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{{Quote|Comprised of Aldenard, the westernmost of the Three Great Continents, and its surrounding islands, the realm of Eorzea has been the cradle of several unique civilizations throughout history.<br>Towering mountains dominate the north, their peaks forever lashed with icy winds; to the south, a bleak expanse of unforgiving desert holds sway.<br>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.<br>In this harsh though vibrant region, the people of Eorzea have carved out their histories—a cycle of prosperous Astral and disastrous Umbral eras.<br>The First Umbral Era brought an end to the age of the gods, and there have been six such eras of calamity since the First Astral Era ushered in the age of man.<br>Each of the Umbral catastrophes has, in turn, borne the characteristics of one of the six elements. With all the elements now represented, it was believed the current Astral era would last into eternity.<br>But in the seventh verse of the Divine Chronicles, Mezaya Thousand Eyes prophesized a less fortunate fate. The "senary sun," or Sixth Astral Era, would indeed end, and the "septenary moon," or Seventh Umbral Era, would cast its shadow upon the land.|Game Description}}
{{Quote|Eorzea. A land embraced by gods and forged by heroes. The bountiful aether that flows through this lush realm has ensured the peace and prosperity of its peoples for generations.|[[Louisoix Leveilleur]]}}
[[File:Eorzea Karte.png|400px|thumb|Karte Eorzeas]]
[[File:Eorzea Karte.png|400px|thumb|Map of Eorzea ca. 1506, created by [[Roddard Ironheart]]]]
Eorzea is the the setting of Final Fantasy 14 A Realm Reborn. It contains the three starting cities: [[Limsa Lominsa]], [[Ul'dah]] and [[Gridania]].  
[[Eorzea]] is a realm that comprises the continent of [[Aldenard]]—easternmost of the [[Three Great Continents]]—and its surrounding islands, most notably the island of [[Vylbrand]]. Often called a land "embraced by gods and forged by heroes," Eorzea has played a central role in many major historical events, such as the rise of the [[Allagan Empire]] or the [[Battle of Silvertear Skies]]. In recent years, its conquest has become the focus of the [[Garlean Empire]], causing the [[City-state|city-states]] of the realm to join together and form the [[Eorzean Alliance]].


Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn takes place in the Seventh Umbral Era. The end of Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 and fall of Dalamund signaled the start of this new Umbral era. Eorzea is said to cycle through prosperous Astral eras and disastrous Umbral eras. Eons ago, Eorzea was ruled by gods and goddesses called The Twelve. They blessed the [[races|wandering tribes]] with riches and prosperity in the First Astral Era. Soon these tribes began to fight one another. These wars not only tore Eorzea apart but also chased away the deities that blessed the tribes. The disappearance of The Twelve ushered in the First Umbral Era.
==Geography==
[[File:map of eorzea.jpg|400px|thumb|Map of Eorzea uptill [[Stormblood]]]]
Eorzea is made up of Aldenard and its surrounding islands, the largest of which is Vylbrand. The realm is home to the deserts of [[Thanalan]] and plains of [[Paglth'an]] in the south, the lush forests of the [[The Black Shroud|Black Shroud]] and [[Lake Silvertear]] in [[Mor Dhona]] at its heart, the great mountain range [[Abalathia's Spine]] to its north, and the island of [[Vylbrand]]—home to [[La Noscea]] and [[O'Ghomoro|Mt. O'Ghomoro]] off its western coast.
==Regions==
===La Noscea===
{{Main|La Noscea}}
La Noscea is the marine region located in the south-eastern part of Eorzea. [[Limsa Lominsa]], one of the starting cities, is located in La Noscea.
===The Black Shroud===
{{Main|The Black Shroud}}
The Black Shroud is a forested region located in the northern part of Eorzea. [[Gridania]], one of the starting cities, is located in The Black Shroud.
===Thanalan===
{{Main|Thanalan}}
Thanalan is the desert region located in the southern part of Eorzea. [[Ul'dah]], one of the starting cities, is located in Thanalan.


===Coerthas===
The realm is bordered by the so-called [[Five Seas]], the [[Bloodbrine Sea]] to its north, [[Indigo Deep]] to its west, the [[Rhotano Sea]] between Vylbrand and Aldenard, the [[Sea of Ash]] to its south, and the [[Sea of Jade]] to its east. Surrounding the realm are various islands including the [[The Cieldalaes|Cieldalaes]] archipelago south of Vylbrand, and [[Mazlaya]] and the [[The Pearl|Pearl]] in the [[Rothlyt Sound]] southeast of the [[The Black Shroud|Black Shroud]].
{{Main|Coerthas}}


