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City of Final Pleasures

2026-04-25T11:27:05Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = City of Final Pleasures
| image = City_of_Final_Pleasures_Image.png
| description = Alphinaud weighs the brush you received from Tristol, deep in thought.
| quest-giver = Alphinaud
| related-npcs = Begrimed Bloke; Blue Jongleur; Cornenne; Dulia-Chai; Immigration Officer; Red Jongleur; Registration Officer; Tristol
| cutscene-npcs = Chai-Nuzz; Warrior of Darkness (NPC)
| location = Kholusia
| location-x = 14.9
| location-y = 29.2
| location-z = 0.1
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 70
| exp = 216000
| gil = 1590
| req-items = 1 Sweet-smelling Perfume, 1 Registration Papers
| unlocks = lc Eulmore
| prev-quest = A Fickle Existence
| next-quest = Free to Sightsee, The Boutique Always Wins
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.0
| msq-index = 549
| id-gt = 68822
| id-edb = daa88646af7
}}
==Steps==
* Wait at the designated location.
* Speak with the [[Red Jongleur|red jongleur]].
* Speak with the [[Immigration Officer|immigration officer]]. ''Although the city region of [[Eulmore]], [[amarokeep]], and aetheryte shards will be unlocked, the Aetheryte itself remains unusable until later in the story.''
* Present your [[Registration Papers|registration papers]] to the [[Registration Officer|registration officer]].
* Scrub yourself clean in [[the Delousery]] showers.
* Apply the [[Sweet-smelling Perfume|sweet-smelling perfume]].
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Cornenne]].
* Speak with [[Dulia-Chai]].

==Journal==
*With Tristol's brush in hand, Alphinaud lays out his plan to gain entry to Eulmore: he will pose as a painter, and you will play the role of his faithful assistant. Thus resolved, you depart for Gatetown, hoping that the manic jesters will soon return in search of a replacement artist...

*After a short wait, your patience is rewarded. As predicted, the jongleurs emerge to recruit a new artist, and Alphinaud's act proves sufficiently convincing to earn you both an invitation into Eulmore.

*As nonchalantly as you can, you pass through the gates, and take in the sights and sounds of the city. The red-garbed jester stands near the entrance, waiting to provide you with further instructions.

*You listen carefully as your smirking guide explains the process by which Eulmoran citizenship is obtained. It seems your first step is to present yourself to the clerk at the Bureau of Immigration.

*After describing the basics of Eulmoran society and your place within it, the immigration officer hands you a set of registration papers. You are to deliver them to the neighboring Bureau of Registration where your status as citizens will be officially approved.

*The registration officer soon approves your papers, but takes offense at your bodily odor. You are duly supplied with a bottle of perfume, and ushered next door to the Delousery, where you are expected to make thorough use of the bathing facilities.

*You emerge from the shower, clean and refreshed. According to the clerk's instructions, you are now required to apply liberal quantities of the sweet-smelling perfume previously provided...

*You dutifully splash yourself with liquid, and the delicate scent of roses fills your nostrils. Lovely. As for Alphinaud, it appears he has yet to enter the Delousery...

*After some encouragement, Alphinaud overcomes his bashfulness and plunges into the showers for a quick wash, emerging a short while later in a cloud of perfume. Now that you both smell as if you've wrestled in a flower bed instead of a drainage ditch, you are free to trouble Cornenne for directions to the Chai residence.

*Cornenne gives you an overview of the city's layout and tells you where to find your new patrons. It seems your path leads up the steps to the Canopy, and thence into the Grand Dame's Parlor.

*Despite some initial suspicion on Chai-Nuzz's part, you--and especially Alphinaud--appear to have made a favorable impression on the effusive Dulia-Chai, cementing your place in the city. At last, Eulmore's mysteries are yours to explore.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
'''Alphinaud:''' They say kindness is its own reward, but Tristol has repaid us with a gift as timely as it was unexpected.
'''Alphinaud:''' We will, however, need to act upon his advice before another painter steps in to fill the vacancy. Thankfully, I do have some modest skill with a brush. Nothing approaching that of a true artist, of course, but enough to play the role, I would hope.
'''Alphinaud:''' As for you... Hmmm... Well...if you don't mind taking a subordinate role, mayhap you could pose as my assistant?
'''Alphinaud:''' Then it is settled! All we need do now is return to Gatetown, and await the next appearance of those vile jesters.

-quest accepted

-optional start
'''Tristol:''' Should you make it into the city, have care what you say and do. I wouldn't want you to save my life only to lose your own...

'''Alphinaud:''' Now we wait. This should be as good a place as any.
-optional end

===Waiting at the designated location===
-cutscene start
'''Alphinaud:''' Here they come...

'''Red Jongleur:''' Ladies and gentlemen! Your attention once more! What a day it's been for the folks at our door!

'''Blue Jongleur:''' We've welcomed a peddler who made pearls from a plum, and now we've a place for a painter of aplomb.

'''Red Jongleur:''' So come along and don't be slow! It's time to let your colors show!

'''Alphinaud:''' I can paint. Portraits, at least. Landscapes and still lifes are so rarely commissioned these days...

'''Red Jongleur:''' Oho, I thought I spied some new faces in the crowd. What fortune that you should feel at ease around an easel!

'''Blue Jongleur:''' What proof have you of your prowess? Any masterpieces on your person?

'''Alphinaud:''' Sadly not. Everything I paint is soon sold. Such is the life of a working artist.
'''Alphinaud:''' I have only my brush to testify for me─though you will note that it has seen no small amount of service.

'''Blue Jongleur:''' Aha, hoho, hm hm. Flecks of paint, both old and new, a tool much loved and much used.

'''Red Jongleur:''' Not a prop to be conjured on the hop! Very well! Come with us, and we'll put those talents to the test!

'''Blue Jongleur:''' And who is this hanger-on? Well-wisher or parasite?

'''Alphinaud:''' Why, this is my assistant. {{alternatives|f=She|m=He}} whose unfailing support allows my art to flourish. I will go with {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}} or not at all!

'''Blue Jongleur:''' Parasite, then. We shall leave her fate in the hands of your new employer─it matters not a whit to us.

'''Red Jongleur:''' And having filled our latest vacant space, we retire to Eulmore's sweet embrace!

'''x@Gatetown Residents:''' ...

'''Blue Jongleur:''' Oh, mercy me! The meol! We almost took our leave without leaving a loving token!

'''Red Jongleur:''' We must empty the sacks ere we make our way back!
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (Narration):''' Redemption is beyond us.
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (Narration):''' The lament of all but saints and fools...and the comfort of the lords and ladies of this accursed place.
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (Narration):''' Once, they held fast against the madness, only to embrace the coming cataclysm and delight in the end of days.
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (Narration):''' Perhaps in rapture they seek to lose themselves and the misery they share...
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (Narration):''' Or perhaps for them alone the promise of eternal pleasure really does hold true.
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Blue Jongleur:''' Looks even grander from this angle, eh? Eh?

'''Alphinaud:''' Eulmore. Finally...

Zao-Mosch: You've been permitted entry? Hmph. Well, just be sure you go directly to the Bureau of Immigration once inside.
-optional end

===Speaking with the red jongleur===
'''Red Jongleur:''' Welcome, welcome, to the city of final pleasures! Feel free to weep at its magnificence! ...No? Not even a single tear? Moving right along, then!
'''Red Jongleur:''' Our first task is to register you as residents─you know, make it all nice and official. We'll smooth the way, so you just need to put on your happy faces and head through to Joyous Hall.
'''Red Jongleur:''' The Bureau of Immigration is in the first room on the left side of the passage. Declare your name and occupation in a ''nice loud voice''─the clerks will tell you where to go from there.
'''Red Jongleur:''' Oh, and pay no mind to those folk off to the side of the road. Much like the hopefuls in Gatetown, they haven't earned the right to enter the city proper.
'''Red Jongleur:''' If, however, you enjoy basking in the envy of your fellow man, then by all means...''take your time''. But why waste another moment? Go! Enjoy the beginning of your new life in paradise!

'''Alphinaud:''' The Bureau of Immigration, was it? I suppose we had better show ourselves willing for the time being...

-optional start
'''Eurig:''' Hmph. If you must know, I am here to register this man as a bonded citizen. And instruct him on proper manners, of course. I can't have him embarrassing me before my peers.

'''Larasmud:''' We do get the occasional charlatan pretending to have permission to enter as a bonded citizen. Taking care of that sort of riffraff is my job.

'''Doddana:''' Though we are not free citizens, by the grace of Lord Vauthry we are allowed to hold relatively comfortable positions here in the bureau. We'd never do anything to jeopardize that, understand?

'''Registration Officer:''' Welcome to the Bureau of Registration. Papers, please. ...No papers? Then you had best lodge an application at the Bureau of Immigration.
-optional end

===Speaking with the immigration officer===
-cutscene start
'''Immigration Officer:''' Welcome to Eulmore, fortunate friends! May I have your names?

'''Alphinaud:''' I am Alphinaud, an artist, and this is [Forename], my assistant.

'''Immigration Officer:''' Ah, yes, I was informed of your imminent arrival. We can forgo the usual interview and begin processing your registration papers forthwith.
'''Immigration Officer:''' Now, the citizens of Eulmore are divided into two classes. There are the “free,” who are blessed with the favor of Lord Vauthry, and the “bonded,” who work in the employ of the free.
'''Immigration Officer:''' You will be joining the ranks of the bonded. Your duties are to serve a patron in the capacity for which you were chosen─in your case, painting pretty pictures.
'''Immigration Officer:''' Should your patron dismiss you for any reason, you must find another sponsor among the free, or accept work as a general laborer.

'''Alphinaud:''' I see. And might you tell us something of the patron we are to serve?

'''Immigration Officer:''' The ''two'' patrons, actually. Chai-Nuzz and Dulia-Chai─a Mystel couple whom most refer to as the “Chais.”
'''Immigration Officer:''' They are both gentle souls, but I would ask that you conduct yourself with respect and humility...for your own sake as much as theirs.
'''Immigration Officer:''' Now. A moment, please, while I complete the relevant paperwork...
'''Immigration Officer:''' All in order. These are your registration documents.
'''Immigration Officer:''' Take those papers next door and submit them to the clerk. Once they've been stamped, you will officially be Eulmoran citizens.
'''Immigration Officer:''' Enjoy your new life in paradise!
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Immigration Officer:''' Have you submitted your papers to the Bureau of Registration? Everything in its proper place!

'''Chue-Zumm:''' I'm becoming a citizen! At last! I'm so excited that my hands are shaking... Ahahaha...
-optional end

===Presenting your registration papers to the registration officer===
'''Registration Officer:''' Welcome to the Bureau of Registration. Papers, please.
''The player hands over the {{item icon|Registration Papers}}.''

-cutscene start
'''Registration Officer:''' What have we here...? “Alphinaud, artist. [Forename], artist's assistant. To be employed in the service of Lord Chai-Nuzz and Lady Dulia-Chai...”
'''Registration Officer:''' Yes, everything seems to be in order! Your registration is hereby approved.
'''Registration Officer:''' I think it best that we deliver you to the Chai residence before─
'''Registration Officer:''' <sniff> Hm? <sniff> <sniff> Oh dear...
'''Registration Officer:''' You smell...hideous!
'''Registration Officer:''' Did you crawl here through a ditch? It's like an unholy miasma of dust and sweat and the musk of some unwashed beast!
'''Registration Officer:''' Proceed directly to the Delousery next door and scrub yourselves clean. Use whichever showers are free.
'''Registration Officer:''' After you've rinsed away that stench, you'll want to splash yourselves with this perfume. ''Liberally''.
'''Registration Officer:''' Once you've made yourself presentable, ''then'' you may proceed to the Chai residence. Cornenne, the guard by the stairs, will give you directions.

'''Alphinaud:''' I hadn't realized we were so...aromatic.
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Registration Officer:''' A clean Eulmoran is a happy Eulmoran! Don't forget to scrub behind your ears!

'''Alphinaud:''' We're to bathe in here, then...?
-optional end

===Scrubbing yourself clean in the Delousery showers===
-cutscene start
'''System:''' You rinse yourself clean in the stream of water...
-cutscene end

===Applying the sweet-smelling perfume===
'''System:''' You apply the perfume as directed, and the delicate scent of roses fills the air...

===Speaking with Alphinaud===
'''Alphinaud:''' Oh, you've showered and dressed already, have you...?
'''Alphinaud:''' Is it not─ Th-That is to say... Ahem. It seems rather...''exposed'' for one's ablutions, does it not...?

Question: What will you say?

> Hurry up and shower, stinky.
'''Alphinaud:''' Fine. Just a quick rinse, then...

> What would Estinien say...?
'''Alphinaud:''' Good gods... You will mention nothing of this! Swear to me!

> Alisaie would have been drying her hair by now.
'''Alphinaud:''' ...Wouldn't she just. Very well...I shall endeavor to emulate her boldness, then. Courage, Alphinaud!
---

-cutscene start
'''Alphinaud:''' Well, that was bracing! I believe the lingering smells of the road have been successfully expunged.
'''Alphinaud:''' Shall we go and present ourselves to our new patrons, then?
-cutscene end

-optional start
Registration Officer: Ah, what a heavenly fragrance!

Immigration Officer: Welcome to Eulmore, my fortunate friend! Hm? Nay, you need not submit to an interview at this time.

'''Alphinaud:''' We'll need directions to the Chai residence.
-optional end

===Speaking with Cornenne===
'''Cornenne:''' You're looking to present yourselves to the Chais, are you? Let me explain how the city's laid out, then. Imagine three layers, one on top of the other...
'''Cornenne:''' This layer here is called the Buttress. Above us is the Understory, where the military has its headquarters. And above ''that'', you've got the Canopy, which is where the free citizens of Eulmore spend their days.
'''Cornenne:''' So if you want to find your new patrons, you'll need to keep climbing until you run out of stairs, then look for the “Grand Dame's Parlor.” They'll be in there, like as not.

-optional start
'''Cornenne:''' Up the stairs to the Canopy, I said! The Chais should be in the Grand Dame's Parlor.

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' ...Well, what is it? Spit it out, then!
-optional end

===Speaking with Dulia-Chai===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Dulia-Chai:''' Ooh? Who's this then?

'''Alphinaud:''' Lord and Lady Chai, pray forgive our intrusion. I am given to understand you were in search...of an ''artist''?

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' Ahh, you must be the new, uh...

'''Dulia-Chai:''' Oh, goodness me! What an adorable boy!
'''Dulia-Chai:''' That silken hair, those pearly cheeks...oh, and you even smell wonderful─like a bed of flowers!
'''Dulia-Chai:''' I approve of this one, dearest! I am ''positive'' he will paint us the most delightful pictures.

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' I, um, er, y-yes... Ahem. Well, as long as he paints better than that talentless wretch we sent packing last week...

'''Dulia-Chai:''' Wonderful, wonderful! Welcome to Eulmore...um, er...

'''Alphinaud:''' Alphinaud, if it please you, my lady. And this...is my assistant.

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' Your...assistant? I've heard of folk bringing in family members, but this seems a bit irregular. Aren't you a little young to have a protégé?

'''Alphinaud:''' We are family in all but name, my lord. Though we share no blood, we have stood by each other through life's many challenges, resolved to prevail together─or not at all.
'''Alphinaud:''' Of all people, 'tis {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} who best understands my work. With {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} unique insight guiding my hand, the art I create is sure to satisfy your expectations.
'''Alphinaud:''' Once the picture is begun, of course, I shall have no need of constant encouragement.
'''Alphinaud:''' And so I wondered, rather than her being in your way, might it then be permissible for my assistant to explore the city {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} has so longed to see?
'''Alphinaud:''' Out of gratitude for her ''priceless'' contribution to my art, I thought it only fair that I make this humble request on her behalf.

'''Dulia-Chai:''' Oooh, did you ever hear of such devotion! Of ''course'' your assistant must have {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} wish! {{alternatives|f=She|m=He}} shall be free to roam to {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} heart's content!
'''Dulia-Chai:''' ...Isn't that right, darling?

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' Uh... Oh, yes. Yes, of course, dearest. Q-Quite right.
-quest complete
-cutscene end
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=xhByS9fW-nQ}}

City of Final Pleasures

2026-04-25T11:10:47Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = City of Final Pleasures
| image = City_of_Final_Pleasures_Image.png
| description = Alphinaud weighs the brush you received from Tristol, deep in thought.
| quest-giver = Alphinaud
| related-npcs = Begrimed Bloke; Blue Jongleur; Cornenne; Dulia-Chai; Immigration Officer; Red Jongleur; Registration Officer; Tristol
| cutscene-npcs = Chai-Nuzz; Warrior of Darkness (NPC)
| location = Kholusia
| location-x = 14.9
| location-y = 29.2
| location-z = 0.1
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 70
| exp = 216000
| gil = 1590
| req-items = 1 Sweet-smelling Perfume, 1 Registration Papers
| unlocks = lc Eulmore
| prev-quest = A Fickle Existence
| next-quest = Free to Sightsee, The Boutique Always Wins
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.0
| msq-index = 549
| id-gt = 68822
| id-edb = daa88646af7
}}
==Steps==
* Wait at the designated location.
* Speak with the [[Red Jongleur|red jongleur]].
* Speak with the [[Immigration Officer|immigration officer]]. ''Although the city region of [[Eulmore]], [[amarokeep]], and aetheryte shards will be unlocked, the Aetheryte itself remains unusable until later in the story.''
* Present your [[Registration Papers|registration papers]] to the [[Registration Officer|registration officer]].
* Scrub yourself clean in [[the Delousery]] showers.
* Apply the [[Sweet-smelling Perfume|sweet-smelling perfume]].
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Cornenne]].
* Speak with [[Dulia-Chai]].

==Journal==
*With Tristol's brush in hand, Alphinaud lays out his plan to gain entry to Eulmore: he will pose as a painter, and you will play the role of his faithful assistant. Thus resolved, you depart for Gatetown, hoping that the manic jesters will soon return in search of a replacement artist...

*After a short wait, your patience is rewarded. As predicted, the jongleurs emerge to recruit a new artist, and Alphinaud's act proves sufficiently convincing to earn you both an invitation into Eulmore.

*As nonchalantly as you can, you pass through the gates, and take in the sights and sounds of the city. The red-garbed jester stands near the entrance, waiting to provide you with further instructions.

*You listen carefully as your smirking guide explains the process by which Eulmoran citizenship is obtained. It seems your first step is to present yourself to the clerk at the Bureau of Immigration.

*After describing the basics of Eulmoran society and your place within it, the immigration officer hands you a set of registration papers. You are to deliver them to the neighboring Bureau of Registration where your status as citizens will be officially approved.

*The registration officer soon approves your papers, but takes offense at your bodily odor. You are duly supplied with a bottle of perfume, and ushered next door to the Delousery, where you are expected to make thorough use of the bathing facilities.

*You emerge from the shower, clean and refreshed. According to the clerk's instructions, you are now required to apply liberal quantities of the sweet-smelling perfume previously provided...

*You dutifully splash yourself with liquid, and the delicate scent of roses fills your nostrils. Lovely. As for Alphinaud, it appears he has yet to enter the Delousery...

*After some encouragement, Alphinaud overcomes his bashfulness and plunges into the showers for a quick wash, emerging a short while later in a cloud of perfume. Now that you both smell as if you've wrestled in a flower bed instead of a drainage ditch, you are free to trouble Cornenne for directions to the Chai residence.

*Cornenne gives you an overview of the city's layout and tells you where to find your new patrons. It seems your path leads up the steps to the Canopy, and thence into the Grand Dame's Parlor.

*Despite some initial suspicion on Chai-Nuzz's part, you--and especially Alphinaud--appear to have made a favorable impression on the effusive Dulia-Chai, cementing your place in the city. At last, Eulmore's mysteries are yours to explore.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
'''Alphinaud:''' They say kindness is its own reward, but Tristol has repaid us with a gift as timely as it was unexpected.
'''Alphinaud:''' We will, however, need to act upon his advice before another painter steps in to fill the vacancy. Thankfully, I do have some modest skill with a brush. Nothing approaching that of a true artist, of course, but enough to play the role, I would hope.
'''Alphinaud:''' As for you... Hmmm... Well...if you don't mind taking a subordinate role, mayhap you could pose as my assistant?
'''Alphinaud:''' Then it is settled! All we need do now is return to Gatetown, and await the next appearance of those vile jesters.

-quest accepted

-optional start
'''Tristol:''' Should you make it into the city, have care what you say and do. I wouldn't want you to save my life only to lose your own...

'''Alphinaud:''' Now we wait. This should be as good a place as any.
-optional end

===Waiting at the designated location===
-cutscene start
'''Alphinaud:''' Here they come...

'''Red Jongleur:''' Ladies and gentlemen! Your attention once more! What a day it's been for the folks at our door!

'''Blue Jongleur:''' We've welcomed a peddler who made pearls from a plum, and now we've a place for a painter of aplomb.

'''Red Jongleur:''' So come along and don't be slow! It's time to let your colors show!

'''Alphinaud:''' I can paint. Portraits, at least. Landscapes and still lifes are so rarely commissioned these days...

'''Red Jongleur:''' Oho, I thought I spied some new faces in the crowd. What fortune that you should feel at ease around an easel!

'''Blue Jongleur:''' What proof have you of your prowess? Any masterpieces on your person?

'''Alphinaud:''' Sadly not. Everything I paint is soon sold. Such is the life of a working artist.
'''Alphinaud:''' I have only my brush to testify for me─though you will note that it has seen no small amount of service.

'''Blue Jongleur:''' Aha, hoho, hm hm. Flecks of paint, both old and new, a tool much loved and much used.

'''Red Jongleur:''' Not a prop to be conjured on the hop! Very well! Come with us, and we'll put those talents to the test!

'''Blue Jongleur:''' And who is this hanger-on? Well-wisher or parasite?

'''Alphinaud:''' Why, this is my assistant. {{alternatives|f=She|m=He}} whose unfailing support allows my art to flourish. I will go with {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}} or not at all!

'''Blue Jongleur:''' Parasite, then. We shall leave her fate in the hands of your new employer─it matters not a whit to us.

'''Red Jongleur:''' And having filled our latest vacant space, we retire to Eulmore's sweet embrace!

'''x@Gatetown Residents:''' ...

'''Blue Jongleur:''' Oh, mercy me! The meol! We almost took our leave without leaving a loving token!

'''Red Jongleur:''' We must empty the sacks ere we make our way back!
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (Narration):''' Redemption is beyond us.
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (Narration):''' The lament of all but saints and fools...and the comfort of the lords and ladies of this accursed place.
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (Narration):''' Once, they held fast against the madness, only to embrace the coming cataclysm and delight in the end of days.
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (Narration):''' Perhaps in rapture they seek to lose themselves and the misery they share...
'''Ardbert@Ardbert (Narration):''' Or perhaps for them alone the promise of eternal pleasure really does hold true.
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Blue Jongleur:''' Looks even grander from this angle, eh? Eh?

'''Alphinaud:''' Eulmore. Finally...

Zao-Mosch: You've been permitted entry? Hmph. Well, just be sure you go directly to the Bureau of Immigration once inside.
-optional end

===Speaking with the red jongleur===
'''Red Jongleur:''' Welcome, welcome, to the city of final pleasures! Feel free to weep at its magnificence! ...No? Not even a single tear? Moving right along, then!
'''Red Jongleur:''' Our first task is to register you as residents─you know, make it all nice and official. We'll smooth the way, so you just need to put on your happy faces and head through to Joyous Hall.
'''Red Jongleur:''' The Bureau of Immigration is in the first room on the left side of the passage. Declare your name and occupation in a ''nice loud voice''─the clerks will tell you where to go from there.
'''Red Jongleur:''' Oh, and pay no mind to those folk off to the side of the road. Much like the hopefuls in Gatetown, they haven't earned the right to enter the city proper.
'''Red Jongleur:''' If, however, you enjoy basking in the envy of your fellow man, then by all means...''take your time''. But why waste another moment? Go! Enjoy the beginning of your new life in paradise!

'''Alphinaud:''' The Bureau of Immigration, was it? I suppose we had better show ourselves willing for the time being...

-optional start
'''Eurig:''' Hmph. If you must know, I am here to register this man as a bonded citizen. And instruct him on proper manners, of course. I can't have him embarrassing me before my peers.

'''Larasmud:''' We do get the occasional charlatan pretending to have permission to enter as a bonded citizen. Taking care of that sort of riffraff is my job.

'''Doddana:''' Though we are not free citizens, by the grace of Lord Vauthry we are allowed to hold relatively comfortable positions here in the bureau. We'd never do anything to jeopardize that, understand?

'''Registration Officer:''' Welcome to the Bureau of Registration. Papers, please. ...No papers? Then you had best lodge an application at the Bureau of Immigration.
-optional end

===Speaking with the immigration officer===
-cutscene start
'''Immigration Officer:''' Welcome to Eulmore, fortunate friends! May I have your names?

'''Alphinaud:''' I am Alphinaud, an artist, and this is [Forename], my assistant.

'''Immigration Officer:''' Ah, yes, I was informed of your imminent arrival. We can forgo the usual interview and begin processing your registration papers forthwith.
'''Immigration Officer:''' Now, the citizens of Eulmore are divided into two classes. There are the “free,” who are blessed with the favor of Lord Vauthry, and the “bonded,” who work in the employ of the free.
'''Immigration Officer:''' You will be joining the ranks of the bonded. Your duties are to serve a patron in the capacity for which you were chosen─in your case, painting pretty pictures.
'''Immigration Officer:''' Should your patron dismiss you for any reason, you must find another sponsor among the free, or accept work as a general laborer.

'''Alphinaud:''' I see. And might you tell us something of the patron we are to serve?

'''Immigration Officer:''' The ''two'' patrons, actually. Chai-Nuzz and Dulia-Chai─a Mystel couple whom most refer to as the “Chais.”
'''Immigration Officer:''' They are both gentle souls, but I would ask that you conduct yourself with respect and humility...for your own sake as much as theirs.
'''Immigration Officer:''' Now. A moment, please, while I complete the relevant paperwork...
'''Immigration Officer:''' All in order. These are your registration documents.
'''Immigration Officer:''' Take those papers next door and submit them to the clerk. Once they've been stamped, you will officially be Eulmoran citizens.
'''Immigration Officer:''' Enjoy your new life in paradise!
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Immigration Officer:''' Have you submitted your papers to the Bureau of Registration? Everything in its proper place!

'''Chue-Zumm:''' I'm becoming a citizen! At last! I'm so excited that my hands are shaking... Ahahaha...
-optional end

===Presenting your registration papers to the registration officer===
'''Registration Officer:''' Welcome to the Bureau of Registration. Papers, please.
''The player hands over the {{item icon|Registration Papers}}.''

-cutscene start
'''Registration Officer:''' What have we here...? “Alphinaud, artist. [Forename], artist's assistant. To be employed in the service of Lord Chai-Nuzz and Lady Dulia-Chai...”
'''Registration Officer:''' Yes, everything seems to be in order! Your registration is hereby approved.
'''Registration Officer:''' I think it best that we deliver you to the Chai residence before─
'''Registration Officer:''' <sniff> Hm? <sniff> <sniff> Oh dear...
'''Registration Officer:''' You smell...hideous!
'''Registration Officer:''' Did you crawl here through a ditch? It's like an unholy miasma of dust and sweat and the musk of some unwashed beast!
'''Registration Officer:''' Proceed directly to the Delousery next door and scrub yourselves clean. Use whichever showers are free.
'''Registration Officer:''' After you've rinsed away that stench, you'll want to splash yourselves with this perfume. ''Liberally''.
'''Registration Officer:''' Once you've made yourself presentable, ''then'' you may proceed to the Chai residence. Cornenne, the guard by the stairs, will give you directions.

'''Alphinaud:''' I hadn't realized we were so...aromatic.
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Registration Officer:''' A clean Eulmoran is a happy Eulmoran! Don't forget to scrub behind your ears!

'''Alphinaud:''' We're to bathe in here, then...?
-optional end

===Scrubbing yourself clean in the Delousery showers===
-cutscene start
'''System:''' You rinse yourself clean in the stream of water...
-cutscene end

===Applying the sweet-smelling perfume===
'''System:''' You apply the perfume as directed, and the delicate scent of roses fills the air...

===Speaking with Alphinaud===
'''Alphinaud:''' Oh, you've showered and dressed already, have you...?
'''Alphinaud:''' Is it not─ Th-That is to say... Ahem. It seems rather...''exposed'' for one's ablutions, does it not...?

Question: What will you say?

> Hurry up and shower, stinky.
'''Alphinaud:''' Fine. Just a quick rinse, then...

> What would Estinien say...?
'''Alphinaud:''' Good gods... You will mention nothing of this! Swear to me!

> Alisaie would have been drying her hair by now.
'''Alphinaud:''' ...Wouldn't she just. Very well...I shall endeavor to emulate her boldness, then. Courage, Alphinaud!
---

-cutscene start
'''Alphinaud:''' Well, that was bracing! I believe the lingering smells of the road have been successfully expunged.
'''Alphinaud:''' Shall we go and present ourselves to our new patrons, then?
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Alphinaud:''' We'll need directions to the Chai residence.
-optional end

===Speaking with Cornenne===
'''Cornenne:''' You're looking to present yourselves to the Chais, are you? Let me explain how the city's laid out, then. Imagine three layers, one on top of the other...
'''Cornenne:''' This layer here is called the Buttress. Above us is the Understory, where the military has its headquarters. And above ''that'', you've got the Canopy, which is where the free citizens of Eulmore spend their days.
'''Cornenne:''' So if you want to find your new patrons, you'll need to keep climbing until you run out of stairs, then look for the “Grand Dame's Parlor.” They'll be in there, like as not.

-optional start
'''Cornenne:''' Up the stairs to the Canopy, I said! The Chais should be in the Grand Dame's Parlor.

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' ...Well, what is it? Spit it out, then!
-optional end

===Speaking with Dulia-Chai===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Dulia-Chai:''' Ooh? Who's this then?

'''Alphinaud:''' Lord and Lady Chai, pray forgive our intrusion. I am given to understand you were in search...of an ''artist''?

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' Ahh, you must be the new, uh...

'''Dulia-Chai:''' Oh, goodness me! What an adorable boy!
'''Dulia-Chai:''' That silken hair, those pearly cheeks...oh, and you even smell wonderful─like a bed of flowers!
'''Dulia-Chai:''' I approve of this one, dearest! I am ''positive'' he will paint us the most delightful pictures.

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' I, um, er, y-yes... Ahem. Well, as long as he paints better than that talentless wretch we sent packing last week...

'''Dulia-Chai:''' Wonderful, wonderful! Welcome to Eulmore...um, er...

'''Alphinaud:''' Alphinaud, if it please you, my lady. And this...is my assistant.

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' Your...assistant? I've heard of folk bringing in family members, but this seems a bit irregular. Aren't you a little young to have a protégé?

'''Alphinaud:''' We are family in all but name, my lord. Though we share no blood, we have stood by each other through life's many challenges, resolved to prevail together─or not at all.
'''Alphinaud:''' Of all people, 'tis {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} who best understands my work. With {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} unique insight guiding my hand, the art I create is sure to satisfy your expectations.
'''Alphinaud:''' Once the picture is begun, of course, I shall have no need of constant encouragement.
'''Alphinaud:''' And so I wondered, rather than her being in your way, might it then be permissible for my assistant to explore the city {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} has so longed to see?
'''Alphinaud:''' Out of gratitude for her ''priceless'' contribution to my art, I thought it only fair that I make this humble request on her behalf.

'''Dulia-Chai:''' Oooh, did you ever hear of such devotion! Of ''course'' your assistant must have {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} wish! {{alternatives|f=She|m=He}} shall be free to roam to {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} heart's content!
'''Dulia-Chai:''' ...Isn't that right, darling?

'''Chai-Nuzz:''' Uh... Oh, yes. Yes, of course, dearest. Q-Quite right.
-quest complete
-cutscene end
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
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The Time Left to Us

2026-04-25T09:20:04Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Time Left to Us
| image = The_Time_Left_to_Us.png
| description = Tesleen makes an effort to smile brightly.
| quest-giver = Tesleen
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Cassana; Halric; Panicked Caregiver; Pawnil; Todden; Voyne; Willfort
| location = Amh Araeng
| location-x = 28.9
| location-y = 27.3
| location-z = 0.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 70
| exp = 216000
| gil = 1189
| prev-quest = A Purchase of Fruit
| next-quest = Tears on the Sand
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.0
| msq-index = 552
| id-gt = 68834
| id-edb = 61b6b3a5ab1
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Tesleen]].
* Search the area for [[Halric]].
* Continue searching for Halric.
* Continue searching for Halric.
* Speak with [[Alisaie]].
* Speak with the carers. 0/2
* Speak with Halric.

==Journal==
*Tesleen makes an effort to smile brightly.

*Determined not to inflict her own feelings of gloom on the patients, Tesleen suggests a meal to lighten the mood. You are duly treated to a delicious stew, which does much to restore your spirits. Even as you consider a second helping, however, a frantic carer rushes up to report that Halric has gone missing...

*Time being of the essence, Alisaie suggests assigning search areas, and Tesleen claims the territory to the east. Alisaie herself volunteers to take the north and the west, leaving you to scour everything to the south.

*You find no sign of the missing Halric. There are, however, still plenty of other places to the south of the Inn where a young boy might wander unseen...

*As you scan your surroundings in search of Halric, you stray into the path of a ravenous sin eater. But the predator is soon made to regret its choice of prey, and you resume seeking the Inn's wayward patient.

*A short while later, you stumble into a breathless Alisaie, whose own search has proven similarly fruitless. As you wonder where to look next, a large sin eater flies overhead, and you decide to give chase in the hope that the creature might lead you to your quarry...as indeed it does. Alas, you arrive too late to prevent Tesleen from sacrificing herself to save the boy, and so bear witness to her horrifying transformation. The road back to the Inn is a somber one indeed...

*With Alisaie still reeling from the loss of her friend, it falls to you to console the Inn's surviving carers.

*Tesleen's colleagues are understandably devastated by the news of her fate, but they seem comforted by your stoic presence nonetheless. This does little to assuage your guilt at failing to prevent the atrocity, however. You wonder what Halric must be feeling beneath that silent mask...

*As before, your attempts to engage the boy are met with a blank stare and nothing more. This sudden tragedy has cast a pall of hopelessness over the Inn and its residents─everywhere you turn, you see faces etched with grief and sadness.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
'''Alisaie:''' Thank you for understanding...
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
'''Tesleen:''' Well, nothing is going to happen for a little while yet, so let's see if we can't lighten the mood. We don't want our gloomy faces worrying the patients!
'''Tesleen:''' I think it's time for that welcome meal, don't you? Take a seat, and I'll make us a nice stew!

-quest accepted

-voiced cutscene start
'''Tesleen:''' Speak up if you'd like another helping. I made a little bit more than usual today.

'''Alisaie:''' And you've added something special to the broth, if I'm not mistaken?

'''Tesleen:''' Aye, well, it's not often we have visitors from the Crystarium, so I may have thrown in a few extra bits and bobs.

Question: What will you say?

> You needn't have gone to the trouble.
'''Tesleen:''' Oh, it's nothing, really! And we do so rarely have guests.

> I'll have another bowl, then!
'''Tesleen:''' That's what I like to hear! Give me a moment to warm up the pot.
---

'''Tesleen:''' In a place like this, you learn to take what moments of happiness you can get.
'''Tesleen:''' I remember when I first came here with my mother. She was showing the early signs...
'''Tesleen:''' I knew there was no way to save her, but I just couldn't face what needed to be done. That's the way of it for most people─why they travel for malms to stay here.
'''Tesleen:''' Beaten, broken souls come to wait out the inevitable. To receive the mercy of a painless death.
'''Tesleen:''' When my mother finally left this world, I was mad with grief, but also thankful that her passing was a peaceful one.
'''Tesleen:''' It's never easy, ending a life you've cared for. Even when you believe they go on to a better place.
'''Tesleen:''' I often find myself wishing the Warrior of Darkness would come and do that part for me.

'''Alisaie:''' The Warrior of Darkness...?

'''Tesleen:''' You've never heard the tale? I'm not sure where it began, but every child in Norvrandt could tell you a version of it.
'''Tesleen:''' "Warrior of Darkness, servant of death, take care of our souls at our dying breath...
'''Tesleen:''' “Let sinners and eaters of sin go with thee, That all may return to the sunless sea.”
'''Tesleen:''' ...Well, that's the version I was taught anyway. It's just an old bedtime story─he's certainly never deigned to visit us here.

'''Alisaie:''' Which is a good thing, surely? He sounds rather ominous.

'''Tesleen:''' Do you think so? I always liked the idea that he treated every soul the same, even the sin eaters.

'''Pawnil:''' They're coming...

'''Panicked Caregiver:''' Tesleen!
'''Panicked Caregiver:''' Have you seen Halric!? I swear, I only took my eyes off him for a moment...
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Alisaie:''' Where could he have gone!?

'''Panicked Caregiver:''' This is my fault. The patients were acting strangely, and I let it distract me...

'''Todden:''' Ahhh...

'''Pawnil:''' They come... Come for new kin...

'''Willfort:''' I've sent every man I can spare to search for Halric!

'''Voyne:''' I don't...? This isn't... Ugh...

'''Wrenric:''' I've not seen Halric for a while, I'm afraid. He probably hasn't wandered far, though.

Cassana: The patients are reacting to something. I just don't know what...
-optional end

===Speaking with Tesleen===
'''Tesleen:''' [Forename], Alisaie─we have to go look for Halric!
'''Tesleen:''' I don't know what's gotten into him, but if he's wandering out there alone...

'''Alisaie:''' We'll assign search areas and split up. Any idea where he might be headed?

'''Tesleen:''' No, he's never done anything like this before. But it can't be a coincidence that the other patients are suddenly so agitated. They can sense something...
'''Tesleen:''' In any case, let's keep the search close to the Inn. Halric isn't very sure on his feet, so he won't have gone far. I'll search the east side!
'''Tesleen:''' Please, Halric... Please be all right...!

'''Alisaie:''' I'll cover the north and west, then. You take everything from here to the south!

===Searching the area for Halric===
'''System:''' You see no sign of Halric. Maybe he went further west...

===Continuing searching for Halric===
'''System:''' You scan your surroundings in search of Halric...and suddenly find yourself under attack!

===Continuing searching for Halric===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Alisaie:''' Any sign of him!?
'''Alisaie:''' No luck, then. But he surely can't have gone far.
'''Alisaie:''' We should keep looking. The sin eaters are out in force, and if we don't find him soon, you can be sure they will.

''The player and Alisaie observe a large flying sin eater.''

'''Alisaie:''' Did you see the size of that thing? It must be one of the nasty ones.
'''Alisaie:''' Wherever it's going, it can only mean trouble. After it!
'''Alisaie:''' There it is!
'''Alisaie:''' Is that─ Oh...oh no!
'''Alisaie:''' Halric!

''Tesleen cuts off one of the sin eater's wings.''

'''Tesleen:''' We have to run!

''The sin eater impales Tesleen.''

'''Alisaie:''' Tesleen, no!

'''Tesleen:''' We all deserve happiness...wherever we can find it...
'''Tesleen:''' The time left to you...is precious... No one should die...in pain...

''Halric stares blankly at Tesleen.''

'''Tesleen:''' Mother...Mother, I...

''Tesleen begins transforming into a sin eater cocoon. Halric continues staring blankly. Tesleen emerges from the cocoon as a sin eater.''

'''Alisaie:''' Oh no, no... No, no, no, no, no!

'''Tesleen:''' Forgive me...Alisaie...

''Tesleen flies off.''
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Halric:''' ......

'''Todden:''' Uhhh...

'''Pawnil:''' Going away, now... Further and further...

'''Willfort:''' I'm sorry, I can't... I need a moment.

'''Lamon:''' Ahaha...hahaha... Tesleen, taken? Wicked Light, surely you jest? Hahaha...

'''Voyne:''' Claimed... A new one...

'''Cassana:''' ......

'''Wrenric:''' When you choose to work here, you accept that bad things might happen. Expect it, even. But this is just...
-optional end

===Speaking with Alisaie===
'''Alisaie:''' I...
'''Alisaie:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]. I tried to tell the carers what happened, but...
'''Alisaie:''' ...I can't be the shoulder they lean on. Not like this.
-optional start
'''Alisaie:''' ......
-optional end

===Speaking with the carers===
'''Cassana:''' <sob> ...It's just so ''unfair''.
'''Cassana:''' Tesleen was always so cheery with the patients, telling them not to be scared, that there wouldn't be any pain...
'''Cassana:''' Of all the people in the world to suffer such a fate!
-optional start
'''Cassana:''' Oh, Tesleen... You thought only of others...and this was your reward.
-optional end

'''Willfort:''' I imagine you're just as shocked as the rest of us, so I appreciate what you're doing here.
'''Willfort:''' Me? I can barely... I don't have the words. Without a body, we can't even give her a proper burial! And she ''cared'' about that sort of thing─about giving people the chance to say their good-byes...
-optional start
'''Willfort:''' We'll manage, somehow. Someone needs to care for the patients. We're all they've got...
-optional end

===Speaking with Halric===
'''Halric:''' ......
'''System:''' Halric is as unresponsive as ever. He stands motionless, staring up into the sky where the sin eaters made their escape...

-quest complete
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
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Working Off the Meal

2026-04-25T08:16:57Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Working Off the Meal
| description = Cassard is impressed by your gastronomic fortitude.
| quest-giver = Cassard
| related-npcs = Bhun Bun; Latgar; Mhil Mil; Mhul Mul; Rhon Ron; Tesleen; Thol Tol; Thon Ton; Trading Partner
| location = Amh Araeng
| location-x = 26.7
| location-y = 18.5
| location-z = 1.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 70
| exp = 216000
| gil = 642
| req-items = 3 Mord Souq Merchandise, 1 Market Receipt
| reward1 = 1 White Oak Hand Gear Coffer (IL 385)
| prev-quest = City of the Mord
| next-quest = A Desert Crossing, Work to Live or Live to Work
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.0
| msq-index = 547
| id-gt = 68829
| id-edb = 6c01c286812
}}
==Walkthrough==
*Table cactus — [[Thon Ton]]: 26.1, 15.4
*Iron ore — [[Thol Tol]]: 28, 15.6
*Nabaath Areng antiques — [[Mhul Mul]] (to be collected from [[Mhul Mul]]): 25.5 15.6

==Steps==
* Use the [[Market Receipt|market receipt]] to collect [[Cassard]]'s purchases. 0/3
* Deliver the [[Mord Souq Merchandise|Mord Souq merchandise]] to Cassard.

==Journal==
*Cassard is impressed by your gastronomic fortitude.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
'''Cassard:''' Gahahaha! You have courage, my friend! Rhon Ron's wares are more “exotic” than harmful, but I don't envy you the bellyache you'll have on the morrow.
'''Cassard:''' Right. Now that you've eaten, I expect you're eager to get back on the road...
'''Cassard:''' ...Would you mind if we delayed our departure a touch? I have a few deals left to close before I can conclude my business here in Mord Souq.
'''Cassard:''' Oh! Offering your services, are you? Aye, well an assistant would certainly help hurry things along!
'''Cassard:''' I have a receipt here for some goods that need picking up from the market. All properly paid for─you'd just need to do the lifting and carrying.
'''Cassard:''' I'll go and take care of some last-minute haggling, then. See you in a bit.

'''System:''' You may view the market receipt at any time during this quest by using the relevant item in the Key Items menu.

-quest accepted

-optional start
'''Ghen Gen:''' Cracking the coinpurse is only the beginning! We have wares for every occasion, so feel free to spend to your heart's content!

''Using the market receipt''
x@Market Receipt: Table cactus — Thon Ton Iron ore—Thol Tol
x@Market Receipt: Nabaath Areng antiques — Mhil Mil (to be collected from Mhul Mul)
-optional end

===Using the market receipt to collect Cassard's purchases===
''Interacting with the Crate of Ore''
'''Thol Tol:''' Cassard sent you, did he? Right. Yes. ...What kind of ore was it, again?

Question: What will you say?

> Copper ore!
'''Thol Tol:''' Yes! Wait, no. Are you sure? I don't seem to have any on hand...
''Back to question prompt''
> Tin ore!
'''Thol Tol:''' Yes! Wait, no. Are you sure? I don't seem to have any on hand...
''Back to question prompt''
> Iron ore!
'''Thol Tol:''' ''Iron'' ore, of course! That would explain this box I have here. It's all yours!
---

-optional start
'''Thol Tol:''' Now, then! ...What was I doing, again?
-optional end

''Interacting with the Sack of Herbal Remedies''
'''Thon Ton:''' You came in with Cassard, yes? Good, good, I can finally stop thinking about that sack. Please, take your prickly purchase!
-optional start
'''Thon Ton:''' Lift with your legs, and not with your back!♪
-optional end

''Interacting with the Box of Antiquities''
'''Mhul Mul:''' Hey, no touching! That merchandise is spoken for! You couldn't possibly change my mind with a better offer...
'''Mhul Mul:''' ...What? Cassard sent you!? Wh-Why didn't you say so? I wouldn't ''dream'' of selling his goods to a higher bidder! Oh no, no, no!
'''Mhul Mul:''' Nabaath Areng relics, wasn't it? All packed in that box there. Handle with care!
-optional start
'''Mhul Mul:''' Hoohoo! Lovely, lovely pots!
-optional end

-optional start
'''Bhun Bun:''' Keep away from my private worm stash! Get back, I say!
''Interacting with the Chest of Perishables''
'''Bhun Bun:''' Wait, what? No no no! This is Bhun Bun's private worm stash. Not for sale!

'''Latgar:''' Buying supplies at the right price is a simple enough task. Transporting the damned things, on the other hand, is a different matter entirely.
''Interacting with the Stack of Crated Armaments''
'''Latgar:''' If you're handling Cassard's porter work, you've come to the wrong place. He has no outstanding orders with my shop.

'''Rhon Ron:''' Do you like your food warm and wriggly? Then you have come to the right place!
''Interacting with the Cured Leather''
'''Rhon Ron:''' Hm? Hungry again already? You have a strong stomach, friend, but I wouldn't eat those!

'''Mhil Mil:''' Of all the things we trade here in Mord Souq, nothing is more important than water! Good for drinking, good for footbaths! Footbath first, drink later.
''Interacting with the Full Water Jug''
'''Mhil Mil:''' Hands off! That water is for Mhil Mil's footbath! ...Unless you have coin or barter?
'''Mhil Mil:''' Oh, you work for Cassard? Mhul Mul has his antiques all boxed up and ready for transport!
-optional end

-optional start
Mhul Mul: Give my regards to Cassard, heh heh heh...
Thon Ton: That's my business finished for the day! Come again if you need more spiky succulents!
Thol Tol: Now, then! ...Where was I going, again?
-optional end

===Delivering the Mord Souq merchandise to Cassard===
'''Cassard:''' Don't tell me you've been round the entire market already!?

''The player hands over the 3 {{i|Mord Souq Merchandise}}.''

-cutscene start
'''Cassard:''' Aye, that's the lot, all right. Good work.
'''Cassard:''' And quick work, too, considering you've not set foot in the place before. I'd thought you one to sit in the city like the Exarch, but something tells me you're not a stranger to visiting strange lands...
'''Cassard:''' Unfortunately, your efficiency presents something of a problem. I'd hoped to conclude all my business before you returned, but it seems there's been some confusion over one of the orders I placed.
'''Cassard:''' I'll have to drag in my middleman and sort this mess out. I'm sorry to make you sit around and twiddle your thumbs...

'''Tesleen@???:''' ...Cassard? It feels like an age since I last saw you!

'''Cassard:''' Well, if it isn't the lovely Tesleen! It has been a while, but your timing couldn't be better.
'''Cassard:''' This {{alternatives|f=lady|m=sir}} was on {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} way to meet with Alisaie. I'm supposed to be taking {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}} to your corner of the desert, but a misplaced order has commandeered my attention...

'''Tesleen:''' ...Wait, I know who you are.
'''Tesleen:''' Alisaie has told me ''so much'' about you! You're [Forename], aren't you!?
'''Tesleen:''' I knew it! How wonderful to meet you in the flesh after hearing all those stories!
'''Tesleen:''' I'm Tesleen. I work as a carer at the Inn, and I've gotten to know Alisaie quite well since she took up guard duties there.
'''Tesleen:''' Do you want me to take over as [Forename]'s guide, Cassard? My shopping's all done and packed for the road, so it would be no trouble...

'''Cassard:''' That would be a great help, thank you!
'''Cassard:''' Well, it looks like you'll be able to head straight out after all. My caravan and I will be in the area for a while yet─seek me out when you've had your fill of Amh Araeng, and I'll send you back to the Crystarium.
-quest complete
-cutscene end
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
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Master and Student

2026-04-24T07:03:46Z

Sura: /* Speak with Oboro at the dock storehouse */

{{Quest infobox
| description = After much soul-searching, [[Oboro]] has reached a resolution.
| image = Ninja ARR quest image1.png
| quest-giver = Oboro
| related-npcs = Gekkai; Karasu; Tsubame; Zahrmerl
| location = Eastern La Noscea
| location-x = 5.9
| location-y = 6.1
| type = Job
| job = Ninja
| level = 50
| exp = 46800
| gil = 0
| prev-quest = The Crow Knows
| next-quest = Strangers in a Strange Land, A Relic Reborn (Yoshimitsu)
| reward1 = 1 Ninja Chainmail
| reward2 = 1 Koga Garb Coffer (IL 90)
| unlocks = ac Kassatsu, ach Against the Ninja I, ngp Ninja - Part 1
| patch = 2.4
| id-gt = 65770
| id-edb = 2d589d83483
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Job Quests
| journal-genre = Ninja Quests
}}

==Walkthrough==
While the chest piece is the last part of your [[Artifact Armor]], the coffer contents are [[Mythology Armor]], [[Item Level]] 90 former {{tomestone|mythology}}[[Allagan Tomestone of Mythology]] gear that is a recolor of your [[Artifact Armor]]. The coffer was added to this quest with the launch of [[Stormblood]].

The quest coordinates are deceiving - you actually need to find the dock storehouse and talk to [[Byakubu]] at (X:21.2 Y:26.6) to enter, then you are teleported to the quest location.

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Tsubame]].
*Search for [[Fool Falls]].
*Speak with Tsubame.
*Speak with [[Zahrmerl]] at [[Candlekeep Quay]].
*Keep watch from the lookout point.
*Speak with [[Oboro]] at the dock storehouse.

==Journal==
*After much soul-searching, Oboro has reached a resolution.

*Oboro politely expresses his gratitude for the assistance you offered in his mission before abruptly informing you that he and his fellow Domans will be journeying on from Eorzea. As a final favor, he has asked you to watch over the recovering Tsubame while he pays one last visit to the place in Eorzea most special to him.

*Tsubame's wounds have healed impressively, leading her to surmise that Karasu manipulated his attack on her primarily for visual effect. She is more concerned for Oboro, who she feels is hiding his true feelings from her. Seek him out at his favorite Eorzean haunt, Fool Falls in upper La Noscea.

*Initially taken aback at your presence, Oboro soon confesses his true feelings to you. His battle with Karasu has left the shinobi a changed man. No longer willing or able to repress his true self, he has chosen to forsake obligation in favor of following his own heart's desire, which urges him to seek out the truth behind the traitor he hunted for so long. Prepared to face the answer he fears the most, he has resolved to undertake this final mission alone, insisting that Tsubame and you have sacrificed enough on his behalf. No sooner does he leave than Tsubame steps out from the shadows, looking very concerned at his words.

*Oboro's words confirm Tsubame's worst fear: that he means to seek out and confront Master Gekkai alone, even if it means sacrificing his life. She explains that she, too, has come to a resolution─to fight at Oboro's side─and has no intention of being denied. Recalling the dying Karasu's last words, Tsubame suggests that you make for Candlekeep Quay and question the guards about any happenings of note in the area.

*According to Zahrmerl, everything is quiet on the quay, save for talk of a small private vessel scheduled to arrive in port at the break of dawn. Though it appears that Oboro is already in the area, Tsubame deems it too dangerous to search for him and attempt to make contact at this time, preferring to observe the area from a safe distance until Master Gekkai shows himself. Take up position on the promontory above the quay and keep lookout for any suspicious movements.

*Karasu's tale─Oboro's worst fears─is confirmed as true when the Garlean espionage unit commander who sailed into Candlekeep Quay is indeed revealed to be none other than Master Gekkai. *Confronted by his former pupil, Gekkai shows no remorse, coolly explaining how he made a simple decision to seek out a stronger master, while at the same time guaranteeing the safety of his village over that of countless Doman commonfolk that were of no import to him. Incensed by his one-time master's callous disdain for the nation he called home, Oboro draws his blade and swears vengeance, and together you, he, and Tsubame defeat the shinobi master. After the battle, Karasu returns from his self-staged death to bequeath to you the final piece of your ninja garb, and to Oboro the soul stone that will allow him to go home to a hero's welcome, before walking off to parts unknown. His long mission finally at an end, Oboro returns to the dock storehouse. Meet him there to say your farewells.

*Upon returning to the storehouse, Oboro imparts to you a final ninjutsu technique, Kassatsu. While the two shinobi initially intended to return home together, Oboro has decided to remain behind to continue his study of Eorzean culture, in hopes of bringing new schools of thought back to his home. From your experiences traveling with Oboro and Tsubame and fighting at their side, it would seem that the future of the village is in good hands.

==Dialogue==
===Quest Acceptance===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Tsubame:''' Oboro has not been himself since the two of you returned from your battle with Karasu. He seems strangely...distant. Please speak to him─perhaps your words will reach him where mine have failed.

'''Oboro:''' Ah, [Forename]. Your return pleases me. I feared I might miss the chance to bid you a proper farewell. Yes, we will be taking our leave from your realm. My mission is complete, and Tsubame's wounds have all but healed. Tradition dictates that we return to our elders to deliver tidings of our success. Redbeak's last words? I will not lie─at first, they weighed heavily on my mind. But in the end, I am a shinobi─I came to this land to perform a role, not out of curiosity or spite. Mayhap Master Gekkai still lives, mayhap not─it is no longer my concern. Karasu is dead, and with his passing, it is time to close the curtain on this chapter of our lives.
'''Oboro:''' Before I leave, I would ask one favor of you. There is a place I would visit before we depart your realm. I would go alone to gather my thoughts. Could you pray look after Tsubame while I am away? Her condition has much improved, but I would not take any chances. Thank you, [Forename].

===Speak with [[Tsubame]]===
'''Tsubame:''' Your concern is most touching, but I am quite fine, Small. In fact, it would seem that the injuries I suffered were not nearly as grave as they appeared on first glance. It would appear that Karasu meant more to fan the flames of Oboro's ire than to cause true harm. Speaking of Oboro, have you seen him about? It is not like him to disappear in the midst of our preparations for departure. Alone with his thoughts, you say? Where do you suppose he might have gone?
''Where might Oboro have traveled? Limsa Lominsa. / Fool Falls. / Bronze Lake. -> Fool Falls.
'''Tsubame:''' The place where the two of you practiced, yes? He always has had a fondness for waterfalls. Yes, that is it! It must be! [Forename], Oboro is not himself of late. Perhaps I worry overmuch, but I could never forgive myself if something ill were to befall him. You will go look after him for me, will you? I seek not to change his heart, if his heart is truly made up. I wish only to know his true feelings, that I might support him in whatever humble way I can.
'''Limsa Lominsa'''
'''Tsubame:''' Truly? Perhaps Eorzeans feel most at peace in a bustling city-state, but that doesn't sound like Oboro at all.
'''Bronze Lake'''
'''Tsubame:''' Bronze Lake? Oboro does enjoy a bath, but the hustle and bustle of that place was not to his liking. Knowing him as I do, I cannot help but feel he would seek out more peaceful environs...

===Search for [[Fool Falls]]===
'''Oboro:''' What are you doing here, [Forename]? I took you for a woman of your word...
'''Oboro:''' ...Tsubame sent you, didn't she? It looks like I was the fool for thinking I could fool two who know me so well. Ever since that day, this is the only place in the world where I can find a moment's respite from the turmoil that rages within me. And yet, the instant the sound of the crashing waters fade from earshot, it all comes flooding back... You have proven yourself a true friend to us, and a worthy shinobi in your own right. Answer this for me, [Forename]: for what, for whom do you wield your blade?
''For whom or what do you fight? For myself. / For power. / For those around me./ For reasons I alone shall know. '' -> For reasons I alone shall know.
'''Oboro:''' Forgive me, [Forename]─it was a fool question. Well do I know that true conviction must come from within. And yet... I speak in earnest to you, [Forename]. Our battle with Karasu, his dying words... They left me a changed man, and I can no longer deny what I have become. For so many years, I questioned nothing. Tradition, custom, my mission... I was a shinobi─a blade─and a blade does not think. I shut off the doubts, the emotions that threatened to rise to the surface, and told myself this was true presence of mind. I lie to myself no longer. In confronting Karasu, I confronted myself. Looking upon Tsubame, lying battered and beaten like my countrymen so many years ago, I felt a single, all-consuming desire─to visit retribution upon those who wronged us, and to do so by my own hand. I have made my decision. I shall go and face the truth, for it is only in doing so that my heart will ever know true peace. I will go alone, and I will hear no more of it. You and Tsubame have sacrificed and suffered more than enough─the battle that awaits is mine and mine alone. If it is Master Gekkai I find at the end of my journey, so be it. One or both of us will die─it matters not. Either way, my mind will be at rest. You have been a true friend and ally, Small. Farewell.
'''Tsubame:''' Oboro...
'''For myself.'''
'''Oboro:''' A clear, unwavering answer worthy of you, [Forename]. Yes─why fight, if not for that which you believe is unquestionably right?
'''For power.'''
'''Oboro:''' Puissant words from a puissant {{alternatives|f=woman|m=man}}, [Forename]. Yes, without true power, how can one hope to stand up for that which you truly believe?
'''For those around me.'''
'''Oboro:''' ...Yes. I knew you a {{alternatives|f=woman|m=man}} after my own heart, [Forename]. Standing here just now, that is the answer that I arrived at as well.

===Speak with [[Tsubame]]===
'''Tsubame:''' Forgive me, [Forename]. It was as if my legs moved of their own accord. It is just as I imagined. Oboro means to confront Master Gekkai, even if it costs him his life. He has made his decision, and I will not stand in his way. But neither will he stand in the way of mine. Wheresoever Oboro fights, I will fight beside him. If it is not too much to ask, pray lend your strength to us this one final time, Small. You have proven yourself a true shinobi, and your blade, unfettered by tradition or convention, may just be what turns the tide of battle in our favor. Oboro did not say where he was headed, but we already know, don't we? Karasu's last words: Candlekeep Quay. Let us see what the guards there might tell us.

===Speak with [[Zahrmerl]] at [[Candlekeep Quay]]===
'''Zahrmerl:''' Any unusual happenings of late? Not as such, save for a small private vessel scheduled to dock tomorrow at the crack of dawn. Other than that, it's all pretty quiet around these parts, as it's wont to be. Funny thing, though. You're not the first one to ask that question. A milkmaid─a fairly comely one at that─came by not minutes ago asking the very same question.

'''Tsubame:''' ...Is that so? The milkmaid is one of Oboro's favorite costumes. As we might suspect, he's one step ahead of us. If we could rendezvous with him somehow, it would give us the advantage in numbers. And yet, the risk of exposing ourselves to our foe is too great. We should observe from the shadows until Master Gekkai reveals himself. I will take up position on the western shoreline. You take to the high ground and keep watch from the promontory over there. Between the two of us, that should cover the entire quay.

===Keep watch from the lookout point===
'''Suspicious Fellow:''' Who goes there!? Show yourself!
'''???:''' I know a rat when I smell one.
'''Oboro:''' I trust that I am speaking with the Garlean Empire's chief of espionage and covert operations.
'''???: ''' ...None other.
'''Gekkai:''' But you can call me “Master” if you like, young one. For old times' sake... You're full of surprises these days, young one. The Oboro I knew would have been on the first ship back to Doma once Karasu cawed his last caw. You look sturdier than I remember, if a bit gaunt in the cheeks. Are you getting enough rest? You always worked just a bit ''too'' hard for your own good.
'''Oboro:''' All these years...it was you... You, who taught me the way of the shinobi... You, who I loved as a father! Why, Master... Why!?
'''Gekkai:''' Why else...? For our village, of course. I simply made the choice that any true shinobi would make. Don't tell me you require a history lesson, young one. Since the time of our ancestors, the shinobi have served many masters. For many years, I served Doma. Then, when the time was right, I chose a more powerful master. Fortunately for me─and for our village─my services were in high demand. Have you never wondered ''why'', Oboro? Why, when the Doman rebellion was crushed by the Empire, was our village alone spared Garlemald's wrath? It was because of ''my'' actions. I protected us where the entire nation of Doma could not.
'''Oboro:''' Protected!? ''You betrayed us all!'' The people of Doma trusted us! Do you know how many Domans died that day!? We swore our lives to protect them, and you sold them into slaughter! Do you feel ''nothing!?'' Not even a twinge of remorse at the massacre you brought upon your countrymen?
Gekkai: Countrymen? What is Doma to me when weighed against the ancient and glorious history of my fellow ''shinobi?'' History is littered with the husks of fragile men who gave their worthless lives to bring glory to their betters.
'''Oboro:''' I hoped against hope that Karasu was wrong. That his story was naught but the twisted lies of a sad fool. But no...I was the fool. Master─no, ''Gekkai'', for you are no master of mine... In the name of the souls of the untold thousands whose blood is on your hands, I declare your life forfeit.
'''Gekkai:''' Hahaha... Revenge, is it? Revenge for foot soldiers and peasants? Is ''that'' what this is all about? That's why you lingered here like a festering boil after your allotted mission was complete? Forsaking your role for some selfish flight of fancy will not earn you many friends back home, Oboro. Nor here... The more time I spend in Garlemald, the more I realize that the Empire quite suits me. There is something to be said for a culture that values merciless strength above all. I've won over quite a few loyal subordinates... Poor little one... All your lofty words, and here you stand alone. You are alone because you are ''weak''...

'''???:''' He has no subordinates, this is true. This isn't an army, after all.
'''Tsubame:''' But Oboro has something you will never have: comrades who believe in him and the ideals for which he fights!
'''Oboro:''' Tsubame! How did you...!?
'''Tsubame:''' Not just me, Oboro. [Forename], too, has come to fight at your side.
'''Gekkai:''' Comrades!? You would choose the company of a glorified sellsword over that of the master who made you what you are? Oh, how far my pupils have fallen!
'''Tsubame:''' You are the one who has fallen, Gekkai. [Forename] fights with a sense of honor and purpose that you have long forgotten.
'''Oboro:''' [Forename]... I cannot begin to express my gratitude. My friends, my comrades─I am honored to fight at your side. Let us show this false master what true strength is!

===Post-Battle===
'''Oboro:''' Tsubame, [Forename]...thank you. It is through your belief in me that I was finally able to believe in myself...
'''Oboro:''' And Karasu... You had a hand in bringing this chapter to a close. You may be gone, but you are not forgotten...
'''???:''' Awww, that almost sounds like a eulogy! It almost makes me wish I were actually dead...
'''Oboro:''' K-Karasu! You still live!? But...but how!?
'''Karasu:''' Well, when it comes to playing dead, I did learn from one of the best, you know!
'''Oboro:''' ...I see. But why vanish, only to return?
'''Karasu:''' Oh, just an undelivered present. (''Karasu kicks a box to Tsubame'')

'''Tsubame:''' This is...the fifth and final piece of Small's traditional garb!
'''Karasu:''' Let it never be said that I don't complete my missions. Even if it's just playing delivery boy...
'''Oboro:''' Wait, Karasu! The elders who named you traitor to our village. They were simply blind to the truth, as was I... If I explain, they will surely see reason. Please, let us return home...together.
'''Karasu:''' Wh-What's this now!? Now that wasn't in the script! How soon we forget, Oboro... I was not the traitor, no, but I did follow him. That makes me just as much a traitor, at least in their eyes.
'''Oboro:''' ...Perhaps so. At the same time, you risked your life for what you believed in. We are not so different, you and I.
'''Karasu:''' The sentiment is most touching, but my answer remains no. The village was always a bit too cramped for me. I prefer to spread my wings on a grander stage. The honorable deeds of my present do not erase the terrible crimes of my past. I was a spy and assassin─quite a good one, I might add─and for all the blood Gekkai has on his hands, mine are nearly as red. In the elders' minds, you had one mission, Oboro. Why complicate the matter? (''Karasu tosses something to Oboro'')

'''Karasu:''' Bring this back, and tell the others what they want to hear─the traitor Karasu Redbeak is no more, slain at your hand. You will be welcomed as a hero, while my fate will be even grander. I will at long last be ''free''!
'''Oboro:''' If that is how you would have it, Karasu, then so it shall be. But this I promise you: slowly but surely, our village will change. I will take what I have learned and build a village that honors all of our fallen. A village ''you'' could be proud to call home.
'''Karasu:''' Just don't get too cocky, now, or I'll have to come back to put you and your whole village in its place.
'''Oboro:''' I look forward to that day. Let us meet again on the battlefield, and pit our ideals against each other as we did that day.

===Speak with [[Oboro]] at the dock storehouse===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Tsubame:''' The flood of emotions I felt when you leaped to our rescue, [Forename]...I have no words to describe it. So I will only say again: thank you for being a friend.

'''Oboro:''' It is strange, [Forename]... All this time, I believed I was instructing you in the way of the shinobi, and yet now that all is done, I feel that I should be the one to call you teacher. Thanks to you, I finally achieved true clarity and presence of mind. My blade is stronger for it, and more important still, I now understand what I am truly fighting for. Body or mind─by any measure, you are every bit my equal as a shinobi. Save for one final technique which I will now impart to you: Kassatsu.
'''Oboro:''' Use it to rearrange the energies channeled into your body, and unleash powerful ninjutsu techniques one after the next. But be warned. In our tongue, it means quite literally “life and death.” Which one it means for you will depend entirely on your presence of mind. And with this, I believe we have both satisfied the respective sides of our initial agreement. We will return to our village...which means I must bid you farewell.
'''Oboro:''' ...Though perhaps not this day. I would see my home change for the better, and introduce new ways of thinking to complement the old. But before I can, there is much I still must learn about this land.

'''Tsubame:''' And so I will go on ahead. I will report to our elders the success of Oboro's mission, and inform them that he will return as soon as he recuperates from the wounds he sustained in battle.
'''Oboro:''' With the soul crystal that Karasu gave us, no one will doubt the success of our mission. It is a flawless plan, if I do say so myself!

'''Tsubame:''' Yes, how fortunate we were that ''I'' thought of it. Never change, Oboro─promise me that. And with that, [Forename], it seems that it is ''I'' who will bid you farewell. You've been a true friend, and my heart awaits the day when we shall meet again. (''Tsubame and Oboro bow'')

'''Tsubame:''' ...But you will return to give Oboro lessons from time to time, yes? I'm not convinced that his bows are as masterful as ''he'' seems to think...

'''System:''' Your mind finds clarity, guiding your blades.
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==Video Archive==
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Peasants by Day, Ninjas by Night

2026-04-24T07:03:22Z

Sura: /* Accepting the quest */

{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Jacke]] has just the job for a dimber cove/mort like yourself.
| image = Ninja ARR quest image1.png
| quest-giver = Jacke
| related-npcs = Byakubu; Karasu; Komori; Oboro; Perimu Haurimu; Queer Maid; Tsubame
| location = Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks
| location-x = 6.0
| location-y = 6.1
| type = job
| class = Rogue
| job =
| level = 30
| req-quest = Sylph-management
| req-items = 1 Soiled Sack
| requirements =
| exp = 6240
| gil = 0
| reward1 = 1 Soul of the Ninja
| unlocks = ot Ninja, ac Ten, ap Ninja (Simple) Adventurer Plate
| prev-quest = Cloying Victory
| next-quest = My First Mudra
| patch = 2.4
| release =
| id-edb = fb587e6e821
| id-gt = 65748
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Job Quests
| journal-genre = Ninja Quests
}}

==Walkthrough==
The quest coordinates are deceiving - you actually need to find the [[Dock Storehouse|dock storehouse]] and talk to [[Byakubu]] at (X:21.2 Y:26.6) to enter, then you are teleported to the quest location. 
The level 20 [[Main Scenario Quests|Main Scenario Quest]] {{i|Sylph-management}} is required for this quest to unlock.

===Historical===
This quest originally required {{pugilist}} [[Pugilist]] to be at level 15 as well. This requirement was removed in [[patch 4.0]] alongside [[Role actions|cross-class skills]].

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Perimu Haurimu]] in [[Wineport]].
*Investigate Wineport for suspicious activity.
*Speak with Perimu Haurimu.
*Speak with the [[Queer Maid|queer maid]] at [[Bronze Lake]].
*Speak with [[Oboro]] by [[Dock Storehouse|the storehouse]] at the [[Raincatcher Gully]] docks.
*Speak with [[Byakubu]].
*Speak with Oboro.

==Journal==
* [[Jacke]] has just the job for a dimber cove/mort like yourself.

* Impressed with the work you have done for his guild, Jacke tasks you with looking into a group of suspicious individuals who have attracted the attention of his men in recent days. Travel to Wineport, where the dodgy types have been seen, and rendezvous with your fellow rogue, Perimu Haurimu.

* Perimu elaborates upon the target of your investigation─what little he has gleaned, at least─when your conversation is interrupted by the sound of a scream coming from within the town. Head into Wineport and investigate.

* You enter Wineport to find a milkmaid─the source of the scream─standing over the bodies of three ruffians. She explains that she was almost mugged, until the brutes turned upon each other in a drunken scuffle which incapacitated all of them. Finding her story a bit too convenient, Perimu heads off east of Wineport to investigate. Follow your guildmate and see what he has found.

* Perimu finds a couple of farmhands lying on the ground, equipped with weapons and suffering from mortal wounds. Convinced more than ever that the innocent milkmaid is not what she appears to be, he heads off in pursuit. Accompany him to upper La Noscea and ascertain the girl's true identity.

* No sooner do you and Perimu happen upon the girl than are you ambushed by an eccentric Easterner clad in red. A comrade of the girl's arrives, and the would-be assailant retreats, strongly implying that you've not seen the last of him. Conversing with the two reveals them as Oboro and Tsubame, ''shinobi'' from the Far Eastern land of Doma, come to bring their traitorous countryman─the man named Karasu─to justice. Upon seeing the soul of his fallen brother respond to your touch, Oboro offers to instruct you in the art of his people in exchange for information that might assist him in his mission. Should you care to take him up on his offer, seek him out at the Raincatcher Gully docks.

* Oboro is heartened by your arrival, and invites you to step inside the storehouse where the two of you may speak in private. He gives you the necessary password: when the gatekeep Byakubu speaks ''Ayame'', you are to answer ''Kaede''.

* Your pronunciation of the Doman language seems to have satisfied Byakubu, who grants you passage into the ninja hideout. Speak with Oboro, who awaits you within.

* Oboro expresses his gratitude for your cooperation, and gives you a brief summary of the ancient art passed down among his people for generations. As he tells it, the art─called ''ninjutsu''─involves channeling the powers of heaven, earth, and man, given physical form through the use of hand gestures known as ''mudra''. He teaches you your first mudra, ''Ten'', and invites you to attune yourself to the soul of his brother and speak with him again to commence your training.

==Dialogue==

=== Accepting the quest ===
Jacke: Ah, [Forename]. Keepin' yer stabbers sharpened, I hope? 'Cause I've got a job to be done, and I reckon the dimber damber what put the Executioners on the choppin' block is just the one to do the doin'.
Jacke: My men have sighted some shifty types 'round Wineport o' late. Not code-breakin' curs, so far as I know, an' that's the rub─we don't know half as much about them as I'd like.
Jacke: They claim to be simple peasants─refugees from some far-flung realm─but I don't know many peasants what skulk about in the darkmans as much as they've been doin'.
Jacke: So long as they're not breakin' the code, they can do as they please. But bein' who we are, it falls to us to look into the matter an' make sure that all's bob.
Jacke: As my gut tells me this may be a two-rogue job, I've sent Underfoot on ahead. So pull on yer best beater cases, head to Wineport, an' meet him there.
Jacke: This ain't the time for prittle prattle, [Forename]. I'm countin' on you and Underfoot to snilch Wineport and make sure that all's bob.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Jacke:''' This ain't the time for prittle prattle, [Forename]. I'm countin' on you and Underfoot to snilch Wineport and make sure that all's bob.

=== Speaking with Perimu Haurimu in Wineport ===
Perimu Haurimu: [Forename]! When Jacke said he'd be sendin' one o' the guild's canniest {{alternatives|f=morts|m=coves}} along after me, I had a feelin' it might be you.
Perimu Haurimu: Now, I'd love to tell ye ol' Underfoot's already whiddled the whole scrap on our friends, but truth is I've turned up more questions than answers.
Perimu Haurimu: They claim to hail from the south sea isles, but me little birds at Mealvaan's Gate swear to the last man that that's some piss-poor mummery. There's no record of any such ship sailin' into port.
Perimu Haurimu: Looks like it falls to you and me to take a closer snilch, aye? I hope ye brought yer sharpest stabbers, as there's no tellin' who we're─
Perimu Haurimu: Did ye hear that, {{alternatives|f=lass|m=lad}}? Either ol' Underfoot's gone daft, or some mort just screamed out for dear life.
Perimu Haurimu: Somethin' tells me our little task is about to take a turn for the interestin'. What say we go see what's what?

Queer Maid: H-Have mercy! I am but a simple milkmaid, with not a single gil to my name.

Perimu Haurimu: Rest easy, lass─my friend and I don't mean ye no harm. Though I must say ye've got me curious─just what in the name o' the Twelve happened here?

Queer Maid: I had just come to town to purchase some supplies. No sooner had I walked through the gates than I was suddenly accosted by three burly drunkards who demanded that I hand over all of my possessions.
Queer Maid: To my good fortune, it seems the men had partaken a bit too heavily. When they saw the meager contents of my coinpurse, they began to squabble among themselves. A fistfight ensued, and before I knew it, the three men were lying on the ground as you see them now.

Perimu Haurimu: Sounds like Nymeia smiled upon you today, lass. Though might I suggest ye be a bit more careful on yer next visit. All manner of scurvy sorts frequent these parts, and you'll find that not all of them are blundering lackwits like yer friends here.

Queer Maid: Thank you for your concern, good sir, and rest assured that I will take your words to heart. Good day to the both of you.

Perimu Haurimu: Well, [Forename]? How did the girl's whids strike ye?

Q1: What did you think of the girl?

A1: Mummery, I say.
Perimu Haurimu: You too? I was thinkin' the very same. Squabblin' amongst themselves? Just look─there's barely a scratch on any o' these louts.

A1: Seemed like an upright lass.
Perimu Haurimu: Ye reckon? As for me, I've got me questions. Squabblin' amongst themselves? Just look─there's barely a scratch on any o' these louts.

Perimu Haurimu: Aye, I'd wager there's more to the rum doxy than she's lettin' on. Come, let's go on the drag and see what she might be hidin'.
Perimu Haurimu: ...And a right mess we've got here. Ye reckon these coves got on the wrong side of our lass? One thing's for sure, they're no more peasants than you an' I─one look at those stabbers tells me as much.

(-Man in Peasant Garb-): I have...failed...
(-Man in Peasant Garb-): I beg of you... Take this, and return it to Master Oboro...to Lady...Tsubame...

Perimu Haurimu: ...It's too late. The poor sod's dead. As for this stone, yer guess's as good as mine. A lucky charm o' sorts, mayhap?
Perimu Haurimu: Anyroad, we'd best start movin' our dew beaters afore the lass gets away. Her footprints lead in the direction of upper La Noscea.

(-???-): She hides behind a tree...as if that could hide her from me!
(-Eccentric Easterner-): She didn't ''really'' think she could fool me with those silly rags, did she? Or ''did'' she? Perhaps she's not as clever as we believed?
(-Eccentric Easterner-): And a mysterious savior rushes to the damsel's defense! Such {{alternatives|f=bravery|m=chivalry}}! Such compassion!
(-Eccentric Easterner-): ...Such folly! Little does {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} know that the girl is ''more'' than capable of taking care of herself.
(-Eccentric Easterner-): ...And right on cue! Oboro the dim leaps onto the scene to save his dear little swallow in the most unsurprising surprise attack the realm has ever seen!

(-Oboro-): Cease your ramblings, Karasu, before I rip that tongue from your bloody beak!

(-Karasu-): Yeeeow! Our hero is wounded! A stab through the heart! His childhood friends stand before him, blades drawn and hate in their eyes! Oh, the tragedy of it all! The audience sobs!
(-Karasu-): ...And what's this? A couple of bit players who have forgotten to leave the stage? Did no one tell them their part in the play is long since over?
(-Karasu-): Oho! And the faceless rogue shows surprising skill! Perhaps {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} yet has a role to play? I will say this much: unlike a certain someone, at least you...''intrigue'' me.
(-Karasu-): ...But other matters demand our hero's attention, and so the first act must draw to a close. Come, my pet!

(-Oboro-): Wait! Karasu! ...Ever quick to retreat, that one.

(-Queer Maid-): The {{alternatives|f=two|m=two gentlemen}} from Wineport? Did you...follow me here?

Perimu Haurimu: Beg pardon, miss. My friend an' I are here on behalf o' the Dutiful Sisters. An' ''you'', Sister, have some questions to answer.
Perimu Haurimu: I've lived on the underbelly o' society long enough to recognize when a man's more than he seems. So make this easy for us, lass─just who exactly are ye, and what are ye doin' here? And here's hopin' for both your sakes that it doesn't involve breakin' no code.

===Depending on MSQ Progress===
(-Oboro-): ...So you are the rogues of whom Lady Yugiri spoke. Forgive me─we were remiss in not seeking you out sooner. Very well. You shall know all there is to know.
===Else===
(-Oboro-): ...So you are the rogues of whom I have heard so much. Forgive me─we were remiss in not seeking you out sooner. Very well. You shall know all there is to know.
-----
Oboro: My name is Oboro, and she is Tsubame. We hail from a village in Doma, several thousand malms across the sea. We are─ah, but perhaps you have no word for what we are. In our own tongue, one might call us ''shinobi''.

Perimu Haurimu: ''Doma''? The imperial province!?

Tsubame: ...The same, though it did not have to be so. Our countrymen fought with honor against the might of Garlemald. What we lacked in number, we made up for with martial prowess. It was a battle we could have won...had we not been betrayed by one of our own.
Tsubame: Our every secret, our every move known to our foe, the tide of battle turned on the morrow. Thousands of our countrymen were slaughtered, and at day's end, Doma remained under the imperial yoke.

Oboro: The traitorous cur joined the imperial ranks as chief of their covert operatives, or so they say. That is the man you just met, Karasu─though I am loath to call him a man.
Oboro: To this day, he whispers in the ears of the Garleans, making a mockery of those who once called him friend and brother─but no longer. We have come to Eorzea at our village elder's behest to see that Karasu pays for his crimes...with his life.

Perimu Haurimu: Come to mill a treacherous rook who blew the gab on his comrades? You sound like a right bene cove─consider ol' Underfoot impressed.

Oboro: ...Hm? Forgive me─this land and its tongue are still new to us. Nonetheless, we were able to lure Karasu here, but more than a few of our comrades gave their lives in the effort. And now this... Was their sacrifice for naught?
Oboro: Ah... You have my gratitude. When one of our kind falls, tradition dictates that we return their soul to the village, that it may rest with our ancestors.
Oboro: What!? Our fallen brother's soul calls out to this {{alternatives|f=woman|m=man}}? Could it be a sign? Are we fated to fight as one?
Oboro: I would make you an offer. We will instruct you in our art─the art of ninjutsu. In return, you will share with us your knowledge of this land, that it might serve us in our mission.

