FFXIV Lore- What it Means to be a Scholar 

Gonna Rescue every Black Mage I see out of their circle from now on, as revenge for their bioterrorism on my people.

This was magnificent, The Scholars of Nym are Grand and worthy of more discussions..

WAIT. SO TONBERRIES ARE THE RESULT OF *MAGICAL BIOTERRORISM?!?!* 0_0 I *did not* see one coming.

I like how, of the 5th Age powers, the Scholars (and Nym itself) ended up being the only ones NOT morally/ethically corrupted, that DIDN'T contribute to the War of the Magi/Calamity of Water, and, ironically despite Mhach intending otherwise, were the only one of the nations/people that survived to the modern day. The one thing that sucks is that due to so much of this happening in the SCH questline, we don't see the revival of Scholars in the world/lore/main story - even though we DID get mention of Summoners rising again in the main story in that brief exchange where Fordola explains that Ul'dah has taken people that survived encouters with Ifrit and they've learned how to be SMNs so they can hide behind rocks but use their Egis to support the duo as they fight Primals. It's interesting to see that they made distinct mention of that...so maybe they'll do something with the rising of Nym as an ally/town/vassal/something to Limsa at some point...

It never ceases to amuse me that the actions of Mhach led to the preservation of their Nymian rivals rather than their utter destruction. Part of me hopes they incorporate the Nymians a bit into the MSQ so that we get to see how the re-emergence of a 1500+ year old polity shakes the status quo on Vylbrand at the least. Obviously they'll never be the superpower they once were, but that is an unprecedented shift in local culture.

As a nerdy marine biologist IRL I thought "well I have to be a scholar"! Even naming my character "Marine Biologist". Little did I know...until watching this... that scholars are marines, and naval experts! Since aether is also bound to the element of water (which literally surrounded their home), they probably were fascinated by studying all the marine life that also channeled these energies. Thats what I choose to think, and I just love this coincidence:)

I love how you make intros. It reminds me of intros for D&D classes. Very based.

Nym has a cool history. Even though their nation was the underdog, they held their own. Scholar is a pretty appealing job too, I like their “shield healer” theme. Their animations with their books are great too.

Only healer at 80! Proud to carry the Codex with Eos or Selene

I remember a long time ago, before I thought of playing FF14, I thought Scholar was the silliest rendition in the FF series. Years later when I had the open-mindedness to give it a try, I read some basic info on them. Afterwards, I knew this was the job for me. Tactical, thoughtful, military geniuses and civil servants. They’re one of the most honorable jobs. Also, they’re kick ass fun to play (and I’ve only played their “weaker” reworked version). Thanks for the vid! Looking forward to more!

You know I would love to see more done with some of the class lore. Be it new job quests (role quests are nice but I miss the more focused quests), side quests, or even tied into a raid tier. I think SCH has a lot of stories to tell and with the Tonberries there is no reason we could not do it.

I love your lore videos and the audio has improved nicely and seems louder now. That's such a great video. You are the Nobbel87 (big WoW lore creator) of FFXIV. ;)

I have been a scholar main since Heavensward and I absolutely love this class. Many of my friends tell me that I shouldn’t play scholar because it will be “inefficient” next expansion; however, I love game style in terms of planning for damage mitigation. This video makes me even more proud to be a scholar main. Thank you so much for doing all the hard work with the research and exploration of the game. I am so glad that this channel exists, thank you so much for your efforts!

Really loving these job lore lessons! I'm gaining new appreciation for and learning things I didn't know about jobs I've played for years :D

Love this series! I’m hoping for Red Mage next!

Since you’ve done Summoner, Black Mage, White Mage and now Scholar. It seems fair that you now study and inform us about the form of magicks, one that requires “balance” between going towards the enemy and keeping your distance from danger to maximise your damage output and remain support for other party members. A form of magicks that’s known and a all rounder, a partitioner of all yet master of none!That’s right I’m talking about Blue Mage! … But that’s not a real job so I guess Red Mage will have to do

One of the cool things about scholar, is that while other jobs get new and/or replacement abilities; scholars get more tools to use in their kit. At lvl 90 you're still using Adlo, Aetherpact, Emergency tactics, and Dissipation. Everything still has merit and use... except physick

SCH was my first job I got to level 50. That job armor will always hold a special place in my heart. It's not like it's any more ridiculous looking than half the armor sets in this game.

