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'''Cid nan Garlond''' is a [[non-player character]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''. He is the leader of the [[Garlond Ironworks]], a group of Garlean and Eorzean engineers working together to arm [[Eorzea]]'s city-states with Garlemald's powerful technology: Magitek.
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'''Cid nan Garlond''' is a [[non-player character]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''. He leads the [[Garlond Ironworks]], a group of [[Garlemald|Garlean]] and [[Eorzea]]n engineers working together to arm Eorzea's city-states with Garlemald's powerful technology: [[magitek]].
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Cid nan Garlond belongs to the long line of characters in the ''[[Final Fantasy series|Final Fantasy]]'' series called [[Cid]], usually an older man associated with engineering or [[Airship (term)|airships]] in some manner.
   
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
 
===Appearance===
 
===Appearance===
Cid is a tall and muscular Garlean with center parted white hair and beard. Cid's attire consists of a white vest worn over a black sleeveless top and matching work trousers adorned with black pouches over his knees and toolbelt to carry his engineering equipment and a padded black gauntlet on his left arm, a pair of armor plated black shoes and an ornate pair of goggles with teal lenses that hides his third eye that marks him as a pure blooded Garlean.
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Cid is a short and muscular Garlean with center-parted white hair and beard, the latter of which he had grown sometime after the [[Rejoining|Calamity]]. Cid wears a white vest over a black sleeveless top and matching work trousers with black pouches over his knees and tool belt to carry his engineering equipment. He wears a padded black gauntlet on his left arm, a pair of armor-plated black shoes and an ornate pair of goggles with teal lenses that hide his third eye that marks him as a pure-blooded Garlean.
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In ''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward]]'' and beyond, Cid begins to wear a long-sleeved white and black jacket due to the much colder climate of [[Coerthas]].
   
 
===Personality===
 
===Personality===
Cid is known to be intelligent, good-natured and dutiful. He lives to see his magitek creations used to help improve the lives of people and loathes to see the destruction that technology has caused under the banner of the Garlean Empire.
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Cid is intelligent, good-natured and dutiful. He lives to see his magitek creations used to help improve the lives of people and loathes to see the destruction that technology has caused under the banner of the Garlean Empire. He is relieved and elated whenever informed that some Garleans have defected, seeing that some of his people have realized what the Empire has become. He views [[Nero tol Scaeva]] an old and bitter rival.
   
 
==Story==
 
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===Early Life===
 
===Early Life===
 
[[File:Young Cid XIV.jpg|right|thumb|Cid in his youth.]]
 
[[File:Young Cid XIV.jpg|right|thumb|Cid in his youth.]]
Cid was born to Grand Minister of Industry [[Midas nan Garlond|Midas "Mid" nan Garlond]], Cid was regarded a prodigy in magitek engineering much like his father and was quickly catapulted into fame and popularity for his advancements in the field. However when Mid became enthralled with Project Meteor, Cid began to grow distant from his father and was taken in by his father's friend Gaius van Baelsar who raised him to adulthood as if Cid was his own son. It is under Gaius's guardianship that Cid earned the ire and jealousy of [[Nero Tol Scaeva]] after himself being appointed a Minister of Industry.
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Cid was born to Grand Minister of Industry [[Midas nan Garlond|Midas "Mid" nan Garlond]] and was regarded a prodigy in magitek engineering, much like his father. He catapulted into fame and popularity for his advancements in the field. When Mid became enthralled with [[Dalamud|Project Meteor]], Cid began to grow distant and was taken in by his father's friend, [[Gaius van Baelsar]], who raised him to adulthood as if Cid was his own son. Under Gaius's guardianship Cid earned the ire and jealousy of Nero tol Scaeva after being appointed a Minister of Industry.
   
 
[[File:Cid Biggs Wedge Escape.jpg|left|thumb|Cid defects from Garlemald.]]
 
[[File:Cid Biggs Wedge Escape.jpg|left|thumb|Cid defects from Garlemald.]]
After the incident that destroyed Bozja Citadel, Cid learned about the empire's plans and abandoned his homeland blaming himself for failing to stop his father and the devastation of Project Meteor. Cid defected from Garlemald with his shop-hands [[Biggs and Wedge (Final Fantasy XIV)|Biggs and Wedge]], it is then he is given a pair of goggles by the [[Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV)|the Adventurer]] who had brought them to him with the [[Echo (Final Fantasy XIV)|Echo]]. Arriving in Eorzea, he founded the ironworks of his namesake and began to share his knowledge with the people of his adoptive homeland, that they might defy the imperial menace he once served.
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After the incident that destroyed Bozja Citadel and killed his father, Cid learned about the Empire's plans and abandoned his homeland, blaming himself for failing to stop his father and the devastation of Project Meteor. Cid defected Garlemald with his shop-hands [[Biggs and Wedge (Final Fantasy XIV)|Biggs and Wedge]] and was given a pair of goggles by [[Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV)|the Warrior of Light]] who had brought them to him with the [[Echo (Final Fantasy XIV)|Echo]]. Arriving in Eorzea, Cid founded the ironworks of his namesake and began to share his knowledge with Eorzeans so they might defy the imperial menace he once served.
   
 
===Original ''[[Final Fantasy XIV/Legacy|Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
 
===Original ''[[Final Fantasy XIV/Legacy|Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
Cid is an important character on the [[Seventh Umbral Era]] storyline, working closely with the [[Grand Companies of Eorzea]] to investigate the recent Garlean activity and its relationship with Meteor, as he was directly responsible for the recent development of Garlean magitek technology.
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Cid was an important character on the [[Seventh Umbral Era]] storyline, working closely with the [[Grand Companies of Eorzea]] to investigate the recent Garlean activity and its relationship with Meteor, as he was directly responsible for the recent development of Garlean magitek.
   
 
[[File:GaiusAndCid.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Cid and Gaius meet again.]]
 
[[File:GaiusAndCid.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Cid and Gaius meet again.]]
Hoping to investigate Allagan ruins in [[La Noscea]] Cid is stranded when his airship is damaged flying low to avoid Imperial detection. In a chance of fate, Cid crossed paths again with his surrogate father Gaius. Offering the Allagan Tomestone he found for parley, Cid denounces Baelsar for supporting an attempt to destroy Eorzea—accusing him of losing his sense of honor and self-worth because the Emperor no longer favored him over the White Raven. Hurt by Cid's words, Gaius counters that if he had not abandoned him that together they could have conquered Eorzea before Nael had a chance to convince the Emperor the validity of Meteor and in his anger injures Cid with a blast from his arm cannon and the two split from the argument embittered by each others words.
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Hoping to investigate [[Allagan Empire|Allagan]] ruins in [[La Noscea]], Cid was stranded when his airship was damaged flying low to avoid imperial detection. In a chance of fate, Cid crossed paths with his surrogate father, Gaius. Offering the [[Allagan Tomestone]] he had found for parley, Cid denounced Baelsar for supporting an attempt to destroy Eorzea—accusing him of losing his sense of honor and self-worth because the [[Solus zos Galvus|Emperor]] no longer favored him over [[Nael van Darnus]]. Hurt by Cid's words, Gaius countered that had Cid not abandoned him they could have conquered Eorzea before Nael had a chance to convince the Emperor of Project Meteor. On his anger Gaius injured Cid with a blast from his arm cannon and the two split embittered.
   
