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Endwalker (Quest)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''All:''' Aye!

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

'''After The Dead Ends'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That, I can't deny.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Pah! Acceptance. At long last.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' The conflagration of our clash will scorch even the stars!
> Think what you will. But I'm not letting you leave this place.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So you would still play the hero.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' No matter. In acceptance you betray your deception. You know full well what we are, and what we seek.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' To shine incandescent in death's shadow!
> I'd had enough of you. It ends here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''Credits Roll'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Acquaintance? I'd call it friendship.
'''Urianger:''' I...did not wish to presume.
'''Urianger:''' Aye, I would be honored should they consider me a friend.
'''Urianger:''' For 'tis certainly true that I have grown fond of their company.
> You are the first to truly understand them.
'''Urianger:''' Dost thou think so?
'''Urianger:''' The Loporrits are certainly possessed of a unique outlook, and it hath been my pleasure to act as their facilitator upon this star.
'''Urianger:''' Mayhap I might yet serve as a bridge betwixt them and our fellow man...as Moenbryda once did for me.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Just worried how you'll earn your keep now.
'''Estinien:''' You talk as if the Scions' dissolution was more than mere pretense. There may be fewer calls to action, but we should be compensated as before.
'''Estinien:''' ...Why are you so concerned for me, anyway?
> Just wondering how I'll earn my keep now.
'''Estinien:''' What, I thought you adventurers had any number of ways to earn coin. And though the Scions' mode of operation has changed, we should be compensated as before.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Aye, let them be read and remembered.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I shall endeavor to pen what I can of the Ea, and the ancients, and of so many other wonders.
'''Y'shtola:''' But I am no scribe. It will be less a polished work, and more a reordering of scattered notes...
> Nay, it's enough to hold them in your memories.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I will refrain from publishing any formal work on the Ea, or the ancients, or on any of the wonders we encountered.
'''Y'shtola:''' I will, however, need to keep a few notes for future research. The passage of time can warp the truth just as surely as a poorly chosen word...

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Best decision I've ever made.
'''Thancred:''' Aye, I can honestly say the same.
'''Thancred:''' But all good things must come to an end...at least for a time.
> There's never been a dull moment, that's for certain.
'''Thancred:''' That's one way of putting it! In many ways, the experience has left us far stronger than when we began.
'''Thancred:''' But all good things must come to an end...at least for a time.

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Without a second thought.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hah, I'll hold you to that!
> As long as you don't overexert yourself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I know, I know. I can all but hear Lyna and Beq Lugg's voices each time you remind me.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I look forward to hearing all about the legendary Alisaie Leveilleur.
'''Alisaie:''' N-Not that I'm trying to become famous or anything...
'''Alisaie:''' That being said...
> Think you can keep up with me?
'''Alisaie:''' Heh, you asked for it, so you had better watch out!
'''Alisaie:''' Oh, yes!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[[File:EW-Endwalker-???.jpg|450px|right]]
'''???: ''' The constancy of this place never ceases to amaze me. An ocean of souls, shimmering and eternal.
'''???: ''' And yet...something stirs...

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

Endwalker (Quest)

2025-10-02T07:09:09Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Alisaie. */

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''All:''' Aye!

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

'''After The Dead Ends'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That, I can't deny.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Pah! Acceptance. At long last.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' The conflagration of our clash will scorch even the stars!
> Think what you will. But I'm not letting you leave this place.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So you would still play the hero.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' No matter. In acceptance you betray your deception. You know full well what we are, and what we seek.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' To shine incandescent in death's shadow!
> I'd had enough of you. It ends here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''Credits Roll'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Acquaintance? I'd call it friendship.
'''Urianger:''' I...did not wish to presume.
'''Urianger:''' Aye, I would be honored should they consider me a friend.
'''Urianger:''' For 'tis certainly true that I have grown fond of their company.
> You are the first to truly understand them.
'''Urianger:''' Dost thou think so?
'''Urianger:''' The Loporrits are certainly possessed of a unique outlook, and it hath been my pleasure to act as their facilitator upon this star.
'''Urianger:''' Mayhap I might yet serve as a bridge betwixt them and our fellow man...as Moenbryda once did for me.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Just worried how you'll earn your keep now.
'''Estinien:''' You talk as if the Scions' dissolution was more than mere pretense. There may be fewer calls to action, but we should be compensated as before.
'''Estinien:''' ...Why are you so concerned for me, anyway?
> Just wondering how I'll earn my keep now.
'''Estinien:''' What, I thought you adventurers had any number of ways to earn coin. And though the Scions' mode of operation has changed, we should be compensated as before.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Aye, let them be read and remembered.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I shall endeavor to pen what I can of the Ea, and the ancients, and of so many other wonders.
'''Y'shtola:''' But I am no scribe. It will be less a polished work, and more a reordering of scattered notes...
> Nay, it's enough to hold them in your memories.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I will refrain from publishing any formal work on the Ea, or the ancients, or on any of the wonders we encountered.
'''Y'shtola:''' I will, however, need to keep a few notes for future research. The passage of time can warp the truth just as surely as a poorly chosen word...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Without a second thought.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hah, I'll hold you to that!
> As long as you don't overexert yourself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I know, I know. I can all but hear Lyna and Beq Lugg's voices each time you remind me.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I look forward to hearing all about the legendary Alisaie Leveilleur.
'''Alisaie:''' N-Not that I'm trying to become famous or anything...
'''Alisaie:''' That being said...
> Think you can keep up with me?
'''Alisaie:''' Heh, you asked for it, so you had better watch out!
'''Alisaie:''' Oh, yes!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[[File:EW-Endwalker-???.jpg|450px|right]]
'''???: ''' The constancy of this place never ceases to amaze me. An ocean of souls, shimmering and eternal.
'''???: ''' And yet...something stirs...

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

Endwalker (Quest)

2025-10-02T07:06:48Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Urianger */

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''All:''' Aye!

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

'''After The Dead Ends'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That, I can't deny.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Pah! Acceptance. At long last.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' The conflagration of our clash will scorch even the stars!
> Think what you will. But I'm not letting you leave this place.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So you would still play the hero.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' No matter. In acceptance you betray your deception. You know full well what we are, and what we seek.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' To shine incandescent in death's shadow!
> I'd had enough of you. It ends here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'''Wilfsunn:''' Thank heavens.
'''Bloewyda:''' Truly.
'''Soroban:''' Welcome home!

'''Tataru:''' Welcome home, everyone!
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'''Tataru:''' Welcome home!

'''Credits Roll'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Acquaintance? I'd call it friendship.
'''Urianger:''' I...did not wish to presume.
'''Urianger:''' Aye, I would be honored should they consider me a friend.
'''Urianger:''' For 'tis certainly true that I have grown fond of their company.
> You are the first to truly understand them.
'''Urianger:''' Dost thou think so?
'''Urianger:''' The Loporrits are certainly possessed of a unique outlook, and it hath been my pleasure to act as their facilitator upon this star.
'''Urianger:''' Mayhap I might yet serve as a bridge betwixt them and our fellow man...as Moenbryda once did for me.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Just worried how you'll earn your keep now.
'''Estinien:''' You talk as if the Scions' dissolution was more than mere pretense. There may be fewer calls to action, but we should be compensated as before.
'''Estinien:''' ...Why are you so concerned for me, anyway?
> Just wondering how I'll earn my keep now.
'''Estinien:''' What, I thought you adventurers had any number of ways to earn coin. And though the Scions' mode of operation has changed, we should be compensated as before.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Aye, let them be read and remembered.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I shall endeavor to pen what I can of the Ea, and the ancients, and of so many other wonders.
'''Y'shtola:''' But I am no scribe. It will be less a polished work, and more a reordering of scattered notes...
> Nay, it's enough to hold them in your memories.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I will refrain from publishing any formal work on the Ea, or the ancients, or on any of the wonders we encountered.
'''Y'shtola:''' I will, however, need to keep a few notes for future research. The passage of time can warp the truth just as surely as a poorly chosen word...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Without a second thought.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hah, I'll hold you to that!
> As long as you don't overexert yourself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I know, I know. I can all but hear Lyna and Beq Lugg's voices each time you remind me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'''???: ''' The constancy of this place never ceases to amaze me. An ocean of souls, shimmering and eternal.
'''???: ''' And yet...something stirs...

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

Endwalker (Quest)

2025-10-02T07:04:04Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Alphinaud. */

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''All:''' Aye!

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

'''After The Dead Ends'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That, I can't deny.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Pah! Acceptance. At long last.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' The conflagration of our clash will scorch even the stars!
> Think what you will. But I'm not letting you leave this place.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So you would still play the hero.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' No matter. In acceptance you betray your deception. You know full well what we are, and what we seek.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' To shine incandescent in death's shadow!
> I'd had enough of you. It ends here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'''Wilfsunn:''' Thank heavens.
'''Bloewyda:''' Truly.
'''Soroban:''' Welcome home!

'''Tataru:''' Welcome home, everyone!
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'''Tataru:''' Welcome home!

'''Credits Roll'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Just worried how you'll earn your keep now.
'''Estinien:''' You talk as if the Scions' dissolution was more than mere pretense. There may be fewer calls to action, but we should be compensated as before.
'''Estinien:''' ...Why are you so concerned for me, anyway?
> Just wondering how I'll earn my keep now.
'''Estinien:''' What, I thought you adventurers had any number of ways to earn coin. And though the Scions' mode of operation has changed, we should be compensated as before.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Aye, let them be read and remembered.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I shall endeavor to pen what I can of the Ea, and the ancients, and of so many other wonders.
'''Y'shtola:''' But I am no scribe. It will be less a polished work, and more a reordering of scattered notes...
> Nay, it's enough to hold them in your memories.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I will refrain from publishing any formal work on the Ea, or the ancients, or on any of the wonders we encountered.
'''Y'shtola:''' I will, however, need to keep a few notes for future research. The passage of time can warp the truth just as surely as a poorly chosen word...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Without a second thought.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hah, I'll hold you to that!
> As long as you don't overexert yourself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I know, I know. I can all but hear Lyna and Beq Lugg's voices each time you remind me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'''???: ''' The constancy of this place never ceases to amaze me. An ocean of souls, shimmering and eternal.
'''???: ''' And yet...something stirs...

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

Endwalker (Quest)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''All:''' Aye!

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

'''After The Dead Ends'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That, I can't deny.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Pah! Acceptance. At long last.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' The conflagration of our clash will scorch even the stars!
> Think what you will. But I'm not letting you leave this place.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So you would still play the hero.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' No matter. In acceptance you betray your deception. You know full well what we are, and what we seek.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' To shine incandescent in death's shadow!
> I'd had enough of you. It ends here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'''Wilfsunn:''' Thank heavens.
'''Bloewyda:''' Truly.
'''Soroban:''' Welcome home!

'''Tataru:''' Welcome home, everyone!
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'''Tataru:''' Welcome home!

'''Credits Roll'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Just worried how you'll earn your keep now.
'''Estinien:''' You talk as if the Scions' dissolution was more than mere pretense. There may be fewer calls to action, but we should be compensated as before.
'''Estinien:''' ...Why are you so concerned for me, anyway?
> Just wondering how I'll earn my keep now.
'''Estinien:''' What, I thought you adventurers had any number of ways to earn coin. And though the Scions' mode of operation has changed, we should be compensated as before.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Aye, let them be read and remembered.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I shall endeavor to pen what I can of the Ea, and the ancients, and of so many other wonders.
'''Y'shtola:''' But I am no scribe. It will be less a polished work, and more a reordering of scattered notes...
> Nay, it's enough to hold them in your memories.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I will refrain from publishing any formal work on the Ea, or the ancients, or on any of the wonders we encountered.
'''Y'shtola:''' I will, however, need to keep a few notes for future research. The passage of time can warp the truth just as surely as a poorly chosen word...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Without a second thought.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hah, I'll hold you to that!
> As long as you don't overexert yourself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I know, I know. I can all but hear Lyna and Beq Lugg's voices each time you remind me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'''???: ''' The constancy of this place never ceases to amaze me. An ocean of souls, shimmering and eternal.
'''???: ''' And yet...something stirs...

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

Endwalker (Quest)

2025-10-02T07:00:26Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Krile. */

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''All:''' Aye!

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

'''After The Dead Ends'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That, I can't deny.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Pah! Acceptance. At long last.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' The conflagration of our clash will scorch even the stars!
> Think what you will. But I'm not letting you leave this place.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So you would still play the hero.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' No matter. In acceptance you betray your deception. You know full well what we are, and what we seek.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' To shine incandescent in death's shadow!
> I'd had enough of you. It ends here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''Tataru:''' Welcome home, everyone!
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'''Tataru:''' Welcome home!

'''Credits Roll'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Just worried how you'll earn your keep now.
'''Estinien:''' You talk as if the Scions' dissolution was more than mere pretense. There may be fewer calls to action, but we should be compensated as before.
'''Estinien:''' ...Why are you so concerned for me, anyway?
> Just wondering how I'll earn my keep now.
'''Estinien:''' What, I thought you adventurers had any number of ways to earn coin. And though the Scions' mode of operation has changed, we should be compensated as before.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Aye, let them be read and remembered.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I shall endeavor to pen what I can of the Ea, and the ancients, and of so many other wonders.
'''Y'shtola:''' But I am no scribe. It will be less a polished work, and more a reordering of scattered notes...
> Nay, it's enough to hold them in your memories.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I will refrain from publishing any formal work on the Ea, or the ancients, or on any of the wonders we encountered.
'''Y'shtola:''' I will, however, need to keep a few notes for future research. The passage of time can warp the truth just as surely as a poorly chosen word...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Without a second thought.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hah, I'll hold you to that!
> As long as you don't overexert yourself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I know, I know. I can all but hear Lyna and Beq Lugg's voices each time you remind me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'''???: ''' The constancy of this place never ceases to amaze me. An ocean of souls, shimmering and eternal.
'''???: ''' And yet...something stirs...

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

Endwalker (Quest)

2025-10-02T06:59:32Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Krile. */

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''All:''' Aye!

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

'''After The Dead Ends'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That, I can't deny.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Pah! Acceptance. At long last.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' The conflagration of our clash will scorch even the stars!
> Think what you will. But I'm not letting you leave this place.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So you would still play the hero.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' No matter. In acceptance you betray your deception. You know full well what we are, and what we seek.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' To shine incandescent in death's shadow!
> I'd had enough of you. It ends here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''Tataru:''' Welcome home, everyone!
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'''Tataru:''' Welcome home!

'''Credits Roll'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Just worried how you'll earn your keep now.
'''Estinien:''' You talk as if the Scions' dissolution was more than mere pretense. There may be fewer calls to action, but we should be compensated as before.
'''Estinien:''' ...Why are you so concerned for me, anyway?
> Just wondering how I'll earn my keep now.
'''Estinien:''' What, I thought you adventurers had any number of ways to earn coin. And though the Scions' mode of operation has changed, we should be compensated as before.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Aye, let them be read and remembered.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I shall endeavor to pen what I can of the Ea, and the ancients, and of so many other wonders.
'''Y'shtola:''' But I am no scribe. It will be less a polished work, and more a reordering of scattered notes...
> Nay, it's enough to hold them in your memories.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I will refrain from publishing any formal work on the Ea, or the ancients, or on any of the wonders we encountered.
'''Y'shtola:''' I will, however, need to keep a few notes for future research. The passage of time can warp the truth just as surely as a poorly chosen word...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Without a second thought.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hah, I'll hold you to that!
> As long as you don't overexert yourself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I know, I know. I can all but hear Lyna and Beq Lugg's voices each time you remind me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'''???: ''' The constancy of this place never ceases to amaze me. An ocean of souls, shimmering and eternal.
'''???: ''' And yet...something stirs...

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

Endwalker (Quest)

2025-10-01T11:12:45Z

Treazul: /* Accepting the quest (Cutscene) */

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''All:''' Aye!

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

'''After The Dead Ends'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That, I can't deny.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Pah! Acceptance. At long last.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' The conflagration of our clash will scorch even the stars!
> Think what you will. But I'm not letting you leave this place.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So you would still play the hero.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' No matter. In acceptance you betray your deception. You know full well what we are, and what we seek.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' To shine incandescent in death's shadow!
> I'd had enough of you. It ends here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''Credits Roll'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Just worried how you'll earn your keep now.
'''Estinien:''' You talk as if the Scions' dissolution was more than mere pretense. There may be fewer calls to action, but we should be compensated as before.
'''Estinien:''' ...Why are you so concerned for me, anyway?
> Just wondering how I'll earn my keep now.
'''Estinien:''' What, I thought you adventurers had any number of ways to earn coin. And though the Scions' mode of operation has changed, we should be compensated as before.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Aye, let them be read and remembered.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I shall endeavor to pen what I can of the Ea, and the ancients, and of so many other wonders.
'''Y'shtola:''' But I am no scribe. It will be less a polished work, and more a reordering of scattered notes...
> Nay, it's enough to hold them in your memories.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, then. I will refrain from publishing any formal work on the Ea, or the ancients, or on any of the wonders we encountered.
'''Y'shtola:''' I will, however, need to keep a few notes for future research. The passage of time can warp the truth just as surely as a poorly chosen word...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Without a second thought.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hah, I'll hold you to that!
> As long as you don't overexert yourself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I know, I know. I can all but hear Lyna and Beq Lugg's voices each time you remind me.

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

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

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I look forward to hearing all about the legendary Alisaie Leveilleur.
'''Alisaie:''' N-Not that I'm trying to become famous or anything...
'''Alisaie:''' That being said...
> Think you can keep up with me?

'''Alisaie:''' The next time we meet, I'll be vastly improved. So don't be surprised when you find yourself marveling at me!

====Speak with Alphinaud.====
'''Alphinaud:''' Oh, [Forename]. Pray forgive me for delaying the gathering.
'''Alphinaud:''' I was writing a letter, you see. To my parents.
'''Alphinaud:''' As busy as Father has been, tending the aftermath of the exodus, he has been good enough to show concern for the Scions.
'''Alphinaud:''' And besides...I've made them worry enough for a lifetime. Henceforth, I will endeavor to write as often as I am able.
'''Alphinaud:''' A little effort to set their minds at ease while we continue to be away from Sharlayan.
'''Alphinaud:''' Both Alisaie and I are off to assist with Garlemald's recovery, you see. Though uncertainty remains over what will become of the nation, we cannot well leave the capital in its present state.
'''Alphinaud:''' We will rejoin those members of the Ilsabard contingent still stationed there. Lucia and Maxima helm the relief effort, with support from our allies ─ the people of Garlemald among them.
'''Alphinaud:''' They will gradually be joined by those who have finished treating the tempered across the lands.
'''Alphinaud:''' Lest you misunderstand, we do not seek redemption for failing Licinia and her sister. That is a burden we must always bear.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nay, we go because of the truth in Lord Quintus's words.
'''Alphinaud:''' The truth that, whatever ideals individuals may espouse, nations are not moved to action unless they stand to benefit...
'''Alphinaud:''' For the foreseeable future, the fallen Empire will be at the mercy of both internal and external forces.
'''Alphinaud:''' And though I do not doubt the intentions of the contingent, with greater powers involved in the relief effort, our allies may well find themselves drawn into a political agenda.
'''Alphinaud:''' In going, we seek to ensure that the needs of the people come first. To understand their hearts, that we might better help them to begin anew.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You'd best write me too.
'''Alphinaud:''' Write you letters? Of course I would be glad to do so...
'''Alphinaud:''' But I would be gladder still were you to come and visit, and I believe I speak for Alisaie as well.
> I'll visit when I can.

'''Alphinaud:''' For fairly as long as I've been in Eorzea, you've been at my side. Watching over me, in good times and in bad.
'''Alphinaud:''' How many times have we gathered to share tidings... None could possibly keep count.
'''Alphinaud:''' The world is changing and will continue to do so. Yet no matter what the future brings, I hope that I can ever look to you...
'''Alphinaud:''' In good times and in bad. As a dependable comrade and dear friend both.
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you, [Forename]. From the bottom of my heart.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' By the way, have you spoken with Feo Ul of late? Some days ago, they appeared to me in a dream ─ of the sleeping persuasion, that is.
'''G'raha Tia:''' All is well in the First, they bade me tell you.
'''G'raha Tia:''' When I asked why not tell you themself, they unleashed giant, ravenous beavers upon me... Have you perchance done something to incur their ire?

'''Y'shtola:''' Lyse came to visit the other day. She peppered me with questions about the lasting repercussions of the Final Days.
'''Y'shtola:''' I took the opportunity to explain our plans to “disband,” and she understood our reasoning immediately. Once a Scion, always a Scion, it would seem.
'''Y'shtola:''' She was eager to relive old times, and remember old friends... Bittersweet memories, mayhap, but from the look on her face, the joys outweighed the sorrows.

'''Thancred:''' In case you've not heard, the Waking Sands will be converted into a warehouse. We'll be keeping the place free of rats and cobwebs, so it can still serve as an outpost should the need arise.
'''Thancred:''' Considering Tataru's ambitions, however, I'd not be surprised if she claimed the lot for her budding empire...

'''Urianger:''' I understand that, following thy clash with Zenos, the teleportation device thou had discarded fell to thee from on high.
'''Urianger:''' To return to thee in such a manner... I did confer with Wilfsunn and Bloewyda, yet they insist the device was possessed of no such capability.
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas a miracle befitting the nature of that place, where emotion becometh tangible reality. Whence, then, arose this timely wonder? Thine ardent wish...or another's fervent prayer?

'''Krile:''' Oh, I should mention that Erenville has kindly agreed to share aught of potential interest he hears from his fellow gleaners.
'''Krile:''' In exchange, we will help them to restore the archives to their proper order. With the exodus abandoned, all items must be returned whence they came ─ a task no less grueling than their removal.
'''Krile:''' Even now, Ojika assists in the sorting of arcane artifacts. Oh yes, not only is he a skilled administrator ─ he's also a certified appraiser specializing in relics from the Fifth Astral Era!
'''Krile:''' Despite his qualifications, though, he seems none too keen on the work. I shall have to go and relieve him as soon as I can...

'''Estinien:''' Word has it a false deity born in the Tower of Zot has survived, and occasionally appears to terrorize the locals.
'''Estinien:''' Those who vanquish the being and present proof in Radz-at-Han will receive a handsome reward. Though “handsome” isn't the word I would use to describe such outlandish garb...
'''Estinien:''' But while I'm in Thavnair, perhaps I will acquire a set to send to Aymeric in lieu of an answer to his job offer. Let him stand guard thus attired and be the talk of Empyreum, if not all Coerthas.

'''Alisaie:''' Hm, did I forget to mention anything? ...Ah, yes! The Hannish envoy who came to see Estinien also bore a letter from Matsya.
'''Alisaie:''' He writes that Mehvan and Qerasaf's little girl is doing well, and he often goes to visit her.
'''Alisaie:''' It won't be easy growing up without her parents, but with her fellow villagers watching over her, I dare to hope that she won't want for warmth as she grows up.

'''Alphinaud:''' I've been keeping Arenvald abreast of the situation in letters, but unfortunately he could not be here today.
'''Alphinaud:''' When it is convenient for both of us, we should pay him a visit.

'''Ocher Boulder:''' I am so glad I was able to be here this moment!
'''Ocher Boulder:''' You know, I considered continuing to follow in Hoary's footsteps, but I've realized it's time I found my own way in life. Otherwise, I'll never be half the man my brother is.
'''Ocher Boulder:''' First things first, I'm going to head to Gridania to visit the Conjurers' Guild and the Archers' Guild. I will do my very best to brush up on my skills before I see you again!

'''Aenor:''' We may have accomplished our goal and put it behind us, but my time with the Scions provided memories that will last me a lifetime.
'''Aenor:''' What bliss... To think I was blessed with the chance to experience such unbridled brotherly love!
'''Aenor:''' Ah, but now that Ocher has decided to set off without his dear brother... Without the two of them together, I fear I might suffer withdrawal!

'''Clemence:''' I'm so glad the danger is past! There was nothing I could do but pray from here, so I was relieved to the point of tears when everyone made it back safely.
'''Clemence:''' I imagine we'll have more free time now, so I was thinking I'd study up on healing magic, that I could make myself more useful in the future.
'''Clemence:''' My first stop will be the Astrologicum in Ishgard to learn about Sharlayan astrology. I must follow Ocher's lead and continue to hone my skills!

'''Coultenet:''' Far too much blood has been spilt, and far too many lives lost. Still, I am glad I was able to do something to repay those who showed me a path to the future.
'''Coultenet:''' Not that our job is over, of course ─ far from it. There is much that remains to be done before true and lasting peace can be achieved.
'''Coultenet:''' To that end, Hoary and I mean to set off for Corvos. We expect that the tensions between the Garleans and Corvosi will only flare more with the Empire's fall.

'''Hoary Boulder:''' I still remember the day we sparred together as though it were yesterday... To think how far we have all come since then!
'''Hoary Boulder:''' Even now, I have not abandoned my dream of besting you in single combat ─ of a friendly nature, of course. Though I clearly do not hold a candle to the Warrior of Light at present, I shall continue to train diligently that one day you might consider me an equal!

'''Aergmhus:''' I can still scarce believe our battle extended to the ends of creation, but seeing the Scions' mission to completion was both an honor and a privilege!
'''Aergmhus:''' As for myself, I've spent quite a while away from home, so I think I'll return to Limsa Lominsa for now.
'''Aergmhus:''' And once I get there, my first order of business will be downing a pint or three at the Drowning Wench!

'''Ephemie:''' 'Tis a shame the Scions are disbanding ─ even if only in name. I still fondly recall the day you granted me my uniform... The memory remains vivid, yet it feels like a lifetime ago.
'''Ephemie:''' I considered returning to the Adders' Nest, but since I've come this far, I've decided I ought to continue my journey and venture to Garlemald instead.
'''Ephemie:''' I can't hold a candle to the infamous wandering minstrel, but I thought I might share with the Garleans the tale of your epic deeds ─ extend to them an olive branch of song, if you will.

'''Bluomwyda:''' The exploits of you and your companions are truly an inspiration to us all. I have never felt more compelled to hone my own skills, that I one day might be able to accomplish such heroic deeds.
'''Bluomwyda:''' Aergmhus means to visit Limsa Lominsa, and I will join him and continue my search. I know not when we will meet again but...please take care of yourself.

'''Isildaure:''' You were but an amateur adventurer when we first met, but look at you now! You've grown into quite the fine young lad ─ just as I always knew you would.
'''Isildaure:'''One might say I ought to settle down in my old age, but seeing you now has set my adventurous spirit ablaze once more. But the first journey I set out upon will be a long-awaited hot springs tour with my dear friend Homei!

'''Alianne:''' There has been naught but chaos since the Telophoroi first appeared. Towers, lunar primals, the Empire, the Final Days... Yet we have weathered it all, and live to see the sun rise on a new day.
'''Alianne:''' And now that peace has returned, I can finally resume my travels with my grandfather. Perhaps we will go first to Kugane, to relax in the Bokaisen Hot Springs. That might be nice.
'''Alianne:''' Of course, my journey will not simply be for pleasure ─ I will collect information on the territories I travel. Hmm, perhaps I shall visit Nagxia via Doma...

'''V'mah Tia:''' Arenvald has pressing matters, according to him anyway. A pity he couldn't be here to witness this momentous occasion, though he bids me tell you congratulations.
'''V'mah Tia:''' As for me, well, once the Scions disband, I intend to resume my work in Rhalgr's Reach.
'''V'mah Tia:''' I suppose Arenvald will need support in Gyr Abania too, though he would not admit as much. Well, he will have my help, whether he wants it or not.

'''Riol:''' Feels a little strange now me linkpearl's gone quiet.
'''Riol:''' Since my unique skills're no longer needed for the safety o' the star an' all that, I'm goin' to become an adventurer like you ─ travelin' far and wide!
'''Riol:''' I Imagine I'll start by headin' to Meracydia or the New World. Just need to find meself a ship first...

===Speak with Tataru. (Cutscene)===
'''Tataru:''' Spoken your fill, have you? If so, I'm thinking to send everyone off.
'''Tataru:''' With your permission, then!

'''Tataru:''' Your attention please! At risk of spoiling the mood, the time of departure is upon us.
'''Tataru:''' In my capacity as your receptionist, I bid you all safe journeys. Till next we meet...be well!

'''Alisaie:''' I suppose we're off to Garlemald, then.
'''Alisaie:''' Though we ought to speak with Lord Aymeric first. If he's received word of any recent developments, we need to know.
'''Alisaie:''' 'Twould be prudent to purchase some warmer clothes at least. Mayhap we can pick up a few souvenirs for Jullus and the others while we're at it.
'''Alisaie:''' Where will you all be heading next?
'''Y'shtola:''' Dravania. There is a book I have been meaning to borrow from the Great Gubal Library.
'''Y'shtola:''' And I can think of at least one person who will be most displeased should I fail to visit before leaving.
'''Thancred:''' We've no particular destination in mind, but we do intend to stop in Sharlayan before we set off.
'''Urianger:''' We had thought to ask after the Loporrits. I am curious as to how well those who chose to remain are adapting to their changed circumstances.
'''Krile:''' Might we accompany you, then? Raha and I were planning to return to the Baldesion Annex.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Commissions have been piling up in our absence, and they must be dealt with ere we begin our work in earnest.
'''Alphinaud:''' Estinien. You will return to Radz-at-Han, will you not?
'''Estinien:''' Aye. For Vrtra's benefit, though I've yet to hear the details. I may not stay long.
'''Alphinaud:''' I see. Then it is here the Scions at last part ways, each to some far-flung corner of the realm.
'''Y'shtola:''' Perhaps. But I believe one of our number ─ a rather important one, at that ─ has yet to divulge his plans.
'''Estinien:''' Quite right.
'''Urianger:''' Indeed.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Fair point.
'''Alphinaud:''' What's next for our humble adventurer?
''You apprise them of your plans. Meteion, as a blue bird, flies away into the sunset.''

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'''???: ''' The constancy of this place never ceases to amaze me. An ocean of souls, shimmering and eternal.
'''???: ''' And yet...something stirs...

'''???: ''' Yes... Steeped in darkness deep as starless night, the beast hungers.
'''???: ''' Alas, I dare not investigate in earnest before the coming of my guiding star, as he foretold.
'''???: ''' We shall descend to the depths, you and I, to confront the dread beast Pandæmonium.
'''???: ''' Oh, the sights we shall see. The sights we shall see.

┣┨̈//̈ No┨ΦounΔ•••

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Treazul: /* Search for the errant Omicron. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = ┣┨̈//̈ No┨ΦounΔ•••
| image =
| description = [[G'raha Tia]] is ready to set forth.
| quest-giver = G'raha Tia
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 32.3
| location-y = 27.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 90
| exp =
| gil = 1260
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Vic┨οry ̈ ̈ ̈╳, │̆││ε Lost
| next-quest = Hello, World
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 802
| id-gt = 69996
| id-edb = 6c4ff3c2c6c
}}
==Additional Information==
The title seems to read "H_ll_ Not Found". The Japanese title of this quest "見つからない＊＊" means "Can't find**". Given the title of the next quest, "Hello Not Found" seems likely.
 Φ is the uppercase Greek letter [[wikipedia:Phi|Phi]].

==Steps==
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Examine the console.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Observe activity at [[Base Omicron]].
** Find an Omicron behaving suspiciously.
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Search for the [[M-017|errant Omicron]].

==Walkthrough==
The Omicron behaving suspiciously will be M-107. They will be moving around quite fast and erratically. You will have to track and successfully click on them.

==Journal==
*G'raha Tia is ready to set forth.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' “Pointless exercise”... What does that mean, I wonder...

'''Alphinaud:''' Considering the Omicrons' single-minded character, the lack of new orders does seem unusual. I agree that we should seek out their leader.

===Accepting the quest===
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, the console we seek lies on the far side of this isle.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Given the nature of the ground, the route may not be entirely direct as it seems.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us all watch our step as we make our way.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Greetings, Sir! Can you hear me? Say something if you can! Awaken! Activate! ...Password!
'''Alisaie:''' ...Well, I tried.

'''Alphinaud:''' The glow would suggest it is still operational. But how are we to interact with it...?

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' This appears to be the console.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But it seems...unresponsive.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Would you care to take a look at it?

===Examine the console. (Cutscene)===
You try touching, smacking, and attuning with the console, but there is no response...
'''G'raha Tia:''' No luck, I see.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But there must be a way to activate it. There must...

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Alisaie:''' Well, I'm out of ideas...
'''Alphinaud:''' As am I. Operating such consoles is trying enough, but if we can't even activate it...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Perhaps there is a way.
'''G'raha Tia:''' First, consider the world that has been recreated here.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Its inhabitants were machines who gathered combat data to enhance themselves. And among the many wars they waged, the most notable was that against the dragons.
''If you've completed Deltascape''
'''G'raha Tia:''' As you've doubtless surmised, I believe this was the home world of Omega.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Cid built a jamming device to defeat it. A device which generated massive bursts of lightning, its sole weakness.
''If you haven't completed Deltascape''
'''G'raha Tia:''' The significance of these details may be lost on you now, but they lead me to believe this was the home world of Omega.
'''G'raha Tia:''' According to the records I read in the future, it possessed a single weakness: lightning.

'''Alisaie:''' That's all well and good, but what does that─ ...Wait, you're not thinking to strike the console with lightning, are you?
'''G'raha Tia:''' As a matter of fact, I am. Ask yourselves this: why would an entity as puissant as Omega not be designed to suppress the effects of lightning?
'''Alphinaud:''' Because it relies upon it ─ or something akin to it ─ as a source of energy.
'''G'raha Tia:''' My thoughts exactly. And there is a good chance the same is true of the Omicrons and their devices.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, shall I cast caution to the wind and try something reckless and dramatic?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Have at it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Very Well, Here I go
> I'm not sure this is a good idea.
''If you've completed Deltascape''
> Or I could use my custom-made Omega jammer!
'''G'raha Tia:''' You still have it!? Cid and Nero's legendary device, which brought low the superweapon Omega!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wait... The actual device was much too big to lug around, so you must have only the control module. And there I was getting all excited...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Never mind. An old-fashioned spell will suffice.

'''Alisaie:''' It...it worked!
'''???:''' Opening connection to Communications Module I... Connection established.
'''Sir:''' Transmission: strategic Matrix Stigma-1 now online. As the primary strategic matrix, you may address me as “Sir.”
'''Sir:''' Checking for new communications... None found. All units, please maintain current state.
'''Sir:''' End transmission. Closing connection...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wait! We have questions for you!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Of late, no mission orders have been issued. Why not? Has there been some manner of trouble?
'''Sir:''' Reply: the extended operations unit has yet to determine guidelines for future assignments.
'''Sir:''' All strategies are calculated, devised, and actioned in accordance with said guidelines.
'''Sir:''' In the interim, all citizens are directed to maintain a state of combat readiness. End reply. Awaiting query.
'''Alphinaud:''' Can you tell us why the extended operations unit hasn't yet determined the guidelines?
'''Sir:''' Unable to comply. Information unavailable or access restricted.
'''Alphinaud:''' In that case, is it possible for us to communicate directly with the unit?
'''Sir:''' ...Access denied. Unable to establish connection.
'''Alisaie:''' Is there anything you can tell us? Have there been any abnormalities, like a threat to the star or widespread unrest?
'''Sir:''' Reply: negative. All citizens continue to operate at maximum efficiency.
'''Sir:''' If your operations are suboptimal, please proceed to a maintenance facility for evaluation. Otherwise, standby at your designated post. End reply.
'''Sir:''' End transmission. Closing connection...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I could activate it again, but I doubt it would be productive. What do you think?
'''Alisaie:''' If all the Omicrons really were running as efficiently as it claimed, then I doubt they were hoping for life here to end.
'''Alisaie:''' As this Sir told us, there just haven't been any new instructions, and everyone is standing by.
'''Alphinaud:''' Should be standing by, at any rate. If there are those that are neglecting their duties, perhaps we can glean a clue from them.
'''Alphinaud:''' I propose we take another look around, and also try to find the operations unit.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' Though I never encountered Omega myself, in conceiving the means to send the Crystal Tower to the First, we borrowed much from its mastery of the rift.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Indeed, so many times did I read the report of your battle, I believe I could recite it word for word.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Omega's miniature likeness also survived to the future, if a little worse for the wear. I must confess, I was delighted to see it again in the present.

'''Alisaie:''' I remember when we set Omega loose to deal with Shinryu...
'''Alisaie:''' An Allagan weapon, we once thought. And here we are now, visiting a recreation of its home world.
'''Alisaie:''' I can only imagine how else these beings will surprise us...

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Let us focus our search on the outpost.
'''Alphinaud:''' Alisaie and I will try speaking with the Omicrons this time, in the hopes we might learn something new.
'''Alphinaud:''' Meanwhile, perhaps you and G'raha could observe them from a distance.
'''Alphinaud:''' These beings are systematic and routine by nature. If there are any that aren't, it shouldn't be too difficult to spot them.
'''Alphinaud:''' If there are no questions, then let us begin at once!
'''G'raha Tia:''' As we came this way, I believe I spied a promising vantage point. Follow me.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' And here we are. I see the twins are wasting no time with their inquiries.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us begin observing the Omicrons. They are supposed to be standing by, so we should look for any that aren't.

===Observe activity at Base Omicron.===
<blockquote>Search Base Omicron for errant Omicrons. You may move the camera, as well as zoom in and out. Target an Omicron and examine it with <LMB>.</blockquote>

> Adventurous Abystoma
That's no Omicron ─ it's an ambystoma! An especially lively one, at that.
Perhaps it snuck aboard the Ragnarok, but however it came to be here, it seems to be completely in its element...

> M-017
The Omicron wanders about ceaselessly, as if lacking a clear objective.

'''G'raha Tia:''' An Omicron wandering aimlessly? Where!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Aha, I see it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' It's left the base. Let's follow it!

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' It's not here, but it definitely came this way. It must have used the portal.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Time to go through and see what we find...

===Search for the errant Omicron. (Cutscene)===
'''M-017:''' Bzzzt... What is your query?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Ah, you found it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' What are you doing here?
'''M-017:''' ...I am looking at the tree.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Quite an unusual specimen... What is the device attached to it?
'''M-017:''' The tree is a sample collected from another star. As it cannot survive in our environment, however, it requires life support. That is the function of the device.
'''G'raha Tia:''' To go to such lengths to sustain it... Is there something special about this tree?
'''M-017:''' Being foreign matter, protocol requires that we study it. As this task has been completed, the specimen may be discarded.
'''M-017:''' However, when I behold the tree, I am made to feel as though...there is a problem.
'''M-017:''' In order to become strong, we have continued to enhance ourselves. Like we did countless others, we conquered the star whence this tree came.
'''M-017:''' It is the last remnant of a dead world, and there is nothing towards which it may aspire. Yet it grows. Extends its branches. Sprouts leaves. Produces seeds.
'''M-017:''' Why does it seek to continue?
'''M-017:''' Why was it made to behave in such a way, and to what end? I do not understand.
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...I see. Out of curiosity, does this pertain to your duty?
'''M-017:''' ...No, it does not. My apologies, I shall return to my designated post and assume a state of combat readiness.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, it was acting outside of orders...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Perhaps it is simply a malfunctioning Omicron. These are by no means uncommon.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But it may also be a unit possessed of the ability to make decisions. One not unlike Sir...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I believe this bears further investigation.
'''G'raha Tia:''' To endeavor to live even if we must depend on forces beyond our control...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Tell me, [Forename]. One day, when this adventure becomes a part of your epic, do you think I will be mentioned in it?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Of course. Why wouldn't you be?
'''G'raha Tia:''' You truly think so? That would be a...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Nay, I shouldn't say such things until the moment comes to pass. Never mind the embarrassment...
> Maybe in a footnore.
> You're not here so you can be in a story.
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Forgive me. Let there be no doubt that fame and glory could not be further from my mind.
'''G'raha Tia:''' And yet...I would be lying if I said that I don't relish the thought of my name being spoken in the same breath as yours.

'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Well, we had best get on with our task.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Tracking down Sir, and understanding the nature of the emotion which bars our way!

┣┨̈//̈ No┨ΦounΔ•••

2025-09-30T13:15:22Z

Treazul: /* Examine the console. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = ┣┨̈//̈ No┨ΦounΔ•••
| image =
| description = [[G'raha Tia]] is ready to set forth.
| quest-giver = G'raha Tia
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 32.3
| location-y = 27.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 90
| exp =
| gil = 1260
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Vic┨οry ̈ ̈ ̈╳, │̆││ε Lost
| next-quest = Hello, World
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 802
| id-gt = 69996
| id-edb = 6c4ff3c2c6c
}}
==Additional Information==
The title seems to read "H_ll_ Not Found". The Japanese title of this quest "見つからない＊＊" means "Can't find**". Given the title of the next quest, "Hello Not Found" seems likely.
 Φ is the uppercase Greek letter [[wikipedia:Phi|Phi]].

==Steps==
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Examine the console.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Observe activity at [[Base Omicron]].
** Find an Omicron behaving suspiciously.
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Search for the [[M-017|errant Omicron]].

==Walkthrough==
The Omicron behaving suspiciously will be M-107. They will be moving around quite fast and erratically. You will have to track and successfully click on them.

==Journal==
*G'raha Tia is ready to set forth.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' “Pointless exercise”... What does that mean, I wonder...

'''Alphinaud:''' Considering the Omicrons' single-minded character, the lack of new orders does seem unusual. I agree that we should seek out their leader.

===Accepting the quest===
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, the console we seek lies on the far side of this isle.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Given the nature of the ground, the route may not be entirely direct as it seems.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us all watch our step as we make our way.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Greetings, Sir! Can you hear me? Say something if you can! Awaken! Activate! ...Password!
'''Alisaie:''' ...Well, I tried.

