About Us

The Black Waltz was established in 2014 on the Gilgamesh server by a small group of friends that wanted a safe and positive environment where they could play Final Fantasy XIV together. Several of these friends had previously been in Free Companies that were not positive experiences, and so they sought out to create something that was. As time went on, this small group of friends began to build friendships with other players in game who shared similar values leading <<Waltz>> to become a much larger family. Within a few short months it became apparent that the positive environment of The Black Waltz was something special and membership continued to grow.

Unfortunately in early 2017 Square-Enix decided to lock the Gilgamesh server due to overpopulation. Not only did this prevent new players from creating characters on the server, it also stopped existing players from transferring in. With no influx of new players to help or provide a home for, the growth of <<Waltz>> slowed down. One of the core values of The Black Waltz is to help new players when we can and it was obvious that this could not be achieved on a server that was locked and whose population was made up of veteran raiders. 

A few months later Square-Enix initiated a "population balancing incentive" where players could transfer from an overpopulated server to another server for free. Through research on other servers, <<Waltz>> discovered that Jenova had a reputation for warmth, kindness, and compassion - the very values laid in our foundation. Thus, the entire Free Company made the decision to move from Gilgamesh to Jenova together in September 2017. 

The positive and kind nature of our members is one of the many things that sets The Black Waltz apart from so many other Free Companies. There is also an overwhelming sense of belonging within <Waltz> that is echoed from our members during feedback sessions and Town Hall meetings. We offer something that is very difficult to find in a massive multiplayer online game: a family. Whether it is our weekly or monthly events, our role classes, our Newsletters, or our farm nights, there is something for everyone. We are constantly looking for ways to give back to our members and have been one of the top Free Companies on Jenova since the spring of 2018. 

Leading through the lens of kindness, <Waltz> strives to be an active and positive community with a strong focus on compassion and helpfulness. We take our members' opinions very seriously and are always seeking to improve. 

We are a casual Free Company that dabbles in most aspects of Final  Fantasy XIV: crafting, gathering, social events, dungeons, trials, etc.  We have learning parties for various trials, map nights, a Free Company  lottery, and even a class schedule where veteran players teach others  how to play other jobs in the game. When it comes to high-end raiding,  Waltz has several members that run their own static raid groups and even  more individuals that seek out statics on their own. While we support  and encourage our members that are interested in end-game raiding, we  have always been focused on the casual, social aspect of Final Fantasy  XIV. Regardless of your interests, Waltz is a place where you can feel  supported as you journey through Eorzea.  

If this sounds like the home for you, please submit an application on this website. You may also reach out to any player with the <Waltz> tag if you would like to know more. We look forward to adventuring with you!