Admittedly I would have liked them to be playable over Hrothgar but I can see why. The facial models look like even more of a pain to work around. However, at the same time they have such an interesting history when broken down. Not hard to see why they have their fans.
Would it be possible to do a video on the possible relationships between Azeyma, Azem, and Azim of the steppes lore and where they may overlap? I'd love to see that, though I realize at some point around 8 months from now, we may get some tidbits once Aglaia is complete.
Unfortunately any kind of video I make involving that would be pure theory crafting. Their are no solid connections between them aside from their names and association to the sun, so without any real data I'd be shooting into the dark.
@@SynodicScribe I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. You could make a special lesson of sorts, perhaps.. Speculative History and Aetherological Conjecture with Synodic Scribe - a short lecture to present and stimulate discussion of various theories, thesis and avenues of future investigation. Sounds like a lot of fun to me!
@@kalandarkclaw8892 What?? "Rake him across the coals"?? You say that as if people saying the theories and/or wild speculations Scribe presents (which don't even necessarily need to be the ones he ascribes to) turned out to be wrong X years later will somehow start a Twitter lynch mob against him.. Worst case scenario some assholes make mean comments on a years-old video or draw attention to the channel in a social media post. Oh no, more engagement! The horror!
Let me just say how much I appreciate your combining of academic analysis with FFXIV's trademark poetic outlook! It really gives off the feeling of a 14th century scholar writing about his passions!
Thank you! I love creating this videos from the perspective of a traveler who loves to adventure and learn more about the world before bringing what he finds back to those who'll listen. It makes the content come alive in my eyes.
This came out at the perfect time! Was thinking about how one of my WoL’s adoptive dads is a Lupin so this is a fun bit of backstory and lore to work with. Thank you as always Scribe!
I wonder if you’ve ever considered going into detail on the origin of FF references in XIV and showing them in their original context. (The FF5 level checkers for example) Obviously the usual framing of this channel/videos doesn’t allow this, or you may not be interested, but I was just curious. Either way, great video as usual!
I have recently been researching the far continent of Merycydia and heard of an oddity known as Ben-Ben. I know not anything about this phenomenon, other than that it is a “mound of myth upon a pyramid”. I wouldn’t ask for a whole lecture on this, but do you yourself know anything of such a creature? Thank you professor!
One other weakness of their powerful bodies is their great appetite. Lupin need to eat a lot of food to keep their strength up. I've seen a lupin eat a meal fit for three elezen and still have room for dessert.
Another great video as always professor. With that in mind what dost tho have planed for next one? The history of another nation? The tails of some of garlamolds most Influential leaders? The secrets of the illuminati and alexander ? Or how about your own personal tails on how ended up becoming a teacher in Sharlayan (Don't tell the forum, but I feel most professors here aren't exactly interested in forming bonds with their students.)
Honestly, I plan on covering all of that stuff eventually. It's just a question on what to tackle next. My personal story is one I've been working on ever since I passed 10k subs since they were asking for it. Maybe one day I'll get the courage to tell it. haha
@@SynodicScribe I'm sure we all would love to hear it. Every warrior of light has story to tell. From their place of birth, to the discipline they take up and even their relationships with the scions. To add to that as you mention you where there for 1.0 to the birth of ARR. Something the larger majority of the community cannot vouch for .
@@jakelawrence6618 I may be no bard, but i would like hearing tales of the great adventures our illustrious adventurers, all the better woth a cup of ale?
You know, Dungeons & Dragons has a race called the Lupin. They're a race of dog men too. I say dog men instead of wolf men because calling a lupin a wolf man is a dire insult.
@@SynodicScribe kinda bums me out, im a hrothgar player and i cant make a definitive backstory for my character, when we don't know everything about hrothgar.
Garo... makes me wonder what the connection is between that name and the current (returned ^.^ ) GARO PvP event... That priest, where you get the armor from isnt exactly forthcomming with information... aaaaand I dont know anything about the TV series ^^° Seems some sort of Power Rangers, the japanese version...
@@madambutterfly1997 Yeah crossover content isn't guaranteed to be canon for obvious reasons. The only crossover that has any chance at being considered canon is the Nier Raid.
Dunno why, but something about the lupin always felt out of place. Not to mention the alpha/omega thing isn't a think amongst wolves, they're simply parent and children. But games still perpetuate this myth and it just kinda annoys me a little bit. Great video as always though!
True. There's a dominant/leader like role in almost every social enviroment regardless of the creature, it's not exclusive to wolves. But that doesn't make the Alpha Wolf idea any less entertaining to people. lol
I dont like Nunh and Tia for that reason and it's true the out of place thing, I think it was because before reaching SB there was a lack of animal humanoid Npc, actually when I saw the lupin I was expecting tribe quests or something. Hroth didnt happen until ShB iirc so yeah it was strange to see these type of NPCs as part of society
@@SemekiIzuio Which is genius, imo. It illustrates perfectly how "Beast Tribe" is a political designation. You got these animal-looking folk perfectly coexisting with the "civilized" races is a slap in the face of what we think we know. It shows that conflict is not inevitable, and we're led to grapple with our own biases that "beastfolk" equals savage.
