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Aldiytha Thorne is a non-player character in Final Fantasy XIV. She is a descendant of the Thorne Dynasty who ruled Ul'dah 300 years ago. Lady Aldiytha is the eldest daughter of Claudia Thorne and Fortin Thorne, the current head of the family. She appears in Little Ladies' Day events.

History[]

Early life[]

As the heiress of House Thorne, Aldiytha was raised listening to the Legend of the Lost Lady and as such the Little Ladies' Day celebration has always held special meaning for her. Although hindered by her weak health, Aldiytha always dreamed of bringing joy to the people of Ul'dah, just as Sultan Baldric did. Eventually, Aldiytha decided that if she could not gladden the hearts of the people on Ladies' Day, she would at least contribute something she could and began to grow daisies in her garden.[1]

LLittle Ladies' Day 2019[]

XIV Little Ladies Day 2019

2019 edition artwork.

With her health improving during the celebration, Aldiytha decided to take the opportunity to distribute her daisies at the celebration. She ran away from home leaving only a note for her butler Rodolph indicating that she would join the festivities. Desperate, Rodolph went out to look for her and asked the Warrior of Light for help. Rodolph consulted the royal seneschal and his network of contacts to help find Aldiytha. They soon find Aldiytha and although Rodolph does his best to convince her to return home, she refuses to agree until she has distributed wreaths of flowers made from the daisies she has grown. Moved by the speech, Rodolph allows the Warrior of Light to accompany Aldiytha as her seneschal until she completes her goal.[1]

Rodolph and Aldiytha from FFXIV

Rodolph asking Aldiytha to return to the mansion.

After Aldiytha distributed the crowns around the city, she began to cough indicating that she had tried hard enough for one day. She finally agreed with Rodolph that she should return home. Rodolph contacted her father and asked that a carriage be sent to pick them up. While waiting for the carriage, the royal seneschal asks Aldiytha to share the reason behind her desire to grow and distribute daisies instead of peach blossoms, which are the symbol of the celebration and of the Thorne family itself. Aldiytha tells a story of Sultan Baldric, who, in his kindness, accepted a gift of daisies from a common girl and made them into a pair of matching crowns. Moved by this and by all he has seen throughout the day, Rodolph reaffirms his commitment to serve Aldiytha. He presents her with the crown of flowers she deserves, which she happily accepts.[1]

Little Ladies' Day 2020[]

XIV Little Ladies Day 2020

2020 edition artwork.

The royal seneschal has asked the Warrior of Light to help ensure that all the young women are happy on that day. Lady Aldiytha, who is in better health and has received permission to attend the celebration, arrives and tells them about a downcast Lalafell that she saw among the crowds, and asks for help to find her. They find the lalafell named Momoru near the entrance to Frondale's Phrontistery. Although at first frightened, Momoru calms down after Aldiytha explains her purpose. Momoru relates to you the tragic story of her friend Lorie, who was planning to celebrate Little Ladies' Day with Momoru, but was forced to stay inside the Phrontistery after a sudden onset of her illness. Lady Aldiytha is moved by Lorie's plight and proposes to bring joy to Lorie and the other children in the ward.[2]

Lorie and Momoru from FFXIV

Lorie being surprised by the celebration inside the children's ward.

Damielliot, the person in charge of the children's ward, readily agrees to bring the celebrations to the Phrontistery and hatches a plan to change the children's scheduled exam times so that they have enough time to acquire the decorations and furnish the infirmary. He asks the Warrior of Light to call the children to the examination room while he makes the necessary preparations. Since Lorie is a fan of Redolent Rose's designs, Momoru and the Warrior of Light invite the guild master for a visit from him to serve to improve her condition. After Redolent Rose arrives at the Phrontistery, Lorie is surprised to see her idol. Lady Aldiytha presents the other children with hair ornaments made of peach blossoms, which are said to ward off illness. She also presents Damielliot with a monocle, in honor of the royal physician the sultan once sent to care for his princess. Momoru thanks invited them to return to the children's ward. Lady Aldiytha, though very happy to see the children's smiles, informs you that she must return to her mansion before her family begins to worry about her absence. Before leaving, however, Aldiytha asks Warrior of Light to speak with Damielliot to receive a special gift.[2]

Valentione's & Little Ladies' Day 2021[]

At the request of the royal seneschal, Elyne, the Warrior of Light, and the postmoogle Kupka Kupp take a package to Aldiytha in the children's ward of Frondale's Phrontistery. She reveals that the package was a gift of candy for the children, and asks them to help distribute it.[3]

Little Ladies' Day 2023[]

2023 Little Ladies' Day Art

2023 edition artwork.

Aldiytha wanted to attend appointments with a reporter from the Mythril Eye, and a historian, but began feeling faint because of her condition. The Warrior of Light shows up she has them go in her stead and after they return tell her that the fan she has belonged to her mother. She learns that the tradition was passed down in her family and that her mother knew the dance herself. Curious, she asks the warrior to go to the Sapphire Avenue Exchange and look for affluent people who might've seen her mother dance in the past.[4]

Fortin and Aldiytha from FFXIV

Fortin apologizing to Aldiythia.

The Warrior finds a noblewoman who was a close friend of Claudia and tells them they can teach Aldiytha the dance. After she does so, Aldiytha realizes that her father hid it from her because it was exhausting for those of frail composition like her. Rodolph shows up out of breath and worried as she left the manor without saying a word, and that her father was looking for her. She seeks to meet up with her father with the Warrior by her side. After she understands her father's reasoning for hiding the truth, she dances the little ladies' dance in order for him to experience the same joy he felt before with her mother. After listening to her heartfelt wish, he tells her he will not dissuade her from doing the dance if that is her wish. She wishes to teach others the dance including its history and everyone with fans.[4]

Characteristics[]

Appearance[]

Aldiytha is a midlander hyur with a peach blossom in her long black hair and has blue eyes. She wears a corpse blue dress, black Ishgardian thighboots, and a skallic necklace.

Personality[]

Aldiytha is a kind and caring person for the people of Ul'dah as it has always been a dream of hers to bring joy to the people. She is very sneaky as she has snuck out on her own on Little Ladies' Day without her butler noticing.

Citations[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Princess of Flowers Princess of Flowers.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Pretty in Peaches Pretty in Peaches.
  3. Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Little Lady Adventurer Little Lady Adventurer.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Inheritance Inheritance.
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