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[@uriei]

Nothing can break G'raha's image of the WoL

[@elixxon]

G'raha is the only one who gets that the WoL actually studied those people's song and is amazed by the execution. The rest are hit by a heavy culture shock to say the least. XD I'd love to have quests where we can be just really random with showing up stuff we learned and picked up along the way and the Scions are just both weirded out and impressed. X,D

[@knightoftheemblem2191]

FR

[@XxdudewheresmycarxX]

Even that performance gave him a chub hahaha

[@JamesRogers1983]

Uber sump for WoL

[@game-enjoyer13]

Or Estinien’s deadpan straight face to everything

[@nafslee]

Find a partner who looks at you the way G'raha looks at the WoL. Find a friend who looks at you the way Estinien does.

[@tylermaurmann]

Words to live by

[@th0rne_999]

Estinien is that homie that has seen you at your worst and he's still there like 'just another day with this idiot'

[@kiriuxeosa8716]

I was expecting (hoping) he would pull out his lance and claim we were possessed

[@erikmartinez1384]

Right?!? It's G'raha and Estinien's looks that get me. And Y'shtola's ears.

[@robinschmalbrock5357]

​@@th0rne_999it was actually the WoL seeing Estinien at his worst twice while saving his ass the second time. Estinien is the one person of the "trust"ed group to not have seen the WoL at their worst.

[@TiredMages]

The look on Alphinaud's face as they realize what is coming is incredible.

[@SkandiTV]

He knew from the first note

[@chiefleo6264]

And Y'shtola lmfao

[@backgroundcharacterj5071]

Y'shtola recoiling back in cringe after hearing the first otamatone note

[@taleraristain6918]

Same time the rest of us did, I imagine.

[@Slain25]

This was pretty much my reaction too. I was like "Oh no, not this song!" XD lol

[@philipgodin7222]

I like how Estinien has no context or experience with performances, so he reacts like this is totally on the level. Also bonus to Thancred and Tataru not showing up.

[@dakotaaugado7240]

They're over at the bar, pretending they don't know the WoL.

[@rusampler1877]

True art appraiser.

[@Wulfspyder]

Thancred is in stealth mode trying to leave and Tataru knew in advance since she funded the performance.

[@SniperKing-O]

They knew what was coming and dipped.

[@StormierNik]

Thancred already died of cringe on the floor

[@SagittariusAyy]

I like how G’raha is the only one in the crowd appreciating this lol

[@NixonAxi]

Truest fanboy.

[@luckyday5721]

He's the best kind of friend.

[@malaxbrando3422]

Chad’raha

[@Sorenthaz]

He's our biggest fan :)

[@taleraristain6918]

Funniest part of that is that G'raha is the one that's a good singer. We really can do no wrong in his eyes.

[@DavidELD]

Alphinaud: "Listen Alisae, he singlehandedly toppled the Garlean Empire, stopped multiple calamities from occurring, saved ANOTHER world from another calamity, stopped the end times, and travelled to the very edge of existence to save all of creation... He can sing anything he wants on Karaoke night." Alisaie: "But-" Alphinaud: "Anything. He. Wants..."

[@AlleluiaElizabeth]

Famous last words. lol

[@nikkifoster9943]

Omg yes!

[@BlackSwordMeister]

Words he would soon come to regret...

[@richardhernandez4529]

BRUH..... AGREE!!

[@kiriuxeosa8716]

Also saved all of them and brought them home so this is mandatory

[@ApexGale]

"Ready your arms. I fear he's been possessed."

[@AlleluiaElizabeth]

XD

[@overdrivedrinker8284]

“Oh come on, that was… a good effort?”

[@saamjaza1742]

Varshaan: *brain.exe encountered a problem. Restarting...*

[@Mobius_118]

The Scions finally realized that, after averting countless realm-ending crises, the WoL had finally broken mentally.

[@OneTophChick]

I feel like G'raha is looking at WoL like a portion of the player base was looking at Soken the night he performed that piece.

[@gilessaint-loup2426]

The moment I started to hear the first few notes I went, "Noooo... they are using Soken's performance..." then proceeded to laugh.

[@yamchayaku]

I would probably find it safe to say the majority of the player base.

[@mortalballgt52]

Alphinaud: He wouldn't, would he? Y'shtolah: He would... G'raha Tia: How many years have I waited for this moment?! 😍

[@kiriuxeosa8716]

Fun fact: haurchefant saw this future in a vision and decided to to jump infrontnof the lance instead of just pushing us out of the way

[@Wulfspyder]

​@@kiriuxeosa8716 He knew the WoL must live so that this magnificence can happen.