He is met again when the adventurer's Grand Company begins to investigate the Fortress of Castrum Novum. Its there Cid informs them of the Lunar Transmitter being built inside inside that is being used to call [[Dalamud]] down to Eorzea, after the Adventurer returns from recon he deduces that it is only by the grace of his former caretaker Gaius that they where able to successfully bring him the the information he needed. While wary of the Black Wolf's plans he nonetheless accepts the plans for the Lunar Transmitter and begins creating countermeasures to stop meteorfall and storm the fortress.
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When the Warrior of Light's Grand Company began to investigate the Fortress of Castrum Novum, Cid informed them of the Lunar Transmitter being built inside being used to call [[Dalamud]] down to Eorzea, the artificial moon on the planet's orbit. After the Warrior returned from recon Cid deduced it was only by the grace of his former caretaker, Gaius, that they could bring him the the information he needed. While wary of Gaius's intentions, Cid nonetheless accepted the plans for the Lunar Transmitter and began creating countermeasures to stop meteorfall and storm the fortress.
 
Cid returns when Nael raises the Rivenroad into the sky to finally cast Meteor and bring Dalamud down to annihilate Eorzea, outraged by the events Cid answers that he himself will be the one to ferry the Adventurer in his personal airship, the ''Enterprise''. After the battle Cid is elated at Nael's defeat and congratulates the adventurer praising them as the Eorzea's hero.
 
   
 
[[File:Cid Nan Garlond End of an Era.png|left|thumb|Cid in a End of an Era.]]
 
[[File:Cid Nan Garlond End of an Era.png|left|thumb|Cid in a End of an Era.]]
When Dalamud continued to fall Cid bore witness to the [[Battle of Carteneau]] and [[Bahamut]]'s awakening ushering the end of the Sixth Astral Era suffering grave injuries in the process.
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Cid returned when Nael raised the Rivenroad into the sky to cast Meteor and bring Dalamud down to annihilate Eorzea. Outraged, Cid ferried the Warrior of Light in his personal airship, the ''Enterprise''. After the battle Cid was elated at Nael's defeat and congratulated the Warrior of Light, praising them as Eorzea's hero. When Dalamud continued to fall Cid bore witness to the [[Battle of Carteneau]] and [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy XIV)|Bahamut's]] awakening ushering the end of the Sixth Astral Era, suffering grave injuries in the process.
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
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[[File:Cid disguise.jpg|thumb|right|Cid living as "Marques".]]
 
[[File:Cid disguise.jpg|thumb|right|Cid living as "Marques".]]
An amnesiac Cid is first encountered by the [[Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV)|Adventurer]] in a [[Thanalan]] at the Church of Saint Adama Landama cloaked in priestly robes being cared for by the priest Father [[Iliud]] under the name Marques, the adventurer assists him with his duties at the temple although neither party thinks anything of it at the time.
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The Warrior of Light finds an [[Amnesia (term)|amnesiac]] Cid in a [[Thanalan]] at the Church of Saint Adama Landama, cloaked in priestly robes being cared for by the priest Father [[Iliud]] under the name Marques. The Warrior of Light assists him with his duties at the temple, although neither party thinks anything of it at the time.
   
Some time later the adventurer returns to the church after the Garlean's attack on the Waking Sands seeking Father Iliud's aid in tending to the deceased from the attack, its then that [[Alphinaud]] comes to seek the aid of Cid and his airship the Enterprise to use to confront Garuda. Reminding Cid of memories buried deep inside him, Cid agrees to accompany the pair to [[Coerthas]] to help find his missing airship and uncover the missing pieces of his memories and bids farewell with his caretaker Father Iliud for caring for him as if he were his own son and saving his life after he was injured in the calamity.
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Some time later the Warrior of Light returns to the church after the Garleans' attack on the [[Waking Sands]] seeking Father Iliud's aid in tending to the deceased. [[Alphinaud Leveilleur]] seeks the aid of Cid and his airship to confront [[Garuda (Final Fantasy XIV)|Garuda]]. Arousing Cid's buried memories, he agrees to accompany the pair to Coerthas to help find his missing airship and uncover the missing pieces of his memories. He bids farewell to Father Iliud and thanks him for caring for him as if he were his own son and saving his life after he was injured in the Calamity.
   
Following the adventurer and Alphinaud to Ishgard, Cid remains frustrated with his lack of memories as he aids the people there with his mechanical expertise despite not knowing why he has these skills. Eventually tracking down the airship to the [[Stone Vigil]] Cid is forced to do emergency maintenance on his airship when [[Lahabrea]] awakens the dragon Isgebind and nearly destroys it.
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Following the Warrior of Light and Alphinaud to [[Ishgard]], Cid remains frustrated with his amnesia as he aids the people with his mechanical expertise despite not knowing why he has these skills. Eventually tracking down the airship to the [[Stone Vigil]], Cid does emergency maintenance on it when [[Lahabrea]] awakens the dragon Isgebind and nearly destroys it.
   
 
[[File:Cid Enterprise.jpg|thumb|left|Cid at the helm of his airship.]]
 
[[File:Cid Enterprise.jpg|thumb|left|Cid at the helm of his airship.]]
Narrowly escaping, the party returns to Gridania where Cid informs the Adventurer that in its current condition not even the Enterprise could brave the winds of the Howling Eye and reach Garuda. Devising a plan, Cid sends the Adventurer on an errand to get him a corrupted crystal giving him a way to pierce the veil. Finishing the modifications to his airship, Cid takes the wheel and recalls his memories from before meteorfall and thanks the Adventurer for helping him recover the missing pieces of his past.
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Narrowly escaping, the party returns to [[Gridania]] where Cid informs the Warrior of Light that in its current condition not even the ''Enterprise'' could brave the winds of the Howling Eye and reach Garuda. Cid sends the Warrior of Light on an errand for a corrupted [[Crystal (term)|crystal]], giving him a way to pierce the veil. Finishing the modifications to his airship, Cid takes the wheel and recalls his memories from before meteorfall. He thanks the Warrior of Light for helping him recover the missing pieces of his past.
   
Sailing to the Howling Eye, he and Alphinaud are forced to come to the aid of the Kobolds and Amalj'aa kidnapped by the Ixal who had [[Garuda (Final Fantasy XIV)|Garuda]] to prevent them from summoning their own [[Primal]] in desperation while the Adventurers are left to face Garuda themselves. Unable to free the creatures in time, [[Ifrit]] and [[Titan]] are summoned alongside Garuda and nearly begin a catastrophic battle only to be interrupted by Gaius and Ultima Weapon who then absorbs the primals and takes their power as its own.
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Sailing to the Howling Eye, Cid and Alphinaud come to the aid of the [[Kobold]]s and [[Amalj'aa]] that had been kidnapped by the [[Ixal]] to prevent them from summoning their own [[primal]] while the adventurers are left to face Garuda themselves. Unable to free the creatures in time, [[Ifrit (Final Fantasy XIV)|Ifrit]] and [[Titan (Final Fantasy XIV)|Titan]] are summoned alongside Garuda and nearly begin a catastrophic battle only to be interrupted by Gaius and his [[Ultima Weapon (Final Fantasy XIV)|Ultima Weapon]], which absorbs the primals and takes their power as its own.
   
