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The '''Ascians''' are the principal antagonists in [[Final Fantasy XIV]]. They wear black (or rarely, white) robes and masks that conceal their faces. They are powerful, mysterious, and almost-immortal servants of [[Zodiark]], the god of Darkness that opposes [[Hydaelyn]]. Many questions about these beings yet remain unanswered, for lack of evidence. The few details ''we do know'' about the Ascians are '''heavily entwined with key story details''' for all expansions of Final Fantasy XIV.

{{Quotation|Encyclopaedia Eorzea Volume 1 (2022 printing), page 213|Servants of Darkness, the Ascians are pledged to Zodiark, a celestial syzygy legend holds was exiled to the moon by Hydaelyn Herself. From the shadows, they have shaped history by imparting forbidden knowledge unto mortals, stoking the fires of war while revealing the secrets of primal summoning. Throughout history, they have been known by many names, among those, Paragons and the Bringers of Chaos.

'''On the Ascians'''

What are the Ascians and whence did the shadowless beings come? Do their bodies harbor “life” as is defined by our laws of nature, or are they something different—something more sinister? As of this writing, these questions and more remain unanswered for want of evidence. Mankind has not, however, been completely blind to the existence of the Ascians. A report compiled by the Scions and the Students of Baldesion points to their lingering presence throughout recorded history. Indeed, it is thought these beings also known as Paragons have long interfered with the affairs of man, and are somehow connected to each of history’s seven umbral calamities.

Recent direct encounters with the beings have shed more light on both their true nature and intentions. For one, the Ascians are known to possess the Echo—just as the Warrior of Light and a handful of his companions—and use this power to transfer their souls into the bodies of others. This is doubtless the secret behind how the so-called “immortals” have survived for so long. Should the vessel an Ascian inhabited to be utterly obliterated, his soul does not appear to succumb to the tug of the Lifestream. Instead, the Paragons harness the power of the Crystal of Darkness to find sanctuary in a space that lies twixt corporeal and aetherial. At present, there is only one known means to destroy an Ascian: entrap its soul within white auracite—a substance capable of temporarily holding aether—and then shatter the stone with a blade of concentrated life energy.}}
{{Quotation|[[The_Unending_Codex#The_Ascians|The Unending Codex § The Ascians]]|Throughout Eorzean history, whether it be in folklore or myth, there has been scattered mention of dark-robed figures known variously as “Ascians” or “Paragons.” With their twisted words, they would incite strife between peoples, or indeed, entire nations─often escalating hostilities by instructing the beleaguered inhabitants in the rituals of primal summoning. While this portrayal was not inaccurate, it was not the entire story. In the course of their efforts to counter the machinations of the Ascians, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn came to understand the true nature of their enemy. They learned that the cabal was comprised of thirteen prominent individuals: three “unsundered” survivors of the Convocation of Fourteen, the council which had orchestrated the summoning of Zodiark in antiquity; and ten “sundered” souls─fragments of members restored to their former offices. They were known as Loghrif, Mitron, Emet-Selch, Pashtarot, Fandaniel, Altima, Halmarut, Nabriales, Igeyorhm, Deudalaphon, Emmerololth, Lahabrea, and Elidibus. These positions served as both name and title, for should an Ascian fall, another bearing a shard of the same soul would be found and raised to the vacant seat. The Ascians' ultimate purpose was nothing less than the restoration of their dark god, Zodiark, and the resurrection of their ancient brethren. Such miracles demanded they sow chaos in both the Source and its reflections, that they might cultivate the conditions for cataclysmic Rejoinings. Only then would Zodiark be freed of His chains, and the souls of the modern age be worthy of offering up in sacrifice.}}
==Overview==
Long ago, in a time well before recorded history, [[Hydaelyn]] battled and triumphed against the will of Darkness, [[Zodiark]], casting him into space, and imprisoning him within the silver Moon. In doing so, Hydaelyn tore open the dimensional fabric, spawning thirteen mirror images of the world, and effectively dividing--or '''"Sundering"'''-- the aether that made up the original world into fourteen parts. <ref name="dc">Encyclopedia Eorzea, 2022 edition, "Dimensional Compression"</ref>

==Doctrines and Beliefs==
To wake their exiled god, Zodiark, the Ascians seek to "rejoin" these mirrored worlds with the original "source" world, by breaking down the walls between dimensions, causing the mirror worlds to collapse in on themselves. On the Source, where Final Fantasy XIV takes place, this also causes Umbral Calamities.<ref name="dc" />

Operating together under a ''strict social hierarchy'', the Ascians have successfully "rejoined" a recorded total of seven worlds by sowing chaos and discord on Hydaelyn, but they do not accomplish this randomly; they have clear methods, now practiced a total of seven times.

===Ascian Overlords===
Efforts to cause the necessary conditions for these [[Rejoining]]s are led, foremost, by the three '''Unsundered''' Ascians, also known as the '''Ascian Overlords'''. The overlords are fundamentally more powerful than their counterparts because their souls were able to escape the effects of Hydaelyn's Sundering, retaining their original identities and abilities, whereas all other souls that existed at the time were divided into fourteen parts among the fourteen worlds.

Overlords make up the topmost rung of the Ascian social hierarchy. To them, all other beings are considered inferior, and therefore disposable.

===Red-masked Ascians===
The [[Ancient]] people who existed before the Sundering were governed by a structure of their own, a council of fourteen members, known as the [[Convocation of Fourteen]]. The Convocation members are also referred to by their title, or seat, and have different personal names from before assuming a position on the council. A successor would then assume the name of the seat they filled. Preceding the sundering, each of the current members of the Convocation stored their memories in crystal, a format that the ancients commonly used for information.

Seeking allies for their cause in the times that came after the Sundering, the Ascian Overlords would seek out the souls that were sundered from the former Convocation members, restore their memories, and thus bring them back into the fold. Each Ascian occupying a seat on the "new" Convocation of Fourteen wears a '''red mask''' as their ancient counterparts did, with each mask bearing a design symbolizing the owner's specific seat on the Convocation. The Ascian Overlords, each being members of the Convocation prior to the sundering, ''also wear red masks'' for this reason.

===Black-masked Ascians===
Frequently unnamed, Ascians wearing black masks are exclusively made up of sundered peoples recruited to the Ascians by other members. The method of how being unclear.

===White Robes===
Robes of white indicate an Ascian emissary, such as the Overlord [[Elidibus]]. The symbolism of the robes also dates back to the [[Amaurotine|ancients]], but the meaning used by the Ascians is somewhat different.

==Known Members==

===Overlords===
* [[Lahabrea]]
* [[Elidibus]]
* [[Emet-Selch]]

===Red Masks===
* [[Pashtarot]]
* [[Nabriales]]
* [[Igeyorhm]]
* [[Loghrif]]
* [[Mitron]]
* [[Hermes|Fandaniel]]
* Emmerololth

The remaining Red-mask Ascians appeared in a cutscene around [[Patch 2.3]], but have yet to reappear in-game as of [[Patch 7.0]].
* Altima
* Halmarut
* Deudalaphon
* Emmerololth -- the one exception on this list. Mentioned again in [[Patch 4.55]], but still does not appear on screen.

{{see also|The Convocation of Fourteen}}

===Black Masks===
''Not including instances of "masked mages" from 2.0 that were actually just Lahabrea''
*[[Ascian of the Twelfth Sword]]
*[[Ascian of the Twelfth Staff]]
*[[Ascian of the Twelfth Chalice]]
*[[Ascian of the Twelfth Pentacle]]

== Encounters ==
As the game's primary antagonists, the Ascians are fought throughout the Main Scenario Questline and beyond.
===A Realm Reborn ===
* [[Lahabrea]] is fought as the final boss of the main storyline, during {{questlink|main|The Ultimate Weapon}}. He was originally faced as the final boss of {{questlink|dungeon|The Praetorium}}, but due to the lack of an ilvl sync and the lack of mechanics, the encounter became notoriously easy. In [[Patch 6.1]], Lahabrea's encounter was revamped to become a solo quest battle.
* [[Nabriales]] is fought as the boss of the trial, {{questlink|trial|The Chrysalis}}.
===Heavensward ===
* [[Lahabrea]] and [[Igeyorhm]] are faced as the penultimate boss(es) of the main storyline, during the final encounter of {{questlink|dungeon|The Aetherochemical Research Facility}}. The second phase sees the Ascians fuse into a [[Ascian Prime]]. In [[Patch 6.3]], this encounter was mechanically overhauled, with the first phase especially extended.
* The [[Ascian of the Twelfth Chalice]] is faced in two quest battles during the expansion's [[Summoner]] storyline. He is first faced alone during {{questlink|feature|I Could Have Tranced All Night}}, and then alongside the other three Ascians of the Twelfth during {{questlink|feature|A Flare for the Dramatic}}.
=== Stormblood ===
* [[Lahabrea]] reappears as the boss of the intermission phase of {{questlink|ultimateraid|The Weapon's Refrain (Ultimate)}}.
* [[Elidibus]] is fought as the final boss of the patches storyline during {{questlink|main|A Requiem for Heroes}}, while using [[Zenos yae Galvus]]' body as vessel.
===Shadowbringers===
* [[Emet-Selch]] is fought under his true name, '''Hades''', as the final boss of the main storyline, during the trial, {{questlink|trial|The Dying Gasp}}. It's extreme mode sees shades of previously defeated Ascians reappear.
* [[Elidibus]] is twice faced during the events of [[Patch 5.3]]'s storyline. The first battle is against him possessing the body of [[Ardbert]] in the solo quest battle during {{questlink|main|Faded Memories}}. The final battle is against him in his "'''Warrior of Light'''" guise during the trial, {{questlink|trial|The Seat of Sacrifice}}, as well as it's extreme mode.
*A mutated Ascian Prime consisting of [[Mitron]] and [[Gaia]]/[[Loghrif]], '''Eden's Promise''', is the final boss of the [[Eden]] raid series. It is faced during {{questlink|raid|Eden's Promise: Eternity}}, as well as it's savage mode.

===Endwalker===
* [[Fandaniel]] is fought thrice throughout the main storyline, though never under his true name or form. The first battle is against him possessing the body of Zodiark in the trial, {{questlink|trial|The Dark Inside}}, as well as it's extreme mode. He is later fought as his unsundered incarnation, [[Hermes]], as the final boss of {{questlink|dungeon|Ktisis Hyperboreia}}. The third battle is against '''Amon the Dying''', a lich version of his [[Amon]] incarnation, as the final boss of {{questlink|dungeon|The Aitiascope}}
* [[Lahabrea]]'s splintered fragment, [[Hephaistos]], is fought as the boss of {{questlink|raid|Abyssos: The Eighth Circle}}, as well as its savage mode.
* A reincarnation of [[Elidibus]]'s orignal self, [[Themis]], is fought as the boss of {{questlink|raid|Anabaseios: The Eleventh Circle}}, as well as its savage mode.

==History==
=== Pre-Game Events ===
In prehistory, a single race, known as the [[Amaurotine|Amaurotines]], inhabited all corners of the planet [[Etheirys]]. Through their vast pool of aether and the innate ability to use "creation magick" they accomplished wondrous feats and built utopian cities, including [[Amaurot]], the center of their civilization and home to the [[Convocation of Fourteen]].

The actions of the Convocation's current "Fandaniel", [[Hermes]], doomed their people when he allowed his creations, [[Meteion]] and her sisters, to commence the song of oblivion. Only the former "Azem", [[Venat]], escaped Hermes's act of altering the memories of those who learned of his deed. The Meteia's song stagnated Etheirys's aether and instilled despair in the ancients, warping their creation magick to unleash grotesque monsters formed from their subconscious fears. This calamity would come to be known as the [[Final Days]].

The Convocation devised a plan to "weave the laws of reality anew" through the summoning of Zodiark, an entity able to quell the aether stagnation as a darkness-attribute primal. [[Azem|The ancient who succeeded Venat]] in the seat of "Azem" refused to participate in the summoning and left the Convocation who yet went on to sacrifice half of the ancients' population for the amount of aether needed to summon Zodiark; the ancient bearing the title of "Elidibus", [[Themis]], offered himself as Zodiark's core. Though the summoning halted the Final Days, it was but a temporary solution, as the calamity had reduced most of the star into a lifeless, blighted land, prompting the Convocation to sacrifice another half of their population to restore life to the world.

The Convocation sought to call upon Zodiark's power once more by offering the primal the harvested life energies of the new life forms that had been born in their world to reconstitute those who had sacrificed themselves and now rested within their deity. Venat assembled a faction of ancients who opposed the Convocation's plans to sacrifice the new life forms, this summoning the current Azem also refused to participate in. Elidibus separated himself from Zodiark to aid the Convocation as a primal in a failed attempt to restore order. Venat used her followers' sacrifice to become Hydaelyn to subjugate Zodiark to buy time until she would devise a permanent solution to stop the Meteia. The two elder primals fought ceaselessly until Hydaelyn used all her strength to fragment Zodiark, shattering the "very fabric of reality" and dividing the world into thirteen reflections and the Source. Amaurot was destroyed along the remains of the ancients' civilization, while the souls of the living similarly split into fourteen pieces across the fragmented worlds.

