Coerthas / Legacy Coerthas is a location in " Final Fantasy XIV " . It is a mountainous region outside the city of Ishgard , northwest of the Black Shroud and north of Mor Dhona . Unlike the three starting regions , all of its fauna is above Level 20 . Hippogryphs and Karakul are unique to this region as normal enemies . Much of the area , particularly the Western Highlands , is infested with drakes . Hamlets . Owl ' s Nest . Owl ' s Nest is the destination for several quests , as well as the home of Nerrick Ironheart , the Achievement NPC . It is located southwest of Glory through a cave . Falcon ' s Nest . Falcon ' s Nest is located south of Riversmeet . It may be the destination for certain quests , but none are started here . Dungeons . Dzemael Darkhold . Added before the announcement of 2 . 0 , Dzemael Darkhold was once one of the most challenging dungeons in the game . Located under a mountain called " The Nail " south of Camp Dragonhead , it is overrun with Imperials and various other Coerthas fauna , as well as skeletons and angler fish . The dungeon ' s first boss is the Deepvoid Slave ( often referred to as " The Ogre " ) and a group of ghosts that are to be avoided , not fought . The dungeon ' s final boss is Batraal , after which a series of chests drops depending on if certain conditions are met . Aurum Vale . Filled with poisonous gasses as the result of the natural mixing of Ceruleum and Mythril , this dungeon has only a few pockets of breathable air . Vines can be eaten to counteract the poison . Like Dzemael Darkhold , there are imperials in the Vale , but as expected they only appear in safe pockets . The dungeon ' s first boss is the Coin Counter , a cyclops with laser vision and a giant club . The final boss is Miser ' s Mistress , a large Malboro who can regenerate by stepping into the poison pools . Notable Landmarks . There are several hidden landmarks throughout Eorzea , some of which are found in the Coerthas . Many of these landmarks are indicated on the map in Eorzean , but otherwise go unmarked and in many cases unused . Airship Landings . There are at least two Ishgardian airship landings in Coerthas . One is near Miller ' s Glade south of Camp Glory , and the other is between the Coerthas and Swiftrun rivers southwest of Camp Riversmeet . The latter was more - or - less abandoned by Ishgard as a safe landing zone and is now home to bandits . There is also an airship landing in Black Shroud . Vigils . There are four fortresses that watch over Ishgard from cliffs . To the east is Dawn Vigil at ( 43 , 11 ) , and to the west is Dusk Vigil at 18 , 14 ) , both named for the sun travels east to west . To the southeast is Steel Vigil at the edge of ( 39 , 14 ) , and to the southwest is Stone Vigil at ( 29 , 15 ) , though these are only labeled in Eorzean . Dusk Vigil has a box containing Black Mage artifact . All three vigils are apparently unused , as high level monsters now roam freely around and on them . The Nail . Though not particularly striking , this is one of the few mountains in Coerthas to be named , possibly for its size or placement . It is notable for having Dzemael Darkhold networking beneath it . Natalan . The Ixali stronghold . This location is a popular experience camp for adventurers above Level 40 . The Ixal , otherwise flightless , use balloons to get around . These can be seen from great distances . Like the other beastmen strongholds , the gates can only be opened by defeating the gatekeepers . Screenshots and concept art of the new forest area in " Final Fantasy XIV : A Realm Reborn " show balloons very similar to those in Natalan . It is possible the idea was inspired by these Ixali transports . The Howling Eye . The Howling Eye is the arena for the Ixali Primal , Garuda . It can be accessed at nodes via caves at ( 48 , 18 ) or ( 44 , 18 ) , the later leading to the Hard version of the fight . After encountering a disconnect within the island and entering the game again , it is possible to see various Ixali flags and torches without the tornado arena blocking them , much like the Bowl of Embers without Ifrit ' s ring of fire . Crossings . Two identical bridges link other parts of the map to the Central Highlands . They are Griffin Crossing to the west at grid reference ( 44 , 27 ) and Gargoyle Crossing to the east at ( 25 , 21 ) . They are made of stone bricks and have a small shelter in the middle . They are untouched by monsters . Greytail Falls . The Coerthas and Swiftrun rivers combine south of Camp Riversmeet and flow into the Greytail Falls , located at grid reference ( 22 , 24 ) but easily visible from Gargoyle Crossing . Gwyr - Aen . Located at grid reference ( 43 , 7 ) , Gwyr - Aen is a collection of stacked stones , a formation that occurred in a time beyond memory . It is unclear who stacked them . Recently the Lambs of Dalamud have begun practicing their blood rituals here to appease the burgeoning moon . It is also the location of the marking for Menphina , the Lover , which is on the only off - color rock in the collection . Menphina is associated with both the large moon and her " Loyal Hound " Dalamud . The Sentinel . Located at the corner of grid reference ( 55 , 16 ) , little is known of this massive tree . It stands near the edge of a cliff over a deep but otherwise unremarkable canyon . Ever Lakes . The area surrounding Camp Ever Lakes is notable for its small pools dotting the area . Interestingly , this formation can also be found in Mor Dhona , which is just south of this area . However , the lakes in Mor Dhona are in the southern portion , not the northern portion adjacent to Ever Lakes . Lumber Shelters . There are a number of mysterious lumber shelters dotting the Central Lowlands , also known as the Ever Lakes area . There is even a location south of the Fellwood node called " Timberlord ' s Lodge " in Eorzean , but it simply has additional lumber shelters . Eerily , even though these locations appear to be abandoned , the lamps turn on at night of their own volition . Shepherd ' s Peak . Another unremarkable mountain , but interesting to note is that the lakes beside it are the Ewe Lake and the Ram Lake . Oddly no sheep were found near either lake , though black sheep called Karakul exist in the region . Wyrmking ' s Perch . A possible reference to Bahamut , the area surrounding the node here is only notable in that it has a good view of Ishgard . An NPC outside of Aurum Vale mentions that the dragons , currently at war with Ishgard , may worship a Primal even though they are not humanoid . Cave at The Lance . There is a cave at grid reference ( 11 , 10 ) that leads to an invisible wall blocking off an unfinished dungeon . The NPC outside mentions that due to the number of dragons they are not allowing anyone inside . It is possible to pass through the invisible wall by temporarily disconnecting your internet , but the game will crash at some point beyond the wall . Twinpools . Twinpools is notable for its population of level 70 + Inferno Drakes . It is named for the two bodies of water , the Ashpool and Banepool . In the middle of the Ashpool is an inaccessible but somehow walkable island labeled The Dreaming Dragon . Thorough search for a cave leading here ended in failure . The Fury ' s Gaze . There is no obvious reason for this location to be called The Fury ' s Gaze , but it is marked as such on the map . It likely got its name from the unique hole in one of the smaller peaks , as if a giant spear had pierced cleanly through it . It is near the treacherous Twinpools node . In patch 1 . 23 the mark of Halone , the Fury can be found here at grid reference ( 11 , 20 ) , an event related to the Seventh Umbral Era . Garlean Airships . As of patch 1 . 23 in late July , Garlean airships can be seen crossing Coerthas east to west approximately once every half hour . They can also be heard moaning across the sky ominously from any location given they are passing nearby . In 1 . 23a , these airships have spread to all playable non - dungeon areas .