {{Company seal|2300}} [[Company Seals]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Commercial Survival Manual}} || 180m || {{buff|gatherers grace}} [[Gatherer's Grace]] || +150% EXP earned from gathering (Up to 1,750,000). Effect halved after level 70. || Level 50/60 Gatherer Class Quests, Purchased from a [[Scrip Exchange]] for {{scrip|purple gatherer|30}} [[Purple Gatherers' Scrip]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Revised Survival Manual}} || 180m || {{buff|gatherers grace}} [[Gatherer's Grace]] || +150% EXP earned from gathering (Up to 2,000,000). Effect halved after level 80. || Purchased from a [[Scrip Exchange]] for {{scrip|purple gatherer|30}} [[Purple Gatherers' Scrip]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Squadron Survival Manual}} || 120m || [[File:Earth and water1.png|link=Earth and Water III]] [[Earth and Water III]] || +20% EXP earned from gathering || Reward from [[Squadron Missions]]
|-
|}

===Armoury Bonus===

The Armoury Bonus is a bonus applied to EXP gained by combat classes when below the level of your highest class. The bonus is +100% for levels 1-89, reducing to +50% for levels 90-100. Despite what the in-game Active Help entry implies, this bonus does not otherwise change depending on the discrepancy between levels. '''This bonus only applies to defeating enemies and [[FATE]] rewards.''' Other sources of experience, such as completing [[Duty Roulette]]s, are not affected.

Notably, the buffs [[File:The heat of battle1.png|link=]] "The Heat of Battle" and "[[Squadron Battle Manual]]" are multiplicative with the Armoury Bonus, on top of its normal additive effects. For instance, a class with the Armoury Bonus and {{buff|The Heat of Battle II}} (10%) will earn 120% experience: 100% from the Armoury Bonus, 10% from The Heat of Battle II acting multiplicatively (as 10% of 100% is 10%), and 10% from The Heat of Battle II acting additively.

===Rested EXP===

Rested EXP is gained by resting or logging out in areas designated as sanctuaries. Sanctuaries are typically areas around an [[Aetheryte]] as well as City-States, such as [[Limsa Lominsa]], [[Gridania]], and [[Ul'dah]]. Sanctuary status is indicated by a crescent moon symbol to the right of the experience bar. Rested EXP provides a 50% bonus to EXP gained from defeating enemies, synthesizing recipes, and gathering items. Because of this, rested EXP is consumed as a percentage of the bar, rather than a flat amount.

The current rested bonus is displayed on top of the experience bar. The dark orange portion indicates how much EXP can be earned before the bonus fades. If the bar is blue, it indicates that the bonus will carry over to the next level. It takes 7 days to gain a full bar of rested EXP, at which point no more will be accrued.

<gallery heights=28px mode=packed>
File:OrangeRestedEXPBar.png|alt=Rested EXP Bar, showing an incomplete orange bar|Incomplete Rested EXP Bar
File:Rested EXP bar.png|alt=Rested EXP Bar, showing a completely filled blue bar|Complete Rested EXP Bar
</gallery>

===Free Company Actions===

[[Free Company]] [[Free Company Actions|Actions]] are buffs granted by a Free Company to its members for 24 hours, some of which can increase EXP gained. Up to two Free Company Actions can be active at any one time.

{| {{STDT|buff align-left}}
|-
! Action
! Icon
! Description
|-
||[[The Heat of Battle]]||[[file:the heat of battle1.png]]||Increases EXP earned through battle by 5%.
|-
|[[The Heat of Battle II]]||[[file:the heat of battle1.png]]||Increases EXP earned through battle by 10%.
|-
|[[The Heat of Battle III]]||[[file:the heat of battle1.png]]||Increases EXP earned through battle by 15%.
|-
|[[Helping Hand]]||[[file:helping hand1.png]]||Increases EXP earned through crafting by 5%.
|-
|[[Helping Hand II]]||[[file:helping hand1.png]]||Increases EXP earned through crafting by 10%.
|-
|[[Helping Hand III]]||[[file:helping hand1.png]]||Increases EXP earned through crafting by 20%.
|-
|[[Earth and Water]]||[[file:earth and water1.png]]||Increases EXP earned through gathering by 5%.
|-
|[[Earth and Water II]]||[[file:earth and water1.png]]||Increases EXP earned through gathering by 10%.
|-
|[[Earth and Water III]]||[[file:earth and water1.png]]||Increases EXP earned through gathering by 20%.
|-
|}