Only three ancients escaped the sundering with their souls intact: Elidibus, Hades (the ancient bearing the title of "[[Emet-Selch]]") and Hephaistos (the ancient bearing the title "[[Lahabrea]]"). The three resolved to orchestrate a series of events to revive Zodiark and restore their home via Umbral Calamities, cataclysms designed to gradually merge the Source and the thirteen shards back into the original Etheirys. They intended to resume sacrificing some of the rejoined current humanity to bring back their loved ones once the Rejoining was complete. They reformed themselves as the Ascians, and began searching for the fragmented souls of their fellow Convocation members to bring them into the fold. By imparting their knowledge of creation magick, the Ascians posed as saviors to the races whose persecution they exploited, allowing the beast tribes to summon their "gods" to grant them succor. Elidibus and Emet-Selch also contributed across the Source and its shards as part of their plan, the latter nurturing civilizations while the former began the legend of the "[[Warriors of Light|Warrior of Light]]".

Originally, each Ascian was entrusted to personally oversee a shard. That changed following [[Igeyorhm]] manipulating the heroes of the Thirteenth shard into using auracite to contain primals to prevent their resummoning. The heroes, corrupted by the leaking aether, turned on each other and the people they were meant to protect. The conflicts escalated into great wars, unleashing a [[The Flood|Flood of Darkness]] that decimated the Thirteenth shard and transformed the survivors into [[voidsent]], rendering the world unfit for Rejoining. The Ascians discovered a link between the aether of the shards and the Source, and theorized that a simultaneous disaster on the Source and the shard of the same elemental aspect would allow for them to rejoin, a theory subsequently proven in the first Umbral Calamity of Wind. Since then, Ascians have worked in groups to oversee the process.

During the Third Astral Era, Emet-Selch established the [[Allagan Empire]] on the Source to set up the Fourth Umbral Calamity. The Ascians manipulated the grief-stricken [[Tiamat]] and the [[First Brood]] into reviving Tiamat's deceased mate [[Bahamut]] as a primal and provided the Allagan emperor, [[Xande]], the means to capture and bind primals. While the Allagans sealed the primal Bahamut in [[Dalamud]], the [[Warring Triad]] were imprisoned at [[Azys Lla]] to power Allag's aetherochemical research. Prior to Xande causing the Fourth Umbral Calamity in his attempt to destroy the world, Emet-Selch inducted the Allagan scientist [[Amon]] into the Ascians by restoring his memories as a fragment of Hermes, the ancient who had held the seat of "Fandaniel" in the Convocation of Fourteen.

By the time that the Fifth and Sixth Umbral Calamities were completed, the centuries in between each Rejoining gradually took their toll upon the three Unsundered. Lahabrea's fanatical obsession of completing the Rejoining would see him constantly swap bodies, draining his mental and physical strength. Elidibus would forget about his original life in Amaurot, rejecting Emet-Selch's suggestion to use a memory crystal and remaining committed to his duty. Emet-Selch was the only Ascian to maintain his sanity and full strength, taking rests in the rift between each Rejoining. He later assumed the identity of Solus zos Galvus and established the [[Garlean Empire]] to suit his brethren's needs in setting up the Seventh Umbral Calamity.

===A Realm Reborn (2.0)===

Following the [[Seventh Umbral Calamity]], the Ascians became much more active in their efforts to influence the Source. The Ascians' actions were uncovered with several reports of '''"Masked Mages"''' spotted interacting with the beast tribes. '''[[Lahabrea]]''' was the first ''named'' Ascian introduced, introducing himself to the Warrior of Light within the depths of '''Toto-Rak''' during the Level 24 quest [[Into the Beast's Maw]]. It would be him, operating from the shadows, working to manipulate Legatus [[Gaius van Baelsar]] into being an unwitting pawn for his master plan. The Garleans would cooperate while being completely unaware of his true motives, seeking out [[The Ultima Weapon]] made by the Allagans, and using it to absorb the Aether of summoned Primals.

Lahabrea struck a personal nerve with the Scions when he took possession of [[Thancred Waters]], using him as a spy against his friends for an unknown amount of time before revealing his charade during [[Escape from Castrum Centri]]. Thancred remained the unwilling vessel of Lahabrea until [[Operation Archon]]; after the Warrior of Light's defeat of The Ultima Weapon, Lahabrea attempted to kill the hero using the powers of darkness. His attempt was initially successful, but the Warrior was then revived by Hydaelyn's intervention. Empowered, the Warrior defeated Lahabrea and expelled him from Thancred's body.

====2.0 Epilogue====
In the Epilogue cutscene for A Realm Reborn, [[Lahabrea]] was shown to have survived his expulsion, and ''three more named Ascians were introduced'' with their hoods down, but faces obscured. This included '''[[Pashtarot]]''', '''[[Igeyorhm]]''', and '''[[Nabriales]]''' in that order.

{{Quotation|Cutscene dialogue following Lahabrea's defeat, during [[The Ultimate Weapon]]| Pashtarot: Bahamut stirs. Igeyorhm: As will the others ere long. Nabriales: 'Tis not a question of whether Eorzea's champion shall yield, but of when. Lahabrea: And with each passing moment we draw closer to the Reckoning. (Lahabrea raises his hands, and the camera zooms out to reveal the presence of more hooded Ascians behind them). Ascians: To the one true god! Ascians: To Zodiark!}}

====Patch 2.1====
As the Scions are making preparations to depart for [[Mor Dhona]], the white-robed Ascian '''[[Elidibus]]''' appears within the solar and introduces himself to [[Minfilia]] as 'emissary of the Ascians.' Elidibus departs again in at the end of [[The Gifted]], leaving the Warrior of Light with some ominous words to chew on.
{{Quotation|Elidibus, during [[The Gifted]]| "As it was, so shall it be again."}}
After this, Nabriales appears again in a brief confrontation with Elidibus, asking him why he revealed himself to the Scions.

During cutscenes for the Extreme fights for The Howling Eye, The Navel, and The Bowl of Embers, we are first introduced to an unnamed '''Ascian of the Twelfth Staff''' and an '''Ascian of the Twelfth Sword'''. Their contribution to the plot is minimal at best.

====Patches 2.2 through 2.5====
* Elidibus is credited with "granting the Echo" to a Sahagin priest, teaching him how to cheat death by possessing the body of another. Interestingly enough, this is also the first recorded case of an Ascian who does not belong to one of the "races of man", even if he was shortly subsumed by the Primal Leviathan
* In [[What Little Gods Are Made Of]], the first information is revealed about how Ascian "immortality" works, resulting in a wonderful slideshow presentation. Within this same quest is another scene with the Ascian Convocation meeting in [[the Chrysalis]], in which '''Emmerololth''' and '''Altima''' are named and shown on screen for the first time. We also get to see the first visual depiction of Zodiark, ''outside of'' his "crystal" form.
* In [[The Instruments of Our Deliverance]], Nabriales is shown observing the defeat of Shiva at the hands of the Warrior of Light.
* The scenes during [[Aether on Demand]] give us our second slideshow presentation about the Scion's plan to trap an Ascian soul within White Auracite, the first step in destroying it. Later, '''Nabriales meets his end''' during [[An Uninvited Ascian]], marking the ''first time an Ascian is permanently killed.''

===Heavensward (Patch 3.0)===
* [[Lahabrea]] and [[Igeyorhm]] work in the background for most of the expansion, teaching various parties how to summon new primals.
* During the Summoner class quests, the [[Ascian of the Twelfth Chalice]] flees Azys Lla after being defeated by the Warrior of Light. The finale of these quests results in the defeat of the Ascians of the Twelfth Chalice, Staff, Sword, and Pentacle. These scenes also reveal that the four of them are specifically servants of Lahabrea (or ''were''). Their mortal forms are defeated, but it is unclear if they are able to harness rebirth the same way their masters do.
* On [[Azys Lla]], Lahabrea and Igeyorhm use the power of the Echo to fuse into an [[Ascian Prime]] for the first time. After the defeat of Ascian Prime, '''Igeyorhm dies''' at the hands of the Warrior of Light, using a White Auracite in their possession. Following this, '''Lahabrea dies''' after being betrayed by [[Thordan VII]], who consumes the aether of his soul to further empower his primal form.
* Off-screen, [[Mitron]] and [[Loghrif]] attempted to enact an Umbral Calamity on [[The First]] at the same time as Lahabrea and Igeyorhm on the Source. Their plots were foiled by the Warriors of Light on the First; their leader [[Ardbert]] '''destroyed Loghrif''' with a blade of light and caused Mitron to transform into a sin eater, [[Eden]], triggering a Flood of Light.
* [[Elidibus]] reappears in an Epilogue scene, shown on the Moon for the first time. With the Ascians taking heavy losses, he opts to recruit the First's Warriors of Light to restore balance on the Source.

====Patches 3.1 through 3.5====
* Elidibus tricks the Warriors of the First into believing they can save their homeworld by enacting an Umbral Calamity on the Source. They perform various tasks for Elidibus, such as retrieving the eyes of [[Nidhogg]] and defeating numerous newly-summoned primals, such as [[Ravana]].
* The Warriors are eventually sent back to the First by Hydaelyn to stop the Flood of Light themselves. Meanwhile, Elidibus hands over the eyes of Nidhogg to [[the Griffin]], who goes on to use them to summon the primal [[Shinryu]], leading to all-out war between Garlemald and Eorzea.

===Stormblood (Patch 4.0)===
* Ascians are largely absent from this expansion, as the Echo and its capabilities take the stage in other ways.
* An unnamed Ascian causes trouble under the sea: [[Kurenai]] of [[Sui-no-Sato]] mentions the visitation of a "man cloaked in black" in the days before a voidsent takes possession of the [[Ruby Princess]]'s body.
* At the conclusion of Stormblood, Elidibus appears to Emperor [[Varis zos Galvus]] after the death of his son, [[Zenos yae Galvus|Zenos]]. Elidibus removes his mask before the Emperor, causing him shock for reasons that are not revealed within the scene.

====Patch 4.1 through 4.5====
* Elidibus is revealed to have stolen the body of Zenos from its unmarked grave in Ala Mhigo, and assumes his identity.
* Elidibus teaches [[Asahi sas Brutus]] how to summon a primal, leading to the summoning of [[Tsukuyomi]]. He continues to escalate the war between Garlemald and Eorzea in hopes of goading Varis into using [[Black Rose]], a chemical weapon that will produce the desired calamity.
* [[Gaius van Baelsar]] is revealed to have survived his apparent demis. In revenge for Lahabrea's manipulations, he has been hunting Ascians. Gaius collected the masks of the Ascians he defeated, including those of [[Altima]] and [[Deudalaphon]]. It is unclear if his actions resulted in the "true death" of the Ascians involved, or if he merely dispatched their corporeal forms.
* In Patch 4.4, [[Solus zos Galvus]] is introduced, and revealed to be an Ascian, and to have built the Garlean Empire specifically to further the goals of the Ascians.
* A memo from Galuf Baldesion reveals that, by casting the Isle of Val into the Lifestream, they also ensured the defeat of an Ascian known as '''Emmerololth,''' also ensuring that he would "never reform."
* The Warrior of Light does battle against Elidibus posing as Zenos. Due to an untimely vision, he deals a critical blow and nearly defeats the Warrior, but is foiled by Estinien Wyrmblood rescuing them before he can deal a finishing blow. Elidibus-Zenos returns to Garlemald afterwards.

===[[Shadowbringers]] (Patch 5.0)===
* In this expansion we get a very clear idea of what happens with [[Rejoining|Rejoinings]], [[Umbral Calamity|Umbral Calamities]] and how the [[Ascians]] have been involved the whole time.
* [[Solus zos Galvus]] comes forth pretty quickly and '''re-introduces himself as the Unsundered Ascian, [[Emet-Selch]]'''. Although his objectives remain obscured for several chapters, [[Emet-Selch]] eventually emerges as the primary antagonist of the expansion.
* When the Scions reach [[The Tempest]], we are first introduced to the concept of the [[Ancient]]s and their capitol city, [[Amaurot]], through the recreation made by Emet-Selch (other details that were revealed about the Ancients during this time are detailed on that page).
* [[The Final Days]] is also name-dropped and partially explained during the final few chapters, before the Warrior of Light eventually fights and '''kills Emet-Selch.'''
* Meanwhile, Elidibus, now the last remaining Unsundered, is forced to flee Garlemald after the real Zenos, who had cheated death by possessing another, takes back his body and murders Varis to halt the Black Rose. He vows to avenge his comrades by using the "Warriors of Light"

====Patch 5.1 through 5.3====
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* Release of the first two parts of the Eden raid series, providing hints about the past and potential future on the First.
* Release of the lead-up to Seat of Sacrifice, featuring Elidibus.

