Ardbert's new lore | FFXIV Animated

[@benedictgg]

Inspired by the info revealed from the primals concert a few months ago. More like Ardbert's old lore now....

[@RetroNutcase]

...I need an explanation. What lore?

[@lucasgalen3101]

@@RetroNutcase It was revealed the song sung in ultima thule was from adbert to wol.

[@IanFay]

HOW DARE YOU PLAY THIS SONG AND NOT WARN US? YOU BASTARD. Well, now I'm crying.

[@Squallcloud95]

@@lucasgalen3101 WHAT that's insane never knew!

[@MaikeruX989]

@@benedictgg It’s a recent reveal, from the Primals concert in September.

[@Azothify]

Seeing Frey there. I realize this is all just an episode of "Me, Myself and I"

[@DK-sw8uz]

That made me literally LOL….at my kid’s soccer game….right as a player got hurt. Father of the year award, right here 🤣

[@onilink134]

Triple Tank Threat inbound

[@lukkethelukke3514]

The normal gunbreaker confused seeing the schizo paladin drinkin with his imaginary warrior friend and his drk edgy personality.

[@hyperneko018]

I'm not gonna lie, I lost it when Fray showed up. When no one gots me, Frey gots me

[@LuftRaptor]

Bene you can’t keep DOING THIS MAN

[@Akhhmorn]

He can and he will. 😂

[@DeathConvoy09]

He can't keep getting away with this!

[@inkblooded1058]

NO KEEP DOING THIS

[@madjik1979]

I beg to differ, and he should.

[@hanacats]

Man the fact that Ardbert was a better singer than our WoL (from previous skit) is just funnier. Love you Ardbert ❤ miss you friend.

[@raygalaxy2717]

All of Azem's vocal and musical talents went to Ardbert apparently, just waiting for an opportunity to shine.

[@pyroqwerty]

Wait, which one? Edit:, oh, the lahee one?

[@raygalaxy2717]

@@pyroqwerty yup, that vid. Our WoL has some cursed pipes...

[@AzureSkyCiel]

I figured it was more just WoL being a troll when he sang LaHee.

[@Valdora76]

Fray being there was a nice touch. Just needed Myste to be there to have all the voices in our head present

[@benedictgg]

what a Mysted opportunity am I right? lolll

[@a_sweetroll1627]

Throw in Midgardsormr too. cmiiw he's still sleeping within WoL

[@TheDancingBastard]

Don't forget our voidsent buddy

[@coffeeavenger]

@@a_sweetroll1627And don’t forget our Reaper avatar!

[@bmj0163]

@@coffeeavenger This seems like it should be the basis of a video of its own: just something that combs through the lore and includes everything currently kicking around in the WoL's soul and just how damn crowded it is in there. In retrospect its funny that Endsinger mocks us for fighting her alone, when we have a goddamn soccer team that gets dragged with us wherever we go even without Azem's crystal

[@CorruptedSoul12]

That little shake of the bottle the Wol does at Ardbert when I can clearly tell he's going "Dude I'm singing?!" is so funny!

[@TheLinkkikaapeli]

Bene: Releases some of the greatest FFXIV shitpost animations ever made Also Bene: Releases some of the most heartfelt and touching FFXIV animations ever made You truly are a master of your craft.

[@Tundra.]

Truly a Warrior of both Light and Darkness.

[@TamaraBloodhoof]

When the WoL had nobody else to lean on, Ardbert was there. Good guy Ardbert, *OUR* WoL.

[@theruinerofchats]

I was expecting to see the scions at the end just watching him talk to himself.

[@nathanprime2434]

@@theruinerofchats ...h-how? They all dust atm...

[@kurisu7885]

I know his story was concluded but I kinda hope we see him some more.

[@InquisitorThomas]

At the End of All Things you can always rely on Arbert, Fray, The Great Serpent of Ronka wearing a Silly Hat, and Eight Namazu carrying your Mikoshi to always have your back.

[@TiffanyLockheart]

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!! Anyway, Ardbert is the best boy.

[@chrisb4141]

the ardbert fucker is here.