'''Alphinaud:''' The glow would suggest it is still operational. But how are we to interact with it...?

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' This appears to be the console.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But it seems...unresponsive.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Would you care to take a look at it?

===Examine the console. (Cutscene)===
You try touching, smacking, and attuning with the console, but there is no response...
'''G'raha Tia:''' No luck, I see.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But there must be a way to activate it. There must...

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Alisaie:''' Well, I'm out of ideas...
'''Alphinaud:''' As am I. Operating such consoles is trying enough, but if we can't even activate it...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Perhaps there is a way.
'''G'raha Tia:''' First, consider the world that has been recreated here.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Its inhabitants were machines who gathered combat data to enhance themselves. And among the many wars they waged, the most notable was that against the dragons.
''If you've completed Deltascape''
'''G'raha Tia:''' As you've doubtless surmised, I believe this was the home world of Omega.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Cid built a jamming device to defeat it. A device which generated massive bursts of lightning, its sole weakness.
''If you haven't completed Deltascape''
'''G'raha Tia:''' The significance of these details may be lost on you now, but they lead me to believe this was the home world of Omega.
'''G'raha Tia:''' According to the records I read in the future, it possessed a single weakness: lightning.

'''Alisaie:''' That's all well and good, but what does that─ ...Wait, you're not thinking to strike the console with lightning, are you?
'''G'raha Tia:''' As a matter of fact, I am. Ask yourselves this: why would an entity as puissant as Omega not be designed to suppress the effects of lightning?
'''Alphinaud:''' Because it relies upon it ─ or something akin to it ─ as a source of energy.
'''G'raha Tia:''' My thoughts exactly. And there is a good chance the same is true of the Omicrons and their devices.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, shall I cast caution to the wind and try something reckless and dramatic?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Have at it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Very Well, Here I go
> I'm not sure this is a good idea.
''If you've completed Deltascape''
> Or I could use my custom-made Omega jammer!
'''G'raha Tia:''' You still have it!? Cid and Nero's legendary device, which brought low the superweapon Omega!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wait... The actual device was much too big to lug around, so you must have only the control module. And there I was getting all excited...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Never mind. An old-fashioned spell will suffice.

'''Alisaie:''' It...it worked!
'''???:''' Opening connection to Communications Module I... Connection established.
'''Sir:''' Transmission: strategic Matrix Stigma-1 now online. As the primary strategic matrix, you may address me as “Sir.”
'''Sir:''' Checking for new communications... None found. All units, please maintain current state.
'''Sir:''' End transmission. Closing connection...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wait! We have questions for you!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Of late, no mission orders have been issued. Why not? Has there been some manner of trouble?
'''Sir:''' Reply: the extended operations unit has yet to determine guidelines for future assignments.
'''Sir:''' All strategies are calculated, devised, and actioned in accordance with said guidelines.
'''Sir:''' In the interim, all citizens are directed to maintain a state of combat readiness. End reply. Awaiting query.
'''Alphinaud:''' Can you tell us why the extended operations unit hasn't yet determined the guidelines?
'''Sir:''' Unable to comply. Information unavailable or access restricted.
'''Alphinaud:''' In that case, is it possible for us to communicate directly with the unit?
'''Sir:''' ...Access denied. Unable to establish connection.
'''Alisaie:''' Is there anything you can tell us? Have there been any abnormalities, like a threat to the star or widespread unrest?
'''Sir:''' Reply: negative. All citizens continue to operate at maximum efficiency.
'''Sir:''' If your operations are suboptimal, please proceed to a maintenance facility for evaluation. Otherwise, standby at your designated post. End reply.
'''Sir:''' End transmission. Closing connection...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I could activate it again, but I doubt it would be productive. What do you think?
'''Alisaie:''' If all the Omicrons really were running as efficiently as it claimed, then I doubt they were hoping for life here to end.
'''Alisaie:''' As this Sir told us, there just haven't been any new instructions, and everyone is standing by.
'''Alphinaud:''' Should be standing by, at any rate. If there are those that are neglecting their duties, perhaps we can glean a clue from them.
'''Alphinaud:''' I propose we take another look around, and also try to find the operations unit.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' Though I never encountered Omega myself, in conceiving the means to send the Crystal Tower to the First, we borrowed much from its mastery of the rift.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Indeed, so many times did I read the report of your battle, I believe I could recite it word for word.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Omega's miniature likeness also survived to the future, if a little worse for the wear. I must confess, I was delighted to see it again in the present.

'''Alisaie:''' I remember when we set Omega loose to deal with Shinryu...
'''Alisaie:''' An Allagan weapon, we once thought. And here we are now, visiting a recreation of its home world.
'''Alisaie:''' I can only imagine how else these beings will surprise us...

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Let us focus our search on the outpost.
'''Alphinaud:''' Alisaie and I will try speaking with the Omicrons this time, in the hopes we might learn something new.
'''Alphinaud:''' Meanwhile, perhaps you and G'raha could observe them from a distance.
'''Alphinaud:''' These beings are systematic and routine by nature. If there are any that aren't, it shouldn't be too difficult to spot them.
'''Alphinaud:''' If there are no questions, then let us begin at once!
'''G'raha Tia:''' As we came this way, I believe I spied a promising vantage point. Follow me.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' And here we are. I see the twins are wasting no time with their inquiries.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us begin observing the Omicrons. They are supposed to be standing by, so we should look for any that aren't.

===Observe activity at Base Omicron.===
<blockquote>Search Base Omicron for errant Omicrons. You may move the camera, as well as zoom in and out. Target an Omicron and examine it with <LMB>.</blockquote>

> Adventurous Abystoma
That's no Omicron ─ it's an ambystoma! An especially lively one, at that.
Perhaps it snuck aboard the Ragnarok, but however it came to be here, it seems to be completely in its element...

> M-017
The Omicron wanders about ceaselessly, as if lacking a clear objective.

'''G'raha Tia:''' An Omicron wandering aimlessly? Where!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Aha, I see it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' It's left the base. Let's follow it!

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' It's not here, but it definitely came this way. It must have used the portal.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Time to go through and see what we find...

===Search for the errant Omicron. (Cutscene)===
'''M-017:''' Bzzzt... What is your query?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Ah, you found it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' What are you doing here?
'''M-017:''' ...I am looking at the tree.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Quite an unusual specimen... What is the device attached to it?
'''M-017:''' The tree is a sample collected from another star. As it cannot survive in our environment, however, it requires life support. That is the function of the device.
'''G'raha Tia:''' To go to such lengths to sustain it... Is there something special about this tree?
'''M-017:''' Being foreign matter, protocol requires that we study it. As this task has been completed, the specimen may be discarded.
'''M-017:''' However, when I behold the tree, I am made to feel as though...there is a problem.
'''M-017:''' In order to become strong, we have continued to enhance ourselves. Like we did countless others, we conquered the star whence this tree came.
'''M-017:''' It is the last remnant of a dead world, and there is nothing towards which it may aspire. Yet it grows. Extends its branches. Sprouts leaves. Produces seeds.
'''M-017:''' Why does it seek to continue?
'''M-017:''' Why was it made to behave in such a way, and to what end? I do not understand.
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...I see. Out of curiosity, does this pertain to your duty?
'''M-017:''' ...No, it does not. My apologies, I shall return to my designated post and assume a state of combat readiness.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, it was acting outside of orders...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Perhaps it is simply a malfunctioning Omicron. These are by no means uncommon.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But it may also be a unit possessed of the ability to make decisions. One not unlike Sir...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I believe this bears further investigation.
'''G'raha Tia:''' To endeavor to live even if we must depend on forces beyond our control...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Tell me, [Forename]. One day, when this adventure becomes a part of your epic, do you think I will be mentioned in it?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Of course. Why wouldn't you be?
'''G'raha Tia:''' You truly think so? That would be a...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Nay, I shouldn't say such things until the moment comes to pass. Never mind the embarrassment...
> Maybe in a footnore.
> You're not here so you can be in a story.

'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Well, we had best get on with our task.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Tracking down Sir, and understanding the nature of the emotion which bars our way!

┣┨̈//̈ No┨ΦounΔ•••

2025-09-30T13:14:45Z

Treazul: /* Examine the console. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = ┣┨̈//̈ No┨ΦounΔ•••
| image =
| description = [[G'raha Tia]] is ready to set forth.
| quest-giver = G'raha Tia
| location = Ultima Thule
| location-x = 32.3
| location-y = 27.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 90
| exp =
| gil = 1260
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Vic┨οry ̈ ̈ ̈╳, │̆││ε Lost
| next-quest = Hello, World
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 802
| id-gt = 69996
| id-edb = 6c4ff3c2c6c
}}
==Additional Information==
The title seems to read "H_ll_ Not Found". The Japanese title of this quest "見つからない＊＊" means "Can't find**". Given the title of the next quest, "Hello Not Found" seems likely.
 Φ is the uppercase Greek letter [[wikipedia:Phi|Phi]].

==Steps==
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Examine the console.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Observe activity at [[Base Omicron]].
** Find an Omicron behaving suspiciously.
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Search for the [[M-017|errant Omicron]].

==Walkthrough==
The Omicron behaving suspiciously will be M-107. They will be moving around quite fast and erratically. You will have to track and successfully click on them.

==Journal==
*G'raha Tia is ready to set forth.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' “Pointless exercise”... What does that mean, I wonder...

'''Alphinaud:''' Considering the Omicrons' single-minded character, the lack of new orders does seem unusual. I agree that we should seek out their leader.

===Accepting the quest===
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, the console we seek lies on the far side of this isle.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Given the nature of the ground, the route may not be entirely direct as it seems.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us all watch our step as we make our way.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Greetings, Sir! Can you hear me? Say something if you can! Awaken! Activate! ...Password!
'''Alisaie:''' ...Well, I tried.

'''Alphinaud:''' The glow would suggest it is still operational. But how are we to interact with it...?

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' This appears to be the console.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But it seems...unresponsive.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Would you care to take a look at it?

===Examine the console. (Cutscene)===
You try touching, smacking, and attuning with the console, but there is no response...
'''G'raha Tia:''' No luck, I see.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But there must be a way to activate it. There must...

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Alisaie:''' Well, I'm out of ideas...
'''Alphinaud:''' As am I. Operating such consoles is trying enough, but if we can't even activate it...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Perhaps there is a way.
'''G'raha Tia:''' First, consider the world that has been recreated here.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Its inhabitants were machines who gathered combat data to enhance themselves. And among the many wars they waged, the most notable was that against the dragons.
''If you've completed Deltascape''
'''G'raha Tia:''' As you've doubtless surmised, I believe this was the home world of Omega.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Cid built a jamming device to defeat it. A device which generated massive bursts of lightning, its sole weakness.
''If you haven't completed Deltascape''
'''G'raha Tia:''' The significance of these details may be lost on you now, but they lead me to believe this was the home world of Omega.
'''G'raha Tia:''' According to the records I read in the future, it possessed a single weakness: lightning.
'''Alisaie:''' That's all well and good, but what does that─ ...Wait, you're not thinking to strike the console with lightning, are you?
'''G'raha Tia:''' As a matter of fact, I am. Ask yourselves this: why would an entity as puissant as Omega not be designed to suppress the effects of lightning?
'''Alphinaud:''' Because it relies upon it ─ or something akin to it ─ as a source of energy.
'''G'raha Tia:''' My thoughts exactly. And there is a good chance the same is true of the Omicrons and their devices.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, shall I cast caution to the wind and try something reckless and dramatic?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Have at it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Very Well, Here I go
> I'm not sure this is a good idea.
''If you've completed Deltascape''
> Or I could use my custom-made Omega jammer!
'''G'raha Tia:''' You still have it!? Cid and Nero's legendary device, which brought low the superweapon Omega!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wait... The actual device was much too big to lug around, so you must have only the control module. And there I was getting all excited...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Never mind. An old-fashioned spell will suffice.

'''Alisaie:''' It...it worked!
'''???:''' Opening connection to Communications Module I... Connection established.
'''Sir:''' Transmission: strategic Matrix Stigma-1 now online. As the primary strategic matrix, you may address me as “Sir.”
'''Sir:''' Checking for new communications... None found. All units, please maintain current state.
'''Sir:''' End transmission. Closing connection...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wait! We have questions for you!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Of late, no mission orders have been issued. Why not? Has there been some manner of trouble?
'''Sir:''' Reply: the extended operations unit has yet to determine guidelines for future assignments.
'''Sir:''' All strategies are calculated, devised, and actioned in accordance with said guidelines.
'''Sir:''' In the interim, all citizens are directed to maintain a state of combat readiness. End reply. Awaiting query.
'''Alphinaud:''' Can you tell us why the extended operations unit hasn't yet determined the guidelines?
'''Sir:''' Unable to comply. Information unavailable or access restricted.
'''Alphinaud:''' In that case, is it possible for us to communicate directly with the unit?
'''Sir:''' ...Access denied. Unable to establish connection.
'''Alisaie:''' Is there anything you can tell us? Have there been any abnormalities, like a threat to the star or widespread unrest?
'''Sir:''' Reply: negative. All citizens continue to operate at maximum efficiency.
'''Sir:''' If your operations are suboptimal, please proceed to a maintenance facility for evaluation. Otherwise, standby at your designated post. End reply.
'''Sir:''' End transmission. Closing connection...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I could activate it again, but I doubt it would be productive. What do you think?
'''Alisaie:''' If all the Omicrons really were running as efficiently as it claimed, then I doubt they were hoping for life here to end.
'''Alisaie:''' As this Sir told us, there just haven't been any new instructions, and everyone is standing by.
'''Alphinaud:''' Should be standing by, at any rate. If there are those that are neglecting their duties, perhaps we can glean a clue from them.
'''Alphinaud:''' I propose we take another look around, and also try to find the operations unit.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' Though I never encountered Omega myself, in conceiving the means to send the Crystal Tower to the First, we borrowed much from its mastery of the rift.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Indeed, so many times did I read the report of your battle, I believe I could recite it word for word.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Omega's miniature likeness also survived to the future, if a little worse for the wear. I must confess, I was delighted to see it again in the present.

'''Alisaie:''' I remember when we set Omega loose to deal with Shinryu...
'''Alisaie:''' An Allagan weapon, we once thought. And here we are now, visiting a recreation of its home world.
'''Alisaie:''' I can only imagine how else these beings will surprise us...

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Let us focus our search on the outpost.
'''Alphinaud:''' Alisaie and I will try speaking with the Omicrons this time, in the hopes we might learn something new.
'''Alphinaud:''' Meanwhile, perhaps you and G'raha could observe them from a distance.
'''Alphinaud:''' These beings are systematic and routine by nature. If there are any that aren't, it shouldn't be too difficult to spot them.
'''Alphinaud:''' If there are no questions, then let us begin at once!
'''G'raha Tia:''' As we came this way, I believe I spied a promising vantage point. Follow me.

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' And here we are. I see the twins are wasting no time with their inquiries.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us begin observing the Omicrons. They are supposed to be standing by, so we should look for any that aren't.

===Observe activity at Base Omicron.===
<blockquote>Search Base Omicron for errant Omicrons. You may move the camera, as well as zoom in and out. Target an Omicron and examine it with <LMB>.</blockquote>

> Adventurous Abystoma
That's no Omicron ─ it's an ambystoma! An especially lively one, at that.
Perhaps it snuck aboard the Ragnarok, but however it came to be here, it seems to be completely in its element...

> M-017
The Omicron wanders about ceaselessly, as if lacking a clear objective.

'''G'raha Tia:''' An Omicron wandering aimlessly? Where!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Aha, I see it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' It's left the base. Let's follow it!

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' It's not here, but it definitely came this way. It must have used the portal.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Time to go through and see what we find...

===Search for the errant Omicron. (Cutscene)===
'''M-017:''' Bzzzt... What is your query?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Ah, you found it!
'''G'raha Tia:''' What are you doing here?
'''M-017:''' ...I am looking at the tree.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Quite an unusual specimen... What is the device attached to it?
'''M-017:''' The tree is a sample collected from another star. As it cannot survive in our environment, however, it requires life support. That is the function of the device.
'''G'raha Tia:''' To go to such lengths to sustain it... Is there something special about this tree?
'''M-017:''' Being foreign matter, protocol requires that we study it. As this task has been completed, the specimen may be discarded.
'''M-017:''' However, when I behold the tree, I am made to feel as though...there is a problem.
'''M-017:''' In order to become strong, we have continued to enhance ourselves. Like we did countless others, we conquered the star whence this tree came.
'''M-017:''' It is the last remnant of a dead world, and there is nothing towards which it may aspire. Yet it grows. Extends its branches. Sprouts leaves. Produces seeds.
'''M-017:''' Why does it seek to continue?
'''M-017:''' Why was it made to behave in such a way, and to what end? I do not understand.
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...I see. Out of curiosity, does this pertain to your duty?
'''M-017:''' ...No, it does not. My apologies, I shall return to my designated post and assume a state of combat readiness.
'''G'raha Tia:''' So, it was acting outside of orders...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Perhaps it is simply a malfunctioning Omicron. These are by no means uncommon.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But it may also be a unit possessed of the ability to make decisions. One not unlike Sir...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I believe this bears further investigation.
'''G'raha Tia:''' To endeavor to live even if we must depend on forces beyond our control...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Tell me, [Forename]. One day, when this adventure becomes a part of your epic, do you think I will be mentioned in it?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Of course. Why wouldn't you be?
'''G'raha Tia:''' You truly think so? That would be a...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Nay, I shouldn't say such things until the moment comes to pass. Never mind the embarrassment...
> Maybe in a footnore.
> You're not here so you can be in a story.

'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Well, we had best get on with our task.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Tracking down Sir, and understanding the nature of the emotion which bars our way!

A Bold Decision

2025-09-30T13:13:24Z

Treazul: /* Wait at the destination. */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Bold Decision
| image =
| description = [[Krile]] has urgent news.
| quest-giver = Krile
| location = Old Sharlayan
| location-x = 9.2
| location-y = 11.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508,200
| gil = 1123
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Her Children, One and All
| next-quest = Friends Gathered
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 792
| id-gt = 69986
| id-edb = f791be6b238
}}
==Walkthrough==
Completion unlocks the i560 [[Artifact_Armor#Endwalker|Artifact Armor for Endwalker]] at [[Varsarudh]] <big>'''for free'''</big> in [[Old Sharlayan]] (X:11.8 Y:9.9).

Unlike in [[Shadowbringers]], for [[Endwalker]] you do not need to have completed any [[Endwalker Role Quests|role questlines]] to receive the armor, and it is '''level 89 gear with item sync'''. Completing the [[Endwalker Role Quests|role quests]] just makes it [[Dye (action)|dyable]].

Please equip the gear before queuing for [[The Dead Ends|the first level 90 dungeon]]; it is a full left-side set.

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Fourchenault]].
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
*Speak with [[Tataru]].
*Wait at the destination.
*Speak with [[Varsarudh]].

==Journal==
*Krile has urgent news.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' A great many of the helping hands that delivered the adamantite are still here in Sharlayan, and I for one couldn't be happier!
'''Tataru:''' Between the aetherburner to be refurbished, supplies to be transported, and meals to be prepared, we need all the assistance we can get.
'''Tataru:''' Even Lord Emmanellain has been doing his part, albeit at a snail's pace. Still, it's the thought that counts...but a bit more effort wouldn't go amiss.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Krile:''' [Forename]. I trust you've had a good rest?
'''Krile:''' An envoy of Master Fourchenault's arrived not along ago with a message: the Loporrits have determined Meteion's location.
'''Krile:''' We've been asked to gather at the Rostra. I'll meet you there, along with the others.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' I fear our recent travails within Labyrinthos and the aetherial sea have taken their toll on my mind, for last night I received a visitor in my dreams. Moenbryda...
'''Urianger:''' A vision not of the woman she was, nay, but the woman she would have become...

'''Estinien:''' Since the Final Days first manifested, we've been tested as never before. Even more so in your case.
'''Estinien:''' Nevertheless, our work is far from over. We cannot afford to falter now, not when the end is in sight.

'''G'raha Tia:''' How did you sleep? Well, I should hope. It's likely the last opportunity we will have to take a proper rest for quite some time.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I...probably could have done with a few more winks myself. Ugh...
'''G'raha Tia:''' The thought of what's to come was keeping me awake, you see. So, I thought to do a bit of research, hoping I might eventually feel weary enough to doze off.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But before I realized it, it was already morning... No need to scold me ─ I already regret it, and will probably only feel that regret more keenly as the day wears on.

'''Thancred:''' Not feeling any ill effects from the Aitiascope, are you? After playing test subject for those new aetherytes, even the mention of aether sickness makes me feel a little queasy.

'''Y'shtola:''' Hydaelyn ─ the heart of this star ─ is gone... And yet, on the morrow, the sun will rise, and life will go on.
'''Y'shtola:''' When I look upon Sharlayan and its idyllic surrounds, there are moments when Her absence feels unreal. As do the Final Days. Would that it were so...

'''Krile:''' While the Forum is not here in its entirety to brood and glare at us, Master Barnier's presence alone is enough to put me on edge.

'''Barnier:''' If you would know the reason for this assembly, you had better ask Master Leveilleur.

'''Alisaie:''' Gods, I can hardly believe the Loporrits managed to find Meteion out there, hidden among the stars. The sheer distances involved are mind-boggling.

'''Alphinaud:''' Before coming, I thought to inquire after our comrades abroad. It seems that the effects of the Final Days have been observed further and further north of Garlemald.
'''Alphinaud:''' For a blessing, those regions are largely uninhabited...but in any event, we mustn't misinterpret this as a geographical spread. There is no telling where in the world the phenomenon will strike next, unfortunately.

===Speak with Fourchenault.===
'''Fourchenault:''' Everyone appears to be present and accounted for. Good.
'''Fourchenault:''' As you know, the Loporrits have deduced the whereabouts of Meteion by means of a crystal bequeathed to us by Hydaelyn Herself.
'''Fourchenault:''' Your quarry's location is a place far beyond the moon, in the farthest reaches of the sea of stars, at the edge of creation.
'''Fourchenault:''' A veritable ''Ultima Thule''.
'''Y'shtola:''' Indeed... How then are we to reach it?
'''Livingway:''' An excellent question! Luckily for you, I have an equally excellent answer.
'''Livingway:''' In theory, with its advanced propulsion systems, the moon is capable of delivering you to Ultima Thule, but the myriad other facilities housed within would greatly impede travel through the sea of stars.
'''Livingway:''' Even the Mothercrystal may not possess aether enough to bear so massive a vessel to our destination and back.
'''Livingway:''' However, if we integrate our hyperhopper into your aetherburner...
'''Livingway:''' We should be able to fire things up and jump our way to the end of the universe in no time!
'''Alphinaud:''' Father, does this mean...?
'''Fourchenault:''' Bear in mind this decision was not made solely at my discretion, but with the consent of the Forum.
'''Fourchenault:''' Hearing the Loporrit's proposal, the Forum was faced with a grave decision.
'''Fourchenault:''' To commit the ark to this endeavor would mean abandoning both our plans to evacuate to the moon, and to resettle on another star. Needless to say, the proposition invited fierce debate.
'''Fourchenault:''' In the end, however, the Forum was swayed by the simple fact that Hydaelyn believed you possessed of the strength needed to overcome this crisis.
'''Fourchenault:''' The great exodus was, after all, a plan of Hydaelyn's own making. Therefore, if in the eleventh hour She would proffer another means by which we may seek salvation, we would be fools to dismiss it out of hand.
'''Fourchenault:''' Indeed, She sacrificed everything ─ Her very existence ─ to avert the destruction of this star.
'''Fourchenault:''' That is why we have chosen to place our faith in Hydaelyn. In you. The ark will be made ready for your voyage to Ultima Thule.
'''Alisaie:''' What of all the people that have labored so tirelessly to prepare for the evacuation? They must be furious.
'''Fourchenault:''' I would not be so sure. They have not forgotten your deeds on the Magna Glacies.
'''Fourchenault:''' Nor did your instrumental role in orchestrating the delivery of adamantite go unnoticed.
'''Fourchenault:''' No, the people do not protest ─ quite the contrary. They have expressed unwavering support for you and your mission.
'''Urianger:''' Are the Loporrits too willing to abandon the exodus?
'''Livingway:''' Were you not listening when we said we were born of Hydaelyn's love for Etheirys and its people?
'''Livingway:''' If it means your survival, we would do anything to help.
'''Livingway:''' And you'll most certainly have need of our expertise where you're going. There's no guarantee Ultima Thule is a place that supports life, an otherwise vexing problem our know-how can remedy.
'''Livingway:''' Besides, Hydaelyn chose us to lead the way to Meteion. Why else would She give you a crystal only we can decipher?
'''Livingway:''' But more importantly, we were perfectly content to evacuate Etheirys until ''you'' brought us here, Urianger. And now we're enamored with the place, so what choice do we have but to save it?
'''Fourchenault:''' Of course, none of this is possible without you and the Scions, so I must ask ─ are you certain you wish to do this?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You couldn't stop us if you tried.
> We'll avert the Final Days - whatever it takes!
> Well, we've come this far...

'''Fourchenault:''' Very well. We shall inform the Forum of your decision, and begin preparations to bolster the ark with the, ah...“hyperhopper.”
'''Fourchenault:''' The Loporrits will coordinate with the Ilsabard contingent to have the necessary components transported via the Tower of Babil.
'''Fourchenault:''' Of course, it will take time until the work is complete.
'''Fourchenault:''' For now, pray take your ease.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Twould seem there is naught to do but rest and prepare. Shall we?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Barnier:''' As you can imagine, not all Forum members were willing to endorse this plan.
'''Barnier:''' Through no fault of yours, of course. Given what is at stake, it is only natural that opinions are divided.
'''Barnier:''' That said, the final decision was reached with an overwhelming majority, much to my surprise.

'''Fourchenault:''' There is much to be done before the ark can be made ready for your voyage.
'''Fourchenault:''' Would that I could be afforded time to speak with Alphinaud and Alisaie. Alas...
'''Fourchenault:''' I can but pray they find a moment of quiet calm before the journey to come.

'''Livingway:''' No need to worry about lending a hand with the hyperhopper. We already have more than enough help, so go and relax while you still can!

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hmmm... Perhaps now I can finish that book I was reading...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wh-What? Oh, pay me no mind. I'm sure you have better things to do with the time afforded us.

'''Estinien:''' They bid us rest, but I'd much rather find something productive to do.
'''Estinien:''' Hm. I suppose now is as good a time as any to hone my lance. Not that I've ever found it to be dull. Still, it eases my mind on the eve of battle.

'''Urianger:''' The Forum hath placed the fate of mankind in our hands. We must not betray their faith.

'''Y'shtola:''' I should very much like to speak with the Loporrits once their work is complete.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Tis plain Hydaelyn has entrusted them with a great deal of knowledge, and I suspect there is more they could teach us.

'''Thancred:''' A rare opportunity to rest. I say we make the most of it.

'''Alisaie:''' I wasn't expecting to have time on our hands. What should we do...?

'''Krile:''' In all honesty, I didn't think the Forum would approve this measure, and certainly not by such a large margin. I daresay, though, that Master Fourchenault's impassioned recounting of your audience with Hydaelyn helped sway the vote.
'''Krile:''' He has a way with words, after all. Where did you think Alphinaud got it from?

===Speak with Alphinaud. (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud:''' Ere we depart, we must leave nothing undone.
'''Y'shtola:''' Quite, though it is difficult to conceive of how one can best prepare to brave a domain where dynamis governs all.
'''Y'shtola:''' Nevertheless, Hydaelyn deemed us worthy of the trials that await.
'''Y'shtola:''' For lack of any other feasible options at this late stage...let us trust in Her judgment and face Meteion as we are.
'''Alisaie:''' Which leaves the not-so-small task of coordinating our efforts here to you and Tataru.
'''Alisaie:''' If all goes to plan, we'll be back before you know it.
'''Krile:''' I certainly hope so.
'''Krile:''' We will be praying for your safe return. Mayhap it will affect the dynamis for the better.
'''Alphinaud:''' With that settled, we should get some rest, and make the most of the time we've been afforded.
'''Alphinaud:''' Hm?
'''Tataru:''' The meeting's over, is it?
'''Tataru:''' You were in there for so long, I started to worry. What did they have to say?
'''Tataru:''' The edge of creation. I see...
'''Tataru:''' Rest assured everything will remain in order until you return ─ and you will return.
'''Tataru:''' Actually, [Forename], could I borrow you for a moment?
'''Thancred:''' Looks like your plans for the interim are decided. When the two of you have finished, meet us back at the Baldesion Annex, all right?
'''Tataru:''' Come with me to the Agora. I have something to show you!

===Speak with Tataru.===
'''Tataru:''' Welcome, [Forename], to Tataru Taru's Boutique!
'''Tataru:''' I've always done my best to provide the Scions with fashionable attire, but in your case specifically, I make an extra effort to strive for the most functional-yet-stylish clothing one could ask for. Not that I'm playing favorites, but you ''are'' the Warrior of Light!
'''Tataru:''' Faced with this unprecedented crisis, I knew you would need an ensemble unlike anything I've created before, and that I wouldn't be able to do it alone.
'''Tataru:''' And so, after enlisting the aid of the world's finest artisans, I finally completed my career-defining masterpiece!
'''Tataru:''' But then inspiration struck, and I saw a golden opportunity just begging to be seized...
'''Tataru:''' With the help of some Thavnairian refugees, I decided to set up shop here in Sharlayan!
'''Tataru:''' Of course, I would never charge you for any of our works. Perish the thought!
'''Tataru:''' Varsarudh. How are things coming along?
'''Varsarudh:''' Everything is in order, Mistress Tataru. We'll be ready to open shortly.
'''Tataru:''' Which is why I brought you here ─ to be our very first patron. Would you mind waiting here a moment longer?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' If you could wait here just a short while longer, we'll have everything up and running in no time!

===Wait at the destination.===
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'''???:''' Ah, I did not expect to find you here.
'''Varshahn:''' I imagine Nidhana would also wish to offer her regards. Alas, after delivering our dragon scales to the engineers, she remained to assist with their work on the aetherburner.
'''Varshahn:''' This simulacrum, too, will stay in Sharlayan, while I oversee matters in Radz-at-Han.
'''Varshahn:''' It is a rather convenient means to keep abreast of developments pertaining to the Final Days or anything else.
'''Varshahn:''' It also allows me, after a fashion, to watch over my people in this distant land.
'''Tataru:''' Varshahn, I was hoping you'd stop by! I can't thank you enough for allowing your artisans to work with me here at the boutique.
'''Varshahn:''' Please, it is I who should be thanking you. This establishment has restored a sense of normalcy to their lives. You have blessed them with newfound purpose, and a means by which to support themselves in these troubled times.
'''Varshahn:''' What's more, when they at last return home to Radz-at-Han, the experience and knowledge they have gained in your employ will no doubt prove a boon to the artistry and commerce of our land.
'''Varshahn:''' In fact, I came here to see how your new employees are settling in, and to express my gratitude for granting them this opportunity.
'''Tataru:''' It's an opportunity for me as well, believe you me! Your artisans have taught me so much about Thavnairian craftsmanship. Their resourcefulness and ingenuity are nothing short of inspiring.
'''Tataru:''' I can't wait to see what kind of wonders we come up with!
'''Varshahn:''' I pray you every success in your endeavors, Mistress Tataru.
'''Varshahn:''' Before coming here, I heard word of the Forum's decision. Of what will soon be attempted.
'''Varshahn:''' It was only then that I finally understood why my father called this star the last bastion of hope.
'''Varshahn:''' Indeed, it was the last bastion, for the flame of every other star he encountered had likely been extinguished.
'''Varshahn:''' In the boundless dark, the light of brimming life must have been blinding in its splendor...
'''Varshahn:''' You journey unto the heavens to protect that light. May the scales of my kin serve you well.
'''Varshahn:''' I have faith you will prevail, and restore peace and tranquility to this star.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Would that Ahewann were alive to see it.
'''Varshahn:''' I wil not see his sacrifice squandered, nor shall I rest until Radz-at-Han is returned to its former glory.
> I should like to visit Radz-at-Han again when this is all over.
'''Varshahn:''' And we should be honored to receive you. There is still much of Radz-at-Han you have yet to see.
> I worry your faith in me may be misplaced.
'''Varshahn:''' Perish the thought. You are our salvation and our deliverance. My father would not have relinquished his scales otherwise.

'''Varshahn:''' Forgive me, but I must take my leave. Fare you well, and remember ─ the people of this star have not yet given up hope, and neither must you.

'''???:''' Ugh... Where must I go to get a meal with some ''flavor'' in this wasteland of taste...?
'''Emmanellain:''' [Forename], old [boy/girl]! My, whatever are you doing here?
'''Emmanellain:''' A new boutique, you say? Hmm... I had been meaning to expand my wardrobe. Yes, something with a little more flair, perhaps, befitting a man of my station.
'''Emmanellain:''' Though I have nowhere to flaunt said raiments so long as my confinement continues indefinitely. Aye, the young Lord Fortemps insists that, so long as there is work to be done, no matter how trivial, I must abide here in Sharlayan.
'''Emmanellain:''' Thus do I toil, though every fiber of my being rails against it. Why, I've even suffered the company of that brute Sicard to see supplies transported in a timely fashion.
'''Emmanellain:''' Yet he was the one granted leave this morning to participate in some supposed “covert operation.”
'''Emmanellain:''' So I suffer instead for his otherwise welcome absence, now burdened with extra busywork. And without Honoroit here, there is no one to prepare my meals...
'''Emmanellain:''' I came here in the hopes of finding a nice café, perhaps. Alas, the Sharlayan delicacies I've sampled were lacking in every respect...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Have you tried Archon loaf? You can find it in all shops.
'''Emmanellain:''' Archon loaf? It sounds...sophisticated. Like me.
'''Emmanellain:''' I thank you for the suggestion. With a full belly, I daresay I can endure this purgatory, if only a while longer. Ta-ta, old [boy/girl]!
> If a hearty meal is what you're after, I'd suggest the Last Stand.
'''Emmanellain:''' The café over on the pier? Their cuisine didn't appear all that appetizing, but...
'''Emmanellain:''' If you vouch for their cooking, then perhaps I will give it a try. Thank you for the suggestion, and ta-ta for now, old [boy/girl]!

'''???:''' Well, well, is that [Forename] and Tataru I spy?
'''Tataru:''' Hancock!? What are you still doing here?
'''Tataru:''' You said you were returning immediately after dropping off your cargo.
'''Hancock: ''' Yes, that was my original plan. After all, any expertise required aside from the delivery of goods is well beyond my purview.
'''Hancock: ''' But what manner of entrepreneur would squander an opportunity to study the markets of the northern seas? Worry not─I will return straightways to Kugane once I have finished.
'''Tataru:''' Of course you would find a way to turn this crisis to your advantage.
'''Hancock: ''' She wounds me, the industrious woman running a new boutique.
'''Hancock: ''' I am not blind to the travails of those who fight on the front lines to deliver us from ruin.
'''Hancock: ''' Indeed, I have every confidence they will succeed, and I would make myself─and my business─ready for their return.
'''Tataru:''' If you believe in them so devoutly, then why not put your money where your mouth is?
'''Hancock: ''' Fair enough, Tataru. Fair enough!
'''Hancock: ''' There is naught more I can do to help ready the ark and her heroes for their maiden voyage, but on your return, I shall host a grand celebration in your honor at the Bokairo Inn.
'''Hancock: ''' Accommodations are quite costly, given the reputation of said establishment, but the East Aldenard Trading Company would be honored to foot the bill.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I appreciate the gesture, but no thank you.
'''Hancock: ''' A pity. I'm rather fond of the place myself! Nevertheless, I have no doubt we will find another time and cause for celebration soon enough
> ...Will there be lemoncakes?
'''Hancock: ''' Oho! A [man/woman] of tart tastes, I see.
'''Hancock: ''' Yes, there will be lemoncakes and much, much more - the finest delicacies the world and Lord Lolorito have to offer.

'''Hancock: ''' But let us speak more of this upon your return, lest I draw even more of Tataru's ire. Until next we meet.

'''???:''' Ah, [Forename]. Decided to spend your time at the markets, did you?
'''Wedge:''' T-Tataru!
'''Tataru:''' Biggs! Wedge! I take it work on the ark proceeds apace?
'''Biggs: ''' Aye, it does indeed. Collaborating with the greatest minds of Sharlayan and Radz-at-Han has been a rewarding experience. And that's to say nothing of what we've learned from the Loporrits.
'''Biggs: ''' The ark is unlike anything we've ever had the pleasure to work on. Even Nero was rendered speechless on more than one occasion.
'''Biggs: ''' I can't wait for you to see it!
''If you've completed Deltascape''
'''Wedge:''' And you'll never guess who paid us a visit before we came to Sharlayan ─ Alpha! I think he sensed the coming danger and returned to check on us.
'''Wedge:''' He was always one to turn up in a time of need, and I suppose that's why he decided to join us here in Sharlayan. Good thing, too. I don't know how he does it, but he has a knack for brightening your day just by being there.
''End of Deltascape specific chat''
'''Biggs: ''' It's still hard to believe we have the means to send you off into the great expanse, though. To the farthest known reaches of...well...everything!
'''Biggs: ''' I never thought I'd live to see such marvels, yet here I am.
'''Biggs: ''' More often than not, you and the Scions are the catalyst that sparks the need for these great innovations. To think how much I'd've missed out on had I not been a member of the Ironworks...
'''Wedge: '''An awful lot of work, to be fair. And the ''privilege'' of being worked like a cart chocobo... <mumble> <mumble>
'''Biggs: ''' Hah, there is that, too!
'''Biggs: ''' As busy as we've been, I wish there was more we could do for you, [Forename].
'''Biggs: ''' But no matter what happens, we have to keep believing. For a brighter future.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That we do, my friend. That we do.
> And one filled with even more adventure!

'''Tataru:''' When you head back, would you tell the engineers I'll be along shortly with refreshments?
'''Biggs:''' That's very kind of you, Tataru ─ they'll be glad to hear it. And on that note, Wedge and I should get going. Still a few more supplies to gather before we return.

'''Varsarudh:''' Terribly sorry for the wait. Right this way, if you please.
'''Tataru:''' Right! I don't believe the two of you have been formally introduced. This is Varsarudh, from Palaka's Stand.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Pleased to meet you.
'''Varsarudh:''' The pleasure is mine. Thanks to Mistress Tataru, I and many of my friends have found gainful employment in this foreign land.
> Haven't we met before...?
'''Varsarudh:''' Ah, yes... It was you who helped us at Purusa, and again when crossing the ice fields, was it not?
'''Varsarudh:''' I doubt we exchanged little more than glances then, but it is kind of you to remember me.
'''Varsarudh:''' Thanks to Mistress Tataru, I and many of my friends have found gainful employment in this foreign land.

'''Varsarudh:''' It is only natural to feel fear in the face of calamity. In such times, we must look to one another for strength and succor.
'''Varsarudh:''' I know not whether we will come to call this place home or return to Thavnair. But we are here today, and are glad to have contributed to the cause.
'''Tataru:''' And contribute they did by helping to make your new garments as durable as possible.
'''Tataru:''' We put our hearts and souls into them, and I have every confidence they'll keep you safe in the battle to come.
'''Tataru:''' Gods... To think how far we've come since our humble beginnings at the Waking Sands.
'''Tataru:''' From the Rising Stones to the Falling Snows ─ and even a certain insufferable someone's Ruby Bazaar ─ we were always fortunate to find friends along the way.
'''Tataru:''' Even when you were swept away to the First, G'raha Tia was there to grant you sanctuary.
'''Tataru:''' I'll never forget the relief I felt when you all returned to us. I thought my heart would burst.
'''Tataru:''' Yours has been a long, long journey, and I've been privileged to watch ─ often with bated breath ─ as you persevered time and again.
'''Tataru:''' For all the joy we've shared, there's been much sorrow as well. But I've long since learned you can't have one without the other.
'''Tataru:''' Which is why I promise to send you off to the sea of stars with a smile!
'''Tataru:''' And you can be certain I'll be the first one to welcome you back on your return.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' Don't forget to pick up your clothes from Varsarudh before you leave. They were expertly tailored just for you.

===Speak with Varsarudh.===
'''Varsarudh:''' In addition to your new ensemble, we have raiments and weaponry for every need. So please, feel free to browse our stock.

<blockquote>You may now obtain job-specific gear from Varsarudh.
The weapons and gear obtained can be equipped at level 89. However, all item stats will be subject to item level sync.
Upon reaching level 90 with the corresponding job, these items will no longer be synced.
Furthermore, the gear can be dyed upon completion of the role quests associated with said job. </blockquote>

A Bold Decision

2025-09-30T08:38:40Z

Treazul: /* Wait at the destination. */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Bold Decision
| image =
| description = [[Krile]] has urgent news.
| quest-giver = Krile
| location = Old Sharlayan
| location-x = 9.2
| location-y = 11.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 89
| exp = 508,200
| gil = 1123
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Her Children, One and All
| next-quest = Friends Gathered
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 792
| id-gt = 69986
| id-edb = f791be6b238
}}
==Walkthrough==
Completion unlocks the i560 [[Artifact_Armor#Endwalker|Artifact Armor for Endwalker]] at [[Varsarudh]] <big>'''for free'''</big> in [[Old Sharlayan]] (X:11.8 Y:9.9).

Unlike in [[Shadowbringers]], for [[Endwalker]] you do not need to have completed any [[Endwalker Role Quests|role questlines]] to receive the armor, and it is '''level 89 gear with item sync'''. Completing the [[Endwalker Role Quests|role quests]] just makes it [[Dye (action)|dyable]].

Please equip the gear before queuing for [[The Dead Ends|the first level 90 dungeon]]; it is a full left-side set.