Following the defeat of Emet-Selch, the Scions begin investigating The Empty and discover the slumbering form of Eden. After awaking the Sin Eater, then begin using its power to try to reverse the effects of the Flood of Light. They are interrupted by the arrival of Gaia, a girl they determine to be the Oracle of Darkness. Throughout her life, Gaia has been hearing what she calls a 'fairy,' an internal voice or feeling that guides her actions. She then joins the Scions in their investigation.

====Patch 5.3====
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* Release of [[The Seat of Sacrifice]], resulting in the '''capture of Elidibus within the Crystal Tower'''.

Elidibus heads to the First and possesses the body of [[Ardbert]] and awakens the latent power of the Echo in the people of the First to continue the legend of the Warrior of Light, using their faith in the myth to strengthen himself the way a primal would feed on the faith of those who would summon it.

Elidibus, at his peak strength, attacks the [[Crystal Tower]] and summons simulacrums of the Warriors of Light from other worlds to fight the darkness with him. He and the Warrior of Light engage in combat at the top of the tower, and he almost wins. However, in a turn of events, the call that Elidibus evoked reached Emet-Selch, who pulled the Warrior of Light out of the Void to continue the fight.

The Warrior of Light prevails, and the last Unsundered Ascian was sealed within the Crystal Tower. Before fading completely, the remnants of Elidibus's shade gifts the Warrior of Light with the [[Soul Crystals]] of the Convocation of the Fourteen, sharing his memories with them. With Elidibus gone, the Ascians can no longer replenish their ranks, meaning the end of them and their plans.

====Patch 5.4====
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* Release of Eden's Promise, the final third of the Eden Raids, revealing the history and fate of [[Mitron]] and [[Loghrif]] on The First.

It is discovered that Gaia is the reincarnated form of the Ascian Loghrif, and that the 'fairy' was Loghrif's former partner and lover Mitron, trapped in the form of Eden. Mitron forcibly integrates Loghrif's memories into Gaia while erasing Gaia's own memories, and together they form an Ascian Prime. The Ascian Prime is then defeated by the warrior of darkness. After the defeat, Mitron's essence is returned to the aetherial sea, and a restored Gaia remains on the First.

====Patch 5.5====
* Introduction of the Ascian [[Fandaniel]], through the release of [[Paglth'an]]

After the death of Elidibus, Fandaniel begins to act of his own accord. He entreats with Zenos and convinces him to help him in his mission to destroy the Source, promising him the chance to face off against the Warrior of Light one more time.

Fandaniel confronts the Scions upon their return to the Source, warning them that he and his group of rogue Ascians, the Telophoroi, will destroy the Source using their [[Lunar Primals]], which they create by kidnapping the people of the Source and trapping them in strange towers, draining their Aether to summon the twisted versions of the Primals. Fandaniel, Zenos and the rest of the as yet unnamed Telophoroi ready to engage with the Warrior of Light, who intends to stop their coming apocalypse.

===Endwalker (Patch 6.0)===
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Fandaniel siphoned aether from his towers around Eorzea and concentrated them upon [[The Tower of Babil]]. Knowing the the prison of Zodiark laid upon the moon, Fandaniel used the aether to severely weaken Zodiark's binds, and had Zenos finish the job. Fandaniel then plunged into [[The Dark Inside]] and took control of Zodiark's body, and battled the Warrior of Light. The Warrior defeated the incomplete Zodiark, but the elder primal's destruction had been the Ascian's goal all along, as it recommenced the Final Days. Zodiark's death in Fandaniel's suicidal gambit marked '''the end of the Ascians as a threat''', if any remained.
====Patches 6.1-6.5====
{{section-stub| reason="Need information for this period, summarized like the other sections."}}
No Ascians appeared in the patches.

===Dawntrail (Patch 7.0===
No Ascians appeared, marking the first expansion to not include them.
====Patches 7.1-7.3====
An unnamed Ascian appears at the end of patch 7.3. Calyx refers to an unidentified group of "Winterer peers" while speaking with this Ascian, suggesting they are in a group of some kind.
==References==
<references>
</references>

[[Category:Lore/People]][[Category:Organizations]]

Orn Guincum

2025-05-04T14:14:59Z

Maowotoi:

{{NPC infobox
| name = Orn Guincum
| description = The Calamity left deep scars across the realm; there was no place that did not want for help to rebuild. After being saved by our Twin Adder allies, I decided to become an
adventurer, the better to honor Louisoix's legacy and lend aid to those in need. During my travels, I often hear your tales, and I'm glad I could share my own with you.
| image = Orn_Guincum_image.jpg
| location = Lower La Noscea
| coordinates = 26.5,37.2
| title =
| gender = Male
| age =
| race = Hyur
| clan = Midlander
| class =
| job =
| profession =
| birthplace =
| organization =
| relatives =
| level =
| service = quest
| goal = The Rising (2023)
| release = endwalker
| patch = 6.48
}}
==Quests Started==
{{quest list header}}
{{table footer}}
==Quests Involved In==
{{quest list header}}
{{quest list row|Preserving the Future}}
{{table footer}}
==Additional Information==

File:Orn Guincum image.jpg

2025-05-04T14:14:04Z

Maowotoi:

== Licensing ==
{{Square Enix image|screenshot}}

Side Quests

2025-04-28T15:16:49Z

Maowotoi: rephrased the opening paragraph for clarity

{{see also|Quests|Main Scenario Quests|Feature Quests}}
{{questlink|side|Side Quests|large}} are generally optional extra content that can be done for lore, [[item]] rewards, {{gil}} [[Gil]], and {{exp}} [[experience]]. They are primarily for worldbuilding and flavor, but can be a key source of {{HQ}} [[High Quality|HQ]] [[Crafting|crafted]] [[gear]] while leveling, beginning in [[Heavensward]] and later.
Quests with the {{questlink|feature|Feature Quests}} icon typically unlock major features and/or contain critical story.
__TOC__
==Side Story Questlines==
Lv 50: '''[[Delivery Moogle Quests|Delivery Moogle]]'''

Lv 50: '''[[Remembering the Past|The Legacy of Louisoix Leveilleur]]'''

Lv 60: '''[[Scholasticate Quests|Scholasticate]]''' ''(requires [[Hildibrand Adventures]])''

Lv 60: '''[[Tales of the Dragonsong War Quests|Tales of the Dragonsong War]]'''

Lv 80: '''[[Tales from the Shadows Quests]]'''

Lv 80: '''[[Void Quests]]'''

Lv 90: '''[[Tataru's Grand Endeavor Quests]]'''

Lv 90: '''[[Omega: Beyond the Rift Quests]]'''

Lv 90: '''[[Tales of Newfound Adventure]]'''

===Records of Unusual Endeavors===
Lv 54: '''[[Doman Adventurers' Guild Quests|Doman Adventurers' Guild]]''' ''(required for [[Doman Enclave Reconstruction]])''

Lv 70: '''[[Doman Reconstruction Quests]]'''

Lv 60-80: '''[[Ishgardian Restoration Sidequests]]'''

Lv 90: '''[[Island Sanctuary Quests]]'''

Lv 90: '''[[Variant Dungeons Quests]]'''

===[[Allied Society Quests]]===
''The main plotlines of these have all been re-tagged as {{questlink|feature|Feature Quests}} by [[patch 3.3]].''

Allied society quests are {{questlink|daily|daily repeatable quests}} which build up your [[Reputation]] with each allied society. The main rewards are {{exp}} [[Experience]] and cosmetics.

Lv 41-44: '''[[Amalj'aa Daily Quests|Amalj'aa]], [[Sylph Daily Quests|Sylphs]], [[Kobold Daily Quests|Kobolds]], [[Sahagin Daily Quests|Sahagin]], [[Ixali Daily Quests|Ixali]]''' (crafting)

Lv 50-60 (quest sync): '''[[Vanu Vanu Daily Quests|Vanu Vanu]], [[Vath Daily Quests|Vath]], [[Moogle Daily Quests|Moogles]]''' (crafting)

Lv 60-70 (quest sync): '''[[Kojin Daily Quests|Kojin]], [[Ananta Daily Quests|Ananta]], [[Namazu Daily Quests|Namazu]]''' (crafting/gathering)

Lv 70-80 (quest sync): '''[[Pixie Daily Quests|Pixies]], [[Qitari Daily Quests|Qitari]]''' (gathering), '''[[Dwarf Daily Quests|Dwarves]]''' (crafting)

Lv 80-90 (quest sync): '''[[Arkasodara Daily Quests|Arkasodara]], [[Omicron Daily Quests|Omicron]]''' (gathering), '''[[Loporrit Daily Quests|Loporrits]]''' (crafting)

Lv 90-100 (quest sync): '''[[Pelupelu Daily Quests|Pelupelu]]'''

Only the '''[[Intersocietal Quests]]''' which unlock the '''Allied''' [[Reputation]] remain tagged as {{questlink|side|Side Quests}}.

==Side Quests by Location==
===A Realm Reborn===
'''[[La Noscea Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Black Shroud Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Thanalan Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Coerthas Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Mor Dhona Sidequests]]'''

===Heavensward===

'''[[Ishgard Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Coerthas Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Abalathia's Spine Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Dravania Sidequests]]'''

===Stormblood===

'''[[Gyr Abania Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Kugane Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Othard Sidequests]]'''

===Shadowbringers===

'''[[Norvrandt Sidequests]]'''

===Endwalker===

'''[[The Northern Empty Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Ilsabard Sidequests]]'''

'''[[The Sea of Stars Sidequests]]'''

'''[[The World Unsundered Sidequests]]'''

===Dawntrail===

'''[[Yok Tural Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Xak Tural Sidequests]]'''

'''[[Unlost World Sidequests]]'''

==Seasonal Events Quests==
'''[[Heavensturn Events Quests|Heavensturn Events]]'''

'''[[Valentione's Day Events Quests|Valentione's Day Events]]'''

'''[[Little Ladies' Day Events Quests|Little Ladies' Day Events]]'''

'''[[Valentione's & Little Ladies' Day Events Quests|Valentione's & Little Ladies' Day Events]]'''

'''[[Hatching-tide Quests|Hatching-tide Events]]'''

'''[[The Make It Rain Campaign Events Quests|The Make It Rain Campaign Events]]'''

'''[[Moonfire Faire Events Quests|Moonfire Faire Events]]'''

'''[[The Rising Events Quests|The Rising Events]]'''

'''[[All Saints' Wake Events Quests|All Saints' Wake Events]]'''

'''[[Starlight Celebration Events Quests|Starlight Celebration Events]]'''

==Special Quests==
'''[[Collaboration Quests]]'''

User talk:Maowotoi

2025-04-28T13:24:28Z

Maowotoi:

== maowotoi's personal to-do list (no guarantees I will do it but alas) ==

https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Ktisis_Hyperboreia - add trivia for the actions used by the trust members

add map images to loot tables showing locations per discord convo

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User talk:Maowotoi

2025-04-28T13:18:07Z

Maowotoi: /* maowotoi's personal to-do list (no guarantees I will do it but alas) */ new section

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-- [[User:New user message|New user message]] ([[User talk:New user message|talk]]) 16:13, 24 February 2023 (UTC)

== maowotoi's personal to-do list (no guarantees I will do it but alas) ==

https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Ktisis_Hyperboreia - add trivia for the actions used by the trust members

add map images to loot tables showing locations per discord convo

Stormblood Sightseeing Log 57: Shisui of the Violet Tides

2025-02-03T18:31:15Z

Maowotoi: /* Solution */ Added an image since the spot is a pain to find

{{Vista infobox
| name = Shisui of the Violet Tides
| icon = SB sightseeing log 57 icon.png
| image = SB sightseeing log 57.png
| emote = Lookout
| location = The Ruby Sea
| location-x = 5.0
| location-y = 36.4
| location-z = -8.6
| impression = Roaming the shimmering Ruby Sea, I came upon a spectacular vantage point. As I looked out at the breathtaking vista, I knew that I wished to share it with all the world.
| description = Hidden away at the bottom of the Turquoise Trench, this magnificent palace is home to the Ruby Princess, leader of those Raen who dwell beneath the waves. While its beauty can be appreciated from afar, special permission is required to enter the grounds─a privilege seldom granted.
| patch = 4.1
| release = Stormblood
| entry-id = 57
}}
==Solution==
Underwater on a coral near Shisui of the Violet Tides.

