Limsa Lominsa Limsa Lominsa is an independent marine city state of Eorzea in " Final Fantasy XIV " . Located on the southern coast of the island Vylbrand , Limsa Lominsa is a bustling port and pirate hideout . Profile . On the southern coast of the island of Vylbrand , under the shadow of ancient cliffs worn by the relentless onslaught of the Rhotano Sea , lies the marine city - state of Limsa Lominsa . Said to be blessed by the goddess of navigation , Llymlaen , the city is spread out over countless tiny islands , each connected by sturdy bridges of iron and wood construction , earning her the name the " Navigator ' s Veil " from traveling bards who have witnessed the city ' s beauty from afar . Limsa Lominsa is a traditional thalassocracy , with power lying in the hands of the ruling party and its leader — Admiral Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn . Its economy is driven by shipbuilding , fishing , and blacksmithing , but the majority of wealth comes from the lucrative shipping industry . To maintain the safety of its maritime routes , the city employs a formidable navy known as the Knights of the Barracuda , but even in the waters nearby the city , pirate bands run rampant , raving and pillaging . Admiral Merlwyb reinstated The Maelstrom to combine the forces of the Knights , conscripted pirates , and adventurers into a land - and - sea army to combat the Garlean Empire and the encroaching Sahagin of the Indigo Deep . Landmarks and Services . Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks . Bulwark . An enclosure located by the Zephyr Gate leading to Middle La Noscea . A lift can transport adventurers to the Drowning Wench or the Airship Decks . A more secure lift also provides access to the Admiral ' s office in the Command Room . The Octant . This open square is where the city - state ' s Aetheryte Crystal is located , and where players starting at Limsa Lominsa begin . Players may ( re ) purchase starting racial gear from Brugaire Consortium members here . Hawker ' s Alley . The main commercial hub of Limsa Lominsa , several NPC merchants have assorted basics . In addition , Market boards and retainer Summoning Bells are also available for players here . Mealvaan ' s Gate . The customs and excise agency for the city - state , which also functions as the Arcanists Guild under acting guildmaster Thubyrgeim . Players who wish use that class will want to visit here . A ferry located to the west of this facility can take players to Vesper Bay in Western Thanalan . Fisherman ' s Bottom . These wharfs contain both the Fisherman ' s Guild as well as a ferry that can take players to certain ports in La Noscea . The Astalacia . This pirate ship is located on the docks near Fisherman ' s Bottom . In 1 . xx , it was the home of the Marauder ' s Guild , but that function has since moved to the Coral Tower . Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks . The Drowning Wench . A tavern and Adventurer ' s Guild , run by Baderon . Players starting in Limsa Lominsa will begin their journey from here . Inn and Levequest services are also available . A lift can transport players to the Bulwark or the Airship Decks . The Seventh Sage . An importer carrying exotic goods , all privateered by Carvallain and his Kraken ' s Arms at the expense of Garlean vessels . The Bismarck . Named for a Bismarck , this establishment is one of the finest restaurants in Eorzea . It is also the home of the Culinarians ' Guild , under guidance of Lyngsath . Coral Tower . This tower on the north end is the barracks and training facility for the Yellowjackets , the city - state ' s guard . They operate both the Marauders ' Guild and a gunnery range . The Aftcastle . A town square near the Tempest Gate leading to Lower La Noscea . A Delivery Moogle and a Linkshell Distributor can be found here . The Hyaline . A fishmonger ' s shop . Maelstrom Command . The headquarters of the Maelstrom . Players who are affiliated with that Grand Company can obtain tasks , goods , and create a Free Company here . Naldiq & Vymelli ' s . An emporium dedicated to metalworking . The arts of blacksmith ing and armoring can be studied at the joint guildhall here . The Missing Member . A tavern run by pirate captain Rhoswen and her Sanguine Sirens . Versions . Version 1 . 0 . Because of its distance from Ul ' dah , Limsa Lominsa swiftly became sparsely populated after the game ' s launch . Efforts to expand Market Ward access and the addition of airships did little to bring crowds back to the Thalassocracy , making it a quiet , low - lag place to craft until 1 . 23 brought a new battle activity unique to the area called Skirmish . " Final Fantasy XIV : A Realm Reborn " . While all regions have undergone drastic landscape changes , the city - states have remained decidedly untouched . The Aetheryte Crystal has moved from its original plaza to the Octant , and Maelstrom Command ( like the other Grand Companies ) is now under an open shelter . The entrance to the Market Wards has been converted to the Tempest Gate , leading to Lower La Noscea . All three city - states now see a fair amount of traffic since the auction system can be accessed from any city , and many players favor Limsa Lominsa as their " home " . The access to Limsa Lominsa ' s market board and retainer ' s bell is easily found right next to the main Crystal , freeing players a loading screen as opposed to other three cities . Musical themes . " I Am the Sea " plays in Limsa Lominsa during the day time and " A Sailor Never Sleep " plays during the night time . Other appearances . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call " . Limsa Lominsa appears as the FMS for " On Westerly Winds " .