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Fourchenault]].
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
*Speak with [[Tataru]].
*Wait at the destination.
*Speak with [[Varsarudh]].

==Journal==
*Krile has urgent news.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' A great many of the helping hands that delivered the adamantite are still here in Sharlayan, and I for one couldn't be happier!
'''Tataru:''' Between the aetherburner to be refurbished, supplies to be transported, and meals to be prepared, we need all the assistance we can get.
'''Tataru:''' Even Lord Emmanellain has been doing his part, albeit at a snail's pace. Still, it's the thought that counts...but a bit more effort wouldn't go amiss.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Krile:''' [Forename]. I trust you've had a good rest?
'''Krile:''' An envoy of Master Fourchenault's arrived not along ago with a message: the Loporrits have determined Meteion's location.
'''Krile:''' We've been asked to gather at the Rostra. I'll meet you there, along with the others.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' I fear our recent travails within Labyrinthos and the aetherial sea have taken their toll on my mind, for last night I received a visitor in my dreams. Moenbryda...
'''Urianger:''' A vision not of the woman she was, nay, but the woman she would have become...

'''Estinien:''' Since the Final Days first manifested, we've been tested as never before. Even more so in your case.
'''Estinien:''' Nevertheless, our work is far from over. We cannot afford to falter now, not when the end is in sight.

'''G'raha Tia:''' How did you sleep? Well, I should hope. It's likely the last opportunity we will have to take a proper rest for quite some time.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I...probably could have done with a few more winks myself. Ugh...
'''G'raha Tia:''' The thought of what's to come was keeping me awake, you see. So, I thought to do a bit of research, hoping I might eventually feel weary enough to doze off.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But before I realized it, it was already morning... No need to scold me ─ I already regret it, and will probably only feel that regret more keenly as the day wears on.

'''Thancred:''' Not feeling any ill effects from the Aitiascope, are you? After playing test subject for those new aetherytes, even the mention of aether sickness makes me feel a little queasy.

'''Y'shtola:''' Hydaelyn ─ the heart of this star ─ is gone... And yet, on the morrow, the sun will rise, and life will go on.
'''Y'shtola:''' When I look upon Sharlayan and its idyllic surrounds, there are moments when Her absence feels unreal. As do the Final Days. Would that it were so...

'''Krile:''' While the Forum is not here in its entirety to brood and glare at us, Master Barnier's presence alone is enough to put me on edge.

'''Barnier:''' If you would know the reason for this assembly, you had better ask Master Leveilleur.

'''Alisaie:''' Gods, I can hardly believe the Loporrits managed to find Meteion out there, hidden among the stars. The sheer distances involved are mind-boggling.

'''Alphinaud:''' Before coming, I thought to inquire after our comrades abroad. It seems that the effects of the Final Days have been observed further and further north of Garlemald.
'''Alphinaud:''' For a blessing, those regions are largely uninhabited...but in any event, we mustn't misinterpret this as a geographical spread. There is no telling where in the world the phenomenon will strike next, unfortunately.

===Speak with Fourchenault.===
'''Fourchenault:''' Everyone appears to be present and accounted for. Good.
'''Fourchenault:''' As you know, the Loporrits have deduced the whereabouts of Meteion by means of a crystal bequeathed to us by Hydaelyn Herself.
'''Fourchenault:''' Your quarry's location is a place far beyond the moon, in the farthest reaches of the sea of stars, at the edge of creation.
'''Fourchenault:''' A veritable ''Ultima Thule''.
'''Y'shtola:''' Indeed... How then are we to reach it?
'''Livingway:''' An excellent question! Luckily for you, I have an equally excellent answer.
'''Livingway:''' In theory, with its advanced propulsion systems, the moon is capable of delivering you to Ultima Thule, but the myriad other facilities housed within would greatly impede travel through the sea of stars.
'''Livingway:''' Even the Mothercrystal may not possess aether enough to bear so massive a vessel to our destination and back.
'''Livingway:''' However, if we integrate our hyperhopper into your aetherburner...
'''Livingway:''' We should be able to fire things up and jump our way to the end of the universe in no time!
'''Alphinaud:''' Father, does this mean...?
'''Fourchenault:''' Bear in mind this decision was not made solely at my discretion, but with the consent of the Forum.
'''Fourchenault:''' Hearing the Loporrit's proposal, the Forum was faced with a grave decision.
'''Fourchenault:''' To commit the ark to this endeavor would mean abandoning both our plans to evacuate to the moon, and to resettle on another star. Needless to say, the proposition invited fierce debate.
'''Fourchenault:''' In the end, however, the Forum was swayed by the simple fact that Hydaelyn believed you possessed of the strength needed to overcome this crisis.
'''Fourchenault:''' The great exodus was, after all, a plan of Hydaelyn's own making. Therefore, if in the eleventh hour She would proffer another means by which we may seek salvation, we would be fools to dismiss it out of hand.
'''Fourchenault:''' Indeed, She sacrificed everything ─ Her very existence ─ to avert the destruction of this star.
'''Fourchenault:''' That is why we have chosen to place our faith in Hydaelyn. In you. The ark will be made ready for your voyage to Ultima Thule.
'''Alisaie:''' What of all the people that have labored so tirelessly to prepare for the evacuation? They must be furious.
'''Fourchenault:''' I would not be so sure. They have not forgotten your deeds on the Magna Glacies.
'''Fourchenault:''' Nor did your instrumental role in orchestrating the delivery of adamantite go unnoticed.
'''Fourchenault:''' No, the people do not protest ─ quite the contrary. They have expressed unwavering support for you and your mission.
'''Urianger:''' Are the Loporrits too willing to abandon the exodus?
'''Livingway:''' Were you not listening when we said we were born of Hydaelyn's love for Etheirys and its people?
'''Livingway:''' If it means your survival, we would do anything to help.
'''Livingway:''' And you'll most certainly have need of our expertise where you're going. There's no guarantee Ultima Thule is a place that supports life, an otherwise vexing problem our know-how can remedy.
'''Livingway:''' Besides, Hydaelyn chose us to lead the way to Meteion. Why else would She give you a crystal only we can decipher?
'''Livingway:''' But more importantly, we were perfectly content to evacuate Etheirys until ''you'' brought us here, Urianger. And now we're enamored with the place, so what choice do we have but to save it?
'''Fourchenault:''' Of course, none of this is possible without you and the Scions, so I must ask ─ are you certain you wish to do this?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You couldn't stop us if you tried.
> We'll avert the Final Days - whatever it takes!
> Well, we've come this far...

'''Fourchenault:''' Very well. We shall inform the Forum of your decision, and begin preparations to bolster the ark with the, ah...“hyperhopper.”
'''Fourchenault:''' The Loporrits will coordinate with the Ilsabard contingent to have the necessary components transported via the Tower of Babil.
'''Fourchenault:''' Of course, it will take time until the work is complete.
'''Fourchenault:''' For now, pray take your ease.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Twould seem there is naught to do but rest and prepare. Shall we?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Barnier:''' As you can imagine, not all Forum members were willing to endorse this plan.
'''Barnier:''' Through no fault of yours, of course. Given what is at stake, it is only natural that opinions are divided.
'''Barnier:''' That said, the final decision was reached with an overwhelming majority, much to my surprise.

'''Fourchenault:''' There is much to be done before the ark can be made ready for your voyage.
'''Fourchenault:''' Would that I could be afforded time to speak with Alphinaud and Alisaie. Alas...
'''Fourchenault:''' I can but pray they find a moment of quiet calm before the journey to come.

'''Livingway:''' No need to worry about lending a hand with the hyperhopper. We already have more than enough help, so go and relax while you still can!

''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hmmm... Perhaps now I can finish that book I was reading...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Wh-What? Oh, pay me no mind. I'm sure you have better things to do with the time afforded us.

'''Estinien:''' They bid us rest, but I'd much rather find something productive to do.
'''Estinien:''' Hm. I suppose now is as good a time as any to hone my lance. Not that I've ever found it to be dull. Still, it eases my mind on the eve of battle.

'''Urianger:''' The Forum hath placed the fate of mankind in our hands. We must not betray their faith.

'''Y'shtola:''' I should very much like to speak with the Loporrits once their work is complete.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Tis plain Hydaelyn has entrusted them with a great deal of knowledge, and I suspect there is more they could teach us.

'''Thancred:''' A rare opportunity to rest. I say we make the most of it.

'''Alisaie:''' I wasn't expecting to have time on our hands. What should we do...?

'''Krile:''' In all honesty, I didn't think the Forum would approve this measure, and certainly not by such a large margin. I daresay, though, that Master Fourchenault's impassioned recounting of your audience with Hydaelyn helped sway the vote.
'''Krile:''' He has a way with words, after all. Where did you think Alphinaud got it from?

===Speak with Alphinaud. (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud:''' Ere we depart, we must leave nothing undone.
'''Y'shtola:''' Quite, though it is difficult to conceive of how one can best prepare to brave a domain where dynamis governs all.
'''Y'shtola:''' Nevertheless, Hydaelyn deemed us worthy of the trials that await.
'''Y'shtola:''' For lack of any other feasible options at this late stage...let us trust in Her judgment and face Meteion as we are.
'''Alisaie:''' Which leaves the not-so-small task of coordinating our efforts here to you and Tataru.
'''Alisaie:''' If all goes to plan, we'll be back before you know it.
'''Krile:''' I certainly hope so.
'''Krile:''' We will be praying for your safe return. Mayhap it will affect the dynamis for the better.
'''Alphinaud:''' With that settled, we should get some rest, and make the most of the time we've been afforded.
'''Alphinaud:''' Hm?
'''Tataru:''' The meeting's over, is it?
'''Tataru:''' You were in there for so long, I started to worry. What did they have to say?
'''Tataru:''' The edge of creation. I see...
'''Tataru:''' Rest assured everything will remain in order until you return ─ and you will return.
'''Tataru:''' Actually, [Forename], could I borrow you for a moment?
'''Thancred:''' Looks like your plans for the interim are decided. When the two of you have finished, meet us back at the Baldesion Annex, all right?
'''Tataru:''' Come with me to the Agora. I have something to show you!

===Speak with Tataru.===
'''Tataru:''' Welcome, [Forename], to Tataru Taru's Boutique!
'''Tataru:''' I've always done my best to provide the Scions with fashionable attire, but in your case specifically, I make an extra effort to strive for the most functional-yet-stylish clothing one could ask for. Not that I'm playing favorites, but you ''are'' the Warrior of Light!
'''Tataru:''' Faced with this unprecedented crisis, I knew you would need an ensemble unlike anything I've created before, and that I wouldn't be able to do it alone.
'''Tataru:''' And so, after enlisting the aid of the world's finest artisans, I finally completed my career-defining masterpiece!
'''Tataru:''' But then inspiration struck, and I saw a golden opportunity just begging to be seized...
'''Tataru:''' With the help of some Thavnairian refugees, I decided to set up shop here in Sharlayan!
'''Tataru:''' Of course, I would never charge you for any of our works. Perish the thought!
'''Tataru:''' Varsarudh. How are things coming along?
'''Varsarudh:''' Everything is in order, Mistress Tataru. We'll be ready to open shortly.
'''Tataru:''' Which is why I brought you here ─ to be our very first patron. Would you mind waiting here a moment longer?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' If you could wait here just a short while longer, we'll have everything up and running in no time!

===Wait at the destination.===
<blockquote>The following event cannot be skipped. You may wish to cancel any pending Duty Finder registrations.</blockquote>
'''???:''' Ah, I did not expect to find you here.
'''Varshahn:''' I imagine Nidhana would also wish to offer her regards. Alas, after delivering our dragon scales to the engineers, she remained to assist with their work on the aetherburner.
'''Varshahn:''' This simulacrum, too, will stay in Sharlayan, while I oversee matters in Radz-at-Han.
'''Varshahn:''' It is a rather convenient means to keep abreast of developments pertaining to the Final Days or anything else.
'''Varshahn:''' It also allows me, after a fashion, to watch over my people in this distant land.
'''Tataru:''' Varshahn, I was hoping you'd stop by! I can't thank you enough for allowing your artisans to work with me here at the boutique.
'''Varshahn:''' Please, it is I who should be thanking you. This establishment has restored a sense of normalcy to their lives. You have blessed them with newfound purpose, and a means by which to support themselves in these troubled times.
'''Varshahn:''' What's more, when they at last return home to Radz-at-Han, the experience and knowledge they have gained in your employ will no doubt prove a boon to the artistry and commerce of our land.
'''Varshahn:''' In fact, I came here to see how your new employees are settling in, and to express my gratitude for granting them this opportunity.
'''Tataru:''' It's an opportunity for me as well, believe you me! Your artisans have taught me so much about Thavnairian craftsmanship. Their resourcefulness and ingenuity are nothing short of inspiring.
'''Tataru:''' I can't wait to see what kind of wonders we come up with!
'''Varshahn:''' I pray you every success in your endeavors, Mistress Tataru.
'''Varshahn:''' Before coming here, I heard word of the Forum's decision. Of what will soon be attempted.
'''Varshahn:''' It was only then that I finally understood why my father called this star the last bastion of hope.
'''Varshahn:''' Indeed, it was the last bastion, for the flame of every other star he encountered had likely been extinguished.
'''Varshahn:''' In the boundless dark, the light of brimming life must have been blinding in its splendor...
'''Varshahn:''' You journey unto the heavens to protect that light. May the scales of my kin serve you well.
'''Varshahn:''' I have faith you will prevail, and restore peace and tranquility to this star.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Would that Ahewann were alive to see it.
'''Varshahn:''' I wil not see his sacrifice squandered, nor shall I rest until Radz-at-Han is returned to its former glory.
> I should like to visit Radz-at-Han again when this is all over.
'''Varshahn:''' And we should be honored to receive you. There is still much of Radz-at-Han you have yet to see.
> I worry your faith in me may be misplaced.
'''Varshahn:''' Perish the thought. You are our salvation and our deliverance. My father would not have relinquished his scales otherwise.

'''Varshahn:''' Forgive me, but I must take my leave. Fare you well, and remember ─ the people of this star have not yet given up hope, and neither must you.

'''???:''' Ugh... Where must I go to get a meal with some ''flavor'' in this wasteland of taste...?
'''Emmanellain:''' [Forename], old [boy/girl]! My, whatever are you doing here?
'''Emmanellain:''' A new boutique, you say? Hmm... I had been meaning to expand my wardrobe. Yes, something with a little more flair, perhaps, befitting a man of my station.
'''Emmanellain:''' Though I have nowhere to flaunt said raiments so long as my confinement continues indefinitely. Aye, the young Lord Fortemps insists that, so long as there is work to be done, no matter how trivial, I must abide here in Sharlayan.
'''Emmanellain:''' Thus do I toil, though every fiber of my being rails against it. Why, I've even suffered the company of that brute Sicard to see supplies transported in a timely fashion.
'''Emmanellain:''' Yet he was the one granted leave this morning to participate in some supposed “covert operation.”
'''Emmanellain:''' So I suffer instead for his otherwise welcome absence, now burdened with extra busywork. And without Honoroit here, there is no one to prepare my meals...
'''Emmanellain:''' I came here in the hopes of finding a nice café, perhaps. Alas, the Sharlayan delicacies I've sampled were lacking in every respect...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Have you tried Archon loaf? You can find it in all shops.
'''Emmanellain:''' Archon loaf? It sounds...sophisticated. Like me.
'''Emmanellain:''' I thank you for the suggestion. With a full belly, I daresay I can endure this purgatory, if only a while longer. Ta-ta, old [boy/girl]!
> If a hearty meal is what you're after, I'd suggest the Last Stand.
'''Emmanellain:''' The café over on the pier? Their cuisine didn't appear all that appetizing, but...
'''Emmanellain:''' If you vouch for their cooking, then perhaps I will give it a try. Thank you for the suggestion, and ta-ta for now, old [boy/girl]!

'''???:''' Well, well, is that [Forename] and Tataru I spy?
'''Tataru:''' Hancock!? What are you still doing here?
'''Tataru:''' You said you were returning immediately after dropping off your cargo.
'''Hancock: ''' Yes, that was my original plan. After all, any expertise required aside from the delivery of goods is well beyond my purview.
'''Hancock: ''' But what manner of entrepreneur would squander an opportunity to study the markets of the northern seas? Worry not─I will return straightways to Kugane once I have finished.
'''Tataru:''' Of course you would find a way to turn this crisis to your advantage.
'''Hancock: ''' She wounds me, the industrious woman running a new boutique.
'''Hancock: ''' I am not blind to the travails of those who fight on the front lines to deliver us from ruin.
'''Hancock: ''' Indeed, I have every confidence they will succeed, and I would make myself─and my business─ready for their return.
'''Tataru:''' If you believe in them so devoutly, then why not put your money where your mouth is?
'''Hancock: ''' Fair enough, Tataru. Fair enough!
'''Hancock: ''' There is naught more I can do to help ready the ark and her heroes for their maiden voyage, but on your return, I shall host a grand celebration in your honor at the Bokairo Inn.
'''Hancock: ''' Accommodations are quite costly, given the reputation of said establishment, but the East Aldenard Trading Company would be honored to foot the bill.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I appreciate the gesture, but no thank you.
'''Hancock: ''' A pity. I'm rather fond of the place myself! Nevertheless, I have no doubt we will find another time and cause for celebration soon enough
> ...Will there be lemoncakes?
'''Hancock: ''' Oho! A [man/woman] of tart tastes, I see.
'''Hancock: ''' Yes, there will be lemoncakes and much, much more - the finest delicacies the world and Lord Lolorito have to offer.

'''Hancock: ''' But let us speak more of this upon your return, lest I draw even more of Tataru's ire. Until next we meet.

'''???:''' Ah, [Forename]. Decided to spend your time at the markets, did you?
'''Wedge:''' T-Tataru!
'''Tataru:''' Biggs! Wedge! I take it work on the ark proceeds apace?
'''Biggs: ''' Aye, it does indeed. Collaborating with the greatest minds of Sharlayan and Radz-at-Han has been a rewarding experience. And that's to say nothing of what we've learned from the Loporrits.
'''Biggs: ''' The ark is unlike anything we've ever had the pleasure to work on. Even Nero was rendered speechless on more than one occasion.
'''Biggs: ''' I can't wait for you to see it!
''If you've completed Omegascape''
'''Wedge:''' And you'll never guess who paid us a visit before we came to Sharlayan ─ Alpha! I think he sensed the coming danger and returned to check on us.
'''Wedge:''' He was always one to turn up in a time of need, and I suppose that's why he decided to join us here in Sharlayan. Good thing, too. I don't know how he does it, but he has a knack for brightening your day just by being there.
''End of Omegascape specific chat''
'''Biggs: ''' It's still hard to believe we have the means to send you off into the great expanse, though. To the farthest known reaches of...well...everything!
'''Biggs: ''' I never thought I'd live to see such marvels, yet here I am.
'''Biggs: ''' More often than not, you and the Scions are the catalyst that sparks the need for these great innovations. To think how much I'd've missed out on had I not been a member of the Ironworks...
'''Wedge: '''An awful lot of work, to be fair. And the ''privilege'' of being worked like a cart chocobo... <mumble> <mumble>
'''Biggs: ''' Hah, there is that, too!
'''Biggs: ''' As busy as we've been, I wish there was more we could do for you, [Forename].
'''Biggs: ''' But no matter what happens, we have to keep believing. For a brighter future.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> That we do, my friend. That we do.
> And one filled with even more adventure!

'''Tataru:''' When you head back, would you tell the engineers I'll be along shortly with refreshments?
'''Biggs:''' That's very kind of you, Tataru ─ they'll be glad to hear it. And on that note, Wedge and I should get going. Still a few more supplies to gather before we return.

'''Varsarudh:''' Terribly sorry for the wait. Right this way, if you please.
'''Tataru:''' Right! I don't believe the two of you have been formally introduced. This is Varsarudh, from Palaka's Stand.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Pleased to meet you.
'''Varsarudh:''' The pleasure is mine. Thanks to Mistress Tataru, I and many of my friends have found gainful employment in this foreign land.
> Haven't we met before...?
'''Varsarudh:''' Ah, yes... It was you who helped us at Purusa, and again when crossing the ice fields, was it not?
'''Varsarudh:''' I doubt we exchanged little more than glances then, but it is kind of you to remember me.
'''Varsarudh:''' Thanks to Mistress Tataru, I and many of my friends have found gainful employment in this foreign land.

'''Varsarudh:''' It is only natural to feel fear in the face of calamity. In such times, we must look to one another for strength and succor.
'''Varsarudh:''' I know not whether we will come to call this place home or return to Thavnair. But we are here today, and are glad to have contributed to the cause.
'''Tataru:''' And contribute they did by helping to make your new garments as durable as possible.
'''Tataru:''' We put our hearts and souls into them, and I have every confidence they'll keep you safe in the battle to come.
'''Tataru:''' Gods... To think how far we've come since our humble beginnings at the Waking Sands.
'''Tataru:''' From the Rising Stones to the Falling Snows ─ and even a certain insufferable someone's Ruby Bazaar ─ we were always fortunate to find friends along the way.
'''Tataru:''' Even when you were swept away to the First, G'raha Tia was there to grant you sanctuary.
'''Tataru:''' I'll never forget the relief I felt when you all returned to us. I thought my heart would burst.
'''Tataru:''' Yours has been a long, long journey, and I've been privileged to watch ─ often with bated breath ─ as you persevered time and again.
'''Tataru:''' For all the joy we've shared, there's been much sorrow as well. But I've long since learned you can't have one without the other.
'''Tataru:''' Which is why I promise to send you off to the sea of stars with a smile!
'''Tataru:''' And you can be certain I'll be the first one to welcome you back on your return.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' Don't forget to pick up your clothes from Varsarudh before you leave. They were expertly tailored just for you.

===Speak with Varsarudh.===
'''Varsarudh:''' In addition to your new ensemble, we have raiments and weaponry for every need. So please, feel free to browse our stock.

<blockquote>You may now obtain job-specific gear from Varsarudh.
The weapons and gear obtained can be equipped at level 89. However, all item stats will be subject to item level sync.
Upon reaching level 90 with the corresponding job, these items will no longer be synced.
Furthermore, the gear can be dyed upon completion of the role quests associated with said job. </blockquote>

Agriculture Shock

2025-09-28T13:10:38Z

Treazul: /* Accompany Cookingway to the vineyard and then speak with him. */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Agriculture Shock
| image =
| description = [[Cookingway]] is eager for a change of venue, or at the very least, a change of wotsit.
| quest-giver = Cookingway
| location = Labyrinthos
| location-x = 28.9
| location-y = 27.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501,600
| gil = 1584
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Wise Guides
| next-quest = Sage Council
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 786
| id-gt = 69980
| id-edb = f326233ef82
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Cookingway]] and have him accompany you.
*Speak with [[Jebke]] while accompanied by [[Cookingway]].
*Accompany [[Cookingway]] to the vineyard and then speak with him.
*Accompany [[Cookingway]] to the orange grove and then speak with him.
*Accompany [[Cookingway]] to the pumpkin field and then speak with him.
*Accompany [[Cookingway]] to the lemon grove and then speak with him.
*Speak with [[Jebke]] while accompanied by [[Cookingway]].
*Speak with [[Cookingway]].

==Journal==
*Cookingway is eager for a change of venue, or at the very least, a change of wotsit.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Singingway:''' I should like to study this primitive yet nevertheless intriguing contraption a while longer, if I may. That the Sharlayans were able to build something of this complexity with their limited knowledge and resources is most impressive!

===Accepting the quest===
'''Cookingway:''' This is all very wonderful, I'm sure, but I was rather hoping to learn more about your nourishment provision facilities. In other words, where is the food?
'''Urianger:''' I believe both the knowledge and consumables you seek may be found at Meryall Agronomics.
'''Urianger:''' As I imagine Singingway and the others intend to study every conceivable facet of this apparatus, wouldst thou be so kind as to escort our visiting culinarian?
'''Cookingway:''' Yes, that sounds much more interesting! Hopefully, I'll be able to see firsthand some of the delicacies Urianger was telling me about.
'''Cookingway:''' Even his incredibly vivid ─ if a bit too verbose ─ descriptions cannot compare to sampling them myself. Not to mention Etheirys will soon be no more...so I must learn all I can while there is still time!
'''Cookingway:''' Let us brook no further delay!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' 'Twould appear I have inadvertently taken upon myself the more demanding duty ─ entertaining three inquisitive Loporrits to thy one. Yet be that as it may, 'twill be my pleasure to impart what little knowledge I possess to our would-be saviors.

===Speak with Cookingway and have him accompany you.===
'''Cookingway:''' This is the place, yes? The heady aroma was enough to guide me here, and I've spotted several of the fruit and vegetables featured in our compendium!
'''Cookingway:''' I'd dearly love to try some, but I read that those who help themselves to a farmer's crops without permission are often caught and put into pies!
'''Cookingway:''' Perhaps you could ask whoever's in charge if they would be willing to part with a few samples?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Cookingway:''' I suppose if they did put me in a pie, I could just eat my way out. Wait, they get quite hot inside, don't they? On second thought, let's stick to the plan for now.

===Speak with Jebke while accompanied by Cookingway.===
'''Jebke:''' <sigh> What a fine mess this is...
'''Jebke:''' Ah, it's you, the one who climbed down the mineshaft!
'''Jebke:''' I'd show you around if I could, but I'm rushed off my feet preparing for the exodus.
'''Jebke:''' And I'm not the only one. We've all got to find ways to do what we do down here up there ─ first on the moon, then on whichever star the Forum decides will become our new home.
'''Jebke:''' It's all so sudden...so unreal...
'''Cookingway:''' Don't you ''want'' to go to the moon?
'''Jebke:''' Well, it's better than waiting for the Final Days to claim us...
'''Jebke:''' But no matter how carefully it's all planned, we'll never be able to take every variety of flora and fauna with us.
'''Jebke:''' Even the ones we ''can'' take may not survive in their new environment. So many species, doomed to extinction...
'''Jebke:''' Sorry, that's not what you came to talk about, is it?
'''Cookingway:''' Nothing quite so dire, I assure you. We merely wish to sample a little of your produce, if we may?
'''Jebke:''' By all means, help yourselves.
'''Cookingway:''' Much appreciated, my good fellow!
'''Cookingway:''' So, where to begin?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Cookingway:''' As Urianger informs me, the key to exquisite cuisine lies in selecting only the very best ingredients.

'''Jebke:''' I've an enormous list of seeds, saplings, and whatnot to take to the Central Circuit. But I suppose that means anything not on the list is to be left behind... What a waste.

===Accompany Cookingway to the vineyard and then speak with him.===
'''Cookingway:''' Oh! I know what these are! Grapes, yes?
'''Cookingway:''' Let's see if they are as delicious as they look...
'''Cookingway:''' So sweet, so sour! The taste is much like a ripe philosopher's carrot...and yet the texture is entirely different.
'''Cookingway:''' The contrast between the outer skin and the fruit within is most peculiar, though far from unpleasant. Yes, I think I'll try another...
'''Cookingway:''' Well, that's certainly given me food for thought, though in a far less visceral manner than any philosopher's carrot... But tell me, what is your opinion of grapes?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I'd brave an erupting volcano for a choice bunch!
'''Cookingway:''' Yes, they are rather moreish, aren't they? And from what I've read, quite versatile, too. Something about people stepping on them to make intoxicating beverages, as I recall.
> Meh.
> Ghastly things. I'd rather eat rancid gigantoad eyeballs.
'''Cookingway:''' How odd! No accounting for taste, is there?

'''Cookingway:''' Anyway, that's enough about grapes for the time being. On to the next treat!

===Accompany Cookingway to the orange grove and then speak with him.===
'''Cookingway:''' Orange by name, orange by nature!
'''Cookingway:''' What came first, the fruit or the color? Who cares? Let's eat!
'''Cookingway:''' Mmm... Yes, that's... Mmm!
'''Cookingway:''' Equal parts sweet and sour, as with the grapes, yet nothing alike. Hmm... I may have to consult Urianger about expanding my vocabulary. I simply cannot find the words to describe it!
'''Cookingway:''' Perhaps what I'm looking for is, “bitter.” This is all very complicated, you know. So many flavors, so many choices... And each individual with their own personal preferences...
'''Cookingway:''' Now I see why you all turned your noses up at the idea of eating nothing but carrots! Marvelous though they still are in my estimation ─ let no one say I said otherwise!
'''Cookingway:''' Ah, but speaking of carrots, I've yet to sample any of the vegetables. Let's see what's in that field over there!

===Accompany Cookingway to the pumpkin field and then speak with him.===
'''Cookingway:''' That color...that texture... Are they some sort of enormous, round carrots?
'''Cookingway:''' No? In any case, proper nomenclature is less of a concern than the taste...
'''Cookingway:''' Blech! It's so hard and flavorless, I may as well be chewing a piece of wood! That all but confirms it ─ these are nothing more than misbegotten failures masquerading as goodly carrots!
'''Deloys:''' Stop, stop, stop! Can't you see these are pumpkins!?
'''Deloys:''' And no one with any sense would try eating them raw! You're supposed to cook them first!
'''Cookingway:''' Do you not find it an awful bother?
'''Deloys:''' Far from it! Cooking is a joy unto itself.
'''Deloys:''' And what's more, it broadens the range of ingredients that we may safely eat.
'''Deloys:''' But above all else, cooking allows us to draw out the full potential of our produce. Pumpkin stew has been one of my favorite dishes for as long I can remember!
'''Cookingway:''' Then perhaps even these hard blocks of plant matter can become as delicious as the orange I sampled...
'''Cookingway:''' I wonder, though, if there is anything even ''more'' delicious... How about that yellow fruit over yonder?

===Accompany Cookingway to the lemon grove and then speak with him.===
'''Cookingway:''' What a wondrous fragrance! With luck, it'll have a flavor to match.
'''Cookingway:''' As I've no idea how these are eaten, I'll just bite into it!
'''Cookingway:''' Hnnnggghhh!
'''Cookingway:''' My...tongue... Is this...poison!?
'''Cookingway:''' A lemon? You mean it's ''supposed'' to taste like this!?
'''Cookingway:''' How can something so similar to an orange be so revolting?
'''Cookingway:''' Ack... It may be some time before my palate recovers from this ordeal. As such, I had best call an end to this round of sampling. Let's say our farewells and return to the others.

===Speak with Jebke while accompanied by Cookingway. (Cutscene)===
'''Jebke:''' Finished, have you? I trust you found something to your liking.
'''Cookingway:''' I'm rather enamored with the grapes and oranges. Less so the pumpkin, though I learned the hard way they're not to be eaten raw.
'''Cookingway:''' Then there was the lemon. The ''deceiver''. I still feel so violated...
'''Jebke:''' Haha! First time, was it?
'''Jebke:''' I'd hate for you to leave with a bad taste in your mouth ─ in more ways than one ─ so I'll give you this lemon muffin I baked. If this doesn't change your opinion, nothing will!
'''Cookingway:''' More lemon!? Have I not suffered enough?
'''Cookingway:''' Nevertheless, it would be remiss of me to spurn this opportunity to ─ oof, bit of sick came up there ─ learn more of your inscrutable ways.
'''Cookingway:''' Very well, lemon muffin! Do your worst!

'''Cookingway:''' ...
'''Cookingway:''' This...is...
'''Cookingway:''' ...DELICIOUS!
'''Cookingway:''' Although I still detect a hint of lemon, it complements the sweetness of the dough to create a perfect harmony!
'''Cookingway:''' I never would've guessed its vile bitterness could be utilized so elegantly. My good chap, this is simply breathtaking!
'''Jebke:''' See? We rarely use lemon in its natural state, but it has a starring role in all sorts of recipes, and the same is true for many other ingredients.
'''Jebke:''' It comes down to making the most of the resources at our disposal. And sometimes, that can even be the difference between life and death.
'''Jebke:''' I know we won't be able to take every species with us. No doubt the Forum agonized over what was worth preserving...and what will be consigned to history. Hard choices, but make them we must if we're to survive.
'''Cookingway:''' Such strength of will... Now I know what Hydaelyn sees in your kind.
'''Cookingway:''' Mankind, the Loporrits ─ we were both born from the accumulated knowledge of the ancients.
'''Cookingway:''' They learned all there is to learn about the nature of sentient life and the fates of the stars themselves.
'''Cookingway:''' Once a civilization has fulfilled the basic requirements for survival, it will inevitably seek to eliminate all forms of negativity and achieve perfection.
'''Cookingway:''' And therein lies its folly...and its downfall.
'''Cookingway:''' For perfection is an unattainable ideal. 'Tis the paradox of the immaculate carrot.
'''Cookingway:''' Yet civilizations since time immemorial have deemed the pursuit of perfection as “progress.” They pay no heed to the costs incurred in their futile quest, and all too often become the architects of their own demise, their dreams forever unfulfilled.
'''Cookingway:''' What, then, is the alternative? The answer lies in knowing that our existence can never be perfect. To be content with what we have and make the most of it.
'''Cookingway:''' When life gives you lemons, make lemon muffins!
'''Jebke:''' Err...pardon my Eorzean, but what in the seven hells are you on about? And who are you, anyway?
'''Cookingway:''' Cookingway, at your service! I'm here to help prepare for the trip to the moon!
'''Cookingway:''' And once you get there, you'll be able to try my carrots. I've been growing all different kinds!
'''Cookingway:''' But don't worry, there'll be room for your crops too. We'll work together to preserve as many of Etheirys's species as possible, if you're up to the challenge.
'''Jebke:''' Yes, of course! I look forward to it.
'''Cookingway:''' Well, this has all been highly productive. Probably. Let's go and see if Urianger and the others have run out of machinery to inspect, shall we?

''Optional dialouge''
'''Urianger:''' By Cookingway's broad grin, I assume your excursion was a roaring success?

'''Growingway:''' Oh...there you are. <yawn> Have the others finished talking about rain-making wotsits yet?

'''Livingway:''' Where have you and Cookingway been!? If the two of you were engaged in pursuits of an educational nature, you should've taken me, too! I am the leader, after all.

'''Singingway:''' Not to rub it in, but we had the most fantastic time while you were away! Urianger was able to obtain all manner of meteorological data for us to pore over. I'll be sure to put my newfound knowledge to good use once we return to the moon.
'''Singingway:''' It's my duty to make your journey as comfortable as possible, though there's no telling how long it will be. A hundred years? A thousand? Hmm... Probably closer to five thousand, give or take.

===Speak with Cookingway.===
'''Cookingway:''' That was most enlightening, especially the part with the lemon muffin.
'''Cookingway:''' Actually, I was wondering, do you know of any other places famed for their cuisine?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Limsa Lominsa is home to the Culinarian's Guild... and many less-than-savory establishments.
> The Far East has oodles of noodles.

'''Cookingway:''' Would that I had time to visit... <sigh> The more I learn of Etheirys, the more I wish we could spare it from the Final Days.
'''Cookingway:''' Alas, Hydaelyn's orders are to flee, not to resist. If only there was some other way...

Going Underground

2025-09-28T12:16:48Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Kokkol Dankkol. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Going Underground
| image = Going Underground.png
| description = [[Fourchenault]]'s ability to maintain a stiff upper lip is being sorely tested.
| quest-giver = Fourchenault
| location = Old Sharlayan
| location-x = 11.3
| location-y = 6.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 1797
| reward1 = 1 Chondrite Chest Gear Coffer (IL 545)
| unlocks= lc Labyrinthos (South), aet Sharlayan Hamlet, aet Aporia
| prev-quest = Outside Help
| next-quest = No Job Too Small
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 783
| id-gt = 69977
| id-edb = 15591ae1ce2
}}

==Steps==
* Speak to [[Fourchenault]] outside the Archeion.
* Speak to [[Fourchenault]] again.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Hester]].
* Speak with [[Fourchenault]].
* Speak with [[Kokkol Dankkol]].
* Speak with [[Krile]].

==Journal==
*Fourchenault's ability to maintain a stiff upper lip is being sorely tested.

*Alphinaud's proposal to aid the Forum in improving their starship in exchange for being allowed to borrow it for some unspecified undertaking was, surprisingly, accepted by the majority. Fourchenault, who was on the losing side of the vote, now finds himself forced to comply with the wishes of the Forum and guide the Scions to the secret location where the ark is undergoing its final adjustments.

*The descent into the lower reaches of Labyrinthos begins at the Archeion, though you are required to obtain permission to ride the lift before proceeding farther. Having seen to the arrangements, Fourchenault leads the way to the Medial Circuit.

*You follow Fourchenault past the many and varied facilities of the Medial Circuit, before arriving at Logistikon Alpha.

*Alphinaud regales you with a tale from his childhood in which his father taught him the fundamentals of precipitation. Though somewhat unrelated to your present endeavor, the anecdote serves to remind you that relations between Alphinaud and Fourchenault were not always as strained as they have been in recent years...

*You ride the lift down to the Central Circuit, where the Forum's greatest secrets are apparently kept. Despite the many hurdles you were required to overcome to even set foot here, Fourchenault permits you free rein of the area. However, as time is of the essence, you decide that you had best save your wandering for another time.

*Fourchenault explains that the aetherburner is being constructed in a nearby location under the supervision of one Kokkol Dankkol. He then leads the way down the path, followed closely by your fellow Scions.

*After finally rousing Kokkol Dankkol from his pondering, the eccentric engineer explains that in order to render the ark capable of achieving the required speeds, he must obtain large quantities of refined adamantite. Though you are no stranger to seeking out rare materials, this particular alloy is believed to be found only in certain highly coveted Allagan artifacts, such as those hidden in the depths of Dalamud's shards. Given the inherent risk in venturing inside these sites, Kokkol has refrained from sending gleaners to procure the adamantite. Luckily for him and the Scions, you have an extensive network of able-bodied warriors ready and willing to undertake such expeditions. With an impromptu linkpearl conversation, Alphinaud arranges for quantities of the metal to be delivered from every corner of the world─along with a Far Eastern relic or two from Othard─which should resolve Kokkol's predicament.

*With so many visitors expected to be pouring into Sharlayan in the near future, Krile decides to return to the surface to make the necessary arrangements. She also hints that she may have her own means of acquiring refined adamantite, but decides to keep her source a secret for the time being.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' As Father seems so eager to help, maybe we can have him educate us about the aetherburner.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Fourchenault:''' As instructed, I shall take you to see the aetherburner.
'''Fourchenault:''' Meet me outside the Archeion. I trust you can make your own way there.
'''Alphinaud:''' So the ark is being built in Labyrinthos. Hardly surprising. Where else could they conceal such a massive undertaking...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Krile:''' Do they intend to carry everything in the Archeion to the moon? They said they'd started loading scientific records and biological samples, but do they really need all of it?

'''Thancred:''' Some would surely object to the Forum allowing “foreign elements” to have the run of their secret facilities. We should count ourselves lucky.

'''G'raha Tia:''' It has been many moons since I last visited Labyrinthos. As vast as the archives were back then, they've only continued to grow in the days since.

'''Estinien:''' I don't understand the appeal of reshaping it to look like the world above. Make your peace with what it is, or go outside if that's what you prefer.

'''Y'shtola:''' That we have been granted permission to enter the lower levels is proof of our increased standing. Would that they had been willing to confide in us sooner...

'''Urianger:''' Among the many and varied documents sent to the moon, I did chance upon several inventories made in the Archeion.
'''Urianger:''' Mayhap the Forum believed such records would provide insight into the intricacies of clerical duties. Regardless, the Loporrits did not consider them worthy of more than a cursory glance.

'''Alphinaud:''' Where once we were refused entry, we are now welcomed as guests...

'''Alisaie:''' It seems so long ago we first set foot here.

===Speak with Fourchenault outside the Archeion.===
'''Fourchenault:''' Our destination lies in the lower levels.
'''Fourchenault:''' The Forum, in its wisdom, has granted you access to the Archeion's lift.
'''Fourchenault:''' Step inside and have Ophilyne take you to the Medial Circuit.

===Speak with Fourchenault again.===
'''Fourchenault:''' I have sent your associates ahead to Logistikon Alpha, on the other side of Meryall Agronomics.
'''Fourchenault:''' Actually...there is something I have been meaning to...
'''Fourchenault:''' ...No, never mind. It can wait. Let us attend to the matter at hand.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' On our journey here, I was filled with an inexplicable sense of elation to see vegetables other than carrots being cultivated. Why, it near brought a tear to mine eye...

'''G'raha Tia:''' We must be close to the Central Circuit, which is where Sharlayan's greatest secrets are held...if the tomes I perused told the whole story.

'''Estinien:''' The fields we passed along the way brought back memories...of Ferndale. Unfortunately, we were never blessed with such abundant crops.

'''Y'shtola:''' The further underground we go, the more surprises we find.

'''Alisaie:''' I wonder what this place is actually for...

'''Thancred:''' Knowing the Forum, even the people working down here are probably kept in the dark about the true purpose of this place...

'''Krile:''' Oh, there you are. Having words with Master Fourchenault, by any chance?

