For those we lost, For those we can yet save FF14 AMV Close the distance

[@kyttynkross1121]

That ending got me good. "Tell me true, has your journey been good?" followed by pictures of your friends having a good time. beautiful.

[@speedysweetheartflamewolf6]

it got me too. This song anyway makes me cry...but the way this video was done..brought a deeper meaning.

[@XMarksEden]

“We did everything right, everything that was asked of us and still, still it came to this” always breaks me. That storyline was so, so beautifully done

[@KujaStar]

My heart was not ready for seeing Haurchefant perish. I can tell you on one hand how few times I've seen it since Heavensward was released and the years have not insulated me against the trauma.

[@psymar]

somehow that's the one death I had absolutely no feels for. I think I was still traumatized from the game not letting me warn Nanamo about the wine

[@wolfsdengaming2954]

Christ. I'm still not over it apparently. Crying my heart out over here.

[@raevenent751]

A lot of these scenes, no matter how many times I've seen them, they still get me.

[@Darksaviour]

All that power... All that pain... It’s too much... Too much for anyone! The things they’ve done to you. The lies, the betrayal, the endless fighting... Yet there you stand, unbroken. How...? Why...? - Fordola So no one else has to suffer - Ren Nocturne (my Warrior of Light)

[@captainwodie2753]

"You know how. You saw." Soma Twilight, my WoL

[@MyshKatze]

"For those I have lost. For those I can yet save." Sunneva Lissena, Warrior of Light

[@arbiterally101]

@@MyshKatze It's telling that we can still use this line from the middle of ARR all the way in the present day and have it mean so much.

[@captainwodie2753]

What's telling to me is we're all taking the same journey, learning the same lessons, but our response to this question is a telling mark of the WoL we play individually.

[@Rystefn]

@@MyshKatze For me, this is still the best line in the game. There's no point in the story where the words don't fit.

[@asaroth56gaming78]

*Aggressive bawling noises* Edit: Losing Papalymo was like watching my best friend die in front of my eyes. My first ever character when ffxiv released was a lancer and so I had the closest connection to yda and papalymo than any other character. I had to take a break after that cutscene.

[@darkwyspercreations]

So much same. I was an emotional wreck. :( His death got me more then Harshaufant death. :(

[@MrDfrose]

So much same

[@asaroth56gaming78]

@@darkwyspercreations What’s more, the type of character death that invokes the most emotion in me aren’t necessarily primary/beloved character deaths. It’s when an extremely close friend/companion of the deceased character has to keep going on without them that makes my soul really cry, so I was feeling really close with yda/lyse for the rest of the game.

[@erickdelgado225]

So I wasn't the only one? Had an semester long break from MSQ after that while continuing school. Only doing weeklies, sidequests, and other stuff in that time. I guess on the bright side, it helped keep me from being pulled in during the semester neglecting my studies. But as a Gridanian. I'm glad to have not been alone in that moment.

[@Wrathgir]

you know I started as a Lancer myself. At first I was not sure how I felt about Yda and Papalymo, but I started loving them both after awhile..then that moment hit me hard cause Papalymo was one of my favorites..and always will be.. I have played numerous different characters and every time I see him in the early parts of the game I have to hug him. :3

[@satinkamoon]

"I walk ahead and bear the burden so that others following in my footsteps can find the path easier" Zikkaru 'Zit' Flame, Warrior of Light

[@XxTaiMTxX]

“Was my journey good? It was wonderful, but it was not my journey. It was OUR journey. Though we may have only shared a small portion of it together, we did still do it together. Our friends, our foes, the kind, and the cruel. No matter how short our time together, it was still ours. No matter our divergent goals and aspirations, it was a journey we shared together. Even if our time was merely my pulling your cat from a tree, you were here with me. And, I was here with you. No matter what comes, I will carry on. I hope you will do the same. I do this for those I could not save, and for those I might yet save. I hope in time, you also share with me the reason you carry on and the reason we took this journey together.” -Selece Estibule, Warrior of Light

[@dm2227]

Super wholesome. The addition of the FC screenshots honestly makes it all the better.

[@MissLilianae]

I'm glad you included Master Musosai, a very underrated and underappreciated character in the grand story of FF14.

[@lainey9935]

My husband and fellow warrior of light passed away unexpectedly in the last 2 weeks. This has me bawling

[@ciricintra]

I’m sorry for your loss, those memories of adventuring together will last forever treasure them always!

[@MrGoesBoom]

this song/amv just highlights the kudos the folks at Square deserve, they've woven an epic story with complex characters we actually give a damn about....which is why these scenes hurt so damn much

[@PFoxen]

"It has been agony, and suffering, and loss. I can count each step in a friend I could not save. But it has also been redemption, and hope, and new life, and I would not trade one precious moment for all the tears that have been spilled. Rest now, Venat, for your children shall carry the light from here." Tyria Kaikinos, Warrior of Light, Collector of Aliapohs, Adventurer.

[@robikkupegasus7039]

For all the pain, the loss and the anguish we've been through... We forge ahead for them, ourselves, and everyone else upon the star!