Finding their courage, the party journeys back to Ishgard in hopes of locating and rescuing Cid's assistants Biggs and Wedge. Finding Biggs wounded in the snow, they locate and find Wedge and save him from his Imperial pursuers reuniting Garlond Ironworks once more. Regrouping with [[Yda]] and [[Y'shtola]] in the Waking Sands, the group begins to hatch a rescue for their captured allies being held in Castra Centri.
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Finding their courage, the party returns to Ishgard in hopes of locating and rescuing Cid's assistants, Biggs and Wedge. Finding Biggs wounded in the snow, they locate Wedge and save him from his imperial pursuers reuniting Garlond Ironworks once more. Regrouping with [[Yda Hext]] and [[Y'shtola Rhul]] in the Waking Sands, the group begins to hatch a rescue for their captured allies being held in Castra Centri.
   
 
[[File: Capturing Magitek Armor.jpg|thumb|right|Garlond Ironworks capture a magitek armor.]]
 
[[File: Capturing Magitek Armor.jpg|thumb|right|Garlond Ironworks capture a magitek armor.]]
Setting up linkshell interference, the group manages to capture and secure a [[Magitek Armor]] as well as Imperial military uniforms to aid them in their infiltration of the Garlean stronghold only to learn that the power source of the machine had been damaged in the process. Not to be deterred, Cid sends the adventurer to find him a Marmet Heart which could be used to power the run down machina and upon installation the Magitek Armor unexpectedly takes a life of its own.
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Setting up [[linkshell]] interference, the group secures a [[Magitek Armor]] as well as imperial military uniforms to aid in their infiltration of the Garlean stronghold, only to learn that the power source of the machine had been damaged. Cid sends the Warrior of Light to find a Marmet Heart to power the rundown machina, and upon installation the Magitek Armor unexpectedly takes a life of its own.
   
As the adventurer makes their escape from Castra Centri with prisoners in tow, Cid manages to save his allies with the Enterprise after they are cornered by Garlean troops allowing them to escape Ultima Weapon. Together with the Scions and the Leaders of the Grand Companies of Eorzea, they forge an ambitious plan to cut off Castrum Meridanum from its allies and infiltrate the Praetorium inside to eliminate the Ultima Weapon.
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As the Warrior of Light escapes from Castra Centri with prisoners in tow, Cid saves his allies with the ''Enterprise'' after they are cornered by Garlean troops allowing them to escape Ultima Weapon. Together with the [[Scions of the Seventh Dawn]] and the leaders of the Grand Companies of Eorzea, they forge an ambitious plan to cut off Castrum Meridanum from its allies and infiltrate the Praetorium inside to eliminate the Ultima Weapon.
   
 
[[File:Cid Piloting Magitek Armor.jpg|thumb|left|Cid aids in the attack.]]
 
[[File:Cid Piloting Magitek Armor.jpg|thumb|left|Cid aids in the attack.]]
Aiding the Adventurer in their operation to destroy the defenses in the Castrum, Cid commandeers the Imperial Magitek Armor called The Black Eft and aids in the attack supplying the party with backup until the armor is overclocked using its main cannon to destroy a barrier. When he returns to find Livia's broken and defeated body, he cannot help but feel a kinship to the woman who only wanted the affection of their shared father.
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Aiding the Warrior of Light destroy the defenses in the Castrum, Cid commandeers the imperial Magitek Armor called the Black Eft and supplies the party with backup until the armor is overclocked, using its main cannon to destroy a barrier. When he returns to find [[Livia sas Junius]]'s broken and defeated body, he cannot help but feel a kinship to the woman who only wanted the affection of their shared father.
   
 
[[File:Cid and Gaius's last meeting.jpg|thumb|right|Cid learns the truth of his father's madness.]]
 
[[File:Cid and Gaius's last meeting.jpg|thumb|right|Cid learns the truth of his father's madness.]]
Regrouping once the defenses were taken down, Cid personally ferries the Adventurer into the heart of the Castrum and into the Praetorium. It is there where Cid meets face to face with Gaius once more. Gaius still hoping to convince his young ward to rejoin his side, tells him of his father's final words and offers him clemency along with a place at his side as his greatest lieutenant and chief engineer, not to be swayed the two part for the final time. Cid then takes control of the security center of the Praetorium, guiding the party through linkshell to the Ultima Weapon. Encountering Nero, Cid finally learns of the other engineer's hatred and deep seated jealousy of him.
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Regrouping once the defenses are taken down, Cid ferries the Warrior of Light into the heart of the Castrum and into the Praetorium where he meets with Gaius who still hopes to convince his young ward to rejoin his side. Gaius tells him of his father's final words and offers him clemency along with a place at his side as his greatest lieutenant and chief engineer. Not to be swayed, the two part for the final time. Cid takes control of the security center of the Praetorium, guiding the party through linkshell to the Ultima Weapon. Encountering Nero, Cid learns of the other engineer's hatred and deep-seated jealousy of him.
   
As the linkpearls connection fades, he warns the party of Gaius and tells them not to die because they are "too bloody useful".
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As the linkpearls' connection fades, he warns the party of Gaius and tells them not to die because they are "too bloody useful".
   
 
====A Realm Awoken====
 
====A Realm Awoken====
 
{{Q|Technology should never be allowed to imprison people. That's a hard lesson I learned from watching Gaius...and my father.|Cid nan Garlond}}
 
{{Q|Technology should never be allowed to imprison people. That's a hard lesson I learned from watching Gaius...and my father.|Cid nan Garlond}}
Following the downfall of Gaius and the destruction of the Ultima Weapon, Cid later joined with [[Rammbroes]] and the [[Sons of Saint Coinach]] in their investigation of the [[Crystal Tower (Final Fantasy XIV)|Crystal Tower]]. As it was a relic of the [[Allagan Empire|Allagan civilization]] like the Ultima Weapon and Dalamud, he felt compelled to investigate it lest it be misused by the wrong people.
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Following the downfall of Gaius and the destruction of the Ultima Weapon, Cid joins with [[Rammbroes]] and the [[Sons of Saint Coinach]] in their investigation of the [[Crystal Tower (Final Fantasy XIV)|Crystal Tower]]. As it is an Allagan relic like the Ultima Weapon and Dalamud, Cid feels compelled to investigate it lest it be misused.
   
In order to break the first defenses leading to the tower, the "Eight Sentinels", Cid had to assemble makeshift "fangs" using flawless elemental crystals retrieved from Primal priests at beastmen strongholds. These fangs overloaded the barriers and shattered the statues, clearing the path to the Labyrinth of Ancients.
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To break the first defenses leading to the tower, the "Eight Sentinels," Cid has to assemble makeshift "fangs" using flawless elemental crystals retrieved from primal priests at [[beastmen]] strongholds. These fangs overload the barriers and shatter the statues, clearing the path to the Labyrinth of Ancients.
   
After the Adventurer cleared a path through the Labyrinth and defeated [[Phlegethon (Final Fantasy XIV)|Phlegethon]], Cid and the team rejoined to survey the labyrinth. With the path to the foot of the tower open, they returned to the camp to prepare for whatever may lie within the crystalline structure itself.
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After the Warrior of Light clears a path through the labyrinth and defeats [[Phlegethon (Final Fantasy XIV)|Phlegethon]], Cid and the team rejoin to survey the area. With the path to the foot of the tower open, they return to the camp to prepare for whatever may lie within the crystalline structure.
   
