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Take with a Tonze of Salt

2026-05-04T14:06:51Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Take with a Tonze of Salt
| description = Bloezoeng has been waiting for you to return to Revenant's Toll.
| image = Take with a Tonze of Salt.png
| quest-giver = Bloezoeng
| related-npcs = Acot; Chipper Pauper; Discerning Brass Blade; Industrious Refugee; Landebert; Lolorito; Pragmatic Peddler; Reformed Ruffian
| location = Mor Dhona
| location-x = 22.1
| location-y = 8.7
| type = side
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Sidequests
| journal-category = Mor Dhonan Sidequests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 70
| req-quest = Seiryu's Wall
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 0
| gil = 463
| reward1 = 1 Cracked Crystal
| unlocks =
| prev-quest =
| next-quest =
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.5
| id-gt = 68722
| id-edb = 5cc52395ca0
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Acot]] in [[Central Thanalan]].

*Speak with the refugees of [[Pearl Lane]].

*Speak with [[Landebert]].

==Journal==
*Bloezoeng has been waiting for you to return to Revenant's Toll.

*A merchant who trades in salt from Gyr Abania's famed Saltery left a message for you with Bloezoeng of Revenant's Toll. Simply put, should you have the time to come and see him in Stonesthrow, outside Ul'dah, he asks that you do so.

*Acot, the salt merchant, is something of a fan of you and yours. He thanks you profusely for your part in facilitating the joint enterprise of the sultana and Lord Lolorito that saw the Saltery restored, for the revitalized industry has led directly to the creation of countless new jobs for Ala Mhigan refugees in Ul'dah. The influx of new wealth has transformed the community and brought prosperity to people outside and inside the walls─and Pearl Lane is no exception.

*The salt merchant's testimony proves to be no exaggeration, for everywhere you look in Pearl Lane there are hopeful refugees pursuing various means of improving their lot. But will this change be lasting or fleeting? Landebert, a local refugee leader, has doubtless been watching these recent events with skepticism...

*Landebert is unsurprisingly unwilling to take this new era of prosperity at face value, for he knows all too well how easily the wealthy elite of Ul'dah can bend the truth. This is why without hesitation he rejected an offer of employment from one of the most prestigious banks in the sultanate. However, to your mutual surprise, Lord Lolorito of the East Aldenard Trading Company decides to make a personal appearance to persuade the refugee leader to work for the financial institution, explaining that people look to him for guidance, and would be more willing to place their faith in the many ventures associated with the Mirage Trust if they saw him do so as well. Seeing an opportunity to aid his countrymen, Landenbert agrees to work for the bank, provided that he and his countrymen are afforded various benefits in formal written contracts, and that they are afforded representation to negotiate for additional considerations in the future. After a moment's deliberation, Lolorito agrees─likely believing that any such Ala Mhigan union could be easily subverted if necessary. And perhaps it can and will be...but not without considerable resistance from Landebert and his like-minded comrades.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
Bloezoeng: A moment of your time, [Forename]? A merchant who brought me a goodly shipment of salt, Acot, left a message on the off chance you were passing through the Toll.
Bloezoeng: The salt he trades in is Gyr Abanian, you see. Quality stuff from the Lochs, worth every gil, let me tell you!
Bloezoeng: I'm told that the little operation they've got going there is doing quite well, quite well indeed ─ and that you played a major part in making it possible.
Bloezoeng: Goes without saying that the returned refugees have benefited greatly from the arrangement. Not just them, though ─ seems that there are newfound opportunities to be had for those still in Ul'dah, too!
Bloezoeng: By the onion, in my rambling I forgot why I called you over! The message from Acot! Apologies, apologies. He asked that you come and see him in Stonesthrow, should you have the time to spare.
-quest accepted
-optional start
Bloezoeng: I expect Acot wants nothing more than to thank you profusely in person, as is in keeping with the Eorzean tradition.

Berwelf: Slowly but surely we're rebuilding our fortunes, one day at a time. Before long we'll be buying land and building homes, and then...then they have to accept us, right?
-optional end

===Speak with Acot in central Thanalan===
Acot: Well I'll be ─ you came! [Forename] [Surname], the savior of the Saltery!
-cutscene start
Acot: It is a tremendous honor, {{alternatives|f=miss|m=sir}}, and that is no exaggeration. I don't know if you realize, but you were instrumental in bringing stability and prosperity to so, so many lives...
Acot: It may be a joint enterprise carried under the auspices of the sultana and Lord Lolorito, but we all know who got them in the same room! And besides, even if I wanted to thank them directly, there's not a snowball's chance in the seventh hell I'd ever be able to.
Acot: But I'm not the only one grateful for your intervention. You see, all the salt exported from the Lochs is brought here first and afterwards shipped to every corner of Eorzea.
Acot: It's a massive new industry that requires a considerable amount of labor. Take a look around and you'll see how much the lives of the refugees here have changed as a result.
Acot: Steady work means steady pay for folks who had few options before. They in turn can spend their newfound wealth on goods and services provided by their fellow refugees.
Acot: Everyone profits when gil moves through the local community like this. No one needs to hoard resources because they know more's on the way.
Acot: You can see a real difference here in Stonesthrow and outside the walls ─ and in Pearl Lane, too. Don't believe me? Go and see for yourself!
-cutscene end

-optional start
Acot: You should go and take a walk down Pearl Lane. I think you'll find it different from what you might remember.

Berwelf: Slowly but surely we're rebuilding our fortunes, one day at a time. Before long we'll be buying land and building homes, and then...then they have to accept us, right?
-optional end

===Speak with the refugees of Pearl Lane===
Chipper Pauper: Only Thal can say what tomorrow holds, but today I've got coin in my pocket and a song on my lips─and a bleedin' heavy crate in my arms! Bugger me...
-optional start
Chipper Pauper: Where in the hells was I supposed to take this damned delivery again? Was it the jeweler? Hmm...
-optional end

Industrious Refugee: I've finally saved up enough to open my own stall, though I want to make sure I have a solid plan before I do. My friend here's been kind enough to offer me some guidance. Just you wait ─ I'll have shops all throughout Eorzea one day!
-optional start
Industrious Refugee: Location, location, location...
Pragmatic Peddler: Best settle on a place to set up shop first, don't you think? The finest wares at the lowest prices won't sell well if we aren't where the action is.
-optional end

Reformed Ruffian: I'll admit there was a time when I'd've sooner spat in a guardsman's eye than take Lolorito's gil, but times are changing, and we've got to change with them.
-optional start
Discerning Brass Blade: It's not so simple as walking the streets and keeping the peace. If the Amalj'aa or gods know who else decide to attack, you will have to face them on the battlefield. You understand that, yes?
Reformed Ruffian: I'm interested, aye, but, uh...are prior...indiscretions a disqualification?
-optional end

''While talking with refugees of Pearl Lane''
-optional start
Landebert: The other day, a man from the East Aldenard Trading Company paid us a visit. He said that they needed hands for the rebuilding effort in Gyr Abania. That they were looking to hire folk among the poor and the displaced.
Landebert: Long have I cursed my lot and the powers that be. I thought that I would die with a curse on my lips. To suddenly be given another chance... Can this be true? Can there really be a better life for us?
-optional end

===Speak with Landebert===
-cutscene start
Landebert: Been a long time, soldier. I remember when you came here once upon a time, back when Teledji Adeledji was trying to play us all for fools.
Landebert: The more things change, the more they stay the same. Just the other day an East Aldenard man came round and offered me a job. Not as a salt porter, though─as a guard for a bloody bank.
Landebert: The selfsame bank holding Teledji's fortune that Lolorito so generously gifted to the House of Ul following the bastard's death. A gesture of reconciliation to smooth over the “tensions” between the Royalists and Monetarists.
Landebert: As if the two were ever truly at odds. The sultanate is content to let Lolorito manage the estate so long as they get their cut.
Landebert: Bah! It's smoke and mirrors, don't you see? Perfumed gentry carving up the corpse of a fool who couldn't play the great game, all the while the rest of us trudge on, fighting over scraps from the masters' table.
Landebert: And the moneylenders, the banks? They're a part of the same rotten system. Chewing up the poor and hapless with convoluted contracts full of traps.
Landebert: Every man on this street can tell you a story about a friend saddled with debt, forced to work day and night until they fell ill and died. This city eats people, soldier ─ chews them up and spits them right out.
Landebert: So aye, I told that bank man to piss off. Bloody fool. What in the seven hells was he thinking, coming down here and offering me a job, as if I don't know a poisoned chalice when I see one...
Lolorito@???: Would that everyone were so perceptive...
Landebert: Eh? We met before? Something about you seems familiar...

Question:What will you say?
> That'd be Lord Lolorito of the Syndicate.
> Well, he is chairman of the East Aldenard Trading Company...
---

Landebert: Huh!? Well, aren't we a long way from home...
Lolorito: I will not deny that you have cause to distrust our offer of employment. Under Teledji Adeledji's management, the bank was...less than charitable in its treatment of its staff.
Lolorito: Contrary to his public support of the refugee cause, he aggressively pursued cost-cutting measures which led to unconscionably long shifts and drastically reduced wages. Consequently, quality of service was much reduced, as was the reputation of his businesses.
Lolorito: He was a shortsighted imbecile ─ but I am not. Neither the sultana nor I would see his policies perpetuated, and intend to offer rather more equitable terms ─ increased compensation, periods of rest, and so forth.
Landebert: You'll forgive me if I don't blindly trust a man they say spews gil from his backside three times a day. And even if your every word is true, I'm not about to believe you're offering all that out of the kindness of your heart.
Lolorito: Heh, no, certainly not. Nor would I expect a man such as you ─ one who thinks five steps ahead out of necessity ─ to think otherwise.
Lolorito: Simply put, I need you and your people to trust me.
Lolorito: This is far bigger than the bank or the Saltery or any single endeavor. Nay, it is about every single venture associated with the Mirage Trust, which your people rightfully regard with caution. If they are to grow and prosper, it will only be with the support of our Ala Mhigan residents.
Lolorito: You are a leader in your community, Landebert. A man who commands respect and loyalty when he speaks. If you vouch for us, then others will listen.
Lolorito: I trust that answers your question as to why I would descend from my golden chamberpot to come and see you in person.
Landebert: More or less, aye. You want me to take your gil so others will too.
Landebert: That was then and this is now, hmm? So sayeth the chairman himself...
Landebert: But it ain't that simple, is it? You can't promise folks the stars and expect them to take you at your word. I want it in writing ─ for me and mine both. Contracts, legal and binding.
Landebert: And we want a seat at the table ─ representation for our collective interests.
Lolorito: Ala Mhigans united in common cause, bargaining as one? Interesting... In principle, I have no objection. You shall be joining us at the bank, then?
Landebert: I reckon he thinks he's got his hooks in me. Well, we'll see about that.
Landebert: Even if he gives us everything we demand, I know he'll try to undermine and divide us. Wouldn't be surprised if he succeeded, too...but at least we'll have a fighting chance.
Landebert: Aye, we'll play his game...for now. Work our way into positions of power and necessity, so when the time comes to remind him who needs who, we'll be ready to extract some real concessions. Just you wait!
-quest complete
-cutscene end

-optional start
Landebert: Some people will tell you that all you need to change your stars is a chance. A steady job with a modest salary. These people are fools.
Landebert: The important thing for us now is not to fall prey to the lie that is the Ul'dahn dream, for that is but a tool they use to divide us. Only through united purpose and collective action will we achieve lasting change for ourselves and our children.
-optional end
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=JGcnBSh3zdo}}

One Final Journey

2026-05-04T13:10:04Z

Mintd: /* Journal */

{{Quest infobox
| title = One Final Journey
| description = [[F%27lhaminn]] appears lost in her memories.
| image = One Final Journey.png
| quest-giver = F'lhaminn
| related-npcs = Iliud; Popokkuli; Seserukka
| location = Mor Dhona
| location-x = 22.4
| location-y = 6.0
| type = side
| quest-line = Tales from the Shadows
| journal-section = Sidequests
| journal-category = Chronicles of Light Quests
| journal-genre = Tales from the Shadows Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| req-quest = Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 0
| gil = 1373
| unlocks = ngp Tales from the Shadows (New Game+)
| prev-quest =
| next-quest =
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.1
| id-gt = 69286
| id-edb = 83b1d4e06e6
}}
==Steps==
*Wait at the designated location in [[Ul'dah]] on [[Ul'dah - Steps of Thal|the Steps of Thal]].
*Speak with Father [[Iliud]] at the [[Church of Saint Adama Landama]] in [[Eastern Thanalan]].
*Speak with [[F'lhaminn]].

==Journal==
*F'lhaminn appears lost in her memories.

*You happen upon F'lhaminn at the House of Splendors, distracted by memories of the past. A missive in her hand summons her to Ul'dah, and though unable to go into detail, she tells you the matter pertains to Minfilia. In light of all you have been through with her adopted daughter, she believes that your presence would only be fitting. Thus does she invite you to accompany her, bidding you go ahead to the Steps of Thal.

*The soft echo of boots marks F'lhaminn's arrival, and soon after the two of you are greeted by Popokkuli and Seserukka of Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern. According to the twins, the Concern was tasked with the restoration of Ul'dah's waterways, in the course of which they made a surprising discovery─a cat's-eye jewel. F'lhaminn confirms that it is the very same as that which Minfilia gifted to her many years ago. And in her turn, she returned the stone to Minfilia shortly before the Scions left the Waking Sands for Mor Dhona. That it should find its way back to her now is nothing short of miraculous, and F'lhaminn sees it as a chance to lay her daughter to rest. She can think of no better place to do so than at the Church of Saint Adama Landama, where Minfilia's father lies.

*You arrive to find F'lhaminn speaking with Father Iliud. Upon hearing of Minfilia and the gemstone, the father gives you his blessing to bury the cat's-eye with Warburton. Offering her thanks, F'lhaminn heads outside to the site of his grave, south of the church.

*Placing the cat's-eye in the earth, F'lhaminn lays her heart bare to Minfilia, hopeful that the words reach her daughter. With her heart thus unburdened, she makes her way back to Mor Dhona, there to continue doing her part for the Scions.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
Tataru: [Forename], might I ask a favor of you? I'm not normally one to pry, but F'lhaminn has been oddly distracted ever since you came back to tell us of your travels in the First.
Tataru: Would you go and see if she's all right?
-optional end

===Accepting the Quest===
F'lhaminn: ...Oh, [Forename]. Forgive me, I did not see you there.
F'lhaminn: Ever since you spoke to me of your last moments with Minfilia, I find myself often thinking of the moments I shared with her.
F'lhaminn: And it was during one such moment of remembrance that a missive arrived from an acquaintance in Ul'dah.
F'lhaminn: Even now I can scarcely believe the letter's contents, written as if in answer to my heart's lamentations. Such fortuitous timing is nothing short of a miracle. No less than your arrival here this day, I should think.
F'lhaminn: I am about to depart for the sultanate to meet with my acquaintance, you see, and I cannot think of a better companion for this journey than you. Will you not indulge me with your company?
F'lhaminn: I would not begrudge your absence, but if you are so inclined, it would mean more to me than you know.

Question: What will you say?
> How could I refuse?
F'lhaminn: You are too kind, my friend.
> Is this something to do with Minfilia?
F'lhaminn: Indeed it is. If what is written in the missive is true, I may yet have a chance to offer her a proper and final farewell.
> I suppose if I must.
F'lhaminn: I understand more pressing matters likely demand your attention, but if what is written in the missive is true, you deserve to be there.
---
F'lhaminn: We are to meet on the Steps of Thal, in front of Eshtaime's Aesthetics. Pray go ahead. I will be along shortly.
-quest accepted

-optional start
F'lhaminn: You needn't wait for me. Pray set out when you are ready, and meet me in front of Eshtaime's Aesthetics on the Steps of Thal.
-optional end

===Wait at the designated location in Ul'dah on the Steps of Thal===
-cutscene start
F'lhaminn: I hope I have not kept you waiting overlong.
???: F'lhaminn! Thanks for coming on such short notice.

''(If WoL met Popokkuli and Seserukka before in {{i|The Wrath of Qarn}})''
Popokkuli: [Forename], what a coincidence. What brings you here?
F'lhaminn: Ah, you're acquainted. Then I needn't worry about introductions. [Forename] was with Minfilia in her final moments, you see, and I thought it only right that {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} be present.

''(If WoL met Popokkuli before in [[Alchemist]] job questline)''
Popokkuli: And I can't say we were expecting you at all, [Forename]. Though I suppose you do have a knack for assisting in matters of the dearly departed.

F'lhaminn: So, is it true, my friends? Did you find it?
Seserukka: To start from the beginning, the Concern was contracted to work on the waterways below Ul'dah.
Seserukka: Naturally, this included reconstruction of the Sil'dih Aqueducts.
F'lhaminn: The place Minfilia and the others fled after the ill-fated banquet...
Seserukka: Aye. And while we were clearing out the tunnel, a glint amidst the debris caught our attention.
Popokkuli: Cat's-eye. At first we wondered how it got to be there of all places. But then we remembered the stone Minfilia gave you all those years ago...
F'lhaminn: There's no mistake about it. This is the selfsame stone.
F'lhaminn: The very first stone she ever unearthed, in those halcyon days when she was still called Ascilia.
F'lhaminn: She was beaming with pride when she presented it to me. It was a gift I would treasure for years to come.
F'lhaminn: Until the day came when she needed it more than I. She seemed so lost that day in the Waking Sands.
F'lhaminn: I knew that the cat's-eye would remind her of how far she had already come. And instill her with a little more courage to take the next step.
F'lhaminn: To think she wore it all this time...
Popokkuli: When we searched the waterways shortly after the collapse, we didn't find a trace of the Scions. No belongings or anything. Curious that it would appear after all this time.
F'lhaminn: With the stone in hand, Minfilia pressed onward in her quest for true peace. Never once did she look back.
F'lhaminn: And though she is gone, her legacy lives on ─ in you, [Forename], and the Scions. And in the child Ryne.
F'lhaminn: Safe in the knowledge that others continue to walk her path, she has sent this stone back to me. This I choose to believe.
F'lhaminn: She has earned her rest. I shall bury this stone, that she might have peace in the hereafter.
Seserukka: Where are you thinking?
F'lhaminn: Next to where her father rests.
Seserukka: Indeed, there's no better place than with your loved ones.
Popokkuli: Well, you're doubtless keen to see to that, so we won't keep you any longer. We'll find a moment to go and pay respects ourselves afterwards. Till next time, take care.
F'lhaminn: Thank you. Both of you.
F'lhaminn: Warburton was interred here in Ul'dah at Erralig's Burial Chamber, but around the time of the Scions' founding, he was moved to the Church of Saint Adama Landama, under the care of Father Iliud.
F'lhaminn: Come, [Forename]. Let us seek out the father and request his permission to bury the stone.
-cutscene end

-optional start
F'lhaminn: Ah, there you are. I was just telling Father Iliud about Minfilia and the cat's-eye.
-optional end

===Speaking with Father Iliud at the Church of Saint Adama Landama in eastern Thanalan===
Iliud: Welcome, my {{alternatives|f=child|m=son}}, welcome. F'lhaminn has explained to me the purpose of your visit, and I see no reason to refuse you. Minfilia would wish to rest with her father.
Iliud: I have known her since she was but a child. Full of hope and wonder ─ an aspiring young miner following in F'lhaminn's footsteps.
Iliud: A dutiful student to be sure. Nary a day passed that she did not set out into the wilderness with a pickaxe in hand.
Iliud: But fate would see her set aside the miner's tools and instead don a mantle of far greater responsibility.
Iliud: She was as passionate then as she was in her childhood, a fire in her eyes that refused to be extinguished. It was that flame that compelled me to lend the Scions my support without a moment's hesitation.
Iliud: To now see so many brave and noble souls continue her work... It only reaffirms that I was right to place my faith in her.
Iliud: Ah, forgive my meandering musings─you have not come to hear me wax nostalgic. Pray see to burying the cat's-eye. The Twelve's blessings be upon you.

F'lhaminn: Thank you, Father Iliud.
F'lhaminn: Come, [Forename]. Warburton's grave is just south of the church.

-optional start
Iliud: It takes great strength to raise a child. And it takes even greater strength to let a child walk her own path, though it leads to danger. I have naught but respect for F'lhaminn.
-optional end

===Speak with F'lhaminn===
F'lhaminn: Here it is, [Forename].

-cutscene start
F'lhaminn: <sigh> It was twenty years ago that Warburton came to Ul'dah, risking life and limb to warn us of the threat encroaching on Eorzea.
F'lhaminn: ...Twenty years ago that my ambition robbed him of his life. A daughter of her whole family.
F'lhaminn: You would have been so proud of her. She was a warm, compassionate, and vibrant woman, always ready to answer the clarion call of duty without a moment's hesitation. Just like her father. In the end, that selflessness would save not one, but two worlds.
F'lhaminn: Now her duty has ended. And though you are worlds apart, I pray with this stone, this precious gem from Ascilia, a part of her remains at your side.
F'lhaminn: Just as she remains forever in my heart.
F'lhaminn: Oh, Ascilia. Never did I imagine such greatness could be born from a beginning so humble.
F'lhaminn: I am proud to have been there for that first little triumph. Not only did you find a gemstone ─ you found your own path.
F'lhaminn: That path took you far away, to a place fraught with danger. But you have achieved all that you ever desired. And you have returned.
F'lhaminn: Rest now, Ascilia. My dearest daughter.
F'lhaminn: Won't you say a few words too?

Question:What will you say?
> Leave the rest to us.
> Your legacy lives on.
> You can rest now, Minfilia...
---
F'lhaminn: There is much I've left unsaid to Ascilia. But I feel as though a weight has been lifted.
F'lhaminn: With a lighter heart, I shall return to Mor Dhona and resume doing my little part for the Scions. For her legacy.
F'lhaminn: Wherever you may be headed, please take care. And when you meet them, do pass my regards to Thancred and Ryne and all the others.
F'lhaminn: Thank you, [Forename]. For everything.
-cutscene end
-quest complete
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=ToSiKOnSlsA}}

One Final Journey

2026-05-04T13:09:10Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = One Final Journey
| description = [[F%27lhaminn]] appears lost in her memories.
| image = One Final Journey.png
| quest-giver = F'lhaminn
| related-npcs = Iliud; Popokkuli; Seserukka
| location = Mor Dhona
| location-x = 22.4
| location-y = 6.0
| type = side
| quest-line = Tales from the Shadows
| journal-section = Sidequests
| journal-category = Chronicles of Light Quests
| journal-genre = Tales from the Shadows Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| req-quest = Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 0
| gil = 1373
| unlocks = ngp Tales from the Shadows (New Game+)
| prev-quest =
| next-quest =
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.1
| id-gt = 69286
| id-edb = 83b1d4e06e6
}}
==Steps==
*Wait at the designated location in [[Ul'dah]] on [[Ul'dah - Steps of Thal|the Steps of Thal]].
*Speak with Father [[Iliud]] at the [[Church of Saint Adama Landama]] in [[Eastern Thanalan]].
*Speak with [[F'lhaminn]].

==Journal==
*F'lhaminn appears lost in her memories.

*You happen upon F'lhaminn at the House of Splendors, distracted by memories of the past. A missive in her hand summons her to Ul'dah, and though unable to go into detail, she tells you the matter pertains to Minfilia. In light of all you have been through with her adopted daughter, she believes that your presence would only be fitting. Thus does she invite you to accompany her, bidding you go ahead to the Steps of Thal.

*The soft echo of boots marks F'lhaminn's arrival, and soon after the two of you are greeted by Popokkuli and Seserukka of Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern. According to the twins, the Concern was tasked with the restoration of Ul'dah's waterways, in the course of which they made a surprising discovery─a cat's-eye jewel. F'lhaminn confirms that it is the very same as that which Minfilia gifted to her many years ago. And in her turn, she returned the stone to Minfilia shortly before the Scions left the Waking Sands for Mor Dhona. That it should find its way back to her now is nothing short of miraculous, and F'lhaminn sees it as a chance to lay her daughter to rest. She can think of no better place to do so than at the Church of Saint Adama Landama, where Minfilia's father lies.

*You arrive to find F'lhaminn speaking with Father Iliud. Upon hearing of Minfilia and the gemstone, the father gives you his blessing to bury the cat's-eye with Warburton. Offering her thanks, F'lhaminn heads outside to the site of his grave, south of the church.

*Placing the cat's-eye in the earth, F'lhaminn lays her heart bare to Minfilia, hopeful that the words reach her daughter. With her heart thus unburdened, she makes her way back to Mor Dhona, there to continue doing her part for the Scions.

{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
Tataru: [Forename], might I ask a favor of you? I'm not normally one to pry, but F'lhaminn has been oddly distracted ever since you came back to tell us of your travels in the First.
Tataru: Would you go and see if she's all right?
-optional end

===Accepting the Quest===
F'lhaminn: ...Oh, [Forename]. Forgive me, I did not see you there.
F'lhaminn: Ever since you spoke to me of your last moments with Minfilia, I find myself often thinking of the moments I shared with her.
F'lhaminn: And it was during one such moment of remembrance that a missive arrived from an acquaintance in Ul'dah.
F'lhaminn: Even now I can scarcely believe the letter's contents, written as if in answer to my heart's lamentations. Such fortuitous timing is nothing short of a miracle. No less than your arrival here this day, I should think.
F'lhaminn: I am about to depart for the sultanate to meet with my acquaintance, you see, and I cannot think of a better companion for this journey than you. Will you not indulge me with your company?
F'lhaminn: I would not begrudge your absence, but if you are so inclined, it would mean more to me than you know.

Question: What will you say?
> How could I refuse?
F'lhaminn: You are too kind, my friend.
> Is this something to do with Minfilia?
F'lhaminn: Indeed it is. If what is written in the missive is true, I may yet have a chance to offer her a proper and final farewell.
> I suppose if I must.
F'lhaminn: I understand more pressing matters likely demand your attention, but if what is written in the missive is true, you deserve to be there.
---
F'lhaminn: We are to meet on the Steps of Thal, in front of Eshtaime's Aesthetics. Pray go ahead. I will be along shortly.
-quest accepted

-optional start
F'lhaminn: You needn't wait for me. Pray set out when you are ready, and meet me in front of Eshtaime's Aesthetics on the Steps of Thal.
-optional end

===Wait at the designated location in Ul'dah on the Steps of Thal===
-cutscene start
F'lhaminn: I hope I have not kept you waiting overlong.
???: F'lhaminn! Thanks for coming on such short notice.

''(If WoL met Popokkuli and Seserukka before in {{i|The Wrath of Qarn}})''
Popokkuli: [Forename], what a coincidence. What brings you here?
F'lhaminn: Ah, you're acquainted. Then I needn't worry about introductions. [Forename] was with Minfilia in her final moments, you see, and I thought it only right that {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} be present.

''(If WoL met Popokkuli before in [[Alchemist]] job questline)''
Popokkuli: And I can't say we were expecting you at all, [Forename]. Though I suppose you do have a knack for assisting in matters of the dearly departed.

F'lhaminn: So, is it true, my friends? Did you find it?
Seserukka: To start from the beginning, the Concern was contracted to work on the waterways below Ul'dah.
Seserukka: Naturally, this included reconstruction of the Sil'dih Aqueducts.
F'lhaminn: The place Minfilia and the others fled after the ill-fated banquet...
Seserukka: Aye. And while we were clearing out the tunnel, a glint amidst the debris caught our attention.
Popokkuli: Cat's-eye. At first we wondered how it got to be there of all places. But then we remembered the stone Minfilia gave you all those years ago...
F'lhaminn: There's no mistake about it. This is the selfsame stone.
F'lhaminn: The very first stone she ever unearthed, in those halcyon days when she was still called Ascilia.
F'lhaminn: She was beaming with pride when she presented it to me. It was a gift I would treasure for years to come.
F'lhaminn: Until the day came when she needed it more than I. She seemed so lost that day in the Waking Sands.
F'lhaminn: I knew that the cat's-eye would remind her of how far she had already come. And instill her with a little more courage to take the next step.
F'lhaminn: To think she wore it all this time...
Popokkuli: When we searched the waterways shortly after the collapse, we didn't find a trace of the Scions. No belongings or anything. Curious that it would appear after all this time.
F'lhaminn: With the stone in hand, Minfilia pressed onward in her quest for true peace. Never once did she look back.
F'lhaminn: And though she is gone, her legacy lives on ─ in you, [Forename], and the Scions. And in the child Ryne.
F'lhaminn: Safe in the knowledge that others continue to walk her path, she has sent this stone back to me. This I choose to believe.
F'lhaminn: She has earned her rest. I shall bury this stone, that she might have peace in the hereafter.
Seserukka: Where are you thinking?
F'lhaminn: Next to where her father rests.
Seserukka: Indeed, there's no better place than with your loved ones.
Popokkuli: Well, you're doubtless keen to see to that, so we won't keep you any longer. We'll find a moment to go and pay respects ourselves afterwards. Till next time, take care.
F'lhaminn: Thank you. Both of you.
F'lhaminn: Warburton was interred here in Ul'dah at Erralig's Burial Chamber, but around the time of the Scions' founding, he was moved to the Church of Saint Adama Landama, under the care of Father Iliud.
F'lhaminn: Come, [Forename]. Let us seek out the father and request his permission to bury the stone.
-cutscene end

-optional start
F'lhaminn: Ah, there you are. I was just telling Father Iliud about Minfilia and the cat's-eye.
-optional end

===Speaking with Father Iliud at the Church of Saint Adama Landama in eastern Thanalan===
Iliud: Welcome, my {{alternatives|f=child|m=son}}, welcome. F'lhaminn has explained to me the purpose of your visit, and I see no reason to refuse you. Minfilia would wish to rest with her father.
Iliud: I have known her since she was but a child. Full of hope and wonder ─ an aspiring young miner following in F'lhaminn's footsteps.
Iliud: A dutiful student to be sure. Nary a day passed that she did not set out into the wilderness with a pickaxe in hand.
Iliud: But fate would see her set aside the miner's tools and instead don a mantle of far greater responsibility.
Iliud: She was as passionate then as she was in her childhood, a fire in her eyes that refused to be extinguished. It was that flame that compelled me to lend the Scions my support without a moment's hesitation.
Iliud: To now see so many brave and noble souls continue her work... It only reaffirms that I was right to place my faith in her.
Iliud: Ah, forgive my meandering musings─you have not come to hear me wax nostalgic. Pray see to burying the cat's-eye. The Twelve's blessings be upon you.

F'lhaminn: Thank you, Father Iliud.
F'lhaminn: Come, [Forename]. Warburton's grave is just south of the church.

-optional start
Iliud: It takes great strength to raise a child. And it takes even greater strength to let a child walk her own path, though it leads to danger. I have naught but respect for F'lhaminn.
-optional end

===Speak with F'lhaminn===
F'lhaminn: Here it is, [Forename].

-cutscene start
F'lhaminn: <sigh> It was twenty years ago that Warburton came to Ul'dah, risking life and limb to warn us of the threat encroaching on Eorzea.
F'lhaminn: ...Twenty years ago that my ambition robbed him of his life. A daughter of her whole family.
F'lhaminn: You would have been so proud of her. She was a warm, compassionate, and vibrant woman, always ready to answer the clarion call of duty without a moment's hesitation. Just like her father. In the end, that selflessness would save not one, but two worlds.
F'lhaminn: Now her duty has ended. And though you are worlds apart, I pray with this stone, this precious gem from Ascilia, a part of her remains at your side.
F'lhaminn: Just as she remains forever in my heart.
F'lhaminn: Oh, Ascilia. Never did I imagine such greatness could be born from a beginning so humble.
F'lhaminn: I am proud to have been there for that first little triumph. Not only did you find a gemstone ─ you found your own path.
F'lhaminn: That path took you far away, to a place fraught with danger. But you have achieved all that you ever desired. And you have returned.
F'lhaminn: Rest now, Ascilia. My dearest daughter.
F'lhaminn: Won't you say a few words too?

Question:What will you say?
> Leave the rest to us.
> Your legacy lives on.
> You can rest now, Minfilia...
---
F'lhaminn: There is much I've left unsaid to Ascilia. But I feel as though a weight has been lifted.
F'lhaminn: With a lighter heart, I shall return to Mor Dhona and resume doing my little part for the Scions. For her legacy.
F'lhaminn: Wherever you may be headed, please take care. And when you meet them, do pass my regards to Thancred and Ryne and all the others.
F'lhaminn: Thank you, [Forename]. For everything.
-cutscene end
-quest complete
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
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Forever at Your Side

2025-08-23T06:15:54Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{otheruses|the [[Feature Quests|feature quest]]|the [[Paintings|painting]]|Forever at Your Side (Item)}}
{{Quest infobox
| title = Forever at Your Side
| description = Severa is concerned for Allie's well-being.
| image = forever at your side1.png
| quest-giver = Severa
| location = Terncliff
| location-x = 5.8
| location-y = 5.6
| type = feature
| quest-line = The Sorrow of Werlyt Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 0
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 G-Warrior MG
| unlocks = ach Mass Destruction of Weapons, ngp The Sorrow of Werlyt (New Game+)
| prev-quest = Duty in the Sky with Diamond
| next-quest = Aggressive Expansion
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.5
| id-gt = 69568
| id-edb = ac1352f077f
}} __NOTOC__

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Avilina]].
*Speak with [[Severa]].
*Wait at the specified location.
*Speak with [[Severa]].
*Speak with [[Valdeaulin]].
*Speak with [[Gaius]].
*Speak with the [[Resistance Officer|Resistance officer]].

==Journal==
*Severa is concerned for Allie's well-being.

*Allie has miraculously survived the climactic battle with the Diamond Weapon, only to fall into a state of severe shock. Cid has been called in to determine whether this was caused by the synthetic auracite system, but is not yet ready to deliver his findings. While you wait, Severa suggests speaking with Avilina, who apparently has something she wishes to discuss.

*Avilina's monument has finally been completed, and it stands as a lasting reminder of Terncliff's fallen. She then absorbs herself in prayer, which serves as your cue to return to Severa and ask if she has any news on Allie's condition.

*Back in the town square, Severa informs you that Gaius is due to return to Terncliff soon. You take a moment to savor the refreshing sea breeze and picturesque scenery while you wait for him to arrive.

*You are eventually joined by Gaius, who wastes no time inquiring after Allie. Cid brings her out from the infirmary and all present are taken aback to see that she is but a shell of her former self, utterly unresponsive and incapable of even the most basic communication. According to Cid, the trauma from which she is suffering is not the result of the synthetic auracite system, but more likely caused by learning of the terrible fate that befell her brother Alfonse. Gaius reaffirms his desire to fulfill his promise to Alfonse by overseeing the restoration of Werlyt as an independent state. Cid decides to let bygones be bygones with Gaius, and bids the group farewell.

*Severa reveals that her encounters with Gaius's foster children have given her the determination to find a place for herself in the world. She plans to accompany Gaius to Werlyt, her former home, and win over those who once shunned her.

*The time that Valdeaulin has spent alongside Gaius has dulled his desire for revenge, and he has come to see he made the right decision in sparing Gaius's life all those moons ago. His doubts regarding the former Black Wolf's sincerity now assuaged, he decides to cast aside his hatred and work towards the revival of Werlyt.

*A member of the Werlyt Revolutionaries arrives with a group of small boys, who were until recently wards of Valens van Varro. Gaius introduces himself to them, and though they are initially petrified, they listen intently to his tale. He tells the story of the five orphans and their fight to win the freedom of Werlyt, and ends by asking the boys for their support in the days to come. Gaius then turns to you and speaks of his realization that true strength is not the power to impose one's will on others, but instead comes from within. Before parting, he asks that you give a verbal account of recent events to the Resistance officer stationed in Porta Praetoria.

*You receive a warm welcome upon returning to Porta Praetoria and congratulations for finally ending the threat posed by the Weapon project. Though your part in the struggle may be over, Gaius, Severa, and Valdeaulin will endeavor to see the wishes of Alfonse and his siblings fulfilled by helping to rebuild Werlyt as a bastion of liberty and equality.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Valdeaulin:''' I can see how heavily the burden weighs on him, just as it does on me. In ruth, it never gets any lighter. We can only hope to grow strong enough to bear it.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Severa:''' The recent events in Werlyt have had a profound impact on the lives of many, many people, but none more so than Allie. She's been in a state of shock ever since she returned. We've even called in Cid to see if he can ascertain what the problem might be.
'''Severa:''' You see, there's a strong possibility that the Diamond Weapon itself is what's caused Allie to close herself off like this. But for the time being, all we can do is wait.
'''Severa:''' Ah, there was one other thing. Avilina came by looking for you earlier, so perhaps you could go and see her?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Severa:''' When I last saw Avilina, she was headed towards the new monument. Is it true that she oversaw its construction?

===Speak with Avilina.===
'''Avilina:''' Thank you for coming to meet me. I'm glad to see you're none the worse for your experiences.
'''Avilina:''' Actually, I've been meaning to show you this.
'''Avilina:''' Thanks to the Ala Mhigan Resistance, the monument to the fallen is complete.
'''Avilina:''' Though they may no longer be with us, we'll never forget them. This way, they'll always be a part of Terncliff and future generations will be reminded of the sacrifices that were made.
'''Avilina:''' You were always so kind to me, and now it's my turn to do the same for others.
Avilina is absorbed in prayer. Now would be a good time to return to Severa.

===Speak with Severa.===
'''Severa:''' I hope all is well with Avilina. Actually, while you were speaking with her, I received word that Gaius will be here soon.

===Wait at the specified location. (Cutscene)===
'''Gaius:''' I wish to see Allie. Would you send for her?
'''Gaius:''' Allie...
'''Allie:'' Unnnh...
'''Gaius:''' Does she even recognize me?
'''Cid:''' At first, we thought the Weapon's influence had caused this, but it seems there is more to it than that.
'''Cid:''' The chirurgeons say that this is most likely the result of intense trauma. Her mind has been scarred, perhaps irrevocably.
'''Gaius:''' ...She boarded the Diamond Weapon with the intention of saving her brother.
'''Gaius:''' Little did she know that Valens had used the synthetic auracite system to transform Alfonse into a living component of the machine.
'''Gaius:''' Then, when she boarded the Diamond Weapon...
'''Gaius:''' ...she finally learned the horrible truth.
'''Cid:''' I've never heard of anything so cruel...
'''Severa:''' Just a moment. In each of the previous cases, pilots became fused with the Weapon's core. So how was Allie able to escape a similar fate?
'''Cid:''' That's one of the many things we're still looking into.
'''Gaius:''' There is no need. I already know the answer: it was Alfonse who kept her safe.
'''Gaius:''' In the end, I was unable to save your brother. My son.
'''Severa:''' All they wanted was a place to call home, where they could live in peace. But after all the pain and hardship they endured, this is their reward?
'''Gaius:''' No. This is not the end of their story.
'''Gaius:''' I taught them the strong must lead the weak. But absolute power corrupts absolutely, and those who have suffered at the hands of the corrupt are beyond counting.
'''Gaius:''' Alfonse dreamed of a land without oppressors and the oppressed, where all may live as equals. Thanks to his sacrifice, and that of his siblings, the cornerstones of such a nation have been laid.
'''Gaius:''' Milisandia, Ricon, Rex, Alfonse, and Allie. They risked everything to win the freedom of Werlyt.
'''Gaius:''' And now, it has come to pass.
'''Gaius:''' I will see that their ideals are upheld. This I swear. As their father.
'''Gaius:''' The long and arduous process of rebuilding Werlyt has begun. In the days to follow, I shall be working alongside the new government to create a place that people like Allie and Severa would be proud to call home.
'''Valdeaulin:''' For so long, all that kept me alive...was hate. But the time has come to cast it aside.
'''Valdeaulin:''' I'm going with you.
'''Valdeaulin:''' I'll only regret it if I don't. And while nothing I do can bring back the ones I've lost, I owe it to them to make the most of the life I've been given.
'''Cid:''' Times change. People change. And it's just as well ─ we inventors would soon find ourselves out of work if everything stayed the same. If you've a need for my creations, just say the word.
'''Cid:''' You know, Gaius, I could fill a book with all the things I've been meaning to say to you over the years. But what would be the point? What's done is done....There is one thing, though.
'''Cid:''' If anyone can get through to Allie, it's you. She looks up to you the same way I did as a boy. Don't give up on her.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Valdeaulin:''' It's taken me a long time ─ too long ─ but I've finally found a reason to live for the present. For the future.

'''Gaius:''' I would not have made it this far without my constant companions, Valdeaulin and Severa. In fact, I believe she has a few words to share with you.

'''Allie:''' ...

===Speak with Severa.===
'''Severa:''' For all my life, I've been searching for my place in the world. Everywhere I went, I was always on the outside looking in.
'''Severa:''' But I've realized if we can't find one, we just have to make it ourselves.
'''Severa:''' That's what I learned from Gaius's children. Despite everything, they never gave up, and neither will I.
'''Severa:''' For now at least, my place is at Gaius's side. I'll follow him and see where this journey leads.
'''Severa:''' And before I leave, I want to tell you how grateful I am that you chose to stand by us until the end. I hope we'll meet again one day.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Severa:''' I must admit, the thought of returning to Werlyt fills me with apprehension. As a half-Garlean and former imperial soldier, it won't be easy to gain acceptance. But if they're willing to turn to Gaius Baelsar of all people for help, anything's possible!

===Speak with Valdeaulin.===
'''Valdeaulin:''' All this time, I'd been trying to convince myself that Gaius was every bit the villain I'd imagined him to be. The ruthless subjugator of nations. Evil made flesh.
'''Valdeaulin:''' And while many who fight under the banner of Garlemald are all that and worse, I realize now that Gaius was driven by his own notions of right and wrong, misguided as they were.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Since then, he has turned his back on the Empire and its hateful doctrine. His guilt and anguish only strengthen his resolve.
'''Valdeaulin:''' The day I spared his life, he was given a second chance. To set right the wrongs he had committed. To become the man his children believed him to be.
'''Valdeaulin:''' I was a father once. A husband. In many ways, I still am. And even though they're no longer with me, I want to be someone they would be proud of. Now, I too have been given a chance to make a difference. In a land far from home.
'''Valdeaulin:''' I'll never forget my past, but neither will I be beholden to it. When I meet the people of Werlyt, I'll be sure to tell the tale of your bravery and compassion. May it grant them the strength to face the struggles ahead. Pray, go in peace, my friend.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Valdeaulin:''' While I may no longer have a place to call home, I now have the opportunity to help the people of Werlyt rebuild theirs. And who knows? Perhaps I will choose to settle down there one day.

===Speak with Gaius. (Cutscene)===
'''Gaius:''' Though we were brought together under strange circumstances, Valdeaulin, Severa, and I will continue to work together, at least for the foreseeable future.

'''Revolutionary Commander:''' Well, here they are.
'''Severa:''' And who might these charming young men be?
'''Gaius:''' They were found in the VIIth Legion's headquarters, in one of the few areas that escaped unscathed following the Diamond Weapon's rampage. Perhaps that was Alfonse's intention...
'''Gaius:''' Do not be afraid. We mean you no harm.
'''Elezen Boy:''' That th-thing...on your forehead...
'''Gaius:''' My name is Gaius Baelsar. And like Valens van Varro, I was once a legatus of the Garlean Empire.
'''Gaius:''' Though I believed I was fighting for a just cause, my conquests came at a terrible cost.
'''Gaius:''' Pray, forgive me. I do not mean to scare you. If you would lend me your ears, I have a story to tell.
'''Gaius:''' A group of courageous young men and women, not so different from yourselves, stood up to protect their people from the tyranny of the Empire. They fought with everything they had, and finally, victory was theirs. But it came at a terrible price...
'''Gaius:''' As their father, I still struggle to come to terms with their sacrifice. And yet, they have entrusted the future to me, and I will stop at nothing to see their dream fulfilled.
'''Gaius:''' Even so, there is only so much one old soldier can achieve by himself. I would be honored to have your support in the days to come.
'''Valdeaulin:''' At ease, lads. He's not as scary as he looks.
'''Valdeaulin:''' And if he steps out of line, he'll have me to answer to.
'''Gaius:''' Though they were fortunate enough to escape the destruction of the castrum, they may have been injured while fleeing. Have the chirurgeons look them over and find a place for them to stay.

'''Gaius:''' It seems the time has come for us to go our separate ways once more.
'''Gaius:''' I myself can scarcely believe that we were once bitter adversaries. But my encounters with you have led me to question the very ideals I swore to uphold.
'''Gaius:''' What is strength? What is weakness?
'''Gaius:''' If those who grasp the reins of power are said to be the strong, then those who lack such power must therefore be the weak. For better or worse, however, we are far more complex creatures than that.
'''Gaius:''' I see now that true strength is not granted by others, but resides within us. Strength of character, of spirit, of resolve.
'''Gaius:''' Therein lies the power to cast off the shackles of oppression, to overcome any adversity, to stand firm in the face of impossible odds.
'''Gaius:''' That is the strength you possess. May it never leave you.
'''Gaius:''' It seems I will have to summon all the resolve I can muster if I am to keep my promise to Alfonse. The process of establishing the independent governance of Werlyt is underway, and I will do all in my power to see it become everything my children dreamed of and more.
'''Gaius:''' For the immediate future, we shall continue to work closely with the Ala Mhigan Resistance, whose role in the revolution cannot be understated. That reminds me, if you are passing by Porta Praetoria, the soldiers stationed there wish to hear your version of events.
'''Gaius:''' Please give them my regards.
'''Gaius:''' I hope that when our paths cross again, I will have glad tidings to share with you. Until next we meet.

===Speak with the Resistance officer. (Cutscene)===
'''Resistance Officer:''' Welcome back, [Forename]! Congratulations on another hard-earned victory!
'''Resistance Officer:''' Ever since we first heard the news, I've been dying to hear exactly how it all unfolded. So, what can you tell me of this Diamond Weapon?

'''Resistance Officer:''' By Rhalgr's beard... Even for the Empire, that must be a new low. Those poor orphans...
'''Resistance Officer:''' I can only pray that the citizens of Werlyt are able to enjoy the freedom that Gaius's wards gave their lives for.
'''Resistance Officer:''' At the very least, we need no longer live in fear of the monstrous creations birthed by the Weapon project. I shall add your account to our official report.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Finally, on behalf of the Ala Mhigan Resistance ─ and the whole of Eorzea, for that matter ─ allow me to express my heartfelt gratitude! Thank you!

'''''Overmind Alfonse:''''' ''Father... The memories stored in the Diamond Weapon... Give them to Allie...''

'''Gaius:''' What...?

'''Gaius:''' Projections from within the synthetic auracite...
'''Gaius:''' These are his memories...''their'' memories...

'''Allie:''' I don't want to live in a world without you. That's why...I'm going with you.
'''Ricon:''' No, not yet, Allie. Now is not your time.
'''Milisandia:''' Father still needs you. Please take care of him...in our place.
'''Rex:''' And if you're worried about Alfonse, don't be. He's got us for company!
'''Alfonse:''' We want you to see this new world for yourself...
'''All:''' We will forever be at your side, Allie.

'''Allie:''' I'm the only one left...
'''Allie:''' ...but I'll never be alone.
'''Allie:''' Father!

[[Category:The Sorrow of Werlyt]]

Duty in the Sky with Diamond

2025-08-23T05:10:06Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Duty in the Sky with Diamond
| description = The Resistance troops have received intriguing information from Werlyt.
| image = duty in the sky with diamond1.png
| quest-giver = Resistance Officer
| location = The Lochs
| location-x = 11.3
| location-y = 22.5
| type = feature
| quest-line = The Sorrow of Werlyt Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 0
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 And Love You Shall Find Orchestrion Roll
| unlocks = tr The Cloud Deck
| prev-quest = In Memory
| next-quest = Forever at Your Side
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.5
| id-gt = 69567
| id-edb = e633761020c
}}
==Walkthrough==
[[The Cloud Deck]] requires item level 495 minimum.

==Steps==
*Speak with the Resistance escort.
*Speak with [[Gaius]].
*Speak with [[Gaius]] again.
*Speak with the Ironworks pilot.
*Speak with Gaius.
*Confront [[the Diamond Weapon]] on [[The Cloud Deck]].
*Speak with [[Gaius]].
*Speak with [[Severa]].

==Journal==
*The Resistance troops have received intriguing information from Werlyt.

*Shortly after arriving in Porta Praetoria, you are met by M'naago, who is there on official business. She explains that the newly formed Werlyt Revolutionaries have petitioned the Ala Mhigan Resistance for aid, and that they have elected Gaius Baelsar, their former conqueror, to lead them. Though M'naago has been ordered to travel to Terncliff to meet with representatives from Werlyt, she would feel a lot less anxious about coming face-to-face with the erstwhile Black Wolf himself if you were to accompany her.

*Once more, you are provided with an escort on the long journey to Terncliff. Though you have traveled this route on several occasions, it is M'naago's first visit to this remote territory, and she finds the quaint seaside town a welcome change from the arid deserts she calls home.

*You and M'naago meet as planned with Gaius and the representatives of the Werlyt Revolutionaries. Once the necessary arms and supplies have been delivered, the long-awaited confrontation with the occupying imperial forces can commence. However, Severa urges Gaius to expedite heretofore unmentioned plans, prompting Gaius to speak with you in private.

*According to the letter left by Allie, she has made her way to the VIIth Legion headquarters in Werlyt to rescue her brother Alfonse. Though she makes only vague hints as to how she might achieve this, Gaius is certain that she intends to claim the final Weapon for herself and overthrow Valens van Varro. Severa suggests using the full force of the Revolutionaries to march on Werlyt to save Allie and Alfonse, but Gaius is adamant that he cannot rush in unprepared and place the Revolutionaries in jeopardy. You receive an urgent communication from Valdeaulin in Werlyt, who has witnessed what appears to be an unknown Weapon going on a wild rampage and laying waste to the VIIth Legion. Gaius assumes that the pilot is most likely Allie, and he decides to leave at once for Werlyt in the hope of saving her and Alfonse.

*With the help of your acquaintance Avilina, and no small amount of foresight, Cid has equipped the G-Warrior with a range of armaments designed to pursue and capture the Weapon. So profound are the changes made to the Allagan warmachina that Cid has renamed it the G-Savior. If all goes according to plan, it will live up to its new moniker.

*Unlike the G-Warrior, the G-Savior requires not one but two people to operate it. As Gaius has prior experience with the similarly built Ultima Weapon, he is chosen as the main pilot, while you are placed in charge of the various offensive and defensive systems. The success of the mission will depend on your ability to coordinate your movements and master the complexities of this enormous warmachina in a short span of time.

*Through your combined efforts, you and Gaius were able to quell the rampaging Diamond Weapon. The containment field designed to hold the target captive unfortunately malfunctions, sending the warmachina crashing to the ground below. If luck is on your side─or more importantly, Allie's side─the Weapon itself will have protected the pilot from the fall.

*Miraculously, Allie has survived the impact, and you arrive to find her staggering free from the wreckage. Gaius requests that you take Allie to safety while he attends to unfinished business, and he calls Valens out from his hiding place for a final confrontation. Valens goads him by claiming that Alfonse has already been fused with the core of the Diamond Weapon, which only serves to steel Gaius's resolve. After a brief clash, it is Gaius who is left standing. The Diamond Weapon suddenly reactivates and takes Valens in its grasp, squeezing the very life from its creator. Alfonse has at least exacted his revenge, but his transformation is irreversible. Gaius bids his son farewell before plunging his sword into the core, putting Alfonse out of his misery.

*Back in Terncliff, you meet with Severa and Valdeaulin. Though Werlyt has been liberated and the Weapon project laid to rest, Gaius's companions still have their doubts as to what the future holds.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Resistance Officer:''' I wasn't expecting to see you here, considering all that's been happening about Eorzea of late. Still, if you've a mind to assist us, we'd like to share the latest developments in Werlyt.
'''Resistance Officer:''' And as luck would have it, here comes the ideal person to explain the situation.
'''???:''' Thanks. I'll take it from here.
'''???:''' I'm glad to see you looking so well, [Forename].

'''''What will you say?'''''
> It's been too long M'naago!
'''M'naago:''' Yes, it certainly has! I haven't seen you around Rhalgr's Reach much lately. Anyone would think you're trying to avoid me...
> It's been too long, M'zhet!
> Have we met?

'''M'naago:''' But as much as I'd love to stand around chatting, I'm afraid I've got some serious business to discuss.
'''M'naago:''' Following the liberation of Terncliff, it seems the people of Werlyt also have their hearts set on freeing themselves from the grip of the Empire.
'''M'naago:''' Like-minded citizens have rallied under the banner of the Werlyt Revolutionaries, and they aim to depose the VIIth Legion that currently occupies the city.
'''M'naago:''' Their ranks include many former conscripts, and between them, they possess no small amount of combat experience. The only thing they lack is someone to lead them.
'''M'naago:''' After much consideration, they decided to turn to none other than Gaius Baelsar. Of course, many would balk at the thought of turning to a former enemy ─ and many did ─ but desperate times call for desperate measures.
'''M'naago:''' His reputation as a legatus speaks for itself, and as most Ala Mhigans will attest, he was a far more reasonable and pragmatic leader than his predecessor the mad king Theodoric, or his successor Zenos, for that matter.
'''M'naago:''' But most importantly, he was the one who led the invasion of Werlyt in the first place, so who better than him to take it back? After accepting their offer, he requested the delivery of additional arms and provisions from the Ala Mhigan Resistance.
'''M'naago:''' We've got our hands full dealing with the Telophoroi, as do the rest of our allies in Eorzea, but we'll do what we can.
'''M'naago:''' While my comrades see to the preparations, I've been assigned to meet with him in person.
'''M'naago:''' I was wondering...could you accompany me to Terncliff?
'''M'naago:''' Thanks, [Forename]! To be perfectly honest, coming face-to-face with the Black Wolf is a rather daunting prospect, even if he has supposedly turned over a new leaf. But I'm sure having you there will make a world of difference!
'''M'naago:''' I believe you're acquainted with our escort, yes? Let him know when you're ready to get going.

===Speak with the Resistance escort.===
'''Resistance Escort:''' Another trip to Terncliff, is it?

'''Revolutionary Commander:''' Many of my comrades were dead against having Gaius Baelsar of all people lead the charge, but as I always say, “If you want a job done properly, hire a professional.” After all, he's already conquered Werlyt once, so I'm certain he'll be just as successful a second time!

'''Revolutionary Soldier:''' It's been a long time coming, but finally, Werlyt will throw off the shackles of myimperial rule!

===Speak to Gaius.===
'''M'naago:''' Ah...Gaius Baelsar, I presume?
'''M'naago:''' I come bearing the Ala Mhigan Resistance's official reply to your request for aid.
'''Gaius:''' I see... You have my thanks.
'''Revolutionary Commander:''' Does this mean we can finally make our move?
'''Gaius:''' With the assistance of the Ala Mhigans, we will soon have sufficient arms at our disposal to stand a chance at victory. But lest we forget, the VIIth Legion has been conserving its strength thus far, and we must be prepared for severe casualties should its full might be brought to bear.
'''Revolutionary Soldier:''' If our lives must be the price of freedom, we will pay it willingly.
'''M'naago:''' Let me be clear. We Ala Mhigans have not forgotten that it was ''you'' who led the invasion of our homeland. The blood of our fallen loved ones is on your hands.
'''M'naago:''' Even so, the people of Werlyt chose you to lead the revolution, and we will honor their decision. I only hope they will not come to regret it.
'''Gaius:''' As do I.
'''Gaius:''' Should I be found unworthy of their trust, I shall submit to their judgment and whatever that may entail.
'''Revolutionary Commander:''' Forgive me, but might we return to the task at hand? First, I would like to discuss the transportation of supplies from Ala Mhigo.
'''Revolutionary Commander:''' This way, if you please.
'''Gaius:''' Once again, I prepare to lead an army into Werlyt. The irony is not lost on me.
'''Gaius:''' It is a cruel twist of fate that these people ─ so desperate from years of oppression ─ should turn to their conqueror for salvation.
'''Gaius:''' For most of my life, I believed that only the Empire possessed the strength and wisdom to lead mankind. That only through great sacrifice could civilization hope to thrive.
'''Gaius:''' And so I led the conquest of Eorzea, forcing the doctrine of Garlemald upon the “ignorant and uncivilized.” In every territory, I sought out those with the potential for greatness, without regard for one's birth or circumstances, that they may serve the Empire.
'''Gaius:''' But there are those such as Valens who see being born Garlean a virtue in itself, one above all others. To think that a monster such as him should be granted the position of legatus and everything that entails... It makes my blood boil.
'''Gaius:''' Valens brings shame upon our homeland, and makes mock of the ideals it once stood for. By my hand, he shall pay for his foul crimes.
'''Severa:''' We are running out of time, Gaius. We have to go after her!
'''Gaius:''' ...
'''Gaius:''' There is something I would show you, but not here. Come with me.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Severa:''' Why did Allie have to keep this all a secret? We could have helped her!

===Speak with Gaius again. (Cutscene)===
'''Gaius:''' You must keep this to yourself. I do not want the soldiers to think I am being distracted by personal matters.
'''Gaius:''' This letter was found in her room.
'''Allie's Letter:''' ''Dear Father, I am sorry for leaving without saying good-bye, but the thought of Alfonse suffering alone is more than I can bear.''
'''Allie's Letter:''' ''For his sake, and for the freedom of Werlyt, I have decided to take matters into my own hands.''
'''Allie's Letter:''' ''I know of a way to save them, a way to end it all. I have to seize this chance before it is too late. My mind is set. Please, do not try to stop me, Father.''
'''Allie's Letter:''' ''The days we spent together were the happiest of my life, and no matter what happens, nothing can take that away from me.With all my love, Allie''
'''Gaius:''' She is heading for the VIIth Legion's stronghold in Werlyt. I am certain of it.
'''Severa:''' Taking matters into her own hands...
'''Severa:''' She must be planning to take control of one of the Weapons.
'''Severa:''' If so, there's no time to waste! We have to mobilize our forces and save Allie and Alfonse!
'''Gaius:''' I want nothing more than to save them, but I cannot ask the Werlyt Revolutionaries to risk their lives to rescue two imperial soldiers.
'''Gaius:''' In any case, if we were to rush into battle without adequate preparation, the VIIth Legion would tear our partisan army to shreds.
'''Gaius:''' And as capable a warrior as [Forename] is, if he were to charge headlong into the heart of the enemy, he would be overwhelmed by sheer numbers.
'''Severa:''' But if we don't do something, Allie and Alfonse are as good as dead!
'''Gaius:''' I know, Severa. And so did Allie when she wrote that letter. Returning alive was never part of her plan.
''Linkshell rings''
'''Valdeaulin:''' Can you hear me? I'm in Werlyt, just outside Castrum Collinum. All hells have broken loose!
'''Valdeaulin:''' There was an enormous explosion, and through the smoke and flames, I saw what appeared to be another Weapon! At this rate, the entire─<KRRRZZZT>
'''Gaius:''' Confound it ─ we have lost the signal.
'''Gaius:''' This must be what Allie spoke of in her letter...a way to end it all.
'''Gaius:''' Alfonse and the others were planning this from the beginning.
'''Gaius:''' To bring the Weapon project to completion and use it to free Werlyt from the Empire, even at the cost of their own lives.
'''Severa:''' If the Revolutionaries were to hear that a Weapon has been unleashed upon the imperial headquarters, they would see it as the perfect opportunity to strike.
'''Severa:''' If it's running amok, it may not distinguish between our allies and the imperials. A large force would draw too much attention, but the three of us should be able to get close enough without it noticing us!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Yes, that should work!
> Between us, we'll find a way to save them!
'''Gaius:''' I cannot allow it. This is my burden to bear, and I shall bear it alone.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Rest assured, I have every intention of making it out alive.
> I'll have you know my record for surviving dangerous missions is impeccable. So far.

'''Gaius:''' ...Very well.
'''Gaius:''' For the time being, I will have the Revolutionaries stand by and await my signal. An opportunity to reclaim Werlyt may yet present itself, but we must first be allowed to remove the threat of this new Weapon.
'''Gaius:''' Severa, have Cid ready the G-Warrior.
'''Severa:''' Understood!
'''Gaius:''' Once your preparations are complete, let us reconvene outside the hangar.

'''Some time earlier, in the VIIth Legion's Werlyt headquarters...'''
'''Valens van Varro:''' How wonderful it is to see you again, my dear! I was beginning to think that you weren't coming back.
'''Valens van Varro:''' In my impatience, I may have vented my frustrations on that brother of yours. I do hope you'll forgive me...
'''Allie:''' Lord Valens, you mentioned before that the previous Weapons were merely prototypes used to gather combat data within their cores.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Yes, very good! I see you were paying attention after all!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald... The primals they absorbed and the data they accumulated will serve a singular purpose...
'''Valens van Varro:''' ...the completion of my masterpiece, the Diamond Weapon!
'''Valens van Varro:''' But while you and your siblings were able to retrieve the necessary data from the Ruby Weapon before Gaius and his lackeys arrived...
'''Valens van Varro:''' ...Sapphire and Emerald were handed to the enemy on a silver platter! Those worthless curs failed to meet even my exceedingly low expectations!
'''Allie:''' As detailed in my report, I took it upon myself to infiltrate Gaius Baelsar's band of rebels and reclaim the data.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Yes, you have done well, my dear. My engineers have already finished feeding it to the Diamond Weapon.
'''Allie:''' Then all that remains is for me to assume my role as its pilot, and for you to release my brother and the rest of our compatriots, as per our agreement.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Of course, of course! A handful of savages is a small price to pay for your remarkable talents.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Even though the Weapon project's revolutionary technology allows even an untrained pilot to fight with the skills of a veteran soldier, only the truly gifted can draw out the full potential of the synthetic auracite.
'''Valens van Varro:''' In addition to their physical attributes and combat prowess, I require unwavering loyalty before I can even consider entrusting a candidate with one of my creations. And you...are everything I desire.
'''Allie:''' I am honored that you regard me so highly, Lord Valens. However, in return for my continued cooperation, I wish to propose an extra condition to our arrangement.
'''Allie:''' I request that the people of Werlyt be given full imperial citizenship and the right to self-govern.
'''Valens van Varro:''' My, my! How very bold of you. And quite astute, at that. Yes, I could grant the people of Werlyt citizenship, if I so desired. Unfortunately, a mere legatus such as myself is in no position to simply relinquish control of imperial territory on a whim.
'''Allie:''' Come now. We both know that the Weapons are but a means to an end.
'''Allie:''' Your true intent is to march on the capital and claim it for yourself, correct?
'''Allie:''' Once you have taken the throne, one small territory would seem a fair reward for those who played a vital role in the ascension of Emperor Valens.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Heh... Hehehehehe...
'''Valens van Varro:''' I say! For someone so sweet and innocent, you certainly drive a hard bargain! Very well, if it's Werlyt you want, it's yours! I'll soon have no need for this stinking backwater province anyway!
'''Allie:''' And what about my brother?
'''Valens van Varro:''' Ah yes, Allwick. Or was it Alfred? Whatever his name is, you needn't worry. I've made special arrangements for him.
'''Valens van Varro:''' He'll be perfectly safe...provided you uphold your side of the agreement.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Excellent! Now, let's get you aboard the Diamond Weapon, shall we?
'''Valens van Varro:''' Ah... One step closer to my coronation!
'''Allie:''' ''This is the moment I've been waiting for!''
'''Allie:''' ''...I know this isn't what Father would've wanted, but it's the only way. Please, forgive me.''

'''Allie:''' Initiating the synthetic auracite system. All sensors activated....So far, so good.
'''Allie:''' Diamond Weapon, code name “Zenos.” Commencing activation sequence.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Behold perfection itself!
'''Allie:''' Milisandia, Ricon, and Rex gave their lives...
'''Allie:''' ...that others may live without fear!
'''Allie:''' Nnngh... The auracite is taking hold...
'''Allie:''' I'm just glad that you didn't have to go through this, Alfonse... But you'll have to go on without me. You and Father still must work together to─ Aaagh!
'''Allie:''' ...I'm sorry I can't be there at your side. This is...the only way!
'''Valens van Varro:''' What's that, my dear? Is something the matter?
'''Allie:''' The Diamond Weapon is mine! Your tyranny ends here, Valens!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Lowborn filth! If you think your little performance had me fooled, you are sorely mistaken!
'''Valens van Varro:''' What are you waiting for!? Shut it down!
'''7th Legion Senior Engineer:''' Y-Yes, my lord! Transmitting deactivation signal!
'''Allie:''' Ungh... It's not responding!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Ha...hahahaha! That insolent whelp had me worried for a moment!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Bring her to me alive, even if it means damaging the machine! When I am through with her, she will beg for death...
'''Allie:''' No...I can't let it end like this! Milisandia, Ricon, Rex, guide my hand!
'''Allie:''' Alfonse...wherever you are, lend me your strength!
'''Synthetic Auracite System:''' BZZZT... Combat sample...BZZZT...ready. Initiating Overmind... Subject name: BZZZT...
'''Allie:''' Overmind? What is ''that''!?
'''Allie:''' Aaaaaahhh!
'''7th Legion Senior Engineer:''' This can't be! It's ignoring the shutdown signal and initiating Overmind! But how!?
'''Valens van Varro:''' I don't care how! Stop that thing before it brings down the whole castrum!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Severa:''' Were it not for you, I suspect Gaius would have ventured into Werlyt by himself, with little more than a gunblade for protection. Thank you for persuading him to take a less rash course of action.

'''Gaius:''' I was unable to save Milisandia, Ricon, and Rex, but there may yet be hope for Allie and Alfonse...

===Speak with the Ironworks pilot. (Cutscene)===
'''Ironworks Pilot:''' Ready to depart? I'll send for Master Garlond.
'''Cid:''' We all expected another Weapon to appear sooner or later, but not quite like this.
'''Gaius:''' According to Valdeaulin, after it finished laying waste to the headquarters of the VIIth Legion, it took to the sky.
'''Gaius:''' Though this has dealt a massive blow to the imperial forces, I am certain that Allie is on board the Weapon. It must be halted before she comes to harm, and for that, I need the G-Warrior and airships to transport it.
'''Cid:''' I see that one thing hasn't changed since your days as the Black Wolf: your penchant for gigantic warmachina.
'''Cid:''' But if this means the G-Warrior has another chance to shine, I'd be happy to oblige. Only this time, rather than having it unceremoniously towed by airships, I have a more dynamic entrance in mind.
'''Avilina:''' It's good to see you again, [Forename].
'''Cid:''' From what I hear, we have you to thank for Avilina volunteering to help the Ironworks. Since she joined the team, our work has come on leaps and bounds.
'''Avilina:''' I'm just grateful for the opportunity to finally put my knowledge and skills to good use.
'''Avilina:''' And as far as I can tell, your target is the Diamond Weapon, the most powerful of them all.
'''Avilina:''' What's worse, its design incorporates all of the combat data and abilities of the other Weapons, making it far more formidable than those you encountered before.
'''Avilina:''' Thankfully, we've had time to prepare for such an occasion.
'''Gaius:''' Would you care to elaborate?
'''Cid:''' Let me put it like this...
'''Cid:''' Thanks to Avilina's tireless dedication, the G-Warrior has been reborn!
'''Cid:''' But there'll be time to explain more on the way. Come on, the ''Enterprise'' is waiting.

'''Gaius:''' Very impressive, but may I ask what purpose it serves?
'''Cid:''' Since our objective is to rescue the pilot, we've added a means of capturing the Diamond Weapon.
'''Cid:''' We come to save lives, not to end them, and for that reason, the G-Warrior has been reborn. I present to you the G-Savior!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Avilina:''' You're off to save Milisandia's foster siblings, Alfonse and Allie, aren't you? Please, do whatever you can to bring them back safely.

'''Severa:''' While you and Gaius deal with the Diamond Weapon, I'll be doing my best to aid Valdeaulin's safe return from Werlyt. Hopefully, he's taken advantage of the chaos to make good his escape.

'''Cid:''' I'll be monitoring the situation from the Enterprise. Should things take a turn for the worse, I'll be ready to intervene.

===Speak with Gaius.===
'''Gaius:''' Once again, Cid and his engineers have provided precisely what we require before we even knew it ourselves.
'''Cid:''' Due to the added complexity, we'll have Gaius pilot while [Forename] handles the various armaments.
'''Gaius:''' Agreed.
'''Gaius:''' There will be little opportunity for us to grow accustomed to our roles, but even so, we must succeed at all costs.

===Speak with Gaius.===
'''Gaius:''' We must reach the Diamond Weapon before the imperials.

'''Gaius:''' In all the years since the invasion, this place has hardly changed. I was expecting to find some sign of the VIIth Legion here, but it would appear the Diamond Weapon has already taken them out of the equation.
'''Gaius:''' I pray we are not too late.
'''Gaius:''' Allie!
'''Allie:''' Ah... Unnnh...
'''Gaius:''' Please, take her back to Terncliff. I have some unfinished business to attend to...
'''Gaius:''' ''Now to learn what has become of Alfonse.''
'''Gaius:''' If you have a score to settle, now is your chance. Show yourself!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Come to gloat, have you, Gaius!? It's not over yet...
'''Gaius:''' You certainly have an instinct for self-preservation. I would expect nothing less from the coward who sacrificed his own soldiers to further his ambitions.
'''Valens van Varro:''' How dare you speak to me of ambitions! You are the one who stood in my way at every turn!
'''Valens van Varro:''' If not for your meddling, the Empire would've been mine! Mine!
'''Gaius:''' Enough of your delusions of grandeur. Where is Alfonse?
'''Valens van Varro:''' Heh...
'''Valens van Varro:''' Hehehe...
'''Valens van Varro:''' Ahahahahaha!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Why, he's right in front of you!
'''Gaius:''' What?
'''Valens van Varro:''' Once you hear the answer, you'll kick yourself for not realizing it sooner!
'''Valens van Varro:''' You see, in all of the previous models, the combat data was either incomplete or unstable in some way, making their performance in battle wildly unpredictable. But then an idea struck me.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Rather than using data gathered in battle, I should use something a little more...realistic.
'''Valens van Varro:''' It turns out that beloved boy of yours was quite brilliant...
'''Valens van Varro:''' ...when he put his ''mind'' to it!
'''Valens van Varro:''' By my ingenuity, he has been reborn as the core of the greatest machine ever devised! None but the great Lord Valens van Varro could conceive such a marvel!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Ahahahaha! Aaahahahaha!
'''Valens van Varro:''' And to think that Allie came here to steal the Diamond Weapon to save her brother, only to find he'd already become a part of it! Perhaps it wasn't the reunion she'd envisioned, but I'm sure she was grateful nonetheless!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Oh... That might also explain why Overmind activated all by itself. It was clearly an attempt to protect his precious sister! A fascinating anomaly, but I can't ''stand'' disobedience!
'''Gaius:''' That such atrocities should continue unabated is proof of the rot that has spread throughout the Empire.
'''Gaius:''' Your crimes are an affront not only to Garlemald, but to all of mankind. And now...you will die.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Have you forgotten, Gaius? I've seen your data, I know your every move! Such pitiful swordsmanship is a relic of the past, just like you!
'''Gaius:''' Terminus Est...
'''Gaius:''' ...Crocea Mors!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Gaaargh!
'''Valens van Varro:''' B-But...this wasn't in...my data!

'''Overmind Alfonse:''' Reactivating synthetic auracite system.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Th-This can't be...! How is it still functional!?
'''Overmind Alfonse:''' Removing memory inhibitors...
'''Valens van Varro:''' Hhhrrrngh!
'''Valens van Varro:''' What!? Y-You!?
'''Valens van Varro:''' Agh! Stop this at once...! Please! Let me go... Albert... No, Apharmd! W-Wait, no! No!
'''Gaius:''' Even the names of those sacrificed in your twisted experiments are beneath your notice. You are beyond redemption.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Who are you to judge me, Gaius!? Do you remember the names of the tens of thousands of men, women, and children killed for the sake of your conquests?
'''Gaius:''' I do not deny the blood spilled at my behest. Nor will I run from my past.
'''Gaius:''' That is why I fight. To prevent the wrongs I committed from being repeated.
'''Valens van Varro:''' It c-can't end this way!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Y-You can't do this to me! I'm V-Valens van Varro! Better th-than Gaius, better than all of them!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Aaannngh!

'''Gaius:''' Alfonse?
'''Gaius:''' Alfonse, my son... I have failed you.
'''Gaius:''' But this is not the end. I will see your dreams fulfilled. This I swear. I ask only that you, Milisandia, Ricon, and Rex watch over me.
'''Overmind Alfonse:''' Father... The memories stored in the Diamond Weapon... Give them to Allie...
'''Overmind Alfonse:''' Watch over her...in my stead. Father...I cannot go on like this... Please...
'''Gaius:''' I understand.
'''Overmind Alfonse:''' Thank you. I am proud to call myself your son.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Valdeaulin:''' It's been some time since we last heard from Gaius.

===Speak with Severa. (Cutscene)===
'''Severa:''' '''Severa:''' ...I see. We will remain here until further notice.
'''Severa:''' That was Gaius. Valens van Varro and the Weapon project are no more.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Seizing the opportunity, the Werlyt Revolutionaries have taken control of the city. Though they still suffered considerable losses, they have at last gained their freedom.
'''Severa:''' And even with the Empire gone, for people like me, life under imperial rule is all we've ever known. We might never be able to heal the scars left by decades of oppression.
'''Valdeaulin:''' While there is hope for those who have survived this ordeal, nothing can bring back the dead. The loss of my wife and daughter left a void in me that can never be filled.
'''Valdeaulin:''' In the years since, I have struggled to find a purpose, a reason to keep on living. It is the same for Gaius. No matter how hard he tries to make amends, the children he lost are gone forever.

==Trivia==
*The name of this quest is based on the 1967 the Beatles song "[[wikipedia:Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds|Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds]]".
[[Category:The Sorrow of Werlyt]]

In Memory

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Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = In Memory
| description = The Resistance troops wish to help their newfound allies in Terncliff.
| image = in memory1.png
| quest-giver = Resistance Officer
| location = The Lochs
| location-x = 11.3
| location-y = 22.5
| type = feature
| quest-line = The Sorrow of Werlyt Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 855
| mettle =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Blood of Emerald
| next-quest = Duty in the Sky with Diamond
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.4
| id-gt = 69517
| id-edb = 30d35561574
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with the Resistance escort.

*Search for the despondent civilian.

*Speak with the burly engineer.

*Speak with the Resistance officer at Porta Praetoria.

==Journal==
*The Resistance troops wish to help their newfound allies in Terncliff.

*Following the liberation of Terncliff, the Resistance has been sending supplies and providing support to the citizens to help the town become self-sufficient in the wake of the Empire's departure. Yet with more problems than there are people to solve them, they turn to you for aid, that you may lighten their load, if only by a little.

