Encyclopaedia Eorzea ~The World of Final Fantasy XIV~ Volume III

Encyclopaedia Eorzea - The World of FINAL FANTASY XIV #Vol 3

by Square Enix

The third volume of the official Final Fantasy XIV lore books, written and compiled by the Final Fantasy XIV development team! This deluxe hardcover tome comprises records of adventures that transcend the bounds of space and time, from the ancient world to the very stars above.

Offering an astonishing amount of information covering the Shadowbringers and Endwalker expansions, this third volume of Encyclopaedia Eorzea brings readers further into the realms of the global hit video game. Hundreds of richly illustrated, full-color pages present detailed explorations of the events that occurred in Etheirys, Norvrandt, and the sea of stars, as well as comprehensive descriptions of their histories, peoples, lands, and more.

An unending source of knowledge and inspiration to all those who seek truths across and beyond our star.

Includes an exclusive item code for an in-game Wind-up Fourchenault minion!

Genres: Reference, Video Games

304 pages, Hardcover

Published December 19, 2023

About the author

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (株式会社スクウェア・エニックス・ホールディングス) TYO: 9684 is a Japanese video game and publishing company best known for its console role-playing game franchises, which include the Final Fantasy series, the Dragon Quest series, and the action-RPG Kingdom Hearts series. Its headquarters are located in the Shinjuku Bunka Quint Building in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo.

Reviews

[freddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are probably the best video game lore books out there at the moment. Super well-made, overflowing with actually interesting lore and gorgeous art. Worth every cent.

I say the same thing every time I read/review these, but it's true.

[Alethya · Rating 5 out of 5]

5.0 ⭐ - The best one so far

Shadowbringers is probably the favorite Expansion of many people including me so this one is a banger for sure. Volume III takes a closer look at the events and characters of Shadowbringers and subsequent expansions, providing a nuanced exploration of the game’s most iconic moments. From the enigmatic Ascians to the heart-wrenching tales of the First, this book is an emotional treasure trove for fans. The breathtaking artwork and meticulous attention to detail make it as visually stunning as it is informative.

[Drucilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book feels more like the first one than the second volume, but that's mainly because we get so much worldbuilding in this one thanks to the First and all the civilizations we learn about in Endwalker. I think the organization is a little weird and mixed up, though. We end up going back and forth between Shadowbringers and Endwalker. It's also odd that the level 80 Alliance raids are not mentioned at all. There are references to them, but they do not get a section like the other raids do. But the level of detail and production on the book is still top notch. I suspect volume IV will be just as fantastic whenever it comes out.

[Elilith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probablement la lassitude qui parle après ces trois tomes bien que séparés ; ce livre reste une ressource inestimable pour qui voudrait par exemple faire un jeu de rôle dans l'univers, clairement anecdotique sinon. Je regrette plusieurs choses qui n'ont pas été réglées depuis le premier tome :
- L'absence des cartes de zones
- La réutilisation d'images du jeu à outrance aux couleurs très fanées
- Le bestiaire qui affiche clairement des recolo de monstres comme des monstres "différents"
L'inventaire "bête et méchant" qui ne va que rarement plus loin que ce qu'on sait déjà dans le jeu.

[Talli Grey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having bought the first two books I had to get this. It is full of beautiful artwork and in depth lore covering Shadowbringers and Endwalker. Every dungeon from The Burn to Smileton is covered, plus Alliance raids and Bozja. I loved reading about the history of the First and about the Ancients.
Plus loads of information about the newest tribes and races. You also get a cute minion code to renew in game.

[Amanda Setasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personal Favorite Highlights

- The details on all the holidays
- The details of a lot of the npcs
- the new class artworks

This covered my favorite expansion so far, so I really enjoyed most of the lore as a whole as well.
I'm surprised they didn't do more gear features in this one though.

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual, beautiful artwork and loads of interesting information and history about (some of) the events and people involved in Shadowbringers and Endwalker.

[Jennifer Sigman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth getting for the abundance of lore about the Ancients, Pixie language, which shards have fallen to Rejoining, etc.