[@jrtime228]

I suffer all creation, so they won't have to when I am gone. I have lost many a friend and ally on this path I cannot see the end of; but because of them, I carry on. From distant past to enduring future I will march, fight, and persevere. For those I have lost. And for those I may yet save; I will remain the warrior of light. -Kia Fyrelite (my OC).

[@Rhanarra_Ferox]

I love this video....a constant reminder of our journey to protect who we can and remember those we could not.....this song always makes me cry....seeing you and your friends at the end also brought tears to my eyes, this video is perfect Ciri. Never give up the journey dear, I certainly won't stop my own journey, no matter what hardships I face I will continue to fight

[@daniel_a.m.]

Weird how many, and how deep emotions one can experience in a video game :,)

[@gsamalot]

The journey we went on was something I will never forget, from the friends we made along the journey to those we lost.

[@judgedredd2039]

FF14 the one game I know that make you truly feel love, sadness, hope, dread, Joy, and anger for its characters.

[@DLMoridin]

"For those that I love. To protect those that Live and be worthy of those that Sacrificed themselves for me. and for me?....." *smiles weakly* "To see what lies beyond that horizon." Neptunia Grey, my WoL.

[@johnheartnetful]

you did a beautiful job with this, so many memories and emotions in this, what with all those lost that we wish we could have saved, and those that saved us.

[@moonlighttcity94]

This is beautiful.. this is why I play final fantasy we as warriors lost our greatest friends and still we won’t let it go in vain ❤ I’m proud to be a warrior of Light and Dark 😌

[@nekura117]

All these scenes get me everytime :,) You have inspired me to make a Tribute Video aswell, thank you!

[@TheGreatDanish]

"My journey has been a mire of pain and suffering. I never asked for this. Never asked to be a hero. All I've ever wanted was to live my life out on the waters of Vylbrand. I've lost so many people precious to me, and their absence haunts me every night. And yet, I know if given a choice, I would never trade my life for that one of peaceful passivity, idling my years away at sea. Because as I look behind me, I see the smiling faces of the people I've saved. I see the hope I've created by simply standing up in defiance. I know that every tear I've shed, every drop of blood I've lost has helped build a better tomorrow. One where I know my children and the children of my friends will be able to grow up in peace. So yes, it has been worthwhile." Dennwyda Lorenfarwyn

[@duncanvanvuuren4265]

"Why do i fight? Why deal with a voidsent so? Why suffer? Why not surrender myself to your 'Mercy'? It is easy I was cast out! I was unwanted! I was told I would only ever be wanted if a female found me worthy of being her mate! That is how I was raised... I wanfed none of it! So I left I left the home and people who abandoded me. I found strength in Limsa. I found purpose with the Malestrom and the scions. I was shown friendship and compassion by Haurchefant. I thought for so long that even the scions were just using me as a means to an end! I was wrong I was their friend! I was part of their family! They were the ones who stopped me from being like Zenos! I simply wanted for power and battle before them now I just want them back. I want to hear the twins bicker. I want to hear the long winded prose of Urianger. I want to see Stola pouring over tomes. I want to hear the confidence in Thancred's voice. I want to hear Raha ask to go on adventures together. I want to hear the sound of Estinien's armor as he leaps into the fray alomg side me. They are why I fight! They are what I suffer for! Yhey are why I came here to the ends of the universe. I came here along side them and now you took them from me! I WANT THEM BACK!" Vexio Yaltari, my WOL to the endsinger

[@aluohfolie9201]

i started the game with a very active FC and a lot of friends. Still have the Pics with them and me around lvl 50. But when i was halfway through Stormblood, they started to be inaktive. At the End of Endwalker, i stood there. Saved the world. Only to just return to an empty FC House. Yes my Journey was worth. More than that.

[@gloggles9159]

My Characters response in my mind. Sillica Kelsway: Every step, every moment. Yes. "sheds a single tear."

[@eorzeanECM]

Ohh my...watching after finishing 9 months ago...it got me....

[@mmmmsashimi]

... I didn't know, that I need to cry today...Love it. :)

[@harryh6807]

Awesome video and I loved the ending because it showed that your journey was a good one

[@Guitarmaster559]

"All my suffering, all my joys, and all my mistakes, all I have done I did not do to be known I did to make the world a better place than I left it. So you ask if my journey has been good, I say it was the best." Qina'to Strife (My WoL)

[@zackfair6203]

That music always brings me to tears

[@darksimonfx8355]

My heart my soul here i go feeling to much again crying in the night x'D

[@nekopet6168]

honestly, masterfully done! Square Enix themselves couldn't have done better!

[@alolanjojo8153]

this was really beautiful

[@ravendta]

This is absolutely fantastic. Well done.

[@bigdracha700]

I'm not ready for tears yet this morning. Sigh, okay. Lets go.

[@moorefunandgames7411]

I loved moenbryda so much and she is the reason I fantasia’d to FemRoe but seeing her death gets me every time and that scene in EW dehydrates me violently

[@LillacTyanu]

i onyl jsut found this, and my god, this is so well made, you hit hard in the first 10 seonds

[@darkdavid28]

Beautiful video. I love it and it made me cry.