 
====Defenders of Eorzea====
 
====Defenders of Eorzea====
After learning the history of the Crystal Tower from [[Doga (Final Fantasy XIV)|Doga]] and [[Unei (Final Fantasy XIV)|Unei]], and reluctantly allowing his rival Nero, now exiled from the Garlean Empire, to join the group, Cid makes his way to the top of the tower alongside the Adventurer. Following the defeat of [[Xande (Final Fantasy XIV)|Xande]] at the tower's peak, a dark portal appears, and a mysterious entity captures Doga, Unei, and Nero. Cid again returns to the camp with the others, in order to plan a future strategy. If spoken to, Cid will emphasize the importance of rescuing Nero, if only to prevent him from accomplishing any future mischief.
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After learning the history of the Crystal Tower from [[Doga (Final Fantasy XIV)|Doga]] and [[Unei (Final Fantasy XIV)|Unei]], and reluctantly allowing his rival Nero, now exiled from the Garlean Empire, to join the group, Cid makes his way to the top of the tower alongside the Warrior of Light. Following the defeat of [[Xande (Final Fantasy XIV)|Xande]] at the tower's peak, a dark portal appears, and a mysterious entity captures Doga, Unei, and Nero. Cid returns to the camp with the others to plan a strategy. He emphasizes the importance of rescuing Nero, if only to prevent him from accomplishing any future mischief.
   
 
====Before the Fall====
 
====Before the Fall====
In order to rescue Doga, Unei, and Nero, Cid develops a way to open a portal to the World of Darkness to allow the Adventurer and [[G'raha Tia]] to venture within. After the defeat of the [[Cloud of Darkness (Final Fantasy XIV)|Cloud of Darkness]], he personally saves Nero, much to the latter's chagrin. He witnesses the sealing of the Tower before departing, the group's goal now completed.
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Cid develops a way to open a portal to the [[World of Darkness (Final Fantasy XIV)|World of Darkness]] to allow the Warrior of Light and [[G'raha Tia]] to venture within. After the defeat of the [[Cloud of Darkness (Final Fantasy XIV)|Cloud of Darkness]], he personally saves Nero, much to the latter's chagrin. He witnesses the sealing of the tower before departing, the group's goal now completed.
   
Cid also appears in the conclusion of the Main Scenario storyline. After the Scions are accused of assassinating [[Nanamo Ul Namo]] and pursued by the corrupt [[Brass Blades]] and [[Crystal Braves]], he is called in by [[Pipin Tarupin]] and meets up with the Adventurer and [[Alphinaud Leveilleur]], the only two Scion leaders to escape, outside Black Brush Station and carries them to safety in the Enterprise. At Alphinaud's request, he drops them off at Coerthas Central Highlands.
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After the Scions are accused of assassinating [[Nanamo Ul Namo]] and pursued by the corrupt [[Brass Blades]] and the [[Crystal Braves]], Cid is called in by [[Pipin Tarupin]] and meets up with the Warrior of Light and Alphinaud Leveilleur, the only two Scion leaders to escape, and carries them to safety in the ''Enterprise''. At Alphinaud's request, he drops them off at [[Coerthas Central Highlands]].
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward]]''===
During the events of Heavesward, Cid can be found in Ishgard, as the Garlond Ironworks team has been commissioned to work on Ishgard's airship projects. Early on, he rescues the Adventurer in the [[Sea of Clouds]] by providing an escape from the [[Vanu Vanu]]. Later, when the Adventurer and [[Estinien]] require assistance in reaching [[Nidhogg]]'s lair, the Aery, Cid directs them to Biggs and Wedge and their personal-sized airship project.
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The Garlond Ironworks team has been commissioned to work on Ishgard's airship projects. Cid rescues the Warrior of Light in the [[Sea of Clouds]] by providing an escape from the [[Vanu Vanu]]. Later, when the Warrior of Light and [[Estinien Wyrmblood]] require assistance in reaching [[Nidhogg (Final Fantasy XIV)|Nidhogg]]'s lair, the Aery, Cid directs them to Biggs and Wedge and their personal-sized airship project.
   
When Archbishop [[Thordan VII]] reveals his plans and escapes to the Sea of Clouds, Cid pursues him alongside the Adventurer in the Enterprise. There, he is instrumental in coming up with the plan to defeat the primal [[Bismarck (Final Fantasy XIV)|Bismarck]] in order to obtain the key to [[Azys Lla]]. Despite the plan's success, the key is stolen by the Archbishop, forcing the Adventurer and their companions to find another means to pierce the barrier surrounding the floating island. While the Adventurer journeys to find the information needed to do this, Cid and his team return to Ishgard, where they upgrade and remodel the Enterprise, transforming it to the Enterprise Excelsior. Once the preparations are complete, Cid takes the team to Azys Lla so the Adventurer can confront the Archbishop.
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When Archbishop [[Thordan VII]] reveals his plans and escapes to the Sea of Clouds, Cid pursues him alongside the Warrior of Light in the ''Enterprise''. He is instrumental in coming up with the plan to defeat the primal [[Bismarck (Final Fantasy XIV)|Bismarck]] to obtain the key to [[Azys Lla]]. The key is stolen by the Archbishop, forcing the Warrior of Light and their companions to find another means to pierce the barrier surrounding the floating island. While the Warrior of Light journeys to find the information needed to do this, Cid and his team return to Ishgard where they upgrade and remodel the ''Enterprise'', transforming it to the ''Enterprise Excelsior''. Cid takes the team to Azys Lla so the Warrior of Light can confront the Archbishop.
   
After the Archbishop's defeat, Cid is among those that witness the rise of the gigantic primal [[Alexander (Final Fantasy XIV)|Alexander]] in the [[Dravanian Hinterlands]]. He, along with Biggs and Wedge, then assist the Adventurer in investigating and exploring the primal.
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After the Archbishop's defeat, Cid is among those who witness the rise of the gigantic primal [[Alexander (Final Fantasy XIV)|Alexander]] in the [[Dravanian Hinterlands]]. Cid, Biggs and Wedge assist the Warrior of Light in investigating and exploring the primal.
   
Later, after [[Ilberd Feare|Ilberd]] successfully summons the powerful Primal [[Shinryu (Final Fantasy XIV)|Shinryu]], Cid works alongside Nero in order to activate the Allagan weapon known as [[Omega (Final Fantasy XIV)|Omega]] in order to counter it.
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After [[Ilberd Feare|Ilberd]] summons the powerful primal [[Shinryu (Final Fantasy XIV)|Shinryu]], Cid works alongside Nero to activate the Allagan weapon known as [[Omega (Final Fantasy XIV)|Omega]] to counter it.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood]]''===
Shortly after the Warrior of Light enters [[Gyr Abania]], they encounter Cid, who informs them that he is currently on a mission to search for the missing Omega, which fell to earth somewhere in the region after its battle with Shinryu. This task keeps him too busy to directly aid the Scions in the liberation of [[Doma (Final Fantasy XIV)|Doma]] and [[Ala Mhigo]], though he does provide essential information to them via [[Tataru Taru|Tataru]] when requested.
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Shortly after the Warrior of Light enters [[Gyr Abania]], they encounter Cid on a mission to search for the missing Omega, which fell somewhere in the region after its battle with Shinryu. This task keeps him too busy to directly aid the Scions in the liberation of [[Doma (Final Fantasy XIV)|Doma]] and [[Ala Mhigo]], though he does provide essential information to them via [[Tataru Taru|Tataru]] when requested.
   
