In Final Fantasy XIV five different races make up the world of Eorzea. The Final Fantasy XIV Races include the elegant Elezen, the tiny Lalafell, the industrious Hyur, the massive Roegadyn, and the lithe Miqo’te. The Final Fantasy XIV Races range in adept powers from magic, to physical combat, and jacks of all trades. A quick breakdown of the Final Fantasy XIV Races can be found below.
The Elezen very closely resemble very tall elves and are graceful and slender. Elezen are traditionally nomadic, and have a deep sense of pride and honor as they are one of the oldest races on Eorzea. There are two different groups of Elezen on Eorzea, the forest dwelling Wildwood Elezen and the cave dwelling Duskwight Elezen. Both are furious combatants, with the Wildwood specializing in ranged weaponry and bows and arrows, and the Duskwight specializing in the deadly arts of the shadows and thievery.
The Lalafell are a very tiny race and very closely resemble small children. The Lalafell are very experienced in the art of commerce, and hold many strong ties with the other races of the world. Although they are small, do not let the size of the Lalafell fool you, they are quick and agile, and possess a very high intelligence which serves them well in any situation, be it commerce or combat.
The Hyur are a race of humans in Final Fantasy XIV. The Hyur are a technologically advanced civilization that uses this technology in every aspect of their lives. The Hyur are a very well rounded race, capable of great intelligence and extraordinary combat prowess. The Hyur are also the most populace race on Eorzea, and often use their sheer numbers to their advantage.
The Roegadyn are a sea faring people with massive, muscular builds. Though quite intimidating due to their sheer size at first, not all Roegadyn are the thuggish brutes they resemble. Many Roegadyn are softhearted and introspective. Due to their size many Roegadyn make excellent warriors, brutes, and soldiers, but there has been word of a secretive group of Roegadyn who have become fluent in the powerful arts of magic and the arcane.
The Miqo’te are a tribal race that resemble cats in many ways. Due to their predatory nature, the Miqo’te are swift and agile and can be quite powerful even with their smaller frames. There are two distinct groups of Miqo’te, those who tend to be more nocturnal and those who prefer the light of the sun. No matter which side of the coin the Miqo’te prefer one thing is always certain, they are very powerful in the heat of combat.
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