FFXIV Lore- What it Means to be a Dark Knight

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  • You asked for it, so here are the origins, and powers of the vigilantes known as Dark Knights. I hope you enjoy, and feel free to share this with your friends and FC mates! I hope to see you all in FFXIV Endwalker, and at my future lectures.
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  • @HyperfixationWizard
    @HyperfixationWizard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +888

    Fanon DRK: "CRAAAWLING IN MY SKIIIIN"
    Canon DRK: "I have put too much faith in those of higher standing than me, believing that they would make the morally right choice, only to be betrayed and for my allies to be hunted or killed. I see now that evil wears many clothes, and if I must be seen as a monster for purging evil in the name of justice simply because of their standing then so be it. For those we have lost, and for those we may yet save."

    • @mikoto7693
      @mikoto7693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      As a Scholar and White Mage my path is ever parallel with the tanks. You protect me and I heal you.
      For those we have lost, and those we may yet save.

    • @wanderingpaladin4927
      @wanderingpaladin4927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      69 likes

    • @adrammelechthewroth6511
      @adrammelechthewroth6511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I couldn't have said it better of myself.

    • @Shadethewolfy
      @Shadethewolfy ปีที่แล้ว +18

      First Shard DRK: "I have experienced loss and pain and sorrow enough to break normal men. But I refuse to bow. I refuse to be broken... I shall use my agony to forge a glistening greatsword, and with it cleave the evils of this world in twain so no others have to suffer as I have." (spoilers for a certain character in ShB)

    • @dreadfulking2344
      @dreadfulking2344 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Shadethewolfy You just made me realize, after so long after playing it no doubt, that we as the WoL create the drk order on the shard....pog

  • @trial_with_an_error9687
    @trial_with_an_error9687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1246

    Love how the established lore of how Dark Knights started was just some random dude caught a pedophile and fucking cleaved him in two. We really are just Guts from Berserk.

    • @trumps_toupee
      @trumps_toupee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      I like how the Great Gubal quest in the Red Mage story makes a callback to that event as well.

    • @joellachmann1529
      @joellachmann1529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Jokes on you Guts is the main reason Dark Souls even exist and its clear what was the inspiration to create Dark Knight. May his creator rest in piece

    • @GodsPoisonSamael
      @GodsPoisonSamael 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      My character is just a female version of Guts lol, saw some fanart and was playing with the Character Creator and bam! Loved it, love my big ass swords, love my edgy gal now I just need a pixie minion.

    • @soylentconsumer420
      @soylentconsumer420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      based

    • @LordDrail
      @LordDrail 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@GodsPoisonSamael ShB Pixie tribe max rep and one is yours, if you already haven't gotten it.

  • @joethehero2
    @joethehero2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Ishgard: You speak heresy!
    Dark Knight: Fluently.

  • @DeepbloodFang
    @DeepbloodFang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    The Grey Warden oath fits the Dark Knights perfectly.
    "In War, Victory. In Peace, Vigilance. In Death, Sacrifice."

  • @argisus1279
    @argisus1279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +739

    I love the fact that love is what fuels a Darknight but it makes sense, the most edgy class but with a pretty wholesome thing that powers it.

    • @wavesofbabies
      @wavesofbabies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +140

      If you have no love, no empathy... How can you care enough to sacrifice everything you have for the sake of others?

    • @ursa4580
      @ursa4580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I think that its because of this that in terms of character its not truly considered edgy, atleast in my opinion

    • @mghegotagun
      @mghegotagun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's strange how well I understand it.

    • @TheGreatDanish
      @TheGreatDanish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Its the most Gothic class in the game. Deep pain, and deeper emotions.

    • @trigunner6968
      @trigunner6968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kinda sounds like the Uchiha Clan right? The very thing that drives them to do heinous things or doing ultimate sacrifices over generation is because of Love itself

  • @DoktorWieg
    @DoktorWieg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    Paladin : A shield to defend the weak from oppression
    Dark Knight : A sword to avenge the weak from injustice
    Gunbreaker : A gunblade to defend my queen and homeland
    Warrior : GRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!

