About Us

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 The Black Waltz was founded in 2014 on the Gilgamesh server by a small group of friends searching for something simple, yet rare: a safe, welcoming, and genuinely positive place to enjoy Final Fantasy XIV together. Many of us had come from Free Companies that hadn’t lived up to those ideals, so we set out to build the kind of community we had always hoped to find.

What began as a small circle quickly grew into something more. We formed lasting friendships with players who shared our values, and before long, <<Waltz>> became more than just a Free Company - it became a family. Within just a few short months, it was clear that the culture we were building was something special, and our community continued to grow organically.

In early 2017, Gilgamesh was locked due to overpopulation. While understandable, this change limited our ability to welcome new players - something that has always been at the heart of The Black Waltz. Supporting new adventurers and helping them find their place in Eorzea is one of our core principles, and it became clear that remaining on a locked, veteran-heavy server was no longer sustainable.

Later that year, Square Enix introduced a population-balancing incentive that allowed players to transfer from overpopulated servers at no cost. After careful consideration, we found our new home on Jenova — a server known for its warmth, kindness, and sense of community. In September 2017, The Black Waltz made the move together, ensuring that the bonds we had built remained strong.

To this day, the kindness and positivity of our members are what truly set The Black Waltz apart. There is a genuine sense of belonging here - something our members consistently highlight in feedback sessions and Town Halls. In a massive multiplayer world, we offer something rare: a community where people truly care about one another.

From weekly and monthly events to role classes, newsletters, farm nights, and social gatherings, there is always something happening in <<Waltz>>. We are constantly looking for ways to give back to our members, and since Spring 2018, we have proudly remained one of Jenova’s top Free Companies.

We lead through kindness. The Black Waltz is built on compassion, inclusivity, and a commitment to growth. We value member feedback deeply and are always striving to improve - together.

At our core, we are a casual Free Company that embraces nearly every aspect of Final Fantasy XIV: crafting, gathering, social events, dungeons, trials, and more. We host learning parties, map nights, a Free Company lottery, and even structured class sessions where experienced players help others learn new jobs. While many of our members participate in high-end raiding through statics - both within and beyond the Free Company - our focus has always been on creating a welcoming, social experience for all.

No matter where you are on your journey through Eorzea, The Black Waltz is a place where you can feel supported, included, and at home.

If this sounds like the Free Company for you, we invite you to apply through our website or reach out to any player with the <Waltz> tag in-game.

We can’t wait to adventure with you.