===Mor Dhona===
====Locations====
{{Main|Mor Dhona}}
*[[La Noscea]]
*[[Thanalan]]
*[[The Black Shroud]]
*[[Coerthas]]
*[[Mor Dhona]]
*[[Abalathia's Spine]]
*[[Dravania]]
*[[Gyr Abania]]<br><br>
*[[O'Ghomoro]]
*[[Paglth'an]]
*[[Xelphatol]]
*[[The Cieldalaes]]
*[[Carteneau Flats]]
*[[Yafaem Saltmoor]]
*[[The Farreach]]
*[[The Pearl]]
*[[Mazlaya]]


===Coerthas===
==Major Cities==
{{Main|Coerthas}}
The peoples of Eorzea congregate in [[City-state|city-states]], small, independent nations consisting of a single city and its dependent territories. During the majority of the [[Sixth Astral Era]], there stood six city-states, but by the beginning of the [[Seventh Umbral Era]], only four remained, as the city-state of [[Ala Mhigo]] fell to the Garlean Empire, and the scholars of [[Sharlayan]] abandoned their city to return to [[Old Sharlayan]] in the [[Northern Empty]].


===Mor Dhona===
*[[Limsa Lominsa]]
{{Main|Mor Dhona}}
*[[Ul'dah]]
*[[Gridania]]
*[[Ishgard]]
*[[Sharlayan]]
*[[Ala Mhigo]]


===Abalathia===
==Population==
{{Main|Mor Dhona}}
Eorzea is home to many members of the [[Playable Races|wandering races]]. The most common race is the [[Hyur]], with the [[Midlanders|Midlander]] clan being the most prolific among them. It is also home to members of the [[Elezen]], [[Roegadyn]], [[Lalafell]], and [[Miqo'te]] races. The [[Au Ra]] are a small minority in the realm, as they are native to the [[Far East|Far Eastern]] continent of [[Othard]] and not commonly found in the west.
 
===Dravania===
{{Main|Dravania}}
 
===Gyr Abania===
{{Main|Gyr Abania}}
 
===Othard===
{{Main|Othard}}


Apart from human races, Eorzea is also the homeland of myriad other [[Spoken]] races (sometimes known as [[Beast Tribe|beastmen]]), such as the [[Amal'jaa]] tribe of [[Paglth'an]], [[Ixal|Ixals]] of [[Xelphatol]], [[Kobold|kobolds]] of [[O'Ghomoro]], [[Sahagin]] of [[Indigo Deep]], and [[Sylph|sylphs]] of the [[Sylphlands]].


{{Zones}}
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Revision as of 00:39, 8 November 2018

"Eorzea. A land embraced by gods and forged by heroes. The bountiful aether that flows through this lush realm has ensured the peace and prosperity of its peoples for generations." — Louisoix Leveilleur

Map of Eorzea ca. 1506, created by Roddard Ironheart

Eorzea is a realm that comprises the continent of Aldenard—easternmost of the Three Great Continents—and its surrounding islands, most notably the island of Vylbrand. Often called a land "embraced by gods and forged by heroes," Eorzea has played a central role in many major historical events, such as the rise of the Allagan Empire or the Battle of Silvertear Skies. In recent years, its conquest has become the focus of the Garlean Empire, causing the city-states of the realm to join together and form the Eorzean Alliance.

Geography

Eorzea is made up of Aldenard and its surrounding islands, the largest of which is Vylbrand. The realm is home to the deserts of Thanalan and plains of Paglth'an in the south, the lush forests of the Black Shroud and Lake Silvertear in Mor Dhona at its heart, the great mountain range Abalathia's Spine to its north, and the island of Vylbrand—home to La Noscea and Mt. O'Ghomoro off its western coast.

The realm is bordered by the so-called Five Seas, the Bloodbrine Sea to its north, Indigo Deep to its west, the Rhotano Sea between Vylbrand and Aldenard, the Sea of Ash to its south, and the Sea of Jade to its east. Surrounding the realm are various islands including the Cieldalaes archipelago south of Vylbrand, and Mazlaya and the Pearl in the Rothlyt Sound southeast of the Black Shroud.

Locations

Major Cities

The peoples of Eorzea congregate in city-states, small, independent nations consisting of a single city and its dependent territories. During the majority of the Sixth Astral Era, there stood six city-states, but by the beginning of the Seventh Umbral Era, only four remained, as the city-state of Ala Mhigo fell to the Garlean Empire, and the scholars of Sharlayan abandoned their city to return to Old Sharlayan in the Northern Empty.

Population

Eorzea is home to many members of the wandering races. The most common race is the Hyur, with the Midlander clan being the most prolific among them. It is also home to members of the Elezen, Roegadyn, Lalafell, and Miqo'te races. The Au Ra are a small minority in the realm, as they are native to the Far Eastern continent of Othard and not commonly found in the west.

Apart from human races, Eorzea is also the homeland of myriad other Spoken races (sometimes known as beastmen), such as the Amal'jaa tribe of Paglth'an, Ixals of Xelphatol, kobolds of O'Ghomoro, Sahagin of Indigo Deep, and sylphs of the Sylphlands.

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