===Special Equipment===

Certain [[Equipment]] provides a bonus to EXP gained when worn, up to a certain level. This bonus applies to EXP gained from defeating enemies, synthesizing recipes, and gathering items. The following is a list of equipment that grants a bonus to EXP, as well as how they can be obtained:
{| {{STDT|item align-left}}
|-
! Gear
! Bonus
! Min Level
! Max Level
! Classes
! Source
|-
| {{Item icon|Moogle Cap}} ||align=center| +20% ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 10 || All Classes || Pre-ordering [[A Realm Reborn]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Helm of Light}} ||align=center| +20% ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 10 || All Classes || [[A_Realm_Reborn#Collector.27s_Edition|A Realm Reborn - Collector's Edition]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Friendship Circlet}} ||align=center| +20% ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 25 || All Classes || [[Recruit a Friend Campaign]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Brand-new Ring}} ||align=center| +30% ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 30 || Disciples of War and Magic || Complete all [[File:Npcs offering quests related to the Hall of the Novice icon.png|20px|link=Hall of the Novice]][[Hall of the Novice]] basic training exercises for a single role
|-
| {{Item icon|Ala Mhigan Earrings}} ||align=center| +30% ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 50 || All Classes || Pre-ordering [[Stormblood]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Neophyte's Ring}} ||align=center| +30% ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 60 || Disciples of War and Magic || Complete all [[File:Npcs offering quests related to the Hall of the Novice icon.png|20px|link=Hall of the Novice]][[Hall of the Novice]] tactical training exercises
|-
| {{Item icon|Aetheryte Earring}} ||align=center| +30% ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 70 || Disciples of War and Magic || Pre-ordering [[Shadowbringers]]
|-
| {{Item icon|Bozjan Earring}} ||align=center| +10% ||align=center| 71 ||align=center| 80 || Disciples of War and Magic || {{item icon|Lost and Found IV}} - "Have 1,000 [[Lost Fragments|forgotten fragments]] appraised."
|-
| {{Item icon|Menphina's Earring}} ||align=center| +30% ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 80 || Disciples of War and Magic ||
* Pre-ordering [[Endwalker]]
* [[Final Fantasy XIV Online Store/Shop/Value Bundles#Adventurer's Supply Kit|Adventurer's Supply Kit]] for $10
|-
| {{Item icon|Azeyma's_Earrings}} ||align=center| +30% ||align=center| 1 ||align=center| 90 || Disciples of War and Magic || Pre-ordering [[Dawntrail]]
|}

===The Road to 90===
Some [[Servers|Worlds]] with lower populations are occasionally designated as Preferred Worlds. This designation gives characters ''newly created on those worlds'' a passive buff called {{buff|the road to 90}} '''The Road to 90''', which applies to any class below level 90. The buff provides a multiplicative 100% bonus to ''all'' sources of EXP, calculated after applying any other bonuses. For more information about Preferred Worlds, please refer to the Play Guide entry on [https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/playguide/option_service/world_transfer_service/population_balancing/ population balancing]. The buff was during the first day of early access for ''[[Stormblood]]'' ([[patch 4.0]]) as ''The Road to 60''.

