I finally made headway into the new XIV story patch, writing is definitely a step up. There is a tolerable level of Wuk Lamat at last!
I liked how they’re focusing more on your bond with Sphene rather than Wuk Lamat’s bond with everyone.

But uh… Wow they really made the new duty trial need a minimum item level that requires you to be decked out in tomestone gear.
I genuinely don’t meet the minimum item level, I think I was 105 or 108 or something? So I’m going to have to do some grinding.

Also are we genuinely facing off against a villain whose great big grand plan is…. to copy exactly what led the Ea to extinction?

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Once a misfortunate orphan and genius alchemist, Glass Dimelia defied death through forbidden research—only to be executed by a divine agent. However, the goddess Aurora granted him reincarnation, and due to Fortuna’s intervention, he retained his memories. Now reborn as Leafa, a girl in a new era, she embarks on a journey to find love and happiness.