Some time after the defeat of [[Zenos yae Galvus]], he and his team are shown to have discovered a large crater, which they believe to be where Omega is located. As they made preparations to investigate, Cid is dismayed to find that [[Jessie (Final Fantasy XIV)|Jessie]] has hired Nero to be part of the team.
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Some time after the defeat of [[Zenos yae Galvus]], Cid and his team have discovered a large crater, which they believe to be where Omega is. As they prepare to investigate, Cid is dismayed to find that [[Jessie (Final Fantasy XIV)|Jessie]] has hired Nero to be part of the team.
   
Despite his reluctance to work alongside Nero, he eventually gives in, and together they enter the [[Interdimensional Rift#Final_Fantasy_XIV|Interdimensional Rift]] along with the Warrior of Light, Biggs, and Wedge. After overcoming the initial tests presented to them by Omega, Cid and Nero set up a base within the Rift where they can provide support to the Warrior of Light as they complete the remainder of Omega's challenges. Cid is later horrified to learn that Omega has attempted to kill Biggs and Wedge. Although they survive, they are badly wounded, and are taken to the Conjurer's Guild for healing. Cid is overcome with guilt for his role in reviving Omega, but is chided by Nero, who reminds him what his role as a scientist means.
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Despite his reluctance to work alongside Nero, Cid gives in, and together they enter the [[Interdimensional Rift (Final Fantasy XIV)|Interdimensional Rift]] along with the Warrior of Light, Biggs, and Wedge. They are also accompanied by [[Alpha (Final Fantasy XIV)|Alpha]], a creation of Omega's that resembles a small [[chocobo]]. After overcoming the initial tests presented to them by Omega, Cid and Nero set up a base within the Rift where they can provide support to the Warrior of Light as they complete the remainder of Omega's challenges. Cid is horrified to learn Omega has attempted to kill Biggs and Wedge. Although they survive, they are badly wounded, and are taken to the Conjurer's Guild for healing. Cid is overcome with guilt for his role in reviving Omega, and is chided by Nero, who reminds him what his role as a scientist means.
   
 
====The Legend Returns====
 
====The Legend Returns====
When an old friend of Cid's from Garlemald, [[Jenomis cen Lexentale]], goes missing while investigating the ruined city of [[Rabanastre]], his family contacts Cid for help. However, as he still has his hands full dealing with Omega, he recruits the Warrior of Light to assist them.
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When an old friend of Cid's from Garlemald, [[Jenomis cen Lexentale]], goes missing while investigating the ruined city of [[Rabanastre]], his family contacts Cid for help. As he still has his hands full dealing with Omega, Cid recruits the Warrior of Light to assist them.
   
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====Rise of a New Sun====
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When Cid receives word that Omega is ready to resume its trials, he reenters the Rift alongside the team. After battling through a series of Omega's creations alongside Nero and the Warrior of Light, he again sets up a base of operations where he and Nero can provide support. Once all of the trials in the [[Sigmascape]] are defeated, he discovers that Omega has wounded Nero. Cid takes him out of the Rift for treatment, and prepares to wait until Omega summons them again.
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====Prelude in Violet====
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When Omega begins his tests once more, Cid accompanies the Warrior of Light and Alpha into the Rift. He assists the Warrior of Light as they complete the final two trials, and prepares for the showdown against Omega. Realizing that the technology developed by his father, Mid, could be used as a trump card against Omega, he instructs Jessie to prepare a device based on Mid's designs. Although he is initially reluctant to use it due to the destruction caused by his father's unchecked obsession with his research, a talk with the still-injured Nero allows him to overcome his doubts.
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After Cid, Alpha, and the Warrior of Light defeat Omega, they are rescued from the collapsing Rift by Biggs, Wedge, and [[Hraesvelgr]]. Upon returning to Eorzea, Cid discovers that Nero has already left, after helping himself to [[gil]] from Cid's personal account as payment for his work. Cid joins the Warrior of Light and the rest of the Ironworks team in bidding farewell to Alpha, who leaves to explore Eorzea.
 
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===Battle===
 
===Battle===
 
[[File:Cid in battle.jpg|thumb|Cid in battle.]]
 
[[File:Cid in battle.jpg|thumb|Cid in battle.]]
Cid functions as a [[Gladiator (Final Fantasy XIV)|Gladiator]], using a unique [[Gunblade (weapon type)|gunblade]] as his weapon; he can heal the Adventurer with his unique Agua Vitae items. Cid is also a skilled Magitek Armor pilot, taking the helm of The Black Eft during the raid on Castrum Meridainum.
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Cid functions as a shieldless [[Paladin (Final Fantasy XIV)|Gladiator]], using a unique [[Gunblade (weapon type)|gunblade]]. He can heal the player with his unique Aqua Vitae items. Cid is also a skilled Magitek Armor pilot, taking the helm of a Reaper during the raid on Castrum Meridianum.
   
 
===[[Triple Triad (Final Fantasy XIV)|Triple Triad]]===
 
===[[Triple Triad (Final Fantasy XIV)|Triple Triad]]===
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==Voice==
 
==Voice==
Cid is voiced by [[Rikiya Koyama]] in the Japanese version.
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Cid was voiced by [[Grant George]] in the English version. Since the release of ''Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward'', Cid is voiced by [[Gwilym Lee]].
   
He was voiced by [[Grant George]] in the English version. Since the release of ''Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward'', Cid is voiced by [[Gwilym Lee]].
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He is voiced by [[Rikiya Koyama]] in the Japanese version.
   
 
In the Korean version, Cid is voiced by [[Kim Seung-jun]].
 
In the Korean version, Cid is voiced by [[Kim Seung-jun]].
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==Other appearances==
 
==Other appearances==
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
{{sideicon|FFRK}}
 
 
[[File:FFRK Cid Garlond.png|right]]
 
[[File:FFRK Cid Garlond.png|right]]
 
{{Main|/Record Keeper}}
{{Q|A master of magitek engineering, Cid opposed the ruthless expansion of his native Garlean Empire and sought refuge in Eorzea. He founded the Garlond Ironworks, and arriving in Eorzea brought with him a wealth of magitek knowledge.|Character profile.}}
 
Called Cid (XIV), he is a playable character who could be initially recruited during the [[Challenge Event]] [[On Azure Wings]] as a First Time Reward for completing the event's The Stone Vigil stage on Classic difficulty.
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Cid (XIV) is a playable character who could be initially recruited during the [[Challenge Event]] [[On Azure Wings]] as a First Time Reward for completing the event's The Stone Vigil stage on Classic difficulty.
 
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;Assessment
 
Cid is a Machinist, whose combat role is Physical Support.
 
