This resource was primarily compiled from the GamerEscape Wiki MSQ transcripts, as well as the XIV Quest game script site. WoL pronouns vary depending on which was used to piece together the text. I have not included the scenes where Elidibus was borrowing Zenos’s body, but those can be found and viewed in the Youtube cutscene bookmark below. Last Update: November 13, 2025

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*Intro/explainer for this page:

• Click on the triangular toggle next to “Table of Contents” below to show or hide the ToC.* For easier navigation, you can also hover your cursor over the series of white/grey dashed lines on the far right side of the screen to bring up a table of contents/navigation window. - Scenes with multiple speakers are labeled by line/text bubble with the speaker name, scenes that are monologues/only one or two characters are broken up into paragraphs for readability and avoiding repetition.
• Important actions in the scene or relevant side notes are in [italicized brackets].
• Duty/active battle dialogue is isolated in quote block sections.
• Dialogue choices are separated by bullet points.
• You can share/relink this with the direct URL: https://poiesis.notion.site/Zenos-Dialogue-Reference-Sharing-24b1ae36ea108098b7abcbd400f3bc28?source=copy_link

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This page includes direct comparisons between the same lines in different localizations (ENG/JPN/GER) as well as some of my commentary:

Zenos Localization Comparisons/Analysis [Work in Progress]

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Additional tips/summarization of what I’ve found helpful when writing Zenos and focusing on his characterization:

Some Tips and Observations on Writing Zenos

Mandatory disclaimer: I’m not the CEO of Characterizing Zenos or anything like that, this is offered as a set of pointers and not as any hard rules or laws. Write Zenos however you’d like in your fanworks if that is most gratifying to you. Enjoy!

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ALL Zenos yae Galvus Cutscenes | Heavensward to Endwalker ( 3.56 — 6.1 ) | HD FFXIV Compilation

Video containing all cutscenes with Zenos, both voiced and unvoiced (almost 3 hours in length). I’ve linked to the appropriate timestamp in the video in each quest header above the dialogue transcript for easy reference.

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Stormblood Cutscenes

Where Men Go as One

Imperial Tribunus Militum: Alliance forces have occupied Castrum Oriens and taken up positions along the length of the Wall. Our patrols have engaged their reconnaissance parties on sight, but there have been no significant exchanges...

Imperial Tribunus Militum: ...Save one. A unit tasked with field-testing prototype magitek weapons was attacked. The weapons were destroyed, with the unit sustaining near-total casualties.

Zenos yae Galvus: ...Near-total? Go on.

Imperial Pilus Prior: My lord, there was but a single survivor from the unit in question, which falls under my command.

Imperial Pilus Prior: According to his report, they were ambushed by a contingent of Eorzean Alliance regulars, abetted by Resistance insurgents.

Zenos yae Galvus: Hm. A simple ambush, and only one survivor. A fine day's work.

Zenos yae Galvus: The stubbornness to survive is not without worth... He may live. However, the XIIth is no place for the weak.

Imperial Pilus Prior: He shall be relegated at once, my lord. As you say, the XIIth is no place for cowards who count their lives more precious than the cause.

Zenos yae Galvus: Indeed, indeed. We have no need of cowards...

Imperial Pilus Prior: M-My lord, I...