*Shortly after arriving in Terncliff, it soon becomes apparent that both the Resistance soldiers and Ironworks members are doing all they can to assist the populace. You decide to speak to the locals in the hope that they might in some way benefit from your presence.

*A rather forlorn young woman named Avilina tells you of her days as a conscript, forced to serve the Empire as a magitek engineer during the occupation of Terncliff. Many people her age were enlisted in the army and sent to war, never to return, and she wishes to commemorate them with a monument bearing their names. She believes that a comprehensive list of conscripted soldiers can be found in the imperial hangar below the town, but she needs you to persuade the Ironworks members to permit her entry.

*Your renown among the Ironworks engineers opens many doors, the one to the hangar included. Avilina is able to find the list she needed to complete her monument, but her eye was drawn to one name in particular: Milisandia, who you know as the pilot of the Ruby Weapon. You then learn that Avilina and Milisandia were close friends and once served together in the XIVth Legion until fate conspired to separate them. Guided by your words of encouragement, Avilina resolves to use the skills she gained working as a magitek engineer to help the Ironworks in preparation for the struggle with the Empire. And though she will no doubt find herself very busy in the days to come, she remains determined to build a monument to Terncliff's fallen.

*You make your way back to the camp in Gyr Abania, where the commanding officer offers his gratitude for your efforts. Though it may be some time before Terncliff can regain the peace and tranquility it enjoyed in its heyday, you take solace in the bonds the townsfolk have formed with your allies in the Resistance.
==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Resistance Officer:''' Ah, [Forename]. I was hoping I might have a word with you.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Ever since Terncliff was liberated, we've been sending troops to aid in getting the town back on its feet. Helping the residents, that sort of thing.
'''Resistance Officer:''' We Ala Mhigans know how hard life can be for a society struggling to stand on its own after years of imperial rule. A lot of what most people would take for granted has to be rebuilt from the ground up.
'''Resistance Officer:''' While we're able to assist when it comes to providing basic resources and keeping the place safe, there are countless other problems that need attending to. If you can spare the time, we could use your help.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Bless you, [Forename]. You really are a saint. I'm sure the people of Terncliff will benefit from having someone like you around.
'''Resistance Officer:''' While we're able to assist when it comes to providing basic resources and keeping the place safe, there are countless other problems that need attending to. If you can spare the time, we could use your help.

===Speak with the Resistance escort.===
'''Resistance Escort:''' So, the boss roped you into helping, did he? I knew you couldn't say no!

===Search for the despondent civilian.===
'''Despondent Civilian:''' You... You're the one who piloted that warmachina and defeated the Sapphire Weapon, aren't you?
'''Avilina:''' I thought so. I have heard much about you, but I doubt you know who I am. My name is Avilina, and I grew up here. When I saw sixteen, I was put to work as a magitek engineer.
'''Avilina:''' Thanks to you and yours, we are now rid of the imperials, though I fear many of us will struggle to put the past behind us.
'''Avilina:''' For decades, we suffered at their hands. Generations of young people were forced into the army and sent off to die in some distant land.
'''Avilina:''' I suppose I could be considered one of the lucky few. My work here kept me away from the battlefield, and I hoped that my contributions might help the others live long enough to make their way home. In the end, most of them never returned.
'''Avilina:''' Though my efforts were in vain, I can at least honor their memory. I want to leave something behind for their sake, to prove that they haven't been forgotten. A monument bearing their names.
'''Avilina:''' To ensure that not a single person is omitted, I'd need to see the official list of
conscripts. If one still exists, it would be inside the imperial facility beneath the town, but with the Resistance troops and Ironworks engineers closing the place off, I can't get near it.
'''Avilina:''' Perhaps you might have a word with them for me? I'll leave as soon as I find the list.
'''Avilina:''' Thank you. I'll follow your lead.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Avilina:''' I'll let you do the talking, if that's all right.

===Speak with the burly engineer. (Cutscene)===
'''Burly Engineer:''' Something I can help you with?
'''Burly Engineer:''' I see... It's a bit unusual for one of the locals to show an interest in the imperials' leavings, but it seems she has her reasons.
'''Burly Engineer:''' Since we're still carrying out our investigations, we've closed the place off to prevent anyone interfering. Considering it's you who's asking, though, I can hardly say no.
'''Burly Engineer:''' Still, I'd better go with her, in case the others kick up a fuss.
'''Avilina:''' You're very kind.

'''Avilina:''' I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused. You have my thanks.
'''Burly Engineer:''' Think nothing of it. I was glad to help.
'''Avilina:''' As I'd suspected, the imperials kept detailed records of the local conscripts. One name in particular stood out to me...
'''Avilina:''' My friend, Milisandia. I had no idea she'd been assigned to the VIIth Legion, of all places...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> How did you know her?
> What do you mean "of all places"?

'''Avilina:''' It all began while we were serving together in the XIVth Legion. We had much in common, both being drafted from the same occupied territory, and we soon became firm friends. Then one day, she was sent to fight in Eorzea, while I remained here.
'''Avilina:''' The day before she left, she came to say good-bye, together with her foster siblings from the orphanage.
'''Avilina:''' The youngest one, Ricon, was particularly upset about not being allowed to speak with their adoptive father, Gaius van Baelsar, before they departed.
'''Avilina:''' It was actually another of his orphans, Livia sas Junius, who forbid them from seeing him. I can't say for certain, but it seemed that Livia had a strong attachment to Gaius, and wouldn't let anyone else near him.
'''Avilina:''' As far as I could tell, he tried his best to keep Livia at arm's length whenever possible. But her devotion to him was bordering on obsession, and she became extremely jealous at the slightest sign of affection between him and his other wards.
'''Avilina:''' Others, however, treated them far more kindly. In fact, a praefectus castrorum of the XIVth Legion came specifically to meet them.
'''Avilina:''' While I was surprised that a Roegadyn had risen to such a rank, I was even more taken aback by the unguarded manner in which he spoke with his subordinates. I had hoped that with people like him serving on the Eorzean front, they would be in safe hands.
'''Avilina:''' Then, the time came for Milisandia to leave. We shared a few final words, and then she was gone. It would be the last I ever saw of her...
'''Avilina:''' After that, I was assigned to the tribunus laticlavius of the XIVth, Nero tol Scaeva, and I worked on restoring the Ultima Weapon. I was even at the Praetorium on the day it was destroyed, but I escaped aboard an imperial ship moments before it came crashing down.
'''Avilina:''' I eventually made my way back to Werlyt, only to be drafted into the VIIth Legion to continue working on the Weapon project.
'''Avilina:''' ...Even now, it makes me sick to my stomach to think I'd helped bring those abominations into the world.
'''Avilina:''' Using a living pilot to feed the Weapon's core was part of the design from the very beginning. Of course, they'd never dream of subjecting a trueborn Garlean to such barbaric treatment. Not when the VIIth Legion has a ready supply of provincial conscripts ripe for the taking.
'''Avilina:''' The pilots were referred to only by their code names, and we engineers were not made privy to their true identities. Even with this list of conscripts, I still don't know who was sacrificed in the name of the Weapon project.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Your skills and knowledge can finally be put to good use.
> Let's bring an end to the Weapon project. Together.

'''Avilina:''' But what can I do? For years, all I've known is how to build tools of destruction.
'''Avilina:''' The VIIth Legion is far from finished. They're biding their time, waiting until the right moment to unleash the final Weapon.
'''Avilina:''' And when they do, it will bring naught but death and woe to all who stand in their way. Even after everything they've taken from us, they still want more...
'''Avilina:''' If it weren't for the Empire, Milisandia would still be here... She was the kindest person I ever met, but to the Empire, she was just another pawn in their games. I will never forget her.
'''Avilina:''' There's a way I can make a difference. I know there is.
'''Avilina:''' But first, I need to speak with members of the Ironworks.
'''Avilina:''' I've a feeling that warmachina you used to beat the Sapphire Weapon will be called into action again. Until then, there's still time to make improvements, and I intend to help.
'''Avilina:''' I'll still be going ahead with the plan to build a monument, but stopping the Empire must come first. I hope Milisandia and the others can wait a little longer...
'''Avilina:''' Before I go, allow me to express my gratitude. I don't know what I'd have done if it weren't for you. Until we meet again.

===Speak with the Resistance officer at Porta Praetoria.===
'''Resistance Officer:''' So, how was your time in Terncliff?
'''Resistance Officer:''' I see... Fate has dealt her a cruel hand, but now she has a chance to make a fresh start. The same could be said of the whole of Terncliff.
'''Resistance Officer:''' It seems the liberation of that one small town will become a pivotal moment in Werlyt's history. Perhaps it won't be too long before the rest of the region is free from the Empire.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Naturally, we'd be honored to fight alongside the people of Werlyt. We won't rest until the imperials are sent fleeing with their tails between their legs.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Until that day arrives, we'll carry on doing our bit to support you and the others in ending the Weapon project. I'll be sure to pass on any pertinent information. In the meantime, take care.

[[Category:The Sorrow of Werlyt]]

Blood of Emerald

2025-08-22T16:28:56Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Blood of Emerald
| description = Cid's investigation in Terncliff has led to startling revelations.
| image = blood of emerald1.png
| quest-giver = Resistance Officer
| location = The Lochs
| location-x = 11.3
| location-y = 22.5
| type = feature
| quest-line = The Sorrow of Werlyt Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 1655
| mettle =
| unlocks = tr Castrum Marinum
| prev-quest = Sleep Now in Sapphire
| next-quest = In Memory
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.4
| id-gt = 69516
| id-edb = 931c52aabb5
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with the Resistance escort.

*Speak with [[Gaius]] in [[Terncliff]].

*Speak with the Ironworks pilot in [[Vesper Bay]].

*Confront [[the Emerald Weapon]] in [[Castrum Marinum]].

*Speak with Gaius.

*Speak with Gaius again.

*Speak with [[Valdeaulin]].

*Speak with the Resistance officer at [[Porta Praetoria]].

==Journal==
*Cid's investigation in Terncliff has led to startling revelations.

*Returning to the camp at Porta Praetoria, the Resistance officer informs you that your presence is required in Terncliff. As always, your escort stands ready to accompany you on the journey.

*Terncliff is much the same as you remember from your previous visit, and while the imperial troops may be long gone, their enormous steel structures still mar the otherwise pleasant surroundings. Gaius and his associates have been made to wait for your arrival, as Cid would prefer to reveal his findings only when all of the relevant persons are present.

*The investigation into the imperial facility in Terncliff has led to the discovery of the name of the VIIth Legion's third Weapon: Emerald. However, none of the locals have sighted anything resembling a large warmachina being moved from the town either by land or air. Though you cannot be certain, it seems likely that the Weapon was transported by sea, possibly to Castrum Marinum or Castrum Occidens in order to complete its construction. You and Gaius elect to investigate the former while Severa and Valdeaulin head for the latter. A member of the Ironworks has been ordered to prepare a submersible in Vesper Bay that you may make your approach.

*It appears that Gaius possesses a means of breaching the security system of Castrum Marinum and entering via the dry dock. Once you arrive, however, there is a fairly high chance that you will be greeted by the enigmatic Emerald Weapon, so you had best be prepared for the worst.

*The confrontation with the Emerald Weapon called on every last onze of mettle you could muster, and once the dust had settled, it was you that emerged the victor. Overlooking the wreckage is Gaius, who mourns the loss of its pilot Rex, one of the orphans he raised.

*Following the battle, you are joined by Valdeaulin and Severa, whose mission to Castrum Occidens yielded little of value. After arriving in Castrum Marinum, they found Allie, another of Gaius's orphans, locked in a cell and decided to free her. She is filled with horror by the spectacle of the destroyed Emerald Weapon and descends into a state of shock. It seems the best recourse is to take her to Terncliff and allow her time to recover from the ordeal.

*According to Severa, Allie's body is covered in welts and bruises that were most likely inflicted by the imperials under whom she served. Severa knows from personal experience the cruel treatment of those who are not pure-blooded Garleans, and she relates her tale of how she came to defect from the imperial army. Meanwhile, Allie continues to recuperate, and she may now be well enough to speak of what has befallen her and the other orphans, though it would be prudent to first discuss her current condition with Valdeaulin.

*Allie has made great strides in recovering both physically and mentally, and is able to provide useful information on the present state of affairs and on Valens van Varro, legatus of the VIIth Legion. As she explains it, Valens is both jealous and cruel, and is willing to use any means at his disposal to achieve his goals, no matter how vile they may be. She also tells of Alfonse's dream of using the power granted to him by the Weapon project to break free from the Empire and establish a safe haven for those who wish to live in peace. Unfortunately, she is unable to say where he is, meaning that you will need to enlist the aid of the Alliance's scouts in locating him. With no immediate danger on the horizon, now seems an opportune time to return to the Resistance troops in Gyr Abania and report the latest series of events.

*Your report is gratefully received by the Resistance officer in charge at Porta Praetoria. He will prepare a written copy of the information that has been gathered, should you wish to review it before being called into action once more.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Resistance Officer:''' Ah, it's good to see you, [Forename].
'''Resistance Officer:''' I'm pleased to report that Master Garlond and the others uncovered a fair bit of useful information at the imperial facility in Terncliff.
'''Resistance Officer:''' In fact, he'd like you to rendezvous with Gaius in the town square, where he'll reveal what they've found. Once you're ready to depart, your escort will lead the way.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Resistance Officer:''' I wouldn't mind going with you to Terncliff, but I've got to stay here to keep an eye on this horrible lot!

===Speak with Gaius in Terncliff. (Cutscene)===
'''Gaius:''' Now that you are here, perhaps Cid will finally deign to dispense his findings.
'''Gaius:''' Severa, inform him of [Forename]'s arrival.

'''Cid:''' Thanks for coming.
'''Gaius:''' So, what have you discovered?
'''Cid:''' To tell the truth, we were lucky to obtain any information at all, considering the lengths to which the imperials went in covering their tracks. You see, the hangar below was not just used to store the Weapons, but played a critical role in their creation.
'''Cid:''' We now know the code names given to three of the Weapons. Ruby, Sapphire...and Emerald.
'''Severa:''' Obviously, we are all familiar with the first two, but the third is something of an unknown quantity.
'''Valdeaulin:''' At the very least, this confirms the existence of another of those abominations.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> At the very least?
> What are we waiting for? Let's go after it!

'''Gaius:''' The problem lies in ascertaining its whereabouts. None of the locals have seen anything resembling a Weapon being transported either by land or air.
'''Cid:''' Which of course leaves only one option: the sea. According to what fragmented data we were able to recover, the Emerald Weapon is equipped with aquatic capabilities, much like the Sapphire.
'''Gaius:''' Meaning that its escape from Terncliff would have gone undetected, and could potentially be anywhere by now. But if Alfonse plans to have it absorb more primals...
'''Gaius:''' ...the logical choice would be Eorzea.
'''Severa:''' And traveling by sea would allow him to circumvent the front line at Ghimlyt entirely! The Alliance must be alerted at once!
'''Cid:''' Hold your chocobos, Severa. It seems that the Emerald Weapon was still incomplete when the VIIth Legion withdrew from Terncliff.
'''Cid:''' It's far more likely that it was transported to another facility in order to add the finishing touches.
'''Gaius:''' If your supposition is correct, that would narrow our search to but two possible locations: Castrum Marinum in the Rhotano Sea and Castrum Occidens in eastern La Noscea.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Both of which are known to harbor remnants of the XIVth Legion...your former subordinates, Gaius.
'''Gaius:''' Be that as it may, our objective is unchanged. Valdeaulin, you and Severa will make your way to Castrum Occidens while [Forename] and I head for Castrum Marinum.
'''Severa:''' Should we locate the Emerald Weapon, we will give the signal to dispatch the G-Warrior and eliminate it before it can be activated.
'''Cid:''' Sorry to disappoint you, but we're still repairing the damage it sustained during the encounter with the Sapphire Weapon. While Allagan machinery has its uses, it's a bugger to find replacement parts in a pinch...
'''Cid:''' We've actually been working to expand its already impressive arsenal, but the G-Warrior itself is in no fit state for combat.
'''Cid:''' While I'm aware this is a far from adequate replacement, I can provide an Ironworks submersible to help [Forename] and Gaius reach Castrum Marinum. I'll have one sent ahead to Vesper Bay.
'''Valdeaulin:''' A submersible, eh? I don't much like the sound of that. Perhaps Severa and I should count ourselves fortunate that our destination can be approached by land. I pray you have a safe journey. Watch yourself out there, [Forename]...

'''Gaius:''' It is time we departed. Let us make our way to Vesper Bay.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Gaius:''' In the event that my attempt to bypass the castrum's security fails, this submersible of Cid's had best be able to withstand imperial weaponry long enough for us to escape.

===Speak with the Ironworks pilot in Vesper Bay.===
'''Ironworks Pilot:''' As per Master Garlond's instructions, the submersible is ready when you are!
'''Ironworks Pilot:''' But before you depart, I've received some scraps of intelligence regarding your opponent from my colleagues in Terncliff.
'''Ironworks Pilot:''' Apparently, it uses some sort of levitating...handlike appendages ─ six of them, in fact ─ though we're not quite sure what purpose they serve. It sounds like having eyes in the back of your head might come in handy. But that's all we know, I'm afraid.
'''Gaius:''' You have our thanks. After all, forewarned is forearmed. If the Emerald Weapon has indeed been transported to this castrum, it would need to enter via the dry dock. We shall do likewise.
'''Gaius:''' As one might expect, there are measures in place to keep out intruders, but the security systems can be tricked into recognizing us as an imperial vessel.
'''Gaius:''' That said, infiltrating the facility is merely the first step...
'''Gaius:''' Should the Emerald Weapon be activated, it is only a matter of time before the pilot uses Oversoul.
'''Gaius:''' We must silence the warmachina before this happens, and failing that, grant the poor soul at its helm the mercy of a swift death.
'''Gaius:''' Had these wounds healed more quickly, I could have gone with you, but I fear I would only slow you down. As such, I shall provide what support I can from afar. Whatever happens, the Emerald Weapon must be defeated at all costs.
<blockquote>Castrum Marinum now accessible.</blockquote>

''Optional dialogue''
'''Gaius:''' Though I would prefer that we avoid engaging my former wards in combat, we cannot allow my sentiments to prevent us from doing what must be done.

'''Ironworks Pilot:''' I'm sorry we weren't able to provide any further details on the target. We can only guess what other tricks it might have in store for you. Be careful out there.

===Speak with Gaius. (Cutscene)===
'''Gaius:''' And so it ends.
'''Gaius:''' But why would Rex throw away his life...for this!?
'''Gaius:''' You are right... If I am ever to learn the truth, I must concentrate on the task at hand.
'''Gaius:''' Of course, we do not need to wait for Cid's analysis to tell us whose combat data was used on this occasion.
'''Gaius:''' It galls me to think that my techniques and strategies could be so closely replicated. Nevertheless, the observations I made during the battle may yet prove useful. As a matter of fact, that was not the only information I was able to gather.
'''Gaius:''' I intercepted a signal that revealed the troops stationed here were permitted to withdraw, seemingly in return for assisting the VIIth Legion. They must have known that the Alliance would follow the Emerald Weapon here sooner or later and made good their escape.
'''Gaius:''' Meaning the way is now clear for Cid to inspect the warmachina's remains.

'''Cid:''' We got here as soon as we could.
'''Cid:''' Not that we could've done anything to prevent this tragedy.
'''Cid:''' From what we know, it seems that the Emerald Weapon was ilm for ilm a great deal more powerful than the previous two. If this is allowed to continue, who knows what sort of monstrosity the VIIth Legion will conceive next.
'''Cid:''' Nevertheless, [Forename] has once again proven himself capable of overcoming the worst the Empire has at its disposal.
'''Valdeaulin:''' You may be relieved to hear that Castrum Occidens was free of anything resembling a Weapon. Unfortunately, it was also devoid of any useful leads, and we came away empty-handed.
'''Gaius:''' In all honesty, part of me wishes we had never found the Emerald Weapon. Perhaps then, Rex would not have been forced to make the ultimate sacrifice. I only hope that he is finally at peace...
'''Cid:''' We will do what we can to spare others from sharing his fate. I and the Ironworks will search this place from top to bottom for clues as to the VIIth Legion's plans.
'''Severa:''' Before that, allow me to sweep the area for booby traps and the like. I would not put it past the imperials to have left a few surprises for us...
'''Valdeaulin:''' Agreed. I'll go with you.
'''Cid:''' With that in mind, I'll begin my examination of the Emerald Weapon. Carefully, that is.

'''Allie:''' Alfonse! You knew all this time, didn't you!?
'''Allie:''' Milisandia and Ricon, too... Everyone except me.
'''Allie:''' And you, Rex?
'''Rex:''' Yes. That's what the synthetic auracite system ''is''. The fusion between pilot and core is the key to Oversoul.
'''Rex:''' And unless we use it, we don't have a chance of beating Father's newfound friends. They stand between us and the primals, without which the Weapons will never reach their full potential. We thought that if you knew the truth about Oversoul, you'd try to stop us.
'''Allie:''' Of course I would! But what I don't understand is why all of you are so willing to give your lives for the Weapon project. What is it all for!?
'''Alfonse:''' It all began the day Father left. Without his guidance, his protection, the Garleans lost any respect they once had for us.
'''Alfonse:''' But their cruelty pales in comparison to Valens. To him, conscripts like us are expendable commodities, an endless supply of test subjects for his twisted experiments.
'''Alfonse:''' But no matter what they do to us, we will never lose hope. If it is the duty of the strong to lead the weak, we will become strong and protect those who cannot protect themselves.
'''Alfonse:''' The Weapon project will give us the strength we need. We will create a world where people like us can live without fear of persecution.
'''Alfonse:''' We want you to see this new world for yourself, Allie. Even if we must give our lives to make it a reality.
'''Allie:''' But...why me?
'''Rex:''' The years spent serving the Empire have changed us all...except you, Allie. Even after everything you've seen, you're still the caring, innocent girl we grew up with. More than any of us, you deserve a chance at happiness. That's what we all agreed.
'''Alfonse:''' Allie, listen to me. Right now, the soldiers assigned to watch over us have been called away to the capital. Now is our chance to get you out of here.
'''Allie:''' Then why don't you come with me!?
'''Rex:''' If Alfonse and I were to run away now, they'd only force others to take our place. We can't let that happen.
'''Rex:''' This is our way of upholding the ideals Father instilled in us. Our lives are a small price to pay for Werlyt's freedom.
'''Allie:''' No! How can you expect me to leave you behind!? I won't do it!
'''Alfonse:''' We will forever be at your side, Allie.
'''Alfonse:''' Rex, take her to the holding cells.
'''Allie:''' No! Let me go!
'''Rex:''' So win or lose, the plan is to hand over the castrum to Father, is that right?
'''Alfonse:''' Yes. They'll take Allie into their custody before the Garleans return, while you will be free to pilot the Emerald Weapon without her interfering. We can't let her hinder the completion of the Weapon project.
'''Rex:''' I'm counting on you, Alfonse. Don't let our sacrifices be in vain.
'''Alfonse:''' Rex, have you forgotten what I told you? You mustn't use Oversoul! I can't lose you too...
'''Rex:''' We both know I can't win without it. Besides, we need the combat data of the Emerald Weapon fighting at its peak if we're to have any chance of perfecting the synthetic auracite system. You know I'm not the sort to do things by halves.
'''Alfonse:''' Forgive me, Rex.
'''Rex:''' Don't you worry about me. If this is where I meet my end, I'll do it with a smile on my face. The rest is up to you, Alfonse!

'''Severa:''' This is the girl you spoke of, yes? She was locked in a cell, but I saw no harm in letting her out. I can't say for certain, but it seems she's been through quite an ordeal.
'''Allie:''' No...
'''Allie:''' Why, Rex... Why?
'''Cid:''' ...Gaius, once we've extracted the core, we'll take it back to Terncliff for analysis.
'''Cid:''' Perhaps she should come with us? There's no use in her staying here.

===Speak with Gaius again. (Cutscene)===
'''Gaius:''' Severa is taking care of Allie, but it may be some time until her nerves have settled.
'''Gaius:''' If the vision you witnessed is indeed true, Alfonse and Rex locked her away for her own safety.
'''Gaius:''' When she is ready, I would know more of what her brother hopes to achieve and why he must resort to such desperate measures.

'''Severa:''' Allie's condition has improved somewhat, but she remains in a state of shock. We must give her more time to recover.
'''Severa:''' There was one other thing that I thought you should know... When we checked her for injuries, we saw that her back is covered in welts and bruises.
'''Severa:''' Who did this to her!?
'''Severa:''' It seems she was subjected to beatings on a regular basis, judging by the varied stages of bruising. I daresay this was the work of her Garlean masters.
'''Gaius:''' You speak as though you have seen this before...
'''Severa:''' Seen? I have lived through it myself.

'''Severa:''' I was born in Werlyt, twenty-three summers past.
'''Severa:''' My mother was a local woman, but my father was a pure-blooded Garlean and a member of the occupying forces.
'''Severa:''' Though I know very little about him, his rank afforded me imperial citizenship. His acknowledgement of our familial ties was the extent of the responsibility he took for bringing me into this world. Still, it is more than can be said for most of his ilk...
'''Severa:''' My mother and I were shunned by the people of Werlyt, who treated us as badly as the Garleans did, if not worse. I thought that if I were to become an imperial soldier, my position might somehow deter those who would cast scorn on my mother, if only out of fear. And so I joined the army.
'''Severa:''' The acceptance I earned was but temporary, however, and my superiors were quick to blame any perceived shortcomings on my “savage” lineage. Rather than waste time on official court-martials, they administered their own form of corporal punishment.
'''Severa:''' I was eventually assigned to the XIIth Legion and fought under Zenos yae Galvus in Ala Mhigo. In the chaos that followed our defeat, I seized the opportunity to flee to Werlyt.
'''Severa:''' While it was never much of a home, it was all I had. But nothing could prepare me for what awaited...
'''Severa:''' My mother had for many years suffered from poor health and relied on medicine to keep her alive. In my absence, the Garleans had denied her treatment, claiming that it would be wasted on savages. By the time I could return to her side, there was naught I could do.
'''Severa:''' There was nothing left for me in Werlyt. I would be punished for desertion if the imperials discovered the reason for my return, and I was never accepted by my so-called countrymen to begin with.
'''Severa:''' I ran as far as my legs could carry me. It was then that I met Gaius.

'''Gaius:''' So that is the truth of it... Other than a few scant details, I knew naught of your past. It sickens me to think that I once fought under the same banner as such vile creatures.
'''Gaius:''' I had always believed it to be the duty of the strong to lead the weak. Yet there are those who become drunk on the power afforded by their station, and prey on the ones they should protect.
'''Gaius:''' Like a canker, this corruption has spread to every part of the Empire.
'''Severa:''' Even those with Garlean blood, such as myself, are subjected to their cruelty. They hold particular contempt for the Au Ra, an easy target for abuse being so few in number. Perhaps, like me, Allie thought she would be spared such treatment once she joined the army. Alas...
'''Gaius:''' ...
'''Severa:''' I only hope that with time, Allie can put the past behind her and make a new life for herself. But for now, all we can do is wait for her delirium to subside. It is Valdeaulin's turn to keep watch. Let us ask him if there has been any change.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Severa:''' Though you have overcome the Emerald Weapon, it is hardly cause for celebration. Another young life cut short...

'''Gaius:''' Rex's death is on my hands, not yours. Would that this confrontation had been averted, but alas, it was not to be.

===Speak with Valdeaulin. (Cutscene)===
'''Valdeaulin:''' I suppose you're here to ask about Allie.
'''Gaius:''' Is she well enough to speak with us?
'''Valdeaulin:''' As her condition has improved somewhat, I would say so, provided you do not cause her any undue distress. Wait here.

'''Gaius:''' Allie... I am sorry. What happened to Rex...it was my fault.
'''Gaius:''' Milisandia, and Ricon, too... They died because of me and my foolish ambitions.
'''Allie:''' Father, no...
'''Gaius:''' This cannot go on. Please, Allie. You must tell me all you know.
'''Allie:''' ...
'''Allie:''' Of course.
'''Gaius:''' First, I need to know what became of you and your siblings after we were parted.
'''Allie:''' So much has happened, it seems like a lifetime ago... After your disappearance, we were all assigned to the newly reformed VIIth Legion.

'''Allie:''' At first, each legatus was quickly replaced by the next, until eventually, a man named Valens van Varro was given command.
'''Allie:''' He was sent from the capital, but before that, he was a specialist in experimental magitek weaponry.
'''Allie:''' We later discovered that he was ordered by Emperor Varis to complete a project involving anti-primal warmachina: the Weapons... But after the Emperor's death, he was free to employ whatever methods he saw fit, and his greed for power only grew.
'''Allie:''' Some even say he is planning to use the power of the Weapons to lay claim to the throne.
'''Allie:''' But I think there's another reason for his obsession with the Weapon project. Not that he'd ever tell anyone, but he's always muttering to himself, and I've been able to put the pieces together.
'''Allie:''' He's jealous of you, Father.
'''Gaius:''' Valens van Varro... I must admit, it was only recently that I first heard that name. Valens used his knowledge of magitek to devise various military strategies.
'''Allie:''' He was given a position in the army and quickly rose through the ranks.
'''Allie:''' That was until one man stood in his way ─ You, Father.
'''Allie:''' He was one of the candidates to lead the new XIVth Legion, but that role fell to you. After that, he was assigned to serve under a far more gifted engineer, Nero, who was in charge of restoring the Ultima Weapon.
'''Allie:''' Valens has resented you ever since, going so far as to oppose the ideals you upheld. Where you treated those who serve the Empire based on merit rather than on their race or origin, Valens is adamant that pure-blooded Garleans are superior to all others.
'''Severa:''' It never ceases to amaze me how far some will go in the name of revenge. All that hatred, festering away... Nothing good could ever come of it.
'''Gaius:''' So the marks on your body are his handiwork?
'''Allie:''' ...Yes. To Valens and his men, we are no more than fodder for his experiments, playthings on which they can vent their frustrations. Every day is filled with nothing but pain...
'''Gaius:''' If I had remained in Garlemald, you would never have been forced to endure this abuse.
'''Allie:''' It's not your fault, Father. We could've fled from Valens if we'd wanted to. After all, we're expendable and easily replaced. The truth is, that's exactly why we ''couldn't'' run.
'''Allie:''' In saving ourselves, we would be condemning others. But if we were to stay, to see the Weapon project to its completion, we would gain the power to defeat Valens, and then the Empire itself, freeing the world from its tyranny.
'''Allie:''' That way, we might start afresh, and find a place we can call home. And not just for us, but for anyone who wishes to live in peace.
'''Gaius:''' You would give your lives for a future you may not live to see...
'''Allie:''' We took courage from your teachings, Father. The strong must lead the weak, and we would gain that strength by whatever means necessary. We will fight for the sake of those who cannot.
'''Allie:''' But we knew that you'd never consent to our participation in the Weapon project, which is why we couldn't turn to you for help.
'''Allie:''' As the pilots, we're the only ones who are able to stop Valens. We know just how powerful the Weapons are. He would use them to bring the world to its knees.
'''Allie:''' And his “masterpiece” is the worst of them all...

'''Allie:''' ''If only I could get my hands on it... Then I could save Alfonse and all of Werlyt!''

'''Allie:''' Father, I know you and Alfonse stand on opposing sides of this conflict, but there must be some way you can help him.
'''Allie:''' He may have called you our enemy before, but he never meant it. He still loves you, Father. You are everything he aspires to be.
'''Gaius:''' I have failed him. Failed you all.
'''Gaius:''' But I refuse to abandon him to his fate. I will free him from Valens, if it is the last thing I do.
'''Allie:''' Thank you... He needs you. Now more than ever.
'''Gaius:''' Listen, Allie. I once sought the strength to rebuild the world as I saw fit. But the Ultima Weapon was born not to create, but to destroy.
'''Gaius:''' Alfonse must not follow in my footsteps. I know all too well where they lead.
'''Gaius:''' I will do all I can to help your brother. Pray, tell me where he is.
'''Allie:''' He's...
'''Allie:''' I'm sorry. I don't know where he could be.
'''Gaius:''' In that case, I shall have the Alliance dispatch scouts. Wherever he is, we will find him. As for you, Allie, you must stay here and rest.
'''Allie:''' Wait... You're the one who fought Rex, Ricon, and Milisandia, aren't you?
'''Allie:''' We're the ones who threatened your homeland. You only did what you had to do.
'''Allie:''' I have no right to ask this of you, but...
'''Allie:''' Lend my father your strength. Save Alfonse.
'''Allie:''' ...I know now why they call you “hero.”
'''Allie:''' ''Alfonse, I'll do what I must to free you, even if it means going against Father's wishes. But I have a good feeling about his new friend...''
'''Gaius:''' Severa, see that she has everything she needs.
'''Gaius:''' Our allies must be informed of these troubling events. May I ask you to relay this news to the troops in Gyr Abania?

'''Valdeaulin:''' Your “loving father” act may fool the others, Gaius, but not me. For every life you've saved, you've ended a thousand more. Or is this your idea of redemption?
'''Gaius:''' Call it what you will. For all my transgressions, I believe I still have a part to play.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Was I wrong to spare you that day? Or will you honor your word? ...It seems the time has come for the Black Wolf to show his true colors.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Gaius:''' The majority of the VIIth Legion are sure to be stationed in the city of Werlyt, the heart of this occupied territory. Whether Alfonse is there with them remains to be seen.
'''Gaius:''' According to Allie, another Weapon lies in wait, but where, we do not know. It stands to reason however, that if we were to find it, Alfonse would surely not be far away.

'''Valdeaulin:''' While I am painfully aware of the cruelty the Empire shows its enemies, even I am appalled to hear of how it treats its own. Warmachina that feed on the very lives of their pilots... I can scarcely imagine anything more heinous.

===Speak with the Resistance officer at Porta Praetoria.===
'''Resistance Officer:''' We recently received word of your victory over the Emerald Weapon. I expect it was another fine display on your part, not that any of us were there to see it...
'''Resistance Officer:''' For that reason, we'd be grateful if you could give us a blow-by-blow account, if you wouldn't mind.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Good grief, it sounds like you had an awful lot to contend with! Rather you than me... Ahem! I shall add this to our ever-growing stack of reports, should anyone wish to review this information ahead of the next sortie.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Now, if I may say so, it looks like your ordeals have taken their toll. We'll let you know if anything requires your attention, but until then, be sure to get some rest!

'''Meanwhile, in the VIIth Legion's correction chamber...'''
'''Valens van Varro:''' Three Weapons. Three pitiful displays of ineptitude...
'''Alfonse:''' Aghhh!
'''Valens van Varro:''' To make matters worse, one of my prime candidates ─ your precious sister, no less ─ has escaped!
'''Alfonse:''' Unnngh!
'''Valens van Varro:''' And who should she go crawling to but that swine Gaius! After everything I've done t─ ''for'' her, and this is how she repays me! As her older brother, it's your responsibility to instill some discipline in her, and you've failed miserably!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Well? Don't just stand there, boy.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Oh, of course! It's your first time, isn't it? Come along, there's no need to be shy.
'''Valens van Varro:''' You see, something wicked has taken hold of this young man, and it's our job to cleanse his troubled spirit.
'''Valens van Varro:''' It may look painful, but it's the only way, I assure you. He'll be ever so grateful, and you want him to get better, don't you?
'''Valens van Varro:''' There's a good boy! Now, let's try again, shall we?
'''Valens van Varro:''' Burn out the bad! Burn out the bad!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Burn out the bad! Burn out the bad!
'''Elezen Ward:''' B-Burn out the bad... Burn out the bad!
'''Valen's Wards:''' Burn out the bad! Burn out the bad!
'''Alfonse:''' Well done! You've all made Father proud. Very proud, indeed!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Well done! You've all made Father proud. Very proud, indeed!
'''Valens van Varro:''' As for you...
'''Valens van Varro:''' I thought you were a cut above the rest of the savages, but it appears I was mistaken. And since you allowed that wretched sister of yours to escape, it falls to you to act as her replacement.
'''Valens van Varro:''' I choose you as the next pilot, and your mission is simple: kill Gaius van Baelsar, whatever it takes. And if you so much as entertain the idea of betraying me again, I'll exterminate every last one of your kind...
'''Valens van Varro:''' ...like the vermin they are!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Having said that, we will be forcibly initiating Oversoul using Zenos's combat data, so whatever schemes you may be hatching will never come to pass. All you need to do is sit back and let the synthetic auracite system do the work, with you as its conduit.
'''Valens van Varro:''' You should thank me for allowing you to become part of my masterpiece. Your worthless existence will finally have some semblance of meaning!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Hehehe...

'''Valens's Second-in-command:''' Lord Valens, preparations for the Oversoul trial are complete. We await your orders.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Splendid. There's never a dull moment around here!
'''Valens van Varro:''' Now then, boys. Who'd like to see something special?
'''Valens van Varro:''' Come along, everyone! Father has secrets to share with you!

'''Alfonse:''' This is my chance... And it's all thanks to the sacrifices made by my dear siblings. Finally, the Weapon will be mine to command.
'''Alfonse:''' Once it has reached perfection, I will be unstoppable. First Valens...then the Empire itself will fall, and we will be free at last.
'''Alfonse:''' Father...keep Allie safe.
'''Alfonse:''' Milisandia, Ricon, Rex... I'll see this through to the end. I promise.
'''Alfonse:''' Until then, watch over me.

'''Valens van Varro:''' So? Is it ready or not?
'''7th Legion Senior Engineer:''' The trial sequence has been primed, sir.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Then get on with it!
'''7th Legion Senior Engineer:''' Initiating synthetic auracite system. Loading Diamond Weapon simulation.
'''Werlyt Pilot:''' Wh-What's going on!?
'''Valens van Varro:''' You're helping us with a little research is all, ah...whatever your name is. The time has come for you to contribute to the glory of Garlemald!
'''Werlyt Pilot:''' Th-This isn't what we agreed! You said th-that if I took part in the experiment, you'd let my f-family go!
'''Valens van Varro:''' You have Zenos's data loaded, yes? Activate Oversoul, and be quick about it.
'''7th Legion Senior Engineer:''' Understood, Lord Valens.
'''VIIth Legion Senior Engineer:''' Galvus combat sample ready. Initiating organic core overwrite.
'''Werlyt Pilot:''' Nnnaaaaaaggghhh!
'''Werlyt Pilot:''' My...mind is... Nooo! If this is...what it takes to...protect you both...I...I love you! I'm so sorry...!
'''Werlyt Pilot:''' Where...is my prey?
'''7th Legion Senior Engineer:''' Organic core overwrite complete. Zenos yae Galvus data loaded.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Hmm... The subject is instinctively bound to seek out prey, right from the outset. Regardless of the combat prowess it may boast, I need an obedient servant, not a ravenous beast.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Enough. Shut it down!
'''7th Legion Senior Engineer:''' Deactivating synthetic auracite system.
'''Valens van Varro:''' How revolting! And what a mess it makes of the cockpit.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Adjust the settings and prepare for another run! Fortunately, we have the next test subject ready and waiting...
'''7th Legion Senior Engineer:''' But sir, you agreed to release his family in exchange for his cooperation...
'''Valens van Varro:''' Ahahaha! Ahahahahahahaaaaaa!
'''Valens van Varro:''' My, my! I never knew you had such a wonderful sense of humor! The great Valens van Varro, bargaining with savages? Ha! More fool him for trusting me in the first place!

==Trivia==
* This quest's title may be a reference to the song "Blood of Emeralds" from the album [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/After_the_War_(Gary_Moore_album) After the War] by Gary Moore.

[[Category:The Sorrow of Werlyt]]

Allie

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{{NPC infobox
| name = Allie
| full-name = Allie aan Baelsar
| description =
| image =
| location =
| coordinates =
| dungeon =
| raid =
| trial =
| title =
| gender = Female
| age = 16
| race = Au Ra
| clan = Raen
| class =
| job =
| profession =
| birthplace = [[Werlyt]]
| organization = Garlean Empire
| relatives = [[Gaius]] (adoptive father) [[Rex]] (adoptive brother) [[Milisandia]] (adoptive sister) [[Ricon]] (adoptive brother) [[Alfonse]] (adoptive brother)
| level =
| aggression =
| service = quest
| goal =
| patch = 5.2
| release = shadowbringers
}}
__NOTOC__
==Quests Started==
{{quest list header}}
{{table footer}}

==Quests Involved In==
{{quest list header}}
{{quest list row|Ruby Doomsday}}
{{quest list row|Sleep Now in Sapphire}}
{{quest list row|Blood of Emerald}}
{{quest list row|In Memory}}
{{quest list row|Duty in the Sky with Diamond}}
{{quest list row|Forever at Your Side}}
{{quest list row|Forever in Our Hearts}}
{{table footer}}

==Lore==
{{quotation|Encyclopaedia Eorzea Volume III, p. 170|"The days we spent together were the happiest of my life, and no matter what happens, nothing can take that away from me."

Allie and her brother were adopted by [[Gaius]] and given the surname Baelsar. When they were reassigned to the [[VIIth Legion]], the name caught [[Valens]]'s eye, and he wasted no time in selecting them as candidates for the [[Weapon project]].

The youngest of her foster siblings, Allie was dearly loved by them all. She wanted nothing more than to have their portrait painted together as a family, but it was not meant to be, as she alone would survive the Weapon project. Despite having experienced so much loss by the age of sixteen summers, Allie works dauntlessly at Gaius's side to realize her siblings' dream of a free and flourishing [[Werlyt]].}}
''Resistance Officer's Reports (Porta Praetoria, X:11.3, Y:22.4)'' 
Name: Allie 
Pilot of the Diamond Weapon. All other information regarding the subject was gained via verbal testimony of Gaius Baelsar. 
Born in Werlyt and fostered by Gaius after her parents were killed in an epidemic.
Ever since first entering the orphanage, she was extremely withdrawn and averse to any sort of confrontation. She clung constantly to Alfonse, her older brother by birth. 
When he and several other orphans attempted to win the freedom of their compatriots at the cost of their own lives, they did not include Allie in their plans. After learning the truth, she tried to rescue Alfonse by taking control of the Diamond Weapon. 
Once she was inside the cockpit, she discovered that Alfonse had been fused with its core, and that he was beyond salvation. She has yet to recover from the trauma she suffered that day. 
Allie is currently undergoing treatment in Terncliff at the orders of Gaius. She has been awarded the Medal of Independence by the new government of Werlyt. 
Age at time of incidents described: 16 years old.

[[Category:NPCs]] [[Category:Patch 5.2 NPCs]] [[Category:The Sorrow of Werlyt]]

Terncliff

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{{Area infobox
| name = Terncliff
| type = zone
| within = ???
| aetheryte1 =
| aetheryte2 =
| aetheryte3 =
| description =
| weather =
| map =
| levels =
| connections = [[The Lochs]]
| loading-screen =
| screenshot = Werlyt.jpg
| sstext = The village of [[Terncliff]] in [[Werlyt]].
| release = shadowbringers
}}
__NOTOC__
==Additional Information==
Only used in [[The Sorrow of Werlyt]] questline, and for [[Triple Triad]] players looking for the card [[Sapphire Weapon Card]] from the [[Furtive Former Imperial]].

In order to reach this zone, you need to talk to the [[Resistance Escort]] (10.7, 20.5), near the aetherite of [[Porta Praetoria]] at [[The Lochs]].

The children playing hide and seek around Terncliff will appear one by one after each quest in the Werlyt questline, closely resembling {{#spoiler:those who piloted the weapons, activated Oversoul/Overmind and died thereafter. After the quest [[Forever at Your Side]], their overworld dialogue implies they are referring to [[Allie]].}}

==Music==
{{music table header}}
{{music table row|Main|And Love You Shall Find}}
|}

{{Zone nav}}

Terncliff

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{{Area infobox
| name = Terncliff
| type = zone
| within = ???
| aetheryte1 =
| aetheryte2 =
| aetheryte3 =
| description =
| weather =
| map =
| levels =
| connections = [[The Lochs]]
| loading-screen =
| screenshot = Werlyt.jpg
| sstext = The village of [[Terncliff]] in [[Werlyt]].
| release = shadowbringers
}}
__NOTOC__
==Additional Information==
Only used in [[The Sorrow of Werlyt]] questline, and for [[Triple Triad]] players looking for the card [[Sapphire Weapon Card]] from the [[Furtive Former Imperial]].

In order to reach this zone, you need to talk to the [[Resistance Escort]] (10.7, 20.5), near the aetherite of [[Porta Praetoria]] at [[The Lochs]].

The children who are playing hide and seek near (X:5.4, Y:5.8) will appear one by one after each quest in the Werlyt questline, closely resembling {{#spoiler:those who piloted the weapons, activated Oversoul and died thereafter.}}
{{Zone nav}}

Sleep Now in Sapphire

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{{Quest infobox
| title = Sleep Now in Sapphire
| description = Information relating to the Weapon project has been uncovered, and your allies prepare to depart for distant lands.
| image = Sleep Now in Sapphire.png
| quest-giver = Resistance Officer
| location = The Lochs
| location-x = 11.3
| location-y = 22.5
| type = feature
| quest-line = The Sorrow of Werlyt Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 0
| reward1 = 1 Sapphire Weapon Bust
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Ruby Doomsday
| next-quest = Blood of Emerald
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.3
| id-gt = 69431
| id-edb = 2204cf37dca
}}

==Walkthrough==
The player will control the [[G-Warrior]] in a series of solo instance battles in [[Terncliff Bay]] serving as a tutorial for G-Warrior combat before facing [[the Sapphire Weapon]] in a duel. The G-Warrior has 185,000 HP (on Normal difficulty) and 10,000 EP (essentially functioning as MP).
===G-Warrior's Actions===
{| {{STDT|sortable pve align-left}}
! Action
! Type
! EP
! Cast Time
! Recast Time
! Description
|-
| [[File:Aether cannon icon1.png|link=]] '''Aether Cannon'''
| Weaponskill
| 0
| Instant
| 2.00s
| Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 600.
|-
| [[File:Aethersaber icon1.png|link=]] [[File:Aethercut icon1.png|link=]] [[File:Final Fluorish icon1.png|link=]] '''Final Flourish Combo'''
| Weaponskill
| 300
| Instant
| 2.00s
| Executes the following weaponskills in succession: 
1. '''Aethersaber''' (Gap closer) 
    Potency: 840 
    EP Cost: 300 
2. '''Aethercut''' 
    Potency: 1,200 
    EP Cost: 300 
3. '''Final Flourish''' 
    Potency: 1,940 
    EP Cost: 300 
If any of these weaponskills are not ready, the combo will start again.
|-
| [[File:Ultima buster icon1.png|link=]] '''Ultima Buster'''
| Weaponskill
| 800
| 2.50s
| 5.00s
| Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 1,200 to all enemies in a straight line before you. Triggers the cooldown of weaponskills and spells upon execution.
|-
| [[File:Aether mine icon1.png|link=]] '''Aether Mine'''
| Weaponskill
| 800
| 2.50s
| 30.00s
| Deals unaspected damage with a potency of 300 to target and all enemies nearby it. 
Additional Effect: Increases target's damage taken by 20% 
Duration: 60s 
This action does not share a recast time with any other actions.
|-
| [[File:Auto restoration icon1.png|link=]] '''Auto Restoration'''
| Ability
| 0
| Instant
| 25.00s
| Restores up to 40% of own HP and 30% of own EP.
|-
| [[File:Pyretic booster icon1.png|link=]] '''Pyretic Booster'''
| Ability
| 0
| Instant
| 3.00s
| Reduces cast time and recast time of weaponskills by 25% and increases movement speed by 25%. HP is drained while in use. Effect ends upon reuse.
|-
| [[File:Aetherial aegis icon1.png|link=]] '''Aetherial Aegis'''
| Ability
| 0
| Instant
| 3.00s
| Reduces damage taken by 50%. EP is drained while in use. Effect ends upon reuse or when EP is depleted.
|}

===[[File:Passive difficulty r1.png|link=]] [[Guidance System]]===
Time Limit: 15 minutes

'''Objective:''' Destroy the target

This serves as a tutorial for G-Warrior combat. The Guidance System is a training dummy and will not attack the player. After defeating it, the player receives a tutorial on using '''Pyretic Booster'''.

'''Objective:''' Destroy the target while evading its attacks

Similar as before, but the Guidance System will now use '''Aerial Bombardment''', spawning four large circular AoEs below the player. Use '''Pyretic Booster''' to dodge these easily. After defeating it, the player receives a tutorial on using '''Aetherial Aegis'''.

'''Objective:''' Destroy the target while defending against its attacks

Similar as before, but the Guidance System will now use '''Attack''', dealing large damage that should be mitigated with '''Aetherial Aegis'''.

===[[File:Aggressive difficulty r6.png|link=]] Mark IV Anti-Eikon Warmachina: [[The Sapphire Weapon]]===
Time Limit: 30 minutes

'''General G-Warrior Rotation'''
*Activate '''Pyretic Booster''' unless if HP is low.
*Keep the 1-minute {{status effect|vulnerability up 2}} '''[[Vulnerability Up]]''' debuff from '''Aether Mine''' up.
*Use '''Final Fluorish Combo''' as your primary attack.
*Use '''Aether Cannon''' as a last resort attack if EP is low.
*Use '''Auto Restoration''' as needed to heal HP and EP.
*Only use '''Aetherial Aegis''' to mitigate unavoidable attacks.

'''Strategy'''
*'''Tail Swing''': A massive telegraphed point-blank AoE centered on the boss. Use the speed boost from '''Pyretic Booster''' to dodge.
*'''Optimized Judgement''': A telegraphed donut AoE centered on the boss.
*'''Activate''': Spawns four untargetable '''Regula's Image''' adds. These will each do a massive, telegraphed 270-degree AoE in front of them ('''Magitek Spread''') so move behind one.
*'''Optimized Ultima''': Unavoidable damage. Use '''Aetherial Aegis''' to mitigate.
*The boss will disappear and reappear after several seconds, using '''Swiftbreach''', unavoidable damage that can be mitigated with '''Aetherial Aegis'''. It will then do one of two attacks
**'''Sapphire Ray''': One large glowing orb will appear in front of the boss, indicating a line AoE. Move to its sides to avoid. Has no AoE indicator.
**'''Siderays''': Two glowing orbs will appear to the sides on the boss, indicating side cleave AoEs. Move directly in front of it to avoid. Has no AoE indicator.
*'''Plasma Shot''': Heavy unavoidable damage. Use '''Aetherial Aegis''' to mitigate.
*'''Turret''': Spawns two groups of eight '''Magitek Turrets'''. These will periodically use a telegraphed line AoE ('''Magitek Ray''') aimed at the player. Aim '''Ultima Buster''' to destroy an entire row at once. If these are not killed quickly enough, they will cast '''Self-destruct''', dealing damage.
*'''Plasma Cannon''': A massive telegraphed circle AoE aimed at the player. Use the speed boost from '''Pyretic Booster''' to dodge.
*When the boss disappears and reappears for the final time, it will become untargetable and slowly begin casting '''Flood Ray'''.
**Two groups of four '''Magitek Turrets''' will spawn to its sides, which can be defeated with '''Ultima Buster'''.
**Four '''Ceruleum Servants''' will spawn. These will attack with a telegraphed line AoE ('''Servant Roar''') and must all be defeated to make the boss vulnerable.
**The boss must be defeated before '''Flood Ray''' is allowed to cast or the player will be defeated.
**Note: Despite Gaius's dialogue, there is plenty of time to destroy the Turrets first to remove their AoEs.

==Steps==
*Speak with the [[Resistance Fighter]].
*Speak with [[Severa]] at Alliance Headquarters.
*Speak with [[Gaius]].
*Speak with Gaius again.
*Speak with Gaius yet again.
*Speak with Gaius one last time.
*Speak with Gaius.
*Speak with [[Valdeaulin]].
*Speak with Severa.
*Speak with the Resistance officer at Porta Praetoria.

==Journal==
*The troops stationed at Porta Praetoria have been given orders to escort you to Alliance Headquarters by Gaius himself, an arrangement that does not sit well with the rank and file. It would appear the investigation into the Empire's Weapon project has finally borne fruit, though you will need to speak with those directly involved to learn more.

*Despite having visited Alliance Headquarters on several occasions, your comrades still feel the need to have you escorted there and back each time. The Resistance fighter nearby will be more than happy to show you the way.

*You discuss the latest findings of the Ironworks with Severa and Cid, whose earlier hypotheses surrounding the Ruby Weapon have been proven correct. It was equipped with a synthetic auracite system designed to forcibly supplant the consciousness of the pilot with data collected from more experienced soldiers. As Cid explains it, said data was collected via magitek devices akin to soul crystals affixed to the magitek armor of high-ranking officials. This is likely how the Garleans were able to retrieve the combat data of Nael van Darnus, who was killed prior to the Calamity, although there yet remain many questions surrounding the bizarre phenomena witnessed during the battle with the Ruby Weapon. As the Ironworks engineers endeavor to unravel this mystery, you decide to consult with Gaius and plan the next move.

*Valdeaulin gives a brief account of his mission to trace the Ruby Weapon's path back to its source. It is believed to have come from an imperial base in Werlyt, which happens to be where Alfonse and the other orphans lived before they were taken into Gaius's care. In addition, a large machina resembling a Weapon was seen being transported to the coastal town of Terncliff a few days past, and the most logical course of action is to disable it as quickly as possible. The considerable distance between the suspected Weapon and your current location poses a major obstacle, but Cid claims to have prepared a top secret plan for such an occasion.

*Cid takes great pleasure in revealing his trump card: the G-Warrior, an enormous Allagan warmachina restored to working order. He proposes that it be flown to Terncliff using the Enterprise, where it will battle the latest Weapon. It seems you were the only candidate considered as pilot, presumably owing to your preternatural abilities and abundance of combat experience. Gaius, having previously taken helm of the Ultima Weapon, will provide support remotely. Before heading to Terncliff, Cid requests that you familiarize yourself with the G-Warrior's controls using a simulator.

*Armed with a fundamental understanding of the G-Warrior, you and your allies make your way by airship to Terncliff, where the Weapon is poised to attack in the bay below. Though your fledgling abilities as a pilot are sorely tested, you eventually succeed in overcoming your foe, which now lies defeated, but largely intact, on the ocean's surface.

*After disembarking from the G-Warrior, you join the rest of your party in the now-liberated town of Terncliff. You decide to discuss the aftermath of the battle with Gaius, who may have some fresh insight to share.

*The Echo affords you a glimpse of events that unfolded prior to your arrival in Werlyt, and a conversation between Rex and Ricon, two of the orphans fostered by Gaius. With the Eorzean forces on their doorstep, Rex was committed to pilot an as-of-yet-unfinished Sapphire Weapon to afford his comrades time to escape. After much pleading, however, Ricon convinced him to trade places, and instead see the remaining Weapons to a safe location. The vision also confirms the theories surrounding the synthetic auracite and a system known as Oversoul, which fuses the pilot with the Weapon's core and replaces their consciousness with that of another soldier. After expounding on what you saw to Gaius, Cid arrives to confirm the cold, hard truth of your words.

*As Gaius is in no state of mind to speak with anybody whatsoever at present, you turn to Valdeaulin, who reveals how he came to travel alongside the former imperial legatus. After his entire village, including his wife and daughter, were captured and used in Garlean experiments on the poisonous gas that would later become Black Rose, he joined the Order of the Twin Adder to exact his revenge. He joined the assault on the Praetorium and was almost crushed as the fortress was brought crashing down, but thereupon encountered Gaius Baelsar, who was close to death. Just as Valdeaulin prepared to land the killing blow, Gaius asked that he stay his hand, at least until he could exterminate the Ascians who had orchestrated the war on Eorzea. Ever since that day, Valdeaulin has followed Gaius on his hunt, that he may judge his true intentions and slay him the moment he breaks their agreement. Valdeaulin seeks to bring a swift end to the threat posed by the Weapon project and return to eliminating the root cause rather than the symptoms of the Ascian menace.

*Now that the true nature of Oversoul has come to light, Gaius is more determined than ever to disable the remaining Weapons before they can be deployed. To that end, he and Valdeaulin will pursue Rex and the fleeing Garlean soldiers, while Cid continues to examine the imperial facility at Terncliff and the Sapphire Weapon. Your only task at present is to relay the outcome of the battle to the Resistance members at Porta Praetoria and await further instructions.

*You arrive back at Porta Praetoria where the officer in charge offers you a warm welcome. Pleasantries aside, you inform him of all that transpired at Werlyt. There is naught left to do but await further news from headquarters, though you suspect it will not be long before you and your allies are drawn back into conflict with the Empire.

==History==
Prior to the [[patch 6.0]] stat squish, the G-Warrior had 600,000 HP.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Resistance Officer:''' [Forename]. I'm afraid we haven't much in the way of information to share from the front line.
'''Resistance Officer:''' We have, however, received word that Gaius wishes to speak with you at Alliance Headquarters.
'''Resistance Officer:''' I've arranged an escort to take you to headquarters, so when you're ready to depart, speak with the fellow over there.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Resistance Officer:''' I wouldn't like to hazard a guess at exactly what it is your presence is required for, but it's probably not the sort of thing that can be put off until later.

===Speak with Severa at Alliance Headquarters. (Cutscene)===
'''Severa:''' Good. You're here.
'''Severa:''' The Ironworks have completed their analysis of the Ruby Weapon, and Cid Garlond wishes to share his findings.
'''Severa:''' I take it you can spare a few moments?
'''Severa:''' Very good. Please wait here while I inform him of your arrival.

'''Cid:''' Glad you could make it, [Forename]. I'm sure you're as anxious as anyone to hear what we've uncovered.

'''Cid:''' Our early hypotheses were proven correct. The Garleans have designed a system whereby a pilot's consciousness can be forcibly supplanted with data based on the memories and experience of another.
'''Severa:''' So, even a rank amateur could obtain the combat capabilities of a seasoned warrior?
'''Cid:''' Precisely, and we learned how this was made possible when we opened the cockpit. The monitors were still operational, and among the messages displayed, one particular phrase caught my attention: “synthetic auracite system.”
'''Severa:''' Which is what, exactly?
'''Cid:''' Well, the core of the Ultima Weapon was referred to as the Heart of Sabik by the Ascians. We believe it to have been a type of auracite.
'''Cid:''' I can't say much for the synthetic sort at this stage, but I've encountered real auracite before. It was extremely potent, perhaps equal in power to the Heart of Sabik.
'''Cid:''' It's unclear whether the Garleans' simulacrum possesses the same properties as genuine auracite, but I intend to follow this avenue of inquiry to see where it leads.
'''Severa:''' What we ''do'' know is that it was used to implant the combat data of Nael van Darnus into the pilot, who has been presumed dead since before the Calamity. Are you any closer to discovering how they were able to retrieve this data?
'''Cid:''' The link didn't occur to Gaius at first, but he later told me of devices fitted to the magitek armor of the Empire's high-ranking officers.
'''Cid:''' There is reason to believe they were designed to emulate the soul crystals used throughout Eorzea.
'''Severa:''' Yes, that was rumored to be its true purpose, but it was never publicly acknowledged. Perhaps those in the upper echelons of command wanted to avoid comparisons to the so-called “savages” they were meant to be conquering.
'''Cid:''' There is also the question of whether this system even functions as intended.
'''Cid:''' From what we've seen, we can assume they were successful in gathering combat data of those wearing armor equipped with the device. If the comparison with soul crystals is valid, perhaps this data was transferred via aether.
'''Cid:''' However, it seems that it extracted not only memories relating to combat, but the soldier's very essence. As you saw, the pilot succumbed entirely to the will of van Darnus.
'''Cid:''' Though this is merely supposition, it's possible that being fused with the Ruby Weapon's core accelerated the process and caused the deceased legatus to manifest in corporeal form.
'''Severa:''' Could it be that the death of the pilot was caused by the system malfunctioning?
'''Cid:''' It's hard to say. The Ruby Weapon itself was still largely intact when it deactivated, which strongly implies that it was the synthetic auracite running amok that killed her, rather than the damage incurred during the battle.
'''Cid:''' But even after our analysis, I'm afraid we still don't have enough information. For now, perhaps we should consult with Gaius as to our next plan of action.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Cid:''' I still need to get to the bottom of how the synthetic auracite system works, and whether the pilot's fusion with the core was a malfunction or planned from the start.

'''Severa:''' Gaius will know how best to proceed.

'''Valdeaulin:''' I have just returned from my reconnaissance, and I shall reveal my findings before taking a long overdue rest.

===Speak with Gaius. (Cutscene)===
'''Gaius:''' Valdeaulin has come bearing vital information.
'''Valdeaulin:''' I traced the Ruby Weapon's path back to the occupied territory of Werlyt, which appears to be where it was built.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Where exactly is Werlyt?
> My grasp of geography is surprisingly poor. Care to enlighten me?

'''Severa:''' While Ala Mhigo is placed on the western edge of Ghimlyt, Werlyt lies on the opposite side, to the east. It was once a proud and prosperous city, until it was brought to its knees by the imperial invaders.
'''Valdeaulin:''' You seem rather well-informed. Perhaps I should've taken you with me.
'''Severa:''' Hmph. I thought that much was common knowledge.
'''Gaius:''' It is also where Alfonse and the others were born.
'''Gaius:''' And now, the Weapon project has brought them home...
'''Valdeaulin:''' Yes, the place is now rife with imperials. They have established an airship supply depot in the coastal town of Terncliff. According to the locals, something resembling one of the Weapons was transported there a few days ago.
'''Gaius:''' This bodes ill indeed. Were it possible, I would attempt to capture Alfonse and his followers before they can launch an offensive.
'''Gaius:''' However, the distance between here and Terncliff presents a considerable obstacle, and in all likelihood, their Weapon will be ready long before we arrive. Approaching by sea would allow us to save time by circumventing their ground-based troops, provided we were able to secure a vessel.
'''Cid:''' Or you could use the ''Enterprise'' and take the most direct route of all: as the crow flies. In fact, this is the perfect chance to put my top secret plan into action.
'''Gaius:''' And might I ask what that entails?
'''Cid:''' It wouldn't be much of a secret if I told you, now would it?
'''Cid:''' What I ''can'' say is there's a starring role planned for you, [Forename].
'''Cid:''' Why so surprised? You didn't think I'd let you get off that easily, did you? It'll be here soon, so don't go anywhere!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Severa:''' I must admit, I am not fond of surprises, or secrets for that matter.

'''Valdeaulin:''' Many imperials who fought at Ghimlyt withdrew to Werlyt, though they will have had ample time to recuperate by now. Were we to approach by land, we could expect considerable resistance.

===Speak with Gaius again.===
'''Gaius:''' I see Cid still delights in keeping others in suspense. I can only hope he does not make us wait overlong.

'''Cid:''' Here it is, [Forename].
'''Cid:''' I present Garlond Ironworks' adaptation of the Ultima Warrior, the G-Warrior!
'''Gaius:''' I know Allagan design when I see it. Excavated from one of their ruins, no doubt.
'''Cid:''' Azys Lla, to be precise. We came across it during the course of our investigations and decided it would be a shame to let it go to waste.
'''Gaius:''' And you will be taking this refitted relic to face the enemy head-on, yes? Perhaps my knowledge of the Ultima Weapon will be of use.
'''Cid:''' I'm counting on it, as it happens. But first, we'll need to perform a test run in the simulator before throwing you into battle. Come, we haven't much time.

'''After the test run'''
''Optional dialogue''
'''Valdeaulin:''' I suppose that in theory, any one of us could be the pilot, but I daresay your preternatural abilities give you a certain advantage.

'''Severa:''' Incredible... But how does it compare to the Weapons?

===Speak with Gaius again.===
'''Gaius:''' Are you sufficiently prepared?
'''Gaius:''' Then we shall depart for Terncliff at once.
'''Gaius:''' It seems they were expecting us. But who is the pilot...?
'''Cid:''' [Forename], we're almost there! You'd better have your wits about you!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Initiate combat mode!
> I have control!
> Erm... G-Warrior, do... the thing!

'''Cid:''' Now, get ready to strike!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> It's time to fry this overgrown squid!
> Ah... Is it too late to back out?
> G-Warrior, engage!
'''Cid:''' That sounds awfully familiar...

'''Pilot of the Sapphire Weapon:''' I can't afford to lose... It's all or nothing!
'''Pilot of the Sapphire Weapon:''' Activating Oversoul!

'''Pilot of the Sapphire Weapon:''' Nnngh... Noooooo! I can't...hold on...!
'''Gaius:''' I will be monitoring the situation from the air. Follow my instructions and eliminate the target.

'''After duty.'''
'''Gaius:''' The target has been silenced.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That damned squid never stood a chance!
> Understood.

'''Gaius:''' Now that the immediate threat has been dealt with, we should gather what information we can in Terncliff.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Severa:''' I must admit, I envy your talents. Would that I possessed even a fraction of your skill, that I could better serve Gaius.

'''Valdeaulin:''' I cannot help feeling there was a simpler way to defeat the Weapon. Perhaps shooting it in the head with a large cannon would have sufficed?

===Speak with Gaius. (Cutscene)===
'''Gaius:''' You did well to pilot the G-Warrior so adeptly in so short a time.
'''Gaius:''' And with the Weapon largely intact, Cid and his researchers should be able to gather a wealth of valuable information. Before it is dismantled, perhaps we should take one last look upon our fallen foe.

'''Rex:''' We should've known Father and his friends would track us down sooner or later. Now, they're at our doorstep, and the Sapphire Weapon ''still'' isn't ready!
'''Rex:''' Even so, it should still be able to fend them off, or at least buy us some time.
'''Rex:''' Not quite how I'd imagined it, but this seems as good a way to die as any.
'''???:''' Rex, I...
'''Rex:''' Ricon!? Why are you still here!? You're supposed to be moving the other Weapons to a safe location!
'''Ricon:''' You can take care of that...while I pilot the Sapphire Weapon.
'''Rex:''' What are you talking about!? I'm the pilot, not you! There's no need to put your life on the line.
'''Rex:''' Besides, it's still incomplete. It can barely perform basic maneuvers, so it'll be practically useless in a real fight.
'''Ricon:''' We have a solution: Oversoul.
'''Rex:''' You want to end up like Milisandia!?
'''Ricon:''' No, of course not. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.
'''Ricon:''' But she didn't give her life in vain. The Ruby Weapon left behind data that's been used to improve the system, to prevent any further malfunctions.
'''Rex:''' What difference does that make!? Once Oversoul is activated and the pilot fuses with the core, there's no way back.
'''Ricon:''' That's why I should be the one to pilot the Sapphire Weapon, not you, Rex. Alfonse needs you.
'''Ricon:''' You and I both know I'm the least qualified pilot we have. There's less to lose if I don't make it back.
'''Rex:''' No! I won't let you!
'''Ricon:''' Please, Rex. Hear me out. Ever since we were children, I was the smallest, the weakest, too afraid to stand up for myself. But I had the best brothers and sisters a boy could wish for. You were always there for me, protected me.
'''Ricon:''' Now, it's my turn to protect you.
'''Ricon:''' Take the other Weapons and get out of here. See this through to the end.
'''Ricon:''' Do it for me. For Milisandia. I'm counting on you, Rex.
'''Rex:''' Hmph. You always did have a stubborn streak. All right, Ricon. I won't let you down.
'''Rex:''' Just promise you'll wait for me...on the other side. We'll meet again, Brother.
'''Ricon:''' You all made me happier than I had any right to be. And now...I've finally found my purpose. I have no regrets.
'''Ricon:''' Come on, Sapphire. We may be far from perfect, but we have a job to do. Let's give Father something to remember us by!

'''Gaius:''' The Echo, I presume. What did it reveal to you?
'''Gaius:''' Ricon... My poor boy. You were braver than most could ever hope to be.
'''Cid:''' It's as we feared. I'm sorry, Gaius.
'''Gaius:''' First Milisandia, now Ricon! We must find the remaining Weapons and end this madness.

===Speak with Valdeaulin.===
'''Valdeaulin:''' Tell me: what do you make of Gaius Baelsar?
'''Valdeaulin:''' I understand the two of you have been acquainted since his days as the Black Wolf. He claims to have shed his pelt when he took up the hunt for Ascians, but he's still the same man deep down.
'''Valdeaulin:''' He certainly kept quiet about having a flock of foster children back in the Empire, though. It seems he would rather bare his teeth to his former masters than allow harm to come to them.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Yet try as I might, I cannot make sense of it. Does he truly fight for the good of mankind, as he would have us all believe, or is he merely biding his time before he reveals his true colors?
'''Valdeaulin:''' Whatever the answer may be, in the end he will always be a Garlean. And though there may be honorable men and women among them, I have suffered much and more as a result of their conquests. Barbaric campaigns in which Gaius Baelsar played no small part.

'''Valdeaulin:''' My first encounter with the Garleans was twenty years ago, shortly after the fall of Ala Mhigo. They continued their march into the lands that had long been home to we Duskwights.
'''Valdeaulin:''' We sought to repel the invaders, but we were woefully unprepared. Our bows and arrows were no match for their magitek, and even our most powerful magicks did little to slow their advance.
'''Valdeaulin:''' I fought on the front line, but was knocked unconscious in the opening exchange. When I came to, I was alone, the rest of my unit slaughtered. I hurried back to my village to look for my wife and daughter, only to find the place deserted.
'''Valdeaulin:''' My search lasted for days, then weeks, then months, and it seemed they had disappeared without a trace. I finally learned from two imperials held at Bittermill that the villagers had been captured and used as test subjects for the poison gas that would later be known as Black Rose.
'''Valdeaulin:''' They were never seen again.
'''Valdeaulin:''' For twenty long years I roamed aimlessly, with nothing but hatred to keep me alive. I eventually found myself at the Order of the Twin Adder, who offered me a place among their ranks. The desire for revenge was the only thing I had left, so without a moment's hesitation, I accepted.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Were it not for the war with Garlemald, I would have been loath to work alongside the city-dwelling Gridanians who for so long had treated my kind as outcasts. But none of that mattered anymore.
'''Valdeaulin:''' It all culminated with Operation Archon. As you led the charge into the Praetorium, we were right behind you. And when the place came crumbling down, most of us were caught in the rubble. I escaped with my life, though many others were less fortunate.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Having dragged myself free from the rubble, I sought a way out. It was then that I encountered none other than Gaius Baelsar, on the verge of death. The gods had delivered to me the man whose conquests had robbed me of everything.
'''Valdeaulin:''' I was poised, ready to exact my revenge. And then, he spoke.
'''Valdeaulin:''' "I will not beg for mercy. I only ask that you stay your hand a while longer.
'''Valdeaulin:''' "I cannot die until I have rid the world of the Ascian menace. For millennia, mankind has danced to their tune. But no more. Then, once we are finally free, my life is yours for the taking.“
'''Valdeaulin:''' I would have struck him down there and then had I not sensed truth in his words. So, I decided to grant him a stay of execution and join him on his hunt.
'''Valdeaulin:''' All this time, I've kept a close eye on Gaius. Though he is ever on the watch for pursuers, he has granted me ample opportunity to slay him if I so choose. And I still might, if he shows even the slightest sign of betraying our agreement.
'''Valdeaulin:''' But for now, the Ascians are my chosen quarry. If they are indeed the ones pulling the Empire's strings, then it shall not end until they have been eradicated, every last one. Though I could not save my kin, there are those who may yet be spared the horrors of war.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Unfortunately, dealing with the Ascians will have to wait until we have brought an end to Garlemald's Weapon project.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Though we may have vanquished two of the new Weapons, we must make every effort to prepare for whatever the Garleans throw at us next. Perhaps Severa can tell us whether the Ironworks engineers have uncovered any information of note?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Valdeaulin:''' (I'd rather you didn't share what we've discussed with my...traveling companions. It would only complicate matters.)

'''Gaius:''' ...

===Speak with Severa. (Cutscene)===
'''Severa:''' The Ironworks engineers are still at work dismantling the Sapphire Weapon and investigating the Terncliff magitek facility. Though they have yet to make their report, they may have some news to share at this juncture. Please, wait here a moment.

'''Cid:''' We've yet to finish our investigation, but I can give you a preliminary report.
'''Gaius:''' Were you able to recover anything of note?
'''Cid:''' Before abandoning the facility, they'd attempted to destroy anything they couldn't take with them, including many of their research materials. Luckily, some information relating to the Sapphire Weapon's combat data was intact.
'''Gaius:''' Judging by what we saw during the battle, it was extracted from Regula van Hydrus, correct?
'''Cid:''' It also appears that the Sapphire Weapon was actually in an incomplete state, and therefore unable to perform at full capacity.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Even so, it was immensely powerful. Had they been given the chance to finish it before we'd arrived, who knows how it would've ended?
'''Cid:''' Indeed. We may not be so fortunate next time, so we must prepare for the worst. The Ironworks will continue to investigate the Sapphire Weapon and look into possible countermeasures.
'''Gaius:''' The Echo afforded you a glimpse into the conversation between Ricon and Rex prior to the Weapon's deployment. Do you remember any other details?
'''Cid:''' Improvements were made to the synthetic auracite system to prevent malfunctions? Then it was never their intent to create a manifestation of Nael van Darnus...
'''Cid:''' But there's one thing that ''was'' intended...
'''Gaius:''' Oversoul. Its activation results in the pilot being absorbed by the core, killing them in the process. Rex and Ricon were fully aware of this, were they not?
'''Gaius:''' Then the death of the pilot was by design all along...
'''Gaius:''' Alfonse, how could you!? Sacrificing your own siblings to fuel these accursed war machines!
'''Severa:''' Surely, there is no cause worth paying such a price.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Aye. Nothing is more precious than family.
'''Gaius:''' This nightmare is far from over. It appears that Rex has fled with the remaining Weapons, and we can assume that Alfonse has every intention of sending them into battle.
'''Gaius:''' We must find a way to disable them before Oversoul can be activated.
'''Gaius:''' I have seen enough death. I do not wish to see any more.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Then there is no time to waste. Let's be about it, Gaius.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Severa, you're in charge here. Keep Cid and his team safe while they carry out the investigation.
'''Severa:''' Understood. Please see that no harm comes to Gaius.
'''Valdeaulin:''' While we're gone, I need you to relay everything to the Resistance troops. Your firsthand account should prove useful. If there are any developments, we'll be sure to contact you.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Gaius:''' Alfonse, I will find you, wherever you are.

'''Valdeaulin:''' If the other Weapons have been moved elsewhere, the locals must've seen the direction in which they've headed. At this stage, any information at all would be better than what we have now, which is next to nothing.

===Speak with the Resistance officer at Porta Praetoria.===
'''Resistance Officer:''' Welcome back! It sounds like you've been on quite the journey. All the way to Terncliff!
'''Resistance Officer:''' And judging by the fact you made it here in one piece, I trust everything went according to plan?
'''Resistance Officer:''' What an astonishing account... I wouldn't mind putting that G-Warrior through its paces myself! Certainly a lot more stimulating than supervising this rabble, I'd imagine.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Anyway, as before, I'll compile the information into a report and leave it over there for your perusal, should you feel so inclined. If we hear anything from headquarters, we'll be sure to pass it on.

