The Rising (2020)

The Memories of yesteryear brought to life... was the 2020 edition of the seasonal event The Rising in Final Fantasy XIV.
The event was started by accepting the sidequest by talking to J'bhen Tia in Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (X:10.3 Y:8.3).
==History==
The centerpiece of the Rising festivities was a stained glass artwork by J'bhen Tia. J'bhen chose to depict one of the pivotal moments in Ul'dahn history before the Calamity in which Nanamo Ul Namo addressed the rebellious masses, imploring them to put aside their grievances and instead cooperate for the greater good. To accompany the art piece, a Wandering Minstrel was to perform a recital to commemorate the event, and J'bhen Tia enlisted the help of the Warrior of Light to distribute flyers.
Once meeting with J'bhen Tia, his friend Astin, a moneylender, was involved in an argument with a local merchant, and J'bhen Tia tried to smooth the situation over. The artist explains that disputes like these are precisely why he chose the subject for his stained glass art, Astin being an excellent example of someone whose compassionate side is overshadowed by his obsession with making a profit.
In J'bhen Tia's absence, the stained glass he created was accidentally broken by a group of children who got a little too close to the exhibit. With the opening of the Rising festivities fast approaching, Warrior of Light helped put the stained glass back together while J'bhen Tia glued the pieces back together.
With the event about to begin, J'bhen Tia asked Warrior of Light to persuade Astin to attend. Their relationship has been somewhat troubled lately, and J'bhen feels the invitation would be better received if delivered by a third party. Astin said he was fully aware of the exhibition, but decided not to attend. As he is an infamous moneylender, he was concerned that J'bhen Tia's reputation would be damaged if their association became public knowledge. However, he said he would consider accepting the invitation.
The art exhibition and accompanying music, courtesy of the wandering minstrel, are met with resounding applause, and many in the crowd were deeply moved by the message of goodwill towards their fellow man. Astin, who decided to attend, found the tale of the Sultana's Seven particularly relevant to his current situation. He chose to give up the life of a moneylender to return to work as an art dealer and offered to find buyers for J'bhen Tia's stained glass windows. J'bhen Tia was happy for Astin and offers the Warrior of Light his heartfelt thanks for rescuing not only the exhibition but also their friendship. He then mentions that the Wandering Minstrel is looking for the Warrior of Light. The Wandering Minstrel expresses his gratitude for Warrior of Light the Rising's participation that year and offers a song as a reward.
==Song==
In the wake of calamity, Light descends once more,
To illuminate a world reborn, risen from fires of war.♪
'Neath the eyes of heaven, deception crumbles to dust,
Those divided by malice, united by bonds of trust.♪
On fields awash in crimson, battle raged far and wide,
In the name of liberty, the courageous few turn the tide.♪
Unto a distant realm, drowned in radiance unrelenting,
Strides forth the harbinger of night, iron will unbending.♪
==Quests==
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==Rewards==
Items:
*Minions:
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*Furnishing: 
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Achievement:
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==Gallery==
Naoki Yoshida from FFXIV 2020.png|Naoki Yoshida as he appeared during the event.
==External links==
*Official site
==Citations==
Category:Seasonal events in Final Fantasy XIV