Tentoawa

Tentoawa is a non-playable character in Final Fantasy XIV. He appears during the Tank role quests in the Dawntrail expansion.
==History==
===Before Dawntrail===
In the remote village in the frigid northern reaches of Xak Tural, the sacred artifact known as the Cradle of the Sleepless was a closely guarded meant to protect the village. Tentoawa served as the Wide Eye, remaining awake for ten years to protect his village, while Loazenikwe, the Shut Eye, bore the weight of his slumber by sleeping in his place. One day, an Elezen woman named Leophyne, had arrived in the village disguised as a scholar, offering supplies in exchange for knowledge about the Cradle. Under the guise of scholarly interest, she won their trust and then betrayed them, fleeing with the artifact. Determined to recover the cradle and prevent its misuse, Tentoawa set out on a perilous journey across the sea to the distant city of Ishgard, where Leophyne was going. Meanwhile, Loazenikwe, who remained in Tuliyollal due to concerns that her presence might hinder Tentoawa, sought someone to aid him.
===Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail===
As Tentoawa reached the distant city of Ishgard, his unfamiliarity with the customs and people made his search for the thief, particularly challenging. During his search, Tentoawa encountered the Warrior of Light, who had been sent by Loazenikwe to assist him. When speaking to Firmalbert, they discovered Leophyne name and that she was a former Temple Knight of Ishgard, known for her martial prowess and dangerous ambitions. Determined to reclaim the cradle and prevent further harm, Tentoawa decided to stay vigilant in Ishgard, relying on his newfound ally, the Warrior of Light, and awaiting any word from the Temple Knights about Leophyne's whereabouts.
Later, Firmalbert informed him that someone matching Leophyne's description had been spotted near Camp Dragonhead. Tentoawa led the Warrior of Light to the outpost, only to be redirected to rescue a supply shipment under attack by beasts. Alongside the Warrior of Light, Tentoawa fought off the creatures, only to discover that the Temple Knights had mysteriously fallen asleep during the attack. After reporting to Firmalbert, Tentoawa explained that his village used the Cradle to keep him awake as the Wide Eye, while Loazenikwe, the Shut Eye, bore the burden of his sleep.
Tentoawa asked the Warrior of Light for advice on a letter he planned to write to Loazenikwe, revealing that the Cradle's effects were about to wear off, forcing him to finally sleep. Firmalbert arrived with news that more Temple Knights had been found asleep on duty, raising Tentoawa's suspicions. At Falcon's Nest, Redwald reported that a group of knights were joining House Durendaire to patrol Gorgagne Mills. Upon arriving, they found more knights unconscious. Before they could react, Leophyne appeared, and Tentoawa attempted to confront her but was quickly overwhelmed by the artifact's power and fell into a deep sleep. After defeating Leophyne's henchmen, the Warrior of Light attempted to wake Tentoawa, but to no avail. The Temple Knights then took him to Ishgard, where Firmalbert assured Tentoawa that he would be safe until he woke up, while promising to hunt down Leophyne and put an end to her plans.
After receiving a letter from Tentoawa, Loazenikwe became concerned about his condition and traveled to Ishgard. Upon arriving, she suggested a remedy used by her people to rouse those trapped in deep slumber. With the help of the Warrior of Light, Loazenikwe concocted a remedy that Tentoawa was finally awakened. Though initially overcome with regret for his failure to stop Leophyne, Tentoawa was comforted by Loazenikwe and the Warrior of Light's words of encouragement.
Tentoawa, though visibly healthier, still bore signs of weariness as he prepared for what lay ahead. Lacking any leads on Leophyne's whereabouts, Tentoawa agreed to Loazenikwe's suggestion to investigate her past, volunteering to speak with her former squadron. As the Warrior of Light guided him through Ishgard, Tentoawa listened closely to the tales of Leophyne's fall from grace, particularly the tragic event where she fell asleep on duty, leading to the deaths of her comrades. Suspecting Leophyne would target a delegation traveling to Ok' Zundu, the party returned to speak with Firmalbert, requesting an audience with Ser Handeloup and devise a strategy to lure her out.
When Tentoawa and Loazenikwe had been ready to depart to the Sea of Clouds, Ser Handeloup arrived with the much-awaited news. The joint operation against Leophyne had been approved, and the Vanu Vanu had agreed to join forces with the Temple Knights if Leophyne appeared. With this confirmation, Tentoawa, Loazenikwe, and the Warrior of Light made their way to Ok' Zundu, where they were heartily greeted by Sonu Vanu. Sonu informed them that the visit would proceed as planned, but with heightened vigilance for any sign of Leophyne. Their caution was soon justified when a Zundu warrior interrupted, reporting that an Ishgardian airship had crashed nearby. Without hesitation, the party rushed to the outskirts of Ok' Zundu to assist the fallen warriors.
The Warrior of Light, Tentoawa, and Loazenikwe joining the Temple Knights in holding back Leophyne's forces. Meanwhile, the Zundu warriors performed the sundrop dance to awakening those affected by the Cradle of the Sleepless. In the heat of the fight, Leophyne unleashed the Cradle, causing Tentoawa to fall into a deep sleep while trying to shield Loazenikwe and the Warrior of Light. With Tentoawa incapacitated, the Warrior of Light defended him as the Zundu performed the ritual to awaken him. As the tide of battle turned, Leophyne made a final, desperate attempt to use the Cradle on Tentoawa once more. However, the Warrior of Light intervened, taking the full brunt of the Cradle’s power and falling into a deep slumber. Seizing the opportunity, Tentoawa launched a decisive attack on Leophyne, recovering the Cradle and using its power against her. As Leophyne grew drowsy, she stumbled and fell from the precipice into the Sea of Clouds, her griffin diving after her in a last-ditch attempt to save its master.
With the Cradle of the Sleepless back in its rightful hands and Leophyne seemingly vanquished, Tentoawa and Loazenikwe returned to Ishgard to report their success. Handeloup expressed deep gratitude, noting how the bond between Ishgard and Ok' Zundu had grown stronger through their shared struggle. As Tentoawa and Loazenikwe prepared to return to Tural, Tentoawa reflected on the journey, determined to forge a future where his people could thrive without relying on the Cradle's power. With a new path ahead, Tentoawa and Loazenikwe looked forward to building friendships between their village and its neighbors, setting their sights on a brighter tomorrow.
==Characteristics==
===Appearance===
===Personality===
==Gameplay==
Tentoawa the Wide Eye is an allied NPC in the special instance during the Tank role quest at level 100.
== Citations==
Category:Characters in Final Fantasy XIV
Category:Hyur