    • @crowdemon_archives
      @crowdemon_archives ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Warrior later get to control their Inner Beast after WoL figured that a desire to protect had quite an effect on the berserker power lol

    • @blockeddefault4360
      @blockeddefault4360 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      F E L L C L E A V E

    • @1337penguinman
      @1337penguinman ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@blockeddefault4360 FELL CLEAVE

    • @handsoap5496
      @handsoap5496 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      *F E L L C L E A V E*

  • @hunterlurvey698
    @hunterlurvey698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    "Acts of goodness are not always wise, and acts of evil are not always foolish, but nevertheless, we shall always strive to be good"

  • @ValeriePersonalReal
    @ValeriePersonalReal ปีที่แล้ว +79

    i've rewatched this like ten times and i still love it each time, the line "if dragoons dominate the skies, dark knights ravage the earth" has been living in my head rent free since i've been duo progressing my dark knight with my brothers dragoon

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Glad you enjoy it so much! I like to think I write a good line now and then. haha

    • @stevo1400
      @stevo1400 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@SynodicScribedude that gave me mad goosebumps

  • @NyanPoptartCat
    @NyanPoptartCat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    So they’re Paladins who walk one step further. Willing to cross the lines that most of my comrades are not.
    Thank you for the lesson, Professor. I have gained a new appreciation for my shadowy brethren. There is much I can learn from them.

    • @bogbody6128
      @bogbody6128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      as Fray says: our limits are boundaries only set by ourselves, and innocents suffer when we draw them too close.

    • @AegixDrakan
      @AegixDrakan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      As a Paladin main who just unlocked Dark Knight, this rings extreeeemely true.
      Especially considering when you unlock them in the story. My Paladin absolutely will be taking that dive as a side job. When the shield no longer serves, and only gets in the way of justice...It's getting cast aside in favor of a bigger sword.

    • @Sylentmana
      @Sylentmana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They are essentially dark paladins, yes.

    • @canisblack
      @canisblack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sylentmana Love how the lore on them in XIV is so different than it is in IV where I was first introduced to (and fell in love with) the class :)

    • @moody5763
      @moody5763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They're about as chaotic good as a class can get lol

  • @dracotias
    @dracotias 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    "To walk the path is to suffer, to sacrifice. Justice demands no less...But we must never forget why we chose to walk it"

  • @GayLPer
    @GayLPer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    To quote a tumblr post attributed to serialephemera... (which I swear is relevant to this video)
    "Thematically speaking, the most important thing Terry Pratchett taught me was the concept of *militant decency*. The idea that you can look at the world and its flaws and its injustices and its cruelties and get deeply, intensely *angry*, and that you can turn that into energy for doing the right thing and making the world a better place. He taught me that anger itself is not the part I should be fighting. Nobody in my life ever said that before."
    The idea that anger and hatred arise from love, and that Dark Knights who are fueled by love use that anger and hatred to make the world ultimately a better place reminded me of this quote.
    Dark Knights are, in many ways, truer paladins than the Paladins themselves.

  • @weirdbutokay4750
    @weirdbutokay4750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    Tank classes are intrinsically tied to sanguine moods.
    They can be sullen and murderous, but at the base of it is always passion. Wether it is the love of something or rage/despair at the abuse of something's they love.
    Big muscles are there to protect, big muscles there to end the to threat to the soft and sweet.
    Tanks have to be strong, and the strongest muscle they have is their heart.
    #yesalltanks

    • @bearandthebull2372
      @bearandthebull2372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      This is true.War with rage,Drk with passion,Pld with Faith,and Gnb with honor.
      All 4 use these in some way to either power themselves,or keep themselves going in the hardest of times.

    • @piedpiper1172
      @piedpiper1172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bearandthebull2372 lol, drks don’t have “passion” they have “insufferable attempts at edge”

    • @mikoto7693
      @mikoto7693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Huh, I was a Paladin in FF11 and I’m a Sch/Smn and Whm in FF14. I think it probably stems from the same desire. To protect, to care for others. Honestly the only reason I’m not a Pld in FF14 is because it’s also in charge of pulling and navigation-things I’m not good at.

    • @weirdbutokay4750
      @weirdbutokay4750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikoto7693 Same, I started out as a Warrior but eventually my playtime availability and internet stability tanked and I did feel like I could do a good job anymore.

    • @exotixzamateurva8957
      @exotixzamateurva8957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@piedpiper1172 if you've done all the drk quests you know this is bait.

