Fans of Ivalice, the history of visual novels, and the works of Jean-Luc Godard might just find something to sink their teeth into this episode. Victor explores the many twists and turns in the surprisingly robust history behind Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn’s Summoner weapon, The Veil of Wiyu in this first episode of a recurring series that aims to shed light on the real-world inspirations behind the weaponry of Final Fantasy XIV. If you want to see more dedicated episodes like this be sure to let us know at @SharlayanPod or @BloodGodPod on Twitter or on the official Axe of the Blood God Discord server available to $1 subscribers at patreon.com/bloodgodpod.

SPOILER LEVEL GREEN: Not a spoiler to be seen. A few references to some contextless plot details for various games in the series but nothing to keep you from enjoying this episode regardless of where you are in your journey.Music:

Down the Up Staircase - Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward
Save / Load Screen - Final Fantasy Tactics
Protagonist’s Theme - Final Fantasy Tactics
Trisection - Final Fantasy Tactics
Not Alone Jazz Arrangement - JAZZ - FINAL FANTASY -
Fear After - Final Fantasy Tactics
Green Eyed Love - Mayer Hawthorne
James Bond Theme (From Dr. No) - Monty Norman
Under the Imperial Flag - Sakura Wars 3
I feel like I’ve heard that one before - Final Fantasy Tactics

Sources:

Marathon Gaming Retrospectives - https://tinyurl.com/y5evjjbt
Final Fantasy Wiki - Sound Novels - Oeilvert - https://tinyurl.com/ze3zd8vx
Hardcore Gaming 101 - The Tale of Oeilvert - https://tinyurl.com/2p9mrzb7
FFT Sound Novel Let’s Play by Nekomakine - https://tinyurl.com/msnvnupe

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