Eorzea
"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.
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.
In this harsh though vibrant region, the people of Eorzea have carved out their histories—a cycle of prosperous Astral and disastrous Umbral eras.
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.
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.
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
Eorzea is the the setting of Final Fantasy 14 A Realm Reborn. It contains the three starting cities: Limsa Lominsa, Ul'dah and Gridania.
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 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.
Regions
La Noscea
- Main article: 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 article: 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 article: 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
- Main article: Coerthas
Mor Dhona
- Main article: Mor Dhona
Coerthas
- Main article: Coerthas
Mor Dhona
- Main article: Mor Dhona
Abalathia
- Main article: Mor Dhona
Dravania
- Main article: Dravania
Gyr Abania
- Main article: Gyr Abania
Othard
- Main article: Othard