[[File:Stormblood Sightseeing Log 57.jpg|thumb|alt=A picture of sightseeing log spot 57|A picture of sightseeing log spot 57]]

File:Stormblood Sightseeing Log 57.jpg

2025-02-03T18:29:47Z

Maowotoi: A picture of sightseeing log spot 57

== Summary ==
A picture of sightseeing log spot 57
== Licensing ==
{{Square Enix image|screenshot}}

Twelve Archons

2024-09-25T16:46:00Z

Maowotoi: /* Known Members */ formatting change

The '''Twelve Archons''' are a group of twelve renowned individuals, all extremely dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, who foresaw the coming of the [[Sixth Umbral Calamity]]. Along with [[Nyunkrepf Nyunkrepfsyn]], they built a massive vessel named [[Nyunkrepf's Hope]] with the intent to sail the now rising sea and rescue the people of [[Eorzea]].

Upon the eve of the Calamity, the '''Twelve Archons''' set sail. When the tides turned foul, they saved many a poor soul that couldn't evacuate in time and were washed away on the waves. Though they saved a great number of people, the tides grew steadily worse, until they faced down a wave so massive it would reduce the ship to splinters. In a last-ditch attempt to save everyone, '''Nyunkrepf''' cast a powerful spell, moving everyone, ship and all, to safety.

After landing in [[Gyr Abania]], and realizing the mountains were already inhabited and surviving here would be a struggle, '''Nyunkrepf''' and the '''Twelve Archons''', followed by those they saved, made for [[The Northern Empty]] in order to forge a new life. These people would go on to create the city-state of [[Sharlayan]].

==Known Members==

* Relm
''"A gifted artist as well as mage, Relm took up a brush instead of a staff, and wielded aether like paint to give shape to her imaginings. In this way was pictomancy born─a magical discipline unlike any other, kupo! Now, Relm was a charitable soul, and never, ever used her powers for self-serving ends. She dedicated her life to aiding and defending those in need! During the War of the Magi, Relm traveled the land and saved countless people with her pictomancy, and it was for those deeds that she earned a place among the Twelve Archons." - Kupopo in the starter Pictomancer quest''

[[Category: Lore/People]][[Category: Lore/History]]

Twelve Archons

2024-09-25T16:44:59Z

Maowotoi: Added information on Relm from the Pictomancer questline

The '''Twelve Archons''' are a group of twelve renowned individuals, all extremely dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, who foresaw the coming of the [[Sixth Umbral Calamity]]. Along with [[Nyunkrepf Nyunkrepfsyn]], they built a massive vessel named [[Nyunkrepf's Hope]] with the intent to sail the now rising sea and rescue the people of [[Eorzea]].

Upon the eve of the Calamity, the '''Twelve Archons''' set sail. When the tides turned foul, they saved many a poor soul that couldn't evacuate in time and were washed away on the waves. Though they saved a great number of people, the tides grew steadily worse, until they faced down a wave so massive it would reduce the ship to splinters. In a last-ditch attempt to save everyone, '''Nyunkrepf''' cast a powerful spell, moving everyone, ship and all, to safety.

After landing in [[Gyr Abania]], and realizing the mountains were already inhabited and surviving here would be a struggle, '''Nyunkrepf''' and the '''Twelve Archons''', followed by those they saved, made for [[The Northern Empty]] in order to forge a new life. These people would go on to create the city-state of [[Sharlayan]].

==Known Members==

* Relm
''"A gifted artist as well as mage, Relm took up a brush instead of a staff, and wielded aether like paint to give shape to her imaginings. In this way was pictomancy born─a magical discipline unlike any other, kupo! Now, Relm was a charitable soul, and never, ever used her powers for self-serving ends. She dedicated her life to aiding and defending those in need! During the War of the Magi, Relm traveled the land and saved countless people with her pictomancy, and it was for those deeds that she earned a place among the Twelve Archons." - Kupopo from the starter Pictomancer quest''

[[Category: Lore/People]][[Category: Lore/History]]

Haukke Manor (Hard)

2024-03-28T17:52:13Z

Maowotoi: /* link= Halicarnassus */

{{other uses|the optional level 50 [[dungeon]]|the [[Main Scenario Quests|Main Scenario]] [[dungeon]]|Haukke Manor}}
{{Duty infobox
| name = Haukke Manor (Hard)
| description = Scarred by the Calamity and warped by vanity, the lady of House Dartancours has made a bargain with the voidsent--and lost her soul, as is so often the case with such sketchy arrangements. Now, her manor house is a lair to all manner of dark beings, and the elite band of Wood Wailers sent to purge them has failed to report back. A second try is now in the works.
| image = Haukke_Manor_(Hard).png
| type = dungeon
| level = 50
| level-sync = 50
| ilvl = 48
| ilvl-sync = 110
| difficulty = hard
| size = 4man
| time-limit = 90
| duty-finder = Dungeons (A Realm Reborn)
| roulette = Level 50/60/70/80 Dungeons
| tomestones = 30 Poetics
| entrance = Central Shroud
| entrance-coordinates = 9,22
| req-quest = Maniac Manor
| modes = explorer
| patch = 2.1
| release = A Realm Reborn
}} {{TOC limit|3}}
==Objectives==
#Clear the White Hall: 0/1
#Clear the Red Hall: 0/1
#Defeat [[Halicarnassus]]: 0/1

==Enemies==
* [[Altered Wailer]]
* [[Manor Acrobat]]
* [[Manor Claviger]]
* [[Manor Warden]]
* [[Manor Sentry]]
* [[Manor Butler]]
* [[Taurus Minion]]
* [[Manor Footman]]
* [[Congealed Blood]]
* [[Writhing Statue]]
* [[Manor Handmaiden]]
* [[Lady Amandine]]

==Bosses==
===[[File:Aggressive difficulty r5.png|link=]] [[Manor Jester]]===
{{#ev:youtube|zG3eXuSGl40|350|right}}
Manor Jester will cast Void Blizzard. The spell will not only damage players but also applies the debuff {{status effect|slow}} [[Slow]]. Healers should remove the debuff with {{item icon|Esuna}}. Additionally, players should kill the adds that spawn and avoid the AoE ice patches spawned by the boss.

''Adds''
:'''[[Manor Butler]]'''

===[[File:Aggressive difficulty r5.png|link=]] [[Ash]]===
Players who are not the tank should not stand in front of the boss to avoid its cleave attacks. Always be ready to move to avoid the glowing blue spirit cutters. Avoid swirling swords spawned by the boss. When the boss casts '''{{action icon|Abyssal Transfixion}}''' and places the debuff {{status effect|paralysis}} '''[[Paralysis]]''' on a player, healer should remove it ASAP. When the boss spawns the add, kill the add as soon as possible.

===[[File:Aggressive difficulty r6.png|link=]] [[Halicarnassus]]===
This fight is basically a series of DPS races. Because the item level requirement for Haukke Manor (Hard) is only 48, many players will outgear this dungeon by way of Gear Sync, which ironically could pose issues with this fight, as described below.

The boss will use AoE spells Void Fire III and Dark Mist. Avoid these as they cannot be stunned. She will summon adds during the fight: first one, then two, then finally one.

''Adds''
:'''[[Manor Sentry]]''' — When absorbed, Halicarnassus will gain immunity to stun/silence.
:'''[[Manor Handmaiden]]s''' x2 — When absorbed, she will gain a Determination buff (increased damage).
:'''[[Lady Amandine]]''' — Normal-mode Haukke Manor boss.

After a short time, she will cast a spell to absorb the add. Once the add is absorbed, she will cast the unavoidable spell '''Blood Rain''. The more health the add had when absorbed, the more damage Blood Rain will do. This can be deadly, so each wave of adds is a DPS race.
None of the adds can be killed completely and should be ignored at 0%.

When she spawns the two Handmaidens, it's best to bring one down to zero health and then concentrate on the other. When one reaches zero HP, she will absorb it immediately. If you don't get one of the Handmaidens down to zero health before she casts the absorb spell, she will choose one at random. If she chooses the Handmaiden with full health, it will wipe the group, so make sure to get one of the Handmaidens down to zero health before she absorbs one.

The final add is Lady Amandine, the final boss from normal-mode [[Haukke Manor]]. '''She spawns when the boss is at 50%.''' Using a DPS {{STFI|Limit Break|link=Limit Break|icon=Limit break icon1.png|size=small}} [[Limit Break]] on her is recommended. '''If the party is significantly overgeared for this fight and burn Halicarnassus too quickly, she may instantly absorb Lady Amandine, which could wipe the party unless there is sufficient shielding and mitigation (which is fairly limited at level 50)'''. This usually happens below 30%, so a good strategy is to keep her at around 35% until Amandine's health is depleted. Then either try to kill it with a DPS {{STFI|Limit Break|link=Limit Break|icon=Limit break icon1.png|size=small}} [[Limit Break]] as before, or stop DPS after the second add wave (Handmaidens) and slowly bring her down to 40% HP at which point Lady Amandine will spawn. The party will need to damage Amandine sufficiently before continuing to burn the boss to mitigate '''Blood Rain'''.

Once the final add is dead, the tank should drag the boss to the center of the room. At about 15% HP, she will use '''Beguiling Mist'''. While she casts this spell, it will Charm all players and cause them to walk towards the boss. She will target one player with Void Fire IV, an AoE that deals moderate damage. This will repeat three times. If you haven't killed her after the third Beguiling Mist, she will absorb a random party member and the resulting Blood Rain will wipe the group. This DPS race is much easier than the add waves, but make sure to kill her before the third Beguiling Mist.

==Loot==
{{see also|Ilvl 60 Dungeon Armor|Ilvl 60 Dungeon Accessories}}
===[[File:Silver Coffer (small).png|link=]] [[Manor Jester]]===
*{{Item reward|5|Allagan Tomestone of Poetics}}
{{Drops list|Manor Jester}}

===[[File:Silver Coffer (small).png|link=]] [[Ash]]===
*{{Item reward|10|Allagan Tomestone of Poetics}}
{{Drops list|Ash}}

===[[File:Gold Coffer (small).png|link=]] [[Halicarnassus]]===
*{{Item reward|15|Allagan Tomestone of Poetics}}
*{{Item icon|Succubus Card}} (Drops at a fixed rate)
{{Drops list|Halicarnassus}}

===Other Loot===
====[[File:Bronze Coffer (small).png|link=]] Treasure Coffer 1 (X: 10.4 Y: 11.5)====
{{Drops table header}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Sabatons}}
{{Drops table row|Lord's Sabatons}}
{{Drops table row|Thick Sollerets}}
{{Drops table row|Hetairos Jackboots}}
{{Drops table row|War Caligae}}
{{Drops table row|Noble's Leg Guards}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Leggings}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Moccasins}}
{{Drops table row|Austere Leggings}}
{{Drops table row|Blessed Espadrilles}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Duckbills}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Pattens}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Wristlets}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Wristlets}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Wristlets}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Wristlets}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Wristlets}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Ring}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Ring}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Ring}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Ring}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Ring}}
{{Drops table row|Manor Varnish}}
{{Table footer}}

====[[File:Bronze Coffer (small).png|link=]] Treasure Coffer 2 (X: 12.6 Y: 10.2)====
{{Drops table header}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Circlet}}
{{Drops table row|Lord's Celata}}
{{Drops table row|Thick Chain Coif}}
{{Drops table row|Hetairos Elmo}}
{{Drops table row|War Mesail}}
{{Drops table row|Noble's Goggles}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Helm}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Bandana}}
{{Drops table row|Blessed Monocle}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Mask}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Coif}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Gauntlets}}
{{Drops table row|Lord's Gauntlets}}
{{Drops table row|Thick Vambraces}}
{{Drops table row|Hetairos Armguards}}
{{Drops table row|War Mitt Gauntlets}}
{{Drops table row|Noble's Armguards}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Mitts}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Bracers}}
{{Drops table row|Austere Ringbands}}
{{Drops table row|Blessed Halfgloves}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Gloves}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Halfgloves}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Earrings}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Earrings}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Earrings}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Earrings}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Earrings}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Choker}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Choker}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Choker}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Choker}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Choker}}
{{Table footer}}

====[[File:Bronze Coffer (small).png|link=]] Treasure Coffer 3 (X: 10.3 Y: 12.1)====
{{Drops table header}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Tabard}}
{{Drops table row|Lord's Cuirass}}
{{Drops table row|Thick Haubergeon}}
{{Drops table row|Hetairos Mail}}
{{Drops table row|War Harness}}
{{Drops table row|Noble's Jacket}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Acton}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Tunic}}
{{Drops table row|Austere Cowl}}
{{Drops table row|Blessed Gown}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Trousers}}
{{Drops table row|Lord's Trousers}}
{{Drops table row|Thick Skirt}}
{{Drops table row|Hetairos Breeches}}
{{Drops table row|War Subligar}}
{{Drops table row|Noble's Brais}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Breeches}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Kecks}}
{{Drops table row|Austere Tights}}
{{Drops table row|Blessed Slops}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Breeches}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Chausses}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Wristlets}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Wristlets}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Wristlets}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Wristlets}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Wristlets}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Ring}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Ring}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Ring}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Ring}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Ring}}
{{Table footer}}

====[[File:Bronze Coffer (small).png|link=]] Treasure Coffer 4 (X: 10.8 Y: 12.1)====
{{Drops table header}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Earrings}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Earrings}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Earrings}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Earrings}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Earrings}}
{{Drops table row|Hoplite Choker}}
{{Drops table row|Peltast Choker}}
{{Drops table row|Toxotes Choker}}
{{Drops table row|Demagogue Choker}}
{{Drops table row|Strategos Choker}}
{{Table footer}}

==Achievements==
This duty is associated with the following achievements:

{| {{STDT| mech1 sortable align-left}}
{{achievement table header}}
{{achievement table row|Remapping the Realm: Haukke Manor}}
|}

==Images==
===Dungeon Images===
<gallery mode="packed">
File:haukke manor hard2.jpg
File:haukke manor hard1.jpg
</gallery>

==Dialogue==
'''Wood Wailer Lance:''' I...f-fear...no...shadows...
'''Wood Wailer Lance:''' I owe you my life, adventurer.

