The Sea of Clouds
The Sea of Clouds
Map of The Sea of Clouds
- Type
- Zone
- Zone
- Abalathia's Spine
(Aldenard) - Connects to
- The Pillars (SW) (E)
Coerthas Western Highlands (NW) - Aetherytes
- Camp Cloudtop (X:10.5, Y:33.4)
Ok' Zundu (X:10.5, Y:14.3)
“Due to the high concentration of water- and wind-aspected aether in these heavens high above the center of Abalathia's Spine, the clouds are said to resemble a vast white ocean, dotted with massive floating isles. This otherworldly landscape is also home to the many tribes of the Vanu Vanu, whose villages are scattered throughout the Sea of Clouds.
— In-game description
The Sea of Clouds is a zone in Abalathia's Spine.
"Upon an airship conceived within the fecund mind of Cid Garlond,
renegade prodigy of Garlemald who had come to call Eorzea home...
High into the heavens where isles of earth and stone floated as clouds—
frontier the knights of Ishgard had scarce begun to explore...
To a fledgling outpost within the Sea of Clouds where careworn scouts
ever scanned the skies for winged shadows, he came..." — From the memoirs of Count Edmont de Fortemps
Nestled in the mountains of Abalathia sits the Sea of Clouds.
The water and wind-aspected energies of the surrounding area create a perpetual mist reminiscent of clouds, thus making the location true to its name.These same energies can be attributed to floating islands within its mist-shrouded borders.
The unique climate conditions of these islands have given rise to heretofore unseen animal life. And with the advent of airship technology, Ishgard has slowly expanded into this brave new frontier.
Relations with the local beast tribue, the Vanu Vanu, began several years ago. After an exchange of pleasantries and gifts, permission was given to construct a permanent lookout post, and there was peace for half a year. Then suddenly, and for reasons unknown, the Vanu began attacking the garrison's foraging parties, forcing them to rely more heavily on supplies flown in from Ishgard.
Locations
| Area | Level range | Points of Interest |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudtop |
| |
| Camp Cloudtop |
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| Last Step |
| |
| The Blue Window |
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| Ok' Zundu |
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| Voor Sian Siran |
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| Ok' Vundu |
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| Wisent Herd | ||
| The Gauntlet |
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Activities
Shops & Services
| Vendor Name | Vendor Profession |
|---|---|
| Zundu Sell-it | - |
| Peddler of Wonders | - |
| Luna Vanu | - |
Aether Currents
Field:
| Coordinates | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|
| (x7.6, y25.8, z1.8) | after  Familiar Faces, right when you get off the airship on the main quest |
1 |
| (x7.3, y20.3, z2.3) | after Familiar Faces, right before the entrance to Ok' Zundu |
2 |
| (x18.9, y11.6, z2.2) | after Familiar Faces, next to Cid's Airship |
3 |
| (x11.2, y15.2, z2.0) | after Familiar Faces, up the stairs behind Vanu chieftain Sonu Vanu, and in the back |
4 |
Quests:
| Quest | Level | Coordinates | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
 Clipped Wings |
50 | (x17, y37) | Unlocks after completing Heavensward MSQ Disclosure
|
| Honoring the Past* |
56 | The Pillars (x11.5, y10.9) | Unlocks after completing Heavensward MSQ He Who Would Not Be Denied
|
| Sleepless in Ok' Zundu |
57 | (x9.6, y14.2, z1.8) | Unlocks after completing Heavensward MSQ Black and the White
|
| Flying the Nest |
57 | (x10.6, y14.8, z1.8) | Unlocks after completing Heavensward MSQ Black and the White
|
| Bolt, Chain, and Island |
57 | (x11, y14) | Heavensward MSQ |
*Although this quest is listed as rewarding an aether current, there is a possible bug wherein players may need to complete 
Search and Rescue to obtain it instead.
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