==={{buff|exp bonus}} [[EXP Bonus]]===
{{#lsth:Mentor System and Novice Network|Experience Point Bonus}}

==Required EXP by Level==
The following tables apply to all classes, including [[Blue Mage]]. Values are current as of [[Patch 7.0]].
{| {{STDT}}
|+
! scope="col" | [[A Realm Reborn]] !! scope="col" | EXP !! scope="col" | Rolling Total
|+
! scope="row" | 1
| 0 || ''0''
|-
! scope="row" | 2
| 300 || ''300''
|-
! scope="row" | 3
| 450|| ''750''
|-
! scope="row" | 4
| 630 || ''1,380''
|-
! scope="row" | 5
| 970 || ''2,350''
|-
! scope="row" | 6
| 1,440 || ''3,790''
|-
! scope="row" | 7
| 1,940 || ''5,730''
|-
! scope="row" | 8
| 3,000 || ''8,730''
|-
! scope="row" | 9
| 3,920 || ''12,650''
|-
! scope="row" | 10
| 4,970 || ''17,620''
|-
! scope="row" | 11
| 5,900 || ''23,520''
|-
! scope="row" | 12
| 7,430 || ''30,950''
|-
! scope="row" | 13
| 8,620 || ''39,570''
|-
! scope="row" | 14
| 10,200 || ''49,770''
|-
! scope="row" | 15
| 11,300 || ''61,070''
|-
! scope="row" | 16
| 13,100 || ''74,170''
|-
! scope="row" | 17
| 15,200 || ''89,370''
|-
! scope="row" | 18
| 17,400 || ''106,770''
|-
! scope="row" | 19
| 19,600 || ''126,370''
|-
! scope="row" | 20
| 21,900 || ''148,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 21
| 24,300 || ''172,570''
|-
! scope="row" | 22
| 27,400 || ''199,970''
|-
! scope="row" | 23
| 30,600 || ''230,570''
|-
! scope="row" | 24
| 33,900 || ''264,470''
|-
! scope="row" | 25
| 37,300 || ''301,770''
|-
! scope="row" | 26
| 40,800 || ''342,570''
|-
! scope="row" | 27
| 49,200 || ''391,770''
|-
! scope="row" | 28
| 54,600 || ''446,370''
|-
! scope="row" | 29
| 61,900 || ''508,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 30
| 65,600 || ''573,870''
|-
! scope="row" | 31
| 68,400 || ''642,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 32
| 74,000 || ''716,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 33
| 82,700 || ''798,970''
|-
! scope="row" | 34
| 88,700 || ''887,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 35
| 95,000 || ''982,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 36
| 102,000 || ''1,084,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 37
| 113,000 || ''1,197,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 38
| 121,000 || ''1,318,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 39
| 133,000 || ''1,451,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 40
| 142,000 || ''1,593,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 41
| 155,000 || ''1,748,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 42
| 163,000 || ''1,911,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 43
| 171,000 || ''2,082,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 44
| 179,000 || ''2,261,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 45
| 187,000 || ''2,448,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 46
| 195,000 || ''2,643,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 47
| 214,000 || ''2,857,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 48
| 229,000 || ''3,086,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 49
| 244,000 || ''3,330,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 50
| 259,000 || ''3,589,670''
|+
! scope="col" | [[Heavensward]] !! scope="col" | EXP !! scope="col" | Rolling Total
|+
! scope="row" | 51
| 421,000 || ''4,010,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 52
| 500,000 || ''4,510,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 53
| 580,000 || ''5,090,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 54
| 663,000 || ''5,753,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 55
| 749,000 || ''6,502,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 56
| 837,000 || ''7,339,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 57
| 927,000 || ''8,266,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 58
| 1,019,000 || ''9,285,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 59
| 1,114,000 || ''10,399,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 60
| 1,211,000 || ''11,610,670''
|+
! scope="col" | [[Stormblood]] !! scope="col" | EXP !! scope="col" | Rolling Total
|+
! scope="row" | 61
| 1,387,000 || ''12,997,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 62
| 1,456,000 || ''14,453,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 63
| 1,534,000 || ''15,987,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 64
| 1,621,000 || ''17,608,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 65
| 1,720,000 || ''19,328,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 66
| 1,834,000 || ''21,162,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 67
| 1,968,000 || ''23,130,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 68
| 2,126,000 || ''25,256,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 69
| 2,317,000 || ''27,573,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 70
| 2,550,000 || ''30,123,670''
|+
! scope="col" | [[Shadowbringers]] !! scope="col" | EXP !! scope="col" | Rolling Total
|+
! scope="row" | 71
| 2,923,000 || ''33,046,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 72
| 3,018,000 || ''36,064,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 73
| 3,153,000 || ''39,217,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 74
| 3,324,000 || ''42,541,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 75
| 3,532,000 || ''46,073,670''
|-
! scope="row" | 76
| 3,770,600 || ''49,844,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 77
| 4,066,000 || ''53,910,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 78
| 4,377,000 || ''58,287,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 79
| 4,777,000 || ''63,064,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 80
| 5,256,000 || ''68,320,270''
|+
! scope="col" | [[Endwalker]] !! scope="col" | EXP !! scope="col" | Rolling Total
|+
! scope="row" | 81
| 5,992,000 || ''74,312,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 82
| 6,171,000 || ''80,483,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 83
| 6,942,000 || ''87,425,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 84
| 7,205,000 || ''94,630,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 85
| 7,948,000 || ''102,578,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 86
| 8,287,000 || ''110,865,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 87
| 9,231,000 || ''120,096,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 88
| 9,529,000 || ''129,625,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 89
| 10,459,000 || ''140,084,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 90
| 10,838,000 || ''150,922,270''
|+
! scope="col" | [[Dawntrail]] !! scope="col" | EXP !! scope="col" | Rolling Total
|+
! scope="row" | 91
| 13,278,000 || ''164,200,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 92
| 13,659,000 || ''177,859,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 93
| 15,348,000 || ''193,207,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 94
| 15,912,000 || ''209,119,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 95
| 17,534,000 || ''226,653,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 96
| 18,263,000 || ''244,916,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 97
| 20,322,000 || ''265,238,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 98
| 20,957,000 || ''286,195,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 99
| 22,979,000 || ''309,174,270''
|-
! scope="row" | 100
| 23,789,000 || ''332,963,270''
|-
|}