===Speak with Alphinaud. (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud:''' We are to wait here while our father arranges for us to use the next lift.
'''Alphinaud:''' “Here” being Logistikon Alpha, where the atmospheric conditions of Labyrinthos are regulated.
'''Alphinaud:''' Water is drawn from underground and dispersed as vapor, stimulating the formation of artificial clouds and rain.
'''Alphinaud:''' By manipulating the temperature and air circulation, they are able to create the ideal environment for the growth and preservation of the biological samples kept here.
'''Alisaie:''' Hold on. How do you know so much about it?
'''Alphinaud:''' Why, Father brought me here as a child.
'''Alisaie:''' What!? And left me behind!?
'''Alphinaud:''' Actually, ''you're'' the one who left ''me'' behind, when you went off somewhere with Grandfather.
'''Alphinaud:''' The night before, I'd been asking Father how clouds are made, so he decided to show me. It was fascinating ─ I peppered him with questions the entire time.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis all too easy to take for granted the many interweaving aspects of the natural world. To grow inured to the wondrous.
'''Urianger:''' But having gained an understanding of the complex mechanisms employed by the Loporrits in recreating a similar environment, I have come to view such processes in a new light.
'''Urianger:''' The subterranean gardens of Labyrinthos, the lunar prison forged to contain the ancient Zodiark, the habitations built for all mankind 'neath the moon's surface... Each unique, yet undeniably similar.
'''Fourchenault:''' 'Tis no mere coincidence.
'''Fourchenault:''' Ever since Hydaelyn unfolded to us the grim fate that awaits Etheirys, every essential resource we could spare has been delivered to Labyrinthos, in preparation for the great exodus. But that is not all...
'''Fourchenault:''' It is also a testing ground for the technologies that will allow us to settle on distant stars.
'''Fourchenault:''' Though the Loporrits have endeavored to make the moon inhabitable, that is not our final destination. Mankind must learn to propagate life where there is none, to thrive where all is barren.
'''Fourchenault:''' Alas, time is not on our side.
'''Fourchenault:''' I have arranged for you all to enter the Central Circuit. It is there that most of our preparations for the great exodus are carried out, the construction of the ark among them.
'''Fourchenault:''' Though our plans have been made public, access remains highly restricted. You, however, will not be subject to said restrictions, and will have free rein to come and go as you please. Such was the will of the Forum, after all.
'''Alphinaud:''' We will prove ourselves worthy of their trust. ''Your'' trust.
'''Fourchenault:''' Then let us proceed.

===Speak with Hester.===
'''Hester:''' By decree of the Forum, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn are permitted to enter the Central Circuit.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' The temperate environment here is not unlike that of Bestways Burrow, though the diverse vegetation doth produce a far more complex bouquet of aromas. A welcome difference indeed, for I have grown weary of the scent of carrots...

'''Estinien:''' I have no idea what makes Alphinaud so confident we can solve this problem of theirs. Relentless optimism, I presume. A not-unwelcome trait in a youth...but less so in a gambler. Aye ─ let us resolve never to let him set foot in the Gold Saucer.

'''Thancred:''' The farther down we travel, the more expansive the sky above becomes, artificial though it is.
'''Thancred:''' Would that the heavens elsewhere could be so idyllic...

'''Y'shtola:''' I imagine the secrets kept here would be of great benefit to mine own research, but I will refrain from indulging my curiosity for the time being.

'''G'raha Tia:''' The sooner we can get a look at this aetherburner of theirs, the sooner we can start working out how to improve it!

'''Krile:''' We might finally have the chance to commune directly with Hydaelyn...provided we somehow manage to succeed where Sharlayan's finest engineers have failed. Still, it won't hurt to have a look!

'''Alphinaud:''' This is it... The Central Circuit!

'''Alisaie:''' Please tell me we're almost there... Or is there ''another'' underground level we have to reach? The Even-more-central Circuit, perhaps?

===Speak with Fourchenault.===
'''Fourchenault:''' The aetherburner is being constructed not far from here.
'''Fourchenault:''' Overseeing the work is Kokkol Dankkol, after whom the forge is named.
'''Fourchenault:''' Once the necessary introductions have been made, I shall leave you with him to discuss the particulars. This way.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' While many of the facilities within the Central Circuit seem to be visible from the upper levels, the more secretive work must be carried out behind closed doors.

'''Estinien:''' I was expecting the Skysteel Manufactory, but instead I find the village smithy...

'''G'raha Tia:''' He hasn't even realized we're here... Or perhaps he ''has'' realized, but just doesn't care.

'''Urianger:''' Surely the Forum hath already petitioned the aid of the Loporrits, given their familiarity with such technologies...

'''Thancred:''' For a closely guarded secret, you can see practically everything from outside, even with the magical barrier surrounding it...

'''Alisaie:''' Is he...talking to himself?

'''Krile:''' He looks lost in thought, although it seems he's hit something of a stumbling block...

'''Alphinaud:''' Perhaps you'd like to break the ice?

'''Fourchenault:''' This is the man we seek. Do try not to startle him...

===Speak with Kokkol Dankkol. (Cutscene)===
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' I could swap 'em out... No ─ been there, done that, damn near lost me eyebrows...
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Think, Kokkol, think! We'd be well on our way to paradise, visionaries pattin' themselves on the backs for their grand accomplishments if you'd only ''think''!
'''Fourchenault:''' Yes... That does sound rather lovely...
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Gyaaah! ...I mean, Master Fourchenault, what a pleasant surprise! We're not blastin' off already, are we!?
'''Fourchenault:''' The schedule remains unchanged. For better or worse...
'''Fourchenault:''' Which is why the Forum has elected to accept assistance in resolving the aetherburner conundrum.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Huh. Not seen you lot down here before.
'''Fourchenault:''' There are Archons among their number, but engineering is not their expertise. Nevertheless, the Forum concedes the slim possibility that they may have insights to offer. If not, you are at liberty to return them to the surface...by whatever means you see fit.
'''Alphinaud:''' I assure you that won't be necessary. Now, about your troubles with the aetherburner...?
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Aye, aye, I'll walk you through it. S'pose I could do with a change of pace.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' As the name ought to tell you, the aetherburner “burns” aether ─ ambient or otherwise ─ and transforms it into motive force.Think of it like a giant bomb that never stops explodin'.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Even out in that black void where the aether's right sparse, it's strong enough to move our ark. And it probably won't kill you like an actual bomb!
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' ...But it ain't perfect.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Accordin' to my calculations, to travel to the moon and back fast enough for the Forum's likin', the conversion rate needs to be six percent more efficient.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' “A measly six percent,” you say, but if I could've squeezed even another “point six” out of it, don't you think I'd've built it that way in the first place!?
'''Urianger:''' Hast thou consulted with the Loporrits?
'''Fourchenault:''' Yes. They too are conducting their own research, for lack of a ready answer.
'''Fourchenault:''' The moon's propulsion systems are considerable, naturally, yet they are commensurately massive.
'''Fourchenault:''' It is no easy feat to convert their technology into an efficient means of propulsion for a “teeny-tiny toy boat,” as they say ─ and as I most certainly do not.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Yes, exactly! Damn it all, I ask for refined adamantite and they send me uppity rabbits with inscrutable, ancient, incompatible technology... You tryin' to drive me mad?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Do you speak of ''Allagan''-refined adamantite, perchance?
'''Y'shtola:''' You know of it?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Only in the most general terms, I'm afraid. 'Twas an alloy of Allagan make, but the secrets of its production were closely guarded.
'''G'raha Tia:''' As I recall, the records stated it was vital to Dalamud's construction and launch.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Aye, that's the stuff! No material more conductive far as I know. Slottin' some in's like blowing up a dam and watching the river of aether come rushing through!
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Ain't a living soul that knows how to make it, though.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' We were fortunate enough to salvage some for the aetherburner ─ just a wee bit, mind ─ from a chunk of Dalamud that came hurtlin' into the Northern Empty during the Calamity.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' With more...well, that extra six percent efficiency would be child's play. It's a cryin' shame that we've no other sources.
'''Alisaie:''' Surely the many shards of Dalamud scattered throughout Eorzea would suffice. Why not get the refined adamantite from them?
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Oh we tried, believe you me. But only a few specialized pieces would've had any in 'em to begin with.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Drive cores from Ragnarok - class internment hulks ─ those are the prize bits we really need.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' But accordin' to the gleaners, gettin' to 'em means delvin' deep into the shards ─ and the defenses are still very operational and very eager to blow 'em up.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' It's rough goin' in there, even for the cream. Not sure they'd make it out alive...
''If you've completed The Second Coil of Bahamut - Turn 4.''
'''Alisaie:''' ...Weren't we near that part of the ''Ragnarok'' when we went to destroy Bahamut?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You want me to go and fetch the wotsits?
'''Alisaie:''' That may be for the best...though you'd doubtless find the task too dull for your liking.
''If you've completed The Second Coil of Bahamut - Turn 4.''
> The White Raven's ghost... it haunts me...
'''Alisaie:''' Heavens, are you alright? You look pale as a...well!
'''Alisaie:''' Best put that battle from your mind for now. Deep breaths, that's it...
> This sounds like a job for someone else.

'''Alphinaud:''' Hmm... There are multiple internment hulks in Eorzea alone, so handling this ourselves may not be the most efficient option.
'''Alphinaud:''' Rather, if we could salvage adamantite from the shards simultaneously...
'''Alphinaud:''' Thancred, is the linkshell we established before you went to Garlemald still active?
'''Thancred:''' Of course. The floor is yours.
'''Fourchenault:''' What's all this?
'''Alphinaud:''' Gathering firewood, so to speak. We alone can accomplish little, but joined by others, we may yet build a bonfire to carry us heavensward.
'''Alphinaud:''' This is Alphinaud. The Scions have need of you.
'''Lucia:''' Understood. I will contact the Lord Commander and dispatch our finest at once.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' My sisters are somewhat preoccupied with the Final Days ─ so I will lead the Twelveswood expedition myself.
'''Y'shtola:''' Are you aware of any other sources of refined adamantite?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Logically, such an invaluable alloy would have been utilized solely where absolutely necessary ─ in components intended to conduct or collect surpassing amounts of aether.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Any extant instrumentation or devices would have likely found their way into the hands of aetherologists or...enthusiasts.
'''Cirina:''' Magical artifacts of Allagan design? The Eastern alliance will send word to one and all.
'''Cirina:''' Are there other ways we may offer aid? No shards of the lesser moon scar our soil, but our stake in this cause is no less for it...
'''Alphinaud:''' Is there anything in Othard that might be of use to you?
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Othard, you say!? You've got friends in far places, lad!
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Anyroad, if you're offerin', I wouldn't say no to one of those Far Eastern sacred relics.
'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' Some of them can hold enough aether to summon a whole damn primal. Combine a source like that with the aetherburner and three...two...one...kaboom!
'''Alphinaud:''' ...I gather you heard his explosive enthusiasm. Might you secure us a suitable relic?
'''Cirina:''' It shall be done! I know little of machines, but I promise we will do our utmost to gather the materials you need to finish your starship.
'''Cirina:''' I am glad for the work, in truth. Better to busy oneself than wait and fret over disasters foretold.
'''Sicard:''' Then why're we all still standin' about yappin'? There's plunder for the takin' ─ an' I'm a born plunderer!
'''Sicard:''' I'll be in Ol' Sharlayan before you know it. Start mixing the grog!
'''Alphinaud:''' I'm certain that can be arranged. Thank you all ─ and do be careful.
'''Alisaie:''' Just like that!
'''Alphinaud:''' Aye, just like that, our refined adamantite is on its way.
'''Alphinaud:''' Now let us consider our next steps, shall we? There's yet much to be done.
''Optional dialogue''
''If you've completed The Second Coil of Bahamut - Turn 4.''
'''Alisaie:''' Though Bahamut is long gone, the internment hulks are far from safe.
'''Alisaie:''' It could be much worse, of course. They won't have to fight their way past Meracydian dragons, nor is there any danger the elder primal might be summoned again.
'''Alisaie:''' Even so, I daresay there are still a fair few Allagan creations and contraptions remaining to bar our friends' way. I only hope that Grandfather watches over them
''If you haven't completed The Second Coil of Bahamut - Turn 4.''
'''Alisaie:''' Well, I'm all for relying on the power of friendship, but we're now left with the rare luxury of having nothing to do. There must be something that requires our attention!

'''Kokkol Dankkol:''' 'Preciate you doin' all this, but I ain't gettin' me hopes up just yet!

'''Thancred:''' First the Telophoroi, and now the Final Days. Heh ─ no one can accuse the Ilsabard contingent of backing down from a challenge!
'''Thancred:''' Of course, they weren't all so committed to the cause when we first set out.
'''Thancred:''' But after seeing the example set by you, Alphinaud, and the others, the change was palpable. They couldn't help but believe.

'''Alphinaud:''' There are no oaths or contracts binding the members of the Ilsabard contingent, and in many ways, it was even more loosely organized than the Crystal Braves.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nevertheless, I knew none would refuse this call to arms. Truly, we have been blessed with trustworthy and dependable allies.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Time and time again, it seems that Allagan something-or-other are either the cause of or the solution to our problems.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Hmm... To think the selfsame materials that once launched Dalamud will now be used to help ferry mankind to the moon. There's a poetry in that.

'''Y'shtola:''' I'm confident that even the deadliest of Allagan defense mechanisms are no match for our allies.
'''Y'shtola:''' At this rate, some of them might soon have as many accomplishments to their names as a certain Warrior of Light.

'''Estinien:''' ...Considering how much of a fuss he made at the time, I don't see why he takes every opportunity to bring it up. It was just firewood.

=== Speak with Krile.===
'''Krile:''' It's times like these we're reminded of how famous ─ or infamous ─ Alphinaud has become. Who'd have thought he could achieve so much with a single linkpearl conversation!
'''Krile:''' As we're expecting rather a lot of visitors in the near future, I'd best return to the surface and inform the relevant parties.
'''Krile:''' I also have a contact of my own that might be worth a try...
'''Alphinaud:''' Oh? And who might that be?
'''Krile:''' That's for me to know and you to find out!
'''Krile:''' And on that note, I leave matters here in your capable hands. Best of luck!

'''Meanwhile, in Ul'dah...'''
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' ...Our course of action is clear. We must harvest refined adamantite from the shards of Dalamud, and procure arcane relics of Allagan make.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Summon the best and brightest of our Immortal Flames, and form an expeditionary party at once! Call upon the Sultansworn and Brass Blades for support as you must.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Papashan, send word to the guilds. We will require the expertise of master artisans if we are to have any hope of identifying and recovering these elusive materials.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Fyrgeiss, we have need of your Stone Torches.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' They are to assist the Immortal Flames in scouring the ruins, and to help secure the surrounding areas. I trust I can count on your support?
'''Fyrgeiss:''' As commander of the Stone Torches, my son Zirnberk will personally see it done.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Pipin. I would have you lead the raiding party. Assemble your finest, and with Tizona's blade clear the way.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Lord Lolorito, I pray you take charge of the search for Allagan relics. Surely you know of some being traded on open or clandestine markets, or sleeping in collectors' vaults.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Of course, I ask not that you do this out of the kindness of your heart. By all means, profit on the transactions. I wish you the joy of it.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' The Final Days descend upon our world. If circumstances are truly as dire as they say, Ul'dah's best efforts may be for naught.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' And yet, when we Eorzeans rose from the ashes to rebuild our broken realm, did we not learn one simple truth?
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' That which seems all but impossible to overcome alone, may yet be possible if we stand together.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' It was the Scions who united us then, and it is the Scions who call upon us now.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' Ul'dah will answer that call. We will summon our courage, and join the fight for our world's future.
'''Nanamo Ul Namo:''' You know your duties! I, Nanamo Ul Namo, seventeenth in the line of Ul, bid you good luck and godsspeed!

'''Meanwhile, in the Black Shroud...'''
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' We've fielded a goodly number, but our ranks are heavy with healers. And an abundance of restorative magicks will be of little help in destroying Dalamud's defenses.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' Still, it has ever been thus with Gridania. We must steel ourselves for a protracted engagement...
'''???:''' In that case, might I suggest taking us along?
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' Commander Hext!? What are you doing here?
'''Lyse:''' None of the shards in Gyr Abania are big enough to hold an internment hulk.
'''Lyse:''' So we said to ourselves ─ why not lend our neighbors a hand? We thought you might be short on people with a talent for breaking things.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' While it pains me to admit it...you are right. Are our deficiencies so plain to see?
'''Lyse:''' It might've been a lifetime ago, but I was once one of the Scions assigned to the Shroud.
'''Lyse:''' I know this forest well. I know your people. And I know we will be stronger if we fight this fight together.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' Then I will impose upon you with a clear conscience. Come, let us speak of how to integrate our forces.
'''Lyse:''' I won't let it all be for nothing. I promise you, Papalymo...

'''Meanwhile, in Coerthas...'''
'''Emmanellain:''' We've no time to waste, Brother! Everyone has already... Ah.
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'''Emmanellain:''' That...that was a roar. A dragon's roar!

''Meanwhile, in the Ruby Sea...''
'''Hancock:''' ...And so, in summation, the Eastern alliance, as well as the honorable Lord Lolorito himself, reached out to me for assistance in procuring these treasures of the divine ─ and I, in turn, do beseech the Confederacy for aid.
'''Hancock:''' Hm? Is that...?
'''Soroban:''' Hancock? What a surprise this is!
'''Soroban:''' And a fortuitous one at that. I have a favor to ask, you see...

Outside Help

2025-09-28T11:05:34Z

Treazul: /* Return to the main hall of the Baldesion Annex. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Outside Help
| image =
| description = [[Lucia]] is taking stock of the present situation.
| quest-giver = Lucia
| location = Garlemald
| location-x = 13.4
| location-y = 29.8
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 1159
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = As the Heavens Burn
| next-quest = Going Underground, For the Love of Pudding, Secret in the Box
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 782
| id-gt = 69976
| id-edb = 888c286bfe2
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Urianger]].
* Return to the main hall of [[the Baldesion Annex]].
* Speak with the [[Rostra Steward|Rostra steward]].
* Wait at the specified location.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].

==Journal==
*Lucia is taking stock of the present situation.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Estinien:''' We couldn't save them all, but if we'd arrived any later, it would've been a massacre.
'''Estinien:''' Things were looking bleak until you and the Ist turned up.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Though there'll be time later to discuss your journey to the First, there is one thing I must ask.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Did you perchance speak with our friends in the Crystarium?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Lyna and Beq Lugg ''both'' warn me against overexerting myself?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Strange that they would express such similar sentiments ─ identical, in fact ─ but their advice is duly noted.

'''Fourchenault:''' This is the contingent's base of operations, I take it?

'''Alphinaud:''' That the Final Days should manifest here too, after everything these people have suffered, is a fate cruel beyond words.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nevertheless, with allies old and new at our side, there is yet reason to be hopeful.

'''Jullus:''' It's been a while since last we spoke. For some time, I was...not myself.
'''Jullus:''' Lucia and the others told me what happened that night...and about the events that took place while I was receiving treatment.
'''Jullus:''' It was only then that I realized the lengths you and yours go to... I know I might never be able to repay you, but I'll be damned if I don't try.
'''Jullus:''' And most of all... I want to thank you. All of you. For everything you've done and continue to do for the sake of my people.

'''Alisaie:''' We still need to quiz you about your time on the First, if we ever get more than a moment's respite.

===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Lucia:''' No major injuries then. Good.
'''Lucia:''' I briefed the recovered soldiers and sent them on their way as quickly as I could, but nevertheless feared they would not make it in time.
'''Alphinaud:''' The additional support was invaluable. Your men saved more than a few lives.
'''Alphinaud:''' ...Though not all, I regret to say.
'''Fourchenault:''' I take it that I am addressing Lucia Junius? I am the Forum's envoy, Fourchenault Leveilleur.
'''Fourchenault:''' And you are owed an explanation for these most dire developments.
'''Lucia:''' Another trial wrought by the Final Days... I was beginning to suspect as much.
'''Lucia:''' You doubtless feel some consternation having been forced to abandon your original plan ─ but trust me when I say you were right to send the refugees elsewhere.
'''Lucia:''' Beasts have been sighted within the capital. Perhaps it was a stroke of grim fortune that the population was decimated beforehand, as they've yet to appear in any great number, but in time...
'''Lucia:''' In any case, Maxima leads the remainder of the contingent in an effort to cull the creatures and evacuate the populace as we speak.
'''Lucia:''' Once the airships have taken to the skies, I pray your men can be persuaded to join him.
'''Jullus:''' You'll permit us to retain our weapons?
'''Lucia:''' I wouldn't have sent you after the Scions were I expecting you to stab them in the back.
'''Alphinaud:''' And I, for one, would not consider past transgressions more relevant than future contributions.
'''Alphinaud:''' Regardless of the circumstances that saw us at odds before, we need men of courage now. More than ever.
'''Jullus:''' We swore to defend Garlemald. And so we shall.
'''Fourchenault:''' It seems you have everything under control. You will excuse me, then, for mine own duties await.
'''Alphinaud:''' A moment, Master Fourchenault.
'''Alphinaud:''' You did desire to express your appreciation for services rendered, did you not?
'''Fourchenault:''' I did... Though if you intend to again ask that Sharlayan alter its course, you will find my gratitude insufficient.
'''Alphinaud:''' 'Tis nothing so onerous.
'''Alphinaud:''' I wish to hear the details of this grand endeavor of yours.
'''Fourchenault:''' Do you swear to listen and to learn, and not to embark upon some scheme to impede us?
'''Alphinaud:''' I swear.
'''Fourchenault:''' ...Hmph. Any other I would doubt, but you I trust to keep your word. For not once have you broken it.
'''Fourchenault:''' Very well. I will request that the Forum make you privy to our plans. You may await our summons at the Baldesion Annex ─ assuming the decision is in your favor. Does that suffice?
'''Alphinaud:''' It does. You have my thanks.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Excellent! You can regale us with tales of your most recent sojourn to the First while we wait.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Did you...hear something just now?
'''???:''' Pudding... Puuuddiiing...
'''Puddingway:''' Where, oh where, is this star's blasted pudding!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Um....

'''Urianger:''' Dawn may banish even the darkest night...
'''Urianger:''' And to this bitter clime bring warmth and comfort.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis heartening to see such an assembly upon my return. I thought often of you whilst I looked down upon our star's brilliance from the moon above.
'''Alisaie:''' Yes, but what are you doing here? And dressed like that! Aren't you cold?
'''Urianger:''' Verily. I fear for my health should I proceed to expound upon our purpose ere I procure more suitable garments...
'''Livingway:''' Then allow me to summarize ─ we're here because none of you lot are up there! Nor has anyone deigned to send word about any changes in the plans!
'''Livingway:''' It's rude, is what it is. Least that's what I thought at first, but then folks got to wondering if you weren't in a spot of bother, so we decided to take matters into our own hands. Come down here and help, if our help be needed.
'''Mappingway:''' So she says, but it's also something of a convenient excuse to visit Etheirys. Urianger made it sound absolutely marvelous. More so before the impending doom, but still.
'''Singingway:''' And it's not like there will ever be a better time! What with the aforementioned doom.
'''Puddingway:''' ''Marvelous'', they say, yet not an onze of pudding to be found! I must suffer Urianger's inferior works no more...
'''Livingway:''' Hey! Maybe consider the plight of present company before you go blathering on about pudding and doom?
'''Livingway:''' As I was saying─should you require any assistance with...whatever, we are at your disposal.
'''Livingway:''' We were born from Hydaelyn's love for the lives of this star, so naturally we would much prefer to see them continue. Twiddling our thumbs up on the moon is hardly conducive to that, though, is it?
'''Livingway:''' Aye, not when you've all got such precious thoughts, and feelings, and hopes for the future, deserving of more active preservation. Speaking to Urianger made us realize that while we've carried out our duties to the letter, we've failed to fulfill them in spirit.
'''Livingway:''' From there it was just a hop, skip, and a jump towards resolving to do better! So please, show us how. Help us help you!
'''Fourchenault:''' Forgive me, but are they...?
'''Urianger:''' Thy distant collaborators, indeed.
'''Livingway:''' Hail fellow well met! You'd be a member of the Forum, would you? It's an honor and a pleasure to meet you at last.
'''Livingway:''' I'm Livingway, Hydaelyn's right paw. That last bit is very important ─ as am I, if I may humbly say so myself.
'''Fourchenault:''' I, er...bid you welcome to our star, Livingway. On behalf of the Forum, I thank you for traveling such a distance to meet us.
'''Fourchenault:''' As you have surmised, preparations for the exodus have not proceeded as smoothly as we had hoped. I should be happy to personally escort you to our headquarters in Sharlayan, where you may advise us as you deem fit.
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas with reluctance that I set aside the great work of readying the moon for habitation. Be assured that I did so only after the Loporrits made plain their earnest desire to come hither, and I myself felt a growing certainty that their contributions here would prove invaluable.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis trite, perhaps, but...I followed my heart.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Good to haveth you back!
'''Urianger:''' For a time, at least. Nevertheless, 'twas worth the journey to find present company well.
> May thy disciples banish this darkest of nights.
'''Urianger:''' I am no esteemed philosopher of eld. Nevertheless, 'tis my hope that what little knowledge I shared shall serve them well, and perchance help save us all.

'''Urianger:''' Wilt thou attend us at the Forum, and lend thine own wisdom?
'''Alisaie:''' If that's all quite settled, can we start moving before Urianger catches his death? Even I'm freezing out here.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Oh, I daresay you'll warm up quickly once you're aboard the airship, sat shoulder to shoulder with our fur-covered friends.
| Voiced cutscene end |
===Speak with Urianger.===
'''Urianger:''' I daresay Master Fourchenault was as nonplussed as we to learn the identity of Hydaelyn's lunar custodians. As he will soon discover, they have much and more to offer the Forum.
'''Urianger:''' Might I suggest we return to the annex forthwith?
'''Urianger:''' We may yet have time to discuss thy recent adventures ere we are summoned to the Rostra.

===Return to the main hall of the Baldesion Annex. (Cutscene)===
'''Thancred:''' Not that I'm complaining, Urianger, but I wasn't expecting to see you ''quite'' so soon.
'''Urianger:''' Nor I thee. In extolling the virtues of Etheirys, I did inadvertently awaken in the Loporrits a desire to avert our beloved star's demise.
'''Y'shtola:''' Krile tells us you have obtained new knowledge that may aid us in our ongoing efforts.
'''Y'shtola:''' I've news to share regarding our study of the aetherial sea, but your findings are certain to be of greater interest, and so I would rather hear them first.
'''Y'shtola:''' To what revelations did Hydaelyn's Elpis flower lead?

'''Alphinaud:''' Then this “dynamis” is what drives the Final Days...
'''Alphinaud:''' If it and akasa are one and the same, this all but proves Nidhana's theory.
'''Alphinaud:''' Were an entity, through sheer force of emotion, to channel this vast, dormant reservoir into a raging river...its power might surpass even that of aether.
'''Alisaie:''' But if our star is so replete with aether, said entity would need to be outside its influence to effectively manipulate the dynamis of the great expanse.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Meteion...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Or rather, the sorrow and suffering of fallen civilizations that she has been hoarding for millennia...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Untold anguish and fear and hatred, drawn from every corner of the universe... All for a single purpose: the destruction of Etheirys.
'''Estinien:''' Then our foe is no longer some unknowable calamity.
'''Estinien:''' We have but one aim ─ to defeat Meteion.
'''Y'shtola:''' You make it sound so simple...but you're not wrong.
'''Y'shtola:''' Vanquish Meteion and we deliver the world from the Final Days. But to even attempt it, there are two conditions.
'''Y'shtola:''' First, we must determine her location.
'''Y'shtola:''' Before Meteion escaped, an enchantment was placed upon her by Venat. The woman who would become Hydaelyn.
'''Y'shtola:''' The implications of temporal magicks are not entirely understood, and so we cannot assume that our Hydaelyn and the Venat you met in Elpis are one and the same. Nevertheless, due to Her intrinsic qualities as an all-powerful being, I'd wager that Hydaelyn possesses the knowledge we seek.
'''Y'shtola:''' Whether She would share that knowledge with us, however, remains to be seen.
'''Y'shtola:''' After all, She intends for us to flee Etheirys, not to stay.
'''Krile:''' Do you suppose She has abandoned Her pursuit of Meteion?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> The Venat I know would never give up.
'''Krile:''' That's my impression, too. Otherwise, She wouldn't have used me as a conduit for Her will, or provided clues such as the Elpis flower.
> No, but Meteion is still out there.
'''Krile:''' Aye, though not for lack of trying on Hydaelyn's part. Surely, that's why She used me as a conduit for Her will, and provided clues such as the Elpis flower.

'''Krile:''' I believe She has been waiting...
'''Krile:''' ...For mankind's answer to Hermes's question.
'''Alphinaud:''' So, what's the second condition?
'''Y'shtola:''' We must find a means to reach Meteion.
'''Y'shtola:''' Naturally, our chosen method will depend entirely upon wheresoever she has made her nest.
'''Thancred:''' Then communing with Hydaelyn must by necessity come first.
'''Thancred:''' Did you and Master Matoya have any luck with your investigation into the aetherial sea?
'''Y'shtola:''' Sadly not. Though we enlisted the help of Arenvald and other Echo-blessed allies, we couldn't detect so much as a whisper from Hydaelyn, even from within the Antitower.
'''Y'shtola:''' Master Matoya is of the opinion that in the years since abandoning it, the Forum has found some other method of receiving instructions from Hydaelyn.
'''Y'shtola:''' If so, it would most likely be some form of apparatus for observing the aetherial sea, built closer to home.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Sorry to interrupt, we've just received word from the Forum.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Your presence is required in the Rostra, where they intend to discuss the great exodus.
'''Alisaie:''' Then Father was able to persuade them!
'''Alphinaud:''' They're finally taking us seriously. Let's hear what they have to say.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas Hydaelyn's commandment that in the event Zodiark should perish, the Loporrits were to deliver the people of Etheirys from harm.
'''Urianger:''' Though that be the limit of their duties, they possess knowledge unparalleled of the great expanse and the means of its traversal.
'''Urianger:''' Should they be persuaded to assist in our efforts to reach Meteion, we would do well to heed their counsel.

'''Estinien:''' At first, I wasn't sure what to make of Hermes and his motives.
'''Estinien:''' But it's like we discussed at the Great Work. When faced with the harsh realities of life, some seek the release of death. Others grow defiant. They fight.
'''Estinien:''' Either way, it is our right to choose.

'''Alisaie:''' Well, that was a much quicker response than I was expecting. Nice to know our efforts on the Magna Glacies didn't go unnoticed.

'''Alphinaud:''' Father has granted us the opportunity we've been waiting for.
'''Alphinaud:''' Though we know not what information ─ if any ─ they intend to reveal, there's only one way to find out. To the Rostra!

'''Tataru:''' I hope you don't mind me staying behind while you attend your big meeting.
'''Tataru:''' The Rostra reminds me a bit too much of the Supremely Scary Tribunal in Ishgard. You'll forgive me if I keep my distance...

'''Krile:''' After you left for Garlemald, I went to Labyrinthos and tried to reach Hydaelyn using the Elpis flowers.
'''Krile:''' Alas, my attempts were in vain. I can only assume that She spent a vast amount of Her power in the confrontation with Fandaniel and is presently unable to communicate.
'''Krile:''' Indeed, as Her presence left my body, I could feel how faint it had grown...

'''Y'shtola:''' Master Matoya has suspected for some time that the Forum has been constructing a new facility for the purpose of surveying the aetherial sea.
'''Y'shtola:''' Of course, as the custodian of the Antitower, which would presumably be rendered obsolete as a result, she has a few things to say about that. Nothing that should be repeated in polite company, you understand.

'''Thancred:''' After sending G'raha and Estinien back to Garlemald, I stayed in Locus Amoenus for a time. Being an imperial province, it was already in turmoil before the onset of the Final Days.
'''Thancred:''' You wouldn't believe the difficulties we had overseeing the evacuation of the villages we visited. I have faith the detachment we left behind will continue our work and shepherd the people to safety. To what safety can be found in a world coming to an end.

'''G'raha Tia:''' To think the Crystal Tower of the First is capable of such feats as sending one's soul into the distant past...
'''G'raha Tia:''' The events you witnessed ─ and helped shape ─ may yet hold the key to forestalling the Final Days.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I'm reminded of dear friends in a future I unmade. Whose selfless efforts saw the Eighth Umbral Calamity averted...in this timeline, at least. Too much has been sacrificed for us to abandon Etheirys now.

===Speak with the Rostra steward.===
'''Rostra Steward:''' The Forum is in session, and as such, the Rostra is closed to visitors.
'''Rostra Steward:''' A Scion of the Seventh Dawn? Very well, you may wait in the corridor.
'''Rostra Steward:''' Of course, entry will only be permitted on the condition you leave your armaments at the door. Lest you forget, this sacred institution holds rational discourse in the highest; the implements of war are expressly forbidden.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Rostra Steward:''' I suggest you make your way inside. The Forum takes a rather dim view of lateness.

===Wait at the specified location. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Alphinaud:''' There is a matter I wish to raise with you before we enter.
'''Alphinaud:''' We are here to listen and to learn ─ but if the Forum's plans are more or less what I expect, then I should like to make a proposal that will serve our ends...
'''Alphinaud:''' By your leave, of course.
'''Alisaie:''' I don't see why not. Your words and wits have gotten us this far.
'''Krile:''' Agreed. I will present our queries so that you may consider the most advantageous way to advance your proposal without distraction.
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you, everyone.

'''Barnier:''' If I may have your attention ─ the ad hoc session will now commence.
'''Barnier:''' The purpose of today's assembly is to brief the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, at their request, on the great exodus.
'''Barnier:''' You may enter.
'''Barnier:''' On behalf of the Forum, I commend your heroic actions on the Magna Glacies. We shall not soon forget your service to us and the people of Radz-at-Han.
'''Barnier:''' The satrap, whom we have informed of the refugees' new arrangements, sings your praises as well.
'''Barnier:''' As an expression of our gratitude, we will endeavor to answer your questions as fully and openly as we are able.
'''Krile:''' Then let us begin.
'''Krile:''' First ─ it is the Forum's objective to ferry the life and knowledge of this star to the moon. Am I correct?
'''Fourchenault:''' You are. It is for this purpose that Sharlayan has labored these many long years.
'''Fourchenault:''' We have collected biological samples and scientific records from across the star. When the time comes, they will be moved from their places in Labyrinthos and Noumenon and conveyed to safety.
'''Fourchenault:''' Once that critical task has been accomplished, we will begin transporting the Sharlayan citizenry, which has been categorized into groups. The earliest arrivals are to ensure hospitable environs for those who come after.
'''Fourchenault:''' Following our people, we will send those of other nations in turn, beginning with our allies.
'''Fourchenault:''' Radz-at-Han was foremost among these, but since the Final Days have already come to Thavnair, we saw fit to include the refugees with earlier groupings.
'''Y'shtola:''' An ambitious plan. You have accounted for the safety of all nations and tribes, then?
'''Fourchenault:''' ...As many as we can.
'''Y'shtola:''' And how, pray tell, do you decide who to leave behind?
'''Fourchenault:''' To journey beyond the sky is an unprecedented and immeasurably difficult endeavor. Introducing sources of inevitable conflict would condemn all to certain death.
'''Krile:''' Questions as to the validity of that approach aside...
'''Krile:''' Are your plans proceeding apace? We're under the impression that your primary means of celestial transportation is incomplete.
'''Fourchenault:''' If only in that it does not meet our optimal parameters, that is correct.
'''Fourchenault:''' This ark, as some have taken to calling it, is fully operational and could be launched even today.
'''Fourchenault:''' However, the Final Days have progressed more quickly than we anticipated.
'''Fourchenault:''' At present, the ship is incapable of attaining speeds sufficient to meet our evacuation targets.
'''Fourchenault:''' Should we put the vessel into service as it is now, we will be unable to travel to the moon and back quickly enough to complete the necessary number of trips. Precious lives and knowledge will be lost.
'''Alisaie:''' Seven hells... Is there anything to be done?
'''Fourchenault:''' The aetherburner ─ the primary means of propulsion once the craft is in the space between stars ─ is undergoing testing to determine whether it can be made more efficient.
'''Fourchenault:''' Though cargo is being loaded for the initial phase of the exodus, we are prepared to continue our experimentation up to the day before launch should it prove necessary.
'''Alphinaud:''' What if the Scions were to solve your problem?
'''Alphinaud:''' We shall help devise a means to improve the aetherburner's efficiency ─ on two conditions.
'''Alphinaud:''' If we succeed, you must allow us to meet with Hydaelyn.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Twas simple enough to deduce. You have a concord, and so you would never have abandoned the Antitower had you no other means of communication.
'''Y'shtola:''' One far more convenient, I suspect.
'''Alphinaud:''' The second condition, also to be met upon our success, is that we be permitted to propose another use for your ark.
'''Fourchenault:''' We would be at liberty to refuse this proposal?
'''Alphinaud:''' Of course. If we cannot prove its merit to the ninety-nine here, who are we to stake on it the lives of all peoples of this star?
'''Montichaigne:''' Hahaha! Delightful as always, Master Alphinaud!
'''Montichaigne:''' We couldn't have asked for a finer plan. “Allow us to solve this complex engineering problem of which we were entirely unaware until moments ago. What could possibly go wrong?” Haha! The satire writes itself!
'''Montichaigne:''' Yet what field has not benefited from a change in perspective? When we are at wits' end, what we need is not the same dry theories recited ad nauseam, but fresh inspiration.
'''Montichaigne:''' I, for one, have faith in my erstwhile students to provide it. And I find their terms to be perfectly acceptable.
'''Barnier:''' Order! Order! We have no time to waste on debate. I call a vote.
'''Barnier:''' All in favor of agreeing to the Scions' terms?
'''Barnier:''' Seventy-one in favor, twenty-eight against. The ayes have it.
'''Barnier:''' Fourchenault, as the architect of this project, you are the best candidate to show them its current state. ...And bear in mind that, regardless of your personal misgivings, this is the will of the Forum.
'''Fourchenault:''' Very well.
'''Barnier:''' I call this session to a close. Return to your tasks with urgency ─ the Final Days wait for none.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Fourchenault:''' Rest assured, I have every intention of honoring the Forum's decision.

'''Y'shtola:''' I'm a little vexed that we've yet to learn of the Forum's replacement for the Antitower, though I expect that in time, they'll share that too with us ─ and with Master Matoya, if they've any sense.

'''Alisaie:''' While I very much take issue with the Forum's approach to selecting whom to save and when, they're not wrong for wanting to minimize potential conflicts.
'''Alisaie:''' Fortunately, if this plan of ours actually works, the great exodus itself will become entirely unnecessary...

'''Krile:''' Phew... I'll admit, bringing up the issue of the Forum's incomplete ark was more than a little daunting.
'''Krile:''' They were, to their credit, quite open about the current state of affairs. What was even more surprising, though, was when they took Alphinaud up on his offer!

'''G'raha Tia:''' The further we pursue the mysteries of the universe, the more I struggle to comprehend the fortuitous nature of time itself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' We measure and quantify it based on observations of celestial bodies, such as the sun and moon, but from your account it is unclear whether the ancients viewed time in a similar manner...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I mention this because while Venat knew the Final Days would reoccur at a defined point in the future, she presumably had no way of knowing exactly when.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Even so, the completion of the Forum's preparations to escape to the moon aligning so closely with the advent of the Final Days is surely no coincidence...

'''Estinien:''' Perhaps if Midgardsormr were still alive ─ in the traditional sense, that is ─ he could have offered to help the vessel attain the necessary speeds.
'''Estinien:''' Then again, there's no guarantee his contribution would make enough of a difference to matter.

'''Urianger:''' Of late, I have seen no sign of the Loporrits...
'''Urianger:''' This being their first opportunity to experience the wonders of Sharlayan, the potential for misadventure is nigh infinite...

'''Thancred:''' My affinity for espionage may have earned me the title of Archon, but I was completely unaware of the Forum's plans. There may have been clues here and there, had I been of a mind to look for them...but contemplating that possibility only serves to further wound my pride.
'''Thancred:''' Not that anyone could have realistically surmised that their brilliant stratagem was to build a giant ship, fly to the moon ─ a still-larger vessel in truth ─ and use that to travel to another star. Even now, the whole idea seems positively absurd when spoken aloud.

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Sorry about not letting the rest of you in on my plan. I was, admittedly, thinking on my feet for the most part.
'''Alphinaud:''' But since we require both a means of communing with Hydaelyn and reaching Meteion...
'''Alphinaud:''' ...In the spur of the moment, I saw involving ourselves with the completion of the ark as a way to work towards both objectives simultaneously.
'''Alphinaud:''' However, we must first keep our end of the bargain by solving the problem of the aetherburner.
'''Alphinaud:''' I'd like to think it is not a challenge beyond our combined expertise. Or at least the expertise of our extended circle of associates.
'''Alphinaud:''' It might behoove us to learn how an aetherburner actually works before we attempt to improve it, though!

Outside Help

2025-09-28T10:25:37Z

Treazul: /* Accepting the quest (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Outside Help
| image =
| description = [[Lucia]] is taking stock of the present situation.
| quest-giver = Lucia
| location = Garlemald
| location-x = 13.4
| location-y = 29.8
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 1159
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = As the Heavens Burn
| next-quest = Going Underground, For the Love of Pudding, Secret in the Box
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 782
| id-gt = 69976
| id-edb = 888c286bfe2
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Urianger]].
* Return to the main hall of [[the Baldesion Annex]].
* Speak with the [[Rostra Steward|Rostra steward]].
* Wait at the specified location.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].

==Journal==
*Lucia is taking stock of the present situation.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Estinien:''' We couldn't save them all, but if we'd arrived any later, it would've been a massacre.
'''Estinien:''' Things were looking bleak until you and the Ist turned up.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Though there'll be time later to discuss your journey to the First, there is one thing I must ask.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Did you perchance speak with our friends in the Crystarium?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Lyna and Beq Lugg ''both'' warn me against overexerting myself?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Strange that they would express such similar sentiments ─ identical, in fact ─ but their advice is duly noted.

'''Fourchenault:''' This is the contingent's base of operations, I take it?

'''Alphinaud:''' That the Final Days should manifest here too, after everything these people have suffered, is a fate cruel beyond words.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nevertheless, with allies old and new at our side, there is yet reason to be hopeful.