  • @dc7981
    @dc7981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    Some people dont like how DRK is a tank in this game rather then DPS but a Dark knights greatest strength being love is the reason why they are a tank. The love and need to protect those closest to them thus giving them great power

    • @johnziso2605
      @johnziso2605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It is not lke that, i totally understand why they should be tanks. I love the class but i don't feel confident enough to lead a raid/dungeon so i play an other dps class instead. I think it would be great to be able to switch between tank and dps or something like that.

    • @chipslight738
      @chipslight738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@johnziso2605 If you're scared of tanking, don't worry. It takes time to improve as a tank so feel free to look up guides, tips and to tell people in the duty with you that you're new and trying your best. Failing and building up your confidence is part of the journey. Trust me, I started with Gladiator when I first played.

    • @SyperDT
      @SyperDT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I don't like how they lack lifesteal overall.

    • @mikoto7693
      @mikoto7693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those are the reasons why I never chose to be a Paladin instead of maining it like I did in FF11. I can’t lead a party since I’m new, not an I practised at pulling. The thieves an rangers did that in FF11.
      That being I’ve really taken to healing in FF14. I’m a lvl 65 Sch/Smn and lvl 70 Whm Hyur female at the start of Stormblood. I’m a Summoner in solo content but usually Scholar in group content.

    • @adrammelechthewroth6511
      @adrammelechthewroth6511 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly.

  • @Gefnir
    @Gefnir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    16:04 “Allowing its momentum to carry them across the battlefield !” Lol you explained lunge perfectly.

  • @BlueMageDaisen
    @BlueMageDaisen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    Should be noted that a Dark Knight's magic isn't actually Darkness aspected
    Using Dark emotions they're ripping the aspects of the aether they're using away, making it better described as Emptyness... an Abyss
    Because of it's void of aspect their spells have a bit of a vacuum effect, tearing aether from everything it touches, erasing and ripping as it flies forwards, devouring everything in it's path

    • @SyperDT
      @SyperDT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Not enough lifeleech though.

    • @luxxrayy
      @luxxrayy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks to Endwalker, we now know that it's a dynamis based job like dancer.

    • @orion9325
      @orion9325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@luxxrayy It really isn't and this is a big misconception people have for some reason, Hermes spelled out pretty clearly in Elpis: the WoL is not an Entelechy that can't freely use Dynamis like Meteion can, only in moments of extreme emotion (limit breaks). DRK and DNC are Aether-based jobs, just because Dynamis is an energy fueled by emotion it doesn't mean that only Dynamis can be influenced by emotions. You can still apply emotions to aether manipulation.

    • @scarecrowhobo
      @scarecrowhobo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@orion9325 so like 1-5% dynamis the rest aether

  • @Itachigan22
    @Itachigan22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    The Dark Knight was the class that got me into Tanking. The job story is one of the best in all the other jobs.

  • @ArchangeVie
    @ArchangeVie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    No wonder the wol is the strongest drk as an adventurer they’re not only loving their friends but the world (or worlds with shb) in its entirety they love everything existing in it

    • @althelor
      @althelor ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It's a very fitting job for a reincarnation of Azem. Our ancient counterpart was specifically tasked with wandering the world, experiencing everything the world had to offer, and interacting with the people of all different cultures on equal footing. Such a task can only be given to someone who has a genuine and exceptionally strong love for the world and everyone in it, and that love is carried on through the different shards of our soul, motivating each shard to explore and help anyone who might need it. And to do everything in our power to protect the weak at all costs.

    • @dreadfulking2344
      @dreadfulking2344 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This explains why Emet if allowed to tank in the one endwalker dungeon takes on the dark knight class, while he can be cold his love for his home was far greater then most around him, which would make him a fantastic dark knight....well played square, well played.

  • @SuperRoboPopoto
    @SuperRoboPopoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I only watched to see if you disclosed our Dark Knight secrets. We’re seen as edgelords in game, and we’re okay with this to protect our dark secrets.

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      All secrets are laid bare before the abyss.

