FFXIV Lore: Krile Baldesion's Story

Krile is one of the main characters of Final Fantasy XIV's newest expansion, Dawntrail. However, despite her longstanding presence in the story, I have often felt that she's been sidelined. With Dawntrail only a few short days away, I wanted to compile all of Krile's story arcs up until now, to help understand her character as much as possible.
Keep in mind this video is not intended to be a summary of the story in general, but rather Krile's role within it. There will be plot points that are greatly abridged, dropped, or left out all together. It was my goal to focus on Krile as much as possible, and only included what I could if it contributed to her character or gave context to her actions.
I want to draw attention to the Eureka section specifically. I consider this to be the most important section of Krile's story. It gives a lot of context to her backstory, and as it's not in the MSQ, I thought there might be many people who are unfamiliar with it. I recommend watching this part the most.
Because Eureka doesn't have a new game+ function, I had to use an alt to get footage for it. This is why the Warrior of Light character is different for this specific section of the video.
I also want to mention that the Eureka storyline has branching paths. While the conclusion is the same, there are multiple ways you can get there depending on whose plan you choose to follow. For this video I chose the path that I felt best showcased Krile's character.
Since posting the video, I've realized I used the incorrect crystal to represent the Ascian, Emmerololth. I apologize for the mistake.
The song I use in the introduction of this video is "Home Sweet Home" from the pixel remaster of Final Fantasy 5. Krile and her grandfather, Galuf, are both directly based on characters from this game. It's one of my favorite songs in the franchise, and I really wanted to include it here.
I hope this video is useful to you, and that you may understand Krile's character even better. See you in Dawntrail!
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00:00 Part 1 - Intro
3:31 Part 2 - A Realm Reborn
6:00 Part 3 - Heavensward
17:49 Part 4 - Warring Triad
25:32 Part 5 - Stormblood
29:24 Part 6 - Eureka
54:01 Part 7 - Shadowbringers
1:02:53 Part 8 - Endwalker
1:16:20 Part 9 - Myths of the Realm
1:22:57 - Part 10 - Onwards to Dawntrail!

[@25xxfrostxx]

I know this probably took a lot of time and effort to put together but it certainly paid off. This is excellent, thank you!

[@Gameorama91]

Man, I've always liked Krile, but its been a real long while since ive gone through the whole MSQ, and its wild to see how much Krile was involved in things behind the scenes when the story usually focuses on the rest of the Scions. Doesnt help that I never did Eurika, so I had no idea about that whole story lol. I can't wait for Dawntrails MSQ and to see Krile in action! This retrospect of her story has honestly put her as potentially my favorite Scion! Thank you for the fantastic video!

[@user-jm1rt5yc5w]

How timely. I can’t wait to see Kriles story in Dawntrail. Thanks for making this.

[@althyk]

Eureka has a special place in my heart.

[@MGM_Think]

You are talented, I love you for the effort you put into this video, amazing narration and the editing must have taken you ages put together. Excellent entertaining video, and you have got yourself a new fan.

[@shawnyofthedead]

Really great work. Krile has always been my favourite character, so glad she is getting more development this expansion

[@hartantoanggoro]

Krile Baldesion named after Krile Baldesion from FFV and grand daughter of Galuf, one of the former Warriors of Light who opposes Exdeath.

[@aquasyreni]

MANA this came out so well! Thank you for helping me learn exactly what happened in Eureka, I feel excited knowing more about Krile going into Dawntrail!! The hard work you put into this video really shows, it's so amazing! Thank you for the video!!!

[@rubencolon7570]

Krill has become one of my favorite characters in the game, I always get happy when she’s one screen, I’m so happy she’s getting more screen time in dawntrail

[@GorillaSki99]

Thank U for this!!! More please! 😊

[@Matthewsumarki]

Thankyou so much for this..... This long form. Content must be taxing to do but it's incredible and I can't thank you enough.. Especially for that eureka explanation!! ❤❤❤❤

[@snigeling]

Nice video Mana!

[@GhostlyBirds]

Thank you for the refresher! It'll be great to have her more in the spotlight during Dawntrail.

[@IronLotus-k1n]

excited to see all your dawntrail content mana! good luck in tuliyollal~!

[@versoooo]

I've been looking forward to this! Must have been a huge undertaking, so thanks for putting in the time. Looking forward to your DT content!

[@GreenTeaLover12]

Great video, thanks for putting it together! its a great way to pass the time while we wait for the new expansion

[@skies100]

great work cant wait until DT videos

[@florence9606]

Ty for this, I've been trying to get into BA for the lore but I was pretty hesitant cuz of the grindiness of it. Back into the backlog it goes! Lmao, I'll try and go back for it after DT

[@philliptorres6850]

This was awesome Mana. I dont know when or how it happened but Krile has become one if not my favorite Scion and learning about her just makes her that much cooler. I would rate this at 15/10 but Mana i had to strike you a point, i mean really a Black Mage, a BLACK MAGE!!! Mana, /smh. You rock Mana and cant wait for more in Dawntrail from you. As always thank you for the entertainment. Looking forward to more from you.

[@ArtficialFlvrz]

Am convinced the 2 lalafells going into the Solution 9 Vault/Gate thing in the Dawntrail launch trailer are Krile's parents, the woman crying as she turns since she has to leave her kid behind for some reason. Galuf had dealings over there with Galool Ja Ja in the past, Krile's parents are a mystery, we just know she was taken in by Galuf at some point. We're now going over there and Krile is upgraded to main character and everything, so a lot of stuff will probably have to do with her at least somewhat.

[@uriel9777]

When she talked with the Wuk Lamat's daddy I was crying so hard already...if they do that to me I'll literally die! Arrest yoshi for murderer

[@UrbanBeatz9]

Yay new Mana video!

[@BongSwansong]

Krile-Baby ♥

[@pleiadesandbeehive]

Yay!

[@starlightbreaker561]

I wish Krile kept her conjurer skills, or at least give me vermedica

[@ataridc]

Yeah that's the good stuff

[@RendMaim]

KRILE IS 22!?

[@Kenichi2002]

that was a suprise for met to XD

[@Laossutra]

😊👍💓😃😀😄🎉

[@Mooinator3000]

I never found myself liking, Krile and generally the parts of the story she was in was the most boring for me. So hopefully this will change my thoughts on her