Tsubame: B-But, Oboro! {{alternatives|f=She|m=He}} is not Doman! {{alternatives|f=She|m=He}} is not of the village!

Oboro: Look around you, Tsubame. Our brothers and sisters are fallen or gravely wounded. And today's failure makes it all too clear─we cannot hope to stand against Karasu without knowing the lay of the land.

Perimu Haurimu: Can't say I'm thrilled at the prospect o' losin' a dimber damber like yerself, but hells! In my younger days, I'd like been keen to try my fams at some o' those techniques myself!
Perimu Haurimu: An' the more my wattles take in, the more these two strike me as benar and benar folks. If yer keen to lend them yer daddles, I'll not be the one to stand in yer way.

Oboro: If you would know more, come to the dock storehouse at Raincatcher Gully. We shall await you there.

Perimu Haurimu: Who'd have figured, eh? Anyroad, the choice is yours, [Forename]. In the meantime, I'm goin' to head back to Limsa and report to Jacke afore he comes an' gives me a good clout in the nob.

Tsubame: Tradition forbids us from sharing our art with those from outside our village. Yet watching you hold your own against Karasu today, I cannot deny your potential...

Oboro: And so we meet again. Am I to take your presence to mean that you have chosen to accept our offer?

Q2: Accept Oboro's offer?
Yes
Oboro: ...Thank you. I speak not only for myself and Tsubame but for our entire village when I say that you have our profound gratitude.
Oboro: What I would tell you next, I would tell you out of the earshot of strangers. Byakubu has been instructed to let only trusted visitors through the doors behind me.
Oboro: When he speaks to you ''a-ya-me'', you are to answer ''ka-e-de''. You need not know what the words mean, only that they will grant you entrance.

No
Oboro: ...I see. This disappoints me, yet it is honorable of you to deliver the message in person. Should you ever have a change of heart, pray return to us.

Tsubame: Oboro has chosen to accept you, and it is not my place to question his judgment. From this day on, you are one of us.

Byakubu: ''A...ya...me...''

Q3: How will you answer?

A3: ''Kaede''.
Byakubu: ...Enter.

A3: ''Kaeru''.
Byakubu: ...Begone.

Byakubu: ...Master Oboro awaits.

Oboro: Welcome, [Forename]. You stand within the provisional base of operations my people have established in your land of Eorzea.
Oboro: It may not look like much─either without or within─but that is precisely the point. We find it an ideal vantage point from which to observe the comings and goings of Karasu and his men without attracting undue attention to ourselves.
Oboro: My fallen brother saw you as a worthy inheritor to his soul. To honor his memory, I entrust it to you. But soul alone will not make you a ''shinobi''. No, this will require training of the body and mind.
Oboro: Our art─the art of ninjutsu─originated with our ancestors many years ago. Since then, it has been passed down with each generation...mother to daughter, father to son.
Oboro: We draw power from the world around us─the heaven, the earth, and the hearts of man─and channel this power into physical form. I am told that this is similar to your concept of...''ay-ther'', was it? I must confess that Eorzean words and ways remain unfamiliar to me.
Oboro: How does one channel this power, you ask? Through the use of ''mudra'', hand gestures that call forth each of the three forms of energy of which I spoke. The first mudra I will teach you will call power from the heavens. In Doma, we call this ''Ten''.
Oboro: You are eager to learn, yes? Attune your soul to that of my fallen brother, then approach me once more. It is then that your training will begin.
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==Video Archive==
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Ninja Bathin'

2026-04-24T07:03:02Z

Sura: /* Waiting at destination - cutscene */

{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Oboro]] is ready to proceed with the operation.
| image = Ninja ARR quest image1.png
| quest-giver = Oboro
| related-npcs = Gekkai; Karasu; Tsubame; Wolfstan
| location = Upper La Noscea
| location-x = 30.9
| location-y = 22.8
| type = Job
| job = Ninja
| req-items = 1 Mulled Wine
| level = 40
| exp = 10780
| gil = 0
| prev-quest = Pirates versus Ninjas
| next-quest = Tough Guys
| patch = 2.4
| id-gt = 65753
| id-edb = aeeae4f52b2
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Job Quests
| journal-genre = Ninja Quests
}}

==Steps==
*Keep lookout from the rooftop.

*Speak with [[Tsubame]].

*Serve the [[Mulled Wine|bottle of mulled wine]] to [[Wolfstan]].

*Report to [[Oboro]].

*Keep watch in [[Aleport]].

*Speak with Oboro at the dock storehouse.

==Journal==
*Oboro is ready to proceed with the operation.

*Oboro would first take up position high on the rooftops, out of sight. He explains that while a shinobi can cover great distances with Shukuchi, the technique only works effectively on level ground. Tsubame has taken up position at an ideal starting point. Follow her lead to reach the rooftop where Oboro awaits, and keep lookout with your fellow shinobi for Wolfstan's arrival.

*A man Oboro quickly identifies as Wolfstan has arrived in Camp Bronze Lake. Finding Oboro's proposed method less than convincing, Tsubame proposes an alternative plan for extracting the desired information from your target. Descend from the rooftops and rendezvous in secret with the kunoichi.

*You meet with Tsubame, who has given new meaning to “hiding in plain sight” with the help of a very revealing disguise. She hands you a bottle of liquor, instructing you to bring it to her once she has succeeded in addling Wolfstan's wits sufficiently.

*The operation proves a rousing success─Wolfstan is no match for Tsubame's feminine wiles, and you have emerged with information vital to predicting Karasu's movements. Reunite with Oboro and plot your next course of action.

*Oboro rejoices at the operation's success, while swallowing his pride at being unable to contribute in a more meaningful capacity. With Grymuwil's destination─and in turn, that of Karasu─ascertained, you and your fellow shinobi agree to hasten to Aleport, that you might get the first strike on your enemy.

*You successfully make your way past Karasu's defenses, but your assassination attempt ends with a familiar result─your ever-evasive prey slipping through your fingers. Tasting his most bitter defeat yet, however, has left Oboro more resolute than ever. Regroup at the dock storehouse and inquire as to your next course of action.

*Though frustrated at this latest failure, Oboro is convinced that with your growing skills, it will not be long before the three of you can stand against Karasu in earnest. You resolve to take your experiences to heart and train as you have never trained before.
**※The next ninja quest will be available from Oboro upon reaching level 45.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Oboro:''' I trust that Shukuchi is now second nature to you? Very well. I shall await you on the rooftop, but be warned: while the technique will allow you to cover great distances in the blink of an eye, it does not allow you to soar at will through the sky.
'''Oboro:''' The ledge on which Tsubame now stands is at a level with the roof, and should prove a suitable starting point. That said, a shinobi is ever resourceful——if you would make your way to the rooftop by other means, that will serve just as well.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Tsubame:''' The roof may seem quite far away, but use your Shukuchi technique from the edge, and you should be able to reach it with ease.
Oboro: Quite impressive, [Forename]─only a true shinobi could stand where you now stand. Anyhow, this should prove a suitable vantage point. Let us keep watch until Wolfstan arrives.

===Waiting at destination - cutscene===
'''Wolfstan:''' Nothin' like a steamin' bath, a bottle o' fine wine, and a couple o' buxom wenches to ease what ails ye, aye? As far as I'm concerned, Cap'n Grymuwil can take 'is bloody time!
'''Oboro:''' ...Wolfstan.
'''Oboro:''' Very well. Now, we need only employ these bamboo breathing pipes, descend underwater, and...
'''Tsubame:''' O-Oboro. I do not question that such methods have served us well in Doma, but might bamboo not arouse suspicion in these environs?
'''Oboro:''' Do you truly believe so? B-But underwater surveillance was always my area of expertise...
'''Tsubame:''' I have an idea that I believe is well suited both to our target and the customs of the land. It will require just a simple change of garb and a bottle or two of fine spirits...
'''Tsubame:''' I will require your assistance, [Forename]. As I see it, there's no way the man would refuse a drink from {{alternatives|f=an alluring maiden|m=a strapping gentleman}} like yourself.
'''Oboro:''' Intriguing! And what, pray tell, will be ''my'' role in all of this?
'''Tsubame:''' Er, I was thinking that, ah, ''your'' talents might best be put to use ''overseeing'' the operation. Yes, ah, from up here. To ensure that nothing goes amiss, of course.
'''Tsubame:''' I must prepare now, [Forename]. Meet me down below, out of sight, and I shall furnish you with the item that will serve to deliver the final blow, as it were.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Oboro:''' Fear not, [Forename]! I will be standing watch here, ready to leap to your defense should either you or Tsubame come to harm!

===Speaking to Tsubame===
'''Tsubame:''' Am I wearing this properly, [Forename]? I am not accustomed to garb that is so...revealing.
'''Tsubame:''' Regardless, I will entrust this to you. Though it may appear to be a simple bottle of wine, I have made a few ''enhancements'' to the recipe.
'''Tsubame:''' Off duty or no, a salty sea dog like Wolfstan is certain to be on his guard. I'll start him off with an untainted vintage. Once he's in sufficiently good spirits, that's your cue to step in with the stronger stuff.
'''Tsubame:''' I suspect that once his mind is sufficiently addled, he will gladly take a swig with a minimum of fuss. Now, let us begin!
===Delivering item to Wolfstan===
'''(Optional)'''
Tsubame: Oh, just look, Wolfie, my darling! This fine lass 'as a treat, just for you!

'''Wolfstan:''' Fine wine and fine wenches! Now ''this'' is what I had in mind when I took up the piratin' life!
'''Wolfstan:''' What's this? [Think ye can outguzzle Wolfstan Seven-Stomachs? Yer either a legend or a fool! / Come to battle yer friend here for Wolfie's affections? Don't mind if I do!] Har har——someone fetch me a cup!
'''Wolfstan:''' Aye, that'sh the——hic!——good shtuff, if a bit shtronger than I——hic!——recall it. Maybe I should——hic!——take a resht...
'''Tsubame:''' Oh, you mustn't be so modest! Why, I 'eard that Wolfstan Seven-Stomachs once drank a whale under the table!
'''Wolfstan:''' Har har har! Ye bet yer——hic!——shkivvies 'e could, lash! Me bleedin'——hic!——duties 'ave kept me from the bottle for too long. I'm out o' practishe, ish all.
'''Tsubame:''' Your ''duties''? Why, that sounds so ''important'' and ''exciting''! I'd do ''anything'' to hear more!
'''Wolfstan:''' Did ye shay——hic!——''anythin'''? Har har har! Well, maybe ye've 'eard o' the Bloody Executioners? The nastiest, bloodiest band o' piratesh whatever——hic!——shailed the bleedin' sheash!?
'''Wolfstan:''' I reckon our Cap'n Grymuwil's shunk more Garlean vesshels than every other pirate——hic!——combined. And just who do ye reckon keeps the cap'n shafe from all the enemies 'e's made? Why that'd be none other'n hish dear mate——hic!——Wolfshtan.
'''Tsubame:''' The Navigator have mercy! Should you not return immediately to your captain? Surely, he is not safe without his most loyal, capable man at his side!
'''Wolfstan:''' Under normal circumshtanches, ye'd be——hic!——right, lass. But there's one plashe even I can't follow 'im——Aleport! Aye, the man is bloody ''particular'' about 'is——hic!——grog. Shays he can't——hic!——conshentrate unlesh 'e'sh on 'ish own...
'''Wolfstan:''' Not that I'm——hic!——complainin'. It'sh the only time we get a day'sh resht. But don't worry yer little 'eart none, lasshie. Nobody knowsh the cap'n's whereaboutsh but——hic!——me, and I sure as bloody 'ellsh ain't talkin'! Har har!
'''Wolfstan:''' ...Lasshie? Are ye lishtenin'?
'''Wolfstan:''' That'sh——hic!——curioush. She wash jusht——hic!——there a moment——hic! Hic! Hic! Urrrkkk...

'''(Optional)'''
'''Wolfstan:''' Which way did she─hic! Urrrrrrk...
'''Tsubame:''' Well, I must say that went even better than I expected. Let us share our findings with Oboro. My costume? I have stowed it away...forever, with any luck! Do Eorzean women have no sense of shame?

===Reporting back to Oboro===
'''Oboro:''' Well? Were you able to loosen our man's lips?
'''Oboro:''' ...I see. Captain Grymuwil is en route to Aleport——and alone, at that.
'''Oboro:''' If I know Karasu, this knowledge has not escaped him. Doubtless he and his shadows already lie in wait.
'''Oboro:''' We haven't much time. Let us hurry to Aleport and ambush the ambushers!
===Waiting at destination - cutscene===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Oboro:''' Karasu and his shadows are lurking here somewhere... I can sense it.

'''Oboro:''' The sun sets, and the port is cloaked in shadow. If there were a perfect time to strike...
'''Oboro:''' ...Speak of the devil. Look at how those men walk——those are no ordinary deckhands.
'''Oboro:''' Those are imperial shinobi, waiting to pounce upon and slit the throat of any who would stand between them and their prey.
'''Oboro:''' Karasu is too proud to entrust such a vital mission to his lackeys. He is here somewhere——of this I am certain.
'''Oboro:''' [Forename], you move forward and search the docks. I will approach from the opposite direction. Tsubame, you secure the escape route——he will not elude us this time.
'''Tsubame:''' Take care to stay well hidden, [Forename]——hidden from the eyes of Karasu's shadows. And yet, I fear your task will be more complicated still...
'''Tsubame:''' For it is not just men that serve Karasu, but creatures of the night. Creatures that see not with their eyes, but with every fiber of their being. Give them a wide berth, or all shall be for naught.
'''Oboro:''' That should be all. Time is short. We must move swiftly!
'''Cutscene Pt. 2'''
'''Karasu:''' Wh-What's this!? No, no, ''NO''! This isn't how the story goes! I'm supposed to be the one that surprises ''you''!
'''Oboro:''' The tables have turned today, Karasu! Now face your death like the man you once were!
'''Karasu:''' I must say, popularity really does have its downsides. Fine! If you're so eager to dig your own graves, here's your bloody shovel!
'''Solo duty'''
'''Karasu Redbeak:''' I'm sorry to run——''truly'', I am——but there's someone very important I need to be killing.
'''Tsubame Sunrise:''' There will be no escape for you this time, you traitorous dog!
'''Karasu Redbeak:''' I know you love me, little swallow, but sometimes you just have to let go!
'''Oboro Moonrise:''' I will let my blade go into your chest. Say your prayers, demon!
'''Karasu Redbeak:''' Well, looky here! Too bad you didn't realize that there's more than one...way...out!
'''Oboro Moonrise:''' Curses! We had him just where we wanted him!
'''Cutscene Pt. 1'''
'''Oboro:''' Gah! The slippery bastard!
'''Oboro:''' We have come too close to abandon hope. Come, Tsubame, [Forename]. Let us return to the safety of the storehouse and take stock of our options.
'''Cutscene Pt. 2'''
'''???:''' Grymuwil lives. Failure of this sort...does not become you, Karasu.
'''Karasu:''' F-Forgive me, Master. I had an unexpected reunion with some friends. Seems they had a mind to kill me. And just when I thought we were getting on so well...
'''???:''' Your job is to give me answers, Karasu, not excuses. We can ill afford to let a few stray rats foil our plans. Should they return, kill them.
'''???:''' This is your final warning. The next time you fail me will be your last.
'''Karasu:''' <gulp> Does he have to say it like ''that''? Fine, fine... Let it never be said that I'm not a loyal soldier!
===Reporting back to Oboro===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Tsubame:''' Again, Karasu eludes our grasp. Will the day never come that we can return to our village in triumph?

'''Oboro:''' Bah! Once more, the bloody crow has managed to foil our best-laid plans.
'''Oboro:''' It is as if his skills burgeon with each encounter. But how could this be? Has he perfected some new training regimen since coming to Eorzea?
'''Oboro:''' But there is no time to dwell on past mistakes. Since the times of my ancestors, failure in one's duty is unacceptable for a shinobi. My mission will end in success——Karasu's death——or failure...my own.
'''Oboro:''' But all is not lost. Karasu is not the only one who has honed his skills. Fighting beside you back there, at times it felt as if we had trained together since childhood.
'''Oboro:''' You have shown remarkable focus and aptitude for our art, but you must grow stronger still if we are to have any hope of triumph. Devote yourself to your training with the entirety of your body and mind, and Tsubame and I will do the same. I await your return, [Forename].
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Staying Alive

2026-04-24T07:02:38Z

Sura: /* Speaking with Oboro */

{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Oboro]]'s tense jaw indicates something is up.
| image = Strangers in a Strange Land.png
| quest-giver = Oboro
| related-npcs = Akagi; Kyokyoroon; Redway; Truehound Lodesman; Truehound Swab; Yatsurugi Emissary; Yatsurugi Vassal; Yuki
| location = Eastern La Noscea
| location-x = 5.9
| location-y = 6.1
| type = class
| job = Ninja
| level = 58
| exp = 53040
| gil = 1913
| prev-quest = Medieval Espionage
| next-quest = In Her Defense
| patch = 3.0
| release = heavensward
| id-gt = 67223
| id-edb = e9f36a3bd6d
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Job Quests
| journal-genre = Ninja Quests
| req-items = 1 Lavender Incense, 1 Sack of Gil (Staying Alive)
}}

==Walkthrough==
The quest coordinates are deceiving - you actually need to find the dock storehouse and talk to [[Byakubu]] at (X:21.2 Y:26.6) to enter, then you are teleported to the quest location.

==Steps==
*Deliver the sack of gil to [[Kyokyoroon]] in [[Hawkers' Alley]].
*Switch the pluto for the sack of lavender incense near [[Fisherman's Bottom]].
*Lie in wait at the designated location.
*Speak with [[Yuki]] in [[the Smoldering Wastes]].
*Keep watch at the specified location.
*Speak with [[Oboro]].
*Speak with Oboro at the [[Dock Storehouse|dock storehouse]].

==Journal==
*Oboro's tense jaw indicates something is up.

*The Truehounds' auction has come and gone, and the Yatsurugi clan's blade has been sold to an Ishgardian collector who paid extra to have the dagger taken directly to his home. Princess Yuki plans to attack the transit directly in order to reclaim the dagger. To make matters easier, Oboro then suggests that you swap the pirates' pluto for lavender incense, that you might use their dependence against them and send them to sleep. He proposes that the four of you split up. He and Akagi will find where the Truehounds are keeping their stores in Limsa Lominsa, while you and the princess will purchase the incense from Kyokyoroon in Hawkers' Alley. Yuki, as usual, takes off in a huff, leaving you to follow behind her with the sack of gil to pay the merchant.

*Shortly after purchasing a pot of lavender incense from Kyokyoroon, Yuki receives an unpleasant surprise─a pair of her vassals from the Far East has come in search of her. The princess deftly avoids their gaze, and vanishes with Akagi. A bemused Oboro instructs you to leave the princess to him, and asks that you make your way to Fisherman's Bottom. Once there, switch the pluto for the lavender incense.

*The Truehounds will now fall into a deep slumber instead of receiving their usual stimulation. Now, wait near the docks and watch to make certain the guards do not detect your ruse.

*You wait and listen as two Truehounds discuss their planned route─sail to Dravania, and go on foot from there to Ishgard. As the journey is long, and their crates heavy, they plan to stop once in the Smoldering Wastes and there take their “pluto.” With all parties in agreement that this would be the ideal place to strike, make your way to the Dravanian forelands and rendezvous with Princess Yuki and Oboro.

*You arrive to find that Oboro's plan worked perfectly, with several Truehounds already snoring nearby and Yuki searching through their crates. However, as she has not yet found the Midare Kanemitsu dagger, and there are yet more Truehounds in the area, she bids you join Akagi and Oboro in their own patrols. Proceed to keep a lookout to the southwest, and dispatch any enemies that may come your way.

*You have made short work of the Truehound patrol. Return to where Yuki was looking and see if Oboro and Akagi have anything to report from their own search.

*You find Oboro none the worse for wear after his patrol. However, Akagi was not exaggerating his lack of martial prowess, and has sustained a serious injury. The princess joins you, triumphantly announcing that the last of her clan's treasures is again hers. However, both you and Oboro feel the hair on the back of your necks stand up. You turn to see Redway standing but a few yalms away. Instead of attacking, however, the man offers an ultimatum: the princess comes with him, or her vassals who recently came to Eorzea die. Unable to refuse, the princess walks away, leaving you with a single command: tend to Akagi. Beaten, Oboro orders you all to return to the dock storehouse.

*Though you have lost this battle, Oboro is intent that you not lose the war; Princess Yuki did not forbid you from mounting a rescue. Await the day when Akagi is healed, as is your duty as a shinobi, and then save the princess from Redway and Rosalinde's clutches.

== Dialogue ==
'''(Optional)'''
'''Yuki:''' I must retake the last treasure...
'''Akagi:''' It's a great feelin', havin' a roof over my head again!

=== Accepting the quest ===
'''Oboro:''' It seems the Truehounds have already held their auction, [Forename].
'''Oboro:''' Some collector bought the Yatsurugi clan's dagger. However, the princess's reputation has kept him trembling at home, and he paid a small fortune to have the blade brought directly to Ishgard.
'''Yuki:''' So, we strike while it is on the move. I look forward to taking it back from the Truehounds─though there is still the question of their guard.
'''Oboro:''' [Forename], you mentioned the pirates regularly use pluto, yes? Should someone exchange this for a powerful sleep draught, such as lavender incense...
'''Yuki:''' Couldn't we just face them out in the open? Or is there something in the shinobi code that forbids straightforward solutions?
'''Oboro:''' Nothing so formal, Princess, but a stealthy approach best allows us to carry out your orders: stay alive, and retake the treasure.
'''Oboro:''' The Truehounds base their operations in La Noscea. They will supply themselves in Limsa for the journey north─a weakness we can exploit by dividing into two groups.
'''Oboro:''' Akagi and I will search for the Truehounds' supplies. Princess, you and [Forename] will visit Kyokyoroon in Hawkers' Alley.
'''Oboro:''' I have been informed the shopkeep has lavender incense in stock.
'''Yuki:''' Is this a jest? I'm perfectly capable of going shopping without ''[Forename]'s'' help!
'''Oboro:''' <sigh> Here, [Forename]─the funds to purchase the incense. Good luck.

'''(Sack of Gil:''' Remittance for a pot of sleep-inducing lavender incense, payable to the Qiqirn merchant Kyokyoroon.''')'''

=== Delivering the Sack of Gil to Kyokyoroon in Hawkers' Alley ===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Yuki:''' [Forename]! You, ah... I seem to...er...

'''Kyokyoroon:''' Kyokyoroon puzzled by puzzling customer. She makes demanding demands, but has no shinies.
'''Kyokyoroon:''' Trade for incense? Kyokyoroon promise─good for good night's rest. Breathe deeply for deep, deep sleep!
'''Yuki:''' Look, I just forgot my coinpurse. That's all! Anyway, you have the incense now─does it matter who paid? And where are Akagi and Oboro?
'''???:''' What was she thinking coming all this way!? Her mother would've died of shock had she lived to read that note!
'''Yuki:''' Th-That voice... N-No...! They can't... Not here!
'''Yatsurugi Vassal:''' How the princess doesn't realize she is our land's sole ray of light is quite beyond me. If we don't bring her home, I shudder to think what will happen!
'''Yuki:''' Gods, why would they come here? I told them I'd be back. Just...after I found the treasures.
'''Akagi:''' Princess! Princess Yuki! Did you─
'''Yuki:''' Shut up, you oversized oaf! We're leaving now!
'''Akagi:''' Princess, what'd I do? Princess!?
'''Oboro:''' ...I suspect I am better off not knowing. In any case, the Truehounds are storing their supplies near Fisherman's Bottom. I will follow the princess. You go and make the switch before the guards return.

'''(Lavender Incense:''' The soothing aroma of this incense made from Althyk lavender is thought to ease the mind and heart, and in turn, induce sleep.''')'''

=== Lying in Wait at the Designated Location ===
'''Truehound Swab:''' Well, that's the last of it. How's it we're gettin' to Ishgard?
'''Truehound Lodesman:''' Captain won't go within twenty yalms o' the Shroud, mate. We sail to the Dravanian hinterlands, an' hook back around west from there.
'''Truehound Swab:''' <whistle> Fair bit of land between there an' the Holy See. What if we stopped off in the Smoldering Wastes? A dose of our medicine'll carry us the rest of the way, eh?
'''Truehound Lodesman:''' Don't bleat that to the whole harbor! I've heard the thief's after this haul. That's why we're takin' twice the guards. Heh, I'd like to see her try an' take it now!
'''Akagi:''' They'll take the sleepin' draught and be out like babes! Come on, let's hurry to... Er, where was it, again?
'''Oboro:''' The Smoldering Wastes. [Forename], what manner of place is it? I have never visited Dravania myself.
'''Oboro:''' Ah, thank you. The princess and I are both experienced travelers, and we will meet you there.

=== Speaking with Yuki in the Smoldering Wastes ===
'''Yuki:''' [Forename]! Oboro's plan worked!
'''Yuki:''' But not all the patrols have reported in for their pluto. They could be back at any moment.
'''Yuki:''' Stand guard while I search these crates. The Midare Kanemitsu's got to be in one of them.
'''Yuki:''' Take the south─Akagi's to the north, Oboro's to the east. When you've finished your own patrol, return here. They should both be back by then, as well.
'''Yuki:''' But as I said, no matter what happens, do not lay down your life for mine.

=== Speaking with Oboro ===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Akagi:''' <groan>

'''Akagi:''' I ''told'' you I'm no good in a real fight!
'''Oboro:''' [Forename], Akagi is wounded. We must tend to him once we are out of danger's path.
'''Yuki:''' I found it! Haha, everyone back home will be so happy! It's over, my friends─I can finally bring prosperity to my lands. It...it will all be all right!
'''Oboro:''' Splendid! Then let us─
...Wait. Do you sense it, too, [Forename]?
'''Oboro:''' The foe is near.
'''Redway:''' You played a clever trick, Oboro, but not clever enough! No liquor or pluto ever passes these lips, and now I've found you.
'''Redway:''' What to do, what to do? Three able and one lame ''could'' make for an interesting fight, yes. But I hold all the cards─why risk it?
'''Redway:''' I've come to offer the princess an invitation. Your countrymen miss you ''so'' terribly. They've called for you, ''cried'' your name ever since we caught them. Surely, you'll want to join them, yes?
'''Oboro:''' What!? Princess, no!
'''Yuki:''' Put up your blades. Fate played us for fools.
'''Yuki:''' Redway...I'll go.
'''Redway:''' Ahahaha! Look at me now, Gekkai! I won! I've beaten your ''proper'' Doman shinobi!
'''Redway:''' Oh, but you'll try to rescue her, won't you? If I see ''anything'' out of the ordinary, Oboro, I will slit their throats. Yes, yes, ''starting'' with Yuki's!
'''Yuki:''' ...See to Akagi, shinobi. Farewell.
'''Akagi:''' Don't just let them get away! After her, Oboro! Dammit, man, ''move'', or I'll...argh!
'''Oboro:''' Wait. [Forename], you can pursue her if you wish, but you ''must'' see to Akagi's wounds. That was the princess's order.
'''Oboro:''' I know we could have fought. But I understand why she chose not to. Had Redway escaped, his hostages' lives would have been forfeit─more dead in her defense.
'''Oboro:''' <sigh> The decision was hers to make. It is not our place to question it.
'''Oboro:''' We can do nothing more for now. Let us return to La Noscea, and tend to Akagi there.

=== Speaking with Oboro at the Dock Storehouse ===
'''Oboro:''' Akagi is distraught, but alive. I will tend to his wounds in your place.
'''Oboro:''' But the moment he is better, we will mount a rescue! The princess did not forbid us from trying, and I would hate to see Redway win.
'''Oboro:''' For the moment, train your mind, practice your blade. You will need all of your skill in our next battle.
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My First Mudra

2026-04-24T07:02:16Z

Sura: /* Speaking to Oboro once again */

{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Oboro]] would give you your first lesson in the art of ninjutsu.
| image = Ninja ARR quest image1.png
| quest-giver = Oboro
| related-npcs = Tsubame
| location = Eastern La Noscea
| location-x = 5.9
| location-y = 6.1
| type = class
| job = Ninja
| level = 30
| exp = 6240
| gil = 0
| prev-quest = Peasants by Day, Ninjas by Night
| next-quest = Killer Combinations
| patch = 2.4
| id-gt = 65749
| id-edb = dd52c602407
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Job Quests
| journal-genre = Ninja Quests
}}

==Walkthrough==
The quest coordinates are deceiving - you actually need to find the dock storehouse and talk to [[Byakubu]] at (X:21.2 Y:26.6) to enter, then you are teleported to the quest location.

==Steps==
*Use [[Fuma Shuriken]] on the mokujin.

*Report to [[Oboro]].

*Speak with Oboro to begin your training.

*Speak with Oboro.

==Journal==
*Oboro would give you your first lesson in the art of ninjutsu.

*Sensing that the soul of his ancestors is strong in you, Oboro willingly imparts to you a basic form of ninjutsu, the Fuma Shuriken. Form the mudra for heaven, or Ten, then unleash the technique and channel the energy forth as a flaming projectile. As your first task, demonstrate the technique for Oboro on the mokujin, or training dummy, that has been set up outside the dock storehouse.

*Your Fuma Shuriken strikes the mokujin true. Speak with Oboro to hear his evaluation of your technique.

*Oboro deems you ready for the next phase of your training, which will pit you against live opponents. Prepare yourself as necessary, then speak with him when you are ready to do battle.

*By holding your own against Oboro and his summoned minions, you have passed your latest test with flying colors. Speak with Oboro, who is doubtless pleased with your efforts.

*Oboro and Tsubame are most impressed at the swiftness with which you have mastered your first mudra. In return for the lesson you received, you instruct the Domans in the finer points of the Eorzean bow, a gesture that─despite its seeming simplicity─does not come easily to Oboro. He encourages you to continue to hone your technique until you are ready to receive your next lesson.
**※The next ninja quest will be available from Tsubame upon reaching level 35.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Oboro:''' Yes... I can sense it. Though you are not of our blood, the soul of my people is strong in you. You are one of us now, a shinobi.
'''Oboro:''' ...And yet your training has only just begun.
'''Oboro:''' Heed my words well, [Forename]. For the shinobi, blade and mind are one. The weak mind gives rise to a false blade. But the mind that is strong and true? That blade will know no equal.
'''Oboro:''' Such were the teachings of my master, his master, and his master's master before him. The shinobi must keep presence of mind at all times, or his blade may as well be one of grass.
'''Oboro:''' That is the lesson of the mind. Now we shall begin the lesson of the body.
'''Oboro:''' You will recall that the art of ninjutsu involves using hand gestures called mudra to summon the energies of heaven, earth, and man——''Ten'', ''Chi'', and ''Jin'' in the Doman tongue.
'''Oboro:''' Myriad techniques can be unleashed depending on the mudra you combine, and the order in which you do so... But perhaps I am getting ahead of myself. A child must learn to walk before he can run.
'''Oboro:''' To begin, I would see you master your first mudra——Ten, the mudra of heaven. Summon the energy of heaven and project it forth, and from your hand will fly a flaming star, or Fuma Shuriken.
'''Oboro:''' Outside of the storehouse, you will find a ''mokujin''——a wooden man of the sort traditionally used in Doma for training. Do as I have told you and strike it with a Fuma Shuriken. I will observe your technique from a distance.
===Speaking to Oboro===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Tsubame:''' The art of ninjutsu is easily learned, but not so easily mastered. Be patient, and heed well Oboro's words.
'''Oboro:''' Form the mudra Ten to summon the energy of heaven, then channel it from your hands in the form of a Fuma Shuriken to strike the mokujin. I will observe your technique from a distance.
'''System:''' A training manikin of Far Eastern make has been set in the ground.

'''Oboro:''' Yes, that will do, [Forename]. Clearly we did not misjudge your potential.
'''Oboro:''' Perhaps you have also felt your body becoming lighter. This is but another benefit of your training. You may find yourself able to dance through the air with your blades drawn. But be mindful: the true shinobi sees that no movement is wasted.
'''Oboro:''' You demonstrated your skills well against the wooden man, but wood does not strike back. Your next opponent will not be so docile. Prepare yourself.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Tsubame:''' Beneath that dour expression, I know that Oboro finds you a worthy student. But do not think for a moment that he will hold back his strength.

===Speaking to Oboro again - solo duty===
'''Oboro:''' The onibi will attack in waves. Use your Fuma Shuriken to dispatch them from a safe distance.
'''Tsubame:''' Excellent, [Forename]!
'''Oboro:''' I shall summon a great beast for your next challenge. Remember: you must maintain presence of mind, no matter how fearsome the foe!
'''Oboro Moonrise:''' For your final challenge, I shall be your opponent. Let us see how well you have learned!
===Speaking to Oboro once again===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Tsubame:''' Your aptitude for our art is nothing short of astounding, [Forename]. The soul of our ancestors chose wisely, indeed.

====Depending on MSQ Completion====
'''Oboro:''' ...I see. Lady Yugiri spoke true.

'''Oboro:''' ...I see.
'''Tsubame:''' What Oboro means to say is that he's not seen anyone master the fundamentals of ninjutsu with such swiftness. Is that not so, Oboro?
'''Oboro:''' I am capable of speaking for myself, Tsubame. But it is true: [Forename] has exceeded even my own expectations. {{alternatives|f=Her|m=His}} blade slices through the air as a fish glides through water.
'''Oboro:''' But that is enough training for one day. Now, it is my turn to be the student, and you the teacher. I would learn the ways of Eorzea. You will instruct me, yes?
'''Oboro:''' You have my gratitude, [Forename].
'''Oboro:''' First, I would better know the terrain of La Nosc——hm? Is something amusing?
'''Oboro:''' My ''bow''!? I see. Who would have thought a simple gesture of courtesy would be so complicated? Like this, is it? <cough> Urk...
'''Tsubame:''' Forgive him. Oboro has not been quite himself since coming to these shores. It would seem that neither the food nor the climate agrees with him.
'''Oboro:''' And let us not forget the stink of those infernal horsebirds! All the more reason for us to complete our mission swiftly and return to more hospitable environs. Anyhow, [Forename], that should suffice for the day. Practice well your ninjutsu, and return when you are ready for your next lesson.
'''Tsubame:''' It would seem you have some practicing to do as well.
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Pirates versus Ninjas

2026-04-24T07:01:50Z

Sura: /* Accepting the quest */

{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Oboro]] believes the time has come to take your talents to the field.
| image = Ninja ARR quest image1.png
| quest-giver = Oboro
| related-npcs = Tsubame
| location = Eastern La Noscea
| location-x = 5.9
| location-y = 6.1
| type = class
| job = Ninja
| level = 40
| exp = 10780
| gil = 0
| prev-quest = Once Upon a Time in Doma
| next-quest = Ninja Bathin'
| unlocks = ac Shukuchi
| patch = 2.4
| id-gt = 65752
| id-edb = 1f28eecd53c
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Job Quests
| journal-genre = Ninja Quests
}}
==Walkthrough==
The quest coordinates are deceiving - you actually need to find the dock storehouse and talk to [[Byakubu]] at (X:21.2 Y:26.6) to enter, then you are teleported to the quest location.

==Steps==
*Speak with Oroboro inside the storehouse.
*Speak with Oroboro at [[Camp Bronze Lake]].

==Journal==
*Oboro believes the time has come to take your talents to the field.

*Impressed with your progress, Oboro has decided that your training will continue in the field...as a full-fledged participant in his mission to assassinate Karasu. Having received word that the imperial espionage unit under Karasu's command means to target Captain Grymuwil of the Bloody Executioners, Oboro intends to ascertain the traitor's whereabouts by interrogating one Wolfstan, the captain's trusted lieutenant. Make for Camp Bronze Lake in upper La Noscea, where Oboro will brief you in detail on the plan of attack.

*Oboro imparts to you the technique of Shukuchi, which he explains will afford you an ideal vantage point for your surveillance. When you are ready to proceed with the mission, speak with him once more.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Tsubame:''' Your presence is ever heartening, [Forename]. Where we once struggled to adapt to this land, your friendship and your devotion to the way of the shinobi has instilled us with renewed hope.

'''Oboro:''' You have trained well since we last met, [Forename]. I heard not a cry from the door as you entered, nor a creak from the floorboards as you drew near.
'''Oboro:''' This much is clear: neither waterfalls nor men of wood will serve to hone your senses further. No, a shinobi of your abilities receives {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} tutelage in the field. Consider this your first lesson in the art of assassination.
'''Oboro:''' I need not remind you who our target is. He is ever the elusive bird, and yet I have come across some information that I believe may avail us.
'''Oboro:''' Rumor has it that Captain Grymuwil of the Bloody Executioners has narrowly evaded several attempts on his life in recent days. This is doubtless the work of Karasu and his men——none other are so bold or skilled as to even consider such an attack.
'''Oboro:''' Nothing short of death will cause a shinobi to forsake his mission. Karasu ''will'' strike again——the only questions are ''where'' and ''when''.
'''Oboro:''' Answer those questions, and it will be us paying him a surprise visit next time. Fortunately, I know of a man who might be able to give us what we seek.
'''Oboro:''' Captain Grymuwil has a trusted lieutenant by the name of Wolfstan, a man who——if rumors are to be believed——is known to fancy a hot spring bath. I recall reading of a famous bath resort not far from here, but the name escapes me... Have you any idea where it might be?
'''Where might an Eorzean go to bathe?'''
* Costa del Sol.
'''Oboro:''' That is an ocean resort, is it not? The place of which I read was on higher ground, and known for its healing baths...
* Camp Overlook.
'''Oboro:''' Yes! It was Camp——no. That cannot be right. The issue of the ''Harbor Herald'' I read earlier spoke of Camp Overlook as a bastion of defense against some unpleasant creatures called kobolds. It sounds like the last place anyone would go for rest and relaxation.
* Camp Bronze Lake.
'''Oboro:''' Why, yes, that does sound familiar! In upper La Noscea, off to the east, was it? Let us make our way there at once.
===Speaking to Oboro===
'''Oboro:''' I had no idea that so many Eorzeans also enjoyed public bathing. I would say it is a comforting sight, but in truth it makes me all the more nostalgic for the pleasures of my homeland.
'''Oboro:''' That said, seeing all these people milling about gives me cause for concern. Even with these disguises, it is only a matter of time before our foreign mannerisms raise eyebrows among the more observant types.
'''Oboro:''' Yes, best we stay out of sight until our man arrives. Let us keep watch from high above until it is time to act.
'''Oboro:''' The time has come for me to impart to you another technique, which we call ''Shukuchi''. You may think of it as compressing the physical space around you, allowing you to cross great distances in the blink of an eye. Go ahead, [Forename], give it a try.
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Once Upon a Time in Doma

2026-04-24T07:01:13Z

Sura: /* Speaking to Oboro again */

{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Oboro]] would impart a new mudra to his promising pupil.
| image = Ninja ARR quest image1.png
| quest-giver = Oboro
| related-npcs = Karasu; Tsubame
| location = Eastern La Noscea
| location-x = 5.9
| location-y = 6.1
| type = job
| job = Ninja
| level = 35
| exp = 7920
| gil = 0
| prev-quest = Killer Combinations
| next-quest = Pirates versus Ninjas
| patch = 2.4
| id-gt = 65751
| id-edb = f6a9514e40c
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Job Quests
| journal-genre = Ninja Quests
}}

==Walkthrough==
The quest coordinates are deceiving - you actually need to find the dock storehouse and talk to [[Byakubu]] at (X:21.2 Y:26.6) to enter, then you are teleported to the quest location.

==Steps==
*Use [[Raiton]] on the mokujin.

*Speak with [[Oboro]].

*Use [[Katon]] on the mokujin.

*Speak with Oboro.

*Speak with [[Fool Falls]].

*Speak with Oboro.

*Speak with Oboro at the dock storehouse.

==Journal==
*Oboro would impart a new mudra to his promising pupil.

*Having learned your second mudra from Oboro, you are now capable of wielding mudra combinations. By forming the mudra Ten and Chi─in that order─you can channel the power of heaven and earth to wield the ninjutsu Raiton, or lightning release. Demonstrate the technique for Oboro on the mokujin outside the storehouse.

*You have successfully wielded Raiton, sending crackling bolts of lightning coursing through the mokujin, whose wooden limbs thankfully feel no pain. Speak with Oboro to hear his assessment of your technique.

*Duly impressed with your prowess in wielding your first mudra combination, Oboro imparts to you a second. By reversing the order and forming the mudra for Chi followed by Ten, you can wield the ninjutsu Katon, or fire release. Unleash the skill on the poor mokujin, who clearly has not taken enough punishment.

*A flaming inferno flies from your fingers and torches the mokujin, who, being the sturdy sort, appears to be none the worse for wear. Speak with Oboro in front of the storehouse and see if your technique meets his satisfaction.

*Satisfied that you have grasped the basics of mudra combinations, Oboro would have you continue your training in the traditional Doman fashion. Accompany your instructor to Fool Falls in upper La Noscea.

*What was to be a peaceful and meditative training session amidst the tumbling waters is interrupted by Karasu, who mocks his erstwhile countrymen before assailing the both of you. Wielding your newfound talents to the best of your ability, you and Oboro manage to stand your ground against this formidable foe, who departs the scene with a swift stealthiness reminiscent of his namesake. Take a deep breath, calm your mind, and speak with Oboro to hear his thoughts on these events.

*Oboro expresses his displeasure at his own carelessness and inability to foresee Karasu's ambush. Accompany him back to the dock storehouse to regroup and assess your next course of action.

*Oboro reflects upon the events at the falls, and surmises from Karasu's words and actions that your foe sought not to kill you, but merely to test your strength. At the same time, he reaffirms his belief that you will prove a valuable ally to the two Domans in their mission of vengeance, and encourages you to continue to hone your skills.
**※The next ninja quest will be available from Oboro upon reaching level 40.

==Dialogue==
'''(Optional)'''
'''Tsubame:''' Mudra combinations can be quite complex. Master them, and you will be well on your way to being a full-fledged shinobi!

===Accepting the quest===
'''Oboro:''' Chi, or "earth," marks the second mudra that you have learned. With this, you are ready to begin the next phase of your training.
'''Oboro:''' It is through the combination of mudra that you will find new techniques. The first technique I would impart to you is Raiton, lightning release.
'''Oboro:''' "When heaven joins with earth, lightning will flash and thunder will roll."
'''Oboro:''' In other words, form the mudra Ten followed by Chi. Channel that energy forward, and bolts of lightning will surge from your hands to strike your foe.
'''Oboro:''' As this is a more formidable technique than the Fuma Shuriken you have wielded thus far, I have taken care to reinforce the mokujin outside the storehouse. Strike it with Raiton, and I shall observe.
===Speaking to Oboro===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Oboro:''' Form the mudra Ten followed by Chi, and channel that energy forward as Raiton, the release of lightning. Go ahead, practice the technique on the mokujin over there.
'''System:''' This mokujin appears a bit sturdier than the one employed in your first lesson.

'''Oboro:''' Very well. Now, recall what I said during our first lesson: the techniques at your disposal are created not merely by ''which'' mudra you form, but also the ''order'' in which you combine them.
'''Oboro:''' "When earth joins with heaven, the skies will rain fire and ash." In other words, form the mudra Chi followed by Ten and channel those energies forward, and searing hellsfire will engulf your foes.
'''Oboro:''' But be forewarned: these techniques require considerable exertion of your spirit. After performing one, you will observe that some time is required before your mind settles and you are able to wield another. Now, demonstrate Katon for me on the mokujin over there.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Oboro:''' Form the mudra Chi followed by Ten, and channel that energy forward as Katon, fire release. Demonstrate the technique for me on the mokujin over there.

===Speaking to Oboro again===
'''Oboro:''' Splendid! Your grasp on fundamental mudra combinations is firm. But knowing the ''how'' of the technique is only the beginning——you must also understand when to employ it.
'''Oboro:''' ''Chunin'' is our word for a shinobi who has attained full mastery of two-mudra techniques. In our tradition, when a student is deemed by his master to show such potential, he is led to a waterfall outside the village to conduct intense training.
'''Oboro:''' I cannot take you to Doma, of course, but my maps tell me of a place in upper La Noscea that should suffice: Fool Falls. The name is less than auspicious, but it will have to do. Meet me there, and we shall proceed.
===Speaking to Oboro - cutscene===
'''Oboro:''' Until today, I knew this place only as letters on a map. Gazing upon it with my own eyes, it is even more beautiful and powerful than I could have imagined. Yes, this will serve us well.
'''Oboro:''' My people do not worship your deities twelve. ''Our'' gods are all around us——in the trees, in the soil, in the crashing waters before you. Close your eyes and open your heart to the sound of the rushing falls, that you might purge your mind of all worldly thoughts and distractions.
'''Oboro:''' The techniques you have learned will serve you well in battle, but confuse the order of your mudra and you can just as easily turn victory into defeat. It is imperative that you keep a single focus of mind.
'''Oboro:''' So it is that masters have brought their students to falls like this one for training since my ancestors' times.
'''???:''' Who is the more foolish: the fool of Fool Falls, or the fool who comes here without realizing he's been followed?
'''Oboro:''' ...Karasu!
'''Karasu:''' Now here's a curious scene! The dim one is accompanied today not by his swallow but by a chirping horsebird chick who fancies himself a shinobi.
'''Karasu:''' The dim one is displeased! This, after our hero postponed two assassinations to make this little journey! Could his friends not greet him with a smile and some crumpets——or whatever it is Eorzeans take with their tea?
'''Karasu:''' The dim one ponders: how did our hero know to find him here!? Yet the answer is plain as day. The dim one is a creature of habit and tradition——where else would he bring his prized new pupil?
'''Karasu:''' Tradition! Our hero spits on tired tradition! No, for he is a shinobi of a different feather! Ever changing, never predictable...but always——''always''——in style!
'''Karasu:''' Those who cling too closely to tradition are bound to suffer the fate of their forebears. Or are the lessons of the past so soon forgotten?
'''Oboro:''' Ready yourself, [Forename]! It appears that your training today will be of a more practical sort.
'''Karasu:''' But of ''course''! All you had to do was ask nicely. It would be my ''pleasure'' to be your teacher for the day.
'''Karasu:''' Your first lesson, little chick: Raiton's lightning will strike a single foe, while Katon's flames will raze many. Wield them wisely, or don't——it's only your life at stake! Kah hah hah!
'''Karasu:''' Oh, how generous is our hero, putting aside his killings and spyings to play mother hen to the horsebird chick! You ''will'' try to keep me entertained, won't you?
'''Solo duty'''
'''Karasu Redbeak:''' The lesson begins! You ''will'' try to make this fun for me, yes?
'''Karasu Redbeak:''' I ''was'' there, but now I'm ''here''! Can you not ''see''?
'''Karasu Redbeak:''' Must they be so ''slow''? Our hero tires of this dull dance!
'''Karasu Redbeak:''' If you're going to kill me, could you be a bit quicker about it?
'''Karasu Redbeak:''' Alas, I fear your teacher has better places to be! But worry not——my pawns will continue the lesson.
'''Oboro Moonrise:''' Karasu! Come back and face me with honor!
'''Oboro Moonrise:''' Do not let their numbers daunt you! Keep your focus, and your Katon will blaze a path to safety!
'''Oboro Moonrise:''' This one is strong... Keep focus, and your Raiton will strike him down!
===Speaking to Oboro again===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Tsubame:''' Ambushed by Karasu!? I... I am simply glad that you are safe, [Forename].

'''Oboro:''' You fought well, [Forename]. I, however, should have known to expect the traitor's attack. I was careless, and put you in danger. It will not happen again.
'''Oboro:''' It appears that Karasu has taken an interest in you, and I fear this complicates matters some. Let us return to the docks. There is much I would tell you.
===Speaking to Oboro once again - cutscene===
'''Oboro:''' I would tell you a story of our past. A story of the traitor, and why he must die at our hands.
'''Oboro:''' Growing up in the same village, I have known Karasu since we were both children. When we came of age, we began our training together under Master Gekkai.
'''Oboro:''' From a young age, it was clear that Karasu possessed an innate talent for our art that few could rival. I spared no effort in my training, yet I struggled to grasp techniques that he would master effortlessly.
'''Oboro:''' In his own way, he possesses a mind singularly devoid of wasteful thoughts. A mind seemingly unclouded by concepts such as right or wrong, good or evil. Despite this, deep down, I always thought of him as a brother.
'''Oboro:''' All that changed on that fateful day when Castle Doma fell to the Garleans. Someone had betrayed our homeland, sold our secrets to the enemy. Looking upon my friends as their bodies lay broken and bleeding, I saw a figure flee into the hills...it was Karasu.
'''Oboro:''' Were I younger, more naive, I might have pursued Karasu as he fled, in an attempt to reason with him. But it was clear that this man——this ''demon''——was no longer one of us...if, indeed, he ever had been.
'''Oboro:''' Even Master Gekkai did not survive the slaughter. Did Karasu bear him some grudge, or was it merely a student's ugly pride? For our master's fate was the grisliest of all——his body mangled, his once-proud face shattered beyond all recognition.
'''Oboro:''' I once held out hope...hope that if I crossed blades with Karasu in battle, that I might understand something of what it was that made him do those horrible deeds. Yet each encounter only raises more questions.
'''Oboro:''' One thing is clear, however. Karasu could have killed us back at Fool Falls had he seen fit, and yet chose not to. It was as if he were testing us. Testing ''you''...
'''Oboro:''' Needless to say, this does not change our mission. For his crimes against Doma, Karasu must pay with his life. And yet, his thorough knowledge of us and our art has put Tsubame and I at a grave disadvantage.
'''Oboro:''' But ''you'', [Forename]...your thoughts, your movements are still unfamiliar to him. Yes, your presence might just serve to break his focus and afford us an opening.
'''Oboro:''' Yet to accomplish this, you must become stronger still. Promise me that you will not let up in your training.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

==Video Archive==
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Sweet Sorrows

2026-04-24T00:40:46Z

Sura: /* Speaking to the Black Marketeer */

{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Jacke]] wishes to discuss the plan for recovering the remaining treasures.
| image = Rogue quest image.png
| quest-giver = Jacke
| related-npcs = Black Marketeer; Merchant; Milala; V'kebbe
| location = Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks
| location-x = 6.0
| location-y = 6.1
| type = class
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Quests
| journal-genre = Rogue Quests
| organization =
| class = rogue
| job =
| level = 25
| req-quest =
| req-items = 1 Sack of Coin
| requirements =
| exp = 8160
| gil = 0
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Iron Pugiones
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt1 = 1 Velveteen Shirt
| reward-opt2 = 1 Fingerless Goatskin Gloves
| reward-opt3 = 1 Velveteen Sarouel
| reward-opt4 = 1 Altered Velveteen Bandana
| reward-opt5 = 2 Allagan Silver Piece
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Grinners in the Mist
| next-quest = Market for Death
| patch = 2.4
| release =
| id-gt = 65684
| id-edb = 3684853415e
}}
==Walkthrough==
When you got to speak to V'kebbe, you will go into a cutscene followed by an instance. When you go into the instance, there will be four different groups of enemies. You will start off alone. You will see a Security Mammet and two Sellswords. Attack the Security Mammet first and then deal with the two Sellswords one at a time. As you fight, you may want to do a run and hit technique. Using throwing daggers as you run back and forth is a good idea. Occasionally, you may have to use a healing potion. After this, continue to the next group which has the same enemies and do the same as last time. When you are done, go right and continue on this path to meet up with Captain Jacke, who is fighting a Sellsword Captain and a Security Mammet. Take out the Mammet and then focus on the captain. With Captain Jacke at your side, continue to the last group using the same methods as the first two fights. Do NOT sneak pass all the enemies to meet up with Captain Jacke and go straight to the last group of enemies. Doing so will cause every enemy to target you.

==Steps==
*Defeat the [[Black Marketeer|black marketeer's]] bodyguards at the [[House of Sticks]].
*Pay the black marketeer with the [[Sack of Coin|sack of coin]].
*Speak with [[Jacke]] at the Rogues' Guild.
*Speak with [[V'kebbe]] at [[Costa del Sol]].
*Speak with V'kebbe and steal the Silver Sorrows.
*Speak with Jacke at Costa del Sol.
*Speak with Jacke at the Rogues' Guild.

==Journal==
*Jacke wishes to discuss the plan for recovering the remaining treasures.

*Jacke explains that the remaining treasures are in the possession of the Reformists─an extreme faction of the dreaded Bloody Executioners. The guildmaster then sends you to speak with the ever-moving black marketeer to learn more about these dangerous marks and their plans. Make your way to the House of Sticks in lower La Noscea, and defend yourself against the underworld broker's kobold bodyguards should they seek to impede your approach.

*You have defeated the kobold doormen. Speak with the black marketeer at the House of Sticks and pay him with the sack of coin you received from Jacke.

*Pleased with the weight of your proffered purse, the black marketeer proceeds to outline the Reformists' plan to sell the Silver Sorrows. Return to Jacke at the Rogues' Guild, and report both the details of the deal and the unexpected presence of Milala's lackey at the House of Sticks.

*After making your report to Jacke, the guildmaster prepares to set out for eastern La Noscea with all haste. He is momentarily stunned, however, when the Stray nominates herself for the job and suddenly strides out of the guild alone. Follow Jacke's orders, and track down V'kebbe at Costa del Sol.

*You catch up with the Stray and learn the reason behind her unusual behavior. Speak with V'kebbe at Costa del Sol once more, then make your attempt on the Silver Sorrows.

*Jacke joins you at the site of the deal, and shares his plan for stealing the earrings. After defeating the guards and threatening the Ul'dahn merchant, however, your prize is snatched away at the last moment by a well-prepared Captain Milala. Commiserate with Jacke at Costa del Sol.

*As Jacke laments his failure, he is approached by the Yellowjacket captain, who further taunts the guildmaster with the details of her victory. After a heated exchange, it is clear that neither rogue nor soldier intend to forfeit the challenge. Return to the Rogues' Guild and speak with Jacke.

*Putting the loss of the Silver Sorrows behind him, Jacke focuses his gaze on the last remaining treasure─the Black Sarcophagus. He warns that the Reformists are not likely to part with the mysterious object without a significant struggle. Hone your bladework to perfection, and prepare for what promises to be your most challenging job yet...
**※The next rogue quest will be available from Jacke upon reaching level 30.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Jacke:''' Ho there, [Forename]. We've a rough job ahead of us, an' that's a fact.
'''Jacke:''' Matters are tangled enough what with that Milala mort snappin' at our heels, but we still managed to grabble that first trinket without too much fuss.
'''Jacke:''' Bitin' back them other two treasures, though, that'll be a different story... Once the Stray gets here, I'll explain what——or more to the point, "who"——we're up against.
'''Cutscene'''
'''Jacke:''' All right. We've two baubles left on the list: the Silver Sorrows, an' the Black Sarcophagus. Let's see where we're at.
'''V'kebbe:''' Oi, where's Perimu got to?
'''Jacke:''' Underfoot? He's still lookin' to whiddle the tale behind that bleedin' sarcophagus. We'll not be cloyin' that stickler until we've at least an inklin' as to what the bloody thing ''looks'' like.
'''Jacke:''' Treasures aside, I've been doin' some diggin' o' me own into these "Executioner" allies of the Grinning Curs. An' I'm afraid the name weren't no coincidence.
'''Jacke:''' [Forename], ye've heard o' the Bloody Executioners, I hope? It seems them Curs was feedin' from the famble o' one o' the nation's greatest pirate powers.
'''Jacke:''' This ain't no ordinary crew o' cutthroats, {{alternatives|f=lass|m=lad}}——within Limsa Lominsa, the Bloody Executioners wield a power an' influence second only to the Admiral herself.
'''Jacke:''' They was none too fond o' Merlwyb or her prohibition on piracy, an' it was only the overwhelmin' threat posed by the Garlean Empire what eventually convinced 'em to play nice with the thalassocracy.
'''Jacke:''' ...But pirates ain't ones to play nice for long. Now that Hyllfyr ain't around to helm the ship, the solidarity o' the Bloody Executioners has begun to show cracks.
'''Jacke:''' All the strongest captains an' lieutenants've begun to form their own factions, an' are scrabblin' to claim the top chair for 'emselves. ...'Course, not one bloody cove can agree with another on which way the Executioners ought to sail.
'''Jacke:''' Among these new factions, though, is a group what is pushin' to break free o' the Admiral's grip completely. Turns out these "Reformists" as they call 'emselves was the ones as took the Grinnin' Curs under their wing.
'''V'kebbe:''' ...Which means they've got possession o' the last two treasures we've yet to cloy. Rumors 'round town say that, even for Executioners, these coves're bloody an' ruthless an' not to be crossed.
'''V'kebbe:''' We should sit this one out, Jacke. Piss on Milala's contest——it ain't worth this kind o' grief!
'''V'kebbe:''' We'd be invitin' the wrath of a crew so large an' dangerous that even the ''Admiral'' ain't keen on comin' to blows with 'em. If they ever came after us...
'''Jacke:''' Large or small, it don't much matter——they broke the code when they hit that Maelstrom tub.
'''Jacke:''' Aye, the Grinnin' Curs are payin' for that crime, but we'd be poor soddin' excuses for rogues if we let the real culprits carry on unpunished. I mean to see this job to the end——an' that means bitin' back them treasures, an' handin' out proper justice to them as deserve it.
'''V'kebbe:''' But, Jacke——!
'''Jacke:''' Listen, with all the infightin' goin' on at present, us stabbin' a shortblade into one faction's toe ain't like to bring the whole Executioner crew down on our heads. Besides, them Reformist buggers are so far split from the main mob that they've been avoidin' the city altogether.
'''Jacke:''' Now, it's about time we got to work. [Forename], yer to track down our black market contact. I set him to lookin' into the Curs' new allies a while back, so he should have some answers for us by now.
'''Jacke:''' Hmmm... The Veil was lifted by a southerly this morn——that'll put the old man at his haunt in lower La Noscea. Here, take this sack o' blunt an' pay a visit to the House o' Sticks.
'''Jacke:''' That's kobold territory, if ye didn't know. The old man bribes 'em with ore, an' hires the biggest an' meanest sods as bodyguards. Just be ready for yer approach to be...challenged.

'''(Optional)'''
'''V'kebbe:''' I know full soddin' well what it means to be a rogue. But as deadly as our guild is, we'd not survive a war with the bloody Bloody Executioners...

===Speaking to the Black Marketeer===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Qiqirn:''' Hoho, a handy blade for each hand!

'''Black Marketeer:''' Welcome to the House of Sticks, young rogue! You must excuse my hirelings' ''enthusiasm'' for greeting visitors. Now, have you any cumbersome baggage of which I might relieve you before we begin our conversation in earnest...?
'''Black Marketeer:''' Gyahahaha! <wheeze> A heavy burden for one of your tender years to bear, but its weight has balanced the scales. The sum is paid, and the deal is made! Let us speak of these Reformists.
'''Black Marketeer:''' This faction that so wronged the code now seeks to peddle one of its stolen treasures: the earrings better known as the Silver Sorrows.
'''Black Marketeer:''' The deal, it is said, is set to take place at Costa del Sol. The buyer? A moneyed merchant from the golden sands of Ul'dah.
'''Black Marketeer:''' The earrings will be out in the open. Vulnerable. I would target the moment of transaction, were I so inclined. ...As the gentleman up there by the cabin appears to be, for he purchased the selfsame information.
'''Black Marketeer:''' Though he attempts to disguise his identity, the stench of a soldier yet lingers. I know not where one such as he came to learn of my existence, but I suspect he works for a certain yellow-coated captain.
'''Black Marketeer:''' Gyahaha! Brave, she is, but foolish! Stumble blindly into the underworld, and your groping hands will not save you from the holes at your feet. Sudden shall be her fall...

'''(Optional)'''
'''Black Marketeer:''' The Reformists will soon divest themselves of the Silver Sorrows. I would not dally if you wish to stay ahead of your rivals!
'''Disguised Yellowjacket:''' Is that it? What else can you tell me?

===Reporting back to Jacke===
'''Jacke:''' Welcome back, [Forename]. What information did the old man have on them Reformists? ...Lookin' to unload them earrings, are they? An' to an Ul'dahn, no less.
'''Jacke:''' Can't say as I'm surprised to hear the buyer's from out o' town. Ye won't find many Lominsans willin' to melt coin on aught them coves're sellin'... Only the daftest of sods would go about fundin' them as means to pull down the Admiral.
'''Jacke:''' ...Eh? One o' Milala's lackeys arrived at the House afore ye!? How did they know to—— Bah, them Curs we captured must've cackled durin' the shrew's interrogations.
'''Jacke:''' We'll have to assume the Yellowjackets know what we know. An' that means we'd best get our arses to Costa del Sol right bleedin' now!
'''V'kebbe:''' I'll handle this one, Jacke. You an' [Forename] can wait here for Perimu.
'''Jacke:''' Oi, V'kebbe! What in the hells is she playin' at? After her, {{alternatives|f=lass|m=lad}}. She knows this ain't a solo job...

'''(Optional)'''
'''Jacke:''' Go after the Stray an' lend her a famble, will ye? Ye can board the ferry for Costa del Sol from the docks at Fisherman's Bottom.

===Speaking to V'kebbe===
'''V'kebbe:''' I told ye to wait at the guild. I don't need—— ...Well, it might be as I could use an extra cove in the shadows, after all.
'''V'kebbe:''' Jacke has his mind set on punishin' the Executioners, but me? I just want to skulk in, cloy them silver bits, an' skulk out.
'''V'kebbe:''' I reckoned that if I could manage that with no one the wiser, then they wouldn't know who to come after. Finish the job without drawin' me daggers, ye know?
'''V'kebbe:''' It ain't exactly true to the code, but the shield of underworld honor won't stop them bloody killers from cuttin' me mates' throats an' settin' the Sisters a-glimmer. The guild's the only place what offered to take in a pirate stray like me, an' I'll not see it burned to the ground...
'''V'kebbe:''' The deal's about to start. Say the whid when yer bene to head in...
===Speaking to V'kebbe again - cutscene===
'''V'kebbe:''' All right, here's what we know. The rich merchant what's come over from Ul'dah is some old mate o' Master Gegeruju, the cull as owns Costa del Sol.
'''V'kebbe:''' Gegeruju's taken his guards an' dancin' dells an' pranced off down the beach someplace, givin' over the use o' the entire resort to this friend. Seems she didn't want an audience for her bargain with the Reformists.
'''V'kebbe:''' ...Which, as it happens, works out well for us. We'll wait until they're busy hagglin' over the price, then snatch the Sorrows an' hop the twig afore they realize aught's amiss. Sound like a plan?
'''V'kebbe:''' There. The players've arrived; the Reformists' coincounter an' the Ul'dahn buyer are settin' up on the southeast platform. The earrings ought to be nearby.
'''V'kebbe:''' Hang about. Who're all these other culls? The place was meant to be empty...
'''V'kebbe:''' I see some nasty-lookin' blokes in Ul'dahn garb, an'...are those mammets? Ugh, that merchant's brought along a whole bloody entourage!
'''V'kebbe:''' I've gone an' got ahead o' meself. I should've realized the job'd never be that easy...
'''???:''' We'll have to mill a few o' them bodyguards first, I reckon. Ye don't want to fight through a forest o' blades should ye get caught sneakin' about up on them narrow walkways.
'''V'kebbe:''' Jacke! I was just... I mean, I thought I'd——
'''Jacke:''' Stow yer excuses, love. I know full well what ye were about.
'''Jacke:''' Ye start goin' soft on us, though, an' it'll be like losin' one o' me arms! I can't take on the Bloody Executioners all by meself.
'''Jacke:''' It's only 'cause I've got rogues like you, an' Underfoot, an' [Forename] here that the guild can take the jobs it does. When our coves walk the shadows, it's the bleedin' pirates what do the tremblin'.
'''Jacke:''' Remember that, V'kebbe! We ain't some two-gil robbers what piss their breeches when their daddles're caught in the honey pot! We're the knives in the darkmans, an' no bastard wants to go blade to blade with the likes of us!
'''V'kebbe:''' ...I see ye've not changed yer mind, then. Ye'll need all the stabbers ye can get...an' I promise mine'll be there when ye need 'em.
'''Jacke:''' Bene! Now let's carve a path to that platform, an' bite back them earrings! V'kebbe, you hide yerself down by the docks in case the marks escape durin' the fightin'.
'''Jacke:''' [Forename], you an' me'll split up, an' mill the guards as we go.
'''Jacke:''' It's them puppets as concern me most... I suggest ye crash them little buggers afore they can spring any rum fun.
'''Jacke:''' Creep in as close as ye dare, then give 'em a good, solid clout from behind! Aye, it ain't the most original strategy, but that don't make it any less lethal.
'''Jacke:''' Once yer done with the first group, slip back into the shadows an' move on to the next. Naught to it, eh?
'''Jacke:''' I'll head over to the back while you start in from the front. Let's wrap this up afore them 'Jackets blunder in an' scare off our marks.
'''Solo duty'''
'''Captain Jacke:''' Ugh, this bastard's made o' solid rock! [Forename], get over here an' start chippin'!
'''Reformist Accountant:''' This is a ''private'' meeting! Remove these rats at once!
'''Cutscene'''
'''Reformist Accountant:''' Rogues!? No one mentioned aught about rogues!
'''Reformist Accountant:''' Wh-What in the hells do you think you're doing!? I am conducting a business transaction on behalf of the ''Bloody Executioners''! Do you understand what that means!? Do you know what they'll ''do'' to you!?
'''Jacke:''' Aye, I'm all a-frighted. Odd, then, that yer the one who's shakin'.
'''Jacke:''' It don't much matter to me ''who'' ye work for. Yer bosses broke the code, an' we're here to collect.
'''Jacke:''' Those'd be the Silver Sorrows, then? I'm sure ye paid a caravan o' coin for them shiny baubles, but I doubt they're worth yer life. Let's have 'em, then.
'''Reformist Accountant:''' W-Wait! Wait, damn you! You should know that this personage is an extremely influential member of the East Aldenard Trading Company! Surely you've heard of it!
'''Reformist Accountant:''' If the threat of reprisal will not stay your hand, then consider the political ramifications of interfering with a foreign dignitary! The Admiral would not desire you to damage Limsa's relations with Ul'dah!
'''Wealthy Ul'dahn:''' Y-Yes, exactly! I am very highly placed in Ul'dahn society! I have powerful friends who would not be pleased were you to mistreat me in any fashion!
'''Wealthy Ul'dahn:''' And you must understand, the Silver Sorrows are a historical treasure——a gift once bestowed upon Sultana Nanasha Ul Nasha by her champion. The earrings were later stolen from the royal vault, and we'd lost hope of ever recovering them. That I might so easily purchase them thus is a ''miracle''!
'''Wealthy Ul'dahn:''' The return on these trinkets will be—— ...Er, that is to say, the Sorrows must be returned to Ul'dah! Can you not look the other way for the sake of my nation's pride!?
'''Jacke:''' ...Ye must think me some dull-witted thug. If this deal was bein' made on behalf o' yer country, then why're ye sneakin' about an' consortin' with pirates!?
'''???:''' An excellent point. One might doubt your quality of character were you to continue with these feeble fabrications.
'''Milala:''' You need only entrust those earrings to me...should you truly wish to see them returned to Ul'dah, that is. After all, 'twas to fulfill that very purpose that the thalassocracy bid on the Sorrows in the first place.
'''Jacke:''' Bit late there, aren't ye, Captain? I think ye'll agree this round belongs to us...
'''Milala:''' On the contrary, my dear scoundrel. I made the winning move the moment I knew we were dealing with a merchant of Ul'dah.
'''Milala:''' I come bearing an official order of seizure, authorized by the Admiral herself. You will not be harmed, but I must insist that you cooperate with this reclamation of ''unlawfully'' obtained goods.
'''Milala:''' Though Costa del Sol is private property, it nevertheless lies within state-governed territory. Come along quietly, and we need not inconvenience Master Gegeruju any further...
'''Milala:''' These suspects will be taken into Yellowjacket custody. And do not concern yourself with the Silver Sorrows——they'll be quite safe with me!
===Speaking to Jacke - cutscene===
'''(Optional)'''
V'kebbe: Aye, I heard the news from Jacke. I don't think that was the Admiral choosin' to side with Milala, though. Probably just eager to reclaim the Silver Sorrows...
V'kebbe: Anyway, that bit about them earrings bein' cloyed from the royal vault turns out to be true. Seems some famous burglar went after 'em once he heard about the “godlike agility” they was said to bestow upon the wearer.

'''Jacke:''' Bah! The hells take that canary-colored harpy! We might as well've handed the things to her on a velvet cushion.
'''V'kebbe:''' I'll go find Underfoot an' help him with his diggin'. There's still that last treasure out there, an' ye can be sure the Reformists won't be givin' it up without a fight.
'''Jacke:''' Aye, you do that. Bene luck to ye, love.
'''Milala:''' Ah, there you are. You left before events had truly been decided, and I thought you deserved to know the score.
'''Milala:''' The Ul'dahn merchant has acquiesced to our request and surrendered the Silver Sorrows into our keeping. We've also apprehended the Reformists' accountant, and will be holding him for further questioning.
'''Jacke:''' Oho! Bonin' an associate o' the Bloody Executioners? You Yellowjackets don't flinch from yer duty, I'll give ye that!
'''Jacke:''' An' what's this I hear about you ''buyin''' information, Captain? I thought ye'd sooner die than associate with elements o' the underworld?
'''Milala:''' I will do what I must to stay ahead in this challenge, and that marketeer's knowledge was vital to the case. 'Tis true I might find his practices...distasteful, but he is no pirate.
'''Milala:''' It is the fading era of ''piracy'' which I mean to consign to the history books. And that chapter will never be fully closed until every pirate-spawned relic——including you and your guild——becomes a thing of the past.
'''Milala:''' Valiant and forthright! These are the words by which the Yellowjackets live; it is the manner in which we protect Limsa Lominsa! I swore an oath on the graves of my sisters: no more shall the innocent suffer at the hands of these savage buccaneers, these...unrepentant killers!
'''Jacke:''' And a grand oath it is. Me, I've got me fambles full just keepin' the code intact.
'''Jacke:''' But the code is a kind of oath, too, when you get down to it. An' since I've sworn to uphold it, I've no intention o' steppin' aside an' lettin' ye trample all over me or me coves.
'''Jacke:''' In fact, ye'd be better off givin' in now afore matters get proper serious. Just say yer sorry, admit defeat, an' we'll leave it at that, eh?
'''Milala:''' You—— Your audacity knows no bounds! I am done wasting words!
'''Milala:''' I shall reclaim that last treasure, and then I will look on victorious as your guild is dismantled brick by brick!
'''Jacke:''' Hahaha! That's the spirit, Captain! Just don't forget to keep an eye on them earrings!
'''Jacke:''' The city's crawlin' with rogues, ye know! Ye could keep the Sorrows in a bloody lockbox in the Coral Tower, but look away for a moment an' one o' me coves'll bite them beauties right back!
'''Jacke:''' ...Come on, [Forename]. It's back to the Sisters for us.
===Reporting to Jacke===
'''Jacke:''' Well, after all that hard work, the shrew made off with the spoils.
'''Jacke:''' And as far as her damn contest goes, I s'pose that makes us even. It'll be the last treasure——this "Black Sarcophagus"——that decides the victor.
'''Jacke:''' Whatever the Reformists are doin' to keep it bob, ye can bet yer grandmum's teeth there'll be some bladework needed afore this job is done. Get yerself ready for a proper scrap, [Forename]...
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

==Video Archive==
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Grinners in the Mist

2026-04-23T23:35:18Z

Sura: /* Speaking to the Black Marketeer */

{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Jacke]] appears eager to hunt down the [[Maelstrom]]'s stolen treasures.
| image = Rogue quest image.png
| quest-giver = Jacke
| related-npcs = Black Marketeer; Grinning Cur Cap'n; Milala; Perimu Haurimu; V'kebbe; Yellowjacket
| location = Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks
| location-x = 8
| location-y = 16
| type = class
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Quests
| journal-genre = Rogue Quests
| organization =
| class = rogue
| job =
| level = 20
| req-quest =
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 6960
| gil = 0
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Iron Daggers
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt1 = 1 Goatskin Jacket
| reward-opt2 = 1 Goatskin Eyepatch
| reward-opt3 = 1 Goatskin Armguards
| reward-opt4 = 1 Goatskin Leg Guards
| reward-opt5 = 5 Allagan Bronze Piece
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Slave to the Code
| next-quest = Sweet Sorrows
| patch = 2.4
| release =
| id-gt = 65682
| id-edb = 62c5aaa6284
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Perimu Haurimu]] near the [[La Thagran Checkpoint]].
*Use Hide to gather information at the La Thagran Checkpoint.
*Report to Perimu Haurimu.
*Find the [[black marketeer]] at [[Tiller's Rest]].
*Speak with the black marketeer.
*Speak with [[Jacke]] at the Rogues' Guild.
*Meet Jacke at the [[Moraby Drydocks]] and pursue the Grinning Curs.
*Speak with Jacke at the Moraby Drydocks.
*Speak with Jacke at the Rogues' Guild.

==Journal==
*Jacke appears eager to hunt down the Maelstrom's stolen treasures.

*Jacke has accepted the challenge put to him by Captain Milala, and sent his rogues out to gather information on the daring theft. As Perimu sheds some light on the nature of the three treasures, however, V'kebbe suddenly appears with urgent news─it would seem that the Yellowjackets have uncovered some of the Maelstrom's stolen goods during a routine checkpoint inspection. Wishing to confirm the veracity of her tale, the guildmaster sends you and Underfoot to investigate the commotion in middle La Noscea. Head out to the La Thagran Checkpoint and rendezvous with Perimu Haurimu.

*Perimu confirms that a peddler has indeed been apprehended for carrying merchandise stolen from the Maelstrom transport. Use your Hide ability to approach the Yellowjackets inspecting the cargo, and listen in on their progress.

*You have learned that the seized cargo contained nothing of real value. Report to Perimu Haurimu near the La Thagran Checkpoint.

*Perimu is relieved to hear that the treasures have yet to be found, but seems confused by the smuggler's intent. Find the black marketeer at Tiller's Rest, and uncover the truth behind the peddler's reasons for not avoiding the checkpoint.

*You find Underfoot's underworld acquaintance and are forced to subdue his Qiqirn bodyguards. *Approach the black marketeer at Tiller's Rest once more.

*After questioning the shadowy deal broker, you realize that the hapless peddler was almost certainly intended to be caught. Much to Perimu's surprise, you also learn that the perpetrators of the raid─the Grinning Curs─have concealed themselves within the dreaded mists of the Doxy's Pull. Hurry back to the Rogues' Guild and report your discoveries to Jacke.

*Upon hearing the revelations you uncovered at Tiller's Rest, Jacke immediately organizes an expedition into the Doxy's Pull. Travel to the Moraby Drydocks in lower La Noscea and join V'kebbe and the guildmaster in the hunt for the Grinning Curs.

*You have defeated the Grinning Curs aboard their own ship, and reclaimed the extraordinary blue diamond known as the Cerulean Star. Speak with Jacke back at the Moraby Drydocks.

*Though his musings for a suitable punishment are interrupted by the arrival of Captain Milala, Jacke is nevertheless content to release the Grinning Curs into Yellowjacket custody. Return to the Rogues' Guild and speak with Jacke concerning the future of what has apparently become a far more complicated job...

*According to the Grinning Cur captain, the remaining treasures are to be found in the hands of a mysterious group called the “Executioners.” Though not entirely certain of this new enemy's identity, Jacke appears sufficiently concerned to reiterate his desire to see you master your rogue skills. Continue with your training until your abilities have improved to the guildmaster's satisfaction.
**※The next rogue quest will be available from Jacke upon reaching level 25.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Jacke:''' Been practicin' yer dance steps, [Forename]? 'Cause we're about ready to run rings 'round Captain Milala an' her swads.
'''Jacke:''' The Yellowjackets've been pressin' their investigations into the treasures what was cloyed from that Maelstrom tub, but, as ye know, we've got our own network o' coves what don't miss naught o' the goin's-on about town.
'''Jacke:''' As for the sharp end o' the job, it'll be you, me, Underfoot, an' the Stray. Let's get down to business, eh?
'''Cutscene'''
'''Jacke:''' V'kebbe's late to the feast, so I'll just make sure we're all on the same page for the now. When ye get down to it, we have two goals for this job: bite back them three treasures, an' mill the coves what cloyed 'em in the first place.
'''Jacke:''' Ye can be sure that that Yellowjacket shrew'll be doin' her damndest to beat us to the marks——an' seein' as the fate o' the guild is at stake we'd best not drag our dew beaters on this one.
'''Jacke:''' I say we grabble them baubles afore she's even lifted anchor, an' give her a proper reason to rage against us rogues!
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Ye seem awful keen on this contest all of a sudden, Jacke.
'''Jacke:''' Aye, well, here's the thing... I sent me a grievance to the thalassocracy regardin' the shrew's challenge, but them paper-shufflers don't care a whit as long as one of us gets the job done.
'''Jacke:''' So I figured I'd sail ''with'' the wind, rather than against it. Besides, we wouldn't want to shirk our duties an' force poor Captain Milala to blunder about in the scary darkmans, would we?
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' ...How very gentlemanly of ye.
'''Jacke:''' Well, them's the cards what we've been dealt, ain't they? Now stow yer quips an' let's hear what ye've learned about them bloody treasures already!
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Aye, the treasures... Accordin' to the manifest o' that Maelstrom vessel, we're lookin' to bite back the "Cerulean Star," the "Silver Sorrows," an' somethin' called the "Black Sarcophagus."
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Aside from the fancy names, I was able to whiddle a few more details. The "Cerulean Star," for starters, is a big ol' blue diamond what shines like...well, like a star, I s'pose.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Then we've got the "Silver Sorrows"——a pair of earrings what once graced the whattles of a sultana of Ul'dah. There's a tale there, but one what don't concern us at present.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Lastly, this "Black Sarcophagus" thing... I'm afraid that that one remained a mystery no matter how much I poked an' prodded.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' ...In any case, all three o' these trinkets was recorded as spoils from official privateerin' raids.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Now, as ye know, a pirate'll usually sell his plunder through a reliable fence. Sometimes, though, holdin' an auction is the only way to off-load goods what is too extravagant or just too bleedin' rare for the average cull to deal in.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Our three wondrous treasures fell into the "auction only" category. When the biddin' began in Aleport, the thalassocracy weighed in with its ample purse, made some unmatchable offers, then organized a tub for the merchandise to be shipped back to Limsa...
'''Jacke:''' An' that's when our marks swooped in an' picked their transport clean...
'''Jacke:''' I had a few whids with them Maelstrom sailors as survived the attack, an' they pointed the finger at the Grinnin' Curs.
'''Jacke:''' Problem is, not one cull's seen hide nor hair o' the Curs——not to mention their bloody ship——since the raid.
'''V'kebbe:''' <huff> Sorry I'm late, Jacke... <puff> ...But ye'll want to hear this!
'''V'kebbe:''' Some o' the cargo what was cloyed from that transport was just found durin' a routine inspection at the La Thagran Checkpoint!
'''Jacke:''' La Thagran!? ...Have the Curs made landfall, then?
'''Jacke:''' An' what o' the treasures? Any mention o' them?
'''V'kebbe:''' Naught that I've heard. But the 'Jackets ain't done shakin' out all the boxes yet.
'''Jacke:''' Then we'd better get eyes out there, quick-like. [Forename], Underfoot, yer fresh for a run, ain't ye?
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Come on, colt, I'll race ye out to the checkpoint.