'''Meanwhile, in the VIIth Legion's Werlyt headquarters...'''
'''Alfonse:''' I have come to deliver my report, Lord Valens.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Ah, so you have returned, young Alfred. Or was it Allwick?
'''Valens van Varro:''' Not that it really matters, of course. I hear that you and your darling “brothers and sisters” have allowed the Sapphire Weapon to fall into the hands of the enemy. ''Do'' tell me it isn't so...
'''Alfonse:''' I am afraid that is the case, Lord Valens.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Oh, come now. No need to be so sullen. As they say, “to err is human, to forgive, divine.” And you know how forgiving I can be. When it suits me...
'''Valens van Varro:''' So, tell me, whatever-your-name-is: who was able to best the Sapphire Weapon?
'''Alfonse:''' Our sources state that the one known as the Warrior of Light was assisted by Cid Garlond and...Gaius van Baelsar, my lord.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Gaius, Gaius, Gaius. Yes, it seems he's been quite the troublemaker of late. Defecting from Garlemald, assassinating the Emperor... Whatever next? Oh well, there's no use crying over spilt milk.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Speaking of which, I've become quite the connoisseur since arriving in Werlyt. This particular variety comes from a rare breed of cow, you know. Only a hundred of them in existence and pampered every day of their lives.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Yes, they are quite valuable. Until their milk dries up, that is. When it does, they are sent to the slaughterhouse like all the rest. For that is their lot in life...
'''Valens van Varro:''' ...to be discarded once they have served their purpose.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Did I create the Ruby and Sapphire Weapons so that you could deliver them gift wrapped to the enemy!? I can see it now─Cid nan Garlond rubbing his hands with glee at all the technological marvels we've bestowed upon him!
'''Valens van Varro:''' And you let Gaius van Baelsar of all people get the better of you! How do you think this reflects on me!? The legatus of the VIIth Legion humiliated by that traitor! Humiliated, I say!
'''Valens van Varro:''' There's only one way to deal with worthless provincial filth like you! Wait for me in the correction chamber. You need to be taught a lesson in obedience.
'''Alfonse:''' Yes, my lord.

'''Imperial Messenger:''' Forgive my intrusion, Lord Valens, but it's time for your meeting with the head of magitek development.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Oh, how time flies when you're whipping useless soldiers into shape! Yes, yes, I'll be along once I've made myself presentable. Can't have people thinking I've let my standards slip, now can I?

'''Valens van Varro:''' What are you doing here?
'''Allie:''' You wished to see me, Lord Valens?
'''Valens van Varro:''' Did I now?
'''Valens van Varro:''' ...Ah yes, that's right.
'''Valens van Varro:''' So, you're Allie, yes? And you joined the military of your own free will along with your fellow orphans?
'''Valens van Varro:''' Such devotion! What an inspiration you are! You see, it is my firm belief that love grants us the power to move mountains, to overcome any obstacle.
'''Valens van Varro:''' Together, we shall discover the strength that lies within you. Take my hand, child. I will show you the way.

==Images==
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[[Category:The Sorrow of Werlyt]]

Ruby Doomsday

2025-08-03T09:43:00Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Ruby Doomsday
| description = The Resistance and Alliance forces prepare in earnest as a new threat looms on the horizon.
| image = Ruby_Doomsday_Image.png
| quest-giver = Resistance Officer
| location = The Lochs
| location-x = 36.4
| location-y = 31.8
| type = feature
| quest-line = The Sorrow of Werlyt Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 4255
| unlocks = tr Cinder Drift
| prev-quest = Old Enemies, New Threats
| next-quest = Sleep Now in Sapphire
| patch = 5.2
| release = shadowbringers
| id-gt = 69319
| id-edb = bf05ca6707e
}} __NOTOC__

==Steps==
*Speak with the [[Resistance Fighter]].
*Speak with [[Gaius]].
*Speak with the [[Resistance Escort]].
*Confront [[the Ruby Weapon]] in [[Cinder Drift]].
*Speak with [[Gaius]].
*Speak with [[Gaius]] again.
*Report to the [[Resistance Officer]].

==Journal==
*The Resistance and [[Eorzean Alliance|Alliance]] forces prepare in earnest as a new threat looms on the horizon.

*Upon receiving word of a fresh menace approaching the Eorzean front, you make your way to [[Ala Mhigo]], where you are given the briefest of briefings. You are asked to meet with the Resistance troops at [[Porta Praetoria]], where you will receive further instructions.

*A member of the Resistance forces escorts you to Alliance Headquarters, where the tension in the air is palpable. While each and every soldier stationed there has a similar bleak expression etched on their face, one man in particular is even grimmer than the rest: [[Gaius van Baelsar|Gaius Baelsar]].

*[[Gaius]] provides a detailed explanation of the encroaching [[the Ruby Weapon|Ruby Weapon]] and his failed attempt to destroy it. He and his loyal follower, [[Severa]], tried to preemptively attack the gigantic machina using explosives, only for it to escape largely unscathed before turning to retaliate. [[Gaius]] was wounded protecting [[Severa]], resigning the veteran combatant to the role of spectator until he has recovered. He reluctantly petitions your aid in eliminating [[the Ruby Weapon]] before it can reach [[Eorzea]], warning you that its near-impenetrable armor plating and whip-like claws are most likely abilities stolen from absorbed primals. Once your preparations are complete, you are to speak with the Resistance soldier assigned as your escort to the battlefield.

*The Resistance soldier is to take you to the expected point of contact with [[the Ruby Weapon]] before withdrawing to a safe distance. It is clear that this is a foe far beyond the capabilities of rank-and-file troops, and even you, conqueror of the original Ultima Weapon, may be pushed to your limits.

*The climactic battle finally draws to a close, and [[the Ruby Weapon]] falls silent. Though there are many mysteries surrounding the warmachina's connection with [[Nael van Darnus]], the former legatus of the VIIth Legion whose apparition appeared during the encounter, it seems the answers must wait for the time being. Leaving the wreckage of the gargantuan machine behind, you head towards [[Eorzean Alliance Headquarters|Alliance Headquarters]].

*As you turn to leave the battlefield, you are joined by [[Gaius]], who has been observing the encounter from afar. Your conversation is interrupted by the arrival of imperial troops sent to salvage the wreckage of [[the Ruby Weapon]]. Strangely, it appears that not only are they acquaintances of [[Gaius]]'s, but they address him as Father, even going so far as to ask him to return to [[Garlemald]]. Unwavering, he states that his days serving the Empire are over, though he soon loses his composure upon discovering that the pilot of [[the Ruby Weapon]] was a soldier named [[Milisandia]]. He angrily accuses the young imperials of failing to protect their sibling, to which the leader among them replies by stating that they only wished to finish what [[Gaius]] had started. They then withdraw, leaving you and the man once known as the Black Wolf to consider your next move.

*Shortly after returning to Alliance Headquarters, [[Gaius]] is, for better or worse, reunited with his former ward, [[Cid Garlond]], who has been sent to investigate the remains of [[the Ruby Weapon]]. Although the two Garleans share a troubled history, they decide to attend to the matters at hand rather than dwell on the past. Their exchange of words is remarkably brief, and you are soon left alone with [[Cid]], who explains that he was one of several children that [[Gaius]] had taken into his care, which apparently also included [[Milisandia]], pilot of [[the Ruby Weapon]], though it seems that [[Cid]] was unfamiliar with her name until now. He then returns to the task of gathering information on your fallen foe and leaves for the battlefield.

*[[Cid]] returns somewhat sooner than expected from his investigation with urgent news for [[Gaius]]. It seems that not only did [[Milisandia]] perish inside [[the Ruby Weapon]]'s cockpit, as was feared, but her physical form was fused with its core, a horrific spectacle that has left [[Cid]] visibly shaken. The Empire, not content to stop at using its pilots as disposable commodities, appears to be dabbling in implanting combat data from elite soldiers such as the deceased [[Nael van Darnus]] into living hosts, though the exact methods are as yet unclear. While the immediate threat of [[the Ruby Weapon]] has been eliminated, the possibility of ever more dangerous foes cannot be ignored, so [[Cid]], [[Gaius]], and the other members of the group set about learning what they can of the Weapon project. You, on the other hand, are advised to rest in preparation for the struggles that lie ahead, though it would seem prudent to first inform the Resistance troops in [[Ala Mhigo]] of the outcome of the battle.

*You return to [[Porta Praetoria]] to share the events surrounding your encounter with [[the Ruby Weapon]]. The details are quickly compiled into a written report to be conveyed to the higher ranks of the Resistance and [[Eorzean Alliance|Alliance]], while a copy will be retained at the camp for you to peruse at your leisure, should you feel so inclined. The information you have provided may prove to be invaluable in the days to come, as it is clear the danger posed by the Weapon project is far from over.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Resistance Officer:''' Ah, [Forename]. Glad you could make it.
'''Resistance Officer:''' As you may have heard, Commander Aldynn has given orders to embark from Alliance Headquarters to hold back the advance of the Empire's latest menace.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Not that the soldiers stationed there are too chuffed about being on the front line against these new Weapons. If they're designed to slay primals, they'd make short work of us mere mortals as well.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Mind you, it's Gaius Baelsar and his followers who've led the charge so far. By all accounts, they've been giving as good as they get.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Unfortunately, their sorties have met with little success. I daresay they'd benefit greatly from your presence on the battlefield. If you're ready, my colleague over at Porta Praetoria will show you the way.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Resistance Officer:''' He was told to wait for you at the foot of the long set of stairs. I imagine he's milling about at the camp, trying not to step in any chocobo shite.

===Speak with the Resistance fighter.===
'''Resistance Fighter:''' On your way to headquarters, I take it?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Valdeaulin:''' To be honest, we weren't sure if you'd ever show up. I, for one, am glad you've decided to throw in your lot with us.

'''Severa:''' Gaius says you are our best hope of defeating that abomination. We have seen only a glimpse of its true power, and even that was more than enough for us.

===Speak with Gaius.===
'''Gaius:''' So, your mind is set?
'''Gaius:''' Then I shall apprise you of the situation.
'''Gaius:''' We have discovered that the previously abandoned Ultima Weapon project is being helmed by the reformed VIIth Legion.
'''Gaius:''' They have already succeeded in producing several prototypes, one of which is set to be deployed on the Eorzean front. Its name: the Ruby Weapon.
'''Gaius:''' Severa and I were able to get within striking distance during one of its test runs and made an attempt to destroy it.
'''Severa:''' An attempt that ended in failure, alas. Based on our knowledge of the original Ultima Weapon, the explosives we employed should have been sufficient to blast through its armor plating, but they barely left a mark.
'''Severa:''' We suspect the gifts of its predecessor may have proven the source of its resilience.
'''Gaius:''' As you well know, the Ultima Weapon was designed to absorb aether from eikons, and the Ruby Weapon no doubt shares that ability. If any were summoned during the uprisings in Garlemald's occupied territories, and thereafter consumed, our enemy would become all the more formidable.
'''Gaius:''' But its near-impenetrable armor was only the beginning of our troubles.
'''Gaius:''' It fought back with whip-like claws that can be extended and contracted at will. In the face of such opposition, we were forced to withdraw.
'''Severa:''' Gaius was injured shielding me from the Ruby Weapon's assault. Even now, he struggles to stand. Damn it all! If I hadn't been so careless, this wouldn't have happened.
'''Gaius:''' You need not concern yourself. Let us not forget that I am the one who initiated the Ultima Weapon project. If I must give my life to bury this shameful legacy, then so be it.
'''Valdeaulin:''' If you were to face it as you are now, you'd be cut down before you even hobbled within firing distance.
'''Valdeaulin:''' In any case, we can't afford to lose the information in your head, on both the foe we face and the Empire itself. We all know that asking for [Forename]'s assistance presents our best chance of stopping that warmachina.
'''Gaius:''' 'Tis true that if anyone were capable of putting down such a monstrosity, it would be him.
'''Gaius:''' Though I have no right to ask this of you, will you lend us your strength?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I'm not one to back down from a fight.
> I do this for Eorzea.

'''Gaius:''' You have my thanks.
'''Valdeaulin:''' And mine, though I must impress upon you the urgency of our situation. We have received word that the Empire is preparing to advance on the Ghimlyt Dark. That is where we will intercept them.
'''Valdeaulin:''' If our fears are proven correct, the Ruby Weapon will be among their host. Should it break through our lines, there is no telling the devastation it will wreak. Make no mistake, the very survival of Eorzea hangs in the balance.
'''Valdeaulin:''' Once you have steeled yourself for the battle ahead, your escort will lead the way.

'''Gaius:''' ...What price must the world pay for my hubris?

'''A short while earlier, in the Garlean-occupied city of Werlyt's magitek installation...'''
'''Magitek Engineer:''' Commencing Ruby Weapon activation sequence. All units, stand by.
'''Magitek Engineer:''' Initiating synthetic auracite system... Fusion successful, no signs of incompatibility. Awaiting your signal.
'''Gusty Female Voice:''' Ruby Weapon, code name “Darnus.” Ready for launch!

===Speak with the Resistance escort.===
'''Resistance Escort:''' Valdeaulin has briefed me on our mission.
'''Resistance Escort:''' I am to take you as far as our expected point of contact with the Ruby Weapon. Once we arrive, the rest is up to you, I'm afraid.
<blockquote>Cinder Drift now accessible.</blockquote>

'''After Cinder Drift'''
'''Gaius:''' Even from afar your figure was unmistakable. As ever, an impressive display.
'''Gaius:''' Though as I am sure you will concur, the Ultima Weapon pales in comparison to this new monstrosity. If their research is allowed to continue, the next model will be nigh on unstoppable.
'''Gaius:''' With that in mind, the Alliance has enlisted the help of─ Wait. I hear something.
'''Gaius:''' Here to sift through what remains of the Ruby Weapon, are you?
'''Imperial Solider:''' Allie! What do you think you're doing!?
'''Gaius:''' Allie?
'''Imperial Solider:''' Father!
'''Gaius:''' It has been too long, Alfonse. And you too, Rex.
'''Gaius:''' Given that the Empire is proceeding with the Weapon project and making inroads into Eorzea, I suppose it was only a matter of time until our paths crossed.
'''Rex:''' It's wonderful to see you again, Father, although I can't say I think much of the company you've been keeping.
'''Allie:''' I know a lot's happened, but I'm just glad you're all right. And now...you can come back to Garlemald with us!
'''Gaius:''' My days serving the Empire are over.
'''Allie:''' Because you're suspected of assassinating Emperor Varis?
'''Allie:''' But we know you'd never do a thing like that! There must be a way to prove your innocence!
'''Allie:''' Then everything can go back to the way it was...

'''Rex:''' So he found you two shivering on the roadside when he was going through Werlyt. Lucky for you, eh?
'''Alfonse:''' If he hadn't, we'd probably be dead by now.
'''Rex:''' As for us three, our parents all died in the epidemic. We'd still be begging on street corners if it weren't for him.
'''Alfonse:''' I just wish there was a way we could repay Lord Gaius for all the kindness he's shown us.
'''Milisandia:''' He fights for the Empire, so we should, too! That'll make him proud of us.
'''Alfonse:''' You're saying we should join the army?
'''Ricon:''' I don't think that's such a good idea... Everyone in Werlyt was scared of the Garleans. Why would we want to be like them?
'''Alfonse:''' Lord Gaius is different. I know he is.
'''Rex:''' You're right. He always says that the strong should lead the weak. Maybe that's why he took us in.
'''Alfonse:''' All right. If becoming a soldier is what it takes, I'll do it. Who's with me?
'''Rex:''' Count me in! And maybe one day, people'll look up to us like we do Lord Gaius.
'''Alfonse:''' Then it's settled. From now on, we're all brothers and sisters fighting for the same cause.
'''Allie:''' Brothers and sisters? Then that would make Lord Gaius our...father?
'''Alfonse:''' Well, if he doesn't mind us calling him that, I suppose so.
'''Rex:''' And that makes you our big brother, since you're the oldest! You'd better be nice to us, or I'm telling Father. Ha ha!

'''Allie:''' Father... Since you went away, a lot has changed in the Empire. For us, too.
'''Allie:''' If we'd known that you were still out there, still alive, none of this would've happened!
'''Gaius:''' What do you mean?
'''Allie:''' The truth is...
'''Gaius:''' If you must go, I will not stop you, but answer me this: who was piloting the Ruby Weapon? We all know that Nael van Darnus has not returned from the dead.
'''Rex:''' Who do you think!?
'''Alfonse:''' It was...Milisandia.
'''Gaius:''' No... No, I refuse to believe that.
'''Gaius:''' I refuse to believe you would let that happen. She was a sister to you! To ''all'' of you!
'''Alfonse:''' We only want to finish what you started.
'''Alfonse:''' And while we will never forget all you have done for us, the next time we meet, it shall be as enemies. Good-bye, Father.
'''Rex:''' As for you, hero of Eorzea, you'll pay for what you did to Milisandia. I swear it.

===Speak with Gaius. (Cutscene)===
'''Gaius:''' ...
'''Cid:''' Well, well. Gaius van Baelsar. We meet again.
'''Cid:''' Come to see how your precious Weapon project has been proceeding in your absence, have you?
'''Gaius:''' You are come to collect data on the Ruby Weapon, correct? The pilot...Milisandia should still be inside the cockpit. I will ask Valdeaulin to escort you to the wreckage.

'''Cid:''' Any idea who this Milisandia is? An imperial crony of his, perhaps?
'''Cid:''' One of the orphans...
'''Cid:''' Gaius always did have an eye for talent and a mind to nurture it. In fact, Livia sas Junius was another protégé of his.
'''Cid:''' He even took me under his wing when my father became obsessed with the Meteor project. It's strange that I felt closer to Gaius than my own flesh and blood.
'''Cid:''' Then, my father and countless others lost their lives in the Bozja incident. Although he was acting under Emperor Solus's orders, he masterminded the whole thing.
'''Cid:''' I'd begged him to reconsider, to put an end to this madness, but my words fell on deaf ears. That's when I turned to Gaius for support, but he was as much a pawn of the Emperor as my father, and refused to intervene. And when my turn came to serve, I defected and fled to Eorzea.
'''Cid:''' I blamed Gaius as much as any of them, perhaps even more, for the barbaric acts carried out in the name of conquest. But when we met at the Praetorium, all the hatred that had been festering inside me seemed to fade away, and I remembered the man I once respected.
'''Cid:''' To think the dreaded Black Wolf was a mere plaything of the Ascians, who left him broken and disgraced, having sent thousands of his men to early graves. It's more than most could bear. And now the lives of the children he raised hang in the balance.
'''Cid:''' Any personal grievances I have with Gaius can wait. I'd best gather what information I can on the Ruby Weapon, but I'll be back as soon as possible.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Severa:''' If the cockpit remained intact, we may be able to glean information from the pilot.

===Speak with Gaius again. (Cutscene)===
'''Gaius:''' If Cid is as I remember him, it will not take long for him to finish investigating the remains of the Ruby Weapon. He never was one to waste time.

'''Cid:''' My engineers are still in the field, but there's something I thought you should know right away.
'''Cid:''' It's about the pilot. I'm not sure how to tell you this, but...
'''Gaius:''' If Milisandia is dead, I only hope she was not made to suffer.
'''Cid:''' Death would have been a kindness... In all my years, I've never seen such a perversion of science and nature.
'''Cid:''' Her body was fused with the Ruby Weapon's core! Those last moments must have been spent in pure agony as her very life's essence was drained from her.
'''Gaius:''' So, she was sacrificed to power that infernal machine.
'''Valdeaulin:''' We must act quickly if we are to prevent the Empire from committing further atrocities. [Forename], is there any other information you can share with us regarding the Ruby Weapon prior to its...deactivation?
'''Gaius:''' Nael van Darnus? Did the legatus mean that much to Milisandia?
'''Cid:''' From what I gather, it sounds as if data based on Nael's combat capabilities was used to override the pilot's consciousness after she was fused with the core.
'''Cid:''' If this technology is perfected and the Empire begins implanting the memories of renowned warriors such as the White Raven into its soldiers, the Alliance won't stand a chance.
'''Gaius:''' Is such a thing even possible?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That's more or less how soul crystals work.
> A similar method of transference was used on the prototype Estinien fought, was it not?
'''Gaius:''' Your friend did mention he overheard the signiferi loading various sets of data into the test model during the battle. It would appear that the system has been improved since then.

'''Cid:''' While it may bear some similarities, we won't know for certain until we've analyzed the wreckage of the Ruby Weapon.
'''Gaius:''' It cannot be denied that combining combat data from an experienced soldier with the powers of an eikon has yielded remarkable results. But in doing so, the Empire has sunk to the very depths of depravity. This is beyond forgiveness.
'''Valdeaulin:''' For once, I agree with you. Yet one question remains unanswered: how were they able to obtain data on someone who was supposedly killed prior to the Calamity?
'''Cid:''' That's what I'm trying to determine. There is one possibility I'd like to explore, but I'll need to carry out a more thorough investigation first.
'''Gaius:''' Severa will provide support while you are in the field. Not only is she extremely well versed in the latest in Garlean technology, there are few soldiers I would rather have watching my back.
'''Gaius:''' In the meantime, Valdeaulin and I will follow the Ruby Weapon's tracks back to its point of origin.
'''Gaius:''' We will learn what we can of the Weapon project and the manner in which Alfonse and the others are involved.
'''Gaius:''' Should we uncover anything of value, we will relay it to the troops stationed here. For now, I suggest you use this lull in Garlean activity to recuperate.

'''Valdeaulin:''' Would I be correct in guessing that this belated reunion with those darling orphans of yours has stirred up memories of your time in Garlemald?
'''Valdeaulin:''' Remember our agreement, Gaius.
'''Valdeaulin:''' If you so much as think of returning to your imperial masters, I ''will'' kill you.

===Report to the Resistance officer.===
'''Resistance Officer:''' So, you put down the Ruby Weapon? Gods, I wish I could've seen it! Not from too close, mind.
'''Resistance Officer:''' I suppose I should report news of your victory to the higher-ups. I realize you must've been through quite the ordeal, but could you give me a quick summary of the battle?
'''Resistance Officer:''' You make it sound so easy! From the way you tell it, anyone would think you slay hulking brutes like that for a living! I'll put all of this into a report, and leave a copy over there, should you fancy a bit of light reading.
'''Resistance Officer:''' Anyway, I expect you've got more pressing matters to take care of, like going for a celebratory pint. If the Garleans pluck up the courage to come knocking again, we'll let you know. Until then, rest up!

'''Meanwhile, in the Werlyt magitek installation...'''
'''Allie:''' We should've told him the truth! He'd be able to help us, I know he would!
'''Alfonse:''' That's exactly the problem, Allie. If he knew the true nature of the Weapon project, he'd find some way to interfere.
'''Alfonse:''' We've come too far to back down now. I won't let Milisandia's death be in vain.
'''Alfonse:''' Even if that means going against Father's wishes.
'''Rex:''' Cheer up, Alfonse. We can all go back to being one big happy family after we've dealt with those pesky Eorzeans. It'll be just like old times.
'''Ricon:''' If only it were that simple. There's no guarantee any of us'll make it back alive.
'''Rex:''' Excuse me? I think you're forgetting whose turn it is next, O ye of little faith! With me at the helm of the Sapphire Weapon, it'll be over before you know it.
'''Allie:''' Whatever happens, Rex, promise you'll come back to us. I couldn't bear to lose you too.
==Trivia==
* This quest's title may be a reference to the song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Tuesday_(song) Ruby Tuesday] by The Rolling Stones.

[[Category:The Sorrow of Werlyt]]

Beefing Up the Reserves

2025-08-02T13:58:19Z

Mintd: typo

{{Quest infobox
| title = Beefing Up the Reserves
| description = [[Fabrellet]]'s troubled look suggests he needs a helping hand.
| image =
| quest-giver = Fabrellet
| location = The Sea of Clouds
| location-x = 9.7
| location-y = 31.9
| type = side
| quest-line =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 56
| req-quest = He Who Would Not Be Denied
| req-items = 4 Wisent Thigh
| requirements =
| exp = 12870
| gil = 527
| mettle =
| reward(1-10) =
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Honoring the Past
| next-quest = Hatching Ideas
| patch = 3.0
| release = heavensward
| id-edb = d1fa1a7aabe
| id-gt = 67436
}} __NOTOC__

==Steps==
*Defeat [[wisent]]s and obtain [[Wisent Thigh|their meat]]. 0/4
*Deliver the [[Wisent Thigh|meat]] to [[Fabrellet]].

==Journal==
* Fabrellet's troubled look suggests he needs a helping hand.

* Camp Cloudtop's food reserves are running low, and Fabrellet needs your help to keep his men from going hungry. To accomplish this, he plans on using meat from wisents grazing north of the camp until a new shipment of provisions arrives. Slay the wisents north of Camp Cloudtop and obtain four slabs of their meat.

* You obtain four slabs of wisent meat. Return to Camp Cloudtop and deliver them to Fabrellet.

* You deliver the meat to Fabrellet, who thanks you for your swift work. He is grateful the wisents are present for just such an occasion. As it turns out, they are not indigenous to the islands, but were brought to serve as livestock. He goes on to say they plan to raise sheep as well, but for now they will settle for the less-than-savory meat of wisents.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the Quest===
'''Fabrellet:''' No, no, this will not do at all. Ah, just the man I was hoping to see. I need your help to fortify our dwindling stock of provisions.
'''Fabrellet:''' Our supply of meats is particularly low, but flesh from the wisents should hold us over until the next shipment of provisions comes in. If you can bring back four slabs of their meat, it would help us immensely. You can find them north of camp at Last Step.
'''(Optional)'''
'''Fabrellet:''' You'll find the wisents north of here at Last Step. Four slabs of meat should last until the next shipment of provisions.

===Delivering the meat to Fabrellet===
'''Fabrellet:''' They leave much to be desired of taste, but we're in no position to be particular with our food. Were you able to retrieve their meat?
'''''<Hand Over Wisent Thigh>'''''
'''Fabrellet:''' Thank goodness. I can breathe easy the next time I take inventory. I'm honestly not sure where we'd be if not for the wisents grazing north of here.
'''Fabrellet:''' And to think, they're not actually indigenous to these islands. They were originally brought here as livestock for just such an emergency.
'''Fabrellet:''' Given time we will have sheep as well, but we've yet to breed stock suited to these altitudes. But enough of my rambling. You have ensured my men will not go wanting, at least for another few moons. If we should have need of more wisent meat, I know who to call.

Unfulfilled Dreams

2025-07-31T14:15:23Z

Mintd: /* Walkthrough*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Unfulfilled Dreams
| description = The bleak nights of Ishgard have never felt colder for Brictt.
| image =
| quest-giver = Brictt
| location = Foundation
| location-x = 13.3
| location-y = 12.6
| type = side
| quest-line =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 57
| req-quest = The Sins of Antiquity
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 13065
| gil = 1098
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Larimar
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Caught in the Act
| patch = 3.0
| release = heavensward
| id-gt = 67442
| id-edb = e4f2a925bfa
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with the drunken knight at the Forgotten Knight

*Search for Osaulie's belongings

*Report to Brictt.

*Take Osaulie's belongings to Camp Cloudtop.

*Report to Brictt.

==Journal==
*The bleak nights of Ishgard have never felt colder for Brictt.
*Brictt regretfully informs you that Osaulie, the young thief you encountered in the Brume, recently passed away. But something about this whole affair doesn't sit right with him. What he finds most troubling about this is how such a resourceful girl could not afford to guard herself against the chilly nights of Ishgard. Brictt asks that you speak with patrons at the Forgotten Knight and find her belongings for clues.
*You speak with a drunken knight in the tavern and find Osaulie's belongings in the Brume. The knight tells you she listened intently to his stories of Camp Cloudtop, a quiet, dragon–free settlement in the Sea of Clouds. Amongst her belongings are flyers for this encampment and a large sum of gil. Return to Brictt and tell him of what you learned.
*You tell Brictt of the conversation in the Forgotten Knight, and when he sees the gil and flyers in her bag, all the pieces fall into place. Osaulie was orphaned years ago after an attack by dragons, and he suspects she longed to escape Ishgard. In the end, her desire to save every last coin of her money cost her life. Brictt is saddened that a child with such determination could be denied her dream. As a small gesture of respect, he asks you take her belongings to Camp Cloudtop and erect a small memorial in her honor.
*You travel to Camp Cloudtop. You place her belongings down in the shade of a large flower when a sound reminiscent of laughter briefly catches your attention. Return to Brictt and tell him the deed has been done.
*Brictt thanks you for taking time to pay tribute to Osaulie's efforts. The end of the Dragonsong War is not yet in sight, but he believes someday the realm will escape the bloody grasp of conflict.

==Walkthrough==
Drunken Knight: (X:13.3, Y:12.2). Pass through the doors behind Brictt. 
Stained sack: (X: 11.9, Y: 11.8). Near the crates to left and behind Goldin.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the Quest===
'''Brictt:''' Do you remember Osaulie, the young girl who deceived you for our firewood? I don't mean to alarm you, but...her body was found this morning, huddled in a corner of the Brume. No doubt her life was snuffed out by the cold of night.
'''Brictt:''' Something about this doesn't sit right with me. Contemptible though her actions have been, I won't deny that she was good at what she did.
'''Brictt:''' That she could not afford firewood or even shelter for the night is unthinkable. How could this have happened?
'''Brictt:''' Word travels fast in the Brume, and news of its greatest thief's passing has likely reached the taverns by now. See what you can glean from talk in the Forgotten Knight. Failing that, you may find a clue among her belongings down in the Brume.
'''(Optional)'''
'''Brictt:''' Word of anything worth knowing will surely find its way to the Forgotten Knight. Her belongings down in the Brume may also tell us of what happened.

===Questioning patrons of the Forgotten Knight===
'''Drunken Knight:''' That ratty little pickpocket? I didn't talk to her so much as she stopped to hear my grumbling. Can't say I recall hearing that name, though.
'''Drunken Knight:''' I'd just returned from Camp Cloudtop, and she overheard me griping about the place. She practically hung on my every word.
'''Drunken Knight:''' Not that I had much to say─there's practically nothing to do there. Tending the crops, hours of mindless surveillance duty. The only thing to fear there is a slow, painful death from boredom. But anyroad, the kid started to bother me after a while, so I told her to get lost.
'''(Optional)'''
'''Drunken Knight:''' I hope you don't think ''I'' had anything to do with the girl's passing. I was here in the bar all night. Gibrillont'll vouch for me.

===Searching for Osaulie's belongings===
'''System:''' You find a sack filled with Osaulie's belongings. Among them you discover a sizable amount of gil and recruitment flyers for Camp Cloudtop.

===Reporting to Brictt===
'''Brictt:''' I see. So the poor child was looking to find peace in the Sea of Clouds. In light of all that has befallen Ishgard, I cannot blame her.
'''Brictt:''' She was made an orphan long ago by the war, and attacks by the Horde only grow more terrifying. A land free of dragons must have seemed a paradise to her.
'''Brictt:''' But dreams will guard no one from the chill of night. <sigh> If only she had reached out to someone─anyone at all... Would that I could turn back the hands of time.
'''Brictt:''' It saddens my heart to know she will never see her dreams made reality. But perhaps there's a way we can honor her courage. Would you take her things to Camp Cloudtop, and set up a small memorial of sorts?
'''(Optional)'''
'''Brictt:''' That poor child. She will never see the Sea of Clouds, but in this way, we can see that she completes the journey in spirit.

===Taking Osaulie's belonging to Camp Cloudtop===
'''System:''' You place Osaulie's belongings in the shade of a large flowering plant. A young girl's laughter seems to echo on the breeze...

===Reporting to Brictt===
'''Brictt:''' Thank you, friend. Though her life was filled with hardships, perhaps now she will find peace in the hereafter.
'''Brictt:''' But no child should have to pay such a high price to know peace, and I believe there will come a day when the dawn rises on an Ishgard free of war.

Endwalker (Quest)

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Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{other uses|the [[Main Scenario Quests|Main Scenario Quest]]|the [[expansion]]|Endwalker}}
{{Quest infobox
| title = Endwalker
| image = endwalker.png
| description = [[The Scions of the Seventh Dawn]] stand ready for the finale.
| quest-giver = Alphinaud
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 21.5
| location-y = 21.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 90
| exp =
| gil = 5000
| reward1 = 1 Argos Horn
| reward2 = 1 Wind-up Herois
| reward3 = 1 Endwalker – Footfalls Orchestrion Roll
| reward4 = 1 Flow Orchestrion Roll
| unlocks = dg The Dead Ends, tr The Final Day, ach That Its Chorus Might Ring for All, ngp Endwalker - Part 1, ngp Endwalker - Part 2
| prev-quest = You're Not Alone
| next-quest = Newfound Adventure, A Heartless Hypothesis, The Crystal from Beyond, The Sleeping Gentleman, An Original Improvement, Delve into Myth, Seeking Sanctuary, That's So Anden, Cutting the Cheese, Where No Loporrit Has Gone Before, Of Mothers and Merchants, I Wandered Sharlayan as a Minstrel, A Place to Train, A Cosmic Homecoming, Futures Lost, That Once Rang Clear, Stars Like Gems, Left Alive, Loud and Proud, A Parent's Love, Come Back to Us, Eat Like an Ea, The Body Beautiful, Remember Me, Bodily Curiosity, A Life of Regret, Work Woes, Must Be Dreaming(way), Hippos Born to Run, The Culture of Love, Pastures New, Bitter Snow (Quest)
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| id-edb = 52a65d1961d
| id-gt = 70000
| msq-index = 806
}}
==Walkthrough==
===Tactics for the duel with [[File:Aggressive difficulty r6.png|link=]] [[Zenos viator Galvus]]===
====Phase 1====
You will start the fight with 6 stacks of [[File:Spark of hope icon1.png|link=]] '''Spark of Hope'''. These function as "extra lives", healing you to full if you take damage that would otherwise defeat you. Important mechanics include:
* '''Tidal Wave''': You will get knocked into AoE on one side of the room, resulting in stunning. Water puddles (circles) will be left behind for the next mechanics.
** '''Judgment Bolt''': Room-wide AoE. Do NOT stand in the puddles.
** '''Hellfire''': Room-wide AoE. Stand in the puddles to mitigate damage.
* '''Akh Morn''': Chain of targeted hits. Mitigate or heal through it.
* '''Come Hither''': Summons Zenos's Avatar, which will cast another mechanic.
* '''Star beyond Stars''': Multiple AoEs covering the whole room. Watch the order in which the telegraphs appear and dodge them.
** '''The Edge Unbound''' (Cast by Zenos's Avatar): Circle AoE on the avatar. Move away.
* '''Wyrm's Tongue''' (No cast bar): Cone attack. Stand aside when he says "'''Mine for the taking!'''". If you wait until the visual telegraph appears, you will not have enough time to get out.
* '''Nine Nights''' (No cast bar): 3x3 circle AoEs. Watch the order in which the telegraphs appear and dodge them.
* '''Veil Asunder''' (No cast bar): Targeted Circle AoE. Run when he says "'''A test of your reflexes!'''". If you wait until the visual telegraph appears, you will not have enough time to get out.
* '''Exaflare''': Moving AoEs from 2 sides of the room to the other, and a donut AoE. Dodge them. I recommend standing on one side of the room, between 2 of the moving AoEs, then stepping aside to dodge the other wave.
* '''Diamond Dust''': Freezes the floor, making it slippery. This will affect handling of other mechanics.
* '''Dead Gaze''' (Cast by Zenos's Avatar): Gaze. Look away to avoid petrification.

※ For '''Wyrm's Tongue''' and '''Veil Asunder''' (Where you have to listen for him saying "'''Mine for the taking!'''" and "'''A test of your reflexes!'''" respectively), a speech bubble appears above his head as he says his line. Players who are deaf or hard of hearing will need to watch for the speech bubble and act accordingly.

Phase 1 ends on reducing Zenos to 0% health. You must have at least 1 stack of [[File:Spark of hope icon1.png|link=]] '''Spark of Hope''' to survive the change to the next phase.

====Phase 2====
Zenos heals to full, then stuns you with an instant untelegraphed '''Swift as Shadow''' and attacks you with '''Thorns''', reducing you to 1 health. One stack of [[File:Spark of hope icon1.png|link=]] '''Spark of Hope''' will be consumed to heal you to full. Additional mechanics include:
* '''Aetherial Ray''': Unavoidable attack chain. Mitigate or heal through it. Casts Silvered Edge immediately after.
** '''Silvered Edge''': Three line AoEs splitting the arena into thirds, with 120 degree arcs between them. One is directly in front of Zenos, so step beck and aside to avoid.
* '''Swift as Shadow''': Rectangle AoE. Simply step aside.
* '''Candlewick''': Circle AoE, then a donut AoE immediately after. Dodge them.
* '''Unmoving Dvenadkatika''': Cone AoEs surrounding the boss in clockwise order. Stand in the last cone telegraph, then move to the first cone immediately after it goes off.
** '''The Edge Unbound''': Circle AoE on the boss immediately after Unmoving Dvenadkatika. Move away.

On reducing Zenos to 0% health, he stuns and beats you down to 1 health again.
* '''Life or Death''': Quick Time Event. Rapidly press the button to fill the bar before the 20 second timer reaches 0.

After completing the Quick Time Event, the fight ends with your victory.

===Notes===
{{see also|Level 90 Gear Guide}}
Completion of this quest unlocks the [[Allagan Tomestone]] exchanges in [[Radz-at-Han]].

==Steps==
* Enter {{questlink|dungeon|the Dead Ends}}.
* Confront [[the Endsinger]] on {{questlink|trial|the Final Day}}.
* Defeat [[Zenos]].
* Speak with your comrades. 0/8
* Speak with [[Tataru]].

==Journal==
*The Scions of the Seventh Dawn stand ready for the finale.

*Having come this far together, everyone's resolve is beyond doubt, and there is little left to say. All that remains is to sally forth into {{questlink|dungeon|The Dead Ends}} on your way to your reckoning with Meteion.
** ※To enlist your companion NPCs for this duty, speak with them near the entrance or access Duty Support via the main menu. Use the Duty Finder if you wish to complete the instance alongside fellow players.

*With your staunch comrades at your side, you cut a path through foes born of despair to arrive at the innermost part of the Dead Ends. Just beyond lies the heart of Meteion's dominion, and you steel yourself for the confrontation to come.
**※In the event that you leave the area, you may return from Absolute Horizon in Ultima Thule.

*After a journey through time immemorial and space immeasurable, you finally come face-to-face with the true Meteion. The familiar marshals the despair of countless ruined stars to arise as the Endsinger, and unleashes her might against you. Though you fight resolutely, one after another your comrades are overpowered, and it is all you can do to activate your teleporter and deliver them to safety. Just when it seems you must contend with your fearsome foe alone, help arrives in the most unexpected of forms─Zenos as a dragon. Though his foremost desire as ever remains glorious battle with you, he lends you his wings that you might first dispense with the distraction. Thus do you take to the air, to silence the song of oblivion once and for all.
**※{{questlink|trial|The Final Day}} can be accessed via the Duty Finder.

*In a struggle between hope and despair, the stakes no less than the continued existence of life itself, the Endsinger brings her all to bear against you. More than once, the mighty being pushes you beyond your limits, but given strength by the prayers of your comrades, you weather the relentless onslaught to deliver the decisive blow. In defeat the Endsinger falls, and you descend after her.
**※In the event that you leave the area, you may return from Absolute Horizon in Ultima Thule.

*Amidst an endless darkness, you find Meteion alone, as the familiar she once was. You share with her all that you felt during your journeys─from sweetest triumphs to bitterest defeats─and by this act, she finally finds the answer which she had sought all along. Filled with joy for the discovery and remorse for her deeds, she offers to sing one last song before she falls forever silent─a song of hope unbridled─and creates a path to deliver you back to your comrades. But ere you leave, Zenos arrives to issue you challenge. Though he allows you the choice to walk away, it is past time to put an end to this chapter─and him.

*At the end of a grueling encounter, you succeed in laying Zenos low and gifting him the bliss for which he hungered. However, you succumb to your own injuries and collapse to the ground. Your opponent breathes his last, and it seems you are destined to share his grave at the edge of existence...

*Miracles happen every day. And this day, a miracle─one borne upon hopes, perhaps─has delivered you unto the Ragnarok, where you awaken surrounded by caring comrades. Though you have felt better, you are very much alive, and make a triumphant return to beautiful Etheirys, having delivered salvation to the world.

:Some time later, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn gather at the Rising Stones for the final time. For as has been decided, the order shall disband─albeit only in appearance. Having done its part to usher in lasting change, it will retreat from plain sight, and instead work unobtrusively to solve the problems that plague the realm. Ere you and your comrades go your separate ways, Tataru bids everyone leave no preparations undone or words unsaid.

*You take a moment to speak with each of your comrades, and hear their respective plans and aspirations. Though your destinations be disparate, and you will work apart for the foreseeable future, ever will you be united by your unseverable ties as Scions. Having said all that needs be said, you turn to inform Tataru that you are ready to set forth.

*Thus are the Final Days averted, and the curtain falls on a tale spanning eons. Gone are those ancient gods who had steered the course of the world, and none can say what lies ahead. Yet one thing is certain: where there is life, there is hope. A light that pierces the deepest darkness. And so long as we hold fast to it, ever will we shine a way unto the morrow. Bearing the memories of your journey thus far, of those whose lives you have touched, and who have touched you in turn, you look forward to the tales still to come.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Let's usher in an ending worthy of the grandest ovation ─ one that will give all Etheirys cause to raise their voices in celebration!

===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud:''' Are you ready, [Forename]?
'''Alphinaud:''' Then let us set forth for the reckoning.
'''Alphinaud:''' Having come this far, I know everyone's resolve is beyond doubt. So I will say only this.
'''Alphinaud:''' Within that dead sun swirls the emotions that Meteion has hoarded. The emotions of innumerable souls who strove for happiness but failed.
'''Alphinaud:''' As it was with the denizens of Ultima Thule that barred our way, it is not for us to rebuke and admonish.
'''Alphinaud:''' 'Twas not by passing judgment on the tragic legacies of others that we arrived at this moment.
'''Alphinaud:''' Rather, it was by opening our hearts to their despair ─ by understanding and acknowledging their fates, while still refusing to share in them ourselves. To hold fast to hope, not in ignorance but by choice.
'''Alphinaud:''' Should you struggle to do so, I am here to help. As you have all helped me.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> We will prevail!
> Everyone's going home today. Understood?
> Let's put an end to the end.

'''All:''' Aye!

<blockquote>The Dead Ends now accessible</blockquote>

'''After The Dead Ends'''

'''Meteion:''' That you still stand... Your determination defies all reason.
'''Meteion:''' The souls within me writhe and recoil in your presence...
'''Meteion:''' What must I do? What pain must I visit upon you to make you surrender to despair?
'''Alisaie:''' No one is unbreakable. What pains one may weather may bring another to tears.
'''Alisaie:''' But therein lies our strength, for when we fall, our brothers and sisters are there to raise us up. Again and again. Without end.
'''Meteion:''' I see...
'''Meteion:''' But no matter how much hope exists, ever will there be more despair.
'''Meteion:''' Ever will the living curse the present and lament the future.
'''Meteion:''' So shall we sing until life ceases to be.
'''Alphinaud:''' Seven hells!
'''Estinien:''' On your guard!
'''The Endsinger:''' Ahhh, the rage... It rises... Rises...
'''Meteion:''' Stop!
'''Meteion:''' Calm yourself. Please!
'''The Endsinger:''' We die in pain. We die in suffering! Who are you to live? Who are you to hope!?
'''Urianger:''' Hold on, my friends!
'''Alphinaud:''' Urianger, watch out!
'''Urianger:''' Alphinaud!

'''The Endsinger:''' We cannot comprehend. We cannot know. We cannot know!
'''Meteion:''' Don't, please! Don't do this to them. To yourself!
'''Alisaie:''' Just one good strike.
'''Meteion:''' Stop. Please, stop!

'''The Endsinger:''' We will not suffer alone...
'''The Endsinger:''' All will know our pain!
'''G'raha Tia:''' No you don't!

'''The Endsinger:''' All awash in ice. A frozen waste. Forever silent!

'''Alisaie:''' Wait!
'''Alisaie:''' Don't!

'''The Endsinger:''' You gifted them escape.
'''The Endsinger:''' And rendered yourself powerless.
'''The Endsinger:''' Bereft of the synergy you claim is your strength. Unless you mean to call upon the dead once more.
'''The Endsinger:''' Defiant to the last. But you will be one with us ere long.
'''The Endsinger:''' You will be battered and torn and made to crawl. You will weep and wail and curse your impotence. Curse your life as it fades.
'''The Endsinger:''' As we did! As we died!
'''The Endsinger:''' Such pain and sorrow we felt... Such anguish and rage... We tried. We tried. But it was no use...
'''The Endsinger:''' Only when we surrendered did we find release. Only when we embraced death.

'''The Endsinger:''' So join us in despair...and embrace yours!
'''The Endsinger:''' My Ultimatum... What is happening...?

'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' At the end of everything I find you, my friend.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' I sought something in you, once. As you did in me.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' When at last I understood what it was, I journeyed to Sharlayan to seek you out. Struck a bargain with the woman who shares your gift.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' In exchange for lending the Scions my aid, I was given the means to come hither.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Gorging upon what remained of the Mothercrystal, I reclaimed the form of the dragon. And hungry still for our reunion, I rode the light of the stars to you.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' I take it this is your prey.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' But why does it still live? Surely it is no match for you.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' I had assumed you would be above something so banal as despair. Am I mistaken?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I don't want your help.
> If it comes to it, I won't save you.

'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' I care not. What I desire of you isn't succor. It is satisfaction.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So come, let us dispense with this distraction, you and I!

'''The Endsinger:''' You struggle in vain. You will not silence our song of oblivion!

<blockquote>The Final Day now accessible</blockquote>

'''After The Final Day'''
'''Meteion:''' No matter where we flew, there was only darkness and loneliness and pain.
'''Meteion:''' We couldn't find the answers Hermes yearned for. The answers he deserved.
'''Meteion:''' Greetings... You who are my final encounter...
'''Meteion:''' I wish to hear your words... Share your feelings... Know your thoughts.
'''Meteion:''' May we please...be friends?
'''Meteion:''' Yes, I can see them... The memories of a long, long journey...
'''Meteion:''' So many people... The thoughts of them overflowing in your heart...
'''Meteion:''' What they live for, what gives their lives meaning... There was never a single answer.
'''Meteion:''' You gather pieces of happiness, precious and fragile, only to lose them. Then start again.
'''Meteion:''' On and on it goes, until death takes you into its gentle embrace.
'''Meteion:''' That which Hermes sent us to find...was there all this time. On Etheirys.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> It wasn't always there.
> We created it together.

'''Meteion:''' Like a field of flowers, perhaps. At first a single blossom, it spreads and takes on more colors.
'''Meteion:''' Thank you for guiding me here. To find these words at journey's end fills me with joy.
[[File:EW-Endwalker-Hope.jpg|500px|right]]
'''Meteion:''' And so, before I fall forever silent, there is one thing I must do.
'''Meteion:''' No expression of regret will undo what my sisters and I have done. Will restore what we have stolen.
'''Meteion:''' But if you would allow it, I would sing one last song. A song of the newfound joy that swells in my heart...
'''Meteion:''' Of the beauty of light when it shines across a dark and starless sea...
'''Meteion:''' Of a dream that from the soil of worlds now lost to sorrow, life will spring forth once more...

'''Meteion:''' ...Nourished by gentle rains and caressed by uplifting winds. A song of hope.
'''Meteion:''' One day, life will fill the universe again. And Hermes will see this and smile.
'''Meteion:''' How, I do not know. But I do know that, where there is a will, there is a way.
'''Meteion:''' After all, miracles happen every day, do they not?
'''Meteion:''' I will create a path back to your ship, where your dear friends await.
'''Meteion:''' Hold in your heart your desire to return to them, then follow my lead and walk forth.
'''Meteion:''' That hope will surely guide you true.

'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' You mean to return. To the world where you are hailed as a hero.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Hear me then. Not as a hero, but as simply...you.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' As I learned in Ala Mhigo, you are a formidable foe.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Stronger than any I have faced. Against you, I need bring my all to bear.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' I need burn through the candle of my life.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' This is the sole pleasure I know, and it is the sole pleasure I have to share.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' And so I come before you. To issue challenge and offer singular bliss.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' If you wish to walk away, I will not stop you.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' You value life. You do not burn yours save for reasons you deem worthy.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Reasons such as those which brought you here. The salvation of a world and its people. The motives of a hero true.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' But there is more to you than that. You know this to be true.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' As surely as you know the thrill of pushing your body and soul to their limits. Of confronting ever-mightier foes, dancing ever closer to the precipice, wondering if this will be the one to finally, finally...fill the void.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Such pleasures, you seek for their own sake, and no other reason. Is this not so...''adventurer''?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That, I can't deny.
> Think what you will. But I'm not letting you leave this place.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So you would still play the hero.
> I'd had enoguh of you. It ends here.

'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' No matter. In acceptance you betray your deception. You know full well what we are, and what we seek.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' To shine incandescent in death's shadow!

===Defeat Zenos. (Fight/Cutscene)===
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Come, then!

'''After the fight with Zenos.'''
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' That I should lose again...
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' How disappointing.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Never have I understood those around me. Understood their obsessions.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Besieged by their banality, the world was a mire of tedium and trivialities.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' But in these fleeting moments, there is...a spark. Blinding, brilliant...
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Gone...too soon...
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' What of you, my mirror? Born into this world, bestowed name, bid to seek out strife and adventure...

''The memories of your past adventurers in the main story flashes as Zenos speaks to you.''
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Was this life a gift...or a burden?

'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Did you find...fulfillment?

'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' I...

''The teleportation device, gifted by Wilfsunn and Bloewyda, drops from the sky, blinking. It teleports you.''

Can you hear... Say...
...must tend to...
Open your... ...please!
Someone...hand...
Please...
'''Alisaie:''' You can't leave us... Not like this...
'''Alisaie:''' If you do, I'll never forgive you... So, come on! Open your eyes and get up!

'''Alphinaud:''' Are you...are you with us?
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank the heavens... For a moment we thought...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Is everyone all right?
'''G'raha Tia:''' After what you've done, you're the last person...
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...To be asking that.
> Am I really alive?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Yes, you're alive.
'''G'raha Tia:''' You're alive...

'''G'raha Tia:''' You... How can you keep your promise if you're not here?
'''Estinien:''' Another fine show you've put on, my friend.
'''Y'shtola:''' What were you thinking, fighting alone? Never do that again. My poor heart couldn't bear it.
'''Thancred:''' Put yourself in our place. If you hadn't returned, how do you think we would feel? And if that sounds harsh...it's because we care.
'''Urianger:''' We tended to thy wounds as best we could, but how is the pain?
'''Urianger:''' That is gladdening. Grievous as thine injuries were, however, I would counsel repose for a time.
'''Alisaie:''' Gladdening!?
'''Alisaie:''' There's nothing gladdening about this!
'''Alisaie:''' When Meteion appeared in here and told us that you were right behind her, we all got our hopes up. But you never came!
'''Alisaie:''' And when you finally deign to appear, you're within an ilm of your life!
'''Alisaie:''' Damn you! Damn you for making us worry!

'''Livingway:''' Ah, those were cries of celebration.
'''Livingway:''' Anyway, what the important thing is that you're all alive and in reasonably good health, and we mean to get you back that way.
'''Livingway:''' As for your earlier request, I'm quite certain we're in range to make contact now.
'''Thancred:''' Ah, excellent. Let us announce our return at once.
'''Thancred:''' I hope you're ready.
'''Alphinaud:''' While you were unconscious, we set out from Ultima Thule, you see.
'''Alphinaud:''' Can you stand? If so, you may wish to see what's outside.
'''Alphinaud:''' We're home, my friend. We're home!

''The'' Ragnarok ''passes by Limsa Lominsa, Ishgard, Gridania, Ala Mihgo, Garlemald, Thavnair, Kugane, and finally, Sharlayan. Each of the nation's leaders and your friends watch, and wave as it passes by.''

'''Erenville:''' Is that...?
'''Erenville:''' It is! It's the ''Ragnarok''! They're back!

(No dialogue text in-game)
'''Wilfsunn:''' Thank heavens.
'''Bloewyda:''' Truly.
'''Soroban:''' Welcome home!

'''Tataru:''' Welcome home, everyone!
[[File:EW-Endwalker-Tatawu.jpg|450px]]
'''Tataru:''' Welcome home!

'''Credits Roll'''

''As the last few credits roll, the Scions pass by Hydaelyn, Emet-Selch, Hythlodaeus, and Hermes. Meteion, as a blue bird, flies pass you, too.''

[[File:EW-Endwalker-AfterCredits.jpg|450px]]

===After Credits (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud's voice, narrating his letter.'''
Dearest Mother, Dearest Father...
This letter will be the very last that I write to you from the Rising Stones.
As I commit these words to parchment, I fondly recall my journey as a Scion.
From the time I first walked into the order's former halls...to the time I set forth to forestall the Final Days.
At the farthest reaches of the sea of stars, we fought the battle of our lives...
Fought against despair itself ─ a veritable maelstrom of it fed by the resignation that dwelled in the hearts of beings not so unlike ourselves.
Full oft have I harbored the same malaise. Have I been brought to my knees, crushed by the weight of sorrow and defeat, convinced that I will never rise again.
However...
I have also known many moments of unbridled joy and happiness.
By this truth do I find hope within, blooming resplendent like the Elpis flower.
And thus do I endure.
Do I look forward to creating more memories with my friends and loved ones.
For from these fertile seeds, yet more hope shall spring forth...
And they will grow to become shining lights that illuminate the dark.
Thus believing, I leave the Rising Stones behind, as will my comrades.
For as we have decided after careful deliberation...
We are disbanding the Scions of the Seventh Dawn.

'''Tataru:''' There you are, Alphinaud!
'''Tataru:''' Everyone is already gathered in the foyer!
'''Alphinaud:''' My apologies. I'll be right there.

At least...that is what the story will be.

'''Alphinaud:''' Sorry to keep you all waiting.
'''Alisaie:''' What could you possibly have left to do now?
'''Alphinaud:''' Oh, just a letter.
'''Thancred:''' I imagine it will be a while before we can gather like this again.
'''Y'shtola:''' So it must be if we're to keep up appearances.
'''Y'shtola:''' From now on, it falls to the Grand Company of Eorzea and its allies to deal with the realm's crises.
'''Urianger:''' Meanwhile, we shall return to our erstwhile ways.
'''Urianger:''' Retreating from plain sight to take our place in the shadows once more.
'''Alphinaud:''' Indeed. For the foreseeable future, I expect that we must work independently as we seek out problems that want for solving.
'''Alphinaud:''' But a day will come when we face another great challenge. And we will face it together, as we always have.
'''Krile:''' As much as I look forward to that day, I do hope it doesn't come any time soon...
'''Estinien:''' Well, formal association or no, if any of you should require my services, you need but ask.
'''Estinien:''' I'll be glad to keep my lance arm honed.
'''Thancred:''' I'll hold you to that, so you had better keep your linkpearl on hand.
'''Alisaie:''' So, you really mean to stay, Tataru?
'''Tataru:''' Someone has to keep the Rising Stones in proper order, and even a super-secret organization requires a super-secret base of operations.
'''Tataru:''' To the rest of the world, it will be naught more than a workshop for Eorzea's foremost up-and-coming artisan!
'''Tataru:''' If you thought our coffers were full to bursting before, just wait till I can devote myself wholly to the crafts.
'''Alisaie:''' Plotting to build a mercantile empire to rival that of Lord Lolorito, are we?
'''G'raha Tia:''' I, for one, look forward to your future successes, Tataru, as do I our next meeting.
'''Tataru:''' And with that, I believe it is past time you all made ready to depart.
'''Tataru:''' Leave no preparations undone or words unsaid, all right? Now, off with you!

===Speak with your comrades. (Cutscenes)===
====Speak with Urianger====
'''Urianger:''' [Forename], thou hast spoken with our comrades?
'''Urianger:''' Though this parting be not forevermore, 'tis nonetheless occasion for sorrow. Akin to a pixie's path, the navigation of such farewells is a perilous endeavor indeed...
'''Urianger:''' For their part, however, the Loporrits embark upon a new beginning.
'''Urianger:''' Though bereft of its purpose as a vessel, the moon yet remaineth hospitable for the creatures of Etheirys.
'''Urianger:''' Thus do our lunar visitors convene with the Forum, intent upon assigning some new and beneficial role to our solitary satellite.
'''Urianger:''' Yet ere that may come to pass, there is much and more each party must learn of the other ─ a process which doth promise to be eventful indeed.
'''Urianger:''' To that end, a cadre of Loporrits hath gleefully dispersed across our lands in the name of mutual understanding.
'''Urianger:''' Hydaelyn, 'tis said, did imbue them with Her love for all things born of this star...
'''Urianger:''' ...And 'tis Venat's own nature, I believe, which doth manifest in this irrepressible, inexhaustible curiosity of theirs.
'''Urianger:''' Having witnessed that which they strove to achieve, I wish most keenly for their long labors to be rewarded ─ that their abiding affection for man result in a boon for all.
'''Urianger:''' Moreover, I hope to continue our acquaintance, and share in such knowledge as they see fit to impart...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Acquaintance? I'd call it friendship.
'''Urianger:''' I...did not wish to presume.
'''Urianger:''' Aye, I would be honored should they consider me a friend.
'''Urianger:''' For 'tis certainly true that I have grown fond of their company.
> You are the first to truly understand them.

'''Urianger:''' Ah, but I shall digress no further. This day should belong to the Scions of the Seventh Dawn; to mine incomparable companions.
'''Urianger:''' Ofttimes hath mine reticence caused thee grief, and mine actions spurred allies to suspect betrayal...
'''Urianger:''' And yet, here amongst you I still stand. No amount of words could express my gratitude for thine acceptance and forgiveness.
'''Urianger:''' Thus instead, I do proffer my humble support.
'''Urianger:''' Be it unto the deepest abyss or the highest heavens, even if I must needs founder 'cross stormy seas, ever shall I answer thy summons.

====Speak with Estinien.====
'''Estinien:''' ...If you have something to say, then out with it.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Just worried how you'll earn your keep now.
> Just wondering how I'll earn my keep now.
'''Estinien:''' What, I thought you adventurers had any number of ways to earn coin. And though the Scions' mode of operation has changed, we should be compensated as before.

'''Estinien:''' In any case, I do not want for options. Even if some are worse than others...
'''Estinien:''' No sooner did Aymeric hear about our disbandment than he offered me a position as a guardsman in the Empyreum district. As a former Azure Dragoon, I'm guaranteed to be popular, he said.
'''Estinien:''' Who does he take me for!? Even without his meddling, I'm perfectly capable of finding employment ─ and have!
'''Estinien:''' Some days ago, a Hannish envoy arrived with word from Vrtra. The wyrm requests my presence as soon as things have settled here.
'''Estinien:''' He didn't deign to mention why I'm needed, but it pertains to dragons, like as not.
'''Estinien:''' In Thavnair, like elsewhere, the phenomena caused by the Final Days abated when you defeated Meteion.
'''Estinien:''' Though it was too late for those who had already transformed, life is beginning to return to normal for the survivors.
'''Estinien:''' Of those who sought refuge in Sharlayan, most have already returned home.
'''Estinien:''' But many do not have a home to return to, nor loved ones. By an arrangement between Vrtra and the Forum, such souls may remain in Sharlayan if they wish, to work and study.
'''Estinien:''' Vrtra was always the satrap in truth. It's gratifying to see him become one in name as well ─ one who has the complete confidence of his people, if the envoy's tone was any indication.
'''Estinien:''' Hmph, I often find myself speaking favorably of dragons of late...
'''Estinien:''' Not so long ago, I would have assumed his benevolence hid ulterior motives. But 'tis clear he cares for his people, and they in turn revere him.
'''Estinien:''' To know such a nation may flourish is...comforting.
'''Estinien:''' Vrtra's kin sought release from conflict. So weary were they of the suffering it wrought, they surrendered to oblivion.
'''Estinien:''' But Midgardsormr didn't give up. In hope he made the journey to distant Etheirys with his clutch of eggs.
'''Estinien:''' And though his progeny went on to be embroiled in conflict with men, there were times when they transcended hatred to abide in harmony.
'''Estinien:''' That is their legacy and their triumph.
'''Estinien:''' In my lance, I feel the weight of their struggle and the strength of their resolve. And it lends me strength.
'''Estinien:''' These things, I might never have learned had I not joined you.
'''Estinien:''' Should you ever have need of me, I will come. At the very least, it might be an opportunity to earn coin.

====Speak with Y'shtola.====
'''Y'shtola:''' Oh, are we saying our farewells, ''too''? I hadn't, at present, planned on a journey of any great length...
'''Y'shtola:''' ...Not that I am averse to a moment or two of quiet reminiscence.
'''Y'shtola:''' In fact, there was something I'd been meaning to ask you ─ something that has been in my thoughts since the last flames of the Final Days subsided.
'''Y'shtola:''' During our travels, we have witnessed more than a lifetime's worth of oddities and spectacles. More than can be easily recalled or remembered...
'''Y'shtola:''' And nestled amongst those memories are certain essential facts ─ the history of Etheirys and the ancients; glimpses of the Ea ─ of their culture and philosophy.
'''Y'shtola:''' Rather than simply hoard such treasures in my mind, I wonder if I should not be disseminating them in formal records for wider consumption.
'''Y'shtola:''' When needed, I have penned reports and prepared briefings... But ever have I balked at the idea of binding the subject of my studies in a book or tablet.
'''Y'shtola:''' Truth is given shape in interpretation. When we seek to capture it with our words, it is invariably molded to fit a narrative ─ no matter how well-intentioned the rendering.
'''Y'shtola:''' An event is described as “sad.” A summation which fails to express the emotional complexity. Yet the word on the page is what endures. A pale shadow of reality.
'''Y'shtola:''' Throughout history, some have deliberately embellished the truth, but I believe many ─ if not most ─ deviations are the result of similar linguistic shortcomings, piling one upon the other, until the end result is unrecognizable from its origin.
'''Y'shtola:''' Which is why I fear that writing an account in my own words would be akin to diluting fine wine with water.
'''Y'shtola:''' Yet even with the potential for corrupted meaning, I do of course realize the importance of keeping written records. Without them, my search for wisdom would be a painful affair indeed.
'''Y'shtola:''' But what say you on this matter? Should I take up the quill? Reflect upon those experiences only we have shared, and seek to preserve them for posterity?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Aye, let them be read and remembered.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I shall endeavor to pen what I can of the Ea, and the ancients, and of so many other wonders.
'''Y'shtola:''' But I am no scribe. It will be less a polished work, and more a reordering of scattered notes...
> Nay, it's enough to hold them in your memories.

'''Y'shtola:''' In any case, I feel much better for having sought your opinion. Left to our own devices, we tend to overthink such things.
'''Y'shtola:''' I will otherwise return to following where my curiosity leads. After all, a safe method of travel to the First yet eludes me, and our venture into the great expanse has prompted an entirely new set of questions!
'''Y'shtola:''' Should you stumble into the unknown, or struggle with some impenetrable mystery, know that I am at your beck and call.
'''Y'shtola:''' It never hurts to see things from a different perspective, and mine is rather wdifferent than most!

====Speak with Thancred.====
'''Thancred:''' Ah, our champion and savior. I was beginning to think my chance for an audience would never come!
'''Thancred:''' ...Ahem, that sounded more amusing in my head. Speaking of heads, I was worried about yours ─ and the rest of you, for that matter. On the mend, I trust?
'''Thancred:''' Glad to hear it. You were in a bad way, and healing magicks or no, I'm impressed by how swiftly you've recovered...
'''Thancred:''' Then again, 'tis hardly the first time you've cheated death. Your strength of will has never failed to astonish me.
'''Thancred:''' Look at what you've accomplished. Meteion defeated, her song of oblivion cut short. The Source and all her reflections delivered from the Final Days.
'''Thancred:''' If you had faltered at the last, then all hope would have been lost. But you held fast.
'''Thancred:''' Now Ryne has a tomorrow to look forward to, and I could ask for no greater gift than that.
'''Thancred:''' As for a lesser gift, however... The next time you see her, I would appreciate you ''not'' describing my travel plans with Urianger as “aimless wandering.”
'''Thancred:''' We've a purpose in our roaming, after all: keeping an eye on things in the absence of the Scions on the world stage.
'''Thancred:''' There'll never be an end to the little problems that go untended by nations. We will do our best to help out where and when we can.
'''Thancred:''' ...Which I suppose is an approach not far removed from “aimless wandering” when you get down to it.
'''Thancred:''' Perhaps you could tell her I am faring well, and leave it at that, eh?
'''Thancred:''' No need to mention this feeling of being uprooted...
'''Thancred:''' I've never been one to stand still for long, but when I think of home, 'tis the Rising Stones which comes to mind. How many times have we set out from this base, thence to return when our work was done?
'''Thancred:''' On the day the Scions came together, I only hoped for Minfilia to find a place where she belonged...but never did I expect to find one here for myself.
'''Thancred:''' Indulge me, [Forename]. I have a question for you ─ and imagine Minfilia herself is asking.
'''Thancred:''' Are you glad you joined the Scions?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Best decision I've ever made.
'''Thancred:''' Aye, I can honestly say the same.
'''Thancred:''' But all good things must come to an end...at least for a time.
> There's never been a dull moment, that's for certain.

'''Thancred:''' Should you need a helping hand for infiltration or reconnaissance, you know who to ask. I'll come running, and you'll likely get a certain “funny-talking fortune-teller” into the bargain.

====Speak with Krile.====
'''Krile:''' Oh, [Forename]. How are you feeling? Any lingering aches or pains?
'''Krile:''' I can't apologize enough for sending Zenos to find you in Ultima Thule...
'''Krile:''' When he came to me in Sharlayan, I was truly torn. As ever, there was only one thing on his mind.
'''Krile:''' Forced to make a decision, I reasoned that, if he would not be deterred from seeking you out, he might at least aid us in our cause. And so I struck a bargain...
'''Krile:''' In the end, he was true to his word, and you defeated him despite your earlier exertions. But knowing the state you were found in, it could have ended very differently.
'''Krile:''' My decision almost cost you your life, and no words could express the remorse I feel...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> It worked out. You did the right thing.
'''Krile:''' It is a relief to hear you say that. Thank you.
> I won't like - I thought that was it for me.

'''Krile:''' Time and time again, I've been made to feel woefully inadequate.
'''Krile:''' I wasn't much use in battle, nor could I face the Forum without my nerves getting the better of me. It always fell to you and the others.
'''Krile:''' I must─ and will ─ do better.
'''Krile:''' And I shall begin with the restoration of the Students of Baldesion. Through our work, Sharlayan will strengthen its ties with other nations, that we may be better prepared to face whatever threats arise in future.
'''Krile:''' Of course, this isn't something I can accomplish alone. But thankfully, I have the staunchest of help in Raha and Ojika and our other remaining members. Together, we'll continue Grandfather's work.
'''Krile:''' As before, certain commissions will take us to dangerous locales, and we may need to call upon seasoned adventurers.
'''Krile:''' In such times, might you be willing to assist us? Not because you feel obliged, mind you, but because you feel allure for the task itself.
'''Krile:''' Marvelous. Should something of interest arise, I shan't hesitate to reach out to you.
'''Krile:''' Until that day, I shall endeavor to become a more dependable comrade.

====Speak with G'raha Tia.====
'''G'raha Tia:''' Oh, [Forename]. Might you have a moment to talk?
'''G'raha Tia:''' With the Scions stepping away from the public eye, I've been left to consider what new endeavors I might pursue.
'''G'raha Tia:''' And after speaking with Krile, I've decided. I will be assisting her in rebuilding the Students of Baldesion.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Not only am I indebted to Master Galuf for giving me a new home, but had our order never existed, I would have never set foot within the Crystal Tower.
'''G'raha Tia:''' How different my life might have been...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I would have never met you. Never become caretaker of the tower. Never become a Scion.
'''G'raha Tia:''' You gave me the chance to do so much good, and I hope to continue to do so with the Students.
'''G'raha Tia:''' For an added benefit, new mysteries often find their way to our doorsteps ─ mysteries that could prove ideal for fulfilling our promise: to embark on a new adventure together, unlike any we've experienced before!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Whenever you have the time and inclination, my friend, I stand ready to accompany you unto the unknown!
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Do you recall in the realm of the Omicrons, when I asked if you thought I may someday be mentioned in your epic?
'''G'raha Tia:''' While 'tis true that to earn a place at your side would be the stuff of dreams...
'''G'raha Tia:''' In the end, nothing would give me greater joy than to stand with you in the here and now!
'''G'raha Tia:''' It needn't be some grand endeavor. There needn't be a promise. Whenever adventure calls, I won't hesitate to invite you...and I hope that you will do the same for me.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Without a second thought.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hah, I'll hold you to that!
> As long as you don't overexert yourself.

'''G'raha Tia:''' ...As much as we have already seen, there's still so much we haven't. Who knows ─ perhaps we will even encounter survivors of the Omicrons somewhere out there.
'''G'raha Tia:''' After all, given how they took to the stars, it isn't implausible that some found themselves far from home.
'''G'raha Tia:''' And should we encounter a wayward traveler awaiting commands that will never come...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I would bid them seek adventure with someone, and with that partner find new purpose. A new dream.
'''G'raha Tia:''' For if crystals can hold fast to dreams, why not Omicrons?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wherever your plans may lead, do not hesitate to send word. And should a commission of interest come my way, you will be the first to know!

====Speak with Alisaie.====
'''Alisaie:''' [Forename]! Seen to your preparations, have you?
'''Alisaie:''' I'm just making another sweep of my belongings. Wouldn't do to find I've forgotten something halfway to my destination...
'''Alisaie:''' Oh, in case you hadn't heard, we've received new reports detailing the devastation caused by the Final Days.
'''Alisaie:''' It appears the situation is gravest in the lands surrounding the Bounty, where the sky first began to burn.
'''Alisaie:''' After that, the calamity was observed in the far north ─ in Garlemald and the frozen lands beyond.
'''Alisaie:''' We also had reports of the heavens catching fire in isolated locations, one of which was an area in the Northern Empty. Had our quest taken any longer, Sharlayan too may have come under threat.
'''Alisaie:''' Thank goodness it's over now.
'''Alisaie:''' To be sure, blasphemies and lesser beasts may still be roaming about, but these localized crises should be well within the capacities of each nation to handle on their own. The Scions are no longer needed.
'''Alisaie:''' Which isn't to say that we won't help out where we can, of course. As individuals ─ no more of this order business.
'''Alisaie:''' For my part, I'll be heading to Garlemald with Alphinaud. They were among the worst affected, and still need all the help they can get.
'''Alisaie:''' It won't be easy...
'''Alisaie:''' An inevitable part of aiding those in need is coming face-to-face with tragedy.
'''Alisaie:''' Knowing it doesn't make it any easier, though. That I'll curse my weakness. My inability to fix every problem and save every lost soul.
'''Alisaie:''' But no matter how much it hurts, I won't give up.
'''Alisaie:''' I'll do what I can for as many people as I can, begrudging no effort.
'''Alisaie:''' And should I find myself discouraged, I'll remember you. Think back fondly to one of your many moments of triumph and the accompanying determined expression.
'''Alisaie:''' Even those that still annoy me in retrospect, like when you activated the teleporter without warning!
'''Alisaie:''' And should you hear about me, I want you to remember too.
'''Alisaie:''' Remember that I'm out there somewhere, trying my very best.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I look forward to hearing all about the legendary Alisaie Leveilleur.
'''Alisaie:''' N-Not that I'm trying to become famous or anything...
'''Alisaie:''' That being said...
> Think you can keep up with me?

'''Alisaie:''' The next time we meet, I'll be vastly improved. So don't be surprised when you find yourself marveling at me!

====Speak with Alphinaud.====
'''Alphinaud:''' Oh, [Forename]. Pray forgive me for delaying the gathering.
'''Alphinaud:''' I was writing a letter, you see. To my parents.
'''Alphinaud:''' As busy as Father has been, tending the aftermath of the exodus, he has been good enough to show concern for the Scions.
'''Alphinaud:''' And besides...I've made them worry enough for a lifetime. Henceforth, I will endeavor to write as often as I am able.
'''Alphinaud:''' A little effort to set their minds at ease while we continue to be away from Sharlayan.
'''Alphinaud:''' Both Alisaie and I are off to assist with Garlemald's recovery, you see. Though uncertainty remains over what will become of the nation, we cannot well leave the capital in its present state.
'''Alphinaud:''' We will rejoin those members of the Ilsabard contingent still stationed there. Lucia and Maxima helm the relief effort, with support from our allies ─ the people of Garlemald among them.
'''Alphinaud:''' They will gradually be joined by those who have finished treating the tempered across the lands.
'''Alphinaud:''' Lest you misunderstand, we do not seek redemption for failing Licinia and her sister. That is a burden we must always bear.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nay, we go because of the truth in Lord Quintus's words.
'''Alphinaud:''' The truth that, whatever ideals individuals may espouse, nations are not moved to action unless they stand to benefit...
'''Alphinaud:''' For the foreseeable future, the fallen Empire will be at the mercy of both internal and external forces.
'''Alphinaud:''' And though I do not doubt the intentions of the contingent, with greater powers involved in the relief effort, our allies may well find themselves drawn into a political agenda.
'''Alphinaud:''' In going, we seek to ensure that the needs of the people come first. To understand their hearts, that we might better help them to begin anew.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You'd best write me too.
'''Alphinaud:''' Write you letters? Of course I would be glad to do so...
'''Alphinaud:''' But I would be gladder still were you to come and visit, and I believe I speak for Alisaie as well.
> I'll visit when I can.

'''Alphinaud:''' For fairly as long as I've been in Eorzea, you've been at my side. Watching over me, in good times and in bad.
'''Alphinaud:''' How many times have we gathered to share tidings... None could possibly keep count.
'''Alphinaud:''' The world is changing and will continue to do so. Yet no matter what the future brings, I hope that I can ever look to you...
'''Alphinaud:''' In good times and in bad. As a dependable comrade and dear friend both.
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you, [Forename]. From the bottom of my heart.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' By the way, have you spoken with Feo Ul of late? Some days ago, they appeared to me in a dream ─ of the sleeping persuasion, that is.
'''G'raha Tia:''' All is well in the First, they bade me tell you.
'''G'raha Tia:''' When I asked why not tell you themself, they unleashed giant, ravenous beavers upon me... Have you perchance done something to incur their ire?

