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Final Fantasy XIV: Chronicles of Light (Novel)
by Square Enix
Published Oct 18, 2022
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About this book
Across the vast, fractured realms of Eorzea and beyond, the history of the world is written in the shadows of gods and the resilience of those who defy them. *Chronicles of Light* serves as a gateway into the untold moments that define the *Final Fantasy XIV* universe, weaving together twenty-five intimate narratives that bridge the gaps between epic conflicts. From the scorched remnants of the Calamity to the grueling political reconstruction of Doma, these stories pull back the curtain on the figures who shape the fate of the star.
The collection captures the fragile humanity at the heart of legendary struggles. Readers explore the haunting origins of formidable antagonists like Zenos, witness the heavy burdens of leadership carried by figures such as Hien, and experience the quiet, poignant interludes of connection amidst the chaos of the Dragonsong War. Through a blend of political intrigue, personal sacrifice, and the flicker of hope in desperate times, these tales illuminate the motivations driving both heroes and villains.
Complemented by exquisite illustrations from Toshiyuki Itahana, this volume offers a deeper understanding of the bonds, betrayals, and bittersweet legacies that anchor the world’s enduring battle between light and darkness.
Available Formats
Kindle: $9.99 Hardcover: $23.23
What readers are saying
Amazon CustomerAmazing stories
"Great quality and amazing stories. If you are a FF14 fan, you will love to have this added to your collection. ["
September 11, 2025 Verified Purchase
Anonymoose ReviewA wonderful compliment to the game
"While I don't think reading this out of context will endear the characters enough to create brand new fans of 14, this short story collection is excellent for pre-existing fans. The stories are divided up into four sections, and cover from the very beginning of A Realm Reborn to after the end of Stormblood. Each of the stories really do help deepen the world and characters that are familiar to those who have played through the sections of the game's main story each section aligns with. Also, while most of the stories are available for free on the official website, the original stories are spread out to three of the four sections - as far as I can tell, A Realm Reborn is the only section where all of the stories are fully available. It also seems that the included illustrations for each story is exclusive to this collection. Given how long publishing generally takes, I don't believe the exclusion of Shadowbringers or Endwalker was due to anything other than them still being at least partially unreleased through most of the publishing process. However, I'm hoping we get a volume 2 in a few years (once we have 7.0 and a few patches + 2 years for the publication process) ["
October 21, 2022 Verified Purchase
MarlieseGreat Merch for FFXIV Lore Fanatics
"I personally love having a physical copy of all the Lodestone Tales. Additionally, the book has 4 exclusive tales that shine a little light on our most hated best friend Zenos, Hancock & Tataru's dynamic, Hien's Doman restoration efforts, and Gosetsu's travels after the storm. I recommend the book to anyone looking to read the tales in physical form or are looking to collect any and all physical official merchandise (particularly if you're a fan of FFXIV lore). If you're just looking to read the tales, you can find all but the 4 mentioned above on the Lodestone. Regarding the state of the book on arrival: The book came with a few dark marks located on the back cover, but I was able to get them out with a cloth and a little hand sanitizer without issue. ["
June 24, 2024 Verified Purchase
AcesofGoldGreat gift or collectors item
"Gifted this to a friend and they loved it! Fast shipping and great for any final fantasy fan who loves to read and play the video games. Also great for people who collect Final Fantasy. I did not read the book personally but the person gifted to said it was one of the better Final Fantasy books written recently. ["
January 27, 2025 Verified Purchase
