Elezen The Elezen are a race from Eorzea in " Final Fantasy XIV " . They are the race that has lived in Eorzea the longest and co - exist peacefully with the other races . They are similar to the Elvaan of " Final Fantasy XI " . Among the Elezen , the Wildwood / Forester tribe live in the forest but also adapt to urban life , and are excellent archers due to their keen eyesight . The Duskwight / Shader Elezen live in caves , and see the Wildwood as traitors . Duskwight have excellent hearing and are skilled in hand - to - hand combat , and many act as thieves . History . The Elezen are a traditionally nomadic people who in former times claimed sole dominion over Eorzea , their presence predating that of the other races . Believing this prominence to be ordained by the gods , they came to develop an esteemed sense of honor and pride . The Elezen perceived the immigration of the Hyur as tantamount to invasion , and as a result the two share a past plagued by warfare . At present , however , they can be seen coexisting peacefully , the exception being the reclusive Duskwight Elezen . Culture . The Elezen can lay claim to being the oldest of Eorzea ' s native sentient races — various city - states over multiple Astral Eras have been founded by them , and there is substantial evidence to suggest that the ancient , mighty Allagan Empire may have been substantially driven by the Elezen ' s distant forebears . In modern times , while a few Elezen can be found all across Eorzea , their greatest populations are in Gridania and Ishgard . Gridania is where the greatest number of them can be found , and they were instrumental in its founding and are responsible for many of the traditions of its greatest institutions , such as the Archer ' s and Conjurer ' s Guilds . Their long attachment to the Black Shroud and understanding of the elementals who truly rule that forest mean that they will be a crucial part of Gridania , as long as it endures . Physiology . Their characteristically tall , slim physiques and elongated limbs are part of a successful adaptation to the land ' s various environments . Indeed , it is said that their highly sensitive ears can discern the squeak of a field mouse at a distance of up to several malms . Wildwood Elezen . For eons , the Wildwood Elezen have lived in the safety of Eorzea ' s lush forests . They possess an incredibly keen sense of sight — a contributing factor in their unparalleled expertise as archers . With the formation of the realm ’ s governments , many Wildwood ventured forth from the forests , drawn either to the exhilarating cosmopolitanism of the urban centers or the simple nomadism of the plains . Ironically , the other great population of " Wildwood " Elezen is to be found in Ishgard . However , long decades of ceaseless warfare with the Dravanian Horde , the intensity of the faith of the Church of Halone , and most recently the years of bitter cold and snow have made the Elezen of Ishgard quite distinct culturally from their other Wildwood cousins . Duskwight Elezen . The Duskwight Elezen have spent centuries in the peace and seclusion of Eorzea ' s caves and caverns . They have developed an acute sense of hearing , capable of detecting the faintest of sounds . This natural gift , and the uncanny awareness it grants , has proven advantageous in the field of hand - to - hand combat . Many of the reclusive Duskwight resort to robbery and pillaging to survive , earning them the scorn of their woodland relatives . Naming Conventions . Elezen names bear striking resemblance to French names , such as that of Louisoix Leveilleur . Starting Attributes . The following table shows the level 1 attributes for each class a Elezen can take :