FFXIV - And Love You Shall Find (Terncliff) | Reacting To Video Game Music!

[@JessesAuditorium]

Song mentioned in this video; Michele McLaughlin - Summer Solstice kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqrQZYWDmtFrsNE

[@Darkphyre]

"Why is this song so Somber?" The location is a site of tragedy in the story... I was a broken sobbing mess by the end and I feel no shame in admitting this.

[@Ladywizard]

I was still debating on the end how I felt about it but guess in end that's more poetic justice

[@morrigangg]

@@Ladywizard I think the fact you were debating it, regardless of whatever conclusion you came to speaks to the strength of FFXIV's writing.

[@gerritkoelsch4861]

There is a reason the Questline is known as "Sorrows of Werlyt" after all. Also, same

[@Ladywizard]

@@morrigangg Nah just means I wanted kill but first Gaius was going to take it then the actual victims did which was fitting(I wanted him to die SLOW not fast)

[@LockelyFox]

The music is a somber remix of two other FFXIV themes, both Garlean. The initial melody (the slightly jarring piano-synth-thing) is the Garlean anthem, "Imperial Will" that then transitions into the violin/vocal mix of "Penitus," the theme of the Praetorium dungeon. It's notable because the Praetorium is the dungeon where we face off against Gaius van Balesar, and this entire quest series "The Sorrow of Werlyt" is about the failure of Gaius's ideology as a Garlean General in their war and how it all not only comes back to bite him personally but the effects it had on the ordinary folks of Werlyt.

[@zerolifez]

Back in ShB I was just whatever with this story but now I'm a father myself I can practically feels gaius sorrow and sadness.

[@DracoSuave]

And then, later it becomes the theme used in Tertius, the last remaining holdout of the Ist legion, as they die and struggle to keep it together against their own tempered bretheren.

[@Rhaethyn]

Penitus is also a remix of the final dungeon from FFI

[@BaithNa]

I can't wait for you to hear "In The Balance" from the new FFXIV raid

[@taopui]

Yassssssss x3

[@williamroche5249]

And Love You Shall Find is such a somber track becauseTerncliff is a war-torn town long oppressed by the setting's Evil Empire (despite how peaceful the place looks in-game). The theme also is supposed to accompany one of the Imperial General's disillusion with the empire he served and the things he had done in service to it

[@snakkupakku]

Not sure if it's been mentioned before, but worth noting that almost every zone in FFXIV has a unique theme a track to it... and almost all of them have a respective piano counterpart that plays during the night in-game. Easily one of my favorite features is just seeing the sun set and that piano version of the day theme start drifting in as the sky fills with stars.

[@Keira_Blackstone]

I literally cannot hang out in locations in the game where this song is playing- it just hurts too much.

[@awildserah]

This song is so beautiful and sad at the same time. The story of Ternclif is very bittersweet.

[@DurnkCorgi]

This song is so strongly associated in my mind with the ghost children playing hide and seek in the zone. (That's an entire story in itself) It truly is a bittersweet song

[@isbammoi3358]

I noticed that SO quickly because of how closely I explore zones and search for ambient dialogue. It didn't take me long to realize who they were, and how they changed every time you come back and complete more of the quests. I cried so so so MUCH throughout this quest. the ghost children messed me up ;-;

[@JustSpag]

"why is this song so Somber?" Oh god I can't recount this one. You'd have to experience it yourself.

[@desdenova1]

"Why is it so sombre sounding when it looks so peaceful there?" Lol, if only you knew, man...

[@MrLyramion]

The FF14 Experience: "I'm just doing an optional Sidequest Line! .... and I am crying again..."

[@SleepyPitou]

so i'm not the only one who gets visited by the onion cutting ninja while playing FFXIV

[@jeniffer7799]

@@SleepyPitou when the Crystal Exarch died at the Ende of ShB, I cried UGLY tears.

[@TiaCosm]

@@jeniffer7799 I cried at the ending of a custom delivery plot line! The game is so *mean*, it was 10am and I was not prepared for that.

