This week, Famitsu released a full, official map of the land of
Eorzea. Limsa Lominsa, where alpha testers have been spending their
time, is visible near the bottom left. The port city is situated next
to a big island, which cuts it off from the rest of the main continent.
Perhaps this is why it was chosen to host the initial alpha testing; a
natural barrier of water keeps players confined, which negates the need
to manually construct obstacles.
On the mainland, Ul'dah is in the desert to the south, and Gridinia
is nestled within forests mid-continent. However, there seems to be
another large city, in the Aldenard Mountains - Ishgard. The starting
cities have already been decided, but could this city in the mountains
serve as a "Jeuno" i.e. central hub of activity in Eorzea?
At the top left, shrouded in clouds, is the Garlean Empire. We still
do not know much about them, but have been lead to believe they will
one of the main antagonists of the story as they attempt to conquer
Eorzea.
Perhaps an update on the
official FFXIV site will make things a little clearer.
Subject: Famitsu released a official map of Eorzea 
Thu May 20, 2010 10:21 pm