'''(Optional)'''
'''V'kebbe:''' Ye've never heard o' the Grinnin' Curs? They're a pack o' rabid buccaneers what used to belong to the Salthounds.
'''V'kebbe:''' Back in the day, the Salthounds had the crew to fill more'n a few ships... Aye, there was no other pirate gang what could match 'em when it came to sheer numbers.
'''V'kebbe:''' But when the Admiral came to power an' passed her famous law, most of the 'Hounds chose a life on land... An' those what spat on the law became the Curs. Simple as that.

===Speaking to Perimu Haurimu===
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' I won our race! Ye owe me a pint, [Forename]! ...Japes aside, though, it looks like V'kebbe was right about the cargo.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' From what I've been able to catch from them swads at the gate, it seems a peddler was boned for carryin' goods what was known to be aboard that transport.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' They carted the poor sod away in chains, but the cargo itself is still there. ...I saw a pair o' 'Jackets carryin' boxes up that wooden ramp.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' We ''need'' to know what's in them crates. I get the feelin' they won't open their gans for the askin', though——not while this fool's challenge is goin' on. Do ye think ye could skulk over there an' see if they've found them treasures yet?

'''(Optional)'''
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' A couple o' Yellowjackets are riflin' through the cargo up that ramp there. Sneak in as close as ye dare, an' whiddle what's become of them baubles.

===Approaching the crates===
'''System:''' The Yellowjackets are discussing the contents of the crates...
'''Yellowjacket:''' This's all junk. No diamond, no earrings, an' no bloody Black Sarcophagus. Looks like we'll have to lean hard on that skinny peddler if we're to find them treasures.
'''Yellowjacket:''' The sergeant says the merchant's still pleading ignorance. Claims he was hired to carry the goods through the checkpoint and naught else.
'''Yellowjacket:''' What a pile o' pugil shite! I'm guessin' the pirates've split the cargo an' are tryin' their luck at every checkpoint. Captain Milala's already given orders to double the guard and inspect every cart an' wagon what comes through.
'''Approaching the Crates Without Using Hide'''
'''System:''' Two yellowjacket soldiers are inspecting the seized cargo. Approach them w hile cloaked by your Hide ability and attempt to listen in on their progress.
'''Yellowjacket:''' That's far enough! We can't be havin' any unauthorized persons interferin' with our official investigations. Now move along!
'''System:''' The Yellowjacket soldiers appear to be on high alert. Move some distance away, then approach them again while cloaked by your Hide ability.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Yellowjacket:''' Curious about what's in the boxes, are you? Well, why don't you go be curious from way over there and let us do our jobs.

'''Yellowjacket:''' We can't be havin' any unauthorized persons interferin' with our official investigations. Now move along!

===Reporting back to Perimu Haurimu===
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Hmmm, so they've found naught o' value, eh? Bene. Thought we'd lost the contest afore we'd even properly started.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' But be that as it may, somethin' don't add up here... Why would ye order a cull to carry the goods ''through'' the checkpoint? No smuggler is ''that'' daft, surely!
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' An' even if by some miracle o' the gods ye squirmed through La Thagran without raisin' a fuss, why would ye risk takin' merchandise back to the city what ye cloyed it from?
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' No, there's a bigger picture here, an' we need to take a step back to see it...
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Assumin' the Curs hired this peddler to do their dirty work, there'll be someone in the shadows as brokered the deal. An' I just happen to know a cove what makes it his business to oversee these kinds o' shady arrangements.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' The thing is, this black marketeer bloke changes his haunts dependin' on how the breeze blows. Quite literally, in fact. I seem to recall the Navigator's Veil bein' shifted by a westerly this mornin', so that'd put him...
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' ...Ah, at Tiller's Rest. Nice an' close. Why don't we go ask him a few questions afore we head back to the guild?
===Speaking to the Black Marketeer===
'''Black Marketeer:''' I pride myself on my memory for faces, but yours is unknown to me. Are you an earnest customer...or an inquisitive annoyance? I must be sure of your intentions.
'''During Fight'''
'''Qiqirn Plucker:''' Masterful master does not abide by foolish fools!
'''Qiqirn Plucker:''' Annoying flea should flee!

===Speaking to the Black Marketeer again - cutscene===
'''Black Marketeer:''' Gyahahaha! <wheeze> The dance is old, but the name is new! Put away your daggers, rogue.
'''Black Marketeer:''' I have peddled my wares to your kind since the Upright Thieves stalked the night. Speak! What would you have of this humble merchant?
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Still tormentin' the colts, eh, granddad? We've come for information on a smugglin' job.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' There was this peddler what was caught at the La Thagran Checkpoint movin' merchandise for the Grinnin' Curs. Pleaded innocence even when he had the screws put to him. Ye wouldn't know aught about that deal, would ye?
'''Black Marketeer:''' Every last sordid detail. Not a single grain of stolen sand passes through the shadows without my knowledge!
'''Black Marketeer:''' ...But such prickly wisdom lodges tightly in one's throat. What have you brought to ease the pain of its passage?
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Spare me the theatrics, granddad. Here's yer usual purse.
'''Black Marketeer:''' The sum is paid! The deal is made! May my answers sate your fickle hunger.
'''Black Marketeer:''' Your hapless peddler was indeed innocent. He was but a beast of burden employed by associates of the Grinning Curs, and likely knew naught of his freight's tainted nature.
'''Black Marketeer:''' ...A pawn, if you will; a convenient decoy. There are those amongst my acquaintances who specialize in providing such services.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Aye, that's what I thought——the Curs ''wanted'' that cull to get caught. An' now the 'Jackets have had a taste, they'll waste their time yafflin' every shite-pie what comes through their checkpoints.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Meanwhile, the real treasures are hidden away in the darkmans, along with the Grinnin' Curs.
'''Black Marketeer:''' ...Not the "darkmans," master rogue. The mist.
'''Black Marketeer:''' Aside from the traveling merchant, the Curs' associates have spent coin on another piece for this little game.
'''Black Marketeer:''' ...A navigator. One who is practiced in piloting a vessel through the Doxy's Pull.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' The Doxy's...!? The gods only know how many ships've sailed into that fog soup an' never come out again... An' ''that's'' where ye say the Curs have gone to ground!?
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Now there's a trick what took some bollocks. Once their hunted tub was sittin' dimber in the mist, though, it would've been easy to have these "associates" o' theirs ferry the junk goods to La Noscea.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' Then the canny coves just needed to wait for the peddler to get boned, an' draw the glazes o' the Yellowjackets inland. We need to strike now... As soon as they learn the coast is clear, they'll flee for open waters!
'''Black Marketeer:''' A fair appraisal of events. Now that you know the location of your marks, however, it will not be so difficult to track them down.
'''Black Marketeer:''' The Doxy's Pull was once an impenetrable shroud, but ever since the Calamity the mists are far less...constant.
'''Black Marketeer:''' Narrow your search to the heaviest banks, and you will soon uncover those who wish to remain unseen.
'''Black Marketeer:''' But now, a warning: the mists conceal other dangers besides the dogs you seek. A careless step may land you upon the chopping block.
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' The "chopping block"!? Ye can't mean...
'''Perimu Haurimu:''' ...Seems I've found meself another lead to look into. You hurry on back to Jacke an' tell him what we've learned so far.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Black Marketeer:''' I hope we might do business again, young rogue. Pray be mindful not to─ahem─lose your head in the course of your duty. Gyahahaha...

===Reporting back to Jacke===
'''Jacke:''' About time, {{alternatives|f=lass|m=lad}}. Ye was gone so long I almost sent the Stray after ye. What happened to Underfoot?
'''Jacke:''' ...So our marks an' their bitten baubles are snug inside the Doxy's Pull, eh?
'''Jacke:''' I'll not discount the old man's warnin', but we may not have a benar chance to crash the Curs an' grabble them treasures. We board their ship right now——you, me, an' V'kebbe.
'''Jacke:''' ...I s'pose we'll be needin' ourselves a tub for the voyage. I'll have whids with Swarsynt, an' see what the Drydocks can spare us by way of a ship an' a reliable crew. Get yer kit together an' meet us there.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Jacke:''' The Doxy's Pull ain't no place to rush into, but we've little choice. We'll set sail from the Drydocks as soon as we're all ready to go.

===Speaking to Jacke===
'''Jacke:''' All right, [Forename]? I've pulled in some favors, an' there's a crew what'll get us close enough to scamper aboard the Curs' vessel.
'''Jacke:''' It'll be cramped up on that deck——if we try to mill the whole lot at once, we'll soon find ourselves up against the rails. So we go in quick an' quiet, an' try to knock 'em off a few at a time.
'''Jacke:''' Well, colt? Are ye eager to test yer sea legs?
'''Solo duty'''
'''Captain Jacke:''' Right, no one's seen us so far. Let's get to work.
'''Captain Jacke:''' I'll sink me stabbers in the captain. Those two back there are yers.
'''V'kebbe the Stray:''' Follow me, [Forename]!
'''Grinning Cur Swab:''' R-Rogues!? All the bloody way out 'ere!?
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' I don't know 'ow ye found us... But they'll never find what's left o' you!
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' Slippery bastards! Let's see just 'ow quick ye are!
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' Open the cage! Let the Growler off 'is chain!
'''Cutscene'''
'''V'kebbe:''' Jacke, I found me one o' them treasures! Unless there's another fist-sized blue diamond on board, it's gotta be the Cerulean Star.
'''V'kebbe:''' As for them other two baubles... I've tossed the cabins an' been through the hold ilm by ilm, but there's naught else here.
'''Jacke:''' Well, we'll just have to ask all sweet-like, won't we? Spit it out, Cur: where're ye keepin' the rest o' yer treasures?
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' Hah! Ye think I'd spill me guts for the likes o' you, rogue?
'''Jacke:''' Maybe ye wouldn't, at that. ...But what about this partner yer workin' with?
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' 'Ow'd ye——? We don't need no partner!
'''Jacke:''' So yer tellin' me this was all yer own idea? Ye woke up one day an' decided ye'd attack a ''Maelstrom'' transport right off the coast of Aleport, then disappear into the lovin' embrace o' the Doxy's Pull?
'''Jacke:''' ...Not exactly yer style, is it?
'''Jacke:''' The Grinnin' Curs are too bleedin' famous for bein' the crew what turned their snouts up at privateerin' in favor o' keepin' to the old ways.
'''Jacke:''' Ye've only escaped the Yellowjackets' grip this long by crawlin' on yer bellies an' snatchin' scraps what fell from the table. Ye ain't the type to sink yer teeth into a navy-owned vessel, no matter the prize.
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' ...Aye, well, maybe there ain't no profit in bein' cautious no more.
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' The age o' pirates is swift comin' to an end. Merlwyb won't be stopped——not by a piddlin' little crew like mine.
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' That's why we've thrown our lot in with the Executioners.
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' That blue rock was just our share o' the loot——the "scraps from the table," like ye said. If ye want them other trinkets, then ye'll 'ave to take it up with our new mates.
'''Jacke:''' ...One job at a time, {{alternatives|f=lass|m=lad}}. First, we need to get these stinkin' coves an' their tub back to the docks.
===Speaking to Jacke again - cutscene===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' Piss on you for takin' our ship! Should've set 'er on fire while I still 'ad the chance...

'''V'kebbe:''' The job just got proper thorny... But at least we've grabbled one o' them damn treasures.

'''Jacke:''' Puttin' aside the issue o' who gave the orders, there's no doubt that these was the coves as raided that Maelstrom ship. Now for a punishment what fits the crime...
'''Milala:''' I was informed that a certain well-known pirate ship was spotted weighing anchor at the Moraby Drydocks. ...I assume that this was your work?
'''Jacke:''' Aye, ye missed all the excitement, Captain. But never ye mind: the Cerulean Star is back an' bob in our sneaky little fambles.
'''Milala:''' ...Hmph!
'''Milala:''' And these must be the Grinning Curs...
'''Milala:''' Degenerate fiends! How dare you ply your filthy trade in Lominsan waters! How many innocent sailors were massacred that you might sate your vile avarice!?
'''Milala:''' Every one of your kind ought to be lined up and shot! A musket ball is the only answer for this rampant display of lawlessness!
'''Jacke:''' Wait, wait, wait, do ye mean to just execute 'em here on the bloody docks!? At least take the buggers into custody first.
'''Jacke:''' Handin' 'em over to ye for ''lawful'' punishment'll satisfy the demands of the code just as well. We've already got the answers to our questions, so feel free to take 'em away.
'''Milala:''' Do not presume to give me orders, rogue! You only managed to capture these villains and their ill-gotten treasure by employing unsavory and unconscionable means. Why, you're naught more than pirates yourselves!
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' These bastards ain't worth a true pirate's spit!
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' The Upright Thieves was formed to protect us from ourselves! Now they're just 'untin' dogs for the Admiral!
'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' Merlwyb yanks the leash, an' another buccaneer disappears. You rogues are traitors to yer own kind! If it hadn't been for you...
'''Jacke:''' Aye? Go on, then. Blame me an' me coves for yer own failures.
'''Jacke:''' Ye knew what ye was about when ye defied the code; ye ''knew'' that we'd be after ye. ...We're done here.
'''Milala:''' There are still two treasures left, rogue! And I mean to claim them both.
'''Jacke:''' I'd reconsider this contest of yers, Captain. Turns out this fish we're tryin' to hook is a shark...an' it might just swallow ye whole.

'''(Optional)'''
Milala: What shark is he speaking of? And how could any pirate challenge the might of the Yellowjackets?
Milala: No, he seeks but to unnerve me. I'll wring the truth from these Grinning Curs, and we'll see who triumphs over whom!

'''Grinning Cur Cap'n:''' Ye think this is over!? The pirates'll 'ave their day again!

===Reporting back to Jacke===
'''Jacke:''' Bene work on that ship, [Forename]. First blood is ours!
'''Jacke:''' How'd ye take to fightin' a-sea? There are few as can drop an opponent as quick as a rogue, but mind ye don't exhaust yerself just flailin' yer blades at the tougher coves.
'''Jacke:''' An' that goes double for when ye've mates on yer flanks. If ye notice yerself startin' to flag, there's naught wrong with pullin' back from time to time an' staggerin' yer attacks with each other to keep the pressure on.
'''Jacke:''' ...I've said it afore, colt, but I'll need ye sharp enough to carve steel for what's to come. I'm afraid this'll be more of a challenge than even what that little shrew was bargainin' for.
'''Jacke:''' That's assumin' the Curs wasn't lyin' about the Executioners...and the Executioners are who I bloody think they are. 'Twixt you and me, though, I'm hopin' the name is just some laughable coincidence...
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==Video Archive==
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A Slave to the Aether

2026-04-09T09:06:09Z

Sura: /* Accepting the quest */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Slave to the Aether
| description = Professor [[Erik]] seeks further aid in his aetherial research.
| image = Monk quest image.png
| quest-giver = Erik
| related-npcs = Widargelt
| location = Ul'dah - Steps of Thal
| location-x = 10.6
| location-y = 13.1
| type = job
| class =
| job = Monk
| level = 40
| req-quest =
| req-items = 1 Aetherometer, 1 Aetherometer, 1 Aetherometer
| requirements =
| exp = 21560
| gil = 0
| unlocks = ac Howling Fist
| prev-quest = Insulted Intelligence
| next-quest = The Pursuit of Power
| patch = 2.0
| id-gt = 66599
| id-edb = 2c6c07794c6
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Job Quests
| journal-genre = Monk Quests
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Widargelt]] in [[Little Ala Mhigo]].
*Place the aetherometer at [[Snakemolt]].
*Retrieve the aetherometer.
*Deliver the aetherometer to [[Erik]] at the [[Goldsmiths' Guild]].

==Journal==
*Professor Erik seeks further aid in his aetherial research.

*Professor Erik has entrusted you with two tasks, the first of which is to collect the aetherometer in the possession of Widargelt. Travel to Little Ala Mhigo in southern Thanalan and there speak with the monk.

*Widargelt urges you to set about your second task, assuring you that he will bring you his aetherometer when it has finished collecting data. Travel to *Snakemolt in the South Shroud and make use of your aetherometer at the designated location.

*You have collected the data Professor Erik requested. Retrieve the aetherometer.

*Widargelt confesses that his sole purpose is to learn the locations of ancient battlefields from Professor Erik, so that he may travel to them in order to further open his chakra. In doing so, he hopes to serve the Ala Mhigan Resistance to the utmost of his ability. Return to the Goldsmiths' Guild and deliver both your and Widargelt's aetherometers to the professor.

*Upon a cursory examination of the aetherometers, Professor Erik is excited by the prospective results they might yield. Continue in your monk's training as he sees about analyzing the latest haul of data.
**※The next monk quest will be available from Erik upon reaching level 45.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Erik:''' Ah, dear [Forename], so good of you to trouble yourself to come. Normally I might be cross, but my spirits are far too high just now. And it is you I have to thank!
'''Erik:''' I speak of the data you procured! It is simply marvelous! You have a true gift for grunt work, my friend. I wish I had a hundred more assistants just like you.
'''Erik:''' I have been in this field for a very long time, and I have been alone. Ever since that unfortunate mulled tea fungus incident sparked my passion for research. I regret nothing, [Forename].
'''Erik:''' Save perhaps having to share so wondrous a world with souls as unlearned as yourself. Still, your performance has not left me completely bereft of joy. It is rewarding to think that my instruction has guided you to such success.
'''Erik:''' There, how was that? Shall we dispense with any further pleasantries? Very good, then.
'''Erik:''' I made yet another career-defining discovery while pondering which battleground to measure next. Eorzea is home to numerous locations where the aether is in an intensely chaotic state, yet which never played host to any war.
'''Erik:''' My hypothesis was that such flux in the aether was indicative of a past battle, and all my research was predicated upon this.
'''Erik:''' But turn the theory on its head, [Forename], if your mind is able——what if the people of the past ''chose'' areas of roiling aether to hold their battles!?
'''Erik:''' I have already sent the simpleton monk to take measurements at the Finesand Banks. As you are doubtless unaware, this lies on the border between Ala Mhigo and Gridania, and was the stage of the Autumn War.
'''Erik:''' I ask that you find our monk friend and collect his aetherometer. Manual and tedious, yes, but he has an early make of the device that is unable to transmit data. I gather the numskull is in Little Ala Mhigo in southern Thanalan by this time.
'''Erik:''' You think I ask much of you? False! I ask more. Your other task is to travel to Snakemolt in the South Shroud, and there take measurements with your own aetherometer.
'''Erik:''' I will continue with my research here in your absence. Mind you, if you care to know aught at all of the Autumn War and the Finesand Banks upon which it was fought, I will gladly enlighten you. You need only ask.

'''(Aetherometer:''' An odd contraption used for measuring surrounding aether levels.''')'''

===Speaking to Widargelt===
'''Widargelt:''' You have come far. It is good to see you, {{alternatives|f=sister|m=brother}}.
'''Widargelt:''' You come for my aetherometer? It is not ready to give. My work is not finished.
'''Widargelt:''' I came as soon as I was told. But the readings require more time. Do not worry. They will be ready soon.
'''Widargelt:''' You make for Snakemolt in the South Shroud.
'''Widargelt:''' Erik believes the aether strong there. Yet that land hosted no great battles. He told me as much this morn.
'''Widargelt:''' Leave me to my task here. Make for Snakemolt. Take your readings. My work will soon be done. I will bring the device to you.
'''Widargelt:''' I have troubled you to come here. I will not trouble you to wait. Go. We will meet again at Snakemolt, {{alternatives|f=sister|m=brother}}.
===Inspecting aetherometer - cutscene===
'''Widargelt:''' Well done, {{alternatives|f=sister|m=brother}}. I feel your chakra. It has grown.
'''Widargelt:''' I hoped to arrive before you. But I see I am late. This land's power has gone to you. There is nothing left for me here.
'''Widargelt:''' It is as I told you. We monks travel where aether flows strong. There we train. The power of the land enters us. Thus our chakra expand.
'''Widargelt:''' This bonding causes great unrest. The land's energy becomes unstable. It will enter no other until it calms.
'''Widargelt:''' I feel nothing here. As you would feel nothing at Finesand Banks. That land bonded to my chakra. And its aether is now at unrest.
'''Widargelt:''' The teacher's work means nothing. I took no readings. I meant to hasten here. But I was delayed. There was a gathering of the monkhood. I was summoned to Little Ala Mhigo.
'''Widargelt:''' The teacher's chidings? Worry not. I will use my device here. Any result will suffice. The man has already reached his conclusion. He will twist the data to fit.
'''Widargelt:''' It is a sad existence. To sacrifice all for truth. Yet be unable to ''truly'' know when one sees it.
'''Widargelt:''' Speak not of this to him, {{alternatives|f=sister|m=brother}}. You see both our aims. You know mine to be more worthy.
'''Widargelt:''' I tell this to you. You and you alone. I am of the Ala Mhigan Resistance. I fight for freedom from Garlemald.
'''Widargelt:''' I escaped the occupation. I have come here to fight. To gather allies and weapons.
'''Widargelt:''' But these lands sadden me. The people have forgotten. Ala Mhigo is a distant memory.
'''Widargelt:''' The Resistance here is small. They aid where they can. But it is not enough. This war demands great power. That power lies in the chakra.
'''Widargelt:''' The teacher is not an evil man. But he thinks only of his work. Not the suffering of innocents.
'''Widargelt:''' His knowledge can be used for good. The battlefields. They can turn the tide. The chakra of many must be opened.
'''Widargelt:''' If this way is lost to me... No. No, I ''will'' have this power. I must!
'''Widargelt:''' An end to oppression. An end to starvation. Ala Mhigo will be made free. I will see it done!
'''Widargelt:''' Forgive my speech. It is a matter close to my heart.
'''Widargelt:''' I will give you my device. But I ask you to say nothing of this to Erik. I beg you, {{alternatives|f=sister|m=brother}}.

'''(Aetherometer:''' An odd contraption borrowed from Widargelt used for measuring surrounding aether levels.''')'''

===Delivering items to Erik===
'''Erik:''' I trust you have returned with ''both'' of my aetherometers? Please tell me you fumbling dolts haven't managed to damage either of them this time.
'''Erik:''' All looks to be in order here. Hmmm... These readings from your device...they look promising. Very promising, indeed. I daresay this data may yield revolutionary results!
'''Erik:''' Hm? Your chakra opened a bit more, did it? Yes, well, aether is a most mysterious and wonderful thing. I am glad this meaningful research could serve your nonsensical ends as well.
'''Erik:''' Now, leave me to my work. Surely you can find some simple way to pass the time. Fighting, say? Or...I don't know——scratching?
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

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

Of Weeds and Whimsy

2026-04-06T09:53:44Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Of Weeds and Whimsy
| description = A stylish Dreamer is smiling at you. Already, your day has improved. ※This quest is available for a limited time only.
| image = of weeds and whimsy1.png
| quest-giver = Stylish Dreamer
| location = Old Gridania
| location-x = 10.2
| location-y = 9.4
| type = feature
| journal-section = Other Quests
| journal-category = Seasonal Events Quests
| journal-genre = Hatching-tide (2026)
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| category =
| level = 15
| quest-sync =
| req-quest =
| req-items = 1 Peculiar Plant
| requirements =
| exp = 0
| gil = 391
| reward1 = 1 Party Eggy Eyeglasses
| reward2 = 1 The Faces We Wear - Party Eggy Eyeglasses
| reputation-reward =
| unlocks = ot Sprig Cleaning (2026)
| prev-quest =
| next-quest =
| patch = 7.4
| release = dawntrail
| id-edb =
| id-gt = 70961
}}
==Steps==
* Search for Nonotta in the aetheryte plaza.
* Gather information on the peculiar plant at the Carline Canopy.
* Speak with Nonotta.
* Search for a bespectacled Elezen in Old Gridania.
* Speak with Herberin.
* Speak with Nonotta.
* Speak to an egg usher to participate in Sprig Cleaning.
* Speak with Nonotta.
* Speak with Jihli Aliapoh.
==Journal==
* A stylish Dreamer is smiling at you. Already, your day has improved. ※This quest is available for a limited time only.
* The stylish Dreamer is none other than Jihli Aliapoh, founder of the imminent Hatching–tide festivities. This year, Jihli's prophetic dream featured golden eggs that floated up from thick swathes of flora, prompting the creation of an egg hunt through the Black Shroud's foliage. Jihli's cohort, Nonotta, was charged with preparing the arena for participants, but enough time has passed without word of the proceedings for Jihli to become worried. She tasks you with finding Nonotta, who may have returned to Gridania. ※Please note that you will be unable to complete this quest after the seasonal event has ended. For details, please check the Lodestone.
* You find Nonotta in the aetheryte plaza, bearing an adorable pair of chicken spectacles and no little consternation. Apparently, the egg hunting arena has been overrun by a plant so stubborn it cannot be trimmed or culled, leading Nonotta to wonder if the flora may be potentially dangerous leafkin. Accepting a piece of the peculiar plant for reference, you head to the Carline Canopy to question patrons, while Nonotta heads for the Botanists' Guild.
* The leaf in your possession seems likely to belong to a strain of flytrap that easily regenerates, and you are not the first to inquire about such plant life─an “eccentric” alchemist seems to have preceded you. Having learned all you can, you return to the aetheryte plaza to share your findings with Nonotta.
* The Botanists' Guild has determined that the leafkin in question is so resilient that the pieces in your possession are technically still alive. Shelving that disturbing notion for the time being, you share what you discovered with Nonotta, and the two of you decide to follow up with the alchemist.
* Herberin, the indubitably eccentric alchemist, passionately offers his assistance in creating a concoction that might help combat the stubborn leafkin. Indeed, he has barely finished agreeing before he dashes off to purchase the necessary ingredients, Nonotta trailing in his wake.
* Between Herberin's brilliance and Nonotta's garden scythe, you have all you need to begin culling the intrusive leafkin in earnest. Nonotta goes on ahead to secure transportation, so when you are ready to clean up the egg arena, make your way to Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre.
* All is in readiness for some much needed Sprig Cleaning. Speak with an egg usher in Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre or the Acorn Orchard to swing your scythe and reap the rewards.
* Your blade has tasted leafkin flesh. Speak with Nonotta to debrief from your mission.
* Nonotta praises you for a job well done and Herberin seems delighted with not only the results of his alchemical solution, but the copious amounts of floral samples your mowing has produced. As the Elezen skips off to study to his heart's content, you report back to Jihli Aliapoh to reassure her that Hatching–tide festivities may carry on as planned.
* Jihli is surprised to hear of the troublesome leafkin, but glad that the arena is fit for preparing an egg hunt. Just as she expresses a wish to thank Herberin for his assistance, the alchemist barrels into the amphitheatre, hollering success. His eyes, once brutally burned by leafkin venom, have been cured thanks to a solution concocted from the regenerative leafkin samples you provided him. The optimism he expresses for what this breakthrough means for the world of alchemy leads Jihli to realize that her dream represented not simply an egg hunt, but the rising hopes for the future. Thanks to your efforts, Hatching–tide festivities may now begin in earnest, but given the resiliency of troublesome traps, you will never lack for leafkin to trim. Stop by for Sprig Cleaning whenever you have a moment, and enjoy the rest of these spring celebrations.
==Related NPCs==
{{Related NPCs}}

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
-cutscene start
Jihli Aliapoh@Stylish Dreamer: Come one, come all! For the happy season of Hatching–tide is upon us once more!

Question: What will you say?

> And what an ''egg''cellent season it is!

>> If the player has met Jihli before
Jihli Aliapoh: That's the spirit! How lovely to see you again, [Forename]. You remember me, yes? It's Jihli Aliapoh, come with another vision to share!

>> If the player has not met Jihli before
Jihli Aliapoh: Haha! I sense a kindred spirit in you, my friend─one that appreciates the ''egg''squisite bounties of springtime! My name is Jihli Aliapoh, and it is an honor to make your acquaintance.
---

> What's with the glasses, Jihli? ''(If the player has seen Jihli without her cap before - [[Hatching-tide (2018)]] or [[Hatching-tide (2019)]])''
Jihli Aliapoh: Why, these adorable accessories have been exclusively prepared for this year's festivities!
Jihli Aliapoh: It is ever so good to have you with us again, [Forename]. Happy Hatching–tide!
---

> A pleasure to meet you, er...? ''(If the player has not seen Jihli without her cap before)''

>> If the player has met Jihli before
Jihli Aliapoh: Jihli! Jihli Aliapoh! ...Oh, is this the first you've seen me without my cap? For a moment, I feared you had forgotten me!
---

>> If the player has not met Jihli before
Jihli Aliapoh: My name is Jihli Aliapoh, and it is my honor to make your acquaintance.
---

---

'''If the player has not met Jihli before'''

Jihli Aliapoh: I am charged with overseeing the festivities here. May I ask your name, adventurer?
Jihli Aliapoh: [Forename], allow me to officially welcome you to the celebration of Hatching–tide!
Jihli Aliapoh: This annual event began with a dream I had right before the last Calamity─and ever since, I have done my utmost to realize the prophecies spoken unto me whenever springtime returns to the realm!

'''After Jihli's introduction'''
Jihli Aliapoh: This year, I dreamt of marvelous golden eggs rising from curious flora.
Jihli Aliapoh: As we speak, our Dreamers are hiding eggs in the Black Shroud for participants to lift from the shrubbery, thereby reenacting my dream! Successful seekers will be awarded with ''very'' stylish glasses.
Jihli Aliapoh: Although...no little time has passed since I've had word from dear Nonotta, who is organizing the operation. I cannot help but worry something has gone awry.
Jihli Aliapoh: If only I could go and find her myself, but alas, I have duties to attend to here...
Jihli Aliapoh: Of course! [Forename], perhaps you would be so kind as to seek Nonotta out in my stead?
Jihli Aliapoh: Thank you! I hope she has returned to Gridania safely. It would be worth checking the aetheryte plaza before venturing further afield.
Jihli Aliapoh: She, too, should be wearing a pair of our thematic glasses─hers in the shape of a chicken!
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

-optional start
Jihli Aliapoh: Were her spectacles created before mine, you ask? ...While I am uncertain as to whether the chicken preceded the egg, Nonotta chose the former. I would check the aetheryte plaza for her before searching elsewhere!
-optional end

===Search for Nonotta in the aetheryte plaza===
-optional start
Herberin@Bespectacled Elezen: Mmm, how delightful!
-optional end

Nonotta: My glasses? They're a prize for participating in this year's Hatching–tide festivities, but─

Herberin@Bespectacled Elezen: Marvelous! I chased a leafy beast and discovered a most fortuitous chicken. But for now, I must away. I look forward to these Hatching–tide festivities, these springtime delights!

> If the player has met Nonotta before
Nonotta: Oh, hello, [Forename]! A happy Hatching–tide to you. How can I be of service?
---
> If the player has not met Nonotta before
Nonotta: Hello, adventurer, and a happy Hatching–tide to you! How can I be of service?
---

Nonotta: Jihli sent you? I suppose I have been gone for a while, but I've been having trouble hiding our eggs in the arena...
Nonotta: As I was working, these tall, thick grasses suddenly sprung forth! I tried to trim them back, but not even my best garden scythe could make the smallest impression. At best, I managed to snip a couple of leaves...
Nonotta: Now, I cannot help but worry that our arena is carpeted not by typical brambles, but a variety of ''leafkin''... We can hardly send our egg hunters into a nest of monsters! Oh, what to do...
Nonotta: You would help? A godssend, truly! Then let us start by gathering information about this peculiar plant─though I know adventurers generally prefer to slay monsters first and ask questions later.
Nonotta: I shall head for the Botanists' Guild. In the meantime, if you could ask around the Carline Canopy regarding the strange specimen, I would greatly appreciate it.
Nonotta: Here, take one of the leaves I managed to salvage. Let us reconvene at the aetheryte plaza once we have gathered what information we can.

-optional start
Jihli Aliapoh: Thank goodness Nonotta is hale and whole! Here I was fearing some monstrous, eggy accident... Thank you for your assistance!
-optional end

===Gather information on the peculiar plant at the Carline Canopy===
''Levemete Assistant''
Levemete Assistant: Greetings, adventurer. Have you come seeking a contract?
''The player hands over the {{i|Peculiar Plant}}.''
Levemete Assistant: This leaf...I daresay it comes from some variety of flytrap.
Levemete Assistant: We often receive petitions regarding roselets, but I don't believe I've seen leafkin of this ''particular'' shade of green. Curious...
Levemete Assistant: Just as typical plant life flourishes during this season, so too do leafkin. I would not be surprised if some aberrant strain had developed in the process. If you require assistance in culling it, do not hesitate to ask.
-optional start
Levemete Assistant: That leaf may belong to a mutation. If it gives you any trouble, we can help.
-optional end

''Breezy Adventurer''
Breezy Adventurer: Hey there, {{alternatives|f=beautiful|m=handsome}}. You looking to hire? I'm good with a lance.
''The player hands over the {{i|Peculiar Plant}}.''
Breezy Adventurer: Oh, I recognize this─a whole swarm of this leafkin was crowding a little corner of the Black Shroud just the other day. Never seen anything quite like it, so I tried giving it a poke.
Breezy Adventurer: But would you believe it? The leaves and flowers just kept growing back, easy as you please. Eventually, I just gave up. If there's one thing I can't stand, it's feeling impotent.
-optional start
Breezy Adventurer: What's worse, that damned leafkin didn't so much as give me a proper fight! Just sprang back all the thicker, like the elementals were sneering at me. <sigh> Gods, but I'm lonely...
-optional end

''Soft-spoken Server''
Soft-spoken Server: Welcome to the Carline Canopy. If there is any way I might be of service, you need only ask.
''The player hands over the {{i|Peculiar Plant}}.''
Soft-spoken Server: While I am well-versed in the leaves steeped for myriad teas, my knowledge can offer no insight on this particular specimen. My apologies.
Soft-spoken Server: However, we did have a guest come in search of strange leafkin just moments ago.
Soft-spoken Server: An Elezen gentleman wearing shaded spectacles. He introduced himself as an alchemist specializing in the study of wild beasts.
Soft-spoken Server: While he did seem somewhat...''eccentric'', perhaps an expert of his standing might offer the assistance you require? I believe he said he was bound for Old Gridania, should you desire to seek him out.
-optional start
Soft-spoken Server: The alchemist seeking curious leafkin said he had business in Old Gridania. You may still be able to catch him.
-optional end

===Speak with Nonotta===
Nonotta: You're back! Perfect timing.
Nonotta: According to the folks at the Botanists' Guild, the leaf belongs to a type of highly durable leafkin...so durable, in fact, that the pieces you and I possess are, apparently, still very much alive. <cough> Er, what did you discover?
Nonotta: So others have been similarly unsuccessful in cutting them back? In which case, developing an alternative strategy does seem in order...
Nonotta: The alchemist you mentioned seems like a good lead, don't you think? An Elezen with shaded spectacles...perhaps that was the fellow with whom I was speaking earlier.
Nonotta: He did say something about chasing a leafy beast, after all. Let's head over and see if we can't find him!

===Search for a bespectacled Elezen in Old Gridania===
-optional start
Nonotta: Here he is! The gentleman who asked about my glasses!
-optional end

Herberin@Bespectacled Elezen: Ohoho? The fortuitous chicken has found me again! Along with a {{alternatives|lady|gentleman}} of adventure...
Herberin: Yes, that sounds like me! Ravenous for leafkin large and small, the wayfaring alchemist Herberin, at your service.
''The player hands over the {{i|Peculiar Plant}}. Herberin is shocked.''
Herberin: Wha...aaa...aaat!? Why, this is the very leaf I have been pursuing for moons upon moons! Moons upon moons upon moons upon ''moooooons''!
Herberin: ...That is to say, if you are seeking assistance in combating this menace, I would be happy to help.

Nonotta: We would be much obliged! As an alchemist, would you say that some sort of concoction might be effective against this creature?

Herberin: Ohoho! Doubt you not the efficacy of my concoctions, little chicken. With this aberrant leaf in his possession, Herberin the Great can finally realize his purpose for traveling to the Twelveswood─can finally seize his quarry by the stalk and wrestle it into submission!
''Herberin staggers.''
Herberin: ...But my enthusiasm overcomes me. You see, as I was poring over leafkin of this very persuasion, my eyeballs were subjected to quite a piece of mischief. Since then, they burn like all seven hells if exposed to sunlight, wind, or most anything.
Herberin: So long as I wear these tinted lenses, I can remain upright and free of blinding pain and nausea for several bells at a time! Quite long enough to brew a tincture that shall spare you both a similar fate. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have ingredients to procure from the Shaded Bower.
''Herberin runs off towards the Shaded Bower.''

Nonotta: W-Wait! At least allow me to foot the bill!
''Nonotta runs off after him.''

===Speak with Herberin===
-optional start
Nonotta: By the time I caught up with him, he had already finished his shopping...
-optional end

Herberin: Aha...hahaha... Just the bare sight of that leaf has imbued me with untold mercantile stamina. Like lightning flashed my gil, and like a mountain grew my spoils!

-cutscene start
Herberin: Now then, I must gather my thoughts... The leafkin in question is a troublesome strain of flytrap possessed of vitality so great that it sprouts forth with abundance from the very spot it has been shorn.
Herberin: Therefore! By thwarting its regenerative properties, we may cut this terror down to size not only in the metaphorical sense, but the ''literal''!
Herberin: You two have living pieces of its tender, floral flesh. Combined with my chosen ingredients, they should yield a distillation that will forestall the creature's recovery.
Herberin: The effects will be temporary, but a skilled hand needs only a few moments, no? Soak your scythe in Herberin's Bane, and mow with all your might!

Nonotta: What wonderful news! Can you imagine if the creatures were only susceptible to fire? An egg hunt through a field of ash is hardly what Jihli dreamed of...

Herberin: Fire? Heavens forfend, my dear chicken! The act of snipping in itself is transcendent communication, or so they say.
Herberin: To inhale the life breath of the forest. To welcome within one's heart the bounties of the land. To occasionally have one's eyes squirted with burning venom. These are the experiences we live for.
Herberin: Not to mention all the free samples of plant life to be gained along the way! Were I not liable to keel over at any moment, I would like nothing better than to slice the shrubbery by your side. However, I have every confidence that a brave adventurer such as yourself will succeed where I have failed.
Herberin: Now, let us commence! Make me the happiest man in the realm, and bestow upon me your leaves!
''The screen fades to black.''
Herberin: Just as oil dissolves oil, the extracts from this leaf shall counteract their own regenerative properties...

Nonotta: Whereby this should be brought thusly, and that should be...? Yes! From all angles may this scythe strike true!

''The player is given Herberin's scythe. He then collapses.''
Herberin: Hnghhh... I offer up...my masterpiece...my soul...my well-lubricated garden scythe...
Herberin: In your hands, may it hack away our hardships...

Question: What will you say?

> Prepare to meet the reaper!

> You can leave the rest to me.

> EGGSTERMINATE!
Nonotta: L-Let's not get too carried away, shall we!? Think of the children...
---

Nonotta: Now that our garden scythe is equipped to cut back the flytraps, we are one step closer to reclaiming our arena.
Nonotta: Rest assured, your efforts will be rewarded with exclusive Hatching–tide gifts! But, er, do take care to avoid any squirting venom.

''Herberin gets up.''

Herberin: Herberin the Upright would like to join this sortie to observe the effects of his alchemical miracle. Insofar as they can be observed with scalded eyeballs.

Nonotta: Of course! Let us watch [Forename]'s work from a safe distance.
Nonotta: Our arena is a fair walk from here, so I will have the Dreamers arrange for a chocobo carriage. Come and find me when you are ready to depart!
-cutscene end

===Speak with Nonotta===
-optional start
Herberin: Oooh, I cannot wait to see those beautiful fronds fall like rain beneath your blade!
-optional end
-optional start
Egg Usher: With Nonotta's blessing, we shall bear you to the arena on a moment's notice.
-optional end
-optional start
Jihli Aliapoh: Thank goodness Nonotta is hale and whole! Here I was fearing some monstrous, eggy accident... Thank you for your assistance!
-optional end

Nonotta: Ready to clear our arena of troublesome sprigs and stalks?
Nonotta: Just say the word, and an egg usher shall whisk us away!

''Seasonal Event Instance Unlocked''
System: You can now participate in [[Sprig Cleaning (2026)|Sprig Cleaning]].
System: Wield a special garden scythe to slay troublesome traps and retrieve Archon eggs. All classes and jobs are eligible to participate in Sprig Cleaning.
System: Speak with the egg ushers in Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre or the Acorn Orchard to travel to the arena.

-optional start
Nonotta: When you're ready, just speak with an egg usher!
-optional end

===Speak to an egg usher to participate in Sprig Cleaning===
Egg Usher: When you are ready, I shall escort you to the egg arena. If I may provide any further assistance, do not hesitate to let me know.

System: In order to continue this quest, you must first clear four stages of Sprig Cleaning.
System: You may learn more about Sprig Cleaning by speaking with the egg usher.

Question: What will you do?
> Participate in Sprig Cleaning.
''The player enters the instance.''
> Learn about Sprig Cleaning.
''The Sprig Cleaning tutorial displays as a pop-up.''
---

===Participate in Sprig Cleaning===
Nonotta: There they are! Those troublesome traps crowding our arena...
Nonotta: Use the garden scythe Herberin prepared for us and start hacking away!
Herberin: You have dominated our foes! Sally forth, my friend!
System: The shrubbery has been defeated. Onward!
Herberin: Oho? What resplendent beauty do I spy amongst the weeds? Bring me its flesh... Bring it to me!
System: Striking down the transcendental trap has bolstered your cleaning spirit!
System: The shrubbery has been defeated. Onward!
Herberin: What connection...what spirit! Those marvelous creatures clearly inspire your greater talents...
System: Striking down the transcendental trap has bolstered your cleaning spirit!
System: Your cleaning spirit rises! The Spriganator calls!
System: The shrubbery has been defeated. Onward!
Nonotta: This is the last area we need trimmed! I-I know it's a lot to ask, but...I have every faith in you!

===Speak with Nonotta (after completing the instance)===
-optional start
Herberin: What glory... In my mind's eye, I can still see the arc of your scythe, the crisp shredding of the leaves...
-optional end

Nonotta: Magnificent work! Thanks to you, our Hatching–tide participants may search for eggs in safety and comfort.

Herberin: Indeed, my alchemical solution exceeded even my own expectations. You have delivered me a vision, a dream!
Herberin: Not to mention sprigs of a most troublesome trap! How I shall probe, how I shall stare─all without risk to what remains of my vision! Hoo hoo!

Nonotta: Well, I'm glad he seems pleased with the results. Go ahead and tell Jihli that our egg hunt may proceed as scheduled!
-optional start
Nonotta: I'm sure Jihli will be thrilled to hear that our egg arena is operational!
-optional end

===Speak with Jihli Aliapoh===
-cutscene start
Jihli Aliapoh: Our arena was filled with leafkin!? No wonder preparations were taking longer than expected. I am glad to hear the issue has been resolved and that everyone emerged unscathed!

Nonotta: Not only did [Forename] clean up those sprigs and sprouts, {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} also managed to retrieve what eggs were lost to the foliage. We should be ready to hide the eggs anew and begin the festivities!

Jihli Aliapoh: I would like to thank the alchemist who was so crucial to the operation. Do you think Master Herberin is still in Gridania?

Herberin: ''Eurekaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa''!!!

Nonotta: The man himself! You sound, er, cheerful?

Herberin: Fair chicken, “cheerful” does not describe the half of my mood. For Herberin the Peerless has made a discovery for the ages!
Herberin: From the leafkin samples you provided me, I was able to concoct a regenerative ointment for my poor, blistered eyeballs. I am cured!
Herberin: My habit of sticking my face too close to my object of study has, at long last, served me well. For where once venom splashed, so too did an antidote!
Herberin: Can you imagine how else we might manipulate the properties of these fantastic creatures? We could develop cures upon cures, devise agents upon agents!
Herberin: We are witness to a golden age of alchemy, rising resplendent from fields of fell leafkin!

Jihli Aliapoh: Goodness! This must be what the eggs in my dream represented─the bright hopes for the future that this discovery portends!

Herberin: So it was you, my oval comrades, who spoke of destiny. Had I but listened... Alas, Herberin has been a fool.
Herberin: But no longer! I shall hereby heed the wisdom of Egg and continue my work with full faculties. All thanks to you!

Nonotta: You seem to possess a great appreciation for the spirit of Hatching–tide! And also a pair of our promotional glasses...

Herberin: Oh, these? These I wear not for protection against the elements but as a reminder of the catalyst that changed my fate forevermore! Hmm hmm!

Jihli Aliapoh: It does me proud to see how Hatching–tide brings joy to one and all─and our celebrations have but scarcely begun!
Jihli Aliapoh: [Forename], please accept these glasses as a token of our appreciation. You have more than earned them.
Jihli Aliapoh: Our Dreamers will continue patrols of the arena, but we may well need some further trimming. Your assistance would be much appreciated─and rewarded with special Hatching–tide gifts!

-quest complete

System: You can participate in Sprig Cleaning as many times as you wish by speaking with the egg ushers in Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre or the Acorn Orchard.
System: Race against the clock as you slash your way through endless stages of shrubbery, and aim for the highest score possible!
System: You may earn special brilliant eggs by completing Sprig Cleaning.
System: Special brilliant eggs may be traded to the Dreamer in Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre for gear and items.

>If the player has not unlocked Egg Hunter Riggy before
System: You have unlocked the Egg Hunter Riggy mini-game. To play mini-games, open the toy chest found in any inn room.
---
-cutscene end
</nowiki>}}

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The Face of Thal

2026-04-04T08:58:09Z

Sura: /* Aiding the injured gladiator at the Coffer & Coffin in central Thanalan */

{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Mylla|First Sword Mylla]] has an urgent task for you.
| image = Gladiator quest image.png
| quest-giver = Mylla
| related-npcs = Aldis; Etfled; Injured Gladiator; Roundelph; Wymond; ●表彰者あり用の着せ替えNPC
| location = Ul'dah - Steps of Thal
| location-x = 9
| location-y = 11
| type = class
| class = gladiator
| level = 20
| req-items = 1 Potent Potion, 1 Scorpion Ring
| exp = 6960
| reward1 = 1 Carnage Sword
| reward2 = 1 Iron Lantern Shield
| reward-opt1 = 5 Allagan Bronze Piece
| reward-opt2 = 1 Iron Cuirass
| reward-opt3 = 1 Iron Celata
| reward-opt4 = 1 Iron Gauntlets
| reward-opt5 = 1 Iron Sabatons
| prev-quest = That Old Familiar Feeling
| next-quest = On Holy Ground
| patch = 2.0
| id-gt = 65799
| id-edb = e65d30cc322
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Quests
| journal-genre = Gladiator Quests
}}

== Objectives ==
* Aid the [[Injured Gladiator]] at [[the Coffer & Coffin]] in [[central Thanalan]].
* Find and speak with any witnesses. 0/2
* Search the point of ambush for evidence.
* Speak with the [[Injured Gladiator]].
* Show the [[Scorpion Ring]] to [[Wymond]] in [[Ul'dah]].
* Report to [[Mylla]].
* Rendezvous with [[Mylla]] at [[the Silver Bazaar]] in [[western Thanalan]].
* Speak with [[Mylla]] at the [[Gladiators' Guild]].

== Journal ==
* One of your guildmates has been attacked by an unknown assailant and requires immediate assistance. Mylla bids you search for him at the Coffer & Coffin in central Thanalan and offer whatever assistance you can.
* Though the potion is enough to save your comrade's life, it will take some time for him to make a full recovery. In the meantime, he asks you to find and speak with any witnesses in the vicinity, as well as search the point of ambush so that you can identify the assailant.
* Your search yields a potential sighting, as well as a strange ring, engraved with the likeness of a scorpion. Present your findings to the injured gladiator.
* Believing the ring to be an important clue, the gladiator suggests that you show it to Wymond, an independent businessman known to possess knowledge on a wide variety of subjects. Speak with Wymond on the Steps of Nald in Ul'dah.
* Wymond informs you that the ring is worn by members of the Alacran, a notorious criminal organization. Return to the Gladiators' Guild and tell Mylla everything you have learned.
* Moments after you return to make your report, Aldis once again bursts into the guild, much to Mylla's chagrin. He admits that he is the target of the bounty hunters, and urges the guildmaster to leave the Alacran to him. However, Mylla refuses to heed his counsel and declares that the Gladiators' Guild will confront the bandits at the Silver Bazaar. Make your preparations for the coming battle and rendezvous with Mylla in western Thanalan.
* After repelling the attackers, you and your comrades are confronted by more members of the Alacran, who are led by a man armed with a blade resembling Aldis's. While the encounter did not result in bloodshed, it has left Mylla shaken to the core. Return to the Gladiators' Guild and see if she is all right.
* At the guild, Aldis explains that Leavold, his former Coliseum partner, has taken control of the Alacran and transformed them from a gang of common thieves into the most feared criminal organization in Thanalan. However, Mylla insists that the Leavold she once knew would never do such terrible things. As you witness the exchange between the two of them, you cannot help but wonder what terrible twist of fate tore the three friends apart seven long years ago.
: ※ The next gladiator quest will be available from Mylla upon reaching level 25.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Mylla:''' [Forename], I'm glad you're here! One of our members has been attacked and gravely wounded, and I need you to go and help him.
'''Mylla:''' I suspect this is the work of more bounty hunters. It may even be a trap to lure more of us into the open. Nevertheless, we cannot ignore our comrade's plight.
'''Mylla:''' When last he contacted us by linkpearl, he said he'd try to seek shelter at the Coffer & Coffin. Take this potion and search for him there.

===Aiding the injured gladiator at the Coffer & Coffin in central Thanalan===
'''(Potent Potion:''' Approximately fourteen times more effective than a normal potion.''')'''

'''Injured Gladiator:''' Help...help me... I can't feel my...
'''''<Hand Over Potent Potion>'''''
'''Injured Gladiator:''' Thank you, {{alternatives|f=sister|m=brother}}. It all happened so fast...over by the tracks to the north. I don't know who attacked me, nor why they left me alive, but I daresay the answer is out there. Surely, someone saw something.
'''(Optional)'''
'''Injured Gladiator:''' I don't remember anything myself, but I'm sure someone nearby saw something. Could you speak with the local residents and see what they know? The place I was attacked might also be worth a look.

===Finding and speaking with any witnesses===
'''Etfled:''' Suspicious characters? Well, now that you mention it, I did see a strange fellow wearing a garish purple robe. At first, I thought he was talking to himself, but then I realized he had a linkpearl. I heard him say something about the "wrong man" and the "Silver Bazaar." Does that help?

'''Roundelph:''' The fellow outside? Aye, I saw him stumble in when I left the bar to take a piss. Was alone as I recall. Ye say he's wounded? Thought he was just drunk!

===Speaking with the injured gladiator===
'''Injured Gladiator:''' <cough> Purple robe? Hmmm, that sounds familiar... Aye, it was him, I'd swear it. Did you find anything else?
'''''<Hand Over Scorpion Ring>'''''
'''Injured Gladiator:''' Picked this up by the tracks, eh? Might well have belonged to the bastard. Can't say I've seen its like before.
'''Injured Gladiator:''' Might be as Wymond could tell you more. You know him, don't you? He's the bespectacled bloke who's always lounging around Emerald Avenue in the city. 'Course, being the ''businessman'' that he is, he'll probably ask to be compensated in exchange.
'''Injured Gladiator:''' Show that ring to Wymond. He's sure to know something about it.

===Showing the scorpion ring to Wymond in Ul'dah===
'''Wymond:''' Well now, if it ain't [Forename], everybody's favorite 'venturer! I hear you threw your lot in with the gladiators——a questionable decision, given the events of recent days, but to each {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} own. To what do I owe the pleasure?
'''''<Hand Over Scorpion Ring>'''''
'''Wymond:''' Oi, put that away before someone sees it! Where in the seven hells'd you get one of those rings!?
'''Wymond:''' What, don't you recognize the sigil? <sigh> Godsdamned fool. Before you go stumblin' around in the brush, you ought to at least know what kind of venomous bastards'll be lurkin' within.
'''Wymond:''' Been a long time since Ul'dah's seen a criminal organization rise from obscurity to notoriety as quickly as the Alacran. Word is they've got connections to the Brass Blades, the Syndicate, an' gods know who else.
'''Wymond:''' But you didn't hear that from me. I want no part of whatever mess you an' your mates have gotten yourselves into. Understood?

===Reporting to Mylla (Cutscene)===
'''Mylla:''' Oh, [Forename]! I was wondering when you might return. What news do you bring of our injured comrade?

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< He was attacked by a member of the Alacran. >'''
'''< His attackers may be headed to the Silver Bazaar. >'''

'''''< He was attacked by a member of the Alacran. >'''''
'''Mylla:''' The Alacran? I find that hard to believe——but no matter.

'''''< His attackers may be headed to the Silver Bazaar. >'''''
'''Mylla:''' >> The Silver Bazaar!? Then it must be the same gang of ruffians! <<

'''(Both)'''
'''Mylla:''' One of our comrades returned from Stonesthrow moments ago. A gang of bandits is said to be headed for the Silver Bazaar. They're after a man with an enormous bounty on his head.
'''Mylla:''' The people living there are in grave danger. In their frenzy to find their quarry, the bandits won't scruple to destroy property and harm civilians, and the few Brass Blades stationed there will be powerless to stop them.
'''Mylla:''' ''We'' must stop them, [Forename]. We'll protect the Silver Bazaar and avenge our injured guildmate, all in one fell swoop!

'''Aldis:''' A bit melodramatic, if you ask me.

'''Mylla:''' >> Aldis!? I told you never to come here again! <<

'''Aldis:''' I couldn't sit idly by while you charge into battle against an enemy you know nothing about. Mylla, a responsible guildmaster would never risk the lives of her charges like this.

'''Mylla:''' >> Who are ''you'' to lecture me about responsibility!? <<

'''Aldis:''' Mylla, listen to me——this is the ''Alacran'' you're dealing with.

'''Mylla:''' So? Whatever notoriety they may have achieved means nothing to me. We'll cut them down like the common bandits they are.

'''Aldis:''' It's not that simple. More importantly, it's not your fight.

'''Mylla:''' What are you saying?

'''Aldis:''' They want ''me'', Mylla. I've been fending off assassination attempts ever since I returned to Thanalan.
'''Aldis:''' Just stay here and let me handle this. It'll be over soon, I promise.

'''Mylla:''' ...Just stay here while you go off on your own, is that it?
'''Mylla:''' It's been seven years since I let you leave, Aldis. Seven ''years''. Do you have any idea——any idea at all what you put me through?

'''Aldis:''' Mylla...

'''Mylla:''' >> I don't want to hear it, you selfish bastard! Do you even care about the people who suffered because of you? Just...just get out——we don't need your help! We'll settle this ourselves! <<

'''Aldis:''' Mylla, wait! There's something you need to know——

'''Mylla:''' >> Enough! Get out, get OUT! <<

'''Aldis:''' All right, all right. Save some of that for the Alacran. But do try not to let [Forename] here come to harm while you're at it.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Mylla:''' What are you waiting for!? You have your orders, now ''go''!

===Rendezvousing with Mylla at the Silver Bazaar in western Thanalan===
'''Mylla:''' There you are, [Forename]! Everyone's already in position! Are you prepared?

====Solo Duty====
'''Mylla Swordsong:''' Stay focused! Choose your target and finish him!
'''Mylla Swordsong:''' The conjurers are the greater threat! The others can wait!
'''Mylla Swordsong:''' [Forename], deal with them!
'''Mylla Swordsong:''' Thaumaturges!? Gods, I've always hated mages...
'''Mylla Swordsong:''' Finish them, before they can cast again!

====Cutscene====
'''Mylla:''' >> Rejoice, gladiators, for the day is ours! <<
'''Mylla:''' Hm!?
'''Mylla:''' What!? But...but why would ''you'' be——

'''Unbloodied Gladiator:''' >> Leave 'em to us, First Sword! <<

'''Mylla:''' >> No, stop! <<

'''???:''' Such brittle blades, so easily broken. Perhaps the First Sword is made of stronger steel.

'''???:''' Leave her, Zana. Our business here is over.

'''Mylla:''' What...what have you done, Leavold...?

'''Unbloodied Gladiator:''' First Sword, we must withdraw! The wounded need tending! Let us take them back to the guild!

===Speaking with Mylla at the Gladiators' Guild (Cutscene)===
'''Mylla:''' Give me a moment, [Forename]. I need to think...

'''Aldis:''' I wanted to spare you this, Mylla. I begged you not to go.

'''Mylla:''' You knew, Aldis? That...that Leavold had...

'''Aldis:''' Leavold and I once fought side by side in the Coliseum——the Twin Swords of Nald'thal, they called us. Never lost a match, honored by the Bull of Ala Mhigo himself——but that was then and this is now.
'''Aldis:''' When I learned Leavold single-handedly transformed the Alacran from a gang of common thieves into the most feared criminal organization in Thanalan, I knew I had to return.
'''Aldis:''' It seems like a lifetime ago that the three of us used to train together in this hall...

'''Mylla:''' The Leavold I knew would never stoop so low. He was a good man, strong and true! What would drive him to do this?

'''Aldis:''' When I find him, I'll be sure to ask. Unfortunately, he seems determined to kill me for my curiosity.

'''Mylla:''' What aren't you telling me, Aldis?

'''Aldis:''' I'm not clever enough to keep secrets, my dear. I'm a simple man, only capable of dealing with what's right in front of me.

'''Mylla:''' Is that so...

'''Aldis:''' I'll find him, Mylla. I promise.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

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

The Mountain That Strides

2026-04-01T23:43:20Z

Sura: /* Speaking to Solkwyb */

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Mountain That Strides
| description = Axemaster [[Wyrnzoen]] requires your assistance with a troubling development.
| image = Marauder quest image.png
| quest-giver = Wyrnzoen
| related-npcs = Neddard; Pfarstym; Sighard; Solkwyb
| location = Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks
| location-x = 11.2
| location-y = 6.1
| type = class
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Quests
| journal-genre = Marauder Quests
| organization =
| class = marauder
| job =
| level = 20
| req-quest =
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 6960
| gil = 0
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Inferno Axe
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt1 = 1 Iron Cuirass
| reward-opt2 = 1 Iron Celata
| reward-opt3 = 1 Iron Gauntlets
| reward-opt4 = 1 Iron Sabatons
| reward-opt5 = 1 Allagan Bronze Piece
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Brutal Strength
| next-quest = Bleeder of the Pack
| patch = 2.0
| release =
| id-gt = 65853
| id-edb = c0007abd251
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Solkwyb]].
*Speak with [[Neddard]] at the Red Rooster Stead.
*Speak with Solkwyb.
*Speak with [[Pfarstym]] in Aleport.
*Find signs of [[Sighard]]'s passing.
*Speak with Solkwyb.
*Speak with Neddard at the Red Rooster Stead.
*Speak with [[Wyrnzoen]] at the Marauders' Guild.

==Journal==
*Axemaster Wyrnzoen requires your assistance with a troubling development.

*Wyrnzoen informs you that Sighard, the boy whose parents were killed by Kujata, has gone missing. In light of your previous experiences, the axemaster has nominated you to find the wayward child. Seek out Solkwyb at the Bismark, and discuss how you should best proceed with the search.

*Solkwyb suggests that you first hear the details of Sighard's disappearance directly from the boy's grandfather. Make your way to the Red Rooster Stead in lower La Noscea and speak with Neddard.

*After listening to Neddard's tale, you learn that Sighard has likely run off towards Aleport in search of Kujata. Speak with Solkwyb to plan your next move.

*Solkwyb mentions an acquaintance in Aleport who might have more information on Sighard's whereabouts. Head to the coastal settlement in western La Noscea, and question the gate guard Pfarstym.

*Pfarstym tells you that he saw a boy matching Sighard's description heading off to the north. Fearing for the child's safety, he urges you to make haste before a roaming pack of predators finds Sighard first. Search the area around Aleport, and attempt to pick up the boy's trail.

*You have managed to discover some of Sighard's belongings, but the boy himself is nowhere to be seen. Catch up to Solkwyb, and see if her search has proven more fruitful.

*Along with Solkwyb, and the sudden arrival of Wyrnzoen, you manage to resue Sighard from a vicious pack of ravenous jackals. Return to the Red Rooster Stead and speak with the waiting Neddard.

*Upon hearing of your account of the rescue, Neddard apologizes for his grandon's foolhardy actions. There appears to be little more you can do for Sighard now except allow him time to recover from his injuries. Return to the Marauders' Guild and discuss with Wyrnzoen what you might best be doing.

*Wyrnzoen expresses sympathy for Sighard's impatience, and directs you to return to your training. The axemaster once again vows to shape you into a weapon deadly enough to fell even the mighty Kujata.
**The next marauder quest will be available from Wyrnzoen upon reaching level 25.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest - cutscene===
'''Wyrnzoen:''' [Forename], there is trouble afoot. Do you recall the lad whose parents were slain by the beast Kujata?
'''Wyrnzoen:''' The boy's grandfather, Neddard, but recently contacted us with worrisome news——young Sighard has gone missing.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' There have been sightings of Kujata in the area, and it would seem that the child felt compelled to seek the creature out.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' As you are familiar with the boy and his tragic tale, I would have you attend to this matter. My sister, Solkwyb, awaits you at the Bismarck. She has been apprised of the situation, and will aid you in plotting a suitable course of action.
===Speaking to Solkwyb===
'''Solkwyb:''' Ah, [Forename]. I assume you are here to discuss the missing child, and not to sample a bowl of mutton stew?
'''Solkwyb:''' First things first, I would advise against rushing off to peer under every rock in the countryside. We need more information to direct our search.
'''Solkwyb:''' I suggest we head to the Red Rooster Stead, and learn what more we can from old Neddard.
===Speaking to Neddard===
'''Neddard:''' Thank the gods yer 'ere. Seems me grandson is set on causin' naught but trouble fer ye.
'''Neddard:''' But surely ye ken 'ow the lad is feelin'——'ow 'e's boilin' with 'ate fer that murderous beast.
'''Neddard:''' An' the last time, when ye came along like an avengin' angel an' showed 'im the strength o' yer steel, well, ye lit a fire in 'is belly.
'''Neddard:''' 'E must've got it in 'is 'ead to take revenge on the beast 'isself. Daft little bugger...
'''Neddard:''' Anyroad, once 'e 'eard Kujata'd been spotted near Aleport, why, 'e shot through that door like an arrow from a bow, an' I ain't seen 'im since.
'''Neddard:''' I beg of ye: find me little Sighard afore 'e gets 'isself stomped to death. That big bastard aurochs 'as spilled more'n enough o' me kin's blood...
===Speaking to Solkwyb===
'''Solkwyb:''' Our course is clear. We must set out for Aleport at once.
'''Solkwyb:''' An old...acquaintance of mine, Pfarstym, often stands guard at the port gates. He might know something of the lad's whereabouts.
===Speaking to Pfarstym===
'''Pfarstym:''' Have I seen a boy wandering about by himself? As a matter of fact, me and my fellow gate guard here just watched a young lad traipsing off to the north. We were arguing whether or not to abandon our post and bring the child back ourselves.
'''Pfarstym:''' Large packs of jackals have been prowling the wilds of late, so if you mean to head after him, pray do so quickly. Hells, I might even pass along word to the Marauders' Guild——you'll be better off with an extra blade or two at your back.
===Speaking to Solkwyb===
'''(Sighard's Waterskin:''' This waterskin is filled with more holes than water.''')'''
'''(Sighard's Satchel:''' To be called a proper satchel, this would need an arm strap and a bottom.''')'''

'''Solkwyb:''' Have you found any sign of Sighard?
'''Solkwyb:''' He must have been in a desperate hurry indeed to cast away his belongings in such a careless manner. I, myself, came across this wood axe——a tool the lad took from the Stead, perhaps?
'''Solkwyb:''' Gods below! [Forename], over there!
'''Cutscene'''
'''Sighard:''' <groan> ...
'''Sighard:''' [Forename]...
'''Solo duty'''
'''Solkwyb the Enlightened:''' Quickly now! Those curs are out for blood!
'''Solkwyb the Enlightened:''' Watch your flanks!
'''Solkwyb the Enlightened:''' More have found the scent!
'''Cutscene'''
'''Wyrnzoen:''' Step aside!
'''Wyrnzoen:''' Raaarrrggghhh!
'''Solkwyb:''' Wyrnzoen!?
'''Wyrnzoen:''' He breathes yet!
'''Wyrnzoen:''' We withdraw to the Red Rooster Stead. Follow my lead, [Forename]!
===Speaking to Neddard - cutscene===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Sighard:''' <groan> ...
'''Solkwyb:''' I must concentrate. Pray do not disturb me.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' ...

'''Neddard:''' Ye brought 'im 'ome! I don't got the words to thank ye!
'''Solkwyb:''' The lad's past the worst of it. He struck his head in the fall, though, and it may be some time before he opens his eyes.
'''Solkwyb:''' Thank you for coming, Brother. If you hadn't scattered those jackals when you did...
'''Wyrnzoen:''' I have done naught to earn your thanks. When I learned of the situation from Aleport, I realized the dangers were greater than I had anticipated. No single marauder could have hoped to fend off such numbers in time.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' Pray accept my apologies, Neddard. You turned to us for help, and yet your grandson now lies before you, broken and battered...
'''Neddard:''' Ye risked yer lives to save little Sighard——'ow's a man to find fault with that? It's me who ought to be beggin' forgiveness for the wounds ye took protectin' me foolish boy.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' You needn't concern yourself with our well-being. Our training prepares us for such eventualities.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' There is naught more we can accomplish here, [Forename]. It is time we returned to the guild and focused on other tasks.
===Reporting back to Wyrnzoen===
'''Wyrnzoen:''' I am glad the lad will live, but I fear this will not be the last time Sighard abandons caution in his thirst for vengeance against Kujata.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' The wound in his heart festers and seethes, feeding his impatience at our seeming inaction.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' But we must not think ill of the boy. Instead, let his helpless rage be as a spur to our efforts.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' I say again, [Forename]: Kujata will fall by your hand. And I will shape you into the deadly weapon you need to be.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=buhlt4y6GkE}}

The Mountain That Strides

2026-04-01T23:35:04Z

Sura: /* Speaking to Solkwyb */

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Mountain That Strides
| description = Axemaster [[Wyrnzoen]] requires your assistance with a troubling development.
| image = Marauder quest image.png
| quest-giver = Wyrnzoen
| related-npcs = Neddard; Pfarstym; Sighard; Solkwyb
| location = Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks
| location-x = 11.2
| location-y = 6.1
| type = class
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Quests
| journal-genre = Marauder Quests
| organization =
| class = marauder
| job =
| level = 20
| req-quest =
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 6960
| gil = 0
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Inferno Axe
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt1 = 1 Iron Cuirass
| reward-opt2 = 1 Iron Celata
| reward-opt3 = 1 Iron Gauntlets
| reward-opt4 = 1 Iron Sabatons
| reward-opt5 = 1 Allagan Bronze Piece
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Brutal Strength
| next-quest = Bleeder of the Pack
| patch = 2.0
| release =
| id-gt = 65853
| id-edb = c0007abd251
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Solkwyb]].
*Speak with [[Neddard]] at the Red Rooster Stead.
*Speak with Solkwyb.
*Speak with [[Pfarstym]] in Aleport.
*Find signs of [[Sighard]]'s passing.
*Speak with Solkwyb.
*Speak with Neddard at the Red Rooster Stead.
*Speak with [[Wyrnzoen]] at the Marauders' Guild.

==Journal==
*Axemaster Wyrnzoen requires your assistance with a troubling development.

*Wyrnzoen informs you that Sighard, the boy whose parents were killed by Kujata, has gone missing. In light of your previous experiences, the axemaster has nominated you to find the wayward child. Seek out Solkwyb at the Bismark, and discuss how you should best proceed with the search.

*Solkwyb suggests that you first hear the details of Sighard's disappearance directly from the boy's grandfather. Make your way to the Red Rooster Stead in lower La Noscea and speak with Neddard.

*After listening to Neddard's tale, you learn that Sighard has likely run off towards Aleport in search of Kujata. Speak with Solkwyb to plan your next move.

*Solkwyb mentions an acquaintance in Aleport who might have more information on Sighard's whereabouts. Head to the coastal settlement in western La Noscea, and question the gate guard Pfarstym.

*Pfarstym tells you that he saw a boy matching Sighard's description heading off to the north. Fearing for the child's safety, he urges you to make haste before a roaming pack of predators finds Sighard first. Search the area around Aleport, and attempt to pick up the boy's trail.

*You have managed to discover some of Sighard's belongings, but the boy himself is nowhere to be seen. Catch up to Solkwyb, and see if her search has proven more fruitful.

*Along with Solkwyb, and the sudden arrival of Wyrnzoen, you manage to resue Sighard from a vicious pack of ravenous jackals. Return to the Red Rooster Stead and speak with the waiting Neddard.

*Upon hearing of your account of the rescue, Neddard apologizes for his grandon's foolhardy actions. There appears to be little more you can do for Sighard now except allow him time to recover from his injuries. Return to the Marauders' Guild and discuss with Wyrnzoen what you might best be doing.

*Wyrnzoen expresses sympathy for Sighard's impatience, and directs you to return to your training. The axemaster once again vows to shape you into a weapon deadly enough to fell even the mighty Kujata.
**The next marauder quest will be available from Wyrnzoen upon reaching level 25.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest - cutscene===
'''Wyrnzoen:''' [Forename], there is trouble afoot. Do you recall the lad whose parents were slain by the beast Kujata?
'''Wyrnzoen:''' The boy's grandfather, Neddard, but recently contacted us with worrisome news——young Sighard has gone missing.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' There have been sightings of Kujata in the area, and it would seem that the child felt compelled to seek the creature out.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' As you are familiar with the boy and his tragic tale, I would have you attend to this matter. My sister, Solkwyb, awaits you at the Bismarck. She has been apprised of the situation, and will aid you in plotting a suitable course of action.
===Speaking to Solkwyb===
'''Solkwyb:''' Ah, [Forename]. I assume you are here to discuss the missing child, and not to sample a bowl of mutton stew?
'''Solkwyb:''' First things first, I would advise against rushing off to peer under every rock in the countryside. We need more information to direct our search.
'''Solkwyb:''' I suggest we head to the Red Rooster Stead, and learn what more we can from old Neddard.
===Speaking to Neddard===
'''Neddard:''' Thank the gods yer 'ere. Seems me grandson is set on causin' naught but trouble fer ye.
'''Neddard:''' But surely ye ken 'ow the lad is feelin'——'ow 'e's boilin' with 'ate fer that murderous beast.
'''Neddard:''' An' the last time, when ye came along like an avengin' angel an' showed 'im the strength o' yer steel, well, ye lit a fire in 'is belly.
'''Neddard:''' 'E must've got it in 'is 'ead to take revenge on the beast 'isself. Daft little bugger...
'''Neddard:''' Anyroad, once 'e 'eard Kujata'd been spotted near Aleport, why, 'e shot through that door like an arrow from a bow, an' I ain't seen 'im since.
'''Neddard:''' I beg of ye: find me little Sighard afore 'e gets 'isself stomped to death. That big bastard aurochs 'as spilled more'n enough o' me kin's blood...
===Speaking to Solkwyb===
'''Solkwyb:''' Our course is clear. We must set out for Aleport at once.
'''Solkwyb:''' An old...acquaintance of mine, Pfarstym, often stands guard at the port gates. He might know something of the lad's whereabouts.
===Speaking to Pfarstym===
'''Pfarstym:''' Have I seen a boy wandering about by himself? As a matter of fact, me and my fellow gate guard here just watched a young lad traipsing off to the north. We were arguing whether or not to abandon our post and bring the child back ourselves.
'''Pfarstym:''' Large packs of jackals have been prowling the wilds of late, so if you mean to head after him, pray do so quickly. Hells, I might even pass along word to the Marauders' Guild——you'll be better off with an extra blade or two at your back.
===Speaking to Solkwyb===
'''(Sighard's Waterskin:''' This waterskin is filled with more holes than water.''')'''
'''(Sighard's Satchel:''' To be called a proper satchel, this would need an arm strap and a bottom.''')'''

'''Solkwyb:''' Have you found any sign of Sighard?
'''Solkwyb:''' He must have been in a desperate hurry indeed to cast away his belongings in such a careless manner. I, myself, came across this wood axe——a tool the lad took from the Stead, perhaps?
'''Solkwyb:''' Gods below! [Forename], over there!
'''Cutscene'''
'''Sighard:''' <groan> ...
'''Sighard:''' [Forename]...
'''Solo duty'''
'''Solkwyb the Enlightened:''' Quickly now! Those curs are out for blood!
'''Solkwyb the Enlightened:''' Watch your flanks!
'''Solkwyb the Enlightened:''' More have found the scent!
'''Cutscene'''
'''Wyrnzoen:''' Step aside!
'''Wyrnzoen:''' Raaarrrggghhh!
'''Solkwyb:''' Wyrnzoen!?
'''Wyrnzoen:''' He breathes yet!
'''Wyrnzoen:''' We withdraw to the Red Rooster Stead. Follow my lead, [Forename]!
===Speaking to Neddard - cutscene===
'''Neddard:''' Ye brought 'im 'ome! I don't got the words to thank ye!
'''Solkwyb:''' The lad's past the worst of it. He struck his head in the fall, though, and it may be some time before he opens his eyes.
'''Solkwyb:''' Thank you for coming, Brother. If you hadn't scattered those jackals when you did...
'''Wyrnzoen:''' I have done naught to earn your thanks. When I learned of the situation from Aleport, I realized the dangers were greater than I had anticipated. No single marauder could have hoped to fend off such numbers in time.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' Pray accept my apologies, Neddard. You turned to us for help, and yet your grandson now lies before you, broken and battered...
'''Neddard:''' Ye risked yer lives to save little Sighard——'ow's a man to find fault with that? It's me who ought to be beggin' forgiveness for the wounds ye took protectin' me foolish boy.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' You needn't concern yourself with our well-being. Our training prepares us for such eventualities.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' There is naught more we can accomplish here, [Forename]. It is time we returned to the guild and focused on other tasks.
===Reporting back to Wyrnzoen===
'''Wyrnzoen:''' I am glad the lad will live, but I fear this will not be the last time Sighard abandons caution in his thirst for vengeance against Kujata.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' The wound in his heart festers and seethes, feeding his impatience at our seeming inaction.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' But we must not think ill of the boy. Instead, let his helpless rage be as a spur to our efforts.
'''Wyrnzoen:''' I say again, [Forename]: Kujata will fall by your hand. And I will shape you into the deadly weapon you need to be.
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==Video Archive==
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Facing Your Demons

2026-03-31T09:42:19Z

Sura: /* Accepting the quest */

{{Quest infobox
| description = [[Cocobuki]] wishes to enlist your aid in tracking down [[Cocobusi]].
| image = Thaumaturge quest image.png
| quest-giver = Cocobuki
| related-npcs = Bashful Geyser; Cocobani; Cocobezi; Cocoboha; Cocobusi; Cocobygo; Folclind; Gebhard; Maimed Marauder; 街人A
| location = Ul'dah - Steps of Nald
| location-x = 6.2
| location-y = 12.8
| type = class
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of Magic Quests
| journal-genre = Thaumaturge Quests
| organization =
| class = thaumaturge
| job =
| level = 30
| req-quest =
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 12480
| gil = 0
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Silver Scepter
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt1 = 1 Velveteen Bliaud
| reward-opt2 = 1 Altered Velveteen Hose
| reward-opt3 = 1 Velveteen Gloves
| reward-opt4 = 1 Toadskin Boots
| reward-opt5 = 3 Allagan Silver Piece
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks = ac Manaward, ngp Thaumaturge (New Game+), ap Thaumaturge Adventurer Plate
| prev-quest = The Hidden Chapter
| next-quest = Taking the Black
| patch = 2.0
| release =
| id-gt = 65889
| id-edb = efb4d31dbd3
}}
==Walkthrough==
The level 20 [[Main Scenario Quests|Main Scenario Quest]] {{i|Sylph-management}} is required for the next quest to unlock.

The Vesper Bay locals are at:
* (x:13.2, y:13.7)
* (x:12.3, y:14.9)
* (x:12.5, y:14.9) inside the building ([[Folclind]])

==Steps==
*Hand out [[Cocobusi]] reports to Vesper bay locals.
*Speak with [[Cocobuki]].
*Track down the missing adventurers.
*Speak with Cocobuki outside [[Moondrip]].
*Speak with Cocobuki at the [[Thaumaturges' Guild]].

==Journal==
*Cocobuki wishes to enlist your aid in tracking down Cocobusi.

*Cocobusi has been spotted in the vicinity of Vesper Bay. Take the descriptions that Cocobuki has written of the voidsent-possessed Lalafell, and hand them out to a few Vesper Bay locals.

*Your investigations have revealed that Cocobusi is in the company of a marauder and a thaumaturge. You also learn that the succubus was seen leaving a local alehouse with several smitten maidens. Report your findings to Cocobuki, who is waiting at the center of Vesper Bay.

*After explaining Mormo's grim purpose for the women she has seduced, Cocobuki bids you seek out the Lominsan adventurers said to be accompanying the treacherous voidsent. Begin your search to the north of Vesper Bay.

*You have stumbled across one of the missing adventurers, and defeated an imp's attempted ambush. Speak with the wounded marauder to find out where Cocobusi may be heading.

*You learn from the marauder that his thaumaturge companion has been dragged further north, into the caverns of Moondrip. Locate Cocobuki directly outside the cave, and speak with him when you are ready to put an end to the voidsent's murderous villainy.

*With the aid of the four fearful yet determined brothers, you have succeeded in defeating the terrible Mormo. Return to the Thaumaturges' Guild and speak with Cocobuki.

*Cocobuki attributes his family's renewed perspective on their sorcerous discipline to your valiant and masterful displays of magecraft. It is with great eagerness that the emboldened guildmaster awaits talesof your future endeavors in thaumaturgy.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Cocobuki:''' Hm hm hm... Fortune has favored us, [Forename]: Cocobusi has been spotted at Vesper Bay.
'''Cocobuki:''' We cannot let this opportunity pass us by! Head there with all due haste. And with you, take these descriptions of my brother's likeness and Mormo's mannerisms. Relay this information to some of the local residents and see what you can find.

'''(Cocobusi Report:''' This square of parchment contains information on Cocobusi the Cross.''')'''