 
;Stats
 
{|class="full-width table FFRK" style="text-align:center"
 
|-class="a"
 
!style="width:10%"|Level
 
!style="width:10%"|HP
 
!style="width:10%"|Attack
 
!style="width:10%"|Defense
 
!style="width:10%"|Magic
 
!style="width:10%"|Resistance
 
!style="width:10%"|Mind
 
!style="width:10%"|Accuracy
 
!style="width:10%"|Evasion
 
!style="width:10%"|Speed
 
|-
 
!class="b"|1
 
|213
 
|11
 
|8
 
|6
 
|8
 
|9
 
|20
 
|20
 
|88
 
|-
 
!class="b"|{{foot|Rank|Max: 5}}
 
|4
 
|4
 
|2
 
|1
 
|1
 
|2
 
|3
 
|3
 
|3
 
|}
 
 
;Record Spheres
 
{|class="full-width FFRK table" style="text-align:center"
 
|-class="a"
 
!style="width:16.7%"|Sphere
 
!style="width:16.7%"|S.Lv 1
 
!style="width:16.7%"|S.Lv 2
 
!style="width:16.7%"|S.Lv 3
 
!style="width:16.7%"|S.Lv 4
 
!style="width:16.7%"|S.Lv 5
 
|-
 
!class="b"|Ranger
 
| +1 ATK
 
| +1 DEF
 
| +1 RES
 
| +60 HP
 
| +2 ATK
 
|-
 
!class="b"|Bard
 
| +1 DEF
 
| +1 MND
 
| +1 RES
 
| +55 HP
 
| +2 MND
 
|-
 
!class="b"|Knight
 
| +1 DEF
 
| +1 ATK
 
| +100 HP
 
| +1 DEF
 
| +2 DEF
 
|-
 
!class="b"|Viking{{foot|Requires mastery of Ranger's Sphere.}}
 
| +2 ATK
 
| +3 DEF
 
| +4 ATK
 
| +230 HP
 
| +3% Gun Damage
 
|-
 
!class="b"|Cannoneer{{foot|Requires mastery of Ranger and Bard's Spheres.}}
 
| +3% Machinist Ability Damage
 
| +3 DEF
 
| +150 HP
 
| +6 ATK
 
| +6% Machinist Ability Damage
 
|-
 
!class="b"|Gladiator{{foot|Requires mastery of Bard and Knight's Spheres.}}
 
| +3 ATK
 
| +3 DEF
 
| +160 HP
 
| +4 ATK
 
| +5 ATK
 
|-
 
!class="b"|Penalty Snipe
 
|Use 6★ Machinist Abilities
 
|Penalty Snipe
 
| +3% Machinist Ability Damage
 
|—
 
|—
 
|}
 
 
;Abilities
 
Cid can use [[Combat (Record Keeper)|Combat]] abilities up to rarity rank 4, [[Support (Record Keeper)|Support]] abilities up to rarity rank 5, and [[Machinist (Record Keeper ability type)|Machinist]] abilities up to rarity rank 5.
 
 
His default [[Soul Break]] is Blank, that at the expense of one Soul Gauge deals ranged physical damage to three random targets.
 
 
;Equipment
 
Cid can equip the following weapon types: [[List of Final Fantasy Record Keeper weapons/Daggers|daggers]], [[List of Final Fantasy Record Keeper weapons/Swords|swords]], [[List of Final Fantasy Record Keeper weapons/Hammers|hammers]], and [[List of Final Fantasy Record Keeper weapons/Guns|guns]].
 
 
Cid can equip the following armor types: [[List of Final Fantasy Record Keeper armor/Hats|hats]], [[List of Final Fantasy Record Keeper armor/Light armor|light armor]], [[List of Final Fantasy Record Keeper armor/Heavy armor|heavy armor]], [[List of Final Fantasy Record Keeper armor/Robes|robes]], and [[List of Final Fantasy Record Keeper armor/Bracers|bracers]].
 
 
Cid can equip [[List of Final Fantasy Record Keeper accessories|accessories]].
 
 
<gallery>
 
FFRK On Azure Wings JP.png|Japanese event banner.
 
FFRK On Azure Wings Event.png|Global event banner.
 
FFRK Cid nan Garlond sprites.png|Set of Cid's sprites.
 
FFRK Cid FFXIV MC.png|Cid's Memory Crystal.
 
FFRK Cid FFXIV MCII.png|Cid's Memory Crystal II.
 
FFRK Cid FFXIV MCIII.png|Cid's Memory Crystal III.
 
FFRK Shoot & Reload Icon.png|Icon for Shoot & Reload.
 
FFRK Split Shot Icon.png|Icon for Split Shot.
 
FFRK Shoot & Reload.png|Shoot & Reload.
 
FFRK Split Shot.png|Split Shot.
 
</gallery>
 
{{Char-stub|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
{{sideicon|FFTCG}}
 
 
[[File:CidNanGarlond TCG.png|right|100px]]
 
[[File:CidNanGarlond TCG.png|right|100px]]
 
Cid appears with a Lightning-elemental card.
 
Cid appears with a Lightning-elemental card.
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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;Artwork
 
<gallery>
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FFXIV_ARR_Cid_concept.png|Concept art for ''A Realm Reborn''.
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FFXIV_Young_Cid_concept.png|Young Cid concept art.
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FFXIV_HW_Cid_concept.png|Concept art for ''Heavensward''.
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FFXIV Cid and Alexander artwork.jpg|Cid and Alexander artwork.
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FFXIV Rise of a New Sun Artwork.jpg|Cid in ''Rise of a New Sun'' artwork.
 
</gallery>
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;Screenshot
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
CidnanGarlond.png|Younger Cid (1.0).
 
CidnanGarlond.png|Younger Cid (1.0).
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FFXIV Cid's Gunblade.png|Cid's gunblade.
 
FFXIV Cid's Gunblade.png|Cid's gunblade.
 
FFXIV Cid Heavensward.png|Cid in the ''Heavensward'' opening cinematic.
 
FFXIV Cid Heavensward.png|Cid in the ''Heavensward'' opening cinematic.
CidHeavensward.jpg|Cid as he appears in ''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward]]''
 
 
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Cid is a recurring name in the ''Final Fantasy'' series. {{Etym|Cid}}
 
Cid is a recurring name in the ''Final Fantasy'' series. {{Etym|Cid}}
   
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Cid nan Garlond is a non-player character from Final Fantasy XIV. He leads the Garlond Ironworks, a group of Garlean and Eorzean engineers working together to arm Eorzea's city-states with Garlemald's powerful technology: magitek.

Cid nan Garlond belongs to the long line of characters in the Final Fantasy series called Cid, usually an older man associated with engineering or airships in some manner.

Profile

Appearance

Cid is a short and muscular Garlean with center-parted white hair and beard, the latter of which he had grown sometime after the Calamity. Cid wears a white vest over a black sleeveless top and matching work trousers with black pouches over his knees and tool belt to carry his engineering equipment. He wears a padded black gauntlet on his left arm, a pair of armor-plated black shoes and an ornate pair of goggles with teal lenses that hide his third eye that marks him as a pure-blooded Garlean.

In Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward and beyond, Cid begins to wear a long-sleeved white and black jacket due to the much colder climate of Coerthas.

Personality

Cid is intelligent, good-natured and dutiful. He lives to see his magitek creations used to help improve the lives of people and loathes to see the destruction that technology has caused under the banner of the Garlean Empire. He is relieved and elated whenever informed that some Garleans have defected, seeing that some of his people have realized what the Empire has become. He views Nero tol Scaeva an old and bitter rival.

Story

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Early Life

Young Cid XIV

Cid in his youth.

