The Immortal Flames

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The Immortal Flames is a Grand Company based in Ul'dah in Thanalan.

About

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Raubahn, Flame General of The Immortal Flames and Nanamo Ul Namo, Sultana of Ul'dah

Currently, the bulk of Ul'dah's military strength comes from their standing army of mercenaries and the small contingent of the palace guard known as the Sultansworn. To bring order to their ranks and oversee additional wartime training, the Sultana has considered resurrecting the Immortal Flames-an elite force of battle-hardened veterans that once instilled fear in the city-state's neighboring nations during ages past. This unit would act as a core aspect of the army, essentially bolstering its power, and in effect grant more authority to the Sultana and her advisers--something of which those in control of the city-state's economy--namely the Syndicate--are wary.

Hunting Log

Main article: Immortal Flames Hunting Log

Each Grand Company has their own Hunting Log that is accessible once a player has joined them.

Ranks

Rank Insignia Seals Needed for Next Rank Maximum Seals Comments
Flame Private Third Class If rank1.png 2000 10,000
Flame Private Second Class If rank2.png 3000 15,000
Flame Private First Class If rank3.png 4000 20,000
Flame Corporal If rank4.png 5000 25,000
Flame Sergeant Third Class If rank5.png 6000 30,000 Must complete Immortal Flames Hunting Log Rank 1
Flame Sergeant Second Class If rank6.png 7000 35,000 Unlocks Expert Delivery
Flame Sergeant First Class If rank7.png 8000 40,000
Chief Flame Sergeant If rank8.png 9000 45,000 Must complete Shadows Uncast (Immortal Flames)
Second Flame Lieutenant If rank9.png 10,000 50,000 Must complete Gilding the Bilious (Immortal Flames)
Must complete Immortal Flames Hunting Log Rank 2
Unlocks Player Housing, The Hunt, and Adventurer Squadrons
First Flame Lieutenant If rank10.png 0 80,000 Adventurer Squadrons Rank 3 by completing Flagged Mission: Crystal Recovery
Flame Captain If rank11.png 0 90,000 Must complete 5 unique Command Missions
Must complete Flagged Mission: Sapper Strike
Second Flame Commander If rank12.png Ranks higher than Captain are visible in the menu but currently unattainable.
First Flame Commander If rank13.png
High Flame Commander If rank14.png
Rear Flame Marshal If rank15.png
Vice Flame Marshal If rank16.png
Flame Marshal If rank17.png
Grand Flame Marshal If rank18.png
Flame Champion If rank19.png

Quests

Quest Type Level Quest Giver Unlocks Rewards
The Company You Keep (Immortal Flames) Main Scenario quest 20 Flame Officer The Immortal Flames 3 Soot black dye icon1.png  Soot Black Dye
For Coin and Country Main Scenario quest 20 Flame Personnel Officer 300
Flame Seals
Flame Seals
My Little Chocobo (Immortal Flames) Feature quest 20 Swift Mounts
My little chocobo (achievement) icon1.png  My Little Chocobo
1 Chocobo whistle icon1.png  Chocobo Whistle
A Pup No Longer (Immortal Flames) Feature quest 30 Swift
Wolves' Den Pier
Wolves' Den Pier
PvP
PvP
1,438
Flame Seals
Flame Seals
Like Civilized Men and Women (Immortal Flames) Feature quest 30 Mimio Mio
Frontline
Frontline
Shadows Uncast (Immortal Flames) Feature quest 44 Swift
Dzemael Darkhold
Dzemael Darkhold
1,265
Flame Seals
Flame Seals
Gilding the Bilious (Immortal Flames) Feature quest 47 Swift
The Aurum Vale
The Aurum Vale
1,366
Flame Seals
Flame Seals
Squadron and Commander (Immortal Flames) Feature quest 47 Flame Personnel Officer Adventurer Squadrons
Let the Hunt Begin (Immortal Flames) Feature quest 50 Mimio Mio The Hunt