'''Y'shtola:''' Lyse came to visit the other day. She peppered me with questions about the lasting repercussions of the Final Days.
'''Y'shtola:''' I took the opportunity to explain our plans to “disband,” and she understood our reasoning immediately. Once a Scion, always a Scion, it would seem.
'''Y'shtola:''' She was eager to relive old times, and remember old friends... Bittersweet memories, mayhap, but from the look on her face, the joys outweighed the sorrows.

'''Thancred:''' In case you've not heard, the Waking Sands will be converted into a warehouse. We'll be keeping the place free of rats and cobwebs, so it can still serve as an outpost should the need arise.
'''Thancred:''' Considering Tataru's ambitions, however, I'd not be surprised if she claimed the lot for her budding empire...

'''Urianger:''' I understand that, following thy clash with Zenos, the teleportation device thou had discarded fell to thee from on high.
'''Urianger:''' To return to thee in such a manner... I did confer with Wilfsunn and Bloewyda, yet they insist the device was possessed of no such capability.
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas a miracle befitting the nature of that place, where emotion becometh tangible reality. Whence, then, arose this timely wonder? Thine ardent wish...or another's fervent prayer?

'''Krile:''' Oh, I should mention that Erenville has kindly agreed to share aught of potential interest he hears from his fellow gleaners.
'''Krile:''' In exchange, we will help them to restore the archives to their proper order. With the exodus abandoned, all items must be returned whence they came ─ a task no less grueling than their removal.
'''Krile:''' Even now, Ojika assists in the sorting of arcane artifacts. Oh yes, not only is he a skilled administrator ─ he's also a certified appraiser specializing in relics from the Fifth Astral Era!
'''Krile:''' Despite his qualifications, though, he seems none too keen on the work. I shall have to go and relieve him as soon as I can...

'''Estinien:''' Word has it a false deity born in the Tower of Zot has survived, and occasionally appears to terrorize the locals.
'''Estinien:''' Those who vanquish the being and present proof in Radz-at-Han will receive a handsome reward. Though “handsome” isn't the word I would use to describe such outlandish garb...
'''Estinien:''' But while I'm in Thavnair, perhaps I will acquire a set to send to Aymeric in lieu of an answer to his job offer. Let him stand guard thus attired and be the talk of Empyreum, if not all Coerthas.

'''Alisaie:''' Hm, did I forget to mention anything? ...Ah, yes! The Hannish envoy who came to see Estinien also bore a letter from Matsya.
'''Alisaie:''' He writes that Mehvan and Qerasaf's little girl is doing well, and he often goes to visit her.
'''Alisaie:''' It won't be easy growing up without her parents, but with her fellow villagers watching over her, I dare to hope that she won't want for warmth as she grows up.

'''Alphinaud:''' I've been keeping Arenvald abreast of the situation in letters, but unfortunately he could not be here today.
'''Alphinaud:''' When it is convenient for both of us, we should pay him a visit.

'''Ocher Boulder:''' I am so glad I was able to be here this moment!
'''Ocher Boulder:''' You know, I considered continuing to follow in Hoary's footsteps, but I've realized it's time I found my own way in life. Otherwise, I'll never be half the man my brother is.
'''Ocher Boulder:''' First things first, I'm going to head to Gridania to visit the Conjurers' Guild and the Archers' Guild. I will do my very best to brush up on my skills before I see you again!

'''Aenor:''' We may have accomplished our goal and put it behind us, but my time with the Scions provided memories that will last me a lifetime.
'''Aenor:''' What bliss... To think I was blessed with the chance to experience such unbridled brotherly love!
'''Aenor:''' Ah, but now that Ocher has decided to set off without his dear brother... Without the two of them together, I fear I might suffer withdrawal!

'''Clemence:''' I'm so glad the danger is past! There was nothing I could do but pray from here, so I was relieved to the point of tears when everyone made it back safely.
'''Clemence:''' I imagine we'll have more free time now, so I was thinking I'd study up on healing magic, that I could make myself more useful in the future.
'''Clemence:''' My first stop will be the Astrologicum in Ishgard to learn about Sharlayan astrology. I must follow Ocher's lead and continue to hone my skills!

'''Coultenet:''' Far too much blood has been spilt, and far too many lives lost. Still, I am glad I was able to do something to repay those who showed me a path to the future.
'''Coultenet:''' Not that our job is over, of course ─ far from it. There is much that remains to be done before true and lasting peace can be achieved.
'''Coultenet:''' To that end, Hoary and I mean to set off for Corvos. We expect that the tensions between the Garleans and Corvosi will only flare more with the Empire's fall.

'''Hoary Boulder:''' I still remember the day we sparred together as though it were yesterday... To think how far we have all come since then!
'''Hoary Boulder:''' Even now, I have not abandoned my dream of besting you in single combat ─ of a friendly nature, of course. Though I clearly do not hold a candle to the Warrior of Light at present, I shall continue to train diligently that one day you might consider me an equal!

'''Aergmhus:''' I can still scarce believe our battle extended to the ends of creation, but seeing the Scions' mission to completion was both an honor and a privilege!
'''Aergmhus:''' As for myself, I've spent quite a while away from home, so I think I'll return to Limsa Lominsa for now.
'''Aergmhus:''' And once I get there, my first order of business will be downing a pint or three at the Drowning Wench!

'''Ephemie:''' 'Tis a shame the Scions are disbanding ─ even if only in name. I still fondly recall the day you granted me my uniform... The memory remains vivid, yet it feels like a lifetime ago.
'''Ephemie:''' I considered returning to the Adders' Nest, but since I've come this far, I've decided I ought to continue my journey and venture to Garlemald instead.
'''Ephemie:''' I can't hold a candle to the infamous wandering minstrel, but I thought I might share with the Garleans the tale of your epic deeds ─ extend to them an olive branch of song, if you will.

'''Bluomwyda:''' The exploits of you and your companions are truly an inspiration to us all. I have never felt more compelled to hone my own skills, that I one day might be able to accomplish such heroic deeds.
'''Bluomwyda:''' Aergmhus means to visit Limsa Lominsa, and I will join him and continue my search. I know not when we will meet again but...please take care of yourself.

'''Isildaure:''' You were but an amateur adventurer when we first met, but look at you now! You've grown into quite the fine young lad ─ just as I always knew you would.
'''Isildaure:'''One might say I ought to settle down in my old age, but seeing you now has set my adventurous spirit ablaze once more. But the first journey I set out upon will be a long-awaited hot springs tour with my dear friend Homei!

'''Alianne:''' There has been naught but chaos since the Telophoroi first appeared. Towers, lunar primals, the Empire, the Final Days... Yet we have weathered it all, and live to see the sun rise on a new day.
'''Alianne:''' And now that peace has returned, I can finally resume my travels with my grandfather. Perhaps we will go first to Kugane, to relax in the Bokaisen Hot Springs. That might be nice.
'''Alianne:''' Of course, my journey will not simply be for pleasure ─ I will collect information on the territories I travel. Hmm, perhaps I shall visit Nagxia via Doma...

'''V'mah Tia:''' Arenvald has pressing matters, according to him anyway. A pity he couldn't be here to witness this momentous occasion, though he bids me tell you congratulations.
'''V'mah Tia:''' As for me, well, once the Scions disband, I intend to resume my work in Rhalgr's Reach.
'''V'mah Tia:''' I suppose Arenvald will need support in Gyr Abania too, though he would not admit as much. Well, he will have my help, whether he wants it or not.

'''Riol:''' Feels a little strange now me linkpearl's gone quiet.
'''Riol:''' Since my unique skills're no longer needed for the safety o' the star an' all that, I'm goin' to become an adventurer like you ─ travelin' far and wide!
'''Riol:''' I Imagine I'll start by headin' to Meracydia or the New World. Just need to find meself a ship first...

===Speak with Tataru. (Cutscene)===
'''Tataru:''' Spoken your fill, have you? If so, I'm thinking to send everyone off.
'''Tataru:''' With your permission, then!

'''Tataru:''' Your attention please! At risk of spoiling the mood, the time of departure is upon us.
'''Tataru:''' In my capacity as your receptionist, I bid you all safe journeys. Till next we meet...be well!

'''Alisaie:''' I suppose we're off to Garlemald, then.
'''Alisaie:''' Though we ought to speak with Lord Aymeric first. If he's received word of any recent developments, we need to know.
'''Alisaie:''' 'Twould be prudent to purchase some warmer clothes at least. Mayhap we can pick up a few souvenirs for Jullus and the others while we're at it.
'''Alisaie:''' Where will you all be heading next?
'''Y'shtola:''' Dravania. There is a book I have been meaning to borrow from the Great Gubal Library.
'''Y'shtola:''' And I can think of at least one person who will be most displeased should I fail to visit before leaving.
'''Thancred:''' We've no particular destination in mind, but we do intend to stop in Sharlayan before we set off.
'''Urianger:''' We had thought to ask after the Loporrits. I am curious as to how well those who chose to remain are adapting to their changed circumstances.
'''Krile:''' Might we accompany you, then? Raha and I were planning to return to the Baldesion Annex.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Commissions have been piling up in our absence, and they must be dealt with ere we begin our work in earnest.
'''Estinien:''' Estinien. You will return to Radz-at-Han, will you not?
'''Estinien:''' Aye. For Vrtra's benefit, though I've yet to hear the details. I may not stay long.
'''Alphinaud:''' I see. Then it is here the Scions at last part ways, each to some far-flung corner of the realm.
'''Y'shtola:''' Perhaps. But I believe one of our number ─ a rather important one, at that ─ has yet to divulge his plans.
'''Estinien:''' Quite right.
'''Urianger:''' Indeed.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Fair point.
'''Alphinaud:''' What's next for our humble adventurer?
''You apprise them of your plans. Meteion, as a blue bird, flies away into the sunset.''

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'''???: ''' And yet...something stirs...

'''???: ''' Yes... Steeped in darkness deep as starless night, the beast hungers.
'''???: ''' Alas, I dare not investigate in earnest before the coming of my guiding star, as he foretold.
'''???: ''' We shall descend to the depths, you and I, to confront the dread beast Pandæmonium.
'''???: ''' Oh, the sights we shall see. The sights we shall see.

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{{Quest infobox
| title = You're Not Alone
| image = Youre Not Alone.png
| description = If [[Alisaie]] is discouraged, she betrays no hint of it.
| quest-giver = Alisaie
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 25.9
| location-y = 27.7
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 90
| exp =
| gil = 1475
| unlocks = cur Aether Current
| prev-quest = Forge Ahead
| next-quest = Endwalker (Quest)
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 805
| id-gt = 69999
| id-edb = 0b7d6d409c6
}}

==Walkthrough==
* Explore the Nekropolis:
** Vantage Point: X: 25.5, Y: 27.4
** Vantage Point: X: 23.0, Y: 26.3
** Tree-like Object: X: 24.7, Y: 27.1
** Dusty Table: X: 24.6, Y: 27.3
** Bar Counter: X: 25.1, Y: 26.2
** Rusty Door: X: 23.5, Y: 27.4

* After the cutscene with Alphinaud, the '''Endwalker''' buff representing the burdens of walking alone to your journey's end will be applied and your movement speed will be slowed to a walk. You will be tasked with walking to the final confrontation at Absolute Horizon.
* Along the way you will meet unnamed shades offering encouraging advice. Approach a shade to hear its quote. All statements are direct quotations from various Main Scenario Quests in the previous expansions (see below). You can walk right past these shades if you like directly to the stairs, the ones on the stairs and past will speak regardless.
* The next cutscene will begin automatically upon reaching Absolute Horizon.

==Steps==
* Explore [[The Nekropolis|the nekropolis]]. 0/6
* Speak with [[Alisaie]].
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Make your way to [[Absolute Horizon]].
* Speak with [[Alisaie]].

==Journal==
*If Alisaie is discouraged, she betrays no hint of it.

*At the end of the crystalline path, you and the twins arrive at a recreation of a ruined city. Meteion reveals that this world was already devoid of life when she found it, but despite the seeming absence of emotion to bar your way, she claims you will find no path forward. Not to be discouraged, you resolve to ascertain the truth with your own eyes, and split up to explore.

*You search high and low, but fail to find any forms of life. Given the state in which the city has been left, however, one would think the denizens simply up and vanished. Having seen what there is to be seen, you decide to rejoin Alisaie.

*Alisaie points out a terminating road; if only it continued, the dead sun would seem to be within reach. With your combined findings, you go to seek out Alphinaud to see if he has made any discoveries of his own.

*As your party gathers to ponder your quandary, Alisaie's musings spark an epiphany within Alphinaud. Convinced that there is indeed someone present who has wished for the ruin amidst which you stand, he leads the way to that very individual─Meteion herself. The familiar, he explains, was horrified by the devastation she found wheresoever she went in the universe, and succumbed to the fear of moving forward. Drawing upon their conviction that hardships are a part of life to be embraced, Alphinaud and Alisaie succeed in breaking down the wall of Meteion's fear, sacrificing themselves to open the way for you. As the last to remain, your steps weigh heavy, but you remind yourself that you are not alone as you set forth for the oppressive darkness of Absolute Horizon. Should you stray from the path, you may begin walking it again from the entrance to the Nekropolis.

*You arrive at Absolute Horizon only to have Meteion reveal that there is no way to reach her nest─for hope cannot deliver you unto hopelessness. To come so near yet be so far, you feel the tendrils of despair begin to grip your heart, but the voices within grant you the strength to carry on. As if resonating with your resolve, the crystal of Azem begins to shine before two familiar forms appear─Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus, plucked from the Lifestream. Declaring their defiance against the doom Meteion would bring, they draw upon the hopes of your comrades to make for you a new path, one in a form of your choosing. You scarcely have a moment to blink as the barren ground around you transforms into a field of Elpis flowers, white and radiant in hope enduring. Their presence serves to prove that despair no longer holds complete sway in this realm, and thus you are free to summon your comrades back to your side. The blossoms also awaken the memories of Hermes within Meteion, who beseeches you to silence the song of oblivion her sisters sing before fleeing to the dead sun. Their impromptu parts played to perfection, your ancient allies take their leave, bowing out to resume their slumber and entrusting you with the fate of the star─yours and theirs.

*With the way to Meteion's nest open and your comrades beside you once more, you stand ready to finish your task. To the Endsinger, you must deliver the answer of all lives of Etheirys, and see this tale to a triumphant conclusion.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' One way or another, we must find the way forward. Let us make a thorough search of the city.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Alisaie:''' Whatever Meteion may have said, we should confirm it with our own eyes. We need to have a look around.
'''Alphinaud:''' Indeed. At the very least, it doesn't appear to be a sprawling place like those before. If we split up, it shouldn't take too long to cover the area.

===Explore the nekropolis.===
> Vantage point
There doesn't seem to be anyone here. Perhaps you could try calling out...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Hello!
> Is anyone there?

If anyone has heard you, they do not respond.

> Dusty table
Were it not for the thick layer of dust, one could imagine someone drinking from these cups but moments ago...

> Tree-like object
The object resembles a tree, and appears to have been fashioned from a stone-like material.
Erected in place of an actual tree...or to serve some other purpose, perhaps. Regardless, there is no one left to explain. To tell the story...

> Bar counter
This place is reminiscent of a bar, but neither patrons nor staff are anywhere to be seen.
Egg-shaped containers line the shelves, with a loose few sitting on the counter. Vessels for the beverages, in all likelihood.
A venue bustling with activity until it was not...

> Vantage point
In the distance, you glimpse Alisaie picking her way through the ruins, but otherwise spy no signs of life.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> If anyone can hear me, say something!
> ...
You strain your ears to catch something ─ anything ─ but hear not so much as the chirping of an insect...

> Rusty door
Though set slightly off the ground, this appears to be a door, while the objects to the left could be letter boxes.
The door is rusted shut, and the film of dust all over suggests no one has come through in a long, long time...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' I'm trying to see if there are ways to reach the nearby isles. Just in case Meteion was bluffing...

'''Alphinaud:''' The isle's edge already, and there only appears to be this park here. How it must have bustled with life once upon a time...

===Speak with Alisaie.===
'''Alisaie:''' [Forename], take a look at this. If the road was a little longer, we could take it to just beneath the dead sun.
'''Alisaie:''' But I suppose this is where the reconstruction ends...
'''Alisaie:''' How about you? Did you find anything of interest?
'''Alisaie:''' I see. I noticed the same things ─ cups left upon tables, chairs out of place... I don't know what happened here, but I do know I don't want to be alone anymore...
'''Alisaie:''' We've searched enough for now. Let's find Alphinaud and compare what we've learned.

===Speak with Alphinaud. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Alphinaud:''' Did you find anything?
'''Alisaie:''' No. This place is completely deserted, and I can't see how we're supposed to move on from here.
'''Alphinaud:''' Neither can I. It's quite the quandary...
'''Alphinaud:''' There are no denizens to bar our path, yet there is no way forward.
'''Alisaie:''' For another mystery, we did find signs of very recent life. You'd swear everyone just vanished into thin air.
'''Alisaie:''' I wonder, how many ruined worlds like this has Meteion seen?
'''Alphinaud:''' Could it be...? Yes... Yes, I believe I may have puzzled this out.
'''Alphinaud:''' Despite how it appears, it's no different this time. There is someone here who has wished for this ruin.
'''Alphinaud:''' And I believe that, together, Alisaie and I can overcome their will.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> No! I won't allow it!
> I promised your parents I'd keep you safe!
> Stop - not another word.

'''Alphinaud:''' I'm afraid it has to be done. For our comrades, for everyone on Etheirys...and for myself.
'''Alphinaud:''' I will not pretend otherwise. I have my fears.
'''Alphinaud:''' Not for myself, but for you. The last to remain.
'''Alphinaud:''' You are no stranger to carrying the burden of others.
'''Alphinaud:''' But I can only imagine how heavy the weight would be this time.
'''Alphinaud:''' As your friend, I cannot bear the thought of making you suffer so.
'''Alisaie:''' Then why suggest such a thing!?
'''Alisaie:''' It's too much to ask of anyone ─ even him!
'''Alisaie:''' Why must he be the one? Why must he fight alone?
'''Alisaie:''' More than a hero, he's a dear friend.
'''Alisaie:''' Not only to us, but to so many others. There are so many people in the world who care for you, and yet...
'''Alisaie:''' And yet...
'''Alphinaud:''' Alisaie. I have an idea.
'''Alphinaud:''' Given the nature of this realm, it may be possible to do more than unbar our friend's path. We might also pave him a new one.
'''Alphinaud:''' For instance...
'''Alphinaud:''' A path where he finds happiness at journey's end.
'''Alphinaud:''' This much, I think we can believe with the utmost conviction. No matter how deep our despair.
'''Alphinaud:''' So please, believe in us too. And press on.
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you...
'''Alisaie:''' If the plan's decided, then let's not dally.

'''Meteion:''' Ah, there you are. It was as I said, was it not?
'''Alphinaud:''' It was. We couldn't find anyone.
'''Alphinaud:''' But this place isn't entirely deserted, is it? You are here.
'''Alphinaud:''' You sought out a star of promise and found a ruined husk.
'''Alphinaud:''' Like us, you explored the devastation. Like us, you were stricken.
'''Alphinaud:''' Horrified by the thought that so many lives could be snuffed out as if they were worth nothing.
'''Alphinaud:''' And the thought that you would have to bear the terrible tidings to Hermes.
'''Alphinaud:''' That which you saw and felt, you shared with your sisters. As did they share their own grim findings with you.
'''Alphinaud:''' Overcome by the pervasive despair of these stars, some of you inadvertently ushered their peoples to their ends.
'''Alphinaud:''' Knowing the horrors you know, anyone would feel the same. They would fear what lies ahead, and struggle to move forward.
'''Meteion:''' Fear... I had forgotten that such a thing existed, so focused have I been on shepherding despair.
'''Alphinaud:''' If you can remember, then you can still face and overcome your own fear.
'''Meteion:''' Why would I bother with such an insignificant emotion? If the despair I command is as a raging river, then fear is but a trickling stream.
'''Meteion:''' It can do nothing to alter my flow.
'''Meteion:''' You spoke with the Ea, yes? Heard their tale of what awaits the universe?
'''Meteion:''' It's true. The stars grow colder and more distant. Eventually all will enjoy frozen solitude.
'''Meteion:''' Using the power of dynamis, I am hastening that process.
'''Meteion:''' In so doing, nothing will be born ever again. Everyone will remain dead.
'''Meteion:''' Alas, it will take time for that to happen. So in mercy I sent you my gift, to spare you needless suffering.
'''Meteion:''' Don't worry. Even if no living witnesses remain to mark the event, I'll make certain that Etheirys has a proper end.
'''Alisaie:''' For all the power you wield, you're more fearful than the familiar you used to be.
'''Alisaie:''' That Meteion feared simply to move forward, but your fear is such that you've given up on everything.
'''Alisaie:''' I know it well. That sense of defeat. I've tasted my fair share of it.
'''Alisaie:''' But as many times as we've fallen down, we've learned how to pick ourselves up and carry on.
'''Alisaie:''' We take each other's hand. Share in each other's courage. Follow in each other's footsteps. And turn sorrow into strength!
'''Alphinaud:''' There are times when we fail. We bear wounds that do not heal.
'''Alphinaud:''' But these experiences are part of life, and they make us stronger!
'''Alphinaud and Alisaie:''' We rise, fall, and rise again!

'''Alisaie:''' Don't worry about us. You must take the next step, and all the rest after that.

'''Earlier, in Old Sharlayan...'''
'''Tataru:''' Please... Please... Oh, please let them all be safe...
'''Tataru:''' Krile? Are you all right?
'''Krile:''' It's nothing... Just a headache.
'''Krile:''' They'll be fine... I know they will...
'''Worldly Affairs Official:''' Apologies for the interruption! A man arrived on the last ferry. An associate of the Scions!
'''Worldly Affairs Official:''' He wishes to speak with you at once!

In this city devoid of life, you sense the presence of another...
The sorrow of a thousand thousand worlds weighs heavy. And yet you can walk on.

===Make your way to Absolute Horizon.===
''See the below section for references to the quotations spoken from the Voices from the Past.''
'''Voice from the Past:''' If you need a push, I'll be right there behind you.

'''Voice from the Past:''' Do not despair! You are not without allies.

'''Voice from the Past:''' What we have sown in blood, we have reaped in suffering, and it cannot go on.

'''Voice from the Past:''' Upon the souls of they who have sacrificed themselves to pave the way for peace, we will never abandon our cause.

'''Voice from the Past:''' While it is true that man succumbs all too often to anger and avarice, he may yet overcome his baser instincts through the forming of bonds with others.

'''Voice from the Past:''' Such victories are rarely won without sacrifice. But the prize is worth the price.

'''Voice from the Past:''' And we for our part are glad indeed to be able to welcome friends both old and new...

'''Voice from the Past:''' Save your tears for the morrow. You may be sure we will have ample cause to shed them, be they for joy or despair.

'''Voice from the Past:''' From tragedy and sacrifice we rise to greet a new dawn.

'''Voice from the Past:''' A future shaped by the choices we made, in ways we could never have foreseen.

'''Voice from the Past:''' Yet miracles do happen. So let us pray, and will our friends home.

'''Voice from the Past:''' I won't stop praying until I know they're safe.

'''Voice from the Past:''' Strong art thou, mortal.

'''Voice from the Past:''' Look to the light within, that you may continue to serve as a beacon to others.

'''Voice from the Past:''' Let's finish this.

'''Meteion:''' Here the path ends. There is no way to reach our nest.
'''Meteion:''' I told you. Resignation and acceptance reign in this place.
'''Meteion:''' The rejection of life by those who came to curse it.
'''Meteion:''' Those whose dreams were unfulfilled. Whose prayers were unheard. Whose labors were unrewarded.
'''Meteion:''' Hope cannot deliver you unto hopelessness. Our refuge is beyond you.
'''Meteion:''' Always has it been. Such is the nature of this place.
'''Meteion:''' You should have remained on Etheirys.
'''Meteion:''' Struggle will avail you naught, nor will it grant your comrades peace.
'''Meteion:''' Come, let me relieve you of your burden. You have suffered enough.

''Azem's magick. So long as our souls remain, you can use it to summon us back. But you mustn't.''
''That's why...it's too soon for this to end.''
''You must triumph.''
''Be safe, all of you. And come back.''
''After all these years...is this the answer I was hoping for?''
''So long as we remember, our fates remain ours to shape.''
''Perhaps when our time comes to return to the star, we shall remember these few days we have lost.''
''Do not squander it. The legacy I leave you.''

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I won't forsake our cause.
> I'll reach you! I'll find a way!

'''???:''' I bid them remember, but all this time, ''I'm'' the one who had forgotten... A right fool you've made of me, Hermes.
'''???:''' And to add insult to injury, I've been denied a sound rest, forced to watch this clamorous show.
'''???:''' Oh come now, it's been a gripping tale. Unbreakable bonds and noble sacrifice, sprinkled with moments of levity to counterbalance the pathos. It's got it all.
'''???:''' I for one would have been perfectly content to watch enraptured from the stalls...
'''Hythlodaeus:''' But I won't say no to a bit part!
'''Meteion:''' What are you?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Half-faded souls of the dead. Isn't it painfully obvious?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Worry not ─ we haven't the power to defeat you. Nor is it our duty to do so. Not anymore.
'''Emet-Selch:''' That being said, we do have a score to settle.
'''Emet-Selch:''' So, here I am, Venat. I suppose you needed me to tie it all together, these frayed threads of our history ─ but knowing you, I suspect there's a joke in it too. Oh yes, I can imagine you gloating over my forgetfulness.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Were I feeling charitable, I might assume you had left room for the possibility of this outcome.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Even so, you'll get no applause from me. A single gesture will not lighten the burden I've had to bear.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Still, you must be commended. Our methods would not have brought mankind this far.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And so, as a show of respect to the last of us, I make this declaration.
'''Emet-Selch:''' You will not end our journey!
'''Emet-Selch:''' That is our answer! The answer of all lives of Etheirys, past and present!
'''Hythlodaeus:''' As you've called us to the stage, so shall we perform. And creation magicks never fail to please.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Drawing upon the hopes of your comrades, we will make for you a new path.
'''Emet-Selch:''' What form said path takes depends on you. So focus ─ focus and envision that which rejects the claim that you cannot attain your goal!
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Ours is the wisdom to weave the fabric of reality...
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Ours is the power to create!

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'''Hermes's voice'''
Meteion.
Though I gave you these wings to soar the heavens, I did not teach you how to walk the earth. So loath was I to bind another living being.
In the course of your long journey, you will learn from those you meet. Learn to walk and run and so much more.
A flower.
Yes. Upon your return, I will gift you a beautiful flower.

'''Emet-Selch:''' These Elpis blooms serve as proof that this realm is not utterly devoid of hope. No more can you deny its power. No more is yours the dominion of despair.
'''Emet-Selch:''' In case the practical implications were lost on you, your comrades no longer need fight their fight.
'''Emet-Selch:''' So, go on. Call them back to your side.

May you ever walk in the light...

'''Thancred:''' How disappointing. Not even a single scar in the making to brag about.
'''Estinien:''' You'll find a way regardless.
'''Y'shtola:''' Honestly... This is far more than any of us could have hoped for. Let us be thankful.
'''Urianger:''' Indeed. That we thus stand reunited is a gift. Let us not squander it, and see that we all return to Etheirys.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Aye, as soon as we've averted the Final Days!
'''Alisaie:''' Good to see you again. Our heroic sacrifice paid off, I take it?
'''Alphinaud:''' Come, my friends. Let us carry on and finish it ─ together.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> It's over, Meteion.
> Come with us, Meteion.

'''Meteion:''' Can you...hear me...?
'''Meteion:''' The voices within... Crying in pain, wailing in sorrow... Hurting... Hurting...
'''Meteion:''' End it...silence it... Silence our song of oblivion!

'''Hythlodaeus:''' The way is open. They can proceed.
'''Emet-Selch:''' So it seems.
'''Alisaie:''' You're leaving!?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Of course. The encore is finished, and I will not suffer myself to live again by Hydaelyn's magick.
'''Emet-Selch:''' But more than that, the future you seek is not the past we loved. That is why we fought. And why I lost.
'''Emet-Selch:''' But though you defeated me, my ideals are inviolate. Invincible.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Spare me your pity. I have no use for it. If you would do something for me ─ save our star.
'''Emet-Selch:''' See this tale to a triumphant conclusion, and with elation in your hearts, bid the final curtain fall.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Only then may it rise again and a new tale begin ─ with new parts for all to play.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Tell me, have you been to the ruins beneath the waters of the Bounty?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Or the treasure islands beyond the frozen waters of Blindfrost, in Othard's north?
'''Emet-Selch:''' The fabled golden cities of the New World? The sacred sites of the forgotten people of the south sea isles?
'''Emet-Selch:''' What about Meracydia, the southern continent? Do you know aught of its present state of affairs?
'''Emet-Selch:''' ...I thought not. Even of your little Eorzea, you know precious little. The true identities of the Twelve, for instance.
'''Emet-Selch:''' All of which is to say: expand your horizons. Go forth and seek discovery. Some of the civilizations in the reflections will surprise you.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As the bearer of Azem's crystal, you may consider your duty to see at least that much.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I certainly did.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' I pray we meet again. If not in this life, then perhaps another.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Whensoever it should be, I trust it will be a most joyous reunion.
'''Emet-Selch:''' For you, maybe. I want nothing to do with it.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Oh, don't be that way.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' To go and see all those places and more... Emet-Selch has given you quite a task.
'''Y'shtola:''' Suffice it to say, I should be glad to assist you. Once we've returned together triumphant, of course.

'''Urianger:''' For all the lives on those stars whose light hath been extinguished ─ for the ancients who went before us ─ I offer a solemn prayer...

'''Thancred:''' No need to explain ─ I have a rough idea what happened while I was...gone.
'''Thancred:''' It was a strange feeling. As though I was struggling in a pitch-black sea. A powerful tide was trying to wash me away ─ one that churned with hatred and envy for life ─ and it was all I could do to swim against it. Then suddenly I was here.
'''Thancred:''' It felt long and short at the same time. Hazy as in a dream. But through it all, one thing was crystal clear: you fought with all your being to keep our hopes alive.

'''Estinien:''' I can't claim I fully understood the workings of this place. But in that moment, I felt I knew what I needed to do.
'''Estinien:''' I felt that it was the right time to offer up this life I owe. That I could risk it all on the wager that the rest of you would manage without me.
'''Estinien:''' Full glad am I to see that I was right.

'''G'raha Tia:''' As different and mysterious as the ancients may be, they were people not unlike us.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The first people to fall and feel pain. And the first forced to find a way to rise again.
'''G'raha Tia:''' From them we have come, and in our pain and suffering, we are connected.

'''Alphinaud:''' 'Tis my fervent hope that our ancient friends will find a new beginning ─ they and all of their brethren who have returned to the aetherial sea.
'''Alphinaud:''' For that to come to pass, we must succeed. We must avert the Final Days and save Etheirys.

===Speak with Alisaie.===
'''Alisaie:''' I don't think I ever knew what to say to the man. In retrospect, it always felt like the wrong thing...
'''Alisaie:''' But the past notwithstanding, he came to your aid in your moment of need.
'''Alisaie:''' We are here, and we will not squander this chance he has given us!
'''Alisaie:''' We will see this tale to a triumphant conclusion, and bid the final curtain fall!

== Voice from the Past quotations ==

Shades are ordered in the number of their placement on the path to Absolute Horizon.

{| class="wikitable"
! Shade Number !! Quote !! Speaker !! Quest/[[The Unending Journey]] Cutscene Number !! Context
|-
| 1 || "If you need a push, I'll be right there behind you." || [[Ardbert]] || {{questlink|main|In His Garden}}, Cutscene 1 || In this scene, Ardbert is offering his solidarity to the Warrior of Darkness, whose soul is fractured and struggling to contain the absorbed Light from the [[Lightwarden|Lightwardens]] as Everlasting Light returns to the skies of [[Norvrandt]].
Ardbert, who himself faced a similar burden after inadvertently initiating the [[Flood of Light]], acknowledges the challenges the Warrior of Darkness is experiencing. Despite his own past failures and regrets, Ardbert reassures the Warrior of Darkness that they are not alone and that he will be there to support them if they falter.
|-
| 2 || "Do not despair! You are not without allies." || [[Haurchefant]] || {{questlink|main|Before the Dawn}}, Cutscene 1 || After the Scions of the Seventh Dawn are betrayed and scattered following the events at the banquet in [[Ul'dah]], the Warrior of Light and [[Alphinaud]] find themselves seeking asylum in [[Ishgard]]. At this moment, Haurchefant informs them that the city of Ishgard has recently endured another assault by the [[Dravanians]], with several wyverns breaching the city walls and causing considerable damage. Despite the success in repelling the attack, the city remains on high alert, and the threat from the Dravanians takes priority over any other matters, including their petition for asylum.

Understanding the gravity of the situation and the emotional toll it has taken on the Warrior of Light and Alphinaud, Haurchefant offers words of encouragement. He reassures them that, while their immediate situation might seem bleak, they still have allies who will support them. He extends the hospitality of [[House Fortemps]], offering them shelter and protection, and emphasizes that they should not lose hope despite the adversity they face.
|-
| 3 || "What we have sown in blood, we have reaped in suffering, and it cannot go on." || [[Merlwyb]] || {{questlink|main|The Great Ship Vylbrand}}, Cutscene 2 || The context of the quote reflects Merlwyb's acknowledgment of the long history of violence and bloodshed between the people of [[Limsa Lominsa]] and the [[kobolds]]. She admits that the exploitation and aggression on the part of her people, driven by greed and a desire for land, have led to a cycle of suffering for both sides. "What we have sown in blood" refers to the actions of the Lominsans, who have caused immense pain through their invasions and betrayals. "We have reaped in suffering" points to the inevitable consequences of those actions - endless conflict, distrust, and loss. Merlwyb's declaration "and it cannot go on" marks a turning point to break the cycle of violence by seeking a lasting peace with the kobolds.
|-
| 4 || "Upon the souls of they who have sacrificed themselves to pave the way for peace, we will never abandon our cause." || [[Aymeric]] || {{questlink|main|Heavensward}}, Cutscene 9 || The quote takes place after the final battle with [[King Thordan]] when Aymeric speaks with [[Midgardsormr]] who has been observing the Warrior of Light and the events unfolding in the conflict between man and dragon. Midgardsormr warns Aymeric that although Thordan has been defeated and Ishgard has begun to break free from its false faith, the struggle is far from over. [[Nidhogg]] has taken control of [[Estinien]] and will likely rally his kin to continue the fight against Ishgard.

In this context, Aymeric's words are a solemn vow. He acknowledges the sacrifices made by those who have fought and died in the pursuit of peace, including characters like Haurchefant. He commits to continuing their work, recognizing that the path to lasting peace will be long and fraught with challenges. His declaration that "we will never abandon our cause" reflects his determination to honor their memory and to see through the dream of a peaceful coexistence between man and dragon, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
|-
| 5 || "While it is true that man succumbs all too often to anger and avarice, he may yet overcome his baser instincts through the forming of bonds with others." || [[Nanamo]] || {{questlink|main|Parley on the Front Lines}}, Cutscene 3 || The quote is delivered during a critical point in a parley for peace between the [[Eorzean Alliance]] and Emperor [[Varis zos Galvus]] of the [[Garlean Empire]]. During the parley, Emperor Varis reveals his radical vision for the world: a desire to bring about the [[Rejoining]], at the cost of countless lives. His argument is that this would create a perfect, unified race of humanity, free from the divisions and conflicts that plague the current world.

In response to Varis's grand but destructive vision, Nanamo counters with a defense of human nature. She acknowledges that humans often fall prey to negative emotions like anger and greed. However, she argues that these flaws can be mitigated and even overcome through the creation of bonds between people. She asserts that the flaws and imperfections of humanity are not reasons to erase or homogenize the world, but rather reasons to work together to build a better future.
|-
| 6 || "Such victories are rarely won without sacrifice. But the prize is worth the price." || [[Raubahn]] || {{questlink|main|Rhalgr's Beacon}}, Cutscene 1 || The context of the quote comes after the Warrior of Light and the Scions return from their mission in the Far East, where they successfully helped to liberate [[Doma]] from imperial rule. This victory is seen as a significant turning point, not only for Doma but also for the broader conflict against the Garlean Empire. The leaders of the Alliance are aware that the news of Doma's liberation will have created unrest and weakened the resolve of the imperial forces, providing an opportunity to strike back and advance their own campaign to reclaim [[Ala Mhigo]]. Raubahn's statement reflects his view that the sacrifices made in Doma, including the lives lost and the hardships endured, were significant, but the outcome - freedom from imperial rule - is justified.
|-
| 7 || "And we for our part are glad indeed to be able to welcome friends both old and new..." || [[Kan-E-Senna]] || {{questlink|main|The Call}}, Cutscene 2 || Kan-E-Senna's words are part of the formal welcoming of Lord Hien of Doma and the Scions of the Seventh Dawn to the Eorzean Alliance council meeting. The leaders of Eorzea are expressing their appreciation for the unity and support of their allies as they face the challenges ahead. The mention of "friends both old and new" refers to the longstanding members of the Alliance as well as the newly arrived Doman contingent.
|-
| 8 || "Save your tears for the morrow. You may be sure we will have ample cause to shed them, be they for joy or despair." || [[Hien]] || {{questlink|main|On the Eve of Destiny}}, Cutscene 2 || The quote "Save your tears for the morrow" occurs during a conversation on the eve of a significant battle to reclaim [[Doma Castle]]. In this scene, Hien and his allies are preparing for the final assault on the castle, which includes the drastic decision to flood the castle to weaken the enemy forces.

Overcome with emotion, [[Gosetsu]] reflects on his past failures and the opportunity he has been given to redeem himself, leading to a moment of vulnerability. Hien, recognizing the heavy atmosphere and the weight of the upcoming battle, responds with the phrase "Save your tears for the morrow," suggesting that while the situation is grave, the time for emotional release - whether it be in victory or defeat - will come after the battle is over. Hien's words are meant to encourage his comrades to focus on the task at hand and to remain strong until the mission is complete.
|-
| 9 || "From tragedy and sacrifice we rise to greet a new dawn." || [[Papalymo]] || {{questlink|main|Promises Kept}}, Cutscene 2 || This quote appears at the beginning of [[Patch 3.4]] in a voiceover, after the Warrior of Light has killed Nidhogg for the second and final time and lasting peace has returned to Ishgard. It serves as a reminder that despite the hardships and sacrifices they have endured, they must continue to move forward with hope and determination.
|-
| 10 || "A future shaped by the choices we made, in ways we could never have foreseen." || [[Edmont]] || {{questlink|main|As Goes Light, So Goes Darkness}}, Cutscene 5 || The quote reflects on the aftermath of the Siege of the Vault, where religious extremists opposed to change in Ishgard take hostages, demanding Ser Aymeric's execution. The Scions launch a rescue mission, during which Vidofnir intervenes, saving a child and symbolizing hope for peace between Ishgard and the Dravanians. Count Edmont's reflection underscores the uncertainty of the future. This is also the final line by Edmont's English VA, Stephen Critchlow, who died in September 2021 at the age of 54.
|-
| 11 || "Yet miracles do happen. So let us pray, and will our friends home." || [[Beq Lugg]] || {{questlink|main|Reflections in Crystal}}, Cutscene 5 || The Scions prepare to return to the Source from the First through a dangerous soul-transfer ritual using spirit vessels to traverse the rift between the worlds. Beq Lugg is overseeing the process which is fraught with uncertainty and risk. Despite the challenges, Beq Lugg expresses hope and belief in the possibility of a miracle, encouraging everyone involved to trust in the success of the ritual and safely return home.
|-
| 12 || "I won't stop praying until I know they're safe." || [[Ryne]] || {{questlink|main|Reflections in Crystal}}, Cutscene 5 || Ryne's reply to Beq Lugg's line above. Ryne hopes for the safety of the Scions as they prepare to make the journey back across the rift to the Source.
|-
| 13 || "Strong art thou, mortal." || [[Midgardsormr]] || {{questlink|main|Fetters of Lament}}, Cutscene 5 || In [[Azys Lla]], the Warrior of Light seeks a way to reach the Flagship. After discovering the path is blocked, Midgardsormr directs the WoL to his imprisoned child, [[Tiamat]], who shares her tragic past. Moved by her story, the WoL's Crystal of Fire regains its light, and [[Hydaelyn|Hydaelyn's]] blessing is restored. Acknowledging the WoL's strength and worthiness to bear the Light, Midgardsormr offers his wings to carry them to the Flagship to face the challenges ahead.
|-
| 14 || "Look to the light within, that you may continue to serve as a beacon to others." || [[Minfilia]] || {{questlink|main|Crossing Paths}}, Cutscene 2 || This quote is spoken by Minfilia (as the [[Oracle of Light]]) to her counterpart in the First.
|-
| 15 || "Let's finish this." || [[Ardbert]] || {{questlink|main|One Life for One World}}, Cutscene 1 || This line reflects Ardbert (as the Warrior of Darkness) and his determination just before the final confrontation with the Warrior of Light on the Source. The confrontation is Ardbert's desperate attempt to save the First, which has been overcome by the Flood of Light.
|}

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

Forge Ahead

2025-07-29T15:45:34Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Forge Ahead
| image =
| description = Amidst the sadness of [[Alphinaud]]'s countenance, there is a newfound determination.
| quest-giver = Alphinaud
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 33.9
| location-y = 30.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 90
| exp =
| gil = 915
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Hello, World
| next-quest = You're Not Alone
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 804
| id-gt = 69998
| id-edb = 9bdd79427d5
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]] and have him accompany you.
*Speak with [[Alisaie]] while accompanied by [[Alphinaud]] and have them accompany you.
*Follow the crystalline path while accompanied by [[Alphinaud]] and [[Alisaie]], and speak with [[Alphinaud]] at the designated location.
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].

==Journal==
*Amidst the sadness of Alphinaud's countenance, there is a newfound determination.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Fools, all of them... Fools...

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Fools, all of them... Fools...

===Accepting the quest===
'''Alphinaud:''' That crystalline path ─ G'raha has paved it for us.
'''Alphinaud:''' Difficult as it is, we must carry on. For our friends, and all who await us in faith.
'''Alphinaud:''' So come, let us seek the path's beginning. It appears to be near the outpost.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' I won't let it break me, don't you worry. I never have, and I never will.

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Look, [Forename]. A portal has opened.
'''Alphinaud:''' It will surely deliver us true. It must.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Look up, [Forename]. It's as though the stars are being devoured by the dead sun...
'''Alisaie:''' And that's where we're headed ─ into the maw of darkness.

===Speak with Alphinaud and have him accompany you.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Well, here is where the path begins. And it ascends to dizzying heights...
'''Alphinaud:''' Let us make our way, one sure step at a time.

===Speak with Alisaie while accompanied by Alphinaud and have them accompany you.===
'''Alisaie:''' Our friends got us this far. Their courage, their strength. Their wisdom. Their love.
'''Alisaie:''' We owe it to them to continue. No matter how long it takes...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' Should you start to fall, we'll be here to catch you. I know you'll do the same for us.

'''Alisaie:''' G'raha paved this path for us. We were meant to follow it.

===Follow the crystalline path while accompanied by Alphinaud and Alisaie,...===
'''Conversation Point:''' (X:28.4, Y:30.9)
> Listen to the silence
'''Alphinaud:''' ...Thancred would scout the road ahead. Y'shtola and Urianger would trade opinions on esoteric subjects.
'''Alphinaud:''' G'raha would join in their discussion, or else chat with me and Alisaie about the mission. Estinien would be at the rear, apart yet present.
'''Alphinaud:''' All the while you would come and go. Wherever you are needed. And together, we would travel...

'''Alisaie:''' All I can hear are my footfalls. My heartbeat. It's so much quieter now...
'''Alisaie:''' But the fact we can breathe and continue on is proof that the others are still with us.
'''Alisaie:''' They are... They are... Aren't they...?

'''Conversation Point:''' (X:29.0, Y:33.1)
> Gaze at the distant stars.
'''Alphinaud:''' The innumerable lights that shine in the distance ─ to think that they all could have birthed civilizations...
'''Alphinaud:''' To think that everything they built has gone to dust, their peoples lost to despair... Of the stars floating in this sea of midnight, ours is a lonely aberration.
'''Alphinaud:''' And yet...no matter how many worlds have met their ends, with you and Alisaie beside me, there is nothing I fear. No ocean so vast I cannot cross.

'''Alisaie:''' Those broken stars I see ─ shattered, ruptured, unraveled ─ I wonder if they're also worlds recreated at their ends...
'''Alisaie:''' The sight of them fills me with a sorrow I cannot describe...and a truth I cannot deny.
'''Alisaie:''' Birth...and death. Whence we came and where we'll return. A wheel from which there is no escape.

'''Conversation Point:''' (X:27.0, Y:32.5)
> Look back on the path.
'''Alphinaud:''' The portal is barely visible from up here.
'''Alphinaud:''' ...Truly, we've come far. Much farther than would have been possible had we kept chasing perfect ideals as we did in the past.
'''Alphinaud:''' It is because we have known failure and frustration ─ that we have learned and grown from them ─ that Hydaelyn has entrusted us with this mission. With the fate of the very star.

'''Alisaie:''' It's all a dream, isn't it...? A long, elaborate dream...
'''Alisaie:''' Any moment now, I'll wake up in my bed. Still a student. Grandfather alive. I'd go about my day, relieved as the fragments of that other life fade away...
'''Alisaie:''' And that would be happiness...wouldn't it? That none of it... No. No, I won't give up these experiences. Good and bad, they are mine. They are ''me''.

'''Conversation Point:''' (X:25.7, Y:31.9)
'''Alphinaud:''' Rest assured I am fine...but thank you for your concern. What of yourself? Though we can't afford to be too leisurely, neither need we rush unduly.
'''Alphinaud:''' We've crossed an impossible distance to stand where we are now, and we're but a few steps away from journey's end. It will be over before we know it.

'''Alisaie:''' Me...? Oh, I still have plenty of legs left in me, don't you worry. It's you I'm worried about.
'''Alisaie:''' You always push yourself so hard for us ─ for everyone. And while we're here, we'll make sure to bear our share of the burden.

'''Conversation Point:''' (X:26.7, Y:29.5)
> Look at the path ahead
'''Alisaie:''' There are some structures up ahead. Still a ways to go before we reach the dead sun...
'''Alisaie:''' Given...all this...I know how naive it must sound to hope it all works out somehow.
'''Alisaie:''' Still, you'll forgive me if I wish for it all the same. And for you most of all.
'''Alisaie:''' Not that you of all people need it. It's just...after all the help you've given me, for once I want to be the one to help you.

'''Alphinaud:''' Well, this is it. The end of the path, and the beginning of whatever awaits.
'''Alphinaud:''' There will be greater hardships. We may be made to feel powerless.
'''Alphinaud:''' Yet come what may, let us have no regrets. No, let us have pride in what we have achieved.
'''Alphinaud:''' In what we achieved, and how it changed us for the better... That's worth fighting for. And dying for. As they did...

'''Alisaie:''' Of all the recreated worlds we've seen, this one feels the most familiar...

===...and speak with Alphinaud at the designated location.===
'''Alphinaud:''' This is almost...
'''Alphinaud:''' Normal? It's not unlike many cities we know. But it's deathly quiet...
'''Alphinaud:''' Mayhap the inhabitants are within the buildings. Or invisible to our senses.
'''???:''' Wrong on both counts. There is simply no one here.
'''Alphinaud:''' Meteion!
'''Meteion:''' This is how I found it when I arrived. Another star which once pulsed with life, but no longer.
'''Meteion:''' How it ended, I do not know. Invasion, sickness, suicide ─ none can say.
'''Meteion:''' None lived to speak for the dead. They are gone. Gone. Search all you like, but you'll only end up turning back.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' You think you've caught me? This form is barely a drop from the ocean that swells within the dead sun.
'''Meteion:''' Even so, I could easily unmake you. You are only still alive because of your comrades. But they cannot protect you forever.
'''Meteion:''' Until they fade away, I'll satisfy myself with watching you try ─ and fail ─ to find a way out of this lifeless place.

'''Alisaie:''' If what Meteion says is true, what are we supposed to do...?

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' If there is no one here, then neither should there be emotion to bar our way.
'''Alphinaud:''' Yet Meteion seems convinced we'll turn back. What riddle is this...?

Hello, World

2025-07-29T15:42:47Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Hello, World
| image = helloworld.png
| description = [[G'raha Tia]] is ready to take the next step.
| quest-giver = G'raha Tia
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 37.4
| location-y = 25.4
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 90
| exp =
| gil = 1087
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = ┣┨̈//̈ No┨ΦounΔ•••
| next-quest = Forge Ahead
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 803
| id-gt = 69997
| id-edb = e921bee3cf5
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[Alisaie]].
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]] and observe [[M-017]].
** Identify an anomaly in [[M-017]] when it manifests.
* Speak with [[M-017]].
* Speak with [[Alisaie]].

==Journal==
*G'raha Tia is ready to take the next step.

*In your search for an Omicron neglecting its duties, you and G'raha Tia have identified a likely unit. It is decided that you will return to Base Omicron to confer with the others.

*Harboring uncertainty about the meaning of life, it seems all but certain that the Omicron in question is the source of obstruction. Alphinaud posits that a unit in a position of leadership may have availed itself of another body, and Alisaie conceives of a plan to ascertain its true identity by striking the console with lightning and gauging its reaction. For your part, you are required to closely observe the unit, M-017, while G'raha Tia diverts its attention with conversation. With the details settled, you set forth to carry out the operation.

*All goes according to plan─the lightning strike proving M-017 is not entirely what it seems. The unit confesses a connection to Sir, and begs to continue the conversation away from its fellows. G'raha Tia suggests joining the twins at the console, and you head off together.

*M-017 reveals its true identity: part of the shared intelligence of Stigma-1, its duty to determine the optimal path for the Omicrons to achieve their prime function. The Omicrons, it explains, were born of a frail and feeble race whose members sought to defend themselves by enhancing their bodies. Yet what began as a desire for self-preservation became conquest for conquest's sake, until the Omicrons eventually grew so powerful as to have no equal. Bereft of a worthy threat, Stigma-1 found itself unable to perform its duty, and came to question its purpose and existence. To counter this civilization-ending despair, G'raha Tia brings his dreams to bear, and by his sacrifice paves the way forward in your quest.

*With yet another comrade lost, the burden of your mission weighs heavier. Yet in this place where emotions dictate reality, you can feel their presence spurring your steps ever onward, and you fix your gaze upon the path that remains to be walked.

==Trivia==
*[[wikipedia:"Hello, World!" program|Hello, World]] is a common first time beginners programming exercise.
*It is also one of the signature mechanics in phase 2 of {{questlink|raid|Alphascape V4.0 (Savage)}} and phase 3 of {{questlink|ultimateraid|The Omega Protocol (Ultimate)}}.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''G'raha Tia:''' We should return to the outpost for now. The others will wish to hear about the errant Omicron.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' I have given them the short of it, if you would care to provide the full account.

'''Alphinaud:''' It appears the two of you made a promising discovery.

===Speak with Alisaie. (Cutscene)===
'''Alisaie:''' G'raha says you found a suspicious Omicron. That's good, because the units here were of no help.
'''Alisaie:''' They all had the same thing to say about the extended operations unit: that there's no way to arrange a direct meeting.
'''Alisaie:''' Still, that served to prove that it's business as usual at the outpost.
'''Alisaie:''' But enough about us. Tell me you learned something more useful...

'''Alisaie:''' An Omicron trying to make sense of the meaning of life... None of the others were even a fraction as philosophical.
'''Alphinaud:''' This unit may well be in a position of leadership. Perhaps even one of those that comprise Sir.
'''Alphinaud:''' As we know, the Omicrons invade other stars and enhance themselves using the spoils of conquest.
'''Alphinaud:''' With the technology at their disposal, they should be able to alter their bodies, be it in part or in whole.
'''Alphinaud:''' Setting aside the question of motive, if Sir, for example, wished to have an ordinary Omicron's body, I see no reason why it would not be possible.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The problem is how to go about ascertaining if that's what happened...
'''G'raha Tia:''' When I attempted to probe further, it promptly ended the conversation. If it is indeed Sir, I doubt it would willingly reveal its true identity.
'''Alisaie:''' I have an idea.
'''Alisaie:''' We use lightning on the console again, but we make it stronger. Much stronger.
'''Alisaie:''' At that moment, should the unit exhibit a reaction, that could suggest that it has a connection to Sir.
'''G'raha Tia:''' An inspired idea. I daresay it is worth a try.
'''Alisaie:''' I had a feeling you'd be on board. This time, you must allow me to do the honors.
'''Alphinaud:''' I will stand guard in case your incantation draws sentries to the scene.
'''G'raha Tia:''' For my part, then, I will approach our suspect and divert its attention.
'''G'raha Tia:''' During which time, [Forename], I want you to observe it closely for anomalous behavior.
'''Alphinaud:''' I should mention that, shortly before you returned, an Omicron appeared from the same direction.
'''Alphinaud:''' Rather than entering the outpost, however, it headed off towards the console. At first I assumed it was a unit on patrol, but perhaps...
'''G'raha Tia:''' That could only be our errant Omicron! We must seek it out and begin our operation at once!
'''Alisaie:''' All right, Alphinaud and I will stand by at the console. And when it's time, I'll unleash a veritable storm!
'''G'raha Tia:''' This will work, I'm sure of it. After all, our comrades are watching over us...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Come, my friend. Let us find this doubt-plagued Omicron!

''Optional dialogue''
'''M-017:''' Bzzzt... It is you again. What is your query?

===Speak with G'raha Tia and observe M-017. (Cutscene)===
'''G'raha Tia:''' You are the one that was observing the tree, are you not? Full glad I am to find you again.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I have a question for you, you see. About the device which sustains the tree.
'''M-017:''' Provided it does not necessitate the disclosure of restricted information, very well...

G'raha has begun distracting the Omicron. Soon, Alisaie will strike the console with lightning.
<blockquote>Observe M-017 closely for anomalous behavior after Alisaie has cast her spell. You may move the camera as well as zoom in and out. Target an area and confirm it with <LMB>. </blockquote>

'''M-017:''' ...An anomaly, you say?
'''M-017:''' Performing diagnostic... Error confirmed. My connection to central command is suffering from intermittent failures.
'''M-017:''' I must leave at once and present myself for maintenance at the nearest facility. You will excuse me.
'''G'raha Tia:''' What you need, my friend, isn't maintenance. It is to confront the truth.
'''G'raha Tia:''' While we spoke, our comrade struck the console used to communicate with Sir.
'''G'raha Tia:''' That is the cause of your anomaly. You are connected to Sir, aren't you?
'''M-017:''' ...Affirmative.
'''M-017:''' To what end you sought to assert this fact, I do not know. But before we speak further, we must move away from the other units.
'''M-017:''' I do not wish for them to know my true identity.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Very well. Our friends are at the console. Let us head there.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' This unit struggles to understand why the tree continues to grow despite being destined to die.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us shed light on its doubts, that we may shine the way forward.

'''Alisaie:''' A little jolt works wonders, doesn't it?
'''Alisaie:''' All that's left is to have this Omicron divulge the truth to us.

'''Alphinaud:''' If naught is amiss with the other Omicrons, I dare to hope we have found that which prevents our advance.

===Speak with M-017. (Cutscene)===
'''M-017:''' As you have surmised, I am part of the shared intelligence of Stigma-1.
'''M-017:''' It is ─ was my charge to determine the optimal path to achieving our prime function.
'''M-017:''' This body had been abandoned by its former owner, and lay unused.
'''M-017:''' I took it and abandoned my own ─ and with it my duty.
'''G'raha Tia:''' May we ask why you did this? From what we gather, it seems to be a personal matter.
'''M-017:''' Our kind did not always look as we do now. Long ago, we possessed frail and feeble bodies.
'''M-017:''' Beleaguered by stronger races, our ancestors took to augmenting their flesh in order to defend themselves.
'''M-017:''' What began with limited parts eventually spread to the whole body. And at last, a means was discovered to convert the mind into data, rendering even the brain obsolete.
'''M-017:''' Such complete mechanical beings were called the Omicrons. And by their might, we came to reign supreme over the star.
'''M-017:''' But even then, we did not feel secure. For we knew that the universe was home to civilizations aside from our own ─ civilizations that may be stronger still than us.
'''M-017:''' Rather than risk becoming the subjugated, we chose to become the subjugator. We began our conquest of the stars, that we might acquire the resources and knowledge we needed to reign supreme.
'''M-017:''' We were successful in that endeavor. So powerful did we become, we could lay low even the mighty dragons.
'''M-017:''' But then something unexpected happened. I began experiencing an error: I could no longer determine an optimal path.
'''Alisaie:''' You were malfunctioning?
'''M-017:''' I performed numerous full system scans, each time finding no issues. Yet the error persisted...
'''M-017:''' It was then that I speculated: what would happen if we grew so powerful as to have no equal?
'''M-017:''' To become stronger was essential to our existence. Our every action has been in service to this objective.
'''M-017:''' But if nothing lies beyond this, can it be truly said that it was essential?
'''M-017:''' Have we been engaging only in wanton destruction?
'''Alphinaud:''' You could find no threat to justify your purpose.
'''M-017:''' The Omicrons will never leave this star.
'''M-017:''' They will stand by until their reserves of energy are spent. For I have no path to offer them. None.
'''G'raha Tia:''' It is not our place to pass judgment on the deeds of the Omicrons.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But surely this does not have to spell the end of your people?
'''G'raha Tia:''' With your power and knowledge, the possibilities are endless. Why not seek out a new purpose?
'''M-017:''' That is impossible.
'''M-017:''' In the beginning, we had a higher purpose than our pursuit of power.
'''M-017:''' But we lost sight of it when we so irrevocably altered our fundamental forms.
'''M-017:''' When we cast aside our flesh, so too did we cast aside all that defined us. Nothing remains of who we once were.
'''M-017:''' I have no aspirations. No longer can I dream. The vital spark is lost.
'''M-017:''' Lost amidst circuitry and code and commands...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I believe I know how to overcome this despair.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The words are ready in my mind, but ere I speak them...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I want you to make me a promise.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Be it across time or space, our promises have always connected us. And so I ask that you indulge me once more, that this won't be the end.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You say it, I'll do it.
> I can't. Not again.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Forcing you through this again is the last thing I want, and I'm sorry...
'''G'raha Tia:''' But we've never broken a promise to each other. So I ask that you have faith in us, and hear my request.

'''G'raha Tia:''' First, I want to visit Ishgard with you. Properly.
'''G'raha Tia:''' We scarcely had time to look around last time. I should like it very much if you could show me the sights.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Next, you must regale me with your greatest adventures. In the places where you lived them, if possible.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I may have read about all your deeds, but there is no substitute for a firsthand account.
'''G'raha Tia:''' And last but not least, a new adventure together. Unlike any we've experienced before.
'''G'raha Tia:''' We'll travel the lands, cross the seas, and take to the skies upon the eternal wind ─ and it will be marvelous! It will...

'''G'raha Tia:''' If you would humor me a moment ─ when we awaken each morning, how can we prove that we're the same individual who retired the night before?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Through the remembrance of past events, we might say. We have our memories. Yet there are times when we forget, or recall incorrectly.
'''G'raha Tia:''' What of our bodies, then? It is the same one, we might say. Yet technically speaking, as living beings, our bodies are constantly changing. It will never be as it was at an earlier point in time.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Our souls are no more immutable. On our star, people are known to inherit the souls of others, yet they are decidedly different beings.
'''G'raha Tia:''' For my part, I've subjected my totality to much and more. I've made my body into an extension of a tower. Blended my soul and memories with those of another self.
'''G'raha Tia:''' And each time, I would ask myself: what is it that makes me, me?
'''M-017:''' Were you able to determine an answer?
'''G'raha Tia:''' No. But that doesn't mean I'm confused. It simply means I'm the same as everyone else.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So I posit this: who we were need not prescribe what we now hold in our hearts.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Whatever came before, what matters most is the present.
'''G'raha Tia:''' For me, that is being here with my friends. Full proud of how much we've grown together.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So I urge you to not give up. Heed your heart's desire, and hope that the future you long for shall be realized!
'''M-017:''' I...cannot. We cannot.
'''M-017:''' We cannot understand desire, nor comprehend hope. We do not know how to create such things.
'''G'raha Tia:''' We're not unalike, you and I... I too have struggled to find the courage to express and embrace my wants.
'''G'raha Tia:''' If you like, I will tell you a tale. A tale of a world on the brink. Of a people who never gave up on the future.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Of a man who realized his grandest dreams, and then awakened to a grander reality.
'''Alisaie:''' G'raha!

'''Alisaie:''' You idiot... Just once... Just ''once'' stay with us to the end...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' A crystalline path... He has paved it for us...

===Speak with Alisaie.===
'''Alisaie:''' They all leave so easily, as if it's nothing... How do they think we feel!?
'''Alisaie:''' The next time we meet, I'll...I'll give him such a flick...and that'll be just to start...

┣┨̈//̈ No┨ΦounΔ•••

2025-07-29T15:41:12Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = ┣┨̈//̈ No┨ΦounΔ•••
| image =
| description = [[G'raha Tia]] is ready to set forth.
| quest-giver = G'raha Tia
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 32.3
| location-y = 27.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 90
| exp =
| gil = 1260
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Vic┨οry ̈ ̈ ̈╳, │̆││ε Lost
| next-quest = Hello, World
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 802
| id-gt = 69996
| id-edb = 6c4ff3c2c6c
}}
==Additional Information==
The title seems to read "H_ll_ Not Found". The Japanese title of this quest "見つからない＊＊" means "Can't find**". Given the title of the next quest, "Hello Not Found" seems likely.
 Φ is the uppercase Greek letter [[wikipedia:Phi|Phi]].

==Steps==
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Examine the console.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Observe activity at [[Base Omicron]].
** Find an Omicron behaving suspiciously.
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Search for the [[M-017|errant Omicron]].

==Walkthrough==
The Omicron behaving suspiciously will be M-107. They will be moving around quite fast and erratically. You will have to track and successfully click on them.

==Journal==
*G'raha Tia is ready to set forth.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' “Pointless exercise”... What does that mean, I wonder...

'''Alphinaud:''' Considering the Omicrons' single-minded character, the lack of new orders does seem unusual. I agree that we should seek out their leader.

===Accepting the quest===
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, the console we seek lies on the far side of this isle.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Given the nature of the ground, the route may not be entirely direct as it seems.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us all watch our step as we make our way.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Greetings, Sir! Can you hear me? Say something if you can! Awaken! Activate! ...Password!
'''Alisaie:''' ...Well, I tried.

'''Alphinaud:''' The glow would suggest it is still operational. But how are we to interact with it...?

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' This appears to be the console.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But it seems...unresponsive.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Would you care to take a look at it?

===Examine the console. (Cutscene)===
You try touching, smacking, and attuning with the console, but there is no response...
'''G'raha Tia:''' No luck, I see.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But there must be a way to activate it. There must...

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Alisaie:''' Well, I'm out of ideas...
'''Alphinaud:''' As am I. Operating such consoles is trying enough, but if we can't even activate it...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Perhaps there is a way.
'''G'raha Tia:''' First, consider the world that has been recreated here.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Its inhabitants were machines who gathered combat data to enhance themselves. And among the many wars they waged, the most notable was that against the dragons.
'''G'raha Tia:''' As you've doubtless surmised, I believe this was the home world of Omega.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Cid built a jamming device to defeat it. A device which generated massive bursts of lightning, its sole weakness.
'''Alisaie:''' That's all well and good, but what does that─ ...Wait, you're not thinking to strike the console with lightning, are you?
'''G'raha Tia:''' As a matter of fact, I am. Ask yourselves this: why would an entity as puissant as Omega not be designed to suppress the effects of lightning?
'''Alphinaud:''' Because it relies upon it ─ or something akin to it ─ as a source of energy.
'''G'raha Tia:''' My thoughts exactly. And there is a good chance the same is true of the Omicrons and their devices.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, shall I cast caution to the wind and try something reckless and dramatic?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Have at it!
> I'm not sure this is a good idea.
> Or I could use my custom-made Omega jammer!
'''G'raha Tia:''' You still have it!? Cid and Nero's legendary device, which brought low the superweapon Omega!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wait... The actual device was much too big to lug around, so you must have only the control module. And there I was getting all excited...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Never mind. An old-fashioned spell will suffice.

'''Alisaie:''' It...it worked!
'''???:''' Opening connection to Communications Module I... Connection established.
'''Sir:''' Transmission: strategic Matrix Stigma-1 now online. As the primary strategic matrix, you may address me as “Sir.”
'''Sir:''' Checking for new communications... None found. All units, please maintain current state.
'''Sir:''' End transmission. Closing connection...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wait! We have questions for you!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Of late, no mission orders have been issued. Why not? Has there been some manner of trouble?
'''Sir:''' Reply: the extended operations unit has yet to determine guidelines for future assignments.
'''Sir:''' All strategies are calculated, devised, and actioned in accordance with said guidelines.
'''Sir:''' In the interim, all citizens are directed to maintain a state of combat readiness. End reply. Awaiting query.
'''Alphinaud:''' Can you tell us why the extended operations unit hasn't yet determined the guidelines?
'''Sir:''' Unable to comply. Information unavailable or access restricted.
'''Alphinaud:''' In that case, is it possible for us to communicate directly with the unit?
'''Sir:''' ...Access denied. Unable to establish connection.
'''Alisaie:''' Is there anything you can tell us? Have there been any abnormalities, like a threat to the star or widespread unrest?
'''Sir:''' Reply: negative. All citizens continue to operate at maximum efficiency.
'''Sir:''' If your operations are suboptimal, please proceed to a maintenance facility for evaluation. Otherwise, standby at your designated post. End reply.
'''Sir:''' End transmission. Closing connection...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I could activate it again, but I doubt it would be productive. What do you think?
'''Alisaie:''' If all the Omicrons really were running as efficiently as it claimed, then I doubt they were hoping for life here to end.
'''Alisaie:''' As this Sir told us, there just haven't been any new instructions, and everyone is standing by.
'''Alphinaud:''' Should be standing by, at any rate. If there are those that are neglecting their duties, perhaps we can glean a clue from them.
'''Alphinaud:''' I propose we take another look around, and also try to find the operations unit.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' Though I never encountered Omega myself, in conceiving the means to send the Crystal Tower to the First, we borrowed much from its mastery of the rift.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Indeed, so many times did I read the report of your battle, I believe I could recite it word for word.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Omega's miniature likeness also survived to the future, if a little worse for the wear. I must confess, I was delighted to see it again in the present.

'''Alisaie:''' I remember when we set Omega loose to deal with Shinryu...
'''Alisaie:''' An Allagan weapon, we once thought. And here we are now, visiting a recreation of its home world.
'''Alisaie:''' I can only imagine how else these beings will surprise us...

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Let us focus our search on the outpost.
'''Alphinaud:''' Alisaie and I will try speaking with the Omicrons this time, in the hopes we might learn something new.
'''Alphinaud:''' Meanwhile, perhaps you and G'raha could observe them from a distance.
'''Alphinaud:''' These beings are systematic and routine by nature. If there are any that aren't, it shouldn't be too difficult to spot them.
'''Alphinaud:''' If there are no questions, then let us begin at once!
'''G'raha Tia:''' As we came this way, I believe I spied a promising vantage point. Follow me.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' And here we are. I see the twins are wasting no time with their inquiries.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us begin observing the Omicrons. They are supposed to be standing by, so we should look for any that aren't.

===Observe activity at Base Omicron.===
<blockquote>Search Base Omicron for errant Omicrons. You may move the camera, as well as zoom in and out. Target an Omicron and examine it with <LMB>.</blockquote>

> Adventurous Abystoma
That's no Omicron ─ it's an ambystoma! An especially lively one, at that.
Perhaps it snuck aboard the Ragnarok, but however it came to be here, it seems to be completely in its element...

> M-017
The Omicron wanders about ceaselessly, as if lacking a clear objective.

'''G'raha Tia:''' An Omicron wandering aimlessly? Where!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Aha, I see it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' It's left the base. Let's follow it!

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' It's not here, but it definitely came this way. It must have used the portal.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Time to go through and see what we find...

===Search for the errant Omicron. (Cutscene)===
'''M-017:''' Bzzzt... What is your query?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Ah, you found it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' What are you doing here?
'''M-017:''' ...I am looking at the tree.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Quite an unusual specimen... What is the device attached to it?
'''M-017:''' The tree is a sample collected from another star. As it cannot survive in our environment, however, it requires life support. That is the function of the device.
'''G'raha Tia:''' To go to such lengths to sustain it... Is there something special about this tree?
'''M-017:''' Being foreign matter, protocol requires that we study it. As this task has been completed, the specimen may be discarded.
'''M-017:''' However, when I behold the tree, I am made to feel as though...there is a problem.
'''M-017:''' In order to become strong, we have continued to enhance ourselves. Like we did countless others, we conquered the star whence this tree came.
'''M-017:''' It is the last remnant of a dead world, and there is nothing towards which it may aspire. Yet it grows. Extends its branches. Sprouts leaves. Produces seeds.
'''M-017:''' Why does it seek to continue?
'''M-017:''' Why was it made to behave in such a way, and to what end? I do not understand.
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...I see. Out of curiosity, does this pertain to your duty?
'''M-017:''' ...No, it does not. My apologies, I shall return to my designated post and assume a state of combat readiness.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, it was acting outside of orders...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Perhaps it is simply a malfunctioning Omicron. These are by no means uncommon.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But it may also be a unit possessed of the ability to make decisions. One not unlike Sir...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I believe this bears further investigation.
'''G'raha Tia:''' To endeavor to live even if we must depend on forces beyond our control...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Tell me, [Forename]. One day, when this adventure becomes a part of your epic, do you think I will be mentioned in it?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Of course. Why wouldn't you be?
'''G'raha Tia:''' You truly think so? That would be a...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Nay, I shouldn't say such things until the moment comes to pass. Never mind the embarrassment...
> Maybe in a footnore.
> You're not here so you can be in a story.

'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Well, we had best get on with our task.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Tracking down Sir, and understanding the nature of the emotion which bars our way!

Vic┨οry ̈ ̈ ̈╳, │̆││ε Lost

2025-07-29T15:39:40Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Vic┨οry ̈ ̈ ̈╳, │̆││ε Lost
| image =
| description = [[G'raha Tia]] regards his comrades in solemn silence.
| quest-giver = G'raha Tia
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 25.1
| location-y = 8.8
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 90
| exp =
| gil = 1475
| unlocks = aet Base Omicron
| prev-quest = Where Kn∞wledge Leads
| next-quest = ┣┨̈//̈ No┨ΦounΔ•••, Combat Evolved, Learn to Love
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 801
| id-edb = 7997e7973eb
| id-gt = 69995
}}
==Walkthrough==
The title seems to read "Victory, We Lost". There seems to have been a word intended after "Victory" but it is completely obliterated. The Japanese title of this quest "戦争＊＊＊を＊＊た星" could mean "War***of**the Star"

There is perhaps some relation with the gibberish in the title of the [[Omega: Beyond the Rift Quests|Omega: Beyond the Rift Quest]] {{questlink|side|Goodbye, ε̆│̆│Δ}}.

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Pass through the portal and wait for your comrades at the designated location.
* Continue waiting for your comrades.
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Search the area for denizens.
* Search the area for denizens.
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Gather information at [[Base Omicron]]. 0/3
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].

==Journal==
*G'raha Tia regards his comrades in solemn silence.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' ...I'm fine, [Forename].
'''Alisaie:''' Like I said, our quest doesn't end here.

'''Alphinaud:''' Never have I felt such emptiness. It's as if a part of me is gone...

===Accepting the quest===
'''G'raha Tia:''' Are you all ready to continue on?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Then let us make for where that light shone. Y'shtola and Urianger have opened the way for us.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' Judging by the direction, this should be the place.

'''Alisaie:''' Some manner of Ea device. If our friends awakened it, then it should be safe to use.

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Yes, I can feel it! The aether emanating from the arcane pattern!
'''Alphinaud:''' This is a portal, and no mistake. Let us see where it leads.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' What manner of place awaits us, I wonder...

===Pass through the portal and wait for your comrades at the designated location. (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud:''' Amazing... Yet another civilization...
'''Alisaie:''' Attacked as soon as you arrived!? Not the most welcoming of places, is it...
'''G'raha Tia:''' We must try to find denizens who are amenable to conversation.
'''Alphinaud:''' We should also get the lay of the land, see how far we can go.
'''Alisaie:''' I'll help Alphinaud with that. In the meantime, you and G'raha can search for friendlier folk.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Apart from hostile beings, take care with your footing. I mislike the look of this terrain.
'''Alisaie:''' Not knowing what the locals are like, you'd best take care yourselves. We'll find you once we've finished exploring.

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' I expect the twins will seek the outermost bounds of the isle, so I propose we search the central area.
'''G'raha Tia:''' There are machines patrolling here and there. Sentinels, in all likelihood.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Like those you encountered, they will most certainly attack any who venture too close.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So let us avoid them, and look for others that appear more approachable.

===Search the area for denizens.===
> Destination
You see naught but patrolling machines in the area. They do not seem inclined to nonviolent intercourse.

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' Look, [Forename]. The machines here do not appear hostile. Let's see if we can communicate with them...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Begging your pardon, but we are searching for the denizens of this star.
'''M-032:''' Bzzzt... Unknown life-forms detected. Assigning generic label: interplanetary travelers.
'''M-032:''' Greetings and welcome to the planet. <blip> <bloooooop>
'''G'raha Tia:''' The planet...what? Could you please repeat that?
'''M-032:''' It appears your hearing organ is unable to process the name in our tongue. It may be translated into yours as “Alphatron.”
'''M-032:''' Our people, meanwhile, are called the Omicrons, and you stand within one of our outposts.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The Omicrons, you say... And what is it that you do here?
'''M-032:''' We are preparing for war.
'''M-032:''' As we presently do not have a designated target, you have nothing to fear.
'''M-032:''' Should your star become designated, however, you will be taken into custody and or terminated.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Not a little frightening, these Omicrons, but at least they seem to be forthright...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I will see what else I can learn from this fellow, if you could try speaking with the others?

''Optional dialogue''
'''M-032:''' The rules of engagement forbid the harming of neutral travelers. As long as you abide by our laws, you need not fear for your lives.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Go on and try speaking with the other units here. With our combined findings, perhaps we can piece together the state of affairs for the Omicrons.