    • @whotftookthuurs
      @whotftookthuurs ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Nobody must know that we're actually magical girls powered by love

  • @genesisnebul5724
    @genesisnebul5724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Even the tank stance. Grit.
    "courage and resolve; strength of character."
    "In psychology, grit is a positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual's perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal or end state."
    Wow. Inspiring.

  • @AegixDrakan
    @AegixDrakan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I JUST started their questline and holy shit, I love it.
    It's especially impactful at the point that class unlocks in the story too. My once fiery gladiator had mellowed into a cheerful and irreverent Paladin who had grown accustomed to being the "hero"...And now saw the limitations that come with it. So getting to tap into the primal discontent with bullshit rules that drove him to abandon his home culture in the first place, to weaponize his darkness into a sword that could enact justice with no regard for the law? He liked that. He liked that veeeeryyy much.

    • @ArchangeVie
      @ArchangeVie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same I was a ninja trough arr which funny enough but the rogue storyline is better than the ninja one and is similar in bringing justice against the will of the law to the drk, and I changed to drk when reaching hw bc after running away from the banquet it felt like my wol would want to protect people now and not just erasing the threat bc it’s not always possible

    • @kylefreeburg9353
      @kylefreeburg9353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's kinda funny, I did that questline before I even finished "coming to ishgard" so my WoL got to ishgard, and before even saying hello started killing high ranking politicians for being shitty, which perfectly fits for my character very well haha

    • @AegixDrakan
      @AegixDrakan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@kylefreeburg9353 I feel like the Count of Fortemps should be suddenly starting to reaaaally reconsider extending sanctuary at that point. XD

    • @adrammelechthewroth6511
      @adrammelechthewroth6511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here.

  • @superhotfire5517
    @superhotfire5517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    I just started playing (lvl 13 right now) and I gotta say these videos not only help me understand the world better but it also gives me an increased sense of immersion. So thank you

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      You're very welcome! Welcome to FFXIV, and I'm proud to be one of your guides through this world.

    • @rinnnnnnnnnnrin
      @rinnnnnnnnnnrin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In case youre wondering,you can access dark knight once you reach heavensward,itll be a lv30 class,same with astrologian and machinist

    • @superhotfire5517
      @superhotfire5517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rinnnnnnnnnnrin Whoa level 30!?! What about my lancer class? I thought I’m supposed to become a dragoon?

    • @BloodTrinity
      @BloodTrinity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@superhotfire5517 Once you get to level 30 you can gain the dragoon job crystal to upgrade your job from lancer to dragoon. Remember to save your gear set under your character page if you are going to play other jobs so it would be less troublesome to switch gears, because when you switch jobs all unequipable gear gets put back in your armor chest. What the guy above, Rin, meant, was that once you finish the base game and get into the first expansion Heavensward, you can unlock the dark knight, astrologian and machinist jobs. All 3 of these start at level 30 when you get them, instead of level 1 like the ones in the base game.
      It's what they do for new jobs that are introduced in each expansion, jobs introduced in the base game all start at level 1, those introduced in the 1st expansion start at level 30, 2nd expansion starts at level 50, 3rd expansion starts at level 60 and the upcoming Endwalker jobs start at level 70.

    • @superhotfire5517
      @superhotfire5517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@BloodTrinity thanks for the info, I just got to level 30 last night so I’m gonna see if I can become a dragoon. I just wanna see all the dope story cutscenes in this game. Hopefully I start getting to a lot of that soon

  • @dasmoools606
    @dasmoools606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's the very reason why so many love the Dark Knight quest line for the WoL. The brighter that light, the darker its shadow and my does the WoL have a bright light.

  • @nomoreheros374
    @nomoreheros374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I didn't know Guts had his own personal Class in Final Fantasy

  • @TheShadowfan9000
    @TheShadowfan9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I really like what you're trying out. That slash really put a punctuation mark at the end of that statement audibly lol. Love these lessons.

  • @theyellowcouch2960
    @theyellowcouch2960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    This was so well written and got to the core of the job it made me all teary eyed remembering why I main it.

    • @LordDrail
      @LordDrail 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      BLM is my principle main...but Dark Knight seems like a companion main for me that it makes the most sense. Consider that you need utmost control of your emotions when casting spells so they don't consume you. Dark Knight functions similar.

    • @genesisnebul5724
      @genesisnebul5724 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. I totally cried.