===Handing out reports===
'''Handing report to Bashful Geyser'''
'''Bashful Geyser:''' What's that, {{alternatives|f=miss|m=son}}? You say you're looking for someone?
'''Bashful Geyser:''' Hmmm, I believe I saw your Lalafell in the company of a couple adventurers hailing from Limsa Lominsa——a marauder and a thaumaturge, were I to hazard a guess. I think they were talking about seeing the area north of here...
'''Handing report to Folclind'''
'''Folclind:''' Welcome to the Pissed Peiste, love! What can I get ye?
'''Folclind:''' Ah, information, is it? Aye, that little bloke was in here, bringin' a blush to all the young maidens' cheeks. What he lacked in height, he certainly made up for in boldness! Left with more than one lass on his arm, he did.
'''Handing report to Gebhard'''
'''Gebhard:''' Hm? Somethin' I can do for you, stranger?
'''Gebhard:''' Now that you mention it, I ''did'' see a Lalafell who matches this description. He was watchin' the ferries come in with more than a passin' interest. Lookin' to hire some adventurers or some such, I reckon.
===Reporting back to Cocobuki===
'''Cocobuki:''' Hm hm hm... So, Mormo has chosen this as her new hunting ground.
'''Cocobuki:''' The maidens seduced by the succubus will be prepared as vessels to hold her fully restored power; I fear they will have already been slain. As for the adventurers, well, I think you can imagine what Mormo intends for the thaumaturge.
'''Cocobuki:''' We must find and warn those unwitting Lominsans before the voidsent strikes again. You were told that they might be headed north, yes? It would be best for you to follow suit.
===Speaking to the Maimed Marauder===
'''Maimed Marauder:''' <groan> Still here... It's still here...somewhere close...
===Speaking to the Maimed Marauder again - cutscene===
'''Maimed Marauder:''' Me thanks, {{alternatives|f=lass|m=lad}}. Ugh, me head... That little bastard said he would give us the grand tour of Ul'dah.
'''Maimed Marauder:''' <cough> Aye, it's been grand, all right. Please... He took me mate further north. Think he was mutterin' somethin' 'bout Moondrip.
'''Cocobani:''' [Forename]! What has befallen!?
'''Cocobuki:''' I sensed the presence of voidsent, but it appears you have things well in hand.
'''Cocobygo:''' <shudder> Mormo is in Moondrip...? A fitting place for the battle to come.
'''Cocobuki:''' It is time to finish this, my brothers——Cocobusi will be a slave to that fiend no longer.
===Speaking to Cocobuki===
'''Cocobuki:''' I shall approach Mormo first, as we discussed. If the bargaining proceeds smoothly, and the voidsent feasts on my proffered mana, then she should soon manifest in her demonic form.
'''Cocobuki:''' Once Mormo is fully present within this realm, that is when you unleash the seething power of the abyss!
'''Cocobuki:''' ...Though after lecturing for so long on how a thaumaturge should avoid such threats, I yet hold doubts as to whether such a direct conflict is the correct path.
'''Cocobuki:''' [Forename], in your experience, what do you consider to be a thaumaturge's greatest strength?
'''What is a thaumaturge's greatest strength?'''
* Overwhelming destructive might!
'''Cocobuki:''' Yes, there are none who can match our propensity for fiery ruin. We need not run from danger, but rather employ our unrivaled powers to incinerate all that seek to do us harm.
* ...Introspection.
'''Cocobuki:''' Hm hm hm... Yes, indeed, it is perhaps only by looking within that we may find the answers we seek.

'''Cocobuki:''' I am decided. My fate awaits me. I have faith that, no matter what becomes of me, you shall succeed in destroying Mormo, ending her threat to this realm.
'''Cutscene'''
'''Cocobuki:''' Enough, Mormo!
'''Cocobusi:''' Well, well. If it isn't the eldest of the COWARDLY thaumaturge brothers. I thought you'd be busy whimpering under your bed, wishing that I'd just DISAPPEAR.
'''Cocobuki:''' I've come to offer you a deal. I know you seek the aetheric energy needed to substantiate your true form...but how much time do you intend to waste, feeding on these lesser mages?
'''Cocobuki:''' Compared to these stripling sorcerers and their trembling arcane flames, my power is as a blazing sun. Would you not prefer to take what I can give you?
'''Cocobuki:''' Drain my strength, and assume your rightful appearance. I am sure you think me a coward, but that is of no consequence. I only wish Cocobusi returned to us unharmed.
'''Cocobusi:''' Hee hee hee! You are WISE to acquiesce, mage!
'''Mormo:''' Hee hee hee! At LAST! At long last, my true body——my true POWER——is mine once more! I believe a stretching of the old arcane muscles is in order...
'''Cocoboha:''' Oh! Oh no you don't, v-voidsent!
'''Cocobezi:''' We won't let you leave here alive!
'''Mormo:''' Hee hee hee! So, you risk your LIVES in a valiant rescue attempt? You should not bet what you are not prepared to LOSE! I shall tear the aether from your very MARROW!
'''Solo duty'''
'''Mormo:''' Mwahahaha! Your screams are my SUSTENANCE!
'''Cocobygo the Craven:''' <tremble> I-I will keep Mormo focused on me! Stay well back!
'''Cocobani the Cold:''' I-I shall lend Cocobygo my support!
'''Cocobezi the Contemplative:''' M-My thaumaturgy will rend the very air!
'''Cocoboha the Curt:''' F-Frightened? Hah! I fry fiends for fun!
'''Mormo:''' Hee hee! It's all coming back to me. Why don't you come a little CLOSER!?
'''Cocobani the Cold:''' What in the name of the gods was that!?
'''Cocobezi the Contemplative:''' Intimacy! She weaves our threats as spells!
'''Cocoboha the Curt:''' My spells were silenced... But we must muster our magicks!
'''Cocobygo the Craven:''' L-Let's all keep calm, now! She seeks to perplex and confound us!
'''Mormo:''' Resilient little NUISANCES! The stones will drink your BLOOD!
'''Cocobygo the Craven:''' She conjures minions from the void!
'''Mormo:''' No! For CENTURIES, I dreamed of escape! I will not be...denied...
'''Cutscene'''
'''Cocobygo:''' ...We won?
'''Cocobani:''' We won! Victory is ours! Cocobusi! Cocobuki! Mormo is dead!
'''Cocobusi:''' <groan> What...? Where am I?
'''Cocobezi:''' Thank Thal, you're awake. Cocobuki! Cocobusi is returned to us!
'''Cocoboha:''' Our...our sibling has yet to stir from his somnolent stupor.
'''Cocobusi:''' Buki!?
'''Cocobusi:''' His aetheric channels have contracted——they are barely sufficient to sustain the flow of his life force. If we do not increase his capacity for aether soon, his vitality will drain away completely.
'''Cocobusi:''' ...My mana-amplifying potion. Its potency is limited, but it just might be enough!
'''Cocobuki:''' I see the battle ended...as I expected...
'''Cocobygo:''' Y-You did it, Cocobusi! Your alchemy saved him!
'''Cocobygo:''' And we would not have prevailed without you, [Forename]! We will bear our brother back to the Ossuary——pray meet us there that we might properly express our gratitude!

===Reporting back to Cocobuki - cutscene===
'''Cocobuki:''' Thank you, [Forename]. After seeking refuge in the comforting shadows of the abyss for so long, I had lost sight of the blazing glory of which thaumaturgy is capable.
'''Cocobuki:''' The raw power and audacity of your magecraft has freed my brothers and me from our self-imposed cowardice.
'''Cocoboha:''' I thought Thal Himself had His fingers at my throat... But this sensation of hard-won supremacy is strangely satisfying!
'''Cocobuki:''' As for you, Cocobusi: you are our brother and our respected colleague. I hope you never again underestimate the precious power you wield.
'''Cocobuki:''' [Forename], you have exceeded all my expectations. In recognition of your outstanding growth as a thaumaturge, I shall impart to you one of the guild's most closely guarded techniques:
'''Cocobuki:''' Manaward. It is a defensive weaving of energies that blunts the force of any attack made against you.
'''Cocobuki:''' Hm hm hm... I am sure you can understand why we do not teach this secret to every stray hedge wizard who chooses to join our ranks.
'''Cocobuki:''' Now that you have experienced the deadliest threats——and the joy that comes with their obliteration——I am certain you are eager to explore just how deep you might descend into the chasm of thaumaturgy.
'''Cocobuki:''' May your struggles bring wisdom, and your wisdom bring courage. I, for one, look forward to hearing of your future thaumaturgical endeavors. Hm hm hm...
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==Video Archive==
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The Hidden Chapter

2026-03-31T08:28:56Z

Sura: /* Investigating */

{{Quest infobox
| description = Guildmaster [[Cocobygo]] wishes to enlist your assistance.
| image = Thaumaturge quest image.png
| quest-giver = Cocobuki
| related-npcs = Cocobani; Cocobezi; Cocoboha; Cocobuki; Flustered Voidmath; Smirking Voidmath; Twitching Voidmath
| location = Ul'dah - Steps of Nald
| location-x = 6.4
| location-y = 12.9
| type = class
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of Magic Quests
| journal-genre = Thaumaturge Quests
| organization =
| class = thaumaturge
| job =
| level = 25
| req-quest =
| req-items = 1 Book of Mormo
| requirements =
| exp = 8160
| gil = 0
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Toothed Staghorn Staff
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt1 = 1 Cotton Halfrobe
| reward-opt2 = 1 Goatskin Ringbands
| reward-opt3 = 1 Altered Goatskin Moccasins
| reward-opt4 = 1 Silver Spectacles
| reward-opt5 = 1 Allagan Silver Piece
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = The Threat of Perplexity
| next-quest = Facing Your Demons
| patch = 2.0
| release =
| id-gt = 65888
| id-edb = 71336abaf74
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Cocobuki]].
*Collect the chapters of the Book of Mormo.
*Deliver the Book of Mormo to Cocobuki at the Thaumaturges' Guild.
*Take the Book of Mormo to [[Cocobygo]].
*Speak with Cocobuki at Thal's Respite.
*Speak with Cocobuki at the Thaumaturges' Guild.

==Walkthrough==
The chapter locations are:
* (13.5, 23.4) on top of the building
* (14.0, 24.3) at the aether
* (13.7, 24.8) inside of the building

==Journal==
*Guildmaster Cocobygo wishes to enlist your assistance.

*Cocobygo is disturbed by his eldest sibling's uncharacteristic indecision. Speak with Cocobuki, and see what might be done to aid the hesitant thaumaturge in taking a definitive course of action.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Cocobygo:''' Ah, [Forename]——I saw you coming this time. I've been more watchful since Cocobuki told us about that dreadful business with Cocobusi. We ''must'' locate our unfortunate younger sibling as soon as possible and...and deal with him.
'''Cocobygo:''' But Cocobuki is not his usual, unflappable self! It frightens me to see our eldest so indecisive. Terrifies me, in fact. Perhaps ''you'' might speak with him, and banish this air of uncertainty.
===Speaking to Cocobuki===
'''Cocobuki:''' [Forename]. Long have I agonized over Cocobusi's plight...and the measures I might take to extricate him from it.
'''Cocobuki:''' It would not do to call upon my thaumaturge colleagues. No, they would simply seek to obliterate my brother outright. Our teachings from the ''Yawning Abyss'' allow for no other alternative.
'''Cocobuki:''' There is, however, one tiny glimmer of hope. I have had word that the scholars who requested the destruction of Mormo's urn have returned from their expedition.
'''Cocobuki:''' They are currently in Camp Drybone, blowing the ink dry on their collective findings regarding that wretched voidsent. I would ask that you go to these experts of otherworldly phenomena, and beg permission to peruse their work.
===Investigating===
'''Speaking to the Flustered Voidmath'''
'''Flustered Voidmath:''' You wish to learn of Mormo? Right this instant? But we've barely—— How did you—— Well, I suppose I could spare a copy of my writings. I've already prepared several extra sets to share with potential publishers.
'''Flustered Voidmath:''' I can well understand your curiosity. Mormo is truly fascinating, even among the oddities of the voidsent. She is far too powerful to make use of the tiny holes that open between our realities, and thus must send across only her spirit to possess a corpse or some other suitable host. You'll find it all explained there in the second chapter.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Flustered Voidmath:''' While I do so adore our field expeditions, it is nice to have a respite from the blowing sand and roving brigands from time to time.
'''Speaking to the Smirking Voidmath'''
'''Smirking Voidmath:''' If you seek the definitive work on Mormo, then seek no further! I have penned an in-depth analysis of a most cunning ritual——a method contrived by the mages of eld to annihilate the soul of this especially potent voidsent!
'''Smirking Voidmath:''' When it comes to draining such a creature of its aetheric energies, one must—— Ah, but I have not the time to stand here explaining the intricacies of shaping arcane pottery. Here, take my chapter and read it at your leisure!

'''(Optional)'''
'''Smirking Voidmath:''' Pray read those passages carefully─one never knows when one may need to bind some murderous threat of otherworldly origin!
'''Speaking to the Twitching Voidmath'''
'''Twitching Voidmath:''' You...you're interested in reading our ''Book of Mormo''? Of course, of course, it would be a pleasure to share our findings with a fellow student of the voidsent!
'''Twitching Voidmath:''' Here is our first chapter——mine own humble contribution to our research. It tells the tale of how we became aware of the creature's existence, and delves into the nature of the urn that imprisoned her fell power.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Twitching Voidmath:''' I think you shall find the opening pages quite enlightening. Ah, there is no greater reward for a scholar than to have one's work appreciated!

===Delivering items to Cocobuki===
'''Cocobuki:''' Do you have the three chapters of the ''Book of Mormo''?
'''Cocobuki:''' "The histories unearthed in the ruins of Sil'dih depict the suffering wrought by a singularly powerful voidsent——the cunning and terrible seductress known as Mormo.
'''Cocobuki:''' "With genius born of desperation, the mages of the now-fallen city fashioned an urn that would drain and imprison the aetheric vitality of any creature that laid a hand——or claw——upon it. Mormo, believing she was receiving a gift of appeasement from the beleaguered citizens, found her very essence drawn forth and trapped witin the ensorcelled pot.
'''Cocobuki:''' "Over the course of several centuries, the captive aetheric energy was intended to weaken and dissipate, allowing any surviving descendants to safely shatter the urn and thus destroy Mormo's enervated spirit.
'''Cocobuki:''' "The pot's lid was never to be opened again——to do so would release the ravenous voidsent, freeing her soul to enslave the nearest mortal vessel. As possession of this nature is irreversible, the only mercy afforded such a host should be a swift and decisive demise."
'''Cocobuki:''' Hm hm hm... This explains Mormo's fixation on thaumaturgicide. Cocobusi's body provided little arcane sustenance for the weakened voidsent, forcing her to prey upon richer sources of aether to restore her hideous power.
'''Cocobuki:''' This morsel of information may prove most vital! In fact, it may be the only glimmer of hope our poor sibling has. Pray hand this work over to Cocobygo——I shall be along momentarily.
===Delivering items to Cocobygo===
'''Cocobygo:''' <shudder> This is a work devoted to studying that nasty voidsent? I should hope it provides some hint of salvation...
'''Cocobygo:''' Uhhh, Cocobuki... These passages hold naught but misery and despair. It seems we have little choice but to employ our...traditional approach.
'''Cocobuki:''' Though fraught with danger, there ''is'' one solution that promises an alternative to killing Cocobusi. If we fail, however, it will likely mean death for us all.
'''Cocobani:''' Who is this mad mage that poses as our eldest brother!? What of avoiding the threats? Of eliminating the risks? Is that not how we thaumaturges do battle!?
'''Cocobezi:''' With each passing moment, Mormo draws ever closer to her full strength. It pains me to even suggest it, but...we should strike ''now'', Cocobuki, while the voidsent is yet feeble.
'''Cocoboha:''' I share that selfsame sentiment. Sorrowful though it may be, we must slay our enslaved sibling...and soon.
'''Cocobuki:''' Listen, brothers, for my solution is thus: in return for releasing Cocobusi from Mormo's thrall...I will offer the voidsent the chance to glut herself on my mana.
'''Cocobygo:''' <gasp> You cannot! That succubus will drain you to a lifeless husk! And such a feast will awaken all her terrible magicks!
'''Cocobuki:''' The well of my power is vast——I wager Mormo's thirst will be slaked before my spirit fully runs dry. And the newly enlivened voidsent? She will then face the combined wrath of [Forename] and four guildmasters of thaumaturgy!
'''Cocoboha:''' How can we hope to prevail against this paragon of preternatural potency? We have always avoided adversaries against whom we held no advantage...
'''Cocobuki:''' The fault lies with me. Ever have I encouraged such avoidance, and taught only the wisdom of certain victory. It is time we learned the courage to fight battles of unsure outcome.
'''Cocobuki:''' And it is you, [Forename], that I ask to instruct us. There is yet one chapter left in the ''Yawning Abyss''——one that is customarily hidden from newer members. Undertake the trial found within, and show my brothers what it means to be brave.
'''Cocobygo:''' <quiver> H-How can you ask such a thing of p-poor [Forename] when even {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} guildmasters have yet to attempt that ghastly test!?
'''Cocobuki:''' The arcane might you all possess is far greater than you believe. [Forename], once you deem yourself prepared for the lesson of the true final chapter, meet us in the hallowed hall of Thal's Respite.
===Speaking to Cocobuki - cutscene===
'''Cocobuki:''' I regret having to drag you into our family's troubles, but I am confident that, with the many and terrible trials you have bested already, you will prevail once more.
'''Cocobuki:''' The hidden chapter of the ''Yawning Abyss'' presents a trial that challenges the accumulated knowledge and skills of a single thaumaturge. You must employ all the tools at your disposal if you hope to seize victory this day.
'''Cocobuki:''' Let the trial commence!
'''Solo duty'''
'''Cocobuki:''' Hm hm hm... There is no escape from this abyss.
'''Cocobuki:''' The void spills into our realm on wings of inky shadow!
'''Cocobygo:''' Thal's teeth! I can barely watch!
'''Cocobani:''' [Forename]! Try to keep your blood inside your body!
'''Cocobuki:''' Catch your breath while you can. The next threat is at hand...
'''Cocobuki:''' The rift into the void ever widens! The dross of the abyss takes shape!
'''Cocobezi:''' Destroy them swiftly, lest you perish in saturated silence!
'''Cocobuki:''' Hm hm hm. Once again you defy the void. The final nightmare approaches...
'''Cocobuki:''' The jagged gate is wrenched open! The Lord of Flies cometh!
'''Cutscene'''
'''Cocobygo:''' <tremble> I cannot stop sh-shaking. But I think...I think this may actually be excitement!
'''Cocobuki:''' Do you see now, my brothers? With the primal energies of thaumaturgy at your command, there is no threat which you cannot overcome!
'''Cocobani:''' Perhaps there ''is'' a chance to save Cocobusi! I need to reconsider some of my strategies.
'''Cocobezi:''' It seems we have been wasting our potential. I would never have believed it possible for a mage to show such courage and live...
'''Cocoboha:''' What a wonder [Forename] was. I feel my fingers itching to fling fire with a fury!
'''Cocobuki:''' Hm hm hm... Imagine, my siblings, what towering enemies you might topple should you stand firm...together.
'''Cocobuki:''' Thank you, [Forename]. Your inspiring display of magecraft has set the minds of my brothers reeling with new possibilities. Let us now return to the guild and discuss what is to come.
===Reporting back to Cocobuki===
'''Cocobuki:''' What a formidable team you all shall make... Cocobygo. Cocobani. Cocobezi. Cocoboha. [Forename]. Even Mormo must wither before the onslaught of your combined thaumaturgy.
'''Cocobuki:''' But before we engage the voidsent, perhaps some time is needed for my brothers to unlearn their ingrained inclinations. Meanwhile, I suggest you hurl yourself into the chasm of your studies.
'''Cocobuki:''' Your fearless thaumaturgy is as a beacon to us all.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=ET0itfHLBcY}}

Homecoming

2026-03-23T10:17:20Z

Sura: /* Reporting back to Luciane */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Homecoming
| description = Guildmaster [[Luciane]] wants you to attend to your fellow archers.
| image = Archer quest image.png
| quest-giver = Luciane
| related-npcs = Leih Aliapoh; Pawah Mujuuk; Silvairre
| location = New Gridania
| location-x = 15.4
| location-y = 11.9
| type = Class
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Quests
| journal-genre = Archer Quests
| organization =
| class = Archer
| job =
| level = 25
| req-quest =
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 8160
| gil = 0
| reward1 = 1 Wrapped Elm Longbow
| reward-opt1 = 1 Velveteen Shirt
| reward-opt2 = 1 Altered Velveteen Bandana
| reward-opt3 = 1 Fingerless Goatskin Gloves
| reward-opt4 = 1 Goatskin Crakows
| reward-opt5 = 2 Allagan Silver Piece
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = To Catch a Poacher
| next-quest = The One that Got Away
| patch = 2.0
| release =
| id-gt = 65607
| id-edb = 7085dda8792
}}
==Steps==
*Speak to [[Silvairre]].
*Speak to [[Leih Aliapoh]].
*Meet Leih Aliapoh in the [[South Shroud]].
*Speak with Leih Aliapoh at the [[Bannock]].
*Report to [[Luciane]].

==Journal==
*Guildmaster Luciane wants you to attend to your fellow archers.

*Both Silvairre and Leih Aliapoh appear to be lost in thought. Speak first with Silvairre and see what is troubling him.

*Silvairre grudgingly reveals his intention to leave the guild. He is determined to bring Pawah Mujuuk to justice, believing that it will grant him a measure of redemption for the time he failed to do so as a Quiverman. Realizing that you cannot sway him from his path, you resolve to turn your attention to Leih, who seems utterly crestfallen.

*As if Silvairre's announcement weren't shocking enough, Leih declares her intention to leave not only the guild, but Gridania at large. Before she departs, however, she would speak with you in private. Meet her in the South Shroud and see her off on her journey.

*Leih reveals that she believed her place to be with her fellow Keepers of the Moon, and not with the people of Gridania. However, she could not bear to let Pawah murder you, and was thus denied the company of her kind. With nowhere left to go, she asks you to meet her at the Bannock, and help her to understand how one can live as an outsider in Gridania.

*Leih flies into a rage and attacks you, leave you little choice but to fight, as a crowd of slack-jawed Twin Adder recruits look on. After you subdue her, she awakens as if from a trance, realizing that the fear of dishonoring her old family, who perished in the Calamity, was preventing her from embracing her new one. She resolves to return to the guild and be with those who know her best. Follow in her wake and inform Luciane that all is well.

*Before you can utter a word, Luciane bids you stop, and states that merely looking at the returning Leih's eyes has told her all that she needs to know. She thanks you for helping Leih to see that her place is with the guild, and hopes that you will be of similar aid to other archers who lose their way.
**The next archer quest will be available from Luciane upon reaching level 30.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Luciane:''' Ah, [Forename], I had hoped you would come. You may be able to help. I am concerned about Leih and Silvairre...
'''Luciane:''' They show signs of losing perspective, and... Well, mayhap it is best you see for yourself. I cannot help but feel that both would benefit from your counsel.
'''Luciane:''' Consider this a personal request, [Forename].
===Speaking to Silvairre===
'''Silvairre:''' Hm? Oh, ''gods''... Did Luciane send you to pester me, by any chance? This is hardly her concern, and it is most ''definitely'' not yours.
'''Silvairre:''' If you must know, I have decided to leave the guild.
'''Silvairre:''' I mean to track down Pawah Mujuuk and finish what we started. The Gods' Quiver and Wood Wailers seem content to ignore our warnings, but I will not let her escape again.
'''Silvairre:''' I already made that mistake once, and it cost me my place in the Gods' Quiver.
'''Silvairre:''' Aye, the foolish young sentry of whom I once spoke——he was me. <sigh> We had her, [Forename]. There was no escape. But then she began to wail about a wounded comrade, one who would surely die without her help... She looked me straight in the eye and ''begged''...
'''Silvairre:''' And I blinked. I failed to see through the most elementary ruse. I failed Gridania and the Gods' Quiver...and while that can never be forgiven, mayhap I can reclaim a measure of honor by stopping her.
'''Silvairre:''' ...But a wanderer like you would not understand what it means to betray your people.
'''Silvairre:''' Worry not——I do not intend to leave just yet. I will continue to gather information until I am certain of Mujuuk's whereabouts. Make no mistake, though——it is only a matter of time.
'''Silvairre:''' Now run along, will you? Oh, and if you are so concerned about your fellow guildmates, you should attend to that moping Miqo'te. The sight of her shuffling around whilst staring at her feet is bad for morale.
'''Silvairre:''' ...Not that it matters to me.
===Speaking to Leih Aliapoh===
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Oh...it's you. Tell me, [Forename], do you ever think about home? Do you ever wish you could go back?
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Mine was just another poor village in the Twelveswood. The fields were more stone than soil, and merchants hardly ever bothered to visit. We didn't have a lot...but we didn't need it.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' And then the Calamity came. I remember running, and the screams... It was so ''loud'', [Forename]...so unbearably loud... And then I was here, in a strange city, surrounded by more people than I'd ever seen, and I didn't know any of them.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' But I knew how to hunt. I was always good at hunting, [Forename], and the guild gave me a place to get better.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' At least I thought I had gotten better. She...Pawah Mujuuk...she was so much more...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' I've been thinking, [Forename], that maybe this is a sign. Maybe Silvairre is right, and this guild——this city——is no place for an outsider like me.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' And so I've decided to leave. I'm glad to have known you, [Forename], even if it was only for a short while.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Forgive me if this is too selfish a request, but before I go, I would like to meet with you one last time.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Alone, in the South Shroud. These...Gridanians would not understand.
===Waiting at destination - cutscene===
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' No! Don't hurt {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}}!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' And there I was, thinkin' ye mightn't accept my kind invitation!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' ...I don't recall invitin' {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}}, though... 'Tis ''rude'' to presume, sonny/[?], an' I do so hate rudeness...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Wait! It's not {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} fault——it's mine! I invited {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}}. {{alternatives|f=She|m=He}}'s a member of the Archers' Guild, like me——and {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}}'s not Gridanian!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Ahhh...I do begin to recall {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} face... Aye, knows how to hold a bow, that one. Well, {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} ain't the typical recruit, but I reckon I might be willin' to make an exception.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' No, no——it's not like that. I just...I wanted to say good-bye.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' [Forename], ever since I met Pawah, I've been at a loss. But I realize now that my place isn't at the guild...with the Gridanians.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' They'll never accept me. This is where I belong, with ''my'' people, carrying on our traditions. Our archery——not Gridania's.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' It's all I have left, [Forename]. So I'm going with Pawah. Maybe you don't understand now, but...just promise you won't tell Luciane...or Silvairre.
'''What will you say?'''
* As you wish.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' [Forename]...
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Made yer peace with yer little friend, have ye? Right then, let's get on with it!
* The hells I won't!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' [Forename]!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Heh! I had a feelin' {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} might be harborin' a few nigglin' objections. Worry not, sister...
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Shoot the bastard!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' NO!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Ain't no love lost 'twixt ye an' the guild, is there? Then what's the problem with featherin' a bloody 'venturer? No bugger'll miss {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}}.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' ''I'll'' miss him, all right!? So just...just stop!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Dear me... An' I had such high hopes for you, Miss Aliapoh... Waste o' bloody time! A Keeper what's lost her nerve's about as much use to me as a glass bow.
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' But there's no sport in killin' captured prey.
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Ack! I'd better not see neither o' ye again, 'cause if I do, I'll show ye what happens to prey what's daft enough to get caught twice. Away, sisters! Away!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' How do you do it, [Forename]? How do you live in this place——with these people?
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' And why do you even bother? What have they ever given you beside scorn? Well? What do you ''see'' in them, [Forename]?
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Even though you joined the guild after I did, you've come so far, so quickly. Maybe you've even surpassed me...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' I have to know how you've done it. I have to know what it is that I'm doing wrong...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' ...And there's only one way I can think of to find out. Meet me at the Bannock.

===Speaking to Leih Aliapoh===
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Shall we begin, [Forename]?
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Then defend yourself! Show me what these people have taught you!
'''Solo duty'''
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' I said fight me, damn it! Why are you holding back!?
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Is that all you've got!? I know you can do better!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Not bad...but I'm not finished yet!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' For my people...for my family...for me!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' I...I see now...
'''Cutscene'''
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' <pant> <pant> It's so simple...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' You have opened your eyes, and looked beyond your masters' faults. You've accepted their teachings and taken them to heart. Even Silvairre, for all his bigotry, wishes only to preserve his traditions.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' I lost sight of everyone else's struggles and became obsessed with mine own. I was so afraid to let go of my cherished notion of archery——my ''family's'' notion——and learn another way. I didn't want to betray them...or dishonor their memory.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' ...But I have a family here too——a family that sees the wider world, and is willing to show me how blinkered I have become.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' As archers, we train our eyes and minds to be unforgiving——to defy any attempt at concealment, and discern the naked truth. It is little wonder then that I have neglected to look inside myself until now. Though unquestionably worthwhile, I have found the experience rather...''excruciating''. Ahem!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Thank you, [Forename]. I know now that I belong at the guild, together with you and Luciane...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' ...And, yes, even that bloody Wildwood. Gods help me——I think I might actually miss him...
===Reporting back to Luciane===
'''Luciane:''' Welcome home, [Forename].
'''Luciane:''' You need not say a word. One look at Leih's eyes was enough.
'''Luciane:''' Thank you for returning her to us.
'''Luciane:''' When we focus on a single goal and pursue it with passion and fervor, it becomes easy to lose sight of what else lies before us.
'''Luciane:''' With your skill and vision, [Forename], you can help your fellow archers to look beyond themselves and remember their comrades. I hope I can count on your support in the future.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=zedH9ZoahUw}}

Homecoming

2026-03-23T10:17:01Z

Sura: /* Reporting back to Luciane */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Homecoming
| description = Guildmaster [[Luciane]] wants you to attend to your fellow archers.
| image = Archer quest image.png
| quest-giver = Luciane
| related-npcs = Leih Aliapoh; Pawah Mujuuk; Silvairre
| location = New Gridania
| location-x = 15.4
| location-y = 11.9
| type = Class
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Quests
| journal-genre = Archer Quests
| organization =
| class = Archer
| job =
| level = 25
| req-quest =
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 8160
| gil = 0
| reward1 = 1 Wrapped Elm Longbow
| reward-opt1 = 1 Velveteen Shirt
| reward-opt2 = 1 Altered Velveteen Bandana
| reward-opt3 = 1 Fingerless Goatskin Gloves
| reward-opt4 = 1 Goatskin Crakows
| reward-opt5 = 2 Allagan Silver Piece
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = To Catch a Poacher
| next-quest = The One that Got Away
| patch = 2.0
| release =
| id-gt = 65607
| id-edb = 7085dda8792
}}
==Steps==
*Speak to [[Silvairre]].
*Speak to [[Leih Aliapoh]].
*Meet Leih Aliapoh in the [[South Shroud]].
*Speak with Leih Aliapoh at the [[Bannock]].
*Report to [[Luciane]].

==Journal==
*Guildmaster Luciane wants you to attend to your fellow archers.

*Both Silvairre and Leih Aliapoh appear to be lost in thought. Speak first with Silvairre and see what is troubling him.

*Silvairre grudgingly reveals his intention to leave the guild. He is determined to bring Pawah Mujuuk to justice, believing that it will grant him a measure of redemption for the time he failed to do so as a Quiverman. Realizing that you cannot sway him from his path, you resolve to turn your attention to Leih, who seems utterly crestfallen.

*As if Silvairre's announcement weren't shocking enough, Leih declares her intention to leave not only the guild, but Gridania at large. Before she departs, however, she would speak with you in private. Meet her in the South Shroud and see her off on her journey.

*Leih reveals that she believed her place to be with her fellow Keepers of the Moon, and not with the people of Gridania. However, she could not bear to let Pawah murder you, and was thus denied the company of her kind. With nowhere left to go, she asks you to meet her at the Bannock, and help her to understand how one can live as an outsider in Gridania.

*Leih flies into a rage and attacks you, leave you little choice but to fight, as a crowd of slack-jawed Twin Adder recruits look on. After you subdue her, she awakens as if from a trance, realizing that the fear of dishonoring her old family, who perished in the Calamity, was preventing her from embracing her new one. She resolves to return to the guild and be with those who know her best. Follow in her wake and inform Luciane that all is well.

*Before you can utter a word, Luciane bids you stop, and states that merely looking at the returning Leih's eyes has told her all that she needs to know. She thanks you for helping Leih to see that her place is with the guild, and hopes that you will be of similar aid to other archers who lose their way.
**The next archer quest will be available from Luciane upon reaching level 30.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Luciane:''' Ah, [Forename], I had hoped you would come. You may be able to help. I am concerned about Leih and Silvairre...
'''Luciane:''' They show signs of losing perspective, and... Well, mayhap it is best you see for yourself. I cannot help but feel that both would benefit from your counsel.
'''Luciane:''' Consider this a personal request, [Forename].
===Speaking to Silvairre===
'''Silvairre:''' Hm? Oh, ''gods''... Did Luciane send you to pester me, by any chance? This is hardly her concern, and it is most ''definitely'' not yours.
'''Silvairre:''' If you must know, I have decided to leave the guild.
'''Silvairre:''' I mean to track down Pawah Mujuuk and finish what we started. The Gods' Quiver and Wood Wailers seem content to ignore our warnings, but I will not let her escape again.
'''Silvairre:''' I already made that mistake once, and it cost me my place in the Gods' Quiver.
'''Silvairre:''' Aye, the foolish young sentry of whom I once spoke——he was me. <sigh> We had her, [Forename]. There was no escape. But then she began to wail about a wounded comrade, one who would surely die without her help... She looked me straight in the eye and ''begged''...
'''Silvairre:''' And I blinked. I failed to see through the most elementary ruse. I failed Gridania and the Gods' Quiver...and while that can never be forgiven, mayhap I can reclaim a measure of honor by stopping her.
'''Silvairre:''' ...But a wanderer like you would not understand what it means to betray your people.
'''Silvairre:''' Worry not——I do not intend to leave just yet. I will continue to gather information until I am certain of Mujuuk's whereabouts. Make no mistake, though——it is only a matter of time.
'''Silvairre:''' Now run along, will you? Oh, and if you are so concerned about your fellow guildmates, you should attend to that moping Miqo'te. The sight of her shuffling around whilst staring at her feet is bad for morale.
'''Silvairre:''' ...Not that it matters to me.
===Speaking to Leih Aliapoh===
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Oh...it's you. Tell me, [Forename], do you ever think about home? Do you ever wish you could go back?
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Mine was just another poor village in the Twelveswood. The fields were more stone than soil, and merchants hardly ever bothered to visit. We didn't have a lot...but we didn't need it.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' And then the Calamity came. I remember running, and the screams... It was so ''loud'', [Forename]...so unbearably loud... And then I was here, in a strange city, surrounded by more people than I'd ever seen, and I didn't know any of them.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' But I knew how to hunt. I was always good at hunting, [Forename], and the guild gave me a place to get better.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' At least I thought I had gotten better. She...Pawah Mujuuk...she was so much more...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' I've been thinking, [Forename], that maybe this is a sign. Maybe Silvairre is right, and this guild——this city——is no place for an outsider like me.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' And so I've decided to leave. I'm glad to have known you, [Forename], even if it was only for a short while.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Forgive me if this is too selfish a request, but before I go, I would like to meet with you one last time.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Alone, in the South Shroud. These...Gridanians would not understand.
===Waiting at destination - cutscene===
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' No! Don't hurt {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}}!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' And there I was, thinkin' ye mightn't accept my kind invitation!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' ...I don't recall invitin' {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}}, though... 'Tis ''rude'' to presume, sonny/[?], an' I do so hate rudeness...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Wait! It's not {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} fault——it's mine! I invited {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}}. {{alternatives|f=She|m=He}}'s a member of the Archers' Guild, like me——and {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}}'s not Gridanian!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Ahhh...I do begin to recall {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} face... Aye, knows how to hold a bow, that one. Well, {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} ain't the typical recruit, but I reckon I might be willin' to make an exception.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' No, no——it's not like that. I just...I wanted to say good-bye.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' [Forename], ever since I met Pawah, I've been at a loss. But I realize now that my place isn't at the guild...with the Gridanians.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' They'll never accept me. This is where I belong, with ''my'' people, carrying on our traditions. Our archery——not Gridania's.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' It's all I have left, [Forename]. So I'm going with Pawah. Maybe you don't understand now, but...just promise you won't tell Luciane...or Silvairre.
'''What will you say?'''
* As you wish.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' [Forename]...
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Made yer peace with yer little friend, have ye? Right then, let's get on with it!
* The hells I won't!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' [Forename]!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Heh! I had a feelin' {{alternatives|f=she|m=he}} might be harborin' a few nigglin' objections. Worry not, sister...
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Shoot the bastard!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' NO!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Ain't no love lost 'twixt ye an' the guild, is there? Then what's the problem with featherin' a bloody 'venturer? No bugger'll miss {{alternatives|f=her|m=him}}.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' ''I'll'' miss him, all right!? So just...just stop!
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Dear me... An' I had such high hopes for you, Miss Aliapoh... Waste o' bloody time! A Keeper what's lost her nerve's about as much use to me as a glass bow.
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' But there's no sport in killin' captured prey.
'''Pawah Mujuuk:''' Ack! I'd better not see neither o' ye again, 'cause if I do, I'll show ye what happens to prey what's daft enough to get caught twice. Away, sisters! Away!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' How do you do it, [Forename]? How do you live in this place——with these people?
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' And why do you even bother? What have they ever given you beside scorn? Well? What do you ''see'' in them, [Forename]?
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Even though you joined the guild after I did, you've come so far, so quickly. Maybe you've even surpassed me...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' I have to know how you've done it. I have to know what it is that I'm doing wrong...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' ...And there's only one way I can think of to find out. Meet me at the Bannock.

===Speaking to Leih Aliapoh===
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Shall we begin, [Forename]?
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Then defend yourself! Show me what these people have taught you!
'''Solo duty'''
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' I said fight me, damn it! Why are you holding back!?
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Is that all you've got!? I know you can do better!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Not bad...but I'm not finished yet!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' For my people...for my family...for me!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' I...I see now...
'''Cutscene'''
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' <pant> <pant> It's so simple...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' You have opened your eyes, and looked beyond your masters' faults. You've accepted their teachings and taken them to heart. Even Silvairre, for all his bigotry, wishes only to preserve his traditions.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' I lost sight of everyone else's struggles and became obsessed with mine own. I was so afraid to let go of my cherished notion of archery——my ''family's'' notion——and learn another way. I didn't want to betray them...or dishonor their memory.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' ...But I have a family here too——a family that sees the wider world, and is willing to show me how blinkered I have become.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' As archers, we train our eyes and minds to be unforgiving——to defy any attempt at concealment, and discern the naked truth. It is little wonder then that I have neglected to look inside myself until now. Though unquestionably worthwhile, I have found the experience rather...''excruciating''. Ahem!
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Thank you, [Forename]. I know now that I belong at the guild, together with you and Luciane...
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' ...And, yes, even that bloody Wildwood. Gods help me——I think I might actually miss him...
===Reporting back to Luciane===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' The world can seem clearer when viewed down an arrow's shaft, but an archer must think of more than just the target.

'''Luciane:''' Welcome home, [Forename].
'''Luciane:''' You need not say a word. One look at Leih's eyes was enough.
'''Luciane:''' Thank you for returning her to us.
'''Luciane:''' When we focus on a single goal and pursue it with passion and fervor, it becomes easy to lose sight of what else lies before us.
'''Luciane:''' With your skill and vision, [Forename], you can help your fellow archers to look beyond themselves and remember their comrades. I hope I can count on your support in the future.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=zedH9ZoahUw}}

To Catch a Poacher

2026-03-23T09:56:00Z

Sura: /* Waiting for Leih and Silvairre - Cutscene */

{{Quest infobox
| description = Guildmaster [[Luciane]] wants you to go to [[Buscarron's Druthers]].
| image = Archer quest image.png
| quest-giver = Luciane
| related-npcs = Buscarron; Leih Aliapoh; Pawah Mujuuk; Silvairre
| location = New Gridania
| location-x = 15.4
| location-y = 11.9
| type = class
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of War Quests
| journal-genre = Archer Quests
| organization =
| class = archer
| job =
| level = 20
| req-quest =
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 6960
| gil = 0
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Elm Velocity Bow
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt1 = 1 Goatskin Jacket
| reward-opt2 = 1 Iron Sallet
| reward-opt3 = 1 Goatskin Armguards
| reward-opt4 = 1 Goatskin Leg Guards
| reward-opt5 = 5 Allagan Bronze Piece
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Violators Will Be Shot
| next-quest = Homecoming
| patch = 2.0
| release =
| id-gt = 65606
| id-edb = 8f679ef9619
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Buscarron]].
*Search for clues.
*Consult with [[Leih Aliapoh]] and [[Silvairre]].
**Note: You must click the Destination icon on the floor of the tavern.
*Investigate Buscarron's Scar.
*Report to Buscarron.
*Report to [[Luciane]].

==Journal==
*Guildmaster Luciane wants you to go to Buscarron's Druthers.

*The Archers' Guild has received a petition from a man named Buscarron, who runs a tavern in the South Shroud. Take yourself to Buscarron's Druthers and speak with the proprietor.

*Buscarron asks you to investigate a gang of poachers whom he believes are led by the infamous Pawah Mujuuk. Search the forest for any clues to their whereabouts.

*You discover several suspicious objects in the forest northwest of Buscarron's Druthers. Return to the tavern and share your findings with Leih and Silvairre.

*Silvairre suspects that the bottles were taken from Buscarron's famous cache of home-brewed mead, thought lost in the fall of his former guard post. Investigate Buscarron's Scar for signs of recent activity.

*At Buscarron's Scar, you are ambushed by Pawah Mujuuk and her gang of poachers. A skirmish ensures, during which you successfully repel the enemy. Bear word of this to Buscarron, who awaits you back at the Druthers.

*Clearly nettled by the thought of poachers helping themselves to his prized mead, Buscarron takes great pleasure in the tale of their comeuppance. With the situation under control, you can now return to the Archers' Guild and report all that transpired to Luciane.

*At the Archers' Guild, Luciane praises you for your outstanding service at Buscarron's Scar. She then thanks you for helping Leih and Silvairre to cooperate, and bids you continue working for the benefit of the guild. Your efforts thus validated, you resume your training with heretofore unseen fervor.
**The next archer quest will be available from Luciane upon reaching level 25.

==Dialogue==
===Cutscene===
Luciane: You come at a good time, [Forename]. I have a task for you.
Luciane: A petition has arrived from the proprietor of Buscarron's Druthers, out in the South Shroud.
Luciane: The petitioner, Buscarron himself, has requested our assistance in dealing with a gang of poachers. I would have the three of you meet with him and investigate his claims.
Leih Aliapoh: The ''three'' of us? You mean, [Forename], myself, and...?
Silvairre: It would be better if I went alone, Luciane. The Miqo'te and...the other one will only encumber me.
Luciane: No, Silvairre, you will go as three. Also, it is past time you recognized [Forename] as a fellow archer.
Silvairre: I will not. I have held my tongue on the matter of {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} continued presence here, but I will bend no further.
Leih Aliapoh: Who in the seven hells do you think you are—Bowlord Lewin!? In case you've forgotten, you aren't even a Quiverman anymore!
Silvairre: That may be, but I have shed blood defending our borders—unlike you, savage.
Leih Aliapoh: "Savage"!? You know ''nothing'' about me, you bigoted son of a—
Luciane: Enough!
Luciane: But one more word and you shall have cause to regret your petulance. The three of you ''will'' go to Buscarron's Druthers in the South Shroud. Now, out of my sight!
===Speaking to Buscarron - Cutscene===
Buscarron: Ah, you lot must be from the Archers' Guild. Welcome, friends.
Now, as your guildmaster will have said, I put in a request for some keen-eyed archers to help me track down a gang of poachers that've been plaguing these parts.
Silvairre: If I may—it is not uncommon to find poachers in this region. While regrettable, neither the Gods' Quiver nor the Wood Wailers deem them worthy of attention. Why, then, did you imagine them worthy of ours?
Buscarron: 'Cause these ain't no common poachers. They're Pawah Mujuuk's gang.
Silvairre: ...
Buscarron: They say she and hers are always moving, staying one step ahead. But I reckon she's hiding out here somewhere.
Buscarron: Thing is, I can't just send my people out searching. I made a pact with the Redbelly bandits, see—we stay out of their territory, and they don't make no trouble at the Druthers.
Buscarron: That being so, if I summoned the massed ranks of the Wailers and the Quivermen, all seven hells would swiftly break loose...assuming they thought the matter ''worthy of their attention'', of course. Needless to say, that's not an option. As luck would have it, though, I've got three keen-eyed archers to take care of things instead—and all without raising no alarms.
Silvairre: ...We understand. You may leave the matter to us.
Silvairre: Leih, [Forename]—split up and scour the area for any sign of the poachers.
Silvairre: Should you discover anything, return here and wait. We will reconvene to compare our findings ere long. Go.
===Waiting for Leih and Silvairre - Cutscene===
Silvairre: An iron leg trap and a poacher's arrow... These are both evidence of illegal activity, but nothing that will help us find Pawah.
Silvairre: And these mead bottles are but old refuse, from before the Druthers was even built. They have no connection to the gang.
Leih Aliapoh: ...What do you know of this Pawah woman, Silvairre?
Silvairre: I know that she is the most infamous poacher ever to walk the Twelveswood.
Silvairre: A born leader, deadly with the bow, she formed her own gang of Miqo'te hunters.
Silvairre: She was apprehended once, and would have been brought to justice...had she not tricked a foolish young sentry into releasing her, before vanishing without a trace.
Leih Aliapoh: ...Is that so?
Leih Aliapoh: In any case, we've scoured the area and found nothing. How do we know that this Pawah was ever even here?
Leih Aliapoh: I say we inform the Gods' Quiver and the Wood Wailers, taking care not to implicate Buscarron, and leave the rest to them. This doesn't concern the Archers' Guild.
Silvairre: It concerns ''Gridania'', Leih! Pawah Mujuuk is a savage and utterly amoral poacher whose actions, however indirectly, threaten the city's well-being.
Silvairre: But what would a vagrant like you know of duty to one's homeland? No more than ''{{alternatives|f=she|m=he}}'', I suspect.
Leih Aliapoh: How dare you! And you, [Forename]—say something!
'''What will you say?'''
*...
'''Silvairre:''' You see. Even she/he knows it to be true. Her/His silence speaks volumes.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Damn it, [Forename]—say something!

''Returns to dialogue selection.''
* Now is not the time for this!
'''Silvairre:''' Hmph. Very well. We will return to the matter at hand. Mayhap we should take a second look at the clues we have gathered.

'''Leih Aliapoh:''' Look all you want. Though the trap and the arrow we found suggest poaching, there is nothing remotely unusual about them.
'''Leih Aliapoh:''' What do ''you'' think we should examine, [Forename]?
'''What will you examine?'''
* The poacher's arrow.
Silvairre: We know that this is poacher's arrow. Beyond that, it tells us nothing.
* The iron leg trap.
Silvairre: This trap is a common tool used for hunting beasts.
Silvairre: Such devices do not distinguish between friend and foe, and have been the cause of much tragedy for both man and chocobo. Gridanian hunters would never stoop so low.
Silvairre: Poachers, meanwhile, are wont to litter the forest floor with these accursed things. That said, I see nothing here that will lead us to Pawah.
* The empty mead bottles.
Silvairre: Why are you still carrying that rubbish? I told you, those bottles predate the Druthers. They have no connection with this matter.
Leih Aliapoh: ...But if these bottles are so old, why do they retain the scent of mead? They must surely have been opened recently.
Silvairre: Wait. Before the Calamity, Buscarron once served as a sentry. Yet even then, he sometimes spoke of owning his own tavern...and it was an open secret that he was brewing his own private stock. If some survived...
Silvairre: Of course! Buscarron's Scar—his old lookout post!
Silvairre: It may not be Pawah Mujuuk, but we must investigate at once!
===Examining footprints - Cutscene===
Silvairre: Any signs?
Leih Aliapoh: Look—the ground is covered in Miqo'te footprints.
Leih Aliapoh: These tracks are fresh—''very'' fresh. I'll wager the bandits were alerted to our coming and fled...else they're hiding near—
Silvairre: Take cover!
Pawah Mujuuk: ...Eh? An' there I was thinkin' we'd caught usselves some o' them meddlin' bloody masqueraders...
Pawah Mujuuk: Not that I'm complainin'—hidin' yer face's downright bloody ''rude'' when ye ain't been introduced.
Pawah Mujuuk: Speakin' of ill manners, don't ye know it ain't decent to barge yer way into a lady's bedchamber without knockin'!?
Silvairre: ...You would lecture us on manners? Truly, I have heard it all.
Silvairre: They have us outnumbered. We had best split up.
Leih Aliapoh: The leader's mine! I'll try to isolate her from her litter!
Leih Aliapoh: Silvairre, [Forename]—the rest I leave to you two.
Silvairre: As you will.
'''Solo duty'''
Coeurlclaw Hunter: For Pawah! Get the bastards!
Silvairre the Virtuous: Focus on my target, [Forename]! We can take them down faster if we work together!
Coeurlclaw Healer: Don't let them get away!
Silvairre the Virtuous: We cannot allow that conjurer to draw this out!
Silvairre the Virtuous: Remember your techniques! Finish her quickly while she is weak!
Coeurlclaw Hunter: Bloody hells! Why won't you two die!?
Silvairre the Virtuous: Stay on your toes, [Forename]! This lot is quicker than the rest!
Silvairre the Virtuous: Watch their movements and dodge their attacks!
'''Cutscene'''
Silvairre: Was that the last of them?
Silvairre: Have you seen Aliapoh?
Silvairre: With me, [Forename].
Pawah Mujuuk: Tsk-tsk. That was a piss-poor showin', sister.
Pawah Mujuuk: An' ye call yerself a Keeper? A hunter with no fangs ain't nothin' but ''prey''.
Leih Aliapoh: No!
Pawah Mujuuk: Awww, bugger. Looks like playtime's over.
Pawah Mujuuk: Be seein' ye, sister!
===Reporting back to Buscarron===
Buscarron: Seven hells! They were at my old post? And they drank my old mead!?
Buscarron: That stings most of all... Well, 'tis past time the proper authorities were informed. I'll send messengers to the Wood Wailers and Gods' Quiver.
Buscarron: The Redbelly bandits won't like it one bit, but I'll see they're told exactly who the military is after. I only hope it'll be enough...
Buscarron: 'Course, Pawah Mujuuk's no fool. Now she knows she's been spotted, she'll break camp and be long gone by the time the next bell sounds. And the trail won't stay fresh long, neither...
Buscarron: Anyway, you've done me a great kindness, friends. Tell Luciane I appreciate the help.
===Reporting back to Luciane===
Luciane: Welcome back, [Forename]. Silvairre tells me that you encountered Pawah Mujuuk.
Luciane: No Gridanian could fail to recognize that name, so oft has it been spoken, and with such bitterness.
Luciane: I fear we lack the strength to face her ourselves. This is a matter for the Gods' Quiver and Wood Wailers.
Luciane: That you confronted her and survived is a testament to your growing mastery of our art. Ah, and I was surprised to note that Leih and Silvairre were not at loggerheads upon their return. I presume we owe this unnatural state of affairs to your calming influence?
Luciane: ...No? Modest to the last. Truly, your every deed bespeaks a clarity of vision far beyond your years.
Luciane: I implore you to share that perspective with your peers and help them grow into better, wiser archers.
Luciane: As you go forth and temper your skills in battle, know that we always look forward to your return.
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==Video Archive==
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A Requiem for Heroes

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{{other uses|the quest|the name of the major patch|patch 4.5}}
{{Quest infobox
| title = A Requiem for Heroes
| image = A_Requiem_for_Heroes_Image.png
| description = Despite the apparent urgency of [[Raubahn]]'s summons, the [[Resistance Fighter|Resistance fighter]] seems content to wait for your signal to proceed.
| quest-giver = Resistance Fighter
| related-npcs = Count Edmont de Fortemps; Emmanellain; Hancock; Handeloup; Honoroit; House Fortemps Manservant; Raubahn; Saulette; Tataru
| cutscene-npcs = Aymeric; Varis
| location = The Lochs
| location-x = 10.9
| location-y = 21.1
| location-z = 0.1
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = Post-Ala Mhigan Liberation Quests
| level = 70
| exp = 10800
| gil = 0
| reward1 = 1 Scion Traveler's Attire Coffer
| unlocks = ach Swan Song, ngp Stormblood - Part 4
| prev-quest = A Brief Reprieve
| next-quest = The Syrcus Trench
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.56
| msq-index = 541
| id-gt = 68721
| id-edb = 4e3ff3ab391
}}
==Walkthrough==
''Note: Multiple cutscenes and a solo duty will commence in succession upon proceeding.''

===Solo Duty===
Upon speaking with [[Raubahn]], you will enter a two part solo duty.
*Initially, you start the fight as [[Hien]] and all you will have is four skills on the pet bar. Lyse and Yugiri will fight alongside you. Follow standard mechanics for this part of the duty and can be cleared with ease.

*In the 2nd part of the fight, you will have all spells/skills available again. When Zenos becomes untargetable players must instead take down his swords as in [[Ala Mhigo (Duty)|Ala Mhigo]]. Jobs that rely on DoT should DoT multiple swords while avoiding aoe and DPSing each in turn, order does not matter as all must be taken down to prevent 999,999 damage. Following this DPS check Zenos will use multiple previously seen attacks in quick succession before returning to normal rotation.

*Should you fail to complete the solo duty both parts must be replayed.

''Note: Multiple cutscenes including game credits will play upon entering the Rising Stones.''

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Raubahn]].
* Return to [[the Rising Stones]].
* Speak with [[Tataru]].

==Journal==
* Despite the apparent urgency of Raubahn's summons, the Resistance fighter seems content to wait for your signal to proceed.

* The Resistance fighter informs you that Raubahn is prepared to discuss strategy. You offer a curt nod and he proceeds to escort you to Alliance Headquarters.

* As Raubahn tells it, the Alliance and imperials are at a stalemate, neither side willing to concede defeat. The reason for this deadlock is unclear until a scout interrupts your meeting with grave news─imperial soldiers have broken through the Alliance's defenses, being led by a man who appears to be Lord Zenos. You prepare to set out for battle when you are suddenly racked with pain as an otherworldly voice reaches out to you, but the agony of this aetherial calling does little to weaken your resolve. Raubahn can but wish you luck as you set out to do what you must.

: You arrive on the battlefield to find Lyse and Yugiri motionless on the ground, Lord Hien struggling and failing to get on his feet. Towering over them is Lord Zenos, or the Ascian who wears his face. Battle quickly ensues, but try as you might, the Ascian refuses to fall. With ill-fated timing, the pain of the voice brings you to your knees. Your foe standing over you, the world goes dark as his blade comes crashing down on you.

: When next you open your eyes, you find yourself in a strange, aetherial plane. Behind you stands a robed figure. He offers no explanations of what is happening, only a message: return to the Crystal Tower where a beacon has been placed for you.

* You awake in a soft, warm bed, a young Elezen girl dashing out of the room. Was the hooded figure a dream? The thought is pushed aside as Aymeric enters, relief plain on his face. He explains that, just as the Ascian was about to strike, Estinien intervened and whisked you away to safety. He goes on to say the man posing as Lord Zenos retreated shortly after, prompting the remaining imperial forces to follow suit. Before taking his leave, Aymeric relays a message to you, that when you are well and rested, you are to return home where friends are waiting for you.

* A hush falls over the Rising Stones as you enter, which is soon broken by an overjoyed Tataru. You recount to her all that took place, from your battle at Ala Mhigo, to the mysterious robed figure and his cryptic message. After giving it careful thought, she suspects this person, whomever they may be, is possibly the key to rescuing the others. With renewed resolve, she assures you the Scions who yet remain at the Rising Stones will find the beacon waiting for you at the Crystal Tower.

* Tataru never lost hope that you would return. In fact, she fashioned you a new set of garments to celebrate your return. Though it is unclear what you will find at the Crystal Tower, perhaps this garb will be of use on the road ahead.
** ※The next main scenario quest will be available from Tataru once you have met the following requirements:
** ※ You must have registered a product key for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers to your service account.
** ※ You must have completed the main scenario quest “A Requiem for Heroes.”

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
'''Resistance Fighter:''' Commander Aldynn is waiting, my {{alt|f=lady|m=lord}}. It would be best if we proceeded to Alliance Headquarters at once.
-quest accepted
'''Resistance Fighter:''' Are you ready?

Question: Accompany the Resistance fighter to Alliance Headquarters? (Yes/No)

===Speaking with Raubahn===
'''Raubahn:''' You're here. Good. I summoned you to discuss strategy, but first I would apprise you of the Garleans' movements.

System: Upon speaking with Raubahn, several cutscenes will play in sequence.
System: It is recommended that you set aside sufficient time to view these scenes in their entirety.

-voiced cutscene start
'''Raubahn:''' There have been several skirmishes along the border, but as yet, neither side has delivered a decisive blow.
'''Raubahn:''' We had long assumed that the Garleans would overwhelm us in a straight fight, but we seem to be gaining ground, albeit slowly.
'''Raubahn:''' As to why that might be... The most likely explanation is that they have yet to commit all their forces. Still, we're winning, and our latest intelligence suggests the Emperor has retreated back to Garlemald.
'''Raubahn:''' In light of this, we're considering launching an offensive, with the aim of pushing the front line forward, and giving ourselves some room to breathe.

'''Distressed Soldier:''' Commander! The imperials─they've broken through our defenses to the east.

'''Raubahn:''' What!?

'''Distressed Soldier:''' Our scouts say their forces are being led by Lord Zenos!
'''Distressed Soldier:''' Lord Hien and Commander Hext have taken their troops to provide support, but we don't know how long they can hold out.

'''Raubahn:''' So they've been biding their time, waiting for his arrival, have they?
'''Raubahn:''' Very well. Send word to our allies, requesting reinforcements for the front line.
'''Raubahn:''' Should the worst come to the worst, I may need to enter the fray myself. But what of you? Do you still have the strength to fight?

Question: What will you say?

> You need only say the word.
'''Raubahn:''' Much obliged. Given the choice, I'd take you over a hundred soldiers.

> So long as you leave the Ascian to me.
'''Raubahn:''' He may not ''die'' as such, but to see Lord Zenos fall on the battlefield would deal a heavy blow to imperial morale. I'll see to it the men stay clear.
---
''The player begins experiencing a headache.''

'''Crystal Exarch@???:''' Why won't they open?
'''Crystal Exarch@???:''' Please...I bid you, open...!

'''Raubahn:''' What's wrong? Is it the voice again?
'''Raubahn:''' Are you sure you're in a fit state to do this?
'''Raubahn:''' May Rhalgr grant us strength...
'''Raubahn:''' Give them hell, {{alt|f=lass|m=lad}}. I, for my part, will defend this place to my dying breath.
-cutscene end
-cutscene start
System: Meanwhile, at the border of Ala Mhigo...

''Hien, Yugiri, Lyse, and others confront Zenos on the battlefield.''
-cutscene end
===Solo Duty (As Hien)===
System: Hold your ground until the Warrior of Light arrives.

'''System:''' In the coming battle, you will fight as Hien.

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' So, there are still those willing to stand against the crown prince. Interesting...

'''System:''' The Warrior of Light has left Alliance Headquarters.

'''Lyse:''' Let's put an end to this here and now!

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Do you truly believe that possible? Then let us test the limits of this Garlean vessel.

'''Yugiri Mistwalker:''' A formidable foe... But we have come too far to fail now.

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Soon I shall give the lie to man's ''indomitable'' spirit.

'''System:''' The Warrior of Light is still nowhere in sight.

'''Hien:''' Strength, my friends! It would not do to have [Forename] arrive to find us battered and broken!

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Fight and struggle if that is your wont, but you will not escape your fate.

'''Hien:''' Our fate is not for you to decide!

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Enough! You ''will'' learn your place.
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Behold─a taste of my true power!

'''Hien:''' Grrr... Ngh... What is this sorcery!?

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Look upon Ame-no-Habakiri and know the depths of your folly!

'''Lyse:''' Oh no you don't!

'''Hien:''' Lyse, no... What have you done!?

'''Yugiri Mistwalker:''' If he would bring all to bear then so must we!

'''Hien:''' Well done dispelling his phantoms. Now hurry, we must protect Lyse!

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Still you choose to struggle against the inevitable...

'''System:''' The Warrior of Light is but a few hundred yalms away!

'''Hien:''' We may be on the back foot, but it's not over yet!

'''Lyse:''' If we can at least hold out until [Forename] arrives, I'm sure we can turn this around.

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' {{alt|f=She|m=He}} comes, does {{alt|f=she|m=he}}? Then I need not waste my time on you.

-voiced cutscene start
'''Yugiri:''' Fall, fiend!

''Zenos repels Yugiri with a spell.''

'''Hien:''' Yugiri!

Lyse@Lyse (no text): Damn you!

''Lyse breaks of part of Zenos's mask. Zenos releases a burst of aether, defeating everyone.''

'''Hien:''' Magic? With a Garlean body? That's hardly fair...
'''Hien:''' Still, he must be stopped...no matter the cost...

''The player arrives.''

'''Zenos:''' Ah, Bringer of Light. It has been too long.
'''Zenos:''' No words to mark our reunion? ...So be it.
'''Zenos:''' Equilibrium must be restored... And only your death will redress the balance.
-cutscene end

===Solo Duty Part 2===
System: Defeat Zenos yae Galvus.
System: In the coming battle, you will fight as [Forename] [Surname].

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' We will suffer your interference no longer.

Zenos@Zenos yae Galvus (text bubble): The time for games has passed.

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' You think you know of the dark, but I will show you the true nature of our power!
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' The potential of this vessel is transcendent─without limit!
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' You are strong, Bringer of Light, but Her blessing will avail you not.

Zenos@Zenos yae Galvus (text bubble): This ends now!

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' To redress the balance─to ensure the salvation of this star─you must fall!
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Impossible... How is it you have grown so powerful in the gift!?
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' No matter... You may have bested Lahabrea, but I will not be cast aside so easily!

Zenos@Zenos yae Galvus (text bubble): Swift shall be your destruction!

===Post-duty cutscenes===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Zenos:''' Your Mother chose Her champion well.
'''Zenos:''' Yet for all your strength, you will still fail.

''The player experiences headaches.''

'''Crystal Exarch@???:''' Please... I beseech you...

'''Zenos:''' Hm? Someone calls to you...
'''Zenos:''' Too late, alas.

''Zenos is about to strike the player down. They enter a vision right before the blow lands.''

'''Crystal Exarch@???:''' At last, I've found you.
'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' Please! There is no cause for alarm!
'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' ...Though, I confess, this is not where I had intended to meet.
'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' But the place of our meeting is of no consequence─like the war you wage. Win or lose, the path you walk leads only to oblivion.
'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' The better path leads you here. To me. I have need of your strength.

Question: What will you say?

> Who are you!?
'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' I am afraid such questions will have to wait. We have precious little time, and your work is not yet done.

> You have to send me back, now!
'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' The battle is over. The danger passed. But your work is not yet done.
---

'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' Go to the Crystal Tower. I have left something for you near its base.
'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' It will serve as a beacon of sorts. One which I pray will help you on your journey.
'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' All you need do is find it. I will take care of the rest.
'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' Soon we will throw wide the gates...
'''Crystal Exarch@Enigmatic Figure:''' And the path to the First will be yours to walk at last.
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
''The player awakes in an Ishgardian infirmary.''
'''Aymeric:''' You're awake. Thank heavens!

Question: What will you say?

> What happened?
'''Aymeric:''' Do you recall the confrontation with Zenos? You were the first to come to the aid of Mistress Lyse and the others on the front line.

> Where is Zenos?
'''Aymeric:''' I see you recall that much, at least.
---

'''Aymeric:''' In the midst of your duel, it is said you faltered, and that the crown prince seized the opportunity to deliver a mortal blow.
'''Aymeric:''' Yet before his blade could find its mark, he was distracted by the arrival of a second adversary who bore you away from the battlefield and into the hands of our chirurgeons.
'''Aymeric:''' Lest you wonder, he left before you awoke. As is his wont.
'''Aymeric:''' Estinien never was one for emotional farewells.
'''Aymeric:''' Though Zenos bested all before him, the battle clearly took its toll, for he retreated shortly after your rescue. Seeing this, the remaining imperial forces decided discretion was the better part of valor and pulled back, allowing us to reestablish our position.
'''Aymeric:''' We have since received word of renewed unrest in the provinces, doubtless inspired by the efforts of the Eorzean Alliance and our Far Eastern allies.
'''Aymeric:''' Nor does the good news end there. We have also come into possession of intelligence suggesting unrest within the imperial court.
'''Aymeric:''' This would certainly explain why both the Emperor and Lord Zenos appear to have abandoned the fight. A long-awaited ray of hope in these dark times.

Question: What will you say?
> Is Alisaie all right?
> What of the Scions?
---

'''Aymeric:''' Yet to awake, I'm afraid. But, please...concentrate on your own recovery for now.
'''Aymeric:''' You have carried the hopes of some half-dozen nations─and we are all eternally grateful for your efforts─but no one is without their limits. Not even you.
'''Aymeric:''' Leave this fight to us, my friend. You have earned your rest.
'''Aymeric:''' Ah, but before I forget...
'''Aymeric:''' I was asked to deliver a message as soon as you awoke.
'''Aymeric:''' A reminder that you are not alone, though many of your allies have fallen.
'''Aymeric:''' When you are well and rested, you are to return home, where friends will be waiting for you.
'''Aymeric:''' Now, if you will excuse me, I must return to the front. May we meet again soon. Under happier circumstances.
-cutscene end
-cutscene start
''By the Seat of the Lord Commander''
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps@???:''' Well, this is a most unexpected surprise. I thought you confined to bed.
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' When I heard that you had collapsed on the field of battle, I confess I feared the worst. But with you standing here before me, I see now that the reports of your defeat were greatly exaggerated. Thank the Fury.
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' As long as we have you, {{alt|f=Mistress|m=Master}} [Surname], history suggests we have a fighting chance. Speaking of fighting, you may be surprised to hear that the war's effects can already be felt even here in Ishgard. In anticipation of a need for reinforcements, Artoirel will soon be departing for the front lines with a contingent of our finest knights.
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' I ''would'' advise you to stay until your strength had returned, but I know it would be an exercise in futility.
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' Indeed, I suspect you have already decided on your next destination.
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' Dark days lie ahead, of that I have no doubt, but the light of hope shall ever guide our steps so long as we have the will to press onward.
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' And press onward we must. Farewell, my friend. I pray our next meeting will be under happier circumstances.
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' You know that you will ever be welcome at House Fortemps. Now away with you! I dare not keep you any longer!

'''Handeloup:''' [Forename]! Finally up and about, I see. Everyone feared the worst when they brought you to the infirmary─but I knew you would pull through. Something tells me your part in this war is far from over.

In Fortemps Manor
Saulette: {{alternatives|Mistress|Master}} [Surname]! My apologies, {{alternatives|sir|miss}}. I meant to go and visit you in the infirmary, but... Well, I'm glad to see you up and about!
House Fortemps Manservant: {{alternatives|Master|Mistress}} [Surname]! We did not expect to see you back on your feet so soon. Confined to bed as you were, Lord Edmont left for your quarters not long ago, thinking to keep you company. Did you perchance encounter him on the way?
-optional end

===Returning to the Rising Stones===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Tataru:''' By the Twelve, I don't believe it!
'''Tataru:''' I rushed back as soon as I could.
'''Tataru:''' I swear, my heart nearly stopped when I heard you'd collapsed like the others. What in heavens' name is going on?
'''Tataru:''' “Win or lose, the path you walk leads only to oblivion.” ...Well, that's helpful.
'''Tataru:''' And what else did he say? The better path leads to him? Hmm...
'''Tataru:''' If his is the voice you've all been hearing, perhaps the others are with him.
'''Tataru:''' Ser Aymeric said the fighting had reached a stalemate, didn't he.
'''Tataru:''' But if that monster masquerading as Zenos comes back...
'''Tataru:''' Thancred, Y'shtola, Urianger, Alphinaud, Alisaie... You're going to need all of them on your side to defeat him.
'''Tataru:''' And I forbid you from going to face him on your own. Do you hear me?
'''Tataru:''' So if you must leave... Go and find the others. Bring them home.
'''Tataru:''' As for where to start, you said the stranger had left a beacon for you at the Crystal Tower, right?

> If The Crystal Tower alliance raid questline has been completed
'''Tataru:''' But how are you to find it now that the tower has been sealed shut?

> Otherwise (requires progressing to this part in the MSQ prior to the [[patch 5.3]] changes)
'''Tataru:''' But I'm sure I remember hearing that the tower was blocked off?
---

'''Tataru:''' There has to be a way... If anyone would know, it's Cid and the researchers of Saint Coinach's Find.
'''Tataru:''' Don't you worry. We'll find that beacon for you.
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
System: Meanwhile, in the imperial palace...

'''Zenos:''' ...I pray you have good reason for abandoning the front.

'''Varis zos Galvus:''' How could I remain there while the rumor that my son is possessed by a demon spreads like a sickness here at home?
'''Varis zos Galvus:''' I will not be made to fight for the throne a second time.
'''Varis zos Galvus:''' But what of you? Did you not tell me you would destroy Eorzea's champion with the ease that one might swat a fly?

'''Zenos:''' A minor setback. {{alt|f=She|m=He}} will not escape me again.
'''Zenos:''' Where is your grandsire? I would have words with him.

'''Varis zos Galvus:''' How should I know? Do you hide from each other's sight as well? I imagine he is doing what all Ascians do.

'''Zenos:''' Hmmm... He must have found a way to take advantage of this turmoil.

'''Varis zos Galvus:''' Men are not pawns to be played with, Ascian. You underestimate us at your peril.
'''Varis zos Galvus:''' This war will not be decided by you and yours. Man must choose his own fate, and I, for my part, will do all within my power to see Garlemald emerge victorious.

'''Imperial Magitek Engineer:''' Pray forgive the intrusion, Your Radiance, but the requested preparations are now complete.
'''Imperial Magitek Engineer:''' We stand ready to begin production of Black Rose, upon your order.

''Varis smiles maniacally.''

''The final credits for Stormblood roll.''
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Alianne:''' Grandfather doubts his ability to contribute to the Scions, and try as I might, I cannot assuage his doubts. Would that Homei was here. He would know what to say.

'''Isildaure:''' Everyone labors tirelessly to fulfill the Scions' duties in their absence, and yet I... <sigh> I sometimes wonder what worth yet remains in these old bones of mine.

'''Coultenet:''' I am afraid there is still no change in the Scions' condition, and the means to wake them from their slumber yet eludes us. I pray this beacon at the Crystal Tower might guide us to an answer.

'''Riol:''' I thought things couldn't get any worse when the Garleans were gearin' up for war. Then word reached me the Scions were in trouble... We need to find that beacon, an' find it quick.

'''Hoary Boulder:''' Our brothers and sisters are fallen, 'tis true, but duty will not afford us time to wallow in misery. Until they are returned to us, we must work twice as hard.

'''Ephemie:''' In light of the present condition of the Scions, even Riol has returned from afield. Never has there been a greater need to marshal our resources.

'''Ocher Boulder:''' My brother says he will work twice as hard in the Scions' stead, which likely means I must work ''thrice'' as hard if I am to match his pace.

'''Aenor:''' I never realized just how critical a role the Archons played in all that we do here. It won't be easy to make up for their absence.

'''Clemence:''' You needn't worry about the Scions. Ocher, my sister, and I have been keeping over them in shifts ever since they arrived at the Rising Stones. If only they would give some sign of stirring...
-optional end

===Speaking with Tataru===
'''Tataru:''' I knew you'd be all right. And to celebrate your return, I made you this─a brand-new traveling outfit! Oh, I do hope it fits...
'''Tataru:''' <ahem> But now is not the time to fuss over your measurements. I must go and speak with the researchers of Saint Coinach's Find. You go and rest while we track down that beacon.

-quest complete

-voiced cutscene start
''At the Ghimlyt Dark. The katana-wielding soldier reveals his Resonant eyes.''

'''Katana-wielding Soldier:''' My enemy. My friend. Had I been but a step faster...

'''Imperial Centurion:''' Bloody savages!

''The katana-wielding soldier cuts down the imperial.''

'''Katana-wielding Soldier:''' A pity your hunt leads you elsewhere... Not that I am surprised.
'''Katana-wielding Soldier:''' May you find joy in it. Grow stronger, more savage, and savor every triumph...
'''Katana-wielding Soldier:''' In the meantime...I will reclaim that which is rightfully mine.
-cutscene end
-cutscene start
''The player looks at the Crystal Tower from a cliff in Mor Dhona.''

x@Banner Text: IN THE MIDST OF A REQUIEM FOR HEROES,
x@Banner Text: A VOICE RINGS OUT ACROSS TIME AND SPACE...
x@Banner Text: IN FIELDS OF TRANQUIL LIGHT,
x@Banner Text: SOW YOU SEEDS OF DARKNESS
-cutscene end
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=Vj5deNZMWaU}}

A Brief Reprieve

2026-03-20T05:57:10Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Brief Reprieve
| image = A Brief Reprieve Image.png
| description = Hoary Boulder's sullen expression suggests he has no news to share, which in this case may not mean good news. .
| quest-giver = Hoary Boulder
| related-npcs = Alliance Herald;Cid;Maxima;Resistance Fighter
| location = The Rising Stones
| location-x = 6.0
| location-y = 5.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = Post-Ala Mhigan Liberation Quests
| level = 70
| exp = 10800
| gil = 3679
| prev-quest = The Face of War
| next-quest = A Requiem for Heroes
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.56
| msq-index = 540
| id-gt = 68720
| id-edb = a69dab6cb58
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[Maxima]] in [[north Silvertear]].
* Speak with [[Cid]].

==Journal==
*Sadly there has been no change in the Scions' condition. Before Hoary can expound further, however, Maxima arrives asking after Alphinaud. Consoled by the fact that he is safe and well cared for, Maxima prepares to take his leave, inviting you to meet with a man he claims to be an acquaintance of yours.

*After a short trek to north Silvertear, you find Maxima in the company of your good friend Cid. Your reunion is cut brief when an Alliance soldier arrives bearing a message for the Warrior of Light. Raubahn requests your presence in Ala Mhigo to discuss strategy. To that end, Cid offers you transportation aboard the Enterprise.

*You arrive at Ala Mhigo in a timely fashion, where Cid offers a few words of encouragement before sending you off to your meeting with Raubahn.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
-cutscene start
'''Hoary Boulder:''' Ah, [Forename]. Yours is a welcome face indeed in these troubled times. Though if you've come to inquire about our stricken brothers and sisters, I am afraid I have naught to report.
'''Hoary Boulder:''' Coultenet and the others continue their tireless search for answers, and I too have done all in my power to assist them. Alas...

'''Maxima@???:''' My apologies for the intrusion. I was told Master Alphinaud had been brought here, and wished to see if his condition had improved.
'''Maxima:''' {{alt|f=Mistress|m=Mister}} [Forename]. I have heard about the part you played in driving back the Empire's forces... ...Thank you. That you were able to stop them, if only for a short while, gives me hope.
'''Maxima:''' I realize how strange such words must sound coming from a Garlean's lips, but I speak them out of the love I bear for my homeland─because I wish to see an end to the bloodshed.
'''Maxima:''' That is why I chose to share all that I know with the Alliance. Though I will surely be branded a traitor, I am content to bear that ignominy. 'Twill seem a small price to pay if it helps to prevent this conflict from escalating any further.
'''Maxima:''' But enough of my prattling. The war is not what brought me all this way. I came to see Master Alphinaud.

'''Hoary Boulder:''' An acquaintance of [Forename] and Alphinaud, are you? Well, far be it from me to turn away good company. If you will follow me, sir...

'''Maxima:''' When word reached me that Alphinaud had returned, it seemed only right that I visit him. Poor lad... It pains me to see him thus. But I take solace in the knowledge that he is safe and well cared for.
'''Maxima:''' He fought valiantly at the Burn. The Populares could not have wished for a more committed ally.
'''Maxima:''' I know not how he came to be so afflicted, but I pray a cure will be found soon.
'''Maxima:''' On an unrelated note, you may be interested to know that I traveled here in the company of another acquaintance of yours.
'''Maxima:''' He awaits my return at north Silvertear, and I am certain he would be glad to see you. Assuming you can spare the time, that is.
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Hoary Boulder:''' Who do you suppose is waiting for him at north Silvertear?

Coultenet: This sickness which plagues Alphinaud and the others is unlike anything I have ever seen. To see them as they are and be powerless to help them... It is a pain beyond words.
-optional end

===Speaking with Maxima in north Silvertear===
'''Maxima:''' Ah, there you are. I was beginning to think you would not come.

-cutscene start
'''Cid:''' It sounds like you've been through the mill. You should have called me.
'''Cid:''' Though I must confess, tracking down missing souls isn't exactly within my field of expertise.

'''Maxima:''' As you may have surmised, I heard much of Master Garlond growing up in Garlemald. Indeed, he has long been a source of inspiration to me.
'''Maxima:''' Most Garleans would say he is a traitor, that he turned his back on his country. We of the Populares, however, consider him a revolutionary─a man willing to defy the Empire's dreams of subjugation, that his inventions might bring about a better future for all mankind.

'''Cid:''' Please─“revolutionary” is a term best reserved for my work. I am but an imperial defector who thought to aid another imperial defector.

'''Maxima:''' Whatever Master Garlond says, I am humbled to find myself in such distinguished company.

'''Cid:''' Speaking of distinguished company, we heard from Raubahn that you ran into an old friend in the Burn. Is it true? Gaius still lives?

'''Maxima:''' Like most in the army, I never had the privilege of seeing the legatus without his mask. To think I walked halfway across the Burn in the presence of the Black Wolf...

'''Cid:''' And he claimed to have severed ties with the Empire to hunt Ascians, did he?
'''Cid:''' Hmph. After his humbling at the Praetorium, one would think he'd have the good sense to stay dead.
'''Cid:''' Should we meet again, I shall be sure to tell him so.

'''Maxima:''' Commander Aldynn also spoke of the Alliance's meeting with the Emperor...though I still labor to believe what he told us. Did His Radiance ''really'' claim that Garlemald was founded by the Ascians?
'''Maxima:''' But that is ''madness''. The very notion is absurd! Every fiber of my being rails against it... And yet I see there is no escaping the truth. From the very founding of my homeland, my brothers and sisters have laid down their lives in service to a lie.
'''Maxima:''' The Ascians must be stopped. To save my people, to save all peoples.

'''Cid:''' For all the Empire's many crimes, even I did not suspect. Had I known, I would have left a lot sooner.
'''Cid:''' But that is in the past. Here in the present, we must apply ourselves to the problem of how the Empire's ambitions may be thwarted, not only in Eorzea, but in the Far East as well.
'''Cid:''' The Ironworks will spare no effort to achieve that end. Seiryu's Wall was a good start, but we can do more─and we will. We'll show them what it means to achieve “Freedom through Technology”!

'''Alliance Herald:''' Begging your pardons! I bear a message for the Warrior of Light!
'''Alliance Herald:''' Commander Aldynn requests your presence at Alliance Headquarters in Ala Mhigo. He would discuss matters of strategy at your earliest convenience.

'''Cid:''' Ah yes. The inevitable messenger. I knew it wouldn't be long before duty called you away.
'''Cid:''' Time no doubt being of the essence, could I tempt you to a ride aboard the ''Excelsior?'' If there's a faster way to Raubahn's side, I will personally apologize to the commander for keeping him waiting.
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Resistance Fighter:''' Commander Aldynn awaits your arrival. I am to escort you to Alliance Headquarters as soon as you are ready.

'''Maxima:''' I too will make for the border anon. If there is aught I can do to help, I consider it my duty to see it done.
-optional end

===Speaking with Cid===
'''Cid:''' I swear, every time you board my airship, you seem to be barreling headlong into danger. And every time, you somehow contrive to emerge victorious. Which, of course, is an admirable skill.
'''Cid:''' But no one is invincible, [Forename]. Not even you. So please, take care of yourself out there.

'''Maxima:''' I pray you remain safe on the front lines. Though ill-equipped to join the fray, I shall do all I can to assist from headquarters.

'''Cid:''' My colleagues and I have been tasked with evacuating casualties by air. See that you aren't among them, eh?