===Gather information at Base Omicron.===
'''M-097:''' Bzzzt... Greetings, traveler. When venturing outside the outpost, beware malfunctioning units.
'''M-097:''' They do not heed Sir's commands, and indiscriminately attack all non-Omicrons.
'''M-097:''' For the avoidance of confusion, be advised that “Sir” is the alias of Stigma-1. Sir issues instructions to our forces as the foremost of the six strategic matrices that bear the designation Stigma.

'''N-0253:''' Bzzzt... Measuring combat capability...Result: negligible. Subject falls outside targeting parameters.
'''N-0253:''' Greetings, traveler. We are the Omicrons, and our objective is self-enhancement.
'''N-0253:''' In order to achieve this, we venture forth in conquest to acquire combat data and resources.
'''N-0253:''' Most recently, we succeeded in subjugating the home world of the beings whose strength was said to be without parallel: the dragons.
'''N-0253:''' Yet though the endeavor yielded a wealth of combat data, the star was rendered barren and unable to yield resources. A subsequent costing determined that the losses incurred exceeded the gains.

'''N-0055:''' <blip> <bloop> Autonomous weapon deployment: complete. Vanguard armament upgrade: complete. Munition levels: satisfactory.
'''N-0055:''' Combat readiness assessment: nominal. Awaiting instructions from Sir.
'''N-0055:''' Maintaining state of combat readiness.

===Speak with G'raha Tia. (Cutscene)===
'''G'raha Tia:''' You learned a few things? So did I. Ere we share our findings, however, I believe it best to step outside the outpost. Come with me.

'''Alisaie:''' Ah, there you are!
'''Alphinaud:''' We've finished surveying the area. This will come as no surprise, but there was no way forward.
'''Alisaie:''' There were portals like the one we used to get here, but those that worked only sent us to isolated isles.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Then as before, we must locate the embodiment of the emotion that bars the way.
'''Alisaie:''' What of yourselves? Did you find anyone to speak with?

'''Alphinaud:''' So the Omicrons seek to advance themselves through conquest...
'''Alphinaud:''' Following their victory over the dragons, they stand ready for the next campaign, but their leader has yet to issue new commands. And so they wait.
'''G'raha Tia:''' In such a place, who could it be that fits Urianger's description? A soul whose yearning for oblivion surpasses all others...
'''Alisaie:''' Urianger said this?
'''G'raha Tia:''' During our investigation, before we joined you in Elegeia.
'''Alisaie:''' So that's the way of it... Why couldn't he just say it to all of us?
'''Alphinaud:''' Given what we know of this place, it's certainly a curious state of affairs.
'''Alphinaud:''' While the dragons and the Ea longed for death, the Omicrons long for conflict. As much as that may lead to destruction, it must be considered a distinct desire.
'''G'raha Tia:''' In order to find the source of the dominant emotion, I believe we should seek out their leader. This “Sir.”
'''G'raha Tia:''' According to M-032 ─ the first Omicron with whom we spoke ─ there is a console by which we might communicate with it.
'''G'raha Tia:''' M-032 also added that it would be a “pointless exercise,” but that in itself, I believe, is worth investigating. What say you?

Where Kn∞wledge Leads

2025-07-29T15:37:34Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Where Kn∞wledge Leads
| image = whereknowledgeleads.png
| description = Something seems to be weighing on [[Urianger]]'s mind.
| quest-giver = Urianger
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 23.1
| location-y = 11.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508200
| gil = 909
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = F//εsh AbanΔon┨Δ
| next-quest = Vic┨οry ̈ ̈ ̈╳, │̆││ε Lost, A Most Stimulating Discussion, Ending as One, Final Words, Final Thoughts
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 800
| id-edb = ee463909a20
}}
==Walkthrough==
The title seems to read "Where Knowledge Leads" while containing the [[wikipedia:Infinity symbol|infinity symbol]] (∞) within.

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Urianger]].
*Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
*Speak with [[Y'shtola]].

==Journal==
*Something seems to be weighing on Urianger's mind.

*Before your party seeks out the Ea to hear the fundamental truth they discovered, Urianger bids you and G'raha Tia assist him in an investigation. To that end do you follow him outside the abode of the Ea, to the wellspring of regret.

*Upon arriving at the spring, Urianger confesses that the investigation was but a pretense to speak in private. He proceeds to review the nature of Meteion, presenting his theory that she visited the home worlds of both the dragons and the Ea while they yet lived. This allowed her to take their most heartfelt emotions as her own, and their fervent desire for the end is what terminates your path in Ultima Thule. Should you struggle to find the way forward, the Archon advises, you must seek those souls that yearn for oblivion more desperately than any other. Though he does not say the words, his readiness for what he knows will come is plain to you and G'raha Tia, and it is with a tinge of sadness that you watch him walk off.

*After a moment's silence, G'raha Tia sets out to join the rest of your comrades in Elegeia, and you follow on after him.

*With your party assembled, Coph-coodg and his fellows begin recounting their tale. They reveal that the universe has been expanding since it came into being, and will continue to do so until all heavenly bodies freeze over in an eternal ice age. The Ea could not find a way to prevent this eventuality, and thus did their society, once a bastion of science and enlightenment, fall stagnant. Believing that everything is futile, they came to yearn for the end, and now urge you to embrace your ignorance. But Y'shtola is not to be deterred from her pursuit of knowledge, and together with Urianger's unwavering resolve to aid his comrades, the two succeed in rekindling the light of an extinguished civilization. Your final destination is the dead star that looms high overhead. It is there that the true Meteion abides─there that she prepares her gift of death eternal for all life. Your gaze firmly fixed upon her lifeless domain, you press on in your quest to silence her song.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' Before we hear the climax of the Ea's tale, mayhap I should speak of...
'''Y'shtola:''' ...On second thought, it would only be a distraction. We will talk more when the time is right.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Urianger:''' Ere we join the Ea, there is one trifling matter I would fain investigate.
'''Urianger:''' [Forename], G'raha Tia ─ might I trouble you for your assistance?
'''G'raha Tia:''' But of course.
'''Urianger:''' My thanks. We shall head outside the abode, if you would kindly follow me.
'''Y'shtola:''' I know not what mischief you are plotting, Urianger...but I trust you have our best interests at heart.
'''Y'shtola:''' The rest of us shall go on ahead to Elegeia. Lest you worry, we won't start without you.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' Go on and assist Urianger with his mysterious task. We shall wait for you.

'''Alphinaud:''' There is naught but desert out there. What could Urianger wish to investigate?

'''Alisaie:''' As long as Urianger explains himself to you, then I shall be satisfied. Do lend him an ear in my stead.

'''G'raha Tia:''' A spring, and a sizable one at that... I hadn't noticed it amidst the dunes.

===Speak with Urianger. (Cutscene)===
'''Urianger:''' Aye, this place shall serve.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Is it the spring that you wished to investigate?
'''Urianger:''' Pray forgive me, my friends...but there is naught to investigate.
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas but a pretense to speak in private.
'''G'raha Tia:''' You have our undivided attention.

'''Urianger:''' As we have established, here in Ultima Thule, those denizens of ruined stars are recreated in their twilight days.
'''Urianger:''' Yet one question doth arise in my mind.
'''Urianger:''' So faithfully formed are the simulacra, they believe themselves yet amongst the living. How dost thou suppose this is possible?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Meteion has taken their hearts unto herself.
> Meteion made contact with them while they still lived.
> I couldn't begin to guess.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Of course! She must have visited the stars of the dragons and the Ea before either race perished in their entirety.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Thus could she make their emotions her own, and with them create more faithful simulacra than had she relied on any historical account.
'''Urianger:''' So too did I theorize and, upon that assumption, consider how those two races may have met their demise.
'''Urianger:''' According to thine own tale, Meteion perceiveth the emotions of those nearby as her own.
'''Urianger:''' A heightened sense of empathy intrinsic to her nature as an entelechy.
'''Urianger:''' In the course of her starfaring journey, if she encountered beings who strongly desired a cessation of their existence...
'''G'raha Tia:''' She would be powerless before that desire.
'''Urianger:''' Even as she possesseth the power to grant it ─ the power of dynamis.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis my supposition that, overwhelmed by their longing for death, Meteion did unleash dynamis and ushered the dragons and the Ea unto their doom.
'''Urianger:''' Of course, such was not always the outcome; full many stars did she find already lost to ruin.
'''Urianger:''' In order to create a terminus, however, the fervent desire for the end is essential.
'''Urianger:''' Therefore, should you struggle to find the way forward, pray ask yourselves this: in the place where you stand, whose is the soul that yearneth most desperately for oblivion?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Why do you tell us this now?
'''Urianger:''' Ne'er again would I betray your trust. This pledge I did make to my comrades. In bringing thee into my confidence, I would remain true to my word.
'''Urianger:''' As for thee... Let us consider it my fitting reward for the secrets I harbored for the Crystal Exarch.
'''Urianger:''' I once placed my faith in thy chosen path, walking at thy side full knowing that we were bound for thy demise.
'''Urianger:''' I ask now that thou returnest the favor, and abide in faith as I fulfill mine own destiny.
'''G'raha Tia:''' If you say my debt has come due, how am I to refuse?
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis indelicate of me, I know full well, and I can but beg thy forgiveness.
'''Urianger:''' Yet even if I must needs go to such lengths, I cannot well feign ignorance of the answer I have found within...
'''Urianger:''' The answer to the question: in what moment might I stand strongest?
'''G'raha Tia:''' After all that we've been through, I will say only this.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Do what you must. Do what you must, and see your conviction through.
'''Urianger:''' I shall, my friend. I shall.
'''Urianger:''' Without further ado, then, let us go to join our comrades.

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us be off too. To Elegeia.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' I understand you've taken care of business. If you are ready to begin, then so are we.

'''Alisaie:''' While we waited, we mentioned our star's situation to the Ea. They nodded sagely...or something to that effect.

'''Urianger:''' Come, let us hear the Ea's tale, and learn what caused such enlightened beings to crave nihility.

'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Don't mind me.

'''Coph-coodg:''' Oh, you are here already? Your comrades said you would be late...

'''Lah-laakh:''' We have prepared for our recounting. To facilitate comprehension, the information will be simplified to match your primitive minds.

'''Neh-needg:''' It would seem your star, too, has been plunged into a panic-induced cataclysm. We hope that our tale will not serve to exacerbate it...

'''Dew-deekh:''' Your companion in front ─ the one called Y'shtola. She seems the keenest to learn the truth. I pity her...

===Speak with Y'shtola. (Cutscene)===
'''Y'shtola:''' It seems everyone is accounted for. Shall we, then?

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Y'shtola:''' Please, continue. Tell us about this truth you discovered.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Very well. Bear in mind, however, that the purpose of this conversation is not to impart scholarly knowledge. For such requires that you comprehend the subject matter ─ which you will not.
'''Coph-coodg:''' We will forgo the intricacies of our scientific methodology and deal only with the conclusion ─ the end of our society, and our world.
'''Lah-laakh:''' We acknowledge, with regret, that your star is in the midst of the same panic-induced cataclysm that befell Deneb III.
'''Lah-laakh:''' As such, in order to avoid causing undue distress, we will refrain from explicitly stating how much time you have remaining.
'''Y'shtola:''' You are entirely too kind. I pray you recount your tale as you see fit.
'''Coph-coodg:''' In the beginning, the universe was but a tiny particle. Then suddenly, this particle began to expand.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Having remained entirely in the bounds of your star, the phenomenon may be difficult for your kind to grasp, but this expansion has since continued unabated.
'''Lah-laakh:''' Speculating that the universe could not grow indefinitely, we sought to learn what might occur ─ and made a worrying discovery.
'''Lah-laakh:''' The stars will continue to spread apart, as will their finite thermal energies.
'''Lah-laakh:''' Eventually, all heavenly bodies will grow cold and freeze. No new stars will be born, and the universe will enter unto an eternal ice age.
'''Coph-coodg:''' In hopes of proving that this determination was erroneous, we scrutinized our research from all angles, even as we sought to avert the everlasting winter.
'''Coph-coodg:''' The endeavor proved fruitless. So infamously so, in fact, that it became synonymous with vain effort.
'''Coph-coodg:''' The universe as we know it would end, and there is no way to prevent it.
'''Lah-laakh:''' Beneath the weight of this knowledge, our society stagnated. Though we had time still, it was a “cold” comfort.
'''Lah-laakh:''' Why strive for anything when desolation is assured? When our wealth of wisdom, accumulated since the dawning of our kind, would be forever lost?
'''Lah-laakh:''' No civilization would rise from our ashes. No scholar recover our knowledge. In silence unbroken, naught would stir.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Intellect was once our pride. Overnight, it became our shame. Our works monuments to futility.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Immortality, our greatest invention, became a source of suffering. Rather than suffer on, many chose to unmake themselves by means of aetheric exsanguinaters.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Etched upon these stones are the testaments of such souls. Though many left no words at all, thinking it a pointless gesture.
'''Lah-laakh:''' Once we have obtained vessels of flesh, we likewise intend to vanish.
'''Coph-coodg:''' If you understand this ─ understand aught of our tale ─ you will abandon your quest for knowledge.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Ignorance truly is bliss. If you would cling to your illusory happiness, remain primitive and pure. It is the only way.
'''Y'shtola:''' So that's your story.
'''Y'shtola:''' While I appreciate your advice, I will not heed it.
'''Y'shtola:''' Convinced though you may be of this truth, it is yours and not mine. Indeed truth, I have ever believed, is in the eye of the beholder.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Are you suggesting that we have reached a faulty conclusion? That our science failed us?
'''Y'shtola:''' Hardly. As you yourself said, the subject matter is beyond my comprehension.
'''Y'shtola:''' And that, I accept, is true. I do not possess the knowledge to prove or disprove your conclusion.
'''Y'shtola:''' In my mortal years, I doubt I could even approach the wisdom of the Ea.
'''Y'shtola:''' But of one thing am I absolutely certain: I would ''not'' be happier in ignorance.
'''Alisaie:''' Y'shtola, no! You mustn't!
'''Y'shtola:''' The most important lesson I've learned...is that learning isn't simply passing one's eyes over words.
'''Y'shtola:''' Nay... 'Tis when understood for oneself that knowledge attains its true value.
'''Y'shtola:''' This is what has sustained me. Driven me onward in joy and wonder. In anger and sorrow.
'''Y'shtola:''' The universe may end, and all may be for naught. But I will live as I always have.
'''Y'shtola:''' I will always seek out new knowledge. And no conclusion of yours, no matter how grim, can dampen my desire.
'''Coph-coodg:''' I suppose it is only to be expected. Their feeble minds cannot fathom the terrifying gravity of it all.
'''Lah-laakh:''' But worry not. We consider it our duty to enlighten you, and we will not stop until you grasp the full extent of our despair!
'''Y'shtola:''' Keep calm, and listen well.
'''Y'shtola:''' Though my body will soon dissipate, there may be a way to restore it.
'''Y'shtola:''' Azem's magick. So long as our souls remain, you can use it to summon us back.
'''Y'shtola:''' But you mustn't, for it would mean losing our way forward. This, I only reveal so that you can promise not to invoke the magick.
'''Y'shtola:''' We came here knowing what victory may cost, so press on. Press on, and do not look back.
'''Urianger:''' I shall join thee. As subterfuge is not required, thou shalt not suffer for mine absence.
'''Y'shtola:''' Urianger...
'''Urianger:''' My resolve hath never been as strong as thine. Full oft have I wavered in my decisions, and afterwards been stricken with regret.
'''Urianger:''' In spite of this, I may still stand with my comrades, supporting them as they attempt the greatest of feats.
'''Urianger:''' This truth, I have learned in the course of our journey.
'''Urianger:''' And many though my shortcomings may be, I may also claim to excel in prophecies. My studies into which have granted me the flexibility of mind needed to bend this malleable reality.
'''Urianger:''' Thus shall I hope... That thou mayest have the strength to resist, and our comrades the strength to continue.
'''Y'shtola:''' With you to urge us on, how could we possibly fail?

'''Meteion:''' What's this? An extinguished civilization...rekindled?
'''Alisaie:''' That's right! Our quest doesn't end here. We'll press on...and we ''will'' find you!
'''Meteion:''' There. That's where you'll find me.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Is that...another star?
'''Meteion:''' Of the stars we visited, most were already devoid of life. And where there was life still, the inhabitants wished for death.
'''Meteion:''' But even death, we learned, isn't truly the end. It is but a part of the cycle of rebirth.
'''Meteion:''' Souls return to the star ─ or in its absence, a larger flow. And eventually they are reborn.
'''Meteion:''' Alive again, to know suffering anew...
'''Meteion:''' True salvation lies not in dying. It lies in not being born.
'''Meteion:''' This is the gift I would give to you. To all life on beautiful Etheirys.
'''Meteion:''' To that end, we created an egg wherein life cannot quicken ─ that dead sun.
'''Meteion:''' Attain it if you can. Before your friends' emotions fade away ─ along with their protection.
| Voiced cutscene end |

F//εsh AbanΔon┨Δ

2025-07-29T15:35:52Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = F//εsh AbanΔon┨Δ
| image =
| description = [[Coph-coodg]] languidly awaits his brethren's arrival
| quest-giver = Coph-coodg
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 22.1
| location-y = 10.7
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508200
| gil = 952
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Roads Pαved││Sacri┣ice
| next-quest = Where Kn∞wledge Leads
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 799
| id-edb = 38d64de1a75
| id-gt = 69993
}}
==Walkthrough==
The title seems to read "Flesh Abandoned" while containing lowercase Greek letter [[wikipedia:Epsilon|Epsilon]] (ε), uppercase [[wikipedia:Delta|Delta]] (Δ), and [[wikipedia:Box-drawing character|box-drawing characters]] within.

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Coph-coodg]].
*Wait at the designated location.
*Wait at the designated location again.
*Speak with [[Y'shtola]].

==Journal==
*Coph-coodg languidly awaits his brethren's arrival

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Alisaie:''' <sigh> I had no luck, but everyone else fared well enough. Quite a few Ea have awakened.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Ah, there they are.
'''Coph-coodg:''' May I introduce to you Lah-laakh, Dew-deekh, and Neh-needg.
'''Lah-laakh:''' It has been too long, Coph-coodg. I daresay Sadr IV has since completed an orbit.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Indeed. Until the travelers brought it to my attention, I hadn't noticed how unraveled some had become.
'''Neh-needg:''' Travelers...? Ah, of course, of course. The ones who wished to know why we seek to regain corporeal forms.
'''Coph-coodg:''' The truth of the matter is as plain to see as the neighboring systems, but my single account would fail to satisfy the requirement for scientific objectivity. Thus did I bid them awaken you.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Am I the only one who struggles to tell who is speaking?
'''Urianger:''' Nay, thou art not. In the absence of corporeal forms and the divergence they afford, mayhap such similarity in voice is unavoidable.
'''Dew-deekh:''' By the way, Coph-coodg ─ have you already observed the requisite custom for the travelers?
'''Dew-deekh:''' That which one is expected to do when receiving guests. A matter of proper form.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Ahhh, yes. So long has it been, it had completely escaped my mind...and still does. What was it again? I can't seem to remember...
'''Dew-deekh:''' Neither do I. Pity. I was hoping you would...
'''Neh-needg:''' Perhaps we can search the archives for the answer.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Come now, Neh-needg, the archives have long been frozen, lest we subject ourselves to further dolor. Surely you recall that much.
'''Lah-laakh:''' ...Ah, of course. Food ─ the custom is to serve food.
'''Lah-laakh:''' Beings of flesh such as they must regularly replenish their aether. By contributing to their replenishment, we communicate our friendly intention.
'''All:''' That's right, that's right!
'''Coph-coodg:''' We duly invite you to join us in communal repast, after which we may engage in leisurely conversation.
'''Alphinaud:''' If we have a chance to learn something, then I see no reason to decline.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Excellent. If you would care to follow, we shall feast you on the purest aether.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Neh-needg:''' To think that I had forgotten what had become of the archives... How much has my essence deteriorated since last I was awake?
'''Neh-needg:''' Not that I am averse to having my mind fade away in this manner. It isn't so unlike the natural degradation of one's flesh. How delightful.

'''Dew-deekh:''' Throughout the universe, but few races have completely shed their flesh as we have. As a result, we seldom receive visitors from other systems.
'''Dew-deekh:''' Extreme differences can inhibit meaningful interaction, you see, and none more so than those which affect communication. Most entities, for example, cannot even comprehend our words.
'''Dew-deekh:''' You are rare indeed in your ability to do so. You avail yourselves of dynamis, yes? It is an impressive application...even if it is ultimately pointless like all the rest.

'''Lah-laakh:''' How much aether would be adequate for your kind, I wonder... As I recall, there is a fine line between optimal satiation and violent sickness.

'''Y'shtola:''' If it is as I suspect, then this so-called feast...
'''Y'shtola:''' ...Actually, let us just see it for ourselves. Fear not ─ we are not like to come to harm.

'''Alphinaud:''' If they are thus able to replenish their aether, the loss of vital sustenance isn't like to be the cause of their demise.

'''Alisaie:''' Aether, they said, but I can't help but feel a bit nervous...

'''Urianger:''' Judging by the construction of this facility, 'twould seem the Ea directly draw upon the aether.

'''G'raha Tia:''' We were told to stand wherever we like. This strikes me as less of a meal and more a ritual...

===Speak with Coph-coodg.===
'''Coph-coodg:''' This facility is where we replenish our aether. There is no particular name for it, but we traditionalists sometimes use the word “restaurant.”
'''Coph-coodg:''' Now then, if you would take your place with your comrades, the space will soon be awash with purest aether. Please absorb as much as you like.

===Wait at the designated location.===
You brace yourself for a rush of sweet, sweet aether...but nothing seems to happen. Perhaps you need to wait a little longer.

===Wait at the designated location again. (Cutscene)===
You brace yourself again. But again, nothing seems to happen.

'''Y'shtola:''' Just as I had suspected. As meticulously as one might recreate the Ea's home world, this is Ultima Thule. One cannot simply generate aether here.
'''Y'shtola:''' As recreations, our friends are oblivious to this fact. To the very truth of their existence. Much like the phantoms of the recreated Amaurot.
'''Y'shtola:''' However appearances may seem, we must ever be mindful that it is the memories of the dead with whom we deal.
'''Coph-coodg:''' So, did you have your fill of aether?
'''Y'shtola:''' Alas, we couldn't absorb it. A deficiency in our forms, it would seem.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Oh, how very unfortunate... May I ask how you normally replenish your aether?
'''Dew-deekh:''' Through your mouths, you say! How very primitive and quaint!
'''Neh-needg:''' To think that their mouths serve not only to expel sound, but draw in sustenance besides... Such life-forms have long since vanished from our systems!
'''Urianger:''' Though we regrettably could not partake of your magnificent feast, rest assured we feel your welcome most keenly.
'''Urianger:''' In the course of acquainting ourselves with your sophisticated ways, however, we could not fail but wonder: wherefore do you wish to obtain vessels of flesh, and thence to vanish? Will you not favor us with an explanation?
'''Coph-coodg:''' You flesh-and-blood beings are always so hasty. It does have its charm, however...
'''Coph-coodg:''' Very well, we shall indulge you. In the beginning, when the Ea yet possessed corporeal bodies, our ancestors dedicated themselves to the pursuit of knowledge and technological advancement.
'''Coph-coodg:''' By transcending all limitations, we believed we would eliminate sorrow and abide in true happiness.
'''Coph-coodg:''' From the tangible such as land to the intangible such as labor, there exist myriad hindrances to progress. But the most confining of all was the flesh itself.
'''Lah-laakh:''' Our natural lifespan was distressingly middling, you see. Too short to enjoy unhurried lives, yet too long to be considered disposable.
'''Lah-laakh:''' Furthermore, to simply maintain the integrity of our bodies demanded considerable resources.
'''Neh-needg:''' But we managed to solve this problem.
'''Neh-needg:''' After long years, we discovered how to become noncorporeal entities with everlasting lives, untroubled by the failures of the flesh.
'''Dew-deekh:''' Thus changed, we had more time and freedom to continue our scientific pursuits.
'''Dew-deekh:''' We went on to make ever greater strides in our quest to transcend all limitations, until we finally decided to challenge the last of them all: the limit of knowledge.
'''Coph-coodg:''' That is to say, deciphering the laws of creation.
'''Coph-coodg:''' We sought to discover how the universe came into being and explain all extant phenomena, and thence predict the future.
'''Coph-coodg:''' If we could but achieve this, we believed that we would be free from uncertainty and anxiety.
'''Y'shtola:''' And did you find the answers you sought?
'''Coph-coodg:''' Yes, we did. Our efforts revealed to us a fundamental truth.
'''Lah-laakh:''' Knowledge of said truth is essential for the continuation of our conversation. If you would learn more, we will share it with you.
'''Dew-deekh:''' No, we mustn't. Primitive as they are, it would be unspeakably cruel to deprive them of their ignorance.
'''Neh-needg:''' They are possessed of corporeal forms, their lives readily ended.
'''Neh-needg:''' As those who have gone before, is it not our duty to warn them?
'''Urianger:''' What thinkest thou...?
'''Coph-coodg:''' We have deliberated and come to a consensus.
'''Coph-coodg:''' If you are resolved to know it, we will disclose to you the truth we discovered. The truth of the universe.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Seek us at the stone pillars just outside the bounds of the abode. A place called Elegeia.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' 'Tis true that a lack of knowledge can beget fear. Therefore, in theory, by acquiring all knowledge, it may be possible to attain peace.
'''Alphinaud:''' But as Hydaelyn told us, all those peoples who attempted to free their worlds from life's woes met with failure.
'''Alphinaud:''' And the Ea are among them, as their presence here attests. The tale we are about to hear will not be a happy one.

'''Alisaie:''' You may be intimately familiar with a problem ─ know it like the back of your hand ─ yet be powerless to solve it.
'''Alisaie:''' In the course of my struggles, I've often been made keenly aware of this fact. I wonder, have the Ea never felt the same frustration?

'''Urianger:''' Like her master, Y'shtola seeketh the truth of creation.
'''Urianger:''' How will the truth of the Ea, who uncovered all only to desire the end, fall upon her ears...?

'''G'raha Tia:''' To define the laws of creation would have been no small feat, even for the Ea. Nay, having eternal life, and hence no sense of haste, would only have made it harder.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Such tremendous drive for knowledge they once must have had, and I struggle to reconcile it with the listless beings before us. Whatever answers they found, it did not bring them happiness.

===Speak with Y'shtola.===
'''Y'shtola:''' A fundamental truth...
'''Y'shtola:''' We will hear it, of course. Let us learn what has led such an enlightened people to this indolent end.

Roads Pαved││Sacri┣ice

2025-07-29T15:35:09Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Roads Pαved││Sacri┣ice
| image =
| description = [[Alphinaud]] has regained his composure and is ready to proceed.
| quest-giver = Alphinaud
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 12.0
| location-y = 16.3
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508200
| gil = 1081
| unlocks = aet Abode of the Ea
| prev-quest = A Test of Wιll
| next-quest = F//εsh AbanΔon┨Δ
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 798
| id-edb = e7c47baf8ba
| id-gt = 69992
}}
==Walkthrough==
The title seems to read "Roads Paved in Sacrifice" while containing lowercase Greek letter [[wikipedia:Alpha|Alpha]] (α) and [[wikipedia:Box-drawing character|box-drawing characters]] within.

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Urianger]].
*Speak with [[Alisaie]].
*Search for signs of life.
*Speak with [[Coph-coodg]].
*Commune with the crystalline domiciles. 0/4
*Speak with [[Coph-coodg]].

==Journal==
*Alphinaud has regained his composure and is ready to proceed.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Alphinaud:''' As Y'shtola and Alisaie said, we must continue.
'''Alphinaud:''' Hmm. Notice the change in our surroundings? Perhaps this is the memory of an altogether different world.
'''Alphinaud:''' 'Twould be prudent to learn more of it, then. Tread carefully, lest we lose our footing in this sand.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Sand... Sand everywhere. <sigh>

'''Alphinaud:''' If not for the light emitted by these glyphs, I might well have overlooked this monolith.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Another seemingly barren world... For a mercy, the air is nowhere near as stale, but still quite dry, and the sand will no doubt prove bothersome in due time.

'''Y'shtola:''' If you were worried about my vision, you needn't be. I can still see quite well.

===Speak with Urianger.===
'''Urianger:''' Were it not for the violet crystal embedded in its surface, 'twould appear as ordinary stone.
'''Urianger:''' A curious script hath been etched upon them. Alas, it is not a language with which I am familiar.
'''Y'shtola:''' I cannot say I recognize it either.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Nor I. The dragons, from what I recall, preserve their knowledge in song and eschew the written word entirely, so we may assume this is the work of another race. One we have yet to encounter...
'''Urianger:''' Meteion claimed the dragons' world suffered a slow death, seeking the release of oblivion.
'''Urianger:''' What life we find here, like as not, doth wend its way towards a similar end.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' Fascinating as this script is, we will glean naught from what we cannot decipher...

===Speak with Alisaie.===
'''Alisaie:''' What do you suppose that is over there?
'''Alphinaud:''' I'm not sure... It's hard to make out at this distance, but its surface seems to bear the same crystals as this monument.
'''Alisaie:''' Meaning there's a chance we may find whoever built them both. We should go and have a look. Come on.

===Search for signs of life.===
'''Ghostly Figure:''' Hail, travelers. This is a most unexpected occurrence.
'''Alisaie:''' Oh, um... Hello there. Is this your home...?
'''Ghostly Figure:''' Indeed it is...Ah, forgive me. I had forgotten ─ an exchange of introductions is expected when first meeting those with whom one is unacquainted.
'''Ghostly Figure:''' When the vibration of vocal folds was still required to convey our thoughts and intention, “Ea,” I believe, was the pronunciation used when referring to our people.
'''Ghostly Figure:''' Though it is not entirely applicable given our present state, you are welcome to use this appellation.
'''Ghostly Figure:''' As for nomenclature to address my individual person, I believe it would be pronounced “Coph-coodg.”
'''Coph-coodg:''' Yes. Coph-coodg, of the Ea.
'''Y'shtola:''' We have encountered beings that communicate intermittently through thought, but never one that is wholly without voice.
'''Y'shtola:''' I presume we are having this conversation via the medium of aether. Or dynamis, as this space is suffused with vast quantities of it. Fascinating in either case.
'''Coph-coodg:''' I gather your response to my presence is positive, then? That is well, for there is something I wish to ask of you.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Like yourselves, we Ea are aether-based life-forms. Therefore, it may be surmised that your bodies are of comparable biological composition to those we once possessed.
'''Coph-coodg:''' I have a number of queries regarding your subjective perception of the five senses ─ sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
'''Coph-coodg:''' In total, I have prepared one hundred ninety-eight billion seven hundred twelve million one hundred eighty thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Er... That's rather a lot, isn't it?
'''Coph-coodg:''' Ah, my apologies. I have omitted a great many details necessary to understand the nature of my request.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Though we dispensed with our corporeal vessels long ago, we have rediscovered a need for the flesh, and have endeavored to recreate our erstwhile forms. However, all pertinent records have been lost due to the passage of time.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Take for example, the nervous system. It is well within our power to recreate, but we have no frame of reference for sensations once experienced by our people, which may compromise our ability to interact with our physical environment.
'''G'raha Tia:''' And the reason you need to regain corporeal forms?
'''Coph-coodg:''' Why, to bring an end to our existence, of course.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Though “need” is perhaps too strong a word. It would be a simple matter to unmake ourselves through use of aetheric exsanguinaters. But such a death seems...inadequate.
'''Coph-coodg:''' The traditionalists among us believe proper death requires an inescapable sense of impermanence in one's final moments. An experience found only with bodies of flesh.
'''Y'shtola:''' We should very much like to hear more of your plans. In exchange, we will answer any questions you have to the best of our ability.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Hmm... Such an exchange of information would indeed prove useful.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Very well. To ensure efficacious exchange, I hereby invite you to our home.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Yes. The abode of the Ea, where we traditionalists prepare for our demise.
'''Coph-coodg:''' I presume your consent to answer questions is indicative of a tacit approval of our plans? In which case, your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
'''Coph-coodg:''' I must caution you, however, to be mindful of the Ea wandering the desert. Their desire for bodies of flesh could be described as...overzealous. Now, if you would follow me.
'''Alisaie:''' This is going rather smoothly. Not that I'm complaining, mind.
'''Y'shtola:''' Even so, we mustn't forget their aim is oblivion, much like the dragons.
'''Y'shtola:''' Though I fail to see why a civilization so seemingly advanced would choose to unmake all they have created.
'''Y'shtola:''' At any rate, we will find no answers dallying here. Let us be on our way.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' They said there would be others, but... I don't know what I was expecting.

'''Alphinaud:''' Something tells me we have different definitions of the word “abode.”

'''Urianger:''' The isle of dragons was shrouded in the silence of the dead, yet the stillness here doth suggest the Ea are, by and large, merely sleeping...?

'''Y'shtola:''' I should not be surprised their concept of a village is so different from ours, and yet...

'''G'raha Tia:''' More violet-colored crystals. I cannot place my finger on it, but there is something unsettling about them.

===Speak with Coph-coodg.===
'''Coph-coodg:''' Welcome to our abode. Most of our compeers, you will find, remain idle in their domiciles. Though your quizzical expressions indicate my phrasing is unclear.
'''Coph-coodg:''' I speak, of course, of the violet crystalline constructs hanging from the stone structures there.
'''Y'shtola:''' You say they remain idle, but what of your work to regain corporeal bodies?
'''Coph-coodg:''' An astute question. And understandable, given your finite nature.
'''Coph-coodg:''' We have no desire to pursue our research, for it is no longer necessary.
'''Coph-coodg:''' If, in our idleness, we are struck by sudden inspiration, we rise to pursue said inspiration to its conclusion. That is why I was present for your arrival, and why I continue to engage with you still.
'''Coph-coodg:''' If, in our idleness, we are struck by sudden inspiration, we rise to pursue said inspiration to its conclusion. That is why I was present for your arrival, and why I continue to engage with you still.
'''Coph-coodg:''' But while the others are not currently in a motile state, rest assured they would not object were you to disturb their respite.
'''Coph-coodg:''' You need only cast your thoughts towards one of their crystalline domiciles to communicate.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Coph-coodg:''' Even should they elect not to emerge, you need but cast your thoughts to the crystals to communicate with the Ea within.

===Commune with the crystalline domiciles.===
You cast your thoughts toward the crystalline domicile, but there is no response...

'''???:''' You... You wish...to speak...?
'''???:''' Very well... Pray...a moment, if you would...

'''???:''' Why we seek our end, you ask? If you wish to know, I will tell you.
'''???:''' Just a moment... I must remember... What form did I take when last I emerged?

'''Crystalline Domicile:''' ...Errrgh... Aghhh...
The strange moaning comes and goes, but soon fades into silence...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' I suppose there is a logic to creatures comprised of spiritual energy utilizing crystals as living spaces, but it is nevertheless surprising to see.

'''Alisaie:''' I've tried reaching out to whatever is inside this crystal, but all I can hear is sporadic moaning.

'''Y'shtola:''' Is it not strange they lack passion to research that which they desire above all else?
'''Y'shtola:''' If we are fortunate, the Ea residing in these crystals will shed light on this contradiction.

'''Urianger:''' Despite my best efforts, mine overtures have elicited no response from this crystal. I can but assume its resident sleepeth most soundly. Or so I hope...

'''G'raha Tia:''' If I heard correctly, the Ea within this crystal says it will emerge from within shortly. Do you suppose they all appear as Coph-coodg does?

===Speak with Coph-coodg.===
'''Coph-coodg:''' Did your inquiries yield satisfactory responses?
'''Coph-coodg:''' I see...
'''Coph-coodg:''' If they failed to answer, then it is likely because their minds have unraveled due to prolonged idleness. They are naught but concentrated aether now.
'''Coph-coodg:''' Worry not─there are no others who have need of those lodgings, and they will not prove a hindrance to remain as they are. But more importantly, you said some few did answer your request for an audience, yes? I imagine they will be with us ere long.

A Test of Wιll

2025-07-29T15:34:19Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Test of Wιll
| image = testofwill.png
| description = The bereaved dragon has fallen silent, leaving [[Estinien]] to sigh with frustration.
| quest-giver = Estinien
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 9.9
| location-y = 17.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508200
| gil = 1123
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = On Burdεned ωings
| next-quest = Roads Pαved││Sacri┣ice
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 797
| id-gt = 69991
| id-edb = 66e4f8f2d83
}}
==Walkthrough==
The title seems to read "A Test of Will" with the lowercase Greek letter [[wikipedia:Iota|Iota]] (ι) substituted within.

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Al End]].
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Touch the wind confluence and await the others at the designated location.

==Journal==
*The bereaved dragon has fallen silent, leaving Estinien to sigh with frustration.

*Though you and Estinien hoped to learn more of your surrounds, the dragon shade is committed to resuming its silent vigil. Nevertheless, what little insight you gained may prove to be beneficial, and so the two of you return to rendezvous with the other Scions.

*After discussing the collected results of your investigations of the island and its inhabitants, prospects for a path forward appear grim, until Y'shtola posits a theory based on Meteion's assertion that emotions dictate reality in this dominion of dynamis. Following Thancred's example, she suspects you must overcome the powerful emotions that maintain the island's current state. Hearing this, Urianger suggests speaking with Al End, a dragon whose sorrow is perhaps most pronounced among his kin. Countering his despair may serve to alter the island, and create a path by which you may advance.

*Estinien steps forward to confront Al End, and as their exchange grows more intense, something stirs within the timeworn dragon. With a terrible cry, he transforms into a small, black bird, and summons a swirling vortex that consumes Estinien. In the blink of an eye, another friend is lost, but in his wake a powerful wind begins to blow, and a path leading away from the island opens.

*You and your comrades follow the wind, until you reach a cliff with a localized cyclone at its edge. Alphinaud bids you go on ahead, that he might have a moment to gather his thoughts.

*Though Estinien is no more, he is still with you in spirit, as is Thancred. For their sake, and for all those who yet live on Etheirys, you press onward in search of Meteion.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''

===Accepting the quest===
'''Estinien:''' They want only to brood in silence. To be left alone with their grief until time itself comes to an end.
'''Estinien:''' The sole reward for senseless bloodshed. A pain I understand...and wish that I did not.
'''Estinien:''' What fools we were...
'''Estinien:''' But now isn't the time for such thoughts.
'''Estinien:''' The others will want to hear what we've learned. Come.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Estinien:''' With luck, they'll have learned something to help us devise a plan of action.

'''Urianger:''' I chanced to gain audience with several dragons ere we returned, though I expect their tales are much the same as those you heard.

'''Alisaie:''' Good to see you made it back in one piece. The more I see of this place, the more bewildering it becomes.

'''Y'shtola:''' We would hear what the dragons had to share with you. Even if it's no different from what they told Urianger, it would have value.

===Speak with Alphinaud. (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud:''' Were you able to establish any meaningful contact with the dragons?

'''Alphinaud:''' I see... They wish to escape what they perceive to be a cycle of conflict.
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you, [Forename]. Estinien.
'''Alphinaud:''' As for our part, I believe we are more acutely aware of our confines than before...
'''Alphinaud:''' We started by traversing the perimeter of the island, to see if there might be a path leading off of it. Sadly, there was nothing to be found.
'''Estinien:''' There's no small amount of debris floating about. Could there be enough to serve as a bridge to lead us elsewhere?
'''Alphinaud:''' I considered that, and so I tried throwing a stone onto a potential platform to judge its integrity...
'''Alphinaud:''' But it never reached its mark. As it crossed an invisible threshold just beyond the boundaries of this island, it vanished, only to reappear above me, and fall at my feet. I would not be too quick to presume that what we see outside this space is as it appears.
'''Alisaie:''' Which is why I returned to the ''Ragnarok'', and asked the Loporrits to search for a potential path.
'''Alisaie:''' However, the ship's instruments failed to provide conclusive data on the surrounding area. Until we know more, I think it too risky to attempt flying to another island.
'''G'raha Tia:''' What Meteion told us before ─ that emotions dictate reality here ─ might be the key. But I'm not entirely sure what emotion might manifest a bridge to lead us to safety.
'''Estinien:''' So what you're saying is, we've no way forward.
'''Y'shtola:''' At present, aye. If it is indeed emotion that governs this island, perhaps it is not Meteion's, but the dragons' that holds us here.
'''Y'shtola:''' They tire of conflict, and have chosen a path of oblivion to escape it.
'''Y'shtola:''' Or rather, they have chosen no path at all. Meaning there is no way for the dragons, or anyone here on this island, to advance.
'''G'raha Tia:''' A sound theory, disheartening though it may be.
'''Alphinaud:''' If that is the case, what recourse do we have? They are not like to be persuaded to help us.
'''Alphinaud:''' Their reasoning is built on a history of turmoil and strife. Without irrefutable proof the future is not as bleak as they believe it to be...
'''Y'shtola:''' Mayhap persuasion is not the answer.
'''Y'shtola:''' Meteion meant to unmake us then and there on the ''Ragnarok'', and she would have succeeded if not for Thancred's determination.
'''Y'shtola:''' She conceded it was strong enough to overpower the despair that otherwise rules Ultima Thule, and reshape it to a degree. Perhaps it can be done again in like manner ─ by overpowering the prevailing emotions.
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas Ultima Thule's architect, Meteion herself, against whom Thancred did pit himself in a clash of wills. Though I marked no leader among them, as such, I did chance to encounter a dragon possessed of despair far more potent than most. Potent enough, mayhap, to dictate the course for others─
'''Urianger:''' and thus, their domain, to follow.
'''Urianger:''' He spoke but few words, carefully chosen, their tone and timbre alone threatening to rend my heart in twain. Challenging his desire to remain may allow us to alter the island upon which we stand.
'''Urianger:''' Alas, I fear my vaunted rhetoric availed me naught against his calcifying heart. But mayhap one of you will fare better...?
'''Urianger:''' Then I shall guide thee. Al End, they call him, in the dragon tongue. Thou wilt find him nearby, eyes fixed upon the water.
'''Alisaie:''' Well, what have we to lose? Let's get going.

===Speak with Al End. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Urianger:''' He remaineth as he was when I first approached. Entombed in melancholy.
'''Alphinaud:''' I see... Perhaps I could─
'''Estinien:''' I'll handle this.
'''Estinien:''' So. Waiting to die like all the others, are you?
'''Al End:''' Aye. Our pride is crushed, and our souls corrupted. The winds are stilled, and the heavens offer no comfort.
'''Al End:''' There is nothing left for our kind. Our long lives a curse as we await the end. Still as stone we shall become...
'''Estinien:''' So you say, yet your kind has found a new beginning on our star.
'''Estinien:''' One of you braved the expanse, bearing with him a clutch of eggs. They and their children now rule our skies, their song heard by all.
'''Al End:''' Our kin...on another star?
'''Al End:''' And yet...upon thee do I smell the blood of my brethren.
'''Al End:''' Were they drawn into discord and war on their new home?
'''Estinien:''' They were. They suffered much, and repaid their suffering in kind.
'''Al End:''' It mattereth not whither we fly.
'''Al End:''' Ever will a sanguine ocean await us. Ever will retribution's wheel turn.
'''Al End:''' And so, on the last of my pride as a dragon, I break free of this wheel.
'''Al End:''' I renounce conflict! Exile myself from the other, never again to be touched by the flames of hatred!
'''Estinien:''' Had your brethren made the selfsame choice, my family might still be alive.
'''Estinien:''' Yet lasting peace does not come to those who simply retreat from conflict.
'''Estinien:''' No, you must be willing to confront it. To stare into the face of your foe...and see yourself in him.
'''Estinien:''' Only then can you break the cycle of torment and tragedy. This lesson, a dear friend taught me at the risk of his life.
'''Estinien:''' There is no nobility in your “penance.” You wallow in self-pity.
'''Estinien:''' And after everything we've endured, we will not let you stop us!
'''Alphinaud:''' Estinien!
'''Estinien:''' Stay back!

We tire of war... We tire of turmoil...
Dignity tarnished, crimson stained...
Our misery, our shame... Too much to bear...
Release us, from war... From life...

'''Estinien:''' I see... Theirs is the emotion that bars our way.
'''Estinien:''' The rest is up to you.
'''Alisaie:''' No... Not Estinien too...
'''G'raha Tia:''' There's a wind...
'''Alphinaud:''' He's opened the way for us...
'''Alphinaud:''' Sacrificed himself to remake this place, like Thancred did...
'''Alisaie:''' Oh, Alphinaud...
'''Alphinaud:''' Come...let us follow the wind. It will not lead us astray. He would not.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' Must this always be the price paid for safe passage?

'''Alisaie:''' If I had known this place would claim Estinien too, I...
'''Alisaie:''' No... No, it's what had to be done.

'''Urianger:''' As by the beating of mighty wings doth wind blow, where dragons may ne'er again touch the sky, he and the shade he bore shall soar free...

'''G'raha Tia:''' The wind has stayed the fog that covered this island. And the air... It no longer feels quite so stifling.

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Look there! The wind...
'''Alphinaud:''' This is Estinien's doing. I'm sure of it. We should ride its flow, and see where it leads.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' Forgive me, [Forename], but could you go on ahead? I... I need a moment. To gather my thoughts...

===Touch the wind confluence and wait for the others at the designated location. (Cutscene)===
A powerful gale has delivered you to another island. The other Scions should arrive before long.

'''Alphinaud:''' He...he did it. He found a way forward for us.
'''Alphinaud:''' The dragons remain trapped within a prison of their own making, lamenting the horrors of war. Yet Estinien knew them better than most.
'''Alphinaud:''' He was a man of honor and a dear friend, willing to fight to the very end for what he believed was right...
'''Alisaie:''' And he's still fighting, Alphinaud. Just like Thancred.
'''Alisaie:''' Their sacrifices are why we can survive here. Why we still have a chance to stop her.
'''Alisaie:''' Even in spirit, they're unwilling to give in to despair, and we mustn't either.
'''Y'shtola:''' Alisaie is right. We must press on. For their sake...

On Burdεned ωings

2025-07-29T15:32:28Z

Mintd:

{{Quest infobox
| title = On Burdεned ωings
| image =
| description = Despite [[Meteion]]'s words, [[Urianger]] cannot accept his comrade is gone.
| quest-giver = Urianger
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 11.9
| location-y = 27.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508200
| gil = 1081
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = A §trαnge New World
| next-quest = A Test of Wιll, Aimless Protector, The Sound of Fear
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 796
| id-gt = 69990
| id-edb = 6eab6679a52
}}
==Walkthrough==
The title seems to read "On Burdened Wings" with lowercase Greek letters [[wikipedia:Epsilon|Epsilon]] (ε) and [[wikipedia:Omega|Omega]] (ω) substituted within.

==Steps==
* Gather information in [[Reah Tahra]]. 0/3
* Search for the source of the dragons' woes in [[Ahm Nohl]].
* Investigate the dragon eggs. 0/3
* Continue investigating the dragon eggs.
* Search for a dragonet near [[Ahm Nohl]].
* Speak with the [[Bereaved Dragon|bereaved dragon]].

==Journal==
*Despite Meteion's words, Urianger cannot accept his comrade is gone.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Urianger:''' Soul without body... A form of being with which we are not wholly unfamiliar.
'''Urianger:''' Indeed, for we existed in a similar state when residing in the First.
'''Urianger:''' The circumstances are rather more dire than that, 'tis true, but I choose to believe he is not forever lost to us.
'''Urianger:''' Regardless...in sacrifice he hath afforded us a chance to prevail. Let us not squander it, and ascertain the nature of this realm that we might confront and defeat Meteion.
'''Urianger:''' Estinien. [Forename]. Would you accompany me in speaking with these dragons? Mayhap they can enlighten us.
'''Urianger:''' I would ask the rest of you to survey these surrounds. If there is a path that may lead us to our quarry, we must find it.
'''Alphinaud:''' Very well. We can reconvene here when everyone has finished.
'''Alphinaud:''' Meteion said these dragons are shadow and shade, from a world whose denizens sought oblivion.
'''Alphinaud:''' As such, they're not like to be amenable to company, let alone conversation. So please, be careful.
'''Urianger:''' Let us split up and gather what knowledge we may.

===Gather information in Reah Tahra.===
'''Seih Loskh:''' A visitor. Not of this star...
'''Seih Loskh:''' Could thy slender hands bring plague to our world... Thy breath extinguish life's feeble flame... Oh, how we would adore thee. Alas...
'''Seih Loskh:''' With time our flesh shall wither, our souls fade. And so we wait for its inexorable march unto oblivion.
'''Seih Loskh:''' If thou art not come to hasten our demise, I bid thee leave us. We crave not companionship. Only silence.

'''Kohm Noskh:''' Beyond that distant veil... Paradise lost. So glorious. So beautiful...
'''Kohm Noskh:''' We were a proud and noble race. Strength embodied. We knew only love. Before they came...
'''Kohm Noskh:''' Metal monstrosities of black and silver. No bonds of blood did they share, nor conviction did they have to guide them.
'''Kohm Noskh:''' A crushing defeat. Never had we known such shame... Stilled now are the winds, though none could fill these wings burdened by ignominy. We fly no more, only sink into oblivion...

'''Whei Fehsk:''' Thou wouldst bid me speak? Hmph. Folly.
'''Whei Fehsk:''' I observe the lesson of stone. I shall not fly, nor speak, nor roar. Only watch, and wait, and end.
'''Whei Fehsk:''' But one sight yet stirreth my blood, tempteth me to raise my voice in lamentation: Ahm Nohl, the cradle of unsung dragons.
'''Whei Fehsk:''' No words, no songs are possessed of the weight to describe such tragedy... Go, if that be thy will. I shall remain.

===Search for the source of the dragons' woes in Ahm Nohl.===
'''Estinien:''' They led you here as well, did they? It was described to me as the source of their woes and proof of their end. I think I'm beginning to see why.
'''Estinien:''' It's a hatching ground. Or, was... I've seen similar on Etheirys.
'''Estinien:''' Midgardsormr's kind must once have lived and thrived in a place such as this.
'''Estinien:''' Vrtra said his father was driven from their ancestral home by war and strife. This, then, is the fate of those who remained.
'''Estinien:''' Let's have a look around. Maybe these eggs have more to tell of what happened here.

===Investigate the dragon eggs.===
> Shattered dragon egg
Gingerly lifting a large egg from the viscous mire, you peer inside and see a formless mass soaking in a pool of embryonic fluid.
Your stomach turns as you return the egg to its resting place.

Inside the shattered egg you find the remains of an unborn dragon. The body has already begun to decompose.
The gelatinous, half-dried membrane covering the corpse suggests it failed to emerge...

A murky liquid has pooled inside this egg shell. The noxious foetor is indicative of contamination...

===Continue investigating the dragon eggs.===
> Shattered dragon egg
This egg appears to have been broken from the inside out. Perhaps the dragonet within succeeded in hatching...
'''Estinien:''' What's this? I thought all the eggs had been ruined.
'''Estinien:''' If the dragonet was indeed hatched, there is no sign of it here─or its sire, for that matter.
'''Estinien:''' We should look for them. You start with the clifftops, and I'll search the plains.

===Speak with the bereaved dragon.===
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' The boisterous howling hath been quieted... By thy hand, I presume.
'''Estinien:''' Everything all right? I thought I heard a dragon, or something resembling one.
'''Estinien:''' Ah. I see what's happened here... Was that your child?
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' Perhaps. Some eggs within Ahm Nohl are indeed mine. If life within one did quicken, the beast thou hast slain may be of my blood.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' Yet I do not recognize it, twisted and malformed as it is.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' Not a dragon in truth, but a reminder of our failure. A testament to our shame.
'''Estinien:''' Explain.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' They descended from the heavens. Cold, heartless machines. And with them rode war and death.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' With fire and fury, rage and rancor, we gave answer. 'Twas a long and bloody battle, but only the beginning...
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' Untold chaos and destruction swept over the star. In the end, the invaders were victorious.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' Yet when they looked upon their prize, they deemed it unfit for requisition. We were abandoned to our ruin.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' The survivors sought to put away their shame. To rebuild. A futile effort.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' In purest soil replete with aether did we once cultivate our nesting grounds. But our lands were barren, and any eggs nurtured in such desolation were fated to rot.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' What few survive to hatch emerge as...abominations. We shall have no new progeny.
'''Estinien:''' But there are dragons among you capable of journeying to other stars.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' That there are. Many would make the attempt, each bearing a clutch of eggs.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' The richest stars were home to the harshest rulers, and the arrival of dragons incited contests for supremacy.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' When the fires faded, the wars lost and won, they too were reduced to ash and waste.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' 'Tis the curse of those who seek life ─ to be drawn into conflict, to conquer or be conquered.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' A vicious cycle we now choose to break. We tire of conflict. Of everything...
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' We wait now in sweet, merciful silence. Free from strife and suffering. Still as stone...
'''Estinien:''' Wait! You claim your kind is doomed, but there is another star─
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' ......

On Burdεned ωings

2025-07-29T15:32:11Z

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{{Quest infobox
| title = On Burdεned ωings
| image =
| description = Despite [[Meteion]]'s words, [[Urianger]] cannot accept his comrade is gone.
| quest-giver = Urianger
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 11.9
| location-y = 27.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508200
| gil = 1081
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = A §trαnge New World
| next-quest = A Test of Wιll, Aimless Protector, The Sound of Fear
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 796
| id-gt = 69990
| id-edb = 6eab6679a52
}}
==Walkthrough==
The title seems to read "On Burdened Wings" with lowercase Greek letters [[wikipedia:Epsilon|Epsilon]] (ε) and [[wikipedia:Omega|Omega]] (ω) substituted within.

==Steps==
* Gather information in [[Reah Tahra]]. 0/3
* Search for the source of the dragons' woes in [[Ahm Nohl]].
* Investigate the dragon eggs. 0/3
* Continue investigating the dragon eggs.
* Search for a dragonet near [[Ahm Nohl]].
* Speak with the [[Bereaved Dragon|bereaved dragon]].

==Journal==
*Despite Meteion's words, Urianger cannot accept his comrade is gone.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Urianger:''' Soul without body... A form of being with which we are not wholly unfamiliar.
'''Urianger:''' Indeed, for we existed in a similar state when residing in the First.
'''Urianger:''' The circumstances are rather more dire than that, 'tis true, but I choose to believe he is not forever lost to us.
'''Urianger:''' Regardless...in sacrifice he hath afforded us a chance to prevail. Let us not squander it, and ascertain the nature of this realm that we might confront and defeat Meteion.
'''Urianger:''' Estinien. Yams. Would you accompany me in speaking with these dragons? Mayhap they can enlighten us.
'''Urianger:''' I would ask the rest of you to survey these surrounds. If there is a path that may lead us to our quarry, we must find it.
'''Alphinaud:''' Very well. We can reconvene here when everyone has finished.
'''Alphinaud:''' Meteion said these dragons are shadow and shade, from a world whose denizens sought oblivion.
'''Alphinaud:''' As such, they're not like to be amenable to company, let alone conversation. So please, be careful.
'''Urianger:''' Let us split up and gather what knowledge we may.

===Gather information in Reah Tahra.===
'''Seih Loskh:''' A visitor. Not of this star...
'''Seih Loskh:''' Could thy slender hands bring plague to our world... Thy breath extinguish life's feeble flame... Oh, how we would adore thee. Alas...
'''Seih Loskh:''' With time our flesh shall wither, our souls fade. And so we wait for its inexorable march unto oblivion.
'''Seih Loskh:''' If thou art not come to hasten our demise, I bid thee leave us. We crave not companionship. Only silence.

'''Kohm Noskh:''' Beyond that distant veil... Paradise lost. So glorious. So beautiful...
'''Kohm Noskh:''' We were a proud and noble race. Strength embodied. We knew only love. Before they came...
'''Kohm Noskh:''' Metal monstrosities of black and silver. No bonds of blood did they share, nor conviction did they have to guide them.
'''Kohm Noskh:''' A crushing defeat. Never had we known such shame... Stilled now are the winds, though none could fill these wings burdened by ignominy. We fly no more, only sink into oblivion...

'''Whei Fehsk:''' Thou wouldst bid me speak? Hmph. Folly.
'''Whei Fehsk:''' I observe the lesson of stone. I shall not fly, nor speak, nor roar. Only watch, and wait, and end.
'''Whei Fehsk:''' But one sight yet stirreth my blood, tempteth me to raise my voice in lamentation: Ahm Nohl, the cradle of unsung dragons.
'''Whei Fehsk:''' No words, no songs are possessed of the weight to describe such tragedy... Go, if that be thy will. I shall remain.

===Search for the source of the dragons' woes in Ahm Nohl.===
'''Estinien:''' They led you here as well, did they? It was described to me as the source of their woes and proof of their end. I think I'm beginning to see why.
'''Estinien:''' It's a hatching ground. Or, was... I've seen similar on Etheirys.
'''Estinien:''' Midgardsormr's kind must once have lived and thrived in a place such as this.
'''Estinien:''' Vrtra said his father was driven from their ancestral home by war and strife. This, then, is the fate of those who remained.
'''Estinien:''' Let's have a look around. Maybe these eggs have more to tell of what happened here.

===Investigate the dragon eggs.===
> Shattered dragon egg
Gingerly lifting a large egg from the viscous mire, you peer inside and see a formless mass soaking in a pool of embryonic fluid.
Your stomach turns as you return the egg to its resting place.

Inside the shattered egg you find the remains of an unborn dragon. The body has already begun to decompose.
The gelatinous, half-dried membrane covering the corpse suggests it failed to emerge...

A murky liquid has pooled inside this egg shell. The noxious foetor is indicative of contamination...

===Continue investigating the dragon eggs.===
> Shattered dragon egg
This egg appears to have been broken from the inside out. Perhaps the dragonet within succeeded in hatching...
'''Estinien:''' What's this? I thought all the eggs had been ruined.
'''Estinien:''' If the dragonet was indeed hatched, there is no sign of it here─or its sire, for that matter.
'''Estinien:''' We should look for them. You start with the clifftops, and I'll search the plains.

===Speak with the bereaved dragon.===
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' The boisterous howling hath been quieted... By thy hand, I presume.
'''Estinien:''' Everything all right? I thought I heard a dragon, or something resembling one.
'''Estinien:''' Ah. I see what's happened here... Was that your child?
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' Perhaps. Some eggs within Ahm Nohl are indeed mine. If life within one did quicken, the beast thou hast slain may be of my blood.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' Yet I do not recognize it, twisted and malformed as it is.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' Not a dragon in truth, but a reminder of our failure. A testament to our shame.
'''Estinien:''' Explain.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' They descended from the heavens. Cold, heartless machines. And with them rode war and death.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' With fire and fury, rage and rancor, we gave answer. 'Twas a long and bloody battle, but only the beginning...
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' Untold chaos and destruction swept over the star. In the end, the invaders were victorious.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' Yet when they looked upon their prize, they deemed it unfit for requisition. We were abandoned to our ruin.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' The survivors sought to put away their shame. To rebuild. A futile effort.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' In purest soil replete with aether did we once cultivate our nesting grounds. But our lands were barren, and any eggs nurtured in such desolation were fated to rot.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' What few survive to hatch emerge as...abominations. We shall have no new progeny.
'''Estinien:''' But there are dragons among you capable of journeying to other stars.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' That there are. Many would make the attempt, each bearing a clutch of eggs.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' The richest stars were home to the harshest rulers, and the arrival of dragons incited contests for supremacy.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' When the fires faded, the wars lost and won, they too were reduced to ash and waste.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' 'Tis the curse of those who seek life ─ to be drawn into conflict, to conquer or be conquered.
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' A vicious cycle we now choose to break. We tire of conflict. Of everything...
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' We wait now in sweet, merciful silence. Free from strife and suffering. Still as stone...
'''Estinien:''' Wait! You claim your kind is doomed, but there is another star─
'''Bereaved Dragon:''' ......

A §trαnge New World

2025-07-29T15:31:13Z

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{{Quest infobox
| title = A §trαnge New World
| image =
| description = Try as he might, [[Alphinaud]] can find no sign of [[Thancred]].
| quest-giver = Alphinaud
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 13.9
| location-y = 33.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508200
| gil = 1123
| reward-opt1 = 2 Lotus Pink Dye
| reward-opt2 = 2 Plum Purple Dye
| reward-opt3 = 2 Regal Purple Dye
| reward-opt4 = 1 Allagan Silver Piece
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Unto the Heavens
| next-quest = On Burdεned ωings
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 795
| id-edb = c2f368090af
| id-gt = 69989
}}
==Walkthrough==
The title seems to read "A Strange New World". The "§" character is a [[wikipedia:Section sign|Section sign]].

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Gather information at [[The Vitrified Fort|the vitrified fort]]. 0/3
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Estinien]].
* Speak with [[Alisaie]].

==Journal==
*Try as he might, Alphinaud can find no sign of Thancred.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Alphinaud:''' We're fortunate this place can support life...albeit barely, I suspect, given the torpid, stale quality of the air...
'''Alphinaud:''' But never mind that. We must find Thancred. Let's begin our search from the prow of the ship. It seems as good a direction as any.
'''Alphinaud:''' Try not to stray too far, lest we lose sight of one another.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Livingway:''' Don't hesitate to make the most of the provisions node. There's no telling what you might run into out there, or if anything we have to offer might help, but I'd personally rather brave the unknown with a full pack than an empty one.

'''Y'shtola:''' There is a structure here in front of me, yes? A tower of some sort, partially melted? Hmm. In a strange twist of fate, it seems our perception of this place is not so different as it would be elsewhere.
'''Y'shtola:''' The world as I used to see it... It feels as though I am dreaming while awake. This is more than the faded memory Meteion led us to believe.

'''G'raha Tia:''' What was this, I wonder...?

'''Alisaie:''' I see no one else in this barren waste, do you? Then why do I feel like we're not alone...like there's another presence with us. Something dark...and mournful...

'''Urianger:''' These remains have long since turned to ash...and yet, they retain their form.

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Ruins. But of what, I wonder?
'''Alphinaud:''' Perhaps we can find something to help us understand the nature of this place. A relic, an inscription, anything...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' Be careful, [Forename]. I cannot shake the feeling we're being watched. Gods, you don't think there are ghosts here...do you?

===Gather information at the vitrified fort.===
> Molten structure
The metallic pillar has been partially melted, likely sometime in the distant past.
The damage does not appear to have been inflicted deliberately. Rather, it calls to mind the indiscriminate destruction often wrought in the heat of battle...

'''G'raha Tia:''' Look here ─ this part is relatively intact.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The intricate design of the top suggests it is man-made, though its builders were surely not men as we conceive of them.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Having said that, I swear I have seen this pattern before...

'''Estinien:''' I thought this hill might afford a better view of our surroundings... A poor decision in hindsight.
'''Estinien:''' Besides the light from the ship, all is shrouded in darkness. If Thancred is here, I'd never know it.
'''Estinien:''' From what I can tell, we are near the edge of an island ─ if you can call it that ─ surrounded by floating debris.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Estinien:''' Have care should you decide to climb higher. Were you to fall, you might well tumble through the great expanse for all eternity.

===Speak with Alphinaud. (Cutscene) ===
'''Alphinaud:''' Were you able to find anything?
'''Alphinaud:''' As I feared. And still no trace of Thancred.
'''Alisaie:''' There's nothing but emptiness as far as the eye can see, which, unfortunately, isn't very far.
'''Alisaie:''' Though I can't help but suspect that someone...or ''something'' is here.
'''Alisaie:''' There are times when I sense it drawing close...and then a chill washes over me, leaving me exhausted.
'''Alisaie:''' Leaving me with feelings of death and anguish...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I think I might see something over there...
> I felt it too when I was near that thing...

'''Alisaie:''' What are you talking about? There's nothing there.
'''Y'shtola:''' Before we jump to any conclusions, perhaps we should search elsewhere.
'''Alphinaud:''' Agreed. We've found only more questions when we are in desperate need of answers.
'''Estinien:''' There's a fair stretch of terrain from the ship's port side we've yet to explore.
'''Alphinaud:''' Let us try searching there, then.
'''Estinien:''' [Forename]. A word, before we join the others.

===Speak with Estinien.===
'''Estinien:''' You see them too, don't you? The dragons.
'''Estinien:''' As I thought. Their presence is tenuous at best, but there's no mistaking it.
'''Estinien:''' No doubt your bond with Midgardsormr, and mine with Nidhogg, is what allows us to perceive them.
'''Estinien:''' Could these apparitions be related to the dragons that now live on Etheirys?
'''Estinien:''' ...Bah. Better to leave such conjecture to the others. In any case, we must be careful. We may soon find dragons they can see as well.
'''Estinien:''' Hmm... Death and anguish. What happened to them, I wonder?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' Look there! Are those...are those ghosts, do you think?

'''Estinien:''' It seems these dragons have yet to succumb completely to the darkness of this place. Meaning the others should see them as well.

'''Y'shtola:''' My sight may have been restored after a fashion, but I fear what I see cannot be trusted...
'''Y'shtola:''' It's as if Meteion herself has etched these images upon my heart. I doubt not that such a feat is within her power, given that she constructed this sanctuary herself.

'''Urianger:''' Surely, mine eyes deceive me. This cannot be possible.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Dragons... 'Tis true they are not of our world. But to find them in a prison of despair...

===Speak with Alisaie. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Alisaie:''' Dragons? Here?
'''Meteion:''' What you see is a memory of a world that once was.
'''Meteion:''' A world suffering a slow death, whose denizens cried out for the release of oblivion.
'''Alphinaud:''' What? Their world...is dead?
'''Meteion:''' It is. Not a single life remains upon that husk floating in the vast emptiness.
'''Meteion:''' These creatures are shadow and shade. Perpetuated only to suffuse dynamis with their unending lamentations.
'''Urianger:''' Our friend Thancred ─ where is he?
'''Meteion:''' A strange question. He is at your side, is he not?
'''Meteion:''' Oh yes ─ he is here, and there, and everywhere within this space. He would tell you himself if he had form to form words.
'''Meteion:''' Huh. Such loathing and uncertainty... You don't know why you still exist.
'''Meteion:''' In like manner to the oblivion I send, I tried to drown out your aether with dynamis.
'''Meteion:''' Beginning with this Thancred, who came at me despite being unable to breathe.
'''Meteion:''' Such a simple thing, unmaking men. In the blinking of an eye, he was gone. Didn't even have the chance to be transformed.
'''Meteion:''' Yet somehow, he managed to leave a sliver of himself behind.
'''Meteion:''' What you call...the heart...or perhaps the soul? In his final moment, he...cried out from it. A single word...
'''Meteion:''' “Survive...”
'''Meteion:''' That wish proved stronger than the despair that ruled here. It overpowered it, causing this space to be remade.
'''Meteion:''' Into a place you can perceive, and where life can endure.
'''Meteion:''' That you draw breath is proof that his soul lives on. For how long, however, remains to be seen.
'''Estinien:''' Well then, we should hurry and tend to business!
'''Meteion:''' It's futile. You will never reach the true me.
'''Meteion:''' I told you. Emotions dictate reality in this space. Such changes as you might work will not alter its nature.
'''Meteion:''' You may see, but you cannot touch. Walk, but not advance.
'''Estinien:''' Bah...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Meteion holds too much sway here. How do we contend with a foe who can unmake us on a whim?
'''Urianger:''' I do not know...but Thancred gave his life that we might come this far. We must press on.
'''Y'shtola:''' Agreed. We cannot turn tail here. Not without something to show for our comrade's sacrifice.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' I understand now why the Loporrits were surprised to find that this environment could sustain life. There but for Thancred's sacrifice...

'''Y'shtola:''' His will was strong enough to reshape Ultima Thule that we might survive. That I might see again. His sacrifice must not be wasted.

'''Estinien:''' My aim was true. I had her.
'''Estinien:''' How are we to defeat an enemy we can't attack?

'''G'raha Tia:''' It's hard to believe Thancred was able to overcome Meteion's will. Yet here we are... Would that the price for his victory had not been so high.

'''Alisaie:''' He can't really be gone, can he? Meteion herself said his soul persists, that he is the reason we are still breathing. If so then maybe...maybe...

Unto the Heavens

2025-07-26T20:06:55Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Unto the Heavens
| image = Unto the Heavens.png
| description = [[Ojika Tsunjika]] is ready to send you off with a smile.
| quest-giver = Ojika Tsunjika
| location = Old Sharlayan
| location-x = 9.2
| location-y = 11.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508200
| gil = 1509
| unlocks = lc Ultima Thule, aet Reah Tahra
| prev-quest = Friends Gathered
| next-quest = A §trαnge New World
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 794
| id-gt = 69988
| id-edb = ea0e5a3a683
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Fourchenault]] at [[Thaumazein]].
* Speak with [[Aeglyffe]].
* Speak with [[Livingway]].

==Journal==
*Ojika Tsunjika is ready to send you off with a smile.

*The time is come at last for you and the Scions to embark on your mission to Ultima Thule. After offering you a few words of wisdom, Ojika Tsunjika bids you farewell as you make for Thaumazein.

*With all gathered at Thaumazein, Fourchenault unveils the Ragnarok, which will bear you and the other Scions unto Ultima Thule. The gathering is interrupted by the arrival of Sicard, who has brought with him representatives of the world's myriad beast tribes. The reason for their presence, as Livingway explains, is to use the power of primal summoning to convert the Mothercrystal's energy into a form that can be transported to the ship's engines─for contrary to common belief, it is in fact possible to summon deiform beings without risk of being tempered. In light of this revelation, all present are willing to go along with the plan, and so the beastmen take their leave to prepare for the ritual.

:As the beastmen contingent departs, Wilfsunn steps forward to offer you and the Scions teleportation devices he created for your mission. Designed to be used in tandem, they will teleport the Scions back to the ship in the event of an emergency. With no other matters left undone, Livingway boards the ship, and Fourchenault bids you do the same.

*The Ragnarok trembles as its various components whir to life. With a boisterous command, the thrusters are engaged and the ship takes off into the great expanse.

*It does not take long to arrive at Ultima Thule, but no sooner do you enter her domain than Meteion manifests on the ship's bridge. A battle of words ensues, but is cut short when Meteion brings her power to bear, suffocating you and the Scions effortlessly. You fall to your knees, gasping for air. The last thing you see is Thancred charging at Meteion before the world fades to black.

:You awake seemingly none the worse for wear, but with one less of your number than before─Thancred is nowhere to be seen. Thinking that he may have pursued Meteion, you and the others make ready to disembark.

*Atmospheric readings show Ultima Thule is capable of sustaining life, though the strange and unnerving surrounds give very much the opposite impression. Nevertheless, the hunt for Meteion can now begin in earnest. But first, you must discover the whereabouts of Thancred.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' I suppose this is where we part ways. For now, at least.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Would that I had sage words of wisdom to share ere you depart... Mayhap the teachings of Galuf Baldesion will suffice?
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' "Surrender not to anger or hatred,“ he said. ”Look beyond them, and there find true strength.“
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' What one sees beyond is open to interpretation, I think, but for me, it would be the things I cherish most in life. Things I believe are worth fighting for.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Something to consider as you venture unto the sea of stars.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' The others are already off to Thaumazein. Best not keep them waiting, eh?

'''Alpha:''' Kweh! Kweh, kweh!
Kweh! Kweh, kweh!

'''Omega:''' <blip> <bloop>
The miniature model of Omega appears to be staring intently at the ark.

'''Nidhana:''' Mistress Krile tells me your investigation into my theories on akasa ─ and its relation to the Final Days ─ has made clear the source of our woes.
'''Nidhana:''' I am elated to know my work was of some benefit, but I could not have shared it had you not rescued me from the tower that day.
'''Nidhana:''' I yet owe you a great debt, one I may never fully repay. But I shall try nonetheless!
'''Nidhana:''' Not only through my research, but through my desire to see you succeed, which I believe may influence the akasa in our favor, small though the effect may be. Yes, so long as we have hope, there is a chance we may influence the outcome of this calamity.

'''Wilfsunn:''' Moenbryda has been on my mind more often of late. How different her life might have been if not for our research into teleportation magicks. Perhaps she would never have gained an interest in aetherological studies...
'''Wilfsunn:''' But to abandon our work out of misplaced guilt for who she could have been would be a disservice to the memory of who she was.
'''Wilfsunn:''' Nay, it was ''because'' of her that we found the resolve to carry on. And now we stand at the edge of a new frontier, with a ship ready to bear you unto the distant stars and beyond. This ark is as much her accomplishment as it is ours. I regret nothing.

'''Bloewyda:''' We were quite fortunate the Loporrits' hyperhopper was based on principles similar to those of aetherology. Integrating it with the ark's existing systems might well have been impossible otherwise.
'''Bloewyda:''' We may have Sharlayan's wealth of knowledge at our disposal, but theirs is technology far beyond anything we have ever studied.
'''Bloewyda:''' You are familiar with teleportation magicks, yes? The momentary conversion of the body into aether that it may travel via the Lifestream from one physical point to another.
'''Bloewyda:''' Their hyperhopper enables transport through a similar method ─ but not one involving the Lifestream. Rather, it utilizes highly condensed aether to create an aetherial current of its own!
'''Bloewyda:''' This current is exponentially faster and more powerful than the naturally occurring ones to which we are accustomed. So much so, in fact, that aetherial conversion of the physical form is not a prerequisite for traversal.
'''Bloewyda:''' If you are concerned about side effects, such as aetherial sickness, you needn't be. You should emerge at your destination hale and whole...in theory. At the very least, I can assure you it is safer than the experimental aetherytes you used to reach Radz-at-Han.

'''Hoary Boulder:''' Though our fellow Scions couldn't be here, they wanted me to tell you that, no matter what calamity may befall us, they will never give up, and neither should you.
'''Hoary Boulder:''' No matter how far you may go, we will be with you in spirit. No matter how dark it may seem, your light will shine and endure.

'''Coultenet:''' It is no easy thing to say “leave the star to us.” But we must, and we will. As proud members of the Scions, we have a duty to uphold.
'''Coultenet:''' And we needn't do so alone. Those dark days when we were driven from the Rising Stones and hunted as traitors are a thing of the past. We have allies in abundance now.
'''Coultenet:''' Which is to say, you needn't worry about us. Go forth in the knowledge that the Scions will labor without rest in your absence.

'''Emmanellain:''' It's troubling enough that that brute Sicard left without warning, leaving me to carry all those cumbersome containers, but that he failed to be present to send you off is absurd. What could possibly be more deserving of his attention at a time like this?

'''Erenville:''' First the great exodus, and now this...it seems there's no end to our work.
'''Erenville:''' In truth, more than a few gleaners were distressed to learn that their earlier efforts were for nothing. It was no easy task convincing them that the new plan was for the best, I can tell you that.
'''Erenville:''' I can't tell you every man believes this is the wisest course, but I can say that all will be forgiven if you deliver us from the coming doom. And if you don't, well, at least you won't get the earful I certainly will.