'''Jullus:''' It's been a while since last we spoke. For some time, I was...not myself.
'''Jullus:''' Lucia and the others told me what happened that night...and about the events that took place while I was receiving treatment.
'''Jullus:''' It was only then that I realized the lengths you and yours go to... I know I might never be able to repay you, but I'll be damned if I don't try.
'''Jullus:''' And most of all... I want to thank you. All of you. For everything you've done and continue to do for the sake of my people.

'''Alisaie:''' We still need to quiz you about your time on the First, if we ever get more than a moment's respite.

===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Lucia:''' No major injuries then. Good.
'''Lucia:''' I briefed the recovered soldiers and sent them on their way as quickly as I could, but nevertheless feared they would not make it in time.
'''Alphinaud:''' The additional support was invaluable. Your men saved more than a few lives.
'''Alphinaud:''' ...Though not all, I regret to say.
'''Fourchenault:''' I take it that I am addressing Lucia Junius? I am the Forum's envoy, Fourchenault Leveilleur.
'''Fourchenault:''' And you are owed an explanation for these most dire developments.
'''Lucia:''' Another trial wrought by the Final Days... I was beginning to suspect as much.
'''Lucia:''' You doubtless feel some consternation having been forced to abandon your original plan ─ but trust me when I say you were right to send the refugees elsewhere.
'''Lucia:''' Beasts have been sighted within the capital. Perhaps it was a stroke of grim fortune that the population was decimated beforehand, as they've yet to appear in any great number, but in time...
'''Lucia:''' In any case, Maxima leads the remainder of the contingent in an effort to cull the creatures and evacuate the populace as we speak.
'''Lucia:''' Once the airships have taken to the skies, I pray your men can be persuaded to join him.
'''Jullus:''' You'll permit us to retain our weapons?
'''Lucia:''' I wouldn't have sent you after the Scions were I expecting you to stab them in the back.
'''Alphinaud:''' And I, for one, would not consider past transgressions more relevant than future contributions.
'''Alphinaud:''' Regardless of the circumstances that saw us at odds before, we need men of courage now. More than ever.
'''Jullus:''' We swore to defend Garlemald. And so we shall.
'''Fourchenault:''' It seems you have everything under control. You will excuse me, then, for mine own duties await.
'''Alphinaud:''' A moment, Master Fourchenault.
'''Alphinaud:''' You did desire to express your appreciation for services rendered, did you not?
'''Fourchenault:''' I did... Though if you intend to again ask that Sharlayan alter its course, you will find my gratitude insufficient.
'''Alphinaud:''' 'Tis nothing so onerous.
'''Alphinaud:''' I wish to hear the details of this grand endeavor of yours.
'''Fourchenault:''' Do you swear to listen and to learn, and not to embark upon some scheme to impede us?
'''Alphinaud:''' I swear.
'''Fourchenault:''' ...Hmph. Any other I would doubt, but you I trust to keep your word. For not once have you broken it.
'''Fourchenault:''' Very well. I will request that the Forum make you privy to our plans. You may await our summons at the Baldesion Annex ─ assuming the decision is in your favor. Does that suffice?
'''Alphinaud:''' It does. You have my thanks.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Excellent! You can regale us with tales of your most recent sojourn to the First while we wait.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Did you...hear something just now?
'''???:''' Pudding... Puuuddiiing...
'''Puddingway:''' Where, oh where, is this star's blasted pudding!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Um....

'''Urianger:''' Dawn may banish even the darkest night...
'''Urianger:''' And to this bitter clime bring warmth and comfort.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis heartening to see such an assembly upon my return. I thought often of you whilst I looked down upon our star's brilliance from the moon above.
'''Alisaie:''' Yes, but what are you doing here? And dressed like that! Aren't you cold?
'''Urianger:''' Verily. I fear for my health should I proceed to expound upon our purpose ere I procure more suitable garments...
'''Livingway:''' Then allow me to summarize ─ we're here because none of you lot are up there! Nor has anyone deigned to send word about any changes in the plans!
'''Livingway:''' It's rude, is what it is. Least that's what I thought at first, but then folks got to wondering if you weren't in a spot of bother, so we decided to take matters into our own hands. Come down here and help, if our help be needed.
'''Mappingway:''' So she says, but it's also something of a convenient excuse to visit Etheirys. Urianger made it sound absolutely marvelous. More so before the impending doom, but still.
'''Singingway:''' And it's not like there will ever be a better time! What with the aforementioned doom.
'''Puddingway:''' ''Marvelous'', they say, yet not an onze of pudding to be found! I must suffer Urianger's inferior works no more...
'''Livingway:''' Hey! Maybe consider the plight of present company before you go blathering on about pudding and doom?
'''Livingway:''' As I was saying─should you require any assistance with...whatever, we are at your disposal.
'''Livingway:''' We were born from Hydaelyn's love for the lives of this star, so naturally we would much prefer to see them continue. Twiddling our thumbs up on the moon is hardly conducive to that, though, is it?
'''Livingway:''' Aye, not when you've all got such precious thoughts, and feelings, and hopes for the future, deserving of more active preservation. Speaking to Urianger made us realize that while we've carried out our duties to the letter, we've failed to fulfill them in spirit.
'''Livingway:''' From there it was just a hop, skip, and a jump towards resolving to do better! So please, show us how. Help us help you!
'''Fourchenault:''' Forgive me, but are they...?
'''Urianger:''' Thy distant collaborators, indeed.
'''Livingway:''' Hail fellow well met! You'd be a member of the Forum, would you? It's an honor and a pleasure to meet you at last.
'''Livingway:''' I'm Livingway, Hydaelyn's right paw. That last bit is very important ─ as am I, if I may humbly say so myself.
'''Fourchenault:''' I, er...bid you welcome to our star, Livingway. On behalf of the Forum, I thank you for traveling such a distance to meet us.
'''Fourchenault:''' As you have surmised, preparations for the exodus have not proceeded as smoothly as we had hoped. I should be happy to personally escort you to our headquarters in Sharlayan, where you may advise us as you deem fit.
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas with reluctance that I set aside the great work of readying the moon for habitation. Be assured that I did so only after the Loporrits made plain their earnest desire to come hither, and I myself felt a growing certainty that their contributions here would prove invaluable.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis trite, perhaps, but...I followed my heart.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Good to haveth you back!
'''Urianger:''' For a time, at least. Nevertheless, 'twas worth the journey to find present company well.
> May thy disciples banish this darkest of nights.
'''Urianger:''' I am no esteemed philosopher of eld. Nevertheless, 'tis my hope that what little knowledge I shared shall serve them well, and perchance help save us all.

'''Urianger:''' Wilt thou attend us at the Forum, and lend thine own wisdom?
'''Alisaie:''' If that's all quite settled, can we start moving before Urianger catches his death? Even I'm freezing out here.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Oh, I daresay you'll warm up quickly once you're aboard the airship, sat shoulder to shoulder with our fur-covered friends.
| Voiced cutscene end |
===Speak with Urianger.===
'''Urianger:''' I daresay Master Fourchenault was as nonplussed as we to learn the identity of Hydaelyn's lunar custodians. As he will soon discover, they have much and more to offer the Forum.
'''Urianger:''' Might I suggest we return to the annex forthwith?
'''Urianger:''' We may yet have time to discuss thy recent adventures ere we are summoned to the Rostra.

===Return to the main hall of the Baldesion Annex. (Cutscene)===
'''Thancred:''' Not that I'm complaining, Urianger, but I wasn't expecting to see you ''quite'' so soon.
'''Urianger:''' Nor I thee. In extolling the virtues of Etheirys, I did inadvertently awaken in the Loporrits a desire to avert our beloved star's demise.
'''Y'shtola:''' Krile tells us you have obtained new knowledge that may aid us in our ongoing efforts.
'''Y'shtola:''' I've news to share regarding our study of the aetherial sea, but your findings are certain to be of greater interest, and so I would rather hear them first.
'''Y'shtola:''' To what revelations did Hydaelyn's Elpis flower lead?

'''Alphinaud:''' Then this “dynamis” is what drives the Final Days...
'''Alphinaud:''' If it and akasa are one and the same, this all but proves Nidhana's theory.
'''Alphinaud:''' Were an entity, through sheer force of emotion, to channel this vast, dormant reservoir into a raging river...its power might surpass even that of aether.
'''Alisaie:''' But if our star is so replete with aether, said entity would need to be outside its influence to effectively manipulate the dynamis of the great expanse.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Meteion...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Or rather, the sorrow and suffering of fallen civilizations that she has been hoarding for millennia...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Untold anguish and fear and hatred, drawn from every corner of the universe... All for a single purpose: the destruction of Etheirys.
'''Estinien:''' Then our foe is no longer some unknowable calamity.
'''Estinien:''' We have but one aim ─ to defeat Meteion.
'''Y'shtola:''' You make it sound so simple...but you're not wrong.
'''Y'shtola:''' Vanquish Meteion and we deliver the world from the Final Days. But to even attempt it, there are two conditions.
'''Y'shtola:''' First, we must determine her location.
'''Y'shtola:''' Before Meteion escaped, an enchantment was placed upon her by Venat. The woman who would become Hydaelyn.
'''Y'shtola:''' The implications of temporal magicks are not entirely understood, and so we cannot assume that our Hydaelyn and the Venat you met in Elpis are one and the same. Nevertheless, due to Her intrinsic qualities as an all-powerful being, I'd wager that Hydaelyn possesses the knowledge we seek.
'''Y'shtola:''' Whether She would share that knowledge with us, however, remains to be seen.
'''Y'shtola:''' After all, She intends for us to flee Etheirys, not to stay.
'''Krile:''' Do you suppose She has abandoned Her pursuit of Meteion?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> The Venat I know would never give up.
'''Krile:''' That's my impression, too. Otherwise, She wouldn't have used me as a conduit for Her will, or provided clues such as the Elpis flower.
> No, but Meteion is still out there.

'''Krile:''' I believe She has been waiting...
'''Krile:''' ...For mankind's answer to Hermes's question.
'''Alphinaud:''' So, what's the second condition?
'''Y'shtola:''' We must find a means to reach Meteion.
'''Y'shtola:''' Naturally, our chosen method will depend entirely upon wheresoever she has made her nest.
'''Thancred:''' Then communing with Hydaelyn must by necessity come first.
'''Thancred:''' Did you and Master Matoya have any luck with your investigation into the aetherial sea?
'''Y'shtola:''' Sadly not. Though we enlisted the help of Arenvald and other Echo-blessed allies, we couldn't detect so much as a whisper from Hydaelyn, even from within the Antitower.
'''Y'shtola:''' Master Matoya is of the opinion that in the years since abandoning it, the Forum has found some other method of receiving instructions from Hydaelyn.
'''Y'shtola:''' If so, it would most likely be some form of apparatus for observing the aetherial sea, built closer to home.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Sorry to interrupt, we've just received word from the Forum.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Your presence is required in the Rostra, where they intend to discuss the great exodus.
'''Alisaie:''' Then Father was able to persuade them!
'''Alphinaud:''' They're finally taking us seriously. Let's hear what they have to say.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas Hydaelyn's commandment that in the event Zodiark should perish, the Loporrits were to deliver the people of Etheirys from harm.
'''Urianger:''' Though that be the limit of their duties, they possess knowledge unparalleled of the great expanse and the means of its traversal.
'''Urianger:''' Should they be persuaded to assist in our efforts to reach Meteion, we would do well to heed their counsel.

'''Estinien:''' At first, I wasn't sure what to make of Hermes and his motives.
'''Estinien:''' But it's like we discussed at the Great Work. When faced with the harsh realities of life, some seek the release of death. Others grow defiant. They fight.
'''Estinien:''' Either way, it is our right to choose.

'''Alisaie:''' Well, that was a much quicker response than I was expecting. Nice to know our efforts on the Magna Glacies didn't go unnoticed.

'''Alphinaud:''' Father has granted us the opportunity we've been waiting for.
'''Alphinaud:''' Though we know not what information ─ if any ─ they intend to reveal, there's only one way to find out. To the Rostra!

'''Tataru:''' I hope you don't mind me staying behind while you attend your big meeting.
'''Tataru:''' The Rostra reminds me a bit too much of the Supremely Scary Tribunal in Ishgard. You'll forgive me if I keep my distance...

'''Krile:''' After you left for Garlemald, I went to Labyrinthos and tried to reach Hydaelyn using the Elpis flowers.
'''Krile:''' Alas, my attempts were in vain. I can only assume that She spent a vast amount of Her power in the confrontation with Fandaniel and is presently unable to communicate.
'''Krile:''' Indeed, as Her presence left my body, I could feel how faint it had grown...

'''Y'shtola:''' Master Matoya has suspected for some time that the Forum has been constructing a new facility for the purpose of surveying the aetherial sea.
'''Y'shtola:''' Of course, as the custodian of the Antitower, which would presumably be rendered obsolete as a result, she has a few things to say about that. Nothing that should be repeated in polite company, you understand.

'''Thancred:''' After sending G'raha and Estinien back to Garlemald, I stayed in Locus Amoenus for a time. Being an imperial province, it was already in turmoil before the onset of the Final Days.
'''Thancred:''' You wouldn't believe the difficulties we had overseeing the evacuation of the villages we visited. I have faith the detachment we left behind will continue our work and shepherd the people to safety. To what safety can be found in a world coming to an end.

'''G'raha Tia:''' To think the Crystal Tower of the First is capable of such feats as sending one's soul into the distant past...
'''G'raha Tia:''' The events you witnessed ─ and helped shape ─ may yet hold the key to forestalling the Final Days.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I'm reminded of dear friends in a future I unmade. Whose selfless efforts saw the Eighth Umbral Calamity averted...in this timeline, at least. Too much has been sacrificed for us to abandon Etheirys now.

===Speak with the Rostra steward.===
'''Rostra Steward:''' The Forum is in session, and as such, the Rostra is closed to visitors.
'''Rostra Steward:''' A Scion of the Seventh Dawn? Very well, you may wait in the corridor.
'''Rostra Steward:''' Of course, entry will only be permitted on the condition you leave your armaments at the door. Lest you forget, this sacred institution holds rational discourse in the highest; the implements of war are expressly forbidden.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Rostra Steward:''' I suggest you make your way inside. The Forum takes a rather dim view of lateness.

===Wait at the specified location. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Alphinaud:''' There is a matter I wish to raise with you before we enter.
'''Alphinaud:''' We are here to listen and to learn ─ but if the Forum's plans are more or less what I expect, then I should like to make a proposal that will serve our ends...
'''Alphinaud:''' By your leave, of course.
'''Alisaie:''' I don't see why not. Your words and wits have gotten us this far.
'''Krile:''' Agreed. I will present our queries so that you may consider the most advantageous way to advance your proposal without distraction.
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you, everyone.

'''Barnier:''' If I may have your attention ─ the ad hoc session will now commence.
'''Barnier:''' The purpose of today's assembly is to brief the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, at their request, on the great exodus.
'''Barnier:''' You may enter.
'''Barnier:''' On behalf of the Forum, I commend your heroic actions on the Magna Glacies. We shall not soon forget your service to us and the people of Radz-at-Han.
'''Barnier:''' The satrap, whom we have informed of the refugees' new arrangements, sings your praises as well.
'''Barnier:''' As an expression of our gratitude, we will endeavor to answer your questions as fully and openly as we are able.
'''Krile:''' Then let us begin.
'''Krile:''' First ─ it is the Forum's objective to ferry the life and knowledge of this star to the moon. Am I correct?
'''Fourchenault:''' You are. It is for this purpose that Sharlayan has labored these many long years.
'''Fourchenault:''' We have collected biological samples and scientific records from across the star. When the time comes, they will be moved from their places in Labyrinthos and Noumenon and conveyed to safety.
'''Fourchenault:''' Once that critical task has been accomplished, we will begin transporting the Sharlayan citizenry, which has been categorized into groups. The earliest arrivals are to ensure hospitable environs for those who come after.
'''Fourchenault:''' Following our people, we will send those of other nations in turn, beginning with our allies.
'''Fourchenault:''' Radz-at-Han was foremost among these, but since the Final Days have already come to Thavnair, we saw fit to include the refugees with earlier groupings.
'''Y'shtola:''' An ambitious plan. You have accounted for the safety of all nations and tribes, then?
'''Fourchenault:''' ...As many as we can.
'''Y'shtola:''' And how, pray tell, do you decide who to leave behind?
'''Fourchenault:''' To journey beyond the sky is an unprecedented and immeasurably difficult endeavor. Introducing sources of inevitable conflict would condemn all to certain death.
'''Krile:''' Questions as to the validity of that approach aside...
'''Krile:''' Are your plans proceeding apace? We're under the impression that your primary means of celestial transportation is incomplete.
'''Fourchenault:''' If only in that it does not meet our optimal parameters, that is correct.
'''Fourchenault:''' This ark, as some have taken to calling it, is fully operational and could be launched even today.
'''Fourchenault:''' However, the Final Days have progressed more quickly than we anticipated.
'''Fourchenault:''' At present, the ship is incapable of attaining speeds sufficient to meet our evacuation targets.
'''Fourchenault:''' Should we put the vessel into service as it is now, we will be unable to travel to the moon and back quickly enough to complete the necessary number of trips. Precious lives and knowledge will be lost.
'''Alisaie:''' Seven hells... Is there anything to be done?
'''Fourchenault:''' The aetherburner ─ the primary means of propulsion once the craft is in the space between stars ─ is undergoing testing to determine whether it can be made more efficient.
'''Fourchenault:''' Though cargo is being loaded for the initial phase of the exodus, we are prepared to continue our experimentation up to the day before launch should it prove necessary.
'''Alphinaud:''' What if the Scions were to solve your problem?
'''Alphinaud:''' We shall help devise a means to improve the aetherburner's efficiency ─ on two conditions.
'''Alphinaud:''' If we succeed, you must allow us to meet with Hydaelyn.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Twas simple enough to deduce. You have a concord, and so you would never have abandoned the Antitower had you no other means of communication.
'''Y'shtola:''' One far more convenient, I suspect.
'''Alphinaud:''' The second condition, also to be met upon our success, is that we be permitted to propose another use for your ark.
'''Fourchenault:''' We would be at liberty to refuse this proposal?
'''Alphinaud:''' Of course. If we cannot prove its merit to the ninety-nine here, who are we to stake on it the lives of all peoples of this star?
'''Montichaigne:''' Hahaha! Delightful as always, Master Alphinaud!
'''Montichaigne:''' We couldn't have asked for a finer plan. “Allow us to solve this complex engineering problem of which we were entirely unaware until moments ago. What could possibly go wrong?” Haha! The satire writes itself!
'''Montichaigne:''' Yet what field has not benefited from a change in perspective? When we are at wits' end, what we need is not the same dry theories recited ad nauseam, but fresh inspiration.
'''Montichaigne:''' I, for one, have faith in my erstwhile students to provide it. And I find their terms to be perfectly acceptable.
'''Barnier:''' Order! Order! We have no time to waste on debate. I call a vote.
'''Barnier:''' All in favor of agreeing to the Scions' terms?
'''Barnier:''' Seventy-one in favor, twenty-eight against. The ayes have it.
'''Barnier:''' Fourchenault, as the architect of this project, you are the best candidate to show them its current state. ...And bear in mind that, regardless of your personal misgivings, this is the will of the Forum.
'''Fourchenault:''' Very well.
'''Barnier:''' I call this session to a close. Return to your tasks with urgency ─ the Final Days wait for none.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Fourchenault:''' Rest assured, I have every intention of honoring the Forum's decision.

'''Y'shtola:''' I'm a little vexed that we've yet to learn of the Forum's replacement for the Antitower, though I expect that in time, they'll share that too with us ─ and with Master Matoya, if they've any sense.

'''Alisaie:''' While I very much take issue with the Forum's approach to selecting whom to save and when, they're not wrong for wanting to minimize potential conflicts.
'''Alisaie:''' Fortunately, if this plan of ours actually works, the great exodus itself will become entirely unnecessary...

'''Krile:''' Phew... I'll admit, bringing up the issue of the Forum's incomplete ark was more than a little daunting.
'''Krile:''' They were, to their credit, quite open about the current state of affairs. What was even more surprising, though, was when they took Alphinaud up on his offer!

'''G'raha Tia:''' The further we pursue the mysteries of the universe, the more I struggle to comprehend the fortuitous nature of time itself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' We measure and quantify it based on observations of celestial bodies, such as the sun and moon, but from your account it is unclear whether the ancients viewed time in a similar manner...
'''G'raha Tia:''' I mention this because while Venat knew the Final Days would reoccur at a defined point in the future, she presumably had no way of knowing exactly when.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Even so, the completion of the Forum's preparations to escape to the moon aligning so closely with the advent of the Final Days is surely no coincidence...

'''Estinien:''' Perhaps if Midgardsormr were still alive ─ in the traditional sense, that is ─ he could have offered to help the vessel attain the necessary speeds.
'''Estinien:''' Then again, there's no guarantee his contribution would make enough of a difference to matter.

'''Urianger:''' Of late, I have seen no sign of the Loporrits...
'''Urianger:''' This being their first opportunity to experience the wonders of Sharlayan, the potential for misadventure is nigh infinite...

'''Thancred:''' My affinity for espionage may have earned me the title of Archon, but I was completely unaware of the Forum's plans. There may have been clues here and there, had I been of a mind to look for them...but contemplating that possibility only serves to further wound my pride.
'''Thancred:''' Not that anyone could have realistically surmised that their brilliant stratagem was to build a giant ship, fly to the moon ─ a still-larger vessel in truth ─ and use that to travel to another star. Even now, the whole idea seems positively absurd when spoken aloud.

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' Sorry about not letting the rest of you in on my plan. I was, admittedly, thinking on my feet for the most part.
'''Alphinaud:''' But since we require both a means of communing with Hydaelyn and reaching Meteion...
'''Alphinaud:''' ...In the spur of the moment, I saw involving ourselves with the completion of the ark as a way to work towards both objectives simultaneously.
'''Alphinaud:''' However, we must first keep our end of the bargain by solving the problem of the aetherburner.
'''Alphinaud:''' I'd like to think it is not a challenge beyond our combined expertise. Or at least the expertise of our extended circle of associates.
'''Alphinaud:''' It might behoove us to learn how an aetherburner actually works before we attempt to improve it, though!

As the Heavens Burn

2025-09-28T09:13:18Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Lucia at Camp Broken Glass. */

{{Quest infobox
| title = As the Heavens Burn
| image = As the Heavens Burn.png
| description = Though you and [[Krile]] both have news to share, hers is perhaps the more urgent.
| quest-giver = Krile
| location = Main Hall
| location-x = 6.1
| location-y = 6.0
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 88
| exp = 501600
| gil = 2350
| reward1 = 1 Chondrite Weapon Coffer (IL 545)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Thou Must Live, Die, and Know
| next-quest = Outside Help
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 781
| id-gt = 69975
| id-edb = 4082ce559b8
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Lucia]] at [[Camp Broken Glass]] ※ Upon speaking with Lucia several cutscenes and a Solo Duty will commence in sequence. You will fight first as [[Alphinaud]], then as [[Alisaie]], then as yourself.
* Speak with [[Alisaie]].

==Journal==
*Though you and Krile both have news to share, hers is perhaps the more urgent.

*Much and more has occurred during your sojourn to the First. Krile and Tataru offer a brief summary of the Forum's recent activities─of particular note, the plan to relocate Thavnairian refugees to Garlemald. Having learned of the device within the Tower of Babil, the Forum intends to utilize it to teleport them to the moon. Several of the Scions traveled to Camp Broken Glass to serve as an escort for the refugees, but have fallen out of contact since shortly after their arrival. Krile fears that the Final Days have come to Garlemald, and that your allies have come under attack, and so she urges you to rush to their aid.

*At Camp Broken Glass, Lucia informs you that while the Forum's airship has apparently landed safely on the Magna Glacies, the skies above Garlemald were set ablaze moments later, signifying the advent of the Final Days in Ilsabard. You race to the ice field to find your comrades and the remnants of the Ist Legion locked in fierce combat with hordes of ravenous beasts.

*Though you succeed in averting an all-out massacre, your respite is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of none other than Zenos. However, he expresses no desire to pit himself against you this day, and after an exchange of words with Jullus and Alisaie, he departs, unwilling to vie with the Final Days for your attention. Returning to more immediate matters, it is then decided that you will all accompany Fourchenault to Camp Broken Glass, where he is to make a formal introduction to Lucia.

*Reaching the camp, you take a moment to listen to Alisaie's thoughts on her encounter with Zenos. While her impassioned outburst came entirely in the heat of the moment, she does not regret her choice of words. Nor should she, for if his declarations are to be believed, he cares not a whit what anyone says or thinks─save you.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Krile:''' So, have you learned aught more of the Final Days?
'''Krile:''' Then the journey was well worth the risk. No doubt your newfound knowledge will be a great boon to us all.
'''Krile:''' Unfortunately, during your time on the First, events here have taken a turn for the worse.
'''Krile:''' The Scions are running themselves ragged trying to contain the spread of blasphemies, but it's a losing battle.
'''Tataru:''' To try and ascertain the where and why of it, Alisaie and Alphinaud have been traveling all over...
'''Tataru:''' Of all the regions they've visited, Locus Amoenus is one of the worst affected.
'''Tataru:''' Thancred, Estinien, and G'raha took a detachment of allied soldiers there to offer aid and succor to those in need.
'''Tataru:''' But the province is vast. They only managed to visit a handful of coastal villages! It was an accomplishment worth celebrating, still, but a drop in the bucket at best...
'''Krile:''' In the meantime, Y'shtola and Master Matoya have been making a concerted effort to establish contact with Hydaelyn in the aetherial sea, but to no avail.
'''Krile:''' As for Tataru and I, we've been keeping a close eye on the Forum.
'''Krile:''' From what we gather, they've been constructing a vessel to ferry people to the moon. An ambitious project that has likely been years, if not decades in the making. However, since we've seen no sign of it thus far, I suspect it's still incomplete.
'''Krile:''' You will also recall the proposal issued by Master Fourchenault to the people of Radz-at-Han.
'''Krile:''' Following their discussion, Vrtra declared his support for the plan and urged those who wished to evacuate to accept the Forum's invitation.
'''Krile:''' So far, so good. But that's where things get a little strange...
'''Krile:''' Apparently, the Forum caught wind of the lunar teleporter in the Tower of Babil, and decided to use it to deliver people to the moon instead of their mysterious ship.
'''Krile:''' Therefore, to secure safe passage for the Hannish refugees to the tower, Alphinaud, Alisaie, Estinien, and G'raha traveled to Garlemald not long ago.
'''Tataru:''' Trouble is, the capital was hardly the safest place to begin with, and now...
'''Krile:''' ...The Final Days have come to Garlemald.
'''Krile:''' Shortly after our friends arrived, they were sent to rendezvous with Master Fourchenault. Then, panic broke out, and our communications were severed.
'''Krile:''' From what fragments we were able to make out before the linkshell went completely silent, we can only assume the phenomenon has spread to the capital.
'''Krile:''' The others need you, [Forename]. Please, you must help them!
'''Krile:''' Having you there will make all the difference. I'm sure of it.
'''Tataru:''' Camp Broken Glass was their first port of call, so you'd best start there.
'''Tataru:''' Hopefully, Lucia will know where they are!
'''Krile:''' There's no telling what you'll be walking into, so you had best take every possible precaution.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Krile:''' I'll be sure to let Thancred and Y'shtola know you're back. At least ''they're'' still responding to their linkpearls.

'''Tataru:''' It pains me to send you off alone into unknown peril after you've only just returned, but Twelve willing, you won't be alone for long.

===Speak with Lucia at Camp Broken Glass.===
'''Lucia:''' [Forename]... And not a moment too soon.
'''Lucia:''' The skies over Garlemald are ablaze, but it's events on the ground that concern me.
'''Lucia:''' As you will have heard, your fellow Scions arrived ahead of you.
'''Lucia:''' We cut the customary greetings short after we received word from our troops on the Magna Glacies that the Forum's airship had landed.
'''Lucia:''' It was then that the heavens began to burn...
'''Lucia:''' I dispatched your friends at once to ensure the refugees come to no harm.
'''Lucia:''' I would have you join them immediately. Additional support is en route, but we will discuss them later. I trust you are ready to depart?
<blockquote>Upon departing for the Magna Glacies, several cutscenes will play in sequence.
It is recommended that you set aside sufficient time to view these scenes in their entirety.
In addition, you will be required to participate in battle. Your progress will be saved at certain points. In the event that you are defeated, you will be able to try again from the most recent of these.
Please note that if you enter battles associated with other quests or log out from the game, this progress will be lost.</blockquote>

'''Earlier, on the Magna Glacies...'''
'''Hannish Refugee:''' No, no... We were promised an escape... Not the same doom we fled...
'''Fourchenault:''' I shall not meet my final days here in this blasted waste.
'''Fourchenault:''' Calm yourselves! Your panic is our greatest enemy.
'''Fourchenault:''' Come, we must build a line of defense.
'''Fourchenault:''' How...?
'''Alphinaud:''' Leave the fighting to us, Father. You must lead the people to safety!
'''Estinien:''' I can handle this pair. You...
'''Alphinaud:''' Shall tend to the refugees. Let us be about it!
'''Estinien:''' As you wish, my little lord!

<blockquote>In the coming battle, you will fight as Alphinaud.</blockquote>
'''Estinien:''' I'll command the beasts' attention. See to the wounded!
'''Estinien:''' They're being overwhelmed by fear...Alphinaud, do what you can!
'''Fourchenault:''' Those who can stand, come with me!
'''Thavnairian Refugee:''' Everyone's turning! All is lost!
'''Fourchenault:''' ...Worry not for the refugees, but for yourself, boy!
'''Estinien:''' I don't like the look of that...Stay sharp!
'''Alphinaud:''' You take the lead, I'll provide support!
'''Alphinaud:''' More beasts... I only hope my newfound abilities are enough!
'''Estinien:''' You're starting to get the hang of those things.
'''Estinien:''' They fight hard...but not hard enough!

''Unnerved Civillain:''' Help! Someone, please!
''Unnerved Civillain:''' No, no, n-no, don't! I don't want to die...
'''???:''' Forward! Let not a single fiend escape!
'''Alphinaud:''' Wait, that's...
'''Alphinaud:''' Jullus and the army! So, you've recovered, then!
'''Jullus:''' In time enough to be of aid, for once.
'''Jullus:''' We can speak of it more later. For now, we must fight!
'''Jullus:''' To repay your salvation in kind ─ or with better.
'''Jullus:''' For Garlemald has her pride!
'''Alphinaud:''' Of that, I've no doubt!
'''Fourchenault:''' Good gods... Of all possible saviors, the imperial army?
'''Fourchenault:''' Oh!

'''Alisaie:''' I had hoped to take all of them down at once!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Think a withdrawal might be in order?
'''Alisaie:''' Sod that! You-know-who would never abandon these people to their fate.
'''Alisaie:''' To be devoured by their former friends─that'd be beyond cruel. These beasts must fall here and now!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Well then, I'd say it's high time we threw caution to the winds!
'''Alisaie:''' So long as you spare me the heroic sacrifices.
'''Alisaie:''' Now, let's go!

<blockquote>In the coming battle, you will fight as Alisaie.</blockquote>
'''Alisaie:''' We've lost too many already. G'raha, with me!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Is there no way to break the chain of transformations!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Watch out, Alisaie! This one is not like the rest!
'''Alisaie:''' See if I care! I won't back down!

'''G'raha Tia:''' Not the barest trace of aether... Maybe there really is no way to bring them back.
'''Man of Palaka:''' Thank you for saving our lives once again!
'''Man of Palaka:''' I remember you, from Purusa. You helped us there, too, didn't you?
'''Alisaie:''' Ah, you're from Palaka's Stand! I'm glad you're still in one piece.
'''Alisaie:''' ...Or you will be, once I see to that injury of yours.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Look out!

'''G'raha Tia:''' Get out of here, quickly!
'''G'raha Tia:''' I won't lose them...not a one. This will be a brighter future.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I won't let a madman's apocalypse ruin everything we fought to achieve!
'''Alisaie:''' Get it together, Alisaie! You're embarrassing yourself...and in front of Father, no less.
'''Alisaie:''' You might never measure up to our champion...
'''Alisaie:''' But we ask too much of him as it is. You mustn't let our sword in the darkness fight alone!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I'm back!
'''Alisaie:''' I can look after myself, you know.
> You've done well in my absence.
> This is precisely why you should never your squat regimen.
'''Alisaie:''' I can look after myself, you know.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Everything's in order, I trust?
'''Alisaie:''' I've had enough of this rabble. Come on!

<blockquote>In the coming battle, you will fight as your character.</blockquote>
'''G'raha Tia:''' Oho, a trio for the ages!

'''Estinien:''' I had a feeling I'd find you here.
'''Estinien:''' This should be the last of the worst troublemakers. With me!
'''Alphinaud:''' Jullus will see the refugees to safety. We must keep the beasts at bay!

'''Fourchenault:''' You must board without delay. The ship will depart ere long.
'''Resolute Civillain:''' Your offer to host us in Sharlayan is most appreciated, but will the Final Days not soon fall upon it as well?
'''Fourchenault:''' Your hesitation is not unwarranted. The satrap entrusted me with your lives, yet I have failed your comrades.
'''Fourchenault:''' Nor are you wrong to fear that this corruption will continue to spread. I cannot promise you complete safety, even in my homeland.
'''Fourchenault:''' What I can promise is that I will do all in my power to protect you.
'''Fourchenault:''' That power is not inconsiderable. Even now, my countrymen are preparing the vessel that will deliver us to a sanctuary on the moon.
'''Fourchenault:''' Join us on our journey there and beyond, to new horizons. Come to Old Sharlayan. Please.
'''Resolute Civillain:''' We would be fools to refuse such a generous offer made in earnest.
'''Alphinaud:''' It seems they've a new destination.
'''Fourchenault:''' The people of Radz-at-Han have known too much suffering. The march to Garlemald will only bring them more, short though it may be.
'''Alphinaud:''' I quite agree. Fortunately, they have you to look after them.
'''Fourchenault:''' Yes, well...

'''Jullus:''' Behind you! Just there!
'''Estinien:''' More of them?
'''Alphinaud:''' Zenos!? Here!?
'''G'raha Tia:''' You'll be all right. Hurry to the airship.
'''Alphinaud:''' Why have you come?
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' A heretofore unseen beast. 'Twas ripe for the slaying.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Poor sport, alas. Unfit to temper my blade.
'''Alisaie:''' Oh, for the love of─ You cannot ''still'' be on about a rematch!
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' That is and has ever been my sole concern.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' You, on the other hand, are fixated on a different quarry.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Your passion pales before mine, yet neither hate nor despair seem sufficient to recapture your misdirected bloodlust.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' So I hone my blade, and I wait.
'''Jullus:''' That's it? That's all you care about?
'''Jullus:''' Garlemald is in ruins. Our homeland ─ the nation you rule! ─ is as good as gone.
'''Jullus:''' Along with so many of its people.
'''Jullus:''' Not just soldiers like us! Not only those who fought and killed for power and duty. Innocent civilians...
'''Jullus:''' Murdered by their own flesh and blood. Lost and confused as they breathed their last.
'''Jullus:''' While we who survived with our lives and minds intact were left to freeze to death!
'''Jullus:''' The Eorzeans tell me all this was your doing. You slaughtered your countrymen. You did. For what?
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' For nothing, in the end. So much wasted effort.
'''Jullus:''' You...
'''Jullus:''' You bastard!
'''Alphinaud:''' For your own sake, Jullus, you must control your anger!
'''Alphinaud:''' It will serve no one should it consume you and see you transformed.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Would you be “happier” had I a “good reason”?
'''Jullus:''' What?
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' If my motives met with your approval, would you no longer resent the outcome?
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' If so, then perhaps a beast's skin would suit you better.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Duty...honor...morality...all constructs of convenience, when put to proof.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Surely the war taught you how easily power becomes the tool of the self-righteous?
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' How the people's “justice” was merely a means to their ends?
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Yet you would ask me why.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Ask any creature of this star and those above for answers, and they will tell you what suits their fancy.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' And they would be right to do so. What meaning there is to be found in the petty vicissitudes of your existence must be gleaned by you and you alone.
'''Zenos viator Galvus:''' Should you seek it in battle ─ in the fruitless pursuit of my demise ─ then come. Assume your rightful place as a notch on my blade.
'''Jullus:''' You are a blight on the Garlean race, and there would be no more satisfying way to expunge it than by beating you to death.
'''Jullus:''' But I will not be party to another tragedy. I refuse to lose anyone else because of you.
'''Jullus:''' So go! Go, and may we never suffer your madness again.
'''Alisaie:''' Zenos!
'''Alisaie:''' Perhaps you've found meaning in living this way ─ I cannot deny you've found strength.
'''Alisaie:''' Yet if you only pursue your hedonistic pleasures, and pay no heed to the plight of others, then no one will give you the time of day.
'''Alisaie:''' You will never get what you want ─ not even the battle you pine for so dearly.
'''Alisaie:''' You'll be alone for an eternity, and you'll deserve every agonizing second of it.

'''Fourchenault:''' We are ready to depart. The refugee ships will be leaving shortly, but I've asked mine to remain for the time being.
'''Fourchenault:''' There's room enough for you to join me on it, if you wish.
'''Fourchenault:''' Do contain your surprise. I needn't agree with the Scions' methods or intentions to acknowledge that their deeds are deserving of gratitude.
'''Alphinaud:''' We appreciate the offer, but might I ask why you are delaying your departure? I presume it is not solely for our benefit.
'''Fourchenault:''' I must visit Garlemald ere we return to Sharlayan. Having caused such an uproar, 'tis only meet that I explain myself to the Ilsabard contingent.
'''Alphinaud:''' Allow us to accompany you, then. We should be glad to facilitate, given our familiarity with all concerned.
'''Alphinaud:''' If you would like to join as well, Jullus, we can speak of recent events on the way.

'''Estinien:''' He'll be after your seat on the Forum next.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Estinien:''' We couldn't save them all, but if we'd arrived any later, it would've been a massacre.
'''Estinien:''' Things were looking bleak until you and the Ist turned up.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Though there'll be time later to discuss your journey to the First, there is one thing I must ask.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Did you perchance speak with our friends in the Crystarium?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Lyna and Beq Lugg ''both'' warn me against overexerting myself?
'''G'raha Tia:''' Strange that they would express such similar sentiments ─ identical, in fact ─ but their advice is duly noted.

'''Fourchenault:''' This is the contingent's base of operations, I take it?

'''Alphinaud:''' That the Final Days should manifest here too, after everything these people have suffered, is a fate cruel beyond words.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nevertheless, with allies old and new at our side, there is yet reason to be hopeful.

'''Jullus:''' It's been a while since last we spoke. For some time, I was...not myself.
'''Jullus:''' Lucia and the others told me what happened that night...and about the events that took place while I was receiving treatment.
'''Jullus:''' It was only then that I realized the lengths you and yours go to... I know I might never be able to repay you, but I'll be damned if I don't try.
'''Jullus:''' And most of all... I want to thank you. All of you. For everything you've done and continue to do for the sake of my people.

===Speak with Alisaie.===
'''Alisaie:''' To see Zenos standing there, so uncaring and unrepentant. Gods, I don't know what came over me.
'''Alisaie:''' I just blurted out the first thing that came to mind. But looking back on it...I stand by those words.
'''Alisaie:''' I would say I hope they won't incite him to further villainy, but to be honest, I doubt he even remembers what I said.
'''Alisaie:''' Anyway, enough about all that. It's good to see you again!

Follow, Wander, Stumble, Listen

2025-09-28T05:53:35Z

Treazul: /* Continue searching for Meteion while accompanied by Emet-Selch. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Follow, Wander, Stumble, Listen
| image =
| description = [[Hythlodaeus]] has a suggestion.
| quest-giver = Hythlodaeus
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 29.8
| location-y = 13.1
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 87
| exp = 495000
| gil = 1109
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Words without Sound
| next-quest = Caging the Messenger
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 778
| id-gt = 69972
| id-edb = 8c69398d8bf
}}

==Walkthrough==
# (x:30.2, y:14.2)
# (x:31.9, y:17.7)
# (x:37.5, y:17.2)
# (x:36.3, y:14.2)

<gallery>
FWSL 1.png|First location
FWSL 2.png|Second location
FWSL 3.png|Third location
FWSL 4.png|Fourth location
</gallery>

==Steps==
*Search for [[Meteion]] while accompanied by [[Emet-Selch]].
*Continue searching for [[Meteion]] while accompanied by [[Emet-Selch]].
*Survey the area while accompanied by [[Emet-Selch]].
*Survey the next area while accompanied by [[Emet-Selch]].
*Speak with [[Emet-Selch]].

==Journal==
*Hythlodaeus has a suggestion.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Hermes:''' My apologies, I... We should focus on the task at hand.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Correct me if I'm wrong, but Meteion renders herself invisible by matching her aetheric density to that of her surroundings, does she not?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' If so, could we not then disrupt her concealment with a surfeit of aether? Much how Emet-Selch solidified your presence when first we met you!
'''Emet-Selch:''' Don't be absurd. I can hardly channel aether to a recipient whose whereabouts are hidden from me.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Which is why we must all work together.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' [Forename] will continue the search in the same manner as before, but this time with you in tow. Once he ascertains Meteion's likely location, you proceed to reveal our wayward familiar with a swift aetherial downpour!
'''Venat:''' Very clever. And thankfully, she has made herself easier to capture by fleeing towards Lethe.
'''Venat:''' Assuming she is made visible, it should prove no great feat to herd her into a corner.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Then we have our plan. [Forename] and Emet-Selch will be our tracker and trapper respectively, while we others predict and obstruct Meteion's avenues of escape.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Emet-Selch and I will keep an eye on each other's aether to help coordinate our efforts. Let us be about it!

