Roland Redsteele is a non-playable character in Final Fantasy XIV. He is the overseer entrusted with managing daily operations at the Manderville Gold Saucer.
History[]
Early life[]
Stricken by poverty, Roland followed a desperate and dishonest path for much of his youth. It was during this troubled time that he fell upon Godbert Manderville with an appetite to take every coin he was worth, but Roland found himself battered and bruised by his would-be victim. It was this chance meeting that compelled him to change his ways, and filled him with a devotion to Godbert so strong as to inspire him to imitate the elder Manderville's hairstyle.[1]
The Make It Rain Campaign 2016[]
2016 edition artwork.
As soon as the Warrior of Light has arrived at the Gold Saucer, Ollier welcomes them. Before he can explain about the attractions, they are interrupted by a shout. As soon as they arrive on the scene, they find Goncquard lying on the ground and surrounded by shocked onlookers. Z'napha, a Gold Saucer server, explains that during his meal, the elezen was suddenly overcome by a violent attack and collapsed. Roland appears, attracted by the anguished scream, and demands an explanation. After Ollier informs Roland of the situation, he shocks everyone present by concluding that the victim has probably been poisoned. Roland calls for a quick call to action and appoints Warrior of Light and Ollier as acting inspectors. Ollier wastes no time and immediately deduces the three most likely suspects: Z'napha who served the food, Lyell who prepared the libations, and Flaurie the victim's wife.[2]
After interrogating them and investigating the Gold Saucer, the Warrior of Light discovers the identity of the murderer to be Kokomui. Because of his addiction to gambling, he had accepted a reward for the murder of Goncquard. Kokomui dressed up as Senor Sabotender and stealthily poisoned the food. However, the Warrior of Light also deduced that the mastermind of the murder was Roland himself, thus revealing that the whole incident was nothing more than an act.[2]
The Make It Rain Campaign 2019[]
2019 edition artwork.
After failing auditions to secure the role of the Gold Saucer mascot "Senor Sabotender", Nanaphon meets with the Warrior of Light. During the conversation, Godbert Manderville appears and suggests that a visit to Ririzan at the Black Brush Station. After reporting the situation to Ririzan, it is revealed that he was actually the original creator of the character Senor Sabotender. Under Ririzan's brief but intense tutelage, Warrior of Light and Nanaphon worked to master the mascot's basic movements. Now mentally and physically prepared, Nanaphon rushed to the Gold Saucer to try his luck at the audition. Roland grants him the role on the spot. Nanaphon thanks for helping him win the role of his dreams.[3]
The Make It Rain Campaign 2020[]
2021 edition artwork.
Nanaphon has asked the Warrior of Light for help with a problem of too few employees at the Gold Saucer. Soon after arriving, the Warrior of Light is greeted by Roland, who introduces the head attendant. As instructed, the first task was to meet the guides in each plaza and learn the basics of the available attractions. After returning to the head attendant, he immediately puts him to work responding to the needs of the visitors. After a short period of hospitality, the Warrior of Light concentrates on serving visitors in Entrance Square. Upon returning once more to the chief attendant, who assesses who evaluates the Warrior of Light's performance, Roland himself is generous with both praise and appreciation of the efforts.[4]
The Make It Rain Campaign 2021[]
2021 edition artwork.
Ollier has asked the Warrior of Light for help in solving a robbery and clearing Hugue, one of the attendants who has been wrongly accused as the prime suspect. In the lounge, Ollier briefs him on the details of the incident in question. Hugue has become a suspect primarily because of his proximity to the scene of the crime, as well as a prior theft he committed years ago. Ollier, however, remains convinced that the real culprit can be found elsewhere. With Master Roland's blessing, the Warrior of Light conducted an investigation on their own. To expedite their investigation, Ollier handed over a journal that could be used to record any testimony or observations of the crime scene and surroundings.
After the investigations, the Warrior of Light shares his deductions before a tribunal presided over by Ollier, Master Roland, the Captain Daluce. After a series of arguments, it is revealed that the culprit was actually Blass Blade Pipimaya. Sasapano, Pipimaya's twin brother, went undercover to arrange an alibi for his brother while he was stealing the Sabotender Emperador horn. [5]
Characteristics[]
Appearance[]
Personality[]
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Triple Triad[]
| Roland Card | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Card No. | 155 | |
| Total stats | 27 | |
| Type | None | |
| Description | "It's not a question of can or can't. There are some things in life you just do." | |
| Obtain | Bought from the Triple Triad Trader for 10,000 MGP. | |
Citations[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Encyclopædia Eorzea: The World of Final Fantasy XIV Volume III, p. 059
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest
And Then There Were Some.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest
The Sabotender Shimmy.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest Caught Shorthanded.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Seasonal Event Quest
The Great Horn Heist.