[@dbuy3]

I know EXACTLY which plotline you're talking about!@@TiaCosm

[@abbysol5812]

I'm not crying, you're crying, shuddup

[@alanashark9684]

Youve actually already reacted to the Boss Fight that takes place here: The Black Wolf Stalks Again (Emerald Weapon theme)

[@JessesAuditorium]

whoa what the hell, totally different

[@meyzz3421]

@@JessesAuditorium Also while it sounds so relaxing. This exact bgm played when one of the mighties general of Garlean Empire comits suicide. (after his emperor died and he told himself "I failed") FFXIV has its own share of dark moments. For example story of Edda Blackbossom ( bgm: Blackbossom )

[@moto3112]

Oh I've been waiting for this one forever! That's the one song I request everytime Husky asks on Twitter what he should cover next too haha

[@marcvongeldern847]

I guess you'll just have to start playing the game, Jesse. I GUESS YOU'LL JUST HAVE TO START PLAYING. O_O

[@d1stant590]

This song hits like a truck after the story it is tied to. as recommendations you should react to the new raid music, In the Balance, and Pilgrimage.

[@elijahgrimm8052]

This track made me feel like this was a place that needed a kind hand, as well as time to heal and repair from the damage caused by the invading and occupying Garleans, who had taken most of the people in that place as conscripts in their wars. Also, they just released a new raid and the track called "In the Balance" is so, so damn good. Cannot recommend it enough.

[@josiedavis3792]

I love this song, but like it makes me a little sad too. There's a warmth to it but there's also this like... Emptiness to it, like there's a lot of notes that aren't being played if that makes any sense? It sort of makes sense with the context of the story too, this is an area that was conquered by the Garlean Empire in the past, they've taken over the town and turned it into their own little military site. There's a whole culture of people here that are being suppressed and made to serve the empire, so that might be why the song is so subdued.

[@Kuganurio1994]

This is, by an absolute longshot, my favorite non-combat music from XIV. Words fail me to properly describe how beautiful it is.

[@hobogray6385]

God, the questline where this song appears absolutely DESTROYED me emotionally for a while. The somber music complements the story excellently.

[@seboulol]

There is few versions of this music in the game as it's basically the "evil empire theme", believe or not. I definitely recommend Penitus which is one of these versions.

[@Oathkeeper0317]

I suggest the new ‘In the Balance’ song!

[@cappyven6818]

Yeah the questline this town is apart of and how we hear this music is just.... yeah. It's rough. Amazing questline but ow mah soul.

[@alexiosblake9804]

I just did the Werlyt quest line yesterday. Great story, though I wish I could have beaten up that bastard myself. The POP was satisfying to say the least though.

[@EsporHB]

How could I miss this? This is one of my favourite songs since I played through that part of the game. So intense storytelling and that song is just perfect for it.

[@taldir5228]

I'd love to See your playthrough of XIV and your take on stories in combination with the soundtrack

[@Divizoro]

So glad you did this one, it's one of my favourite ambient pieces from FFXIV, so melancholic but beautiful. I don't normally request songs because I know how long your backlog of requests is, but sod it I'll shoot my shots. "Your Answer" is a boss theme from the newest expansion and is directly related to Answers so it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on that rendition of it, I'm sure it's already been requested but heyho! "Flow" is just another beautiful track, and "Close in the Distance" gives me a nostalgic feeling despite it being a new song. And whilst I'm here, I'll throw some Hollow Knight at you. "City of Tears" & "Nightmare King" are completely different but both great tunes from that game. Ok I'm done, keep up the great work man it's a joy to watch you experience these great tracks for the first time.

[@lindentreee]

"They can't all be bangers, can they?" I kind of want to see what would happen if people started requesting their *least* favorite FFXIV songs

[@JohnDCrafton]

I want him to react to Ink Long Dry. It's one of my favorites but doesn't seem to be popular

[@embrygaming]

PA-PAYA!

[@JohnDCrafton]

@@embrygaming How dare you! Everyone loves that song!

[@hobogray6385]

@@JohnDCrafton Ink Long Dry is a sleeper hit imo, since it starts on such an experimental jazz vibe that can be jarring if you're not expecting it.