'''Emet-Selch:''' ...Well, it seems we are partners for the time being. Let us return to where we last saw Meteion and pick up the trail from there.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I will keep myself in a state of preparedness, ready to rain down aether at a moment's notice ─ meaning it falls to ''you'' to keep the way clear.

===Search for Meteion while accompanied by Emet-Selch.===
> Suspicious disturbance (X:30.1, Y:14.2)
'''Meteion:''' ''Why can't I fly? Are my functions being restricted!?''
'''Meteion:''' ''Hide ─ yes, I'll just have to hide, then. Where no one can find me...''
Meteion's anguished voice heads towards the water's edge...
'''Emet-Selch:''' She went into the lake!? As if this wasn't tiresome enough...
'''Emet-Selch:''' Well, at least that open expanse should make her easier to find. We won't lose her this time!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Emet-Selch:''' Ugh. The indignation, to drag my robe through the water. Hythlodaeus better not breathe a word of this to Azem...
'''Emet-Selch:''' Still, mild humiliation will be the least of our concerns if we fail to get our hands on Meteion!

'''Conversation Point:''' (X:30.0, Y:15.5)
> Discuss the water's edge
'''Emet-Selch:''' We should be able to reach the bottom of this drop by climbing down the rocks at the water's edge.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Do not even ''think'' of dragging me over the falls. Final Days or no, if I end up drenched from head to toe, I swear I will feed you to a remora.

===Continue searching for Meteion while accompanied by Emet-Selch. (Cutscene)===
> Suspicious disturbance (X:32.0, Y:17.7)
'''Meteion:''' ''Not here... I'm not here... Please...''
'''Emet-Selch:''' By that rock, is she? Very well!
'''Meteion:''' ''What? Why can't I hide!?''

'''''What will you say?'''''
> There's no need to run, Meteion!
> We will hear your report, good or bad!

'''Meteion:''' ''[Forename]...? What are you saying? Everything is so faint...''
'''Meteion:''' ''I'm sorry... I'm not strong enough. Stay away. I'm begging you...''
'''Meteion:''' ''Don't make me say it. It will break him. His poor, fragile heart...''
'''Emet-Selch:''' Now we have a chance.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Once the others are in position, the two of us can herd her into their midst!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Emet-Selch:''' Keep after Meteion! Hythlodaeus and I will coordinate our movements!

'''Conversation Point:''' (X:37.6, Y:16.9)
> Discuss the neus
'''Emet-Selch:''' Is this neus not in use? It seems to have been left to the mercy of the elements...
'''Emet-Selch:''' Either way, it bears no trace of Meteion's essence. We move on!

===Survey the area while accompanied by Emet-Selch. (Cutscene)===
> Suspicious disturbance (X:37.6, Y:17.3)
'''Emet-Selch:''' There! I see her!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Emet-Selch:''' Now, where to close the trap...?

===Survey the next area while accompanied by Emet-Selch. (Cutscene)===
> Suspicious disturbance (X:36.3, Y:14.3)
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Emet-Selch:''' Aha!
'''Emet-Selch:''' Give chase. We shall herd her into the shelter.

'''Hermes:''' Please, Meteion. We must speak.
'''Meteion:''' ''I'm sorry, Hermes... I'm so sorry...''
'''Meteion:''' ''If someone can hear these words, then please...''
'''Meteion:''' ''Please...protect them. Protect them all.''
'''Meteion:''' Individual self suspended. Connection with shared consciousness stable.
'''Meteion:''' Our survey is complete. We shall now report our findings.
'''Meteion:''' All units safely arrived at their respective destinations. Seeking answers to Hermes's question, we attempted to make contact with the intelligent denizens of each star.
'''Meteion:''' Results are as follows, in order of numerical code.
'''Meteion:''' Hena: Traces of civilization found ─ structures believed to have served as domiciles. No extant life-forms detected.
'''Meteion:''' Dyo: Ruined remnants of buildings scattered across star, surface of which is encased in ice. Presence of life could not be verified.
'''Meteion:''' Tria: Evidence of large population centers akin to cities recovered. No extant life-forms found ─ only their lingering essence.
'''Meteion:''' Tessera: Edifices surmised to be abandoned residences found. No extant life-forms detected. Deadly plague or extreme environmental degradation likely to have led to mass extinction.
'''Hermes:''' They are all...dead?
'''Meteion:''' Okto: Star found in state of violent conflict. Contact successfully made with inhabitants, but deployment of weapons of mass destruction resulted in total annihilation of local population shortly thereafter.
'''Meteion:''' Ennea: Star is a barren desert. No identifiable flora found. Bones of living beings resembling men discovered beneath sands, but determination regarding their intelligence inconclusive.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Remind me, Hermes. What exactly was the question you entrusted to Meteion?
'''Hermes:''' I tasked her with asking what others live for. What gives their lives...meaning...
'''Emet-Selch:''' Did you consider what may happen if the premise of the question is flawed?
'''Emet-Selch:''' To be able to answer it, one must be living ─ and desire to continue doing so.
'''Emet-Selch:''' But if Meteion finds no living beings in the course of her journey...
'''Emet-Selch:''' Or none who desire to live, what then?
'''Emet-Selch:''' What answers would she derive from their silence?
'''Venat:''' Meteion, enough. Suspend your mission and return hither at once.
'''Meteion:''' Deka-pente: Local civilization once flourished under auspices of higher power. Said power later laid waste to civilization in fit of rage.
'''Meteion:''' Upon revealing this to me, entity elected to self-terminate in lieu of providing answer to question. No other intelligent life-forms found.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Turning a deaf ear, are we?
'''Emet-Selch:''' We are taking Meteion back to Amaurot. As I understand, we will need her if we are to bring back all of her sisters.
'''Hermes:''' Y-Yes...
'''Hermes:''' Meteion...
'''Hermes:''' It isn't right, is it? It isn't right to turn away from the answer...even if the answer...is pain...
'''Hermes:''' Even if we aberrations must scream ourselves hoarse to be heard...
'''Hermes:''' Aye. Whatever answers we find, I will not dismiss them out of hand. These words I said to you...and I will hold myself to them.
'''Emet-Selch:''' What is the meaning of this!?
'''Hermes:''' You cannot take Meteion. Not until she has finished her report.
'''Hermes:''' All else must wait.

'''Emet-Selch:''' You fool!
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' If all Hermes means to do is listen to Meteion's report, then it is his right to do so.
'''Venat:''' But once he receives the answers to his question, what then? The fate of the world may very well hinge upon the choice he makes in that moment...and we must be there when he makes it.

'''Hythlodaeus:''' ...

===Speak with Emet-Selch.===
'''Emet-Selch:''' Why, Hermes? Why could you not leave well enough alone!?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Will these answers assuage the pain you feel when a creation is returned to aether?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Had you never cast your accursed question to the distant stars, you may have one day learned to be at peace upon this one...

A Flower upon Your Return

2025-09-28T05:05:58Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Venat again. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Flower upon Your Return
| image = A Flower upon Your Return.png
| description = [[Venat]] has [[Argos]] and his double at heel
| quest-giver = Venat
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 8.8
| location-y = 22.7
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 87
| exp = 495000
| gil = 1025
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Worthy of His Back
| next-quest = Hunger in the Garden, An Expected Guest, The Perks of Being a Lost Flower, Familiar vs. Familiar, Flight of the Charybdis, Rolling Bryons Gather No Moss, Searching for Eidos, Siren Flower, Specializing in Sharks, Take to the Skies, The Abyss Stares Back
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 775
| id-gt = 69969
| id-edb = 7c78994d56b
}}

==Steps==
* Approach [[Argos]].
* Speak with [[Venat]].
* Travel from [[northerly Zephyrneus]] to [[southerly Boreneus]].
* Speak with [[Venat]].
* Speak with [[Venat]] again.

==Journal==
*Venat has Argos and his double at heel.

*Having proven yourself to him, Argos is now willing to lend you his back. Venat suggests you move over to the edge to give your mounts a better launching point.

*Argos delivers you and Venat to the isle, where at first you find nothing out of the ordinary. Venat suggests a glimpse into the past, which reveals to you a conversation wherein Meteion reports to Hermes on the progress of her star-fairing sisters. The child overseer's vow to accept their discoveries with an open mind gives you no impression that he might desire an apocalyptic end to the world - indeed, you return to the larger island intent on recruiting his help in solving the mystery of the Final Days.

*Venat directs your search for Hermes to Ktisis Hyperboreia - the largest facility in Elpis. The path to the facility lies to the north of Poieten Oikos, where a teleporter will transport you to Ethoseletikos Boreas.

*You have arrived in Ethoseletikos Boreas. Venat stands nearby with further instructions.

*The former Azem gives you directions to Ktisis Hyperboreia, before setting off for the facility herself. It seems all you need do is follow the road to the crossroads, then turn left...

*You meet with Venat at the door to the facility, but just as you make to venture inside, you come face-to-face with Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus. After hearing the results of their investigations, you realize that all have arrived at much the same conclusions with regards to the chief overseer and his research. It is then agreed that if the true nature of the Final Days is to be understood, you will need to enlist the aid of Hermes himself.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Venat:''' Let us move over to the edge before mounting, shall we?
'''Venat:''' That will allow Argos to catch the currents rising up from below, and give us a smooth ride over to the isle.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' Climb onto Argos's back and we can be off. ...You know, I honestly cannot remember the last time he carried anyone but me.

===Approach Argos. (Cutscene)===
Argos motions to his back with his muzzle. You've been given the go-ahead to hop on!

'''Venat:''' Isn't this pleasant? Argos certainly seems to think so.
'''Venat:''' Now, what was the name of that tree...?
'''Venat:''' Noe...something... Ah! Noetophoreon! Quite a striking specimen, is it not?
'''Venat:''' Brace yourself for the landing ─ I wouldn't want you tumbling off at the last moment.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Venat:''' Quite a small place, lacking even the most basic equipment.
'''Venat:''' The present may yield no clues, but we may yet try perusing the past. Have you done this before?
'''Venat:''' So you cannot control the power freely. Worry not, I shall assist you.
'''Venat:''' Come and stand before me.
'''Venat:''' There are two ways to see the past.
'''Venat:''' The first entails peering through the walls of the soul in the moment a subject is recalling a memory.
'''Venat:''' The second requires no subject, and is instead a process of piecing together an event from ripples left in the ambient aether.
'''Venat:''' As memories are etched upon the aether of the soul, so too are they etched upon the aether of the world. In this way can history be preserved.
'''Venat:''' Such memories are given to fading, however, and can prove challenging to visit.
'''Venat:''' But come, let us try. Close your eyes.

'''Meteion:''' All units fully functional and proceeding on course towards their respective stars.
'''Meteion:''' Estimated time to completion of survey is one hundred and eight cycles.
'''Meteion:''' End of status report. Severing connection with shared consciousness.
'''Meteion:''' Did you hear that, Hermes? All is well!
'''Hermes:''' Yes, good tidings at long last...
'''Hermes:''' Every step of the way, I've been reminded how little we understand creation. How the universe defies imagination.
'''Meteion:''' But soon we won't need to speculate. We'll know the answers ─ what others live for!
'''Hermes:''' Indeed... And we'll owe it all to you and your sisters.
'''Meteion:''' I wonder... What answers we will get?
'''Hermes:''' Whatever intelligent beings that exist out there are bound to be vastly different from us.
'''Hermes:''' Diverse in form and culture. Possessed of unique ways of thinking.
'''Hermes:''' Their conception of life and its purpose will be no exception. Completely and utterly unlike ours.
'''Meteion:''' Utterly unlike...how?
'''Hermes:''' I have no idea...
'''Hermes:''' Yet whatever answers we receive, I will not dismiss them out of hand. No, I will think earnestly on them all.
'''Hermes:''' Then I will share them with our people, that together we may contemplate our own existence.
'''Hermes:''' Perhaps then our star will become a better place ─ not only for man, but for all life.
'''Hermes:''' Meteion. Though I gave you wings to soar the heavens, I did not teach you how to walk the earth. So loath was I to bind another living being.
'''Hermes:''' In the course of your long journey, you will learn from those you meet. Learn to walk and run and so much more.
'''Hermes:''' And when you return, older and wiser, we will have a celebration to mark your homecoming and coming of age both.
'''Meteion:''' Will there be apples? Covered in syrup?
'''Hermes:''' And how are you supposed to eat them?
'''Hermes:''' Hmm... Rather than food... Perhaps...
'''Hermes:''' A flower.
'''Hermes:''' Yes. Upon your return, I will gift you a beautiful flower.

'''Venat:''' So, what is your opinion?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Hermes wouldn't wish for the Final Days.
'''Venat:''' I am inclined to agree.
'''Venat:''' As we had suspected, the two are somehow involved. Yet 'tis difficult to believe that they would deliberately seek to end all life.
> Hermes is a gentle soul. And yet...
'''Venat:''' I understand. He is a gentle soul, and well intentioned. Yet it does not take ill intent to beget ill.
'''Venat:''' We must consider the possibility that something may have gone awry. Perhaps it was oversight...or simply an accident.
> I couldn't say just by this moment alone.
'''Venat:''' As you say, that was hardly conclusive. Yet based on what we witnessed, I find it difficult to believe that they would deliberately seek to end all life.
'''Venat:''' Be that as it may, we cannot rule out the possibility that they will play a part in bringing about the Final Days. Perhaps unwittingly.
'''Venat:''' In light of this...
'''Venat:''' I propose that we reveal your tale to Hermes himself.
'''Venat:''' If he does not wish for the Final Days, as we believe, he may well join us in pursuing a solution.
'''Venat:''' Then it is settled. Let us seek out our friend with all swiftness.
'''Venat:''' 'Twould not do to let such a pure soul be blackened by tragedy.
| Voiced cutscene end |

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' There are any number of places where Hermes might be in Elpis...
'''Venat:''' But we could do worse than to look in Ktisis Hyperboreia, the largest facility. It stands in Ethoseletikos Boreas, the northern isle.
'''Venat:''' I wonder, [Forename] ─ for an institution which claims to studiously research every species destined for release into the world, did you not question how they find room for them all on so few islands?
'''Venat:''' The answer lies within Ktisis itself. I touched upon the practice before back at the archives, where a vast area is stitched together out of multiple conceptual spaces. The same holds true for the interior of this facility and its magically constructed environs.
'''Venat:''' 'Tis there, within those sprawling habitats, that the chief overseer and most of Elpis's observers conduct the bulk of their work.
'''Venat:''' Come, the simplest route is via the neus north of Poieten Oikos...

===Travel from northerly Zephyrneus to southerly Boreneus.===
This appears to be the teleporter Venat told you about.
Motes of light yet hang in the air, suggesting the device was but recently activated...

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' Ah, good, the neus acknowledged you as my guest. You should now have the authority to use it as you wish.
'''Venat:''' As for the way to Ktisis Hyperboreia, we follow this path, then turn left at the crossroads.

===Speak with Venat again. (Cutscene)===
'''Venat:''' Here we are: the grandest research facility in Elpis.
'''Venat:''' We should head inside and ask after Hermes's whereabouts...
'''???:''' Hermes is at another facility...as we have just discovered.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Furthermore, we've confirmed that his studies into dynamis, as well as his creation of Meteion, were entirely private pursuits.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' No one else we spoke with appeared to possess the chief's depth of knowledge on the subject, and neither did we hear any tales of stolen research.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Which means that if Hermes himself harbors no desire to bring down an apocalypse, then he might be recruited to help prevent one...
'''Hythlodaeus:''' ...Or so sayeth the illustrious Emet-Selch.
'''Emet-Selch:''' According to your story, the Fourteen divined the connection between the celestial currents and the Final Days, but were never able to pinpoint the root cause of the calamity.
'''Emet-Selch:''' With our people's greatest minds ─ not to mention Hythlodaeus's sharp eyes ─ committed to the pursuit of a solution, such an outcome seems...inconceivable.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The only possible explanation is if the nature of the catalyst was so inexplicable that even we failed to perceive it.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And what better fits that description than the invisible, intangible dynamis?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Which in turn, leads us to our next question: how did Hermes, in his role as Fandaniel, not recognize the subject of his own research?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' We must assume that he either knew and was unable to help, or that he was otherwise prevented from identifying the cause in the first place. At this juncture, all we can do is speculate.
'''Emet-Selch:''' To be clear, the Convocation does not tolerate acts of deception or malice. We are practiced at perceiving truth, and would have known had Fandaniel lied to us.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Hermes has no conscious wish for the world to end. Of that, I am certain.
'''Venat:''' It seems there is more to the tale after all.
'''Venat:''' We conducted an investigation of our own, you see...
'''Emet-Selch:''' How comforting... We seem to have reached the exact same conclusion.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I see no reason to delay further. 'Tis time we brought Hermes into the fold, as it were.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Thank you for your understanding.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Save your thanks. I did not say I believed your ridiculous story.
> ...
'''Emet-Selch:''' This does not mean I believe your ridiculous story.
'''Emet-Selch:''' But as Emet-Selch, I have a duty to examine any potential threat to our existence. No matter how ludicrous or personally offensive I may find it.

A Flower upon Your Return

2025-09-28T05:03:36Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Venat again. (Cutscene) */

A Flower upon Your Return

2025-09-28T02:31:04Z

Treazul: /* Approach Argos. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Flower upon Your Return
| image = A Flower upon Your Return.png
| description = [[Venat]] has [[Argos]] and his double at heel
| quest-giver = Venat
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 8.8
| location-y = 22.7
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 87
| exp = 495000
| gil = 1025
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Worthy of His Back
| next-quest = Hunger in the Garden, An Expected Guest, The Perks of Being a Lost Flower, Familiar vs. Familiar, Flight of the Charybdis, Rolling Bryons Gather No Moss, Searching for Eidos, Siren Flower, Specializing in Sharks, Take to the Skies, The Abyss Stares Back
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 775
| id-gt = 69969
| id-edb = 7c78994d56b
}}

==Steps==
* Approach [[Argos]].
* Speak with [[Venat]].
* Travel from [[northerly Zephyrneus]] to [[southerly Boreneus]].
* Speak with [[Venat]].
* Speak with [[Venat]] again.

==Journal==
*Venat has Argos and his double at heel.

*Having proven yourself to him, Argos is now willing to lend you his back. Venat suggests you move over to the edge to give your mounts a better launching point.

*Argos delivers you and Venat to the isle, where at first you find nothing out of the ordinary. Venat suggests a glimpse into the past, which reveals to you a conversation wherein Meteion reports to Hermes on the progress of her star-fairing sisters. The child overseer's vow to accept their discoveries with an open mind gives you no impression that he might desire an apocalyptic end to the world - indeed, you return to the larger island intent on recruiting his help in solving the mystery of the Final Days.

*Venat directs your search for Hermes to Ktisis Hyperboreia - the largest facility in Elpis. The path to the facility lies to the north of Poieten Oikos, where a teleporter will transport you to Ethoseletikos Boreas.

*You have arrived in Ethoseletikos Boreas. Venat stands nearby with further instructions.

*The former Azem gives you directions to Ktisis Hyperboreia, before setting off for the facility herself. It seems all you need do is follow the road to the crossroads, then turn left...

*You meet with Venat at the door to the facility, but just as you make to venture inside, you come face-to-face with Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus. After hearing the results of their investigations, you realize that all have arrived at much the same conclusions with regards to the chief overseer and his research. It is then agreed that if the true nature of the Final Days is to be understood, you will need to enlist the aid of Hermes himself.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Venat:''' Let us move over to the edge before mounting, shall we?
'''Venat:''' That will allow Argos to catch the currents rising up from below, and give us a smooth ride over to the isle.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' Climb onto Argos's back and we can be off. ...You know, I honestly cannot remember the last time he carried anyone but me.

===Approach Argos. (Cutscene)===
Argos motions to his back with his muzzle. You've been given the go-ahead to hop on!

'''Venat:''' Isn't this pleasant? Argos certainly seems to think so.
'''Venat:''' Now, what was the name of that tree...?
'''Venat:''' Noe...something... Ah! Noetophoreon! Quite a striking specimen, is it not?
'''Venat:''' Brace yourself for the landing ─ I wouldn't want you tumbling off at the last moment.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Venat:''' Quite a small place, lacking even the most basic equipment.
'''Venat:''' The present may yield no clues, but we may yet try perusing the past. Have you done this before?
'''Venat:''' So you cannot control the power freely. Worry not, I shall assist you.
'''Venat:''' Come and stand before me.
'''Venat:''' There are two ways to see the past.
'''Venat:''' The first entails peering through the walls of the soul in the moment a subject is recalling a memory.
'''Venat:''' The second requires no subject, and is instead a process of piecing together an event from ripples left in the ambient aether.
'''Venat:''' As memories are etched upon the aether of the soul, so too are they etched upon the aether of the world. In this way can history be preserved.
'''Venat:''' Such memories are given to fading, however, and can prove challenging to visit.
'''Venat:''' But come, let us try. Close your eyes.

'''Meteion:''' All units fully functional and proceeding on course towards their respective stars.
'''Meteion:''' Estimated time to completion of survey is one hundred and eight cycles.
'''Meteion:''' End of status report. Severing connection with shared consciousness.
'''Meteion:''' Did you hear that, Hermes? All is well!
'''Hermes:''' Yes, good tidings at long last...
'''Hermes:''' Every step of the way, I've been reminded how little we understand creation. How the universe defies imagination.
'''Meteion:''' But soon we won't need to speculate. We'll know the answers ─ what others live for!
'''Hermes:''' Indeed... And we'll owe it all to you and your sisters.
'''Meteion:''' I wonder... What answers we will get?
'''Hermes:''' Whatever intelligent beings that exist out there are bound to be vastly different from us.
'''Hermes:''' Diverse in form and culture. Possessed of unique ways of thinking.
'''Hermes:''' Their conception of life and its purpose will be no exception. Completely and utterly unlike ours.
'''Meteion:''' Utterly unlike...how?
'''Hermes:''' I have no idea...
'''Hermes:''' Yet whatever answers we receive, I will not dismiss them out of hand. No, I will think earnestly on them all.
'''Hermes:''' Then I will share them with our people, that together we may contemplate our own existence.
'''Hermes:''' Perhaps then our star will become a better place ─ not only for man, but for all life.
'''Hermes:''' Meteion. Though I gave you wings to soar the heavens, I did not teach you how to walk the earth. So loath was I to bind another living being.
'''Hermes:''' In the course of your long journey, you will learn from those you meet. Learn to walk and run and so much more.
'''Hermes:''' And when you return, older and wiser, we will have a celebration to mark your homecoming and coming of age both.
'''Meteion:''' Will there be apples? Covered in syrup?
'''Hermes:''' And how are you supposed to eat them?
'''Hermes:''' Hmm... Rather than food... Perhaps...
'''Hermes:''' A flower.
'''Hermes:''' Yes. Upon your return, I will gift you a beautiful flower.

'''Venat:''' So, what is your opinion?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Hermes wouldn't wish for the Final Days.
'''Venat:''' I am inclined to agree.
'''Venat:''' As we had suspected, the two are somehow involved. Yet 'tis difficult to believe that they would deliberately seek to end all life.
> Hermes is a gentle soul. And yet...
'''Venat:''' I understand. He is a gentle soul, and well intentioned. Yet it does not take ill intent to beget ill.
'''Venat:''' We must consider the possibility that something may have gone awry. Perhaps it was oversight...or simply an accident.
> I couldn't say just by this moment alone.
'''Venat:''' As you say, that was hardly conclusive. Yet based on what we witnessed, I find it difficult to believe that they would deliberately seek to end all life.
'''Venat:''' Be that as it may, we cannot rule out the possibility that they will play a part in bringing about the Final Days. Perhaps unwittingly.
'''Venat:''' In light of this...
'''Venat:''' I propose that we reveal your tale to Hermes himself.
'''Venat:''' If he does not wish for the Final Days, as we believe, he may well join us in pursuing a solution.
'''Venat:''' Then it is settled. Let us seek out our friend with all swiftness.
'''Venat:''' 'Twould not do to let such a pure soul be blackened by tragedy.
| Voiced cutscene end |

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' There are any number of places where Hermes might be in Elpis...
'''Venat:''' But we could do worse than to look in Ktisis Hyperboreia, the largest facility. It stands in Ethoseletikos Boreas, the northern isle.
'''Venat:''' I wonder, [Forename] ─ for an institution which claims to studiously research every species destined for release into the world, did you not question how they find room for them all on so few islands?
'''Venat:''' The answer lies within Ktisis itself. I touched upon the practice before back at the archives, where a vast area is stitched together out of multiple conceptual spaces. The same holds true for the interior of this facility and its magically constructed environs.
'''Venat:''' 'Tis there, within those sprawling habitats, that the chief overseer and most of Elpis's observers conduct the bulk of their work.
'''Venat:''' Come, the simplest route is via the neus north of Poieten Oikos...

===Travel from northerly Zephyrneus to southerly Boreneus.===
This appears to be the teleporter Venat told you about.
Motes of light yet hang in the air, suggesting the device was but recently activated...

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' Ah, good, the neus acknowledged you as my guest. You should now have the authority to use it as you wish.
'''Venat:''' As for the way to Ktisis Hyperboreia, we follow this path, then turn left at the crossroads.

===Speak with Venat again. (Cutscene)===
'''Venat:''' Here we are: the grandest research facility in Elpis.
'''Venat:''' We should head inside and ask after Hermes's whereabouts...
'''???:''' Hermes is at another facility...as we have just discovered.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Furthermore, we've confirmed that his studies into dynamis, as well as his creation of Meteion, were entirely private pursuits.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' No one else we spoke with appeared to possess the chief's depth of knowledge on the subject, and neither did we hear any tales of stolen research.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Which means that if Hermes himself harbors no desire to bring down an apocalypse, then he might be recruited to help prevent one...
'''Hythlodaeus:''' ...Or so sayeth the illustrious Emet-Selch.
'''Emet-Selch:''' According to your story, the Fourteen divined the connection between the celestial currents and the Final Days, but were never able to pinpoint the root cause of the calamity.
'''Emet-Selch:''' With our people's greatest minds ─ not to mention Hythlodaeus's sharp eyes ─ committed to the pursuit of a solution, such an outcome seems...inconceivable.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The only possible explanation is if the nature of the catalyst was so inexplicable that even we failed to perceive it.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And what better fits that description than the invisible, intangible dynamis?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Which in turn, leads us to our next question: how did Hermes, in his role as Fandaniel, not recognize the subject of his own research?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' We must assume that he either knew and was unable to help, or that he was otherwise prevented from identifying the cause in the first place. At this juncture, all we can do is speculate.
'''Emet-Selch:''' To be clear, the Convocation does not tolerate acts of deception or malice. We are practiced at perceiving truth, and would have known had Fandaniel lied to us.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Hermes has no conscious wish for the world to end. Of that, I am certain.
'''Venat:''' It seems there is more to the tale after all.
'''Venat:''' We conducted an investigation of our own, you see...
'''Emet-Selch:''' How comforting... We seem to have reached the exact same conclusion.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I see no reason to delay further. 'Tis time we brought Hermes into the fold, as it were.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Thank you for your understanding.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Save your thanks. I did not say I believed your ridiculous story.
'''Emet-Selch:''' But as Emet-Selch, I have a duty to examine any potential threat to our existence. No matter how ludicrous or personally offensive I may find it.
> ...

Worthy of His Back

2025-09-27T12:13:01Z

Treazul: /* Survey the area from the vantage point. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Worthy of His Back
| image =
| description = [[Venat]] has a new course of investigation in mind.
| quest-giver = Venat
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 8.1
| location-y = 14.7
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 87
| exp = 495000
| gil = 2292
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Witness to the Spectacle
| next-quest = A Flower upon Your Return
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 774
| id-gt = 69968
| id-edb = 43edfbb855f
}}

==Walkthrough==
===Tactics for the duel with [[File:Aggressive difficulty r6.png|link=]] [[Venat]]===

====Phase 1====
This will be a multi-phase encounter as Venat switches through various fighting styles throughout the fight, starting with '''Hero's mantle'', a sword form. This first phase ends at 80% and includes:

*'''Kleos''': Deals unavoidable damage and covers the edge in searing light. Entering the edge of the arena will deal damage and inflict bleeding, so move carefully as you avoid the following attacks.
*'''Circumzenithal Arc''': Venat will quickly move to one side of the arena and begin charging this attack. Circumzenithal Arc is a wide AoE to the front of Venat, covering the side of the arena she is facing. The AoE indicator won't appear until just before this attack finishes casting, so move quickly behind Venat once she jumps away.
*'''True Blink''': Venat will summon clones that jump to the edges of the arena and begin charging line AoE attacks, covering the majority of the arena. There will be two safe spots on either side of the clones at the edges of the arena; move there to avoid this attack.
**Venat will then cast '''Circumzenithal Arc''', so move back behind her.
*'''Circle of Brilliance''': Venat will summon four moving AoEs around the edges of the arena. These will slowly move in a straight line across the arena, dealing damage at set intervals. Predict the path of each AoE as you dodge them to avoid this attack.

====Phase 2====
When Venat reaches 80% health, she will cast '''Mousa's Mantle''' and switch her equiped weapon to Dancer Chakrams. New mechanics include:
*'''Epea Pteroenta''': With her Chakrams equipped, Venat will cover the arena in three triangle-shaped AoEs, one at a time. Stand in the final AoE indicator to appear, then quickly move into the area where the first AoE explodes to avoid the remaining two AoEs.
*'''Parhelion''': Venat will begin attacking with a series of AoEs. Three thin cone AoEs will stretch to the edges of the arena, while a circle AoE appears in the center. Then, as Venat rotates, the cone AoEs will move in the same direction as her, dealing damage at set intervals. At the same time, a ring AoE will appear around the edge of the circle from before, followed by a final circle around the edge of the arena.

====Phase 3====
At 66%, Venat will again cast '''Mousa's Mantle''' and swap her weapon to a White Mage staff. New mechanics include:

*'''True Aero IV''': Deals unavoidable damage, then summons a series of wind orbs around the arena. These will emit point-blank AoEs at set intervals, so stay away from them.
Afflatus Azem: While the wind orbs from True Aero IV are still on the field, Venat will target you with Afflatus Azem. This attack will send an AoE chasing after you, which you will need to run away from. Navigate through the wind orbs to avoid Afflatus Azem.
*'''True Holy''': Venat will move to the center of the arena and begin charging this attack. True Holy will knock you back from the center of the arena. You will need to position yourself so that you aren't knocked into any of the wind orbs.
*'''True Stone IV''': Venat will cover the arena in a series of large circular AoEs. Dodge these by moving into the ones that appear last, then quickly move into the AoEs that exploded first.

※ When Venat reaches 40% health remaining, she will become untargettable and summon Thelema adds, which moves towards her to charge her Aether gauge. Defeat them to reduce the charge as much as possible, and focus especially on the faster red ones while avoiding circular AOEs.
*After defeating a few waves of Thelema, Venat will unleash her ultimate attack, '''Thelma''', which will be unsurvivable if the gauge reached 100%. The fight will end once Thelma is withstood.

==Steps==
*Survey the area from the vantage point.
*Speak with [[Venat]].
*Speak with [[Venat]].
*Speak with [[Venat]] again.

==Journal==
*Venat has a new course of investigation in mind.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Venat:''' I should like to visit the site from which Hermes sent forth the Meteia. If we are fortunate, we might find some hint of what drives this research of his.
'''Venat:''' Galene said she spotted them in the southeast, rising from an isle she could see from the edge.
'''Venat:''' If we stand at that same vantage point, it should not prove too difficult to locate the isle in question. Let's take a look, shall we?

===Survey the area from the vantage point. (Cutscene)===
'''Venat:''' Now, if I were conducting some mystery research, where would I go...?
'''Venat:''' ...Ah. What about that one?
'''Venat:''' Have you the means to fly? 'Tis quite a distance away.
'''Venat:''' Hm. Inconvenient, but hardly an insurmountable problem.
'''Venat:''' To me, Argos!
'''Venat:''' My friend, would you mind creating a double to carry [Forename] here over to that island?
'''Argos:''' ...
'''Venat:''' Stubborn creature. There is no place on this great star we have not together traveled, and still he remains obstinate in the presence of strangers.
'''Venat:''' Argos has rather exacting standards, I'm afraid.
'''Venat:''' What? You've ridden him before...? Ah ─ your “before” meaning my “after.” Not at all confusing, that.
'''Venat:''' Interesting. 'Tis certainly not unthinkable...
'''Venat:''' But speaking of the here and now, the quick solution is for us to face off in a sparring match.
'''Venat:''' Demonstrate to him that you are capable of holding your own against me in battle, and you should convince Argos that you are worthy of his back.
'''Venat:''' And besides, I might even teach you a thing or two into the bargain.
'''Venat:''' You seem doubtful. But useful lesson or not, it will certainly be a moment to remember ─ a memory of the distant past to cherish!
'''Venat:''' What say you, traveler out of time?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Choose your battlefield!
'''Venat:''' I admire your confidence!
> I will do what I must.
'''Venat:''' I had a feeling you might say something like that. Know that you “must” give a good showing, however!
> And if this memory turns out to be a bad one...?
'''Venat:''' That's up to you, isn't it? If a loss would sting, then you had better win!

'''Venat:''' Clear your mind and prepare your weapons. I will await you at the clearing over yonder.

''Optional dialogue''
> Argos
The entity is identical to the one you encountered in Mare Lamentorum...except ''this'' Argos is pointedly ignoring you.

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' Shall we begin? Be warned: I'll not go easy on you!

''After duty''
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Venat:''' 'Twas my intent to finish it, but clearly I underestimated you.
'''Venat:''' One would think I never learn. I made the same mistake with Azem when we first sparred. Despite being less than half my age, his strength was astounding.
'''Venat:''' As is yours. 'Tis plain you have weathered considerable hardship. Far more, even, than your tales would suggest.
'''Venat:''' It seems we have both learned much on our journeys.
'''Venat:''' Well now, I daresay he has warmed to you.
'''Venat:''' A boon to be sure. He never forgets his favorites, and is ever eager to come to their aid.
| Voiced cutscene end |

===Speak with Venat again.===
'''Venat:''' Argos will soon have us standing on the very spot where the Meteia made their departure into the night sky. With luck, we will learn something of Hermes's intentions.
'''Venat:''' My hope is that we find no connection ─ no festering wish for oblivion. Then we might have Hermes and his considerable expertise working for us, rather than against us.

Witness to the Spectacle

2025-09-27T11:59:57Z

Treazul: /* Speak with the unhurried observer (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Witness to the Spectacle
| image =
| description = [[Venat]] is musing over your recent findings.
| quest-giver = Venat
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 9.5
| location-y = 17.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 87
| exp = 495,000
| gil = 1194
| reward1 = 1 Ironwood Head Gear Coffer (IL 539)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = A Past, Not Yet Come to Pass
| next-quest = Worthy of His Back, A Most Succulent Name, Floating Like Clouds, Taking the Minutes: Ktisis Hyperboreia, Terror on Two Legs, Very Familiar Carrots, Woken by the Familiar
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 773
| id-gt = 69967
| id-edb = eb95a0d0e4d
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Venat]].
*Speak with the [[Peripeteia Archivist|Peripeteia archivist]].
*Speak with the [[Peripeteia Archivist|Peripeteia archivist]] again.
*Speak with the [[Approachable Archivist|approachable archivist]].
*Speak with the [[Unhurried Observer|unhurried observer]].
*Speak with [[Venat]].

==Journal==
*Venat is musing over your recent findings.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Venat:''' At present, the strongest link we have to the Final Days is the power of dynamis...and the entelechies which can control it.
'''Venat:''' Yet most scholars are only vaguely aware of these terms, let alone study them in any depth. Except for Hermes, it seems.
'''Venat:''' Thus I am inclined to stay our current course, and learn all we can about the chief overseer and his familiar.
'''Venat:''' And on that subject, was there aught else of note you can tell me about Meteion? Aside from her unorthodox method of communication?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> There are more like her, She has sisters...
> She and her sisters were created to journey to the stars and search for intelligent life.

'''Venat:''' ...I rather wish you had mentioned that earlier. In any event, would you care to elaborate?
'''Venat:''' So these siblings of hers now travel the great expanse in search of deeper meaning...
'''Venat:''' Thank you. Though the mystery at hand remains unresolved, I feel you've touched upon a vital clue ─ one we should keep in mind as we continue.
'''Venat:''' Next, I propose we take ourselves to Peripeteia Krystalline, not far from here. Just follow the path to the west.

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' This tower and the one further along are both part of Peripeteia Krystalline, the facility where they archive all of Elpis's observational and testing records.
'''Venat:''' Despite how they appear from the outside, the interior is actually a vast area of magically interconnected spaces, which...while fascinating, is not the reason we are here, is it?
'''Venat:''' I shall cut my architectural lesson short, and see what those two archivists have to share.
'''Venat:''' If you could find someone to speak with over at the other tower, I shall join you there anon.

===Speak with the Peripeteia archivist. (Cutscene)===
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' You have questions for me? Certainly! Just a moment while I conclude my current appointment...

'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' ...Indeed. So if you could provide a comprehensive log of those behaviors, we should then have sufficient data for our official records.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Now, what was it you wished to speak with me about?
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' ...The chief overseer's “personal research project”? And by that, I assume you mean Meteion?
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Such undocumented studies are difficult to track. After all, hardly a day goes past without seeing a researcher trailed by one creation or another...
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' I'm afraid I cannot tell you exactly when Meteion appeared. Only that she now spends much of her time at Chief Hermes's side.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Although, I do recall an interesting tale my dearest Galene shared with me...
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' ...Ah. Galene is my partner, and a fellow researcher here in Elpis.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' She was returning late one night when she caught sight of Chief Hermes sending Meteion heavensward. A host of them.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' For several days, she would speak of that scene with wonder, describing it as one of the most beautiful spectacles she had ever witnessed.
'''Venat:''' That sounds like a story I should like to hear.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Mistress Venat! I thought you had already returned to the surface!
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Permit me to thank you again for your invaluable contribution to our concept placement proposal.
'''Venat:''' Pray do not mention it. As you say, my original plan was to leave after that task, but I have since become engrossed with Chief Hermes's research.
'''Venat:''' Would you favor me with a retelling of this sight which so delighted your Galene?
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Of course. Or you could hear it from her lips directly, if you prefer?
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' At present, she should be observing a subject in Metabaseos Thalassai.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' She does enjoy her time there, watching the sea creatures hunt and play; gazing upon the salty waters of the world's oceans, recreated in such sublime detail.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' I imagine you must find similar joy in indulging your boundless curiosity, Mistress Venat...
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Even though such pursuits must continually and regretfully delay your return to the star.
'''Venat:''' ...Indeed they do.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' 'Tis a rest well deserved and long overdue, I should think. How greatly have we prospered for the wisdom you accumulated during your travels as Azem.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' And what would Elpis be without your earlier academic work? The theories you developed served as the basis of many techniques still in use today.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Man is a creature of contemplation, but none embody that nature with as much enduring passion as you! Aye, I daresay there is not a soul alive more worthy of a return. I shall rejoice the day you depart on your final journey.
'''Venat:''' ...I will be honored.
'''Venat:''' Well, shall we take this opportunity to meet with Galene in person?
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Then allow me to reconfigure the door to the archives here.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' It will take you up to the skyway, and spare you the need to avoid hostile concepts on the ground.
'''Venat:''' That would be most helpful, thank you.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' The other archivists said naught we hadn't already heard, but this story of Galene's sounds promising...

===Speak with the Peripeteia archivist again.===
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' I have opened the path to the skyway.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Once you pass through the door, simply walk straight across to the next tower and ask for admittance to the upper tier.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Upon arriving at the upper tier, walk straight across the skyway, and you will find yourself at the entrance to Metabaseos Thalassai.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Galene will be eager to share her tale with you, I am sure.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' The tower ahead is still part of Peripeteia Krystalline. We will need to ask for passage through to the upper tier.

===Speak with the approachable archivist.===
'''Approachable Archivist:''' Mistress Venat! Just passing through...?
'''Approachable Archivist:''' Then allow me to prepare the path. If you need further assistance, there is always an observer or two out on the upper skyway.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' That door leads into the Thalassai, but perhaps we can trouble this person for assistance with finding Galene.

===Speak with the unhurried observer (Cutscene)===
'''Unhurried Observer:''' ...Mistress Venat!? I was not told to expect─ We would have prepared an official welcome!
'''Venat:''' Please, there is no need for fanfare. I only wish to speak with Galene, if that might be arranged...?
'''Unhurried Observer:''' Yes! Galene! Of course! I will inform her immediately.
'''Unhurried Observer:''' Ah, but she may be engaged in a testing phase. You could be in for something of a wait... Should I let her know your business is urgent?
'''Venat:''' That won't be necessary. This lovely view will keep us occupied until she is ready to receive us.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Venat:''' A delightful breeze...and a breathtaking view.
'''Venat:''' What is it like in the future? Is the world still a beautiful place?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> As beautiful as ever.
'''Venat:''' I swear, I could hear the glimmer in your eyes. And the adoration in your voice.
> Some parts, yes. Others... not so much.
'''Venat:''' Dark, hidden places, rife with danger? Those have an altogether different but no less powerful sort of appeal.
> It's more beautiful here.
'''Venat:''' Elpis is a place of exceptional beauty in this age, so it may not make for a fair comparison.

'''Venat:''' While we wait, will you not tell me about your adventures?
'''Venat:''' Not the portentous events which led you here, but the simple delights all your own.
'''Venat:''' By learning about the future world, I may gain insight into future me's plans.
'''Venat:''' But more than that, I have an interest simply as a fellow traveler. Short of going somewhere oneself, there's naught more stirring than hearing another's account.

