About Us

Istari started playing FFXIV when it relaunched as A Realm Reborn and fell in love with the community almost instantly! He started The Black Waltz Free Company in 2014 with the purpose of creating a safe, warm place for people to play the game. His favourite job is Black Mage and he spends most of his time helping others. If he's not helping someone, you'll find him either raiding, or doing events with the Free Company.

"Hi! I’m Kellin, and you’ll probably see me playing FFXIV at strange times because I live in Japan with my real-life wife, Kouya Kaji! I love how there’s always something new to try in FFXIV, and I love the throwbacks to all of the previous FF titles. I also really enjoy putting together new glamours every now and then. I don’t do much crafting or savage raiding, but if you ever have a question or need a hand with a duty, let me know!"

 Diana started FFXIV back during 4.0. Since then, she has become deeply addicted to the game and engages heavily in the XIV community. She frequently draws FFXIV fanart (many of which have been featured on the FFXIV Community Commendations Livestream!) and loves taking /gpose screenshots! If she's not fan-girling over Thancred, she's probably chatting with FC mates or crafting/gathering. She's always willing to talk and cause shenanigans, so don't be afraid to reach out! 

 "Ohh, uhh... hiya! Moshi moshi! I'm the air-headed Yanaki Oryuusei and I like food. I respond to both Yanaki & Oryuusei so you're welcome to call me either - my good friends call me Oryuu so it's okay if you call me that too! I'm in /gpose alot so I take a ton of screenshots. I'm very friendly, usually in the FC Discord voice chat so feel free to come in and talk! If you're shy - don't worry! I talk a lot so you can just join and listen - I'll talk enough for the both of us."

Mufinella came to be a part of the Black Waltz when her good friend sang praises of the Free Company's close family vibe and loving community. She has come to adore the Free Company and the many monthly and weekly events that are held within - she never has a dull moment! In The Black Waltz, she has found a place to truly exhibit her caring nature and enjoys assisting her fellow FC mates in achieving their goals. 

 "Howdy, folks! T'kala here! My FFXIV journey began during the tail-end of HW, where I absolutely fell in love with the monk job and crafting classes. After returning from a break, I joined The Black Waltz around December 2019. I couldn't believe how large, organized, and welcoming the Waltz family was. I'm currently involved a lot with savage raids, but if you ever have any questions about monk or crafters, give me a shout!"

 James likes to call himself the "hardcore-casual" player. He developed a strong love for FFXIV back in ARR 2.2 with his beautiful wife, Jesse Roll'it and has visited Eorzea almost every day since then. He enjoys crafting, leveling, and spending time with his wonderful Waltz Family. His favorite thing about FFXIV is how every day is a new adventure with many fantastic people.

 Hello, I'm Brock Hampton. I started playing FFXIV in 2015 on Primal but transferred to Jenova during Stormblood and have been hooked since. You'll most likely find me in /gpose for hours on end but my other favorite activities include treasure map parties, decorating my house and the occasional savage raid. Feel free to send me a message in game or on Discord if you ever need a hand with anything! 

 Freya is a healer main at heart with a passion for Scholar! She likes to dabble in many of Eorzea’s various pastimes, from savage raiding,  dungeon crawling, gathering, to a newfound interest in crafting. She loves to relax in FFXIV with friends, and also loves to be challenged by it and learn all that she can. Feel free to say,  "Hi" and ask to run some content! 

Hi! I'm Vhanna, and if I'm not busy rescuing my team mates off of ledges I'm hard at work growing all kinds of crops in the yard, or re-re-re-designing my apartment! You can catch me saying, "Hello" in FC chat to people logging into the game, and running content to help out lower level players! 

"Hello! My name is Kitika Sindari! You may also see me called Kit or Kiti in the FC chat. I have been playing Final Fantasy on and off since 1.0 testing, but still consider myself a new player to much of the wealth of content and I fully enjoy learning as much as I can about the game. The Black Waltz has been my family since a very close friend convinced me to join up, and I have felt at home ever since. You’ll often see me volunteering to go on many different adventures, whether it be first time clears, farm parties, roulettes… really anything! Any adventure you want to share, don’t be surprised if I sign up for it! You’ll also find me /gposing around the world on my adventures! If you ever need help, don’t be afraid to send me a tell in-game or over Discord!"

"Hey friends, I'm Yuno! I have been playing FFXIV since early access of A Realm Reborn. I am a big fan of raiding in MMO's and have played so many of them now that I've lost count. My favorite role to play at the moment is physical ranged. I greatly enjoy the utility, and the freedom of movement that the jobs offer. I am branching out and learning other jobs however! If you ever need help with anything feel free to ask me. As long as I am not preoccupied, I will make myself available for pretty much anything!"

Washu is among one of our longest continuing FFXIV players, starting back as an Alpha Tester of the original FFXIV in early 2010.  Since the game was announced in 2009 Washu dreamed of one day playing the Viera race and was happy to hear it was coming with Shadowbringers!  Washu considers himself a jack-of-all-trades, keeping one class of each role active and geared to assist others with, but admits his favorites to play are Paladin, Dancer, Blue Mage, and the crafting class Goldsmith. He has been with The Black Waltz since September 2018.

Sumi has been playing FFXIV for several years and joined The Black Waltz in November of 2017, shortly after the Free Company moved to Jenova from Gilgamesh. If you're looking for Sumi, he is constantly reaching out to new players and low-level Free Company mates to check up on them. If he's in a city, you'll find him reaching out to those without a  home, trying to give them a family. 

 "FFXIV is my first and only MMO; I started playing in November 2017 and joined Black Waltz shortly after. Everyone was so warm and friendly and I immediately knew that I found a home. I am proud to have witnessed and play a part of our family’s growth to what we are today! My favorite part of the game is all the friendships I have made, and I also enjoy making gils since I am a housing enthusiast. If you ever need any help with crafting or would like an opinion or some help with decorations - or have any questions - please feel free to reach out!"

"Hello, I'm Waffer! I love to joke about, make new friends, and chat with the FC - maybe a little too much! I'm always willing to try anything new and help out fellow FC mates. I am a glamour and housing enthusiast, so please show me your creations! You can also catch me on discord, so don't be scared to say a little hello or send me a pm!"

 Jurina (Juri) came into Final Fantasy XIV last year and joined the FC in March 2019. This game is her first MMO and is the place where she met a warm family (The Black Waltz). Jurina is not an expert in all the classes such as DoH/L and DoW/M, but she tries to make it her duty to help people when she can with the knowledge that she knows. Her goal is to help people accomplish their goals in game just like it is her duty to help people find a book. Jurina enjoys glamour and it can usually be one of the reasons why she levels up certain classes, but nevertheless, she enjoys the company of the people in the FC and out.