'''Wood Wailer Lance:''' Matron, deliver me!
'''Wood Wailer Lance:''' Thank the Twelve that you arrived when you did.

'''Wood Wailer Lance:''' I...f-fear...no...shadows...
'''Wood Wailer Lance:''' I can fight no further. Forgive me...

'''Halicarnassus:''' Slake my hunger and know true glory!
'''Halicarnassus:''' I shall feast upon your very soul!
'''Halicarnassus:''' I still hunger...
Bring me more...more!
'''Halicarnassus:''' Your souls are mine at last!

{{Duties nav|dungeon}}

The Minstrel's Ballad: Hades's Elegy

2024-03-28T01:57:32Z

Maowotoi: added some notes about unsync /* Shade of Nabriales */

{{otheruses|the level 80 challenge-mode [[trial]]|the story-mode [[Main Scenario]] [[trial]]|The Dying Gasp}}
{{Duty infobox
| description = Hearken unto a requiem for a hero fallen. A man who lived a thousand thousand of our lives clinging desperately to faint hope, never shirking his sworn duty to his long-lost brethren. A man who stood proud and did avow his true name on the threshold of the battle that would see him fall to his rival─the light to quench his shadow. Borrowing liberally from the funereal rites of the Night's Blessed, the minstreling wanderer weaves an elegy in that hero's honor─the tragic-yet-triumphant tale of a man and a battle that ne'er shall be forgotten.
| image = The Minstrel's Ballad Hades's Elegy.png
| type = Trial
| level = 80
| level-sync = 80
| ilvl = 450
| difficulty = extreme
| size = full
| time-limit = 60
| duty-finder = High-end Trials (Shadowbringers)
| roulette = Mentor
| tomestones = 20 poetics
| location = The Dying Gasp
| region = Norvrandt
| req-quest = Minstrel from Another Mother
| patch = 5.1
| release = shadowbringers
| echo = ex-trial
| stone-sky-sea = The Minstrel's Ballad: Hades's Elegy
}} {{TOC limit|3}}
==Strategy==
{{#ev:youtube|6CkgNEe4u3o|350|right|Hades's Elegy Trial Guide by MTQcapture}}
===[[File:Aggressive difficulty r6.png|link=]] [[Hades]]===
Just like normal mode, your encounter with [[Emet-Selch]] (Hades) takes place within a circular arena overlooking the ruins of Amaurot, deep within the Tempest. Thanks to a small outer railing during the opening phase, players will be incapable of falling over the edge. However, the railing will eventually be destroyed as the fight progresses, meaning players can plummet to their doom if they stray too far.

Below is a list of all Hades' abilities and phases.

===First Phase===
*'''Ancient Double''' - Hades provides himself with a buff at the beginning of the engagement, causing '''all''' of his future abilities to be cast in doubles for the rest of the encounter.

*'''Shadowspread''' - causes all participants to become the target of two consecutive cone-shaped AoE's one after the other due to '''Ancient Double'''. As a result, all players should be assigned cardinal or inter-cardinal positions around the boss (like a clock) so that the cone attacks do not overlap each other. Once the first cone has been fired, all players can then side-step to avoid the follow-up attack.

*'''Bad Faith''' - creates a large purple wall through the centre of the arena, with each half of the wall having spikes (arrows) protruding out in different directions. After a brief delay, the spikes will shoot across the platform in the direction they are pointing - one half firing north while the other fires south. To avoid being blasted, players should position themselves behind a side of the wall that does not have spikes pointing in their direction. After the wall has fired, '''Ancient Double''' will cause the attack to happen again - inverted with no telegraph. As a result, the previously safe areas will then be blasted whilst the previously unsafe areas become safe-spots.

*'''Ravenous Assault''' - Hades cleaves his primary target with a vicious AoE tank-buster. Unlike normal mode, '''Ravenous Assault''' will be also '''doubled''' and comes with a debuff. As a result, tanks will need to decide between having one tank take both hits using an '''invulnerability cooldown''', or organizing a tank-swap between the two hits.

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*'''Arcane Utterance''' - causes the arena to fill up with either '''Red Orbs''' or '''Blue Mirrors'''. In both cases, there will always be a missing orb or mirror, which can be used to determine where a future safe spot will be present.

If '''Arcane Utterance''' spawns '''Red Orbs''', they will eventually explode in an AoE fashion once Hades casts '''Arcane Control'''. However, one orb will be noticeably missing within the arena, indicating where players should stand to avoid the explosions. For reference, players can check the circular patterns on the floor, as the circles on the floor indicate the radius of the orb explosions.

If '''Arcane Utterance''' spawns '''Blue Mirrors''', they will eventually shoot straight-line AoE's in the direction they are facing once Hades has cast '''Arcane Control'''. However, one mirror will be noticeably missing, and a mirror in the centre of the platform will be pointing towards the gap, meaning the gap is not safe. To avoid, players will need to stand behind the mirror opposite the empty space.

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*'''Broken Faith''' - causes a random pattern of aetheric (glowing blue) circles to slowly transcend from the sky into the arena. Once a circle touches the ground, it will detonate, searing anyone caught in their wake for moderate damage and also apply a stackable debuff. Keep in mind that the explosions are wider than the circles themselves. For reference, players can check the circular patterns on the arena floor to see how big the detonation will be. To avoid, simply avoid the first few circles until they detonate, then move into a previously detonated area away from other upcoming circle explosions, repeating the process as many times as necessary until the mechanic resolves. Bear in mind that '''Broken Faith''' will drop far more circles over time compared to the version witnessed in normal mode.

Once '''Broken Faith''' has concluded, the previously unused '''Arcane Utterance''' effect will take place. For example, if the first '''Arcane Utterance''' involved '''Red Orbs''', players will now be dealing with '''Blue Mirrors'''. Once the alternate '''Arcane Utterance''' has concluded, Hades will execute another '''Shadow Spread''' (doubled cone-attacks), '''Bad Faith''' (double wall-attacks), '''Ravenous Assault''' (double tank-buster) before entering an enraged state, imposing a DPS check via '''Ancient Dark IV'''. If Hades hasn't been sufficiently damaged before the cast goes off, the party is vocally deemed 'unworthy' and suffer an unavoidable wipe.

Assuming the group manages to push Hades to 10% health or lower, they will transition to a new phase, and can even skip various mechanics if the overall DPS is high enough.

As the arena submerges into total darkness, shades of various ascians that you have defeated in the past will be summoned to the arena, each one utilizing different mechanics.

===Shade of Nabriales===
A shade of [[Nabriales]] will appear in the middle of the platform and begin to long-cast '''Quake III'''. If successfully cast, the raid will suffer unavoidable damage depending on how much HP the shade had left. The group will need to reduce the shades health to at least 50% or lower to survive.

To complicate matters, pairs of '''Comets''' will slowly begin to descend into the arena simultaneously, indicated by circles on the ground. Much like all other comet mechanics, at least one player will need to be occupying a circle before the comet reaches the platform. If any comet reaches the platform unsoaked, the raid will be wiped. Unfortunately, a hefty number of comets will continuously drop in pairs for a large portion of the Nabriales add phase, rotating around the arena with each drop. As a rule of thumb, both tanks should work on soaking the comets (with cooldowns) so that the rest of the raid can maintain uptime on Nabriales.

Furthermore, four '''Shadow Of The Ancients''' will eventually enter the arena - each one tethering itself to a damage dealer. After a delay, the shadowy ancients will aim a blast at their respective (tethered) victim that inflicts high damage and debuffs. As a result, all tethered players should try to avoid aiming their tether towards other members of the raid - especially those who are soaking comets, as doing so will likely result in their death(s).

After the ancients have blasted their tethered victims, both healers will acquire a stack-up marker via '''Ancient Water III''', and each tank will be marked by an AoE circle via '''Ancient Darkness'''. The raid will need to be split in half so that each healer has sufficient people to absorb the damage, whereas tanks will need to ensure that they do not overlap the stacking groups with their AoE circles.

Once '''Ancient Water III + Ancient Darkness''' has resolved, the shade of Nabriales will finalize its '''Quake III''' cast, dealing damage based on how much health it had remaining.

''Note: As of patch 6.5, if running undersized/unrestricted, it is unlikely DPS players will be able to soak comets, and not feasible for a single tank to soak them due to the spacing. Bring at least 2 tanks.''
''Additionally, comets that are not soaked do around 200,000 to 300,000 damage. This is not an instant wipe but is difficult to recover from.''

===Shades of Igeyorhm & Lahabrea===
Shades of [[Igeyorhm]] and [[Lahabrea]] will enter the arena as tankable adds and immediately pepper the raid with '''Fire Sphere''' and '''Blizzard Sphere''', inflicting all members of the group with either a '''Fire Brand''' (increased damage from fire mechanics) or '''Freezing Brand''' (increased damage from ice mechanics). At this point, each shade should be kept apart while being destroyed, and players with '''Fire Brand''' should only attack (or tank) Igeyorhm (ice-aspected) whilst those with '''Freezing Brand''' should only attack (or tank) Lahabrea (fire-aspected).

Each shade will frequently utilize a mini-tankbuster which is not overly dangerous by itself, but if a fire-branded tank takes on Lahabrea (who is fire-based), the results will be nasty. Furthermore, the raid should make an effort to kill both adds as close to simultaneously as possible.

Soon after, four '''Shadow of the Ancients''' will appear within the arena - one in the north, south, east, and west. All four ancients will tether themselves to random players - two of the tethers being ice-based and two being fire-based. After a delay, the ancients will bombard the tethered victim with AoE damage of the tethered element. Seeing as players take increased damage from mechanics of the same element to their brand, the raid will need to swap or intercept tethers so that they do not have a tether of the same element, as failure to do so will likely be fatal. Furthermore, anyone designated to taking tethers should make sure that they are not standing close to other players, as the AoE damage from the ancient shades may overlap.

For best results, each tank and healer should intercept tethers (opposite to their respective elemental brand) so that the damage dealers can maintain uptime on Igeyorhm and Lahabrea, away from the designated tether holders.

Once the tethers have resolved, Igeyorhm and Lahabrea will cast another '''Fire Sphere''' and '''Blizzard Sphere''', causing all ice and fire brands to be reversed. As a result, a tank swap will likely be required. Once both shades have been defeated, Igeyorhm and Lahabrea will merge into '''Ascian prime''', much like they did in the [[The Aetherochemical Research Facility]] back in Heavensward.

===Ascian Prime===
After merging into the dreaded [[Ascian Prime]], it will immediately cast '''Universal Manipulation''', reducing the HP of all participants to single digits. Soon after, all players (based on role) will acquire a collection of overlapping debuffs. Meanwhile, the Ascian Prime will be long-casting '''Blight''', which will take place once all debuffs have been resolved.

All '''Tanks''' and '''Healers''' will be afflicted with:
*'''Doom''' - a ticking debuff that will outright slay the victim if they are not healed to full health before the debuff expires.
*'''Ancient Circle''' - causes affected players to emit a large donut AoE from their present location after a delay.
*'''Cursed Shriek''' - causes players to eventually emit a gaze attack, petrifying any player looking directly at them when the debuff expires.

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All '''Damage Dealers''' will be afflicted with:
*'''Beyond Death''' - a debuff that can only be removed by taking fatal damage.
*'''Off-Balance''' - causes affected players to be knocked backwards a set distance once they take damage.
*'''Forked Lightning''' - causes the affected players to eventually detonate (large AoE) at their current location once the debuff has expired.