[@benedictgg]

Ardbert fucker is here

[@CleopatraKing]

Wouldn't we all be fucked by Ardbert? He's been inside all of us after all@@benedictgg

[@PaladinArndt]

@@benedictgg @TiffanyLockheart Anywhere an Ardbert appears, his dutiful stalker follows close behind.

[@TiffanyLockheart]

@@PaladinArndt You could phrase that a lot better and less weird ngl lmao haha

[@agavadamn]

😭 Thank you for this. In middle of crying, I laughed seeing Fray with the lightsticks.

[@Calydor]

And so unenthusiastic about it, too!

[@IslandFenix]

Ardbert the Warrior, Fray the Dark Knight, and Meteor the Paladin. Are we SURE Myste hasn't taken up a gunblade yet?

[@CorpseFactor]

Oh you did not just make me cry again at the "if you need a push" line

[@mochakitty8925]

Me: *expects a loporrit behind him with a boombox* BeneG: how bout some feels instead?

[@vfvs11a]

Spent the entire video waiting for the other shoe to drop and the closest we got was Frey with a glow stick.

[@Karloss00]

"Strong art thou, mortal."

[@CianaCorto]

How did you mess up a 4 word quote? 😭

[@Regnum_Dei]

My absolute favorite line from that long walk.

[@Karloss00]

@@CianaCorto Because last time I heard it was 2 years ago, and before that another year.

[@VLarraechea]

This is so fitting, too. Ardbert’s not just the WoL’s friend, he’s also a part of himself. They’re both part of Azem. Absolutely wonderful, and emotionally great. Also, the animation’s a 10/10, wish we could get even more of it all. Also, the “If you need a push, I’ll be right there behind you.” is an excellent touch!

[@Pinnoyful]

Doing the lip syncing must have been pain, because they are so accurate!

[@AniDex]

The inclusion of Frey is just 10/10 YOU NEVER MISS.

[@brimstoned6036]

Man you can just feel the power and emotions come from this song, how much pain and trials had to be overcome, and then being able to press on.

[@droopyturtle98]

Esteem with glow sticks sent my sides into orbit ROFL

[@KealthasEls]

Emotional damage

[@NemesisUmbral]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks that Jason’s voice is a good fit for WoL and/or Ardbert.

[@God_is_a_High_School_Girl]

This is now the canon scene, you can't convince me otherwise

[@HezrouDhiaga]

At least Ardbert can sing...unlike the Warrior of Light's La Hee disaster in Raz-At-Han lmao

[@dannywolfpero]

Remind me of this incident?

[@saphis17]

@@dannywolfpero LA HEE

[@Lorfo11]

It was a deliberate Shitpost Singing.

[@SynodicScribe]

Oh! Are we covering lore now?

[@InquisitorThomas]

Implying that BeneG’s previous videos weren’t perfectly lore accurate.

[@retokazene5085]

​@@InquisitorThomas including emet-selch gun mishap

[@CyberSoldier101]

"Do not despair. You are not without allies."

[@ToastyCoyote]

“Let’s finish this.”

[@MonkofForest]

Not even hallowed ground can protect you from this type of damage

[@Emil0608]

I came here for a fun time, but only got depressed... Great work as always BeneG ^^

[@Otto_Captures]

Just how I remember it.

[@InbetweenGamer]

Still one of the Top 3 Moments in the entire game. 😭😭

[@Tigerfish.]

nat 20 on the psychic damage

[@chicaree]

Damn, came here expecting peak silliness and found peak feels instead - well played, BeneG, well played!

[@Jackal2664]

It's been years at this point and damn song can still make me cry.

[@SuikodenGR]

Bruh, it's only been 2 😅😅 Make it sound like over 11 years... Yet 🙃

[@guiox]

It's been almost 3 years. Time flies

[@Shayera01]

Every time I think I'm "done" having such intense emotions for Endwalker, I'm reminded there's no such thing as being done. I'll be raw forever. Tales of loooooss and fiiiiire and faaaaaith!

[@SuperSquall42]

Came for a laugh. Stayed for the feels

[@retolia]

Damn it, this made me laugh and cry. Our overly dramatic WOL and Frey just lightly waving that glow stick, man. Another amazing video in the books.

[@paladinbrewer]

I see a BeneG video, I click Like before it even plays, cause I just know.

