Bryhna, a female Midlander Hyur with short, gray hair, wearing an ornage blue shoulder-less coat with red accents, standing in front of a fountain in Radz-at-Han at night.

Bryhna, fist raised in the air whilst her other hand balances her Astrologian's weapon, surrounded by aetherial cards.

Bryhna, facing away from the viewer and toward the night sky of Thavnair.

Bryhna, looking upwards with hand raised and palm open at the Astrologian magicks conjured above her.

Bryhna. Forsaken by Fortune.

"My heart has long run out of forgiveness. But should I use such as an excuse to forsake my duty, then I am no better."

#gpose | #midlander

A group of adventurers planning their next move within a temple on Mount Rokkon. Makara: "Guess the path keeps going this way--" Calco: "Wait. Hold on."

Calco redirects the group's focus to a high up ledge behind a massive pile of crates. Calco: "If I'm reading between the lines of Hancock's notes correctly... The path we're looking for is up there."

Kyo silently considers their options for the obstacle at hand, whilst Alhena voices her opinion on the likely treacherous climb. Alhena: "Is there even stable footing atop such a mountain of crates? I should think-"

Circumventing the issue altogether, Kyo simply teleports to the ledge directly in a flash of aether. Alhena: "...Oh." Makara (from out of frame): "What a show off..."

Return to Mount Rokkon (Part 5)

Kyo's (un)natural ability to just warp wherever and whenever strikes again.

#Gpose | #ReturntoRokkon

Keyboard and mouse for days babyyy!

Mostly keyboard. Clicking is usually reserved for anything that goes over, like, 7, and the side hotbars that are meant to be much more infrequent.

Nice!!

A party of four adventurers prepare to fight Yozakura the Fleeting...in the case for the Warrior of Light, again. Alhena: "Who is that...?" Calco: "A specter clinging to this world... No matter how many times I've cut her down, she keeps coming back, just the same as the monsters." Makara: "A ninja, hmm?"

Seizing an opportunity, Makara turns to address Alhena, her chosen words eliciting shock from Calco- Makara: "Watch yourself, Stellazzia. The Geminus boys have a type." Calco: "WHAT!?"

Pushing the subject further with a smug grin, the Hrothgar continues- Makara: "Oh, I have my sources. Like the red on your face right now." Calco: "NOW SEE HERE...!" (this is all in reference to the fact that not only was Calco briefly in a relationship with Yugiri some time ago, but Kyanite is currently seeing Yuki)

The two members of their party 'not' a part of this little discussion converse on their own. Kyo: "Sigh... They'll be at this for a time. Shall we?" Alhena: "Oh, no. I'm rather invested. You go on ahead." Kyo: "So be it."

Return to Mount Rokkon (Part 4)

Whether past events are coincidence or she actually has a point remains to be seen.

#Gpose | #ReturntoRokkon

A commemorative photograph featuring every Arcadion fighter, including the Warrior of Light, as well as Metem and Neyuni. In the bottom right corner is signed "It's all over...until next time!"

Memento of the Arcadion

(I LOVE THIS RAID SERIES SO MUCH I MISS THEM ALL ALREADY)

#gpose

Andesine, a Half-Seeker of the Sun/Half-Midlander, standing confidently with arms braced and fists clenched.

Andesine staring off at the Coerthan mountains from a snowy hill. She is illuminated by the moonlight.

Andesine leaning on the railing of a wooden bridge in Tailfeather, eyes closed in contemplation.

Andesine, sword unsheathed and held behind her, prepared to fight.

Andesine. The Scarlet Soul.

"Perhaps there is no happy ending within reach for me...but I stopped acting for my own interests a long time ago."

#gpose

A party of four adventurers prepare to fight Yozakura the Fleeting...in the case for the Warrior of Light, again. Alhena: "Who is that...?" Calco: "A specter clinging to this world... No matter how many times I've cut her down, she keeps coming back, just the same as the monsters." Makara: "A ninja, hmm?"