[@JohnDCrafton]

@@hobogray6385 True, but the experimental jazz vibe is why I prefer that one to the orchestral "Bibliophobia" version.

[@PrinceDoobie]

dudeeee that OST of gunbound you had in the background has me soooo deep in nostalgia

[@Lore_XiV69]

this whole questline is so emotional, and the song of this place doesnt help you either to stop shedding tears

[@aeternusvotum]

This one is such a beautiful, sad one, especially in context! But as for bad songs, there are for now two songs in FF14 that I don't like at all and they both have something in common :D I don't think they'll ever get requested though, but we'll see!

[@gainsad]

What songs?

[@icefox94]

is one of them papaya? XD

[@Twim_Kersel]

I think one of them could be “The Emperor’s wont” - but I hope he will react to “Penitus” at some point. Because that song is really good.

[@aeternusvotum]

@@gainsad in fact the Labyrinthos and the Dravanian Hinterlands themes! The high notes in both just unsettle me a lot, which is totally a me-thing but they just creep me out ^^"

[@aeternusvotum]

@@icefox94 Haha, while I hate it when it gets stuck in my head, it's not too bad, just such a big meme :D

[@nyanyan9539]

Love your videos, so here I go. In case you're looking for more "off-style" FFXIV tunes, I recommend "Upon the Rocks" aka. Pharos Sirius Hard Theme. It's very much a song that's hidden away in fairly obscure areas, but in my opinion one of the best pieces in the game. Hauntingly beautiful and the violins + piano are just *chef kiss*.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Awesome as always Jesse!

[@MaxinRudy]

You've heard a boss music related to this area. The Wolf Stalks Again (the heavy guitar rifts)

[@seekittycat]

I was justtt about to request this as it's one of my favs but I couldn't watch the video it came with on youtube as it gives me motion sickness xD. I think it's such an interesting "town" theme which usually goes for something peaceful or generic. It's this beautiful seaside town and the first thing you hear is this somber piano and hints of war machinery in this seemingly peaceful landscape. I love the double bass (?) in this, how you can hear the bowing.

[@CyanBlur]

There is a bad song in FFXIV, it's when you fail the chorus rhythm game around the holidays.

[@RPGfanatic1996]

Not wrong.

[@isbammoi3358]

So so so many of the songs in this game are brilliant. But this one was the first EVER, that stopped me dead in my tracks to just- listen and turn it up when I entered the zone. I sat there, thinking how beautiful it was and how much I wanted to cry. I was already feeling the weight of the song before I ever truly started the questline of the area. By the end of the questline I was a mess of tears, and hearing this song any subsequent time now just breaks me so easily. Such an amazing game.

[@firefox30570]

thank you for listening to 14s amazing songs. im not sure if it was answered somewhere, but i keep wondering when will you listen to the endwalker songs, like "flow" and "close in the distance" and a few other amazing one. if i remember right, you love music with piano, and "close in the distance" is a good music without singing because of it, so im patiently awaiting your reaction.

[@Resurgentplum]

The story that comes from this Quest line/location just brings back memories of it, i cant help but cry :(

[@ItsGattsu]

This song is exclusively used for some of the more depressing moments in the game. Great song and it amplifies the mood, perfectly.

[@offender0]

We need you to listen to "Close in the Distance", "In the balance" and "Flow" from FFXIV. They're all complete bangers.

[@seekittycat]

"What a pretty looking place why is this song so sombre?" Absolutely what they're going for /laughs in emotional pain

[@tsutsuichiharu]

The story associated with this song still makes me cry. The song is one of the best to come out of Shadowbringers.

[@zordas6798]

The background song is from gunbound isn't it? Haven't heard that in ages. So cool!

[@Klefth]

Since you ask about a boss theme related to this one, listen to the melody on the piano once more, then go back and listen to The Black Wolf Stalks Again/Emerald Weapon. :) That leitmotif is present in a lot of places in the game.

