Server History
Take a look at how the many Worlds of Vana’diel have been opened, closed and rearranged over the course of Final Fantasy XI’s history.
Category: Vana'diel History
Update History – 2003
From April of 2003, the first expansion disc, “Rise of the Zilart,” widened the scope of adventurer activity farther than ever before. In October, service began in North America. It was a very busy and event-filled year for Vana’diel.
Update History – 2002
With the Playstation 2 beta test completed, Final Fantasy XI was finally given a public release. The Windows beta test ran through the Summer, and the final version was released in the Fall. Final Fantasy XI was ready to set sail.
Update History – 2001
The online game Final Fantasy XI:
Here is the information on the development of Final Fantasy XI, beginning two years and four months before the first adventurer set foot into Vana’diel. Let’s take a look at the two years of development up until beta testing, which began in the winter of 2001.
Monk
Monks are martial arts experts that have honed their very bodies into an awesome fighting force. Whether they use common clubs and staves or just their fists, they have the ability to deal out massive amounts of damage.
- テンプルゲートル – Temple Gaiters
These gaiters are designed to give maximum protection to the feet when kicking or blocking an enemy kick. They are crafted with an interior wrapping of cotton, surrounded by a leather covering.
- テンプルグローブ – Temple Gloves
These gloves cover the forearm with thick leather. They aid the Monk in not only punching and chopping, but grappling as well by having individual fingers.
- テンプルクラウン – Temple Crown
A headband designed to protect the skull, this hachimaki is outlined in gold. Fastened properly, it is said to raise your fighting spirit to the max.
- テンプルシクラス – Temple Cyclas
This sleeveless dogi is decorated with gorgeous embroidery. The portions covering the throat, shoulders and abdomen are made especially sturdy.
- テンプルホーズ – Temple Hose
These trousers are relatively short, which along with the relaxed fit of the legs, allows the Monk’s footwork to remain quick and agile.
コーネリアの拳 – Fists of Cornelia
Cornelia was a martial artist and former member of the Mythril Musketeers. Thirty years ago, she travelled north, never to return. To one fellow musketeer, she was a kind and gentle girlfriend, but she was once a hothead, who would rush headlong into battle with wild abandon. Desiring revenge on her brother’s enemies, she sought power as a martial artist and became a pupil of Oggbi, a Galka Monk. It was during her time as a student that she had her fated meeting with Raogrimm, and suddenly feelings of revenge began to fade for love and sensitivity…
Oggbi recalls memories of Cornelia as you hone your own fists to become a Monk under his tutelage. “True strength comes from having something to protect,” he says. Is there something you will use your fists to protect?
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オグビィ – Oggbi
Oggbi is an old, well-built Galka who can always be found drinking at the Steaming Sheep in Port Bastok. Oggbi was the teacher of deceased Mythril Musketeer Cornelia, as well as the adventurer Dalzakk. His fighting style is a conglomeration of martial arts employed by Monks in the East, and military training in Sand’Oria. With this fusion of techniques, he has forged a new path as a Monk, which he passes down to adventurers.
Ordinarily, he appears to be drunk, but in reality his skill exceeds that of even the Mythril Musketeers. His one regret is that he was never able to pass on his signature technique, 夢想阿修羅拳 Asuran Fists, to his former pupil, Cornelia. To this day, he still drinks as he reminisces on the potential she had to master that technique and waits for someone who is worthy.
能力 – Abilities
- 百烈拳 – Hundred Fists
A secret technique that pummels through the enemies defenses with repeated blows that are quicker than the eye can follow. It can even be used while wielding a club or staff.
- 集中 – Focus
By honing one’s mind and spirit, a Monk can anticipate an enemy’s movements and raise the accuracy of their attacks.
- チャクラ – Chakra
This ability awakens the Seven Points within one’s body, drawing forth life energy. This not only heals the Monk, but cures status effects like Poison and Blind.
- 気孔弾 – Chi Blast
An embodiment of one’s chi shaped as ball, this ability fires forth energy, which unlike a normal attack, cannot miss.
武具 – Weapons and Armor
- スパルタンセスタス – Spartan Cesti
These fist-shaped hand-to-hand weapons were named for an ancient race of legendary grapplers. They always strove to push their bodies to the limit, so while these cesti are extremely heavy, with proper training they can deliver the ultimate punch.
- インドラカタール – Indra Katars
These katars have been bestowed with the name of Indra, a god of war from the Southern lands. These weapons allow you throw out punches so fast, they say it is as if you actually possess the four arms of Indra. In addition, sometimes the lightning god’s power will burst forth from the tips.
- クロスカウンター – Cross Counters
These darksteel knuckles are named for the special boxing technique they enhance. (When a fighter executes a counter blow, their arm crosses the opponent’s arm) It is said that those who equip these knuckles become skilled at countering attacks.
- デューンブーツ – Dune Boots
These specially treated boots are perfect for desert travel and were utilized by a tribe who lived in the desert. It seems they were not only suited for harsh conditions, but also made durable to withstand the frenzied dances of the tribe.
- タイガーマスク – Tiger Mask
This headpiece is crafted by shaving the fur from a black tiger’s head, and using the skull as a frame, adding wyvern skin to reinforce its defensive strength. The wearer is able to compose his mind and spirit to make his body like steel, and strike fear into their enemies.
- 柔術着 – Jujitsu Gi
This particular gi is used when practicing “柔術 Jujitsu,” which is an ancestral style of martial arts in which one grapples and throws their enemy to the ground. It is designed to allow freedom of movement so the wearer can keep pace with the enemy.
Warrior
Warriors are close combat experts that utilize a plethora of different weapons. They also have the versatility to wear heavy armor and increase their defensive power. However, they are unable to wield magic.
Demons
デーモン族 – Demons
Frightful clan of darkness
Demons are winged beastmen that dwell in the Valdeaunia region. They appeared suddenly on the continent of Quon to serve as the Shadow Lord’s elite guard. Humans named them “demons” because of their resemblance to the mythical creatures of hell.
Gigas
巨人族 – Gigas
Massive mercenaries with formidable strength
Commissioned by the Shadow Lord, these humongous beastmen traveled from islands in the North as mercenaries. They possess miraculous amounts of strength and can toss boulders with ease. After the Great War was over, many were trapped on Qufim Island and they continue to resist the humans to this day.