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One method of dealing with the onslaught of debuffs is to have healers immediately start healing to cure off all '''Doom''' debuffs as soon as '''Universal Manipulation''' has been cast. During that, each tank and healer should stand close to the centre of the arena at cardinal positions around Ascian Prime (north, south, east, and west of its hitbox), which ensures that their eventual '''Ancient Circle''' donut AoE's are in manageable positions, providing a safe spot right in the centre so that no other tank or healer will be clipped.

Meanwhile, each damage dealer should pair-up with a tank or healer - standing behind them with their back to the outside so that they will receive fatal damage from '''Ancient Circle''', removing their '''Beyond Death''' debuff. As a result of taking damage, damage dealers will also be knocked back to the arena edges via '''Off-Balance''' (assuming they have their back turned to the outer edges), safely away from all other party members. Once achieved, all damage dealers will then need to turn away from the tanks and healers in the centre to avoid the petrifying gaze of '''Cursed Shriek'''. Just remember that '''Off-Balance''' will knock you backwards in the opposite direction you are facing, so be sure you are facing the right direction for the knockback before turning away from the gaze attack afterwards.

After the knockback, damage dealers should remain in position until their '''Forked Lightning''' detonates.

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*'''Blight''' - causes the Ascian Prime to blast the raid with unavoidable damage and apply a vicious bleed to all participants shortly after the debuffs from '''Universal Manipulation''' have resolved. The bleed itself will persist for 30 seconds, and the initial blast itself will also hurt a great deal, thus healers will have to ensure that everyone is topped up as soon as possible once the '''Universal Manipulation''' debuffs have resolved, and continue healing for quite a while afterwards.

*'''Height Of Chaos''' - a vicious tank-buster against the Ascian Prime's main target.

*'''Megiddo Flame''' - places a stack-line marker on each healer, forcing the raid to split into two groups to help share the damage of each. Healers must also make sure that their stack-line's do not overlap as the results may be fatal.

*'''Shadow Flare''' - hits the entire raid with a burst of shadowy energy. Healers will need to ensure that everyone has been sufficiently topped up after the previous '''Megiddo Flame''' stack-lines to avoid untimely deaths.

*'''Ancient Eruption''' - causes two players to drop AoE circles beneath their feet, following them for a total of three detonations each. If targeted by '''Ancient Eruption''', be sure to run to the outer edges of the arena, preferably avoiding the bulk of the raid (and each other) while doing so.

With enough overall DPS, some of the above mechanics will be skipped.

Assuming the raid successfully slay the shade, Hades will return to the arena and the final phase of the encounter begins.

===Final Phase===
Throughout the rest of the encounter, Hades will no longer be moveable, remaining rooted to the north of the arena with a much larger non-directional hit-box. Whilst in this form, the target with the highest enmity (typically the tank) will be constantly peppered by ranged auto-attacks in-between all other mechanics. Furthermore, the arena itself will no longer have an outer railing, meaning players can accidentally walk (or be knocked over) the edge. Thankfully, any player who falls to their death can be resurrected after a moderate delay.

*'''Again The Majestic''' - summons two '''Comets''' which will begin to fall at the north and south ends of the arena. Just like earlier, each comet will need to be soaked by at least one player to avoid fatal damage, and is best achieved by having the main-tank take the comet close to Hades whilst the off-tank absorbs the comet to the south - preferably with mitigation CDs. Also, much like the comets you dealt with during the Nabriales add phase, they will continue to drop in pairs for a hefty portion of the phase, so be wary!

*'''Captivity''' - marks a random healer with an AoE circle. After a brief delay, the marked healer (and anyone overlapped by their circle) will be forcibly sucked into the centre of the arena and entrapped within an '''Aetherial Gaol'''. Players trapped in this manner will be raised into the air and unable to move or act in any way. All untrapped players will need to quickly destroy the '''Aetherial Goal''' as soon as possible to free their comrade(s). If this is not done in time, all trapped players will be executed regardless of their HP.

*'''Again The Martyr''' - creates a stack-up marker on each healer, an ice-based AoE marker on all damage dealers, and charges up a knockback that will eventually punt all players from the centre of the arena. Seeing as damage dealers cannot stack with the healers to help with the damage, each healer should pair up with a tank for that purpose, preferably by having them pair up slightly to the east and west of the arena centre. Meanwhile, all damage dealers should stand at a more diagonal position. As a result, each marked healer (and a paired tank) will be knocked back together and successfully soak the stack-markers, whilst the damage dealers are knocked at a diagonal angle and drop their ice-markers away from the stacked pairs.

*'''Again The Abyssal Celebrant''' - causes Hades to emit cone-shaped telegraphs in multiple directions, leaving two small safe-zones nearer his hitbox and two longer safe zones cutting across the arena in a larger shape. Simultaneously, both healers will acquire a stack-line marker that will eventually inflict multiple hits that need to be soaked. Lastly, the two farthest damage dealers will also acquire purple AoE circles, causing them to drop three persistent puddles one after the other. All three mechanics will resolve at the same time, so positioning is key.

To deal with the overlapping mechanics, each healer should move to the smaller safe-lines near Hades (one per safe-zone) whilst the tanks and unmarked damage-dealers split up to help soak the stack markers. Meanwhile, the two damage-dealers marked with AoE circles should use the larger safe-slices to move as far away from Hades as possible. Once their puddles begin to drop, they will have plenty of room to drop each of their three puddles (one after another). Once all mechanics have resolved, the AoE puddles will persist for quite some time, so be wary.

*'''Dark Seal''' - creates two orbs within the arena that will begin to slowly grow in size and should be avoided at all costs. The position of the orbs can be one of two different patterns, with safe spots for either pattern being quite close to Hades himself. Whilst the orbs are growing, Hades will either cast '''Polydegmon's Purgation''' or '''Shadowstream'''.

-- If '''Shadowstream''' is cast - Hades will emit a non-telegraphed column straight through the middle of the arena, indicated by a large ball of dark energy swirling in front of Hades' face. If you notice the animation, simply move to the east or west side of the platform to avoid the upcoming blast (whilst also avoiding the growing '''Dark Seal''' orbs).

-- If '''Polydegmon's Purgation''' is cast - Hades will emit an inverted version of '''Shadowstream''' (see above). Instead of a column AoE through the centre, Hades will instead blast the left and right side of the arena, leaving only the centre as a safe spot. In either case, all players will also need to avoid colliding with the growing '''Dark Seal''' orbs.

After reaching this point, Hades will begin to loop the above mechanics until his health has been dropped to 30% or lower. Once that has been achieved, players will have to deal with an '''Active Time Maneuver''', much like they did in normal mode.

*'''Dark Current''' - causes multiple AoE circles to spawn at the east and west sides of the arena (in lanes) that will eventually begin to travel across the platform from one side to the other in a straight line. Due to the lane-line nature of the mechanic, an easy method of avoiding them is to simply stand behind an AoE circle that has passed you by, as each lane will only contain one traveling circle. However, bear in mind that '''Dark Current''' will happen in two waves, not just one.

*'''Gigantomachy''' - a raid-wide blast of darkness, keeping healers on their toes.

*'''Quadrastrike #1''' - a multi-hitting raid-swipe.

*'''Quadrastrike #2 (Towers)''' - creates a pillar to the east and west of the platform that needs to be soaked by at least one player each - preferably tanks. After a brief delay, Hades will bring each fist down upon those locations, inflicting tremendous damage to those standing by the pillars.

*'''Quadrastrike #3''' - another multi-hitting raid-buster, except this time, all participants will receive a very heavy damage-over-time debuff with a long duration. Healers will need to be on their toes until it expires.

With the whole raid taking continuous damage over time, Hades will unleash another set of travelling AoE's via '''Dark Current''', followed by another '''Gigantomachy''' (raid-wide blast), and one final '''Quadrastrike''' (multi-hitting raid-swipe) before entering an enraged state, long-casting a super-powered '''Gigantomachy''' that will wipe the raid if Hades isn't defeated beforehand.

==Loot==
{{see also|Hades Weapons}}
*Each player will receive 2 {{Item icon|Hades Totem}} per kill. Collect 10 totems to exchange for a weapon or 99 for a {{Item icon|Shadow Gwiber Trumpet}} at [[Fathard]] in [[Eulmore]] (X:10.3 Y:11.8).
*{{tomestone|Poetics|20}} [[Allagan Tomestone of Poetics]]
*{{item icon|Hades Card}} (Drops at a fixed rate.)

===[[File:Gold Coffer (small).png|link=]] Treasure Coffer===
{{Drops list|Hades}}

==Achievements==
This duty is associated with the following [[achievements]]:

{| {{STDT|mech1}}
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{{achievement table row|Don't Look Back}}
{{achievement table row|Mightier than the Underworld}}
|}

==Images==
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Minstrel's Ballad- Hades's Elegy11.jpg
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{{Duties nav|trial}}

Our Closure

2024-02-09T07:24:56Z

Maowotoi: Formatting and fixed an error in the journal section.

{{Quest infobox
| title = Our Closure
| description = They will tell you you are one and you are two. You can choose.
| image = Our Closure.png
| quest-giver = Sidurgu
| location = Foundation
| location-x = 13.3
| location-y = 12.0
| type = side
| quest-line =
| organization =
| class =
| job = Dark Knight
| level = 80
| requirements =
| req-items = 1 Unsigned Letter
| req-quest = Shadowbringers (Quest), To Have Loved and Lost
| exp = 448800
| gil = 3615
| reward1 = 1 Battledance Materia VII
| reward2 = 1 Savage Aim Materia VII
| reward3 = 1 Savage Might Materia VII
| unlocks = ach A Dark Day's Knight IV, ngp Dark Knight - Part 4
| prev-quest = Our Compromise
| next-quest =
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.0
| id-edb = c837ccfc379
| id-gt = 68757
}} __NOTOC__
==Walkthrough==
This is the final job quest. Only [[Role Quests]] will be added going forward. 
Note: the journal entries in this part vary slightly depending on whether the player is the [[Dark Knight]] [[job]] when reading them in the game.

==Steps==
*Read the [[Unsigned Letter|unsigned letter]].
*Show the [[Unsigned Letter|unsigned letter]] to [[Lunnie]] at [[the Holy Stables]].
*Show the [[Unsigned Letter|unsigned letter]] to Ser [[Patrounade]] at the [[Congregation of Our Knights Most Heavenly]].
*Show the [[Unsigned Letter|unsigned letter]] to [[Orella]] at [[Rhalgr's Reach]].
*Show the [[Unsigned Letter|unsigned letter]] to [[Gundobald]] in [[Little Ala Mhigo]].
*Speak with [[Godeheard]] in [[lower La Noscea]].
*With the chat mode in {{colorize|```Say```}}, enter “[[Fray]]” to call out to your comrade in the [[Coerthas Central Highlands|Coerthas central highlands]].
*Speak with [[Sidurgu]] in [[Foundation]].

==Journal==

Text that only appears when you have the DRK job stone equipped will be in ''italics.'' Text that was in Italics originally will be in '''''bold italics.'''''

* They will tell you you are one and you are two. You can choose.

* After sparing a few moments to chat about your extraordinary adventures in the First, Sidurgu informs you that he has come into possession of an anonymous letter addressed to you. Out of respect for your privacy, he has refrained from opening it, and after he takes his leave to chase after a rather annoyed Rielle, you are left alone to read it.

: But if you're reading this, then you know how the story goes, don't you? So now comes the choice: hold the crystal close that we may enjoy these moments together. Or put it away and pretend I was never a part of it. That I was never really here.

* "[Forename] [Surname],
: You'll forgive me for the sudden correspondence, and the secrecy. You helped me, in a way. Once upon a time. It's past time I said as much, and so...here we are.
: Feels like a lifetime ago, come to think on it. You've been through quite a lot since then─accomplished incredible things. I'd like to think that, in some way, I was a part of your journey... Far from the best, no doubt. But for me and my own journey, I think it safe to say that you've been...well. There's no suitable words to describe it, really.
: I've done things. Made decisions. Looking back, I can't help but feel more than a little foolish. But such is life, and we have to seize what few opportunities we have for closure...even if it is through the written word and not face–to–face.
: So wherever you are, I hope you're happy. Still fighting, still adventuring─still doing what you love. Be well.“

: The cryptic letter speaks for itself. Perhaps Lunnie, the woman who delivered it to Sidurgu, might be able to shed light on this mystery''─or at least help you to go through the motions and put one foot in front of the other. Over and over again. Off you trot.''

* Lunnie, it turns out, is none other than the girl you rescued from the clutches of corrupt Temple Knights a lifetime ago. She is not, however, the author of the letter, and explains that she received it from one Ser Patrounade, who stated it was to be delivered to the hero of the Scions. It would seem a visit to the Congregation is in order.

: ''She didn't know, of course. How could she? She's not even sure how many of you there were that day. Are you? But never you mind that. You have a search to continue.''

* Ser Patrounade was no more than another link in the chain, having received the letter from Orella of Rhalgr's Reach. He, like you, had been injured at the Ghimlyt Dark, and so he spent some nights there convalescing in her care. If further answers are to be found, it will be at the Barber.