[@MyraMew]

Theres so many songs in ffxiv that it won a world record for most original pieces in a game, which at the time was 384 in 2016 (and theres even more original pieces now). And out of every ff14 song I've ever heard in all my years playing, I don't think theres a single song that I dislike?? Even the seasonal holiday songs are great, though some are absolute ear-worms that you can't get out of your head. (Also it does sort of have a country song, but its a track from FF15 that was brought over to 14 for a collaboration event)

[@fredneckteddy]

Pa-Paya anyone? LOL

[@MyraMew]

@@fredneckteddy I was thinking of that exact song lmao

[@TheDimsh]

"why is it so somber sounding" .... oh man ...... I thought the twisted dissonance might give away that it's not as peaceful looking/sounding as it seems it's one of the more sad stories of FF, where there's no "good" ending

[@hopepetal]

You should listen to "In the Balance" from ffxiv! it's amazing

[@SeralyneYT]

Terncliff's theme (And Love You Shall Find) is, as other people have commented, somber because it's a war-torn town oppressed by the Garlean Empire. The keys that add tension are actually part of the leitmotif for the main theme for the Empire ("Imperial Will"), while the vocals and violin use the leitmotif from the Praetorium dungeon ("Penitus"), which is also used in "A Land Long Dead" (the bgm in the dungeon "The Burn"). Links to the tracks: Imperial Will: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnuxg2NmhrZ-jdU There's also an interesting arrangement of this track in the latest expansion's zone, where we go to the Garlean capital city, "Garlemald" titled "Home Beyond the Horizon": kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWnVZHqtnauFiqs Penitus: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKmWgoOficiLl5Y A Land Long Dead kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIelYaCpepqpZ5I

[@Blutwind]

Yeah this Song and Zone together with its questline is just oof in a hard but good way. Also makes its interesting in that one character mostly known for memes and beeing evil gives to some stuff making you realy feel sorry for him

[@Setulge]

"Why does this sound so sombre when it looks so peaceful?" This is an OST for a region that was taken by the Empire years ago (you can hear the leitmotif there but it's not as 'aggressive' as in ARR "Imperial Will"), a certain 'villain's' (who was the one that originally took it) adopted children are working in secret to reclaim the area so that they and the people living there are free from a tyrrant who is in charge of i. Although it seems like they are working against their father (who is now a defector from the Empire and trying to retake it for the people), they don't want him involved because of the lenghts they are prepared to take to take it back. Out of 5 of them, only one survives. It's sombre because of the sorrows the occupations has brought to the people and especially when the Empire started to crumble. I guess since the story itself is very bittersweet, they were looking something fitting to it.

[@lukapitkanen3333]

Uldah night theme is my favorite ”walking music” in ffxiv. It always hits me with nostalgia and has a cozy feeling.

[@alanc6170]

hey brother! i really like the key change, it brings a really nice differential to the melody!!! im also the guy you met at Starbucks haha

[@JessesAuditorium]

Oh heeeyyyy, i literally got rid of my IG the same day haha. Hit me up in my email [e-mail] and we can discuss further someday amigo

[@rezahydra]

Late to this but, hoo. This song always hits right in the feels. FF14 takes from all FF games, and this one takes from the original FF7 and its Weapons. The Weapon Storyline, as it’s officially dubbed, takes the concept and combines and creates new scenarios and story with them. The Weapon’s are not the ones from 7, and the man at the center of this storyline uses this to go through several major character arcs in the span of just 3 trials, a handful of cutscenes, a good few quests, and amazing music like this masterpiece.

[@xenomemphate]

For some more beautiful ambient music, check out Old Scars (aka The Lochs Night theme). It is one of my alltime favourite "area" tracks. It has a permanent place on my playlist in my FF house.

[@fabiannarvaezdegarcia619]

If you hear this song as per intended you wiill be sobbing with us, so bittersweet

[@diosilos]

Terncliff's theme is so haunting... it gives me chills every time. I love it so much. Bit of insight, the main melody you hear starting at 1:11 is the main theme of the Garlean Empire, which is, to go with the extremely simplified version, one of the main antagonist forces in the world of the game, an expansionist and ruthless empire. Normally this theme is very epic and orchestral and threatening. Terncliff is located in a region that was ravaged and occupied by the Empire, as well as fallen victim to a devastating epidemy (which is why the empire ended up abandoning it), hence the more somber, sorrowful take on it here.