Skatay Range

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The '''Skatay Range''' is a large, snow capped mountain range that divides [[Dalmasca]] and [[Othard]]. The mountain range is inhospitable to all but the hardiest and is often the final resting place of those who seek to cross it on foot. The forests at the foot of the mountain are the home of the [[Veena]] clan of [[Viera]]. These forests were also used as a strategic point to halt an invasion by the [[Garlean Empire]], where the natives used the thick underbrush for cover and participated in guerilla warfare. Unable to deal with this, the '''Empire''' was never able to take this land, and therefore their occupation was never considered truly complete.

[[Category: Lore/Geography]]

Circle of Knowing

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'''The Circle of Knowing''' was an organization formed by [[Louisoix Leveilleur]] in the year 1562 of the [[Sixth Astral Era]]. Tired of [[The Forum]]'s unwillingness to act in the impending war with [[Garlemald]], ''Louisoix'' secretly gathered his twelve greatest pupils, most of whom were [[Archon]]s, and formed the group with a single missive: "the salvation of [[Eorzea]]." Sending his students into the city-states, the members of the ''Circle of Knowing'' hoped to reinstate the [[Grand Company|Grand Companies]] so the [[Eorzean Alliance]] would have a means to fight back against the [[Garlean Empire]].

==History==
The members of the ''Circle of Knowing'' made their way to each of the city-states of Eorzea to try to convince them to rebuild the ''[[Grand Companies]]'' and unite as one to stand against the coming invasion, as the city-states of the [[Fifth Astral Era]] had done more than fifteen hundred years ago. Since the Garlean Empire had retreated behind [[Baelsar's Wall]] to safety, Eorzea's city-states had lost their common enemy, and had returned to their territorial disputes both with each other and the [[Beast Tribes]] of their respective lands. The leaders of each city-state were wary of the ''Circle of Knowing'' and hesitant to listen to what they had to say. This would change rapidly when the ''Beastmen'' began summoning their gods, or rather, the entities that would come to be known as '''[[Primal]]s'''.

