Apkallu (Final Fantasy XI) Type Species Charmable Crystal Notes Apkallu are a variety of sea bird that live in flocks on the islands of the Near East in Final Fantasy XI. On dry land, Apkallu only waddle about on their short legs, but in the ocean they propel themselves through the water with finlike wings at high speeds, enabling them to catch fish. In the Near East, the Apkallu are a protected species and are referred to as "The Sages of the Sea."