[@danners.mp4]

G'raha's infatuated expression vs the visible disgust of the other Scions *chef's kiss* juxtaposition at its finest 👌👌

[@erikmartinez1384]

...And the indifference of Estinien. He's all "Just another day."

[@yamchayaku]

@@erikmartinez1384 lol ya, Estinien is like "Yup, this is something he would do"

[@CyberSoldier101]

Let's be honest, the scions didn't recruit us for our singing skills.

[@drkaiser26]

guess that's why this man didn't go from archer to bard but warrior instead

[@videogamecoverss]

I disagree as a bard main ;)

[@charnor2727]

@@videogamecoverssbard don't sing, they play instrument. Many, many instrument

[@Argnos2293]

@@charnor2727 Indeed, the singing was bad. The otomatone? On point

[@Illuminautable]

@@videogamecoverss I was going to say! Not unless your WoL is a Bard main!

[@ebertenor]

Y'shtola's ears laying back was the perfect detail. Fantastic.

[@HawkinaBox]

I wonder how that was on her ears? XD

[@spxke_94]

And Alphinaud's look of "Oh Tweleve preserve, please don't do this."

[@Blackpapalink]

This would've been perfect if Yugiri was on piano with Keiko's expression.

[@kenny456100]

Ninja, the pianoist

[@hitmandww5975]

No imagine zenos with the biggest smile on that piano lol

[@crowdemon_archives]

@@hitmandww5975 "I had been practicing a long time for this!" ~ Zenos, somehow

[@OMartinez91]

@@crowdemon_archives no one knows that he secretly practiced the piano after combat practice because he loves the fact he could play with something he could remove to kill a person

[@Luneshade]

There's a scene where Nanamo makes that face when the Sahagins are acting unhinged when the beast tribes were united. It's been related as a meme for a while, lol

[@waterninten]

That look of "oh no.." oh alphinaud's face was SO well done, but it did not prepare me for what was to come

[@Topazzzzzz]

The hip thrusting, the dissapointed/disgusted faces. Truly beautiful

[@OcioCamaraMx]

Love how a single shot expression shows perfectly the personality of everyone of them. G'raha being the pure and supportive best boi.

[@coledoco7841]

Something tells me that Estinien sings even worse since he doesn't looks disturbed at all.

[@OcioCamaraMx]

@@coledoco7841 I'll second that! xD

[@charnor2727]

@@coledoco7841 estineian doesn't even know how to since. I doubt he even learned how to do things like cadence since I wouldn't think dragoons would march in formation.

[@meemumeem1913]

@@charnor2727 they jump in formation

[@coreywong6229]

​​@@meemumeem1913 no they just take impromtu smoke break.

[@jerrysaen]

Estinien before WoL singing: 😐 Estinien while WoL singing: 😐 I think Estinien likes it?

[@anarchicbean5888]

you can tell he does cause he’s here instead of training!! 😂

[@eyedam]

"So this is what they call musical art. Interesting."

[@GayBirdHere]

Our song of hope, he LA-HEEs on the wind!

[@pmuean]

higher

[@CyberSoldier101]

@@pmuean OH HIGHER

[@TheHairline]

As LA-HEEs endure!

[@ancelonthelich]

and LA-HEEs forever strong!

[@AlleluiaElizabeth]

Tone deaf with no eardrums, we carry on!

[@midlanderhyur6035]

You know, this just cemented the Soken = Azem joke lol For people who have seen the past funny PLLs clips, we noticed how Yoshi P (the always exasperated friend) matches Emet Selch, Soken (the trouble maker) matches Azem and Mocchi (the enabler) is Hythlodeus. Some even joked that Ishikawa wrote the three characters based on these men 😆

[@Darksaviour]

Alphinaud: Wait this music… oh gods no Uriangier: why must Thou do this? Y’shtola: Even blind I’m horrified Estinien: You’re a Disappointment Alisae: i can’t believe this is the man I idolize… Graha: MY HERO! THIS IS THE GREATEST MOMENT OF MY LFIE

[@yoloswag8783]

😂😂😂😂

[@pentagonofpeople]

As soon as I recognized the song I said "Oh dear god no"

[@drcossack86]

I had someone send this to me on Discord. Me, after finishing it: I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't THAT. Then I found the FanFest performance of Civilizations for him.