Cid was born to Grand Minister of Industry Midas "Mid" nan Garlond and was regarded a prodigy in magitek engineering, much like his father. He catapulted into fame and popularity for his advancements in the field. When Mid became enthralled with Project Meteor, Cid began to grow distant and was taken in by his father's friend, Gaius van Baelsar, who raised him to adulthood as if Cid was his own son. Under Gaius's guardianship Cid earned the ire and jealousy of Nero tol Scaeva after being appointed a Minister of Industry.

Cid Biggs Wedge Escape

Cid defects from Garlemald.

After the incident that destroyed Bozja Citadel and killed his father, Cid learned about the Empire's plans and abandoned his homeland, blaming himself for failing to stop his father and the devastation of Project Meteor. Cid defected Garlemald with his shop-hands Biggs and Wedge and was given a pair of goggles by the Warrior of Light who had brought them to him with the Echo. Arriving in Eorzea, Cid founded the ironworks of his namesake and began to share his knowledge with Eorzeans so they might defy the imperial menace he once served.

Original Final Fantasy XIV

Cid was an important character on the Seventh Umbral Era storyline, working closely with the Grand Companies of Eorzea to investigate the recent Garlean activity and its relationship with Meteor, as he was directly responsible for the recent development of Garlean magitek.

GaiusAndCid

Cid and Gaius meet again.

Hoping to investigate Allagan ruins in La Noscea, Cid was stranded when his airship was damaged flying low to avoid imperial detection. In a chance of fate, Cid crossed paths with his surrogate father, Gaius. Offering the Allagan Tomestone he had found for parley, Cid denounced Baelsar for supporting an attempt to destroy Eorzea—accusing him of losing his sense of honor and self-worth because the Emperor no longer favored him over Nael van Darnus. Hurt by Cid's words, Gaius countered that had Cid not abandoned him they could have conquered Eorzea before Nael had a chance to convince the Emperor of Project Meteor. On his anger Gaius injured Cid with a blast from his arm cannon and the two split embittered.

When the Warrior of Light's Grand Company began to investigate the Fortress of Castrum Novum, Cid informed them of the Lunar Transmitter being built inside being used to call Dalamud down to Eorzea, the artificial moon on the planet's orbit. After the Warrior returned from recon Cid deduced it was only by the grace of his former caretaker, Gaius, that they could bring him the the information he needed. While wary of Gaius's intentions, Cid nonetheless accepted the plans for the Lunar Transmitter and began creating countermeasures to stop meteorfall and storm the fortress.

Cid Nan Garlond End of an Era

Cid in a End of an Era.

Cid returned when Nael raised the Rivenroad into the sky to cast Meteor and bring Dalamud down to annihilate Eorzea. Outraged, Cid ferried the Warrior of Light in his personal airship, the Enterprise. After the battle Cid was elated at Nael's defeat and congratulated the Warrior of Light, praising them as Eorzea's hero. When Dalamud continued to fall Cid bore witness to the Battle of Carteneau and Bahamut's awakening ushering the end of the Sixth Astral Era, suffering grave injuries in the process.

Final Fantasy XIV

Cid disguise

Cid living as "Marques".

The Warrior of Light finds an amnesiac Cid in a Thanalan at the Church of Saint Adama Landama, cloaked in priestly robes being cared for by the priest Father Iliud under the name Marques. The Warrior of Light assists him with his duties at the temple, although neither party thinks anything of it at the time.

Some time later the Warrior of Light returns to the church after the Garleans' attack on the Waking Sands seeking Father Iliud's aid in tending to the deceased. Alphinaud Leveilleur seeks the aid of Cid and his airship to confront Garuda. Arousing Cid's buried memories, he agrees to accompany the pair to Coerthas to help find his missing airship and uncover the missing pieces of his memories. He bids farewell to Father Iliud and thanks him for caring for him as if he were his own son and saving his life after he was injured in the Calamity.

Following the Warrior of Light and Alphinaud to Ishgard, Cid remains frustrated with his amnesia as he aids the people with his mechanical expertise despite not knowing why he has these skills. Eventually tracking down the airship to the Stone Vigil, Cid does emergency maintenance on it when Lahabrea awakens the dragon Isgebind and nearly destroys it.

Cid Enterprise

Cid at the helm of his airship.

Narrowly escaping, the party returns to Gridania where Cid informs the Warrior of Light that in its current condition not even the Enterprise could brave the winds of the Howling Eye and reach Garuda. Cid sends the Warrior of Light on an errand for a corrupted crystal, giving him a way to pierce the veil. Finishing the modifications to his airship, Cid takes the wheel and recalls his memories from before meteorfall. He thanks the Warrior of Light for helping him recover the missing pieces of his past.

Sailing to the Howling Eye, Cid and Alphinaud come to the aid of the Kobolds and Amalj'aa that had been kidnapped by the Ixal to prevent them from summoning their own primal while the adventurers are left to face Garuda themselves. Unable to free the creatures in time, Ifrit and Titan are summoned alongside Garuda and nearly begin a catastrophic battle only to be interrupted by Gaius and his Ultima Weapon, which absorbs the primals and takes their power as its own.

Finding their courage, the party returns to Ishgard in hopes of locating and rescuing Cid's assistants, Biggs and Wedge. Finding Biggs wounded in the snow, they locate Wedge and save him from his imperial pursuers reuniting Garlond Ironworks once more. Regrouping with Yda Hext and Y'shtola Rhul in the Waking Sands, the group begins to hatch a rescue for their captured allies being held in Castra Centri.

Capturing Magitek Armor

Garlond Ironworks capture a magitek armor.

Setting up linkshell interference, the group secures a Magitek Armor as well as imperial military uniforms to aid in their infiltration of the Garlean stronghold, only to learn that the power source of the machine had been damaged. Cid sends the Warrior of Light to find a Marmet Heart to power the rundown machina, and upon installation the Magitek Armor unexpectedly takes a life of its own.

As the Warrior of Light escapes from Castra Centri with prisoners in tow, Cid saves his allies with the Enterprise after they are cornered by Garlean troops allowing them to escape Ultima Weapon. Together with the Scions of the Seventh Dawn and the leaders of the Grand Companies of Eorzea, they forge an ambitious plan to cut off Castrum Meridanum from its allies and infiltrate the Praetorium inside to eliminate the Ultima Weapon.

Cid Piloting Magitek Armor

Cid aids in the attack.

Aiding the Warrior of Light destroy the defenses in the Castrum, Cid commandeers the imperial Magitek Armor called the Black Eft and supplies the party with backup until the armor is overclocked, using its main cannon to destroy a barrier. When he returns to find Livia sas Junius's broken and defeated body, he cannot help but feel a kinship to the woman who only wanted the affection of their shared father.

Cid and Gaius's last meeting

Cid learns the truth of his father's madness.

Regrouping once the defenses are taken down, Cid ferries the Warrior of Light into the heart of the Castrum and into the Praetorium where he meets with Gaius who still hopes to convince his young ward to rejoin his side. Gaius tells him of his father's final words and offers him clemency along with a place at his side as his greatest lieutenant and chief engineer. Not to be swayed, the two part for the final time. Cid takes control of the security center of the Praetorium, guiding the party through linkshell to the Ultima Weapon. Encountering Nero, Cid learns of the other engineer's hatred and deep-seated jealousy of him.

As the linkpearls' connection fades, he warns the party of Gaius and tells them not to die because they are "too bloody useful".

