Mor Dhona

Mor Dhona is a region in Final Fantasy XIV in the world of Hydalein, on the realm of Eorzea, and on the sub-continent of Vylbrand, to the northwest of Coerthas and north of Thanalan. It is said that since immemorial times, a great force slumbers there. This force is said to drain the element from anything that remains in contact with the ground for a long time; if a wind crystal is buried there, it soon becomes a pure crystal devoid of wind properties.

The whole area has been destroyed during a massive battle between an army of dragons led by Midgardsormr and a fleet of Garlean airships that happened fifteen years ago, shown during the game's opening CG.

The battle turned the place into a dangerous, lifeless place full of terrible beasts, and became later known as the Battle of Silvertear Skies.

Silvertear Falls


Silvertear falls is a key location within mor dhona currently occupied by the XIVth Garlean Legion. It is said that almost all the aether present in Eorzea flows through the falls, and it's flux is currently disrupted due to several reasons, such as the presence of the Primals on Eorzea. In the center of Mor Dhona there's a lake, home of the Midgardsomr.

According to a reasearcher, below the lake lies an immense underground crystal tower, so massive that it affects the aether itself and only worsens it's already chaotic state over Mor Dhona.

Castrum Novum


Castrum Novum is a Garlean stronghold located near Camp Brittlebark, built to house the lunar transmitter needed to control Dalamud and cast Meteor.

The stronghold is made up of several sectors, each separated by heavy gates, and populated by a wide array of powerful foes. Stronghold searchlights can be used to discern which gates are open and closed.

Similarly to be beast tribe strongholds, there are several locked chests that can be opened by finding keys from defeated enemies.

Related Missions and Quests

 * Main Storyline Mission 8 - Forever Taken
 * Main Storyline Mission 11 - Futures Perfect
 * Grand Company Quest - United we Stand
 * Monk Job Quest - Return of the King....of Ruin

Trivia

 * Images of Silvertear Falls have been used in several advertisement pieces for the game before it's release.