Final Fantasy 14: A Deep Dive Into Zodiark

"Throughout Final Fantasy 14, Zodiark is an imposing force of darkness against the Hydaelyn goddess. While its name has been invoked by Ascians since the beginning of the MMO, it was not until Shadowbringers when players really got to understand the lore around this ancient primal. In Endwalker, many expected Zodiark to be the final boss, but it turned out to actually be the first trial boss." - click image for article