A Famous FFXIV NPC is Really in the Azure Elephant Suit

As part of the 6.1 update, the new FFXIV Ishgard Empyreum housing district has an Azure Elephant mascot. People paying attention in-game might know who the character might be. Especially since the person still has their trademark sword. However, if someone uses mods they can remove the Gaja Head and find that person is actually inside the outfit. Zimpo/Ren did that and shared proof the person is inside the Gaja Suit. [Thanks, Zimpo/Ren and Audrey!]

Editor’s Note: There are spoilers regarding the FFXIV Azure Elephant’s identity below.

So here’s how this all started. Aymeric asked Estinian to come work in Ishgard’s Empyreum district. Estinian then references Thavnair’s Devout Pilgrims vs. Daivadipa FATE. Someone can get Daivadipa’s Beads from it and trade them for a Gaja Head and Gaja Suit. Estinian said he was considering getting one for Aymeric to wear when he acts as a guardsman there.

Well, Estinian not only did so, but used dye to turn Aymeric into the Azure Elephant. (These items are actually dyeable, though the default versions are grey.) While the game does imply it is Aymeric and shows his sword Naegling on the model, it turns out the team went a step further. Zimpo/Ren used a mod to remove the Gaja Head from the NPC to reveal Aymeric’s character model is actually inside the suit.

And here I was expecting them to put just a random generic elezen with his sword in that suit, but turns out they -actually- put him in that suit pic.twitter.com/DpeU3VF6IR

— Zimpo/Ren – 6.1 MSQ spoilers! (@zimpo_gaming) April 19, 2022

This isn’t always the case in FFXIV. For example, Ashe pointed out that a generic Elezen model is in the suit “Gaius” is wearing for Hatching-tide.

If you haven’t seen the Azure Elephant in FFXIV yet, he’s pretty easy to find. He’s wandering around the Empyreum. There is also a group of NPCs around dedicated to “finding” Aymeric in costume. They are often saying things like, “The rumors were true!” They might also say, “Look, look! It’s the Azure Elephant!” The Azure Elephant, guardian of Empyreum!”

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. If people visit the Ishgard Empyreum housing district after the 6.1 update, they can see FFXIV’s Azure Elephant.