===The Primal Threat===
The "Primal threat" began in [[Thanalan]], where the [[Amalj'aa]] of [[Paglth'an]] called upon [[Ifrit]] to retaliate against the members of [[Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern]], who had been digging in the Amalj'aa's ancestral lands of [[Zanr'ak]]. While the Lord of the Inferno was attacking there, the Amalj'aa attacked the various outposts near [[Ul'dah]], slaughtering the underprepared troops there. With this, they had reclaimed the land as their own. Attacks by the other Beast Tribes began happening in a similar manner all across Eorzea, with increasing frequency, and the people of the city-states were at a loss on how to handle the supposed gods. Fortunately, the ''Circle of Knowing,'' having been the first to notice the sudden environmental decay of the lands affected by the summonings, were able to share what they knew with the leaders of Eorzea's city-states. The ''Circle'' had also observed the [[Aether]] slowly disappearing from the land with each new summoning. They reached out to their acquaintances, [[the Students of Baldesion]], to divine how the Beast Tribes could have possibly come into the knowledge of aetherial manipulation on the scale of summoning.

Eventually, their search would reveal the existence of supposedly "shadowless" beings known as the [[Ascian]]s, and the members of the ''Circle of Knowing'' were finally able to present Eorzea's leaders with information and evidence on how the Beastmen were performing their rituals. With this, the city-states and the [[Adventurer]]s who were battling these entities now had a means to fight back more effectively. The ''Circle of Knowing'' had proven their trustworthiness, and each city-state acted upon their council, reforming the Grand Companies to act as a united front against all who would try to take their land from them.

===Three-Sided Struggle===
With the Garleans resuming their campaign into Eorzea, and the increase in Primal activity that seemed to coincide with their invasion, the Grand Companies were struggling to maintain ground. Louisoix and the other members of the Circle of Knowing offered a solution: Employ the use of Adventurers in a two-tiered offense. While the Grand Companies were handling the Garlean forces, the Adventurers would be able to handle the Primals. However, Beast Tribes that had previously not summoned their gods were now doing so, further increasing the pressure on the people of Eorzea. Under the guidance of the Circle of Knowing, they were able to at least quell the tide for the time being, however things were growing increasingly tense.

===The Coming Calamity===
The war between the Garlean Empire and Eorzea raged for some time. Thanks to the Circle of Knowing, the Adventurers were able to infiltrate the Empire's [[Castrum Novum]] and learn of [[Project Meteor]]. Though they were able to dismantle the "Lunar Transmitter", they learned from [[Nael van Darnus]] that his plan was already complete, and [[Dalamud]] would fall regardless of their attempts to stop it. The Circle of Knowing was able to provide evidence linking the moon to the [[Allagan Empire]], and surmised that the Garlean Empire must have knowledge of a means to control the satellite. Eventually, they were able to track Nael van Darnus to [[Coerthas]], amongst the floating rubble beneath Dalamud. The Eorzean Alliance sent a group of Adventurers to assassinate the legatus, hoping to stop the descent of the moon. The Circle of Knowing would, however, observe that even after the death of Nael van Darnus, Dalamud continued to fall.

Louisoix, the leader of the Circle of Knowing, finally came to the last-ditch attempt to save the land: fervent prayer to [[The Twelve]] in the hopes that they would be able to entreat with a higher power to stop the fall of Dalamud. While the idea was met with skepticism and challenge, the realization that there were few other options remaining settled over the Eorzean Alliance. The members of the Circle of Knowing, as well as the various peoples of Eorzea made their way to the various [[Marks of The Twelve]] to offer their prayers for safety. During this time, the Garlean Empire made ready for a final assault on Eorzea.

Finally, the conflict came, and the [[Battle of Carteneau]] began. Louisoix began enacting his plan to summon ''The Twelve'' while the members of the Circle of Knowing continued to offer prayer at the Marks. In the events that followed, Louisoix would manage to stop the elder wyrm [[Bahamut]] and save Eorzea, though at the cost of his life. The surviving members of the ''Circle'' would join with the members of the ''[[Path of the Twelve]]'' and go on to form [[the Scions of the Seventh Dawn]].