[@Drammoth]

love your stuff. amazing

[@mudkipgames8542]

Im not crying! Youre crying! *furiously wiping eyes*

[@speedysweetheartflamewolf6]

My journey has been through pain and strife. I have gained many friends,and lost precious family. But I tell you true now. If i hadn't met my friends? I wouldn't have had the courage to become what I am today. Keep pushing forward. Your happiness will come.- Dr. Zanderia Dischloski (My character)

[@MrBoss861]

The battle I crave is but a farce, do you believe that? Whatever your words, I crave the fight so those who can not, are protected, I yet fight on to show others the strength I wield, not for glamor or glory, but yet to ease the burden of those I've come to meet on my journey, may it be gods or devils, I will give my all so that the ones I've come to know may sleep soundly and without worry, that my friend, is not what it means to be a warrior of light, or of darkness, it is but me, and how I see the world around myself -Lecone Dawn the Sworn Protector

[@AZodiacCancer]

The new Vault ending scene they added with 6.2 would go well with this.

[@ciricintra]

It would I just watched that new scene I haven’t done that dungeon in a while!

[@iloveparodys100]

Oh man this has me ugly crying again 😭

[@Gwydion_Wolf]

They say what you do on New Years Eve is what you do the entirety of the next year......... Guess i need to stock up on Tissues now.... >_>

[@shadow23498]

It truly wasn't an easy journey, it was filled with regret on some day's but if I would have the chance to do it again? I would walk the same path again while doing what I always do, My very best

[@Sasateify]

Im not crying you are 😭😭❤❤

[@Scootermagrooder]

Absolutely amazing video. What shader did you use?

[@Jack-ku1jd]

Amazingly done

[@azena.]

Nope, I didn't even make it to 40 seconds before the tears came.

[@AlexanderNigbor]

that deserves a sub

[@SpangGaming]

EMOTIONAL DAMAGE

[@XellithUS]

rip kaiten

[@Darksaviour]

My story may not have a happy ending, but honestly I don’t give a damn, I just hope everyone else gets one - Ren Nocturne (my WOL)

[@marquisehawkins8702]

I get a few tears with my toast an eggs today you get a like

[@cemiller]

I vowed to make my Lala White mage into a paladin in honor of Haurchefant.

[@ShadowGachaSlayers]

0:10 What was the outfit you were wearing there? That looks really cool.

[@ciricintra]

Thanks! It’s the lvl 89 Sam chest saotome the hands are lvl 89 saotome, legs are AR-caean velvet bottoms and the boots are the ophiotauroskin boots

[@weberman173]

"has my journey been good, has it been worthwhile? Honestly i can not say. When i first returned to this realm, all those months ago, at the doorsteps of Gridania my Memories where hazy, i know this was "home" but why i did not know. At this point i did not know what fate had in store for me, all i wished for was to hone my conjuring Skills at the Guild. Who would have thought that i would end up joining the Scions, and that they would become like family to me. I would have never imagined that i would stand face to face with Primals and best them in combat, never could i have imagined i would be embroiled in a new invasion of Eorzea and best the Black Wolf Gaius van Baelsar and his ultima weapon. And that was just the begining, i lost people dear to me, people ireplacable to not just me, but the entire Realm, nay the entire world, but i gained so so many new companions, friends, "family" i would call some of them even. After their death, i gave up on my Conjuring staff and dedicated myself to protecting those i hold dear wholeheartedly with my Shield and Sword. I uncoverd conspiracys, and mysterys that shaked the very foundation of City states and Empires, even the World itself. more and more i "lost" and "gained" in equal meassures, i changed, gone was the happy go lucky adventurer and here was the Serious defender, who would rather sacrifice herself then let anymore get hurt. But even at the edge of creation itself, staring down in the abyss of despair, i never, EVER thought i would do anything differently. This was my journey, and whatever it was good or bad, or even worthwile, it is mine to remember, and mine to keep close to my heart. My name is Zera Skiratea, nothing will change that, all these experiences, these loses and gains are what made me who i am. So if i had to choose "yes it was worthwile""

[@MushadX]

Are you trying to make me cry

[@senyagotoku135]

was the who wrote in the death of papalimo and storm blood the same person? If so we're in the wrong timeline 😭

[@sprinkletrackskopa3646]

😢

[@jrtime228]

OMG my miqo has a twin XD

[@atoning2009]

too many ninjas

[@MRJayeye]

😭

[@NefarielKrieos]

and where are emet selch and zenos? 😞🥺😭

[@ciricintra]

Emet selch is there just as his ancient self before the sundering, as for zenos I didn’t include him cause this video is showing what I believe the warrior of light thought of to summon forth Our Allies!

[@NefarielKrieos]

@@ciricintra That's right. However, I think that the warrior of light, if you take it seriously, was also friends with Emet Selch at the time ^^

[@kagemusha23]

Lots of ugly crying rn