  • @user-ko5ul7yi1x
    @user-ko5ul7yi1x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The harsh reality is someone has to dirty their hands to fight the monsters we couldn't or wouldn't.

    • @crowdemon_archives
      @crowdemon_archives ปีที่แล้ว +2

      To hunt the monsters, one must be a monster.

  • @a.z.pantera5577
    @a.z.pantera5577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I rather like the imagery of a Dark Knight whose kind and jovial and brotherly, but almost unsettling in that way. As if nothing bothers them, or so it would seem. Knowing the supposed horrible powers they wield, one has to wonder what keeps them smiling. Of course the DK knows, but do you?? 😉

    • @mikoto7693
      @mikoto7693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Perhaps they smile to intimidate their enemies, reassure their allies and to trick the fear inside.

    • @darthdragon117
      @darthdragon117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Perhaps because they don't have to ignore injustice like everyone else. In turning to the dark, they can remove that which would otherwise darken the world.

    • @a.z.pantera5577
      @a.z.pantera5577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@darthdragon117 This reminds of that time in Kingdom Hearts 3D where Riku says to a boss, "I am what nightmares fear!"

    • @leopereira4718
      @leopereira4718 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is literally how I roleplay my character. A kind, warm, carefree, sisterly Hyur who wields the edgiest powers in the party lol

  • @TaiLysana
    @TaiLysana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This was done so incredibly, I love the attention to details, I can imagine using the school built in the Doman Enclave to give lessons on the world, the jobs, and just everything in game. This really reminds me of the Storyteller, a guy who did lore videos in a similar manner about the Fallout series. 10/10 Can't wait for the next one

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I actually made an alt account just for such an occasion. lol

  • @XUIW
    @XUIW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Dark Knight mains rise up!

  • @SokiHime
    @SokiHime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    /Fantastic/
    You have done justice for the amazing portrayal of FFXIV's Dark Knights

  • @Higth115
    @Higth115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One small thing that isn't mentioned here, but still a tidbit I adore, is the implication that Dark Knight's combat techniques were inspired by the hunting methods of umbral aligned panthers. Dark Knight's animations do seem to come off as the most graceful, precise, and calculated among the tanks.

    • @andyocto25
      @andyocto25 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      wish they swung the sword faster like Cloud.

  • @Tiran_Blade
    @Tiran_Blade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Justice demands no less." Dark Knight Creed.

  • @TheKingOfN0thing
    @TheKingOfN0thing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This just reminded me of how much I love my DRK. I think this video just helped me decide on my main for EW. Awesome, awesome work.

  • @kitsunehanyou09
    @kitsunehanyou09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is so well written and articulated! It summed up the concepts of a Dark Knight in XIV. For the longest time, I misunderstood the part where you go to talk to the moogles and assumed the Dark Knight arts were born of or even inspired from the churning mist moogles' way of fighting.

  • @mannydani9180
    @mannydani9180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "But you will be there, waiting for them...and you, will be their executioner..."
    Chills my guy, chills

  • @ytmatx
    @ytmatx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Liked the video a lot. Been RPing a DRK for several years and few people make the connection between love and hate being two sides of the same coin.

  • @projecttrickyzed2306
    @projecttrickyzed2306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Honestly, I loved the story of Sir T. Also that the source of a dark knight's power is love. Makes it alot less edgy and much more of a wholesome class.
    The class just doesn't care about bureaucracy and politics. Justice for all, not the few.

  • @EinsteinJR2
    @EinsteinJR2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I... I... I love this, I LOVE THIS. This was absolutely amazing, I dont have words. Script well put together, I like the order of the things you talk about, the great usage of each visual recording for each topic / part of the story, etc.
    Can't wait to see more :D

  • @Cenauru
    @Cenauru ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the most succinct summary of what a Dark Knight is that I've seen, and a nice refresher on our lore. I've been playing DRK since I started in Heavensward, it is my character's personal path in life, and its history and identity is one of the things that keeps me playing it several of thousands of hours later as my absolute favorite job/ class in MMO's and RPG's entirely, I'm utterly obsessed with this job. Very good job on this video, and I absolutely love the flourishes you brought into the descriptions of the Dark Knights.

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you like it! I try to follow the lore as closely as possible but I do enjoy emphasizing things to get that extra wow factor.

