Shadow Lord
Shadow Lord
- Level
- 100
- Aggression
- Aggressive
- Raid
- Jeuno: The First Walk
“This echo was formed from the memories of Vana'diel's tyrannical Shadow Lord. The original was remembered as a terrifying presence who rallied the beastmen against the nations of man in a war of wrath and vengeance.
— Shadow Lord Card description
Shadow Lord is a boss in Jeuno: The First Walk.
Loot
Locations
| Zone | Coordinates | Level range |
|---|---|---|
| Jeuno: The First Walk | Unknown | 100 |
Quests
| Quest | Type | Level | Quest Giver |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Otherworldly Encounter | 
|
100 | Hoobigo Messenger |
Lore
“The great darkness of the northlands, hatred made manifest. There's not a soul in all of Vana'diel who doesn't know of the Shadow Lord.
His sole desire was to bring about the extinction of Altana's children, and so he rallied together the beastmen, inciting what came to be known as the Crystal War.
The beastmen's assault was merciless, and it was not long before Bastok, San d'Oria, and Windurst were brought to their knees. It was only after Archduke Kam'lanaut convinced them to join forces with the Grand Duchy of Jeuno that they gained the momentum needed to push back.
United as the Alliance of Altana, they would eventually drive the beastmen back from their lands, and soon found themselves going on the offensive in Xarcabard. The alliance proved victorious in the end, but not without a great many sacrifices.
Peace had been restored to Vana'diel. For a time, at least. The Shadow Lord was somehow resurrected twenty years later, but thankfully he was slain before the beastmen could be emboldened to take arms a second time.
There is much speculation as to his origins. Most believe he was once a Galka, if you can believe it.
He was betrayed by one of his companions, mortally wounded and left to die. A dear friend of his was also said to have been cut down in the altercation.
He succumbed to his wounds, but his rage and despair would remain, giving life to the Shadow Lord.
If what you say is true, and he has returned once more, perhaps the flames of his hatred can never truly be extinguished.
“The Shadow Lord is the original and main antagonist of Final Fantasy XI. The bitter spirit of Raogrimm, a deceased Galka warrior, he is a large, demonic creature responsible for rallying the Beastmen in an effort to annihilate the Enlightened Races of Vana'diel. He is therefore the cause of the Crystal War.