'''Venat:''' Incredible! Would that I could have been there to see it!
'''Venat:''' Yours is a harsh and unforgiving world. Yet in spite of this, your brethren hold fast to their virtue.
'''Venat:''' To know that the light of mankind's potential still shines, even in that faraway place... It gives me heart.
'''Venat:''' Thank you for regaling me with your tales. I will treasure every word.
'''Venat:''' As you know, I was once a scholar. And among other things, I sought to understand the workings of the world.
'''Venat:''' What exactly is aether? How formed the laws of nature? Whence sprung mankind?
'''Venat:''' Riddles and mysteries beyond counting. Over the years I have managed to find answers to some few of them...
'''Venat:''' Yet rather than attain a sense of mastery, the more I understood, the more I came to hold the world and its miracles in awe.
'''Venat:''' We too are miracles, each and every one of us. Born of the warm breath of life that traverses the heavens, swirling through eternity.
'''Venat:''' When I fully grasped the improbability of our existence, nothing felt impossible any more. If it could be imagined, it could be done.
'''Venat:''' A passion swelled within me. An epiphany dispelling all preconceptions of what was natural and true.
'''Venat:''' And a presence without. Immense yet intimate ─ fate, perhaps ─ holding us in its tender embrace...
'''Venat:''' As reassuring as it was intimidating. How keenly aware I became of creation's fragility, built as it is upon precarious happenstance.
'''Venat:''' I was overcome with an irrepressible urge to know the world more intimately. To hear its voice, feel its breath...
'''Venat:''' I ventured forth on a journey that very day. So very long ago now.
'''Venat:''' Freed from presumption and prejudice, I saw the world through a newborn's eyes. Everything fresh and new and so, so beautiful.
'''Venat:''' Lands that stretched on forever. Skies one could drown in. The heartbeat of nature, silent yet strong.
'''Venat:''' And amidst it all a people. Beacons of light and life. Laughter that warmed my heart like naught else before.
'''Venat:''' They are my meaning and my purpose. My love.
'''Venat:''' And so long as they need help, I cannot return to the star.
'''Venat:''' Perhaps my future self is still waiting for it.
'''Venat:''' The moment she can let go and walk unto the end...
'''Venat:''' Safe in the knowledge that man will find his own way.
'''Venat:''' You, who are our future... Tell me this and tell me true.
'''Venat:''' Has your journey been good? Has it been worthwhile?

'''Galene:''' Pray forgive my lateness!
'''Galene:''' My observation subject was rather irritable, and it took a while to settle it down...
'''Venat:''' No need to apologize ─ your work takes precedence. Besides, we had a pleasant conversation in the meantime.
'''Galene:''' You're too kind. Now then, I'm told you wished to ask me some questions?
'''Venat:''' Indeed. I've an interest in one of Hermes's creations ─ Meteion. You witnessed a host of them take flight, yes?
'''Galene:''' Ohhh, that! Yes! Yes, I did!
'''Galene:''' 'Twas in the dark of the morn. I'd left the Thalassai after nocturnal observation.
'''Galene:''' As I walked along, I spied a bright light climbing high into the southeastern skies. Then, in an instant, it was gone ─ like a shooting star, only rising rather than falling.
'''Galene:''' But then another shot up. Then another, and another. Intrigued, I made my way to the edge to investigate.
'''Galene:''' And who should I spy on an isle to the south but Hermes and Meteion ─ the Meteia, rather.
'''Galene:''' There were lots of them, and I realized they must be the shooting stars that I'd seen!
'''Venat:''' A dazzling spectacle indeed... Have you spoken with Hermes about this?
'''Galene:''' Oh, yes. The sight left such an impression on me that I approached him about his mystery project the very next day.
'''Galene:''' Alas, he said that he couldn't reveal anything just yet ─ that he needed to conduct further tests.
'''Galene:''' It shouldn't be long now, though.
'''Galene:''' He often returns to that isle, and I have a feeling he's nearing a breakthrough.
'''Venat:''' Splendid. We are likewise eager for the details.
'''Venat:''' Well, that is all we wished to ask. Thank you for taking the time to indulge our curiosity.
'''Galene:''' You're very welcome. It's always a pleasure to speak with other inquisitive souls.
'''Galene:''' Oh, and will you be descending now? If so, I shall link the doors for you.
'''Venat:''' Please.
| Voiced cutscene end |

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' So, another piece of the puzzle falls into place.
'''Venat:''' From what we've learned thus far, I think we can safely conclude that Hermes hasn't been revealing the details of his research to others.
'''Venat:''' Which suggests that either someone will appropriate his discoveries and make use of them...or that Hermes himself will have a hand in causing the Final Days.
'''Venat:''' Since we have no reason yet to suspect the former, we should consider the latter the more likely possibility. Proceeding under that assumption, our next step should be to divine why ─ or even if ─ he might desire such a terrible fate for our star.

Witness to the Spectacle

2025-09-27T11:58:04Z

Treazul: /* Speak with the unhurried observer (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Witness to the Spectacle
| image =
| description = [[Venat]] is musing over your recent findings.
| quest-giver = Venat
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 9.5
| location-y = 17.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 87
| exp = 495,000
| gil = 1194
| reward1 = 1 Ironwood Head Gear Coffer (IL 539)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = A Past, Not Yet Come to Pass
| next-quest = Worthy of His Back, A Most Succulent Name, Floating Like Clouds, Taking the Minutes: Ktisis Hyperboreia, Terror on Two Legs, Very Familiar Carrots, Woken by the Familiar
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 773
| id-gt = 69967
| id-edb = eb95a0d0e4d
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Venat]].
*Speak with the [[Peripeteia Archivist|Peripeteia archivist]].
*Speak with the [[Peripeteia Archivist|Peripeteia archivist]] again.
*Speak with the [[Approachable Archivist|approachable archivist]].
*Speak with the [[Unhurried Observer|unhurried observer]].
*Speak with [[Venat]].

==Journal==
*Venat is musing over your recent findings.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Venat:''' At present, the strongest link we have to the Final Days is the power of dynamis...and the entelechies which can control it.
'''Venat:''' Yet most scholars are only vaguely aware of these terms, let alone study them in any depth. Except for Hermes, it seems.
'''Venat:''' Thus I am inclined to stay our current course, and learn all we can about the chief overseer and his familiar.
'''Venat:''' And on that subject, was there aught else of note you can tell me about Meteion? Aside from her unorthodox method of communication?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> There are more like her, She has sisters...
> She and her sisters were created to journey to the stars and search for intelligent life.

'''Venat:''' ...I rather wish you had mentioned that earlier. In any event, would you care to elaborate?
'''Venat:''' So these siblings of hers now travel the great expanse in search of deeper meaning...
'''Venat:''' Thank you. Though the mystery at hand remains unresolved, I feel you've touched upon a vital clue ─ one we should keep in mind as we continue.
'''Venat:''' Next, I propose we take ourselves to Peripeteia Krystalline, not far from here. Just follow the path to the west.

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' This tower and the one further along are both part of Peripeteia Krystalline, the facility where they archive all of Elpis's observational and testing records.
'''Venat:''' Despite how they appear from the outside, the interior is actually a vast area of magically interconnected spaces, which...while fascinating, is not the reason we are here, is it?
'''Venat:''' I shall cut my architectural lesson short, and see what those two archivists have to share.
'''Venat:''' If you could find someone to speak with over at the other tower, I shall join you there anon.

===Speak with the Peripeteia archivist. (Cutscene)===
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' You have questions for me? Certainly! Just a moment while I conclude my current appointment...

'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' ...Indeed. So if you could provide a comprehensive log of those behaviors, we should then have sufficient data for our official records.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Now, what was it you wished to speak with me about?
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' ...The chief overseer's “personal research project”? And by that, I assume you mean Meteion?
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Such undocumented studies are difficult to track. After all, hardly a day goes past without seeing a researcher trailed by one creation or another...
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' I'm afraid I cannot tell you exactly when Meteion appeared. Only that she now spends much of her time at Chief Hermes's side.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Although, I do recall an interesting tale my dearest Galene shared with me...
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' ...Ah. Galene is my partner, and a fellow researcher here in Elpis.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' She was returning late one night when she caught sight of Chief Hermes sending Meteion heavensward. A host of them.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' For several days, she would speak of that scene with wonder, describing it as one of the most beautiful spectacles she had ever witnessed.
'''Venat:''' That sounds like a story I should like to hear.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Mistress Venat! I thought you had already returned to the surface!
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Permit me to thank you again for your invaluable contribution to our concept placement proposal.
'''Venat:''' Pray do not mention it. As you say, my original plan was to leave after that task, but I have since become engrossed with Chief Hermes's research.
'''Venat:''' Would you favor me with a retelling of this sight which so delighted your Galene?
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Of course. Or you could hear it from her lips directly, if you prefer?
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' At present, she should be observing a subject in Metabaseos Thalassai.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' She does enjoy her time there, watching the sea creatures hunt and play; gazing upon the salty waters of the world's oceans, recreated in such sublime detail.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' I imagine you must find similar joy in indulging your boundless curiosity, Mistress Venat...
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Even though such pursuits must continually and regretfully delay your return to the star.
'''Venat:''' ...Indeed they do.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' 'Tis a rest well deserved and long overdue, I should think. How greatly have we prospered for the wisdom you accumulated during your travels as Azem.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' And what would Elpis be without your earlier academic work? The theories you developed served as the basis of many techniques still in use today.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Man is a creature of contemplation, but none embody that nature with as much enduring passion as you! Aye, I daresay there is not a soul alive more worthy of a return. I shall rejoice the day you depart on your final journey.
'''Venat:''' ...I will be honored.
'''Venat:''' Well, shall we take this opportunity to meet with Galene in person?
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Then allow me to reconfigure the door to the archives here.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' It will take you up to the skyway, and spare you the need to avoid hostile concepts on the ground.
'''Venat:''' That would be most helpful, thank you.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' The other archivists said naught we hadn't already heard, but this story of Galene's sounds promising...

===Speak with the Peripeteia archivist again.===
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' I have opened the path to the skyway.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Once you pass through the door, simply walk straight across to the next tower and ask for admittance to the upper tier.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Upon arriving at the upper tier, walk straight across the skyway, and you will find yourself at the entrance to Metabaseos Thalassai.
'''Peripeteia Archivist:''' Galene will be eager to share her tale with you, I am sure.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' The tower ahead is still part of Peripeteia Krystalline. We will need to ask for passage through to the upper tier.

===Speak with the approachable archivist.===
'''Approachable Archivist:''' Mistress Venat! Just passing through...?
'''Approachable Archivist:''' Then allow me to prepare the path. If you need further assistance, there is always an observer or two out on the upper skyway.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' That door leads into the Thalassai, but perhaps we can trouble this person for assistance with finding Galene.

===Speak with the unhurried observer (Cutscene)===
'''Unhurried Observer:''' ...Mistress Venat!? I was not told to expect─ We would have prepared an official welcome!
'''Venat:''' Please, there is no need for fanfare. I only wish to speak with Galene, if that might be arranged...?
'''Unhurried Observer:''' Yes! Galene! Of course! I will inform her immediately.
'''Unhurried Observer:''' Ah, but she may be engaged in a testing phase. You could be in for something of a wait... Should I let her know your business is urgent?
'''Venat:''' That won't be necessary. This lovely view will keep us occupied until she is ready to receive us.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Venat:''' A delightful breeze...and a breathtaking view.
'''Venat:''' What is it like in the future? Is the world still a beautiful place?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> As beautiful as ever.
'''Venat:''' I swear, I could hear the glimmer in your eyes. And the adoration in your voice.
> Some parts, yes. Others... not so much.
'''Venat:''' Dark, hidden places, rife with danger? Those have an altogether different but no less powerful sort of appeal.
> It's more beautiful here.
'''Venat:''' Elpis is a place of exceptional beauty in this age, so it may not make for a fair comparison.

'''Venat:''' While we wait, will you not tell me about your adventures?
'''Venat:''' Not the portentous events which led you here, but the simple delights all your own.
'''Venat:''' By learning about the future world, I may gain insight into future me's plans.
'''Venat:''' But more than that, I have an interest simply as a fellow traveler. Short of going somewhere oneself, there's naught more stirring than hearing another's account.

'''Venat:''' Incredible! Would that I could have been there to see it!
'''Venat:''' Yours is a harsh and unforgiving world. Yet in spite of this, your brethren hold fast to their virtue.
'''Venat:''' To know that the light of mankind's potential still shines, even in that faraway place... It gives me heart.
'''Venat:''' Thank you for regaling me with your tales. I will treasure every word.
'''Venat:''' As you know, I was once a scholar. And among other things, I sought to understand the workings of the world.
'''Venat:''' What exactly is aether? How formed the laws of nature? Whence sprung mankind?
'''Venat:''' Riddles and mysteries beyond counting. Over the years I have managed to find answers to some few of them...
'''Venat:''' Yet rather than attain a sense of mastery, the more I understood, the more I came to hold the world and its miracles in awe.
'''Venat:''' We too are miracles, each and every one of us. Born of the warm breath of life that traverses the heavens, swirling through eternity.
'''Venat:''' When I fully grasped the improbability of our existence, nothing felt impossible any more. If it could be imagined, it could be done.
'''Venat:''' A passion swelled within me. An epiphany dispelling all preconceptions of what was natural and true.
'''Venat:''' And a presence without. Immense yet intimate ─ fate, perhaps ─ holding us in its tender embrace...
'''Venat:''' As reassuring as it was intimidating. How keenly aware I became of creation's fragility, built as it is upon precarious happenstance.
'''Venat:''' I was overcome with an irrepressible urge to know the world more intimately. To hear its voice, feel its breath...
'''Venat:''' I ventured forth on a journey that very day. So very long ago now.
'''Venat:''' Freed from presumption and prejudice, I saw the world through a newborn's eyes. Everything fresh and new and so, so beautiful.
'''Venat:''' Lands that stretched on forever. Skies one could drown in. The heartbeat of nature, silent yet strong.
'''Venat:''' And amidst it all a people. Beacons of light and life. Laughter that warmed my heart like naught else before.
'''Venat:''' They are my meaning and my purpose. My love.
'''Venat:''' And so long as they need help, I cannot return to the star.
'''Venat:''' Perhaps my future self is still waiting for it.
'''Venat:''' The moment she can let go and walk unto the end...
'''Venat:''' Safe in the knowledge that man will find his own way.
'''Venat:''' You, who are our future... Tell me this and tell me true.
'''Venat:''' Has your journey been good? Has it been worthwhile?

'''Galene:''' Pray forgive my lateness!
'''Galene:''' My observation subject was rather irritable, and it took a while to settle it down...
'''Galene:''' No need to apologize ─ your work takes precedence. Besides, we had a pleasant conversation in the meantime.
'''Galene:''' You're too kind. Now then, I'm told you wished to ask me some questions?
'''Venat:''' Indeed. I've an interest in one of Hermes's creations ─ Meteion. You witnessed a host of them take flight, yes?
'''Galene:''' Ohhh, that! Yes! Yes, I did!
'''Galene:''' 'Twas in the dark of the morn. I'd left the Thalassai after nocturnal observation.
'''Galene:''' As I walked along, I spied a bright light climbing high into the southeastern skies. Then, in an instant, it was gone ─ like a shooting star, only rising rather than falling.
'''Galene:''' But then another shot up. Then another, and another. Intrigued, I made my way to the edge to investigate.
'''Galene:''' And who should I spy on an isle to the south but Hermes and Meteion ─ the Meteia, rather.
'''Galene:''' There were lots of them, and I realized they must be the shooting stars that I'd seen!
'''Venat:''' A dazzling spectacle indeed... Have you spoken with Hermes about this?
'''Galene:''' Oh, yes. The sight left such an impression on me that I approached him about his mystery project the very next day.
'''Galene:''' Alas, he said that he couldn't reveal anything just yet ─ that he needed to conduct further tests.
'''Galene:''' It shouldn't be long now, though.
'''Galene:''' He often returns to that isle, and I have a feeling he's nearing a breakthrough.
'''Venat:''' Splendid. We are likewise eager for the details.
'''Venat:''' Well, that is all we wished to ask. Thank you for taking the time to indulge our curiosity.
'''Galene:''' You're very welcome. It's always a pleasure to speak with other inquisitive souls.
'''Galene:''' Oh, and will you be descending now? If so, I shall link the doors for you.
'''Venat:''' Please.
| Voiced cutscene end |

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' So, another piece of the puzzle falls into place.
'''Venat:''' From what we've learned thus far, I think we can safely conclude that Hermes hasn't been revealing the details of his research to others.
'''Venat:''' Which suggests that either someone will appropriate his discoveries and make use of them...or that Hermes himself will have a hand in causing the Final Days.
'''Venat:''' Since we have no reason yet to suspect the former, we should consider the latter the more likely possibility. Proceeding under that assumption, our next step should be to divine why ─ or even if ─ he might desire such a terrible fate for our star.

A Past, Not Yet Come to Pass

2025-09-27T11:40:55Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Venat. (Cutscene ) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Past, Not Yet Come to Pass
| image =
| description = [[Venat]] is in a cheerful mood.
| quest-giver = Venat
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 11.6
| location-y = 19.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 87
| exp = 495000
| gil = 1152
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Travelers at the Crossroads
| next-quest = Witness to the Spectacle, Meaningful Measurements, Naughty Little Ones, Small Size Advantage, To Name a Tale, What's in a Name?
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 772
| id-edb = 5953e0a6386
| id-gt = 69966
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Venat]].
*Speak with [[Venat]] again.
*Speak with [[Venat]] once more.
*Speak with [[Ismene]].
*Speak with [[Venat]].
*Search for [[Timaios]].
*Speak with [[Venat]].

==Journal==
*Venat is in a cheerful mood.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Venat:''' Thank you again for your timely help. Now then, 'tis time I returned this stolen property.
'''Venat:''' If you would go on ahead to my accommodation, I will join you as soon as I have attended to that task.
'''Venat:''' Follow the path straight ahead to the building at the top of the slope. I have the entire place to myself, so we can speak without fear of being disturbed or overheard.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hythlodaeus:''' You needn't be nervous around Venat ─ those white robes mark her as one of fair and impartial reasoning.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Aside from the emissary, Elidibus, such garb is worn only by those who have stepped down from public office to serve as advisors. Whatever you have to say, she will listen without judgment.

'''Emet-Selch:''' Yes, this will be far more comfortable than interrogating you on the side of the road.

===Speak with Venat. (Cutscene )===
'''Venat:''' Welcome to my temporary abode. Please, make yourself at home while I put on some tea.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Hythlodaeus:''' A wonderful aroma... I feel more relaxed already.
'''Venat:''' Would that I had sweetmeats to offer, but I travel light out of habit.
'''Venat:''' There's plenty of hot water, though, so please have as much tea as you like.
'''Venat:''' Now then...will you tell us your tale?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> A calamity called the Final Days has befallen the world.
> The world has been sundered... broken into shards.
> Mankind is being forced to flee the star.

'''Emet-Selch:''' Why don't you start from the beginning?

'''Emet-Selch:''' Preposterous. Utterly preposterous.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' While not the words I would have chosen, I too have my doubts. Much of it borders on the incredulous.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' What of you, Venat?
'''Venat:''' Not knowing the precise details of the first Final Days, 'tis difficult to determine the veracity of the tale.
'''Venat:''' Supposing it is all true, I must ask myself why I would do what I did.
'''Venat:''' Why would I feel I had no recourse but to oppose the Fourteen and create this Hydaelyn...
'''Venat:''' Circumstances change, of course, but it would not have been an easy decision regardless.
'''Venat:''' No, there must have been a reason. One compelling enough to force me to take such drastic measures.
'''Venat:''' Then there is the Elpis flower, which I said would serve as a guide.
'''Venat:''' That it's of import to your mission is plain, but your presence here leads me to believe that this place also holds significance.
'''Venat:''' But what could it be? What are we meant to accomplish?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Might it not be simply thus?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' In the future whence he came, the Final Days could not be averted. Mankind has no choice but to flee the star.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' By alerting us to that eventuality, perhaps you wished to pave the way for other futures.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Theoretically speaking, it is a possibility.
'''Venat:''' Yet if that were my primary objective, I see no reason to guide our friend to Elpis specifically.
'''Venat:''' The Capitol in Amaurot, or even my own home would be more logical destinations.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' True, true... I note also that Hydaelyn did not specify a point in time to which he must return.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' By this, it may be inferred that it was not critical that we should meet.
'''Venat:''' Alternately, She had reason to believe that our paths would converge, coincidental though it may seem.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' This is quite a puzzle, and we do not have all the pieces...
'''Venat:''' Hardly any. But we do have one immutable fact.
'''Venat:''' If the Final Days are indeed as described, they will bring death to all that I hold dear.
'''Venat:''' Yet despite being afforded long years of preparation, the only provisions I could make were...for flight?
'''Venat:''' Nay, my first and foremost endeavor would be to find a way to forestall the coming doom.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Given that even the Fourteen failed, mayhap you deemed it impossible.
'''Venat:''' Nothing is impossible. This, I have always believed.
'''Venat:''' And if Hydaelyn is indeed me, She would believe the same.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Listen to yourself. Are you seriously entertaining the notion that you are a messianic figure in some far-fetched tale?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Well, I will not. I refuse to accept that our world could be undone by some unforeseen calamity.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I also take offense to my portrayal as a megalomaniacal madman.
'''Emet-Selch:''' To sacrifice oneself for the star is a noble act, and I would hold those who gave themselves to this Zodiark in the highest esteem.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yet you claim I recreated Amaurot and populated it with phantoms of our people. A bizarre indulgence that would be insulting to their memory.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Worse still, I even ''invited'' you there ─ literally invited my own downfall. Why would I do something so idiotic and inexplicable?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Now, I will allow that the hypothetical task of restoring our world would be daunting in the extreme. The thought of having to bear such a burden for a thousand ''thousand'' lives horrifies me.
'''Emet-Selch:''' But I would never forsake my duty! I would never forsake my brethren!
'''Emet-Selch:''' You do not know me!
'''Emet-Selch:''' I've had my fill of your fiction. I will return to my duty...and you will not bother me again.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Emet-Selch! Wait!
'''Venat:''' You've seen much of Elpis already. If you have any observations to share, I should like to hear them.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Dynamis is key to all of this.
'''Venat:''' Ah yes, the energy distinct from aether. Though not my field, I have a basic understanding of dynamis.
'''Venat:''' And you say Hermes researched the phenomenon in the course of creating Meteion...Yes, I believe the warrants further investigation.
> Hermes and Meteion are somehow involved.
'''Venat:''' Hermes and his creation Meteion, you say?
'''Venat:''' If dynamis is the selfsame energy as akasa, as it likely seems, then those two may well be at the center of the calamity to come. This warrants further investigation.
> I'm still trying to make sense of it all...
'''Venat:''' I see. Then for now, it might be best that we follow your lead and investigate he who will become Fandaniel
'''Venat:''' If dynamis is the selfsame energy as akasa, as it likely seems, then those two may well be at the center of the calamity to come. This warrants further investigation.

'''Venat:''' With that settled, 'tis time for action.
'''Venat:''' The missing pieces of the puzzle are here, I'm certain of it. And when you find them, the picture my future self has painted will be complete, and you will have your answer.
'''Venat:''' Suffice it to say I will aid you in your quest.
'''Venat:''' Have faith. If Emet-Selch is the man Azem described to me, we've not seen the last of him.
| Voiced cutscene end |

===Speak with Venat again.===
'''Venat:''' Shall we begin our investigations, then?
'''Venat:''' I am acquainted with Hermes, of course, but only as a visitor received by the chief overseer of Elpis. Of the man himself, I know only that which is common knowledge.
'''Venat:''' Thus I suggest we fall back on the tried-and-true method of conversing with the locals. The observers who live here can surely tell us more of Hermes and Meteion, and I have a good idea of where we might begin...

===Speak with Venat once more.===
'''Venat:''' See you the woman standing in front of yonder building? Her name is Ismene.
'''Venat:''' She is the one who made arrangements for my stay in Elpis, and from what I recall, she has held her position here for quite some time. Chances are she can provide us with some insights.
'''Venat:''' Go and ask your questions. I will help with drawing out answers if need be, but I leave the choice of topic up to you.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' Let us speak with Ismene. You know more of this coming calamity, so I think it best that you lead the conversation.

===Speak with Ismene. (Cutscene)===
'''Ismene:''' Questions? For me? Well, I suppose I have no other pressing duties at the moment...
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'''Venat:''' Greetings, Ismene. My friend here is desperately curious about Chief Hermes, and I was wondering if you might indulge him.
'''Ismene:''' Certainly, Mistress Venat. Anything to be of service!
'''Ismene:''' What do you wish to know?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> What kind of person is Hermes?
'''Ismene:''' Well, I can only answer from my own experience, but...
'''Ismene:''' I would describe him as a quiet man ─ reserved, you might say ─ and occasionally somewhat poor with his choice of words.
'''Ismene:''' His reticent nature, however, does not prevent him from carrying out his duties as chief overseer.
'''Ismene:''' The man is a walking archive when it comes to life-forms. He can discuss any species in incredible detail, and is the leading authority on concepts with the power of flight.
> What are Hermes's interests?
'''Ismene:''' ...His interests?
'''Ismene:''' Well, he is an authority on flying life-forms, and has expansive knowledge of living creatures in general. Is that what you wished to know...?
'''Venat:''' How would you describe him as a person? As a colleague?
'''Ismene:''' His reticent nature, however, does not prevent him from carrying out his duties as chief overseer.

'''Ismene:''' I hope that answers your question. Was there anything else?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> How long has Meteion been here?
'''Ismene:''' I cannot rightly say... As the chief's personal creation, Meteion has not been subjected to observation and study like other concepts.
'''Ismene:''' So one day, she was simply there. And what do you make of her abilities?
> Do you know of Meteion's abilities?
'''Ismene:''' It's no secret that she is a highly unusual familiar. Of late, the chief often makes his rounds with her, like a mother hen raising her chick.

'''Ismene:''' I understand that she is a highly unusual familiar, able to read emotions and communicate directly with one's mind. Exactly how she was created with that talent, however, is a mystery to me.
'''Ismene:''' My apologies. I wish I could explain her nature in more depth, but I've not had occasion to discuss it with Chief Hermes.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Do you wish you knew him better?
'''Ismene:''' The chief may not be the most gregarious individual, but he engages with us as is necessary for everyone to perform their duties. I wouldn't want to intrude upon his privacy for the sake of curiosity...
'''Ismene:''' Though if you wish to learn more about Meteion, you could try speaking with Timaios ─ another expert in the creation of flying concepts.
'''Ismene:''' He should be conducting his observations on the banks of the stream, somewhere to the east. Oh, and, uh, unless you take a particular joy in rambling discourse, I suggest you keep your questions concise.
> Do you trust him?
'''Ismene:''' I...beg your pardon? I've known Chief Hermes for many years. Though I cannot say we are close, he has never withheld information to the detriment of our duties, if that is what you mean...?
'''Venat:''' Forgive us, we seem to have veered slightly off course here. Is there perhaps someone else who could tell us more about Meteion?
'''Ismene:''' That would be Timaios. He has a similar expertise with flying concepts, and is more than eager to discuss the subject.
'''Ismene:''' You'll find him conducting his observations on the banks of the stream, somewhere to the east. Oh, and, uh, unless you take a particular joy in rambling discourse, I suggest you keep your questions concise.

'''Venat:''' We shall keep that in mind. Thank you for your patience and your insight.
'''Ismene:''' Think nothing of it. If there is aught else you need during your stay, please, do not hesitate to ask.
'''Venat:''' Come, [Forename], I think we've taken enough of Ismene's time.

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' Our investigation is off to a fine start, wouldn't you agree?
'''Venat:''' From here, I propose that we split up. I shall continue making inquiries with the resident observers, if you could track down the colleague Ismene mentioned.
'''Venat:''' While I did feel compelled to interject once or twice during that previous conversation, you seem more than capable of drawing forth the answers you seek.
'''Venat:''' All I ask is that you watch your footing around the stream! We can meet back here once you've finished speaking with this Timaios.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Venat:''' I will start from one side of the compound and make my way through, speaking to as many people as I can. We should have plenty to discuss upon your return.

===Search for Timaios. (Cutscene)===
'''Timaios:''' Yes, yes, I am Timaios, but please keep your voice down. You'll startle the birds.
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'''Timaios:''' ...So, what is it you wished to speak about?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Is it true you're an expert on flying creations?
'''Timaios:''' A fellow enthusiast, are you? Well, settle in, and we can discuss the finer points of this fascinating craft!
'''Timaios:''' My deep and abiding love of avian artistry can be traced back to when I was but a young boy, stricken by the transcendent beauty of a glorious, golden-feathered creature my father had designed. It was then and there that I vowed to one day surpass that masterpiece...
''Timaios launches into a rambling and unstoppable discourse...''
'''Timaios:''' ...And thus did I secure an observer's role here in Elpis, and at last realize my childhood ambition. Here, the dreams I once dreamed are an everyday reality, in which I find fulfillment through the research and creation of new flying life-forms!
'''Timaios:''' An abridged recounting of events, as was doubtless to your disappointment. Is there any specific part you would like me to expound upon...?
'''Timaios:''' ...Hm? You were hoping for my opinion on Chief Hermes's creations? Then why didn't you say so!?
> What do you think of Chief Hermes's flying creations?
'''Timaios:''' Chief Hermes's work? A worthy subject, indeed...
'''Timaios:''' Those beings which soar through the clouds, majestic and graceful, are ever a favorite of creators. Even now, with so many varieties in existence, the flood of newly imagined concepts continues unabated.
'''Timaios:''' What sets the chief's creations apart, however, is how they benefit from his boundless knowledge of the celestial realm.
'''Timaios:''' Birds that climb so high that they disappear from view. Others which traverse the boundless sky in moments, and all without riding the currents...
'''Timaios:''' I know of none save he who can conceive of such marvels. Even we who prize elegance of form above all else are dumbfounded by his genius.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Why not mimic his process?
'''Timaios:''' What!? You mean ''plagiarize''!?
'''Timaios:''' Now, see here. When I take up the threads of creation and begin to weave, I must do so in the belief that I am giving birth to something beautiful. In, in my heart, I knew I was appropriating another's inspiration...
''Timaios launches into a rambling and unstoppable diatribe...''
'''Timaios:''' ...And such an unconscionable, disgraceful act would be deserving of the utmost scorn!
'''Timaios:''' Therefore, despite my admiration for Meteion as a concept, I have made a conscious effort not to delve too deeply into the inner workings of her nature.
> Meteion, too, is a marvel, then?
'''Timaios:''' My opinion on that matter would be superficial at best...
'''Timaios:''' Despite my admiration for Meteion as a concept, I have never delved too deeply into the inner workings of her nature.
'''Timaios:''' I know that she has a gift for communicating via emotions, but otherwise, her abilities are a mystery to me.
'''Timaios:''' If Chief Hermes should choose to submit Meteion's concept to the Bureau of the Architect, then will the design be registered for public scrutiny. Analyzing a colleague's creation before that step is...frowned upon, to say the least.
'''Timaios:''' Of course, if he came to me ─ a fellow artisan ─ looking for advice, that would be an entirely different story.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Do you know of dynamis and entelechies?
> I could tell you more of Meteion's nature, if you like?
'''Timaios:''' No, no, no! Did I not just explain how that was frowned upon!? I couldn't possibly circumvent conventional practice by...
'''Timaios:''' ...Hm. Unless you were sharing such information in the hopes of receiving a constructive opinion...on the application of advanced creation techniques...then I would be practically obligated to...
''Timaios launches into a rambling and unstoppable deluge of justifications...''
'''Timaios:''' ...So you see, ethically I have no choice but to allow you to disclose Meteion's lesser-known qualities!
'''Timaios:''' Dynamis and...entelechies?
'''Timaios:''' Those terms do sound vaguely familiar... Was there not a flower made here in Elpis which exhibited properties of one or the other?
'''Timaios:''' It must have been ''centuries'' since I last heard anyone speak of such things. Has there been a resurgence in interest?
'''Timaios:''' Then why bring up the subject? I'm flattered that you sought my insight, but I cannot afford to neglect my duties for the sake of idle chatter.

'''Timaios:''' Now, I really must return to my observations. Surely you have your own tasks to attend to?

===Speak with Venat.===
'''Venat:''' Back already? That was quick work. You were obviously clever enough to head off any of that “rambling” Ismene mentioned.
''If Timaios rambled:''
'''Venat:''' At last! You were gone so long I was beginning to wonder if you'd slipped into the stream and banged your head, or something equally unfortunate.
'''Venat:''' So, have you any new findings to share?
'''Venat:''' I see. Even an expert in the field had little understanding of Meteion's capabilities, let alone an awareness of dynamis.
'''Venat:''' My questions resulted in much the same answers. Hermes's colleagues view Meteion as his personal project, and could provide no details beyond those which you just told me.
'''Venat:''' Which leads me to believe that the only person with any significant knowledge of dynamis is Hermes himself.
'''Venat:''' Yes, we've made some progress here...but more information is needed if we are to reach any definitive conclusions.

A Sentimental Gift

2025-09-25T08:19:06Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Meteion. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Sentimental Gift
| image =
| description = You needn't be an entelechy to feel the weight bearing down on Hermes.
| quest-giver = Hermes
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 8.2
| location-y = 31.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| exp = 488400
| gil = 1438
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Aether to Aether
| next-quest = Verdict and Execution, You and the Ailouros, Background Research, Beg Pardon?, Coming to Gryps, Every Rose, Sing, O Mews, Unresolved Mysteries, Wonder-full
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 769
| id-gt = 69963
| id-edb = 3ef02f2d789
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Meteion]] and have her accompany you.
*Examine flowers at [[the Twelve Wonders]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]]. 0/2
*Look for flowers while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Look for flowers while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Look for flowers while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Look for flowers while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Look for flowers while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Look for flowers while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]].

==Journal==
*You needn't be an entelechy to feel the weight bearing down on Hermes.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' ...

===Accepting the quest===
'''Hermes:''' I fear this discussion may take a while, during which time...
'''Hermes:''' Meteion? Are you feeling unwell?
'''Meteion:''' It's not me, Hermes. It's you...
'''Meteion:''' I won't go to the meeting. I'll stay with [Forename].
'''Hermes:''' Loath though I am to impose, may I leave Meteion in your care again?
'''Hermes:''' I'm in your debt. If you'll excuse me...

===Speak with Meteion and have her accompany you.===
'''Meteion:''' Can you help me with something, [Forename]?
'''Meteion:''' The meeting will make Hermes sad. I want to cheer him up. With a flower.
'''Meteion:''' Hermes likes flowers the most. Of all the creations in Elpis.
'''Meteion:''' Most creations are expected to be interesting. Or beautiful. Or strong. Better in some way.
'''Meteion:''' But flowers are different. They're designed to suit our emotions. What we feel and want to convey. Hermes likes that.
'''Meteion:''' I can't make flowers. So I'll search for one. And I want you to search with me.
'''Meteion:''' Let's start here. At the Twelve Wonders.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's search the Twelve Wonders first.

===Examine flowers at the Twelve Wonders while accompanied by Meteion. ===
> Interact with tree in bloom
Vibrant purple flowers bigger than your hands adorn the tree.
'''Meteion:''' Oooh, so big and bright! I love them!
'''Meteion:''' ...But they might be too bright. You have to think of the recipient. That's what Hermes said.

> Interact with slender tree
A tall, slender tree rises before you. You crane your neck to look for flowers.
'''Meteion:''' No flowers... If there were apples, we could've covered them in syrup...
'''Meteion:''' Let's head outside next. Don't worry ─ we won't wander far.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Lots of flowers in the fields. We should be able to find something nice!

===Look for flowers while accompanied by Meteion.===
> Flower Bed
An array of beautiful flowers grow in the bed, their mix of colors forming a pattern.
'''Meteion:''' These would be better for Hermes...but they're hedged in.
'''Meteion:''' That means we shouldn't touch them. They're either under observation or poisonous.
'''Meteion:''' Any other place should be fine, though. Let's keep looking!

> Familiar Plant
Set on a tall, thin stalk, the oddly shaped flower is mesmerizing in its undulations...
'''Meteion:''' Oh, a coneion! A flower that can move!
'''Meteion:''' When Hermes wasn't looking, it shot seeds at him. Not a good gift, maybe...
'''Meteion:''' But you're good, [Forename] ─ at spotting flowers! We'll find something soon!

> Junction
You spy nothing promising nearby. At best, common-looking grasses with some few tiny flowers...
'''Meteion:''' Hmmm, nothing around here... Ah!
'''Meteion:''' Over there, [Forename]! Something big! Huge!

> Malodorous Grass
A terrible stench reminiscent of sodden old boots pervades the air... Without a doubt, the culprit is the morbol-like creature before you.
'''Meteion:''' It's an adonis! The things around its mouth look like petals. But the flowers are the orbs on its head!
'''Meteion:''' When Hermes inspected it, it swallowed him up. He didn't leave his room for days. What do you think, [Forename]? Would he like it?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> It's probably not the good sort of memory...
> I'd rather not go near that thing...

'''Meteion:''' So not this one either...
'''Meteion:''' Finding a good flower... It's harder than I thought.
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename], but could we search a little more? Maybe as far as the fields over there. I'll pick something after that, I promise.

> Lush Fields
Lush, green fields stretch out before you, ending where the sky begins...
'''Meteion:''' Awww... There's nothing...
'''Meteion:''' ...Hm? The shiny thing over there. What could it be?

> Shiny Object (Cutscene)
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, Elpis flowers! They're here too!
'''Meteion:''' Hermes likes and dislikes them. At the same time.
'''Meteion:''' Like me, they're entelechies. Like me, they feel his pain and turn dark...
'''Meteion:''' That's only for Hermes, though. For others, they're always white and bright.
'''Meteion:''' Truly!? The flower was dark in your home!?
'''Meteion:''' Then...do you have it too? A dark emotion?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I've known the pain and sorrow of loss.
> I've felt great fury and frustration.
> I've been plagued by doubt and anxiety.
> I daresay I have a few.

'''Meteion:''' I see...
'''Meteion:''' Hermes has known the same. The feeling that a part of you is gone. Again and again. But no one notices...
'''Meteion:''' Please, [Forename]. Won't you lend it to me? Your pain and sorrow...
'''Meteion:''' I want you to make the flower dark. In front of Hermes.
'''Meteion:''' He has been in a dark place. Since before he created me. He needs to know that he isn't there alone. That others are sad too.
'''Meteion:''' Truly? You'll do it?
'''Meteion:''' Thank you, [Forename]! Thank you! It means more to me than I can say!
'''Meteion:''' I can't wait to see how Hermes reacts! Let's go back and fetch him!

===Speak with Meteion. (Cutscene)===
'''Meteion:''' It seems they're still talking. Let's wait until they've finished.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Meteion:''' Hermes!
'''Hermes:''' Oh... You were waiting for me.
'''Meteion:''' You've finished talking?
'''Hermes:''' Yes. We've come to a decision.
'''Hermes:''' My thanks for keeping Meteion company.
'''Hermes:''' Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus have already retired to their rooms.
'''Hermes:''' There is a room for you too, if you would follow me.
'''Meteion:''' Wait! I want to show you something first.

'''Hermes:''' Elpis flowers...?
'''Meteion:''' Go on!
'''Meteion:''' You're not the only one, Hermes. Others feel sad too. You're not alone.
'''Hermes:''' I see Meteion has shared much with you.
'''Hermes:''' May we talk a moment?

'''Hermes:''' I do not think it wrong that we live for the star. That we strive to make it a better place.
'''Hermes:''' And yet, in carrying out my duties here, there are times when I am plagued by doubt.
'''Hermes:''' Do you recall what Hythlodaeus said, when we first spoke of my nomination?
'''Hermes:''' Death is the privilege of those who have fulfilled their purpose. A choice they embrace of their own free will. And when they depart, it is always beautiful.
'''Hermes:''' Perhaps it is...but only for man.
'''Hermes:''' Creations that he deems useless are discarded with nary a second thought.
'''Hermes:''' Some scarcely born into the world. Afforded a handful of breaths before life and potential are abruptly extinguished.
'''Hermes:''' We make an effort to spare them the pain. But they sense what awaits. Rage in anguish and cower in fear...and it is ''not'' beautiful.
'''Hermes:''' Yet no one cares. No one.
'''Hermes:''' So fixated are we upon the duty that we do not pause to question the method.
'''Hermes:''' Pain and suffering... Confusion and despair... Writ plain in the eyes of those poor creatures.
'''Hermes:''' Yet no one sees. We turn a blind eye and carry on in blissful ignorance. Naught amiss, and always ─ always the blossoms shine pure and white.
'''Hermes:''' A contradiction so blatant I could scream. Want to scream. How can you all accept this...aberration!?
'''Hermes:''' Then I wonder...am ''I'' the aberration for thinking thus? And I am filled with dread...
'''Hermes:''' But now I know I'm not alone. Not the only one for whom the flowers weep.
'''Hermes:''' I won't ask what you thought as you kneeled beside the Elpis. Or if you only did it at Meteion's insistence.
'''Hermes:''' Nevertheless...I thank you.
'''Hermes:''' To know that you too have experienced suffering...is a comfort.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Glad I could be of service.
'''Hermes:''' To so willingly lend an ear to ease my burden... You are a strange one.
> Let's have no more brooding, eh?
'''Hermes:''' ...Indeed. Difficult though it may be, I must endeavor to be strong like you.
> Oh, I could tell you ''all'' about suffering.
'''Hermes:''' Lest you misunderstand, I derive no pleasure from your pain.
'''Hermes:''' It's just...the fact that you are still here, in spite of your suffering, gives me heart.