@@TheSuperRatt I mean ARR had beastfolk that didnt get beast tribes so its obviously handpicked selected few, like the the rat thing kokoroons and the lizard things in bronze lake or in BLU questsline npcs so no SB lupin wasnt the first example. I just would have liked to helped out the Lupin find their paths helping Doma as bodyguards once more or maybe give them new meaning in life by being a working benefactor in the villages. I guess the closes was that one questline in Namai
I know it's likely not going to happen, at least not anytime soon, but I want these guys to be playable
We need playable doggos
Cosplay as Blaith from elden ring
we have 2 different types of cats we need a dog
Yes we need to be able to play the goodest boys!
Admittedly I would have liked them to be playable over Hrothgar but I can see why. The facial models look like even more of a pain to work around. However, at the same time they have such an interesting history when broken down.
Not hard to see why they have their fans.
I wonder if the lupin could ever be a playable race
If that happens then I'm buying a fantasia asap
hell no.we already have a playable furry race
There also is a fundamental misunderstanding on how we didn't get these as the third tribe of Stormblood. Rather we got fish potatoes.
Would it be possible to do a video on the possible relationships between Azeyma, Azem, and Azim of the steppes lore and where they may overlap? I'd love to see that, though I realize at some point around 8 months from now, we may get some tidbits once Aglaia is complete.
Unfortunately any kind of video I make involving that would be pure theory crafting. Their are no solid connections between them aside from their names and association to the sun, so without any real data I'd be shooting into the dark.
@@SynodicScribe I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. You could make a special lesson of sorts, perhaps.. Speculative History and Aetherological Conjecture with Synodic Scribe - a short lecture to present and stimulate discussion of various theories, thesis and avenues of future investigation. Sounds like a lot of fun to me!
@@kalandarkclaw8892 What?? "Rake him across the coals"?? You say that as if people saying the theories and/or wild speculations Scribe presents (which don't even necessarily need to be the ones he ascribes to) turned out to be wrong X years later will somehow start a Twitter lynch mob against him.. Worst case scenario some assholes make mean comments on a years-old video or draw attention to the channel in a social media post. Oh no, more engagement! The horror!
Let me just say how much I appreciate your combining of academic analysis with FFXIV's trademark poetic outlook! It really gives off the feeling of a 14th century scholar writing about his passions!
Thank you! I love creating this videos from the perspective of a traveler who loves to adventure and learn more about the world before bringing what he finds back to those who'll listen. It makes the content come alive in my eyes.
the idea of the Lupin likely originating in Eorzea… intrigues me, and i wonder if they were there during the 3rd Astral Era…
First of all, first. Second, LET US MAKE LUPIN CHARACTERS SQUENIX I BEG
I want my voidsent avatar to be a Typhon. 🤣 I also want to play as a loporrit.
This came out at the perfect time! Was thinking about how one of my WoL’s adoptive dads is a Lupin so this is a fun bit of backstory and lore to work with. Thank you as always Scribe!
Been thinking of making my WoL a Lupin and this is the perfect video to help me work on his backstory
I wonder if you’ve ever considered going into detail on the origin of FF references in XIV and showing them in their original context. (The FF5 level checkers for example) Obviously the usual framing of this channel/videos doesn’t allow this, or you may not be interested, but I was just curious. Either way, great video as usual!
Ha! I'd be able to dedicated entire videos to each FF game XIV pulled from. lol
@@SynodicScribe as one of my favorite art teachers said, “FFXIV is a love letter to the entire franchise”
This is amazing stuff, love learning about all the wonderful lore!! great work!!
I have recently been researching the far continent of Merycydia and heard of an oddity known as Ben-Ben. I know not anything about this phenomenon, other than that it is a “mound of myth upon a pyramid”. I wouldn’t ask for a whole lecture on this, but do you yourself know anything of such a creature? Thank you professor!
One other weakness of their powerful bodies is their great appetite. Lupin need to eat a lot of food to keep their strength up. I've seen a lupin eat a meal fit for three elezen and still have room for dessert.
Hungry like the Wolf!
with this i am curious about the lupin's relation with the namazu as they too have some interesting lore behind the bells they bare.
Omg they worked a crossover into actUAL LORE?? I adore this story team
Oh wow! I learned so much here! Thank you!
Fluffy friends!
Buff dog lore 💪
Would love to see them as a playable race.
Dang, just getting into this game. These folks sound wild. I understand why not, but it would be so cool to play as one.
Me crying that Lupin will never be a playable race.