[@StarhawkXIV]

Oh dear god yes you mean

[@cuttingcookies]

Estinien made me laugh out loud, but Graha BROKE me... well done!

[@Maria_Erias]

Y'shtola: "That was... certainly not the best performance I have ever seen." G'raha: "Are you kidding? I loved it!" Alphinaud: "What did you think, Estinien?" Estinien: "...Yes."

[@RevanX77]

Alphinaud: "Oh no." Y'shtola: "By the gods." Urianger: "Mine countenance doth cringe." Estinien: "Thinkin about dragons." Alisaie: "I'm in love with this guy..." G'raha: "I'm in love with this guy!"

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

"As expected as one who has mastered the Bard job! A masterful performance his foes may only hear once!"-G'raha

[@AlleluiaElizabeth]

“They hope…” - the others

[@TheDarkAngel969]

@@AlleluiaElizabeth "I've heard worse" -estinien

[@LeftyPencil]

@@TheDarkAngel969 was prob Amyeric

[@Bridg3567]

"so this is the ballad of oblivion... Fascinating" -G'raha

[@ChrisDeebo]

WoL: *Does literally anything* G'raha: BRILLIANT! Absolutely brilliant! Everyone else:This kid is down bad

[@richardshiflett5181]

Not true for Alisaie, she is almost like G'raha and in the post Stormblood short story Y'shtola figures out that Alisaie is crushing hard on the WoL without even knowing it.

[@sniperstg2]

meanwhile Estinen: *unphased and completely neutral face* reality: I wonder when will I get paid as a mercenary.

[@thebananas6483]

​@@richardshiflett5181 I wonder if that's why, despite the occasional slightly flirty dialogue with Y'shtola, she doesn't push things any further, because she knows how Alisae feels about us.

[@ann-marieellis8523]

@@richardshiflett5181 I feel dumb, when was this? (the crushing bit)

[@-acne]

@@ann-marieellis8523 I’m curious as well, I know it’s been mentioned multiple times in various expansions that the twins adore the wol but I don’t ever remember it being said Alisaie explicitly had a crush on them 💀

[@raysampang9304]

And THIS was how we silenced the song of oblivion!

[@taipenn2358]

That was some of the most violent pelvic thrusting I have ever seen.

[@ramos1909]

I cried tears of joy when the WoL busted out the otamatone.

[@mathiasknsgaardkristensen3396]

I like the idea of the WoL actually being a fantastic bard (just like Soken who the audio is of) but none of the scions ever having heard them play. They all go in expecting a grand show only to be met with this.

[@crowdemon_archives]

And it just turns out WoL was very very bored

[@spxke_94]

😂😂😂😂

[@Nempo13]

Thing is, the canon WoL never became a bard. He was only an Archer originally. Archer, Warrior, Dragoon, Monk, Samurai, Dark Knight, and Paladin are the classes he has access to. Not a single spellcaster at all lol.

[@robinschmalbrock5357]

​@@Nempo13Just because a job wasn't featured in an expansion doesn't mean it's not canon. It's difficult to set something as canon for the WoL due to the many different play styles (some people never even touched the featured jobs), but in my opinion a WoL who mastered all trades is closest to the WoL's character according to the lore.

[@robinschmalbrock5357]

I can imagine a scene of a Loporrit talking about wanting to record the WoL singing while Urianger passes by who mentions this to the other scions in passing. Thancred or Alisaie then push for a private concert for the scions and the WoL decides that this is the perfect opportunity for a prank.

[@proy3]

Truly one of the performances of all time.

[@dracoelynne]

somewhere in the wings the ghost of Emet-Selch is facepalming while Hythlodaeus is laughing so hard he'd choke if he had a body to breathe with. "yep, that's... our Azem..."

[@michaelk9279]

I like to imagine Thancred snuck away before the music even came on because he knew what was coming

[@Kyser96]

There is such an overwhelming contrast of the Wol's personality in this video and his smoldering gaze in the Vault video.

[@sanzein]

The WoL was responsible for two calamities : the 8th when he conducted a christmas choir, and the 9th when he sang La Hee

[@fabulouswu4727]

Estinien's face of just being casually displeased, but he's always like that lol

[@VanceAsagi]

all of those fetch quests finally drove him insane

[@ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind]

0:24 the people who don't know anything about the ffxiv and its devs 0:26 people who work in music business 0:33 the guy refilling the vending machine nearby 0:47 pianist Keiko 0:49 Yoshi-P and the Fans

[@PrincessofKeys]

Love how G'raha just enjoys whatever the WoL does it doesn't matter. I truly love him he is precious. >-< And Estinien doesn't seem bothered keeping a straight face XD

[@treesuschrist1782]

This is now cannon. This is not up for debate.