Seizing an opportunity, Makara turns to address Alhena, her chosen words eliciting shock from Calco- Makara: "Watch yourself, Stellazzia. The Geminus boys have a type." Calco: "WHAT!?"

Pushing the subject further with a smug grin, the Hrothgar continues- Makara: "Oh, I have my sources. Like the red on your face right now." Calco: "NOW SEE HERE...!" (this is all in reference to the fact that not only was Calco briefly in a relationship with Yugiri some time ago, but Kyanite is currently seeing Yuki)

The two members of their party 'not' a part of this little discussion converse on their own. Kyo: "Sigh... They'll be at this for a time. Shall we?" Alhena: "Oh, no. I'm rather invested. You go on ahead." Kyo: "So be it."

Return to Mount Rokkon (Part 4)

Whether past events are coincidence or she actually has a point remains to be seen.

#Gpose | #ReturntoRokkon

At the beginning: At the sound of approaching footsteps, Calco turns to see a pair of strangers approach him. He would soon come to know them as Yda and Papalymo: Two key figures in the journey that was about to unfold.

Splash: Calco runs toward the edge of one of Costa del Sol's piers, moments away from leaping into the water below.

Tank: Gunblade pointed forward, Calco stands between his allies and the monster looming forward.

Festival: (of the Hunt). Calco, alongside fellow Arcadion fighters Yaana and Hector, do battle with the final opponent of the competition: A Zaghnol.

Alright, time to knock out the big one...

The #FebHyurary 2026 repost thread, lightning round style!

Day 1 - At the Beginning
Day 2 - Splash
Day 3 - Tank
Day 4 - Festival

Calco planned on it, but literally right before he could get the certain three words out, his issues with being honest about his emotions caused him to hesitate long enough for Alhena to beat him to the punch by initiating their first kiss.

So in a way I guess it was both?? It went well either way.

Calco, a male Midlander Hyur, and Alhena, a female Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te, relaxing in a wooden structure on the Island Sanctuary. Calco is leaning against a wooden staircase with is arms crossed, looking over at Alhena who is sitting atop a step putting her slightly above his level.

Okay but now that I'm actually talking about them, I want to...well...talk about them. For real this time!

#Calhena

That's it. I'm breaking out the ship tag for the first time and nobody can stop me!

In a way this can be considered a pseudo-sequel to Under Skies of Flame just by virtue of a couple call-backs. So that's fun. Enjoy!

#FFXIVWriters | #FFXIVFic | #FFXIVFanfic
#WoadWrites | #Calhena

A group of adventurers relaxing in a mountain hot spring. Far, far behind them, their fourth party member is taking a nap behind some rocks.

bonus:

A group of adventurers pause their ascent up the mountain upon the discovery of a not spring by the cliff's edge. Makara stands further up the path than the other three, having had no intention to stop. Alhena: "Is that...a natural hot spring?" Kyo: "It certainly appears to be. They're remarkably common on mountains such as this."

Eager to continue, Makara attempts to steer the group back on track, appealing to Calco's typically focused nature. Unfortunately for her... Makara: "Sorry, but no time for something like that. Right, Geminus?" Calco: "...Actually, I would disagree." Makara: "EH!?" Calco: "We've climbed a long way to get this far, and we're not even halfway to the summit yet. We'll need our strength for the trials ahead. A rest could do us some good."

Kyo, attempting to seem neutral, contemplates what he has heard of their nature in the past. Alhena stands beside him, listening with arms crossed and a wide grin. Kyo: "They do say these springs have restorative properties..." Alhena: "Do they truly? Apologies, Makara, it would appear you have been outvoted."

Makara hangs her head in melodramatic defeat. Makara: "Naturally... The one time I need you to keep being your stick-in-the-mud self..." Calco: "If staying dry is truly such a concern, why not simply rest in the sun instead? You have alternatives available to you."

Return to Mount Rokkon (Part 3)

It would seem the expedition has been brought to a temporary halt...but maybe that's not such a bad thing in this case.