These videos are great I'm about to binge your whole channel

Out of all your job lore videos I've seen thus far, this one was my favorite. And that is saying something as I have really enjoyed many of them. These introductions would be well placed as the entry descriptions on the official job actions site to really entice players to take up these jobs. This one in particular reminds me of the times I have assisted in smooth clears, and also brought back my party from the brink of defeat. Shaming myself for letting the tide of the situation shift that direction in the first place. An experienced SCH is a boon to any party, and ensures victory. Though it upsets me that such intelligent mages fell victim to a Trojan horse, their perseverance through the war, disease, AND the calamity more than makes up for it. It is a testament to their resolve.

I learned new things and they were very interesting. Thanks.

Just got into Final Fantasy Online videos like this make me understand the lore of the game better.

I am in support of bespectacled nearsighted heroes. After five years of play, SCH is the second healer I’ve touched apart from WHM. I’ve only begun it out of the blue over this past week or so. I’m having more fun with it than I anticipated, and I’m only on the cusp of level 70. Might be the job I run through DT. We shall see!

ayy its my second main beside paladin. love that job how it looks plays and of course the lore

Honestly my favorite class in the game. I'm horrible at it. I'm a good tactician in most games however my tactics are often slow compared to others, making me an easy target as by the time my military is ready, yours is bigger meaning my defenses are either equal or weaker. I'm the same way as a scholar, a slow reactor to the situation at hand. But I don't care. I enjoy it nonetheless. Makes me really wish there was a Nymian Marine class where we could learn a more possibly DPS oriented warrior or something.

love the fact, that you could technical heal badly wounds or even death but some common vision problems are way too difficult so you still need to use glasses for it

As a Scholar main I really enjoyed this lore video. I use Summoner in solo content but but I use Sch or Whm in group content. I’m a capable Whm but I enjoy Sch.

i've heard scholar's fairies jokingly referred to as their girlfriend's, but i wonder if that's actually ever happened since you said they've become autonomous

I tried to be a Scholar once... But I had to read up more about it. lol.

God, dude, I know this is an old comment, but I hope you see it. It's cold out, snowing, and I've been binging these with some hot coffee. Keep it up.

this vid was awesome! it's so cool to learn lore as the total ffxiv noob i am, and makes my headcanon for my funny bunny character being an oblivious dolt even funnier :)

Ohh just starting this video. Just finished listening to the soul stone lore and subscribed. I main a scholar and struggling to keep my shirt on here.

Can you do Blue Mage lore, please?

Honestly, as a person that has hated SCH since ARR. This video has made me appreciate the history behind them, and made me hype for the job. And I hate you for it, good job!

Learning more about Nym makes the knowledge of how they fell more depressing

"If a fairy ever tries to give you attention, don't ignore it, it may be trying to tell you something important." - "HEY. HEY. OVER HERE. LINK. HEY. HEY. HEY. HEY! HEY!"

“Fairies started to gain a personality….” Me: yeah gonna need to shut that down immediately. I know how that ends XD

im so glad my main has amazing lore lol

Scholars started to wear them as a symbol of their never ending pursuit of higher learning. Sure Jan. We know you have that degree now stop trying to show it off.

I think you forgot to cut out a second take at 1:18.

The Sun Tzu of Eorzea

I was told scholars use internal aether ?

I honestly wanted to hear you say the word "Codex" >.

I always felt the origins of the Tonberry to be very disturbing. They still cuties though.

The nerfed scholars are less fun to play now. Before the instant casts were amazing in Eureka.

I love the Lore and History of the Scholar. Shame the new expansion seems to be neglecting a job that is so deep and interesting.

i dont think fairys were created by people. In the job quest alka said they were otherworldy beings that were binded to soul crystals. the reason why there are no more scholars is because they lost the spell to bind fairys and they cant be found

What it means to be a scholar? Weak attacks, no potential and the ignorance and abandonment by the Devs with the refrain "we like it how it is." Deaf to the cries of actual scholar players.