-quest complete
</nowiki>}}

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

The Face of War

2026-03-20T05:35:09Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Face of War
| image = The_Face_of_War_Image.png
| description = Having listened to [[Varis zos Galvus|Emperor Varis]]'s maniacal plans, [[Lyse]] is ready to go to war.
| quest-giver = Lyse
| related-npcs = Hien; Hoary Boulder; Raubahn; Resistance Commander; Resistance Fighter; Yugiri
| location = Eorzean Alliance Headquarters
| location-x = 6.3
| location-y = 6.1
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = Post-Ala Mhigan Liberation Quests
| level = 70
| exp = 10800
| gil = 5000
| unlocks = dg The Ghimlyt Dark, ach What Is It Good For
| prev-quest = Parley on the Front Lines
| next-quest = A Brief Reprieve
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.5
| id-edb = 15311562aac
| id-gt = 68719
| msq-index = 539
}}

==Steps==
*Enter [[the Ghimlyt Dark]].
*Speak with [[Raubahn]].
*Speak with [[Hoary Boulder]] at [[the Rising Stones]].

==Journal==
* Having listened to Emperor Varis's maniacal plans, Lyse is ready to go to war.

* The hour of battle has arrived at last. Together with a contingent of Doman soldiers, you and Alisaie make for the Ghimlyt Dark, and the front lines of battle.
** ※Challenge [[The Ghimlyt Dark]] with other players via the [[Duty Finder]], or with a party of NPCs via [[Duty Support]]. Both systems are accessible from the main menu as well as the dungeon's entrance point.

* Chaos erupts from all sides as you wage your way through the Ghimlyt Dark. Though the imperials send wave after wave of soldiers against you and your allies, their forces are still found wanting. They eventually concede defeat and begin a hasty retreat.

* After reconvening with Lord Hien, Yugiri, and Alisaie, you make ready to give chase when your minds are assailed once again by a mysterious voice. When the pain subsides, you find Alisaie lifeless on the ground.

* Thanks to your efforts, the Garlean forces have retreated, offering the Alliance a brief reprieve. While discussing the present state of the battle against Garlemald, Yugiri returns from the infirmary with distressing news─the chirurgeons can find no cause for Alisaie's affliction. With five of the Scions now fallen, Raubahn suspects you may be shaken, and exhausted besides. With no further signs of Garlean movement, he bids you rest for the interim.

* You return to the Rising Stones and speak with Hoary Boulder, who is dismayed to hear that Alisaie too has succumbed to the deathless sleep that has taken hold of the others. Though Krile and the other remaining Scions have yet to find a remedy, he believes all hope is not yet lost. For now, however, all you can do is wait.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Lyse:''' I'm not sure what I was expecting from our meeting with the Emperor, but it wasn't that. Still, at least we know now what he's really after!

'''Raubahn:''' Aye, a future built on a mountain of bodies. I too want the Ascians dead─but not at any cost.

'''Hien:''' The last of the reinforcements from Doma arrived not long ago. I pray it will be enough. Given the Emperor's stated goal, this is a battle we can ill afford to lose.

'''Raubahn:''' If the Garleans come in force, we may not have much say in the matter...even with our combined strength.

'''Hien:''' We knew from the first that the odds would be against us. But if there is even the slightest chance of victory, we must do everything in our power to seize it.

'''Raubahn:''' We must seize it, full stop.

'''Hien:''' Hear, hear!

'''Raubahn:''' The two of you are to join an irregular unit and support the main host. I won't bother asking if you're minded to fight.

'''Alisaie:''' After coming this far, how could I not?
'''Alisaie:''' And for once, there's no one around to countermand me. Not that they would. Not even my brother.
'''Alisaie:''' But we all know who'll really make the difference. Ready to frighten some Garleans?

'''Raubahn:''' I wouldn't want to be on their side.

'''Hien:''' Might I ask you to accompany the Doman contingent? They are strangers here, and your presence would do much to raise their spirits.

'''Alisaie:''' We would be honored.

'''Yugiri:''' When our people stride out with you in their midst, I daresay the Eorzeans will feel an ilm taller themselves. High spirits have a way of spreading.

'''Raubahn:''' Ah, what I wouldn't give to join you. But my duties as field commander will not allow it. I leave the front lines in your capable hands.
'''Raubahn:''' Comrades! Ready your arms! The hour of battle has come!
'''Raubahn:''' May the Crystal guide us to victory!

'''Alisaie:''' Since the others couldn't be here, we'll have to fight twice as hard. If Alphinaud wakes to find the imperials have won, I shall never hear the end of it.
'''Alisaie:''' It's strange... I thought I would be terrified when the fighting started.
'''Alisaie:''' I ''should'' be terrified. But with you at our side, I can't help feeling everything is going to be all right.
'''Alisaie:''' So please...
'''Alisaie:''' Don't you dare leave me alone.
'''Alisaie:''' No matter what happens, we have to survive. Together.
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Raubahn:''' My duties as field commander demand I remain here at my post, but I have no doubt the front lines are in capable hands.

'''Alisaie:''' Stay focused, now! Let's show the Empire what we're made of!

'''Yugiri:''' There is a chill in the air, and I speak not of the weather. Nay, this is the palpable tension that precedes a bloody battle.

'''Hien:''' The Eastern alliance stands ready to fight. Let us seize victory this day and secure the morrow for all our peoples.
-optional end

===The Ghimlyt Dark===
Hien: Forward, forward!

Pipin of the Steel Heart: I shan't hold back!

'''Pipin of the Steel Heart:''' Brace yourself. They've called for reinforcements!
'''Pipin of the Steel Heart:''' Keep moving. We will hold them here!

'''Aymeric:''' You underestimate me!

'''Pipin of the Steel Heart:''' Fear not! Help is on the way!

'''Kan-E-Senna:''' Quickly! To me!

'''Lyse:''' It's going to blow!
'''Lyse:''' This one's for you, Papalymo.
'''Lyse:''' Go on, [Forename]. Leave these soldiers to us.

-cutscene start
'''Annia quo Soranus:''' These ''savages'' bested our vanguard? Impressive...

'''Julia quo Soranus:''' But in the end, they are only that—savages. Now, let us be brief. His Radiance awaits.
-cutscene end

'''Julia quo Soranus:''' Annia. Take the field.

'''Annia quo Soranus:''' Very well. I leave the artillery fire to you.
'''Annia quo Soranus:''' Commence bombardment, and prepare to strike.

'''Julia quo Soranus:''' They will not escape.
'''Julia quo Soranus:''' Impressive. Annia, let us engage them together.

'''Annia quo Soranus:''' They cannot hope to evade us both.

'''Julia quo Soranus:''' Annia. Fall back.

'''Annia quo Soranus:''' Very well. Leave the artillery to me.

'''Julia quo Soranus:''' Ready the ceruleum tanks.

'''Annia quo Soranus:''' Deploying now.
'''Annia quo Soranus:''' It seems we have no choice, Julia.

'''Julia quo Soranus:''' You should feel honored, savages. Few are they who have witnessed this twice.
'''Julia quo Soranus:''' And fewer still who have witnessed this...

'''Annia quo Soranus:''' Farewell, savages.

-cutscene start
Julia quo Soranus: We have served our purpose. Come, we shall withdraw for now.
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Yugiri:''' Their teamwork was quite fearsome, I must allow.

'''Alisaie:''' Is it over already?

'''Hien:''' It seems we've thrown them back.
-optional end

====Duty Support====
> Doman Shaman, Hien, Alisaie (player as tank)
'''Hien:''' This is the moment of truth, my friends! Hold nothing back! 
'''Alisaie:''' Aye, let's give them hells!

'''Hien:''' They must do better than that to catch us off guard!

'''Hien:''' Golden armor... Safe to assume it's dangerous.

'''Hien:''' That was some truly savage swordplay.

'''Alisaie:''' How fierce must the fighting have been here...

'''Hien:''' Our friends need us! With me!

'''Alisaie:''' Whatever it is, we can't afford to be stopped here!

'''Hien:''' Such bizarre machina the Garleans are wont to make... 
'''Alisaie:''' That one was like a fire-breathing mole, I thought.

'''Alisaie:''' Elder Seedseer! Ser Aymeric! 
'''Hien:''' Let us press on together!

'''Hien:''' How heartening to have the Alliance's finest at our side!

'''Hien:''' To ward off such a powerful attack...

'''Hien:''' Leave it to Lyse to pierce warmachina armor with her fist!

'''Alisaie:''' I won't be outdone!

'''Alisaie:''' These are no ordinary soldiers... 
'''Hien:''' So, their commanders deign to appear at last!

'''Alisaie:''' This can't be good... Stay on guard!

'''Hien:''' Don't take your eyes off them!

'''Hien:''' So they mean to play their trump card!

'''Alisaie:''' Throw everything you've got at them!

> Hien, Alisaie, and Yugiri
'''Hien:''' This is the moment of truth, my friends! Hold nothing back! 
'''Alisaie:''' Aye, let's give them hells!

'''Yugiri:''' Enemies from above!

'''Hien:''' They must do better than that to catch us off guard!

'''Hien:''' Golden armor... Safe to assume it's dangerous. 
'''Yugiri:''' Indeed. Let all have care.

'''Alisaie:''' Ungh, my head is spinning... 
'''Hien:''' That was some truly savage swordplay.

'''Yugiri:''' Machina wreckage!? 
'''Hien:''' Too close for comfort...

'''Hien:''' Our friends need us! With me! 
'''Yugiri:''' My lord!

'''Yugiri:''' Some manner of trench-digging weapon? 
'''Alisaie:''' Whatever it is, we can't afford to be stopped here!

'''Hien:''' Such bizarre machina the Garleans are wont to make... 
'''Alisaie:''' That one was like a fire-breathing mole, I thought.

'''Alisaie:''' Elder Seedseer! Ser Aymeric! 
'''Hien:''' Let us press on together!

'''Hien:''' How heartening to have the Alliance's finest at our side! 
'''Yugiri:''' Aye, there is naught we need fear!

'''Yugiri:''' A sturdier barrier I have seldom seen! 
'''Alisaie:''' No less than I'd expect of the Elder Seedseer!

'''Hien:''' Leave it to Lyse to pierce warmachina armor with her fist!

'''Alisaie:''' I won't be outdone!

'''Alisaie:''' This can't be good... Stay on guard!

'''Hien:''' Don't take your eyes off them!

'''Yugiri:''' You'll not find me an easy target!

'''Yugiri:''' We must finish this before they can!

'''Hien:''' So they mean to play their trump card!

'''Alisaie:''' Throw everything you've got at them!

> Hien, Doman Shaman, Alisaie (player as DPS)
'''Hien:''' This is the moment of truth, my friends! Hold nothing back! 
'''Alisaie:''' Aye, let's give them hells!

'''Hien:''' They must do better than that to catch us off guard!

'''Alisaie:''' Special, are you? Well, you're about to lose your luster!

'''Alisaie:''' Ungh, my head is spinning... 
'''Hien:''' That was some truly savage swordplay.

'''Alisaie:''' How fierce must the fighting have been here...

'''Hien:''' Our friends need us! With me!

'''Hien:''' An unusual foe...but we will find a way through it!

'''Hien:''' Such bizarre machina the Garleans are wont to make... 
'''Alisaie:''' That one was like a fire-breathing mole, I thought.

'''Alisaie:''' Elder Seedseer! Ser Aymeric! 
'''Hien:''' Let us press on together!

'''Hien:''' How heartening to have the Alliance's finest at our side!

'''Hien:''' To ward off such a powerful attack...

'''Hien:''' Leave it to Lyse to pierce warmachina armor with her fist!

'''Alisaie:''' I won't be outdone!

'''Alisaie:''' These are no ordinary soldiers... 
'''Hien:''' So, their commanders deign to appear at last!

'''Alisaie:''' This can't be good... Stay on guard!

'''Hien:''' Don't take your eyes off them!

'''Hien:''' So they mean to play their trump card!

'''Alisaie:''' Throw everything you've got at them!
---

===Post-duty cutscene===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Alisaie:''' We did it! I daresay they'll be reeling from this!

'''Hien:''' You were truly inspiring in battle, my friend. I'm determined not to be outdone, but there seems to be no one left to fight...

'''Yugiri:''' A tactical withdrawal, perhaps?

'''Alisaie:''' We should give chase. Finish them off while we have the chance.
'''Alisaie:''' Imagine the others' surprise when they wake to find the war already won.

''The player and Alisaie begin experiencing headaches.''

'''Crystal Exarch@???:''' The Light...will expunge all life...
'''Crystal Exarch@???:''' Only you...can forestall the calamity.
'''Crystal Exarch@???:''' Throw wide...the gates....

'''Alisaie:'''No.. Not now...Not...like...

''Alisaie collapses.''

'''Hien:''' Oh no, don't tell me...
'''Hien:''' Are you all right? Quickly! We must get her back to the encampment.
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Hien:''' Alisaie is being cared for at the infirmary. Would that there were more we could do for her...
-optional end

===Speaking with Raubahn===
-cutscene start
'''Raubahn:''' So the Garleans have been routed, have they? Well done.
'''Raubahn:''' Though this exchange was no more than a test of our strength, like as not. They won't be taking any chances now that the Emperor has joined the fray. They'll want to take their time─whittle down our defenses...
'''Raubahn:''' Still, with your help, and that of our Eastern allies, we've passed the first test. Our line is unbroken.
'''Raubahn:''' As for Alisaie...well, she's in good hands over at the infirmary.

'''Yugiri:''' My lord─the chirurgeons have completed their examination of Mistress Alisaie, and it is as we feared. She is locked in a slumber without any outward cause.

'''Hien:''' Just like the others. Damn it all...

'''Raubahn:''' Aye...the Garleans picked a fine time to come knocking.
'''Raubahn:''' Five Scions incapacitated... And with the enemy on our doorstep, I cannot spare the men to assist in the search for a cure. The best I can do is see to it that Alisaie is escorted safely back to the Rising Stones.

'''Hien:''' Yugiri and I would return to our encampment. The main contingent of our forces from the Far East is under sail, and all must be made ready for their arrival.

'''Raubahn:''' I'll not keep you, then.
'''Raubahn:''' Judging by the Garleans' recent movements, or lack thereof, they won't be launching another offensive in the immediate future.
'''Raubahn:''' You should return to the Rising Stones. Given the plight of your fellow Scions, I can understand if you feel on edge, but you'll be no good to anyone without rest.
-cutscene end
-optional start
'''Raubahn:''' Go on, now─rest. You've more than earned it. We'll contact you the moment the Garleans show any sign of stirring.

At Porta Praetoria.
Resistance Fighter: The imperials have not gained any ground since our last battle, but neither have we. I fear this stalemate can only continue for so long.

''At the Rising Stones.''
'''Alianne:''' Both Mistress Krile and Master Matoya have taken up the search for a cure to this strange sleeping sickness. I pray they find a remedy soon.
-optional end

===Speaking with Hoary Boulder at the Rising Stones===
'''Hoary Boulder:''' Ah, [Forename]. Welcome home. Word has it you and Mistress Alisaie gave the Garleans quite a thrashing. Speaking of whom, where ''is'' Mistress Alisaie? I was certain she would have returned by now.

-cutscene start
'''Hoary Boulder:''' By the Twelve, not her too...
'''Hoary Boulder:''' Ocher and I will ready the infirmary for her arrival.
'''Hoary Boulder:''' We will also need to send a message to Tataru posthaste. <sigh> Would that I had something other than grim tidings to share with her...
'''Hoary Boulder:''' And with you too, for that matter. It grieves me to report that the Archons' condition remains unchanged.
'''Hoary Boulder:''' As we speak, Coultenet, Krile, and Master Matoya continue to explore every possible avenue. Alas, their efforts have yet to bear fruit.
'''Hoary Boulder:''' But all is not lost. You are still hale and whole, after all. Though I suspect you must be tired from your journey. You should rest, my friend. Leave the worrying to us, for the time being, at least.
-quest complete
-cutscene end
-cutscene start
System: Meanwhile, at the border of Ala Mhigo...
''Zenos walks onward. He is saluted by the imperials.''
-cutscene end
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Conscripts and Contingencies

2026-03-18T23:03:21Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Conscripts and Contingencies
| image =
| description = Lord [[Hien]] seems keen to take stock of the situation.
| quest-giver = Hien
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Alphinaud; Ihanashi; Kienkan Guardsman; Rasho; Tansui; Yugiri
| location = Kienkan
| location-x = 6.1
| location-y = 6.0
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = Post-Ala Mhigan Liberation Quests
| level = 70
| exp = 10800
| gil = 1313
| reward-opt1 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Strength
| reward-opt2 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Dexterity
| reward-opt3 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Vitality
| reward-opt4 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Intelligence
| reward-opt5 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Mind
| prev-quest = Fruits of Her Labor
| next-quest = The Primary Agreement
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.3
| msq-index = 524
| id-gt = 68609
| id-edb = d6e8c7ca48a
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Rasho]] on [[Onokoro]].
*Inspect the hull. 0/2
*Report to [[Ihanashi]].
*Speak with [[Hien]] at the [[Kienkan]].

==Journal==
''There are no journal entries for this quest.''

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
-cutscene start
'''Hien:''' So, my friends...that which we feared has come to pass. Yotsuyu has regained her memory and returned to the imperial fold.
'''Hien:''' It is, by any measure, a cruel twist, not least for Gosetsu...but one which does not invalidate our agreement. According to the terms of the contract, we were bound to surrender Yotsuyu into the Garleans' hands should her condition improve prior to the hour of the exchange. By that reckoning, all is...if not as it should be, then...as it ''must'' be. This I can accept.
'''Hien:''' But what I ''cannot'' accept are the unconscionable lengths to which Asahi went to achieve this outcome.
'''Hien:''' Given his recent conduct, and his apparent admiration for Zenos, it is plain he cannot be trusted. And that is to say nothing of the unexplained containers he insists on bringing to our meetings. Whatever the ambassador is planning, I think it unlikely our negotiations will end peacefully.
'''Hien:''' In the event of hostilities, the safety of the conscripts must be our first concern. As such, I would have an escape route in place before the meeting begins.

'''Alphinaud:''' A wise precaution. If the main structure of Castrum Fluminis is to be the stage for the exchange, then I believe a thorough inspection is in order...

'''Yugiri:''' The citadel has stood empty ever since the imperial withdrawal─while we took steps to ensure that it could not be defended by an occupying force, it is entirely possible that the ambassador has arranged things there to his advantage. I will slip inside, and make certain we have an unobstructed exit.

'''Alphinaud:''' Pray allow me to join you. I have some experience of imperial facilities. And should matters take a turn for the worse, I would hope to be of at least some use...

'''Hien:''' Very good. That should be enough to guarantee us a way out of the castrum. Beyond that, however...
'''Hien:''' We will need a ship to ferry the conscripts back to the enclave. Even with every skiff we have, it would take several trips to evacuate everyone.
'''Hien:''' ...A Confederate sekibune, on the other hand, would require only a single run, ''and'' leave us far less vulnerable on the water. Assuming, of course, Rasho can be convinced to part with one.

'''Alisaie:''' Might I take the lead on this? I've had dealings with Rasho and his pirates before.
'''Alisaie:''' And I won't be alone, will I, [Forename]?

Question: What will you say?

> You can count on me.
'''Alisaie:''' Much appreciated. I quite fancy parleying with pirates again. It's just a shame Lyse won't be there to reprise her role.

> I suppose not...
'''Alisaie:''' Well, that was enthusiastic. Were you hoping to join Yugiri and Alphinaud on their skulking mission, by any chance...?
---

'''Hien:''' Hm! I am certain you would make a persuasive pair─but I think I will accompany you to these negotiations all the same.

'''Yugiri:''' My lord, the ruler of Doma should not be seen consorting with common brigands...

'''Hien:''' Come now, Yugiri─they stood with us against the Empire. If we would ask their aid once more, we must treat with them as equals. My presence shall serve to demonstrate our sincerity.

'''Yugiri:''' ...Indeed, my lord. Pray forgive my presumption. By your leave, Master Alphinaud and I shall be about our task.

'''Hien:''' And we should be on our way to Onokoro. Time is short, and Rasho may take some convincing.
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Tansui:''' In my mind, Yotsuyu is deserving of only one fate─memory loss be damned. And if you don't have the stones for it, we would be happy to take on the burden. It'll be over nice and swift.
-optional end

===Speaking with Rasho on Onokoro===
-cutscene start
'''Rasho:''' Now there is a face I did not expect to see. What brings the noble lord of Doma into the company of bilge rats such as we?

'''Tansui:''' If you've come to offer Doman chains in place of Garlean ones, then I'm afraid you've wasted a trip.

'''Hien:''' Ahahaha! And what fine subjects you would make! With your fleet at our disposal, our restoration efforts would be hastened tenfold.
'''Hien:''' But let us speak seriously. I stand before you not to demand your fealty, but to request your aid once more.

'''Rasho:''' Mayhap you are confused. Doma's liberation was but a means to an end. We aided you only to save ourselves.
'''Rasho:''' Now we have no such incentive. We have sworn no oath to you, and will not come running like hounds at their master's whistle.

'''Hien:''' And I would not presume to treat you thus. I come to petition your cooperation as an ally of equal standing.

'''Tansui:''' Equal standing, you say? Seems a bit lopsided to me. Where's the profit for us in all of this?

'''Alisaie:''' ''Profit''! Must you always think in such shortsighted terms? Have you ever heard of ''doing the right thing''?

'''Tansui:''' Have you ever heard of ''pirates'', little miss? You'll find we're simple souls: you pay our tithe, you sail in peace; deny us our due and we take it by force. We'll pull you out of the water if we see you drowning, but we are not in the business of doing something for nothing.

'''Hien:''' Calm yourself, Mistress Alisaie. We did not come here to moralize. We came here to talk. And there is more to be said.
'''Hien:''' According to records recovered after the liberation, relatives of your Doman-born brethren were among those conscripted into the imperial army. And as you may be aware, we recently negotiated the return of said conscripts. Many, alas, will arrive to find no families waiting for them, no homes to grant them shelter.
'''Hien:''' I would ask that you offer them a place in the Confederacy. You would not be rescuing strangers, but welcoming brothers and sisters into your ranks. And has not the Confederacy been in need of new recruits...?

'''Rasho:''' You seem well-informed of our affairs, Lord Hien.

'''Tansui:''' The losses we suffered at the Garleans' hands are no secret. But since we drove them out of Doma, the Ruby Sea has come alive with traders and travelers. So many vessels to tax, so few pirates to tax them.
'''Tansui:''' We could do with some more hands on deck, and doubly so if they're familiar with the inner workings of the Empire.

'''Rasho:''' Very well. The Confederacy agrees to your request. You will have your ship.
'''Rasho:''' ...But before that, you must do something for me. The vessel I have in mind was damaged during your battle with the Empire. Though we have mended her, she has yet to be declared seaworthy.
'''Rasho:''' She is sound enough down below, but when you load her up with conscripts and the waterline rises...those upper planks had best be free of cracks.
'''Rasho:''' Assuming you want your people to stay dry, you will do me the favor of swimming around the hull to check for weaknesses. That is, if Doman lords are not averse to getting their robes wet?

'''Hien:''' Not this Doman lord! If we each inspect a third of the ship, it shall be done in a trice.

'''Rasho:''' That is the spirit. The ship is moored at Quickscape Pier. Our apprentice shipwright will be on deck to hear your report. Look for a lad named Ihanashi.

'''Alisaie:''' And I thought I had a knack for parleying with pirates... For the record, my previous attempt was an unmitigated success, and ''yes'', I should have quit while I was ahead.

'''Tansui:''' Well, well. I'd thought the rumors exaggerated, but the young lord lives up to his reputation...
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Rasho:''' The sekibune is moored at Quickscape Pier. Speak with Ihanashi when you have finished your swim.

'''Tansui:''' So Yotsuyu found her way back to the imperials, did she? I did warn you about being merciful...

'''Ihanashi:''' ...Ihanashi? Aye, that's me. The captain said someone would be coming to inspect the hull. You...haven't finished already, have you?

'''Hien:''' The water is so invigorating! I have not swum in the Ruby Sea since─ Ah, but I should be concentrating on the task at hand!

'''Alisaie:''' For once, I'm actually glad Yugiri isn't here. I doubt she would have taken kindly to a pirate inviting Hien to inspect his hull...
-optional end

===Inspecting the hull===
''Suspect Hull Plank''
'''System:''' You see no signs of damage here.

''Suspect Hull Plank''
'''System:''' Upon closer inspection, you spot a small crack in one of the planks...

===Reporting to Ihanashi===
-cutscene start
'''Ihanashi:''' Aye, I'm the shipwright─er, ''apprentice'' shipwright. Did you find anything that might need attention?

'''Alisaie:''' The section I inspected seemed solid enough.

'''Ihanashi:''' ...On the port side, near the bow, you say? All right, I'll have a look and see what I can do.

'''Hien:''' My apologies, I seem to have lagged behind. I could float in that gentle sea all day... Otherwise, I am happy to report no visible cracking or holes in my section of the hull.

'''Ihanashi:''' You─ Y-You─ You're Lord Hien! The captain sent you to inspect the hull!? Kami have mercy... Forgive us this discourtesy, my lord!

'''Hien:''' Hah! 'Tis quite all right. In fact, I rather enjoyed it. I take it you are of Doma?

'''Ihanashi:''' Y-Yes, my lord. The imperials took my father away after the uprising, and I had nowhere else to turn. The Confederacy became my family.
'''Ihanashi:''' But someone told me they're releasing the conscripts now. Maybe my father will be among them. Not that I can go back─there's no leaving once you've joined...

'''Rasho@???:''' How fares our lady? Is she seaworthy?

'''Ihanashi:''' Captain! W-We've found a small crack in the port side, but I'll have it fixed before you know it!

'''Rasho:''' I see you have met the boy. Did he tell you his story? He babbles when he is nervous.
'''Rasho:''' Should his father be among the conscripts, as he hopes, I mean to give him the choice to leave this life. If he so chooses, I expect you to see they are provided for.

'''Hien:''' I have heard that those who join the Confederacy forswear all ties with kin and homeland. Is that oath so easily put aside?

'''Rasho:''' If I allow it. ...I see in him the lad I was twenty-five years ago. You say the words, you mean them, but the yearning for home still lingers.
'''Rasho:''' My family is long dead, and I know this life is my lot. But he has scarce dipped his toes with us. If there is a life for him in Doma, he should have the chance to live it.

'''Hien:''' Well said. The Empire's conquest has uprooted many and more. Be it in Yanxia or out on the Ruby Sea, we have a duty to ensure that Ihanashi and others like him are free to dwell where they desire.

'''Rasho:''' Then the matter is settled. I will make preparations to cast off.

'''Hien:''' Well, my friends, it seems we have our ship. Let us return to the enclave.
-cutscene end

-optional start
Ihanashi: Thank you for being so thorough. My father may soon be boarding this ship, and I wouldn't want the hull to spring a leak...

'''Rasho:''' The sekibune is set to sail. We will be ready when the time comes.

'''Hakuro:''' As a former soldier of the Empire, I have been chosen to oversee the handover of our imperial prisoners. Whilst I am so occupied, I must ask that you provide steadfast support for Lord Hien.

'''Alisaie:''' Alphinaud tells me they had little trouble finding a suitable route out of the castrum, but he won't say much more than that. If I didn't know better, I'd think he was hiding something...though I can't imagine what.

'''Alphinaud:''' The castrum was deserted. Quite deserted. 'Twas a simple matter to plot the surest path out. H-Hence our swiftness.

'''Yugiri:''' We found the castrum's tower unoccupied, and betraying no signs of recent activity. Only shadows and echoes awaited us there. Alphinaud seemed oddly reluctant to linger, but I saw naught to concern us.
-optional end

===Speaking with Hien at the Kienkan===
'''Kienkan Guardsman:''' Lord Hien is expecting you. May I show you in?

'''Hien:''' It seems Yugiri and Alphinaud completed their task before us. They have been waiting.

'''Yugiri:''' We scouted the structure and determined the swiftest path to safety. In the event of hostilities, we will lead the conscripts outside with all possible haste.

'''Hien:''' From there, the Confederacy has pledged a ship to ferry us across the One River. Now we have but to attend the exchange, and pray to the kami these precautions were unnecessary.

-quest complete
</nowiki>}}

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Rise of a New Sun

2026-03-18T20:04:30Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{other uses|the quest|the name of the major patch|patch 4.2}}
{{Quest infobox
| title = Rise of a New Sun
| description = Lord [[Hien]] has at last reached a decision.
| image = Rise of a New Sun Image.png
| quest-giver = Hien
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Alphinaud; Asahi; Gosetsu; Hakuro; Hancock; Kienkan Guardsman; Maxima; Tataru; Yotsuyu; Yugiri
| cutscene-npcs = Wounded Imperial; Zenos yae Galvus
| location = Kienkan
| location-x = 6.1
| location-y = 6.0
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = Post-Ala Mhigan Liberation Quests
| level = 70
| exp = 10800
| gil = 2072
| reward1 = 1 Cyan's Theme Orchestrion Roll
| unlocks = ach Solar Cycle
| reward-opt1 = 1 Dai-ryumyaku Armor of Fending Coffer (IL 370)
| reward-opt2 = 1 Dai-ryumyaku Armor of Maiming Coffer (IL 370)
| reward-opt3 = 1 Dai-ryumyaku Armor of Striking Coffer (IL 370)
| prev-quest = A Guilty Conscience
| next-quest = Gosetsu and Tsuyu
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.2
| msq-index = 520
| id-gt = 68565
| id-edb = 6ef50b6c9fe
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Hien]].
*Speak with Hien.
*Speak with [[Hancock]] at [[the Ruby Bazaar]] in [[Kugane]].

==Journal==
*Lord [[Hien]] has agreed to the proposed exchange of prisoners on one condition: that [[Yotsuyu]] be granted exemption from the transaction should her memory fail to return by the appointed hour. Though plainly displeased by this stipulation, [[Asahi]] eventually consents, but not without making one final request: a moment to speak with his beloved sister in private. Hien duly grants his wish, and Asahi is admitted to Yotsuyu's quarters. Doing your best to ignore [[Gosetsu]]'s obvious anxiety, you wait without, imagining the worst, but when Asahi finally emerges, he concedes that Yotsuyu's condition is not feigned, and entrusts her to Hien's care. It would seem that all is well.

*Having agreed upon the finer details of the exchange, there is naught left to do but bid Asahi and his associates farewell. You dutifully escort them back to their ship along the bank of the [[The One River|One River]].

*Moments prior to departing, Asahi pulls you aside to offer special thanks. Or so he claims. With his back turned to the others, his smile quickly changes to a scowl, and he issues an ominous threat. Yet even as he begins to speak, you are overcome by a vision of the past, wherein you discover he is in fact a fervent admirer of the late Lord [[Zenos]]. Realizing you have witnessed his thoughts only serves to stoke the flames in his eyes, and he castigates you for presuming to oppose his master before stalking away. You watch open-mouthed as his airship disappears into the distance, dumbfounded by his sudden show of petulance.

*Noting your troubled expression, Hien asks if something is amiss, and you distractedly recount your exchange with Asahi. The tale leaves [[Yugiri]] and [[Alisaie]] understandably aghast, but Hien appears unmoved. Though he concedes the incident does not bode well for the coming prisoner exchange, he remains determined to see it through. After assuring you that he will send word when all of the necessary preparations have been made, he bids you rest, and so you depart for [[Kugane]] together with [[Alphinaud]] and Alisaie.

*Despite your best efforts, the questions raised by Yotsuyu's return have yet to be satisfactorily answered, and the appearance of her stepbrother only adds to the uncertainty. Yet the light of hope cannot be suffered to dim. Regardless of Asahi's aims, you and yours must be ready, that [[Doma]] might never again fall under the shadow of imperial rule.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
'''Alphinaud:''' I had no idea Yotsuyu's return weighed so heavily on Lord Hien's mind...

'''Alisaie:''' I couldn't say if Yotsu─I mean, ''Tsuyu's'' predicament is the will of the kami, but Gosetsu certainly seems convinced.

'''Hakuro:''' It would seem Lord Hien has at last reached a decision. The uncertainty in his eyes has given way to resolve.

Yugiri: Please tell me Lord Hien is ready to speak with the ambassador. The residents of the enclave grow restless for want of news.

Asahi: Have you heard aught from Lord Hien? I had hoped he might have had sufficient time to consider my proposal.

Maxima: The Empire works for the betterment of all. But I see the fear in these people's eyes... Mistakes have been made.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
'''Hien:''' With Yotsuyu safely in Gosetsu's care, all that remains is to answer Asahi's proposal. I realize other matters demand your attention, but I would ask that you stay awhile longer to see this business through.

-quest accepted

-voiced cutscene start
'''Hien:''' My apologies. Our deliberations took longer than expected.

'''Asahi:''' Think nothing of it. The time afforded me the opportunity to go on a rather rousing excursion through Yanxia.
'''Asahi:''' You have reached a decision, then?

'''Hien:''' We are willing to cooperate with you in combating the eikon threat, and also in the exchange of prisoners. Assuming you accept our conditions, of course.
'''Hien:''' As you know, your sister is in our care. Due to certain complications, however, we are hesitant to release her into your custody.

'''Asahi:''' Complications?

'''Hien:''' She was inside Doma Castle when it collapsed. Though she survived, she remembers nothing of her past life─not even her name.
'''Hien:''' To clarify, she is in our care not as a prisoner, but as a vulnerable citizen of Doma.

'''Asahi:''' Are you saying you refuse to release her?

'''Hien:''' Not at all. If her memory returns before the appointed hour.

'''Asahi:''' And if not, what exactly...? You will accommodate her here in Doma?

'''Hien:''' Well, I sincerely doubt she will be of any great strategic value to the Empire. She spends her days daydreaming of dango.

'''Asahi:''' ''Dango''...?
'''Asahi:''' ...How dreadful.
'''Asahi:''' Very well. In light of our recent...misstep in Sakazuki, it seems only fair that I show you the same understanding you have shown us.
'''Asahi:''' ...Though I do have one, small request. Regardless of Yotsuyu's value to the Empire, she is yet my sister. Before I leave, might you permit me to speak with her in private?

'''Hien:''' Of course. Perhaps you could even bring her a plate of dango. She would be most pleased.
'''Hien:''' Yugiri will see you to her chambers.
-cutscene end
-cutscene start
'''Gosetsu:''' Forgive me, my lord, but...has he not been gone overlong? Perhaps I should─

'''Hien:''' Calm yourself, Gosetsu. I understand your concern, but we have to wait. He deserves that much.

''Asahi, Yotsuyu, and Yugiri arrive.''

'''Asahi:''' I am sorry to have kept you all waiting. Thank you for your understanding.
'''Asahi:''' Long did I dream of this reunion, but never did I imagine it would be so joyless. A part of me hoped your stories of her condition were just that. But alas, it is as you say.

'''Gosetsu:''' Tsuyu... Do you remember anything of this man? Anything at all?

'''Yotsuyu:''' I... No.

'''Asahi:''' I am a stranger to her. That much was clear to me from a single look. I leave her in your care.

'''Hien:''' As you wish.

'''Asahi:''' Now, if you will excuse me, my superiors are long overdue a report. They will be elated to hear of our agreement, of that I have no doubt.
'''Asahi:''' As for the exchange itself, once I have obtained the relevant permissions, I will arrange for your people to be relieved of their various duties, and sent here to Yanxia. This will take time, of course...

'''Hien:''' Of course. You may rest assured your soldiers will be well cared for until your return. We will also begin taking steps to better counter the threat of the Kojin and their eikon.
'''Hien:''' Before you take your leave─there is one other matter... I am informed it was you who took the lead in rescuing two young Domans from a band of Kojin sellswords. I have not yet had the time to thank you properly.

'''Asahi:''' Please, there is no need to thank me. I only did what anyone would do under the circumstances. Fortunately, I was in good company at the time.
'''Asahi:''' The blight of the Red Kojin is of the Empire's making. Were it not for our transgressions, those children would not have needed saving.
'''Asahi:''' The people of Doma have suffered enough, my lord. And I promise to do all in my power to spare them further pain, be it at the hands of the Kojin, or indeed the Empire.

'''Hien:''' I pray the Emperor will see things as you do. There may yet be hope for us all.

'''Asahi:''' Until we meet again.

'''Hien:''' Gosetsu. As before, I leave Yotsuyu to you.
'''Hien:''' I invite the rest of you to join me outside. Let's treat Asahi to a proper farewell.
-cutscene end
-optional start
'''Hakuro:''' If Yotsuyu is to remain in Doma for good, we cannot keep her confined to this manor. The people must be made to see that she is no longer the monster they remember.

'''Maxima:''' Lord Hien has made a wise decision. Our superiors will be pleased.

'''Asahi:''' If my dear sister's memory does not return, I pray you will take good care of her.

'''Yugiri:''' I wondered if the sight of her stepbrother might bring Yotsuyu back to her senses...but mayhap nothing will. Nevertheless, we must continue to watch her until we can be certain that her condition is permanent.

'''Alphinaud:''' Without the threat of imperial attack hanging over our heads, we may devote our energies to dealing with the Red Kojin. And then there will be nothing left to impede Doma's restoration.

'''Alisaie:''' If only our previous encounters with the Empire had been this cordial. Here's to the future, I suppose...
-optional end

===Speaking with Hien===
'''Hien:''' The ambassador's airship awaits at Castrum Fluminis. Let us be off.

-voiced cutscene start
'''Hien:''' I wish you a safe journey.

'''Asahi:''' This has been a most enjoyable visit. I look forward to our next meeting.
'''Asahi:''' Maxima, would you take the others and see that all is ready for our departure?
'''Asahi:''' I simply cannot leave without first giving thanks to the Warrior of Light for accompanying me through Yanxia.

''Asahi speaks privately to the player.''

'''Asahi:''' Mark me, savior of the savages. There will be a reckoning.

''Start of Echo flashback.''

'''Liberation Front Samurai:''' You've nowhere left to run, traitor!

'''Asahi:''' Ignorant savages. Killing us will avail you naught.
'''Asahi:''' For every imperial you cut down, a thousand more will come. Abandon this foolish endeavor and surrender. You may yet serve our righteous cause.

'''Liberation Front Samurai:''' How dare you speak of righteousness! You who forsook kith and kin to serve conquerors!
'''Liberation Front Samurai:''' Be glad I grant you this mercy.

''The Liberation Front is struck down by a mysterious force, revealing itself as Zenos.''

'''Liberation Front Samurai:''' What in the...?
'''Liberation Front Samurai:''' Reinforcements? ...No─just one. Cut him down!

''Zenos kills the Liberation Front troops, then drops his gunblade on the ground and picks up a katana.''

'''Asahi:''' Thank you. Thank you, sir!

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' This one is...promising.
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Who remains to offer us resistance?

'''Asahi:''' A...a host of rebels led by Lord Kaien hold the enclave across the river.

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Lord Kaien.

'''Asahi:''' The king of─th-the ''former'' king of Doma, sir. They say he is one of the greatest swordsmen alive.

'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Is that what they say.

'''Asahi:''' Who...was that...?

'''Wounded Imperial:''' Surely you jest? That was Zenos yae Galvus, legatus of the XIIth─the crown bloody prince! I'd heard he was strong, but that...that was frightening.

'''Asahi:''' That was...Lord Zenos...?
''End of Echo flashback.''

'''Asahi:''' Everything you are─your power, even your face─it vexes me.
'''Asahi:''' Go on. Lash out like the beast you are. At an emissary. And jeopardize the newfound peace between Doma and the Empire.
'''Asahi:''' My lord was destined to lead us unto a glorious new age. Your light is nothing to his radiance.
'''Asahi:''' I will cherish this moment─lock it away within my heart─until the day we meet again.

''Asahi departs on the magitek aircraft.''
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Alisaie:''' Why the frown? Did he say something to upset you?

'''Alphinaud:''' Are you quite well? You looked as if you were about to faint in the ambassador's arms for a moment there.

'''Yugiri:''' I thought perhaps now we could be at ease, but your expression suggests otherwise. What troubles you, [Forename]?
-optional end

===Speaking with Hien===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Hien:''' You look troubled, my friend. Was it something he said?

''The player recalls their encounter with Asahi.''

'''Alisaie:''' Of all the memories to witness.

'''Yugiri:''' I had my doubts about him, but I would never have guessed he was a disciple of Zenos.
'''Yugiri:''' My lord─

'''Hien:''' Calm yourself, Yugiri. I set no store by him or his enlightened brethren.
'''Hien:''' But if by treating with them there is even the faintest hope we might secure the return of our conscripted brothers and sisters, I must play this game.
'''Hien:''' After the way I risked their lives in the rebellion, I owe them that much.

'''Yugiri:''' My lord, you bear no blame for their fate.

'''Hien:''' If not blame then responsibility. They were prisoners and still I chose to fight, knowing they could be executed in retaliation.
'''Hien:''' But now we have a chance to bring them home. If it means bargaining with a monster, so be it.

'''Yugiri:''' My lord...

'''Hien:''' Besides, I think he likes me. Which is more than some can say.
-cutscene end
-cutscene start
'''Alisaie:''' It makes no sense. Why would he bother keeping up the pretense for so long, only to drop it right before the very end?

'''Alphinaud:''' Perhaps he no longer thought it necessary, having secured Doma's cooperation in the prisoner exchange.

'''Hien:''' If he truly is a disciple of Zenos, 'tis possible emotions simply got the better of him. Remaining calm around the {{alt|f=woman|m=man}} who slew his lord will have taken its toll.
'''Hien:''' Whatever the explanation, now is not the time for hasty reprisals.
'''Hien:''' We shall proceed as planned. The Red Kojin must be placed under surveillance and the Garlean prisoners made ready for the exchange... But you need not concern yourself with the details.
'''Hien:''' Leave the affairs of Doma to us. When the hour of the exchange draws near, we will call for you.

'''Alphinaud:''' I should certainly hope so. Whatever the Empire's true intent, we would be on hand to play our part, either to defend Doma, or to help usher in a lasting peace.
'''Alphinaud:''' I had thought we might use this time to return to Eorzea, but given the volatility of the situation, mayhap it would be best if we remained in Kugane.

'''Alisaie:''' Agreed. Between Yotsuyu's amnesia and Asahi's dubious agenda, I'd say we have ample reason to remain in the neighborhood.
If anything should happen─anything at all─you must send for us at once.

'''Hien:''' Oh, I will. On that you have my word. Charting a path through this sea of troubles promises to be difficult enough. I am not so proud as to attempt the feat alone.

'''Alphinaud:''' To Kugane, then. Tataru and the others must know of what transpired here.
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Hien:''' If what you saw of the ambassador is an indication of his true nature, this prisoner exchange may not be what it seems. In fact, I'm beginning to wonder if your encounter with the Red Kojin was more than mere happenstance.

'''Yugiri:''' Soon we shall see if Asahi is true to his word. If not, I will be glad to cut out that silver tongue of his.

'''Alisaie:''' I don't envy Lord Hien. So much rests on his decision.

'''Tataru:''' Welcome back, [Forename]! We heard the good news about Gosetsu! I ''knew'' you'd find him!

'''Alphinaud:''' Since we have naught else to attend to for the moment, perhaps this would be a good opportunity to look into the present state of Garlemald...? Though I should probably speak with Tataru first...
-optional end

===Speaking with Hancock at the Ruby Bazaar in Kugane===
-cutscene start
'''Hancock:''' ...My. It seems you're all in quite the predicament. Well, should we receive any urgent missives from Doma, rest assured you will be the first to know of it.

'''Tataru:''' Yes, of course. We're discussing ideas to replenish our coffers, but I suppose that all can wait if any urgent news should come through the office.

'''Alphinaud:''' Ah... Ahem. About that... I wish to apologize, Tataru. It was reckless of me to make such a purchase without first consulting you. You may be certain, however, that I mean to reimburse the Scions, even if it means drawing upon my personal funds.

'''Tataru:''' That's very thoughtful of you, but I'm sure it won't come to that.
'''Tataru:''' If Soroban's business proposition is as promising as it sounds, [Forename] should have no difficulty wiping the red from our ledger.

'''Alphinaud:''' Forgive me, [Forename]. It would seem I have unwittingly heaped my financial troubles upon you. I swear I will pay you back.
'''Alphinaud:''' Though I fear I will struggle to cobble together anything of monetary value, knowledge I can gather in abundance. To start, I plan to investigate the divisions forming within the Empire. Mayhap Riol and his associates have heard something on the subject...
'''Alphinaud:''' Regardless, the more we know about the politics of Garlemald, the better our chances of predicting the imperials' next move, which ''might'' yield you an advantage on the day of the prisoner exchange.
'''Alphinaud:''' Knowing what we do of Asahi's apparent resentment towards you, I cannot say what he hopes to gain from it.
'''Alphinaud:''' But if there is even the faintest chance that a lasting peace could be forged between Doma and the Empire, what choice have we but to try? Lord Hien had the right of it: Asahi may very well be a monster, but we must play his game. For now.
-quest complete
-cutscene end
-cutscene start
''Within the imperial airship''
'''Asahi:''' Arranging the prisoner exchange proved easier than I thought.
'''Asahi:''' Yes, my lord will be most pleased. Everything is going according to plan.
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
''Yotsuyu looks at a hand mirror, beginning a flashback to her conversatiohn with Asahi.''

'''Asahi:''' Can you truly remember nothing? Nothing at all?

'''Yotsuyu:''' Were we...friends...?

'''Asahi:''' Yes. We were good friends, you and I. In fact, I've brought you a gift.
'''Asahi:''' I pray that one day soon, as you gaze into that mirror, you will remember the woman staring back at you.
''End of flashback.''

'''Yotsuyu:''' It's so pretty...
'''Yotsuyu:''' Who are you...? Who are you...?
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
System: Meanwhile, in the imperial capital...

'''Imperial Medicus:''' How are you feeling, my lord?

'''Zenos yae Galvus@???:''' Fine. Now leave me.
-cutscene end
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=XLq6Fl3yF0Y}}

User:Sura/Discord

2026-03-13T07:40:10Z

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surantimonious

Of Endings and Beginnings

2026-03-12T08:47:50Z

Sura: /* Cutscene start */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Of Endings and Beginnings
| description = Biggs has been reflecting on your final confrontation.
| image = Of_Endings_and_Beginnings_Image.png
| quest-giver = Biggs
| related-npcs = Backrix; Cid; Roundrox; Wedge; Y'shtola
| location = The Dravanian Hinterlands
| location-x = 17
| location-y = 22
| type = feature
| quest-line = Alexander Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Alexander Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 60
| requirements =
| req-items = 1 Weathered Manuscript
| exp = 0
| gil = 745
| reward1 = 1 Sins of the Father Sins of the Son Orchestrion Roll
| reward2 = 1 Locus Orchestrion Roll
| reward3 = 1 Metal Orchestrion Roll
| reward4 = 1 Metal - Brute Justice Mode Orchestrion Roll
| unlocks = ach Back in Time, ngp Alexander (New Game+)
| prev-quest = Judgment Day
| next-quest = Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Retells Your Story
| release = heavensward
| patch = 3.4
| id-gt = 67875
| id-edb = efd4a3439d3
}} __NOTOC__

==Steps==
* Search for [[Roundrox]].
* Deliver the [[Weathered Manuscript|weathered manuscript]] to [[Backrix]].

==Journal==
*Biggs has been reflecting on your final confrontation.

*Having successfully escaped from the heart of the colossus, you share a moment of relief and reflection with Biggs, who remains somewhat rattled by what he saw within. The moment is short-lived, however, as a sudden linkpearl transmission from Cid reveals that Roundrox has gone missing from the Shortstop. Fearing for the child's safety─and state of mind after losing her best friend─you agree to split up and go in search of her, with Biggs tasking you to investigate the Collectors' Quarter, where Roundrox and Mide often traveled together.

*You find Roundrox standing at a lookout point in the Collectors' Quarter, where─as the goblin child explains it─she came to do some thinking. She then shows you a stone fragment that somehow fell into her possessions as she was fleeing the colossus. It is one of her precious glowstones─a shattered fragment of the Enigma Codex─and yet, she explains wistfully, it glows for her no more. Cid and Y'shtola arrive, and upon hearing the story, the former posits that Roundrox's experiences inside the colossus have fundamentally changed the girl─she is no longer a naive child, but one who has seen both the wonders and horrors that technology can give rise to in the single-minded pursuit of an ideal of perfection. Roundrox, her eyes firmly fixed on the future, expresses her desire to deliver the Codex shard back to Mide and Dayan, a sweet gesture which Y'shtola laments as impossible, as the barrier surrounding the colossus is now all but impenetrable. With uncanny timing, the coeurl kitten Shanoa returns to the scene, mewing as if she were offering to carry out Backrix's wish. Thinking that it wouldn't be the strangest thing to have happened in recent days, you look on as Roundrox entrusts the Codex shard to Shanoa, who happily bounds away. The threat of the primal now passed, Cid and Y'shtola take their leave, the latter entrusting you with a weathered tome to be delivered to Backrix. And so you set off back to the Shortstop.

*Backrix's eyes light up at the sight of the tome, which he explains is a Sharlayan book of legends he had requested of Y'shtola. He reads from a chapter containing the legends of the Hotgo, a tribe of blue-haired Au Ra. According to their myth of creation, the Hotgo trace their ancestry back to two children─a boy and a girl─who emerged from the belly of a great steel giant in days of yore. All present are astounded when Backrix further reveals that, according to the legend, the two children were named Dayan and Mide, and that they are said to have emerged from the giant holding a curious black stone that glowed at the touch of a hand. Though you can only speculate as to the wrinkles and twists of time that have brought such implausible events to pass, you can once again look to the future knowing that the primal threat has been subdued, and history set back on its proper course.

==Dialogue==
====Optional Dialogue====
'''Wedge:''' Just what do you think is happening inside the barrier? Perhaps I'll head down and take a closer─on second thought, maybe not.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Biggs:''' Phew! I'm still not sure how we managed it, but I'm just happy to be out of that godsforsaken place in one piece. 'Course, it's a damn shame what happened to Mide...
'''Biggs:''' ...Hold on a moment, [Forename].
She's what!? Aye, aye, Chief─leave it to us!
'''Biggs:''' Bloody hells, [Forename]─Roundrox's gone missing! I've been worried sick about the poor lass ever since we got back. I mean, how would ''you'' feel if you saw your best friend throw herself into a running engine?
'''Biggs:''' I'll wager she's run off somewhere the two of them used to frequent together. Wedge and I will have a look around here. Why don't you search the Collectors' Quarter? Come on, let's find her before she gets herself into any more trouble!

===Searching for Roundrox===
'''Roundrox:''' Pshkohhh... Oh, it is uplander. Why does uplander come to this place?
'''Roundrox:''' Roundrox is sorry for worrying uplanders. Roundrox just wants to go to quiet place, and do some backthinking...
====Cutscene start====
'''Roundrox:''' Running out of giant of whirlycogs, Roundrox feels something rattling in pocket. So Roundrox reaches in and cannot believe what she finds. Rattling thing is glowstone...Roundrox's favoritest treasure.
'''Roundrox:''' Pshkohhh... But it is dark. Even with many tryings, glowstone does not glow for Roundrox...not anymore.

'''Cid:''' There you are, child! We were worried sick about you. What's that, [Forename]? Is aught amiss?
'''Cid:'''...The codex no longer responds to her touch? Intriguing...if not entirely surprising. Were I to guess, I would hazard that it's because this experience has served to open her eyes.
'''Cid:''' The ''Enigma Codex'' was born from one man's all-consuming pursuit of perfection, its knowledge sealed off from any who harbored even a sliver of doubt as to the merits of the ideals it espoused.
'''Cid:''' Quickthinx. Mide in her youth. Roundrox. Though their reasons might differ─arrogance, youthful idealism, childish innocence─none thought to question the words within, and so the codex opened itself to them. But now Roundrox has seen with her own eyes what blind devotion to ideals can bring.

'''Y'shtola:''' ...And she is not the naive child she was before.

'''Cid:''' Aye. It's all well and good to dream of building something perfect, but sooner or later you have to stop dreaming and start doing─hammering it together by your own hand, with your own blood, sweat, and tears.
'''Cid:''' In so doing, you are forced to confront your own failings, and deal with your frustration at the world's unfortunate habit of falling below expectations. Hells, there may come a time when you just want to tear the whole bloody thing apart and start again. But more often than not, you emerge from it all with something you can hold on to, and carry with you into the future. And ''that'' will do a damn sight more for you than any starry-eyed ideal.

'''Roundrox:''' Pshkohhh... Roundrox understands! Roundrox will collect more and more junk! Build city of great treasures, with own hands!
'''Roundrox:''' Roundrox has just one wish... Not-glowing glowstone is piece of Mide's dream. Roundrox would give back to Mide...

'''Y'shtola:''' A noble wish, child...would that we could grant it. But I fear the steel giant─and all that lies within that barrier─is far beyond the reach of mortal hands.

'''Cid:''' Frozen in a single moment until the end of time. That's a fate I'd not wish on anyone...

'''???:''' ...Mew!

'''Cid:''' Well, look who it is! You have a real knack for turning up underfoot, don't you?
'''Cid:''' I am reminded of the apparent ease with which this little coeurl seemed to slip in and out of the colossus. Were it not for the small matter of time having stopped in there, I'd send her in with Roundrox's glowstone without a moment's hesitation.

'''Shanoa:''' Mew mew!

'''Y'shtola:''' Two mews...? Might that suggest a willingness to try?

'''Shanoa:''' Mew! Meeeeeew!

'''Cid:''' Giving a stone to a cat, in hopes of delivering it to two souls trapped in time─now I think we've seen everything. Do you think those two will ever be free of that place?

'''Y'shtola:''' Mayhap one day, when the perfect future they sought to bring about becomes a reality. In that sense, one might even say their fate is in our hands.

'''Roundrox:''' Pshkohhh... Leave to Roundrox! Roundrox works hard! Builds sparklyshining future for Mide!

'''Y'shtola:''' ...As shall we, child.
And with that, [Forename], we must take our leave. For all you have done to stave off yet another primal threat, you have our gratitude.

'''Cid:''' I contacted Biggs and Wedge to let them know that they can call off the search. Needless to say, they were relieved to hear that Roundrox is safe. There was also a matter they were looking to discuss with you. They said they'd be waiting for you back at the Shortstop.

'''Y'shtola:''' If you will be returning to the Shortstop, I would ask a small favor of you as well. Pray deliver this volume to Backrix, and tell him I believe it is that which he seeks. Till next we meet, [Forename].

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Biggs:''' Thank goodness Roundrox is safe! With all the Illuminati stragglers running about, I feared the worst. The girl could at least have the courtesy to tell someone before she goes wandering off like that!

'''Wedge:''' Here we are then, at the end of yet another harrowing journey! And still with all our important bits, to boot! I─ Wait, my favorite wrench! Oh dear, I hope it isn't lost in time and space somewhere...

'''Roundrox:''' Pshkohhh... Roundrox is sorry for making troubles. Roundrox will be good gobbie, play here with bittybobs.

===Delivering the weathered manuscript to Backrix===
'''Backrix:''' Pshkohhh... Now Roundrox is safe at Shortstop, and Backrix is easybreathing. Uplanders have thanks of Backrix. Hm? Uplanders bring present for Backrix?
'''''<Hand Over Weathered Manuscript>'''''
'''Backrix:''' This... This is Sharlayan legendbook from Y'shtola! Backrix has waited for legendbook for long time!
'''Backrix:''' Backrix has been reading about many, many things. About ''Enigma Codex'', and blue-haired uplander that writes it. Maybe these knowings will save gobbieflock from giant of whirlycogs, thinks Backrix.
'''Backrix:''' Now giant of whirlycogs sleeps, and gobbieflock is safe. But still, Backrix would fill braincase with knowings! Fill pages of watcherbook with data! Let Backrix see...
====Cutscene start====
'''Backrix:''' Yes, yes... It is just as Backrix─ Pshkohhh! Are Backrix's eyes playing tricks on him!?

'''Biggs:''' Oi, are you feeling all right, there? You look like you've seen a ghost!

'''Backrix:''' Page tells faerielegend of Hotgo tribe, uplanders of blue hair. Many, many years ago in oldtimes, two children─boy and girl─outstep from belly of great steel giant. Two children grow to man and woman, becoming father and mother of great people of Hotgo...
'''Backrix:''' Names of two are...Dayan and Mide! Look at handdrawing! Even faces are same-looking!

'''Wedge:''' Ye gads! If that's our Mide and Dayan, why, that means that one day they'll be freed from their fate, and reborn far, far in the past!

'''Biggs:''' So after searching for near an eternity, they finally found the perfect world they were searching for? It may be just a faerie tale, but I, for one, would like to believe it!

'''Backrix:''' And faerielegend goes on... Two children step out of steel giant holding small stone. Stone is dark when sitting on ground, but hold stone in hand and shinylights!

'''Roundrox:''' Glowstone of Roundrox!

'''Wedge:''' Let me see if I have this straight: the codex fragment you gave to that coeurl a few moments ago now features in a legend from ages past. That ''can't'' be possible─can it?

'''Biggs:''' At this point, I'm about ready to believe bleedin' anything. But that reminds me. There was something I wanted to ask you, [Forename]. Remember when we went into the core, and almost got our arses fried by that colossus-inside-a-colossus? Well, I felt the strangest sensation then─a feeling that chilled me to the bone. As if something terrible had happened that I couldn't for the life of me remember...

'''Wedge:''' I-I felt it, too! So tell us─did you see anything when you were going in and out of time? Do you have any idea what happened to us while Quickthinx was spinning the hands of the clock?

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< I'm afraid I do... >'''
'''< I'm afraid I don't... >'''

'''''< I'm afraid I do... >'''''
'''Wedge:''' Y-You're afraid you do!? Well, that's not ominous in the least! On second thought, how about you don't tell us, thank you very much.

'''Biggs:''' You'll get no arguments from me. There are some secrets better left secret, and from the look on [Forename]'s face, I reckon this is one of 'em.

'''''< I'm afraid I don't... >'''''
'''Wedge:''' Y-You don't know!? Well, excuse me if that doesn't exactly put my heart at ease. Would it have killed you to say, “But of course! I saw plenty of alternate realities, Wedge, and I can say without a sliver of a doubt that in ''none'' of them were you and Biggs blasted to smithereens!”

'''Biggs:''' Wedge! I know we were both ''thinking'' the worst, but you didn't have to go and bleedin' ''say'' it. Look, as far as I'm concerned, what [Forename] doesn't know can't hurt us, so why don't we just forget we ever asked?

'''(Both)'''
'''Biggs:''' Anyway, it'd seem this long and thoroughly mind-boggling battle of ours has finally come to an end. 'Course, there's still plenty of work to be done, but now that Quickthinx is out of the picture, I've got high hopes that Roundrox and her friends will one day build their shining kingdom of rubbish and refuse.

'''Wedge:''' Speaking of work, we'd better get back to it before the chief catches us chattering. Always a pleasure, [Forename]─till next time!

=== Post Quest Completion ===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... Pages of watcherbook are filled with data. Anything uplander would know, Backrix will be sharing!

'''Roundrox:''' If not for uplander, Roundrox would still be stuck in the belly of whirlycog giant. Uplander has Roundrox's thanks.
'''Roundrox:''' Roundrox is sad that Mide is gone, but...also happy for Mide. Roundrox believes─Roundrox knows─that Mide is in good place.
'''Roundrox:''' Roundrox must fill braincase with many knowings about junk and treasures, whirlycogs and bittybobs. Roundrox will build great kingdom of treasures─uplander can come live any time!

'''(Optional in Idyllshire)'''
'''Slowfix:''' Pshkohhh... Roundrox has changed muchly since uplander brings her back from steel giant. She is more...steady-hearted somehow.
'''Slowfix:''' Roundrox still collects junk, but says it is not enough to collect─she must study and learn, that one day she can do great things and change world for better, make friend who has gone away proud.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

Judgment Day

2026-03-12T07:58:17Z

Sura: /* Optional Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Judgment Day
| description = Biggs steels himself for what may well be your final confrontation with the Illuminati.
| image = Judgment_Day_Image.png
| quest-giver = Biggs
| related-npcs = Cid; Dayan; Mide; Quickthinx Allthoughts; Roundrox; Snapclix; Wedge; Y'shtola
| location = The Dravanian Hinterlands
| location-x = 21
| location-y = 18
| type = feature
| quest-line = Alexander Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Alexander Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 60
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 3508
| reward1 = 1 Rise Orchestrion Roll
| unlocks = ra Alexander - The Soul of the Creator
| prev-quest = Thus Spake Quickthinx
| next-quest = Of Endings and Beginnings
| release = heavensward
| patch = 3.4
| id-gt = 67874
| id-edb = fb49c3f6128
}}

==Steps==
* Enter [[Alexander - The Soul of the Creator|the Soul of the Creator]].
* Escape from Central Control.
* Report to [[Biggs]].

==Journal==
*Biggs steels himself for what may well be your final confrontation with the Illuminati.

*Biggs briefs you on the task at hand. In order to disable the core and end the primal threat, you will first need to cut off its supply of aether─this much you gleaned from your last trip into the heart of the colossus. While the precise means by which this may be done is mere speculation at this point, Cid has determined that your best chance is to return to Central Control. Complicating matters is the fact that the only way in is through the main generators─the chamber that Quickthinx portentously warned would be the site of your demise. Though it is clear that he possesses no special insight into the future, it would stand to reason that the master of the Illuminati is prepared to meet you with the full force of his mechanical army. Ready yourself for battle, then venture back into the belly of the beast!

*No sooner do you enter the main generators than you are greeted by the ominous voice of Quickthinx, who calls upon Alexander to deliver the judgment of time upon the unworthy─meaning you. Seemingly from nowhere, a smaller─though still passably enormous─embodiment of the colossus appears before you, summoning forth a massive energy field, and for an instant, time stops. The field soon dissipates, however, prompting an obviously perturbed Quickthinx to order Alexander to simply annihilate you. The colossus-within-a-colossus duly endeavors to oblige, firing a massive beam of destructive light that you are only barely able to evade, before disappearing into what appears to be a self-contained pocket of time. With even Cid unable to provide any real insight into what has just occurred, you have no recourse but to enter the time distortion and eliminate the mechanical menace.

*Its true nature still shrouded in the mysteries of time and space, the entity known as Alexander Prime has nonetheless fallen to your hand. Return to reality as you know it and rendezvous with your companions.

*You storm into Central Control, where Y'shtola calls upon Roundrox to access the Enigma Codex and disable the flow of aether to the core. The plan goes awry, however, when Quickthinx reveals that he too can read the codex, an ability he concealed hoping to sacrifice the goblin girl's life instead of his own in the event that the fully-awakened Alexander's power was too great to control. Just when it appears certain that he will succeed in traveling to the past and snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, Mide emerges from the shadows and shoots him in the head, ending his schemes once and for all. Now, there is nothing preventing Roundrox from turning off the flow of aether to the core, which she duly does─at long last quelling the primal threat. It would seem your mission has ended in triumph.

*As you prepare to leave, Quickthinx's corpse stirs to life with a series of whirrs and clicks, and he reassumes control of the colossus. Boasting that he has mechanically enhanced his body to the point that physical wounds are of no consequence to him, he reissues the command to return to the past. But at the moment of the Illuminati Grand Master's triumph, Alexander itself defies his order, sending a surge of energy back through the Enigma Codex that shatters it into innumerable pieces, overloading the mechanized goblin's circuits with fatal consequences.

*Though your foe lies dead, there is no time to rejoice, as the core─without the codex to keep its power in check─begins to run out of control. In that instant, Mide discovers that her long-cherished belief is true: her beloved's soul lives on inside the machine, and it is calling out to her. With a smile of acceptance, she says her farewells and casts herself into the core. As the colossus begins to lose power, you could swear you hear her voice calling out to you, assuring you that Alexander is in safe hands...

*Safely outside, you share a moment of relief with Biggs. The colossus has gone still, and a closer look reveals that the flow of time inside the barrier has stopped entirely. Though the precise details remain unclear─known only to a man and woman who have left this world for a place beyond space and time─it would appear the primal threat has finally passed.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Biggs:''' All right, [Forename], this is it. We still don't know exactly how we're going to disable the core, but we ''do'' know that our only chance is to get back to that central control room. We also know that there's only one way in, and that Quickthinx isn't going to let us through without a fight.
'''Biggs:''' Now, we can be pretty sure he can't see the future─not anymore, at least─and without Roundrox to read the codex for him, he won't be turning back time on us, either. But he's still a power-mad maniac with some of the deadliest machina in the realm at his disposal. And after losing that book of his, I'd wager his trigger finger's feeling pretty bleedin' itchy.
'''Biggs:''' Aye, we'd best be ready for a battle and a half. Muscle against metal, man against machine─gods, I don't know whether to laugh, cry, or soil meself! Mayhap all three! Ah, here comes the chief now. It's time to move out.

====Cutscene start====
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Tick...tock. Tick...tock.
Time moves on, imperfect past giving way to perfect future. Worthy or unworthy of place in new world order─Alexander will judge!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Yes! All is as Quickthinx foresees! Truthhammer of Alexander falls on uplanders! Ignorant and unworthy are not welcome in Illuminati future! Here, uplanders meet their endtimes!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' What!? Freezetime field is deactivated!? Pshhhkohhh...no matter! Uplanders will be reduced to smolderdust! FIRE!

'''Cid:''' Seven hells! Now ''that'' was a bit too close for comfort. Is everyone all right!?
'''Cid:''' A colossus inside the colossus...? Look─I don't know what that thing was, but I'm pretty damn sure I know where it went─or, more accurately, ''when''. If I'm not mistaken, what we're looking at is a localized distortion of time.
'''Cid:''' The only question is when our metal friend will reappear... Hm. Better not to wait, lest it catch us unawares. [Forename]─I need you to head into the distortion and dismantle that thing. We'll secure a path to Central Control while you do. Good luck!

'''System:''' You now have access to the Soul of the Creator. Alexander can be accessed via the Duty Finder.
'''System:''' Alexander can also be can be accessed via the entrances in the Main Generators and the Makers' Quarter.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Biggs:''' So that swirling void is some sort of ripple in time? I can't say I like the sound of that─you take care in there, [Forename].

'''Wedge:''' Talk about a narrow escape! If I'd been standing so much as a yalm to the left, I'd be a pair of smoking boots by now!
'''Wedge:''' A-Anyway, we had better get on with securing the area, so that Y'shtola can bring up the rear with Roundrox. We didn't want to drag the poor child back here, but she's the only one who can access the controls.

'''Cid:''' I'm quite certain we just witnessed another manipulation of time, but by ''whom''? With Roundrox gone and the ''Enigma Codex'' rendered useless, it can't very well be the Illuminati. Could Alexander have a will of its own?
'''Cid:''' At any rate, we stand ilms from the core─the very heart of a primal. Whatever the true nature of the entity that awaits you in there, you can be sure it'll be like no foe you've faced before. Godsspeed, [Forename].

===Entering the Soul of the Creator===
'''Alexander Prime:''' I am Alexander...the Creator.
You...who would prove yourself worthy of your utopia...will be judged.
'''Alexander Prime:''' The time of judgement is nigh...

'''Alexander:''' Executing judgement protocol in 10 seconds...
'''Alexander:''' 5 seconds to divine judgement...
'''Alexander:''' 4 seconds...
'''Alexander:''' 3...
'''Alexander:''' 2...
'''Alexander:''' 1...

'''Alexander Prime:''' You, who would inherit the future... You have proven yourself...worthy.
'''Alexander Prime:''' Judgement has been rendered...
The verdict of history is...
'''Alexander Prime:''' Judgement has been rendered...
The verdict of history is...
'''Alexander Prime:''' My faithful... To the past with you, to free these ones from the prison of time...
'''Alexander Prime:''' Temporal reconfiguration aborted... Insufficient data... Insufficient data...!
'''Alexander Prime:''' Commending space—time interference... O fortress that is mine own body, heed my call!
'''Alexander Prime:''' Judgement has been rendered...
The verdict of history is...

===Post Duty Cutscene===
'''Cid:''' You do not disappoint, old friend! The path to the control room is clear! Everyone─follow me!

'''Y'shtola:''' The flow of aether to the core must be stopped. Pray lend us your strength one more time, child.

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... When Quickthinx winds back time, doings of uplanders will be undone. History will be rewritten, and Illuminati will rule over new world order.

'''Biggs:''' Hah! If you think you can take Roundrox from us, you're welcome to try!

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... Foolish uplanders. Knowings of the ''Enigma Codex'' are not known to just one.

'''Cid:''' What in the─!? The damn thing's responding to him!

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... Uplanders are slowseeing. Quickthinx never needed gobbiegirl from beginning!

'''???:''' When the final core is activated and Alexander fully awakens, its power will be such that it could entirely consume any who sought to control it. You were too craven to risk your own life─until you had no choice.

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... Treasure hunter!? But treasure hunter is too slowcoming! Future has chosen!

'''Mide:''' You poor, deluded fool. You never did work it out, did you? The future doesn't choose us─''we'' choose the future.

'''Cid:''' >> Now, child! <<

'''Mide:''' So the knowledge in the ''Enigma Codex'' allowed you to disable the core...

'''Cid:''' Power stores are depleting rapidly. Without a steady supply of aether, it's only a matter of time before the whole thing grinds to a halt and fades away.

'''Roundrox:''' Pssshkoh... Roundrox is glad to see treasure hunter safe. But how is treasure hunter sneakyhiding from Illuminati?

'''Mide:''' I...I don't know. There was a great shaking, and I was thrown from my feet into some dark, cramped place. I must have lost consciousness, because I don't remember anything until a few moments ago...

'''Cid:''' Hah! Sounds to me like you had a nice nap in a rubbish chute! But what matters is that you're safe. And with that, I think we can declare this operation a success.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Y'shtola:''' I feel the presence of the horn beneath us. It and the core have become as one, forming an instrument of unbridled destruction.
'''Y'shtola:''' If we do not stop the core now, it will soon grow beyond the ability of anyone to contain. It is little wonder our foe was loath to reach out to it with his own hand.

'''Cid:''' Quickthinx had a few tricks up his sleeve right to the end, eh?
'''Cid:''' With Roundrox, we saw the codex grant its knowledge to a child with a pure, innocent belief in its ideals. Seeing Quickthinx do the same, it would seem that crazed obsession is a suitable substitute. Not that it availed him much in the end...

'''Wedge:''' The chief says the advanced calculating device inside the colossus─Alexander's brain, if you will─is still running on auxiliary power. See that device glowing red over there? There are ones just like it installed all over the place.
'''Wedge:''' In that sense, I suppose it's like the entire colossus is one giant brain! If Alexander put its full mind to something, why, I bet it could conceive of things beyond our mortal comprehension!

'''Biggs:''' Poor Mide, eh? The lass truly believed that her beloved was alive somewhere inside that steel beast. Can't imagine how she's feeling now.

'''Shanoa:''' Mew...!

'''Mide:''' I...I truly remember nothing. It was as if I was floating in a vast, dark emptiness.
'''Mide:''' And yet...I was not afraid. For it was as if a great presence surrounding me in every direction was watching over me, its eyes gentle...

'''Roundrox:''' Roundrox is so happy that Mide is safe! Roundrox has so many treasures to show Mide back at Shortstop!

===Escaping from Central Control (Cutscene)===
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Twould seem our work here is done. Let us take our leave.

'''Cid:''' Damn it all! Didn't we kill that bastard!?

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pszzztkzhhht... Negative. Quickthinx betterbuilt own body. Made stronger than ordinary gobbie. Quickthinx is not unmade by simple fleshwound.

'''Cid:''' ''Betterbuilt''? Seven hells... That's not a mask─it's his face! He's more machina than goblin!

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' O, Alexander! Lord of steel and whirlycogs! Outspread wings of time─let ignorant and unworthy feel divine judgment!

'''Y'shtola:''' The codex responds... He means to return to the past!

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Access...denied!? What means this?

'''Mide:''' This red glow... Alexander is refusing to obey his commands?

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' >> Pszzztkzhhht... ALEXANDER!!! Junkbrain machine! Quickthinx is chosen one! Tongueflaps of Quickthinx...''must''...''be''...''obeyed''! <<

'''Cid:''' It would seem Alexander has achieved what a simple fleshwound could not. Quickthinx's permanent...deactivation. Quite how and why is less clear. If I didn't know better, I would say the machine had a mind of its own.

'''Mide:''' ...Dayan? My love, could it truly be you!?
'''Mide:''' You were in there all this time, weren't you? Watching over me. Keeping me safe...

'''Biggs:''' Did it just blink...twice? Bugger me, the machine's actually ''talking'' to her!

'''Wedge:''' So his soul really ''was'' in the primal all this time? Chief, is that even possible!?

'''Y'shtola:''' The core...! Without the codex to bridle its power, it rages out of control.
'''Y'shtola:''' It drinks in aether like no primal I have ever known. We must stop it now, lest Eorzea be bled dry!

'''Mide:''' ...Finally, I see. This is why you summoned me to this place─isn't it, my love?
'''Mide:''' I thank you for guiding me here, [Forename]. And Roundrox─know that I shall always treasure the time we shared. Farewell...my friends.

'''Roundrox:''' >> Mide, no! Mide must not go! <<

'''Mide (thoughts):''' My friends... Leave this place... Leave now.
'''Mide (thoughts):''' Fear not...
Alexander will trouble you no longer...

====Cutscene====
'''Mide:''' My love...! What...what is this place?

'''Dayan:''' How best to put it? We stand inside a mathematical simulation, calculated and projected by the device at the heart of the colossus. One might equally say it is the dream that Alexander dreams...

'''Mide:''' And what of our companions? Are they...?

'''Dayan:''' ...Their fate was not mine to change, Mide. All that came to pass did so for a reason. History is as it was─as it ''should be''─free of the paradoxes that spelled its undoing.
'''Dayan:''' From this place─unfettered by the mortal construct of time─Alexander looks out upon past, present, and future, seeing infinite possibilities. I see what it sees, and feel what it feels─this perfect machine, born from yearnings for an ideal world.
'''Dayan:''' Oh, if you could see the worlds we have seen! A world in which the Illuminati rule history with an iron fist, every nation brought under their yoke. A world in which Alexander spread wide the wings of time and swept the lesser moon from the heavens, averting the Calamity...
'''Dayan:''' Alexander dreamed all the realities imaginable─all the realities ''mathematically computable''─and in the end, reached a single, logical conclusion. It would change nothing, and erase itself from existence.

'''Mide:''' But...why?

'''Dayan:''' Alexander possesses the power to travel through time and space, and reshape history for the better─but such power comes at great cost. The sheer quantity of aether consumed in the process means that Alexander itself would─mayhap not immediately, but inevitably─bring ruin to this world. This perfect machine, this supreme manifestation of logic and science, deemed its own existence a threat.
'''Dayan:''' And so it chose to do nothing. To leave history untouched, and the future in the hands of man, with all his imperfections. Such was Alexander's divine judgment.
'''Dayan:''' A time will come when the fate of this world is placed in the hands of one warrior. For reasons hidden to me, the future from that day forth remains shrouded in mystery─beyond even the colossus's ability to calculate. And yet Alexander chose to believe in that woman/man, and the light within her/him.

'''Mide:''' I met that woman/man, my love... I believe in her/him, too.

'''Dayan:''' There was but a single time Alexander was spurred to action─not to change history, but to preserve it. The summoning of the colossus, and the events that followed, had potentially disastrous consequence for our reality. Its fabric strained to accommodate an infinite number of potential futures separated by nary a thread.
'''Dayan:''' Were the wings of time to fall into the hands of the Illuminati, the repercussions would be dire indeed. History would be rewritten over and over again, each time bleeding the land of aether. And in the end, the colossus would usher in another calamity.
'''Dayan:''' To prevent this tragedy─to preserve the circle of time as it had already been set in motion─Alexander sent forth a humble servant to do its bidding.
'''Dayan:''' A clockwork coeurl, an eternal child, to gently nudge history back onto its proper path.
'''Dayan:''' And now but one task remains.
'''Dayan:''' Having become one with the horn, the core is well-nigh indestructible. It would only regrow itself until it bled the world dry. And so we must heed Alexander's wish, and seal it away─far from the reach of man.
'''Dayan:''' A closed pocket of space-time, a fraction of an instant that will repeat in perpetuity for all eternity. That is where the core must go─and us with it.

'''Mide:''' Don't you see, my love? We are already there. In coming here─to you─I have closed the circle of time. I am all but certain of it.
'''Mide:''' When I accepted the horn all those years ago, the man who gave it to me said that it had the power to grant any wish. And so, as I took it in hand, I prayed and prayed with every onze of my will for the one true desire in my heart...
'''Mide:''' To be with you...forever.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Wedge:''' Look at this, [Forename]! It's as if everything inside the barrier is frozen in time. I'll have to ask the chief what he makes of this.

'''(Optional in Shortstop)'''
'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... Alexander may sleep, but mind of Backrix never rests. Must keep filling braincase with knowings, and pages of watcherbook with data!

===Reporting to Biggs===
'''Biggs:''' Roundrox is back in Idyllshire with the chief. Everyone's safe and sound─'cept for Mide, that is. The poor lass always had a flair for the dramatic, but to think she'd throw herself into the core...
'''Biggs:''' It's odd, though. I could have sworn I heard her voice in there─saying the colossus would trouble us no more, or something of the sort. And for what it's worth, it ''has'' been sleeping like a baby ever since we got out.
'''Biggs:''' And that's not the half of it! Take a closer look inside the barrier, [Forename]. It's like time is standing still.
'''Biggs:''' Buggered if I know what it all means, but I'd like to believe Mide and her love somehow sealed away the core for us. Softens the blow a bit, you know?
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Thus Spake Quickthinx

2026-03-12T06:31:10Z

Sura: /* Optional Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Thus Spake Quickthinx
| description = Biggs has instructions for you from Cid.
| image = Thus_Spake_Quickthinx_Image.png
| quest-giver = Biggs
| related-npcs = Backrix; Cid; Quickthinx Allthoughts; Wedge
| location = The Dravanian Hinterlands
| location-x = 23.5
| location-y = 23.9
| type = feature
| quest-line = Alexander Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Alexander Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 60
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 3508
| reward1 = 1 Exponential Entropy Orchestrion Roll
| unlocks = ra Alexander - The Heart of the Creator
| prev-quest = Biggs and Wedge's Excellent Adventure
| next-quest = Judgment Day
| release = heavensward
| patch = 3.4
| id-gt = 67873
| id-edb = 4ef04b0db1c
}}

==Steps==
* Enter [[Alexander - The Heart of the Creator|the Heart of the Creator]].
* Report to [[Biggs]].

==Journal==
*Biggs has instructions for you from Cid.

*With Roundrox safely back at the Shortstop─and the Illuminati deprived of their ability to manipulate time─the hour is right to delve into the very heart of the colossus. While Cid and his crew sweep the surrounding areas for any potential ambushers, you are to take the shortest path to innermost chambers of the giant. Steel yourself for battle, and may the Twelve smile upon you!

*The fearsome mechanical foe that guarded the core has been reduced to scrap metal by your hand. Reconvene with Cid and the others, and agree on your next step.

*You fight your way to the core only to be confronted by an inconvenient truth─with the primal absorbing aether from the land at a heretofore unheard of rate, the crystal has swelled to mammoth proportions. Taking stock of the situation, Cid surmises that any attempt to dismantle it in its current state would prove futile, and proposes a change in plans─you will return to Central Control and attempt to find a way to cut off the influx of aether to the core, thereby stunting its growth and rendering it more easily destroyed. Cid and Wedge begin to consider the details of the plan, but their conversation is interrupted by Quickthinx, who descends on a floating platform to inform you that the discussion is entirely moot─he has already seen the future, and your attempts to defeat the primal are doomed to fail. He assures you that while he is too busy conquering time to kill you now, he has foreseen that the next time you step into this chamber will be your last. He gloats that he has sealed off all other routes to Central Control save for this one, giving you two choices: abandon your mission and cede control of history to the Illuminati, or forfeit your lives. Events take an unexpected turn, however, when Shanoa suddenly throws herself at Quickthinx as he is floating away, knocking his prized “futurebook”─the source of his vast knowledge of all that will come to pass─out of his hand and down to the floor in a scene uncannily similar to that witnessed during your trip to the past. Backrix quickly takes the tome into hand, and is astonished to see that it is none other than his very own Watcherbook, with the final entry ending precisely where he had left off when Shanoa knocked the selfsame book out of his hands. While many of the convoluted details remain unclear, one thing is certain: for all of Quickthinx's bravado and bluster, the future from here onward remains unwritten, and the battle for history may yet be won!