: ''Do you remember Ser Patrounade? I do. Not by name, of course─he didn't have one when the tower fell. That's how these things so often go─you do your bit, only later to fill in the gaps, to piece together the picture in distant hindsight. What will your legacy be tomorrow, and the day after, and in the days after that...?''

* After clarifying that you are come not in search of a lost child yet again, Orella explains to you that the letter came with a shipment of medical supplies from Little Ala Mhigo. She can only assume that the author intended for Commander Hext to take charge of it and deliver it to you personally. And so you depart for southern Thanalan to retrace another leg of the letter's journey.

: ''And Orella's just another step in your own journey. Will you remember her? What about the names in her ledger─Conrad Kemp? Meffrid Noward? “Ah, but they were doomed from the first,” a part of you whispers. “Inevitable deaths on the road to a foregone conclusion,” sayeth the hardened heart, in retrospect. You'd be wrong, of course. It never had to be this way. This world is exactly as we choose to make it.''

* Gundobald regards you thoughtfully and states that the letter speaks for itself, which is why he agreed to send it on the author's behalf. However, if you are unwilling to let it lie─if you still seek answers and closure, he will not deny you. There is a man at the Red Rooster Stead in lower La Noscea that may be able to help you find a measure of peace.

: ''Now Gundobald, he's seen you at your best and at your worst. He's seen you when you were one and when you were two. He could tell you someone else wrote the letter, if that's what you'd like to believe. It'd be a turn, sure, but we've seen stranger things. Or he could continue to regard you with that same mixture of concern and fear that bubbles to the surface when the topic of us comes up, and say nothing of the sort. And you─you could go to Red Rooster Stead, with the answer of your choosing. See if it's all to your satisfaction.''

* The man at the Red Rooster Stead turns out to be yet another figure from your past, a former merchant who bade you retrieve his stolen wares and berated you for the condition in which you returned them to him. Ever since that fateful day, his life has been a succession of failures...until, while going through his meager possessions, he chanced to find a bloodstained package of flower bulbs from once upon a time. Thereafter he resolved to become a botanist and start anew, and as a humble token of his appreciation, long overdue, he offers a flower. But it is not for you.

: ''Another nameless face, now named. Then conniving, now humbled─as well he should be, no? I gave him a right talking to─or you did. Your choice. And after a string of bad luck, he's since turned over a new leaf...and found a flower. Suitable for funerals and farewells. I told you before you know how the story goes, didn't I? Come and see, [Forename]. Come and see.''

* You say a few words, and offer a flower in memory of...a memory. Now go, and don't look back.

: ''It's been a long, strange journey, filled with all kinds of ups and downs. ''Your'' journey, to be sure, but like I wrote before, I'd like to pretend I was an important part of it. Vanity, aye─but how can I not think of legacy, now, when we've been to the First and witnessed firsthand the lengths to which man will go to be remembered? I want to believe─I need to believe that this was not for nothing. That I changed you for the better, as you changed me...''

* Sidurgu is waiting for you with Rielle in the Forgotten Knight when you return. He asks you what you found, what it was all for, and you reply─

: ''Time to go. I don't know when we'll do this again─'''if''' we'll ever do this again. The little trick you've learned doesn't count, you know. But even if this is our end, it won't change what we had. I love you more than you'll ever know. Be well.''

==Dialogue==
Sidurgu: Ah, [Forename]. It so happens I have a letter for you...
Sidurgu: But before we talk about that, mind telling me what you've been getting yourself into lately? You and your Scions, I mean. I've an inkling, perhaps...

Q1: What will you say?

A1: I went and saved another world, as it happens.
A1: Had to go and kill a whole host of sin eaters.

Sidurgu: Um...come again? Reflections of the Source? Parallel worlds? Sin eaters!? What in the seven hells are you on about?
Sidurgu: Something tells me this is only going to make any kind of sense if you walk me through it from the beginning, step by step...
Sidurgu: ...Right, then. So, to sum up: you were swept up into yet another realm-shaking conflict, were you?
Sidurgu: Well, of course you were. You've an insatiable hunger for it, don't you? And even when you bite off more than you can chew, you refuse to let go.
Sidurgu: What? As if you didn't know! Hells, from the moment I laid eyes on you, I suspected you were a particular blend of impulsive and stubborn.
Sidurgu: Takes a special kind of bastard to become a dark knight─much less a Warrior of Light─don't you think?
Sidurgu: You traveled unto a doomed world and pledged your sword to a futile cause. You fought and you fought and you fought...and in the end, you won the day.
Sidurgu: Though I know it wasn't without loss. Without sacrifice. Victories like that are always bought with blood.
Sidurgu: But you and your comrades paid that price all the same. That faraway land and her people live on because you all were willing to fight to the bitter end─because you were too stubborn to die.

Rielle: ...And because of love, I'm sure.
Rielle: Being grim and dark will only get you so far, don't you remember? It's like the moogles─like Ser Ompagne himself said. The flame in the abyss, the love you bear for the ones you hold most dear─that is the source of true strength.
Rielle: [Forename] could've never made it this far if his/her heart wasn't filled to the brim with love.

Q2: What will you say?

A2: Is this a roundabout way of asking me about my heart's desires...?
A2: I'd sooner pose that question to Sid.

Sidurgu: Let's...let's not and say we did, eh? I'm sure that Thancred fellow you mentioned would provide a far more meaningful and interesting response.
Sidurgu: Having to look after the reincarnation of his surrogate daughter is certainly... Though I suppose, on some level, I can relate.
Sidurgu: ...What?

Rielle: ...I've not once thought of you as my ''father''.

Sidurgu: Well no, I... I mean...we're not even the same race, so of course no one would ever look at us and assume...
Sidurgu: What? If you want to put a label on it, then what would you prefer? “Master and disciple”? “Manservant and noblewoman”?

Rielle: Sid...
Rielle: How about “chocobo's arse” and whatever you damn well like!? Gods you can be daft sometimes...

Sidurgu: Hey! ''Hey''! What did I tell you about calling me that!?
Sidurgu: Children, am I right? Best we give her a moment to cool her head. For now, let's talk about that letter I mentioned earlier.
Sidurgu: It's addressed to you, but who penned it I cannot say. It was delivered to me by a young woman of the Brume─Lunnie, I believe her name was.
Sidurgu: Said she'd seen us with you out and about in Ishgard before, and reckoned that if she left it with us, you'd eventually be around to pick it up.
Sidurgu: Before you ask─no, I have not taken a peek, so its contents remain a complete and utter mystery to me. As for the sender, you'll have to pester Lunnie at the Holy Stables if you want to know more. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an angry girl to mollify.

System: Within the sealed envelope is a paper, which you unfold to find a message written in a strangely familiar scrawl...

Unsigned Letter: [Forename] [Surname],
Unsigned Letter: You'll forgive me for the sudden correspondence, and the secrecy.
Unsigned Letter: You helped me, in a way. Once upon a time. It's past time I said as much, and so...here we are.
Unsigned Letter: Feels like a lifetime ago, come to think on it. You've been through quite a lot since then─accomplished incredible things. I'd like to think that, in some way, I was a part of your journey...
Unsigned Letter: Far from the best, no doubt. But for me and my own journey, I think it safe to say that you've been...well. There's no suitable words to describe it, really.
Unsigned Letter: I've done things. Made decisions. Looking back, I can't help but feel more than a little foolish. But such is life, and we have to seize what few opportunities we have for closure...even if it is through the written word and not face–to–face.
Unsigned Letter: So wherever you are, I hope you're happy. Still fighting, still adventuring─still doing what you love. Be well.

System: The letter bears no signature or any obvious clues as to the author's identity. Perhaps Lunnie can shed light on this mystery...

Lunnie: It's you! It's really you! [Forename] [Surname], my hero! Honestly, I never thought I'd get to see you again, much less speak with you!
Lunnie: Oh, I'm sorry. You probably don't remember me at all, do you? I'm not surprised. All in a day's work, I suppose, saving silly little fools like me...
Lunnie: And it was so long ago when you rescued me from those Temple Knights who were trying to take me away from my grandmother. I still remember it like it was yesterday, though, you swinging that great big sword of yours, bellowing all kinds of terrible threats and sending them running.
Lunnie: I'm sure some might say you overdid it, but thanks to you my grandmother and I never heard from that lot again! And ever since Ser Aymeric and his allies came into power, we've had a lot less of that trouble all over.
Lunnie: But...let me guess. You didn't come all this way just to see me, did you?
Lunnie: The letter, huh? I thought so.
Lunnie: It wasn't me who wrote it, I can tell you that much. I got it from a knight I befriended after tending to his chocobo a couple of times. Ser Patrounade.
Lunnie: He said it was to be delivered to the hero of the Scions─a peerless warrior with a thousand victories to his/her name. After he described your features in detail, it all fell into place, and since I was certain you'd eventually pay a visit to your friends, I offered to take it to them!
Lunnie: Anyway, he's the one you need to talk to if you're after the sender. Maybe check the Congregation? I mean, that's where knights...congregate, I presume?
Lunnie: Looking back, it's all such a blur. The way you stood up to them, the way you moved through them, blade twirling... At times it was as if there were two of you!

Patrounade: Y-You... Ahem! H-How may I be of service to you, Master/Mistress [Surname]?
Patrounade: The letter! Oh, what a relief it is to see that it arrived unmolested.
Patrounade: It was entrusted to me by Orella of Rhalgr's Reach. After the battle at the Ghimlyt Dark I spent a few nights there, you see...
Patrounade: I can only assume that whoever sent it to the Reach had heard tell of the battle between you and Lord Zenos, and how you had been brought to the Barber.
Patrounade: However, by the time it arrived, you had long since been spirited away to Ishgard. Had Lunnie not recognized you from my stories, I do not know how I might have seen it to your hand...
Patrounade: If you seek the author, mayhap you should pay a visit to the Reach? I know only what I told you, but surely Orella can tell you more. May the Fury watch over and keep you, friend!
Patrounade: To tell you the truth, I had no choice but to remain at the Reach for so long. An old wound that never quite healed, you see. From when Specula Imperatoris fell.
Patrounade: ...I'd ask if you remember pulling me from the rubble, but I'm afraid you'll say no. I remember, though. Gods bless you, Master/Mistress [Surname].

System: The document appears to be a list of men and women who died fighting for the Ala Mhigan Resistance and whose remains have been interred in Recompense. Among them, you recognize both Conrad Kemp and Meffrid Noward...
System: ...and Gallien. Dear Gallien.
System: But of Houdart, there is no mention.

Orella: A pleasure to see you. Lost that long-haired boy of yours again?
Orella: This is about the letter, is it? It came with a shipment of supplies from Little Ala Mhigo, as I recall.
Orella: I can only presume the sender was hoping that Commander Hext would see it to you personally, but I'm not surprised it escaped her notice given the chaos at the Ghimlyt Dark and after.
Orella: It found its way into my medical supplies, and as you well know, I decided to let that Ishgardian knight take charge of its delivery.
Orella: In any event, I advise you to continue your search in Little Ala Mhigo─and if anyone there knows aught of the letter's author, it would be Gundobald.
Orella: I've had to record so many names in the ledger of late. So many friends, dead and buried. All for a good cause, I know, but that doesn't make it any easier.

Gundobald: Well met, [Forename]. I was not expecting a visit. What brings you to southern Thanalan this day/evening?
Gundobald: This letter, you say... And you seek...the author?
Gundobald: If you read it, then you know their heart. What you meant to them─how you changed their life for the better.
Gundobald: It is a feeling I understand all too well...which is why I agreed to send this letter with the supplies for Rhalgr's Reach.
Gundobald: Yet you never were one to let a mystery remain unsolved, were you? You seek answers. Closure. I will not deny you this.
Gundobald: At the Red Rooster Stead in lower La Noscea, you will find a man named Godeheard. Speak with him. Perhaps then you will find a measure of peace.
Gundobald: ...There was a time when I feared for you, divided as you were. A man/woman at war against his/her friends and himself/herself. But I can tell that you have since reconciled. That is well.

