Races

It has been confirmed that the races from Final Fantasy 11 will be available in Final Fantasy 14, however their appearances have been altered and their race-names and back stories are entirely different. The main aim of the similarity between FF11 and FF14 was to add an air of familiarity to the game.

Character creation is much more flexible than seen in Final Fantasy 11. Skin, hair, eye colour and hair style is all selectable. The additions of clans within the race. The developers also revealed that your choice of clan could affect your starting stats. You will also see tangible facial expressions in FF14 which vary depending on various actions performed in an out of battle.

Races of Final Fantasy 14

The race in brackets is the equivalent race in Final Fantasy 11

Elezen (Elvaan)

The Elezen are a traditionally nomadic people who in former times claimed sole dominion and rulership over Eorzea, their presence predating that of the other races. Believing this prominence to be ordained by the gods, they came to develop an esteemed sense of honor and pride.

Their characteristically tall, slim physiques and elongated limbs are part of a successful adaptation to the land’s various environments. Indeed, it is said that their highly sensitive ears can discern the squeak of a field mouse at a distance of up to several malms.

The Elezen perceived the immigration of the Hyur as tantamount to invasion, and as a result the two share a past plagued by warfare. At present, however, they can be seen coexisting peacefully, the exception being the reclusive Duskwight Elezen.

Lalafell (TaruTaru)

The Lalafell were originally a group of agriculturalists inhabiting the fertile islands of the south seas. With the introduction of transmarine commerce, they soon found their way to Eorzea via trade routes. They are now one of the more populous races and are well established throughout the region, though they remain averse to cold climates.

The short, rotund builds of the Lalafell belie an incredible agility, and their seemingly feeble legs are capable of carrying them long distances over any terrain. Many among them are also known for possessing highly developed and cunning intellects.

The Lalafell place a great deal of significance on familial bonds, but are by no means unfriendly to outsiders. This is evidenced by the fact that they continue to share prosperous relations with all of the other races of Eorzea.

Hyur (Hume)

Boasting the largest population in Eorzea, the Hyur came from neighboring continents and islands in three great migratory waves. With them they brought a sophisticated technology and complex ethos tempered by the breadth of the outside world. They rapidly became a driving force behind cultural progress, and are now widely attributed with spearheading advances in Eorzean civilization.

One of the Hyur’s strengths is the staggering variety of languages and social institutions they exhibit. This is said to account for their firm conviction in individual freedoms, though it also results in a relative lack of solidarity and group cohesion.

Two distinct groups now exist among the Hyur – Highlanders, denizens of mountainous areas, and Midlanders, who reside in lower elevations.

Roegadyn (Galka)

The Roegadyn are a maritime people whose largest concentrations are found in the northern seas, by way of which they came to Eorzea.

They possess enormous, muscular builds and are known for the cultural emphasis they place on competition and unflinching courage, though tender, introspective individuals can also be found.

Roegadyn in and around the Limsa Lominsa area are typically seamen putting in at port, but many have also settled permanently, becoming mercenaries, bodyguards, or even pirates by trade. Far away, deep in the mountains of Ul’dah, live mountain clans of reclusive Roegadyn known as the Hellsguard, said to have mastered the magical arts

Miqo’te (Mithra)

During the Age of Endless Frost, as the seas turned to ice and passage over them became possible, Eorzea saw an influx of foreign fauna to her shores. This in turn brought the hunting tribes which subsisted upon them, the modern descendants of whom are today known as the Miqo’te.

Since then, the Miqo’te have diverged into two physically distinguishable groups–the diurnal Seekers of the Sun and the nocturnal Keepers of the Moon. Both groups share a superb olfactory sense and powerful leg musculature, results of a long evolution geared towards hunting and predation.

Comparatively few in number, they maintain an insular group mentality, tending to avoid contact with the other races. Many individuals lead isolated lifestyles, even when residing in the more populous cities.

Analysis of Collage

The collage made for Final Fantasy 14 contains a lot of clues about the races that may be involved in FF14. Below is our analysis of the collage, beginning with a numerical breakdown of the different characters that can be seen:


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In this image we can see a total of 14 clear images of races that will be in Final Fantasy 14 and from this we have tried to work out what these races are based on their similarities to FF11. Below you can read our analysis, with the numbering based on the red rectangles in the image above (click the image if you cannot see this from the preview).

1. A Miqo’te.
2. Lalafell.
3. Elezen
4. A female Hyur.
5. A Roegadyn .
6. A male Hyur
7. A child Lalafell
8. An unknown White Mage
9. A Miqo’te
10. A female Hume
11. Unknown, cannot see enough of character.
12. A Lalafell.
13. Miqo’te
14. Elezen

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Please note that this is merely our interpretation of the collage and is not factual information. If you feel we have got something wrong feel free to contact us.