[@irogt]

There has to be a limit on the WoL 's talents. I think we found it. All the dynamis, in all the cosmos, can not fix even that.

[@lexireina3641]

What are you talking about? This is the song of Oblivion.

[@irogt]

@@lexireina3641 WoL = Meteion: confirmed!

[@Konpekikaminari]

This is what happens when you don't unlock BRD

[@Lorendrawn]

This tragedy greater even than the 7th Umbral Calamity *MUST* be undone.

[@stitches1110]

The moment o heard the opening notes, I knew just as quickly as Alphinaud what was about to be laid down

[@SonicPrototype]

Yshtola's face before the singing even starts is perfect gold standard understanding of the feeling that is cringe.

[@J-leaf]

The WoL a master of many things. Has undergone the teachings and mastery of war such with the, Axe, Greatsword, Gunblade, Sword n Shield, Lance, Scythe, Daggers, Fist, Bow n Arrow, Firearms and Chakrams. Alongside the mastery of the magical studies such with. Black magic, White magic, Red magic, Blue magic, Astrology magic and the Arcanist arts both offensive and defensive. Moreso the WoL has masteries in other fields. Has a Ph.D in Farmwork, Mining and Fishing. Multiple D.I.Y degrees in Carpentry, Leatherworking, Goldsmithing, Blacksmithing, Armouring... The WoL also has two other degrees in two distinct fields (Culinary and Alchemist), but due to the ongoing investigation, we would like to refrain from talking about it. Point is the WoL is a master of many, many, many, MANY things... Just not the musical arts.

[@SeathThePawn]

He's a Bard too, not just an Archer. The rest of the world however does not understand his artistic vision.

[@william7182]

No one asked for this, yet this is exactly what everyone needs right fucking now.

[@NixonAxi]

G'raha's undying love and appreciation.

[@knightoftheemblem2191]

0:49 Hes So Happy!!! Precious 🥰

[@celticknight221]

I can imagine G'raha reaching for the Gold Button to send the WoL to the finals, and ALL of the Scions grabbing him to hold him back

[@Citrine]

Alphi, Ali, Urianger, Y'shtola: "By the gods, what am I witnessing" Estinian: "Ready your arms, I think he's possessed" G'Raha: *adorable fanboy noises*

[@TheGreyParse]

The looks on Y'shtola's and Alisaie's faces are the best

[@NikiPaprika]

y'shtola's flinch away at the very first doots, i love it

[@touchthebacon5447]

You can see Yshtola contemplating casting fire 4 on the WOL.

[@MetalShadowX]

"I've heard better harmonics from a Chocobo's death knell" "Did the Warrior sleep through Bard class?" "I suppose it was too much for ask for Hydeleyn to bless him with a decent singing voice." I'm sure I can think of some other jokes but others likely beat me to it. Funny video 🤣

[@mynameismissingbutitsokmym9911]

G'raha's face is me when Soken sang it live

[@Firestar4041]

WoL: "Look, im a lvl 90 BRD, not a lvl 90 Singer, alright..."

[@DuoSanguis]

Y'shtola's slow "ulp" motion with the ears tucked moment was the high point for me, but the otomatone solo was pretty good too.

[@AbigatorM]

ofcourse graha is still fan boying xD

[@Arctic.Sirius]

This is absolutely beautiful, Y'shtola's face is priceless

[@maiapetersen8892]

The azure dragoon just chilling like... "fucj this guy gets it"

[@BWA85]

A shitpost inside a shitpost.. shitpost².

[@tehGCINA]

...So did the WoL commission the otomatone from Garlond Ironworks?

[@SniperKing-O]

The WoL's hip thrust and G'raha's face are what got me, lmao! 🤣

[@cosmicneko7225]

"the warrior of light can do many things...." "...singing is not one of them"

[@aTHAIfight3r]

Part of me was thinking Baka Mitai would play first but this is much, much better

[@nerthailabs]

Now I want to see this happen.

[@brianong3359]

Maybe setting him against every primal known to men is a bad idea - The scions except Graha probably

[@anatoliasmercenary.]

Dear lord, I only want to see Ardbert’s reaction, he’d be viscerally repulsed.