  • @ClexYoshi
    @ClexYoshi ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Aether sharpened by Akasha.
    it's funny how Dark Knights are like to be the most steadfast in the face of the Final Days, no? Their joy, their love and devotion to serve as that lamp in the darkness so that they may walk free while others sink into the quagmire of despair.

    • @crowdemon_archives
      @crowdemon_archives ปีที่แล้ว

      My ManRa DRK is definitely a hell of a flashbang in both ShB and EW lol

  • @zodbones
    @zodbones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Absolutely love Dark Knights.
    Mained one originally because I love tanking, but didn't want to level a warrior from scratch.
    Once my summoner hit Ishguard I decided to change to Dark Knight out of laziness.
    After playing through the Dark Knight quest line I fell in love with the role and have been playing it ever since.
    I see some similarities in the Dark Knight quest line , and the Samurai one.
    There is a lot of overlap in their code of honor, and wandering seeking justice (assuming the samurai is lordless).

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's in depth that's for sure!

  • @CryogenicEchelon
    @CryogenicEchelon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is fucking great man. I love the script and you made this one so evocative of what makes Dark Knights great. After how you did with Summoner and Scholar, can’t wait to see Warrior get it’s time :)

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All of them will get their time in the spot light! I promise you that!

  • @APineTree
    @APineTree 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video actually really helped explain a couple things I wasn't 100% sure on about Dark Knights. Definitely can see it helping me RP one with more confidence that I'm not being a complete gremlin about it.

  • @pelosuelto70
    @pelosuelto70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've gotten around to do the DRK story. Leveled it to 80. I love it.
    I love the story to pieces. I just geared my wonderful tank - and now I patiently wait for EW to come out.
    This was my 1st tank I've played in any MMO ever, and I'm glad that I chose DRK to start.

  • @Jhereon
    @Jhereon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What an awesome gem to find. Love this lesson, learned a lot from it! And that stylized intro is simply beautiful!

  • @sylas3265
    @sylas3265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was incredibly well done! And I like how even the abyss within our dark knights loves us even if we can’t or if we want to push ourselves further for others (I’m dead eye staring at you class quests NPCs). Makes me sad rethinking of everything

  • @Narrendor
    @Narrendor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Delighted to see this just as I finished work. Well done! You've encapsulated my favourite job with all the love and respect I'd hoped for

  • @jasonthomas7909
    @jasonthomas7909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally my favorite job covered. Thank you so much!

  • @Lans32485
    @Lans32485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dark Knight is still probably my favorite tank class so far. Definitely one of the best job storylines.
    As for gear, I actually use Fray's outfit (dyed my preferred midnight blue) since it looks like a dark reflection of the standard Isgardian knight gear.

  • @russianbias8003
    @russianbias8003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Interesting lore video. My main tank is a DRK and knowing the lore and history behind them is wonderful.

  • @Kupokkisynteetteri
    @Kupokkisynteetteri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Woah you are great at teaching us about this subject! Keep up great job!

  • @tearsofchronus
    @tearsofchronus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is incredibly eloquent and beautiful, as a DRK main I completely resonated with your closing statements.

  • @Daddo-Penguin
    @Daddo-Penguin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a drk main I really love this. Learning more lore about the class I love is so good.

  • @Fenkuro
    @Fenkuro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    your videos have been becoming better and better and i think this is my favorite and most awaited one so far !!

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I feel like my style is getting more refined with each video. If the channel reaches a certain level of popularity I want to go back and re-do some of my original videos and bring them up to this new level.

    • @Fenkuro
      @Fenkuro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SynodicScribe i'd be delighted to support you the whole way ^^

  • @xin-xvi
    @xin-xvi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video, you have a really great way of presenting the lore!

  • @darkonxy
    @darkonxy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Ah ... this was anotha wonderful lesson, always good ta see yer lectures!" -Lutomis

  • @hannahnohlgren989
    @hannahnohlgren989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I like how as long as you're a woman, you're all good. 'Rich, poor, man or monster'. Perfect loophole! Great video, thank you. :)

  • @KaminoZan
    @KaminoZan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Your closing statement struck a chord with me, particularly your mention of monsters abiding in shadow to harm people.
    I see Dirk Nuts-- okay, okay, Dark Knights.... a little differently.
    While I was growing up I learned that it is often the most dangerous and sinister of monsters who are allowed to walk freely in broad daylight.
    By virtue of their station, wealth or the culture in which they fester, the aforementioned culprits would never face justice for their actions.
    Thereby requiring their opposing force, one that is just and righteous, to operate from the darkness and cast down their judgements.
    Thank you for making this video, especially for pointing out that LOVE is actually the DRK's greatest asset.
    More people really need to understand this!

