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(Carbuncle variants no longer ST/AOE but vary in damage/cast time etc. Add etymology about the gem name.)
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[[File:Arcanist concept art 1.png|400px|thumb|Arcanist holding a Carbuncle]]
[[File:Arcanist concept art 1.png|400px|thumb|Arcanist holding a Carbuncle]]
[[Carbuncle]] is a bunny/fox-esque companion summoned by [[Arcanist]] and [[Summoner]]. [[Arcanist]] and [[Summoner]] can spawn their [[pets]] with the actions {{action icon|Summon Carbuncle}}, {{action icon|Summon Ruby}}, {{action icon|Summon Topaz}}, and {{action icon|Summon Emerald}}. Each type has a different attack focus, either single-target or area-of-effect.
[[Carbuncle]] is a bunny/fox-esque companion summoned by [[Arcanist]] and [[Summoner]]. [[Arcanist]] and [[Summoner]] can spawn their [[pets]] with the actions {{action icon|Summon Carbuncle}}, {{action icon|Summon Ruby}}, {{action icon|Summon Topaz}}, and {{action icon|Summon Emerald}}. Each type has a different spell style and associated element.


==Additional Information==
==Additional Information==
'''Carbuncle''' is also a [[server]] in the Japanese '''Elemental''' [[Data Center]].
'''Carbuncle''' is also a [[server]] in the Japanese '''Elemental''' [[Data Center]].
Carbuncle is a term for a red gemstone, such as Garnet. In this case, it refers to the gem in the head of the creature.


===Lore===
===Lore===
{{quotation|[[Encyclopædia Eorzea]] vol 1, page 301|Using geometric symbols to lend shape to living aether, certain mages can unlock the latent power within certain gemstones-a power which can be directed to the "summoning" of aetherial beings known as Carbuncles. The inherent traits displayed by these familiars differ depending on the stone used in their creation- emerald and topaz being the most common, with ruby and diamond also proving popular.}}
{{quotation|[[Encyclopædia Eorzea]] vol 1, page 301|Using geometric symbols to lend shape to living aether, certain mages can unlock the latent power within certain gemstones-a power which can be directed to the "summoning" of aetherial beings known as Carbuncles. The inherent traits displayed by these familiars differ depending on the stone used in their creation- emerald and topaz being the most common, with ruby and diamond also proving popular.}}

Revision as of 22:48, 15 November 2023

Arcanist holding a Carbuncle

Carbuncle is a bunny/fox-esque companion summoned by Arcanist and Summoner. Arcanist and Summoner can spawn their pets with the actions Summon Carbuncle.png  Summon Carbuncle, Summon Ruby.png  Summon Ruby, Summon Topaz.png  Summon Topaz, and Summon Emerald.png  Summon Emerald. Each type has a different spell style and associated element.

Additional Information

Carbuncle is also a server in the Japanese Elemental Data Center.

Carbuncle is a term for a red gemstone, such as Garnet. In this case, it refers to the gem in the head of the creature.

Lore

Using geometric symbols to lend shape to living aether, certain mages can unlock the latent power within certain gemstones-a power which can be directed to the "summoning" of aetherial beings known as Carbuncles. The inherent traits displayed by these familiars differ depending on the stone used in their creation- emerald and topaz being the most common, with ruby and diamond also proving popular.

Encyclopædia Eorzea vol 1, page 301