[@Zethrae]

You asked about the boss themes from this section of the game, but funnily enough you've already heard them! Emerald and Ruby Weapon being two, they have the big metal/orchestric beginning and lead into their own in phase two.

[@fibblygibbly]

It’s crazy how good this theme works in different scenarios. The first we heard of it was from Terncliff, small town only recently freed from the grasp of the oppressive empire. While freed, they will never truly escape the horrors inflicted upon them, the tragedies forever haunting the streets of the city and filling it with melancholy. [EW Spoilers Ahead!!] We hear it later on in Garlemald itself, during several different scenes. Every one of them serving to remind us that the once great empire is now fallen, its citizens (although arguably complacent of the crimes of their leaders) undeserving of the torment inflicted upon them. A dying people barely clinging onto hope, memories of better days held fast and many existing as ghosts of an old regime. I LOVE this track. I’m glad the people suggesting tracks aren’t forgetting the slower paced and more calm songs that highlight how immersing the music can be to XIV. Keep up the great reactions, your insight was amazing!

[@incap6038]

"Why is it so somber?" *Me, fighting back tears* N-no reason...

[@theredknight1757]

Arriving in this area the first time, my jaw hit the floor and my hands left my m@k. It was so haunting, and as I heard the vestiges of the Imperial themes hit in an off-key, discordant way it hit me hard as it was so appropriate given it was an area that had been recently liberated. Kicker is, this area isn't even part of the main story, it's from an (amazing) optional story arc...a side story. One of, if not the best ones in the game. It hit my feeling hard, more then once.

[@kamrie]

The bosses related to this area were the weapons (Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby). Emerald was the closest one. That is "The Black Wolf Stalks Again".

[@feyubb]

there's something so gratifying in watching someone blindly react and enjoy the music from this game. it's almost addictive

[@ImCarpet]

I love your music reactions! I know you did a Neo:TWEWY song. I'd love to see you react to "Unpainted" from that game. It's my favorite.

[@FunnyGinMan]

The reason this is very forlorn sounding is because the country in which you are in is completely war torn, and you're seeing the aftermath of that when visiting some of the cities. This area in particular was spared, but still part of the overall war.

[@Varizen87]

The storyline associated with this area is so heartbreaking and just the music makes me cry. A lot of World of Warcraft streamers started playing ffxiv last year. Both Preach and Pyromancer broke down and cried on stream. It is one of the quest lines that sticks with you about this game. Some suggestions: all the city themes. There’s a day and night version of all city themes. Let’s start with day version of Gridania, Ul’dah, and Limsa Lominsa. Also…. Is there a country song? There a Chocobo theme from the race tracks based on ff7 that would work. And the bosses for this are the WEAPONS from ff7. Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond. They are giant Gundam robots in ff14. The themes are Ultima Primals Version and then you have heard Emerald’s theme but not the others.

[@dieptxt2008]

it's really surprising no one request Jesse "To Zanarkand" yet.

[@TheVnom]

Loooooove the garlean leitmotiv. It being so resonant just matches so well that the place has a garlean history.

[@zephrina1188]

Hearing this song, a remix of a couple of other "Harder" themes, like "Iron Will" and "Penitus," right after some of the most humanizing moments of what was, basically, a generic villain, and making him a grieving father lamenting his lost adopted children in war, was absolutely painful. I've heard people say the whole "children playing hide and seek" thing is creepypasta, but I actually found it kinda tearful and sorrowful. Gaius started off as a vaguely OP bad guy who meant to conquer and destroy and all that, but this story made him a father mourning his lost children to his own mistakes, and the horrors of war. It made him a MUCH better "villain" then before Edit: I meant "Imperial Will" not "Iron Will" got the song names wrong. sorry

[@SMNtheNight]

Listening to this again after finishing Endwalker makes me tear up. Tiny bit of an expectation spoiler, but starting in A Realm Reborn when it comes to Garlemald, this big, scary, oppressive empire, you definitely do not expect this to come later.

