Final Fantasy Lorecast

The Crystals, the key term and item that ties all the Final Fantasy series together. We discuss how the Crystals affect through the series from the first Final Fantasy to Final Fantasy V. They are widely different in each installment of the series and we break down each one by one. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Crystal (term) | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our topic of Crystals this week. We discuss how they are used in Final Fantasy VI through Final Fantasy XI. The Crystals start varying starting with Final Fantasy VI and we see how they don't focus truly on the story alone. Some are items and others are items that don't resemble crystals at all. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Crystal (term) | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We conclude our topic with Crystals this week. We talk about the last few games in the series, as well as some side games as well. Don't worry we won't spoil the story for Final Fantasy XVI, we do talk a little bit about it. We even touch on the manga series, Final Fantasy Lost Stranger. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Crystal (term) | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Magic or Magick, a source of power in the Final Fantasy series that the player can use to defeat enemies. There are many types of magics in the series, Black magic, White magic, Blue magic, and so much more. We go over the different types that show up in the series and elaborate on what magic does what. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Magic (term) | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue our topic on magick, we go over the story aspects that magick holds in some of the Final Fantasy games. We go over starting with Final Fantasy IV, all the way through Final Fantasy XI. We also break down what the meaning is some of these games as well. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Magic (term) | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our topic of magick as we go further into the series. We discuss the more recent games in the series and how magick affects the story. We talk about Final Fantasy XIII-Final Fantasy XVI and also Type-0. What is your favorite game that magick affects the story? Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Magic (term) | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ifrit, one of the most iconic summons in the Final Fantasy series. Most notably, Ifrit has come up in the most recent game in the series Final Fantasy XVI. In this episode, we go into the different appearances that Ifrit has made in the main line games. Also, we talk about Ifrits story connections as well. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Ifrit | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue this season with another summon, Shiva. Shiva is the summon for the ice element and is the rival/enemy of the fire element summon Ifrit. We talk about the different version Shiva takes in the game and more. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Shiva | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we get with our patrons and talk about the older Final Fantasy games. We specifically talk about FF4-FF6 and how their game mechanics evolve over time, we also talk about the major twists each game had in their story. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garuda, the major wind element summons of the Final Fantasy series. We look at the Garuda's appearance in the series and as well as some of the plot that this summon has had in the world. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Garuda | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Titan, the earth elemental summon in the Final Fantasy series. Titan is one of the large sized summon in the series depending on the game you're playing. It also has a strong story connection in the most recent installment in the series, Final Fantasy 16. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Titan | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramuh, the electric/lightning element summon in the Final Fantasy series. Generally, always depicted as an old sage of some sort but is extremely powerful and it would be wise not to anger him. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Sources: Ramuh | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get with our patrons and talk about our favorite big bads/villains in the series. What are your favorite villains and why do you like or hate them? Let us know in the discord server. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leviathan, the water elemental summon of the Final Fantasy series. Known to be a water serpent like creature and much like Ramuh, Leviathan doesn't change to drastically in appearance throughout the series. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Odin, one of the most powerful summons in all of the Final Fantasy series. Odin has the ability to instant kill any enemy that stands against him, also he wields not just a sword but a lance as well. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @FFLorecast. Want to suggest a future topic for us on the show? Email us at fflorecast@gmail.com Live every Wednesday at 8pm est/5pm pst on Twitch @BenofTemeria New episodes Every Friday! Robot Radio Network Discord: https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb Ben and Friends Podcasting Discord: https://discord.gg/DmPZ2NHhFx Patreon: patreon.com/FinalFantasyLorecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices