Publishments of Eorzea
- See also: Lore
Lettered residents of Eorzea's major cities turn to printed publications to stay abreast of the latest rumors and affairs of the realm. Let us take a closer look at the papers of record circulating in each of Eorzea's major city-states.
The Harbor Herald
"Connecting all lands and peoples in her everlasting embrace, the sea bears to Limsa Lominsa the wisdom and voices of a thousand shores."
The foremost paper in Limsa Lominsa, reporting on matters of pertinence and cur- rency to seafarers. From the haughty bluster of pirates to far-reaching developments in foreign diplomacy, the Harbor Herald never fails to put into port with the day's haul of fresh tidings. Based in the hub of trade upon the five seas, no other paper can claim the same wealth of knowledge in international affairs.
Popular features include Dympna's "Catch of the Day," which never fails to reel in the juiciest (and fishiest) gossip from Limsa's docks and alehouses, and chief correspondent Petyr Winsome's regular column on the doings of the Maelstrom. Reporters for the Herald were the first to break two major stories regarding Eorzea's yellow-feathered beasts of burden: Ishgard's lifting of the embargo on chocobo exports in the waning days of the Sixth Astral Era, as well as news of the chocobo barding forged by the smiths of Naldiq & Vymelli's.[1]
The Mythril Eye
"Never blinking and all-seeing, The Mythril Eye misses naught that transpires within the lustrous domain of coin."
The premier paper in the commercial hub of Ul'dah, the Mythril Eye employs expert teams of financial correspondents and economists who gather and analyze information on the latest market trends.
Ever-laden with trade forecasts, it commands a dedicated readership among Ul'dahns and any else with aspirations for profit. Of especial interest to the paper are incidents of potential impact upon the Eorzean economy.
The Eye is known for its high editorial standards and painstakingly researched articles, including Havak Alvak's regular column on words and language ("The Living Lexicon"), and military commentator Osaku Ysaku's cogent critiques of wartime affairs. On the lighter side, features such as the popular reporter Ellie Ryse's coverage of the phantom thief case enjoy great appeal among the general populace.[2]
The Raven
"High above the Twelveswood, the raven circles, evermore seeking out truth hidden amongst the shadows of the trees."
Gridania's leading tabloid, The Raven prides itself on its fleet-footed troupe of correspondents who travel far and wide to cover news as it happens. Driven by a tenet of timely tidings, it issues extra editions with uncommon regularity. Known to pull no punches in its reporting, The Raven has earned a reputation for delivering all angles of the story to readers.
Chief correspondent Oliver Goodfellow is the Raven's star reporter, skillfully using his connections at the Adders' Nest to break the news of Garuda, Good King Moggle Mog XII, and other threats to the Twelveswood in a swift and timely fashion. Kipih Jakkya is an up-and- coming young reporter who is quickly winning the hearts of the people for her enthusiastic investigation of unusual events about town.[3]