Heavensturn (2014)

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Heavensturn (2014)
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Event Start
December 31, 2013
Event Finish
January 14, 2014
Event Chain
Heavensturn
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Heavensturn (2014) is a seasonal event that took place from December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014.

Heavensturn is here, and once again the Twelve gather to choose the ascendant among them for the coming year. On this the highest of high feast days, outlanders from the Far East descend on Eorzea with a curious mission. Let a little bird—size is relative—tell you all about it! Pick up a copy of The Raven, Gridania’s leading tabloid, today.

— Event description

Guide

Players can participate in the event by talking to Damaris at (x10, y8) in Old Gridania.

Quests

Quest Type Level Quest Giver Rewards
A Horse for Heavensturn Sidequest 15 Damaris 1 Uma kabuto icon1.png  Uma Kabuto
Turn Around, Beautiful Sidequest 15 Golden Uma Yoriki 1 Golden uma kabuto icon1.png  Golden Uma Kabuto
Heavens Know You're Fast Sidequest 15 Black Uma Yoriki 1 Black uma kabuto icon1.png  Black Uma Kabuto
Heavenly Power Sidequest 15 Red Uma Yoriki 1 Crimson uma kabuto icon1.png  Crimson Uma Kabuto
Thank Heavensturn for You Sidequest 15 Uma Bugyo 1 Zoni icon1.png  Zoni

Rewards

New

Returning

Achievement

Name Points Task Reward Patch
Zoni icon1.png  Horsing About 10 Complete the quest “Thank Heavensturn for You.” - 2.1

Vendor

Lore

Horses: Yay or Neigh? Even the most aether-addled among our readers could not fail to note the approach of another Heavensturn, and this changing of the guard promises to be an extra-auspicious one for Gridania. Our sources on the inside indicate that none other than Nophica, the Matron, is favored to become the god ascendant this year, and I am sure I speak for all dwellers of the Twelveswood when I say, "About time!"

Loyal readers know that this reporter is an absolute martyr to the travel-bug, and has been known to be mistaken for an outlander right here in Eorzea on account of his irrepressible worldliness. So it would surprise you not at all if I told you that our outré friends in the Far East have a custom of naming a totem beast every Heavensturn. Imagine that! This year they have chosen the "horse," a creature so exotic that even I, Oliver Goodfellow, have never encountered its like. Wild rumors may fly of the horse's herbivorous diet and four-leggedness, but fortunately for us, the calm voice of science at the Naturalistic Society tells us that horses are "dyspeptic of disposition and narrow of face, with a shag along its long neck and a repulsive lack of substantial coat elsewhere...as vicious as they are stupid." Huzzah, what a prize! Now, gentle readers, I know the burning question in all our hearts: what were they thinking? But take it from me, Oliver Goodfellow, that when it comes to outlanders, logic and reasons are not worth seeking, for they do not think as we do! Surely, The Raven is not alone in noting the highly amusing helms sported by these charming barbarians as they take to the streets in a bid to popularize their unspeakable animal. Madcap, indeed!

The Fraternal Order of Chocowackers is said to be none too happy about these goings-on, and unconfirmed reports suggest they have exercised their gods-given right to bar the demon-steed from the Twelveswood. Energetic or excessive? This reporter cannot help but hope that all involved will comport themselves in accordance with the spirit of Heavensturn, and the Twelve bless us, every one!

Oliver Goodfellow

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Footnotes

  1. The year of the snake was 2013, which was skipped during the Legacy to A Realm Reborn transition downtime.