The Four Lords (四聖獣奇譚, Shi Seijū Kitan?, lit. Four Sacred Beasts Mysterious Story) is an optional storyline in Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood.
Story[]
Set Up[]
During the events of patch 4.2 "Rise of a New Sun", Alphinaud Leveilleur naively makes a purchase using the funds of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn that leaves the organisation teetering dangerously close to bankruptcy, to the chagrin of coinkeeper Tataru Taru. In a turn of luck, Kojin ally Soroban comes seeking aid from the Scions in a venture with promise of lucrative returns, enough to not only cover the immediate costs of the Scions, but to fund them for the forseeable future as well. Tataru and the Warrior of Light agree to hear him out.
An Auspicious Encounter[]
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  Hells' Lid
Dungeon |
| Having found themselves in somewhat dire financial straits, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn are on the lookout for profitable ventures. Fortuitously, one appears to have presented itself: an anonymous missive from an individual seeking the aid of the warrior who laid low the Lord of the Revel. But before they will divulge the details, they would put your abilities to the proof. To wit, you are to venture into the hidden depths of Hells' Lid, a volcanic island once home to a host of oni—at least, according to ancient legend... |
  The Jade Stoa
Trial |
| At the heart of every auspice is a duality: the aramitama, the primal rage; and the nigimitama, the boundless calm. Byakko of the Four Lords is on the verge of being consumed by his aramitama, and should this come to pass, he will forever be no more than a feral beast. And so it falls to you and yours to face the legendary auspice in battle—to quell the madness within and save his soul! |
 The Swallow's Compass
Dungeon |
| Chiseled into the great wall which cuts across the plains of Yanxia, between two of the Dairyu Moon Gates, is the visage of Ganen, the legendary hero who united Doma. The first king of the new kingdom was not only a military genius, but also the founder of geomancy, and so after his death this royal mausoleum became a holy place to which his disciples would make pilgrimage. Alas, following the imperial invasion, it was abandoned and fell into disrepair, and none can say for certain what dangers lie within. Regardless, if Soroban's rigorous training under Genbu is to continue, you and your comrades must venture into these hallowed halls and obtain the tamate-bako of geomancy, an ancient relic with the power to manipulate time itself... |
 Hells' Kier
Trial |
| As the return of the mad auspice Koryu draws ever closer, Genbu of the Four Lords seeks to marshal his comrades' strength. But while the white tiger, Byakko, has been restored to his senses, the radiant Suzaku is on the verge of succumbing to the aramitama. For centuries she has mourned the fallen Tenzen, and in her boundless grief struggled to accept his loss. What is more, her ascendant aramitama now clouds her mind and drives her to reject those who would offer her comfort. As before, there is but one way Suzaku can be brought back from the brink of madness—for the sake of the Ruby Sea and those who call her home, you and your comrades must quell the rage within the auspice's soul. |
 The Wreath of Snakes
Trial |
| Having quelled the raging aramitama of the fearsome Byakko and the fiery Suzaku, the time has come for you and yours to confront the fourth member of this legendary band of heroes: Seiryu. Have no doubt that his trial will prove every bit as challenging as his comrades', for not only must you contend with the auspice himself, but his host of minions as well... |
Etymology[]
The Four Symbols (Chinese: 四象; pinyin: Sì Xiàng) are four mythological creatures in the Chinese constellations. They are the Azure Dragon, (Qing Long) of the East, the Vermilion Bird (Zhu Que) of the South, the White Tiger (Bai Hu) of the West, and the Black Turtle (Xuan Wu) of the North. While originating from China, the Four Symbols are also widely known in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Each region have distinct names for the symbols. In Japan, the Shijin, as they are collectively known, are called Seiryū, Suzaku, Byakko, and Genbu respectively.