'''Varshahn:''' Man is said to fear what he does not know, yet you would venture unto the greatest of unknowns.
'''Varshahn:''' I say to you, son of man, that you need not fear. So long as man shares a bond with dragonkind, so too does he share our kinship with the heavens, and our ancient home amidst the stars infinite.
'''Varshahn:''' I pray you go forth, and prove this bond of ours, tempered and tested, shall endure unbroken for a thousand thousand years.

'''Livingway:''' The ark is missing one last ─ but very crucial ─ component before we are ready to take off. It should be arriving shortly.

'''Krile:''' Quite the turnout, wouldn't you say? Then again, who wouldn't want to be present for a once-in-a-lifetime event?

'''Tataru:''' I'll send word to the Alliance leaders the very moment the ship takes off. Obviously they couldn't be here, but I'm sure they'll be cheering for you every step of the way.

'''Alisaie:''' They said work on the ark is finished, but you certainly wouldn't know by looking at it.

'''Alphinaud:''' Let us hear what Father has to say.

'''Thancred:''' I wasn't expecting quite so many people to be seeing us off.

'''Y'shtola:''' This is the pinnacle of aetherochemistry. A synthesis of modern innovation and the ancient wisdom of Allag. The ark's engine appears to be capable of processing condensed aether in quantities I never thought possible.

'''Estinien:''' For so many to see us off like this seems wholly unnecessary. Still...I'll not begrudge them for wishing us well.

'''Urianger:''' That even Wilfsunn and Bloewyda should be in attendance is most unexpected, but I am nonetheless heartened by their presence.

'''G'raha Tia:''' So this is the ship that will bear us unto Ultima Thule...

===Speak with Fourchenault at Thaumazein. (Cutscene)===
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'''Fourchenault:''' All present and accounted for? Good.
'''Fourchenault:''' As you will have heard, the ark is ready. All that remains is to board and be on your way.
'''Cid:''' I've seen my fair share of tight schedules, but this was bloody murder...
'''Cid:''' But we did it. We finished the ship.
'''Cid:''' It's safe, fit for purpose, and looks good to boot. Aye, it's a Garlond through and through.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I really don't know what we'd do without you. Thank you for everything.
'''Cid:''' Don't mention it. Ever since that episode with Omega, I've been toying with the idea of starfaring vessels.
'''Cid:''' And as they say, necessity is the mother of invention. We've learned a lot, let me tell you.
'''Cid:''' In case you're wondering about payment, the ongoing existence of the world ought to do. But feel free to throw in a colorful recounting of your journey on your return.
'''Cid:''' So, have you thought of a name?
'''Alisaie:''' A name? Wasn't everyone just calling it Father's “teeny-tiny toy boat”?
'''Cid:''' Well, seeing as its purpose has changed, I thought a more eloquent name was in order. I suggested as much to Fourchenault, who seemed quite amenable to the idea.
'''Fourchenault:''' As you know, this vessel is the culmination of heretofore unprecedented collaboration.
'''Fourchenault:''' And though said collaboration is owed to the Scions, there is another whose noble deeds made our work possible.
'''Fourchenault:''' From a fragment of Dalamud, we obtained not only advanced materials such as refined adamantite, but the knowledge to traverse the stars.
'''Fourchenault:''' And this fragment would not have found its way to us had the Archon Louisoix not fought to protect this world ─ and in so doing laid down his life.
'''Fourchenault:''' Now that the vessel stands complete, I cannot help but wonder if it was more than mere happenstance...
'''Fourchenault:''' If it was my father's intention to guide us here.
'''Fourchenault:''' In the hopes that his guidance will see you all safely home, I name the vessel after that selfsame fragment of Dalamud he delivered unto us.
'''Fourchenault:''' The starship ''Ragnarok''.
'''Sicard:''' Sorry for the wait! I got everyone you asked for, and not a one less.
'''Alphinaud:''' What are you all doing here?
'''Livingway:''' Oh, I invited them. The representatives of those tribes with religious inclinations.
'''Livingway:''' You've done a fine job of readying the ''Ragnarok'', but for it to take flight, we'll of course need the power of the Mothercrystal.
'''Livingway:''' Given its immense size, however, transporting it would be an absolute logistical nightmare. Not to mention we'd need to shatter it into tiny shards for feeding to the engines.
'''Livingway:''' But a brilliant idea came to me: we convert the crystal's energy into forms that can transport themselves!
'''Urianger:''' Thou wouldst employ summoning...or should I say its precursor ─ creation magicks.
'''Thancred:''' Care to explain for our benefit?
'''Urianger:''' As you may have witnessed at Bestways Burrow, the Loporrits are capable of creation magicks, which they use to shape the moon's environment.
'''Urianger:''' Yet simple though they make it seem, 'tis a highly advanced and exacting art. To perform it correctly requireth that the wielder holdeth the object in his mind's eye in clearest detail.
'''Alphinaud:''' Hence the ancients' meticulous management of concepts.
'''Urianger:''' Drawing upon this art, the Ascians conceived of summoning as we know it.
'''Urianger:''' A derivative that replaceth the complexity of concepts with the simplicity of zealotry to make manifest a creation.
'''Y'shtola:''' I see... By combining the Loporrits' magicks and the tribes' faith, we convert the Mothercrystal into primals of purer form and greater obedience.
'''Y'shtola:''' Summoning as it was intended, one might say.
'''Livingway:''' Indeed, indeed!
'''Livingway:''' While Hydaelyn gave us the ability to use creation magicks, She forbade us from using it to make anything possessed of a soul ─ or similar.
'''Livingway:''' She didn't say anything about fulfilling the desires of ''others'', though. So! Borrowing our friends' faith, we'll create deities using the Mothercrystal's power, and send them to the ''Ragnarok''!
'''Alisaie:''' Am I the only one here concerned about the risk of being turned into a tempered minion?
'''Livingway:''' Oh, right, I was getting to that... From what I've read in Sharlayan tomes, it appears the Ascians incorporated an additional nasty element into their summoning method: the fervent desire to assimilate others into one's belief.
'''Livingway:''' Beings thus created are instilled with the selfsame desire, and use their powers to enthrall people ─ starting with the summoner.
'''Livingway:''' In contrast, our creation magicks ─ the original and the best, accept no substitutes ─ don't incorporate any of that rubbish, so there's no risk of tempering. I mean, if the being was on the scale of Zodiark, you might feel a little “tug”...but I think we'll be safe enough.
'''Soroban:''' Truth be told, I do not understand the intricacies of this plan. But none of us would ever turn our backs on you.
'''Soroban:''' When the avatars of our faith ran amok, you intervened without decrying we who birthed them.
'''Soroban:''' Where others vilified and suppressed us, you offered understanding and friendship.
'''Soroban:''' In gratitude, we will share with you the true expressions of our gods ─ not malevolent deities, but benevolent saviors!
'''Sicard:''' All right, you lot, we're headin' to the aetherial sea. Stay in sight else you're liable to get lost.
'''Soroban:''' Lead the way!

'''Wilfsunn:''' May we have a moment?
'''Wilfsunn:''' In anticipation of the day man might journey to the stars, we developed these.
'''Bloewyda:''' Portable teleportation devices. One for each of you, designed to work in tandem.
'''Bloewyda:''' Press the button on one, and in a matter of moments all eight will activate and send their owners back to the ''Ragnarok''.
'''Bloewyda:''' There is no telling what hazards you may encounter. If you find yourselves separated or lost, please do not hesitate to use them.
'''Bloewyda:''' Be safe, all of you. And come back.
'''Urianger:''' You as well. I pray you take care.
'''Livingway:''' Looks like everything is in order, so I'll go ahead and board.
'''Livingway:''' A few of my fellows will remain to assist with the summonings, but rest assured the vessel won't want for competent crewing.
'''Fourchenault:''' If you are ready, then you should board as well. Go...and godsspeed.
| Voiced cutscene |

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' The ''Ragnarok''... And thus does Grandfather's legacy live on.
'''Alphinaud:''' We mustn't waste any more time. Let us board, and set out for Ultima Thule!

'''Alisaie:''' Mother, Father... Grandfather.
'''Alisaie:''' We ''will'' save this star and return home. I promise...

'''Thancred:''' Venturing quite literally into the unknown, we have to be ready for anything.
'''Thancred:''' As I said before, whatever awaits us there, we will survive. We ''must''.

'''Y'shtola:''' Primal summoning...as it was intended... I never dared to consider they could be invoked without the danger of tempering.
'''Y'shtola:''' Change has come quickly to this star, and greater change yet awaits in the days to come. All the more reason we must not fail.

'''Urianger:''' I am most grateful Wilfsunn and Bloewyda have devised a contingency should the need to flee arise, though I pray it shall not.
'''Urianger:''' We must needs strive for victory to the last, that Etheirys and her people survive, and that her champions return home. Without exception.

'''G'raha Tia:''' So, the stage is set. I can but hope we are prepared to play our parts when we arrive on Ultima Thule.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The key, I suspect, may lie with Hydaelyn's parting message to us.
'''G'raha Tia:''' “Darkness and Light. Despair and hope. As goes one, so goes the other.” Knowing Meteion wields the power of despair, we must bring to bear hope in equal measure.

'''Estinien:''' I'd rather not spend any longer mulling over strategy.
'''Estinien:''' None of us are strangers to despair. If that is the source of her power, we are ready for it.

'''Cid:''' The ''Ragnarok'' is a collaborative effort in every sense.
'''Cid:''' The culmination of knowledge from the world's greatest minds, both past and present. Without question the greatest ship ever built.

'''Biggs:''' I'll have to remember to thank Tataru for her timely provisions of food and drink. Poor Wedge would've long since given up from exhaustion otherwise.
'''Biggs:''' But now the rest is up to you. Come back safe, all right?

'''Wedge:''' You haven't forgotten anything, have you? No repairs or commissions? A delivery from retainers, perhaps? ...No?
'''Wedge:''' Well! If there's nothing else, have a safe journey!

'''Nero:''' The world cannot end now, not when we've but scratched the surface of the Loporrits' technological know-how.
'''Nero:''' So run along now, and do what it is you vaunted heroes do best. The world shall tremble before my genius soon enough, assuming you're able to prevent its destruction, that is.

'''Fourchenault:''' Ameliance will not be joining us, I'm afraid. She could not bear to watch our children embark on so perilous a mission.
'''Fourchenault:''' Make no mistake─I feel the same. I cannot tell you how many times I had to step away from my duties, so distracted by thoughts of all the ways it could go wrong...
'''Fourchenault:''' Even now a part of me wants to drag them away and forbid─ ...Well. Not that they would listen. So I will see them off with pride in my heart and a prayer on my lips.
'''Fourchenault:''' For my children, and for this star they love so dearly, you must prevail.

===Speak with Aeglyffe.===
'''Aeglyffe:''' If you would come this way, I will direct you to the bridge.
<blockquote>Upon boarding the ''Ragnarok'', several cutscenes will play in sequence.
It is recommended that you set aside sufficient time to view these scenes in their entirety.</blockquote>

'''Livingway:''' Welcome to the bridge, everyone!
'''Livingway:''' I hope you have everything, because I can't be bothered turning back.
'''Livingway:''' Right then, make yourselves comfortable. We're setting off in just a moment.
'''Alphinaud:''' It's...incredible...
'''Fourchenault:''' This is Fourchenault. Can you hear me?
'''Fourchenault:''' The preparations for the summonings are complete.
'''Fourchenault:''' In accordance with the fourteenth phase of the plan, we have moved the ''Ragnarok'' to the launch site.
'''Fourchenault:''' The gates are open. You may depart when ready.
'''Livingway:''' So...are we ready?
'''Alisaie:''' As ready as we'll ever be. Let's get going.
'''Mappingway:''' Oh, come on! A burnt-out star's got more fire in its belly!
'''Mappingway:''' Try it again ─ with feeling!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Issue the command to launch.
> Have Alphinaud do the honors.
'''Alphinaud:''' Me!? B-But I...
'''Alisaie:''' No need to be coy, Brother. Do it, and do it well!
'''Alphinaud:''' If you all insist...
'''Alphinaud:''' Onward ─ unto the distant stars and beyond!
'''Alphinaud:''' Ragnarok, engage!

'''Sleepingway:''' E-Engage!
'''Loporrits:''' Engage!
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'''Garuda:''' That I must carry ''landwalkers'' into the sky... I cannot imagine a greater indignity!
'''Lord of the Revel:''' Do not sulk so. For thy mighty winds exist not only to buffet and batter.
'''Lord of the Revel:''' Nay, they may serve also to thrust forth with vigor. Such is thy glory...and thus it is an occasion to rejoice!
'''Lord of the Revel:''' So come─let us revel!
'''Garuda:''' So long as the wind blows freely, I suppose all is as it should be in creation...
'''Garuda:''' I will render unto them a storm, that they may pierce the firmament and fly free!

'''Livingway:''' Still in one piece? Good.
'''Livingway:''' Sleepingway, report.
'''Sleepingway:''' All's well! Fantastic, even!
'''Sleepingway:''' Thanks to the power of those primals, the engines are roaring and we're ripping along!
'''Mappingway:''' All values are also within projected ranges. Time to destination is eight carrots. Perhaps seven at a pinch.
'''Livingway:''' All right, let's go over some points of caution.
'''Livingway:''' Our destination, as you know, is Ultima Thule. Lest you wonder, the place is not a star so much as...a patch of emptiness.
'''Livingway:''' That's the extent of what our equipment could determine, anyway.
'''Livingway:''' From what we know of Meteion, she's likely used dynamis to obfuscate her location.
'''Y'shtola:''' So in conclusion, we'll only know what's there when we get there.
'''Livingway:''' The crew and I will see to it the ship's ready to take off at a moment's notice.
'''Livingway:''' We'll support the search as best we can, but it'll be your paws on the ground...assuming there is any.
'''Livingway:''' But everything will be fine, I'm sure. Hydaelyn believes in you, so you ought to believe in yourselves.
'''Livingway:''' Just don't do anything I wouldn't. Like waiting too long to use those portable teleporters of yours.
'''Livingway:''' Personally, at the slightest sign of trouble, I'd mash the button to bits ─ and you should as well.
'''Alphinaud:''' Understood. We promise to be careful.
'''Mappingway:''' I suggest you brace yourselves. We're about to arrive, and the vessel will shake a good bit.
'''Mappingway:''' Something is interfering with the equipment...
'''???:''' ...Greetings.
'''Meteion:''' Greetings... Can you hear me...?
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'''''What will you say?'''''
> Meteion...
> It's her... the bringer of despair.

'''Alphinaud:''' So this is Meteion...
'''Meteion:''' Oh? Have you met one of my sisters?
'''Meteion:''' I don't remember meeting you myself... But I do know that you're from Etheirys.
'''Meteion:''' Why have you come? All you had to do was wait. I would've delivered to you your ends.
'''Alisaie:''' We didn't ask for that!
'''Meteion:''' I don't understand. All life is destined to end.
'''Meteion:''' Why choose to prolong your suffering?
'''Meteion:''' Effort, ambition, love ─ they amount to naught. Happiness, should you find it, is inevitably lost. Stolen away by events beyond your control.

'''Meteion:''' There is no logic nor meaning in it. You think there is, convince yourselves, but it's all a cruel accident.
'''Meteion:''' Come now, I speak the truth. A truth you would recognize if you looked up at the night sky.
'''Meteion:''' Unbroken emptiness. Cold, dark, and silent. Your world, like every other, is but a blemish upon its perfect fabric.
'''Meteion:''' Life is an anomaly. It is unnatural and cannot continue. The sooner you accept this, the easier it will be.
'''Y'shtola:''' Just to be clear, we're not here to argue with you.
'''Y'shtola:''' We know that life is fleeting. And that in the short time we have it, we're not assured happiness.
'''Thancred:''' Indeed, I've seen far more sorrow in the eyes of many I've met.
'''Thancred:''' I myself have plenty of regrets, and one day they'll die with me. Gone to dust with my “good” deeds and unfulfilled dreams.
'''Alphinaud:''' But we accept this. That our existence may seem pointless. That sorrow, rage, and despair will always dog our heels.
'''Alphinaud:''' And we press on regardless. That is why Hydaelyn guided us here.
'''Alphinaud:''' In Her boundless love for mankind, She has prepared us for this trial, and in Her name we have come for you!
'''Meteion:''' Yes, I sense it... A burning passion, like unto fury...
'''Meteion:''' I know it well. For the same passion once burned in many a star before yours.
'''Meteion:''' Suffocated and extinguished now.
'''Alisaie:''' I...I can't...breathe.
'''Meteion:''' You approach the bounds of my Ultimatum, where emotions dictate reality.
'''Meteion:''' Where resignation and acceptance unite to embrace the end.
'''Meteion:''' Where those who yet valiantly cling to life cannot thrive...

'''Estinien:''' By the Fury...
'''Urianger:''' Thancred...?
'''Y'shtola:''' Meteion is gone as well. Mayhap he awakened first and gave chase.
'''Mappingway:''' ...Uh, everyone? It appears we're at our destination.
'''Mappingway:''' This...this is Ultima Thule.
'''Growingway:''' Not that we knew what to expect...but I wasn't expecting this.
'''Growingway:''' From atmospheric composition to ambient temperatures, all readings are within permissible range. This place is capable of supporting life!
'''Livingway:''' If that's the case, then Thancred may well have gone on ahead. Let's go and have a look.
'''Livingway:''' Meanwhile, I want the rest of you to perform a full inspection of the ship as well as a biological scan.

So it was that the brave wayfarers arrived at last at dream's end.
In following their path walked and history written, I am made keenly aware of one truth...
Though the curtains may fall again and again, so long as others take the stage, ever shall there be more tales to tell.
So let them bring it to a close, I say.
Let the curtains fall upon this─
The final chapter in the tale of the star.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Is this...a dead star?
'''Livingway:''' As I live and breathe...I live and breathe. The environment itself shouldn't kill us.
'''Y'shtola:''' Well then, let us search for Thancred while exploring the area.
'''Y'shtola:''' The ship, we leave in your care.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' If Meteion should strike again with such overwhelming force, I honestly don't know how we are to oppose her.

'''Y'shtola:''' We were clearly no match for Meteion, yet we survived unscathed. But how...?

'''Alphinaud:''' It is as Livingway said. I can breathe well enough, but something about this place feels...wrong.

'''Alisaie:''' It's so dark. I can barely see anything...

'''Urianger:''' Didst thou witness what became of Thancred? So quickly was I overcome by Meteion's malevolence that I saw naught of their altercation.

'''Estinien:''' There is a dizzying, disorienting feeling about this place. As if I could lose my footing at any moment... We must be careful.

===Speak with Livingway.===
'''Livingway:''' I can't guarantee it will be of help in these strange surrounds, but I've readied a provisions node in case of emergency.
'''Livingway:''' Of course, if you encounter any ''real'' danger here, I expect you to return to the ''Ragnarok'' at once.

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{{Quest infobox
| title = Friends Gathered
| image =
| description = Though delighted by your patronage, [[Tataru]] is ready to send you on your way.
| quest-giver = Tataru
| location = Old Sharlayan
| location-x = 11.8
| location-y = 9.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508200
| gil = 1595
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = A Bold Decision
| next-quest = Unto the Heavens
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 793
| id-gt = 69987
| id-edb = a2d4080d821
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Krile]].
*Speak with [[Thancred]].
*Speak with [[Y'shtola]].
*Speak with [[Alisaie]].
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
*Speak with [[Ojika Tsunjika]].

==Journal==
*Though delighted by your patronage, Tataru is ready to send you on your way.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Tataru:''' I realize you've still got lots to do before you depart, so I won't keep you any longer.
'''Tataru:''' I do hope you can find a moment for yourself, and that the others can as well. They said they were returning to the Baldesion Annex, though I doubt they stayed for long.
'''Tataru:''' If you decide to go looking for them, I'd suggest speaking with Krile first. I'm sure they would have told her their plans.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' Be sure to stop by the boutique if you find yourself in need of more equipment!

===Speak with Krile.===
'''Krile:''' You're back. I take it you received your gift from Tataru?
'''Krile:''' It was a surprise long in the making, with many, many long hours of fretting to get everything just right. I'm glad to see it realized, and with great success.
'''Krile:''' If you're looking for the others, though, they've already taken their leave.
'''Krile:''' Y'shtola, Thancred, and Urianger have gone to the Last Stand for a bite to eat.
'''Krile:''' Alisaie and G'raha Tia, meanwhile, thought their time would be better spent poring over books at Noumenon.
'''Krile:''' As for Alphinaud and Estinien, well... They've elected to pay a visit to the Leveilleur estate, though Estinien seemed somewhat reluctant to go.
'''Krile:''' I'm sure they would all be glad for your company if you've a mind to seek them out.
'''Krile:''' Should you be feeling peckish, I'd suggest heading to the Last Stand before Y'shtola and the others finish eating. But above all else, it would be foolish to run headlong into battle a fatigued mess, so do remember to get a good night's sleep.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Krile:''' I've a few matters to attend to myself before you and the others depart for Ultima Thule. But rest assured, Tataru and I will keep everything in order while you're all away.

'''Y'shtola:''' Try as she might, Tataru had no chance of standing between you and a hearty meal. Don't worry, we saved some for you.

'''Urianger:''' Hast thou perchance had opportunity to partake of the rainbow pudding? Owing to its striking flavor and somewhat garish appearance, 'tis quite popular. Indeed, so popular that the Last Stand's stock hath been entirely exhausted.
'''Urianger:''' I should hope, at the very least, Puddingway did sup upon this most delectable of desserts.

===Speak with Thancred. (Cutscene)===
'''Thancred:''' [Forename]! Come to make our trio a quartet, have you?
'''Thancred:''' Please, have a seat, and we'll see about getting you a drink.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Y'shtola:''' Your business with Tataru is finished?
'''Y'shtola:''' My, what a thoughtful surprise. Whatever would we do without her?
'''Thancred:''' Indeed. And she's right, you know ─ it hasn't been all doom and gloom.
'''Y'shtola:''' It feels like a lifetime ago that Master Louisoix gathered us together to form the Circle of Knowing.
'''Y'shtola:''' Since then, we have experienced much. But rather than feeling wiser, the more I learn, the more I find my knowledge lacking.
'''Urianger:''' Forsooth. As a student, vainly did I believe that I held the secrets of creation in my grasp. Yet that which I had seized was but an insignificant sliver of what awaited in the wider world.
'''Urianger:''' Every encounter, every experience, hath served to open mine eyes, enlightening and humbling me in equal measure. Even from those whom I called enemies have I learned many a valuable lesson.
'''Y'shtola:''' What will we learn at the edge of the universe, I wonder...
'''Thancred:''' Ultima Thule, where the bringer of the end makes her nest... I for one can't possibly imagine.
'''Thancred:''' But whatever awaits us there, we will survive. We ''must''... For her.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You've nothing left to prove. Not to Ryne. Nor Minfilia.
> We'll get through this. Together.
> Just make sure you bring enough ammunition.

'''Thancred:''' Gods, it feels like only yesterday that we went on that mission to Drybone.
'''Thancred:''' We've both changed much since then, have we not?
'''Y'shtola:''' We've come far together, and if we have aught to say about it, we'll go further still. Aye, we will avert this calamity and return home.
'''Y'shtola:''' In preparation for which, we must give thought to what we hope to achieve after the proverbial dust has settled.
'''Thancred:''' What with the primals and Ascians all but dealt with, I suppose we'll need to look for new hobbies.
'''Thancred:''' In all seriousness, though ─ in uniting to overcome a common foe, the disparate peoples of the world have found a way forward together. It's a truly gratifying sight to see.
'''Y'shtola:''' Indeed... Though it was many years in the making, we have successfully set in motion the gears of fundamental change.
'''Y'shtola:''' With this, we have fulfilled our humble role as a symbol of hope...and I daresay it is time to bow out.
'''Y'shtola:''' After all, there is no shortage of hands to bear the torch in our stead.
'''Thancred:''' You know, I never really considered I might live long enough to see an after.
'''Thancred:''' But even if my time as a Scion came to an end, I don't expect that much would change.
'''Thancred:''' Traveling the world, going wherever the wind blows, lending a hand to those in need...
'''Urianger:''' A journey for journey's sake. It doth suit thee well. I must confess, I too have yearned to see more of the world.
'''Urianger:''' If thou art amenable to the suggestion, I would accompany thee. Mine ability to affect an air of normalcy through artful disguise is much improved, thou must concede...
'''Thancred:''' Aye, well, improvement is relative. You still look suspicious no matter what you wear.
'''Thancred:''' What of you, Y'shtola? Any grand plans?
'''Y'shtola:''' Why, continue my quest for knowledge, naturally. To begin with, I wish to know the state of the reflections, to which end I must find a means to travel between worlds.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Tis the least I must do if I am to keep my promise.
'''Y'shtola:''' Should my pursuits prove unduly arduous, I won't hesitate to call on you.
'''Y'shtola:''' And in return, I will take you to see Ryne one day. I'm sure you cannot wait to see the fine young woman she has become.
'''Thancred:''' Spare me...
'''Urianger:''' And what of thee? What wouldst thou pursue at duty's end?
'''Last Stand Waitress:''' Here's yours. My apologies for the wait.
'''Thancred:''' Well, shall we make a toast?
'''Thancred:''' To victory.
'''Urianger:''' To our comrades.
'''Y'shtola:''' To the future of the star.
| Voiced cutscene end |
''Optional dialogue''
'''Thancred:''' You can always count on your friends to help you maintain perspective. A pity mine take a perverse pleasure in it.
'''Thancred:''' I'd like to think I give as good as I get ─ though I'd fare better with the occasional assist from our consummate nodder.
'''Thancred:''' But it's all in good fun. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

'''Urianger:''' I say, [Forename], whence came this─hic!─simulacrum that standeth beside thee?
'''Urianger:''' ...I see falsely? But Y'shtola and Thancred, but moments ago, employed the selfsame doubling magick...
'''Urianger:''' All right, then─hic!─keep thy secrets...

===Speak with Y'shtola.===
'''Y'shtola:''' Leaving so soon? I suppose it's for the best...if you'd rather not explore the bottom of a bottle with Urianger.
'''Y'shtola:''' I daresay the others would welcome your company as well. If you can find them, that is.
'''Y'shtola:''' In any case, as long as you make the most of your time, then that is all that matters.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' <snore>

===Speak with Alisaie. (Cutscene)===
You try speaking with Alisaie, but she is fast asleep.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Krile:''' Oh?
'''Krile:''' Knowing them, they're probably dreaming about the celestial adventures to come.
'''Krile:''' Just as well. They've been running themselves ragged of late.
'''Krile:''' Unlike you and the others, I'm a few steps removed from the danger and excitement. The things you all get up to never fail to impress me. But by the same token, I can't help but worry.
'''Krile:''' Not only for your safety, but...but for your happiness. After everything you've sacrificed, you earned it a thousand times over.
'''Krile:''' From the simple pleasures of tucking into a hearty meal or...or collapsing into a comfortable bed...
'''Krile:''' To the grand triumphs of visiting legendary lands or finding true love ─ you deserve all the joy in the world.
'''Krile:''' There is so much that life has to offer. So much to be treasured and shared with those we hold dear.
'''Krile:''' So promise me this: come what may, you won't give up on your own happiness.
'''Krile:''' When you're out there, fighting tooth and nail, it's all too easy to forget.
'''Krile:''' But in the end, your passions will be your greatest strength of all. Remember that.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hm... This feels...familiar...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Well, 'tis good to be...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wait, what are you─? What am I─?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Gods, don't tell me I fell asleep?
'''Krile:''' Not that there's any shame in it...but you were sleeping like babies.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Ugh... How embarrassing...
'''Alisaie:''' Not a word to anyone. Understood? Not. One. Word.
'''Krile:''' I'm told that sleeping in proper beds of your own choosing is a much more effective way to prepare for battle.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So...what were the two of you doing here?
'''Krile:''' I had a few books to return to the library. Thought I'd take care of it while I could.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> It's a secret.
> Just enjoying a little peace and quiet.
> Nothing in particular.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' That's enough reading for one day. As we don't know how long we'll be away, I'd best return these books before we depart.
'''G'raha Tia:''' And eat. I'm absolutely famished. What about you?
'''G'raha Tia:''' I see... Perhaps I'll stop at the Last Stand on my way back.

'''Alisaie:''' Gods, I didn't realize I was so tired. One moment I was resting my eyes, and the next...
'''Alisaie:''' I should go and get some air. Maybe a quick bout of training. But not sleep. I'll sleep when I'm dead.

'''Krile:''' If nothing else, these two seem to be in good spirits. Still, I'll see them back to the annex for some proper rest, even if I have to drag them by the ears.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Estinien:''' What...? Surely this isn't the first time you've seen me without my armor.

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Alphinaud:''' Oh? What brings you here?
'''Alphinaud:''' Ah, so you were worried that the Leveilleur household might again be gripped by turmoil.
'''Alphinaud:''' All is well, I assure you.
'''Alphinaud:''' In my letters home, I had made mention of Estinien, you see.
'''Alphinaud:''' My mother wished to meet the legend in person, and so we arranged to have a spot of tea together.
'''Estinien:''' Where were you in my hour of need? Fell beasts I can face, but I'm not made for idle chitchat with lords and ladies...
'''Alphinaud:''' Well, I for one thought you held your own. Mother was the picture of delight.
'''Estinien:''' Hmph. I might've been delighted myself were we in a tavern with more agreeable drink.
'''Estinien:''' The thought of fleeing crossed my mind, but what then? I'd never hear the end of it ─ least of all from Tataru.
'''Alphinaud:''' I'm sorry... 'Twas not my intent to cause you such distress.
'''Alphinaud:''' It's just...it was one of the things I didn't want to leave undone ere we set forth.
'''Alphinaud:''' That's not to say I think we won't be returning...
'''Alphinaud:''' Yet given what lies ahead, I did not wish to leave for later that which I could do today.
'''Alphinaud:''' After all, tomorrow is never promised.
'''Estinien:''' It's fine. Not like I had better things to do.
'''Estinien:''' Besides...seeing you with your mother brought back fond memories of my own. Be we rich or poor, family is...family.
'''Estinien:''' Well, it's past time we were on our way.
'''Alphinaud:''' Wait!
'''Alphinaud:''' Since I left home, I've made a great many mistakes. Mistakes for which I can never make amends. But through it all, you didn't give up on me.
'''Alphinaud:''' To have returned here, with you at my side... It means more to me than you know.
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
'''Alphinaud:''' Forgive me, but it needed to be said.
'''Estinien:''' I'm the one who owes you thanks.
'''Estinien:''' Were it not for you, I would not be alive today, nor come to terms with Nidhogg's spirit.
'''Estinien:''' I am ever grateful.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I suppose I ought to thank you both as well.
> You were never one to forsake a friend, Alphinaud.
> I'll be counting on you.

'''Alphinaud:''' Well, we needn't make it a competition. You know... This must be what Hydaelyn meant when She spoke about depending on one another.
'''Alphinaud:''' However treacherous the road before us, together we will prevail.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''Estinien:''' All that remains is to return to the annex and give my armor one last polish. I expect Alphinaud has maintenance to carry out on those...floating things of his, too.

'''Alphinaud:''' A few of our comrades decided to remain a while in Sharlayan after making their deliveries. Did you happen to pass any on your way here?

===Speak with Ojika Tsunjika.===
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Welcome back, [Forename]! Returned to catch a final few winks before embarking on your mission, I presume?
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' You'll be happy to know your chambers have been cleaned, and fresh linens laid out.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' I pray you enjoy the sweetest dreams on this final night before the big day...

'''That night, at the Royal Menagerie in Ala Mhigo...'''
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' “You will never get what you want...not even the battle you pine for so dearly...”
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' In that transcendent moment, what was it that I sought in you?
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' And what was it that you sought in me?

'''And thus it dawns...'''
'''The day of reckoning.'''
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Y'shtola:''' How often have we thus assembled...
'''Y'shtola:''' To combine our knowledge and seek solutions to the problems before us.
'''Thancred:''' Back at the Waking Sands, it was all we could do to address the most minor of troubles. Who could've realized what we'd find when we began to look to the sources of the realm's woes.
'''Urianger:''' At the Rising Stones, we made great strides and shared many moments. From the joyous...to the sorrowful.
'''Alphinaud:''' We've had occasion to call other places home too.
'''Alphinaud:''' Be it Ishgard or Kugane, we were fortunate to find sanctuary wherein we might take stock and continue our fight.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I was honored to host this company in the Crystarium. To stand with you all as we confronted the truth of the star itself.
'''Alisaie:''' And now, from this place, we go to fight the most important battle of all.
'''Krile:''' The Forum has sent word. The ark is ready.
'''Krile:''' The Loporrits, naturally, will be commanding the vessel.
'''Krile:''' They will see the eight of you to Ultima Thule.
'''Krile:''' Upon arriving, your objective is to find and vanquish Meteion.
'''Krile:''' As a final formality, the Forum bade me ascertain your resolve. So...are you certain you wish to do this?
'''Y'shtola:''' We are.
'''Krile:''' Then ere you report to Thaumazein, I leave you with these words.
'''Krile:''' You must triumph.
'''Krile:''' What that means will differ for each of you.
'''Krile:''' To make it back home, or to simply avert doom, or perhaps something else altogether...
'''Krile:''' Yet whatever it is that drives you, I have faith in its power to see you through. So please ─ triumph.
'''Krile:''' Triumph, as we who remain behind believe you will.
'''Alphinaud:''' Let us be off, then.
'''Tataru:''' Wait!
'''Tataru:''' Both Krile and I will be there to see you off, but as your receptionist, I feel I need to say this here.
'''Tataru:''' Safe journey, all of you! And...be safe!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You can count on it.
> You too, Tataru.

| Voiced cutscene end. |

A Bold Decision

2025-07-26T18:31:04Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Bold Decision
| image =
| description = [[Krile]] has urgent news.
| quest-giver = Krile
| location = Old Sharlayan
| location-x = 9.2
| location-y = 11.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508,200
| gil = 1123
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Her Children, One and All
| next-quest = Friends Gathered
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 792
| id-gt = 69986
| id-edb = f791be6b238
}}
==Walkthrough==
Completion unlocks the i560 [[Artifact_Armor#Endwalker|Artifact Armor for Endwalker]] at [[Varsarudh]] <big>'''for free'''</big> in [[Old Sharlayan]] (X:11.8 Y:9.9).

Unlike in [[Shadowbringers]], for [[Endwalker]] you do not need to have completed any [[Endwalker Role Quests|role questlines]] to receive the armor, and it is '''level 89 gear with item sync'''. Completing the [[Endwalker Role Quests|role quests]] just makes it [[Dye (action)|dyable]].

Please equip the gear before queuing for [[The Dead Ends|the first level 90 dungeon]]; it is a full left-side set.

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Fourchenault]].
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
*Speak with [[Tataru]].
*Wait at the destination.
*Speak with [[Varsarudh]].

==Journal==
*Krile has urgent news.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' A great many of the helping hands that delivered the adamantite are still here in Sharlayan, and I for one couldn't be happier!
'''Tataru:''' Between the aetherburner to be refurbished, supplies to be transported, and meals to be prepared, we need all the assistance we can get.
'''Tataru:''' Even Lord Emmanellain has been doing his part, albeit at a snail's pace. Still, it's the thought that counts...but a bit more effort wouldn't go amiss.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Krile:''' [Forename]. I trust you've had a good rest?
'''Krile:''' An envoy of Master Fourchenault's arrived not along ago with a message: the Loporrits have determined Meteion's location.
'''Krile:''' We've been asked to gather at the Rostra. I'll meet you there, along with the others.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' I fear our recent travails within Labyrinthos and the aetherial sea have taken their toll on my mind, for last night I received a visitor in my dreams. Moenbryda...
'''Urianger:''' A vision not of the woman she was, nay, but the woman she would have become...

'''Estinien:''' Since the Final Days first manifested, we've been tested as never before. Even more so in your case.
'''Estinien:''' Nevertheless, our work is far from over. We cannot afford to falter now, not when the end is in sight.

'''G'raha Tia:''' How did you sleep? Well, I should hope. It's likely the last opportunity we will have to take a proper rest for quite some time.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I...probably could have done with a few more winks myself. Ugh...
'''G'raha Tia:''' The thought of what's to come was keeping me awake, you see. So, I thought to do a bit of research, hoping I might eventually feel weary enough to doze off.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But before I realized it, it was already morning... No need to scold me ─ I already regret it, and will probably only feel that regret more keenly as the day wears on.

'''Thancred:''' Not feeling any ill effects from the Aitiascope, are you? After playing test subject for those new aetherytes, even the mention of aether sickness makes me feel a little queasy.

'''Y'shtola:''' Hydaelyn ─ the heart of this star ─ is gone... And yet, on the morrow, the sun will rise, and life will go on.
'''Y'shtola:''' When I look upon Sharlayan and its idyllic surrounds, there are moments when Her absence feels unreal. As do the Final Days. Would that it were so...

'''Krile:''' While the Forum is not here in its entirety to brood and glare at us, Master Barnier's presence alone is enough to put me on edge.

'''Barnier:''' If you would know the reason for this assembly, you had better ask Master Leveilleur.

'''Alisaie:''' Gods, I can hardly believe the Loporrits managed to find Meteion out there, hidden among the stars. The sheer distances involved are mind-boggling.

'''Alphinaud:''' Before coming, I thought to inquire after our comrades abroad. It seems that the effects of the Final Days have been observed further and further north of Garlemald.
'''Alphinaud:''' For a blessing, those regions are largely uninhabited...but in any event, we mustn't misinterpret this as a geographical spread. There is no telling where in the world the phenomenon will strike next, unfortunately.

===Speak with Fourchenault.===
'''Fourchenault:''' Everyone appears to be present and accounted for. Good.
'''Fourchenault:''' As you know, the Loporrits have deduced the whereabouts of Meteion by means of a crystal bequeathed to us by Hydaelyn Herself.
'''Fourchenault:''' Your quarry's location is a place far beyond the moon, in the farthest reaches of the sea of stars, at the edge of creation.
'''Fourchenault:''' A veritable ''Ultima Thule''.
'''Y'shtola:''' Indeed... How then are we to reach it?
'''Livingway:''' An excellent question! Luckily for you, I have an equally excellent answer.
'''Livingway:''' In theory, with its advanced propulsion systems, the moon is capable of delivering you to Ultima Thule, but the myriad other facilities housed within would greatly impede travel through the sea of stars.
'''Livingway:''' Even the Mothercrystal may not possess aether enough to bear so massive a vessel to our destination and back.
'''Livingway:''' However, if we integrate our hyperhopper into your aetherburner...
'''Livingway:''' We should be able to fire things up and jump our way to the end of the universe in no time!
'''Alphinaud:''' Father, does this mean...?
'''Fourchenault:''' Bear in mind this decision was not made solely at my discretion, but with the consent of the Forum.
'''Fourchenault:''' Hearing the Loporrit's proposal, the Forum was faced with a grave decision.
'''Fourchenault:''' To commit the ark to this endeavor would mean abandoning both our plans to evacuate to the moon, and to resettle on another star. Needless to say, the proposition invited fierce debate.
'''Fourchenault:''' In the end, however, the Forum was swayed by the simple fact that Hydaelyn believed you possessed of the strength needed to overcome this crisis.
'''Fourchenault:''' The great exodus was, after all, a plan of Hydaelyn's own making. Therefore, if in the eleventh hour She would proffer another means by which we may seek salvation, we would be fools to dismiss it out of hand.
'''Fourchenault:''' Indeed, She sacrificed everything ─ Her very existence ─ to avert the destruction of this star.
'''Fourchenault:''' That is why we have chosen to place our faith in Hydaelyn. In you. The ark will be made ready for your voyage to Ultima Thule.
'''Alisaie:''' What of all the people that have labored so tirelessly to prepare for the evacuation? They must be furious.
'''Fourchenault:''' I would not be so sure. They have not forgotten your deeds on the Magna Glacies.
'''Fourchenault:''' Nor did your instrumental role in orchestrating the delivery of adamantite go unnoticed.
'''Fourchenault:''' No, the people do not protest ─ quite the contrary. They have expressed unwavering support for you and your mission.
'''Urianger:''' Are the Loporrits too willing to abandon the exodus?
'''Livingway:''' Were you not listening when we said we were born of Hydaelyn's love for Etheirys and its people?
'''Livingway:''' If it means your survival, we would do anything to help.
'''Livingway:''' And you'll most certainly have need of our expertise where you're going. There's no guarantee Ultima Thule is a place that supports life, an otherwise vexing problem our know-how can remedy.
'''Livingway:''' Besides, Hydaelyn chose us to lead the way to Meteion. Why else would She give you a crystal only we can decipher?
'''Livingway:''' But more importantly, we were perfectly content to evacuate Etheirys until ''you'' brought us here, Urianger. And now we're enamored with the place, so what choice do we have but to save it?
'''Fourchenault:''' Of course, none of this is possible without you and the Scions, so I must ask ─ are you certain you wish to do this?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You couldn't stop us if you tried.
> We'll avert the Final Days - whatever it takes!
> Well, we've come this far...

'''Fourchenault:''' Very well. We shall inform the Forum of your decision, and begin preparations to bolster the ark with the, ah...“hyperhopper.”
'''Fourchenault:''' The Loporrits will coordinate with the Ilsabard contingent to have the necessary components transported via the Tower of Babil.
'''Fourchenault:''' Of course, it will take time until the work is complete.
'''Fourchenault:''' For now, pray take your ease.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Twould seem there is naught to do but rest and prepare. Shall we?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Barnier:''' As you can imagine, not all Forum members were willing to endorse this plan.
'''Barnier:''' Through no fault of yours, of course. Given what is at stake, it is only natural that opinions are divided.
'''Barnier:''' That said, the final decision was reached with an overwhelming majority, much to my surprise.

'''Fourchenault:''' There is much to be done before the ark can be made ready for your voyage.
'''Fourchenault:''' Would that I could be afforded time to speak with Alphinaud and Alisaie. Alas...
'''Fourchenault:''' I can but pray they find a moment of quiet calm before the journey to come.

'''Livingway:''' No need to worry about lending a hand with the hyperhopper. We already have more than enough help, so go and relax while you still can!

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hmmm... Perhaps now I can finish that book I was reading...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wh-What? Oh, pay me no mind. I'm sure you have better things to do with the time afforded us.

'''Estinien:''' They bid us rest, but I'd much rather find something productive to do.
'''Estinien:''' Hm. I suppose now is as good a time as any to hone my lance. Not that I've ever found it to be dull. Still, it eases my mind on the eve of battle.

'''Urianger:''' The Forum hath placed the fate of mankind in our hands. We must not betray their faith.

'''Y'shtola:''' I should very much like to speak with the Loporrits once their work is complete.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Tis plain Hydaelyn has entrusted them with a great deal of knowledge, and I suspect there is more they could teach us.

'''Thancred:''' A rare opportunity to rest. I say we make the most of it.

'''Alisaie:''' I wasn't expecting to have time on our hands. What should we do...?

'''Krile:''' In all honesty, I didn't think the Forum would approve this measure, and certainly not by such a large margin. I daresay, though, that Master Fourchenault's impassioned recounting of your audience with Hydaelyn helped sway the vote.
'''Krile:''' He has a way with words, after all. Where did you think Alphinaud got it from?

===Speak with Alphinaud. (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud:''' Ere we depart, we must leave nothing undone.
'''Y'shtola:''' Quite, though it is difficult to conceive of how one can best prepare to brave a domain where dynamis governs all.
'''Y'shtola:''' Nevertheless, Hydaelyn deemed us worthy of the trials that await.
'''Y'shtola:''' For lack of any other feasible options at this late stage...let us trust in Her judgment and face Meteion as we are.
'''Alisaie:''' Which leaves the not-so-small task of coordinating our efforts here to you and Tataru.
'''Alisaie:''' If all goes to plan, we'll be back before you know it.
'''Krile:''' I certainly hope so.
'''Krile:''' We will be praying for your safe return. Mayhap it will affect the dynamis for the better.
'''Alphinaud:''' With that settled, we should get some rest, and make the most of the time we've been afforded.
'''Alphinaud:''' Hm?
'''Tataru:''' The meeting's over, is it?
'''Tataru:''' You were in there for so long, I started to worry. What did they have to say?
'''Tataru:''' The edge of creation. I see...
'''Tataru:''' Rest assured everything will remain in order until you return ─ and you will return.
'''Tataru:''' Actually, [Forename], could I borrow you for a moment?
'''Thancred:''' Looks like your plans for the interim are decided. When the two of you have finished, meet us back at the Baldesion Annex, all right?
'''Tataru:''' Come with me to the Agora. I have something to show you!

===Speak with Tataru.===
'''Tataru:''' Welcome, [Forename], to Tataru Taru's Boutique!
'''Tataru:''' I've always done my best to provide the Scions with fashionable attire, but in your case specifically, I make an extra effort to strive for the most functional-yet-stylish clothing one could ask for. Not that I'm playing favorites, but you ''are'' the Warrior of Light!
'''Tataru:''' Faced with this unprecedented crisis, I knew you would need an ensemble unlike anything I've created before, and that I wouldn't be able to do it alone.
'''Tataru:''' And so, after enlisting the aid of the world's finest artisans, I finally completed my career-defining masterpiece!
'''Tataru:''' But then inspiration struck, and I saw a golden opportunity just begging to be seized...
'''Tataru:''' With the help of some Thavnairian refugees, I decided to set up shop here in Sharlayan!
'''Tataru:''' Of course, I would never charge you for any of our works. Perish the thought!
'''Tataru:''' Varsarudh. How are things coming along?
'''Varsarudh:''' Everything is in order, Mistress Tataru. We'll be ready to open shortly.
'''Tataru:''' Which is why I brought you here ─ to be our very first patron. Would you mind waiting here a moment longer?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' If you could wait here just a short while longer, we'll have everything up and running in no time!

===Wait at the destination.===
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'''???:''' Ah, I did not expect to find you here.
'''Varshahn:''' I imagine Nidhana would also wish to offer her regards. Alas, after delivering our dragon scales to the engineers, she remained to assist with their work on the aetherburner.
'''Varshahn:''' This simulacrum, too, will stay in Sharlayan, while I oversee matters in Radz-at-Han.
'''Varshahn:''' It is a rather convenient means to keep abreast of developments pertaining to the Final Days or anything else.
'''Varshahn:''' It also allows me, after a fashion, to watch over my people in this distant land.
'''Tataru:''' Varshahn, I was hoping you'd stop by! I can't thank you enough for allowing your artisans to work with me here at the boutique.
'''Varshahn:''' Please, it is I who should be thanking you. This establishment has restored a sense of normalcy to their lives. You have blessed them with newfound purpose, and a means by which to support themselves in these troubled times.
'''Varshahn:''' What's more, when they at last return home to Radz-at-Han, the experience and knowledge they have gained in your employ will no doubt prove a boon to the artistry and commerce of our land.
'''Varshahn:''' In fact, I came here to see how your new employees are settling in, and to express my gratitude for granting them this opportunity.
'''Tataru:''' It's an opportunity for me as well, believe you me! Your artisans have taught me so much about Thavnairian craftsmanship. Their resourcefulness and ingenuity are nothing short of inspiring.
'''Tataru:''' I can't wait to see what kind of wonders we come up with!
'''Varshahn:''' I pray you every success in your endeavors, Mistress Tataru.
'''Varshahn:''' Before coming here, I heard word of the Forum's decision. Of what will soon be attempted.
'''Varshahn:''' It was only then that I finally understood why my father called this star the last bastion of hope.
'''Varshahn:''' Indeed, it was the last bastion, for the flame of every other star he encountered had likely been extinguished.
'''Varshahn:''' In the boundless dark, the light of brimming life must have been blinding in its splendor...
'''Varshahn:''' You journey unto the heavens to protect that light. May the scales of my kin serve you well.
'''Varshahn:''' I have faith you will prevail, and restore peace and tranquility to this star.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Would that Ahewann were alive to see it.
> I should like to visit Radz-at-Han again when this is all over.
'''Varshahn:''' And we should be honored to receive you. There is still much of Radz-at-Han you have yet to see.
> I worry your faith in me may be misplaced.

'''Varshahn:''' Forgive me, but I must take my leave. Fare you well, and remember ─ the people of this star have not yet given up hope, and neither must you.

'''???:''' Ugh... Where must I go to get a meal with some ''flavor'' in this wasteland of taste...?
'''Emmanellain:''' [Forename], old boy! My, whatever are you doing here?
'''Emmanellain:''' A new boutique, you say? Hmm... I had been meaning to expand my wardrobe. Yes, something with a little more flair, perhaps, befitting a man of my station.
'''Emmanellain:''' Though I have nowhere to flaunt said raiments so long as my confinement continues indefinitely. Aye, the young Lord Fortemps insists that, so long as there is work to be done, no matter how trivial, I must abide here in Sharlayan.
'''Emmanellain:''' Thus do I toil, though every fiber of my being rails against it. Why, I've even suffered the company of that brute Sicard to see supplies transported in a timely fashion.
'''Emmanellain:''' Yet he was the one granted leave this morning to participate in some supposed “covert operation.”
'''Emmanellain:''' So I suffer instead for his otherwise welcome absence, now burdened with extra busywork. And without Honoroit here, there is no one to prepare my meals...
'''Emmanellain:''' I came here in the hopes of finding a nice café, perhaps. Alas, the Sharlayan delicacies I've sampled were lacking in every respect...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Have you tried Archon loaf? You can find it in all shops.
> If a hearty meal is what you're after, I'd suggest the Last Stand.

'''Emmanellain:''' The café over on the pier? Their cuisine didn't appear all that appetizing, but...
'''Emmanellain:''' If you vouch for their cooking, then perhaps I will give it a try. Thank you for the suggestion, and ta-ta for now, old boy!

'''???:''' Well, well, is that [Forename] and Tataru I spy?
'''Tataru:''' Hancock!? What are you still doing here?
'''Tataru:''' You said you were returning immediately after dropping off your cargo.
'''Hancock: ''' Yes, that was my original plan. After all, any expertise required aside from the delivery of goods is well beyond my purview.
'''Hancock: ''' But what manner of entrepreneur would squander an opportunity to study the markets of the northern seas? Worry not─I will return straightways to Kugane once I have finished.
'''Tataru:''' Of course you would find a way to turn this crisis to your advantage.
'''Hancock: ''' She wounds me, the industrious woman running a new boutique.
'''Hancock: ''' I am not blind to the travails of those who fight on the front lines to deliver us from ruin.
'''Hancock: ''' Indeed, I have every confidence they will succeed, and I would make myself─and my business─ready for their return.
'''Tataru:''' If you believe in them so devoutly, then why not put your money where your mouth is?
'''Hancock: ''' Fair enough, Tataru. Fair enough!
'''Hancock: ''' There is naught more I can do to help ready the ark and her heroes for their maiden voyage, but on your return, I shall host a grand celebration in your honor at the Bokairo Inn.
'''Hancock: ''' Accommodations are quite costly, given the reputation of said establishment, but the East Aldenard Trading Company would be honored to foot the bill.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I appreciate the gesture, but no thank you.
'''Hancock: ''' A pity. I'm rather fond of the place myself! Nevertheless, I have no doubt we will find another time and cause for celebration soon enough
> ...Will there be lemoncakes?
'''Hancock: ''' Oho! A man of tart tastes, I see.
'''Hancock: ''' Yes, there will be lemoncakes and much, much more - the finest delicacies the world and Lord Lolorito have to offer.

'''Hancock: ''' But let us speak more of this upon your return, lest I draw even more of Tataru's ire. Until next we meet.

'''???:''' Ah, [Forename]. Decided to spend your time at the markets, did you?
'''Wedge:''' T-Tataru!
'''Tataru:''' Biggs! Wedge! I take it work on the ark proceeds apace?
'''Biggs: ''' Aye, it does indeed. Collaborating with the greatest minds of Sharlayan and Radz-at-Han has been a rewarding experience. And that's to say nothing of what we've learned from the Loporrits.
'''Biggs: ''' The ark is unlike anything we've ever had the pleasure to work on. Even Nero was rendered speechless on more than one occasion.
'''Biggs: ''' I can't wait for you to see it!
'''Wedge:''' And you'll never guess who paid us a visit before we came to Sharlayan ─ Alpha! I think he sensed the coming danger and returned to check on us.
'''Wedge:''' He was always one to turn up in a time of need, and I suppose that's why he decided to join us here in Sharlayan. Good thing, too. I don't know how he does it, but he has a knack for brightening your day just by being there.
'''Biggs: ''' It's still hard to believe we have the means to send you off into the great expanse, though. To the farthest known reaches of...well...everything!
'''Biggs: ''' I never thought I'd live to see such marvels, yet here I am.
'''Biggs: ''' More often than not, you and the Scions are the catalyst that sparks the need for these great innovations. To think how much I'd've missed out on had I not been a member of the Ironworks...
'''Wedge: '''An awful lot of work, to be fair. And the ''privilege'' of being worked like a cart chocobo... <mumble> <mumble>
'''Biggs: ''' Hah, there is that, too!
'''Biggs: ''' As busy as we've been, I wish there was more we could do for you, [Forename].
'''Biggs: ''' But no matter what happens, we have to keep believing. For a brighter future.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That we do, my friend. That we do.
> And one filled with even more adventure!

'''Tataru:''' When you head back, would you tell the engineers I'll be along shortly with refreshments?
'''Biggs:''' That's very kind of you, Tataru ─ they'll be glad to hear it. And on that note, Wedge and I should get going. Still a few more supplies to gather before we return.

'''Varsarudh:''' Terribly sorry for the wait. Right this way, if you please.
'''Tataru:''' Right! I don't believe the two of you have been formally introduced. This is Varsarudh, from Palaka's Stand.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Pleased to meet you.
'''Varsarudh:''' The pleasure is mine. Thanks to Mistress Tataru, I and many of my friends have found gainful employment in this foreign land.
> Haven't we met before...?

'''Varsarudh:''' It is only natural to feel fear in the face of calamity. In such times, we must look to one another for strength and succor.
'''Varsarudh:''' I know not whether we will come to call this place home or return to Thavnair. But we are here today, and are glad to have contributed to the cause.
'''Tataru:''' And contribute they did by helping to make your new garments as durable as possible.
'''Tataru:''' We put our hearts and souls into them, and I have every confidence they'll keep you safe in the battle to come.
'''Tataru:''' Gods... To think how far we've come since our humble beginnings at the Waking Sands.
'''Tataru:''' From the Rising Stones to the Falling Snows ─ and even a certain insufferable someone's Ruby Bazaar ─ we were always fortunate to find friends along the way.
'''Tataru:''' Even when you were swept away to the First, G'raha Tia was there to grant you sanctuary.
'''Tataru:''' I'll never forget the relief I felt when you all returned to us. I thought my heart would burst.
'''Tataru:''' Yours has been a long, long journey, and I've been privileged to watch ─ often with bated breath ─ as you persevered time and again.
'''Tataru:''' For all the joy we've shared, there's been much sorrow as well. But I've long since learned you can't have one without the other.
'''Tataru:''' Which is why I promise to send you off to the sea of stars with a smile!
'''Tataru:''' And you can be certain I'll be the first one to welcome you back on your return.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' Don't forget to pick up your clothes from Varsarudh before you leave. They were expertly tailored just for you.

===Speak with Varsarudh.===
'''Varsarudh:''' In addition to your new ensemble, we have raiments and weaponry for every need. So please, feel free to browse our stock.

<blockquote>You may now obtain job-specific gear from Varsarudh.
The weapons and gear obtained can be equipped at level 89. However, all item stats will be subject to item level sync.
Upon reaching level 90 with the corresponding job, these items will no longer be synced.
Furthermore, the gear can be dyed upon completion of the role quests associated with said job. </blockquote>

Her Children, One and All

2025-07-26T11:50:29Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Her Children, One and All
| image = Her Children One and All.png
| description = [[Fourchenault]] is ready to lead you to [[Hydaelyn]] at last.
| quest-giver = Fourchenault
| location = Labyrinthos
| location-x = 13.3
| location-y = 27.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508200
| gil = 4000
| unlocks = dg The Aitiascope, tr The Mothercrystal, ach Fast Within Your Arms
| prev-quest = Bonds of Adamant(ite)
| next-quest = A Bold Decision, Cooler than Being Cool, For the Record, Harbinger of Breath
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 791
| id-gt = 69985
| id-edb = 85a238cb4eb
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Fourchenault]].
* Enter [[the Aitiascope]].
* Clear [[the Aitiascope]].
* Confront [[Hydaelyn]] at [[the Mothercrystal]].
* Speak with [[Fourchenault]].
* Speak with [[Ojika Tsunjika]].

==Journal==
*Fourchenault is ready to lead you to Hydaelyn at last.

*Satisfied with your level of preparedness, Fourchenault makes for the center of Thaumazein and invites you to follow. Given his lingering trepidation, however, you cannot help but wonder what as-yet-untold dangers await...

*At Thaumazein's heart, Fourchenault explains that the bright blue and seemingly bottomless well of aether beneath you is the aetherial sea, and that the nearby shaft connects to the “Aitiascope,” a massive device by which the Forum peers into its depths to seek dialogue with Hydaelyn. Unfortunately, they have found little success since the Calamity weakened Her power, so you will be required to dive deeper than the Sharlayans ever dared if you would seek Her out. There, Fourchenault warns, drift memories strong enough to have escaped purgation by the cleansing tides, which may attempt to bar your path in death as they did in life...
**※Speak with your companion NPCs outside the instance entrance if you wish to enlist them for this duty.
**※Use the Duty Finder if you wish to complete the instance alongside fellow players.

*With a little help from old friends, you fight your way past the vestiges of once-conquered foes to meet a soul but recently cast into the abyss, clinging to the world of the living even as he curses its hollowness. His parlor tricks are of no moment with the erstwhile Lady Iceheart shielding you once more, yet you struggle to destroy him once and for all. Instead, it is the vengeful spirit of Asahi who brings an end to the man that was once Hermes, many times Fandaniel, but Amon at the last, leaving the path to Hydaelyn open before you.

*At the Mothercrystal, Hydaelyn welcomes you warmly, and gives the answer you sought─Meteion and the despair over which she presides can still be overcome. She cautions, however, that to do so will require tremendous power, and that a failed attempt means an end to your star and all life upon it. Thus does She challenge you to take up arms against Her, the very god of Light whose voice has echoed in your heart for so long, and prove your worth.
** ※To enlist your companion NPCs for this duty, speak with them near the entrance or access Duty Support via the main menu. Use the Duty Finder if you wish to complete the instance alongside fellow players.

*With trust in your allies and resolve in your heart, you bring your hard-won might to bear against the avatar of divine Light. Her talents are many, Her refulgence blinding, but though it is a trial in every sense of the word, you and your comrades triumph.

*In testing your power, Hydaelyn has exhausted the last of Her own. But all was by design, for Her plans from time immemorial were a means to this end, in which man proclaims himself ready to dictate his own future. In parting, She bequeaths you three gifts─the crystal that shall guide you to Meteion, the Mothercrystal's aether to see you there, and Her own power to give form to the formless, secured in Azem's own crystal. The last of these, She cautions, is not to be relied on overmuch, for only within yourself will you find deliverance.

*With Hydaelyn's words still ringing in your ears, you return to report what you have learned to Fourchenault, Krile, and Livingway. Fourchenault assures his children that Sharlayan's starship is yours to do with as you will, while Livingway eagerly collects Meteion's crystal that the Loporrits may chart your course, encouraging you to take a well-earned rest in the meantime.

*You have no difficulty drifting off upon falling into bed at the Baldesion Annex, yet your peaceful slumber is interrupted by the strangest dream of a familiar voice in one-sided conversation. Is this merely an echo brought to mind by your extended exposure to the aetherial sea, or something more?

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Fourchenault:''' We make for the lift at the center of this chamber. Come.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Krile:''' I should hope that Master Fourchenault has more to share ere sending anyone stumbling into the aetherial sea.

'''Alisaie:''' With the ship in the way, I didn't even notice this was here!

'''Alphinaud:''' This doesn't strike me as particularly dangerous, unless one is afraid of lifts.

'''Y'shtola:''' The aether here is more brilliant than I have ever seen.

'''Thancred:''' They must employ a full cohort of engineers just to maintain the lifts...

'''Estinien:''' I doubt there's anything worth worrying over. Not for Hydaelyn's champion, at any rate.

'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Am I the only one feeling terribly nervous? Surely not.

'''Urianger:''' As a means of communing with the heart of the star, 'tis disappointingly mechanical in design...

===Speak with Fourchenault. (Cutscene)===
'''Fourchenault:''' As you all know, alongside our physical world exists an aetherial plane ─ what we refer to as the “aetherial sea.”
'''Fourchenault:''' At the heart of the star, the physical and aetherial are one and the same. Thus, the deeper we go, the easier it becomes to pass between said planes.
'''Fourchenault:''' We utilized this principle in constructing the Antitower, and once more here in Thaumazein.
'''Fourchenault:''' No sooner did the Forum decide that an exodus from the star would be necessary than it began work on this facility.
'''Fourchenault:''' Our work culminated in a device that allowed us to peer deeper into the aetherial sea than ever before, in search of Hydaelyn's ever-fainter echoes...
'''Fourchenault:''' The Aitiascope.
'''Y'shtola:''' And you communicate with Her through this device?
'''Fourchenault:''' For a time, yes, but since the Seventh Umbral Calamity, it has been rare to hear even a whisper.
'''Fourchenault:''' If you wish to reach Her, you must journey closer to the center of the star than we have ever dared, beyond the Aitiascope.
'''Fourchenault:''' Even so, I make no guarantee that you will find Her. Nor of your safety ─ not so deep in the aetherial sea.
'''Alphinaud:''' We understand. But if we are to deliver this world, we have no choice but to try.
'''Fourchenault:''' ...I know. I only wish we could do more than observe your progress from afar.
'''Fourchenault:''' The Aitiascope's ocular lens, by which we may peer into the aetherial sea without placing ourselves at hazard, lies above us. Through it, we can watch and guide you.
'''Fourchenault:''' In those swirling depths, there are pockets of aether so dense and turbulent that they can unravel one's soul. If we determine that you are at risk of coming into contact with such a pocket, we will recall you with teleportation magicks.
'''Fourchenault:''' To that end, it would be best if one familiar with the composition of your souls remained here to assist in assessing said risk. Otherwise, there is an increased probability that we will extract you too early...or too late.
'''Krile:''' Please, allow me.
'''Krile:''' I have thought upon this much, and...in truth, I do not believe that I am fit to join you in the trials ahead.

'''Krile:''' The events at the Tower of Babil drained me, yes, but even before that, your capabilities far outstripped my own.
'''Krile:''' This is no time to have a weak link in our vanguard. No matter how much she may wish it were otherwise.
'''Krile:''' ...If I assist in the manner that Master Fourchenault has laid out, however, I may still be of use.
'''Krile:''' Will you trust in me to do so?
'''Alisaie:''' I can think of none I'd trust more! Compared to all that effort you put into keeping us alive while our souls were in the First, preventing us from dissolving into aether on a single expedition ought to pose no challenge at all.
'''Estinien:''' And even if we did, I expect you would hunt us down and restore us to health somehow.
'''Krile:''' You flatter me! But rest assured that I will be keeping a close eye on all of you.
'''Fourchenault:''' There is one more thing...
'''Fourchenault:''' Those in ages past referred to the aetherial sea as the “Underworld,” our final resting place.
'''Fourchenault:''' In its embrace is memory washed away, leaving only the purity of one's soul...or so we believe.
'''Fourchenault:''' Yet what of these memories? Few think to ask what becomes of them, cast adrift on aetherial tides.
'''Fourchenault:''' Some theorize that they linger for some time ─ those associated with strong sentiment, in particular.
'''Fourchenault:''' In those depths, memories of the departed may even coalesce around you, for hatred or for love.
'''Fourchenault:''' Thus do I caution you to be wary ─ but also to have faith. Remember those who did gladly extend a hand to you, that they may lift you up once more.
<blockquote>The Aitiascope is now accessible</blockquote>

''Optional dialogue''
'''Fourchenault:''' Once you are below, you should proceed through the Aitiascope to the central observatory.
'''Fourchenault:''' That is where the objective lens is located. We can manipulate it to direct an aetherial current deeper into the sea.
'''Fourchenault:''' Though I shall assist you in every way possible, this is your journey to make. When you are ready, I bid you step forth.

'''Y'shtola:''' I now understand why these facilities are so heavily guarded.
'''Y'shtola:''' If it fell into the wrong hands, the wisdom of Hydaelyn could be dangerous, 'tis true...
'''Y'shtola:''' However, that danger is naught compared to what would result should the commonfolk en masse venture into the aetherial sea unprepared ─ which they most certainly would, if they thought it would allow them to speak to the dead!
'''Y'shtola:''' Once ''that'' secret got out, no rational argument could dissuade people from wanting to see their loved ones, no matter how ephemeral the meeting.

'''Alphinaud:''' We have always tried to do the right thing...but we have not always been kind, nor merciful.
'''Alphinaud:''' I should not be surprised if some few harbored resentment for us as they passed on...
'''Alphinaud:''' We must face these truths, and meet them as they come.

'''Alisaie:''' Maybe our enemies ''are'' down there. But if we've beaten them once, we can beat them again.
'''Alisaie:''' I'm more concerned about our meeting with Hydaelyn. We may find our truth, but what if...
'''Alisaie:''' ...No, I would rather not think on it. Let us move on.

'''Thancred:''' If some part of them remains in the aetherial sea, do you think...
'''Thancred:''' ...Forgive me. That's not why we're here. And no matter what happens, she'll always be with us ─ with Ryne, most of all.
'''Thancred:''' She'd tell us to live for the here and now. To do what must be done. And we will.

'''G'raha Tia:''' I cannot help but think of those who were transformed into beasts.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Their aether dissolved into nothingness, their souls forever lost...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Yet I daresay Fandaniel still wanders the aetherial sea. As do ancients who gave rise to Zodiark, setting in motion so many cataclysmic events...
'''G'raha Tia:''' If there is a justice or morality at work that governs our fates, I do not know it. Nor do I think any man ever will.

'''Urianger:''' If Hydaelyn be unwilling or unable to divulge Meteion's location, I shall see our comrades delivered to the moon, one and all.
'''Urianger:''' I pray, however, that this eventuality doth not come to pass.
'''Urianger:''' While even a sliver of hope remaineth, we must needs fight on.

'''Estinien:''' I've seen more than enough death in my time. Friends, enemies...far too many to count.
'''Estinien:''' Once, revenge was all I lived for. All that hate, all that anger...what good did it do?
'''Estinien:''' None, that's what. Way I see it, there's no point living for the past. It's the present that needs protecting.

'''After The Aitiascope'''
'''Amon:''' My very essence...begins to wane. Sweet, sweet agony...
'''Alphinaud:''' Leave this to him.
'''Amon:''' Come to deal the coup de grâce?
'''Amon:''' Good... Watching you struggle against the inevitable is bad comedy. Erase me from existence, soul and all.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Have you any memories of Meteion?
> Do you recall your days as Hermes?

'''Amon:''' How would you know that name?
'''Amon:''' Then it was you ─ in Elpis, with Emet-Selch. Ha! The final pieces fall into place.
'''Amon:''' In my halcyon days as the mortal Amon, I was haunted by a dream...
'''Amon:''' Night after night, the faceless multitude. The voiceless cries. Shards of shattered memories.
'''Amon:''' But slowly the fog began to clear. This was Elpis, and I...I was Hermes.
'''Amon:''' Recurring though it was, I paid this dream little heed.
'''Amon:''' It was only when I was granted the seat ─ and memories ─ of Fandaniel that I knew these visions to be true.
'''Amon:''' They were the memories of Hermes, that he himself erased using the power of Kairos.
'''Amon:''' Or so he thought. In his attempt to burn away the events of that fateful day, he succeeded only in searing them more deeply into his soul. My soul.
'''Amon:''' Death failed to expunge them, no matter how many times it came. Rebirth after rebirth, from one Fandaniel to the next.
'''Amon:''' I wonder ─ is Emet-Selch adrift somewhere in this aetherial sea, in defeat finally remembering your time together in Elpis?
'''Amon:''' How it must gall him ─ to be entrusted with knowledge of the Final Days, only to be rendered powerless to act upon it! So many lifetimes dedicated to restoring his beloved Amaurot in blissful ignorance. Oh, folly.
'''Amon:''' But make no mistake... My life as Hermes is not the reason I invited the world's end.
'''Amon:''' I have lived. I have struggled. I have dredged the very depths of despair. And in the detritus of existence, I found the truth.
'''Amon:''' I served a great ruler, powerful beyond measure, the world his dominion. Yet even he and his vast empire were destined to fall ─ to become one with oblivion. At the end of life's journey...lies only death.
'''Amon:''' So I ask you ─ why live at all?
'''Amon:''' We betray, we torment, we murder. We are wicked, spiteful creatures ─ without exception!
'''Amon:''' If life is so sacred, so precious, why fill it with such misery?
'''Amon:''' Man wallows in a hell of his own making, without purpose or meaning.
'''Amon:''' To live is to suffer... And I would end that suffering by my own hand!
'''Amon:''' It matters not if it flies in the face of all believed right and just. Death is the only solution!
'''Amon:''' That is my truth. My answer to the question, and yet...
'''Amon:''' ...Even as the words pass my lips, I am filled with doubt.
'''Amon:''' Has my search reached its end?
'''Amon:''' Was this the only way?
'''Amon:''' After all these years...
'''Amon:''' Is this the answer I was hoping for?
'''???:''' The lamentations of the damned... How it vexes me, to see your conviction falter at the last.
'''???:''' Fandaniel... Still clinging to existence, I see.
'''???:''' You, who champion death so fervently, unwilling to accept your own. Refusing to be purified and swept into the sea of souls ─ as do I.
'''???:''' We prisoners to memory, watching as the world turns...
'''???:''' Though unlike me, you will be spared the ignominy of having your corpse made a puppet, dancing to another's tune.
'''Alphinaud:''' Is that...Asahi?
'''Asahi:''' How very astute. But let me be clear ─ I have not come to consort with the likes of you.
'''Asahi:''' Nor have I come to bemoan the state of the world following my untimely demise. In fact, I delight in mankind's downfall and the anguish it brings the savior of the savages.
'''Asahi:''' If I played some small part in the chaos, all the better. Not that I was in any position to resist.
'''Asahi:''' But to be made accomplice to the betrayal of Lord Zenos...
'''Asahi:''' ...I would die a thousand deaths to exact my vengeance!
'''Asahi:''' Now you are at my mercy. I shall drag us both into oblivion, and you will never see the fulfillment of your magnum opus!
'''Asahi:''' Even should you be reborn, your desperate search for answers must start again!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I'll do what must be done
> ...
> Next time, we will find the answer together.

'''Amon:''' Even here. Even now...
'''Amon:''' You have every right to hate me. For the fool I was, for the monster I became.
'''Amon:''' But I will not beg forgiveness. The tale of Hermes ─ the man who knew so much, yet understood so little ─ ends here.
'''Asahi:''' Don't try to follow me. I had more of you people than I could stomach in life, never mind in death.
'''Alphinaud:''' Likewise. I pray we do not meet again.
'''Asahi:''' Hmph. You had better hope not.
'''Alphinaud:''' Come. Hydaelyn is waiting.

'''Hydaelyn:''' Brave travelers, I welcome you.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> We meet again, Venat.
> You look... different.

'''Hydaelyn:''' I see... Thou didst journey unto Elpis.
'''Hydaelyn:''' And now, the rivers of time converge.
'''Hydaelyn:''' I know why you have come, yet I would hear you speak your reasons, all the same.
'''Alisaie:''' You created the moon to deliver mankind from the Final Days.
'''Alisaie:''' But is that really how it has to end? We do not wish to abandon this world. We want to protect the Source, and all of its shards!
'''Hydaelyn:''' To flee is but one of two paths.
'''Hydaelyn:''' The other leadeth to Meteion, far beyond the stars, where she doth chant creation's requiem.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Her domain is formed of dynamis. Pure. Absolute.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Where emotion and memory govern all, aether will avail you naught.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Meteion hath gathered the pain and despair of countless stars, and to go unprepared is to go unto your doom.
'''Alisaie:''' We'll beat her. We'll win. I swear it!
'''Alisaie:''' ...Is what I might've said, once.
'''Alisaie:''' After everything I've seen, all the times I've succumbed to my own anger and fear...
'''Alisaie:''' ...I can no longer pretend that courage and faith will be enough.
'''Alisaie:''' But are we truly so powerless? That our only choice is to flee?
'''Hydaelyn:''' Far from it, my child.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Long ago, the inhabitants of myriad stars ─ many more prosperous than Etheirys ─ sought to free their worlds from life's woes.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Sorrow and anger, conflict and hostility, despair...and even death itself. But as Meteion reported, every attempt ended in failure.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Darkness abideth within every living being, and can never be cast out.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Neither reason nor faith can challenge this immutable truth.
'''Hydaelyn:''' To live is to suffer.
'''Hydaelyn:''' And in suffering find strength, and purpose. And hope.
'''Hydaelyn:''' As you have done so many times before.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Thou dost pursue an impossible dream, yet knowing this, you pursue it nevertheless. And thou hast learned to depend on others, as they do thee.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Thy yearning for the power to save the powerless hath ever driven thee to greater heights. Thou hast grown strong.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Though those closest to thee no longer walketh by thy side, their love remaineth thy guiding light.
'''Hydaelyn:''' For duty's sake, thou hast been bound by truths unutterable, time and time again. Yet thy heart hath never wavered, as thy companions will attest.
'''Hydaelyn:''' In thy pursuit of mysteries great, all thou believest is brought into question. Undaunted, thy thirst for knowledge remaineth unquenched.
'''Hydaelyn:''' The fires of hatred that once burned in thy heart burneth no more. From their ashes doth spring the light of love, warm and pure.
'''Hydaelyn:''' As witness to black calamity, thou despaired at man's helplessness. Resolved, thou didst unite a distant world on the brink of collapse.
'''Hydaelyn:''' And thou...my champion. When all did seem lost, thou never abandoned hope.
'''Hydaelyn:''' For every trial and every foe that did bar thy way, thou hast proven equal to the challenge, drawing courage from the many bonds forged on thy journey.
'''Hydaelyn:''' You have all known despair, and though the end approacheth, you walk on, heads held high.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Therein lieth your power. The strength to silence the song of oblivion.
'''Alphinaud:''' Then there is a means to confront her?
'''Hydaelyn:''' Yes, if you should prove yourselves worthy.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Hark...
'''Hydaelyn:''' Nigh impossible is it to send mortals to the edge of the universe. Should you fail, there will be no second chance.
'''Hydaelyn:''' As the will of the star, I ask of you this...
'''Hydaelyn:''' Do you possess the fortitude to stand firm when all around you doth crumble? Do you possess the faith to vanquish despair itself?
'''Hydaelyn:''' Should you lack the strength to best a supreme deity, I cannot allow you to make the journey.
'''Hydaelyn:''' You must leave this star and never return.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Prepare yourselves!
'''Estinien:''' Prove ourselves worthy, eh? Sounds straightforward enough.
'''Thancred:'''
'''Urianger:''' I am of the same mind. What power I have, I shall bring to bear.
'''Y'shtola:''' The three of you seem to be forgetting who we're up against... It's not every day we battle a divine being of untold power. Well, not quite every day.
'''Y'shtola:''' Do try not to get underfoot. Needless to say, there'll be no margin for error.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us hold nothing back! For the people of this world and those beyond the rift!
'''Hydaelyn:''' Alas, the question I posed to thee in Elpis hath remained unanswered these long years.
'''Hydaelyn:''' I would hear thy response, Warrior of Light, shouldst thou emerge victorious!
<blockquote>The Mothercrystal is now accessible. </blockquote>
<blockquote>During this quest and when using the Duty Support system, you have the opportunity to undertake this trial with a party of Scions. Some of these allies' roles will differ from those you are normally able to select.</blockquote>

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Emet-Selch called us incomplete. “Pitiful creatures,” he said, and maybe we are.
'''Alisaie:''' Pain, grief, fear... They walk with us wherever we go.
'''Alisaie:''' But we proved to him that we deserve to live, and we'll prove it to Hydaelyn, Meteion...to the universe itself, if we must!