#Gpose | #ReturntoRokkon

She can bring back any one prior opponent or villain just for the sake of getting to kick their ass again. Who is it?

A group of four adventures ascending a forested path on Mt. Rokkon. Left to right: The Miqo'te Mystic Knight, Alhena, the Elezen Dark Knight Kyo, the Warrior of Light, Calco, and the Hrothgar Sage, Makara.

A glimpse between trees shoes a few leaf-like monsters wriggling about on the path.

The adventurers pause to take notice of the monsters. Calco shakes his head in annoyance as Kyo addresses him. Kyo: "Did you not clear this path of monsters when last you were here?" Calco: "Strike one down, and in time two more take their place. There's no end to it."

A view showing a larger group of monsters a bit further up the mountain. Alhena reaches for her sword, which is already glowing with magic. Alhena: "Then we'd best ensure we waste little time on them."

Return to Mount Rokkon, Part 2

How 'do' they keep coming back every trip up the mountain?

#Gpose | #ReturntoRokkon

"If given a thread, I can weave a tapestry. I only need a skilled mentor to instruct to me the basics: One whom I can trust to hold nothing back, and who can provide me the tools and the knowledge I require to continue the path they set me upon."

-Calco,
FFXIVWrite 2024, Prompt #15

"There's no point in trying to outrun shadows. Because no matter how hard you try, or how far you go, they're always right behind in your footfalls."

-???,
Crossroads of the Night

"You decry my research, destroy my beautiful experiments, and taunt me for having the tenacity to pursue what you cannot! No longer! Even if the world must first burn, I WILL make you bow to me, Calco!”

-Lugae
Enter, the Doctor, Final Chapter

"Have you yet mourned them, Canens? All who have returned to the star unwilling, whose only sin should be existing at a time when time itself became their foe? Will you mourn us should we follow them before the night is done?"

-Ananke, Under Skies of Flame

Wow, all those Arcadion kids sure are weirdos (except for that one, of course). #FF14 #FFXIV

Hell yeah! You've got this!!

"Confusion and pain must give way to healing and comfort. An end for a new beginning. Should...should the inquiry fail to return them home. Should it fail to identify their family, or worse... I believe we may be of the same mind."
-Mahkhal, To the Flow of Time, Chapter 1

"I can see every aspect of who you are, know every truth and falsity, see every memory for what it is! Why deny your heart's greatest desire: To be free of this tortuous fate!?"

-Fray/Esteem, FFXIVWrite 2025, Prompt #21

I was looking for old prompts I never did and thought this seemed fun.

With mere hours remaining before the end of a world, the Fourteenth Seat and his dearest companion ruminate on a future they will never see.

#FFXIVWriters | #FFXIVFic | #FFXIVFanfic

Standing at the entrance to Mt. Rokkon, a Midlander and an Elezen converse while a Miqo'te investigates their surroundings. Kyo: "Mount Rokkon..." Calco: "Have you been here before, Kyo?"

A different angle as they continue their conversation. A female Hrothgar stands beside them as the last member of their party, chiming in a moment later. Kyo: "No, but I have heard of it. A holy site fallen victim to malevolence..." Makara: "Aye. Malevolence just follows you at every turn, doesn't it?"

Calco and Kyo both stand with arms crossed, Calco significantly more annoyed at the Hrothgar woman's comment. Calco: "Makara!" Kyo: "No. She has a point."

The Miqo'te turns back to her companions, drawing their attention. Alhena: "Nevertheless, shall we? We've a lot of ground to cover if the mountain's last mysteries are to be uncovered."

Return to Mount Rokkon (Part 1)

With mysteries yet remaining amidst the darkness covering the sacred mountain, the Warrior of Light takes his allies to lift the veil once and for all.

#Gpose | #ReturntoRokkon

Gonna be experimenting with a new text box style for gpose comics later tonight. The best way I can describe it is very Final Fantasy.

Dunno if that means it translates to a good format, but I suppose we'll find out together