    • @AegixDrakan
      @AegixDrakan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yup. That's the strength the Dark Knight has that the Paladin does not.
      The Paladin is bound by his reputation as a benign protector, by a sense of honor that he must not sully. It binds him to work within the frameworks that exist in order to protect others... Things that the Evils that hide in plain sight can exploit to deter them and make it impossible to strike at them.
      The Dark Knight...Does not care who you are. Does not care that you have the law and the entire city guard on your side. He will enact justice regardless. Because, not holding any specially bestowed status...He has nothing to have stripped away from him.

    • @XonixDerps
      @XonixDerps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AegixDrakan Also to add on - the dark knight character probably doesnt care if you think of them as evil either. Since they're only concerned with hunting the snakes i nthe garden so to speak. This isnt to say the Paladin is bad by any means, people need that naturally trusting person as well to exist. But by their very nature evil can try to subvert tham - but it cant fool someone who walks the same alleys as them ya know?

  • @dj_sonick1596
    @dj_sonick1596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a lore fiend I love this channel. Monk is my main and my favorite class to play. Can't wait for the vid on it.

  • @kirazen3740
    @kirazen3740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got my subscribed. I love this so much. 😍😍

  • @truthfulgaming996
    @truthfulgaming996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a truly excellent lore channel for XIV. I really enjoy the information that is presented and it is very well structured. I will definitely start on dark knight after I finish leveling up paladin.

  • @gundampharmacist7348
    @gundampharmacist7348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, this is such a great vid, got yourself another sub :D

  • @AlchemyDog
    @AlchemyDog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like these videos, I just found you today and the way you neatly put things together with lore is very well done!

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for stopping by! Tell your Friends/FC mates! I'm trying to make something for everyone.

  • @sleepysroom
    @sleepysroom ปีที่แล้ว

    found your channel today and I must say, the best ffxiv lore delivery I've seen and heard. well done and keep at it.

  • @MagisterJake
    @MagisterJake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    OMG as a lorewhore this is something I've been wanting about FFXIV. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO

  • @heretic_prince
    @heretic_prince ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such an interesting take on Dark Knights
    I am reminded of the phrase "to truly hate, you must truly love". I am paraphrasing it to better fit, or at least to better fit in my opinion.
    Very well done.

  • @BlackGoldRose
    @BlackGoldRose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great lesson! Thank's for teaching. I always's felt like they were more to the dark Knight's I'm happy to be proven wrong, at worse. I feel sorta bad for them. I want to reach out, but i know doing so won't help them. I thank them for keeping the raid monster's away during dire need's.

  • @notahero8487
    @notahero8487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the class

  • @pocketdirt338
    @pocketdirt338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This really makes me want to main DRK, Thank you

  • @jedikitteh
    @jedikitteh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow this was very well done and very informative!

  • @Protantical
    @Protantical 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Also something I realized with the DRK mount! I forget if it's the Battle or War Panther though. Dark knights observed panthers to temper their blade techniques, hence Carve and Spit. My guess is the average Coerthan swordfighter wouldn't observe panthers and the technique could catch someone off-guard.

  • @ambercarbuncle1440p
    @ambercarbuncle1440p 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did not know a massive amount of this lore like, at all, but DRK was one of my fav jobs in the series even when I was a kid, so I really appreciate a video like this going over the depths of the background in this iteration !

  • @oriain81
    @oriain81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The art on this is really great. Also the video is great 👍

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Catti will love to hear that!

  • @jakelawrence6618
    @jakelawrence6618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    great lecture as always professor. For the next lecture do you think we learn of the kingdom of dalmasca and the supposed legend of ivialice? I've always loved the tail

  • @seanziegler477
    @seanziegler477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    By far one of the best class storylines in the game. Such a great job by the writing staff.