[@vuperJf001]

"why does it sound so somber?" This questline was beautiful, but so sad....it was really really sad

[@midnightwolf333]

Any of the weapon themes would be associated as the “boss fight” music for this area. Emerald is my personal favorite. That fight was….special. I’m just waiting for the day you listen to Flow. Soken is such a master at making music and I’m so thankful he’s been able to still do it with everything happening. You should react to him performing the Rak’Tika theme. It’s really good. Another great one that’s underrated is A Thousand Faces.

[@Sathanas-wf8xk]

Hey bro, you gotta check out Deep Stone Lullaby. Its a Destiny 2 raid encounter. When you play the game and get to this part, you mute everything else in the game except for the music. Its incredible.

[@garethrogue]

So I’m sure it’s been recommended already, but just in case not, you need to listen to Flow from FF XIV. The thing with that song is, while it’s a beautiful song on its own, it goes to a whole other level when you know and understand the lyrics. Basically, what you’d need to know is the whole song is about, after death, your soul, representing what amounts to a single rain drop amidst millions of other souls, flows like a river into the Aetherial Sea (the after life) where you meet Hydaelyn (The goddess of light and a sort of mom figure) and tell her about your life and what it meant to you. Then after your soul rests it figuratively returns to the shore and reincarnates into the next life. I can’t listen to the song without crying. It’s beyond beautiful and sad at the same time.

[@DayleDiamond]

I'm used to hearing this after many hours of story, so to me the song is sad and exceptionally creepy. The vocal/violin is an incredible transition, but after spending time here it's hard to reset my perspective and just listen. This city no other ambience, no hustle and bustle. Just survivors trying to pick up the pieces. You do not want the 'love' on offer here, unless you're willing to "burn out the bad!"

[@JohnDCrafton]

Terncliff is, as the name implies, a cliffside village where terns roost. The village had been under oppressive imperial control for some time.

[@shintenku]

Need for speed “ Flimsy “ ,,Now Jessie , Now ,, Your ears will cry from the sheer brutal heavy industrial guitar riffs of this masterpiece in Need For Speed ,,, It’s by Saki Kaskas , One of my most beloved sport composers of all time , RIP to this legendary badass who passed away in 2016 , His music impacted sports games so much ,,, Please do me this favor and I’ll be so grateful fellow veteran ,,, 👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@austinsebben1402]

It’s not apparent on first glance, but this is from a corner of the game story that’s influenced by Mobile Suit Gundam and Evangelion, including themes of sacrifice, body horror, Imperialism, and child soldiers, the primary way I’d describe this song is Bittersweet. It’s got a 12-year old music motif in it that’s the signature theme for the Garlean Empire who’ve been major antagonists most of the game that starts out kinda like the Star Wars theme and gets lots of iterations as we see more aspects of the empire. The physical zone is a tiny liberated corner of a conquered country in the Empire that some powerful mecha-type monstrous weapons are being made.

[@NemumiVR]

the tears are back

[@HBTCX]

I'm from Japan. I suggest you Ys opening theme. ・To Make the End of Battle ・Ark of Napishtim

[@SamuraiSnake]

"Why is it so somber when it looks so peaceful there?" There is no justice in war. That's all I can say.

[@grunkledan9210]

I feel like this song is beautiful and impactful but with the context of the weapon story it's straight up heartbreaking. I tear up just hearing it.

[@SarJulem]

A lot of love given to FFXIV, wondering if you'll branch out to others in the series? Waiting for FF Fans to vote FFIV's Theme of Love (Tsuki no Akari) - there's JP and also a good French Cover, or Dragon Quest fans to vote for the orchestral version of "My Road, My Journey" (Kono Michi, Waga Tabi)

[@LightKeyDarkBlade]

This is a track that was entirely composed and arranged by Masayoshi Soken (a lot of FFXIV tracks were arranged by other people). This is actually quite surprising since its musical style is a little different from most of Soken's recent music. It's also one of my favourites among Soken's works. Might be a bit of a hot take, but I prefer this kind of music from Soken a little more than some of his recent works. Of course, it's just my personal preference in music.