Maybe, but I was happy to bring this lore to you all the same my friend!
Now we just need the Lupin as either a Beast Tribe or Playable Race. If only.
Another great video as always professor. With that in mind what dost tho have planed for next one? The history of another nation? The tails of some of garlamolds most Influential leaders? The secrets of the illuminati and alexander ? Or how about your own personal tails on how ended up becoming a teacher in Sharlayan (Don't tell the forum, but I feel most professors here aren't exactly interested in forming bonds with their students.)
Also greetings form Radz-at-han
Honestly, I plan on covering all of that stuff eventually. It's just a question on what to tackle next. My personal story is one I've been working on ever since I passed 10k subs since they were asking for it. Maybe one day I'll get the courage to tell it. haha
@@SynodicScribe I'm sure we all would love to hear it. Every warrior of light has story to tell. From their place of birth, to the discipline they take up and even their relationships with the scions. To add to that as you mention you where there for 1.0 to the birth of ARR. Something the larger majority of the community cannot vouch for .
@@jakelawrence6618 I may be no bard, but i would like hearing tales of the great adventures our illustrious adventurers, all the better woth a cup of ale?
@@minecraftxpchanel I will drink to that chap
We need playable Lupin!
There's a certain journal in Ktisis Hyberboreia that may shed some light on the true origins of the Lupin as a concept... ;3
Thanks for sharing; take care
Not a furry but it would be really cool to get these guys as a playable race
You know, Dungeons & Dragons has a race called the Lupin.
They're a race of dog men too.
I say dog men instead of wolf men because calling a lupin a wolf man is a dire insult.
The non playable races are super interesting!
Blaidd? Is that you?
Bark!
@@SynodicScribe "good friend ahead. try /snap."
Still wish I could play as a lupin
Question, have you done a video on hrothgar yet.
He's waiting for more definitive lore on them, or at least until the female Hrothgar are made available
They've not published anything solid on them or the Viera, so I'm biding my time until they release the juicy bits. lol
@@SynodicScribe kinda bums me out, im a hrothgar player and i cant make a definitive backstory for my character, when we don't know everything about hrothgar.
@@hunterpalmer3183 I totally understand and I promise, the moment they release something conclusive they're getting their own video first thing.
Will we ever learn the story of the masked scholar?
Garo... makes me wonder what the connection is between that name and the current (returned ^.^ ) GARO PvP event... That priest, where you get the armor from isnt exactly forthcomming with information... aaaaand I dont know anything about the TV series ^^° Seems some sort of Power Rangers, the japanese version...
I really wish there was. fox and tanuki race. Such a missed opportunity.
maybe theres a race similar to the Lupin on the other shards.
Entirely likely!
I find it strange that Lupins wear clothes of all thing.
Shame the outdated concept of Alpha wolf was used for the clan leader. It should have been a pair of wolves.
More like the Lupin adopted the idea of having a Patriarch or Matriarch which is extremely common in Eastern society.
Does this Garo tie in with the Garo event?
No, totally different thing. The Garo Event is tied to a Japanese TV show I believe.
@@SynodicScribe but you know Yoshi P has ways of connecting everything
@@SynodicScribe he's already tied in FFXV FF11 Nier Automata Dragon Quest
@@madambutterfly1997 Yeah crossover content isn't guaranteed to be canon for obvious reasons. The only crossover that has any chance at being considered canon is the Nier Raid.
Dunno why, but something about the lupin always felt out of place. Not to mention the alpha/omega thing isn't a think amongst wolves, they're simply parent and children. But games still perpetuate this myth and it just kinda annoys me a little bit. Great video as always though!
True. There's a dominant/leader like role in almost every social enviroment regardless of the creature, it's not exclusive to wolves. But that doesn't make the Alpha Wolf idea any less entertaining to people. lol
I dont like Nunh and Tia for that reason and it's true the out of place thing, I think it was because before reaching SB there was a lack of animal humanoid Npc, actually when I saw the lupin I was expecting tribe quests or something. Hroth didnt happen until ShB iirc so yeah it was strange to see these type of NPCs as part of society
@@SemekiIzuio Which is genius, imo. It illustrates perfectly how "Beast Tribe" is a political designation. You got these animal-looking folk perfectly coexisting with the "civilized" races is a slap in the face of what we think we know. It shows that conflict is not inevitable, and we're led to grapple with our own biases that "beastfolk" equals savage.
@@TheSuperRatt I mean ARR had beastfolk that didnt get beast tribes so its obviously handpicked selected few, like the the rat thing kokoroons and the lizard things in bronze lake or in BLU questsline npcs so no SB lupin wasnt the first example. I just would have liked to helped out the Lupin find their paths helping Doma as bodyguards once more or maybe give them new meaning in life by being a working benefactor in the villages. I guess the closes was that one questline in Namai