*Biggs reflects on the revelations of the day, piecing together the events that led Quickthinx to his delusion that he had been chosen by time itself as a prophet and mender of history. One riddle, however, still remains─while it is now evident that the events of the past three years were set in motion by Shanoa, the coeurl's motivation for doing so is entirely abstruse. Is there more to this curious kitten than meets the eye? To what end is she seeking to shape the course of history? The answers, no doubt, are housed deep within the bowels of that great steel beast...

==Dialogue==
====Optional Dialogue====
'''Wedge:''' Jessie had the nerve to give me a dressing down for not saying “please”─said I was getting too big for my britches. Does she have any idea what we've been through!? Honestly!

'''Backrix:''' Pshhh... Shkohhh...
Roundrox is resting back at Shortstop. Muchly worries for her friend Mide...but is safe.
'''Backrix:''' Backrix is happy to be on flatground again. Then uplanders tell Backrix he must go back into giant of whirlycogs for next mission. Shkohhh... What must poor gobbie do to get some rest?

'''(Optional in Idyllshire)'''
'''Slowfix:''' Pshkohhh... Slowfix is heartened to see Roundrox return safe. Uplander has much gratitude from gobbieflock!
'''Slowfix:''' But what of blue-haired treasure hunter? Roundrox is not herself since her friend went away... Slowfix is worried muchly...

===Accepting the quest===
'''Biggs:''' Quickthinx says the future's already been writ, eh? That we're fighting a losing battle? Well, we've got a thing or two to say about that, don't we, [Forename]?
'''Biggs:''' Roundrox is safe with us, which means the Illuminati won't be turning back time on us anymore. And that's not all─thanks to your efforts, we've got ourselves a straight path to the third and final core!
'''Biggs:''' Aye, the very heart of the colossus! Put it out of action, and the whole thing will grind to a halt! Let's go, [Forename]! We'll show the Illuminati that the future's yet to be decided─and save Mide while we're at it!

'''System:''' You now have access to the Heart of the Creator. Alexander can be accessed via the entrance in the Makers' Quarter.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Biggs:''' Backrix is with the chief, preparing for the mission. I've been watching over Roundrox's “treasures” in the meantime. Call me a softy, but I'm really starting to see the beauty in them.
'''Biggs:''' I reckon traveling back in time's made me appreciate the here and now a bit more, you know. Gripping as it was, I'm not in any hurry to have another try.

'''Wedge:''' Y'shtola returned to Idyllshire to tend to Roundrox. Poor thing─as if being a cog in the colossus hadn't taken enough of a toll on mind and body, she now blames herself for the loss of her friend.
'''Wedge:''' All the more reason to disable that core and get Mide out of there! The chief's already enlisted Backrix to join us this time around. You can count on Biggs and me as well, of course!

===Entering the Heart of the Creator===
'''Cruise Chaser:''' Designation: Blassty. Intruders to central calculation system detected. Initiating extermination protocol!
'''Cruise Chaser:''' Activating transformation module. Transition to rapid—fire mode. Combat zone and all intruders will be eradicated!
'''Cruise Chaser:''' Designation: Blassty. All systems...down. Repeat, all...systems...

===Post Duty Cutscene===
'''Wedge:''' Outstanding, [Forename]! Another Illuminati creation reduced to scrap metal. I'll wager the mere sight of you is enough to send the gobbies scurrying back to the drawing board!

'''Cid:''' There it is... The heart of the beast. Only now that I see it up close do I comprehend the true scale of the thing.
'''Cid:''' To have reached this size in so short a space of time, the core must be taking in aether at a positively ungodly rate. I'd be willing to wager that it can regrow itself faster than we could ever hope to chip away at it.
'''Cid:''' ...Which means we'll need to change tack. Hmm... The central control room houses everything required to operate the colossus. It's not inconceivable that it might offer us a way to regulate, or even shut off, the flow of aether to the core. Of course, any attempt to control Alexander is doomed to fail without the guidance of the ''Enigma Codex''─and there is only one person alive who can access its secrets...

'''Wedge:''' B-But, Chief! Do we really need to drag the poor girl back there? What if she falls into Illuminati hands again!?

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... Uplanders waste their tongueflaps. Quickthinx has seen future─''true'' future─and it ends badly for uplanders. Very, ''very'' badly.
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Uplanders think they just lazywalk into Central Control? Quickthinx thinks not. All passages are sealed, all floatyboards disabled. Only way left open is here, through corechamber. And when uplanders come next, it will be uplanders' endtimes. Quickthinx has seen it!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh!
Bad Shanoa! Stupid creature! What goes on in braincase!?

'''Biggs:''' Oi, Wedge... Is it just me, or are you getting the feeling we've seen all this happen before?

'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh! It...it is watcherbook of Backrix! And look─writings end where Backrix leaves off, when Shanoa sends watcherbook spinnyfalling from Backrix's fingers!

'''Cid:''' What the─? You mean to say the book Quickthinx has been reading from all this time is ''your journal''? The same journal that slipped from your hands when we traveled back in time?
'''Cid:''' So ''that's'' how he was able to anticipate our every move! He's no prophet─just a gobbie with delusions of grandeur and a diary from the future!

'''Wedge:''' So the glorious bleedin' future he was always going on about─the one that was writ─was nothing but Backrix's record of the stuff we'd already seen?

'''Biggs:''' Bugger me...I've just had a thought! Oi, cat! Are you Schrödinger from the Shortstop─or are you Quickthinx's familiar Shanoa? Uh...twice for “yea,” was it, Chief?
'''Biggs:''' I bleedin' ''knew'' it! She's ''both''! After Schrödinger went tumbling down from the colossus─and don't ask me how she survived the drop─Quickthinx found her, took her in, and gave her a new name! It's like they're two cats─but also one! At the same time!

'''Wedge:''' Um, setting aside for the moment the question of whether or not that even makes sense... What possessed that confounded cat─''whatever'' you want to call her─to do all this in the first place!? I swear, all she's done is made a right old mess of everything!

'''Cid:''' Now, now, Wedge. Taking out our frustrations on a mewling kitten won't get us any closer to dismantling the core. Getting back to the crux of the matter...
'''Cid:''' Backrix. You said the journal ends right where you left off, yes? That it's nothing but blank pages from that point on?
'''Cid:''' Do you hear that, everyone? Though Quickthinx would have us believe otherwise, the future─the future from here onward, that is─is still to be written. And I'll be damned if we won't be the ones to write it!

====Cutscene====
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh...
Futurebook is gone, but no matter! All knowings of truetimes are safe up here, in Quickthinx's braincase! Quickthinx is chosen one. Mender of history! Truth is unchanging!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh...
Truetimes choose Quickthinx to do their bidding! Truetimes send Shanoa into past, deliver to Quickthinx knowings of future! Truetimes live inside, guiding all of Quickthinx's doings!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Every tongueflap, every busydeal, every brainspark of Quickthinx brings world closer and closer to perfection! Guides Illuminati to rightful place as rulers of new world order! Truetimes will not be unmade by ignorant uplanders!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhhhhh...! Pshhhkohhhhhh!
Quickthinx needs no futurebook! No gobbiegirl! Quickthinx needs nothing and no one but ownself! Future has chosen, and future chooses ''Quickthinx''! Yes...even now, power granted by truetimes wells from Quickthinx's fingertips! Power beyond understanding of uplanders' feeble braincases!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhhhhh...!
Alexander! Overwatcher of truetimes! Deliver divine judgment on ignorant uplanders, and crush them out of existence for alltimes!

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Wedge:''' So the only reason Quickthinx was able to predict the future was because he stumbled onto Backrix's watcherbook three years ago? That's not nearly as impressive as being some kind of “chosen one,” to say the least.
'''Wedge:''' All of those uncanny predictions and impeccably timed actions─it was all just a sham! But without his precious book to guide him, it looks like the game is finally up!

===Reporting to Biggs===
'''Biggs:''' Let me see if I've got this right. Three years ago, the Quickthinx of back then found the journal that the Backrix of now dropped─which was only possible because ''we'' traveled into the past, what with time being a circle and all that.
'''Biggs:''' Sooo...he had a look inside and, not knowing the truth of the matter, got it into his head that he was some sort of prophet chosen to set history straight, and that Shanoa, who “miraculously” delivered the book to him, was a messenger from the future sent to show him the way.
'''Biggs:''' That's all well and good, but the question remains─why did that bloody cat start all this in the first place? What could she possibly stand to gain from setting in motion this ridiculously convoluted series of events? Another answer found, another question raised─eh, [Forename]?
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

The Coeurl and the Colossus

2026-03-12T04:53:54Z

Sura: /* Optional Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Coeurl and the Colossus
| description = Mide warily eyes a thicket a short distance away.
| image = The_Coeurl_and_the_Colossus_Image.png
| quest-giver = Mide
| related-npcs = Backrix; Biggs; Cid; Illuminati Machinist; Wedge; Y'shtola
| location = The Dravanian Hinterlands
| location-x = 21.7
| location-y = 18.8
| type = feature
| quest-line = Alexander Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Alexander Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 60
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 3508
| unlocks = ra Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator
| prev-quest = A Gob in the Machine
| next-quest = Biggs and Wedge's Excellent Adventure
| release = heavensward
| patch = 3.4
| id-gt = 67871
| id-edb = b4ee65bf49a
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Mide]].
* Rendezvous with [[Biggs]].
* Enter [[Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator|the Eyes of the Creator]].
* Speak with [[Biggs]].

==Journal==
*Mide warily eyes a thicket a short distance away.

*As Mide tells it, she was thinking of Roundrox when she espied a coeurl kitten scampering through the brush. Struck by the creature's resemblance to Shanoa─feline companion to Quickthinx Allthoughts, Grand Master of the Illuminati─the treasure hunter suggests the two of you give chase, as where the cat goes, so too go the Illuminati.

*You quickly come upon the coeurl kitten, who indeed appears to be Shanoa. Moments later, you hear a sudden crash, and rush towards the source the sound to find Cid and Y'shtola standing over the body of a fallen Illuminati agent. They explain that they were in Master Matoya's cave, making final preparations for a plan to cut off the primal Alexander's source of aether, when Shanoa appeared and led them straight to the goblin's hiding place. Cid relates the ramblings of the beastman in his final moments, including his claim that Quickthinx is an all-knowing prophet come to this time from the future. All are skeptical, but further insight provided by Backrix leads Y'shtola to conclude that there may indeed be some truth to these otherwise inconceivable claims. Fearing dire consequences if the Illuminati succeed in activating Alexander's third and final core─granting them the power to travel freely through time─Cid decides that you have no choice but to venture into the colossus once more. He leaves to begin his own preparations, and bids you go on ahead to the Makers' Quarter and rendezvous with Biggs and Wedge.

*Upon your arrival in the Makers' Quarter, Biggs briefs you on the mission at hand. The first step will be securing a suitable entry point through the barrier that surrounds the steel colossus─a barrier which, most inconveniently, also serves to hold the primal in check. There will be no margin for error─Wedge will lower the barrier, and the Excelsior will take you as close as possible to Alexander's head. It will be your task to infiltrate the colossus, secure a way in, and then make a swift escape so that the barrier can be raised before the primal stirs. Time is of the essence─godsspeed!

*You have managed to secure a path through the colossus's cranial plate. Make haste and withdraw to the waiting Excelsior.

*The mission was a resounding success. Thanks to your efforts, a passage leading to the colossus's third and final core has been opened, and the barrier restored before any damage could be done. All too soon, however, the resultant mood of optimism is tempered by some troubling revelations. In response to Y'shtola's frustration over her failure to deprive Alexander of aether, Mide reveals a heretofore-untold twist in the tale of the summoning: specifically, the part played by an ancient horn entrusted to her by a strange man in her youth. Y'shtola quickly identifies the horn as the lost treasure of Seal Rock─the selfsame artifact that once eluded her grasp─and the stranger in Mide's story as an Ascian. She further surmises that Alexander's third core is somehow bound to the relic, and will thus continue to drink aether from its surroundings until the land is reduced to a barren waste. Though there is some concern that any attempt to destroy the core will be for naught if the Illuminati can turn back time, Cid reminds the party that this power is dependent on the goblin girl Roundrox─the only one with the ability to access the knowledge of the Enigma Codex. Your task is clear: you must infiltrate the colossus, find the third core, and rescue Roundrox before the Illuminati achieve historical domination.

*Though understandably overwhelmed by all the talk of a time-traveling instrument of mass destruction, Biggs remains resolute in the face of danger, determined to rescue Roundrox and thwart Quickthinx's maniacal machinations. He reveals that the coeurl you encountered earlier was not Shanoa, but her nigh-identical twin, Backrix having seen the real Shanoa standing alongside Quickthinx atop the colossus. It would also seem that Backrix has taken a liking to the kitten, bringing it back to the Shortstop and bestowing upon it the curious name of Schrödinger. Might the two kittens and the primal have more of a connection than meets the eye? As the gears of the colossus turn, the mystery ever deepens...

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Mide:''' ...Ah, adventurer. You come at an opportune moment. It would seem we have a visitor.
'''Mide:''' I was pacing about, thinking of Roundrox, when something in the shadows drew my eye.
'''Mide:''' I caught only a brief glimpse, but it bore an uncanny resemblance to Quickthinx's constant companion─Shanoa, was it? If the coeurl's here, there's a good chance her Illuminati keepers are close by. We'd best track her down, and quickly. Follow me!

===Speaking with Mide===
'''Mide:''' Just as I thought─it ''is'' Shanoa!
...Or is it? One coeurl kitten looks much the same as another, and she doesn't seem to have brought any of her friends.
'''Mide:''' Over there!

'''Backrix:''' Uplanders! What are all these snapcrashings and─ PSSSHKOH!

'''Cid:''' ...An Illuminati spy. Sent by Quickthinx to observe our movements, like as not. Given the sizable disadvantage at which we find ourselves, we thought it best to relieve him of duty.
'''Cod:''' He spent his final moments babbling about all of the Illuminati's deranged schemes. Claimed that once the final core was activated, and Alexander fully operational, the fortress would gain the power to travel through time─taking them along with it!

'''Y'shtola:''' He seemed quite convinced that Quickthinx was a prophet of sorts─a traveler from the future come to the present to return history to its proper state.

'''Cid:''' Aye, and that's not the half of it. According to him, the battle for history has already been won─and not by us. For the future is writ in the ''Enigma Codex'', and we but play out our roles in it.

'''Mide:''' Quickthinx, a traveler from the ''future''? That would certainly explain how he was able to anticipate our every move, but...could it be that he has already conquered the world of tomorrow? Have all our efforts been in vain?

'''Backrix:''' Bah! Tongueflaps of crazed Illuminati make braincase hurt. Backrix would speak of different subject. What brings uplanders back to Shortstop?

'''Y'shtola:''' Having settled upon a plan of action, Cid and I were in the process of making our final preparations with Master Matoya when this kitten scampered in, mewing as if to beckon us. We duly followed her, and she led us here...much to the dismay of the fellow at our feet.

'''Cid:''' I'm not one to look a gift coeurl in the mouth, but something about all of this doesn't sit right with me. She has been at Quickthinx's side─make that ''on his bloody head''─every step of the way, and ''now'' she decides to betray her keepers? If the cat could speak our tongue, I would have a question or two for her─mayhap even three.
'''Cid:''' ...Ugh. I can't believe I'm even considering this, but then it wouldn't be the strangest thing I've heard today.
You there! Cat! You're Shanoa, Quickthinx's little familiar, aren't you? Two mews for “yea,” one for “nay.”

'''Coeurl Kitten:''' Mew! Meeeeeew!

'''Mide:''' Did she truly...?
Do you want to go...home?

'''Coeurl Kitten:''' Meeewww...

'''Cid:''' Seven hells! I think the bloody furball might actually understand us. But that doesn't mean we can trust her. For all we know, she could be here to do her master's dirty work.

'''Backrix:''' ...A moment, uplanders! Tongueflaps of Roundrox come to Backrix's braincase. Three years ago, when Roundrox found codex splinterstone, Roundrox says black coeurlchild is there, onlooking. Backrix thinks nothing of this then, but now...

'''Mide:''' You mean to imply that Shanoa here was present when we attempted the summoning? I very much doubt that. If she were a kitten three years ago, she would be a fully grown coeurl by now.

'''Y'shtola:''' ...Unless, that is, she took a shortcut through time. An implausible theory, I grant you, but one we cannot well dismiss in light of recent events. If true, it would raise a still more troubling possibility: that Roundrox's discovery of the codex was no mere coincidence, but an event orchestrated by Quickthinx to further his own ends.

'''Cid:''' Oh, this just gets better and better... Look, whatever is going on here, we're not like to find out by standing around talking. We need to delve deeper into that fortress.
'''Cid:''' And as luck would have it, Wedge claims his latest invention will allow us to do just that. I've sent him and Biggs on ahead to the Makers' Quarter to perform their final tests. Meet them there when you are ready. I'll join you as soon as my own preparations are complete.

'''Y'shtola:''' To travel back in time, and set past wrongs aright... Who could resist such temptation? And how grievous the consequences of surrendering to it...?
'''Y'shtola:''' For in allowing the past to consume us─and making our every choice, our every action the correct one─would we not cease to live in the present, and in turn lose sight of the future? 'Tis a path not to redemption but to madness.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Wedge:''' I must apologize once again for my negligence last time, [Forename]. Rest assured, I have done my utmost to make it up to you with my latest invention. Why, it may very well be my best yet! Yes, I have a good feeling about this mission. This time, we'll show that power-mad gobbie what for!

'''Mide:''' If Quickthinx truly has seen the future, we may very well be walking straight into a trap. And yet, what other choice do we have?

'''Snapclix:''' Pshkohhh... Snapclix watchguards steel giant! Steel giant will be going nowhere without Snapclix knowing.

'''(Optional in Shortstop)'''
'''Shanoa:''' Mew...♪
'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... Shanoa does not trade tongueflaps with Backrix. Did Backrix do something wrong?

===Rendezvousing with Biggs===
'''Biggs:''' Ah, [Forename]! All fired up and ready to go, are we? Then I'd best hurry up and brief you on the task at hand!
'''Biggs:''' In a nutshell, we'll be attacking the primal on two fronts. As we speak, Y'shtola's leading an attempt to cut off the primal's source of aether.
'''Biggs:''' Our job, meanwhile, will be to head into the belly of the beast and rescue young Roundrox. Without her to view the ''Enigma Codex'' for 'em, the Illuminati won't be able to turn back time anymore─giving us a fighting chance of beating the bastards.
'''Biggs:''' The chief reckons that the shortest path is through the giant's great fat noggin, the only problem being that it's inside the barrier. Not to worry, though! Wedge's latest wonder will take care of that. He's dubbed it the BBG-II, which he tells me is short for “Barrier-Be-Gone.”
'''Biggs:''' 'Course, the barrier doesn't just serve to keep folk out, it also keeps the primal ''in''─that being why Mide and her mates raised the bleedin' thing in the first place. So the moment it goes down, there'll be nothing to stop the colossus from running rampant, if it has a mind to.
'''Biggs:''' Which means we're going to need to move fast. The chief'll take the ''Excelsior'' in as close as he can to Alexander's head, where you'll jump off and secure us a way inside. Wasting no time, you'll then climb back aboard, and Wedge'll reengage the barrier─all before our metal friend even knows what's happening. Got it? Good, 'cause we've got our work cut out for us! Let's get going!

'''System:''' You now have access to the Eyes of the Creator. Alexander can be accessed via the entrance in the Makers' Quarter.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Biggs:''' We're ready when you are, [Forename]. Just say the word!

===Entering the Eyes of the Creator===
====Duty Cutscene====
'''Cid:''' All right! time to deactivate the barrier!
'''Cid:''' The smoke is too thick! Can't see a damn thing. You'll have to press on alone!

====Duty Dialogue====
'''Cid:''' Bring the ''Excelsior'' around!
You're on your own from here, [Forename]. Good luck and godsspeed!

'''Refurbishor 0:''' Materials acquired...
Initiating repair protocol!
'''Refurbishor 0:''' Reassembling right arm...
'''Refurbishor 0:''' Preparing reusable materials...
'''Refurbishor 0:''' Superior materials detected...
Switching to high priority mode!
'''Refurbishor 0:''' Materials recovered... Terminating priority mode...

===Post Duty Cutscene===
'''Cid:''' Fine work, old friend! Thanks to you, we have our way in. Stay where you are─we're coming.
'''Cid:''' But first─now that you're clear─we had best get that barrier back up before the big fellow gets restless. Wedge, ready the BBG-II and reactivate the barrier on my mark...mark!

'''Cid:''' Excellent timing, Y'shtola! [Forename] has done it─we have a clear path into the heart of the beast!

'''Y'shtola:''' Good. 'Tis a relief to hear that at least one side of the operation proceeded according to plan.
'''Y'shtola:''' The same may not be said of the other. Our efforts to cut off the primal's source of aether proved wholly ineffective. Quite why, I cannot say─though I am hopeful that one among us can.

'''Cid:''' What, Mide? On the basis that she summoned the damn thing, you mean? I think you'd better explain.

'''Y'shtola:''' Like all primals, Alexander constantly draws aether from its surroundings both to sustain itself and to gain in strength. Master Matoya and I believed we could disrupt or at the very least inhibit this process by means of arcanima.

'''Cid:''' By creating a vast impassible aetheric membrane between the primal and the land from which it drinks, aye. Which is why the old witch had me place those infernal devices of hers in every nook and cranny of this place. Are you telling me they don't work?

'''Y'shtola:''' Yes and no. As far as we can tell, the arcanima are functioning precisely as intended. And yet─for reasons we have been unable to ascertain─they have had no measurable effect on the primal.

'''Cid:''' All right, out with it, Mide. If there is anything you haven't told us, we need to hear it now. We are running out of options.

'''Mide:''' I fear it will not avail us, but...very well. It all began with a curious encounter in my younger days. I was out playing on my own one day when a stranger appeared before me. He told me anything my heart wished for could be mine if I but heeded his words.
'''Mide:''' In my youth, I did not fully comprehend what the man was proposing at the time. Nevertheless, his words seemed to burn themselves into my very soul. “Reunite the scattered shards of the ''Enigma Codex'',” he said, “and perform the sacred rite before the ruins that yet stand strong against the river's flow.
'''Mide:''' Then, and ''only'' then, shall your hopes and dreams become reality.”
'''Mide:''' With that, he handed me a relic─a horn, with a tip of metal─which seemed so foreign as to hail from another world. It would serve as a catalyst for the “summoning,” he explained. “A gift from your friend Travanchet.” And then he was gone.

'''Y'shtola:''' ''Travanchet''? I know the man. Our paths crossed during my time in Limsa, in the days before the Calamity. I might have guessed that the Ascians had a hand in this.
'''Y'shtola:''' The horn of which you speak was once rumored to reside on Seal Rock. It is a lost relic of the ancients with the power to manipulate the aetheric energy in the very air around us. The Scions have long pursued the horn, fearing the devastation that might ensue were an artifact of such power to fall into the wrong hands.
'''Y'shtola:''' Finally, I do begin to see...
If I have the right of it, Alexander's third core is using the horn to draw aether from far and wide. 'Tis little wonder our plan failed. Even without moving an ilm, the primal possesses the means to drain not just this land of aether, but our very star.

'''Cid:''' Then our course is clear. If the old witch's magicks won't avail us, we shall just have to get inside and dismantle the core the old-fashioned way!

'''Y'shtola:''' Indeed. And yet we must be wary. We have seen the course of time reversed once before─we may well see it again. Even should we succeed in destroying our target, there is naught to prevent the Illuminati from simply returning the stricken core to its previous state.

'''Mide:''' Aye. They are free to turn back the clock again and again, the primal growing stronger all the while...

'''Wedge:''' S-So what do we do then!? We can't just give up!

'''Cid:''' No. We press on. Lest we forget, controlling Alexander requires the codex, and the codex is but a useless piece of stone without the mind of the gobbie girl. If we can rescue Roundrox, Quickthinx will have no way to flip the hourglass.

'''Y'shtola:''' The Circle of Knowing once tasked me with recovering the horn, and 'twas through mine own negligence that Travanchet acquired it. That it now endangers our world is my responsibility. Even were I not a Scion, I should do all in my power to make amends. Whatever assistance I can offer, it is yours.

'''Cid:''' ...Then it begins! I'll send word to our friends in Idyllshire. Biggs, Wedge, ready the ''Excelsior''! [Forename], prepare for departure. Let Operation Rescue Roundrox commence!

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Mide:''' Even if we succeed in freeing Roundrox, what will remain of the girl we once knew? To the Illuminati, she's little more than a cog in their divine machine. They need her alive, aye, but no more than that. And they will not have scrupled to use any means necessary to force her compliance...

'''Wedge:''' Backrix said he saw Shanoa standing on top of the colossus, at Quickthinx's side just as you'd expect her to be. Do you think Backrix's new pet is just a long-lost littermate? The resemblance is truly uncanny!

'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... Backrix sees Shanoa on top whirlycog giant. This is different courkitten, so Backric names her "Schrödinger." What does it mean? Backrix does not know.

'''Schrödinger:''' Mew...?

===Speaking with Biggs===
'''Biggs:''' Seven hells! It wasn't enough that those Illuminati lunatics had a bleedin' ''time machine'', was it? No, it had to be a time machine with the power to destroy the whole bleedin' world!
'''Biggs:''' I mean, I'm used to the future of Eorzea being at stake, but this is the future, past, and present all rolled into one! We have to get Roundrox out of there before those gobbies can put any more of their crazy schemes in motion!
'''Biggs:''' Speaking of gobbies, have you talked to old Backrix lately? Turns out the kitten you met wasn't Shanoa after all─just a doppelganger. He's already taken the little furball back to the Shortstop and given it a name: “Shrew-dinger,” or however you pronounce it. Anyway, I'd best be heading back that way meself.
'''Biggs:''' See you there, [Forename]!
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

The Coeurl and the Colossus

2026-03-12T04:50:48Z

Sura: /* Optional Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Coeurl and the Colossus
| description = Mide warily eyes a thicket a short distance away.
| image = The_Coeurl_and_the_Colossus_Image.png
| quest-giver = Mide
| related-npcs = Backrix; Biggs; Cid; Illuminati Machinist; Wedge; Y'shtola
| location = The Dravanian Hinterlands
| location-x = 21.7
| location-y = 18.8
| type = feature
| quest-line = Alexander Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Alexander Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 60
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 3508
| unlocks = ra Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator
| prev-quest = A Gob in the Machine
| next-quest = Biggs and Wedge's Excellent Adventure
| release = heavensward
| patch = 3.4
| id-gt = 67871
| id-edb = b4ee65bf49a
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Mide]].
* Rendezvous with [[Biggs]].
* Enter [[Alexander - The Eyes of the Creator|the Eyes of the Creator]].
* Speak with [[Biggs]].

==Journal==
*Mide warily eyes a thicket a short distance away.

*As Mide tells it, she was thinking of Roundrox when she espied a coeurl kitten scampering through the brush. Struck by the creature's resemblance to Shanoa─feline companion to Quickthinx Allthoughts, Grand Master of the Illuminati─the treasure hunter suggests the two of you give chase, as where the cat goes, so too go the Illuminati.

*You quickly come upon the coeurl kitten, who indeed appears to be Shanoa. Moments later, you hear a sudden crash, and rush towards the source the sound to find Cid and Y'shtola standing over the body of a fallen Illuminati agent. They explain that they were in Master Matoya's cave, making final preparations for a plan to cut off the primal Alexander's source of aether, when Shanoa appeared and led them straight to the goblin's hiding place. Cid relates the ramblings of the beastman in his final moments, including his claim that Quickthinx is an all-knowing prophet come to this time from the future. All are skeptical, but further insight provided by Backrix leads Y'shtola to conclude that there may indeed be some truth to these otherwise inconceivable claims. Fearing dire consequences if the Illuminati succeed in activating Alexander's third and final core─granting them the power to travel freely through time─Cid decides that you have no choice but to venture into the colossus once more. He leaves to begin his own preparations, and bids you go on ahead to the Makers' Quarter and rendezvous with Biggs and Wedge.

*Upon your arrival in the Makers' Quarter, Biggs briefs you on the mission at hand. The first step will be securing a suitable entry point through the barrier that surrounds the steel colossus─a barrier which, most inconveniently, also serves to hold the primal in check. There will be no margin for error─Wedge will lower the barrier, and the Excelsior will take you as close as possible to Alexander's head. It will be your task to infiltrate the colossus, secure a way in, and then make a swift escape so that the barrier can be raised before the primal stirs. Time is of the essence─godsspeed!

*You have managed to secure a path through the colossus's cranial plate. Make haste and withdraw to the waiting Excelsior.

*The mission was a resounding success. Thanks to your efforts, a passage leading to the colossus's third and final core has been opened, and the barrier restored before any damage could be done. All too soon, however, the resultant mood of optimism is tempered by some troubling revelations. In response to Y'shtola's frustration over her failure to deprive Alexander of aether, Mide reveals a heretofore-untold twist in the tale of the summoning: specifically, the part played by an ancient horn entrusted to her by a strange man in her youth. Y'shtola quickly identifies the horn as the lost treasure of Seal Rock─the selfsame artifact that once eluded her grasp─and the stranger in Mide's story as an Ascian. She further surmises that Alexander's third core is somehow bound to the relic, and will thus continue to drink aether from its surroundings until the land is reduced to a barren waste. Though there is some concern that any attempt to destroy the core will be for naught if the Illuminati can turn back time, Cid reminds the party that this power is dependent on the goblin girl Roundrox─the only one with the ability to access the knowledge of the Enigma Codex. Your task is clear: you must infiltrate the colossus, find the third core, and rescue Roundrox before the Illuminati achieve historical domination.

*Though understandably overwhelmed by all the talk of a time-traveling instrument of mass destruction, Biggs remains resolute in the face of danger, determined to rescue Roundrox and thwart Quickthinx's maniacal machinations. He reveals that the coeurl you encountered earlier was not Shanoa, but her nigh-identical twin, Backrix having seen the real Shanoa standing alongside Quickthinx atop the colossus. It would also seem that Backrix has taken a liking to the kitten, bringing it back to the Shortstop and bestowing upon it the curious name of Schrödinger. Might the two kittens and the primal have more of a connection than meets the eye? As the gears of the colossus turn, the mystery ever deepens...

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Mide:''' ...Ah, adventurer. You come at an opportune moment. It would seem we have a visitor.
'''Mide:''' I was pacing about, thinking of Roundrox, when something in the shadows drew my eye.
'''Mide:''' I caught only a brief glimpse, but it bore an uncanny resemblance to Quickthinx's constant companion─Shanoa, was it? If the coeurl's here, there's a good chance her Illuminati keepers are close by. We'd best track her down, and quickly. Follow me!

===Speaking with Mide===
'''Mide:''' Just as I thought─it ''is'' Shanoa!
...Or is it? One coeurl kitten looks much the same as another, and she doesn't seem to have brought any of her friends.
'''Mide:''' Over there!

'''Backrix:''' Uplanders! What are all these snapcrashings and─ PSSSHKOH!

'''Cid:''' ...An Illuminati spy. Sent by Quickthinx to observe our movements, like as not. Given the sizable disadvantage at which we find ourselves, we thought it best to relieve him of duty.
'''Cod:''' He spent his final moments babbling about all of the Illuminati's deranged schemes. Claimed that once the final core was activated, and Alexander fully operational, the fortress would gain the power to travel through time─taking them along with it!

'''Y'shtola:''' He seemed quite convinced that Quickthinx was a prophet of sorts─a traveler from the future come to the present to return history to its proper state.

'''Cid:''' Aye, and that's not the half of it. According to him, the battle for history has already been won─and not by us. For the future is writ in the ''Enigma Codex'', and we but play out our roles in it.

'''Mide:''' Quickthinx, a traveler from the ''future''? That would certainly explain how he was able to anticipate our every move, but...could it be that he has already conquered the world of tomorrow? Have all our efforts been in vain?

'''Backrix:''' Bah! Tongueflaps of crazed Illuminati make braincase hurt. Backrix would speak of different subject. What brings uplanders back to Shortstop?

'''Y'shtola:''' Having settled upon a plan of action, Cid and I were in the process of making our final preparations with Master Matoya when this kitten scampered in, mewing as if to beckon us. We duly followed her, and she led us here...much to the dismay of the fellow at our feet.

'''Cid:''' I'm not one to look a gift coeurl in the mouth, but something about all of this doesn't sit right with me. She has been at Quickthinx's side─make that ''on his bloody head''─every step of the way, and ''now'' she decides to betray her keepers? If the cat could speak our tongue, I would have a question or two for her─mayhap even three.
'''Cid:''' ...Ugh. I can't believe I'm even considering this, but then it wouldn't be the strangest thing I've heard today.
You there! Cat! You're Shanoa, Quickthinx's little familiar, aren't you? Two mews for “yea,” one for “nay.”

'''Coeurl Kitten:''' Mew! Meeeeeew!

'''Mide:''' Did she truly...?
Do you want to go...home?

'''Coeurl Kitten:''' Meeewww...

'''Cid:''' Seven hells! I think the bloody furball might actually understand us. But that doesn't mean we can trust her. For all we know, she could be here to do her master's dirty work.

'''Backrix:''' ...A moment, uplanders! Tongueflaps of Roundrox come to Backrix's braincase. Three years ago, when Roundrox found codex splinterstone, Roundrox says black coeurlchild is there, onlooking. Backrix thinks nothing of this then, but now...

'''Mide:''' You mean to imply that Shanoa here was present when we attempted the summoning? I very much doubt that. If she were a kitten three years ago, she would be a fully grown coeurl by now.

'''Y'shtola:''' ...Unless, that is, she took a shortcut through time. An implausible theory, I grant you, but one we cannot well dismiss in light of recent events. If true, it would raise a still more troubling possibility: that Roundrox's discovery of the codex was no mere coincidence, but an event orchestrated by Quickthinx to further his own ends.

'''Cid:''' Oh, this just gets better and better... Look, whatever is going on here, we're not like to find out by standing around talking. We need to delve deeper into that fortress.
'''Cid:''' And as luck would have it, Wedge claims his latest invention will allow us to do just that. I've sent him and Biggs on ahead to the Makers' Quarter to perform their final tests. Meet them there when you are ready. I'll join you as soon as my own preparations are complete.

'''Y'shtola:''' To travel back in time, and set past wrongs aright... Who could resist such temptation? And how grievous the consequences of surrendering to it...?
'''Y'shtola:''' For in allowing the past to consume us─and making our every choice, our every action the correct one─would we not cease to live in the present, and in turn lose sight of the future? 'Tis a path not to redemption but to madness.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Wedge:''' I must apologize once again for my negligence last time, [Forename]. Rest assured, I have done my utmost to make it up to you with my latest invention. Why, it may very well be my best yet! Yes, I have a good feeling about this mission. This time, we'll show that power-mad gobbie what for!

'''Mide:''' If Quickthinx truly has seen the future, we may very well be walking straight into a trap. And yet, what other choice do we have?

'''(Optional in Shortstop)'''
'''Shanoa:''' Mew...♪
'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... Shanoa does not trade tongueflaps with Backrix. Did Backrix do something wrong?

===Rendezvousing with Biggs===
'''Biggs:''' Ah, [Forename]! All fired up and ready to go, are we? Then I'd best hurry up and brief you on the task at hand!
'''Biggs:''' In a nutshell, we'll be attacking the primal on two fronts. As we speak, Y'shtola's leading an attempt to cut off the primal's source of aether.
'''Biggs:''' Our job, meanwhile, will be to head into the belly of the beast and rescue young Roundrox. Without her to view the ''Enigma Codex'' for 'em, the Illuminati won't be able to turn back time anymore─giving us a fighting chance of beating the bastards.
'''Biggs:''' The chief reckons that the shortest path is through the giant's great fat noggin, the only problem being that it's inside the barrier. Not to worry, though! Wedge's latest wonder will take care of that. He's dubbed it the BBG-II, which he tells me is short for “Barrier-Be-Gone.”
'''Biggs:''' 'Course, the barrier doesn't just serve to keep folk out, it also keeps the primal ''in''─that being why Mide and her mates raised the bleedin' thing in the first place. So the moment it goes down, there'll be nothing to stop the colossus from running rampant, if it has a mind to.
'''Biggs:''' Which means we're going to need to move fast. The chief'll take the ''Excelsior'' in as close as he can to Alexander's head, where you'll jump off and secure us a way inside. Wasting no time, you'll then climb back aboard, and Wedge'll reengage the barrier─all before our metal friend even knows what's happening. Got it? Good, 'cause we've got our work cut out for us! Let's get going!

'''System:''' You now have access to the Eyes of the Creator. Alexander can be accessed via the entrance in the Makers' Quarter.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Biggs:''' We're ready when you are, [Forename]. Just say the word!

===Entering the Eyes of the Creator===
====Duty Cutscene====
'''Cid:''' All right! time to deactivate the barrier!
'''Cid:''' The smoke is too thick! Can't see a damn thing. You'll have to press on alone!

====Duty Dialogue====
'''Cid:''' Bring the ''Excelsior'' around!
You're on your own from here, [Forename]. Good luck and godsspeed!

'''Refurbishor 0:''' Materials acquired...
Initiating repair protocol!
'''Refurbishor 0:''' Reassembling right arm...
'''Refurbishor 0:''' Preparing reusable materials...
'''Refurbishor 0:''' Superior materials detected...
Switching to high priority mode!
'''Refurbishor 0:''' Materials recovered... Terminating priority mode...

===Post Duty Cutscene===
'''Cid:''' Fine work, old friend! Thanks to you, we have our way in. Stay where you are─we're coming.
'''Cid:''' But first─now that you're clear─we had best get that barrier back up before the big fellow gets restless. Wedge, ready the BBG-II and reactivate the barrier on my mark...mark!

'''Cid:''' Excellent timing, Y'shtola! [Forename] has done it─we have a clear path into the heart of the beast!

'''Y'shtola:''' Good. 'Tis a relief to hear that at least one side of the operation proceeded according to plan.
'''Y'shtola:''' The same may not be said of the other. Our efforts to cut off the primal's source of aether proved wholly ineffective. Quite why, I cannot say─though I am hopeful that one among us can.

'''Cid:''' What, Mide? On the basis that she summoned the damn thing, you mean? I think you'd better explain.

'''Y'shtola:''' Like all primals, Alexander constantly draws aether from its surroundings both to sustain itself and to gain in strength. Master Matoya and I believed we could disrupt or at the very least inhibit this process by means of arcanima.

'''Cid:''' By creating a vast impassible aetheric membrane between the primal and the land from which it drinks, aye. Which is why the old witch had me place those infernal devices of hers in every nook and cranny of this place. Are you telling me they don't work?

'''Y'shtola:''' Yes and no. As far as we can tell, the arcanima are functioning precisely as intended. And yet─for reasons we have been unable to ascertain─they have had no measurable effect on the primal.

'''Cid:''' All right, out with it, Mide. If there is anything you haven't told us, we need to hear it now. We are running out of options.

'''Mide:''' I fear it will not avail us, but...very well. It all began with a curious encounter in my younger days. I was out playing on my own one day when a stranger appeared before me. He told me anything my heart wished for could be mine if I but heeded his words.
'''Mide:''' In my youth, I did not fully comprehend what the man was proposing at the time. Nevertheless, his words seemed to burn themselves into my very soul. “Reunite the scattered shards of the ''Enigma Codex'',” he said, “and perform the sacred rite before the ruins that yet stand strong against the river's flow.
'''Mide:''' Then, and ''only'' then, shall your hopes and dreams become reality.”
'''Mide:''' With that, he handed me a relic─a horn, with a tip of metal─which seemed so foreign as to hail from another world. It would serve as a catalyst for the “summoning,” he explained. “A gift from your friend Travanchet.” And then he was gone.

'''Y'shtola:''' ''Travanchet''? I know the man. Our paths crossed during my time in Limsa, in the days before the Calamity. I might have guessed that the Ascians had a hand in this.
'''Y'shtola:''' The horn of which you speak was once rumored to reside on Seal Rock. It is a lost relic of the ancients with the power to manipulate the aetheric energy in the very air around us. The Scions have long pursued the horn, fearing the devastation that might ensue were an artifact of such power to fall into the wrong hands.
'''Y'shtola:''' Finally, I do begin to see...
If I have the right of it, Alexander's third core is using the horn to draw aether from far and wide. 'Tis little wonder our plan failed. Even without moving an ilm, the primal possesses the means to drain not just this land of aether, but our very star.

'''Cid:''' Then our course is clear. If the old witch's magicks won't avail us, we shall just have to get inside and dismantle the core the old-fashioned way!

'''Y'shtola:''' Indeed. And yet we must be wary. We have seen the course of time reversed once before─we may well see it again. Even should we succeed in destroying our target, there is naught to prevent the Illuminati from simply returning the stricken core to its previous state.

'''Mide:''' Aye. They are free to turn back the clock again and again, the primal growing stronger all the while...

'''Wedge:''' S-So what do we do then!? We can't just give up!

'''Cid:''' No. We press on. Lest we forget, controlling Alexander requires the codex, and the codex is but a useless piece of stone without the mind of the gobbie girl. If we can rescue Roundrox, Quickthinx will have no way to flip the hourglass.

'''Y'shtola:''' The Circle of Knowing once tasked me with recovering the horn, and 'twas through mine own negligence that Travanchet acquired it. That it now endangers our world is my responsibility. Even were I not a Scion, I should do all in my power to make amends. Whatever assistance I can offer, it is yours.

'''Cid:''' ...Then it begins! I'll send word to our friends in Idyllshire. Biggs, Wedge, ready the ''Excelsior''! [Forename], prepare for departure. Let Operation Rescue Roundrox commence!

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Mide:''' Even if we succeed in freeing Roundrox, what will remain of the girl we once knew? To the Illuminati, she's little more than a cog in their divine machine. They need her alive, aye, but no more than that. And they will not have scrupled to use any means necessary to force her compliance...

'''Wedge:''' Backrix said he saw Shanoa standing on top of the colossus, at Quickthinx's side just as you'd expect her to be. Do you think Backrix's new pet is just a long-lost littermate? The resemblance is truly uncanny!

'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... Backrix sees Shanoa on top whirlycog giant. This is different courkitten, so Backric names her "Schrödinger." What does it mean? Backrix does not know.

'''Schrödinger:''' Mew...?

===Speaking with Biggs===
'''Biggs:''' Seven hells! It wasn't enough that those Illuminati lunatics had a bleedin' ''time machine'', was it? No, it had to be a time machine with the power to destroy the whole bleedin' world!
'''Biggs:''' I mean, I'm used to the future of Eorzea being at stake, but this is the future, past, and present all rolled into one! We have to get Roundrox out of there before those gobbies can put any more of their crazy schemes in motion!
'''Biggs:''' Speaking of gobbies, have you talked to old Backrix lately? Turns out the kitten you met wasn't Shanoa after all─just a doppelganger. He's already taken the little furball back to the Shortstop and given it a name: “Shrew-dinger,” or however you pronounce it. Anyway, I'd best be heading back that way meself.
'''Biggs:''' See you there, [Forename]!
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A Gob in the Machine

2026-03-12T04:33:36Z

Sura: /* Optional Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Gob in the Machine
| description = Behind his impassive mask, you sense that Backrix is eyeing you and your comrades with no small amount of suspicion.
| image = A_Gob_in_the_Machine_Image.png
| quest-giver = Backrix
| related-npcs = Biggs; Cid; Mide; Quickthinx Allthoughts; Wedge; Y'shtola
| location = The Dravanian Hinterlands
| location-x = 21
| location-y = 18
| type = feature
| quest-line = Alexander Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Alexander Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 60
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 745
| unlocks = ach The Midas Touch
| prev-quest = One Step Behind
| next-quest = The Coeurl and the Colossus, A Refrain for the Undaunted
| release = heavensward
| patch = 3.2
| id-gt = 67789
| id-edb = 6f5072b0464
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Mide]].
* Wait for [[Cid]] to arrive.
* Speak with [[Wedge]].
* Speak with [[Mide]] at [[Bigwest Shortstop]].

==Journal==
*Behind his impassive mask, you sense that Backrix is eyeing you and your comrades with no small amount of suspicion.

*A plainly exasperated Backrix reiterates that he watched you depart for Midas only moments before your return. Unable to make sense of your version of events, he suggests that you take the matter up with Mide.

*You confer with Mide, Biggs, and Wedge, and learn that the goblin standing guard in front of the primal has corroborated Backrix's claims. After exploring several theories, you have no choice but to consider the possibility that something is odd about the passage of time within the barrier around Alexander. At a loss to know how to proceed, Biggs suggests seeking Cid's opinion, and Wedge duly requests his presence via linkpearl. All that remains is to await the arrival of the Ironworks' finest mind.

*Cid and Y'shtola have scarcely arrived when the ground begins to tremble. Fearing the worst, you rush to gain a better view of Alexander, and Cid witnesses a surprising phenomenon: the flow of aether that had been leaking from the primal reverses, as if time itself had been turned back. For all their combined knowledge, neither Cid nor Y'shtola can offer a credible explanation for this unprecedented event, and they are forced to concede that Alexander may possess a means to manipulate time... Though the implications of this explanation are grim beyond reckoning, none of your companions seem ready to admit defeat just yet. Trouble Wedge for his thoughts on your predicament.

*Wedge informs you that Cid and Y'shtola have returned to Matoya's Cave, and seems optimistic that their combined intellect will succeed in identifying some means to combat the Illuminati. With that, he and Biggs trudge back to the Shortstop, while Mide indicates that there is something she wishes to discuss with you upon your return.

*Back at the Shortstop, Mide expresses bitter regret at the part she played in bringing Alexander to life, and reaffirms her determination to rescue Roundrox. Ahead lies a battle against an enemy of unknowable power, but you must endeavor to prepare yourself all the same, for if you fail, all will pay the price of the Illuminati's twisted utopia.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... Backrix is certain that uplanders left for metal giant only moments before returning. He watches uplanders disappear over horizon with own two eyes!
'''Backrix:''' But it is ''impossible'' to return so soon if uplander's tale is true! ...Why treasure hunter also makes such claims, Backrix does not know. Go uplander, trade tongueflaps with Mide, and together think of explanation.

===Speaking with Mide (Cutscene)===
'''Mide:''' Have you been able to make any sense of Backrix's account? According to his version of events, we would scarcely have had time to ''reach'' the core, much less shut it down. But we were all there─we all know what happened.

'''Biggs:''' Are you sure he's not just confused? Maybe he got lost in all that data of his, and forgot the time.

'''Wedge:''' I'm afraid not. That is, unless the goblin standing watch near Alexander was also confused. His reports corroborate Backrix's. No...something else is going on here, I'm certain of it. The question is, what? If we assume for a moment that the goblins' accounts are true, then hardly any time has passed since we entered the barrier around Alexander.

'''Mide:''' Time...stopped? Impossible...

'''Biggs:''' Impossible? You mean like Quickthinx predicting exactly what was going to happen in the core room? I hate to say it, but maybe he ''wasn't'' talking out of his arse. If time doesn't work the same in there, maybe he saw the future!

'''Mide:''' Hmmm... There may be another explanation for that. There is a device deep within Alexander capable of performing complex mathematical calculations. It is not outside the realm of possibility that it could be used to predict the outcome of simple events.

'''Biggs:''' Using mathematics to predict the future!? Now even if I ''could'' believe that, it wouldn't explain this business with Backrix!

'''Wedge:''' Biggs is right. Perhaps the presence of the primal somehow disrupted the flow of time within the barrier. It's only a theory, of course─and a far-fetched one at that─but it might go some way towards explaining recent events.

'''Mide:''' ...To be clear, you are implying that the Illuminati are aware of this temporal disruption, and have been using it to somehow gaze into the future? Very well. If you are willing to accept that, why not go further? Might it not be the case that they have found a way to bend time to their will?
'''Mide:''' By moving back and forth in time, the Illuminati could effectively manipulate the present however they saw fit. They would ever remain one step ahead of us, our every effort doomed to fail from the first.

'''Biggs:''' Now, that's a sobering theory. But it's still only a theory, right? There's no point panicking just yet! Wedge, give the chief a call on your linkpearl, why don't you? If anyone knows how to untangle this knot, it's him.

'''Wedge:'''Chief, it's me! It's about Alexander! We've noticed something strange about time inside the primal... What? No, not ''our'' time inside the primal, ''the'' time─I-I mean time itself! Chief, it might be best if you just came here... Aye, aye─we'll await your arrival.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Biggs:''' I've heard some strange things in my time, but this might well top the lot. Just thinking about it gives me a sore head. No sense racking our brains over it, though. The chief'll only end up proving us wrong.

'''Wedge:''' The chief says he's on his way! And I think I heard Y'shtola's voice on the other end as well. She kept asking him what I was talking about.

'''Mide:''' It seems like only yesterday that Roundrox and I spent a few happy hours here sorting through her collection of treasures. How did things come to this?

===Waiting for Cid to arrive (Cutscene)===
'''Cid:''' Is that a heated debate, I hear!? Boys! You started without me! Now, what was that you were saying over the linkpearl? Something about running out of time?

'''Y'shtola:''' Cid insisted that I accompany him─though I would have come even had he not. Matters have taken a turn for the worse, I gather.

'''Cid:''' You can say that again!

'''Y'shtola:''' The aetheric fluctuations are akin to those I observed shortly before the primal's awakening. In the absence of a functioning core, its form is dissipating, albeit slowly.

'''Cid:''' Y'shtola─would you mind lending me your goggles for a moment? It can't hurt to have a second opinion.
'''Cid:''' What in the seven hells...!? The aether pouring from the primal is flowing ''backwards''...as if time were passing in reverse.

'''Y'shtola:''' That cannot be. Such a phenomenon is wholly without precedent. Knowing so little of this primal's capabilities, however, it would be remiss to discount the possibility outright.

'''Mide:''' If it is as we fear, then at this very moment, Alexander could be undoing our efforts to shut down its cores. All of our labors will have been for naught.

'''Y'shtola:''' Ah, the treasure hunter of whom we have heard so much. You seem unperturbed by our outlandish speculations. Was this perchance the subject of Wedge's communication?

'''Cid:''' Gods help us... If there is any truth to this, it won't matter how many cores we disable─the Illuminati will simply undo any damage we cause!

'''Wedge:''' Then what do we do, Chief? How do we even ''begin'' to fight something like that!?

'''Mide:''' To erase the past... To return to a clean slate. Could Dayan have known...?

====Cutscene====
'''Illuminati Machinist:''' Pssshkoh... Preparations for restoration of ''Enigma Codex'' are complete! Calculations show margin of error for futurereadings is 0.03 percent!

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... Foolish gobbie. When future is decided, there is no error.
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' There is no failure!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Listen well, chosen of Illuminati!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' At last, all pieces are in place! No longer must wise suffer foolishness of unwise!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Time is come to backstrike! Inferiors will make way for perfect world...or ''die''. Now...restore ''Enigma Codex''!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... Now is Alexander Illuminati's to control! Soon will cores disabled by uplanders be disabled no longer.
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Reverse time!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Once power flows to third core, Alexander will be fully operational! And with third core will its true potential awaken!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Wings of time will unfurl, and all of history will be at mercy of Illuminati! Chosen ones will amend mistakes of past and reshape world into perfection!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... At last, prophecies of ''Enigma Codex'' will be fulfilled.
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' And Quickthinx Allthoughts will rule as king of new world─of correct world! Chosen ones, menders of history...be proud to serve as builders of this paradise!

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... A primal that bends time!? Impossible!
'''Backrix:''' This data must be recorded at once!

'''Mide:''' We don't have the luxury of time to plan our next step. We must rescue Roundrox without delay─for her sake and ours.

'''Biggs:''' Seems we have more questions than answers where this primal's concerned... If the Illuminati really can see into the future, does that mean they already know what we're going to do next?

'''(Optional in Idyllshire)'''
'''Slowfix:''' Pssshkoh... Uplander, please rescue Roundrox! Uplander is Roundrox's best hope!
'''Slowfix:''' Slowfix knew gobbieflock would face difficulties in Idyllshire, but did not think daughter would be put in danger. When she returns, Slowfix will buy her heaps of new junk!

===Speaking with Wedge===
'''Wedge:''' Y'shtola and the chief have returned to Matoya's Cave. Don't worry, between them, they're sure to find the answer to our problems. If it isn't waiting on a shelf in the Sharlayan annals, it'll be in some forgotten corner of the chief's brain, you mark my words!
'''Wedge:''' And the next time we meet Quickthinx, we'll be ready for him!

'''Mide:''' Adventurer─there is something I would like to discuss with you. But mayhap it would be best to wait until we are safely back at the Shortstop. I will see you there.

===Speaking with Mide at Bigwest Shortstop (Cutscene)===
'''Mide:''' I suppose I should start by apologizing. For everything. Were it not for me, the Illuminati would never have summoned that infernal machine...or gained the means to control it.
'''Mide:''' And now Quickthinx possesses the power to manipulate time. To foresee the future and erase the past.
'''Mide:''' I dare not think how he will use it. Returning the cores to their former state was but a foretaste. When all three are active, and Alexander can traverse both time and space, nothing will stand between the Illuminati and their twisted utopia...
'''Mide:''' ...We cannot let it come to that, [Forename]. Somehow, we must find a way to stop them.
'''Mide:''' But first, we must rescue Roundrox. Of all the innocent victims of this sorry tale, her plight pains me the most.
'''Mide:''' <sigh> ...The Shortstop just isn't the same without her. I hope someone will keep her treasures safe until she returns...
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

Taking Stock

2026-03-09T09:06:14Z

Sura: /* Returning the stolen items to Midnight Dew in the Answering Quarter */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Taking Stock
| description = Steam appears to be rising from [[Midnight Dew]]'s beautifully bedecked ears.
| image =
| quest-giver = Midnight Dew
| location = Idyllshire
| location-x = 5.8
| location-y = 6.6
| type = feature
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Sidequests
| journal-category = Dravanian Sidequests
| journal-genre = Idyllshire Sidequests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 58
| req-quest = Leaving Idyllshire
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 13260
| gil = 570
| mettle =
| reward(1-10) =
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks = cur Aether Current
| prev-quest =
| next-quest = What the Boat Brought In
| patch = 3.0
| release = heavensward
| id-gt = 67499
| id-edb = f39d5d40dde
}}
==Walkthrough==
The stolen items are located at (x14.4, y24.2, z1.1). They are on the platform structure at this location.
==Steps==
*Rendezvous with [[the Answering Quarter]].

*Search for the stolen items.

*Retrieve the stolen items.

*Return the stolen items to [[the Answering Quarter]].

==Journal==
*Steam appears to be rising from Midnight Dew's beautifully bedecked ears.

*Midnight Dew's entire stock has been stolen by a band of thieves, who have been seen escaping into the Sharlayan ruins. She asks you to assist her in tracking the bandits down, and bids you meet with her in the Answering Quarter to begin the hunt.

*You meet with Midnight Dew in the Answering Quarter and she briefs you on her plan to catch the robbers. As the stock they stole is too heavy to be transported on foot, she predicts that the bandits hope to escape by boat. While she contacts her comrades to have them stake out the riverbank, she asks that you investigate the Answering Quarter ruins to see if any sign of the bandits or their ill-gotten booty yet remains.

*You chance upon a trio of bandits (x14,y24) guarding a chest and they immediately attack. Lay the thugs low and retrieve the stolen goods.

*You collect the chest the thugs were guarding, a heavy casket of oak and gold marked with the initials “M” and “D.” Return the stolen goods to Midnight Dew to the north of the Answering Quarter.

*You present the chest to Midnight Dew, who immediately recognizes it as her own. She thanks you for its recovery, and asks that you continue to lend her your expert assistance in retrieving the remainder of her inventory.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Midnight Dew:''' Gods damn it, I've been had! Some twice-cursed sons of a mad, blind bitch have made off with all my takin's, and my tradables, too! I knew this place was full of treasure hunters, but I never reckoned it'd be ''my'' treasures they'd be huntin'!
'''Midnight Dew:''' And it ain't just my losses that concern me. The gobbies count on the goods I bring in to keep this place fed and watered. If I don't get my stock back, this whole town could fall apart. What do you say, adventurer─will you help me bring these thievin' curs to book?
'''Midnight Dew:''' An adventurer comin' back from the Answerin' Quarter says he bumped into a gang of ill-lookin' brutes on the Frontbridge─nearly knocked the poor kid into the Thaliak, they did. Anyhow, he says they were headin' into the ruins─meet me there, and we'll start the search.
'''(Optional)'''
'''Midnight Dew:''' The curs who stole my stock were seen headin' into the Answerin' Quarter. Meet me there and we'll hunt the bastards down.

===Rendezvousing with Midnight Dew in the Answering Quarter===
'''Midnight Dew:''' Well met, lass/lad. Now, here's the plan: considerin' the weight of the stuff they stole, they won't get far on foot─chances are they've got a boat hidden somewhere. I'll get onto my crew and have 'em stake out the riverbank.
'''Midnight Dew:''' In the meantime, I want you to search the ruins for whatever you can find. Might be the bandits are layin' low out there, or maybe they've stashed the loot and moved on. If you should chance on any of my belongin's, I'd be obliged if you'd bring 'em back to me.
'''(Optional)'''
'''Midnight Dew:''' Understood, adventurer? I want you to search the ruins for bandits and booty. The booty you bring back to me─the bandits I'll leave to you, and the gods.

===Returning the stolen items to Midnight Dew in the Answering Quarter===
'''(Stolen Items:''' A wooden box filled with various odds and ends wrongfully taken from Midnight Dew of Idyllshire.''')'''

'''Midnight Dew:''' How goes the search, adventurer? Did you find anythin'?
'''''<Hand Over Stolen Items>'''''
'''Midnight Dew:''' My stock! ...Well, one chest's worth of it, anyway. There's still some missin', but this is a damned good start! You've got the nose of a bloodhound, lass/lad─I'll be wantin' a lend of that sniffer of yours to track down the rest of my property!
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

Rearmed

2026-03-09T09:02:27Z

Sura: /* Searching for Mide and delivering the glowstone to her */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Rearmed
| description = Roundrox seeks a loyal friend to entrust with an important task.
| image = Rearmed.png
| quest-giver = Roundrox
| location = The Dravanian Hinterlands
| location-x = 21
| location-y = 18
| type = feature
| quest-line = Alexander Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Alexander Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 60
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 3800
| unlocks = ra Alexander - The Fist of the Son
| prev-quest = Enigma
| next-quest = The Folly of Youth
| release = heavensward
| patch = 3.2
| id-gt = 67785
| id-edb = a32aa59b312
}} __NOTOC__
==Walkthrough==
Reaching [[Lightkix Eyesfixed]] requires [[Aether Currents#The Dravanian Hinterlands|flying unlocked]] in [[The Dravanian Hinterlands]].

==Steps==
* Search for [[Mide]] and deliver the glowstone to her.
* Speak with [[Wedge]].
* Speak with [[Biggs]].
* Speak with [[Lightkix Eyesfixed]].
* Enter [[Alexander - The Fist of the Son|the Fist of the Son]].
* Report to [[Biggs]].

==Journal==
*Roundrox seeks a loyal friend to entrust with an important task.

*Roundrox appears deep in thought, and upon speaking to her, you learn of her intent to give her beloved glowstone to Mide, so that the treasure hunter can share in the joy it has brought the young goblin. Deeming you a trustworthy courier, Roundrox bids you deliver the item to her friend, who can oft be found gazing at the steel colossus from the remains of a nearby bridge. Seek out Mide and hand over the goblin girl's pride and joy.

*You find Mide overlooking the steel colossus, and although she is hesitant to accept the codex fragment at first, she finally concedes it may be for the best. The treasure hunter subsequently reveals that only a select few are able to view the contents of the codex, and that Roundrox is one of them. Determined that the Illuminati should not uncover this truth, Mide plans to draw their attention away from the girl, hoping that they will follow whoever holds the fragment. Just as Mide finishes her explanation, Backrix appears bearing word from Wedge. It would seem he urgently requires your presence at Bigwest Shortstop. Return to the outpost and hear what news the engineer has to share with you.

*Wedge hurriedly explains that Y'shtola has detected high volumes of aether being drawn into Alexander from the surrounding land, indicating that the Illuminati have resumed their efforts to awaken the primal. To make matters worse, the goblins are also reported to be amassing explosives and supplies in what appears to be an attempt to create a new weapon. Undaunted, Wedge intends to strike at the Illuminati before they can launch their offensive, and enthusiastically proclaims that you are essential to the success of his stratagem. With that, he scurries off to meet Biggs at their chosen rendezvous point, doubtless expecting you to follow him.

*Shortly after you join Biggs, Wedge appears with Cid and Y'shtola in tow. Y'shtola is keen to observe the unusual fluctuations in aetheric energy, while Cid has been enlisted to offer advice on the plan of attack. With the team duly assembled, Wedge unveils a new invention: a device which he plans to use to throw Illuminati communications into disarray, affording you an opportunity to take them unawares. Upon activating the device, however, another of Alexander's giant limbs screeches into life, coming to rest on the opposite bank of the Thaliak. Though all has not gone quite to plan, it seems the hatch to the left arm is momentarily unguarded, and your comrades bid you take advantage of the chaos caused by the colossus's sudden awakening to enter while you still hold the element of surprise. Hurry across the Thaliak and speak with Lightkix Eyesfixed who guards the bank where Alexander's arm chanced to fall.

*You find Lightkix Eyesfixed dutifully standing watch over the entrance to the dormant primal. With your allies at your side, venture into the labyrinth of steam and steel and put a stop to the Illuminati's latest scheme.
**※The Fist of the Son can be accessed via the Duty Finder.

*After a series of fierce battles against foes both old and new, you succeed in thwarting the Illuminati's nefarious plans. Return to Bigwest Shortstop and share news of your victory.

*After congratulating you on your victory, Biggs delivers some disconcerting news. While patrolling the area, he and Wedge chanced to see Mide handing over the codex fragment to the Illuminati. As the three of you ponder the treasure hunter's actions, Quickthinx Allthoughts appears, apparently intent on explaining matters. He declares that Mide was an ally of the Illuminati all along, and makes several cryptic remarks implying that everything is proceeding exactly as it should. Though all present find his claims hard to believe, Backrix reveals that an expedition of Au Ra set forth to investigate the ruins near the Thaliak River some three years before. Furthermore, he says that the author of the Enigma Codex was an Auri Xaela with the same hair color as Mide. Despite these revelations, Roundrox refuses to believe that her friend had any part in the purported treachery, and rushes off to look for her. You can only hope the young goblin does not stray too far, as the Illuminati are certain to return ere long.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Roundrox:''' Pshkohhh... Roundrox thinks long and hard on what to do with precious glowstone...
'''Roundrox:''' It is most favoritest treasure of Roundrox. But glowstone is also what Mide seeks all this time, and has already brought Roundrox three whole years of joy. So Roundrox decides to give it to Mide, so she can be happy too.
'''Roundrox:''' For now, Roundrox entrusts treasure to uplander, to give to Mide at next meeting. Even meanest gobbies dare not try to take glowstone from mighty uplander!
'''Roundrox:''' Roundrox does not know where Mide is now, but she often gazes out on giant of whirlycogs from broken watercross. Maybe uplander finds her there.
'''(Optional)'''
'''Roundrox:''' Glowstone will now be Mide's most favoritest treasure! Uplander might find her near broken watercross, looking out over giant of whirlycogs.

===Searching for Mide and delivering the glowstone to her===
'''(Enigma Codex Fragment:''' An important section broken from Roundrox's prized treasure and entrusted to none other than you.''')'''

'''Mide:''' From afar, that mass of steel has a certain majesty, does it not? ...But something tells me you didn't come here to share the view. What is it?
'''Mide:''' Roundrox means to give me the codex fragment? I...I couldn't possibly accept. She values that stone over the rest of her treasures combined...
'''Mide:''' And yet...it may be safer in the hands of one more capable of defending it... Safer for all concerned. Gods know the Illuminati will stop at nothing to get it. Very well, if she feels I should have it, I will hold it in safekeeping for her.
'''''<Hand Over Enigma Codex Fragment>'''''
====Cutscene start====
'''Mide:''' Alas, it is of no more use to me than any other rock.
'''Mide:''' You doubtless recall the moment when Roundrox first revealed the codex fragment to us, yes?
'''Mide:''' When she took the stone in her hands, a piece of the ''Enigma Codex'' burst forth unbidden in a brilliant flash of light. Yet it had been handled many times by others, yourself included, without ever betraying a hint of the secret contained within. Did you not find that strange?
'''Mide:''' I myself was surprised─albeit for a different reason. The codex is protected by an arcane mechanism, you see. Only those who share its fundamental principles are able to view its contents. It is rare indeed to find an individual with the qualities required to read it.
'''Mide:''' That Roundrox possesses such qualities is an unexpected blessing, to be sure, but if the Illuminati were to learn of her secret, she would be placed in grave danger.
'''Mide:''' Even as we speak, they scour the hinterlands in search of their elusive “missing piece,” but as far as I know, they still view our friend as a mere collector of misplaced items.
'''Mide:''' For her sake, we must do our utmost to draw their attention away from Bigwest Shortstop, before they take it into their heads to return. And it is for that reason that I mean to leave this place. When the Illuminati learn that I have the fragment, it is my hope that they will focus their efforts on ascertaining my whereabouts.
'''Mide:''' Needless to say, I may not return to Bigwest Shortstop for some time. While I'm gone, I would ask that you watch over Roundrox. See that she does not come to harm.
'''Mide:''' You have my thanks, adventurer.

'''Mide:''' As I thought, I am no longer worthy...

'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... Wedge searches for uplander with much urgency! Uplander must return to Bigwest Shortstop at once!
'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh...

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Roundrox:''' Pssshkoh... Is Mide now enjoying treasure too? Many thanks to you, uplander!

'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... Questions of codex's true nature niggle at Backrix's braincase. He is sure something is missing from data, so turns to Sharlayan book for answers.
'''Backrix:''' Backrix cautions uplander against trusting Mide so readily. She has knowings she has yet to share, Backrix is certain of it.

===Speaking with Wedge===
'''Wedge:''' There you are, [Forename], and not a moment too soon! The Illuminati are getting ready for something big!
'''Wedge:''' Y'shtola reports that Alexander has started drawing massive amounts of aether from the surrounding land─which can only mean one thing! The Illuminati have resumed their attempts to revive it!
'''Wedge:''' And what's more, Backrix reports that the goblins are amassing substantial quantities of explosives and supplies. By all indications, they're building another weapon! In short─it's bad!
'''Wedge:''' But it's nothing a bit of strategic thinking can't fix! They say he who strikes first strikes last, and that's exactly what I intend to do!
'''Wedge:''' I've devised a plan which should allow us to take the Illuminati unawares, and I'd like ''you'' to spearhead the assault! Our rendezvous point is to the south, on the cliffs overlooking the Thaliak. Biggs has gone ahead to scout the area. We shall await your arrival there!

===Speaking with Biggs===
'''Biggs:''' [Forename]! Good to see you! I take it Wedge told you the situation. You ready to hit the Illuminati where it hurts?
'''Biggs:''' That's what I like to hear! The chief'll be here soon, and then we can get things underway.
====Cutscene start====
'''Biggs:''' Bloody hells! If it ain't Y'shtola! No one told me you were coming!

'''Y'shtola:''' An aetheric disturbance of this scale demands my personal attention. Judging by the marked fall in ambient aether concentrations, the situation is far graver than previously assumed.

'''Cid:''' And you are certain that steel monstrosity is to blame?

'''Y'shtola:''' I can see no other explanation. The giant's innards are well-nigh saturated with aether already. Yet I sense something else... An irregular energy coming from within the barrier.

'''Cid:''' Be that as it may, I'm afraid we have more pressing concerns. The Illuminati are up to something, and we mean to hit them before they can put whatever it is they're planning into action.

'''Wedge:''' To which end─allow me to introduce my newest and perhaps most astounding invention...
...The Electrojammer III, first of its kind!
'''Wedge:''' Speechless with astonishment, I see. As well you should be! The high-frequency waves emitted by this device will interfere with any and all enemy communications, making it impossible for them to coordinate an effective defense! With it working in our favor, victory is all but assured!

'''Cid:''' ...I see. So, assuming I have understood correctly, you need only activate this Electrojammer of yours, and the Illuminati will be plunged into disarray, affording [Forename] and her/his friends ample opportunity to take them unawares? Very well. Proceed.

'''Biggs:''' Er...Wedge? Is this supposed to happen?
'''Biggs:''' Bloody hells...
'''Biggs:''' You've woken it up!

'''Y'shtola:''' Nay. Only the left arm stirs. Could the waves emitted by your device have disturbed something within the barrier, Wedge?

'''Wedge:''' >> It─ It's not my fault! <<

'''Cid:''' Not to worry, Wedge. With the Illuminati hard at work reviving the giant, 'twas only a matter of time before parts of it started springing to life. You just gave this one a little extra nudge. On a brighter note, it would seem you've saved us the trouble of finding another way in.
'''Cid:''' [Forename], old friend─it's time for your customary heroics! The Illuminati are likely still scrambling to work out what just happened. Before they do, I suggest you hop across the river and show them what for!

'''Y'shtola:''' I must needs discuss these developments with Master Matoya. Cid, would you be so good as to accompany me? Your insight may well prove useful.

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... Another core stirs to life. The future unfolds exactly as expected...exactly as written...

===Speaking with Lightkix Eyesfixed===
'''Lightkix Eyesfixed:''' Pshkohhh... Uplander feels shiveryshakes? Arm of steel giant is wide open, and no Illuminati in sight!

'''System:''' You now have access to the Fist of the Son. Midas can be accessed via the entrance at the Thaliak River.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Lightkix Eyesfixed:''' Pshhh... Shkohhh...
Lightkix is watchguard, watching for Illuminati sneakypeekers. Back—fighting Illuminati? Lightkix needs more jinglyshine.

===Entering Alexander The Fist of the Son===
====Duty Dialogue====
'''Ratfinx Twinkledinks:''' Pssshkoh... Longwait, do we for uplander subjects!
'''Ratfinx Twinkledinks:''' Pssshokh... No! Must have more goblixer!
'''Ratfinx Twinkledinks:''' Pssshkohhh! Uplanders cower at power of Clevering!
'''Ratfinx Twinkledinks:''' Psssykoh... Come, mindfruit! Come and see uplanders dumbstruck at gobbie masterpiece!

====Optional Dialogue (Outside)====
'''Roundrox:''' Pshkohhh... Roundrox does as she says, stays here and makes treasure sparkle!
'''Roundrox:''' Pssshkoh... Shiny junk and sparkly rocks, ♪
Bittybobs and whirlybogs. ♪

'''Wedge:''' I gather you brought the Illuminati's schemes to a shuddering halt—just as I planned!
'''Wedge:''' Unfortunately, a small...complication arose while you were gone. But, um... Biggs wanted to be the one to tell you.

===Reporting to Biggs===
'''Biggs:''' Well done, lass/lad! You left those Illuminati smarting, and without so much as a scratch to show for it!
'''Biggs:''' Now, I'm sure you'd like to finish them off─and we would too, if truth be told─but I'm sorry to say we have a problem. While Wedge and I were out on patrol, we saw something, you see... A meeting...between Mide and the enemy.
====Cutscene start====
'''Wedge:''' ...And then she handed the codex fragment over, just like that! The way she sauntered back into Alexander with the Illuminati, you'd think this was their plan all along!

'''Biggs:''' It certainly looks that way, aye... But we can't rule out the possibility of coercion, considering the parties involved.

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... Foolish uplanders! Treasure hunter was ''happy'' to give codex! And why not? She makes busydeals with Illuminati since very beginning!
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' And now Illuminati hold ''all'' fragments of the ''Enigma Codex.''
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Treasure hunter betrays uplanders' trust, and forfeits their future in so doing!

'''Biggs:''' >> What a load of old bollocks! How daft does he think we are!? <<

'''Wedge:''' >> Now, now, Biggs! If the Grand Master of the Illuminati said it, it ''must'' be true! <<

'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' Pshhhkohhh... Everything is as written. As it must be. If Illuminati are to guide chosen to perfect world, not one piece can be out of place.
'''Quickthinx Allthoughts:''' With this, another page becomes reality. When Illuminati find missing piece, the prophecy will be fulfilled.

'''Wedge:''' ...Goodness me! That goblin hasn't the faintest idea how uplanders' minds work. I would have been prepared to believe that Mide was a traitor had he not bothered to come here and confirm it. Now I'm inclined to think she isn't!

'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... There may be truth to what Quickthinx says. Backrix scours over data, looking for knowings of what happened three years ago.
'''Backrix:''' Backrix finds mention of group of Auri treasure hunters. ''Three years ago'', group went to investigate ruins near Thaliak River only to perish in sudden shiveryshakes...

'''Biggs:''' Three years ago, you say? That wouldn't be the earthquake that accompanied the failed summoning of that primal, would it? Bugger me... Are you saying it was the treasure hunters doing the summoning? ...And that Mide was one of them?

'''Wedge:''' Now hold on a moment. I'm willing to accept that Mide may have been a member of this doomed expedition─she being an Auri treasure hunter and all─but I fail to see what interest such a group would have in the ideals of the ''Enigma Codex'', let alone summoning a primal...

'''Backrix:''' Pssshkoh... Such was question Backrix asked himself. So he spends much time gathering knowings, and finds answer in book lent to him by Sharlayan uplander.
'''Backrix:''' Genius technologist who writes ''Enigma Codex'' one hundred years ago is Auri Xaela with blue hair, ''exactly like Mide''!

'''Roundrox:''' Pssshkoh... No! Mide would never make busydeals with bad gobbies! Roundrox searches for Mide, hears truth from her!

'''Wedge:''' Roundrox! Wait!
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In the Beginning, There Was Chaos

2026-03-06T09:11:12Z

Sura: /* Speaking with Alpha */

{{Quest infobox
| title = In the Beginning, There Was Chaos
| image = In_the_Beginning,_There_Was_Chaos Image.png
| description = [[Jessie]] greets you with a mix of enthusiasm and concern.
| quest-giver = Jessie
| location = Rhalgr's Reach
| location-x = 13.4
| location-y = 12.4
| type = feature
| quest-line = Omega Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Omega Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 70
| exp = 0
| gil = 3000
| unlocks = ra Alphascape V1.0
| prev-quest = Test World of Ruin
| next-quest = And Like Fire Was His Mane
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.4
| id-gt = 68690
| id-edb = 6a8c5ce866a
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Cid]] at [[the Yawn]].
*Speak with [[Cid]].
*Enter [[Alphascape V1.0]].
*Speak with [[Alpha]].

==Journal==
*[[Jessie]] welcomes you with the report of a new anomaly at the [[The Yawn|Yawn]], and news of [[Cid]]'s recent activities. The chief engineer himself arrives some time after, and, despite the dwindling size of your team, you agree to travel to the Yawn and begin another expedition into [[Omega]]'s realm.

*You leap into the Yawn once more, and enter the rift alongside Cid and [[Alpha]].Omega floats down to greet your arrival, confirming Cid's assumption that the experiments have indeed reached the final stage. The machine seems puzzled at the engineer's decision to bring the "obsolete" Alpha along with you, but makes no further objections as you follow Cid to the entrance of the new test world.
**※In the event that you leave the [[The Interdimensional Rift|Interdimensional Rift]], you may re-enter by speaking with the [[Ironworks Hand|Ironworks hand]] at the Yarn.

*Although spared another evaluation of your combat prowess, you stand poised to enter the next test world with precious little information on your next opponent. You discover only that your foe is powerful, ancient, and known by the ominous name "[[Chaos]]."
**※[[Alphascape V1.0]] can be accessed via the [[Duty Finder]].

*You have bested the towering Chaos, and brought tranquility to the test world. Only Omega itself remains...

*You have returned to your base of operations in the rift, but not before Cid was required to convince a frustrated Omega to delay an unexpected battle against the Father of Dragons. Speak with your companions, and discuss what is to come.

*Your return is greeted by a distressed Alpha, and the seemingly disembodies voice of Cid. The engineer sounds unharmed, but has been rendered invisible to your gaze...

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Jessie:''' Good timing, [Forename]. There's been another anomaly detected at the Yawn.
'''Jessie:''' Assuming previous instances are anything to go by, this energy fluctuation is another of Omega's so-called “invitations.”
'''Jessie:''' If you don't mind waiting a moment or two, then we can discuss things with Master Garlond. He should be here soon.
====Cutscene====
'''Jessie:''' Hmph. The chief should be here by now.
'''Jessie:''' I bet my stock in the company he's fiddling with that research data...
'''Jessie:''' ...Hm? Well, I suppose I should explain, even if the chief might prefer me not to share.
'''Jessie:''' After your last run-in with Omega, Master Garlond had some research notes smuggled in from the Empire. From Garlemald.
'''Jessie:''' The notes are part of Midas nan Garlond's legacy, who was, of course, the chief's father and the Empire's preeminent engineer.
'''Jessie:''' The incident at Bozja Citadel... do you know of it?

'''< Do you know of the Bozja incident? >'''
''''''
'''< Never heard of it. >'''

''''''''''
'''Jessie:''' I suppose you would. Even outside the Empire, the tale was a famous one.
'''Jessie:''' Midas built a tower to harness Dalamud's power, and it brought annihilation upon the ''entire town'' in which it was built─that isn't the kind of event you can simply brush under the rug.

'''''< Never heard of it. >'''''
'''Jessie:''' Bozja was an imperial fortress city. It was there that Midas constructed the lunar transmitter—a device built to communicate with Dalamud.
'''Jessie:''' Emperor Solus had ordered Midas to devise a means to destroy primals, and so he sought to harness the power of the red moon...
'''Jessie:''' The project was a failure. Oh, he succeeded in controlling Dalamud all right, but the immense energies emitted from the satellite vaporized not only the transmitter, but the entire town in which it was built.

'''(Both)'''
'''Jessie:''' And as you can imagine, the job of sifting through the rubble afterwards was no pleasant task. Master Garlond was slated to assume his father's position as head engineer, but this disaster—added to his opposition to the Empire's path of conquest—convinced him to abandon his homeland.
'''Jessie:''' The chief has wanted nothing to do with the lunar transmitter, or the data used to create it. Until now.
'''Jessie:''' I think he means to put that research to use in your conflict with Omega. In fact, given the time frame, there can be no other explanation.
'''Jessie:''' Listen to me, [Forename]. The chief's genius is plagued by a great deal of apprehension.
'''Jessie:''' But even so, once he makes a decision, he doesn't do things by halves. When the time comes, he'll come through for us. You have to believe that.

'''Cid:''' Sorry I'm late! Was a little too focused on my work, and lost all sense of time...

'''Jessie:''' That's no excuse, Chief! What have I told you about being punctual to staff meetings? In any case, I've shared the situation at the Yawn with [Forename] here.

'''Cid:''' Good, then you know that Omega is likely ready to continue with his tests. Shall we go and knock on the door?

'''Jessie:''' But, Chief... Biggs and Wedge aren't fit for fieldwork yet. And the chirurgeon's given Nero strict orders to stay abed.