[@ElZamo92]

Nah , he’d be belly laughing.

[@TheShogun47]

I'm pretty sure out of the whole crowd, I felt the disgust in Y'shtola's expression the most.

[@Tom-Pendragon]

By this point in FFXIV (EW) WoL is a world famous bard in eorzea.

[@sleepinxonxbed]

this is payback for making Meteor hot the last video

[@juanramos4322]

Funny thing is, this might have worked on Meteion as she is an empath. It would have made her feel something so very different that sadness. Sheer, utter confusion.

[@margotrosendorn6371]

And now we know why the WoL is never voiced in cutscenes...

[@depoant]

That's why he never went from archer to bard...

[@noOtherFs]

That shot of Alphinaud looks so good, like I want that to be how FFXIV looks after the graphical update

[@Illuminautable]

The moment I heard the opening bars, I knew *exactly* where this was going.

[@VaffReverie]

plot twist : G’raha wasn't enjoy or anything, he just froze at the first second of this performance

[@Corosar]

This made me cry with laughter. Holy hell my mood has been down but this sure as hell picked it up a little bit

[@Aquariadragon]

Same 🤣

[@R.Y.Z.N]

Dude my video played on mute and I legit thought that was the joke ffs lmao

[@NemesisUmbral]

Seriously, I could imagine Jason Charles Miller to be the WoL/WoD voice when it comes to singing. (The vocalist for Shadowbringers/To the Edge/Close in the Distance)

[@Ramzeke]

Ya know.... everyone here is thinkin G'raha is fangirling yet all i can see is that theres no light behind those eyes, he would scream in anguish but he wants to support WOL because thats what friends do (also im 100% betting that he was the one who suggested the scions do karaoke to begin with 😂)

[@crosssquirrel4293]

*DAWNTRAIL SPOILER ALERT* 🚨 And now this is canon… This is exactly what Graha would do :3 proven by a quest in Dawntrail called a Knight of Alexandria. :) the WOL played a royal knght and Graha cheered for him while others have other reactions :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqOtlWmih9-Gftk

[@InvisibleInque]

I came here looking for this comment! I leapt off my couch with delight when I saw it!

[@GuardianofAges2023]

Alisaie be like: "Gods, and -I- look up to -you-?" xD

[@xq3228]

Ah yes the Soken WoL xD

[@sephirothcrescent5768]

*GASP* Now That I Think About it This Guy Should totally do a Version of The WoL doing this infront of the Ascians and see what faces the Ascians make. XDDDDDDDD

[@crowdemon_archives]

Hades would just facepalm in severe embarrassment lol

[@rayoflight1920]

Well he's the 'Warrior of light' and not the 'Singer of light' for a reason

[@tankisteplay6257]

Oh come on ! Who didn't even try to sing it while on Raktika woods for hours if not days ? I lost my sides watching this video as I saw myself and I would have the same look from my fellow scions. 🤣

[@alligatorwani8233]

Alisaie's face tho...

[@faisalthefenrir8359]

The Hip Thrusting while playing the automaton is kind of an overkill…

[@lovexrnr]

beautiful, such perfection

[@Sparklespeed]

Clearly didn’t level up his archer class. XD

[@jasminvip]

now tell me... do you still believe in eorzea?

[@VentusFlame]

This is exactly what happens when you don't talk for majorities of your life. Warrior of light, this is what you get for communicating with nothing but simple nodding!

[@Lucron]

The confidence emanating from the hip bump slays me.

[@artcraftdani892]

the funniest part is this is the only time we see team red Alisaea and Graha in opposition to one another - off the battlefiedl - with what their WoL does; Alisa is big no and graha is big yes. Which is the same as team blue: Alphinaud and Estinien, Alphi knows what's coming and dreads it but Estin isn't phased. All team black: Urianger and Y'shtola are disgusted, and team white: Thancred and Ryne are missing. Hilarious.

[@enikata7349]

Estinien is thinking "Well I've experienced worse..."

[@jvchoong83]

Thancred knew what was gonna happen that's why he's not here.

[@meganlandstrom8580]

I don’t know how this hasn’t made it onto the shitpost sub Reddit yet This is absolute p e r f e c t I o n

[@Teadrinker-zy1yp]

Grahas expression is how I feel about this whole channel.

[@mynameischris378]

You can see Alisaie reconsidering her crush on the WoL, while G'raha's is strengthened xD

[@TheJerryB3]

I see those Bard lessons are being put to good use.