Abhishek Mallick
Abhishek Mallick is a Senior Columnist at Backdash. He has a Master's degree in English Literature. In his spare time, he is a fighting game enthusiast, who is also addicted to Shin Megami Tensei, Monster Hunter, and League of Legends. He also enjoys reading and sifting through educational documentaries. He previously worked as a Video Games content manager at Sportskeeda.
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Who are the Summoners in Final Fantasy XIV?
We go over who the Summoner's are in Final Fantasy XIV, and how the class was formed all the way back in the Third Astral Era.
How Nanamo saved Ul’Dah from doom during the Seventh Umbral Calamity
During the Seventh Umbral Calamity, Nanamo saves Ul'Dah from certain doom by standing upto rioters and addressing her people.
The Prodigal Student of Art in Deadlock
In this article we take a look at one of the few normal looking new comers to Deadlock with an artistic twist.
How Merlwyb survived the end of the Seventh Umbral Calamity
We go over a point in Eorzean history where the Lominsan admiral, Merlwyb, might have lost her life during the end of the Seventh Umbral Calamity.
Who are the Gunbreakers in Final Fantasy XIV?
We go over the lore of the Gunbreaker in Final Fantasy XIV, their etymology, and how they came to be in Eorzea.
Valve managed to create the best corporate slave character in Deadlock
Deadlock has introduced a skeleton among the roster of its newest cast of characters, this article explores his back story and motivations.
Who are the White Mages in Final Fantasy XIV?
We go over who the White Mages are Final Fantasy XIV and the lore importance that they have in history of Eorzea.
The Sovereign Ruler of Ratannia
Deadlock has dropped a new update that introduces the Rat King. This article explores the lore behind this rodent ruler.
The Black Mage lore in Final Fantasy XIV
We go over the history of the Black Mage in Final Fantasy XIV and what made them one of the more popular classes to pick in Eorzea.
Dragoon lore in Final Fantasy XIV
We go over the origins of the Dragoon in Final Fantasy XIV and the role that they play in Eorzea and Ishgard.
What makes Final Fantasy XIV one of the best MMOs to get into in 2026?
We go over what makes Final Fantasy XIV one of the most addictive MMOs to get into in 2026.
Lore of Dragon Blood in Final Fantasy XIV
We go over the role that Dragon Blood plays in Eorzean lore and Ishgard in Final Fantasy XIV.