A Realm Awoken

Technology should never be allowed to imprison people. That's a hard lesson I learned from watching Gaius...and my father.

Cid nan Garlond

Following the downfall of Gaius and the destruction of the Ultima Weapon, Cid joins with Rammbroes and the Sons of Saint Coinach in their investigation of the Crystal Tower. As it is an Allagan relic like the Ultima Weapon and Dalamud, Cid feels compelled to investigate it lest it be misused.

To break the first defenses leading to the tower, the "Eight Sentinels," Cid has to assemble makeshift "fangs" using flawless elemental crystals retrieved from primal priests at beastmen strongholds. These fangs overload the barriers and shatter the statues, clearing the path to the Labyrinth of Ancients.

After the Warrior of Light clears a path through the labyrinth and defeats Phlegethon, Cid and the team rejoin to survey the area. With the path to the foot of the tower open, they return to the camp to prepare for whatever may lie within the crystalline structure.

Defenders of Eorzea

After learning the history of the Crystal Tower from Doga and Unei, and reluctantly allowing his rival Nero, now exiled from the Garlean Empire, to join the group, Cid makes his way to the top of the tower alongside the Warrior of Light. Following the defeat of Xande at the tower's peak, a dark portal appears, and a mysterious entity captures Doga, Unei, and Nero. Cid returns to the camp with the others to plan a strategy. He emphasizes the importance of rescuing Nero, if only to prevent him from accomplishing any future mischief.

Before the Fall

Cid develops a way to open a portal to the World of Darkness to allow the Warrior of Light and G'raha Tia to venture within. After the defeat of the Cloud of Darkness, he personally saves Nero, much to the latter's chagrin. He witnesses the sealing of the tower before departing, the group's goal now completed.

After the Scions are accused of assassinating Nanamo Ul Namo and pursued by the corrupt Brass Blades and the Crystal Braves, Cid is called in by Pipin Tarupin and meets up with the Warrior of Light and Alphinaud Leveilleur, the only two Scion leaders to escape, and carries them to safety in the Enterprise. At Alphinaud's request, he drops them off at Coerthas Central Highlands.

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward

The Garlond Ironworks team has been commissioned to work on Ishgard's airship projects. Cid rescues the Warrior of Light in the Sea of Clouds by providing an escape from the Vanu Vanu. Later, when the Warrior of Light and Estinien Wyrmblood require assistance in reaching Nidhogg's lair, the Aery, Cid directs them to Biggs and Wedge and their personal-sized airship project.

When Archbishop Thordan VII reveals his plans and escapes to the Sea of Clouds, Cid pursues him alongside the Warrior of Light in the Enterprise. He is instrumental in coming up with the plan to defeat the primal Bismarck to obtain the key to Azys Lla. The key is stolen by the Archbishop, forcing the Warrior of Light and their companions to find another means to pierce the barrier surrounding the floating island. While the Warrior of Light journeys to find the information needed to do this, Cid and his team return to Ishgard where they upgrade and remodel the Enterprise, transforming it to the Enterprise Excelsior. Cid takes the team to Azys Lla so the Warrior of Light can confront the Archbishop.

After the Archbishop's defeat, Cid is among those who witness the rise of the gigantic primal Alexander in the Dravanian Hinterlands. Cid, Biggs and Wedge assist the Warrior of Light in investigating and exploring the primal.

After Ilberd summons the powerful primal Shinryu, Cid works alongside Nero to activate the Allagan weapon known as Omega to counter it.

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

Shortly after the Warrior of Light enters Gyr Abania, they encounter Cid on a mission to search for the missing Omega, which fell somewhere in the region after its battle with Shinryu. This task keeps him too busy to directly aid the Scions in the liberation of Doma and Ala Mhigo, though he does provide essential information to them via Tataru when requested.

Some time after the defeat of Zenos yae Galvus, Cid and his team have discovered a large crater, which they believe to be where Omega is. As they prepare to investigate, Cid is dismayed to find that Jessie has hired Nero to be part of the team.

Despite his reluctance to work alongside Nero, Cid gives in, and together they enter the Interdimensional Rift along with the Warrior of Light, Biggs, and Wedge. They are also accompanied by Alpha, a creation of Omega's that resembles a small chocobo. After overcoming the initial tests presented to them by Omega, Cid and Nero set up a base within the Rift where they can provide support to the Warrior of Light as they complete the remainder of Omega's challenges. Cid is horrified to learn Omega has attempted to kill Biggs and Wedge. Although they survive, they are badly wounded, and are taken to the Conjurer's Guild for healing. Cid is overcome with guilt for his role in reviving Omega, and is chided by Nero, who reminds him what his role as a scientist means.

The Legend Returns

When an old friend of Cid's from Garlemald, Jenomis cen Lexentale, goes missing while investigating the ruined city of Rabanastre, his family contacts Cid for help. As he still has his hands full dealing with Omega, Cid recruits the Warrior of Light to assist them.

Rise of a New Sun

When Cid receives word that Omega is ready to resume its trials, he reenters the Rift alongside the team. After battling through a series of Omega's creations alongside Nero and the Warrior of Light, he again sets up a base of operations where he and Nero can provide support. Once all of the trials in the Sigmascape are defeated, he discovers that Omega has wounded Nero. Cid takes him out of the Rift for treatment, and prepares to wait until Omega summons them again.

Prelude in Violet

When Omega begins his tests once more, Cid accompanies the Warrior of Light and Alpha into the Rift. He assists the Warrior of Light as they complete the final two trials, and prepares for the showdown against Omega. Realizing that the technology developed by his father, Mid, could be used as a trump card against Omega, he instructs Jessie to prepare a device based on Mid's designs. Although he is initially reluctant to use it due to the destruction caused by his father's unchecked obsession with his research, a talk with the still-injured Nero allows him to overcome his doubts.

After Cid, Alpha, and the Warrior of Light defeat Omega, they are rescued from the collapsing Rift by Biggs, Wedge, and Hraesvelgr. Upon returning to Eorzea, Cid discovers that Nero has already left, after helping himself to gil from Cid's personal account as payment for his work. Cid joins the Warrior of Light and the rest of the Ironworks team in bidding farewell to Alpha, who leaves to explore Eorzea.

Spoilers end here.

Gameplay

Battle

Cid in battle

Cid in battle.

Cid functions as a shieldless Gladiator, using a unique gunblade. He can heal the player with his unique Aqua Vitae items. Cid is also a skilled Magitek Armor pilot, taking the helm of a Reaper during the raid on Castrum Meridianum.

Triple Triad

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Voice

Cid was voiced by Grant George in the English version. Since the release of Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, Cid is voiced by Gwilym Lee.

He is voiced by Rikiya Koyama in the Japanese version.

In the Korean version, Cid is voiced by Kim Seung-jun.

Other appearances

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

FFRK Cid Garlond

Cid (XIV) is a playable character who could be initially recruited during the Challenge Event On Azure Wings as a First Time Reward for completing the event's The Stone Vigil stage on Classic difficulty.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

CidNanGarlond TCG

Cid appears with a Lightning-elemental card.

Triple Triad

469a Cid Garlond

Cid appears on a card in the version available via Final Fantasy Portal App.

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Etymology

Cid is a recurring name in the Final Fantasy series. Cid is derived from the dialectal Arabic word سيد (sîdi or sayyid), which means "lord" or "master".