[@Ryukai-san]

Should have had Myste doing the jump lights along with Fray, but still, absolutely amazing as always xD

[@alittlelapin]

idk whether to cry or laugh

[@warkiller]

Why not both?

[@Feraligatrfjhgujvgh]

We here in FFXiV would like to say: "Both" >Mariachi band plays

[@drih_hawkeye]

Yes

[@soupnico]

Its the final fantasy commercial that came AFTER the video ended that made go "i need to touch some grass "

[@StarBlood27]

I was listening to Kendrick, but you know I gotta drop it for BeneG

[@balladsfromthefloor]

WHY AM I EITHER LAUGHING OR CRYING WHEN I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS?? every time is an emotional rollercoaster...he can't keep getting away with this! 😭

[@indigokitten2205]

The feels man...I swear, I'm not crying; it's just a little something in my eye. **sobs softly**

[@ShinobiDaNinja]

This song still gets me every damn time...

[@65Reidlos]

All jokes aside, EndWalker (and by extentsion that song) was such a great ending to the story arch. I really dont know if we will get anything to that level by the end of the next arch :(

[@buzzdx]

we should ask wuk lamat what she thinks about this ^^

[@raygalaxy2717]

@@buzzdx Then we should ask 3 people from the local area

[@tyhjyys]

if only they could start the next arch properly

[@MaikeruX989]

@@65Reidlos I’m not sure it’s possible to equal the masterpieces that are 5.0 and 6.0, but I’m choosing to be thankful for the masterpieces we received. And who knows, maybe they’ll pull it off again someday……..

[@Bremeb]

@@MaikeruX989 Certainly so, and I didn't expect DT to reach ShB or EW heights. However I wish it wasn't *such* a degradation in quality to where we are now

[@JRZTT]

I'm glad you add Flay here as well/

[@agavadamn]

I laughed through tears seeing Fray. 😂😢

[@hitomilover]

We need our biggest hater and supporter at our time of need.

[@lchigoKurosaki]

One day I'll make a Dark Knight and see why everyone likes Flay..I just dislike tanking lol

[@WavesWatershine]

@@lchigoKurosakilevel it through FL then you can quest at your leisure. No taking involved

[@kurisu7885]

@@lchigoKurosaki You can just use WT to level it, or PVP. Still tanking isn't AS stressful in FF14 as it can be in other MMOs, and people can be pretty forgiving.

[@mark0183]

Oddly wholesome ngl Take a sip 😂 1:55

[@zemookhajiit4529]

Wasn't expecting Fray but that was a nice one! I love it!

[@Soress9]

That shot of them sitting on the ground back to back, it's beautiful.

[@baxsb1578]

Thank you for remastering this iconic scene from the MSQ..

[@JDWonders]

Came for the laughs. Ended up actually feeling things. Amazing.

[@Gregman654]

Didn't need to cry to this again but I have no choice now, damn you Bene

[@AZodiacCancer]

Everytime I hear this song I get chills. This was the only area I purposely did fates for just for the orchestrion.

[@NostalgiaChan]

Stuck between laughing and crying through this whole video, thank you.

[@Kralchen]

Looking together silently into the distance before the end was a nice touch. Well done.

[@MrJesuisOMG]

Frey showing up was peak. It is all of our WoL bits together in that moment! Shame that they cannot canonize a 'class' for the WoL, but Frey added on that moment would've been genuine perfect for the walk.

[@CaptRapticon]

Sobbing in the club to this. Ardbert you beautiful soul, you deserve the world.

[@driim0]

Started the video, found it funny, then I saw Meteor cry and I cried, then I saw him struggle and I broke down. We're never free from this song.

[@XZeroBandit]

Just when I thought we'd recover from "the walk", this mans goes and rips off the feel stitches. Wuk Lamat needs to get the BeneG meme treatment now! 😈

[@eji]

ooh looks like the graphical updates have hit BeneG's animations too!

[@bobusan_duuuugnut-oh]

The song still hits hard after all these years. Thanks Bene for this. We are still here......aren't we...

[@fizzie7829]

damn bro the whole finale segment still hits hard

[@bananagher7555]

I don't think endwalker was the best expansion, but I do think Ultima Thule can't be topped as a zone.