[@weertangel7231]

This song is tied to the Ruby/emerald/diamond weapon story and songs of wich u at least u did one of, so relisten one of them and see if u can hear the connection :)

[@garnix5042]

The story of a land, conquered by the enemy nation after killing many people, enslaving the orphans. One of those "enemy" (which since joined our side) really tried to take care of the orphans behind the scenes, as his intent was to bring peace through the war, accepting some of the required "collateral damages" to do what he, at that time, thought was the best way to move forward towards a unified world. Some of those orphans came up with a grand plan to destroy the enemy from the inside, and then failed and sacrificed one after the other, in front of the eyes of the one they called 'father'. An extremely sad side story, really.

[@genjixi7589]

tragic place and the song goes so well with the area

[@valence686]

Terncliff is a town (with an european peaceful greek vibe) that has been conquered by the Empire and lived under its oppression for long. Like many other provinces, its inhabitants have been drafted into the imperial war machine, torn apart, and families split. Here, the town has been liberated by the underdogs (the good guys as in a lot of FF titles), and the player gets to dive into more and more atrocities. This quest series is a really dark, gritty story about a previous villain (an ex imperial general) who has been chasing these new imperial superweapon prototypes made in desperation, and realizes that they're all operated by local child orphans he took under his wing in the past and lost sight of when he defected recently. You have already heard some of the weapon's boss themes (Ruby, Emerald "The Black Wolf Stalks Again"). It is bittersweet story with a bittersweet ending of broken people trying to rebuild themselves, and a foretaste to the liberation of the imperial homeland in the last expansion, and it's even more griping today with all the parallels we're seeing with the war in Ukraine (all of this was released before).

[@kerwynbrat5771]

The scene this intro music is actually set to is horrifying and so sad. It is a completely destroyed city populated by death. Everyone gone, men, women and children all dead. It is simply heartbreaking to stand with this music playing and see the scene. It is the destruction of Garlemald. The view in the video is from a completely different city.

[@windsgrace688]

So, the closest thing that I can think of for FFXIV country music is the "Chocobo Racing Theme" from the chocobo racing Gold Saucer minigame. Wonder if that's somewhere on the list. If not, I might add it lol.

[@Hexium_Vexium]

I can safely say that in-game, you wouldn't hear voiced lines; they didn't do any for 'The Sorrow of Werlyt' quests. (They typically don't do voiced lines for non-MSQ content; there have been exceptions, but that's usually in raid fights only.) Other ambience, though, absolutely. The ocean surf below Terncliff, the footsteps of your character... yeah. Terncliff is a very beautiful place, but also very tragic in FFXIV; as has been pointed out, that's why 'And Love You Shall Find' is so somber. I remember when we first arrived in Terncliff; I took a screenshot, thinking it was a lovely place. Months later, as 'The Sorrow of Werlyt' concluded, I found myself thinking 'damn... that is NOT the direction I expected it to take.' The whole place is just... it doesn't change too much, but revisiting Terncliff just serves as a wondrous reminder of a very grand story.

[@jakken666]

I have not found a bad song yet in my 2000hours of gameplay... but i will keep looking xD Btw one of the best songs of all time just got added in the new 6.1 patch

[@PapaMidnite__]

This is lvl 80 content. I would love to watch you go through the arc

[@Rc3651]

For some tonal whiplash maybe try Pa-Paya from FFXIV. Also I think my last favorite song in the game is the original Garlean Empire theme (which ironically, the song you just listened to is a remix for). The original is just such generic Bad Guy music that it made me roll my eyes a bit when I first heard it

[@PicomanGames]

This is a very tragic place, occupied territory and child abuse. Very haunting and twisted villain in this area.

[@Z28David]

I'd like to make a request for "light up the night" by the protomen. it's such a great song with nice retro feel.

[@morrigangg]

THERE IS A CITY THIS DARKNESS CAN'T HIDE

[@icefox94]

"I've never heard country." regalia mount music intensifies

[@PartyDemoness]

"So this is why millions of people play this game" Yes. To cry.

[@milano97]

You MUST react to the new FFXIV song "in the balance" please =) Its the new raid alliance theme so spoilers for those who havent done it but its the trailer song for 6.1 as well