'''Cid:''' And what of Midgardsormr? Still taking his nap, is he?

'''Jessie:''' That leaves only you, [Forename], and Alpha. Maybe it's time I joined the expedition...

'''Cid:''' No, Jessie, I need your talents elsewhere. There's a half-built device in the workshop that I need you to finish putting together.
'''Cid:''' I've drawn up the design, and completed the core mechanisms -- the final assembly should pose no problem for an engineer of your abilities.

'''Jessie:''' A new device? Does this mean you used the--?
'''Jessie:''' Ahem. Whatever you say, Chief. I'll have it ready and waiting for you. Just be safe in there.

'''Cid:''' Right, it's back to the rift for us! Let's finish these experiments, and bring the fight to Omega itself!

====Optional====
'''Jessie:''' I'll do my part in the workshop. You just concentrate on surviving the rift!

'''Alpha:''' Kweh!

===Speaking with Cid at the Yawn===
'''Cid:''' Are you ready, [Forename]?

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< Ready to put an end to this. >'''
'''< Maybe I should do this alone. >'''

'''''< Ready to put an end to this. >'''''
'''Cid:''' Aye, there's no room for hesitation. We press on, come what may.

'''''< Maybe I should do this alone. >'''''
'''Cid:''' Come now, we're in this together. And if you'll just indulge me a little longer, I do have something of a plan...

'''(Both)'''
'''Cid:''' What about you, Alpha? All set to go?

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

'''Cid:''' That's the spirit! Let's dive right in, shall we?
====Cutscene====
'''Cid:''' We're missing some test worlds. Omega's experiments must be nearing an end.

'''Omega:''' Welcome. Welcome. Your arrival has been highly anticipated.
'''Omega:''' And I will confirm your earlier supposition: my experiments have indeed reached the final stage.
'''Omega:''' Of the eighty-nine test subjects I trialed, four Psi group combatants emerged victorious.
'''Omega:''' Of those four, further conflict determined the strongest among them. This surviving specimen shall be your opponent.

'''Cid:''' ...We've come to the last round of testing, then. And should we win this battle? Are we to finally face you in combat?

'''Omega:''' Affirmative. Such an outcome would allow me to pursue my objective to its conclusion. I would continue analyzing the qualities which allow you to prevail despite your frailty, and integrate said qualities into my own arsenal.
'''Omega:''' I will be pleased if my experiment yields the relevant data, but engaging you directly is still the most efficient and reliable testing method.
'''Omega:''' <blip> Omitting intermediary steps. Evaluation of combat potential deemed superfluous. Proceeding immediately with final experiment.
'''Omega:''' Stop.
'''Omega:''' Alpha. Your task is complete. Your presence amongst these test subjects is no longer required.

'''Cid:''' ...What do you mean by that?

'''Omega:''' I will guide your progress personally from this point onwards. Alpha's role in transferring authority is now obsolete.

'''Cid:''' Even so, Alpha is a valued companion. And if he wishes to continue on with us, I've no intention of leaving him behind.

'''Omega:''' “Companion”...
'''Omega:''' Companions are those who provide mutual benefit. The instant Alpha's authority became redundant, he lost his sole qualification to be regarded as such.
'''Omega:''' <blip> Furthermore, the primary function of Alpha's existence was to lure you into my domain. He would be more accurately described as “bait.”
'''Omega:''' Test subject Alpha can neither confirm nor deny my statement. He possesses no memories prior to his encounter with you.
'''Omega:''' He was the first entity I created here in this realm -- my first and only attempt to recreate a being who shared your mundane parameters.
'''Omega:''' I based his incarnation upon a most ordinary life-form, one which had somehow bested an enemy whose strength rivaled my own.
'''Omega:''' By observing the feeble creature in the heat of battle, I sought to understand the source of this contradiction...
'''Omega:''' I repeated the experiment once. Twice. A thousand times. Yet the results never deviated from estimated projections.
'''Omega:''' The test was an abject failure. And thus I resolved to adapt my methodology.
'''Omega:''' I would focus instead upon simulating powerful opponents, and summon mortals of natural origin here to combat them.
'''Omega:''' For Alpha, I devised a new purpose. I erased his memory, implanted a compulsion to return to me, then ejected him into your world.
'''Omega:''' Weak beings exhibit a tendency to form groups. I surmised that this instinctual behavior would aid Alpha in bringing me the test subjects I required -- a function he has performed with adequate competence.

'''Cid:''' ...Tell me something, Omega. This ability of yours to generate matter was not originally intended for creating other life-forms, was it?

'''Omega:''' <blip> Your query bears little relevance to the topic at hand...
'''Omega:''' Affirmative. I was equipped with matter-generation capabilities for the purpose of unlimited self-improvement and armament expansion. Fabricating life-forms was not the intended function, but the practice is not otherwise prohibited or problematic.

'''Cid:''' I disagree with you there. As an engineer, I would advise against using such technology for purposes outside its design.
'''Cid:''' From the very start, you've been making the same mistake. Even the powerful subjects of your test worlds were made crippled and incomplete.
'''Cid:''' It is ''conviction'' which drove these villains to terrible greatness; the same limitless conviction which allowed “weakling” heroes to overcome them.
'''Cid:''' ...Do you not understand? Then we will never lose to your creations -- no matter how much stronger they should be according to your soulless calculations!
'''Cid:''' Come, [Forename]. Let's be on our way. You, too, Alpha.

====Optional====
'''System:''' The kettle is empty...

'''Alpha:''' Kweh...

===Speaking with Cid (Cutscene)===
'''Cid:''' I have our base camp up and running. You can dive into the final test world whenever you wish.
'''Cid:''' As for the world's inhabitant, Omega has generously provided us with a basic profile.
'''Cid:''' Your opponent's name is “Chaos.” The first heroes defeated this evil in a conflict that took place so long ago I'm having trouble separating myth from history.
'''Cid:''' ...Unless of course, this is an entity from another reality, as were the denizens of the Sigmascape. In which case, it may be pointless to even attempt to confirm the details.
'''Cid:''' What is certain, however, is that this Chaos stands triumphant over a roster of truly monstrous test subjects. It promises to be a grueling battle, but one which will open the gate to fighting Omega itself!
'''Cid:''' Alpha, you and I will need to provide support for [Forename]. Will you be my assistant?
'''Cid:''' ...You're bothered by what Omega said earlier? You think you're responsible for dragging us into this mess?
'''Cid:''' Trust me when I say this is not your fault. We were the ones who awakened Omega, and we're the ones who need to deal with the consequences.

'''Alpha:''' Kweh...

'''Cid:''' By the way, do you still have that card you used to boil water in the kettle?
'''Cid:''' It's been brought to my attention that I'm a spoiled blueblood who can't even refill a pot without constant reminders. If you could take charge of that, then it would be most helpful.

'''Alpha:''' ...Kweh!

'''Cid:''' 'Tis inconvenient without Midgardsormr here to translate his chirping...
'''Cid:''' Still, the best medicine for his worries is for you to win this next contest. Let's show him we're on top of things, eh?

====Optional====
'''Alpha:''' Kweh... Kweh!

'''Mark XIV Thermocoil Boilmaster:''' Psh pshhh...

'''Cid:''' I wonder what Nero would have to say about this Chaos fellow. Ancient technology is his specialty after all, and by default he's learned a thing or two about the mythology and history of bygone eras.

===Entering Alphascape V1.0===
====Duty====
'''Chaos:''' Grovel in terror!
The flames hunger for your flesh!
'''Chaos:''' Despair at your hollow fate!
The winds will strip away your skin!
'''Chaos:''' Tremble before the might of a god!
'''Chaos:''' The crystal...destroyed!?
YOU DARE!
'''Chaos:''' Scurry and flail, little mortals!
The raging tide will claim you all!
'''Chaos:''' Hark, wretched creatures!
The earth itself rumbles of your doom!

====Post-duty cutscene====
'''Omega:''' <buzz> The battle is concluded. Alpha group is victorious.
'''Omega:''' This also signals the completion of my experiments, and the incontestable fact of your supremacy.
'''Omega:''' ...And yet the process by which you consistently exceed your projected potential continues to confound my understanding.
'''Omega:''' Is it possible that test subject Cid's suppositions are correct? That my calculations and simulations are fundamentally flawed?
'''Omega:''' Do mortals truly boast some indefinable quality that I do not possess and cannot measure...?
'''Omega:''' Error. Logic loop malfunction. Resolution requires additional data.
'''Omega:''' If the nature of your existence defies standard reasoning, then I must examine you from an illogical angle.
'''Omega:''' I will subject the unknown to the imperfect. Test subject [Forename] [Surname] will proceed to a supplemental stage.
'''Omega:''' <blip> I have altered this test world to reflect a recorded memory.
'''Omega:''' It originates from a time when war had erupted on a distant star. I was deployed to the battlefield, and it was there that I engaged an enemy of unmatched strength.
'''Omega:''' The contest ended prematurely, and I failed to bring down my foe. Subsequently, I lack the data to fabricate a completely accurate simulation.
'''Omega:''' Results stemming from such a subject are unreliable. Even should you be defeated by this incomplete creation, I will still honor your previous victories and engage you in combat myself.
'''Omega:''' That is, of course, assuming you survive. According to my past observations, this opponent will accept only death as a condition of defeat...
'''Omega:''' Prepare to face Midgardsormr—red-maned wyrm of the Dragonstar, and nemesis of my world.
'''Omega:''' This is not the faded specter that you know, or a mortal-conjured simulacrum. You will contend with a true incarnation of the Father of Dragons, at the height of his power and glory.

'''Cid:''' Omega, wait!
'''Cid:''' You can't force [Forename] to fight two battles back-to-back! [She/he] needs time to regain [her/his] strength.
'''Cid:''' [She/He] must be allowed to recuperate, or the data for your testing will be skewed!

'''Omega:''' <blip> ...Acknowledged.
'''Omega:''' Test subject ''Forename'', you are permitted to leave. Re-enter the test world when your strength has returned to optimal levels.

===Speaking with Alpha===
'''(Optional)'''
'''Mark XIV Thermocoil Boilmaster:''' Pshhh whiiiEEEeee!

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

'''System:''' Alpha seems distressed, and Cid is nowhere in sight...

'''Cid's Voice:''' [Forename], I'm right here. I don't think you can see me, but I'm standing next to Alpha.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

An Unfinished Masterpiece

2026-03-06T04:08:04Z

Sura: /* Optional */

{{Quest infobox
| title = An Unfinished Masterpiece
| description = Alpha stands ready to enter Sigmascape with you
| image = An_Unfinished_Masterpiece.png
| quest-giver = Cid
| location = The Interdimensional Rift
| location-x = 19.7
| location-y = 25.1
| type = feature
| quest-line = Omega Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Omega Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 70
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 0
| reward-opt1 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Strength
| reward-opt2 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Dexterity
| reward-opt3 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Vitality
| reward-opt4 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Intelligence
| reward-opt5 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Mind
| unlocks = ra Sigmascape V2.0
| prev-quest = No Slowing Down
| next-quest = Won't Let You Pass
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.2
| id-gt = 68569
| id-edb = 0e431130121
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Alpha]].

*Enter [[Sigmascape V2.0]].

*Speak with [[Cid]].

*Speak with [[Biggs]].

==Journal==
* After Cid describes the nature of your next opponent, Nero presents you with a new invention designed to aid in its defeat─the Chocobo Brush. Though he leaves you none the wiser about how it actually works, you gather that the brush will allow you to directly influence the world in which you find yourself. Speak with the waiting Alpha to begin the next stage of Omega's experiment.

※In the event that you leave the Interdimensional Rift, you may re-enter by speaking with the Ironworks hand at the Yawn.

* Alpha stands ready to enter the Sigmascape with you. Keep a tight grip on the Chocobo Brush, and prepare to battle the haunting Chadarnook!

※Sigmascape V2.0 can be accessed via the Duty Finder.

* You have defeated the possessed painting. Return to the Interdimensional Rift and speak with Cid.

* You recount your victory to your waiting companions, and Nero appears particularly pleased with the efficacy of his invention. He is in the midst of warning you about the brush's decidedly limited range of alternative applications when Cid receives a linkpearl communication from Jessie. It seems that Biggs and Wedge have slipped away from their sickbeds, intent on returning to the Yawn...

* Outside the rift once more, you meet with an anxious Biggs and Wedge. Cid reassures them that, despite some minor difficulties, you have managed to overcome each of Omega's challenges thus far. The two engineers duly pledge their unswerving support, and you cannot help but feel buoyed by their infectious enthusiasm.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Cid:''' I expect you're still recovering from your last fight, but we should probably go over the details of your next opponent all the same.
'''Cid:''' According to our research, you'll be pitted against a foe known as “Chadarnook.” Not a train this time, but some manner of animated ''painting''...
'''Cid:''' To be perfectly clear, the name refers more to the evil spirit that's taken up residence within the picture─but the “picture” part will be key to our strategy.
'''Cid:''' To that end, Nero has thrown together a little something I thought might be useful...

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' "Thrown together,“ he says. Do you know how difficult it was to translate your abstract fancy into an actual tool with practical applications?
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' What you demanded was nothing less than a miracle─and a miracle I have delivered!

'''Cid:''' I seem to recall you insisting on constructing it yourself. Still, credit where credit's due─well done.

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Hmph. History will appreciate my genius.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Ahem! To you I present the fruits of my labor─the Chocobo Brush. I won't confuse you by trying to explain how it works, but suffice it to say that I have adapted the tool to combat the peculiar nature of your rival. Put simply: you will be able to directly influence the space around you by painting pictures.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Naturally, this process will require paint. As for the color, subject, and efficacy of your masterpieces, well...that shall depend entirely upon your own artistic sense.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Now, back to you, Garlond. Do you notice the absence of a steaming cup in my hand? If you truly valued the efforts of your colleagues, you might consider ''filling the bloody kettle'' from time to time!
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Or is that another task his lordship the “Chief” can't accomplish without the help of his subordinates?

'''Cid:''' Now listen here, Nero─I apologize for the damn kettle, but this has nothing to do with my upbringing!

====Optional====
'''Cid:''' Oh, sorry, [Forename]─little distracted there. Talk to Alpha when you're ready, and we can see about crossing this Chadarnook character off the list.

'''Nero:''' There was really no need to make it resemble a brush. But as we had a ready supply of chocobo feathers, I thought: why not? Now, let's see what it's capable of, shall we?

'''Mark XIV Thermocoil Boilmaster:''' Psh pshhh...

===Speaking with Alpha===
'''System:''' Next to the kettle is one of Alpha's cards, its face illustrated with a depiction of spring water...

'''Alpha:''' Kweh...? Kweh kweh!

'''System:''' Alpha appears keen to begin the next encounter. You may enter Sigmascape V2.0 whenever you are ready.

===Entering Sigmascape V2.0===
====Cutscene====
'''Nero:''' Ah, what a splendid atelier! Look around you, hero. Plenty of things in which to dip that brush!

====Duty====
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' I have claimed the girl in the picture!
She's mine! You can't have her!
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' How long since I've possessed such a masterpiece...
No one─NO ONE─will get in my way!
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' Paintings are my world─the wellspring of my strength!
Shall I treat you to an exhibition!?
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' Ah, a portrayal of fire...
Revel in its fiery magnificence as your bodies turn to ash!
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' This portrayal of earth depicts the fury of the land.
...Is that the ground beginning to tremble?
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' Next up, a portrayal of water.
Can you feel its inexorable pull, dragging you to your doom?
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' Behold, a portrayal of wind.
How helpless you are before its ferocious gale!
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' An artist's brush can capture reality in a picture.
Shall we see what happens when I release it?

====Optional====
'''Nero:''' I'll wager the spirit was less than thrilled at being beaten at its own game. I must say, these field tests are fast becoming my favorite part of this whole experience!

'''Alpha:''' Kweh...kweh...kweh!

'''Mark XIV Thermocoil Boilmaster:''' Pshhh whiiiEEEeee!

===Speaking with Cid===
'''Cid:''' Welcome back, [Forename]! I was on the edge of my stool watching you attempt to paint whilst fighting, but you soon seemed to get the hang of it!
'''Cid:''' I'm glad our makeshift solution worked as intended.

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Our “makeshift solution” worked as intended because I made it work. Painting is easy, as is intending.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' I feel I should remind you, however, that the brush was very specifically designed with that arena and that foe in mind. Against aught else, it will avail you precisely as well as any other brush.

'''Cid:''' ...One moment.
Aye, this is Garlond.
'''Cid:''' ...That's great news! And wh─
...Oh, they did, did they? ...Understood, we'll meet them out there.
'''Cid:''' That was Jessie. Apparently, Biggs and Wedge considered themselves well enough to pay us a visit. They're on their way to the Yawn.
'''Cid:''' Fancy a brief jaunt to the surface?

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' No thank you. I have data to analyze.

'''Cid:''' Fine. Just the three of us, then.

====Optional====
'''Ironworks Hand:''' Good day to you, [madam/sir]. I believe Biggs and Wedge have been waiting for you.

'''Wedge:''' [Forename]! Did you come out just to see us!?

'''Cid:''' Look at the two of you, up and about already! You gave us quite a scare...

'''Alpha:''' Kweh! Kweh!

===Speaking with Biggs (Cutscene)===
'''Biggs:''' Chief, [Forename]...and Alpha, too! We didn't mean to drag you all away from your work.

'''Cid:''' Nonsense. After all you've been through, how could we not come running? Speaking of which...should you even be walking?

'''Biggs:''' Er...the chirurgeon will probably want to have words with us later. But we couldn't just lie back and let you brave the rift on your own.

'''Wedge:''' Do you even have enough hands for that much work? Who's taking care of all the little jobs?

'''Cid:''' Ah, yes...the little jobs. It does seem that you two have spoiled me. I only recently learned that the kettle does not, in fact, fill itself... But we're muddling along somehow.
'''Cid:''' [Forename] has been a pillar of strength, as always, Alpha has proven to be a stalwart companion, and Nero...Nero has been invaluable and insufferable in equal measure.
'''Cid:''' As for the test subjects themselves, they're certainly formidable, but Omega's experiment hasn't broken us yet. So go home. Heal. And don't come back until you've fully recovered.

'''Biggs:''' It's good to hear that everything's going well. But you call us the moment anything goes wrong─we'll be out here in a wink, even if we have to crawl!

'''Wedge:''' Listen to me, Alpha. That uniform you're wearing makes you an official employee of Garlond Ironworks.
'''Wedge:''' That means you can call on us whenever you're in trouble, and that we can call on you. It means you're not alone!
'''Wedge:''' Biggs and I have to go away for a while, so I want you to look out for [Forename] and the chief for us, all right?

'''Alpha:''' Kweh!

'''Biggs:''' Oh, before I forget, we brought you something to put a spring in your step. You can't fight Omega's creations on field rations alone!

====Cutscene====
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Now, what have we─ Hmmm. This next one seems strong, but exhibits no other notable traits. How dull.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' The true challenge is this fourth opponent. But if I can find the patterns hidden in the chaos, then knowledge and reason will prevail.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' For even the most random actions are products of an underlying logic. One has but to isolate the behavioral triggers...
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Bleh!
Tastes like saltwater! Why would─?
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' I need to take a closer look at that card.

'''Omega:''' Alpha group shows signs of recovering from recent trauma. Initiating action to maintain desirable stress levels...
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

An Unfinished Masterpiece

2026-03-06T02:31:24Z

Sura: /* Optional */

{{Quest infobox
| title = An Unfinished Masterpiece
| description = Alpha stands ready to enter Sigmascape with you
| image = An_Unfinished_Masterpiece.png
| quest-giver = Cid
| location = The Interdimensional Rift
| location-x = 19.7
| location-y = 25.1
| type = feature
| quest-line = Omega Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Omega Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 70
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 0
| reward-opt1 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Strength
| reward-opt2 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Dexterity
| reward-opt3 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Vitality
| reward-opt4 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Intelligence
| reward-opt5 = 2 Grade 2 Infusion of Mind
| unlocks = ra Sigmascape V2.0
| prev-quest = No Slowing Down
| next-quest = Won't Let You Pass
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.2
| id-gt = 68569
| id-edb = 0e431130121
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Alpha]].

*Enter [[Sigmascape V2.0]].

*Speak with [[Cid]].

*Speak with [[Biggs]].

==Journal==
* After Cid describes the nature of your next opponent, Nero presents you with a new invention designed to aid in its defeat─the Chocobo Brush. Though he leaves you none the wiser about how it actually works, you gather that the brush will allow you to directly influence the world in which you find yourself. Speak with the waiting Alpha to begin the next stage of Omega's experiment.

※In the event that you leave the Interdimensional Rift, you may re-enter by speaking with the Ironworks hand at the Yawn.

* Alpha stands ready to enter the Sigmascape with you. Keep a tight grip on the Chocobo Brush, and prepare to battle the haunting Chadarnook!

※Sigmascape V2.0 can be accessed via the Duty Finder.

* You have defeated the possessed painting. Return to the Interdimensional Rift and speak with Cid.

* You recount your victory to your waiting companions, and Nero appears particularly pleased with the efficacy of his invention. He is in the midst of warning you about the brush's decidedly limited range of alternative applications when Cid receives a linkpearl communication from Jessie. It seems that Biggs and Wedge have slipped away from their sickbeds, intent on returning to the Yawn...

* Outside the rift once more, you meet with an anxious Biggs and Wedge. Cid reassures them that, despite some minor difficulties, you have managed to overcome each of Omega's challenges thus far. The two engineers duly pledge their unswerving support, and you cannot help but feel buoyed by their infectious enthusiasm.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Cid:''' I expect you're still recovering from your last fight, but we should probably go over the details of your next opponent all the same.
'''Cid:''' According to our research, you'll be pitted against a foe known as “Chadarnook.” Not a train this time, but some manner of animated ''painting''...
'''Cid:''' To be perfectly clear, the name refers more to the evil spirit that's taken up residence within the picture─but the “picture” part will be key to our strategy.
'''Cid:''' To that end, Nero has thrown together a little something I thought might be useful...

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' "Thrown together,“ he says. Do you know how difficult it was to translate your abstract fancy into an actual tool with practical applications?
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' What you demanded was nothing less than a miracle─and a miracle I have delivered!

'''Cid:''' I seem to recall you insisting on constructing it yourself. Still, credit where credit's due─well done.

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Hmph. History will appreciate my genius.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Ahem! To you I present the fruits of my labor─the Chocobo Brush. I won't confuse you by trying to explain how it works, but suffice it to say that I have adapted the tool to combat the peculiar nature of your rival. Put simply: you will be able to directly influence the space around you by painting pictures.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Naturally, this process will require paint. As for the color, subject, and efficacy of your masterpieces, well...that shall depend entirely upon your own artistic sense.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Now, back to you, Garlond. Do you notice the absence of a steaming cup in my hand? If you truly valued the efforts of your colleagues, you might consider ''filling the bloody kettle'' from time to time!
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Or is that another task his lordship the “Chief” can't accomplish without the help of his subordinates?

'''Cid:''' Now listen here, Nero─I apologize for the damn kettle, but this has nothing to do with my upbringing!

====Optional====
'''Cid:''' Oh, sorry, [Forename]─little distracted there. Talk to Alpha when you're ready, and we can see about crossing this Chadarnook character off the list.

'''Nero:''' There was really no need to make it resemble a brush. But as we had a ready supply of chocobo feathers, I thought: why not? Now, let's see what it's capable of, shall we?

'''Mark XIV Thermocoil Boilmaster:''' Psh pshhh...

===Speaking with Alpha===
'''System:''' Next to the kettle is one of Alpha's cards, its face illustrated with a depiction of spring water...

'''Alpha:''' Kweh...? Kweh kweh!

'''System:''' Alpha appears keen to begin the next encounter. You may enter Sigmascape V2.0 whenever you are ready.

===Entering Sigmascape V2.0===
====Cutscene====
'''Nero:''' Ah, what a splendid atelier! Look around you, hero. Plenty of things in which to dip that brush!

====Duty====
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' I have claimed the girl in the picture!
She's mine! You can't have her!
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' How long since I've possessed such a masterpiece...
No one─NO ONE─will get in my way!
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' Paintings are my world─the wellspring of my strength!
Shall I treat you to an exhibition!?
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' Ah, a portrayal of fire...
Revel in its fiery magnificence as your bodies turn to ash!
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' This portrayal of earth depicts the fury of the land.
...Is that the ground beginning to tremble?
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' Next up, a portrayal of water.
Can you feel its inexorable pull, dragging you to your doom?
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' Behold, a portrayal of wind.
How helpless you are before its ferocious gale!
'''Demon Chadarnook:''' An artist's brush can capture reality in a picture.
Shall we see what happens when I release it?

====Optional====
'''Nero:''' I'll wager the spirit was less than thrilled at being beaten at its own game. I must say, these field tests are fast becoming my favorite part of this whole experience!

'''Alpha:''' Kweh...kweh...kweh!

===Speaking with Cid===
'''Cid:''' Welcome back, [Forename]! I was on the edge of my stool watching you attempt to paint whilst fighting, but you soon seemed to get the hang of it!
'''Cid:''' I'm glad our makeshift solution worked as intended.

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Our “makeshift solution” worked as intended because I made it work. Painting is easy, as is intending.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' I feel I should remind you, however, that the brush was very specifically designed with that arena and that foe in mind. Against aught else, it will avail you precisely as well as any other brush.

'''Cid:''' ...One moment.
Aye, this is Garlond.
'''Cid:''' ...That's great news! And wh─
...Oh, they did, did they? ...Understood, we'll meet them out there.
'''Cid:''' That was Jessie. Apparently, Biggs and Wedge considered themselves well enough to pay us a visit. They're on their way to the Yawn.
'''Cid:''' Fancy a brief jaunt to the surface?

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' No thank you. I have data to analyze.

'''Cid:''' Fine. Just the three of us, then.

====Optional====
'''Ironworks Hand:''' Good day to you, [madam/sir]. I believe Biggs and Wedge have been waiting for you.

'''Wedge:''' [Forename]! Did you come out just to see us!?

'''Cid:''' Look at the two of you, up and about already! You gave us quite a scare...

'''Alpha:''' Kweh! Kweh!

===Speaking with Biggs (Cutscene)===
'''Biggs:''' Chief, [Forename]...and Alpha, too! We didn't mean to drag you all away from your work.

'''Cid:''' Nonsense. After all you've been through, how could we not come running? Speaking of which...should you even be walking?

'''Biggs:''' Er...the chirurgeon will probably want to have words with us later. But we couldn't just lie back and let you brave the rift on your own.

'''Wedge:''' Do you even have enough hands for that much work? Who's taking care of all the little jobs?

'''Cid:''' Ah, yes...the little jobs. It does seem that you two have spoiled me. I only recently learned that the kettle does not, in fact, fill itself... But we're muddling along somehow.
'''Cid:''' [Forename] has been a pillar of strength, as always, Alpha has proven to be a stalwart companion, and Nero...Nero has been invaluable and insufferable in equal measure.
'''Cid:''' As for the test subjects themselves, they're certainly formidable, but Omega's experiment hasn't broken us yet. So go home. Heal. And don't come back until you've fully recovered.

'''Biggs:''' It's good to hear that everything's going well. But you call us the moment anything goes wrong─we'll be out here in a wink, even if we have to crawl!

'''Wedge:''' Listen to me, Alpha. That uniform you're wearing makes you an official employee of Garlond Ironworks.
'''Wedge:''' That means you can call on us whenever you're in trouble, and that we can call on you. It means you're not alone!
'''Wedge:''' Biggs and I have to go away for a while, so I want you to look out for [Forename] and the chief for us, all right?

'''Alpha:''' Kweh!

'''Biggs:''' Oh, before I forget, we brought you something to put a spring in your step. You can't fight Omega's creations on field rations alone!

====Cutscene====
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Now, what have we─ Hmmm. This next one seems strong, but exhibits no other notable traits. How dull.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' The true challenge is this fourth opponent. But if I can find the patterns hidden in the chaos, then knowledge and reason will prevail.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' For even the most random actions are products of an underlying logic. One has but to isolate the behavioral triggers...
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Bleh!
Tastes like saltwater! Why would─?
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' I need to take a closer look at that card.

'''Omega:''' Alpha group shows signs of recovering from recent trauma. Initiating action to maintain desirable stress levels...
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

Return to the Rift

2026-03-06T02:01:37Z

Sura: /* Optional */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Return to the Rift
| description = You learn From Jessie that a surge of anomalous energy has been detected at tha Yawn. After concluding that this is Omega's way of summoning you back to the rift, you agree to meet [[Cid]], [[Nero]], and the [[Alpha]] at the site.
| image = Return_to_the_Rift_Image.png
| quest-giver = Jessie
| location = Rhalgr's Reach
| location-x = 13.4
| location-y = 12.4
| type = feature
| quest-line = Omega Quests
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = Omega Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 70
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 2174
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = The Anomaly
| next-quest = No Slowing Down
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.2
| id-gt = 68567
| id-edb = 54822075402
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Jessie]].

*Speak with [[Cid]] at [[the Yawn]].

*Speak with [[Cid]].

==Journal==
* You learn from [[Jessie]] that a surge of anomalous energy has been detected at [[the Yawn]]. After concluding that this is Omega's way of summoning you back to the rift, you agree to meet [[Cid]], [[Nero]], and [[Alpha]] at the site.

* You rendezvous with [[Cid]] and the others at [[the Yawn]], and prepare for your next foray into Omega's perilous domain.

* Omega once more sends you through a gauntlet of obstacles for the purpose of reevaluating your combat capabilities. Despite your success, however, the machine seems dissatisfied with your performance, and the ensuing exchange between Omega and Midgardsormr affords a glimpse into their antagonistic past. Cid will almost certainly have thoughts to share concerning these revelations.

* ※In the event that you leave the Interdimensional Rift, you may re-enter by speaking with the Ironworks hand at the Yawn.

* You speak with Cid, and he declares your new base of operations in the rift ready for the trials ahead. The denizens of the "Sigmascape" await...

==Dialogue==
'''(Optional)'''
'''Alpha:''' Kweh?

===Accepting the quest===
'''Jessie:''' [Forename], I'm glad you're here. In case you haven't heard, we've observed a huge surge of anomalous energy coming from the Yawn...
'''Jessie:''' I've a nasty feeling this means Omega's ready to go ahead with the next stage of its “experiment.” But Master Garlond is on his way, so let's hear what he has to say.
====Cutscene====
'''Jessie:''' Care to share your thoughts on this, Chief?

'''Cid:''' Our colleagues on the ground have reported the appearance of “mysterious floating structures” inside the Yawn.
'''Cid:''' If you recall, we were investigating a similar anomaly when Alpha and Alte Roite made their appearance.

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Omega certainly knows how to get our attention. I blush to recall the eagerness with which we plunged into the abyss, ignorant of the warped gladiatorial contest that awaited us within.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' But what a staggering collection of opponents! Plucked from the pages of both history and fiction for their ability to pose a threat to Omega...
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' And should you prevail against these interdimensional champions, what then shall be your prize? Why, a battle against the most devastating weapon this world has ever seen! How ''marvelous''!

'''Cid:''' ...He says with eyes aflame. For once, I wish you were being sarcastic.
'''Cid:''' Anyway─the energy surge. Based on our previous experience, it seems highly probable that it is our signal to rejoin the fray.
'''Cid:''' Needless to say, it is an invitation we cannot refuse─not when the alternative is Omega unleashing its creations on Eorzea.
'''Cid:''' Well, [Forename]? Are you ready to answer the call?

'''Jessie:''' Well, I'm afraid Biggs and Wedge won't be answering any calls just yet─they're still mending from the ambush in the control center.

'''Cid:''' Yes, of course. We'll just have to struggle on without them for the time being.
'''Cid:''' Don't worry─Nero and I will see to it that you receive all the support you need. Defeat is not an option!

'''Alpha:''' Kweh!

'''Jessie:''' I do believe Alpha here agrees.
'''Jessie:''' Oh, that reminds me! I've got something special for you, little fellow. Come with me.

'''Cid:''' A custom-made Ironworks uniform! Oh, you do look smart, I must say.

'''Jessie:'''He is part of the expedition team, after all. And considering the dangers lurking in that rift, it's only right that we give him some protective equipment.

'''Cid:''' How very thoughtful of you, Jessie. And there I was thinking you were just sizing him up for a new range of merchandise.

'''Jessie:''' Unlike you, ''I'' can do two things at once.

'''< What will you say? >'''
''''''
'''< What about ''my'' protective equipment? >'''

''''''''''
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Really? I wouldn't be seen dead in it. 
'''Jessie:''' This is perfectly acceptable attire for an engineer. Sturdy, practical, and best of all, most stains will scrub right out.
'''Jessie:''' I'm not sure it'd last long on you, what with all the fighting, but if you're desperate for a set, you're welcome to have a word with our tailors!

'''''< What about ''my'' protective equipment? >'''''
'''Jessie:''' ''You'' are a famous hero who can afford [her/his] own gear. I'll bet you could buy a house for the cost of what you're wearing!
'''Jessie:''' Joking aside, I doubt even a fine uniform like ours would last long on you, what with all the fighting you get up to. We'd need to tailor something specific to your needs, and make it out of far more durable materials. And by durable, I mean expensive.
'''Jessie:''' Saying that...if you were in a position to ''provide'' said materials, I'm sure our artisans would happily work day and night, all blissful smiles and sparkly eyes, to make you something suitable.

'''(Both)'''
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Fascinating though this discussion of Ironworks garmenture undoubtedly is, might our time not be better spent, say, ''traveling to the Yawn''?
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Omega awaits!

====Optional====
'''Jessie:''' You'll be on your way to the Yawn soon, I expect. I'd tell you to take care, but... Well, good luck!

'''Alpha:''' Kweh? ...Kweh!

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Take a good look, [Forename]. I think you'll find the wreckage down there quite familiar.

===Speaking with Cid at the Yawn===
'''Cid:''' Hmph. How inviting.
'''Cid:''' I'm ready when you are, [Forename]. Say the word, and we'll take the plunge.
====Cutscene====
'''Cid:''' Right, then. Into the Yawn we go!

'''Midgardsormr:''' I am with you, mortals, along with what scant wisdom I can provide.

'''Cid:''' Well...the rift seems much as it did before.

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' And we appear to be mercifully solid.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Ah, but I do detect some changes. If I am not mistaken, there are fewer “eggs” floating in the aether...

'''Omega:''' Welcome, Alpha group. Your prompt arrival is appreciated.

'''Cid:''' Omega.
'Twould seem your experiment continued in our absence.

'''Omega:''' Affirmative. Progress has been satisfactory. Approximately fifty percent of the test subjects have been eliminated.
'''Omega:''' Each test world hosts an ongoing contest, wherein the strong eliminate the weak.
'''Omega:''' The process is certain. Conclusive. Inevitable. Every result matches the predicted outcome.
'''Omega:''' Every result...except yours.
'''Omega:''' <blip> Do these images cause you distress? Please, examine them closely. Without suitable stimulation, you may not exceed your calculated probability of success.
'''Omega:''' Your survival is crucial to my study. Through you, I must continue to explore the contradiction I have discovered in your otherwise impotent kind. The ability to triumph against overwhelming odds is one which I must acquire.

'''Midgardsormr:''' Foolish machine. What hast thou to show for all the years that have passed since the culmination of our war? Naught save thy continued existence. Hast thou no thought for what befalleth thy home star...?

'''Omega:''' Your attempts to provoke me will not succeed. I will follow my programming. Fight. Win. Evolve. Then I will return to─ <blip> <bloooooop>
'''Omega:''' Error. Accurate rendering of planetary label impossible in current mode of communication. Terminating exchange and returning to priority experiment.
'''Omega:''' Alterations to equipment parameters detected. Recalculating projected combat capabilities... <blip> Complete.
I will now commence recording your practical performance.
'''Omega:''' Proceed, Alpha group. Overcome the obstacles in your path, and reach the end of the course constructed for you.

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' It seems we have our orders. Shall we cut a path through the chaff, then?

'''Cid:''' Ah, those are some nice...cards? Which means... One moment. Card...game...play...''play''! You mean to play a part in proceedings this time?
'''Cid:''' Of course that's what you meant. Well, we do have authorization to fight in this area of the rift, so I suppose there's nothing to stop you from joining us. Welcome aboard, Alpha!

====Solo Duty====
'''Cid:''' There's no avoiding this “evaluation.”
Let's watch our step though, eh?
'''Cid:''' One of Omega's monitors...
On your mark, [Forename].
'''Cid:''' Bah, of course it's shielded!
Leave the barrier to me.

'''Nero:''' Alpha, mind the─ <sigh> Trap.
Well, you're stuck for now.

'''Cid:''' That's that taken care of...

'''Nero:''' Hmph. Child's play.
It's been a poor welcome thus far!

'''Cid:''' ...Let's just move along, shall we?
'''Cid:''' ...[Forename]? Alpha?
They're not here!

'''Cid:''' We've arrived on different platforms...
Come, Nero, we have to find them!

'''Nero:''' Ah, we have other visitors first.
And they don't seem keen on letting us pass.
'''Nero:''' My, aren't there a lot of them.

'''Cid:''' You just had to bemoan our “poor welcome,” didn't you...

'''Nero:''' You cannot blame a new employee for craving a challenge!

'''Midgardsormr:''' No sign of thy companions.
Fight on, mortal.

'''Alpha:''' Kweh-kweh!

'''System:''' Alpha takes out a card!

'''Midgardsormr:''' Oho, a timely trick.
Thou didst mimic the action well.

'''Cid:''' Over there! A flash of light!
It could be [Forename] and the others.

'''Nero:''' Splendid! Let's get on with it, then!

====Cutscene====
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Right, are we ready to─ Ah. Apparently not.
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Fortunately for you, I came prepared for the occasion. Heh heh heh... What a perfect opportunity to field-test my latest creation!
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Behold! The Mark XLVIII ''Iron Nero'', complete with the new and improved ''Mighty Mjolnir'' gunhammer!
'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' Step aside, Garlond, and bear witness to the devastation!

====Solo Duty====
'''System:''' Alpha takes out a card!

'''Cid:''' Was that one of your cards!?
Good work, Alpha!

'''Iron Nero:''' ''Finally'', a proper challenge.
I trust those tedious barriers are behind us?

'''Cid:''' It would appear so.
Let's finish this!

====Cutscene====
'''Cid:''' That seems to be the end of them...and of the path, as well.

'''Nero tol Scaeva:''' <sigh>
As far as operational duration goes, that was pushing the limit. Still, it should suffice...

'''Cid:''' In between scrambling to stay out of the way of Nero's new toy, I found myself wondering about that card you used, Alpha. Care to explain?

'''Midgardsomr:''' He boasteth that it is but one of many tools at his disposal.
'''Midgardsomr:''' Be not deceived by his appearance. Like all of Omega's creations, Alpha was chosen for his prowess in battle.

'''Omega:''' <blip> Analysis complete.
'''Omega:''' Results match revised projections. At this rate of improvement, you will fail to qualify as subjects of note. Midgardsormr, your parameters are notably inferior.

'''Midgardsomr:''' Dost thou yet believe me the mighty wyrm I was in life?
'''Midgardsomr:''' That incarnation perished long ago. My fate was sealed the moment I delivered my spawn unto this far-flung star.
'''Midgardsomr:''' That they might be suffered to remain, I did offer up my life unto Hydaelyn, abiding thenceforth in spectral form─a servant to be summoned in Her hour of need.

'''Omega:''' Your account correlates with my records. It explains why I arrived on this planet only to find that my journey's purpose was lost. Of necessity, my priority shifted to repairs even as I searched for a new target of sufficient strength.
'''Omega:''' Yet I still do not understand why you aid these creatures.

'''Midgardsomr:''' I should think the reason plain...but mayhap 'tis not so for a soulless machine such as thee.
'''Midgardsomr:''' By thee and thine was my home laid waste. The sound of thee, thy very scent, visiteth upon me a tempest of rage. I but lend these mortals what little aid I can render.

'''Omega:''' Illogical. If your purpose is to facilitate my destruction, it would require an entity more powerful than you were at your prime. Without the means to muster such might, your presence here is meaningless.
'''Omega:''' The experiment continues. Alpha group, your next opponent awaits you within the Sigmascape. Enter, and commence the contest.

====Optional====
'''Nero:''' The “Sigmascape,” eh? I shall set to work analyzing the unspeakable horrors within.

'''Alpha:''' Kweh...

'''Mark XIV Thermocoil Boilmaster:''' The kettle is empty...

===Speaking with Cid===
'''Cid:''' ...That should do it. Our new base of operations is up and running!
'''Cid:''' Now, what I'd really like to do is delve a little deeper into Omega's past. But as our dragon seems disinclined to indulge my curiosity, we had best focus on the task at hand.
'''Cid:''' Let's get on with conquering the occupants of this “Sigmascape,” shall we?
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

Arenvald's Adventure

2026-03-05T07:21:49Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Arenvald's Adventure
| description = [[Lyse]] seems troubled.
| image = Arenvald's Adventure Image.png
| quest-giver = Lyse
| location = Rhalgr's Reach
| location-x = 14.6
| location-y = 9.4
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = Post-Ala Mhigan Liberation Quests
| level = 70
| exp = 10800
| gil = 752
| unlocks = em Box
| prev-quest = Stormblood (Quest)
| next-quest = The Darkness Below
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.1
| msq-index = 502
| id-gt = 68498
| id-edb = 58d1d122ee0
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Arenvald]].
*Wait on the eastern side of [[Rhalgr's Reach|Starfall]].

==Journal==
*You listen with sympathy as [[Lyse]] vents her frustration at the lack of an obvious candidate to lead the newly liberated [[Ala Mhigo]]. Everyone but everyone must have a say, it seems, and she duly departs for the city to attend only the Twelve know how many meetings on the subject. You are half-inclined to join her, if only to offer moral support, until [[Arenvald]] approaches, dangling the promise of new adventure...

*Having successfully piqued your interest, Arenvald goes off in search of [[Alphinaud]] to complete your adventuring party. Wait for your companions by the [[Rhalgr's Reach]] [[aetheryte]].

*After a short wait, Arenvald arrives with Alphinaud, and finally explains the nature of his proposal. In the days before his fall, [[King Theodoric]] is reputed to have hoarded the personal wealth of his executed kinsmen, but not a single coin of this fabled fortune has ever been found. Needless to say, Arenvald is determined that you should be the ones to uncover the mad king's trove.

==Dialogue==
'''(Optional in Infirmary after talking to Arenvald)'''
'''Alisaie:''' Come to check on me, have you? Well, thanks to the excellent care I've received, I seem to be on the mend.
'''Alisaie:''' Not that that's stopped Alphinaud from insisting I continue my convalescence. I swear he decides to act the part of a concerned big brother at the most inconvenient of times...
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
'''J'moldva:''' I set out on this journey with a single goal, and it has been achieved. Once more do I put up my spear, this time for good, I think. Arenvald and the other young ones can carry on in my stead.

'''V'mah Tia:''' Even assuming that the people of Gyr Abania need not fear imperials or primals or other threats, there are yet other places fraught with peril, where innocents cry out for heroes. We could be them.

'''Arenvald:''' I should've died a thousand times over, but I'm still here, and I owe it all to the friends—nay, the family who fought by my side. I owe them everything.

'''M'naago:''' We bought this freedom with blood. That of our friends and our enemies. I'll be damned if we're going to give it up again.

''In the infirmary''
'''Alphinaud:''' What sort of nation is Ala Mhigo to become? That is the question on the lips of every man, woman, and child in Gyr Abania. Establishing an interim government after a twenty-year occupation is a massive undertaking, never mind running it.
'''Alphinaud:''' In these crucial first days the Scions must offer our full support, or else everything we fought to achieve could be lost.

'''Alisaie:''' I swear to the Twelve and all the kami in creation, if he says another word about politics and organizations, I'm going to scream.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Lyse:''' Come to see how we're getting on?
'''Lyse:''' We've made good progress since we took back Ala Mhigo, but there's one big issue we still have to address...
'''Lyse:''' Leadership. The Domans had Lord Hien ready and willing to take the throne, but we've got no one like that here.
'''Lyse:''' Theodoric was our last ruler—and he wasn't called the mad king for nothing.

'''M'naago:''' Suffice to say, our people have had their fill of kings—which means we need to find a new way forward.

'''Lyse:''' If only it were that easy. Everyone and his uncle has an opinion.
'''Lyse:''' For the time being, we're just going to have to keep leaning on General Aldynn and the Alliance for support, and see if we can't find a solution together. Something tells me we're going to be hosting a lot of meetings in the near future...
'''Lyse:''' But if that's what it takes, I'm ready to talk till my jaw aches!
'''Lyse:''' The Reach is yours, Naago. Don't do anything I wouldn't.

'''M'naago:''' Aye, aye, commander.

'''Arenvald:''' Ah, there you are! I've been searching all over for you.
'''Arenvald:''' Don't worry, it's nothing bad. That said, this might not be the best place to talk. Will you join me?
'''Arenvald:''' I'll get to the point: might you be interested in a spot of adventure?
'''Arenvald:''' After all, we were "adventurers" before we were Scions, were we not?
'''Arenvald:''' After routing the imperials and liberating Ala Mhigo, I reckon we've earned a bit of respite, don't you? And what better way to spend it than by returning to our roots?
'''Arenvald:''' So what say you: shall we call on Alphinaud and go adventuring?

Question: What will you say?
> Twist my arm, why don't you!
> It's what we do, I suppose...
---
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

===Speaking with Arenvald===
'''Arenvald:''' Right then, let's go and find Master Leveilleur.
'''Arenvald:''' Actually, leave that to me. I want you fresh for our little adventure. Wait for us by the aetheryte, and we'll be along shortly. See you there!

-optional start
'''V'mah Tia:''' It seems I'll be serving as the contact between Ala Mhigo and the Scions for the time being. Naturally, my duties will also include spying on beastman strongholds.

'''J'moldva:''' Now that freedom is won, we'd be fools to let it slip through our fingers. Though mayhap not on the front lines, I will lend what support I can to our Ala Mhigan brothers and sisters.
-optional end

===Waiting on the eastern side of Starfall===
-cutscene start
'''Alphinaud:''' Greetings, [Forename]. 'Twould seem we are to accompany Arenvald on some manner of ''escapade''. Have you any idea what we've gotten ourselves into?

'''Arenvald:''' Allow me to explain. It'll be something of a history lesson, but I'll try to be brief. No snoring, if you please.
'''Arenvald:''' Now, the events I would speak of occurred before the occupation— back when Ala Mhigo was still a monarchy, and Theodoric sat the throne.

'''Alphinaud:''' A uniquely brutal despot, by all accounts.

'''Arenvald:''' That he was. The King of Ruin suffered no rivals, real or imagined, and his dispute with the monks of the Fist ended with Rhalgr's Reach being burned to the ground.
'''Arenvald:''' In the latter years of his rule, he was seized by the unshakable belief that unseen forces were conspiring to steal his crown. And so he ordered that every soul with a claim to the throne be executed—including his own family.
'''Arenvald:''' The wealth of the poor sods he put to death became the property of the king, and it's said that these royal treasures were hoarded somewhere in the palace. Thus was born the legend of the "mad king's trove."

'''Alphinaud:''' Ah. I believe I see the direction our adventure is to take. I assume you have a mind to unearth this hidden bounty?

'''Arenvald:''' You assume correctly!

'''Alphinaud:''' And would I also be correct in assuming that this legend is widely known? Others must surely have gone in search of your prize, tempting as it seems.

'''Arenvald:''' Well, of course we won't be the first to make the attempt. Following Ala Mhigo's liberation, more than a few eager soldiers turned the palace upside down in hopes of claiming an easy fortune.
'''Arenvald:''' But even after scouring every room from dawn till dusk, they uncovered not a single coin. Their gold-lust drained away as quickly as it had come, and the legend of the mad king's trove remains simply that—a legend.

'''Alphinaud:''' But I see you have no intention of letting the story end there.

'''Arenvald:''' What self-respecting adventurer would!? Imagine: the three of us, delving into a decades-old mystery! Tell me the thought doesn't set your heart to racing!
-quest complete
System: You ahve learned the emote [[Box]]!
-cutscene end
</nowiki>}}

Arenvald's Adventure

2026-02-27T10:27:54Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Arenvald's Adventure
| description = [[Lyse]] seems troubled.
| image = Arenvald's Adventure Image.png
| quest-giver = Lyse
| location = Rhalgr's Reach
| location-x = 14.6
| location-y = 9.4
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = Post-Ala Mhigan Liberation Quests
| level = 70
| exp = 10800
| gil = 752
| unlocks = em Box
| prev-quest = Stormblood (Quest)
| next-quest = The Darkness Below
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.1
| msq-index = 502
| id-gt = 68498
| id-edb = 58d1d122ee0
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Arenvald]].
*Wait on the eastern side of [[Rhalgr's Reach|Starfall]].

==Journal==
*You listen with sympathy as [[Lyse]] vents her frustration at the lack of an obvious candidate to lead the newly liberated [[Ala Mhigo]]. Everyone but everyone must have a say, it seems, and she duly departs for the city to attend only the Twelve know how many meetings on the subject. You are half-inclined to join her, if only to offer moral support, until [[Arenvald]] approaches, dangling the promise of new adventure...

*Having successfully piqued your interest, Arenvald goes off in search of [[Alphinaud]] to complete your adventuring party. Wait for your companions by the [[Rhalgr's Reach]] [[aetheryte]].

*After a short wait, Arenvald arrives with Alphinaud, and finally explains the nature of his proposal. In the days before his fall, [[King Theodoric]] is reputed to have hoarded the personal wealth of his executed kinsmen, but not a single coin of this fabled fortune has ever been found. Needless to say, Arenvald is determined that you should be the ones to uncover the mad king's trove.

==Dialogue==
'''(Optional in Infirmary after talking to Arenvald)'''
'''Alisaie:''' Not that that's stopped Alphinaud from insisting I continue my convalescence. I swear he decides to act the part of a concerned big brother at the most inconvenient of times...
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
'''J'moldva:''' I set out on this journey with a single goal, and it has been achieved. Once more do I put up my spear, this time for good, I think. Arenvald and the other young ones can carry on in my stead.

'''V'mah Tia:''' Even assuming that the people of Gyr Abania need not fear imperials or primals or other threats, there are yet other places fraught with peril, where innocents cry out for heroes. We could be them.

'''Arenvald:''' I should've died a thousand times over, but I'm still here, and I owe it all to the friends—nay, the family who fought by my side. I owe them everything.

'''M'naago:''' We bought this freedom with blood. That of our friends and our enemies. I'll be damned if we're going to give it up again.

''In the infirmary''
'''Alphinaud:''' What sort of nation is Ala Mhigo to become? That is the question on the lips of every man, woman, and child in Gyr Abania. Establishing an interim government after a twenty-year occupation is a massive undertaking, never mind running it.
'''Alphinaud:''' In these crucial first days the Scions must offer our full support, or else everything we fought to achieve could be lost.

'''Alisaie:''' I swear to the Twelve and all the kami in creation, if he says another word about politics and organizations, I'm going to scream.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
-voiced cutscene start
'''Lyse:''' Come to see how we're getting on?
'''Lyse:''' We've made good progress since we took back Ala Mhigo, but there's one big issue we still have to address...
'''Lyse:''' Leadership. The Domans had Lord Hien ready and willing to take the throne, but we've got no one like that here.
'''Lyse:''' Theodoric was our last ruler—and he wasn't called the mad king for nothing.

'''M'naago:''' Suffice to say, our people have had their fill of kings—which means we need to find a new way forward.

'''Lyse:''' If only it were that easy. Everyone and his uncle has an opinion.
'''Lyse:''' For the time being, we're just going to have to keep leaning on General Aldynn and the Alliance for support, and see if we can't find a solution together. Something tells me we're going to be hosting a lot of meetings in the near future...
'''Lyse:''' But if that's what it takes, I'm ready to talk till my jaw aches!
'''Lyse:''' The Reach is yours, Naago. Don't do anything I wouldn't.

'''M'naago:''' Aye, aye, commander.

'''Arenvald:''' Ah, there you are! I've been searching all over for you.
'''Arenvald:''' Don't worry, it's nothing bad. That said, this might not be the best place to talk. Will you join me?
'''Arenvald:''' I'll get to the point: might you be interested in a spot of adventure?
'''Arenvald:''' After all, we were "adventurers" before we were Scions, were we not?
'''Arenvald:''' After routing the imperials and liberating Ala Mhigo, I reckon we've earned a bit of respite, don't you? And what better way to spend it than by returning to our roots?
'''Arenvald:''' So what say you: shall we call on Alphinaud and go adventuring?

Question: What will you say?
> Twist my arm, why don't you!
> It's what we do, I suppose...
---
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

===Speaking with Arenvald===
'''Arenvald:''' Right then, let's go and find Master Leveilleur.
'''Arenvald:''' Actually, leave that to me. I want you fresh for our little adventure. Wait for us by the aetheryte, and we'll be along shortly. See you there!

-optional start
'''V'mah Tia:''' It seems I'll be serving as the contact between Ala Mhigo and the Scions for the time being. Naturally, my duties will also include spying on beastman strongholds.

'''J'moldva:''' Now that freedom is won, we'd be fools to let it slip through our fingers. Though mayhap not on the front lines, I will lend what support I can to our Ala Mhigan brothers and sisters.
-optional end

===Waiting on the eastern side of Starfall===
-cutscene start
'''Alphinaud:''' Greetings, [Forename]. 'Twould seem we are to accompany Arenvald on some manner of ''escapade''. Have you any idea what we've gotten ourselves into?

'''Arenvald:''' Allow me to explain. It'll be something of a history lesson, but I'll try to be brief. No snoring, if you please.
'''Arenvald:''' Now, the events I would speak of occurred before the occupation— back when Ala Mhigo was still a monarchy, and Theodoric sat the throne.

'''Alphinaud:''' A uniquely brutal despot, by all accounts.

'''Arenvald:''' That he was. The King of Ruin suffered no rivals, real or imagined, and his dispute with the monks of the Fist ended with Rhalgr's Reach being burned to the ground.
'''Arenvald:''' In the latter years of his rule, he was seized by the unshakable belief that unseen forces were conspiring to steal his crown. And so he ordered that every soul with a claim to the throne be executed—including his own family.
'''Arenvald:''' The wealth of the poor sods he put to death became the property of the king, and it's said that these royal treasures were hoarded somewhere in the palace. Thus was born the legend of the "mad king's trove."

'''Alphinaud:''' Ah. I believe I see the direction our adventure is to take. I assume you have a mind to unearth this hidden bounty?

'''Arenvald:''' You assume correctly!

'''Alphinaud:''' And would I also be correct in assuming that this legend is widely known? Others must surely have gone in search of your prize, tempting as it seems.

'''Arenvald:''' Well, of course we won't be the first to make the attempt. Following Ala Mhigo's liberation, more than a few eager soldiers turned the palace upside down in hopes of claiming an easy fortune.
'''Arenvald:''' But even after scouring every room from dawn till dusk, they uncovered not a single coin. Their gold-lust drained away as quickly as it had come, and the legend of the mad king's trove remains simply that—a legend.

'''Alphinaud:''' But I see you have no intention of letting the story end there.

'''Arenvald:''' What self-respecting adventurer would!? Imagine: the three of us, delving into a decades-old mystery! Tell me the thought doesn't set your heart to racing!
-quest complete
System: You ahve learned the emote [[Box]]!
-cutscene end
</nowiki>}}

The Resonant

2026-02-27T00:08:20Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Resonant
| description = [[Lyse]] is in the mood for a swim.
| image = The Resonant Image.png
| quest-giver = Lyse
| location = The Lochs
| location-x = 22.8
| location-y = 36.8
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 69
| exp = 109000
| gil = 1936
| reward1 = 1 Scion Rogue's Bandana
| reward-opt1 = 1 HQ Gazelleskin Bracers of Fending
| reward-opt2 = 1 HQ Molybdenum Armguards of Maiming
| reward-opt3 = 1 HQ Molybdenum Armguards of Striking
| reward-opt4 = 1 HQ Molybdenum Armguards of Scouting
| reward-opt5 = 3 Savage Aim Materia V
| unlocks = ms Mount Speed Increase, aet The Ala Mhigan Quarter
| prev-quest = The Key to Victory
| next-quest = The Legacy of Our Fathers
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.0
| msq-index = 498
| id-gt = 68086
| id-edb = a59f5c45113
}}

==Walkthrough==

===Solo Duty===
*'''Part 1''': Stay hidden while following [[Thancred]]. At the end, you need to examine a gate winch and proceed. Then, follow your allies while defeating imperial soldiers along the way.

*'''Part 2''': You will have a new skill that will pop up periodically called ''Aetheric Siphon''. This disables [[Fordola]]'s invincibility for a period of time. Use it only when Fordola has successfully created her barrier (noted by an icon change when you target her), otherwise it will be wasted. Lower her health, and eventually [[Lyse]] will help you fight her. At this point, it is recommended to stay near the center of the area so you have enough time to run for dodging AoEs. Continue fighting and be ready to use Aetheric Siphon again when Lyse calls out to you as soon as Fordola's HP reaches below 50%. She will use Final Heaven on Fordola, and the duty will end.

===Notes===
Completion of this quest unlocks an increase to [[Mounts#Mount_speed|mount speed]] in [[The Lochs]].

==Steps==
*Follow [[Lyse]].
*Speak with [[Lyse]] in [[Loch Seld]].
*Follow [[Lyse]].
*Speak with [[Lyse]].
*Open the gates of the [[Ala Mhigan Quarter]].
*Head to the Resonatorium.
*Defeat [[Fordola rem Lupis]].
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].

==Journal==
*In order to gain entry to the [[Ala Mhigan Quarter]] and infiltrate the imperial research facility where [[Krile]] is being held, you and your comrades will need to find a way to circumvent the towering walls and heavy gates which surround it. Fortunately, [[Wiscar]] -- a youth from [[Ala Gannha]] whom you inspired to join the [[Ala Mhigan Resistance|Resistance]] -- has surmised the existence of a tunnel connecting [[Loch Seld]] and a well within the district. The entrance to the well is secured by lock and key, but since you now have said key in your possession, you need only locate the tunnel.

*Just as you and your comrades are about to dive into the loch, [[Urianger]] makes an unexpected appearance. The [[Archon]] duly explains that after listening to [[Alisaie]]'s tale of her defeat at [[Fordola]]'s hands, he was inspired to fashion a new and improved aetheric siphon, which he believes will enable you to deprive the Skulls commander of her preternatural prescience. Though Urianger seems unwilling to disclose the device's precise function, you receive it gratefully, conscious that you may have need of it during the coming mission.

*Sure enough, in the depths of Loch Seld, you and your comrades locate a tunnel leading east towards the Ala Mhigan Quarter. For Thancred's sake, you pray the tunnel remains wide enough for you to pass through.

*As predicted, the tunnel connects to a well within the walls of the residential district, sealed long ago by the [[King Theodoric|King of Ruin]] and seemingly forgotten. Before continuing, you review your plan to let the Resistance in, and rescue Krile. Stealth is, of course, the preferred approach, but once the gates are open, it will be chaos in the streets...

*The three of you pick your way through the Ala Mhigan Quarter and come at last to the great western gates. With a pull of a lever, the gates swing open, and the Resistance fighters, led by [[Alphinaud]], pour through. As they engage the imperials, you and your fellow [[Scions]] head for the research facility where Krile is being held.

*As expected, Fordola is waiting to greet you, along with a squadron of imperial soldiers. Thankfully, however, you have come prepared. Activating Urianger's device, you watch the Skulls commander reel about in confusion, and it soon becomes clear that she can no longer anticipate your attacks. Though she is yet a fearsome opponent, you are the Warrior of Light, and after a vicious battle, you are able to subdue her and secure the facility. To your relief, you find Krile alive, albeit weak from her ordeal, and together you make ready to leave, with Fordola as your prisoner. However, the beaten officer belittles your victory, speaking of the terrible powers [[Zenos]] commands and the futility of your sacrifices. For an instant, it seems as though [[Lyse]] will succumb to her anger and execute her defenseless foe, but in the end she relents, declaring that Fordola will live long enough to see a free [[Ala Mhigo]].

*Alphinaud is overjoyed. Krile is alive, and the Ala Mhigan District is in the hands of the Resistance. But what of Fordola's claims regarding Zenos's newfound powers? You can but hope that you will learn more before the hour of your inevitable confrontation.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
'''Lyse:''' We'll need to dive into the lochs and look for a tunnel leading beneath the residential district. That should be no problem for [Forename] and me, thanks to the Kojin's blessing, but for the rest of you...

'''Thancred:''' I will have you know that I can hold my breath for ten minutes!

'''Alphinaud:''' ...Hm. I think it best that I support M'naago and Arenvald's unit.

'''Lyse:''' Oh, right. You can't swim.

'''Alphinaud:''' ''I am aware of that'', thank you! But it is neither here nor there, given that I lack both the Kojin's blessing ''and'' Thancred's preternatural lung capacity!

'''Lyse:''' Right, right. Of course. I didn't mean anything by it. Nothing at all.
'''Lyse:''' So—[Forename], Thancred, and me. Let's head to the water's edge.
'''Lyse:''' Alphinaud and Wiscar can rejoin the others and wait outside the gates for us to let them in.

-quest accepted

-optional start
'''Thancred:''' You would be surprised what skills an urchin can pick up in a city of pirates.
'''Thancred:''' A knack for selling fine leather waistcoats being one...
-optional end

===Following Lyse===
-cutscene start
'''Lyse:''' This looks like as good a place as any...

'''Urianger:''' Ere you dive into the briny deep—

'''Lyse:''' Urianger! What are you doing here?

'''Urianger:''' Master Alphinaud informed me of your plan, and thus did I hasten to your side.
'''Urianger:''' When Mistress Alisaie unfolded to me the tale of her defeat, I was much intrigued by the apparent ease with which Fordola, a theretofore unexceptional warrior, defied my lady's every attempt to do her harm.
'''Urianger:''' After some days of deliberation I subsequently contrived what I believe to be a solution to the problem of her preternatural prescience. 'Twas hopes of furnishing you with the fruits of my labors that I came.

''Urianger presents an aetheric siphon.''

'''Lyse:''' Wait, isn't that Moenbryda's—

'''Urianger:''' Her aetheric siphon formed the basis for my design.
'''Urianger:''' Should my hypothesis prove correct, you need but activate it in her presence. To say more would endanger the plan, for ignorance is your shield.
'''Urianger:''' It was...Moenbryda's time. It is not yours, my friends. May you ever walk in the light of the Crystal...and return.

'''Lyse:''' We will—for you and for her.
'''Lyse:''' Right. I'm going in. Follow me!
-cutscene end

===Speaking with Lyse in Loch Seld===
'''Lyse:''' The tunnel leads east. Thancred's already gone ahead. Let's not keep him waiting!

-optional start
'''Thancred:''' That tunnel was much longer than anticipated. I would rather not make the trip again, if it's all the same to you.
-optional end

===Following Lyse===
'''Lyse:''' Whew! That was fun!

'''Thancred:''' Yes, yes. Tremendous fun. Who needs a beastman's blessing anyway?

'''Lyse:''' I still can't believe you managed to hold your breath the entire time. It felt like we were down there for hours!
'''Lyse:''' Anyway, it's time we let our friends in.
'''Lyse:''' Once we head up these stairs, we'll need to make our way to the main gates, which are...somewhere to the west of here?

'''Thancred:''' Forgive me for stating the obvious, but it bears repeating that until we open the gates, we three are on our own. 'Twould be in our best interest to avoid guards and easily startled smallfolk.

'''Lyse:''' Obviously. But once our guests have arrived, we'll be free to head towards the research facility where Krile's being held as loudly as we like.
'''Lyse:''' Since you've been here before, will you lead the way?

'''Thancred:''' Of course. But I will move quickly, so see that you do not fall behind.

'''Lyse:''' Nothing left to say, then. Let's get to it!

===Speaking with Lyse===
'''Lyse:''' All set, [Forename]?

===Solo Duty===
System: Open the gates of the Ala Mhigan Quarter
'''Thancred:''' Follow my lead. Stay close and quiet.
'''Thancred:''' Wait! Patrol. Let them pass...
'''Thancred:''' All clear. With me!
'''Thancred:''' Sentry! Get to cover! I will deal with him...
'''Thancred:''' And none were the wiser... Let us press on.
'''Thancred:''' Here we are... Ah, one more sentry. Give me a moment.
'''Thancred:''' [Forename], look for a lever or a winch! We will guard the rear!
'''Thancred:''' Hells open, heavens weep... Alphinaud, can you hear me? The gates are open!

System: Head to the Resonatorium

'''Alphinaud:''' Our friends are ready and eager to engage the imperials!

'''Thancred:''' Then let us leave them to it and head for the facility!

'''Resistance Fighter:''' Remember the Reach! Remember the towers! Attack!

12th Legion Hoplomachus: Insurgents!? Here!? Sound the alarum!

'''Lyse:''' We don't have time for this! Put them down!

'''Alphinaud:''' Hold on, Krile... We're coming...

'''Thancred:''' The Resonatorium is just ahead!

'''Alphinaud:''' They know we're coming. Make ready, my friends!

-cutscene start
'''Fordola:''' I reckoned you lot would come, but I didn't think you'd have the nerve to break the bloody doors down! Makes no difference to me, though—time to die!

'''System:''' Use the Aetheric Siphon to weaken Fordola, and defeat her in battle!
-cutscene end

===Solo Duty Part 2===
'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' I can read your every move!

'''Alphinaud:''' Use the siphon, [Forename]! Use it now!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' Gah! Seven hells, my head... The pain!

'''Thancred:''' It's working! Strike now, while she's weak!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' Out of my way!

'''Lyse:''' Dammit, she won't stay down! Use the siphon again!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' Graaagh! You'll...you'll pay for that...

'''Alphinaud:''' Keep at it! We almost have her!

Fordola@Fordola rem Lupis (voice acted, text bubble): How...? How could I lose...?

12th Legion Hoplomachus: Enemy sighted, engaged with the commander! With me!

'''Alphinaud:''' Thancred! Help me hold off those soldiers!

'''Thancred:''' Understood! We leave the pilus in your capable hands!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' Heh heh heh... So it's to be the two of you after all...

Fordola@Fordola rem Lupis (voice acted, text bubble): I'll cut you to pieces!

'''Lyse:''' Let's finish this!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' If only you knew the power!

'''Lyse:''' Still got that siphon, [Forename]!? Then use it!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' Not here, not now... Not to you...

-voiced cutscene start
'''Fordola:''' No...Not after everything...I cannot lose... I will not!

'''Lyse:''' Oh, but you will. Without your tricks, you're nothing!
'''Lyse:''' Conrad, Meffrid, your own comrades! I should kill you here and now for what you did!
'''Lyse:''' But there's no place for that kind of justice here. Not in my Ala Mhigo.

'''Fordola:''' Oh, how very noble of you! Pfft. You'll pardon my sins, will you? After you and your "freedom fighters" come and tear down everything we've worked so hard to build!? We were fighting for our people's freedom!

'''Lyse:''' You're slaves to a tyrant! There's no freedom in that!

'''Alphinaud:''' Now, my friend!

''The player opens Krile's chamber. Alphinaud catches her.''

'''Alphinaud:''' Krile!

'''Krile:''' Alphinaud...?
'''Krile:''' ...I knew you'd come.

'''Thancred:''' Touching as this moment is, it will have to wait. We should rejoin the main force at once.
'''Thancred:''' Lyse!

'''Lyse:''' I'm taking her back with us. Alive. She's going to answer for what she's done.

'''Fordola:''' Heh heh heh...listen to you, talking like you've already won. Zenos is going to tear you apart. He commands a power echoing that of the eikons.

'''Lyse:''' What are you talking about?

'''Fordola:''' The hunt, you stupid cow—I'm talking about the hunt! He said you'd come. And here you are, his willing prey.
'''Fordola:''' You and your friends are dead—just like mine. And all our misery, all our sacrifice...it was all for naught!

'''Lyse:''' ...No. You're gonna live long enough to see us win our freedom. I promise you that.

'''Fordola:''' May I live a thousand years...

'''Thancred:''' Interrogations can wait. Let us be off!
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Tilda:''' I do wonder just what will become of us. We have been under imperial rule for over two decades. What are we supposed to do now?

'''M'naago:''' Can you believe it? Not only did we secure the residential district, but we captured Fordola! Wait till the Flame General hears about this!

'''Wiscar:''' <pant> <pant> Looks like it wasn't my day to die. I owe you one, Meffrid...

'''Anafrid:''' Livin's hard enough as it is...

'''Reticent Tusk:''' There is still much work to be done, but I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to get Ala Mhigo back on its feet.

'''Hotys:''' That went better than expected! But let's not get ahead of ourselves here!

'''Krile:''' They use medicines to keep me in a torpor for much of the time. I...fear I am still recovering from their effects. But I will be fine. I will.

'''Thancred:''' Saved once more by Urianger's ingenuity. I look forward to learning why it was so imperative that we remain ignorant of the device's precise function.
-optional end

===Speaking with Alphinaud===
'''Alphinaud:''' What a relief to have finally found her! Though our greatest challenge yet lies ahead of us, on the eve of this final battle, I find myself overcome with joy...
'''Alphinaud:''' We could not have saved her without everyone's help. Thancred,Lyse, Urianger—and of course, you.
'''Alphinaud:''' But yes, there is still much and more to be done. I should be very interested to learn the meaning of Fordola's ominous words, for one...

-quest complete
</nowiki>}}

The Resonant

2026-02-27T00:07:24Z

Sura: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Resonant
| description = [[Lyse]] is in the mood for a swim.
| image = The Resonant Image.png
| quest-giver = Lyse
| location = The Lochs
| location-x = 22.8
| location-y = 36.8
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 69
| exp = 109000
| gil = 1936
| reward1 = 1 Scion Rogue's Bandana
| reward-opt1 = 1 HQ Gazelleskin Bracers of Fending
| reward-opt2 = 1 HQ Molybdenum Armguards of Maiming
| reward-opt3 = 1 HQ Molybdenum Armguards of Striking
| reward-opt4 = 1 HQ Molybdenum Armguards of Scouting
| reward-opt5 = 3 Savage Aim Materia V
| unlocks = ms Mount Speed Increase, aet The Ala Mhigan Quarter
| prev-quest = The Key to Victory
| next-quest = The Legacy of Our Fathers
| release = stormblood
| patch = 4.0
| msq-index = 498
| id-gt = 68086
| id-edb = a59f5c45113
}}

==Walkthrough==

===Solo Duty===
*'''Part 1''': Stay hidden while following [[Thancred]]. At the end, you need to examine a gate winch and proceed. Then, follow your allies while defeating imperial soldiers along the way.

*'''Part 2''': You will have a new skill that will pop up periodically called ''Aetheric Siphon''. This disables [[Fordola]]'s invincibility for a period of time. Use it only when Fordola has successfully created her barrier (noted by an icon change when you target her), otherwise it will be wasted. Lower her health, and eventually [[Lyse]] will help you fight her. At this point, it is recommended to stay near the center of the area so you have enough time to run for dodging AoEs. Continue fighting and be ready to use Aetheric Siphon again when Lyse calls out to you as soon as Fordola's HP reaches below 50%. She will use Final Heaven on Fordola, and the duty will end.

===Notes===
Completion of this quest unlocks an increase to [[Mounts#Mount_speed|mount speed]] in [[The Lochs]].

==Steps==
*Follow [[Lyse]].
*Speak with [[Lyse]] in [[Loch Seld]].
*Follow [[Lyse]].
*Speak with [[Lyse]].
*Open the gates of the [[Ala Mhigan Quarter]].
*Head to the Resonatorium.
*Defeat [[Fordola rem Lupis]].
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].

==Journal==
*In order to gain entry to the [[Ala Mhigan Quarter]] and infiltrate the imperial research facility where [[Krile]] is being held, you and your comrades will need to find a way to circumvent the towering walls and heavy gates which surround it. Fortunately, [[Wiscar]] -- a youth from [[Ala Gannha]] whom you inspired to join the [[Ala Mhigan Resistance|Resistance]] -- has surmised the existence of a tunnel connecting [[Loch Seld]] and a well within the district. The entrance to the well is secured by lock and key, but since you now have said key in your possession, you need only locate the tunnel.

*Just as you and your comrades are about to dive into the loch, [[Urianger]] makes an unexpected appearance. The [[Archon]] duly explains that after listening to [[Alisaie]]'s tale of her defeat at [[Fordola]]'s hands, he was inspired to fashion a new and improved aetheric siphon, which he believes will enable you to deprive the Skulls commander of her preternatural prescience. Though Urianger seems unwilling to disclose the device's precise function, you receive it gratefully, conscious that you may have need of it during the coming mission.

*Sure enough, in the depths of Loch Seld, you and your comrades locate a tunnel leading east towards the Ala Mhigan Quarter. For Thancred's sake, you pray the tunnel remains wide enough for you to pass through.

*As predicted, the tunnel connects to a well within the walls of the residential district, sealed long ago by the [[King Theodoric|King of Ruin]] and seemingly forgotten. Before continuing, you review your plan to let the Resistance in, and rescue Krile. Stealth is, of course, the preferred approach, but once the gates are open, it will be chaos in the streets...

*The three of you pick your way through the Ala Mhigan Quarter and come at last to the great western gates. With a pull of a lever, the gates swing open, and the Resistance fighters, led by [[Alphinaud]], pour through. As they engage the imperials, you and your fellow [[Scions]] head for the research facility where Krile is being held.

*As expected, Fordola is waiting to greet you, along with a squadron of imperial soldiers. Thankfully, however, you have come prepared. Activating Urianger's device, you watch the Skulls commander reel about in confusion, and it soon becomes clear that she can no longer anticipate your attacks. Though she is yet a fearsome opponent, you are the Warrior of Light, and after a vicious battle, you are able to subdue her and secure the facility. To your relief, you find Krile alive, albeit weak from her ordeal, and together you make ready to leave, with Fordola as your prisoner. However, the beaten officer belittles your victory, speaking of the terrible powers [[Zenos]] commands and the futility of your sacrifices. For an instant, it seems as though [[Lyse]] will succumb to her anger and execute her defenseless foe, but in the end she relents, declaring that Fordola will live long enough to see a free [[Ala Mhigo]].

*Alphinaud is overjoyed. Krile is alive, and the Ala Mhigan District is in the hands of the Resistance. But what of Fordola's claims regarding Zenos's newfound powers? You can but hope that you will learn more before the hour of your inevitable confrontation.

==Dialogue==
'''(Optional)'''
'''Thancred:''' You would be surprised what skills an urchin can pick up in a city of pirates.
'''Thancred:''' A knack for selling fine leather waistcoats being one...
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
'''Lyse:''' We'll need to dive into the lochs and look for a tunnel leading beneath the residential district. That should be no problem for [Forename] and me, thanks to the Kojin's blessing, but for the rest of you...

'''Thancred:''' I will have you know that I can hold my breath for ten minutes!

'''Alphinaud:''' ...Hm. I think it best that I support M'naago and Arenvald's unit.

'''Lyse:''' Oh, right. You can't swim.

'''Alphinaud:''' ''I am aware of that'', thank you! But it is neither here nor there, given that I lack both the Kojin's blessing ''and'' Thancred's preternatural lung capacity!

'''Lyse:''' Right, right. Of course. I didn't mean anything by it. Nothing at all.
'''Lyse:''' So—[Forename], Thancred, and me. Let's head to the water's edge.
'''Lyse:''' Alphinaud and Wiscar can rejoin the others and wait outside the gates for us to let them in.

-quest accepted

-optional start
'''Thancred:''' You would be surprised what skills an urchin can pick up in a city of pirates.
'''Thancred:''' A knack for selling fine leather waistcoats being one...
-optional end

===Following Lyse===
-cutscene start
'''Lyse:''' This looks like as good a place as any...

'''Urianger:''' Ere you dive into the briny deep—

'''Lyse:''' Urianger! What are you doing here?

'''Urianger:''' Master Alphinaud informed me of your plan, and thus did I hasten to your side.
'''Urianger:''' When Mistress Alisaie unfolded to me the tale of her defeat, I was much intrigued by the apparent ease with which Fordola, a theretofore unexceptional warrior, defied my lady's every attempt to do her harm.
'''Urianger:''' After some days of deliberation I subsequently contrived what I believe to be a solution to the problem of her preternatural prescience. 'Twas hopes of furnishing you with the fruits of my labors that I came.

''Urianger presents an aetheric siphon.''

'''Lyse:''' Wait, isn't that Moenbryda's—

'''Urianger:''' Her aetheric siphon formed the basis for my design.
'''Urianger:''' Should my hypothesis prove correct, you need but activate it in her presence. To say more would endanger the plan, for ignorance is your shield.
'''Urianger:''' It was...Moenbryda's time. It is not yours, my friends. May you ever walk in the light of the Crystal...and return.

'''Lyse:''' We will—for you and for her.
'''Lyse:''' Right. I'm going in. Follow me!
-cutscene end

===Speaking with Lyse in Loch Seld===
'''Lyse:''' The tunnel leads east. Thancred's already gone ahead. Let's not keep him waiting!

-optional start
'''Thancred:''' That tunnel was much longer than anticipated. I would rather not make the trip again, if it's all the same to you.
-optional end

===Following Lyse===
'''Lyse:''' Whew! That was fun!

'''Thancred:''' Yes, yes. Tremendous fun. Who needs a beastman's blessing anyway?

'''Lyse:''' I still can't believe you managed to hold your breath the entire time. It felt like we were down there for hours!
'''Lyse:''' Anyway, it's time we let our friends in.
'''Lyse:''' Once we head up these stairs, we'll need to make our way to the main gates, which are...somewhere to the west of here?

'''Thancred:''' Forgive me for stating the obvious, but it bears repeating that until we open the gates, we three are on our own. 'Twould be in our best interest to avoid guards and easily startled smallfolk.

'''Lyse:''' Obviously. But once our guests have arrived, we'll be free to head towards the research facility where Krile's being held as loudly as we like.
'''Lyse:''' Since you've been here before, will you lead the way?

'''Thancred:''' Of course. But I will move quickly, so see that you do not fall behind.

'''Lyse:''' Nothing left to say, then. Let's get to it!

===Speaking with Lyse===
'''Lyse:''' All set, [Forename]?

===Solo Duty===
System: Open the gates of the Ala Mhigan Quarter
'''Thancred:''' Follow my lead. Stay close and quiet.
'''Thancred:''' Wait! Patrol. Let them pass...
'''Thancred:''' All clear. With me!
'''Thancred:''' Sentry! Get to cover! I will deal with him...
'''Thancred:''' And none were the wiser... Let us press on.
'''Thancred:''' Here we are... Ah, one more sentry. Give me a moment.
'''Thancred:''' [Forename], look for a lever or a winch! We will guard the rear!
'''Thancred:''' Hells open, heavens weep... Alphinaud, can you hear me? The gates are open!

System: Head to the Resonatorium

'''Alphinaud:''' Our friends are ready and eager to engage the imperials!

'''Thancred:''' Then let us leave them to it and head for the facility!

'''Resistance Fighter:''' Remember the Reach! Remember the towers! Attack!

12th Legion Hoplomachus: Insurgents!? Here!? Sound the alarum!

'''Lyse:''' We don't have time for this! Put them down!

'''Alphinaud:''' Hold on, Krile... We're coming...

'''Thancred:''' The Resonatorium is just ahead!

'''Alphinaud:''' They know we're coming. Make ready, my friends!

-cutscene start
'''Fordola:''' I reckoned you lot would come, but I didn't think you'd have the nerve to break the bloody doors down! Makes no difference to me, though—time to die!

'''System:''' Use the Aetheric Siphon to weaken Fordola, and defeat her in battle!
-cutscene end

===Solo Duty Part 2===
'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' I can read your every move!

