
It’s impossible to not become invested in their fates, and likewise, we can’t help but put ourselves in the shoes, greaves, or Thavnarian Sandals of our Warrior of Light (and sometimes Darkness). The characters are dear to those of us invested in FFXIV - whether you’ve played since 2013 like me or just a year like several of my FFXIV friends. Final Fantasy XIV has told (and continues to tell) stories that touch on all of these and more. It could be characters we resonate with, a tale so fantastical that it stirs the imagination, or a narrative of compelling, relatable stories that we can’t turn away from. The best RPGs rank highly in our hearts and minds for emotional reasons. Out of all of composer Masayoshi Soken’s extensive Final Fantasy XIV works over the last eight years, no single album exemplifies this more than Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker.įirst, a brief warning: I may get into some spoiler territory for Endwalker out of necessity, but I’ll tread lightly - it’s not a story you want to miss experiencing for yourself. Music and emotion are inextricably linked.

“Upon your return, I will gift you a beautiful flower.”

26 – Neath Dark Waters (Scions & Sinners)Ĥ6 – Close in the Distance (Instrumental)