'''Alphinaud:''' If strength is the courage to confront your failings and accept that you are worthy of another chance...
'''Alphinaud:''' To rise from the ashes while the fire still burns...bloodied but unbowed...
'''Alphinaud:''' Then my friends have made me strong.

'''Estinien:''' What ─ surprised to hear me and “love” mentioned in the same breath?
'''Estinien:''' I've not a heart of stone. Even in my darkest hour, there were people I cared for. Mentors, comrades... That mad woman who gave her life for us...
'''Estinien:''' Then you and Alphinaud threw my eyes off a bridge, and I've never known peace since.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Never ─ in the past, present, or future ─ have I found only happiness. To live is to be ever beset by hardships great and small.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Yet it is in adversity we find the strength to strive for the next moment of peace, and the next, no matter what trials we face.
'''G'raha Tia:''' By this strength have the will of gods been defied and the fortunes of men been forever changed. May it be so again this day.

'''Urianger:''' Should we bring our singular talents to bear as one, even gods may fall.
'''Urianger:''' ...Nevertheless, I prithee throw thyself not into peril, lest our curative resources be spent.

'''Y'shtola:''' From the ruins of a sundered paradise did She rise, to grant this star new life.
'''Y'shtola:''' As its will, long has She labored to guide Her children.
'''Y'shtola:''' Make no mistake ─ this trial puts to proof Hydaelyn's own faith.

'''Thancred:''' Pain and despair...aye, we're old friends. I've lost count of the times I've cursed my own powerlessness.
'''Thancred:''' But it's the blessed moments in between that I choose to hold in my heart. Memories...and possibilities. I fight to keep those things alive.
'''Thancred:''' Minfilia and Ryne ─ to say nothing of you lot, I know ─ would never settle for less.

'''After The Mothercrystal'''
'''Alisaie:''' No! This can't be happening!
'''Hydaelyn:''' Though my power is in constant flux, I have always kept a reserve for this very moment.
'''Hydaelyn:''' It was a true test of your prowess. You have done well.
'''Y'shtola:''' There is one thing I must ask.
'''Y'shtola:''' By sundering the world into fourteen shards, the aether of all living beings too was divided. This reduction would in theory allow us to more easily interact with dynamis.
'''Y'shtola:''' Having seen mankind brought to the very precipice of extinction, you wished for us to develop a means to overcome despair.
'''Y'shtola:''' You believed we had the potential, and sundered all creation to see it fulfilled. To deliver us to that swirling maelstrom of dynamis in which our foe hides, and grant us the power to defeat her once and for all. Is this not true?
'''Hydaelyn:''' It is as thou sayest. 'Twas the trial to which I subjected mankind, and it hath led to untold bloodshed and suffering. There was no kindness nor justice in the tragedy I wrought.
'''Hydaelyn:''' When confronted with the almighty Zodiark, my only recourse was to rend Him and the world asunder, that His power be diminished for a time.
'''Hydaelyn:''' And so it came to pass. Now you, my chosen, have surpassed my expectations. Surpassed me.
'''Hydaelyn:''' I entrust the fate of the universe...unto you.
'''Hydaelyn:''' This crystal contains the memory of Meteion's passage through the stars.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Deliver it unto the Loporrits. They will guide you to her.
'''Alphinaud:''' Though they may be capable of crossing great distances, there is a vast difference between traveling to the moon and the furthermost reaches of the great expanse.
'''Alphinaud:''' And unlike Meteion, we cannot simply soar on waves of dynamis to our destination.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Indeed. To make such a journey would require an astronomical amount of aether.
'''Hydaelyn:''' But a solution lieth close at hand.
'''Alphinaud:''' Of course!
'''Hydaelyn:''' Yes, my child.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Ever since I became the will of the star, the aether drawn here hath slowly crystallized.
'''Hydaelyn:''' They who have answered my call know it well.
'''Hydaelyn:''' While I have remained hidden, it hath become the embodiment of the planet's will in my place. A faceless, omnipotent force of nature.
'''Hydaelyn:''' The Mothercrystal...our final hope.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Alas, I can do no more. The fulfillment of this task doth fall to you, my chosen.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Now, heed these words.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Darkness and Light. Despair and hope. As goeth one, so goeth the other. Become Light. Become hope.
'''Hydaelyn:''' I have a gift for thee... Come closer.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Long have I searched for a means to safeguard the future of this star.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Though I knew failure after failure, by recalling thy tales ─ and my promise to thee ─ I found the strength to carry on.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Though the world is ever changing, thy thirst for adventure hath never waned.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Thine unshakable resolve never ceaseth to amaze. To inspire.
'''Hydaelyn:''' As a mark of my gratitude, I bestow this final gift.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Thou dost possess the crystal of Azem, yes?
'''Hydaelyn:''' As Hydaelyn, I preside over the forces of stasis, tranquility, peace. The laws which impart stability to existence itself.
'''Hydaelyn:''' I will weave this selfsame power into the crystal, granting thee mastery over matter, to give form to the formless. Use it wisely, for it will not last indefinitely.
'''Hydaelyn:''' As thou hast seen on thy journey through the aetherial sea, souls are drawn to thee. Mayhap this trait will prove to be a boon rather than a hindrance...
'''Hydaelyn:''' It is thy hopes and prayers that enable Azem's invocations and give them life, so keep them close. But pray, remember this...
'''Hydaelyn:''' When the way forward is hidden even from the mind's eye, look not to the invocation, but within yourself.
'''Hydaelyn:''' These were the words of the crystal's original bearer.
'''Hydaelyn:''' With that...my work is finished.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Fulfill our promise. Right the wrongs committed when the world was yet whole. Silence the song of oblivion...
'''Hydaelyn:''' Teach her a brighter melody. Show her...our journey is far from over.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Thank you, Hydaelyn.
> We will find our way, Venat.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Of this, I have no doubt. For yours is a light brilliant beyond measure.

'''Hydaelyn:''' Long after I have gone, though not even my soul remaineth...
'''Hydaelyn:''' My love will be with you forever, my dearest children.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Thancred:''' She and Hydaelyn were two of a kind, weren't they?
'''Thancred:''' Full of love for the star and its people. Always holding to hope for our future...

'''Y'shtola:''' Far be it from me to refute Hydaelyn's own words... Yet even if Her actions were neither kind nor just, we can yet give them a nobler meaning.
'''Y'shtola:''' We can make Her faith the salvation of mankind.

'''G'raha Tia:''' If dynamis is ruled by emotion, perhaps prayer has more tangible results than I suspected ─ albeit ones that are not always obvious to us.
'''G'raha Tia:''' In which case, we may hope that Hydaelyn's wishes continue to move the hearts of men as they set forth time and time again.

'''Urianger:''' 'Tis fortunate that Fourchenault hath kept Livingway apprised of our progress. We require the Loporrits' aid more than ever.

'''Estinien:''' A bit small for a welcoming party, but I've never been one for crowds.

'''Alisaie:''' I will keep Hydaelyn's words in my heart ─ as talisman and lodestone both.

'''Alphinaud:''' She has given us all She can.
'''Alphinaud:''' We must share what we know with Father and the Loporrits at once, that it not go to waste.

'''Krile:''' Thank goodness! I never would have forgiven myself had any of you come to harm.

'''Livingway:''' [Forename]! Did you meet Hydaelyn? Pray tell ─ how is She?

===Speak with Fourchenault. (Cutscene)===
'''Fourchenault:''' I am glad to see you well. Though we could roughly place your souls, deep as you went, we could neither see nor hear you...
'''Krile:''' The fluctuations in your aether near the end gave me quite a fright! What in the world happened?
'''Livingway:''' You mean to say Hydaelyn is...is...
'''Livingway:''' No, there's no time to feel our feelings! We must carry out Hydaelyn's will without delay.
'''Livingway:''' We'll find Meteion if it's the last thing we do!
'''Livingway:''' ...If you wouldn't mind handing over the crystal, that is. The fancy navigatory one.
'''Fourchenault:''' To the edge of the universe, where congregates the despair of countless stars... You are determined to see this through?
'''Alphinaud:''' We are. Should words fail us, we will fight...to the bitter end.
'''Alphinaud:''' I know that it pains you to accept this. Would that I need ask nothing more of you...
'''Alphinaud:''' Yet we have only two means to travel the great expanse ─ the moon, and Sharlayan's ark. I am all too aware that without both of them, there will be no exodus...but I nevertheless beg you to honor the agreement we made.
'''Fourchenault:''' The Forum's decision will be honored. You have earned the right to use the ship as you see fit, and I could not rescind it even if I wanted to.
'''Fourchenault:''' As it happens, I do not, and would do all within my power to aid your cause.
'''Livingway:''' With that settled, might I suggest you rest a while?
'''Livingway:''' Proving oneself to Hydaelyn is never easy...and despite our unparalleled genius, we'll need a day to make the necessary calculations. You may as well take advantage of it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' You can chart a course through the sea of stars in a single day!? Ye gods...
'''Thancred:''' Shall we head above ground for some fresh air, then? And perhaps a nap...

===Speak with Ojika Tsunjika.===
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Aha! I've been expecting you.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' I heard about your foray into the aetherial sea. The Students have ventured far and wide, but never quite so deep as that!
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Are you experiencing any aftereffects from your prolonged exposure? Nausea? Dizziness? Hauntings? Hmm...
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Well, have a pleasant sleep! And if you do experience any unusual phenomena, please let me know. I shall add it to our records!

| Voiced cutscene |
''Hythlodaeus's voice''
There you are...
Some time indeed, yes... For you, at least.
Believe me, I'd meant to get some proper sleep, but here we are, drifting along instead.
Well, well. You too? And so we remain to watch and wonder...
Yes, indeed...
To begin, we first must see the end.
| Voiced cutscene end |

Bonds of Adamant(ite)

2025-07-26T09:03:32Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Bonds of Adamant(ite)
| image =
| description = [[Kokkol Dankkol]] is, as usual, worked up over the aetherburner.
| quest-giver = Kokkol Dankkol
| location = Labyrinthos
| location-x = 21.6
| location-y = 33.8
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 1414
| reward1 = 1 Chondrite Head Gear Coffer (IL 545)
| unlocks = cur Aether Current
| prev-quest = Once Forged
| next-quest = Her Children, One and All, Leveilleur Philanthropy, Sandwiches and Pretzels
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 790
| id-edb = a9901aefc3e
| id-gt = 69984
}}

==Steps==
* Wait at the destination.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Fourchenault]] at [[Aporia]].
* Speak with [[Clarilaine]].
* Speak with [[Fourchenault]].
* Proceed to the entrance of [[Thaumazein]].
* Speak with [[Fourchenault]].

==Journal==
*Kokkol Dankkol is, as usual, worked up over the aetherburner.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' I did thoroughly brief Kokkol on refined adamantite's history. I only volunteered to go to the reactor because I had finished and there was little else to do.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hopefully that dispels any misapprehensions that I was kicked out for prattling on...
===Accepting the quest===
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' <sigh> I do trust you to deliver on your promise, I do. Only...
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' I hate waitin'! I want that adamantite, and I want it ''now''!
'''G'raha Tia:''' We...er, share your impatience, I assure you. Is there truly nothing else we can assist with in the meantime?
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' I wish! This sittin' about's unbearable. Pity the Forum frowns on recreational explosions...
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Well, so long as they can't prove it was premeditated. Get you gone ─ I've mistakes to make!
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...In that case, I suppose I should go and return the key to the reactor. I'll have one more look to make sure that nothing has gone wrong. Unintentionally or otherwise.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I'm certain there are better uses for ''your'' time, however. I will join you in Sharlayan Hamlet anon!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Any smoke risin' from the building behind me will be entirely unrelated to what I ''didn't'' say, got it?

===Wait at the destination. (Cutscene)===
If you wait here, your companions are bound to turn up sooner or later...

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Y'shtola:''' All set, I take it?
'''Estinien:''' We've finished what we could. Delivered supplies, tracked down escaped animals...trivial tasks as they may be.
'''Alisaie:''' That's enough, don't you think? If there was anything more important still undone, that would be a problem in itself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The vessel is essentially ready for departure. All that remains is to load the final batch of supplies and see everyone on board. Once we've readied the aetherburner, that is...
'''Thancred:''' Ah...had a feeling we might find you all here.
'''Urianger:''' Our consultations with the Loporrits, too, have run their course. Pleased I am to say that our researchers' concerns have for the most part been allayed, though some insist on making adjustments to the very end.
'''Urianger:''' For their part, Livingway and her peers have graciously offered to stay and keep the people company, lest any lingering queries go unanswered.
'''Thancred:''' All that remains is to wait for the refined adamantite...
''Alphinaud's linkpearl rings.''
'''Krile:''' Alphinaud, are you there? It's me, Krile.
'''Krile:''' Your special delivery has arrived! Round up everyone and come to the harbor at once!
'''Alphinaud:''' Speak of the devil... Let us go at once!

'''Rostra Steward:''' Forgive the intrusion, Master Fourchenault─I bring urgent news!
'''Rostra Steward:''' A great commotion has broken out in Scholar's Harbor. Your presence is requested with all speed!
'''Alphinaud:''' Now, where might this delivery be?
'''Alphinaud:''' Oh!
'''Worldly Affairs Official:''' I'm sure it's very important, but we cannot accept these without the proper permits!
'''Alisaie:''' By the Twelve! Surely these can't all be...
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Bleedin' hellfire! They're bringin' 'em by sea ''and'' by air! All these folks and these crates...
'''Sicard:''' And more on the way. Got your adamantite right here ─ a bigger haul than any o' these sorry bastards brought, and that's no lie!
'''Emmanellain:''' Yes, because you were charged with seeing the shipments from Gridania and Ul'dah here along with your own. Give credit where credit is due.
'''Sicard:''' Sounds like the sorry whingin' of a sore loser ─ an' a hypocrite to boot. Ain't no way a scrawny whelp like you took a dozen steps inside a Dalamud shard.
'''Emmanellain:''' I'll have you know I went all the way to the entrance! Furthermore, 'twas my contacts that enabled us to enlist the cooperation of the sky pirates.
'''Sicard:''' Left you outside so you wouldn't get anyone killed, did they? Well then, credit where credit's due ─ you did a right fine job sittin' on your arse!

'''Hancock:''' My, what a grand welcome party!
'''Alphinaud:''' Hancock! And Soroban!
'''Hancock:''' We come bearing relics both sacred and Allagan ─ as well as a few other gifts that may be of help ─ to be presented with best wishes from the Eastern alliance.
'''Soroban:''' I myself have come with a sacred relic of Reisen Temple. 'Twas passing fortunate that Senri's dango craving brought us to Kugane ─ we arrived precisely as Hancock was making his arrangements.
'''Soroban:''' Upon learning of your need, we made haste back to Hells' Lid ─ with our dango, never fear ─ and consulted with the other auspices. All consented to the lending of Tenzen's legendary Phoenix Blade for this noble cause.
'''Soroban:''' Suzaku and Seiryu were nevertheless worried that it might be lost in transit, however, and insisted upon accompanying me to Onokoro, where I had intended to entrust it to our Confederate allies.
'''Soroban:''' I thought instead to give it over to Hancock when we chanced to cross paths yet again, but alas, Seiryu remained ill at ease, and ordered me see the blade into your hands personally “or die trying”...
'''Hancock:''' We did, of course, need quite the impressive vessel to get it all here in time.
'''Hancock:''' Fortunately, our Majestic associates have been more than helpful. “'Tis an honor to join the Warrior of Light on another adventure,” they tell me!
'''Alphinaud:''' That is all wonderful to hear, but what of the extraordinary cost? I shudder to think of the ransom we must pay for such a bounty...
'''Hancock:''' Fret not for your coinpurse, young Alphinaud!
'''Hancock:''' Lord Lolorito looks ever towards the profits of the future, and thus the East Aldenard Trading Company went to some lengths to reduce the financial liability.
'''Hancock:''' And since the Scions funded the entire venture, not a gil need be rendered up in compensation. Everything is already yours!
'''Alphinaud:''' We funded the venture? When...?
'''???:''' Muahahaha!
'''???:''' Don't let the name fool you ─ this coinkeeper knows a thing or two about spending.
'''Tataru:''' When it comes to capital investiture, a sprinkling of gil here and there will not do! You need enough savings to make waves when it really counts...which is why frugality is paramount.
'''Tataru:''' We also had the benefit of a generous patron ─ “generous” being rather an understatement...
'''Tataru:''' She has supported us from the shadows since the very founding of the Scions, ere we even had coffers to fill...
'''Alisaie:''' Mother!?
'''Fourchenault:''' Ameliance...
'''Ameliance:''' I remain, of course, an entirely neutral party. I simply thought our family's coffers were needlessly full.
'''Ameliance:''' We can hardly take them with us on your “teeny-tiny toy boat,” now, can we? And 'twould be a shame to leave all that hard-earned wealth unspent.
'''Thancred:''' How ever did you manage so much in so short a time, though? We expected word to reach only a fraction of our allies...
'''Krile:''' Did I not tell you I have my ways?
'''Alisaie:''' Erenville!? You were involved, too?
'''Erenville:''' I received a letter from Krile after we parted ways in Labyrinthos.
'''Erenville:''' She explained what the Scions were trying to accomplish, and why you might soon require the services of the gleaners, spread across the world as we are.
'''Erenville:''' I pray you do not interpret this as a betrayal of Sharlayan. I accept that the Forum's aim in pushing us to our limits was to preserve what knowledge we have, and I bear you no ill will for it.
'''Erenville:''' Yet, in collecting that knowledge, what I came to appreciate most about our star is that there remains so much we do not know.
'''Erenville:''' That is why I chose to help the Scions ─ to combat the obliteration of those countless undiscovered wonders. I held no illusions that they would be less demanding taskmasters...though rest assured, if I had, I would have been sorely disappointed.
'''Erenville:''' To make a long story short ─ the whole of the guildship cooperated to ensure your call was heard far and wide.
'''Cid:''' What's this about a ship that can fly to the moon?
'''Cid:''' And why didn't you mention it sooner? The one time you don't beg my aid, your problem's a bloody ship that can fly to the moon!
'''G'raha-tia:''' Cid! You brought the team!
'''Cid:''' Of course! Garlond Ironworks' finest. You need only point us towards my new favorite ship...
'''Hoary Boulder:''' As you like as not suspect, we've also brought adamantite from Mor Dhona's Dalamud shard.
'''Hoary Boulder:''' I admit to some consternation upon first receiving Krile's message. So few Scions remain at the Rising Stones now ─ far too few for such an expedition.
'''Hoary Boulder:''' However, the gleaners were able to secure us reinforcements, Idyllshire's treasure hunters not least among them.
'''Hoary Boulder:''' And ho, how the gobbieflock fought!
'''Hoary Boulder:''' Slowfix's gratitude for the safe return of his daughter has not waned, and he gathered his kin to our side with an astounding quickness.
'''Hoary Boulder:''' The clash between their machina and the Allagan defenses was a sight to behold. I wager even you would have been impressed by the magnitude of the gobbiebooms!
'''Estinien:''' Fascinating as all this is, I fail to see how it explains your presence here. Does Radz-at-Han not have more pressing concerns?
'''Varshahn:''' We do ─ yet averting the Final Days would be the most expedient solution. That, and I am indebted to you.
'''Varshahn:''' Though they chose to take their leave of Thavnair, those you saved in Garlemald remain my people. My gratitude is beyond words.
'''Varshahn:''' 'Tis appropriate that I aid you in kind. If in the doing we bring salvation to others of this star, so much the better.
'''Varshahn:''' You will recall that I spoke of my father, Midgardsormr, and his journey across the great expanse.
'''Varshahn:''' As he traveled betwixt the stars, his resplendent scales drank of the aether in those nigh-empty surrounds, and imparted to him the strength to persevere...
'''Varshahn:''' Thinking they might further your cause, I called out to my kin for consent.
'''Varshahn:''' Azdaja's answer was silence, as ever.
'''Varshahn:''' Tiamat and Hraesvelgr, however, responded favorably to the suggestion.
'''Varshahn:''' My sire, too, stirred from his slumber long enough to speak and say, “Very well...”
'''Varshahn:''' Thus have I brought you his own wyrmscales. Fit them to your purpose, and seek a worthier fate for us all.
'''Nidhana:''' You'd be hard-pressed to find someone else so familiar with the unique properties of dragon scales, so I invited myself along.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Bugger me, this is so unbelievable I've gone right back round to believin' it again!
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Forget a six percent gain in efficiency. With all these goodies, we could get seven ─ no, ten ─ no! ''Fourteen'' bleedin' percent!
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Think of how far we could go ─ what we could do with that much power! What we could blow up!
'''Barnier:''' If Kokkol is duly convinced, then it must be true ─ in which case, the Scions' end of the bargain has been fulfilled. Would you not agree?
'''Alisaie:''' Yes, Father?
'''Fourchenault:''' I know not what you seek of Hydaelyn, nor for what purpose you would take command of our ship.
'''Fourchenault:''' Yet this much is certain ─ to do so will be to dictate the fate of this star and the lives upon it.
'''Fourchenault:''' The lives of each and every creature. In their magnitude and their fragility.
'''Fourchenault:''' Do you understand, and are you prepared?
'''Alphinaud:''' We have seen and we have felt how much each life shapes this world. And so we are determined to abandon none. We understand what is at stake, and we are prepared to bear this burden.
'''Fourchenault:''' Then I... I will bear it with you.
'''Fourchenault:''' I beg you ─ share your struggles with me. As family.
'''Fourchenault:''' You grasped my fingers with such tiny hands the day you were born. I thought my heart might burst.
'''Fourchenault:''' 'Twas love and happiness beyond expression. Overwhelming. And a conviction so powerful that I trembled with something close to rage.
'''Fourchenault:''' I had heard the Final Days foretold. I swore to myself then and there that I would not let them steal your futures.
'''Fourchenault:''' The great exodus would succeed. Must succeed. No sacrifice or sin was worse than the alternative.
'''Fourchenault:''' If anything gave me pause...'twas mine own father.
'''Fourchenault:''' The Archon Louisoix openly decried Sharlayan's policies, a perspective which I regarded with increasing disdain as I grew older.
'''Fourchenault:''' Yet even as part of me thought him a fool... Perhaps I also hoped that he, of all people, would devise a brilliant means to save my children.
'''Fourchenault:''' A naive hope ─ but stubborn enough that I could never bring myself to keep you apart.
'''Fourchenault:''' No, that was his doing, when he perished at Carteneau.
'''Fourchenault:''' As we pulled that twisted slab of Dalamud from the sea, I remembered the warmth of your newborn touch. Chastened, I vowed never again to suffer any interference in my mission to protect you.
'''Fourchenault:''' No matter that you yourselves wished otherwise.
'''Fourchenault:''' Detest me. Fight me tooth and nail. I would suffer it and more and be satisfied so long as I could force you onto the ship.
'''Fourchenault:''' I was wrong. You two have grown so much stronger, and so much wiser, than I dared dream.
'''Fourchenault:''' You have earned the right to walk your own path...and already begun to do so.
'''Alisaie:''' Good! Because there are things we care about, and people we love...and none of them is replaceable. Not a one.
'''Fourchenault:''' It cannot have been an easy journey, for you to have come so far.
'''Alphinaud:''' We shall be glad to acquaint you with the finer details someday, once this danger has passed. All that we have seen and heard. That we have felt and learned in our travels.
'''Alphinaud:''' Ours is not a kind world, but it is beautiful. Always.
'''Ameliance:''' Oh no, are you quite sure that's wise? After all, ''someone'' turns pale and flees the room when he sees so much as an envelope containing word of your adventures.
'''Ameliance:''' What ever will happen if he learns what you were really up to?
'''Fourchenault:''' Ameliance!
'''Fourchenault:''' Though I have wronged my children most gravely, I owe you an apology as well.
'''Fourchenault:''' I assumed that it was the Scions' influence that made them so keen to charge headlong into danger.
'''Fourchenault:''' ...Yours, in particular.
'''Fourchenault:''' I see now that said influence instead brought them together with the many fine people gathered here today.
'''Fourchenault:''' In which case...I hope you continue to guide them.
'''G'raha Tia:''' If we've finished loitering about the harbor, might I suggest we put our plans into motion? People are beginning to look confused.
'''Alphinaud:''' Perhaps you can spare a few words ere they resume the tedious lugging of cargo? You've no small number of friends and admirers here, after all.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Lend us your strength!
> Our moment of triumph is close at hand!
> With me!

'''Fourchenault:''' Your assistance is appreciated. Now, in an orderly fashion, if you please!
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' <cough> My throat hurts from directing so many people to Labyrinthos...but that only proves we got our money's worth!

'''Krile:''' I apologize for not informing you earlier of Erenville's involvement. He was something of a contingency plan.
'''Krile:''' Thank goodness we had him and his fellow gleaners to hand, though. It would have been monstrously difficult to locate Cid and transport the Hannish delegation here otherwise...

'''Alisaie:''' I had no idea how massive a weight it was until he lifted it off my shoulders... But more importantly, his words were an affirmation that the path we walk is the right one.
'''Alisaie:''' A part of me might have been satisfied so long as my family and friends survived the Final Days. But to save this star is what we ''all'' want most, and if those same people believe that I can help see it done, who am I to say otherwise?
'''Alisaie:''' Come what may, I will fight for this world of ours until the very end.

'''G'raha Tia:''' I cannot wait to see what our friends from the Ironworks do with the ship!

'''Thancred:''' If I never see another crate again, it will be too soon.

'''Urianger:''' Unaided, we Scions could never have gathered such a bounty. Refined adamantite, relics sacred and ancient alike...
'''Urianger:''' I find myself quite overcome.

'''Y'shtola:''' Lyse sent a letter along with Gridania's contribution. It seems she traveled there to aid in their adamantite recovery.
'''Y'shtola:''' Evidently, journeying to Gridania was quite the trial. As was getting into the Dalamud shard. As was reaching its depths...
'''Y'shtola:''' I suspect she will have few kind words to say about the Allagans when next we meet.

'''Estinien:''' The time has come to claim our prize. Are you prepared?

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' We've finally managed to clear the harbor, which means the rest is in the engineers' capable hands.
'''Alphinaud:''' Meanwhile, Father has issued to us an invitation.
'''Alphinaud:''' As was agreed, he will reveal the means by which Hydaelyn may be contacted.
'''Alphinaud:''' We are to meet him at Aporia when we're ready. Given the vital knowledge She holds, I suggest we leave without delay.
'''Alphinaud:''' It transpires, however, that the Forum's method for speaking with Her is not without risks. I am curious to hear what those might entail ─ but regardless, be warned.
'''Tataru:''' Most of those who arrived with the adamantite have offered to stay and see to any remaining tasks that need doing.
'''Tataru:''' The Forum has already asked for my assistance in overseeing the process, so you needn't worry about a thing!
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you, Tataru. We're off to Aporia, then!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' I don't want any of you getting hurt ─ but I do hope you'll wring as much information out of Hydaelyn as you can. For all we know, this is the one and only opportunity we'll get.

===Speak with Fourchenault at Aporia.===
'''Fourchenault:''' [Forename]. I have already shown the others inside.
'''Fourchenault:''' You will want to speak with Clarilaine. She has the key to the lift, and can send you down after me.

===Speak with Clarilaine.===
'''Clarilaine:''' You're with Master Fourchenault, yes? Just step inside the lift here.

===Speak with Fourchenault.===
'''Fourchenault:''' From here, we proceed to the heart of Labyrinthos, and its most closely guarded secret ─ Thaumazein.
'''Fourchenault:''' It marks the beginning and end of our efforts ─ whence we delved to seek audience with the star, and whence we will embark on our journey to the heavens.
'''Fourchenault:''' This way, if you please.

===Proceed to the entrance of Thaumazein.===
'''Fourchenault:''' I bid you welcome to Thaumazein. Direct your attention toward its center to behold the ark over which we have long labored.
'''Fourchenault:''' As you can see, 'twas designed as a medium-sized craft, the better to reduce fuel consumption. Miniaturizing magicks have been applied to its interior to ensure that the thrust-to-weight ratio does not place too great a limitation on its freight capacity.
'''Fourchenault:''' The aetherburner, as you know, has been removed for further modification, but we shall reattach it soon enough.
'''Fourchenault:''' I have received word that Kokkol and several of your allies are working on it with an intense fervor.
'''Alphinaud:''' They are sure to see it done. 'Twas by their expertise that many a prior disaster was averted.
'''Alphinaud:''' If anything, I fear they will not afford us much time for speaking with Hydaelyn ere they finish...
'''Fourchenault:''' Point taken. Let us move on. I must warn you again, however, that even with the benefit of our device, to treat with Her is not a simple feat.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Estinien:''' You feel it too, don't you? The ship is impressive, but it pales in comparison to the vast primordial power beneath our feet...

'''Urianger:''' 'Twould seem enchantments most advanced have been woven into the ship's very bones. Wilfsunn and Bloewyda were doubtless called upon for their expertise in teleportation magicks...

'''G'raha Tia:''' It was the Allagans who first combined the mechanical and aetherial sciences into a revolutionary discipline.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Given that this ship is nothing short of a technological marvel in that precise vein, Allagan salvage should suit it well.

'''Thancred:''' I doubt this is what Erenville meant when he said that there remains much we do not know, but I still can't believe everything that was hidden underneath the city this entire time.

'''Y'shtola:''' We must learn of Hydaelyn's greater plan. We can only hope that She also knows the current location of Meteion...
'''Y'shtola:''' ...And we can do neither if we do not focus on whatever trial awaits us within.

'''Krile:''' If meeting Hydaelyn proves difficult even for the Forum, then perhaps I─
'''Krile:''' Oh, 'tis an unformed idea at this phase, I'm afraid. I will duly inform you if anything comes of it.

'''Alisaie:''' I can well imagine the zeal with which they're working on the aetherburner, and all I can say is that I'm glad we have something to do other than get in their way.
'''Alisaie:''' Once it's ready, we'll see to it that the ship is put to good use!

'''Alphinaud:''' To think how many generations labored for this end...and that we aim higher still.
'''Alphinaud:''' We must spare no preparation ─ and that means speaking with Hydaelyn, no matter the cost.

===Speak with Fourchenault.===
'''Fourchenault:''' I have done what I can to impress upon you the gravity of what lies ahead.
'''Fourchenault:''' Are you prepared?

Once Forged

2025-07-25T20:24:39Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Once Forged
| image =
| description = An unspecified task awaits you.
| quest-giver = G'raha Tia
| location = Labyrinthos
| location-x = 7.2
| location-y = 27.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 904
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Hither and Yarns
| next-quest = Bonds of Adamant(ite)
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 789
| id-gt = 69983
| id-edb = 867fd216464
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
*Survey the designated location and defeat any enemies that appear.
*Survey the designated location again.
*Speak with [[Kokkol Dankkol]].

==Journal==
*An unspecified task awaits you.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Much as I'd like to press Theopauldin for more revealing tidbits, we should be getting back to our tasks.

'''Alphinaud:''' 'Tis strange to hear Father spoken of in such a way...but I suppose he would find your view of me no less odd.

===Accepting the quest===
'''G'raha Tia:''' In the event that our ─ and I quote ─ “promised heap of adamantite falls right out of the bloody sky and into my lap,” Master Kokkol wishes to be ready to put the proverbial hammer to anvil at a moment's notice.
'''G'raha Tia:''' To fabricate these parts, however, he needs the flames in Kokkol's Forge to burn hotter. He sent me to increase the amount of aether being funneled to his furnaces.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The flow of fire-aspected aether in Labyrinthos is regulated by an elemental reactor south of here ─ to which I have borrowed the key.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The adjustment will require two people to carry out safely...but I can explain the process when we arrive.
'''Alisaie:''' This is where we part, then.
'''Alisaie:''' We'll see you in Sharlayan Hamlet once the adamantite arrives, if not before.
'''G'raha Tia:''' This way, then!

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' The reactor is housed within this facility.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I'll be the one to go inside and adjust the fire aether output.
'''G'raha Tia:''' When I do, a rather large amount of water-aspected aether will issue from the vent at the top. I expect this to attract at least a few elementals ─ which we would both rather not be drawn into the reactor itself. Trust me.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Can I ask that you put down any that draw too near? They'll pose you little trouble, I'm sure.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wait here, if you would!

===Survey the designated location again. (Cutscene)===
'''G'raha Tia:''' Did everything go smoothly out here?
'''G'raha Tia:''' I thought as much. No major complications to speak of inside, either.
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...And the water aether appears to be venting properly.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I expect Kokkol will have seen a difference in his forge-flames by the time I return.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Since I have you...there was another matter I thought to discuss with you.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Nothing terribly important ─ merely something I've been considering.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Part of this, I shared with everyone. Yet you, and only you, have been to Elpis...
'''G'raha Tia:''' As we have established, refined adamantite is a product of Allag. Of the empire's twilight years, in fact.
'''G'raha Tia:''' It was a material which saw much use as part of the Allagans' efforts to extend beyond the bounds of this world ─ Dalamud, of course, being the most prominent.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Of those who would push further ─ expand Allag's empire to encompass the heavens and the stars above ─ perhaps the greatest was its infamous technologist, Amon.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> ''Amon'' wanted to travel the sea of stars?
> Did he remember his life as Hermes?

'''G'raha Tia:''' I believe he had his own reasons. There is no evidence to suggest that he retained memories of his former life.
'''G'raha Tia:''' He only joined the Ascians once the empire was all but dust, as you know.
'''G'raha Tia:''' If not his memory, though, what drove him to pursue the idea with such fervor?
'''G'raha Tia:''' This may seem far-fetched, but what if souls, like minds, have...a personality, so to speak? A natural disposition towards which they are inclined?
'''G'raha Tia:''' We know with relative certainty that it was the gross decadence and inexorable decline of Allag that moved Amon to resurrect Emperor Xande.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The empire's people spoke lightly of death and destruction, experimenting on those they deemed beneath them to fill the emptiness in their hearts.
'''G'raha Tia:''' In facilitating Xande's return, Amon provided these languid souls with the means to free themselves from the mire of their own indolence.
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Or would have, had not Xande been convinced by his own death that life itself was meaningless.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Amon's desire for his countrymen to conquer the heavens could only be a means to the same end ─ to instill the people with new purpose.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Like Hermes before him, Amon was appalled by how those around him lived, but could never bring himself to believe that those lives were devoid of meaning.
'''G'raha Tia:''' And both of them sought that meaning, that hope, in the distant stars.
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Such is my theory, anyway.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Ultimately, it is the consequences of their actions which matter. Their motives are of no moment. And yet...
'''G'raha Tia:''' To reach those stars on wings of adamantite. To travel to the ends of creation and beyond. The promise of hope everlasting...that much I do understand.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But enough musing for now. Why don't we see how Kokkol is getting on?

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' I did thoroughly brief Kokkol on refined adamantite's history. I only volunteered to go to the reactor because I was finished and there was little else to do.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hopefully that dispels any misapprehensions that I was kicked out for prattling on...

===Speak with Kokkol Dankkol.===
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Whew! I can feel those flames a-blazin' from here!
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Glad you found someone capable, G'raha, but there's not much left for you lot to do.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' 'Less you can conjure up that refined adamantite any faster...?

Hither and Yarns

2025-07-25T20:12:15Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Hither and Yarns
| image =
| description = The pall of anxiety over [[Sharlayan Hamlet]] has thinned to more manageable levels.
| quest-giver = Urianger
| location = Labyrinthos
| location-x = 19.9
| location-y = 20.3
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| req-quest =
| req-items = 1 Signed Documentation
| requirements =
| exp = 501600
| gil = 1116
| reward1 = 1 Chondrite Hand Gear Coffer (IL 545)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Sage Council
| next-quest = Once Forged, Gleaner's Wish, The Lad in Labyrinthos, A Job for a Loporrit, Dolling out Punishment, Don't Philter Yourself, Gift for a Fan, Take a Look, It's in a Book, The Dry Eyes Have It, To Care Enough to Send the Very Best, Wayward Carbuncle
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| id-edb = 3ad7155ed49
| id-gt = 69982
| msq-index = 788
}}
==Walkthrough==
When searching for [[Reserved Representative|reserved representative]], she is located at: (X:6.3 Y:29.2 Z:1.9)

==Steps==
* Search for [[Alisaie]].
* Pick up the crate of samples.
* Deliver the crate of samples to [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Theopauldin]].
* Deliver the [[Signed Documentation|ream of documents]] to the [[Reserved Representative|reserved representative]].
* Speak with [[Theopauldin]].

==Journal==
*The pall of anxiety over Sharlayan Hamlet has thinned to more manageable levels.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Urianger:''' Ahem. Thou hast my gratitude for lending courage to the Loporrits.
'''Urianger:''' Not disposed to rest on their laurels, several of our guests have elected to accompany my countrymen to their stations.
'''Urianger:''' Some few may still come hither seeking counsel, and so shall I remain to aid them as need be. If thou art needed elsewhere, do not let me detain thee.
'''Thancred:''' As a matter of fact, I was hoping you might check on Alisaie. Last I saw, she was struggling to carry an enormous pile of boxes out the west gate...
'''Thancred:''' I could go myself, but we both know whose help she's less like to scorn.
'''Thancred:''' Not to mention that ─ much to my misfortune ─ I can think of several other things I ought to be doing. Until later!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' Pray assist Mistress Alisaie. She hath taken up too great a burden, like as not.
'''Urianger:''' Livingway and I shall attend to matters here.

===Search for Alisaie.===
'''Alisaie:''' [Forename]! What are you doing out here?
'''Alisaie:''' No, I don't ''mind'' if you help with the boxes, but it's far from the most exciting of tasks. Are you sure?
'''Alisaie:''' Well, I appreciate the assistance.
'''Alisaie:''' We need to get these to Aporia. Time is short, of course ─ but they're full of organic specimens and samples, so try not to be too rough with them.
'''Alisaie:''' Alphinaud should be waiting for us when we arrive. I'll see you there!
<blockquote>Deliver the crate of samples to Alphinaud.
You will have three minutes to complete the task. Should you fail, return to the starting location and begin anew.</blockquote>

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' I can't shake the feeling that there are more of these than when I started. Did I pick up an additional crate somewhere...?

===Deliver the crate of samples to Alphinaud. (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud:''' Oh, you're helping with the crates! Wonderful ─ you can put that there, with the others...

'''Alphinaud:''' You have my gratitude, but how did you come to be involved in this?
'''Alphinaud:''' Hah, then I suppose I have Thancred to thank as well.
'''Alphinaud:''' If you're wondering why we were tasked with bringing these boxes to Aporia to begin with ─ so was I.
'''Alphinaud:''' It turns out that this is a base of operations, of sorts. Those with final say as to what is included in the ship's manifest can be found here.
'''Alphinaud:''' Father included, I suspect...
'''Alisaie:''' That should be everything!
'''Alphinaud:''' You carried all of that at once!? Are you ''trying'' to injure yourself?
'''Alisaie:''' Oh, hush. They're lighter than they look ─ and not everyone has your delicate arms.
'''Alisaie:''' I suppose we should let someone know that we've finished...
'''Alphinaud:''' Theopauldin is in the courtyard. We can report to him.
'''Alisaie:''' Why don't you come along? You should get credit for your assistance, at least. Considering where we are, we might even learn something interesting!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' I keep thinking that I've seen him elsewhere, but I cannot for the life of me remember when.

'''Alisaie:''' This must be Theopauldin.

===Speak with Theopauldin.===
'''Theopauldin:''' Gods, it never ends, does it? <sigh> What can I do for you?
'''Alisaie:''' We've brought samples from Sharlayan Hamlet ─ series one-one-zero? The crates are by the entrance.
'''Theopauldin:''' Ah, thank you. I had expected one of my colleagues, but we are dreadfully shorthanded...
'''Theopauldin:''' Just a moment ─ you are Fourchenault's children, are you not?
'''Alphinaud:''' Alphinaud and Alisaie, at your service. You're well acquainted with Father, I take it?
'''Theopauldin:''' Quite! I've been friends with your parents since our days at the Studium. I remember when you were yea high, waddling hither and thither...
'''Theopauldin:''' Clearly, it's been quite some time since we've met. 'Tis good to see you again ─ wielding your father's nouliths, no less!
'''Alisaie:''' You knew our parents when they were young? What were they like? Pray, spare no detail!
'''Theopauldin:''' I should like nothing more than to regale you ─ alas, I ''am'' meant to be in charge here, and reams of paperwork want for submission.
'''Alisaie:''' We can help with that! In exchange for the sort of stories our parents would never willingly divulge, of course.
'''Theopauldin:''' Er...very well, then. There happen to be three sets of documents in need of delivery, so how about you each take one?
'''Alisaie:''' Wait right there!
'''Theopauldin:''' You will find a Forum representative waiting to collect these near the southernmost structure. I hope I haven't kept her waiting too long...
'''Theopauldin:''' Never mind Alphinaud and Alisaie ─ I'm certain they will be back soon enough.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Theopauldin:''' Who are you, by the by? The twins' minder?

===Deliver the ream of documents to the reserved representative.===
'''Reserved Representative:''' Are you not one of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn? I thought you were meant to be working on the aetherburner...
'''Reserved Representative:''' Theopauldin's paperwork! I was beginning to worry he had misplaced his quill.
'''Reserved Representative:''' I appreciate your help in seeing these documents to my hands at last. As for your other task...
'''Reserved Representative:''' Pray keep this between us, but I sincerely hope you Scions succeed.
'''Reserved Representative:''' The exodus is, without a doubt, the most monumental undertaking in the history of the Forum, and so we must be circumspect in all respects. Risk is a privilege we cannot afford ourselves.
'''Reserved Representative:''' At its heart, however, Sharlayan has ever been a nation of the curious. 'Twould be a tragedy indeed if we were the ones to stymie your pursuit of truth.

===Speak with Theopauldin. (Cutscene)===
'''Theopauldin:''' Quick and efficient. I daresay you have a talent for this work.
'''Theopauldin:''' The twins' papers only needed be delivered to elsewhere in the facility, so they should be returning any moment...

'''Alisaie:''' We return — with not a scrap of paperwork remaining on our persons, you will note.
'''Theopauldin:''' You both have my thanks ─ and my apologies for sending you on an errand far below your ambitions. Why, even as a babe, you struggled out of your swaddling clothes, and...
'''Alisaie:''' That is quite enough of that, thank you! It was compromising stories of our ''parents'' that we'd asked to hear, to reiterate.
'''Theopauldin:''' Of course, of course. I've known your father for so long, I must have something. Hm...
'''Theopauldin:''' Well...as you know, part of why the Leveilleur name garners such respect in Sharlayan is your family's storied history.
'''Theopauldin:''' You two can trace your ancestry directly to those who came aboard ''Nyunkrepf's Hope'' ─ a lineage few can claim.
'''Alisaie:''' I've never thought much of it myself. It's not as though our forebears founded our nation. They were simply there when it happened.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nevertheless, it has traditionally been a point of pride.
'''Alphinaud:''' 'Tis why Nyunkrepf's pronouncement ─ “Renounce the ways of war, and pursue enlightenment through knowledge and reason” ─ has ever been our family's creed.
'''Theopauldin:''' Until your grandfather's time, aye.
'''Theopauldin:''' Archon Louisoix looked not to Nyunkrepf's words, but his deeds. He asserted, in defiance of his peers, that choosing to save the great ''and'' the small from the rising tides was the true mark of our founder's virtue.
'''Theopauldin:''' Perhaps it was his expertise ─ his knowledge of ancient prophecy and the fall of civilizations ─ that led to him to conclude that to eschew conflict at every turn was to consign mankind to his doom...
'''Alisaie:''' There will ever be conflict, and calamity will follow. Thus...
'''Alisaie:''' “To ignore the plight of those one might conceivably save is not wisdom ─ it is indolence.”
'''Theopauldin:''' You remember his words well. Indeed, Archon Louisoix lived by that personal creed, and used every means at his disposal to bring succor to those in need ─ Sharlayan or no.
'''Theopauldin:''' No one loved and admired your grandfather more than his son...
'''Theopauldin:''' Yet Fourchenault could not reconcile Louisoix's deeds with the philosophy of their forebears and his peers ─ a philosophy in which he believed so fervently, yet made a pariah of his father.
'''Theopauldin:''' Fourchenault agonized over this contradiction for much of his life.
'''Alphinaud:''' Gods, Father...
'''Theopauldin:''' A son may carry his father's blood, but his choices are his own to bear ─ is it not always thus?
'''Theopauldin:''' Gods know Fourchenault's a cranky old goat, so I'm sure you butt heads often enough. Yet even so, you must know that you are constantly in his thoughts. Every moment of every day ─ and that is not an exaggeration in the slightest!
'''Theopauldin:''' You should have seen him when you were born ─ barely recognizable, he was, with a kind of dumbfounded grin I'd not seen since he first took a fancy to your mother. He was practically skipping when he told me the news.
'''Theopauldin:''' Take my word for it ─ he loves you to an embarrassing degree.
'''Theopauldin:''' But he is also frustratingly single-minded. Once he's decided that a given action is for the best, he will stay the course no matter who or what opposes him.
'''Theopauldin:''' A profoundly annoying habit when you're on the other end of it, as I'm sure you will agree.
'''Alisaie:''' I'll say!
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you for your insight. When next we meet our parents, I shall mention that we spoke.
'''Theopauldin:''' Try not to get me into too much trouble, now! I need the Forum on my side.
'''Theopauldin:''' Speaking of which, I ought to be getting back to work. I have to make sure those specimens you brought make it to their proper places, or the cranky old goat will have my hide. We can speak again later!

'''???:''' Hail, you three!
'''Alisaie:''' G'raha! Surely Kokkol hasn't driven you out of the forge already?
'''G'raha Tia:''' For better or for worse, no. However, he has set me a task that requires more than my single pair of hands...and here you are!
'''G'raha Tia:''' I could use at least one of you, but I won't object to more.
'''Alphinaud:''' Unfortunately, Alisaie and I have prior commitments, and we have delayed too long as it is...
'''Alisaie:''' What about you, [Forename]? Can you spare the time?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Perfect! This shouldn't take long.

Sage Council

2025-07-25T20:11:10Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Sage Council
| image = Sage Council.png
| description = [[Urianger]] appears to be tallying the [[Loporrits]] in preparation for an imminent departure.
| quest-giver = Urianger
| location = Labyrinthos
| location-x = 28.9
| location-y = 27.4
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 1244
| reward1 = 1 Chondrite Foot Gear Coffer (IL 545)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Agriculture Shock
| next-quest = Hither and Yarns
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| id-edb = c8d74be7d6d
| msq-index = 787
| id-gt = 69981
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Growingway]].
* Speak with the [[Troubled Researcher|troubled researcher]].
* Seek out troubled souls in [[Sharlayan Hamlet]]. 0/8
* Speak with [[Urianger]].
* Wait at the destination.
* Speak with [[Urianger]].

==Walkthrough==
[[File:Sage Council - NPCs.png|200px|thumb|Sage Council - NPCs]]
''NOTE: There are quest NPCs that are optional and will not progress objectives. Below are the locations of the NPC that will progress the story.''

* Anxious Engineer: (21.1, 20.4, 1.9)
* Hyperventilating Engineer: (21.5, 18.9, 1.9)
* Harried Aetherologist: (22.2, 20.0, 2.0)
* Grimacing Naturalist: (22.4, 20.5, 1.9)
* Ponderous Mathematician: (22.6, 20.9, 1.9)
* Skeptical Researcher: (21.0, 22.2, 1.9)
* Distracted Researcher: (20.7, 18.0, 1.9)
* Despondent Engineer: (21.0, 21.6, 1.9)

==Journal==
*Urianger appears to be tallying the Loporrits in preparation for an imminent departure.

*With all Loporrits present and accounted for, Urianger insists that the group return to Sharlayan Hamlet, so as to be ready when the time comes to take flight. Seeing the wisdom in this, they reluctantly agree, despite their niggling curiosity about every aspect of Etheirys.

*An overwhelmed Growingway is distressed by how the Loporrits' efforts to create a hospitable environment pale in comparison to your star's natural beauty. As he bemoans his failure to complete his life's duty, Thancred arrives and mentions that Labyrinthos's people are feeling none too confident about their own work. Recognizing an opportunity to address both issues, Urianger suggests that Growingway offer counsel to one such researcher based on his expertise in constructing lunar environments─and the Loporrit hesitantly says that he will try.

*The troubled researcher doubts whether his design for the ship's gravitational systems is good enough to keep its contents and passengers anchored throughout the exodus. Happily, Growingway has a number of insights to offer on this matter, and the pair are soon engaged in deep conversation. With one success now assured, Urianger asks that you seek out additional distressed souls who might benefit from the Loporrits' counsel.

*You speak with a number of Sharlayan Hamlet's residents, who show varying degrees of distress over the impending crisis. Those who stand to find reassurance in the Loporrits' experience are sent to Urianger, to be paired with appropriate members of the delegation.

*Urianger is pleased by the number of people who have turned up to receive counsel, and asks that you wait and see how the Loporrits get on. Your presence is sure to encourage them.

*Thanks to Urianger's skill in pairing the right Loporrit with the right person, many are soon joyfully engaged in conversation with Sharlayans. To his surprise, however, the next to arrive seeking assistance are Wilfsunn and Bloewyda─father and mother to none other than the dearly departed Moenbryda. Overcome by emotion, Urianger has naught but stammered apologies to offer them at first, though it soon transpires that they do not blame him in the least for their daughter's death, and have in fact been worrying over him much as they would their own child since they fell out of touch. At last, Urianger tearfully accepts Bloewyda's embrace, and affirms that he can feel Moenbryda's spirit with him, even now.

*Urianger insists that he is fine, and in fact feels grateful to have met Wilfsunn and Bloewyda again now that he has come into his own alongside his fellow Scions. Moenbryda would surely smile to see the man he has become.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Cookingway:''' Mmm, muffins... I wonder if this is how Puddingway felt the first time Urianger made pudding?
'''Cookingway:''' Though I'm not sure that actually was pudding, come to think of it. Something about it seemed a bit...off...

===Accepting the quest===
'''Urianger:''' [Forename]. I trust thy time at Meryall Agronomics did...<cough>...bear fruit?
'''Urianger:''' Our own efforts, too, were rewarded ─ we now possess an embarrassment of educational riches.
'''Urianger:''' No doubt our guests' relentless pursuit of knowledge could occupy them ─ and us ─ for a fortnight. Alas, time is of the essence.
'''Urianger:''' Let us return to Sharlayan Hamlet forthwith. I shall gladly attend to each and every Loporrit there, should further questions within my power to answer arise.
'''Growingway:''' Aw...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' The Loporrits want for activities and stimulation, but I struggle to conceive of how to busy them whilst we wait...

'''Livingway:''' Oh, no, there was nowhere in particular I was hoping to go.
'''Livingway:''' I simply wish to see, hear, feel, and think as much as I possibly can while we're here... Hmm? What is that look for? What did I say?

'''Singingway:''' That was ever so delightful! And with this much information, I can fine-tune the moon's environs for your people's comfort! It's surprisingly tricky to estimate the appropriate temperature settings for beings so lacking in fur...

'''Cookingway:''' Why did I not ask Jebke how to make carrot muffins!? We could have had baked goods bursting with happiness...

===Speak with Growingway. (Cutscene)===
'''Growingway:''' Siiigh...
'''Growingway:''' Yes, [Forename], that was indeed me verbalizing a sigh to express my emotional state. Do you want to know why?
'''Growingway:''' Because I saw the reconstructed environmental data for Etheirys at Logistikon Alpha, that's why!
'''Growingway:''' A forest so lovely, and so...so...''leafy''. Are all of your forests like that?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> The Black Shroud is quite leafy indeed, and a place of utmost tranquility.
> They're verdant, at least. The trees of Dravania stand particularly proud.
> You should see the forests of the First - one was purple!

'''Growingway:''' Gasp! Gasp, I say!
'''Growingway:''' With a star so wonderful, it comes as no surprise that you're reluctant to leave it behind. I was a fool to think otherwise ─ to assume that the moon was something worth being proud of.
'''Growingway:''' How ridiculous we must seem to you. Trying so hard, yet achieving so little...
'''Urianger:''' Not at all. Thy works are no less worthy for their uniqueness.
'''???:''' I thought I heard tiny voices.
'''Urianger:''' Thancred!
'''Urianger:''' How didst thou fare?
'''Thancred:''' Oh, I was able to glean a fair bit from the researchers while helping to move their cargo.
'''Thancred:''' Preparations have proceeded without interruption here, despite news of the coming end. We have the Forum's leadership to thank for that.
'''Thancred:''' That doesn't mean people aren't worried, though. Quite the opposite.
'''Thancred:''' Knowing disaster could strike at any moment, they hurry to complete their work, equally aware that a single error could be the difference between life and death. And we can hardly tell them there's no cause for concern...
'''Urianger:''' Perhaps not... Though aided by our goodly Growingway, we may yet find other ways to lighten their burden.
'''Growingway:''' M-Me!? Be of use to...to ''people''? I'm honored that you would think me so capable, but I'm not sure that I'm up to the challenge...
'''Urianger:''' Nevertheless, I believe in thee.
'''Growingway:''' If you say so, I... I suppose it can't hurt to try.
'''Thancred:''' I passed someone moping in the western plaza that looked to be in need of a helping paw. Perhaps you might start with him?
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis as good a place as any. Come.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Thancred:''' You'd best go with them. I don't think Urianger misjudged him, but Growingway does look like he could use some emotional support.
'''Thancred:''' I still have work to complete elsewhere. I trust that I won't return to find any Loporrits in tears...

===Speak with the troubled researcher. (Cutscene)===
'''Troubled Researcher:''' Oh... Can I help you?
'''Troubled Researcher:''' ...It is you who would help me? Is my anxiety truly so obvious?
'''Urianger:''' A burden shared is a burden eased. Pray, tell us of thy troubles.
'''Troubled Researcher:''' Those little fellows do look like good listeners...
'''Troubled Researcher:''' I'm an engineer, you see. And what they say of the ship ─ that it's the sum of decades of Sharlayan ingenuity, that it's built with peerless Allagan technology ─ is all true, but...
'''Troubled Researcher:''' I know ─ I ''know'' ─ that none of that's a guarantee.
'''Troubled Researcher:''' We've never before launched a starfaring vessel ─ let alone flown it in the great expanse. All the tests we've run have been on the ground!
'''Troubled Researcher:''' Only operational personnel and cargo will be aboard for the first voyage, but even so... If it fails us then, what can we do? And if it doesn't, it could fall apart on the next flight, or the one after that...
'''Troubled Researcher:''' We've done everything we can to prevent that from happening, but it hardly matters. We thought the aetherburner's design was flawless, too, and look how that turned out...
'''Urianger:''' Thou art familiar with these most daunting technologies, and thus dost thou hold the power to allay his fears.
'''Growingway:''' Oh! I, er...I'm not sure about that, but, well...
'''Growingway:''' Maybe you could tell me if there are any aspects of the ship's design that you're especially worried about?
'''Troubled Researcher:''' Our ability to walk about and perform our tasks, for one. I've devised a means by which to employ Gravity ─ a spatiotemporal spell ─ to regulate the environment, but what if it's not strong enough? What if everyone floats away and begins crashing into things as soon as we've left the star?
'''Growingway:''' Aha, gravitation! Maybe I can be of help after all!
'''Growingway:''' Up there is not so different from down here, you see. The same rules apply, and if you consider them as part of one great big cosmos rather than separate places...
'''Urianger:''' I suspect both parties shall find comfort in this conversation.
'''Urianger:''' Yet if Thancred's tale be true, still others would benefit from insights born of experience.
'''Urianger:''' Might I prevail upon the Loporrits to attend them?
'''Livingway:''' An excellent idea, if I do say so myself! There is naught we'd like more than to ease the hearts of the fine people of Etheirys ─ and learn more about them while we're at it.
'''Urianger:''' Full glad am I to hear it. Gather thy companions and bring them hither.
'''Urianger:''' [Forename], thou hast a gift for finding souls in need of succor.
'''Urianger:''' Pray seek thee out the distressed and the apprehensive, and inform them that help is at hand.
'''Urianger:''' I shall await them here, that I might introduce each to a suitable Loporrit.
'''Livingway:''' Oh, I do so look forward to that. A place for every Loporrit, and every Loporrit in their place!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' The Final Days doubtless weigh heavy upon the minds of many in Sharlayan Hamlet, pillars of the exodus as they are.
'''Urianger:''' Pray, bring them hither.

'''Growingway:''' Yes, precisely! However, it would also be prudent to have a redundant system in the event of failure...

'''Troubled Researcher:''' Thank heavens I asked you!

===Seek out troubled souls in Sharlayan Hamlet.===
'''Level-headed Engineer:''' Concerns? Nay, there's no point in worrying at this stage. It'll only make the work go that much the slower.
This woman seems to be coping well.

'''Anxious Engineer:''' ...What am I thinking about? The medical facilities on the ship, of course.
'''Anxious Engineer:''' I designed them with the assistance of our sages and chirurgeons, but to imagine every illness or injury that one might face in that great expanse is beyond any of us. To say nothing of the effects that living out there indefinitely might have on the body...
'''Anxious Engineer:''' ...The crew from the moon! Why did I not think of that?

'''Tired Gleaner:''' Is anything bothering me? Well, I've been loading cargo for bells now, so my back feels like a voidsent's played it as a piano. My feet and knees as drums and cymbals, too.
This gleaner seems fine, if in need of a break.

'''Calm Researcher:''' Worries, worries... No, I believe I'm fine, thank you! I've been confiding in my colleagues, and it's helped a lot. Can't recommend it enough.
This researcher already has the support she needs.

'''Skeptical Researcher:''' Have you heard anything of what's on the moon?
'''Skeptical Researcher:''' I have no doubt that we can make it up there, but the “searching for a new star” part of the plan sounds awfully vague to me.
'''Skeptical Researcher:''' I asked the Forum, but they will only tell us that our collaborators “have everything under control.” Forgive me, but I don't feel particularly safe wandering through the sea of stars on gods-know-what made by gods-know-who!
'''Skeptical Researcher:''' You mean to say that I can speak with them directly!? Amazing! I hope they like questions...

'''Despondent Engineer:''' Just leave me to my misery... The Forum can appoint someone else...
'''Despondent Engineer:''' <sigh> I apologize ─ I simply don't know what to do. How am I supposed to pilot the ark if I'm already falling apart under the pressure?
'''Despondent Engineer:''' You know a starship pilot that I might speak with? Truly?
'''Despondent Engineer:''' Well, then, there's no time to waste! They can help me prepare for this monumental task...

'''Occupied Administrator:''' How might I help you?
'''Occupied Administrator:''' My, what a lovely idea!
'''Occupied Administrator:''' I too noticed people becoming...rather tense, so I rushed out to pluck some fresh and fragrant tea leaves! Now I need only track down a hundred or so cups...
'''Occupied Administrator:''' But don't you worry ─ I can manage. I hope your plan to cheer everyone up goes well!
This woman is doing better than you are!

'''Harried Aetherologist:''' Blasted assistants! Where have they gone off to at a time like this?
'''Harried Aetherologist:''' Beg pardon, but I have not the time for idle chitchat. I need to reconfirm that aether levels are consistent throughout the vessel's machinery, and it seems I shall have to do so single-handedly! I swear, when I find those assistants of mine...
'''Harried Aetherologist:''' ...The Loporrits are willing to help? Why didn't you say so?
'''Harried Aetherologist:''' At least ''they'' won't moan about how they “checked two dozen times already” and “haven't slept in weeks.” Lazy sods...

'''Distracted Researcher:''' Fifty-six bunches of weeds in the ground, Fifty-six bunches of weeds.♪ Rip one out, add to the mound, Fifty-five bunches of weeds in the─
'''Distracted Researcher:''' Eep! I-I'm not neglecting my duties, I swear!
'''Distracted Researcher:''' I was in need of a little break, you see, but then I found myself unable to relax at all, so I went on a walk, and then I noticed these weeds, and...
'''Distracted Researcher:''' ...Pleasant conversation partners ''and'' oh-so fuzzy? Goodness me, that does sound like a much better way to relax!

'''Unconcerned Gleaner:''' Apologies, but I am awaiting a delivery. Whatever it is will have to wait.
It seems this gleaner is too busy to chat, for his benefit or otherwise.

'''Grimacing Naturalist:''' ...My face? What's wrong with my─ Ow! Perhaps I am a bit tense.
'''Grimacing Naturalist:''' I was tasked with ensuring that the proper fauna ─ and only the proper fauna ─ are brought with us to the moon. However, the suitability of a few species is still under debate, and I can hardly make the decision myself when I know so little about the environment up there...
'''Grimacing Naturalist:''' Including the Loporrits in our discussions is a wonderful idea! I absolutely will, thank you! Perhaps their biology itself might offer some clue, as well...

'''Irascible Administrator:''' You! Yes, you, you idiot! Have you seen an envelope lying about?
'''Irascible Administrator:''' This imbecile refuses to give me the alchemic I ordered without that bloody slip of parchment!
'''Irascible Administrator:''' Unless your friends have a spell to make me remember where I dropped my damned envelope, I doubt they'll be more help than you... And you've wasted enough of my time already!
It would be unfortunate for all involved to inflict this man upon the Loporrits.

'''Capricious Researcher:''' Aha...haha! The end of the world is nigh, yet the work goes no faster! Schedules are such temperamental things ─ feasible one moment, utter bollocks the next!
'''Capricious Researcher:''' And yet...I've never felt so alive!
This one is beyond your help. Only sleep can save her now.

'''Hyperventilating Engineer:''' By the gods, my chest is tight... Am I dying? Is this what dying feels like?
'''Hyperventilating Engineer:''' Oh! Do pardon me ─ I didn't see you there. There is no cause for concern, I assure you.
'''Hyperventilating Engineer:''' No cause for concern...even though we may need to depart at any moment...and if the hull I designed buckles under the strain, the entire vessel may explode on launch, claiming countless lives and dooming all mankind...but that is highly unlikely! Yes, yes, highly unlikely... Highly...
'''Hyperventilating Engineer:''' ...Our visitors can help me triple check for structural flaws, you say? Why, that would be wonderful! I'm breathing more easily already.

'''Ponderous Mathematician:''' ......
'''Ponderous Mathematician:''' ...Hm?
'''Ponderous Mathematician:''' Consult our collaborators? I suppose that would be more effective than sitting here brooding.
'''Ponderous Mathematician:''' I'm attempting to calculate how much cargo we can consolidate into fewer trips, should the aetherburner make our original estimates unfeasible ─ but there are simply too many variables. I feel as if my brow will turn inside out...
'''Ponderous Mathematician:''' But perhaps our lunar associates will have more insight into how much weight constitutes ''too'' much weight for our purposes. Thank you for letting me know.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Troubled Researcher:''' Growingway has been a godssend. I can look upon what we've built with clarity now.

===Speak with Urianger.===
'''Urianger:''' Behold, [Forename]...
'''Urianger:''' Through thine efforts, word hath spread throughout Labyrinthos.
'''Urianger:''' Verily, to a far greater number than we anticipated. Livingway doth gather more Loporrits as we speak.
'''Urianger:''' I shall assign each in accordance with their skills, that new bonds of friendship might be forged.
'''Urianger:''' Should greater matters require not thine attentions...watch over them, I prithee.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' I pray that Livingway is joyed to see so many heartened souls when she doth return.

===Wait at the destination.===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Livingway:''' Phew! Finally, some rest. Why, I haven't spoken so much in...well, in forever!
'''Thancred:''' Lively, isn't it? The town is abuzz ─ everyone eager to meet with our friends from the moon.
'''Urianger:''' 'Twould behoove you to consult with Sleepingway. As our moon's pilot, his advice should be most pertinent...
'''Thancred:''' I'm impressed. Truth be told, I struggle to tell one from another. No offense intended, of course...
'''Livingway:''' None taken! After you and your friends left Mare Lamentorum, we spent no small amount of time with your Urianger.
'''Livingway:''' Oh, the conversations we had! He told us all about Etheirys ─ answered our every question, no matter how trifling or trivial.
'''Livingway:''' Look! Every page, filled to the margins with knowledge!
'''Livingway:''' When I first arrived, I was struck by how little I knew. It was daunting...but then I realized that were it not for Urianger and his teachings, we'd still be stuck on the moon. Gazing at your world and wondering what we've been missing...
'''Urianger:''' What would they think if they could see Urianger now? I daresay they'd be more than a bit surprised...and impressed, no doubt.
'''Thancred:''' Master Louisoix, Minfilia, Papalymo. And not to forget...
'''Wilfsunn:''' Ho there! Heard there was a visiting expert who we might bother with a few questions. I take it you'd be the one?
'''Urianger:''' Y-Yes... I am...
'''Thancred:''' Wilfsunn and Bloewyda. Sharlayan's foremost researchers in the field of teleportation magick. ...And Moenbryda's parents.
'''Urianger:''' It hath been some time. 'Tis... 'Tis good to see you in...good health.
'''Wilfsunn:''' Likewise, old friend! Bloewyda and I were most honored to answer the call. Never expected this reunion, though, did we, dear?
'''Bloewyda:''' I'll say! The nerve...sending that letter, then running off to the gods know where!
'''Bloewyda:''' Do you have...any idea...how worried we were?
'''Urianger:''' I...I'm sorry. 'Twas remiss of me...not to deliver the news in person.
'''Urianger:''' No, more than that... 'Twas I who...
'''Wilfsunn:''' Our daughter was disillusioned after Master Louisoix left her behind. The day the Scions called upon her was the happiest I'd seen her in years.
'''Wilfsunn:''' She made her every choice of her own free will. No one could've ever forced her to do otherwise.
'''Wilfsunn:''' Don't blame yourself for her death. Celebrate her life. You know that's what she'd want.
'''Bloewyda:''' If there is one thing we resent you for, it was that we could not be there to mourn her with you...
'''Bloewyda:''' Reading the words you penned in that shaky hand... We must have cried as much for you as we did for her.
'''Urianger:''' I'm sorry. I truly, truly am...
'''Urianger:''' I knew not what to say. Knew not how to express my feelings...
'''Urianger:''' The poems and platitudes of wiser men. Musings on sadness and loss... Studied and memorized...and meaningless in the moment.
'''Bloewyda:''' Silly boy... We are all powerless before such grief. Even now, try as I might, the words escape me...
'''Bloewyda:''' But in our hearts, we know. We always know.
'''Wilfsunn:''' I remember when you were young. How the lads teased you for choosing the company of books over others.
'''Wilfsunn:''' Our Moen didn't take kindly to that. “Be nice to Urianger!” she'd shout, and give them a walloping. No matter how many times we scolded her...
'''Bloewyda:''' So we offered a suggestion: rather than starting fights, why don't you be the bridge between Urianger and the others? She had to mull it over for a while. Arms crossed, brow furrowed in intense thought...
'''Bloewyda:''' But from that day on, she never let you be alone. She'd drag you outside to play, pepper you with endless questions, read the same books you read...all to try and understand you that much better.
'''Bloewyda:''' I'm sure it was annoying and exhausting at the time...but she only ever had the best of intentions.
'''Wilfsunn:''' And look at you now. At the center of the crowd ─ the reason there even is a crowd, having brought these people together.
'''Wilfsunn:''' You've no idea how proud we are.
'''Bloewyda:''' To see the boy our daughter trusted and believed in more than anyone...grow into the man she always knew he could be.
'''Bloewyda:''' I can see her in you, too. Feel her. She walks with you, wheresoever you go. So thank you, Urianger. For being who you are.
'''Urianger:''' I...I think...I can feel her, too...
'''Urianger:''' The truth...of her life. Not sorrow...but hope. And love...
'''Livingway:''' This Moenbryda...she was important to him, wasn't she?
'''Thancred:''' ...You could ask the man himself.
'''Livingway:''' Oh no, no. But watching this exchange reminds me how much I've yet to learn about your world...and its people.
'''Thancred:''' You can live here your entire life and hardly learn a thing.
'''Thancred:''' That's why...it's too soon for this to end.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''Thancred:''' Remind me to invite Urianger for a drink, when we have a moment to breathe. We're long overdue for one.
'''Thancred:''' We can raise a glass to Moenbryda.

'''Livingway:''' I was so busy asking questions about Etheirys that I never thought to ask more about Urianger...
'''Livingway:''' I'd like to, but where would I begin?

'''Growingway:''' I assure you that my fellow Loporrits are equally excited to have this opportunity. They were humming the whole way here!

'''Singingway:''' We spent so long gazing at this star. Wondering, and hoping... But to be here now, to walk among the people, to be a part of their lives and know that we've made a difference... It's so much more than I ever dreamed.

'''Cookingway:''' Goodness me, I've never felt like there was too little time before! There are so many people to talk to, so many things to learn...

'''Bloewyda:''' Oh... You must be one of the Scions, correct?
'''Bloewyda:''' Thank you for caring for my daughter. The time she spent with you was all too short, but I know she was proud to have you as comrades.
'''Bloewyda:''' Urianger is too, I'm sure. And I certainly feel better for knowing he has good friends to look after him. See that he comes home from time to time, will you?

'''Wilfsunn:''' The classical Roegadyn language isn't so different from Eorzean. Did you ever wonder why we named our daughter “moon's bride”?
'''Wilfsunn:''' When I first held her, the moon was shining silver and full ─ the whole world seemed aglow. I knew it had chosen her ─ that she would be a beacon of that selfsame light.
'''Wilfsunn:''' Of course, we'd later hear our fair share of jokes about how we ought to have gone for “sun” instead, with how bright and stubborn she was. But fiery as my Moenbryda was, she was always kind. Kind and gentle.

===Speak with Urianger.===
'''Urianger:''' Oh, [Forename]... Be assured that I am fine. I am...
'''Urianger:''' Full glad to see them, too, after so very long. Gladder still that it was in your company. As difficult as it was to accept their kindness, 'twould have been far harder had I faced them alone...

Agriculture Shock

2025-07-25T20:10:00Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Agriculture Shock
| image =
| description = [[Cookingway]] is eager for a change of venue, or at the very least, a change of wotsit.
| quest-giver = Cookingway
| location = Labyrinthos
| location-x = 28.9
| location-y = 27.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501,600
| gil = 1584
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Wise Guides
| next-quest = Sage Council
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 786
| id-gt = 69980
| id-edb = f326233ef82
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Cookingway]] and have him accompany you.
*Speak with [[Jebke]] while accompanied by [[Cookingway]].
*Accompany [[Cookingway]] to the vineyard and then speak with him.
*Accompany [[Cookingway]] to the orange grove and then speak with him.
*Accompany [[Cookingway]] to the pumpkin field and then speak with him.
*Accompany [[Cookingway]] to the lemon grove and then speak with him.
*Speak with [[Jebke]] while accompanied by [[Cookingway]].
*Speak with [[Cookingway]].

==Journal==
*Cookingway is eager for a change of venue, or at the very least, a change of wotsit.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Singingway:''' I should like to study this primitive yet nevertheless intriguing contraption a while longer, if I may. That the Sharlayans were able to build something of this complexity with their limited knowledge and resources is most impressive!

===Accepting the quest===
'''Cookingway:''' This is all very wonderful, I'm sure, but I was rather hoping to learn more about your nourishment provision facilities. In other words, where is the food?
'''Urianger:''' I believe both the knowledge and consumables you seek may be found at Meryall Agronomics.
'''Urianger:''' As I imagine Singingway and the others intend to study every conceivable facet of this apparatus, wouldst thou be so kind as to escort our visiting culinarian?
'''Cookingway:''' Yes, that sounds much more interesting! Hopefully, I'll be able to see firsthand some of the delicacies Urianger was telling me about.
'''Cookingway:''' Even his incredibly vivid ─ if a bit too verbose ─ descriptions cannot compare to sampling them myself. Not to mention Etheirys will soon be no more...so I must learn all I can while there is still time!
'''Cookingway:''' Let us brook no further delay!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' 'Twould appear I have inadvertently taken upon myself the more demanding duty ─ entertaining three inquisitive Loporrits to thy one. Yet be that as it may, 'twill be my pleasure to impart what little knowledge I possess to our would-be saviors.

===Speak with Cookingway and have him accompany you.===
'''Cookingway:''' This is the place, yes? The heady aroma was enough to guide me here, and I've spotted several of the fruit and vegetables featured in our compendium!
'''Cookingway:''' I'd dearly love to try some, but I read that those who help themselves to a farmer's crops without permission are often caught and put into pies!
'''Cookingway:''' Perhaps you could ask whoever's in charge if they would be willing to part with a few samples?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Cookingway:''' I suppose if they did put me in a pie, I could just eat my way out. Wait, they get quite hot inside, don't they? On second thought, let's stick to the plan for now.

===Speak with Jebke while accompanied by Cookingway.===
'''Jebke:''' <sigh> What a fine mess this is...
'''Jebke:''' Ah, it's you, the one who climbed down the mineshaft!
'''Jebke:''' I'd show you around if I could, but I'm rushed off my feet preparing for the exodus.
'''Jebke:''' And I'm not the only one. We've all got to find ways to do what we do down here up there ─ first on the moon, then on whichever star the Forum decides will become our new home.
'''Jebke:''' It's all so sudden...so unreal...
'''Cookingway:''' Don't you ''want'' to go to the moon?
'''Jebke:''' Well, it's better than waiting for the Final Days to claim us...
'''Jebke:''' But no matter how carefully it's all planned, we'll never be able to take every variety of flora and fauna with us.
'''Jebke:''' Even the ones we ''can'' take may not survive in their new environment. So many species, doomed to extinction...
'''Jebke:''' Sorry, that's not what you came to talk about, is it?
'''Cookingway:''' Nothing quite so dire, I assure you. We merely wish to sample a little of your produce, if we may?
'''Jebke:''' By all means, help yourselves.
'''Cookingway:''' Much appreciated, my good fellow!
'''Cookingway:''' So, where to begin?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Cookingway:''' As Urianger informs me, the key to exquisite cuisine lies in selecting only the very best ingredients.

