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Set to release in Japan this fall, the expansion to FFXI Online will add 4 new areas to the game as well as 2 new NPCs. 'Ulmia' is a female who sings professionally with the choir at the Mahatma temple. Esha'ntarl is a senior officer for a special research organization, Arumatah. This expansion should hit US shores sometime in 2005. Below are some details on the new areas...

Tavnazian Safehold:
This underground area was built to protect the inhabitants from the monsters above ground, when Tavnazia was invaded by beastmen. Above ground, it looks like a set of ruins, but underground, everything seems intact. The people here have been shut away from civilization for a long time, so the technology is not advanced.

Uleguerand Range:
The Orc race of beastmen first opened up this mountain pass on the north coast of the Quon continent. The San d'Orian Knights used to come here to stop the expansion of the Orcs, and a legendary story is based here on Thousandfall Ridge.

Bibiki Bay:
At the south east of Mindartia continent, facing Gugru Blue, lies Bibiki Bay. Used for a long time by Taru-Taru fishermen, the bay is full of sea produce, and has recently become popular with the fishing guild. The guild is also trying to establish themselves on Purgonorgo Isle, a small island in the bay.

Phomiuna Aqueducts:
Before the war, these underground tunnels were used to supply Tavnazia with water, but now they are mostly empty, with few people knowing the current situation inside these aqueducts. Sometime ago, it is said a large holy relic was stored down here.