Fabula Nova Crystallis: An Author (and fan) Retrospective

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One myth, countless stories. In this video, we explore the ill-fated Fabula Nova Crystallis project, specifically how its mythology was used or left out in each of its three core titles.

Spoiler/Content warning: 0:00
Intro: 0:22
Mythos and lore explained: 2:06
Final Fantasy XIII: 6:20
Final Fantasy XV: 9:32
Final Fantasy Type-0: 15:24
Fate and Pipe Dreams: 19:42
Outro: 24:37

(All footage is taken either from trailers for each title published by Square Enix, or in Type-0's case my Steam copy. All content is used under Fair Use to illustrate a particular topic and not meant as copyright infringement. Versus XIII trailer footage was claimed by Square Enix, but has not restricted this video as yet.)

Music used (in order of appearance):
Prelude - Mobius Final Fantasy
Dust to Dust - Final Fantasy XIII
Shadow of Valhalla - Final Fantasy XIII-2
Yusnaan Palace - Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
When the Flag of Suzaku Rises - Final Fantasy Type-0
In the Light of the Crystal, Somnus (Instrumental), Melancholia, Starlit Walz - Final Fantasy XV
World of Nine Wood Hills - World of Final Fantasy.

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