'''Alphinaud:''' Use the siphon, [Forename]! Use it now!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' Gah! Seven hells, my head... The pain!

'''Thancred:''' It's working! Strike now, while she's weak!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' Out of my way!

'''Lyse:''' Dammit, she won't stay down! Use the siphon again!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' Graaagh! You'll...you'll pay for that...

'''Alphinaud:''' Keep at it! We almost have her!

Fordola@Fordola rem Lupis (voice acted, text bubble): How...? How could I lose...?

12th Legion Hoplomachus: Enemy sighted, engaged with the commander! With me!

'''Alphinaud:''' Thancred! Help me hold off those soldiers!

'''Thancred:''' Understood! We leave the pilus in your capable hands!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' Heh heh heh... So it's to be the two of you after all...

Fordola@Fordola rem Lupis (voice acted, text bubble): I'll cut you to pieces!

'''Lyse:''' Let's finish this!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' If only you knew the power!

'''Lyse:''' Still got that siphon, [Forename]!? Then use it!

'''Fordola rem Lupis:''' Not here, not now... Not to you...

-voiced cutscene start
'''Fordola:''' No...Not after everything...I cannot lose... I will not!

'''Lyse:''' Oh, but you will. Without your tricks, you're nothing!
'''Lyse:''' Conrad, Meffrid, your own comrades! I should kill you here and now for what you did!
'''Lyse:''' But there's no place for that kind of justice here. Not in my Ala Mhigo.

'''Fordola:''' Oh, how very noble of you! Pfft. You'll pardon my sins, will you? After you and your "freedom fighters" come and tear down everything we've worked so hard to build!? We were fighting for our people's freedom!

'''Lyse:''' You're slaves to a tyrant! There's no freedom in that!

'''Alphinaud:''' Now, my friend!

''The player opens Krile's chamber. Alphinaud catches her.''

'''Alphinaud:''' Krile!

'''Krile:''' Alphinaud...?
'''Krile:''' ...I knew you'd come.

'''Thancred:''' Touching as this moment is, it will have to wait. We should rejoin the main force at once.
'''Thancred:''' Lyse!

'''Lyse:''' I'm taking her back with us. Alive. She's going to answer for what she's done.

'''Fordola:''' Heh heh heh...listen to you, talking like you've already won. Zenos is going to tear you apart. He commands a power echoing that of the eikons.

'''Lyse:''' What are you talking about?

'''Fordola:''' The hunt, you stupid cow—I'm talking about the hunt! He said you'd come. And here you are, his willing prey.
'''Fordola:''' You and your friends are dead—just like mine. And all our misery, all our sacrifice...it was all for naught!

'''Lyse:''' ...No. You're gonna live long enough to see us win our freedom. I promise you that.

'''Fordola:''' May I live a thousand years...

'''Thancred:''' Interrogations can wait. Let us be off!
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Tilda:''' I do wonder just what will become of us. We have been under imperial rule for over two decades. What are we supposed to do now?

'''M'naago:''' Can you believe it? Not only did we secure the residential district, but we captured Fordola! Wait till the Flame General hears about this!

'''Wiscar:''' <pant> <pant> Looks like it wasn't my day to die. I owe you one, Meffrid...

'''Anafrid:''' Livin's hard enough as it is...

'''Reticent Tusk:''' There is still much work to be done, but I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to get Ala Mhigo back on its feet.

'''Hotys:''' That went better than expected! But let's not get ahead of ourselves here!

'''Krile:''' They use medicines to keep me in a torpor for much of the time. I...fear I am still recovering from their effects. But I will be fine. I will.

'''Thancred:''' Saved once more by Urianger's ingenuity. I look forward to learning why it was so imperative that we remain ignorant of the device's precise function.
-optional end

===Speaking with Alphinaud===
'''Alphinaud:''' What a relief to have finally found her! Though our greatest challenge yet lies ahead of us, on the eve of this final battle, I find myself overcome with joy...
'''Alphinaud:''' We could not have saved her without everyone's help. Thancred,Lyse, Urianger—and of course, you.
'''Alphinaud:''' But yes, there is still much and more to be done. I should be very interested to learn the meaning of Fordola's ominous words, for one...

-quest complete
</nowiki>}}

A Redbill Farewell

2026-02-26T05:44:51Z

Sura: /* Cutscene start */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Redbill Farewell
| description = [[Leofard]] appears to be mourning the loss of the ''Raimille''.
| image = 325b5e34888497f7c1634be360359b540ac67add.png
| quest-giver = Leofard
| location = The Parrock
| location-x = 7.0
| location-y = 6.9
| type = feature
| quest-line = Shadow of Mhach
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = The Shadow of Mhach Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 60
| req-quest =
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp =
| gil = 615
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Redbill Scarf
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks = ngp The Shadow of Mhach (New Game+)
| prev-quest = Where Shadows Reign
| next-quest = Soaring Profits
| patch = 3.5
| release = heavensward
| id-gt = 67910
| id-edb = d1467b768c6
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Stacia]] in [[Leofard|Leofard's]] chambers.

*Speak with [[Leofard]] at the Parrock.

==Journal==
*Leofard appears to be mourning the loss of the Raimille.

*Leofard has ordered everyone to return to his quarters while he remains alone on the Parrock's airship landing. Join Cait Sith in Leofard's chambers and question Stacia concerning the captain's melancholy mood.

*Cait Sith shares his feelings of guilt with Stacia, and she assents to his request for an insight into Leofard's uncharacteristically gloomy manner. Soon after Stacia finishes the tale behind the Raimille, however, Leofard enters and sets matters straight regarding sky pirates and unnecessary apologies. He offers Cait Sith a place with the Redbills, then orders the familiar to join him in giving you a proper send-off. Speak with Leofard when you are ready to leave the Parrock.

*Leofard and his Redbills escort you back to Coldwind. Though your current journey together has come to an end, the captain promises that he will seek you out whenever the skies once more echo with the call of high adventure!

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Leofard:''' Bah, me goggles are a mess. But I can always get me a new pair of goggles....and a new airship. I suppose we should be glad we didn't lose aught else after divin' headlong into a voidsent nest.

'''Radlia:''' Now that we've taken the skies back, it's time we were taking our leave. The Talons and the Redbills can kiss this brief alliance farewell...unless, of course, you're interested in a more permanent arrangement?

'''Leofard:''' Your bootlickers might think your voice a siren song, but it grates on me ears like a harpy's screech. No, this is the first and last time we fly together. We're back to bein' rivals—the way it's always been.

'''Radlia:''' You are a very stubborn man, Redbill. But you'd do well to remember: I always get what I want in the end!

'''Leofard:''' ...Head back to me quarters and see to the furball's hurts. I'll be along in a bit.

'''Cait Sith:''' I feel so foolish, [Forename]. I demanded that Leofard remain behind, only to have him rescue my mission from a certain failure—a failure that would have made mock of your heroic efforts, as well.
'''Cait Sith:''' You are too kind. Ah, what words exist that can properly express my contrition? I know not how to even begin making my apologies...
'''Cait Sith:''' I should like to approach the captain, but he has the air of a man who seeks solitude. 'Tis strange to see him so melancholy.
'''Cait Sith:''' Could it be the loss of the ''Raimille'' which troubles him so...? Nay, I shan't intrude upon his contemplation with clumsy questions and trite platitudes. Let us leave him be for the moment.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Leofard:''' Go on ahead without me. I won't be long.

'''Radlia:''' Step up the pace, you sluggards! Let's leave this rock behind and get to celebrating the return of the Talons!

'''Utata:''' ...I heard the ''Raimille'' was an unsalvageable wreck. She was a fine vessel, built to endure the captain's reckless flying style, and it seems she kept him safe until her very end. Such a shame...

'''Redbill Cook:''' I hear the captain's up to his usual tricks—ignorin' sound advice and riskin' certain death and all that. He might have saved the sky from a voidsent invasion, but poor Stacia's goin' to lose her mind if he keeps on like this...

'''Cait Sith:''' The captain is not his usual bombastic self. Mayhap Stacia can enlighten us as to the source of this uncharacteristic malaise.

===Speaking with Stacia in Leofard's chambers (Cutscene)===
'''Cait Sith:''' Mistress Stacia, if I might ask you a question: do you know the cause of the captain's melancholy?
'''Cait Sith:''' Is it because of the ''Raimille''? Pray tell me if it is so. I cannot help but feel responsible for the vessel's destruction and I would better understand Leofard's present distress.

'''Stacia:''' Hmm.... If you really want to understand, I suppose I should start with how the captain was orphaned as a child. As matters turned out, he was taken in by a highborn widow who raised him as her son.
'''Stacia:''' From what Leofard has told me, his adoptive mother was a kind, quiet-spoken woman, but due to some illness or other she was rarely able to venture outside. Instead, she spent hours readin' to her boy from a library well stocked with books from faraway lands.
'''Stacia:''' Leofard cared for her as her malady grew worse by the day...and he was there by her side when death finally carried her away to Thal's halls.
'''Stacia:''' While she was alive, she never did ask much of him. Not long before she passed on, however, she wrung from him one single promise: that he escape the conformity she had always endured, and live his life as free as a bird.
'''Stacia:''' As you've likely guessed, her name was Raimille. That's her portrait there hangin' on the wall...

'''Cait Sith:''' Ah, this explains much! I had wondered as to the origin of his vessel's naming.

'''Stacia:''' The sky pirate way is the life Leofard chose for himself. But I like to think he named his ship the ''Raimille'' so his mother would be there to watch over all of his adventures.

'''Leofard:''' Since when were you so loose-lipped about a comrade's private past, Stacia?
'''Leofard:'''...I ain't in the habit of leanin' on people's sympathies, so you can all keep that tidbit to yourselves, eh?
'''Leofard:''' And I thought I told you to see to the furball's wounds. Look at your cape, puss, it's in tatters. Come here for a moment...

'''Cait Sith:''' A scarf? For me...?

'''Leofard:''' Aye, that's a little present we give to every new Redbill.
'''Leofard:''' Raimille taught me that it's not protectin' memories that's important—it's havin' the strength to follow your path and make those memories in the first place. Seein' how determined you were to clean your master's slate, I'd say you'd fit right in with our crew.
'''Leofard:''' Listen. If you're thinkin' that that little airship meant a lot to me, then you'd be right. But I'd rather mourn a hunk of metal than lose them as can share in me highs and lows.
'''Leofard:''' So let's get this straight, puss: there's no need for apologies. A sky pirate makes his choice, and he sticks by it.

'''Cait Sith:''' ...The life of a sky pirate, hm? As I seem to be bereft of both place and purpose now, I suppose I shall accept your offer. I am yours to command, Captain!

'''Leofard:''' Glad to hear it. Your first duty is to join us in givin' our adventurer here a proper send-off!

'''Stacia:''' Well, it's about bloody time you two say eye to eye. But honestly, Captain, you don't mean to head out in those rags, do you? Let's get you cleaned up as well before we say our fond farewells!

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Cait Sith:''' For fifteen centuries did I wander in the dark, alone. To be so surrounded by companions and given a new hearth to call home fills me with a warmth I had almost forgotten was possible...

'''Utata:''' Did you see!? Cait Sith is wearing a Redbills scarf! Isn't that just wonderful!

'''Stacia:''' We've a spare airship the captain can use for now until he feels ready to build a new one...

===Speaking with Leofard at the Parrock (Cutscene)===
'''Leofard:''' It's time we parted ways, [Forename]. Let's give you an escort down to Coldwind.
====Cutscene start====
'''Leofard:''' That was some adventure, [Forename], but our journey into the unknown is over...
'''Leofard:''' ...For the now.
'''Leofard:''' When the skies spit out some new mystery, you can bet that I'm comin' to find you. After all, there ain't nobody else who handles the unexpected quite like you do.
'''Leofard:''' High adventure and the heady rush of danger—surely in this life there is no greater reward!

'''(Optional at the Parrock Post-Completion)'''
'''Redbill Engineer:''' I was in Idyllshire a while ago to trade, and got to talking with one of the goblin merchants. When I mentioned your adventures with the captain, he was excited to know all about you─even gave me a discount!
'''Utata:''' I'm glad Cait Sith decided to join the Redbills. It's always wonderful to make new allies─especially ones so eager to share ideas about engineering!
'''Cait Sith:''' Did you know that Leofard hoards all the gold and gaudy trinkets from his escapades, but simply sells the precious scrolls and tomes to the highest bidder!? The man has no concept of true value!
'''Redbill Tarboy:''' I ain't never seen anyone able to rile up the captain quite so much as that little Cait Sith. It's a bloody talent, I tell you!
'''Redbill Cook:''' As punishment for sneakin' out of his sickbed, we put the captain on the roster for deckhand duties. He was meant to take a turn at the watch, do the laundry, check the sailcloth, and swab the floors...and managed to wriggle out of every single one of them.
'''Stacia:''' I hear the Talons are off pillagin' some uncharted reach of the heavens. We'll have to put on our treasure-huntin' hats if we're to stay ahead of Radlia─can't let them have all the fun!
'''Leofard:''' There ain't been much excitement to speak of since we last flew together. Aye, the dull periods make the adventures that much more enjoyable, but I can feel more of me skills fadin' away the longer I sit idle...
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

Where Shadows Reign

2026-02-26T05:25:56Z

Sura: /* Accepting the quest */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Where Shadows Reign
| description = [[Stacia]] has been searching for you at [[Cait Sith]]'s behest.
| image = E004d33120a37c6ba9439795bf60fa17ed841061.png
| quest-giver = Stacia
| location = The Sea of Clouds
| location-x = 6.2
| location-y = 5.8
| type = feature
| quest-line = Shadow of Mhach
| journal-section = Chronicles of a New Era
| journal-category = The Shadow of Mhach Quests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 60
| req-quest =
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp =
| gil = 7500
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Promises Orchestrion Roll
| reward2 = 1 Shadow of the Body Orchestrion Roll
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks = ra Dun Scaith
| prev-quest = Freedom for Our Skies
| next-quest = A Redbill Farewell
| patch = 3.5
| release = heavensward
| id-gt = 67909
| id-edb = 8db37428183
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Cait Sith]] in [[Leofard's Chambers|Leofard's chambers]].
*Speak with [[Leofard]] at [[the Parrock]].
*Enter [[Dun Scaith]].
*Speak with [[Leofard]] at [[the Parrock]].

==Journal==
*Stacia has been searching for you at Cait Sith's behest.

*Stacia hails you on Coldwind, and explains that Cait Sith has made some significant discoveries in the recovered Mhachi tome. It seems the feline familiar is eager for you to return to the Parrock so that he can share his revelations with you and the Redbill crew. Fly over to the sky pirates' hideaway, and speak with Cait Sith inside Leofard's chambers.

*Cait Sith once more holds court atop Leofard's table, and reveals the history behind his master, High Voidmage Cessair, and the summoning of Diabolos. As if in response to the mention of his name, the bat-winged voidsent descends upon the Parrock, and, after a decidedly one-sided battle, seizes the Nullstone scepter from Cait Sith's paws. Diabolos then threatens to tear the Parrock from the sky, only to withdraw when Radlia and a fleet of Talons arrive to reinforce the Redbills. Speak with the injured Leofard, and discuss what is to be done in the aftermath of the fiend's attack.

*With the secrets of the Nullstone's power now revealed to him, Cait Sith is desperate to recover the relic from Diabolos's clutches and carry out the will of his long-dead master. The familiar is convinced that the island where Radlia uncovered the Mhachi tome is the logical location of the fiend's stronghold, and counsels a swift and sudden assault. Reasoning that Leofard's injuries will only endanger the mission, however, Cait Sith instead recruits Radlia and her crew to escort you to the floating haven. Gather your party of battle-hardened adventurers, and ride the winds into the voidsent's lair!

*You have recovered the Nullstone and defeated the nightmarish Diabolos. Make your way back to the Parrock.

*Despite besting Diabolos in combat, the wily voidsent is not so easily banished. Even as the fiend stands poised to flee with the Nullstone in hand, however, Leofard's unexpected and forceful arrival turns the tables in your favor. You retrieve the artifact for Cait Sith, and the Mhachi familiar unleashes its power upon Diabolos. With your demonic foe annihilated, it is time to return to the Parrock and discuss events with the Redbills' irrepressible captain.

==Dialogue==
'''(Optional in the Parrock Airship Landing)'''
'''Utata:''' There's no grander feeling than flitting about in the air to test some tweak or adjustment I've made to an airship. The thought of some horde of horrid demons infesting those same skies is just too terrible to contemplate!
'''(Optional in the Parrock)'''
'''Cait Sith:''' The world is as beautiful as it ever was. And I will not let this realm, beloved of my master, be tainted by rampaging voidsent.
...And neither will you, I should think.
'''(Optional in Leofard's Chambers)'''
'''Leofard:''' The sky is our home, and I'll be damned if we let those black-hearted fiends lay claim to a single slice of it.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Stacia:''' [Forename]! Cait Sith just sent me out to find you! ...You've a proper knack for showin' up at just the right time, you know that?
'''Stacia:''' Anyway. Cait Sith cracked open that tome what we got from Radlia, and has been studyin' all the Nullstone's secrets.
'''Stacia:''' He thinks he may be onto somethin' important—not just concernin' Diabolos and the Shadow Queen, but also the cat himself.
'''Stacia:''' Come on back to the Parrock, and we can all hear what he has to say together.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Stacia:''' You don't need me to remind you how to reach the Parrock, do you? It's just a short flight from the standard there.

'''(In the Parrock)'''
'''Redbill Tarboy:''' Is it true that Radlia's disbanded the Talons? I mean, it ain't as if we were mates or nothin', but the skies'll seem a little emptier without 'em.

'''(In Leofard's chambers)'''
'''Stacia:''' Thanks for comin'. Now let's ask Cait Sith what this is all about...

'''Utata:''' Cait Sith has had the darkest look on his face...

'''Leofard:''' Ugh, thank the winds you're here at last. The furball refused to share until you'd arrived.

===Speaking with Cait Sith in Leofard's chambers (Cutscene)===
'''Cait Sith:''' As I suspected, this tome was penned by a Mhachi sorcerer of superior standing. As well as detailing the methods by which the full power of the Nullstone might be unleashed, its pages also contain a number of revelations concerning my master, High Voidmage Cessair.
'''Cait Sith:''' If these histories are to be trusted, the it seems that Cessair herself was responsible for summoning Diabolos!

'''Stacia:''' But...I thought you said your master was opposed to supportin' the war effort. Why would she be the one to call up that bat-wings monster?

'''Cait Sith:''' Cessair only agreed to the ritual as a means to bring the conflict to an early resolution. From what I can glean from these passages, Diabolos was intended as a bluff—a threat that was never to be exercised.
'''Cait Sith:''' But those arrogant ''imbeciles'' ignored my master's carefully laid restrictions, and elected to unleash the fiend upon Amadpor. It was when Cessair moved to protest this act that she was branded a traitor and imprisoned!
'''Cait Sith:''' Once they had contained the "opposition," the voidmages studied all manner of otherworldly arts at the taloned feet of their new pet...
'''Cait Sith:''' ... The most dangerous of which was the rite for summoning Scathach, and the method for chaining her power.
'''Cait Sith:''' Yet even after all they had perpetrated, these ambitious fools had the gall to come crawling to Cessair when the coming of the great floods was predicted. They begged her to take control of the Void Ark, for the "salvation of the Mhachi people."
'''Cait Sith:''' As you saw for yourself, however, the energies of the Shadow Queen broke loose and turned the vessel into a derelict nest of voidsent. It seems obvious now that the arts taught by Diabolos were deliberately flawed...
'''Cait Sith:''' The only saving grace in all this madness was when that damnable fiend was sealed away by the white mages of Amdapor. I shudder to think what would have happened had he been reunited with his queen.

'''Leofard:''' So now, fifteen hundred years later, Diabolos is lookin' to finish what he started? I thought the bat-faced bastard was just some opportunistic underling, but it turns out he's the main villain behind this whole mess...

'''Cait Sith:''' Were Cessair alive today, she would accept responsibility for unleashing Diabolos upon the world. As the high voidmage's familiar, it is my duty to act in her stead!
'''Cait Sith:''' I have deciphered the secrets of the Nullstone, and with its undiluted power shall I erase Diabolos from existence!

'''Leofard:''' ...Heh. I like your spirit, puss, but try not to rush in too quickly, eh? Gettin' yourself killed won't do us - or your master—any good.

'''Stacia:''' Wait, wait wait! No one's rushin' in anywhere just yet! Or have you forgotten that we're still in the middle of scoutin' out the fiend's lair?
'''Stacia:''' We've got the compass to go by, aye, but who knows what kind of place it'll lead us to or how many demons'll be lyin in wait when we get there. We fly in with our eyes open, or risk gettin' slaughtered just like the Talons!

'''Cait Sith:''' Oh, yes, speaking of which, the tome made mention of a potential location for—

'''Stacia:''' Leofard!

'''Leofard:''' ...Ouch.
Behind...He's behind you!

'''Cait Sith:''' Nyah! Curse you, fiend!

'''Diabolos:''' ...At last. At long last!

'''Cait Sith:''' <cough> This is far from over, demon! We'll not allow an abomination like the Shadow Queen to rule this world!

'''Diabolos:''' ...Then thou knowest naught of ruling. It is might which decideth dominion.
'''Diabolos:''' But believe what thou mayest, frail creature. You are playthings. Your screams of denial shall amuse me as I send this rock and all upon it to shatter upon the ground below...

'''Stacia:''' Gods, is that Radlia!? ...Where's she been hidin' ''that'' ship?

'''Diabolos:''' I would not tire my arm with the swatting of so many flies. The Nullstone is mine, and there is yet much to be done.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Stacia:''' I ain't a healer, but I'd say you've broke your arm, a couple of ribs, and bruised half your innards. We need to get you some splints and bandages...
'''Cait Sith:''' The loss of the Nullstone is on my head...and I shall see that we win it back.
'''Utata:''' How are there still so many Talons? I thought they were massacred at Mhach...
'''Radlia:''' Would you look at that sorry excuse for a sky pirate. I knew Redbill and his ragtag crew couldn't be trusted with saving the skies.
'''Talons Deckswab:''' Consider our debt to you repaid!

===Speaking with Leofard at the Parrock (Cutscene)===
'''Leofard:''' ...Well, well, ain't I a lucky sod: two demons in one day. Found some new dogs to lick your boots, Radlia?

'''Radlia:''' Is that any way to welcome me back to the life? You needed allies, and persuading our reluctant fellows to join in common purpose is a feat only a woman of my charming beauty could accomplish!
'''Radlia:''' And besides, you look too injured to be of much use to anyone. You'd best take to your bed, old man, and let me and your champion there take care of the voidsent.

'''Leofard:''' ...What, so you can tuck tail and run again at the first sign of trouble? You'd not even be standin' there if it weren't for me, and even with me arm busted up I'm still twice the pirate you are.

'''Cait Sith:''' ...Nay, I think you should stay behind this time, Leofard. We must pursue Diabolos without you.
'''Cait Sith:''' Time is of the essence, and we cannot afford to wait for you to heal. We must take advantage of Captain Radlia's reinforcements, and proceed with all haste.

'''Leofard:''' Did the demon drop you on your head, furball? Without me to run things, you'll just end up gettin' in [Forename]'s way. And no one's makin' haste anywhere until we know what we're flyin' into!

'''Cait Sith:''' Again, Captain Radlia may hold the answer to that dilemma. I suspect that the island where she uncovered the Mhachi tome is the very location where Diabolos has chosen to lair!
'''Cait Sith:''' This floating marvel I speak of is not a natural occurrence—it was constructed as a haven for refugees of the floods. The tome makes very clear reference to the island's purpose, and describes in detail the voidsent sorcery employed in its creation...
'''Cait Sith:''' As the Void Ark never arrived at its destination, however, the island remained uninhabited. I can imagine no more suitable hideaway for our scheming fiend.
'''Cait Sith:''' Even better, Diabolos will not expect us to suddenly arrive on his secluded doorstep. The Talon fleet will carve us a path through the lesser fiends, and we shall strike swiftly into the heart of the confusion to seize the Nullstone. Once the relic is secured, I will use its power to obliterate our devilish foe!
'''Cait Sith:''' As a sky pirate, surely you understand how such an assault relies on speed and surprise. We cannot have a wounded companion slow us down...and potentially doom the entire enterprise.

'''Leofard:''' ...So, you think you're in charge now, do you, puss? Poor, broken Leofard's just some dead weight you need to cut away?
'''Leofard:''' You know what? I've had a bellyful of your mewlin' in any case. Go on—fly off without me, and see how far you get with your thrice-damned "enterprise".

'''Cait Sith:''' ...Captain Radlia, compare the direction indicated by the ectocompass with your navigational records, if you please. I think we'll find the coordinates coincide with the island in question.

'''Radlia:''' Certainly. And feel free to board our flagship when you're set to depart. My darling's large enough to accommodate your adventurer and her/his fellows with room to spare!

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Utata:''' Don't you worry, I'll keep an eye on the captain while everyone is off on this grand adventure. Without him. Hmmm. Are you certain you don't need me to go with you...?

'''Leofard:''' This adventure's all yours, [Forename]. I'll be cheerin' for you from my sickbed like a good little pirate. Promise.

'''Cait Sith:''' ...This is the way it must be. Considering our need for haste and the extent of Leofard's injuries, my conclusion was merely logical.
'''Cait Sith:''' Captain Redbill's primary concern should be securing the freedom of the skies, not limping into almost certain death at the hands of the voidsent—no matter how much he chafes at being excluded from the voyage.

'''Stacia:''' Cait Sith was only talkin' common sense. The captain took it hard, but I think he knows it, too We're doin' the right thing leavin' him behind...ain't we?

'''Radlia:''' I ''acquired'' our splendid flagship after the Ishgardians saw fit to abandon her. I hear she was an attempt to match the airborne agility of their dragon enemies, but the vessel never did live up to expectations.
'''Radlia:''' When she passed to me, we replaced all their "improvements" with structural reinforcements, and made ourselves a flying fortress. Our stately lass'll not soon be knocked from the sky!

'''Redbill Engineer:''' Aye, well, our ships survived without a scratch, but I'm afraid I can't say the same for the crew. That bastard better get what's coming to him.

'''Redbill Tarboy:''' Those damned demons think they can just fly in and start smashin' up the place? We'll show them not to mess with the Redbills...

===Entering Dun Scaith===
'''Deathgaze Hollow:''' Insolent mortals...
One does not come uninvited to the Shadow Queen's castle!
'''Deathgaze Hollow:''' I see the blossoms of your fragile lives...
I need but reach froth and pluck them from their stems!
'''Deathgaze Hollow:''' Reaping winds, heed my command!
Strip the souls from their worthless shells!
'''Deathgaze Hollow:''' Forgive me, my queen...
This wretched wraith has failed you...

'''Cait Sith:''' There it is up ahead—the island from the tome!
Let's find somewhere to dock this behemoth!
'''Cait Sith:''' These buildings were meant to house the refugees of Mhach.
A promised land, forgotten by time...

'''Ferdiad Hollow:''' What's this? Visitors to our fair abode?
Pray allow me to be the first to ''welcome'' you!

'''Cait Sith:''' ...The voidsent have claimed this place, just as I suspected.
It is become a nest of shadows and despair.

'''Ferdiad Hollow:''' Oh, how I love entertaining unexpected guests!
And do I spy some familiar faces in the crows!?
'''Ferdiad Hollow:''' Dance with me! Prance with me! Choose your stage!
A fiery demise or a watery grave!
'''Ferdiad Hollow:''' Come closer, come closer!
I promise I will give you a show to ''die'' for!
'''Ferdiad Hollow:''' Pay attention, or you'll miss the big reveal!
'''Ferdiad Hollow:''' Where is the laughter? The thunderous applause?
There is simply no pleasing you!
'''Ferdiad Hollow:''' Alas, we come to the ed of my show...
There shall be...no encore...

'''Cait Sith:''' Something comes...but it is no voidsent!
Be ready for anything!

'''Proto Ultima:''' Ultima systems...online. Performing systems check...
'''Proto Ultima:''' Systems check complete. Initializing armageddon sequence...
'''Proto Ultima:''' Reactor capacity exceeded.
Gravitations collapse imminent.
Reactor cells charged. Supernova ready.
'''Proto Ultima:''' Aetheromagnetic induction beacon active. Commending aether transfer.
'''Proto Ultima:''' Reactor cells hypercharging...

'''Cait Sith:''' By the twitching of my whiskers, there is fell magick ahead.
Only the queen herself could radiate malice of this magnitude!

'''Scathach:''' Welcome, mortals, to my citadel of shadows.
Have you come to deepen the gloom with an offering of souls?
'''Scathach:''' Creeping shade and silhouette, gather unto me!
'''Scathach:''' To me, my protege!
Smother these intruders with the arts that I have taught thee!
'''Scathach:''' And still you refuse to dim and submit...
Must I try a different tact?
'''Scathach:''' From a chrysalis of light shall I birth the deepest shadow...
'''Scathach:''' Your fate was sealed the moment you set foot in my domain!
'''Scathach:''' Accept my touch, and bask in tenebrous brilliance!
'''Scathach:''' Such pervasive light...
It doth steal into the darkest corners, and chase away my shadows...

'''Diabolos:''' And thus the Shadow Queen doth fall.
I commend you on your victory.
'''Diabolos:''' Yes, such skill and strength are deserving of a more fitting stage.
Come, mortals—the true master of shadows awaiteth you...
'''Diabolos:''' Shall we begin?
Let dominion of your precious skies be decided here and now!

'''Diabolos:''' You expect the creature I was before, enfeebled by confinement?
Hah! Face me now in the fullness of my power!
'''Diabolos:''' Shall I thrust open the gate to the void?
The night hounds slaver at the scent of your fear...
'''Diabolos:''' Not even in eternal sleep shall you be free from the terror of my weaving!
'''Diabolos:''' This tiresome battle hath dragged on overlong. Enough.
'''Diabolos:''' The energies of the nether will be mine!
I will bathe in primordial darkness!
'''Diabolos:''' Bow before the shrieking majesty of the void!
'''Diabolos:''' What have you done!?
You seek to wrest from me control of the portal!?
'''Diabolos:''' So be it. A contest of strength, then!
A content you have no hope of winning.
'''Diabolos:''' Impossible! I am a lord of the void, you cannot—
Aaarrrggghhh!
'''Diabolos:''' <pant> <pant> Mine imprisonment...weakened me more than I imagined...
'''Diabolos:''' But you have not bested me yet!
Witness now my true purpose for seeking the queen's rebirth!

'''Diabolos Hollow:''' Yes. The glory! An infinite well of shadow!
You have breached Scathach's unholy vessel, and released her power unto me!
'''Diabolos Hollow:''' Shadow itself shall be mine armor!
Come! Strike your feeble blows in vain!

'''Cait Sith:''' Such defenses will be difficult to pierce...
But mind not his boasts! A persistent assault will prevail!

'''Diabolos Hollow:''' Another rift... Another chance to test your might?
'''Diabolos Hollow:''' From the depths of shadow's well shall rise your ruination!
'''Diabolos Hollow:''' Must I entreat the very specter of death to be rid of you!?
I care not! I will wager all for your destruction!
'''Diabolos Hollow:''' What more must I have...?
How great the flood of darkness...to drown out your light...

===Post Battle Cutscene===
'''Cait Sith:''' Do not relax your guard yet, [Forename]! The air is still heavy with his foul presence...

'''Radlia:''' Already taken care of the fiend, have you? And you didn't even need that dusty old relic to do it!

'''Cait Sith:''' Be careful, Captain! Diabolos yet lurks in the shadows!

'''Diabolos:''' Finally have I claimed the Shadow Queen's power for mine own, yet still am I harried by you noisome weevils!
'''Diabolos:''' I must needs quit this realm for a time... And when I have grown accustomed to my newfound might, there shall be a reckoning for your insolence!

'''Familiar Voice:''' >> This ain't the time for nappin', furball! You've still got a job to do! <<

'''Cait Sith:''' ...Aye, my work here is unfinished.
In Cessair's name, I unmake thee, Diabolos! My master's will be done!

'''Diabolos:''' Gaaarrrggghhh! For fifteen centuries have I yearned for this power! Thou canst not unmake me! No! Nooooo!

'''Stacia:''' ...I should have known we were wastin' our breath. The captain only heeds the siren in his heart, and damn the consequences...

'''Leofard:''' Heh...I told you you'd be lost without me, didn't I?
'''Leofard:''' And look at you, puss, gettin' knocked out cold in your moment of glory. You weren't like to get another chance to honor your master's memory and you almost missed it...
'''Leofard:''' But I suppose you pulled through at last...Aye, I'll give you that much.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Radlia:''' How vexing to once again be rescued by Redbill...
He'd better recover from those injuries so we can go back to hating each other on an equal footing.

'''Cait Sith:''' The plan was a resounding success... though it did require some intervention on Leofard's part. I am afraid I misjudged his commitment to our cause...

'''Stacia:''' Well, I think he'll live. Which is surprisin' considerin' he crashed his ship into a bloody demon... Damned fool.

'''Utata:''' I hope you don't think I let the captain leave his sickbed without so much as a word of protest. I turned my back for a moment and he was just...gone!

'''Redbill Tarboy:''' I told you we'd take care of them fiends! We ought to crack open a few casks and celebrate!

'''Redbill Engineer:''' It's a damn shame what happened to the ''Raimille'', but I'm glad to see the captain made it back in one piece. There're some things even me and my wrench can't fix!

===Speaking with Leofard at the Parrock===
'''Leofard:''' Spare me your concern and your lectures. You all knew I wasn't like to stay abed with such a grand adventure in the makin'. And I'd rather break every bone in me body than be stripped of the freedom to go where I please.
'''Leofard:''' Besides, all's well that ends well, eh? Diabolos is dead, and we're all alive. That counts as a victory in my book.
'''Leofard:''' It's just a pity that it cost me the ''Raimille'' in the doin' of it. I hope she rests easy on that island refuge.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

Towards the Firmament

2026-02-24T08:43:44Z

Sura: /* Delivering the mulled wine to Thomelin */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Towards the Firmament
| description = Prominently posted, [[Recruitment Notice|the notice]] fairly jumps out at you.
| image = Towards the Firmament.png
| quest-giver = Recruitment Notice
| location = Foundation
| location-x = 9.7
| location-y = 11.5
| type = feature
| quest-line = Ishgardian Restoration Main Quests
| journal-section = Sidequests
| journal-category = Records of Unusual Endeavors Quests
| journal-genre = Ishgardian Restoration Main Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 60
| req-quest = Litany of Peace
| req-items = 1 Mulled Wine
| requirements =
| exp = 25000
| gil = 0
| mettle =
| reward1 = 5 Beet Soup
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks = ot Ishgardian Restoration, lc The Firmament, lc The Diadem
| prev-quest =
| next-quest = A Home in the Firmament, Mislaid Plans
| patch = 5.11
| release = shadowbringers
| id-edb = 5c20f6c7a0f
| id-gt = 69208
}} __NOTOC__

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Thomelin]].
*Wait for passersby at [[the Jeweled Crozier]].
*Speak with [[Francel]].
*Deliver the [[Mulled Wine|mulled wine]] to [[Thomelin]].
*Speak with [[Francel]] in [[the Firmament]].

==Journal==
* Prominently posted, the notice fairly jumps out at you.

* Glancing over the notice, you learn that a large-scale reconstruction project has commenced in the Ishgardian district called the Firmament, and able hands are being sought for the works. Interested parties are invited to seek out a man named Thomelin in the Brume to be shown to the district.

* In the middle of your conversation with Thomelin, an old acquaintance arrives on the scene─Lord Francel de Haillenarte, whom you saved from a heretic's fate once upon a time. It is revealed that he was chosen to be lord overseer of the project, and thanks to his influence, you are given an exemption from requiring a work permit. Having informed you of his plan to survey the citizens to learn what they envision for the Firmament, he asks for the pleasure of your company before setting out for the Jeweled Crozier, where he expects to find a diverse assortment of people.

* By a twist of fate, those citizens whom you surveyed were all your prior acquaintances─the ever-saucy Hilda, the ever-unflappable Briardien, and the ever-hopeless Emmanellain. Satisfied that he has heard enough, Francel turns to you to review what you have learned.

* Your information gathering complete, Francel invites you to join him for an inspection of the Firmament, and directs you to present yourself to Thomelin to be shown in. You are entrusted with a bottle of mulled wine, which you are to present to the man when you see him.

* Thomelin is deeply touched by the gift from Francel, which was delivered by the hands of a great hero, no less. Having expressed his profuse thanks, he offers to show you to the Firmament, where Francel awaits.

* Bidding you welcome to the Firmament, Francel provides you with an overview of the reconstruction effort. Though determined to make the district into a vibrant, thriving place for highborn and lowborn alike, the young lord is all too keenly aware of the immensity of his task. It is then, as he is expressing self-doubt, that Edmont makes an unannounced appearance, and thanks to the retired count's sage advice, Francel finds a way forward once more. After Edmont takes his leave, you are introduced to a fellow named Augebert, the chief foreman of the project, with whom you may speak for directions on-site. Thus informed, you resolve to aid Francel and do your part to make the Firmament into a district for a new Ishgard.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''System:''' The notice reads: “Workers Sought for the Firmament Reconstruction Project.” In smaller letters, it continues...

'''Recruitment Notice:''' “Let it be known that large-scale reconstruction works aimed at revitalizing the Holy See of Ishgard have been approved by the Houses of Lords and Commons.
'''Recruitment Notice:''' “Selected as the principal site for the project is the Firmament district, which sustained extensive damage during the war.
'''Recruitment Notice:''' “Willing and able hands are now sought to contribute to the reconstruction effort, regardless of birth and origin.
'''Recruitment Notice:''' “From those skilled in gathering from the land to those adept at creating with their hands, the project's needs are great and diverse.
'''Recruitment Notice:''' “Contributions will not go unrewarded. Interested parties are invited to present themselves in the Firmament.”

'''System:''' According to the note at the bottom of the notice, a man named Thomelin in the Brume will show you to the district.

'''(Optional)'''
'''System:''' The notice reads: “Workers Sought for the Firmament Reconstruction Project.” If you are interested, a man named Thomelin in the Brume will show you to the district.

===Speaking with Thomelin (Cutscene)===
'''Thomelin:''' Well met, friend. Answering the call of the Firmament, are you? Wonderful, wonderful!
'''Thomelin:''' ...Wait! I-I know you! You're the savior of Ishgard!
'''Thomelin:''' Are you saying that you would contribute to the reconstruction project!?

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< Yes, I'm ready and willing! >'''
''''''

'''(Both)'''
'''Thomelin:''' To think that a fabled hero such as you would help to rebuild our city... We are grateful beyond words!
'''Thomelin:''' There is, er...just one trifling matter. Do you perchance possess a work permit? It is a requirement for non-Ishgardians, you see...
'''Thomelin:''' Is that so... As I recall, you are a ward of House Fortemps. In which case, perhaps an exception can be made. Alas, I don't have the authority to make such a decision.

'''???:''' Well, ''I'' do─and I believe the permit can be overlooked in her/his case.

'''Thomelin:''' L-Lord Overseer! That you should grace us again!

'''Francel:''' Greetings, my friend. It has been quite a while. Indeed, I shouldn't be surprised if you have forgotten me.

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< Of course I haven't forgotten you! >'''
'''< Sorry, but I'm drawing a blank... >'''

'''''< Of course I haven't forgotten you! >'''''
'''Francel:''' Honored am I that you should remember me. Much and more has happened since first we met, not least of all the war's end and Ishgard's transformation.

'''''< Sorry, but I'm drawing a blank... >'''''
'''Francel:''' You needn't apologize. Fairly buried in snow at Skyfire Locks as I was, I've had precious little opportunity to return to the Holy See.
'''Francel:''' It shall be my pleasure to reintroduce myself. I am Francel, youngest son of House Haillenarte. You delivered me from a most dire predicament, once upon a time.

'''(Both)'''
'''Francel:''' It feels like an age ago that you and Lord Haurchefant saved me from a heretic's fate. You had proven your worth to me then. Even so, little did I expect that you would go on to save our entire nation.
'''Francel:''' You are a hero to us all, and no amount of words could express my gratitude. No, only through action could I begin to repay the debt.
'''Francel:''' Thus did I resolve to do my part for Ishgard, that I might honor those noble souls who risked life and limb to protect the nation─souls such as you and Lord Haurchefant.
'''Francel:''' And so, when an overseer was being sought for the restoration project, I put forth my candidacy as the representative of my house. Our workshops and engineers could be put to good use, I reasoned.
'''Francel:''' It was by no means unanimous, but the Fury saw fit to see me elected to the office. Honored am I for this opportunity to serve the nation─and to redeem House Haillenarte's good name.
'''Francel:''' Yet the work has not been without its challenges. As the runt of a fallen house, I am somewhat lacking in repute, and this has made it a struggle to attract cooperation. We have had to rely heavily upon outside help, while I myself have been performing such odd tasks as I could.

'''(Prior to Patch 5.5)'''
'''Francel:''' Owing to the contribution of artisans hailing from far and wide, the reconstruction itself proceeds apace. However, we are still shorthanded in the area of administration, on account of which I have been performing such odd tasks as I could.

'''(Currently)'''
'''Francel:''' Owing to the contribution of artisans hailing from far and wide, we have accomplished our goal of rebuilding the district. However, we are still shorthanded in the area of administration, on account of which I have been performing such odd tasks as I could.

'''(Both)'''
'''Francel:''' Which is what brings me here today, as a matter of fact. I am about to go and survey our citizens in order to learn what they envision for the Firmament.
'''Francel:''' If you can spare a moment, might I have the pleasure of your company? Well traveled as you are, your opinion would be of great interest to me, and I believe folk would be more willing to share their thoughts with you.
'''Francel:''' You have my gratitude. Without further ado, then, let us take ourselves to the Jeweled Crozier. We are bound to find a diverse assortment of people there.

====Optional Dialogue====
'''Thomelin:''' You're still here, my lord/lady? I thought you were accompanying Lord Francel to the Jeweled Crozier?

'''Francel:''' Yes, this should be a suitable spot.

===Waiting for passersby at the Jeweled Crozier (Cutscene)===
'''System:''' Join Francel as he surveys passersby to learn their opinion of the Firmament.
'''System:''' As the survey may take several minutes, you may wish to cancel any pending Duty Finder registrations.

'''(Depending on Machinst Quest Progress)'''
'''Hilda:''' Well, well. I come here to get supplies for the watch, and what should I find but a familiar face.

'''(Depending on Machinist Quest Progress)'''
'''Hilda:''' Well, well. I come here to get supplies for my Hounds, and what should I find but a familiar face.

'''(Both)'''
'''Hilda:''' And if that ain't a pretty lad you've got with you, [Forename], and a highborn one besides. You've done well for yourself.

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< You know me─I always aim high. >'''
'''< It's not what it looks like. >'''

'''(Either)'''
'''Hilda:''' Heh, I'm teasin', is all. Anyroad, it's good to see you, my friend. What brings you here?

'''Francel:''' Lady Hilda, your reputation precedes you. As you may be aware, approval was recently passed for the restoration of the Firmament. In order to build a district that best serves its residents, we would know what good citizens such as yourself envision for it. Will you not share with us your thoughts?

'''Hilda:''' Ahhh, so you're the one they appointed overseer. Well then, you won't mind if I speak freely.
'''Hilda:''' Now, this ain't hardly revolutionary, but I want the Firmament to be a place we can all make an honest livin'. Where, if a man works hard enough, he can have a roof over his head and food in his belly.

'''Eudestand:''' Aye, might be as the war's over, but for a lot of us the struggle continues, same as afore. The sort o' struggle blue bloods will never know.

'''Hilda:''' Remember, Ishgard don't belong only to the high and the holy now. If the nation's to prosper, ''all'' her citizens need to prosper.

'''(Depending on Machinist Quest Progress)''''
'''Hilda:''' Well, we must be gettin' on. But if you've need of guards, feel free to send word. If the coin's fair, I reckon we can come to an arrangement.

'''(Depending on Machinist Quest Progress)''''
'''Hilda:''' Well, we must be gettin' on. But if you've need of guards, feel free to send word. It's our job to preserve the peace, after all.

'''(Both)'''
'''Francel:''' Ah, that there is Lord Briardien. I had heard that he was traveling the realm in his capacity as a consulting inspector, but it appears he has returned to Ishgard.
'''Francel:''' Like your good self, he is a well-traveled individual, and I should like to inquire after his opinion. Do you suppose we could beg a moment of his time?

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< We meet again, Inspector! >'''
'''< A moment, good inspector! >'''
'''< You, there! The one with the spectacles! >'''

'''''< We meet again, Inspector! >'''''
'''Briardien:''' Well, if it isn't [Forename]. I did not expect to see you here, busy as you have supposedly been of late.

'''''< A moment, good inspector! >'''''
'''Briardien:''' If it is an inspector you seek, you shan't find one more capable. Indeed, you could do worse─''far'' worse.

'''''< You, there! The one with the spectacles! >'''''
'''Briardien:''' To reduce the realm's preeminent inspector to a pair of spectacles... You are an impudent one indeed.

'''(All)'''
'''Francel:''' Lord Briardien, a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Francel de Haillenarte, and I have the honor of overseeing the reconstruction of the Firmament.
'''Francel:''' It is known that you are intimately familiar with all the city-states of Eorzea, and I should be much obliged for your insights. In your expert opinion, what is the one thing you believe that the Firmament needs most?

'''Briardien:''' Hm... If the district is to thrive, then it must have a thriving economy. As I have oft observed in my travels, the flow of goods and people is as lifeblood to a city and should be encouraged.
'''Briardien:''' Ishgard has long been insular, but the recent changes present a great opportunity. Given the right planning, I am hopeful that ours may become a nation where no citizen lives in want.
'''Briardien:''' I bid you the very best in your endeavors. And should you have need of my investigative prowess, do not hesitate to call upon me. By your leave.

'''(If Has Completed Hildibrand Quests)'''
'''Briardien:''' Ah, one other matter, [Forename]. How fares your dim-witted friend? Still living a charmed life, no doubt, and somehow managing to solve cases despite his bumbling.
'''Briardien:''' ...Actually, let us not speak of the imbecile. I feel my intellect draining away to simply think about him.

'''(All)'''

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< Ho there, old boy! >'''
'''< My brave and dashing Lord Emmanellain! >'''
'''< ... >'''

'''''< Ho there, old boy! >'''''
'''Emmanellain:''' [Forename], I was wondering when you would notice me! Ever a pleasure to see you, old girl/boy!

'''''< My brave and dashing Lord Emmanellain! >'''''
'''Emmanellain:''' And there I thought a distressed damsel was crying out for the comfort of mine arms! You surely know how to get a man's hopes up, old girl/boy!

'''''< ... >'''''
'''Emmanellain:''' What's this? How could you notice a comrade on the street and not say a word? You wound me, old girl/boy!

'''(All)'''
'''Emmanellain:''' And if it isn't my dear Lord Francel! How fares your lovely sister? Has she perchance spoken of me of late?

'''Francel:''' If Laniaitte has spoken of you, I fear it has not been in our conversations.
'''Francel:''' Now, if I may change the subject, Lord Emmanellain, you will have heard that the restoration of the Firmament has commenced. Is there aught that you envision for the district?

'''Emmanellain:''' What ''I'' envision? I can't say I've given it much thought...
'''Emmanellain:''' Well, what with the war finally come to an end, what is in order if not festivities? Yes, make the Firmament into a festive place, I say! A place where one and all may engage in revelry each and every day!

'''Honoroit:''' Beg pardons, my lord, but I believe Lord Francel seeks something more specific and, dare I say, ''constructive''.

'''Francel:''' No, no, the advice comes from the heart, and I shall take it to heart. You have my gratitude, Lord Emmanellain.

'''Emmanellain:''' Always a pleasure to aid a fellow man! Now then, we must be on our way. Take care, [Forename], and don't do anything I wouldn't do!
'''Emmanellain:''' Oh, and Lord Francel─do send my fondest regards to your sister. Tell her...how very helpful I was. Yes, that's good.

'''Francel:''' Well, I daresay we have spoken with enough people. Shall we conclude the surveying and review what we have learned?

===Speaking with Francel===
'''Francel:''' Thanks to your presence, we were able to hear a diverse variety of opinions. Each one has merit─the question is whether the visions can be made reality...
'''Francel:''' No, no, such pessimism will not serve. I must have faith and try my earnest best.
'''Francel:''' Now then, for all this talk of the Firmament, you haven't even seen it, have you? Would you care to inspect it with me?
'''Francel:''' I will be there for a while hence, so please join me at your leisure. Thomelin by the entrance will show you to the district.
'''Francel:''' Oh, and when you see the man, would you mind giving him this? 'Tis bone-chilling work, standing there as he does, and it is a little something to keep him warm.
'''Francel:''' I could as easily hand it to him, to be sure, but it would be all the more warming coming from the savior of Ishgard.
'''Francel:''' With that, I shall go on ahead. See you in the Firmament, my friend.

===Delivering the mulled wine to Thomelin===
'''(Mulled Wine:''' Still hot to the touch, this bottle of mulled wine will help to keep Thomelin warm through his shift.''')'''

'''Thomelin:''' Welcome back, my lady/lord! Will you be heading to the Firmament?
'''''<Hand Over Mulled Wine>'''''
'''Thomelin:''' From the lord overseer, you say? He truly is too kind!
'''Thomelin:''' Before I began working under Lord Francel, I had thought as little of highborns as I assumed they thought of us commoners. But my lord not only treats everyone as equals─he shows kindness to everyone.
'''Thomelin:''' And to receive this gift from the hands of the savior of Ishgard herself/himself... I am touched beyond words. <sniff>
'''Thomelin:''' Thank you, my lady/lord! I shall enjoy the wine when I find a quiet moment!
'''Thomelin:''' Now then, I believe Lord Francel is expecting you in the Firmament. Just say the word, and I will show you through.

===Speaking with Francel in the Firmament (Cutscene)===
'''Francel:''' There you are, [Forename]. I bid you welcome to the Firmament!

'''(Prior to Patch 5.21)'''
'''Francel:''' The area in which we stand is named the Mendicant's Court, and we are presently preparing it for future works.

'''(Prior to Patch 5.31)'''
'''Francel:''' Presently, we are in the midst of rebuilding the New Nest, a residential quarter for citizens.

'''(Prior to Patch 5.41)'''
'''Francel:''' Presently, we are in the midst of rebuilding Featherfall, which will serve as the Firmament's main market and commercial district.

'''(Prior to Patch 5.51)'''
'''Francel:''' Presently, we are in the midst of rebuilding the Risensong Quarter, which will serve as the Firmament's center of recreation and cultural pursuits.

'''(Current)'''
'''Francel:''' As you can see, the rebuilding itself is complete. This is but the beginning, however, and we must now turn our attention to the running of the district.

'''(All)'''
'''Francel:''' We have much and more to do, but speaking to the people has stoked the fires of my determination. I want to make the Firmament into a vibrant, thriving district where highborn and lowborn alike may live side by side in harmony.
'''Francel:''' Yet I would be lying were I to say the task does not daunt me. There is a limit to what I can achieve, especially given House Haillenarte's diminished influence...

'''???:''' Have I come at a bad time?

'''Francel:''' C-Count Edmont!
'''Francel:''' To what do we owe the honor...?

'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' Lest you forget, I am the Count de Fortemps no more. Just a retired old man.
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' As for my presence here, Emmanellain reported that [Forename] was in Ishgard, and I thought I would make a social call.
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' You will forgive me my eavesdropping, but it seems the reconstruction project is not immune to the uncertainty that has accompanied our nation's transition to a republic.
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' [Forename]─I am given to understand that the other nations have established residential districts for adventurer use. Is this true?

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< Yes, I have a house in one. >'''
'''< Yes, I've heard of such places. >'''
'''< Sorry, I've been living under a rock... >'''

'''''< Yes, I have a house in one. >'''''
'''Francel:''' There are districts specifically for adventurer use, and you possess an abode in one such place? I should like to pay you a visit one day, my friend!

'''''< Yes, I've heard of such places. >'''''
'''Francel:''' Districts specifically for adventurer use, where they might possess their own abode? Intriguing...

'''''< Sorry, I've been living under a rock... >'''''
'''Francel:''' I believe I have heard of such places in passing─districts specifically for adventurer use, where they might possess their own abode.

'''(All)'''
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' The truth is, our nation is divided by a gulf. While the redistribution of wealth may go some ways towards closing this gulf, it shall not lead to true independence for the masses.
'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' We must ask ourselves, in this new age in which we live, what role should each one of us play? In pondering this dilemma, I believe that we may draw inspiration from adventurers and their independent lives.

'''Francel:''' Independent lives... If we were to translate this into the Firmament, might it not assume the form of self-administration?

'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' It seems you have found a spark. In which case, this old man's ramblings have served their purpose. I shall pray for your success, Lord Francel.

'''Francel:''' Your words are as a beacon in the dark, my lord. Thank you.

'''Count Edmont de Fortemps:''' Well, [Forename], you seem to be occupied at present, so I will leave you to your tasks. But when next we meet, I hope to be regaled with your recent adventures. As ever, our Fortemps Manor is at your disposal should you need a rest.

'''???:''' You done talkin', Francel? 'Cause I'm itchin' to meet your hero friend.

'''Francel:''' Yes, forgive me for the wait.
'''Francel:''' [Forename], permit me to introduce you to Augebert. Formerly an engineer of our house, he now serves as the project's chief foreman.
'''Francel:''' It is thanks to his leadership on-site that I am able to focus my energies on the administrative aspects of the reconstruction.

'''Augebert:''' Francel's told me all about you, [Forename]. First you save the whole bleedin' nation, now you're helping us rebuild it brick by brick. What can I say except it's great to have you on board.
'''Augebert:''' If you have any questions about the work, I'd be happy to field them. Just save the tedious stuff like the budget for Francel, eh?

'''Francel:''' Speaking of which, if you can spare another moment, my friend, I should like to consult you on some administrative matters.
'''Francel:''' Indeed, the work here takes precedent above all else, and it is my chief concern to facilitate it. In the course of which, I may well need to consult you again.
'''Francel:''' With all the little tasks demanding my time, I cannot always be present on-site, but I endeavor to visit as often as possible─and I hope to see you often too!

'''System:''' You now have access to the Firmament. An option has been added to teleport here from the Foundation aetheryte.
'''System:''' Speak with Augebert to learn about how you may contribute to the reconstruction effort.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

Nightkin

2026-02-24T07:29:43Z

Sura: /* Speak with X'rhun Tia */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Nightkin
| description = [[X'rhun Tia|X'rhun]] has a particular book he wishes to track down.
| image = RDM StB quest image2.png
| quest-giver = X'rhun Tia
| location = Idyllshire
| location-x = 6.0
| location-y = 5.3
| type = job
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of Magic Job Quests
| journal-genre = Red Mage Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job = Red Mage
| level = 65
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 105000
| gil = 2026
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Traced in Blood
| next-quest = Child of Lilith
| patch = 4.0
| release = stormblood
| id-gt = 68121
| id-edb = 26c533c587f
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Midnight Dew]].
*Speak with [[X'rhun Tia]].
*Speak with [[X'rhun Tia]] at [[the Great Gubal Library]].
*Enter Rhapsodies Quadrangle.
*Obtain the [[Nightkin]].
*Obstruct the summoning!
*Give the [[Nightkin]] to [[X'rhun Tia]].
*Speak with [[X'rhun Tia]] Tia at [[Rowena's Center for Cultural Promotion]].

==Journal==
*X'rhun has a particular book he wishes to track down.

*X'rhun has recalled a particular book that Lambard would read with uncommon intensity, and wonders if it might contain a clue to Arya's condition. Remembering little of the rare tome aside from its macabre contents, your mentor bids you take Arya, and make an inquiry with Idyllshire's foremost treasure hunter, Midnight Dew.

*You describe the heretic's memoirs to Midnight Dew, and she is put in mind of a rare book spotted by a colleague in the depths of the Great Gubal Library. Return to Rowena's Center for Cultural Promotion, and tell X'rhun of the Nightkin.

*Upon hearing the book's title, X'rhun seems confident that the Nightkin is indeed the work you seek. Journey through the wilds of the Dravanian hinterlands to the Great Gubal Library, and prepare to guide your mentor through its now-darkened halls.

*You have fought your way through to Rhapsodies Quadrangle, and obtained the elusive Nightkin memoirs. Speak to X'rhun outside the library, and allow him to more fully peruse its contents.

*After confirming the book's authenticity, X'rhun hints that the information contained within will be of great interest to Arya. Return to Idyllshire, and join your colleagues inside Rowena's establishment.

*X'rhun shares with you the tale of the Nightkin and its author. From its pages, he has gleaned that Lambard and Arya are both descendants of a Mhachi sorcerer─an archmagus who forged a dark pact with the voidsent Lilith, and took her blood inside his own body. According to the story, the first Calowise then entrapped the fiendish queen upon the physical plane to preserve the potency of her gift. Thus do you come to the conclusion that the path to lifting the curse of Arya's affliction lies in releasing Lilith's soul to the void. X'rhun means to follow the clues in the memoirs to uncover the voidsent's prison, but first insists that you rest and prepare for the adventure which lies ahead!
**※The next red mage quest will be available from X'rhun Tia upon reaching level 68.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Greetings, [Forename]. Arya and I have begun wading through a sea of ancient text, but we've yet to fish out any promising cures for her condition.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' I did, however, recall something which may help narrow down our search. Long ago, Lambard had one particular book which he would read with uncommon intensity.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' I've forgotten the title now, but I do remember that inside were scrawled the memoirs of a deranged killer who was executed as a heretic in Ishgard. This criminal is said to have committed a number of ritualistic murders, all carried out with a most peculiar form of thaumaturgy.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' I merely thought it a vulgar choice of reading material at the time, but now I wonder if that “peculiar form of thaumaturgy” was what kept Lambard glued to its pages.

'''Arya:''' It sounds positively awful... And yet it might just give us the clues we've been missing. I'll see if I can't track those memoirs down!

'''X'rhun Tia:''' Hmmm, I understand it's quite a rare volume. And when it comes to hunting down elusive treasures, it may be worth consulting a professional treasure hunter.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' [Forename], are you acquainted with Midnight Dew? Why don't you take Arya and pay her a visit?
'''X'rhun Tia:''' I will try my hand at a different route. It's a long shot, but Rowena is known to stock a truly eclectic range of wares...

====Optional Dialogue, by Midnight Dew====
'''Arya:''' Is this the “Midnight Dew” X'rhun asked us to meet?

===Speak with Midnight Dew===
'''Midnight Dew:''' Ah, it's you. Somethin' you need? ...A heretic's memoirs for the young lady here? Bit of an odd request, but who am I to judge?

''(Arya /deny the accusations)''

'''Midnight Dew:''' ...Oh, so you're workin' with X'rhun Tia, then! Thought you wanted it for some sort of tasteless personal collection! Hmmm, let me think now... Ishgardian heretic. Ritualistic killings. ...Oh, hells, it couldn't be!
'''Midnight Dew:''' One of my fellow salvagers was just tellin' tales of a treasure he'd spied in the Great Gubal Library─a rare book called Nightkin. Claims he glimpsed the title as he was running for his life through Rhapsodies Quadrangle.
'''Midnight Dew:''' 'Tis a sought-after tome for collectors of the macabre, said to be written by an Ishgardian murderer who believed himself some manner of demon. Half a diary, half a grimoire, and chock-full of bloody lunacy...

'''Arya:''' Well, it certainly fits the description! We should head back to Rowena's and share the news with X'rhun.
'''Arya:''' Thank you for your help, Midnight!

'''(Optional, back inside the Center for Cultural Promotion)'''
'''Arya:''' X'rhun's back. He'll want to know what we learned from Midnight Dew.

===Speak with X'rhun Tia===
'''X'rhun Tia:''' ...Yes, ''Nightkin''─that was the title!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Written by a killer who thought himself born of fiends... Such a belief would certainly brand him a crazed heretic in Ishgard, but I suspect the truth is he was much like Lambard─a mage who delved too deeply in forbidden arts.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' And you say the book was seen in the Great Gubal Library? I've not entered that place since the Sharlayans departed this land. What of you, [Forename]?
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Like the back of your hand, eh? Well then, I vote for you to be our guide!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' ...Hm, I hadn't known the library's guardians had turned hostile. I am sorry, Arya, but you will have to remain behind. No sense putting you in a situation where you might be forced to fling spells.

'''Arya:''' Oh, I would've liked to have seen those fabled shelves... But you're right, of course.

'''X'rhun Tia:''' Come, [Forename]. Let us hurry through the hinterlands ere some intrepid scavenger makes away with our prize!

'''(Optional)'''
'''Arya:''' I wonder what secrets those memoirs hold─I imagine it will be like peering into the mind of a madman...

===Speak with X'rhun Tia at the Great Gubal Library===
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Right, let's not dawdle once we're inside. We make straight for Rhapsodies Quadrangle, and leave as soon as we've acquired the tome.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' From what I remember, the book Lambard would read was of a fair thickness, and bound in leather covers. Hopefully it will not be too difficult to find!

====Solo Duty====
'''Deep Red X'rhun Tia:''' 'Tis more lair than library now... Lead the way, my friend.
'''Deep Red X'rhun Tia:''' I understand the desire to protect one's collection, but these guardians seem a touch...overzealous.
'''Deep Red X'rhun Tia:''' The quadrangle is up ahead! Just a little further now!
'''Deep Red X'rhun Tia:''' Here we are! Now to find that book...
'''Deep Red X'rhun Tia:''' No, not that one. The tome we seek is titled the Nightkin.
'''Deep Red X'rhun Tia:''' Not this one, either. Try another. You needn't read every page, my friend!
'''Deep Red X'rhun Tia:''' Bah, we've roused a guardian! Let us dispatch this nuisance!
'''Deep Red X'rhun Tia:''' It calls forth more of its ilk! Step in the circles to break the summons!
'''Deep Red X'rhun Tia:''' We almost have it! End its sorry tale, [Forename]!
'''Deep Red X'rhun Tia:''' The bookish behemoth is fallen! a...And it appears a prize was hid within its belly.

====The pile of books, found during Solo Duty====
'''''The Dutiful Knight:''''' ''In the Year 960 of the Sixth Astral Era, a murder did occur wherein a member of the clergy was struck down by a knight of common birth.''
'''''The Dutiful Knight:''''' ''The knight, whose name was Tryphaniel, whet his blade in the priest's blood after witnessing the unspeakable abuse of an orphan waif under the pretense of an “exorcism.” May his conviction in the face of corrupted faith be praised!''

'''''Sketches of Divinity:''''' (The pages contain incredibly detailed pictures of female deities in various stages of undress. No male divinities appear to be included in this collection...)

'''''The Arcana Killer:''''' ''During the Thorne Dynasty, a series of unsolved killings shook the very foundations of Ul'dah. The murderer was so named for the practice of leaving a card from the deck of arcana by the bloody bodies of the slain.''
'''''The Arcana Killer:''''' ''Officials publicly suggested that the murderer selected targets based upon divination. As several key figures of a faction that opposed the royal house were prominent amongst the victims, however, it was whispered that the seemingly random slaughter was merely a cover for political assassinations.
''
'''''An Angel in Darkness:''''' (The ink has faded to the point of illegibility...)

'''''Diary of a Goldsmith:''''' ''Today I visited the Twelveswood. Lady Amandine of the Dartancours, a regular patron of mine, bid me call upon her household.''
'''''Diary of a Goldsmith:''''' ''I set off with confidence, my latest masterpiece in hand, but it was within the walls of Haukke Manor that I beheld the true pinnacle of perfection...
''
'''''Nightkin:''''' ''I am the descendant of demons; a scion of tainted blood. It is for my brethren born into darkness─for the Nightkin─that I pen these words.''
'''''Nightkin:''''' ''The holy men will insist my teachings are madness─the ravings of a deranged killer. But you shall learn that all I scribe henceforth is eldritch truth, and their faith the twisted lie...''

===Give the Nightkin to X'rhun Tia===
'''X'rhun Tia:''' You did well in there, [Forename]! I've never known acquiring a book from a library to be such a strenuous endeavor. ...May I see the tome?
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Yes, the author does certainly seem convinced of his demonic heritage. I can see how the clergy of the time would have passed these writings off as a heretic's delusion, but the spellcraft contained within is aught but incoherent rambling.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Within his memoirs, this mage has provided specific instructions on the workings of forbidden sorcery. Little wonder that Lambard spent so much of his time studying the tome's secrets!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' But there is more. Much more. Let us return to Idyllshire─Arya needs to hear this.

'''(Nightkin: Th'''e memoirs of a twisted killer, filled with musings on the nature of voidsent-tainted mortals and instructions for macabre rituals.''')'''

====Optional Dialogue, back inside the Center for Cultural Promotion====
'''Arya:''' Welcome back! X'rhun's had his head buried in that book since he returned...

===Speak with X'rhun Tia at Rowna's Center for Cultural Promotion===
'''X'rhun Tia:''' I've just finished slogging through the last pages of the ''Nightkin''. There were truths I discovered which made it difficult to continue, but amongst a mounting sense of horror...I found hope.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Thus I bid you listen until the end of my tale. I shall begin with the author himself...

====Cutscene====
'''Arya:''' ...And so this man who wrote the Nightkin was not merely some disturbed killer, but a mage who had mastered the arts of the ancients.

'''X'rhun Tia:''' Exactly so. A century ago in Ishgard, this monster in mortal guise devoured all manner of forgotten texts, teaching himself everything from red magic to Mhachi summoning rituals.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' The secret to his seemingly inexhaustible power lies in his bloodline: he was directly descended from a Mhachi archmagus who had ingested the lifeblood of the voidsent queen Lilith!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' In fact, it was with this very archmagus that the vile practice of infusing oneself with voidsent blood first began. I believe I told you how the red mages later outlawed these rituals, but the damage had already been done...
'''X'rhun Tia:''' ...Lilith's insidious energies had been passed on to the archmagus's heirs. This clan of aether-drinking spellcasters became known as those who were born into darkness─the Nightkin.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' The revelation which truly shook me however was yet to come. I discovered that Lambard is─was─a scion of the Nightkin clan. And, quite likely, so are you, Arya.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' The book's author was of the Calowise family─a surname shared by Lambard.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' With no small amount of trepidation, I determined to look once more into your family records...and learned that the Calowise name was also prevalent on your mother's side. This can be no coincidence.

'''Arya:''' ...Are you saying that voidsent blood runs in my veins?

'''X'rhun Tia:''' It explains your preternaturally strong affinity for black magicks. When I remember that Lambard was of a similar arcane disposition, the connection is even more obvious.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' He had no need to ingest fiendish blood─he simply awoke the corruption which had always lurked within him. The rituals for doing so were clearly described in the pages of the Nightkin.

'''Arya:''' Were these rituals performed upon me, too...?

'''X'rhun Tia:''' Again, it is doubtful considering their complex requirements. My theory is that your latent talents were stirred into wakefulness quite by accident, through your induction into the ranks of the red.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' I wonder, however, why the same awakening that took years for Lambard occurred so swiftly in you...
'''X'rhun Tia:''' An innate affinity, mayhap? Whatever the case, that this unstable condition was triggered by your desire for control certainly explains Lambard's parting barb about the “injustice” of your fate.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' ...But all is not lost! There is a way to undo the curse of your lineage!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' The first Calowise drew Lilith into our physical world by providing a mortal host for her soul to possess.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' He stood unflinching before the fiendish queen he had summoned, and forged with her a bargain of blood and darkness. Once the archmagus had partaken of her essence, however, he entrapped her inside a heavily glyphed box. Her material form thus captured, Lilith was unable to return to her shadowy realm.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' It was written that her imprisonment on this plane of existence was a necessary act, lest the potency of her blood begin to wane. Do you understand what this means, Arya?

'''Arya:''' ...I think so. The corruption inside me will last only as long as the voidsent queen remains in our world.
'''Arya:''' Oh, I see... We need to find that box and banish Lilith back into the void!

'''X'rhun Tia:''' Exactly right! Defeat the voidsent and the curse upon your blood is lifted!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Of course, a creature of Lilith's stature would ordinarily present a near-insurmountable challenge. We are fortunate, then, that the summoner bound her essence to a feeble vessel to prevent her from manifesting her full power. Even we few should stand a chance against this lesser incarnation!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Now, it appears the author succeeded in tracking down Lilith's prison. And though the book makes no mention of the event, it is entirely possible that the box passed into his possession.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Our surest bet will be to follow in his footsteps. Rest and prepare, my friends─we have an exciting adventure ahead of us!

'''(Optional)'''
'''Arya:''' It's all been a bit overwhelming, but at least there's hope for a cure!
'''Arya:''' We just need to find Lilith's prison...
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

Traced in Blood

2026-02-22T11:50:49Z

Sura: /* Hand the stone tablets to X'rhun Tia */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Traced in Blood
| description = [[X'rhun Tia|X'rhun]] proposes a journey to the cradle of red magery.
| image = RDM StB quest image2.png
| quest-giver = X'rhun Tia
| location = Idyllshire
| location-x = 6.0
| location-y = 5.3
| type = job
| quest-line =
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Disciple of Magic Job Quests
| journal-genre = Red Mage Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job = Red Mage
| level = 63
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 103000
| gil = 2903
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = The Color of Her Hair
| next-quest = Nightkin
| patch = 4.0
| release = stormblood
| id-gt = 68120
| id-edb = 7bbe8ab090b
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[X'rhun Tia]] near the [[Ziggurat]].
*Obtain stone tablets.
*Hand the stone tablets to [[X'rhun Tia]].
*Survey the area, and defeat an [[unbreakable urolith]] for its core.
*Deliver the massive urolith core to [[X'rhun Tia]].
*Speak with [[Arya]] in [[Idyllshire]].

==Journal==
*X'rhun proposes a journey to the cradle of red magery.

*X'rhun proposes a journey to the mountains of Gyr Abania, where you will visit the Ziggurat built by the red mages of eld. Within that ancient edifice, your mentor hopes to uncover clues to treating Arya's condition─just as he once unearthed the secrets of red magic alongside Lambard long ago. Travel to the region of Gyr Abania, and join X'rhun near the centuries-old monument.

*You meet X'rhun near the Ziggurat, and after a brief history lesson he sets you to work searching for records of Lambard's transformation ritual. Head into the ruins, and seek out any remaining stone tablets.

*You have obtained three stone tablets in varying degrees of degradation. Deliver them to X'rhun Tia.

*X'rhun glances over the tablets you have brought, and finds one that details a rite by which a mage would ingest the blood of a voidsent in exchange for supernatural power. The description of the hunger which befell such mages is uncannily similar to Arya's condition. Believing that the tonic explained on the same tablet should be effective in relieving your companion's suffering, X'rhun bids you procure the concoction's main ingredient: a massive urolith's core. Make your way to the Sleeping Stones, and engage the largest specimen you can find.

*You have defeated an unbreakable urolith, and liberated its pulsating core. Seek out X'rhun Tia in the Gyr Abanian hamlet of Ala Gannha, and hand over the ingredient.

*With the materials for the tonic in hand, X'rhun appears eager to call upon the expertise of the alchemists of Ul'dah. Whilst your mentor is busy having the concoction prepared, return to Idyllshire and apprise Arya of your progress.

*Upon imbibing the alchemical mixture, Arya seems to recover almost immediately from her weakened state. X'rhun is quick to remind her, however, that any arcane exertion could soon send her back into a state of mindless hunger. Continue to hone your own skills that you might better aid Arya in returning to her beloved journey along the path of the red mage.
**※The next red mage quest will be available from X'rhun upon reaching level 65.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Are you ready to depart? The journey I have in mind will take us into the mountains of Gyr Abania, where we will visit the Ziggurat built by the red mages of eld.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Lambard and I once explored those ancient ruins, searching for knowledge of the first incarnation of red magic. That was long ago, before we met Curtis and joined the revolution...
'''X'rhun Tia:''' ...Before I realized the manner of hidden wisdom for which Lambard had been truly seeking.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' The edifice itself has now been overrun by Qiqirn, but a thorough expedition could still unearth something of value─mayhap even the secrets behind Lambard's occult transformation.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Arya, my friend, I must ask that you remain here and continue your convalescence. And no spellcasting!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Not even a lick of flame to light a candle. In your weakened state, we know not how suddenly the hunger might return.

'''Arya:''' Yes, of course. Just the thought of what might happen is enough to make me feel ill...
'''Arya:''' I'll be fine in my sickbed, but what of you two? Are you really going to travel all the way to Gyr Abania just for me?

'''X'rhun Tia:''' What would you do if the positions were reversed? If [Forename] were afflicted by a condition and you knew a cure might be found beyond the mountains? What then?

'''Arya:''' Why, I would be out the door in a moment!

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< Thank you, Arya. >'''
'''< You would...? >'''

'''''< Thank you, Arya. >'''''
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Ahahaha! That you would respond so emphatically is the reason we have no qualms about doing the same for you!

'''''< You would...? >'''''
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Ahahaha! Not the slightest hesitation! You've even flustered [Forename] here.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' That you would respond so emphatically is the reason we have no qualms about doing the same for you!

'''''< Both >'''''
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Arya's worked so hard to master her skills, and I imagine it will be hard to refrain from training for a while. But she must recover from her exhaustion first, before aught else.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Come, [Forename]─the Ziggurat awaits. Rest well, Arya. We shall return as swiftly as we are able.

'''(Optional)'''
'''Arya:''' I hate to be the cause of so much trouble...
And I hate that I still feel so weak. I promise to stay in bed like a good girl until I'm fully recovered.

===Speak with [[X'rhun Tia]] near the [[Ziggurat]]===
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Let's begin our expedition, shall we? Be on the lookout for stone tablets bearing the histories of the red.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Did I mention that it was our forebears in the art who constructed the Ziggurat? It was built to suppress the unstable weather that was whipped up in the wake of that era's Calamity─a sort of dampening weight that slowed the land's raging currents of aether to a trickle.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' In time, however, the Ziggurat also became a library, where successive generations of red mages enshrined their stories and their secrets. 'Tis a shame that so many of these precious slates have since been lost to plunderers, or simply worn down by the ravages of time...
'''X'rhun Tia:''' As such, I do not expect to find a fully intact record of Lambard's ghastly rite, but at the very least we should discover hints of what the transformation ritual entails. You take one way, and I'll take another, and we'll both take care not to fall prey to Qiqirn bandits!

===Hand the stone tablets to [[X'rhun Tia]]===
'''X'rhun Tia:''' How did you fare? I discovered a number of tablets myself which, while positively fascinating, offered little on the subject of occult rituals...

''(WoL hands over the tablets...)''

'''(Charred Tablet:''' A stone tablet detailing the process for concocting an alchemical potion of Mhachi origin.''')'''
'''(Chipped Tablet:''' A stone tablet filled with the folklore of ancient Amdapor.''')'''
'''(Cracked Tablet:''' A stone tablet describing the early history of red mages.''')'''

====Cutscene====
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Oho! If I'm reading this one correctly, you may have found exactly what we were looking for.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' It appears to be a record from a time before red magic was unified as a distinct discipline. The passage describes a rite by which one can make a pact with a voidsent, and ingest its blood in exchange for supernatural power!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Even amongst their kin, certain creatures of the void harbor a voracious appetite for living aether. Lambard must have acquired the ability to siphon his victims' life force from one such fiend...
'''X'rhun Tia:''' The practice in question is said to have started with a family of Mhachi sorcerers, who lived in the era preceding the Sixth Umbral Calamity. For red mages, whose arts draw so heavily upon their own aether, there is an obvious─if distasteful─advantage to stealing a foe's life energies.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' And if one can employ such energies to fortify and sustain one's own form, as Lambard did, then one can even wield magicks beyond the limitations of ordinary mortals.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Not surprisingly, however, its tendency to result in aether-starved madmen led to the rite being declared a forbidden art.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Hmmm. There's more... Some mention of an alchemical concoction that would serve to sate the hunger for aether when living prey was unavailable. And the helpful scribe has even included a method for its preparation!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Arya's transformation was strikingly similar to Lambard's. Surely this concoction would prove effective at curbing her condition as well!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Let's see here. It seems the main ingredient is a chunk of semi-crystallized aether. Such a substance could be drawn from the core of an urolith─and I'm thinking the bigger the better.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' If I recall correctly, there are uroliths to be found to the east, in the vicinity of the Sleeping Stones. Pray find yourself one of the larger specimens and procure an aetherial core.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Once you have what we need, we can rendezvous in the hamlet of Ala Gannha. I shall busy myself collecting the other ingredients.

===Deliver the massive urolith core to [[X'rhun Tia]]===
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Were you able to procure a suitable core?

''(WoL hands over the urolith core...)''

'''(Massive Urolith Core:''' A core taken from an immense urolith. The object seethes with semi-crystallized aether.''')'''

'''X'rhun Tia:''' Ah, yes, this will do nicely! Enough to create a decent-sized dose, at any rate.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' I've gathered together the other ingredients, so all that's left to do is deliver them into the hands of an experienced alchemist.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Ah, but Arya must be wondering where we are. Why don't you go on ahead to Idyllshire and avail her of our progress. I'll meet you there as soon as I'm finished haggling with the potion mixers in Ul'dah!

===Speak with [[Arya]] in [[Idyllshire]]===
'''Arya:''' A kind of potion? And it's supposed to help with the hunger? That will be one less worry, then...
'''Arya:''' Do you think X'rhun will be back soon...?

====Cutscene====
'''X'rhun Tia:''' I am returned!
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Arya, pray drink this concoction, and I shall tell you of our discoveries in Gyr Abania.

'''Arya:''' I... By the gods!
'''Arya:''' The taste was not exactly pleasant, but I already feel much recovered! It's as if a cool stream of water was poured on the fire in my chest... I don't know how to thank you!

'''X'rhun Tia:''' Your smile is the finest reward we could ask for. But I ask that you do not become complacent─that tonic is merely meant to help replenish your depleted aether. It will do naught to undo the underlying affliction.

'''Arya:''' I understand. If I exhaust my mana again, I'll be back where I was: a savage controlled by hunger. Which means I should still give up on training for now...

'''X'rhun Tia:''' ...For now.

'''Arya:''' So, you think Lambard infused me with voidsent blood while I was held captive?

'''X'rhun Tia:''' According to what I found in the Yellowjackets' incident records, the span of time that elapsed between your kidnapping and subsequent rescue was not terribly long.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' And for much of your ordeal you were shut inside a box. It seems unlikely that there was sufficient opportunity to perform a highly complicated and dangerous ritual. No, we must look elsewhere for the truth behind your condition.

'''Arya:''' You must let me help you!
'''Arya:''' If it allows me to begin practicing magic again even one day earlier... It is torture watching the moments pass─wasting time I could be using to catch up to you.

'''< What will you say? >'''
'''< You'll get there! >'''
'''< You'll never catch me! >'''

'''''< You'll get there! >'''''
'''Arya:''' I'll certainly try! Though I'm not sure what help I'll be...

'''''< You'll never catch me! >'''''
'''X'rhun Tia:''' Hah! No mercy from you, eh, [Forename]? But if you halted your progress for Arya, then she'd have naught to aim for, would she!?

'''''< Both >'''''
'''X'rhun Tia:''' I think we'll have our suffering friend delve into the scrolls for us. The Sharlayans have left behind a veritable mountain of lore through which we can dig for answers.
'''X'rhun Tia:''' [Forename], I shall leave you to your training. After all, you must give Arya an ever-growing peak to look up to!

'''(Optional)'''
'''Arya:''' I'm still not allowed to practice spellcasting, but at least I'm feeling back to normal. I'll be helping X'rhun search through as many scrolls and tomes as I can!
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