[@dc8836]

The "suicide but not really" conga line was pretty dumb but the visuals, themes, and soundtrack to UT are fantastic

[@sorikavolsing]

Got me crying at work. Thinking about this moment still hits like a truck

[@Odysseus-Theta]

Right in the feels

[@MaikeruX989]

Ah yes, the time when Yoshi P and Ishikawa-sensei mutilated my tear ducts. Fun times! Great video bud! Can't wait to share it with my peeps!

[@xBenedictumx]

Oh look a new funny beneg video. I could use a laugh........ God damn you. 😢

[@baystorm94]

Always an instant like, a certified classic and a heart-rending punch in the gut.

[@Spookybluelights]

Like, there's a reason during The Walk™ I only really start breaking down into tears is when I hear Ardbert saying "Let's end this."

[@robikkupegasus7039]

MOOOOOOOOOOOM, BENE'S DOING WEIRD THINGS AGAAAAAAAAIN!

[@Kumiko026]

These videos are so expressive. Well done!

[@ReaperSigma]

Ardbert he's still there with us on the journey

[@ZeT0ken]

How can you resist not to sing along this beauty of a song.

[@atthalionheart6355]

I can never know if it's gonna be emotional or funny. Sometimes both. Gonna cry either way.

[@whitecat1956]

I DONT KNOW IF I SHOULD LAUGH OR CRY . IM CONFUSE

[@dracoelynne]

poor Meteor getting hit by repeated gut-punches from Ardbert's song... that is pretty much *exactly* how I felt when I heard it the first time, you got it spot on. and then seeing Fray with the light stick made me crack up so hard XD

[@Madlad000]

Even after years of hearing it it still breaks me

[@GmaerXQ]

Oh boy more heartbreak, courtesy of Bene. my favourite!

[@outtagoodnamesdangit]

Fucking Fray with passively waving the little neon thing... 😂

[@metanightdu69]

Mood of the video : laught, cry, laugh, and cry finally

[@alyishiking]

That song will always hurt in such a good way. Loved this.

[@Larryzaur]

WoL actually jelly crying at Ardbert's beautiful voice after that... last... rendition

[@swapertxking]

Fray should have been joined by Myste, but hey. good to see our esteem follows us like our good friend Ardbert

[@Aquafira]

I cry every time man,every time

[@Hyskaris]

the ending tugged HARD on my heart strings, but the sequences of meteor slowly breaking down into tears are so human. like the lil double takes as he tries to process his feelings, having to grit his teeth and just shut his eyes to try not to completely melt. and also the bit where he stumbles around just to hit the floor, i stg i did that too, and i looked just as funny

[@KajuKajuKatli]

Meteor just stumbling around overcome with such emotion is hilarious but also relatable bc. yeah. same

[@archellothewolf2083]

Man. I cried when I heard that song for the first time. Such a good story.

[@SuperSilver253]

On this episode of EMOTIONAL DAMAGE

[@watersage7395]

Thank you for the laughs and feels bro.

[@fishcat7586]

You can't just make me cry like that,i have to go work now !!

[@myrkrormr]

That was amazing

[@Chibikins]

BROOOO you can't keep doing this! 😂 Can you do G'raha singing the song his VA sings in Wicked next? PLEASE 🙏

[@Lunar_Crescentfall]

Looking forward to watching that just to see Jonathan Bailey 😂

[@lens_hunter]

I was holding it in until the end. You bastard.

[@kemaroblue]

That was beautiful. The ending made my heart lurch

[@blackluigi6666]

What made this even better for me, is that I am currently at that part in game going through it, I wish I had an Ardbert singing me off.

[@Cyc1one62]

I'm just imagining the looks on all the ethereal, ghostly scions watching on as WoL has a mental breakdown and has his arm around an invisible person offering them a drink....

[@bee7834]

Frey's appearance in anything always makes me teary.

[@mindfighter1]

Before the lore drop I was sure that it was G'raha Tia singing Close in the Distance, but Ardbert makes just as much sense. And now youtubers like BeneG are going to play with my heartstrings once again... We've been on great journeys together old buddy

[@SuperHexer123]

Fray with the glow stick got me i'm not going to lie. 10/10 would be emotionally attacked again.