Guildleves

Guildleve Category Level NPC Zone Area Coordinates EXP Seals
A Cold-blooded Business Unity 20 Kikiri Eastern Thanalan Camp Drybone (x14,y23) Experience 3,248 Company seal 138
The Burning Reason Prudence 20 Kikiri Eastern Thanalan Camp Drybone (x14,y23) Experience 2,436 Company seal 167
Watch Me If You Can Promptitude 20 Kikiri Eastern Thanalan Camp Drybone (x14,y23) Experience 2,436 Company seal 167
Blood in the Water Equity 20 Kikiri Eastern Thanalan Camp Drybone (x14,y23) Experience 2,436 Company seal 167
Don't Tear Down This Wall Unity 25 Kikiri Eastern Thanalan Camp Drybone (x14,y23) Experience 2,856 Company seal 209
The Third Prize Is that You're Slain Equity 25 Kikiri Eastern Thanalan Camp Drybone (x14,y23) Experience 2,856 Company seal 209
A Heart Aflame Prudence 25 Kikiri Eastern Thanalan Camp Drybone (x14,y23) Experience 2,856 Company seal 209
Food for Thought Promptitude 25 Kikiri Eastern Thanalan Camp Drybone (x14,y23) Experience 2,856 Company seal 209
Bridges of Qiqirn Country Unity 30 Blue Herring Southern Thanalan Little Ala Mhigo (x18,y13) Experience 5,928 Company seal 207
And Then There Were None Promptitude 30 Blue Herring Southern Thanalan Little Ala Mhigo (x18,y13) Experience 5,928 Company seal 207
The Cost of Living Equity 30 Blue Herring Southern Thanalan Little Ala Mhigo (x18,y13) Experience 4,446 Company seal 207
Grapevine of Wrath Prudence 30 Blue Herring Southern Thanalan Little Ala Mhigo (x18,y13) Experience 5,928 Company seal 207
The Baddest Brigade in Town Promptitude 35 Haisie Coerthas Central Highlands Observatorium (x25,y28) Experience 7,216 Company seal 242
Pick Your Poison Unity 35 Haisie Coerthas Central Highlands Observatorium (x25,y28) Experience 7,216 Company seal 242
Dress for Aggress Equity 35 Haisie Coerthas Central Highlands Observatorium (x25,y28) Experience 7,216 Company seal 242
You Dropped Something Unity 40 Lodille Coerthas Central Highlands Whitebrim Front (x11,y16) Experience 9,016 Company seal 276
If You Put It That Way Prudence 40 Lodille Coerthas Central Highlands Whitebrim Front (x11,y16) Experience 9,016 Company seal 276
No Big Whoop Equity 40 Lodille Coerthas Central Highlands Whitebrim Front (x11,y16) Experience 9,016 Company seal 276
Who Writes History Prudence 45 Eidhart Mor Dhona Saint Coinach's Find (x30,y12) Experience 9,936 Company seal 311
Science Shindig Promptitude 45 Eidhart Mor Dhona Saint Coinach's Find (x30,y12) Experience 9,936 Company seal 311
The Museum Is Closed Unity 45 Eidhart Mor Dhona Saint Coinach's Find (x30,y12) Experience 9,936 Company seal 311

Rewards

Main article: Flame Quartermaster
Main article: Hunt Billmaster (Immortal Flames)
Main article: Immortal Flames Achievements

Lore

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See also: The Mythril Eye#The Mythril Eye 03 - Flames Burn for Talent

Establishment

The initial impetus to restructure Ul'dah’s armed forces came from Raubahn Aldynn and was rooted in his loyalty to the sultanate—something not shared by his fellow members of the Syndicate. As the bulk of Ul'dah’s military strength came from their host of mercenaries and the now-dwindling contingent of palace guards known as the Sultansworn, Raubahn proposed a standing army to bring order to their ranks and oversee additional wartime training. Ultimately, this was a means to bolster Ul'dah’s overall might, and after tense consultation with the Syndicate, the sultana ordered that this Grand Company be established.

Symbolism

Unlike the Sultansworn, who are charged with protecting the sultan and palace, the Immortal Flames were once an elite force created to ensure Ul'dah’s victory on the battlefield. Their fighting spirit was legendary, and many and more were the songs that spoke of them as valorous crusaders who felled the zombies within Sil'dih’s walls.

Though the Thorne Dynasty disbanded the Immortal Flames, Ul'dahns continued to see them as heroes who contributed to the prosperity of the nation. In fact, it is widely thought that Raubahn chose this name for his new Grand Company precisely because it would stoke the flames of Ul'dahn patriotism, and therefore aid in making the organization a reality.

Characteristics

Presently, the Immortal Flames are known as the central force within the Eorzean Alliance but are fewer than the Maelstrom or Order of the Twin Adder. Indeed, the main force is composed of three Main Brigades of only two hundred and thirty-six men apiece—though this does not take into account the Bloodsworn, who directly serve Flame General Raubahn, leader of the Immortal Flames. Yet they are no lesser for their number; the Main Brigades lead the sellsword bands of Brass Blades and Stone Torches in training, and their efforts have produced an armed force that is second to none.

The Foreign Brigades, another feature of the Immortal Flames, are units created at Raubahn’s behest. As a means of strengthening Ul'dah’s forces, his choice to hire soldiers from amongst the Ala Mhigan refugees has proven to be of much merit. The move, however, has also made wary the Monetarists—ruling faction within the Syndicate—who worry about granting more authority to the sultana and her advisors.

Foreign Brigades

One amongst the Foreign Brigades, the Free Brigade is manned solely by adventurers. At its outset, the unit was led by a famed Ul’dahn adventurer known as Jakys Ryder, appointed by the Flame General himself. Recruiting officers from his network of acquaintances, Jakys made use of the Foundation Day celebration to fill the ranks. On this occasion, many came seeking a portion of Ul’dah’s legendary wealth, only to find that the Free Brigade offered but modest pay. By rumor, this was done with a purpose: Reanty tise wee traly waked tareal sie narcis wall joni Ser ecilutio cot [1]

References

  1. Encyclopaedia Eorzea: Volume I, page 130