==Notable Members==
*[[Louisoix Leveilleur]]
*[[Thancred Waters]]
*[[Y'shtola Rhul]]
*[[Urianger Augurelt]]
*[[Yda Hext]]
*[[Papalymo Totolymo]]
*[[Moenbryda Wilfsunnwyn]]
*[[Rammbroes Zasertylsyn]]

[[Category: Lore/People]] [[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Revolutionaries and Resistance Movements]]

Encyclopædia Eorzea

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{{Otheruses|the '''real-world book'''|the housing item|Encyclopedia Eorzea}}

==About==
'''Encyclopædia Eorzea''' is not part of Final Fantasy XIV, but a real-world book sold by the game's publisher Square Enix, all about the lore of [[Hydaelyn]]. 
This book is used as an informational reference for many articles found on this fan-maintained wiki. 
As of 2023, there are three volumes released. Each volume covers different [[Patches]] of content and lore.

For more information, visit the book's [https://na.store.square-enix-games.com/encyclopaedia-eorzea---the-world-of-final-fantasy-xiv Product Page on the Square Enix website], as well as [https://na.store.square-enix-games.com/encyclopaedia-eorzea---the-world-of-final-fantasy-xiv---volume-ii Volume II], and [https://na.store.square-enix-games.com/encyclopaedia-eorzea-iii---the-world-of-final-fantasy-xiv Volume III].

===Bonus Items===
*Volume I: {{item icon|Namingway}} [[Minions|minion]]
*Volume II: {{item icon|Matoya's Hat}} [[Head|headgear]]
*Volume III: {{item icon|Wind-up Fourchenault}} [[Minions|minion]]

==Lore==
===Preface===
====Blessed By Gods And Forged By Heroes====
Comprised of Aldenard, the westernmost of the Three Great Continents, and its surrounding islands, the realm of Eorzea has, throughout history, been the cradle of several unique civilizations. Towering mountains dominate the north, their peaks forever lashed with icy winds; to the south, a bleak expanse of unforgiving desert holds sway. Yet these inhospitable lands hold irresistible lure for man and monster alike, for wide and deep flow the currents of aether, and rich are the veins of power-infused crystal.

This encyclopedia is a labor of love—a love for Eorzea. It is a compilation of knowledge of our forebears. Of their histories and legends. Of their fables and folktales. It is a chronicle left by those who strove to unlock Eorzea’s myriad mysteries that all who followed might better understand this great realm. It is dedicated to those who call Eorzea their home and to those who will do so one day. It is dedicated to those who would give their blood to see the realm persevere. It is dedicated to you, the reader, with hope that the knowledge contained within its pages will serve as a guide on our never-ending journey to a better tomorrow.

====A New Era====
In this both harsh and vibrant region, the people of Eorzea have carved out their histories from within a cycle of prosperous “Astral” and disastrous “Umbral” eras. And though the land has but recently emerged from yet another age of decline—the Seventh Umbral Era—the skies remain dark. On the eastern border, the Garlean Empire masses its troops for invasion, while the native beastmen tribes summon their deities, the otherworldly primals. The threats facing Eorzea will not easily be overcome.

====The Brightest Burning Candle====
The life of an adventurer is the pursuit of fortune and the pursuit of fame the devotion of oneself to seeking out danger and glory wherever they might lie. Only the most intrepid and dauntless of souls will endeavor to embark upon such a journey.

It is not without warrant, then, to assume it will ultimately be an adventurer who steps from the shadows of obscurity to defend Eorzea from those who would see Her harmed—that it will be his or her tales of bravery and daring that are sung by bards for ages to come. This adventurer, and every adventurer to have heretofore lived and died in our realm, are the true heroes of this story—Eorzea’s story.

{{see also| Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn Wiki:General disclaimer}}