'''Jebke:''' I've an enormous list of seeds, saplings, and whatnot to take to the Central Circuit. But I suppose that means anything not on the list is to be left behind... What a waste.

===Accompany Cookingway to the vineyard and then speak with him.===
'''Cookingway:''' Oh! I know what these are! Grapes, yes?
'''Cookingway:''' Let's see if they are as delicious as they look...
'''Cookingway:''' So sweet, so sour! The taste is much like a ripe philosopher's carrot...and yet the texture is entirely different.
'''Cookingway:''' The contrast between the outer skin and the fruit within is most peculiar, though far from unpleasant. Yes, I think I'll try another...
'''Cookingway:''' Well, that's certainly given me food for thought, though in a far less visceral manner than any philosopher's carrot... But tell me, what is your opinion of grapes?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I'd brave an erupting volcano for a choice bunch!
'''Cookingway:''' Yes, they are rather moreish, aren't they? And from what I've read, quite versatile, too. Something about people stepping on them to make intoxicating beverages, as I recall.
> Meh.
> Ghastly things. I'd rather eat rancid gigantoad eyeballs.

'''Cookingway:''' Anyway, that's enough about grapes for the time being. On to the next treat!

===Accompany Cookingway to the orange grove and then speak with him.===
'''Cookingway:''' Orange by name, orange by nature!
'''Cookingway:''' What came first, the fruit or the color? Who cares? Let's eat!
'''Cookingway:''' Mmm... Yes, that's... Mmm!
'''Cookingway:''' Equal parts sweet and sour, as with the grapes, yet nothing alike. Hmm... I may have to consult Urianger about expanding my vocabulary. I simply cannot find the words to describe it!
'''Cookingway:''' Perhaps what I'm looking for is, “bitter.” This is all very complicated, you know. So many flavors, so many choices... And each individual with their own personal preferences...
'''Cookingway:''' Now I see why you all turned your noses up at the idea of eating nothing but carrots! Marvelous though they still are in my estimation ─ let no one say I said otherwise!
'''Cookingway:''' Ah, but speaking of carrots, I've yet to sample any of the vegetables. Let's see what's in that field over there!

===Accompany Cookingway to the pumpkin field and then speak with him.===
'''Cookingway:''' That color...that texture... Are they some sort of enormous, round carrots?
'''Cookingway:''' No? In any case, proper nomenclature is less of a concern than the taste...
'''Cookingway:''' Blech! It's so hard and flavorless, I may as well be chewing a piece of wood! That all but confirms it ─ these are nothing more than misbegotten failures masquerading as goodly carrots!
'''Deloys:''' Stop, stop, stop! Can't you see these are pumpkins!?
'''Deloys:''' And no one with any sense would try eating them raw! You're supposed to cook them first!
'''Cookingway:''' Do you not find it an awful bother?
'''Deloys:''' Far from it! Cooking is a joy unto itself.
'''Deloys:''' And what's more, it broadens the range of ingredients that we may safely eat.
'''Deloys:''' But above all else, cooking allows us to draw out the full potential of our produce. Pumpkin stew has been one of my favorite dishes for as long I can remember!
'''Cookingway:''' Then perhaps even these hard blocks of plant matter can become as delicious as the orange I sampled...
'''Cookingway:''' I wonder, though, if there is anything even ''more'' delicious... How about that yellow fruit over yonder?

===Accompany Cookingway to the lemon grove and then speak with him.===
'''Cookingway:''' What a wondrous fragrance! With luck, it'll have a flavor to match.
'''Cookingway:''' As I've no idea how these are eaten, I'll just bite into it!
'''Cookingway:''' Hnnnggghhh!
'''Cookingway:''' My...tongue... Is this...poison!?
'''Cookingway:''' A lemon? You mean it's ''supposed'' to taste like this!?
'''Cookingway:''' How can something so similar to an orange be so revolting?
'''Cookingway:''' Ack... It may be some time before my palate recovers from this ordeal. As such, I had best call an end to this round of sampling. Let's say our farewells and return to the others.

===Speak with Jebke while accompanied by Cookingway. (Cutscene)===
'''Jebke:''' Finished, have you? I trust you found something to your liking.
'''Cookingway:''' I'm rather enamored with the grapes and oranges. Less so the pumpkin, though I learned the hard way they're not to be eaten raw.
'''Cookingway:''' Then there was the lemon. The ''deceiver''. I still feel so violated...
'''Jebke:''' Haha! First time, was it?
'''Jebke:''' I'd hate for you to leave with a bad taste in your mouth ─ in more ways than one ─ so I'll give you this lemon muffin I baked. If this doesn't change your opinion, nothing will!
'''Cookingway:''' More lemon!? Have I not suffered enough?
'''Cookingway:''' Nevertheless, it would be remiss of me to spurn this opportunity to ─ oof, bit of sick came up there ─ learn more of your inscrutable ways.
'''Cookingway:''' Very well, lemon muffin! Do your worst!

'''Cookingway:''' ...
'''Cookingway:''' This...is...
'''Cookingway:''' ...DELICIOUS!
'''Cookingway:''' Although I still detect a hint of lemon, it complements the sweetness of the dough to create a perfect harmony!
'''Cookingway:''' I never would've guessed its vile bitterness could be utilized so elegantly. My good chap, this is simply breathtaking!
'''Jebke:''' See? We rarely use lemon in its natural state, but it has a starring role in all sorts of recipes, and the same is true for many other ingredients.
'''Jebke:''' It comes down to making the most of the resources at our disposal. And sometimes, that can even be the difference between life and death.
'''Jebke:''' I know we won't be able to take every species with us. No doubt the Forum agonized over what was worth preserving...and what will be consigned to history. Hard choices, but make them we must if we're to survive.
'''Cookingway:''' Such strength of will... Now I know what Hydaelyn sees in your kind.
'''Cookingway:''' Mankind, the Loporrits ─ we were both born from the accumulated knowledge of the ancients.
'''Cookingway:''' They learned all there is to learn about the nature of sentient life and the fates of the stars themselves.
'''Cookingway:''' Once a civilization has fulfilled the basic requirements for survival, it will inevitably seek to eliminate all forms of negativity and achieve perfection.
'''Cookingway:''' And therein lies its folly...and its downfall.
'''Cookingway:''' For perfection is an unattainable ideal. 'Tis the paradox of the immaculate carrot.
'''Cookingway:''' Yet civilizations since time immemorial have deemed the pursuit of perfection as “progress.” They pay no heed to the costs incurred in their futile quest, and all too often become the architects of their own demise, their dreams forever unfulfilled.
'''Cookingway:''' What, then, is the alternative? The answer lies in knowing that our existence can never be perfect. To be content with what we have and make the most of it.
'''Cookingway:''' When life gives you lemons, make lemon muffins!
'''Jebke:''' Err...pardon my Eorzean, but what in the seven hells are you on about? And who are you, anyway?
'''Cookingway:''' Cookingway, at your service! I'm here to help prepare for the trip to the moon!
'''Cookingway:''' And once you get there, you'll be able to try my carrots. I've been growing all different kinds!
'''Cookingway:''' But don't worry, there'll be room for your crops too. We'll work together to preserve as many of Etheirys's species as possible, if you're up to the challenge.
'''Jebke:''' Yes, of course! I look forward to it.
'''Cookingway:''' Well, this has all been highly productive. Probably. Let's go and see if Urianger and the others have run out of machinery to inspect, shall we?

''Optional dialouge''
'''Urianger:''' By Cookingway's broad grin, I assume your excursion was a roaring success?

'''Growingway:''' Oh...there you are. <yawn> Have the others finished talking about rain-making wotsits yet?

'''Livingway:''' Where have you and Cookingway been!? If the two of you were engaged in pursuits of an educational nature, you should've taken me, too! I am the leader, after all.

'''Singingway:''' Not to rub it in, but we had the most fantastic time while you were away! Urianger was able to obtain all manner of meteorological data for us to pore over. I'll be sure to put my newfound knowledge to good use once we return to the moon.
'''Singingway:''' It's my duty to make your journey as comfortable as possible, though there's no telling how long it will be. A hundred years? A thousand? Hmm... Probably closer to five thousand, give or take.

===Speak with Cookingway.===
'''Cookingway:''' That was most enlightening, especially the part with the lemon muffin.
'''Cookingway:''' Actually, I was wondering, do you know of any other places famed for their cuisine?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Limsa Lominsa is home to the Culinarian's Guild... and many less-than-savory establishments.
> The Far East has oodles of noodles.

'''Cookingway:''' Would that I had time to visit... <sigh> The more I learn of Etheirys, the more I wish we could spare it from the Final Days.
'''Cookingway:''' Alas, Hydaelyn's orders are to flee, not to resist. If only there was some other way...

Wise Guides

2025-07-25T20:08:26Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Wise Guides
| image =
| description = Try as he might, [[Urianger]] cannot free himself of the [[Loporrits]].
| quest-giver = Urianger
| location = Labyrinthos
| location-x = 21.1
| location-y = 19.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 1074
| reward1 = 1 Chondrite Leg Gear Coffer (IL 545)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = No Job Too Small
| next-quest = Agriculture Shock
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 785
| id-gt = 69979
| id-edb = 5c95e27712b
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Singingway]].
* Head to the designated location and survey the wotsit.
* Survey the designated location and defeat any enemies that appear.
* Speak with [[Growingway]].
* Speak with [[Urianger]].
* Speak with [[Singingway]].

==Journal==
*Try as he might, Urianger cannot free himself of the Loporrits.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Livingway:''' If you're too busy to show us the sights, we'll find other ways to keep ourselves amused, don't you worry.

'''Singingway:''' Hum hum-hummm～♪ What joy to sample the delights of Etheirys!

'''Cookingway:''' How marvelous it is to see you again! You'll be pleased to hear I've learned much since our fascinating discussion at the Carrotorium.
'''Cookingway:''' It's all thanks to Urianger, you see. He's taught me the finer points of cooking, which, despite my name, I knew very little about. So many dishes, so many hard-to-pronounce words!
'''Cookingway:''' Actually, I was rather hoping he'd show me how to bake an Archon loaf. They're quite popular, I hear, though it doesn't sound like it contains any flavor to speak of. Still, if that's the sort of thing your kind enjoys, I shall make enough to last the whole journey!

'''Growingway:''' Crikey! I wasn't expecting to see ''you'' here, [Forename]!
'''Growingway:''' I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to say good-bye. And for, uh, having those other Loporrits attack you. Terrible misunderstanding, that.
'''Growingway:''' Not to worry, though, as all have since recovered from the rather savage beating you administered. They bear you no ill will! Well, perhaps a little, on account of the savagery, but time heals all wounds! Most, anyway.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Urianger:''' A tour of Labyrinthos? Hmm... An unexpected, yet prudent suggestion...
'''Urianger:''' Given the similarities betwixt this artificial environment and Bestways Burrow, 'twould be in our best interests to have the Loporrits acquaint themselves with those conditions deemed optimal by their Sharlayan collaborators.
'''Urianger:''' I fear, however, that continued reliance upon my limited knowledge would risk narrowing, rather than broadening, their perspectives. Mayhap thou art better suited to lead this venture?
'''Singingway:''' What a marvelous idea! Might we begin with that great, big wotsit over yonder?
'''Urianger:''' Ah, yes. The wotsit. I shall leave its explanation to [Forename]. <chuckle>

''Optional dialogue''
'''Cookingway:''' This is all very intriguing, I'm sure, but where are the food preparation stations? The, uh...what was your word for it...kitchens?
'''Cookingway:''' That reminds me─ Puddingway, our newly appointed chief of pudding research (a discipline he himself founded after sampling Urianger's delights), has gone in search of Etheirys's ultimate sweet treat. Well, provided it's a pudding, as that's all he ever talks about these days. Have you seen him?

'''Growingway:''' My word! What magnificent architecture! Such immaculate curvature!
'''Growingway:''' I'll have to make several adjustments to my work if I'm to match this degree of craftsmanship! I shall leave no corner unrounded!

'''Livingway:''' Considering Singingway and Growingway's specialties, I expect them to pay full attention to your explanations, which I am sure will be most informative!

'''Urianger:''' The Loporrits' technical expertise doth far outstrip our own. We would be wise to allow them to form their own conclusions as to the function of the various apparatus, rather than offer uninformed suppositions of our own.
'''Urianger:''' Unless, that is, unbeknownst to me, thou art possessed of surpassing knowledge concerning the construction and operation of advanced Sharlayan ─ ahem ─ wotsits?

===Speak with Singingway.===
'''Singingway:''' Goodness me! To build something so large without creation magicks...is positively stupendous!
'''Singingway:''' Perhaps you could direct our attention to its most important features?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Singingway:''' Splendid! The perfect spot from which to view this astonishing apparatus!

===Head to the designated location and survey the wotsit. (Cutscene)===
<blockquote>Search the apparatus for points of potential interest. You may move the camera as well as zoom in and out. Target an area and inspect it with <LMB>.</blockquote>

> Observe the mushroom-like thing
'''Singingway:''' That looks like the “trees” in Greatest Endsvale!
'''Singingway:''' Hold on, that's a bit of a strange shape... It's thin at the bottom but big and round at the top. Quite tall for something so unbalanced, too.
'''Singingway:''' Now it makes sense! That's where they store the water!

> Observe the metallic tube
'''Singingway:''' Is that water I hear from inside that great big tube?
'''Singingway:''' It must be because of those cogs and that gigantic wheel at the top.
'''Singingway:''' Oh, I see! That's how they draw up the water! There's probably some sort of spiral-shaped mechanism inside it, too.

> Observe the tanks
'''Singingway:''' Hmm... It's a little hard to see from here, but is that a golden pipe connected to the top of those tanks?
'''Singingway:''' And I can see through that window another pipe at the bottom...
'''Singingway:''' Ah! This must be for purifying water drawn up from below!

> Adventurous abystoma
You spot an ambystoma! An especially lively one, at that.
It would appear that the concept you observed in another time, another place, was approved for life in the wider world...somehow.

'''Singingway:''' Well, if I were to hazard a guess, water drawn from underground ─ presumably with some other mechanism ─ is purified here and stored in that tower before being distributed elsewhere.
'''Singingway:''' I'm right, aren't I?
'''Singingway:''' I knew it! A design brilliant in its simplicity. I daresay it would take only a moment to install in even the harshest of environments. For us Loporrits, that is!
'''Livingway:''' Indeed, securing a reliable source of water is of the utmost importance for any fledgling settlement.
'''Singingway:''' We have read, however, that peoples of Etheirys sometimes make their homes in arid deserts and such. How are they able to survive?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Many settlements in Thanalan are built near an oasis.
> Areas near waterfalls are common sites for villages in Gyr Abania.

'''Singingway:''' So wherever you choose to live, you're never far from water...
'''Growingway:''' Oh dear... I worry we won't be able to procure the necessary amount!
'''Growingway:''' We can provide enough water to keep them from drying out completely, but it would appear they rely on it far more than we'd anticipated!
'''Singingway:''' Hmm... A few adjustments may be in order, once we've calculated the average rate of consumption per individual...
'''Singingway:''' It may also be worth learning more about how exactly they obtain their water in the first place.
'''Urianger:''' Master Alphinaud spoke of the machinery responsible for that feat during our journey through Logistikon Alpha, did he not?
'''Urianger:''' Mayhap the Loporrits will share his appreciation for the engineering marvel.
'''Singingway:''' Oh, yes! That sounds absolutely splendid!
'''Urianger:''' We must journey beyond the sanctuary of Sharlayan Hamlet. I shall lead the way.
'''Growingway:''' Y-You mean we'll have to brave the untamed wilderness!?
'''Livingway:''' A valid concern indeed. We could not help but notice the many dangerous-looking creatures with big, nasty teeth lurking beyond the safe confines of this settlement.
'''Livingway:''' Were we not escorted here by burly custodians, I dread to think what would have become of us!
'''Urianger:''' Regrettably, to many a hungry predator with the aforementioned big, nasty teeth, Loporrits may appear to be a potential and rather appetizing source of sustenance...
'''Urianger:''' Might I impose upon thee to assist in securing safe passage to Logistikon Alpha?
'''Urianger:''' For my part, I shall act as escort to Livingway and Cookingway. I entrust Singingway and Growingway to thy care.
'''Urianger:''' A more valiant protector they could not wish for. Godsspeed.
'''Singingway:''' If it's all the same to you, I'd rather not be eaten by some horrid beastie.
'''Singingway:''' Come along, Growingway. To the water extraction wotsit!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Growingway:''' I've a feeling the way forward is not as clear as we'd like... Could you go and take a look?

'''Singingway:''' Perhaps you could tell the local beasties we're not nearly as delicious as we might appear!?

===Speak with Growingway.===
'''Growingway:''' Th-Thank you so m-much...
'''Growingway:''' I really hope this water extraction wotsit is worth these harrowing experiences!
'''Growingway:''' All part of the fun, some might say, but I'd rather not be burnt to a crisp, if it's all the same to you!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Growingway:''' That was all very exciting, but I'd rather not do it again... Wait. How exactly were we planning to head back later?

'''Livingway:''' You've done well to see those two here safely. They can be a bit skittish at the best of times, so I'm pleasantly surprised they didn't run off and get themselves killed!

'''Cookingway:''' I couldn't help noticing a distinct lack of carrots along the way. Or many of the other vegetables I was expecting to see, though I did catch a glimpse of some sort of bipedal tomato charging about. Must be my imagination.

'''Singingway:''' Let's get moving! That building looks nice and solid and safe!

===Speak with Urianger.===
'''Urianger:''' My friends, I bid you welcome to Logistikon Alpha.
'''Urianger:''' Our destination doth lie at the lift's top. Pray, follow me.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Cookingway:''' Forgive me for asking, but are we any closer to the kitchens? Come to think of it, why am I even here? Atmospheric manipulators are hardly my area of expertise.

'''Livingway:''' As I understand, places like Labyrinthos are the exception, rather than the rule. You don't ''all'' build enormous, underground living spaces like this, surely?

'''Growingway:''' That was ''terrifying'', but at least the scenery was more pleasant than wossname...Garlemald! As a first impression of Etheirys, it was far from favorable.
'''Growingway:''' Anyway, onwards and upwards! Quite literally, as is the case here!

'''Urianger:''' On this occasion, 'twould behoove us to seek the counsel of those qualified to describe the workings of the apparatus. They may also be in possession of schematics or other useful documentation, should the Loporrits request them.
'''Urianger:''' As the Forum's esteemed guests, 'tis unlikely that they would be refused, yet thou knowest as well as I the changeable dispositions of Sharlayan bureaucrats.

===Speak with Singingway.===
'''Singingway:''' Marvelous! Simply marvelous! So, this is where the magic ─ or science, rather ─ takes place! The perfect environment to sustain life, artificially created!
'''Singingway:''' The knowledge we'll gain here will be essential when we start looking for new stars for your kind to inhabit. Apparently, most of them don't even have air for you to breathe!
'''Singingway:''' You're all very lucky that Etheirys just so happens to provide everything you need to thrive. Or did mankind turn out the way they are because of the available resources, I wonder?
'''Singingway:''' Either way, it's nothing short of miraculous! And I cannot wait to see more of it!

No Job Too Small

2025-07-25T15:30:47Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = No Job Too Small
| image =
| description = [[Alphinaud]] is resisting the urge to pat himself on the back.
| quest-giver = Alphinaud
| location = Labyrinthos
| location-x = 21.0
| location-y = 34.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 776
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Going Underground
| next-quest = Wise Guides, Let the Good Times Troll, Apple-y Ever After, Herbicidal Tendencies, Seeing Red (Quest), The Case of the Missing Gleaner
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 784
| id-gt = 69978
| id-edb = f5d7769b1c1
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Alisaie]].
*Gather information in [[Sharlayan Hamlet]]. 0/3
*Search for the [[Livingway|behatted rabbit]].

==Journal==
*Alphinaud is resisting the urge to pat himself on the back.

==Walkthrough==
* X: 22.1, Y: 22.3, Z: 1.9.
* X: 23.1, Y: 22.0, Z: 1.9.
* X: 23.6, Y: 21.1, Z: 1.9.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialouge''
'''Urianger:''' What serendipitous irony that the remnants of the Seventh Umbral Calamity would become the keys to mankind's salvation. Never more certain have I been that Master Louisoix watcheth over us from the aetherial sea...

'''Alisaie:''' Though Bahamut is long gone, the internment hulks are far from safe.
'''Alisaie:''' It could be much worse, of course. They won't have to fight their way past Meracydian dragons, nor is there any danger the elder primal might be summoned again.
'''Alisaie:''' Even so, I daresay there are still a fair few Allagan creations and contraptions remaining to bar our friends' way. I only hope that Grandfather watches over them.

'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' 'Preciate you doin' all this, but I ain't gettin' me hopes up just yet!

'''Thancred:''' First the Telophoroi, and now the Final Days. Heh ─ no one can accuse the Ilsabard contingent of backing down from a challenge!
'''Thancred:''' Of course, they weren't all so committed to the cause when we first set out.
'''Thancred:''' But after seeing the example set by you, Alphinaud, and the others, the change was palpable. They couldn't help but believe.

'''Alphinaud:''' There are no oaths or contracts binding the members of the Ilsabard contingent, and in many ways, it was even more loosely organized than the Crystal Braves.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nevertheless, I knew none would refuse this call to arms. Truly, we have been blessed with trustworthy and dependable allies.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Time and time again, it seems that Allagan something-or-other are either the cause of or the solution to our problems.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hmm... To think the selfsame materials that once launched Dalamud will now be used to help ferry mankind to the moon. There's a poetry in that.

'''Y'shtola:''' I'm confident that even the deadliest of Allagan defense mechanisms are no match for our allies.
'''Y'shtola:''' At this rate, some of them might soon have as many accomplishments to their names as a certain Warrior of Light.

'''Estinien:''' ...Considering how much of a fuss he made at the time, I don't see why he takes every opportunity to bring it up. It was just firewood.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Alphinaud:''' Though our friends are searching for refined adamantite and sacred relics, we will only know if they meet your requirements once they have arrived.
'''Alphinaud:''' In the meantime, is there aught else we might do to be of service?
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Ha! You've already done more than enough!
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' If I had to say, though, I could use someone who knows a thing or two about Allagan technology...
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' You there! The lad with the red eyes n' matchin' hair! You seem to know more than the average scholar!
'''Alphinaud:''' Ha! If only Master Kokkol knew how right he was. While he and G'raha establish a rapport, why don't we help with preparations for the great exodus?
'''Alphinaud:''' Indeed, this would mean going above and beyond the terms of our arrangement ─ but I propose this not to curry favor.
'''Alphinaud:''' As confident as I am that we will succeed, we must be ready for every eventuality. This would also be an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the logistics of traversing the great expanse. And if nothing else, it beats twiddling our thumbs while we wait for the adamantite.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Well, ain't you a bunch of helpful buggers? If you've a mind to lend a hand, I know where you ought to go.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Sharlayan Hamlet is lousy with researchers and scholarly types, busyin' themselves preparin' for the exodus. Pah! That lot need all the help they can get!
'''Alphinaud:''' Well, then! Off we go!

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' I shall endeavor to provide Master Kokkol with whatever information he should require!

'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' I'll admit, without refined adamantite, I ain't got a bloody clue how else I could get the aetherburner performin' any better! If you lot don't come up with the goods, we're buggered!

'''Y'shtola:''' What a quaint little settlement this is. A shame it is hidden underground.

'''Alphinaud:''' In order to protect the secrets of the Central Circuit, the researchers must navigate a bewildering maze of paperwork before they are permitted to return to the surface.
'''Alphinaud:''' I suppose it's no different than any other aspect of Sharlayan society. We do love our bureaucracy. It's very much a mirror of the city above, which is perhaps how it came to be called Sharlayan Hamlet.

'''Estinien:''' I don't mind a bit of heavy lifting, but I draw the line at paperwork. So much as wave a sheaf of documents at me and I'll put my lance through it.

'''Thancred:''' As surprised as I was to learn the Forum planned to send everyone to the moon, I can't imagine how the commonfolk must feel about it.

'''Urianger:''' Do my senses deceive me? In the shadow of yon corner...
'''Urianger:''' Hmm. One can but hope this leadeth not to mischievous undertakings.

===Speak with Alisaie.===
'''Alisaie:''' From what I can tell, a lot of the people actually live down here.
'''Alisaie:''' I don't know how much help we can offer, but I daresay they'll benefit from some of that “fresh inspiration” Scholarch Montichaigne mentioned.
'''Alisaie:''' Let's start by asking around, ideally without getting in anyone's way!
'''Alphinaud:''' Let's meet by the aetheryte once our work is done.

===Gather information in Sharlayan Hamlet.===
'''Silken Grin:''' Oh, um, hullo. Are you one of the new helpers?
'''Silken Grin:''' Working on the aetherburner? Oh dear... I hear things have come to a standstill on that front.
'''Silken Grin:''' Even so, I'd choose that over my current duties. Checking and loading samples, day in, day out. It's tiring, thankless work...
'''Silken Grin:''' Still, no one'll be cross if I misplace a few legumes or what have you. The Forum's got enough on their plate as it is, what with deciding who gets to board the ark and when. Lot of powerful people have “opinions” about that.
'''Silken Grin:''' My heart goes out to Master Fourchenault and the others. Hardly get a moment's rest, I expect. Do they even have time to sleep?

'''Steady Current:''' Helping with the ark? Even with all the power Master Kokkol's managed to squeeze out of the aetherburner, it's still not enough, apparently.
'''Steady Current:''' And now I hear the Final Days have arrived. Horrible creatures running rampant all over... <sigh> If only we'd begun the exodus sooner.
'''Steady Current:''' People are dying, and there'll be no end to it if we don't fulfill our duties.
'''Steady Current:''' But we will. We've spent years preparing for this moment. Believe in the plan, and all will be well.

'''Paultisanne:''' Offering to help? That's very kind, but I should be able to organize the rest of the documents by myself.
'''Paultisanne:''' It's mostly lists of the things we'll need once we arrive on the moon, and then whichever star we choose as our new home. My duties largely concern the maintenance of living conditions, so I'll be a lot busier after we depart.
'''Paultisanne:''' I hear that our lunar collaborators have come down to assist in our efforts. I'm looking forward to finally meeting them in person, after having communicated with them in such a limited capacity thus far.
'''Paultisanne:''' To be perfectly honest, I've not even the slightest idea what they look like! I do hope they're not enormous, looming giants... Why, I would much prefer something small and fluffy, like that behatted rabbit that ran by...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' 'Twould appear the Loporrits have infiltrated Sharlayan's most heavily guarded facility. How, I know not.

'''Singingway:''' Hum hum-hummm～♪ What joy to sample the delights of Etheirys!

'''Cookingway:''' How marvelous it is to see you again! You'll be pleased to hear I've learned much since our fascinating discussion at the Carrotorium.
'''Cookingway:''' It's all thanks to Urianger, you see. He's taught me the finer points of cooking, which, despite my name, I knew very little about. So many dishes, so many hard-to-pronounce words!
'''Cookingway:''' Actually, I was rather hoping he'd show me how to bake an Archon loaf. They're quite popular, I hear, though it doesn't sound like it contains any flavor to speak of. Still, if that's the sort of thing your kind enjoys, I shall make enough to last the whole journey!

'''Growingway:''' Crikey! I wasn't expecting to see ''you'' here, [Forename]!
'''Growingway:''' I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to say good-bye. And for, uh, having those other Loporrits attack you. Terrible misunderstanding, that.
'''Growingway:''' Not to worry, though, as all have since recovered from the rather savage beating you administered. They bear you no ill will! Well, perhaps a little, on account of the savagery, but time heals all wounds! Most, anyway.

===Search for the behatted rabbit.===
'''Livingway:''' Fancy meeting you here, [Forename]!
'''Livingway:''' Our friends in the Forum brought us to see their teeny-tiny toy boat, which was quite impressive considering they didn't use any creation magicks.
'''Livingway:''' What we're really interested in is Etheirys itself, though we now find ourselves in a sort of funny, underground, miniaturized version of it.
'''Livingway:''' We were hoping the Forum would give us a guided tour, but it appears they're rather preoccupied. Honestly! All that time to prepare, and they're still not ready!
'''Livingway:''' I suppose we'll just have to show ourselves around. Or at least, that's what we were planning to do until we chanced upon Urianger and your good self!
'''Livingway:''' Since you're both dawdling about, engaging in idle chitchat, perhaps you could show us a few points of interest! Won't that be fun?

Going Underground

2025-07-25T04:13:19Z

Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Going Underground
| image = Going Underground.png
| description = [[Fourchenault]]'s ability to maintain a stiff upper lip is being sorely tested.
| quest-giver = Fourchenault
| location = Old Sharlayan
| location-x = 11.3
| location-y = 6.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 1797
| reward1 = 1 Chondrite Chest Gear Coffer (IL 545)
| unlocks= lc Labyrinthos (South), aet Sharlayan Hamlet, aet Aporia
| prev-quest = Outside Help
| next-quest = No Job Too Small
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 783
| id-gt = 69977
| id-edb = 15591ae1ce2
}}

==Steps==
* Speak to [[Fourchenault]] outside the Archeion.
* Speak to [[Fourchenault]] again.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Hester]].
* Speak with [[Fourchenault]].
* Speak with [[Kokkol Dankkol]].
* Speak with [[Krile]].

==Journal==
*Fourchenault's ability to maintain a stiff upper lip is being sorely tested.

*Alphinaud's proposal to aid the Forum in improving their starship in exchange for being allowed to borrow it for some unspecified undertaking was, surprisingly, accepted by the majority. Fourchenault, who was on the losing side of the vote, now finds himself forced to comply with the wishes of the Forum and guide the Scions to the secret location where the ark is undergoing its final adjustments.

*The descent into the lower reaches of Labyrinthos begins at the Archeion, though you are required to obtain permission to ride the lift before proceeding farther. Having seen to the arrangements, Fourchenault leads the way to the Medial Circuit.

*You follow Fourchenault past the many and varied facilities of the Medial Circuit, before arriving at Logistikon Alpha.

*Alphinaud regales you with a tale from his childhood in which his father taught him the fundamentals of precipitation. Though somewhat unrelated to your present endeavor, the anecdote serves to remind you that relations between Alphinaud and Fourchenault were not always as strained as they have been in recent years...

*You ride the lift down to the Central Circuit, where the Forum's greatest secrets are apparently kept. Despite the many hurdles you were required to overcome to even set foot here, Fourchenault permits you free rein of the area. However, as time is of the essence, you decide that you had best save your wandering for another time.

*Fourchenault explains that the aetherburner is being constructed in a nearby location under the supervision of one Kokkol Dankkol. He then leads the way down the path, followed closely by your fellow Scions.

*After finally rousing Kokkol Dankkol from his pondering, the eccentric engineer explains that in order to render the ark capable of achieving the required speeds, he must obtain large quantities of refined adamantite. Though you are no stranger to seeking out rare materials, this particular alloy is believed to be found only in certain highly coveted Allagan artifacts, such as those hidden in the depths of Dalamud's shards. Given the inherent risk in venturing inside these sites, Kokkol has refrained from sending gleaners to procure the adamantite. Luckily for him and the Scions, you have an extensive network of able-bodied warriors ready and willing to undertake such expeditions. With an impromptu linkpearl conversation, Alphinaud arranges for quantities of the metal to be delivered from every corner of the world─along with a Far Eastern relic or two from Othard─which should resolve Kokkol's predicament.

*With so many visitors expected to be pouring into Sharlayan in the near future, Krile decides to return to the surface to make the necessary arrangements. She also hints that she may have her own means of acquiring refined adamantite, but decides to keep her source a secret for the time being.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' As Father seems so eager to help, maybe we can have him educate us about the aetherburner.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Fourchenault:''' As instructed, I shall take you to see the aetherburner.
'''Fourchenault:''' Meet me outside the Archeion. I trust you can make your own way there.
'''Alphinaud:''' So the ark is being built in Labyrinthos. Hardly surprising. Where else could they conceal such a massive undertaking...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Krile:''' Do they intend to carry everything in the Archeion to the moon? They said they'd started loading scientific records and biological samples, but do they really need all of it?

'''Thancred:''' Some would surely object to the Forum allowing “foreign elements” to have the run of their secret facilities. We should count ourselves lucky.

'''G'raha Tia:''' It has been many moons since I last visited Labyrinthos. As vast as the archives were back then, they've only continued to grow in the days since.

'''Estinien:''' I don't understand the appeal of reshaping it to look like the world above. Make your peace with what it is, or go outside if that's what you prefer.

'''Y'shtola:''' That we have been granted permission to enter the lower levels is proof of our increased standing. Would that they had been willing to confide in us sooner...

'''Urianger:''' Among the many and varied documents sent to the moon, I did chance upon several inventories made in the Archeion.
'''Urianger:''' Mayhap the Forum believed such records would provide insight into the intricacies of clerical duties. Regardless, the Loporrits did not consider them worthy of more than a cursory glance.

'''Alphinaud:''' Where once we were refused entry, we are now welcomed as guests...

'''Alisaie:''' It seems so long ago we first set foot here.

===Speak with Fourchenault outside the Archeion.===
'''Fourchenault:''' Our destination lies in the lower levels.
'''Fourchenault:''' The Forum, in its wisdom, has granted you access to the Archeion's lift.
'''Fourchenault:''' Step inside and have Ophilyne take you to the Medial Circuit.

===Speak with Fourchenault again.===
'''Fourchenault:''' I have sent your associates ahead to Logistikon Alpha, on the other side of Meryall Agronomics.
'''Fourchenault:''' Actually...there is something I have been meaning to...
'''Fourchenault:''' ...No, never mind. It can wait. Let us attend to the matter at hand.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' On our journey here, I was filled with an inexplicable sense of elation to see vegetables other than carrots being cultivated. Why, it near brought a tear to mine eye...

'''G'raha Tia:''' We must be close to the Central Circuit, which is where Sharlayan's greatest secrets are held...if the tomes I perused told the whole story.

'''Estinien:''' The fields we passed along the way brought back memories...of Ferndale. Unfortunately, we were never blessed with such abundant crops.

'''Y'shtola:''' The further underground we go, the more surprises we find.

'''Alisaie:''' I wonder what this place is actually for...

'''Thancred:''' Knowing the Forum, even the people working down here are probably kept in the dark about the true purpose of this place...

'''Krile:''' Oh, there you are. Having words with Master Fourchenault, by any chance?

===Speak with Alphinaud. (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud:''' We are to wait here while our father arranges for us to use the next lift.
'''Alphinaud:''' “Here” being Logistikon Alpha, where the atmospheric conditions of Labyrinthos are regulated.
'''Alphinaud:''' Water is drawn from underground and dispersed as vapor, stimulating the formation of artificial clouds and rain.
'''Alphinaud:''' By manipulating the temperature and air circulation, they are able to create the ideal environment for the growth and preservation of the biological samples kept here.
'''Alisaie:''' Hold on. How do you know so much about it?
'''Alphinaud:''' Why, Father brought me here as a child.
'''Alisaie:''' What!? And left me behind!?
'''Alphinaud:''' Actually, ''you're'' the one who left ''me'' behind, when you went off somewhere with Grandfather.
'''Alphinaud:''' The night before, I'd been asking Father how clouds are made, so he decided to show me. It was fascinating ─ I peppered him with questions the entire time.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis all too easy to take for granted the many interweaving aspects of the natural world. To grow inured to the wondrous.
'''Urianger:''' But having gained an understanding of the complex mechanisms employed by the Loporrits in recreating a similar environment, I have come to view such processes in a new light.
'''Urianger:''' The subterranean gardens of Labyrinthos, the lunar prison forged to contain the ancient Zodiark, the habitations built for all mankind 'neath the moon's surface... Each unique, yet undeniably similar.
'''Fourchenault:''' 'Tis no mere coincidence.
'''Fourchenault:''' Ever since Hydaelyn unfolded to us the grim fate that awaits Etheirys, every essential resource we could spare has been delivered to Labyrinthos, in preparation for the great exodus. But that is not all...
'''Fourchenault:''' It is also a testing ground for the technologies that will allow us to settle on distant stars.
'''Fourchenault:''' Though the Loporrits have endeavored to make the moon inhabitable, that is not our final destination. Mankind must learn to propagate life where there is none, to thrive where all is barren.
'''Fourchenault:''' Alas, time is not on our side.
'''Fourchenault:''' I have arranged for you all to enter the Central Circuit. It is there that most of our preparations for the great exodus are carried out, the construction of the ark among them.
'''Fourchenault:''' Though our plans have been made public, access remains highly restricted. You, however, will not be subject to said restrictions, and will have free rein to come and go as you please. Such was the will of the Forum, after all.
'''Alphinaud:''' We will prove ourselves worthy of their trust. ''Your'' trust.
'''Fourchenault:''' Then let us proceed.

===Speak with Hester.===
'''Hester:''' By decree of the Forum, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn are permitted to enter the Central Circuit.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' The temperate environment here is not unlike that of Bestways Burrow, though the diverse vegetation doth produce a far more complex bouquet of aromas. A welcome difference indeed, for I have grown weary of the scent of carrots...

'''Estinien:''' I have no idea what makes Alphinaud so confident we can solve this problem of theirs. Relentless optimism, I presume. A not-unwelcome trait in a youth...but less so in a gambler. Aye ─ let us resolve never to let him set foot in the Gold Saucer.

'''Thancred:''' The farther down we travel, the more expansive the sky above becomes, artificial though it is.
'''Thancred:''' Would that the heavens elsewhere could be so idyllic...

'''Y'shtola:''' I imagine the secrets kept here would be of great benefit to mine own research, but I will refrain from indulging my curiosity for the time being.

'''G'raha Tia:''' The sooner we can get a look at this aetherburner of theirs, the sooner we can start working out how to improve it!

'''Krile:''' We might finally have the chance to commune directly with Hydaelyn...provided we somehow manage to succeed where Sharlayan's finest engineers have failed. Still, it won't hurt to have a look!

'''Alphinaud:''' This is it... The Central Circuit!

'''Alisaie:''' Please tell me we're almost there... Or is there ''another'' underground level we have to reach? The Even-more-central Circuit, perhaps?

===Speak with Fourchenault.===
'''Fourchenault:''' The aetherburner is being constructed not far from here.
'''Fourchenault:''' Overseeing the work is Kokkol Dankkol, after whom the forge is named.
'''Fourchenault:''' Once the necessary introductions have been made, I shall leave you with him to discuss the particulars. This way.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' While many of the facilities within the Central Circuit seem to be visible from the upper levels, the more secretive work must be carried out behind closed doors.

'''Estinien:''' I was expecting the Skysteel Manufactory, but instead I find the village smithy...

'''G'raha Tia:''' He hasn't even realized we're here... Or perhaps he ''has'' realized, but just doesn't care.

'''Urianger:''' Surely the Forum hath already petitioned the aid of the Loporrits, given their familiarity with such technologies...

'''Thancred:''' For a closely guarded secret, you can see practically everything from outside, even with the magical barrier surrounding it...

'''Alisaie:''' Is he...talking to himself?

'''Krile:''' He looks lost in thought, although it seems he's hit something of a stumbling block...

'''Alphinaud:''' Perhaps you'd like to break the ice?

'''Fourchenault:''' This is the man we seek. Do try not to startle him...

===Speak with Kokkol Dankkol. (Cutscene)===
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' I could swap 'em out... No ─ been there, done that, damn near lost me eyebrows...
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Think, Kokkol, think! We'd be well on our way to paradise, visionaries pattin' themselves on the backs for their grand accomplishments if you'd only ''think''!
'''Fourchenault:''' Yes... That does sound rather lovely...
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Gyaaah! ...I mean, Master Fourchenault, what a pleasant surprise! We're not blastin' off already, are we!?
'''Fourchenault:''' The schedule remains unchanged. For better or worse...
'''Fourchenault:''' Which is why the Forum has elected to accept assistance in resolving the aetherburner conundrum.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Huh. Not seen you lot down here before.
'''Fourchenault:''' There are Archons among their number, but engineering is not their expertise. Nevertheless, the Forum concedes the slim possibility that they may have insights to offer. If not, you are at liberty to return them to the surface...by whatever means you see fit.
'''Alphinaud:''' I assure you that won't be necessary. Now, about your troubles with the aetherburner...?
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Aye, aye, I'll walk you through it. S'pose I could do with a change of pace.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' As the name ought to tell you, the aetherburner “burns” aether ─ ambient or otherwise ─ and transforms it into motive force.Think of it like a giant bomb that never stops explodin'.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Even out in that black void where the aether's right sparse, it's strong enough to move our ark. And it probably won't kill you like an actual bomb!
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' ...But it ain't perfect.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Accordin' to my calculations, to travel to the moon and back fast enough for the Forum's likin', the conversion rate needs to be six percent more efficient.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' “A measly six percent,” you say, but if I could've squeezed even another “point six” out of it, don't you think I'd've built it that way in the first place!?
'''Urianger:''' Hast thou consulted with the Loporrits?
'''Fourchenault:''' Yes. They too are conducting their own research, for lack of a ready answer.
'''Fourchenault:''' The moon's propulsion systems are considerable, naturally, yet they are commensurately massive.
'''Fourchenault:''' It is no easy feat to convert their technology into an efficient means of propulsion for a “teeny-tiny toy boat,” as they say ─ and as I most certainly do not.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Yes, exactly! Damn it all, I ask for refined adamantite and they send me uppity rabbits with inscrutable, ancient, incompatible technology... You tryin' to drive me mad?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Do you speak of ''Allagan''-refined adamantite, perchance?
'''Y'shtola:''' You know of it?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Only in the most general terms, I'm afraid. 'Twas an alloy of Allagan make, but the secrets of its production were closely guarded.
'''G'raha Tia:''' As I recall, the records stated it was vital to Dalamud's construction and launch.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Aye, that's the stuff! No material more conductive far as I know. Slottin' some in's like blowing up a dam and watching the river of aether come rushing through!
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Ain't a living soul that knows how to make it, though.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' We were fortunate enough to salvage some for the aetherburner ─ just a wee bit, mind ─ from a chunk of Dalamud that came hurtlin' into the Northern Empty during the Calamity.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' With more...well, that extra six percent efficiency would be child's play. It's a cryin' shame that we've no other sources.
'''Alisaie:''' Surely the many shards of Dalamud scattered throughout Eorzea would suffice. Why not get the refined adamantite from them?
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Oh we tried, believe you me. But only a few specialized pieces would've had any in 'em to begin with.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Drive cores from Ragnarok - class internment hulks ─ those are the prize bits we really need.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' But accordin' to the gleaners, gettin' to 'em means delvin' deep into the shards ─ and the defenses are still very operational and very eager to blow 'em up.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' It's rough goin' in there, even for the cream. Not sure they'd make it out alive...
'''Alisaie:''' ...Weren't we near that part of the ''Ragnarok'' when we went to destroy Bahamut?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You want me to go and fetch the wotsits?
> The White Raven's ghost... it haunts me...
'''Alisaie:''' Heavens, are you alright? You look pale as a...well!
'''Alisaie:''' Best put that battle from your mind for now. Deep breaths, that's it...
> This sounds like a job for someone else.

'''Alphinaud:''' Hmm... There are multiple internment hulks in Eorzea alone, so handling this ourselves may not be the most efficient option.
'''Alphinaud:''' Rather, if we could salvage adamantite from the shards simultaneously...
'''Alphinaud:''' Thancred, is the linkshell we established before you went to Garlemald still active?
'''Thancred:''' Of course. The floor is yours.
'''Fourchenault:''' What's all this?
'''Alphinaud:''' Gathering firewood, so to speak. We alone can accomplish little, but joined by others, we may yet build a bonfire to carry us heavensward.
'''Alphinaud:''' This is Alphinaud. The Scions have need of you.
'''Lucia:''' Understood. I will contact the Lord Commander and dispatch our finest at once.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' My sisters are somewhat preoccupied with the Final Days ─ so I will lead the Twelveswood expedition myself.
'''Y'shtola:''' Are you aware of any other sources of refined adamantite?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Logically, such an invaluable alloy would have been utilized solely where absolutely necessary ─ in components intended to conduct or collect surpassing amounts of aether.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Any extant instrumentation or devices would have likely found their way into the hands of aetherologists or...enthusiasts.
'''Cirina:''' Magical artifacts of Allagan design? The Eastern alliance will send word to one and all.
'''Cirina:''' Are there other ways we may offer aid? No shards of the lesser moon scar our soil, but our stake in this cause is no less for it...
'''Alphinaud:''' Is there anything in Othard that might be of use to you?
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Othard, you say!? You've got friends in far places, lad!
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Anyroad, if you're offerin', I wouldn't say no to one of those Far Eastern sacred relics.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Some of them can hold enough aether to summon a whole damn primal. Combine a source like that with the aetherburner and three...two...one...kaboom!
'''Alphinaud:''' ...I gather you heard his explosive enthusiasm. Might you secure us a suitable relic?
'''Cirina:''' It shall be done! I know little of machines, but I promise we will do our utmost to gather the materials you need to finish your starship.
'''Cirina:''' I am glad for the work, in truth. Better to busy oneself than wait and fret over disasters foretold.
'''Sicard:''' Then why're we all still standin' about yappin'? There's plunder for the takin' ─ an' I'm a born plunderer!
'''Sicard:''' I'll be in Ol' Sharlayan before you know it. Start mixing the grog!
'''Alphinaud:''' I'm certain that can be arranged. Thank you all ─ and do be careful.
'''Alisaie:''' Just like that!
'''Alphinaud:''' Aye, just like that, our refined adamantite is on its way.
'''Alphinaud:''' Now let us consider our next steps, shall we? There's yet much to be done.

''Optional dialouge''
'''Alisaie:''' Though Bahamut is long gone, the internment hulks are far from safe.
'''Alisaie:''' It could be much worse, of course. They won't have to fight their way past Meracydian dragons, nor is there any danger the elder primal might be summoned again.
'''Alisaie:''' Even so, I daresay there are still a fair few Allagan creations and contraptions remaining to bar our friends' way. I only hope that Grandfather watches over them.

'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' 'Preciate you doin' all this, but I ain't gettin' me hopes up just yet!

'''Thancred:''' First the Telophoroi, and now the Final Days. Heh ─ no one can accuse the Ilsabard contingent of backing down from a challenge!
'''Thancred:''' Of course, they weren't all so committed to the cause when we first set out.
'''Thancred:''' But after seeing the example set by you, Alphinaud, and the others, the change was palpable. They couldn't help but believe.

'''Alphinaud:''' There are no oaths or contracts binding the members of the Ilsabard contingent, and in many ways, it was even more loosely organized than the Crystal Braves.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nevertheless, I knew none would refuse this call to arms. Truly, we have been blessed with trustworthy and dependable allies.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Time and time again, it seems that Allagan something-or-other are either the cause of or the solution to our problems.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hmm... To think the selfsame materials that once launched Dalamud will now be used to help ferry mankind to the moon. There's a poetry in that.

'''Y'shtola:''' I'm confident that even the deadliest of Allagan defense mechanisms are no match for our allies.
'''Y'shtola:''' At this rate, some of them might soon have as many accomplishments to their names as a certain Warrior of Light.

'''Estinien:''' ...Considering how much of a fuss he made at the time, I don't see why he takes every opportunity to bring it up. It was just firewood.

===Speak with Krile.===
'''Krile:''' It's times like these we're reminded of how famous ─ or infamous ─ Alphinaud has become. Who'd have thought he could achieve so much with a single linkpearl conversation!
'''Krile:''' As we're expecting rather a lot of visitors in the near future, I'd best return to the surface and inform the relevant parties.
'''Krile:''' I also have a contact of my own that might be worth a try...
'''Alphinaud:''' Oh? And who might that be?
'''Krile:''' That's for me to know and you to find out!
'''Krile:''' And on that note, I leave matters here in your capable hands. Best of luck!

'''Meanwhile, in Ul'dah...'''
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' ...Our course of action is clear. We must harvest refined adamantite from the shards of Dalamud, and procure arcane relics of Allagan make.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Summon the best and brightest of our Immortal Flames, and form an expeditionary party at once! Call upon the Sultansworn and Brass Blades for support as you must.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Papashan, send word to the guilds. We will require the expertise of master artisans if we are to have any hope of identifying and recovering these elusive materials.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Fyrgeiss, we have need of your Stone Torches.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' They are to assist the Immortal Flames in scouring the ruins, and to help secure the surrounding areas. I trust I can count on your support?
'''Fyrgeiss:''' As commander of the Stone Torches, my son Zirnberk will personally see it done.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Pipin. I would have you lead the raiding party. Assemble your finest, and with Tizona's blade clear the way.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Lord Lolorito, I pray you take charge of the search for Allagan relics. Surely you know of some being traded on open or clandestine markets, or sleeping in collectors' vaults.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Of course, I ask not that you do this out of the kindness of your heart. By all means, profit on the transactions. I wish you the joy of it.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' The Final Days descend upon our world. If circumstances are truly as dire as they say, Ul'dah's best efforts may be for naught.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' And yet, when we Eorzeans rose from the ashes to rebuild our broken realm, did we not learn one simple truth?
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' That which seems all but impossible to overcome alone, may yet be possible if we stand together.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' It was the Scions who united us then, and it is the Scions who call upon us now.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Ul'dah will answer that call. We will summon our courage, and join the fight for our world's future.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' You know your duties! I, Nanamo Ul Namo, seventeenth in the line of Ul, bid you good luck and godsspeed!

'''Meanwhile, in the Black Shroud...'''
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' We've fielded a goodly number, but our ranks are heavy with healers. And an abundance of restorative magicks will be of little help in destroying Dalamud's defenses.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' Still, it has ever been thus with Gridania. We must steel ourselves for a protracted engagement...
'''???:''' In that case, might I suggest taking us along?
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' Commander Hext!? What are you doing here?
'''Lyse:''' None of the shards in Gyr Abania are big enough to hold an internment hulk.
'''Lyse:''' So we said to ourselves ─ why not lend our neighbors a hand? We thought you might be short on people with a talent for breaking things.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' While it pains me to admit it...you are right. Are our deficiencies so plain to see?
'''Lyse:''' It might've been a lifetime ago, but I was once one of the Scions assigned to the Shroud.
'''Lyse:''' I know this forest well. I know your people. And I know we will be stronger if we fight this fight together.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' Then I will impose upon you with a clear conscience. Come, let us speak of how to integrate our forces.
'''Lyse:''' I won't let it all be for nothing. I promise you, Papalymo...

'''Meanwhile, in Coerthas...'''
'''Emmanellain:''' We've no time to waste, Brother! Everyone has already... Ah.
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'''Emmanellain:''' That...that was a roar. A dragon's roar!

''Meanwhile, in the Ruby Sea...''
'''Hancock:''' ...And so, in summation, the Eastern alliance, as well as the honorable Lord Lolorito himself, reached out to me for assistance in procuring these treasures of the divine ─ and I, in turn, do beseech the Confederacy for aid.
'''Hancock:''' Hm? Is that...?
'''Soroban:''' Hancock? What a surprise this is!
'''Soroban:''' And a fortuitous one at that. I have a favor to ask, you see...

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Mintd:

== Licensing ==
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Outside Help

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Mintd: /* Dialogue*/

{{Quest infobox
| title = Outside Help
| image =
| description = [[Lucia]] is taking stock of the present situation.
| quest-giver = Lucia
| location = Garlemald
| location-x = 13.4
| location-y = 29.8
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 1159
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = As the Heavens Burn
| next-quest = Going Underground, For the Love of Pudding, Secret in the Box
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 782
| id-gt = 69976
| id-edb = 888c286bfe2
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Urianger]].
* Return to the main hall of [[the Baldesion Annex]].
* Speak with the [[Rostra Steward|Rostra steward]].
* Wait at the specified location.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].

==Journal==
*Lucia is taking stock of the present situation.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Estinien:''' We couldn't save them all, but if we'd arrived any later, it would've been a massacre.
'''Estinien:''' Things were looking bleak until you and the Ist turned up.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Though there'll be time later to discuss your journey to the First, there is one thing I must ask.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Did you perchance speak with our friends in the Crystarium?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Lyna and Beq Lugg ''both'' warn me against overexerting myself?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Strange that they would express such similar sentiments ─ identical, in fact ─ but their advice is duly noted.

'''Fourchenault:''' This is the contingent's base of operations, I take it?

'''Alphinaud:''' That the Final Days should manifest here too, after everything these people have suffered, is a fate cruel beyond words.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nevertheless, with allies old and new at our side, there is yet reason to be hopeful.

'''Jullus:''' It's been a while since last we spoke. For some time, I was...not myself.
'''Jullus:''' Lucia and the others told me what happened that night...and about the events that took place while I was receiving treatment.
'''Jullus:''' It was only then that I realized the lengths you and yours go to... I know I might never be able to repay you, but I'll be damned if I don't try.
'''Jullus:''' And most of all... I want to thank you. All of you. For everything you've done and continue to do for the sake of my people.

'''Alisaie:''' We still need to quiz you about your time on the First, if we ever get more than a moment's respite.

===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
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'''Lucia:''' No major injuries then. Good.
'''Lucia:''' I briefed the recovered soldiers and sent them on their way as quickly as I could, but nevertheless feared they would not make it in time.
'''Alphinaud:''' The additional support was invaluable. Your men saved more than a few lives.
'''Alphinaud:''' ...Though not all, I regret to say.
'''Fourchenault:''' I take it that I am addressing Lucia Junius? I am the Forum's envoy, Fourchenault Leveilleur.
'''Fourchenault:''' And you are owed an explanation for these most dire developments.
'''Lucia:''' Another trial wrought by the Final Days... I was beginning to suspect as much.
'''Lucia:''' You doubtless feel some consternation having been forced to abandon your original plan ─ but trust me when I say you were right to send the refugees elsewhere.
'''Lucia:''' Beasts have been sighted within the capital. Perhaps it was a stroke of grim fortune that the population was decimated beforehand, as they've yet to appear in any great number, but in time...
'''Lucia:''' In any case, Maxima leads the remainder of the contingent in an effort to cull the creatures and evacuate the populace as we speak.
'''Lucia:''' Once the airships have taken to the skies, I pray your men can be persuaded to join him.
'''Jullus:''' You'll permit us to retain our weapons?
'''Lucia:''' I wouldn't have sent you after the Scions were I expecting you to stab them in the back.
'''Alphinaud:''' And I, for one, would not consider past transgressions more relevant than future contributions.
'''Alphinaud:''' Regardless of the circumstances that saw us at odds before, we need men of courage now. More than ever.
'''Jullus:''' We swore to defend Garlemald. And so we shall.
'''Fourchenault:''' It seems you have everything under control. You will excuse me, then, for mine own duties await.
'''Alphinaud:''' A moment, Master Fourchenault.
'''Alphinaud:''' You did desire to express your appreciation for services rendered, did you not?
'''Fourchenault:''' I did... Though if you intend to again ask that Sharlayan alter its course, you will find my gratitude insufficient.
'''Alphinaud:''' 'Tis nothing so onerous.
'''Alphinaud:''' I wish to hear the details of this grand endeavor of yours.
'''Fourchenault:''' Do you swear to listen and to learn, and not to embark upon some scheme to impede us?
'''Alphinaud:''' I swear.
'''Fourchenault:''' ...Hmph. Any other I would doubt, but you I trust to keep your word. For not once have you broken it.
'''Fourchenault:''' Very well. I will request that the Forum make you privy to our plans. You may await our summons at the Baldesion Annex ─ assuming the decision is in your favor. Does that suffice?
'''Alphinaud:''' It does. You have my thanks.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Excellent! You can regale us with tales of your most recent sojourn to the First while we wait.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Did you...hear something just now?
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'''???:''' Pudding... Puuuddiiing...
'''Puddingway:''' Where, oh where, is this star's blasted pudding!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Um....

'''Urianger:''' Dawn may banish even the darkest night...
'''Urianger:''' And to this bitter clime bring warmth and comfort.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis heartening to see such an assembly upon my return. I thought often of you whilst I looked down upon our star's brilliance from the moon above.
'''Alisaie:''' Yes, but what are you doing here? And dressed like that! Aren't you cold?
'''Urianger:''' Verily. I fear for my health should I proceed to expound upon our purpose ere I procure more suitable garments...
'''Livingway:''' Then allow me to summarize ─ we're here because none of you lot are up there! Nor has anyone deigned to send word about any changes in the plans!
'''Livingway:''' It's rude, is what it is. Least that's what I thought at first, but then folks got to wondering if you weren't in a spot of bother, so we decided to take matters into our own hands. Come down here and help, if our help be needed.
'''Mappingway:''' So she says, but it's also something of a convenient excuse to visit Etheirys. Urianger made it sound absolutely marvelous. More so before the impending doom, but still.
'''Singingway:''' And it's not like there will ever be a better time! What with the aforementioned doom.
'''Puddingway:''' ''Marvelous'', they say, yet not an onze of pudding to be found! I must suffer Urianger's inferior works no more...
'''Livingway:''' Hey! Maybe consider the plight of present company before you go blathering on about pudding and doom?
'''Livingway:''' As I was saying─should you require any assistance with...whatever, we are at your disposal.
'''Livingway:''' We were born from Hydaelyn's love for the lives of this star, so naturally we would much prefer to see them continue. Twiddling our thumbs up on the moon is hardly conducive to that, though, is it?
'''Livingway:''' Aye, not when you've all got such precious thoughts, and feelings, and hopes for the future, deserving of more active preservation. Speaking to Urianger made us realize that while we've carried out our duties to the letter, we've failed to fulfill them in spirit.
'''Livingway:''' From there it was just a hop, skip, and a jump towards resolving to do better! So please, show us how. Help us help you!
'''Fourchenault:''' Forgive me, but are they...?
'''Urianger:''' Thy distant collaborators, indeed.
'''Livingway:''' Hail fellow well met! You'd be a member of the Forum, would you? It's an honor and a pleasure to meet you at last.
'''Livingway:''' I'm Livingway, Hydaelyn's right paw. That last bit is very important ─ as am I, if I may humbly say so myself.
'''Fourchenault:''' I, er...bid you welcome to our star, Livingway. On behalf of the Forum, I thank you for traveling such a distance to meet us.
'''Fourchenault:''' As you have surmised, preparations for the exodus have not proceeded as smoothly as we had hoped. I should be happy to personally escort you to our headquarters in Sharlayan, where you may advise us as you deem fit.
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas with reluctance that I set aside the great work of readying the moon for habitation. Be assured that I did so only after the Loporrits made plain their earnest desire to come hither, and I myself felt a growing certainty that their contributions here would prove invaluable.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis trite, perhaps, but...I followed my heart.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Good to haveth you back!
'''Urianger:''' For a time, at least. Nevertheless, 'twas worth the journey to find present company well.
> May thy disciples banish this darkest of nights.

'''Urianger:''' Wilt thou attend us at the Forum, and lend thine own wisdom?
'''Alisaie:''' If that's all quite settled, can we start moving before Urianger catches his death? Even I'm freezing out here.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Oh, I daresay you'll warm up quickly once you're aboard the airship, sat shoulder to shoulder with our fur-covered friends.
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===Speak with Urianger.===
'''Urianger:''' I daresay Master Fourchenault was as nonplussed as we to learn the identity of Hydaelyn's lunar custodians. As he will soon discover, they have much and more to offer the Forum.
'''Urianger:''' Might I suggest we return to the annex forthwith?
'''Urianger:''' We may yet have time to discuss thy recent adventures ere we are summoned to the Rostra.

===Return to the main hall of the Baldesion Annex. (Cutscene)===
'''Thancred:''' Not that I'm complaining, Urianger, but I wasn't expecting to see you ''quite'' so soon.
'''Urianger:''' Nor I thee. In extolling the virtues of Etheirys, I did inadvertently awaken in the Loporrits a desire to avert our beloved star's demise.
'''Y'shtola:''' Krile tells us you have obtained new knowledge that may aid us in our ongoing efforts.
'''Y'shtola:''' I've news to share regarding our study of the aetherial sea, but your findings are certain to be of greater interest, and so I would rather hear them first.
'''Y'shtola:''' To what revelations did Hydaelyn's Elpis flower lead?

'''Alphinaud:''' Then this “dynamis” is what drives the Final Days...
'''Alphinaud:''' If it and akasa are one and the same, this all but proves Nidhana's theory.
'''Alphinaud:''' Were an entity, through sheer force of emotion, to channel this vast, dormant reservoir into a raging river...its power might surpass even that of aether.
'''Alisaie:''' But if our star is so replete with aether, said entity would need to be outside its influence to effectively manipulate the dynamis of the great expanse.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Meteion...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Or rather, the sorrow and suffering of fallen civilizations that she has been hoarding for millennia...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Untold anguish and fear and hatred, drawn from every corner of the universe... All for a single purpose: the destruction of Etheirys.
'''Estinien:''' Then our foe is no longer some unknowable calamity.
'''Estinien:''' We have but one aim ─ to defeat Meteion.
'''Y'shtola:''' You make it sound so simple...but you're not wrong.
'''Y'shtola:''' Vanquish Meteion and we deliver the world from the Final Days. But to even attempt it, there are two conditions.
'''Y'shtola:''' First, we must determine her location.
'''Y'shtola:''' Before Meteion escaped, an enchantment was placed upon her by Venat. The woman who would become Hydaelyn.
'''Y'shtola:''' The implications of temporal magicks are not entirely understood, and so we cannot assume that our Hydaelyn and the Venat you met in Elpis are one and the same. Nevertheless, due to Her intrinsic qualities as an all-powerful being, I'd wager that Hydaelyn possesses the knowledge we seek.
'''Y'shtola:''' Whether She would share that knowledge with us, however, remains to be seen.
'''Y'shtola:''' After all, She intends for us to flee Etheirys, not to stay.
'''Krile:''' Do you suppose She has abandoned Her pursuit of Meteion?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> The Venat I know would never give up.
'''Krile:''' That's my impression, too. Otherwise, She wouldn't have used me as a conduit for Her will, or provided clues such as the Elpis flower.
> No, but Meteion is still out there.

'''Krile:''' I believe She has been waiting...
'''Krile:''' ...For mankind's answer to Hermes's question.
'''Alphinaud:''' So, what's the second condition?
'''Y'shtola:''' We must find a means to reach Meteion.
'''Y'shtola:''' Naturally, our chosen method will depend entirely upon wheresoever she has made her nest.
'''Thancred:''' Then communing with Hydaelyn must by necessity come first.
'''Thancred:''' Did you and Master Matoya have any luck with your investigation into the aetherial sea?
'''Y'shtola:''' Sadly not. Though we enlisted the help of Arenvald and other Echo-blessed allies, we couldn't detect so much as a whisper from Hydaelyn, even from within the Antitower.
'''Y'shtola:''' Master Matoya is of the opinion that in the years since abandoning it, the Forum has found some other method of receiving instructions from Hydaelyn.
'''Y'shtola:''' If so, it would most likely be some form of apparatus for observing the aetherial sea, built closer to home.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Sorry to interrupt, we've just received word from the Forum.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Your presence is required in the Rostra, where they intend to discuss the great exodus.
'''Alisaie:''' Then Father was able to persuade them!
'''Alphinaud:''' They're finally taking us seriously. Let's hear what they have to say.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas Hydaelyn's commandment that in the event Zodiark should perish, the Loporrits were to deliver the people of Etheirys from harm.
'''Urianger:''' Though that be the limit of their duties, they possess knowledge unparalleled of the great expanse and the means of its traversal.
'''Urianger:''' Should they be persuaded to assist in our efforts to reach Meteion, we would do well to heed their counsel.

'''Estinien:''' At first, I wasn't sure what to make of Hermes and his motives.
'''Estinien:''' But it's like we discussed at the Great Work. When faced with the harsh realities of life, some seek the release of death. Others grow defiant. They fight.
'''Estinien:''' Either way, it is our right to choose.

'''Alisaie:''' Well, that was a much quicker response than I was expecting. Nice to know our efforts on the Magna Glacies didn't go unnoticed.

'''Alphinaud:''' Father has granted us the opportunity we've been waiting for.
'''Alphinaud:''' Though we know not what information ─ if any ─ they intend to reveal, there's only one way to find out. To the Rostra!

'''Tataru:''' I hope you don't mind me staying behind while you attend your big meeting.
'''Tataru:''' The Rostra reminds me a bit too much of the Supremely Scary Tribunal in Ishgard. You'll forgive me if I keep my distance...

'''Krile:''' After you left for Garlemald, I went to Labyrinthos and tried to reach Hydaelyn using the Elpis flowers.
'''Krile:''' Alas, my attempts were in vain. I can only assume that She spent a vast amount of Her power in the confrontation with Fandaniel and is presently unable to communicate.
'''Krile:''' Indeed, as Her presence left my body, I could feel how faint it had grown...

'''Y'shtola:''' Master Matoya has suspected for some time that the Forum has been constructing a new facility for the purpose of surveying the aetherial sea.
'''Y'shtola:''' Of course, as the custodian of the Antitower, which would presumably be rendered obsolete as a result, she has a few things to say about that. Nothing that should be repeated in polite company, you understand.

'''Thancred:''' After sending G'raha and Estinien back to Garlemald, I stayed in Locus Amoenus for a time. Being an imperial province, it was already in turmoil before the onset of the Final Days.
'''Thancred:''' You wouldn't believe the difficulties we had overseeing the evacuation of the villages we visited. I have faith the detachment we left behind will continue our work and shepherd the people to safety. To what safety can be found in a world coming to an end.

'''G'raha Tia:''' To think the Crystal Tower of the First is capable of such feats as sending one's soul into the distant past...
'''G'raha Tia:''' The events you witnessed ─ and helped shape ─ may yet hold the key to forestalling the Final Days.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I'm reminded of dear friends in a future I unmade. Whose selfless efforts saw the Eighth Umbral Calamity averted...in this timeline, at least. Too much has been sacrificed for us to abandon Etheirys now.

===Speak with the Rostra steward.===
'''Rostra Steward:''' The Forum is in session, and as such, the Rostra is closed to visitors.
'''Rostra Steward:''' A Scion of the Seventh Dawn? Very well, you may wait in the corridor.
'''Rostra Steward:''' Of course, entry will only be permitted on the condition you leave your armaments at the door. Lest you forget, this sacred institution holds rational discourse in the highest; the implements of war are expressly forbidden.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Rostra Steward:''' I suggest you make your way inside. The Forum takes a rather dim view of lateness.

===Wait at the specified location. (Cutscene)===
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'''Alphinaud:''' There is a matter I wish to raise with you before we enter.
'''Alphinaud:''' We are here to listen and to learn ─ but if the Forum's plans are more or less what I expect, then I should like to make a proposal that will serve our ends...
'''Alphinaud:''' By your leave, of course.
'''Alisaie:''' I don't see why not. Your words and wits have gotten us this far.
'''Krile:''' Agreed. I will present our queries so that you may consider the most advantageous way to advance your proposal without distraction.
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you, everyone.

'''Barnier:''' If I may have your attention ─ the ad hoc session will now commence.
'''Barnier:''' The purpose of today's assembly is to brief the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, at their request, on the great exodus.
'''Barnier:''' You may enter.
'''Barnier:''' On behalf of the Forum, I commend your heroic actions on the Magna Glacies. We shall not soon forget your service to us and the people of Radz-at-Han.
'''Barnier:''' The satrap, whom we have informed of the refugees' new arrangements, sings your praises as well.
'''Barnier:''' As an expression of our gratitude, we will endeavor to answer your questions as fully and openly as we are able.
'''Krile:''' Then let us begin.
'''Krile:''' First ─ it is the Forum's objective to ferry the life and knowledge of this star to the moon. Am I correct?
'''Fourchenault:''' You are. It is for this purpose that Sharlayan has labored these many long years.
'''Fourchenault:''' We have collected biological samples and scientific records from across the star. When the time comes, they will be moved from their places in Labyrinthos and Noumenon and conveyed to safety.
'''Fourchenault:''' Once that critical task has been accomplished, we will begin transporting the Sharlayan citizenry, which has been categorized into groups. The earliest arrivals are to ensure hospitable environs for those who come after.
'''Fourchenault:''' Following our people, we will send those of other nations in turn, beginning with our allies.
'''Fourchenault:''' Radz-at-Han was foremost among these, but since the Final Days have already come to Thavnair, we saw fit to include the refugees with earlier groupings.
'''Y'shtola:''' An ambitious plan. You have accounted for the safety of all nations and tribes, then?
'''Fourchenault:''' ...As many as we can.
'''Y'shtola:''' And how, pray tell, do you decide who to leave behind?
'''Fourchenault:''' To journey beyond the sky is an unprecedented and immeasurably difficult endeavor. Introducing sources of inevitable conflict would condemn all to certain death.
'''Krile:''' Questions as to the validity of that approach aside...
'''Krile:''' Are your plans proceeding apace? We're under the impression that your primary means of celestial transportation is incomplete.
'''Fourchenault:''' If only in that it does not meet our optimal parameters, that is correct.
'''Fourchenault:''' This ark, as some have taken to calling it, is fully operational and could be launched even today.
'''Fourchenault:''' However, the Final Days have progressed more quickly than we anticipated.
'''Fourchenault:''' At present, the ship is incapable of attaining speeds sufficient to meet our evacuation targets.
'''Fourchenault:''' Should we put the vessel into service as it is now, we will be unable to travel to the moon and back quickly enough to complete the necessary number of trips. Precious lives and knowledge will be lost.
'''Alisaie:''' Seven hells... Is there anything to be done?
'''Fourchenault:''' The aetherburner ─ the primary means of propulsion once the craft is in the space between stars ─ is undergoing testing to determine whether it can be made more efficient.
'''Fourchenault:''' Though cargo is being loaded for the initial phase of the exodus, we are prepared to continue our experimentation up to the day before launch should it prove necessary.
'''Alphinaud:''' What if the Scions were to solve your problem?
'''Alphinaud:''' We shall help devise a means to improve the aetherburner's efficiency ─ on two conditions.
'''Alphinaud:''' If we succeed, you must allow us to meet with Hydaelyn.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Twas simple enough to deduce. You have a concord, and so you would never have abandoned the Antitower had you no other means of communication.
'''Y'shtola:''' One far more convenient, I suspect.
'''Alphinaud:''' The second condition, also to be met upon our success, is that we be permitted to propose another use for your ark.
'''Fourchenault:''' We would be at liberty to refuse this proposal?
'''Alphinaud:''' Of course. If we cannot prove its merit to the ninety-nine here, who are we to stake on it the lives of all peoples of this star?
'''Montichaigne:''' Hahaha! Delightful as always, Master Alphinaud!
'''Montichaigne:''' We couldn't have asked for a finer plan. “Allow us to solve this complex engineering problem of which we were entirely unaware until moments ago. What could possibly go wrong?” Haha! The satire writes itself!
'''Montichaigne:''' Yet what field has not benefited from a change in perspective? When we are at wits' end, what we need is not the same dry theories recited ad nauseam, but fresh inspiration.
'''Montichaigne:''' I, for one, have faith in my erstwhile students to provide it. And I find their terms to be perfectly acceptable.
'''Barnier:''' Order! Order! We have no time to waste on debate. I call a vote.
'''Barnier:''' All in favor of agreeing to the Scions' terms?
'''Barnier:''' Seventy-one in favor, twenty-eight against. The ayes have it.
'''Barnier:''' Fourchenault, as the architect of this project, you are the best candidate to show them its current state. ...And bear in mind that, regardless of your personal misgivings, this is the will of the Forum.
'''Fourchenault:''' Very well.
'''Barnier:''' I call this session to a close. Return to your tasks with urgency ─ the Final Days wait for none.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Fourchenault:''' Rest assured, I have every intention of honoring the Forum's decision.

'''Y'shtola:''' I'm a little vexed that we've yet to learn of the Forum's replacement for the Antitower, though I expect that in time, they'll share that too with us ─ and with Master Matoya, if they've any sense.

'''Alisaie:''' While I very much take issue with the Forum's approach to selecting whom to save and when, they're not wrong for wanting to minimize potential conflicts.
'''Alisaie:''' Fortunately, if this plan of ours actually works, the great exodus itself will become entirely unnecessary...

'''Krile:''' Phew... I'll admit, bringing up the issue of the Forum's incomplete ark was more than a little daunting.
'''Krile:''' They were, to their credit, quite open about the current state of affairs. What was even more surprising, though, was when they took Alphinaud up on his offer!

'''G'raha Tia:''' The further we pursue the mysteries of the universe, the more I struggle to comprehend the fortuitous nature of time itself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' We measure and quantify it based on observations of celestial bodies, such as the sun and moon, but from your account it is unclear whether the ancients viewed time in a similar manner...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I mention this because while Venat knew the Final Days would reoccur at a defined point in the future, she presumably had no way of knowing exactly when.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Even so, the completion of the Forum's preparations to escape to the moon aligning so closely with the advent of the Final Days is surely no coincidence...

'''Estinien:''' Perhaps if Midgardsormr were still alive ─ in the traditional sense, that is ─ he could have offered to help the vessel attain the necessary speeds.
'''Estinien:''' Then again, there's no guarantee his contribution would make enough of a difference to matter.

'''Urianger:''' Of late, I have seen no sign of the Loporrits...
'''Urianger:''' This being their first opportunity to experience the wonders of Sharlayan, the potential for misadventure is nigh infinite...

'''Thancred:''' My affinity for espionage may have earned me the title of Archon, but I was completely unaware of the Forum's plans. There may have been clues here and there, had I been of a mind to look for them...but contemplating that possibility only serves to further wound my pride.
'''Thancred:''' Not that anyone could have realistically surmised that their brilliant stratagem was to build a giant ship, fly to the moon ─ a still-larger vessel in truth ─ and use that to travel to another star. Even now, the whole idea seems positively absurd when spoken aloud.

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Sorry about not letting the rest of you in on my plan. I was, admittedly, thinking on my feet for the most part.
'''Alphinaud:''' But since we require both a means of communing with Hydaelyn and reaching Meteion...
'''Alphinaud:''' ...In the spur of the moment, I saw involving ourselves with the completion of the ark as a way to work towards both objectives simultaneously.
'''Alphinaud:''' However, we must first keep our end of the bargain by solving the problem of the aetherburner.
'''Alphinaud:''' I'd like to think it is not a challenge beyond our combined expertise. Or at least the expertise of our extended circle of associates.
'''Alphinaud:''' It might behoove us to learn how an aetherburner actually works before we attempt to improve it, though!