  • @romantisanon4647
    @romantisanon4647 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for making this series. It really helps me appreciate FF a lot more.

  • @klaw2749
    @klaw2749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome, thank you for this.

  • @liamoliver5848
    @liamoliver5848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is so hard finding videos about the lore of all the Classes. So glad I found this

  • @josepadron335
    @josepadron335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    love the artwork really adds to the story

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Catti certainly appreciates the compliments for her work!

  • @watchersshadow3323
    @watchersshadow3323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You and chronicler of lore do good work

  • @Uploaded1995
    @Uploaded1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video! Most comprehensive lore look at Dark Knights I could find. I especially enjoy the conclusion that their powers come from a place of Empathy/Love, rather than angsty rage and pure edgyness.

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Indeed. The brighter the light the darker the shadows.

    • @Uploaded1995
      @Uploaded1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SynodicScribe These videos are also super handy for Roleplayers that want a deeper understanding of the different jobs/races for instance.

  • @loganswalk8621
    @loganswalk8621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    So in short Batman would absolutely be a dark knight.

    • @kaihedgie1747
      @kaihedgie1747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He ironically can't because of his no-kill policy

  • @rinnnnnnnnnnrin
    @rinnnnnnnnnnrin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    God i wish we could switch between the two weapon idle stances for all weapon classes,i much prefer the male drk pose and it would look fantastic on my femroe. Anyway fantastic video as usual :D

    • @ysmia_
      @ysmia_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      For real! The closest thing we got is \vpose, and it’s only brief when we get it.
      However! In my personal opinion, I think the female pose fits better for the lv.80 DRK quest. You veterans know what scene ;3

  • @lastmanalivv4344
    @lastmanalivv4344 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally! Feels like forever after a while, but I can finally be satisfied!

  • @burtwonk
    @burtwonk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, gave me goosebumps

  • @ruthnovena40
    @ruthnovena40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent job describing where Dark Knight's powers come come from..

  • @aarongeorge4885
    @aarongeorge4885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve never been so proud to be a Dark Knight.

  • @insecdroid
    @insecdroid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The opening perfectly explains why this is my favorite class. I learned to tank so I could play a Dark Knight and now I main a tank.
    Also it sounds like Dark Arts are a form of manipulating Aether and Dynamis together.

  • @OrbitalDeathRay
    @OrbitalDeathRay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “The tree that would grow to heaven must send its roots to hell.”
    - Friedrich Nietzsche

  • @SmokeyTheViking
    @SmokeyTheViking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this reminds me so much of Byfs videos in Destiny. real good shit, keep it up!

  • @Shadednecros
    @Shadednecros 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No idea how I got here, but I'm sure glad to find such a channel. That's one more sub.

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How the heck did you get here? Doesn't matter, turn to page # in your book and join the class!

    • @Shadednecros
      @Shadednecros 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SynodicScribe *Starts taking notes*

  • @FAE420
    @FAE420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude so good, I loved this

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks buddy, I'll continue to do my best!

  • @SkyTowerKurogane
    @SkyTowerKurogane 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those sketchy art pieces are really cool.

  • @RuvikWithers
    @RuvikWithers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your voice seems more controlled than before and less awkward ^^ keep it up

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well damn now I'm self conscious.

  • @Xilibrius
    @Xilibrius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a good video. Friend found it since I'm gonna run the 14 d&d homebrew and was looking into what a dark knight was. I now want to level my dark knight to 90

    • @SynodicScribe
      @SynodicScribe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed! A lot of work goes into these. haha

  • @HollowiiMarz
    @HollowiiMarz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done 👏🏾

  • @mikoto7693
    @mikoto7693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting. Never tried the Drk class so it was interesting to learn the lore.

  • @youngecujoh855
    @youngecujoh855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please do gunbreaker next! Im in love with this :D

  • @emilecoetzee230
    @emilecoetzee230 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I honestly love this video. As someone who puts a lot of belief into the strength emotion holds narratively, the idea that Dark knights are so emotionally intune and powered by love?
    This convinced me to make Dark knight my main. After all- i love the scions, and i love Eorzea.

  • @specterRaven
    @specterRaven 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Struggle, endure, contend."
    -Skull Knight.