Godeheard: Oh gods, it's you! But why? Why are you here!?
Godeheard: You...you really don't remember? Any of it? The Qiqirn bandits? A certain merchant who maaay have overstepped his bounds juuust a trifle?
Godeheard: You were a right bloody mess when you returned to the Drydocks with my wares─and I do mean bloody. I say, is none of what I'm telling you ringing a bell? Really?
Godeheard: Not even the part where I refused to thank you and demanded that you pay me restitution for the property you yourself returned to me...?
Godeheard: Well, seeing as I've already confessed it, I may as well reiterate: it was me...
Godeheard: That was just the beginning of my bad luck, as it happens. A string of bad decisions left me in debt to some very unforgiving fellows, and before I knew it they had taken damn near everything I owned.
Godeheard: I was friendless, penniless, hopeless. And let me tell you, running afoul of the Warrior of Light had not done me any favors either! There was a time when I couldn't help but blame you for all my misfortune...
Godeheard: And then, one day, when I was rummaging through my meager possessions, I had an epiphany.
Godeheard: I stumbled upon a package from that shipment you recovered for me that ill-fated day. Flower bulbs─stained with Qiqirn blood, but viable for cultivation. Still brimming with the potential to grow and thrive...
Godeheard: Before I knew it, I was cradling the package to my breast, sobbing and moaning like a mad fool...
Godeheard: ...For a fool is exactly what I had been. I had been offered a kindness without let or lien, and instead of thanking this generous hero had spat in his/her face.
Godeheard: So I left that life behind, save for the bulbs I brought with me here. Apprenticed myself to the botanists and resolved to start anew.
Godeheard: And wouldn't you know it, the stubborn little fiends finally bloomed for me. I suppose it's only fitting that you'd show up again that very day.
Godeheard: I've a thousand thousand regrets, but none greater than how I spoke to you. I say this not to beg your forgiveness, but to tell you how you've changed me for the better...and to thank you for the opportunity.
Godeheard: I do have one request, if you are amenable to it. I pray you accept a flower─one of the precious few that has bloomed.
Godeheard: A token of my heartfelt appreciation for my personal savior. Admittedly, this particular breed is perhaps best suited for funerals and farewells...but if you'd rather not keep it for yourself, perhaps there's someone else who might welcome it?

System: Someone else indeed...

Godeheard: I am so grateful that I finally had the chance to apologize to you. I but wish that the flowers I have to offer you were not the sort primarily associated with mournful occasions...

System: Fray
System: With the chat mode in Say, use your keyboard or the software keyboard to enter any phrase which includes “Fray” to attract his/her attention.
System: ...There is no response.
System: Yet there can be no answer but this, can there? So let us wait for a time, you and I. In the cold and in the snow. In the dark...

(-[Forename] [Surname]-): Clever, clever, clever. Or are we just playing it by ear? No matter.
(-[Forename] [Surname]-): I wanted this, once. More than anything. A chance to speak and be heard...
(-[Forename] [Surname]-): But neither of us needs it anymore. And if we were to look deep within ourselves, we would realize that we never did.
(-[Forename] [Surname]-): We are the stories we tell ourselves. The brave hero, the tortured soul, the altruist, the pragmatist. They will tell you who they see, but you and you alone know who you are.
(-[Forename] [Surname]-): For I speak only for myself. If you find comfort in my words, they are yours for the taking, but that is your choice. Now and ever after, as it has always been.
(-[Forename] [Surname]-): "Now comes your part,
To cloak yourself in the fiction,
To breathe life into the dead,
To give a voice to the voiceless...“
(-[Forename] [Surname]-): As we did together that day, when you gave us our answer.
(-[Forename] [Surname]-): Was it ever mine...?

Rielle: My apologies for storming off earlier. <sigh> You'd think I would be more mature than that, after everything I've been through...

Sidurgu: Welcome back, [Forename]. As you can see, Rielle and I are getting along swimmingly, so you needn't worry about us in the slightest. Not one bit.
Sidurgu: So─what of that mysterious unsigned letter? Did your grand search for answers lead you anywhere interesting?

Q3: What will you say?

A3: An old acquaintance.
A3: Closure, perhaps?

Sidurgu: That so...? Well. Glad to hear it, I suppose...

Sandwiches and Pretzels

2024-01-26T04:03:09Z

Maowotoi: Moved "walkthrough" below the dialogue and changed the name to "trivia" since its a spoiler for the quest

{{Quest infobox
| title = Sandwiches and Pretzels
| description = [[Dickon]] is being kept busy at [[the Last Stand]].
| image =
| quest-giver = Dickon
| location = Old Sharlayan
| location-x = 10.5
| location-y = 13.4
| type = sidequest
| quest-line =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| req-quest = Bonds of Adamant(ite)
| req-items = 2 Salad Sandwich
| requirements =
| exp = 168300-190575
| gil = 735
| unlocks =
| reward1 = 2 Philosopher's Sandwich
| prev-quest =
| next-quest =
| patch = 6.0
| release = endwalker
| id-edb = c691fe29b31
| id-gt = 69855
}} __NOTOC__

==Steps==
*Deliver the [[Salad Sandwich|salad sandwiches]] to the [[distinguished Lalafell]].
*Speak with [[Dickon]].

==Journal==
*Dickon is being kept busy at the Last Stand.

==Dialogue==
Dickon: Welcome! What will you be having today?
Dickon: Oh, it's you, [Forename].
Dickon: As it happens, Alisaie also came by recently. Busy as she is, she wanted to let me know that she's patched things up with her father. I'm truly happy for her.
Dickon: But speaking of busy...we're quite short on hands this shift. As much as I'd hate to bother you, could you deliver an order for me?
Dickon: It's a pair of salad sandwiches for an elderly gentleman at Auk's Landing. He's a Lalafell with a distinguished air, so you can't miss him. My thanks in advance.
Dickon: Please deliver the salad sandwiches to the elderly gentleman at Auk's Landing. He's a Lalafell with a distinguished air, so you can't miss him. My thanks in advance.

Distinguished Lalafell: Oh, you are one of the Scions, are you not? [Forename], I believe. 'Tis a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Now, what might I do for you?
Distinguished Lalafell: Ah, the sandwiches! How very kind of you to bring them. The Last Stand serves up many scrumptious dishes, but their sandwiches have always been my favorite. My son, meanwhile, was partial to the pretzels.
Distinguished Lalafell: ...When I was young, I attended the Studium. Louisoix was a classmate of mine─a kindred spirit in the study of magic─and we inspired each other to greater heights.
Distinguished Lalafell: After I completed my studies, I continued conducting research and eventually became a professor. I married and had a family. Settled down.
Distinguished Lalafell: Such a life wasn't for Louisoix, who was on the road more often than not. My son grew to admire him, and went to become his pupil and earn his Archon's mark.
Distinguished Lalafell: To see him set forth to fight for Eorzea beside Louisoix filled me with pride. Yet so too did I worry, as any parent would.
Distinguished Lalafell: In the end, he gave his life for his cause, so strongly did he believe in it. And having now seen his comrades fighting tirelessly to protect our star, I have come to understand whence came his conviction.
Distinguished Lalafell: ...Ah, but listen to me blathering on. I know you are a busy man/woman, so I shall let you go.
Distinguished Lalafell: Thank you. Not only for the sandwiches, but also for standing with my son to the last.

Dickon: Ah, you're back. Did you have a chat with the customer?
Dickon: Wonderful. The gentleman's a regular of ours, you see. When he heard that the Scions had come to Sharlayan, he was beside himself with excitement. He dearly wanted to meet you, but wasn't sure how to go about it.
Dickon: So when you appeared when you did, well, I thought I'd make it happen. I appreciate you going along with it.
Dickon: By way of thanks, here's a little something on the house. Enjoy!

==Trivia==
If you didn't pick up on it, the [[distinguished Lalafell]] is [[Papalymo]]'s father.

The Circles of Answering

2024-01-02T18:26:16Z

Maowotoi: /* Unlock */ didn't state where to access the trials, added it to match the previous stone sky sea page

[[File:The Circles of Answering1.png|400px|right]]

[[File:Stone Sky Sea icon1.png|40px|left|link=]] [[The Circles of Answering]] is the expansion to [[Stone, Sky, Sea]] released in [[Stormblood]] (4.0). The Circles of Answering offers trials tailored to various high-level duties in which players will be tasked with destroying a level 70 striking dummy.
__NOTOC__
==Entry Requirements==
*Quest: [[Another Striking Opportunity]]
*Quest Starting Location: [[Rhalgr's Reach]] (x12.3,y13.1)
*Quest Starting NPC: [[Starry-eyed Ala Mhigan]]
*Pre-requisite Quests: {{questlink|main|Stormblood (Quest)}}, {{questlink|feature|A Striking Opportunity}} ([[Stone, Sky, Sea]])

After completing the quest [[Another Striking Opportunity]], speak with the [[Battle-scarred Veteran]] in [[The Fringes]] (x30,y11) and select from a list of trials to begin.

==Trials List==
Trials available are based on the list of [[dungeons]] and [[trials]] you have unlocked.

*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Level 70]] [1]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - The Royal Menagerie]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Emanation (Extreme)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - The Pool of Tribute (Extreme)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Omega: Deltascape]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Deltascape V1.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Deltascape V2.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Deltascape V3.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Deltascape V4.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - The Minstrel's Ballad: Shinryu's Domain]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - The Jade Stoa (Extreme)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Omega: Sigmascape]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Sigmascape V1.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Sigmascape V2.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Sigmascape V3.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Sigmascape V4.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - The Minstrel's Ballad: Tsukuyomi's Pain]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Hells' Kier (Extreme)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Omega: Alphascape]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Alphascape V1.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Alphascape V2.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Alphascape V3.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - Alphascape V4.0 (Savage)]]
*[[Stone, Sky, Sea - The Wreath of Snakes (Extreme)]]
[1] Has a level sync of 70 and an item level sync of 300.

==Doing The Trial==
In order to partake in a trial you must speak to the [[Battle-scarred Veteran]] in [[the Fringes]] ( 30.0 , 11.3 ) Z: 0.4, who will teleport you to the start of your trial at [[The Circles of Answering (landmark)|the Circles of Answering]].

[[Category:Features]] [[Category:Patch 4.0 Features]] [[Category:Stormblood]]

The Elderblade

2023-12-20T15:52:10Z

Maowotoi: corrected the achievment name

{{FATE infobox
| title = The Elderblade
| description = The Elderblade that Rhal Ral seeks is controlled by ancient Nabaath magicks, and it now wanders aimlessly, slaughtering any that cross its path. Only by vanquishing the hideous manifestation of the maester's will can the spell be broken.
| starting-npc =
| location = Amh Araeng
| location-x = 22.4
| location-y = 26.0
| type = notorious monster
| level = 76
| duration = 15
| req-items =
| exp = 50,544
| gil = 152
| bicolor gemstone = 12
| seals =
| item-reward1 = 1 Stay Thy Blade
| prev-fate = Armadillo Peccadillo
| next-fate =
| patch = 5.0
| release = shadowbringers
}}

==FATE Chain Information==
This is part of the FATE chain in Amh Araeng. This 8-part saga has an achievement for completing the whole thing.
# {{questlink|fate-defense|Scavengers Hunted}} (x:31.9, y:19.5)
# {{questlink|fate-enemies|Reptilian Roadblock}} (x:33.2, y:25.2)
# {{questlink|fate-boss|Cactus Makes Perfect}} (x:35.5, y:24.7)
# {{questlink|fate-boss|Theft from Above}} (x:34.4, y:27.6)
# {{questlink|fate-defense|Sand and Deliver}} (x:17.4, y:16.0) — Spawns roughly 15 minutes after completion of Theft from Above
# {{questlink|fate-defense|This Time, It's Personal}} (x:14.3, y:17.6)
# {{questlink|fate-enemies|Armadillo Peccadillo}} (x:20.1, y:20.8)
# {{questlink|fate-boss|The Elderblade}} (x:22.4, y:26.0) — Awards {{Item icon|Stay Thy Blade}} achievement

2023-08-23T16:54:49Z

Maowotoi:

== Licensing ==
{{Square Enix image|screenshot}}

2023-08-23T16:44:22Z

Maowotoi: /* Images */

{{Weapon infobox
| name = Caladbolg
| icon = caladbolg icon1.png
| requires = dark knight
| type = greatsword
| level = 70
| ilvl = 335
| rarity = blue
| attributes = {{attribute increase|strength|125}}{{attribute increase|vitality|126}}{{attribute increase|critical hit|88}}{{attribute increase|tenacity|126}}
| physical-damage = 86
| physical-damage-hq =
| magic-damage =
| magic-damage-hq =
| autoattack = 84.85
| autoattack-hq =
| delay = 2.96
| delay-hq =
| dps = 28.67
| dps-hq =
| flavor-text =
| race =
| gender =
| cost =
| value =
| value-hq =
| seals =
| repair = Blacksmith
| npc-repair =
| set-name = Eureka Artifact Weapons
| materia-slots = 2
| adv-melding = n
| unique = y
| untradable = y
| unsellable = y
| convertible = y
| dyeable =
| projectable = y
| desynthesizable =
| desynth-level =
| crest-worthy =
| storable =
| collectable =
| patch = 4.25
| release = stormblood
}}
__NOTOC__
==Acquisition==
===Exchange===
{{vendor list}}

==Used For==
===Exchange===
{{vendor table|currency={{PAGENAME}}}}

==Images==

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</gallery>

[[Category:Eurekan Weapons]]