'''Hermes:''' The stars in the heavens... Know you what they are?
'''Hermes:''' Though it is too far to tell, each glittering light could be a world not unlike Etheirys. A world filled with life.
'''Hermes:''' So many stars, so many lives... For us, there may be no higher purpose than to live for our world, but what of the other living beings out there?
'''Hermes:''' What is it that gives ''their'' lives meaning? That drives them day after day after day?
'''Hermes:''' To pose that question to our undiscovered cousins, I created beings of dynamis, who can traverse the vast emptiness between the stars. Meteion and her sisters.
'''Hermes:''' Aye, sisters.
'''Hermes:''' She has a great many of them, and they have already departed on their journey. Traveling to one star, and then the next, in search of life.
'''Hermes:''' As one might expect, exploration on such a grand scale is rife with difficulties, and thus far I've naught to show for it.
'''Hermes:''' But I have faith that we will make some manner of discovery ere long.
'''Hermes:''' And when we do, I should be glad to share our findings with you, in gratitude for your kindness.
'''Hermes:''' ...It's getting rather late. We had best find our beds. 'Twould not do for both of us to be sleep-deprived on the morrow.
'''Hermes:''' Come, Meteion! Let us head back.
'''Meteion:''' All right!
| Voiced cutscene |

Aether to Aether

2025-09-25T07:13:03Z

Treazul: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Aether to Aether
| image =
| description = Something seems to be weighing on [[Hermes]]'s mind.
| quest-giver = Hermes
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 24.1
| location-y = 23.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| exp = 488400
| gil = 851
| reward1 = 1 Ironwood Foot Gear Coffer (IL 539)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Their Greatest Contribution
| next-quest = A Sentimental Gift
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 768
| id-gt = 69962
| id-edb = 5b10071da8b
}}

==Steps==
*Search for [[Hermes]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]] and have her accompany you.
*Search for [[Doros]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]].

==Walkthrough==
Search for [[Doros]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]]:
Blond-haired man: X: 8.2, Y: 31.9

==Journal==
*Something seems to be weighing on Hermes's mind.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Hythlodaeus:''' I thoroughly enjoyed myself ─ at the end most of all!

'''Meteion:''' All the creations are happy. That makes me happy too!

'''Hermes:''' Now you've seen what I do. Was it everything you were expecting...?

'''Emet-Selch:''' I'm tired. Leave me be.

===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Hermes:''' Tell me, [Forename]. In the course of watching me, have you learned aught of value?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Nothing so far, but I'm hopeful that will change.
'''Hermes:''' I see...If you told me what it is you seek, I would be able to better accommodate you.
> Dynamis - dynamis seemed promising.
'''Hermes:''' Dynamis, you say? Curious that such an obscure phenomenon should be of interest to you.
> I'm not sure what I'm looking for, but I don't think I've found it yet...
'''Hermes:''' If only my work were more interesting... Nevertheless, I'm still indebted to you for keeping Meteion company. If there is aught I might do, you need but ask.

'''Seasoned Observer:''' Chief Hermes, what good fortune to find you here.
'''Hermes:''' Is something the matter?
'''Seasoned Observer:''' The lykaon ─ I'm afraid it's done it again.
'''Seasoned Observer:''' No sooner did we release one for observation than it set upon the nearby okyupetes, slaughtering them.
'''Hermes:''' Was the creature hungry? Or somehow provoked?
'''Seasoned Observer:''' I had just fed them myself, and the okyupetes were keeping a wide berth. It is the nature of the lykaon that is to blame. Their innate viciousness.
'''Seasoned Observer:''' Temperament aside, it is an outstanding creation, perfect in form and function.
'''Seasoned Observer:''' Though it may not be suited for release, I've no doubt that the bureau will accept its concept for preservation.
'''Seasoned Observer:''' In any case, there's no point in postponing the inevitable. Doros will revert them all once the paperwork is in order.
'''Hermes:''' Where is the scene of the incident?
'''Seasoned Observer:''' Just off the path to the Twelve Wonders. As you make your way, you should see it on the left. I don't know if Doros is still there, however.
'''Meteion:''' H-Hermes! Wait!
'''Emet-Selch:''' If this is part of his work, then I would observe. We follow.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Emet-Selch:''' A fearsome beast, this lykaon... But where is it now?

'''Hythlodaeus:''' The okyupete is no easy prey. With its hooves and horns, it was designed to be formidable even on land.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Yet they didn't stand a chance against the lykaon...

'''Meteion:''' It's heavy... Hermes's pain...

===Search for Hermes.===
'''Hermes:''' The lacerations and burns are unmistakable. A lykaon was indeed responsible.
'''Hermes:''' But the creature is nowhere to be seen. Doros must have taken it away.
'''Hermes:''' The man makes his base at the Twelve Wonders. I shall go and seek him out there.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Emet-Selch and I will search the area for good measure. Just to make sure the lykaon did not escape.
'''Hermes:''' My thanks. Let us meet at the Twelve Wonders when you have finished.
'''Hermes:''' I will go on ahead. Please follow with [Forename].
'''Meteion:''' Come, come. It's down this path and over the bridge.

===Speak with Meteion and have her accompany you.===
'''Meteion:''' There it is─the Twelve Wonders. Hermes is looking for Doros. Let's look for Doros too!
'''Meteion:''' He's a man with long, blond hair...I think. I'll know him when I see him!

===Search for Doros while accompanied by Meteion. (Cutscene)===
'''Meteion:''' Doros! That's Doros!
'''Blond-haired Man:''' Well now, if it isn't Meteion. What brings you here?

'''Hermes:''' Ah, I thought I heard familiar voices!
'''Hermes:''' I didn't realize you two had decided to help me search for Doros. Thank you.
'''Hermes:''' You're in charge of the lykaones, I believe. Where are they now?
'''Doros:''' Out in the fields in restraints. Frenzied as they were, I couldn't well return them to Ktisis.
'''Doros:''' Once I've submitted my report, I'll see them reverted without delay.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' It's as he says. The beasts are indeed quite ferocious.
'''Doros:''' Y-You're one of the Fourteen! Wh-What brings you here!?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Nothing you need concern yourself with. As you were.
'''Hermes:''' We've heard the news ─ that a lykaon slaughtered okyupetes. As the observer in charge, you are of the opinion that they are not fit to be released?
'''Doros:''' Aye, I am. Their abnormal aggression and exceptional strength makes for a highly problematic combination.
'''Doros:''' It matters not where they are released. Lykaones would threaten other species and upset the natural order.
'''Hermes:''' Could it be that the specimens observed are an outlier?
'''Doros:''' Highly unlikely. We've created a good many of them; all exhibited the same tendencies.

'''Doros:''' Even when we used Kairos to begin with a fresh slate, their behavior was unchanged.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Kairos...?
'''Doros:''' A memory reconfiguration system. The chief himself created it.
'''Doros:''' It allows us to erase or alter memories, that we may observe creations in different environmental conditions without needing to remake them from scratch.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Quite impressive...and potentially dangerous. Depending on the intensity of the aetheric emissions, Pashtarot may wish to have words with you.
'''Hermes:''' Rest assured I've kept all values within prescribed limits. And to prevent misuse, its applications are limited to those authorized by the chief overseer.
'''Hermes:''' Do not misunderstand. To manipulate a subject's memories is an intrusive act I deeply abhor. But it is still preferable to execution.
'''Doros:''' Come now, Chief, let's not be so melodramatic! What was born of aether is simply being reduced to its original state.
'''Doros:''' I know the distinctions concern you, but we mustn't lose sight of the bigger picture─making rational choices for the sake of a more prosperous star.
'''Doros:''' If a creation cannot be properly studied even with the aid of Kairos, we remake it. If a creation is deemed a detrimental existence, we unmake it. 'Tis all for the greater good, and none question the necessity of such routine processes.
'''Hermes:''' I understand these things, I do. I would never think to unleash a clear and undeniable threat unto the world.
'''Hermes:''' Yet insignificant though their individual lives may be next to all creation, it is all the lykaones have.
'''Hermes:''' Before we seal their fates, we owe it to these beings to exhaust all options. To ensure that nothing has been overlooked.
'''Doros:''' If you insist. Let me provide you with a full report, and we may take it from there.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Would it be possible for us to attend the discussion? That Emet-Selch may better carry out his duties.
'''Hermes:''' By all means.
'''Hermes:''' Pray show them to the meeting room.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hermes:''' We have a duty to the star, this I know. But it doesn't mean we don't also have a responsibility to the lives we bring into existence here.

===Speak with Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' To man, other beings are just things. To be used and controlled. Like magic.
'''Meteion:''' That's what Hermes told me once...

Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome

2025-09-25T06:06:29Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Memnon while accompanied by Meteion. */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome
| image =
| description = Having found the wayward ambystoma, [[Hermes]] is the picture of relief.
| quest-giver = Hermes
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 28.8
| location-y = 24.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| exp = 488400
| gil = 1564
| reward1 = 1 Ironwood Chest Gear Coffer (IL 539)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = In Search of Hermes
| next-quest = Lives Apart, A Colorful Concept, Breaking the Eyes, Clutch Devastation, Digestive Problems, Kick Some Asp, Sweet Temptations, The Ore the Merrier
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 765
| id-gt = 69959
| id-edb = bb0143637cc
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Hermes]].
*Speak with [[Emet-Selch]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]] and have her accompany you.
*Speak with [[Memnon]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Search for idle creations while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Euanthe]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Hermes]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].

==Journal==
*Having found the wayward ambystoma, Hermes is the picture of relief.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
The ambystoma stares at you unflinchingly, as if regarding something novel.
Regarding it in turn, you notice that it appears to be floating, if ever so slightly.

'''Meteion:''' I'm glad they're safe! Hermes and the ambystoma!

===Accepting the quest===
'''Hermes:''' Well, we mustn't keep the others waiting. Let us return to Anagnorisis.

''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
Perhaps it's only your imagination, but something in the creature's demeanor bespeaks proud defiance for having gone on an adventure.

'''Meteion:''' Some creations stay outside. Others stay at Ktisis. Like the ambystomas!

'''Hermes:''' My apologies for the trouble. Owing to your kind assistance, all the ambystomas are safe and well.
'''Hermes:''' I will presently send them back to their space, if you would go on ahead to the main building.
'''Hermes:''' Upon entering, you will see a table and chairs ─ a meeting area. We may speak there.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Very well. Take care not to let the creatures slip away again.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hermes:''' Will you be attending as well? If so, you should join the others at the building.

'''Hythlodaeus:''' While Emet-Selch has been accommodating thus far, he is the one who has business with Hermes. If you wish to attend, you will have to ask his permission.

===Speak with Emet-Selch. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Emet-Selch:''' This appears to be the place.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And here is where we part ways.
'''Emet-Selch:''' We will be discussing highly sensitive affairs. Only a select few may be privy to such knowledge, and that does not include someone who cannot or will not divulge their origins.
'''Emet-Selch:''' What? Will I have to remove you by force?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I have important things to say to him as well.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yes, I'm sure your business with Hermes is quite pressing. You may speak with him to your heart's content ─ after ours is concluded.
> There are reasons I cannot speak freely.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Let's hear them, then. These reasons of yours. Who knows─if I deem your mysterious cause worthy, I may even be inclined to offer my assistance.

'''Hermes:''' I do not object to his attendance.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Hermes... This is highly irregular.
'''Hermes:''' Perhaps, but I believe he can be trusted. Meteion would not have taken to him so quickly otherwise.
'''Hermes:''' Moreover...the presence of a third party may help me to maintain composure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As you wish, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Behave yourself, do you hear?

'''Hermes:''' So, it's finally happened, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Aye. Fandaniel has declared his intention to step down, and named you as his preferred successor.
'''Emet-Selch:''' In recognition of your knowledge and your works, the Convocation is giving the recommendation due consideration.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As one who does not know you personally, I am to use my impartial eye to take your measure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And above all else, to ascertain your disposition towards the invitation.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I should not be surprised if you knew before anyone else that he wished to relinquish his office.
'''Hermes:''' I did... He told me that, when he fulfilled his purpose, he wished to pass the torch to me.
'''Emet-Selch:''' A torch you seem none too pleased to accept. Are you so averse to serving on the Convocation?
'''Hermes:''' No, it's not that...
'''Hermes:''' For a humble researcher like myself to even be considered...is an honor beyond words.
'''Hermes:''' No, what troubles me ─ what I struggle to come to terms with ─ is the very fact that Fandaniel is stepping down.
'''Hermes:''' Does this not mean that he will return to the star?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Of his own volition, yes. Like so many others have before him.
'''Meteion:''' Return to the star? Does that mean...die?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Well now, that's not a word I hear often... Is that what you say here in Elpis?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Mankind is the life of Etheirys. Each of us a drop of blood flowing through its veins, bearing sustenance.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' In our finite time upon it, 'tis our duty to make it a better place, that all who call it home now and in future may abide in happiness.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To that end, we have dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of enlightened creation. And by our efforts did we transform this once-untamed wilderness into the peaceful paradise you enjoy today.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To return to the star whence we came is a privilege afforded to we who have so loved and nurtured it.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' A choice embraced by those who have lived their lives to the fullest, in service to our world.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' And when they depart upon this journey, it is beautiful. Always.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The Fourteen are no exception. 'Tis believed no occasion is more felicitous than the fulfillment of one's duty.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Our office becomes our lives, and to retire is to return. Or so the majority of us hold. Some few have elected to eschew custom.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Mayhap you feel Fandaniel's deeds do not warrant his return.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yet you should know his accomplishments as well as any. During his time, he conceived of countless outstanding concepts.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And channeling the wealth of experience he attained here in Elpis, he brought forth many new specimens.
'''Hermes:''' I know of all this, I do...
'''Hermes:''' It's just...I cannot fathom why someone so great and wise, who could still do so much good, would want to end it all...
'''Hermes:''' Oh no, I've made her upset...
'''Hermes:''' Forgive me ─ I know I requested your presence. Might I trouble you to take Meteion outside? A change of scenery would do her good.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Don't mind us, my friend. Please tend to Meteion.

'''Emet-Selch:''' Most would jump at the chance to serve in the Convocation. And yet...

'''Hermes:''' Forgive me. I will make it up to you, I promise.

===Speak with Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I didn't want─ Didn't mean─ <sigh>
'''Meteion:''' ...A walk. Perhaps we can go for a walk?

===Speak with Meteion and have her accompany you.===
'''Meteion:''' Hermes gets sad. When he thinks about death.
'''Meteion:''' When others are sad, I'm sad too. That's how I am. How he made me.
'''Meteion:''' But don't worry. I'm fine now.
'''Meteion:''' So...why did you come here?
'''Meteion:''' You want to learn about Elpis and Hermes? Ooh, ooh, teach you! I can teach you!
'''Meteion:''' We could take turns! I tell you something...then you tell me something!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Sounds like fun!
'''Meteion:''' It will be! It will be!
> Sure, why not.
'''Meteion:''' Then it's settled!
> Sounds like a bother...

'''Meteion:''' Um, where to start... Ah, yes! Let's talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.
'''Meteion:''' I'm not good at explaining, but Memnon is. So I'll have him explain instead.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's go and talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Anagnorisis aetheryte'' (X:24.7, Y:23.7)
> Discuss the aetheryte
'''Meteion:''' Ah, the aetheryte. Anyone can use it to teleport anywhere!
'''Meteion:''' Well, maybe not anywhere. Not to the ground or other isles.
'''Meteion:''' For that, you need teleporters. Oh, and permission!

===Speak with Memnon while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Memnon:''' And what have we here...?

''If player character is ???:''
'''Memnon:''' Though you look like a person, you have the ears of a beast... I assume you are a familiar like Meteion. Is there something you need?
''If player character is Hrothgar:''
'''Memnon:''' Though you look like a person, you have the features of a beast... I assume you are a familiar like Meteion. Is there something you need?
'''Meteion:''' This is [Forename]. Could you teach him about Elpis?
'''Memnon:''' Ah, a newly arrived familiar, is he? Very well, I should be glad to introduce our fair facility to him.
'''Memnon:''' As you know, it is mankind's duty to make the star a better place. As part of this duty, we employ creation magicks to bring forth new life.
'''Memnon:''' However, we cannot simply release our works into the world, for it would lead to chaos.
'''Memnon:''' No, any and all life-forms must undergo extensive testing to determine their fitness to exist. Testing which is conducted here in Elpis.
'''Memnon:''' Every candidate is subjected to rigorous study, in which we identify their properties, surmise what habitats might be suitable, and speculate as to the effects they may have on the environment and other species.
'''Memnon:''' Should it be judged a beneficial addition to the star, it will be allowed to take its place in the world.
'''Memnon:''' The two of you, too, were created with the hope of making the star a better place. So heed your masters well and be good, do you hear?
'''Meteion:''' We will, Memnon, we will. Thanks for the lesson!
'''Meteion:''' You had a turn. Now I get a turn!
'''Meteion:''' Where did you come from?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> From a place far, far away.
'''Meteion:''' Hmmm, then I probably don't know it. I don't know much about other places.
> From a place facing a great threat.
'''Meteion:''' Th-There's such a place? I had no idea...
> From the Crystarium... I guess?
'''Meteion:''' Crys...tarium? I've never heard of it.

'''Meteion:''' But this place is important to you. I can feel it.
'''Meteion:''' Oh, my power! I haven't told you about it.
'''Meteion:''' A creation. Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Eukleides'' (X:25.1, Y:25.2)
> Discuss the spriggans.
'''Meteion:''' ...Spriggans? What are spriggans?
'''Meteion:''' Oh no, we call them oreiai. If there's many. If it's just one, we say oreias!
'''Meteion:''' Though they're cute, they can be naughty.
'''Meteion:''' Sometimes, they run off with concept crystals. And Hermes has to run after them!

'''Eukleides:''' There is never a dull moment with the oreiai. Their fondness of minerals makes them highly unique, and I daresay they will be no less popular!

===Search for idle creations while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' Oh! This creation is perfect!
'''Meteion:''' But...I don't remember seeing it before. Perhaps it's new?
'''Meteion:''' Anyway, I'll try reading its mind. That's my power!

'''Meteion:''' Hmmm... I can't read it. Or maybe...there's nothing to read?
'''Meteion:''' Wait... Please, wait... I'll try again. With you this time...
'''Meteion:''' ''Greetings! Can you hear me?''
'''Meteion:''' ''This is my power. I can read the emotions of those around me, and project my emotions to others in return.''
'''Meteion:''' ''I am not actually speaking to you in your mind. Rather, you are converting my emotions into words and intention ─ a process performed subconsciously by intelligent life-forms.''
'''Meteion:''' ''This ability is vital to my mission, for it allows me to interact with intelligent beings even should they communicate via unknown languages or other nonverbal means.''
'''Meteion:''' ''As a consequence, I am clumsy at speaking...''
'''Meteion:''' ''Yet though I struggle to express myself in this fashion, Hermes wants me to speak as much as possible, for everyone has thoughts and feelings that they may wish to hide...''
'''Meteion:''' ''I harbor an affection for you. One that is difficult to define.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Aside from the fact that you share common traits with us, your thoughts are complex. Prismatic. They draw me in, and leave me wanting to know more.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Out of respect for your privacy, I will refrain from using my power when speaking with you. Nevertheless, I want you to know that I wish to be your friend.''
'''Meteion:''' Did you...hear me?
'''Meteion:''' Heh heh, good! Now it's my turn again! So...what are you good at?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Fighting.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, fighting! That must mean you're strong!
'''Meteion:''' Hermes is strong too. But he doesn't like to fight. Even when creations fight him.
> Crafting.
> Gathering.
> Playing.
'''Meteion:''' Playing? I'm still not sure what that means...
'''Meteion:''' Hermes says, “Let's play.” But then he goes for a walk. Or looks at creations. It's fun, but no different from work.
> It's a secret!

'''Meteion:''' I-I think we might be bothering it...
'''Meteion:''' Let's keep going. We'll go and see Euanthe next. She's usually in a small building. One on the west row.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Motionless Bird:''' ...

===Speak with Euanthe while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Euanthe:''' Well, well, if it isn't Meteion. I see you've brought a friend today.
'''Meteion:''' Greetings, Euanthe! Um, an apple. Could you make me an apple?
'''Meteion:''' The kind Hermes likes. Covered in syrup. I want to share it with [Forename]!
'''Euanthe:''' Oh, candied apple? Hermes is certainly partial to them, but you know you can't eat, Meteion. You weren't made to do so.
'''Meteion:''' B-But I like it too...
'''Euanthe:''' It may seem that way, but it's due to your ability to share others' feelings. You've taken Hermes's likes for your own.
'''Euanthe:''' In any case, I can't prepare an apple right now, but I'll bring one for Hermes soon. I promise.
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I wanted to show you my favorite thing. Then I could ask about yours. But I failed...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Tell her what you like.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, that's what you like? Yes... Yes, I can feel it! Your joy and happiness!
'''Meteion:''' And it makes me happy too! Thanks for sharing it with me, [Forename]!
> Say nothing.

'''Meteion:''' Well, we've walked and talked a lot. Maybe Hermes has finished talking too. Shall we go and see?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' I hope Hermes isn't sad anymore...

'''Hythlodaeus:''' Ah, excellent timing. 'Twas a refreshing constitutional, I hope?

'''Emet-Selch:''' What, back already? Pity. A bit longer and we might have snuck away without you...

===Speak with Hermes while accompanied by Meteion. (Cutscene)===
'''Hermes:''' There you are. I can see the fresh air has done Meteion good.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] wanted to learn about you and Elpis. So I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' About this place. About my power. About your favorite food!
'''Hermes:''' I'm not sure if that last one will be of any use...
'''Hermes:''' But I do appreciate your keeping Meteion company. While you were away, I finished speaking with our guests.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Finished? Hardly. You requested time to consider the invitation, so we have no choice but to occupy ourselves with an inspection of your work.
'''Hermes:''' My apologies...
'''Hermes:''' It has been decided that Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus will accompany me as I tend to my duties.
'''Hermes:''' If you wish to learn more, perhaps you would like to come too?
'''Emet-Selch:''' I'm compelled to remind you that he is in no way associated with the Convocation. We simply chanced to meet at Propylaion.
'''Emet-Selch:''' There is no guarantee that the matters we discuss will remain private.
'''Hermes:''' I do not mind. To see the joy his presence brings Meteion, I cannot imagine our mysterious friend harbors malicious intent.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] is kind. Really, truly! He taught me as much as I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' You're coming, of course? To watch Hermes? You're bound to learn lots and lots!

Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome

2025-09-25T05:51:04Z

Treazul: /* Search for idle creations while accompanied by Meteion. */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome
| image =
| description = Having found the wayward ambystoma, [[Hermes]] is the picture of relief.
| quest-giver = Hermes
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 28.8
| location-y = 24.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| exp = 488400
| gil = 1564
| reward1 = 1 Ironwood Chest Gear Coffer (IL 539)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = In Search of Hermes
| next-quest = Lives Apart, A Colorful Concept, Breaking the Eyes, Clutch Devastation, Digestive Problems, Kick Some Asp, Sweet Temptations, The Ore the Merrier
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 765
| id-gt = 69959
| id-edb = bb0143637cc
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Hermes]].
*Speak with [[Emet-Selch]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]] and have her accompany you.
*Speak with [[Memnon]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Search for idle creations while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Euanthe]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Hermes]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].

==Journal==
*Having found the wayward ambystoma, Hermes is the picture of relief.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
The ambystoma stares at you unflinchingly, as if regarding something novel.
Regarding it in turn, you notice that it appears to be floating, if ever so slightly.

'''Meteion:''' I'm glad they're safe! Hermes and the ambystoma!

===Accepting the quest===
'''Hermes:''' Well, we mustn't keep the others waiting. Let us return to Anagnorisis.

''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
Perhaps it's only your imagination, but something in the creature's demeanor bespeaks proud defiance for having gone on an adventure.

'''Meteion:''' Some creations stay outside. Others stay at Ktisis. Like the ambystomas!

'''Hermes:''' My apologies for the trouble. Owing to your kind assistance, all the ambystomas are safe and well.
'''Hermes:''' I will presently send them back to their space, if you would go on ahead to the main building.
'''Hermes:''' Upon entering, you will see a table and chairs ─ a meeting area. We may speak there.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Very well. Take care not to let the creatures slip away again.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hermes:''' Will you be attending as well? If so, you should join the others at the building.

'''Hythlodaeus:''' While Emet-Selch has been accommodating thus far, he is the one who has business with Hermes. If you wish to attend, you will have to ask his permission.

===Speak with Emet-Selch. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Emet-Selch:''' This appears to be the place.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And here is where we part ways.
'''Emet-Selch:''' We will be discussing highly sensitive affairs. Only a select few may be privy to such knowledge, and that does not include someone who cannot or will not divulge their origins.
'''Emet-Selch:''' What? Will I have to remove you by force?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I have important things to say to him as well.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yes, I'm sure your business with Hermes is quite pressing. You may speak with him to your heart's content ─ after ours is concluded.
> There are reasons I cannot speak freely.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Let's hear them, then. These reasons of yours. Who knows─if I deem your mysterious cause worthy, I may even be inclined to offer my assistance.

'''Hermes:''' I do not object to his attendance.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Hermes... This is highly irregular.
'''Hermes:''' Perhaps, but I believe he can be trusted. Meteion would not have taken to him so quickly otherwise.
'''Hermes:''' Moreover...the presence of a third party may help me to maintain composure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As you wish, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Behave yourself, do you hear?

'''Hermes:''' So, it's finally happened, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Aye. Fandaniel has declared his intention to step down, and named you as his preferred successor.
'''Emet-Selch:''' In recognition of your knowledge and your works, the Convocation is giving the recommendation due consideration.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As one who does not know you personally, I am to use my impartial eye to take your measure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And above all else, to ascertain your disposition towards the invitation.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I should not be surprised if you knew before anyone else that he wished to relinquish his office.
'''Hermes:''' I did... He told me that, when he fulfilled his purpose, he wished to pass the torch to me.
'''Emet-Selch:''' A torch you seem none too pleased to accept. Are you so averse to serving on the Convocation?
'''Hermes:''' No, it's not that...
'''Hermes:''' For a humble researcher like myself to even be considered...is an honor beyond words.
'''Hermes:''' No, what troubles me ─ what I struggle to come to terms with ─ is the very fact that Fandaniel is stepping down.
'''Hermes:''' Does this not mean that he will return to the star?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Of his own volition, yes. Like so many others have before him.
'''Meteion:''' Return to the star? Does that mean...die?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Well now, that's not a word I hear often... Is that what you say here in Elpis?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Mankind is the life of Etheirys. Each of us a drop of blood flowing through its veins, bearing sustenance.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' In our finite time upon it, 'tis our duty to make it a better place, that all who call it home now and in future may abide in happiness.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To that end, we have dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of enlightened creation. And by our efforts did we transform this once-untamed wilderness into the peaceful paradise you enjoy today.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To return to the star whence we came is a privilege afforded to we who have so loved and nurtured it.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' A choice embraced by those who have lived their lives to the fullest, in service to our world.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' And when they depart upon this journey, it is beautiful. Always.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The Fourteen are no exception. 'Tis believed no occasion is more felicitous than the fulfillment of one's duty.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Our office becomes our lives, and to retire is to return. Or so the majority of us hold. Some few have elected to eschew custom.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Mayhap you feel Fandaniel's deeds do not warrant his return.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yet you should know his accomplishments as well as any. During his time, he conceived of countless outstanding concepts.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And channeling the wealth of experience he attained here in Elpis, he brought forth many new specimens.
'''Hermes:''' I know of all this, I do...
'''Hermes:''' It's just...I cannot fathom why someone so great and wise, who could still do so much good, would want to end it all...
'''Hermes:''' Oh no, I've made her upset...
'''Hermes:''' Forgive me ─ I know I requested your presence. Might I trouble you to take Meteion outside? A change of scenery would do her good.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Don't mind us, my friend. Please tend to Meteion.

'''Emet-Selch:''' Most would jump at the chance to serve in the Convocation. And yet...

'''Hermes:''' Forgive me. I will make it up to you, I promise.

===Speak with Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I didn't want─ Didn't mean─ <sigh>
'''Meteion:''' ...A walk. Perhaps we can go for a walk?

===Speak with Meteion and have her accompany you.===
'''Meteion:''' Hermes gets sad. When he thinks about death.
'''Meteion:''' When others are sad, I'm sad too. That's how I am. How he made me.
'''Meteion:''' But don't worry. I'm fine now.
'''Meteion:''' So...why did you come here?
'''Meteion:''' You want to learn about Elpis and Hermes? Ooh, ooh, teach you! I can teach you!
'''Meteion:''' We could take turns! I tell you something...then you tell me something!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Sounds like fun!
'''Meteion:''' It will be! It will be!
> Sure, why not.
'''Meteion:''' Then it's settled!
> Sounds like a bother...

'''Meteion:''' Um, where to start... Ah, yes! Let's talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.
'''Meteion:''' I'm not good at explaining, but Memnon is. So I'll have him explain instead.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's go and talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Anagnorisis aetheryte'' (X:24.7, Y:23.7)
> Discuss the aetheryte
'''Meteion:''' Ah, the aetheryte. Anyone can use it to teleport anywhere!
'''Meteion:''' Well, maybe not anywhere. Not to the ground or other isles.
'''Meteion:''' For that, you need teleporters. Oh, and permission!

===Speak with Memnon while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Memnon:''' And what have we here...?

''If player character is ???:''
'''Memnon:''' Though you look like a person, you have the ears of a beast... I assume you are a familiar like Meteion. Is there something you need?
''If player character is Hrothgar:''
'''Memnon:''' Though you look like a person, you have the features of a beast... I assume you are a familiar like Meteion. Is there something you need?

'''Meteion:''' This is [Forename]. Could you teach him about Elpis?
'''Memnon:''' Ah, a newly arrived familiar, is he? Very well, I should be glad to introduce our fair facility to him.
'''Memnon:''' As you know, it is mankind's duty to make the star a better place. As part of this duty, we employ creation magicks to bring forth new life.
'''Memnon:''' However, we cannot simply release our works into the world, for it would lead to chaos.
'''Memnon:''' No, any and all life-forms must undergo extensive testing to determine their fitness to exist. Testing which is conducted here in Elpis.
'''Memnon:''' Every candidate is subjected to rigorous study, in which we identify their properties, surmise what habitats might be suitable, and speculate as to the effects they may have on the environment and other species.
'''Memnon:''' Should it be judged a beneficial addition to the star, it will be allowed to take its place in the world.
'''Memnon:''' The two of you, too, were created with the hope of making the star a better place. So heed your masters well and be good, do you hear?
'''Meteion:''' We will, Memnon, we will. Thanks for the lesson!
'''Meteion:''' You had a turn. Now I get a turn!
'''Meteion:''' Where did you come from?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> From a place far, far away.
'''Meteion:''' Hmmm, then I probably don't know it. I don't know much about other places.
> From a place facing a great threat.
'''Meteion:''' Th-There's such a place? I had no idea...
> From the Crystarium... I guess?
'''Meteion:''' Crys...tarium? I've never heard of it.

'''Meteion:''' But this place is important to you. I can feel it.
'''Meteion:''' Oh, my power! I haven't told you about it.
'''Meteion:''' A creation. Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Eukleides'' (X:25.1, Y:25.2)
> Discuss the spriggans.
'''Meteion:''' ...Spriggans? What are spriggans?
'''Meteion:''' Oh no, we call them oreiai. If there's many. If it's just one, we say oreias!
'''Meteion:''' Though they're cute, they can be naughty.
'''Meteion:''' Sometimes, they run off with concept crystals. And Hermes has to run after them!

'''Eukleides:''' There is never a dull moment with the oreiai. Their fondness of minerals makes them highly unique, and I daresay they will be no less popular!

===Search for idle creations while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' Oh! This creation is perfect!
'''Meteion:''' But...I don't remember seeing it before. Perhaps it's new?
'''Meteion:''' Anyway, I'll try reading its mind. That's my power!

'''Meteion:''' Hmmm... I can't read it. Or maybe...there's nothing to read?
'''Meteion:''' Wait... Please, wait... I'll try again. With you this time...
'''Meteion:''' ''Greetings! Can you hear me?''
'''Meteion:''' ''This is my power. I can read the emotions of those around me, and project my emotions to others in return.''
'''Meteion:''' ''I am not actually speaking to you in your mind. Rather, you are converting my emotions into words and intention ─ a process performed subconsciously by intelligent life-forms.''
'''Meteion:''' ''This ability is vital to my mission, for it allows me to interact with intelligent beings even should they communicate via unknown languages or other nonverbal means.''
'''Meteion:''' ''As a consequence, I am clumsy at speaking...''
'''Meteion:''' ''Yet though I struggle to express myself in this fashion, Hermes wants me to speak as much as possible, for everyone has thoughts and feelings that they may wish to hide...''
'''Meteion:''' ''I harbor an affection for you. One that is difficult to define.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Aside from the fact that you share common traits with us, your thoughts are complex. Prismatic. They draw me in, and leave me wanting to know more.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Out of respect for your privacy, I will refrain from using my power when speaking with you. Nevertheless, I want you to know that I wish to be your friend.''
'''Meteion:''' Did you...hear me?
'''Meteion:''' Heh heh, good! Now it's my turn again! So...what are you good at?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Fighting.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, fighting! That must mean you're strong!
'''Meteion:''' Hermes is strong too. But he doesn't like to fight. Even when creations fight him.
> Crafting.
> Gathering.
> Playing.
'''Meteion:''' Playing? I'm still not sure what that means...
'''Meteion:''' Hermes says, “Let's play.” But then he goes for a walk. Or looks at creations. It's fun, but no different from work.
> It's a secret!

'''Meteion:''' I-I think we might be bothering it...
'''Meteion:''' Let's keep going. We'll go and see Euanthe next. She's usually in a small building. One on the west row.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Motionless Bird:''' ...

===Speak with Euanthe while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Euanthe:''' Well, well, if it isn't Meteion. I see you've brought a friend today.
'''Meteion:''' Greetings, Euanthe! Um, an apple. Could you make me an apple?
'''Meteion:''' The kind Hermes likes. Covered in syrup. I want to share it with [Forename]!
'''Euanthe:''' Oh, candied apple? Hermes is certainly partial to them, but you know you can't eat, Meteion. You weren't made to do so.
'''Meteion:''' B-But I like it too...
'''Euanthe:''' It may seem that way, but it's due to your ability to share others' feelings. You've taken Hermes's likes for your own.
'''Euanthe:''' In any case, I can't prepare an apple right now, but I'll bring one for Hermes soon. I promise.
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I wanted to show you my favorite thing. Then I could ask about yours. But I failed...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Tell her what you like.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, that's what you like? Yes... Yes, I can feel it! Your joy and happiness!
'''Meteion:''' And it makes me happy too! Thanks for sharing it with me, [Forename]!
> Say nothing.

'''Meteion:''' Well, we've walked and talked a lot. Maybe Hermes has finished talking too. Shall we go and see?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' I hope Hermes isn't sad anymore...

'''Hythlodaeus:''' Ah, excellent timing. 'Twas a refreshing constitutional, I hope?

'''Emet-Selch:''' What, back already? Pity. A bit longer and we might have snuck away without you...

===Speak with Hermes while accompanied by Meteion. (Cutscene)===
'''Hermes:''' There you are. I can see the fresh air has done Meteion good.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] wanted to learn about you and Elpis. So I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' About this place. About my power. About your favorite food!
'''Hermes:''' I'm not sure if that last one will be of any use...
'''Hermes:''' But I do appreciate your keeping Meteion company. While you were away, I finished speaking with our guests.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Finished? Hardly. You requested time to consider the invitation, so we have no choice but to occupy ourselves with an inspection of your work.
'''Hermes:''' My apologies...
'''Hermes:''' It has been decided that Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus will accompany me as I tend to my duties.
'''Hermes:''' If you wish to learn more, perhaps you would like to come too?
'''Emet-Selch:''' I'm compelled to remind you that he is in no way associated with the Convocation. We simply chanced to meet at Propylaion.
'''Emet-Selch:''' There is no guarantee that the matters we discuss will remain private.
'''Hermes:''' I do not mind. To see the joy his presence brings Meteion, I cannot imagine our mysterious friend harbors malicious intent.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] is kind. Really, truly! He taught me as much as I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' You're coming, of course? To watch Hermes? You're bound to learn lots and lots!

Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome

2025-09-25T05:48:23Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Memnon while accompanied by Meteion. */ Looks like there's different responses based on your race, I got a slightly different one for being a hrothgar

{{Quest infobox
| title = Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome
| image =
| description = Having found the wayward ambystoma, [[Hermes]] is the picture of relief.
| quest-giver = Hermes
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 28.8
| location-y = 24.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| exp = 488400
| gil = 1564
| reward1 = 1 Ironwood Chest Gear Coffer (IL 539)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = In Search of Hermes
| next-quest = Lives Apart, A Colorful Concept, Breaking the Eyes, Clutch Devastation, Digestive Problems, Kick Some Asp, Sweet Temptations, The Ore the Merrier
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 765
| id-gt = 69959
| id-edb = bb0143637cc
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Hermes]].
*Speak with [[Emet-Selch]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]] and have her accompany you.
*Speak with [[Memnon]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Search for idle creations while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Euanthe]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Hermes]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].

==Journal==
*Having found the wayward ambystoma, Hermes is the picture of relief.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
The ambystoma stares at you unflinchingly, as if regarding something novel.
Regarding it in turn, you notice that it appears to be floating, if ever so slightly.

'''Meteion:''' I'm glad they're safe! Hermes and the ambystoma!

===Accepting the quest===
'''Hermes:''' Well, we mustn't keep the others waiting. Let us return to Anagnorisis.

''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
Perhaps it's only your imagination, but something in the creature's demeanor bespeaks proud defiance for having gone on an adventure.

'''Meteion:''' Some creations stay outside. Others stay at Ktisis. Like the ambystomas!

'''Hermes:''' My apologies for the trouble. Owing to your kind assistance, all the ambystomas are safe and well.
'''Hermes:''' I will presently send them back to their space, if you would go on ahead to the main building.
'''Hermes:''' Upon entering, you will see a table and chairs ─ a meeting area. We may speak there.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Very well. Take care not to let the creatures slip away again.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hermes:''' Will you be attending as well? If so, you should join the others at the building.

'''Hythlodaeus:''' While Emet-Selch has been accommodating thus far, he is the one who has business with Hermes. If you wish to attend, you will have to ask his permission.

===Speak with Emet-Selch. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Emet-Selch:''' This appears to be the place.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And here is where we part ways.
'''Emet-Selch:''' We will be discussing highly sensitive affairs. Only a select few may be privy to such knowledge, and that does not include someone who cannot or will not divulge their origins.
'''Emet-Selch:''' What? Will I have to remove you by force?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I have important things to say to him as well.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yes, I'm sure your business with Hermes is quite pressing. You may speak with him to your heart's content ─ after ours is concluded.
> There are reasons I cannot speak freely.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Let's hear them, then. These reasons of yours. Who knows─if I deem your mysterious cause worthy, I may even be inclined to offer my assistance.

'''Hermes:''' I do not object to his attendance.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Hermes... This is highly irregular.
'''Hermes:''' Perhaps, but I believe he can be trusted. Meteion would not have taken to him so quickly otherwise.
'''Hermes:''' Moreover...the presence of a third party may help me to maintain composure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As you wish, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Behave yourself, do you hear?

'''Hermes:''' So, it's finally happened, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Aye. Fandaniel has declared his intention to step down, and named you as his preferred successor.
'''Emet-Selch:''' In recognition of your knowledge and your works, the Convocation is giving the recommendation due consideration.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As one who does not know you personally, I am to use my impartial eye to take your measure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And above all else, to ascertain your disposition towards the invitation.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I should not be surprised if you knew before anyone else that he wished to relinquish his office.
'''Hermes:''' I did... He told me that, when he fulfilled his purpose, he wished to pass the torch to me.
'''Emet-Selch:''' A torch you seem none too pleased to accept. Are you so averse to serving on the Convocation?
'''Hermes:''' No, it's not that...
'''Hermes:''' For a humble researcher like myself to even be considered...is an honor beyond words.
'''Hermes:''' No, what troubles me ─ what I struggle to come to terms with ─ is the very fact that Fandaniel is stepping down.
'''Hermes:''' Does this not mean that he will return to the star?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Of his own volition, yes. Like so many others have before him.
'''Meteion:''' Return to the star? Does that mean...die?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Well now, that's not a word I hear often... Is that what you say here in Elpis?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Mankind is the life of Etheirys. Each of us a drop of blood flowing through its veins, bearing sustenance.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' In our finite time upon it, 'tis our duty to make it a better place, that all who call it home now and in future may abide in happiness.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To that end, we have dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of enlightened creation. And by our efforts did we transform this once-untamed wilderness into the peaceful paradise you enjoy today.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To return to the star whence we came is a privilege afforded to we who have so loved and nurtured it.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' A choice embraced by those who have lived their lives to the fullest, in service to our world.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' And when they depart upon this journey, it is beautiful. Always.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The Fourteen are no exception. 'Tis believed no occasion is more felicitous than the fulfillment of one's duty.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Our office becomes our lives, and to retire is to return. Or so the majority of us hold. Some few have elected to eschew custom.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Mayhap you feel Fandaniel's deeds do not warrant his return.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yet you should know his accomplishments as well as any. During his time, he conceived of countless outstanding concepts.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And channeling the wealth of experience he attained here in Elpis, he brought forth many new specimens.
'''Hermes:''' I know of all this, I do...
'''Hermes:''' It's just...I cannot fathom why someone so great and wise, who could still do so much good, would want to end it all...
'''Hermes:''' Oh no, I've made her upset...
'''Hermes:''' Forgive me ─ I know I requested your presence. Might I trouble you to take Meteion outside? A change of scenery would do her good.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Don't mind us, my friend. Please tend to Meteion.

'''Emet-Selch:''' Most would jump at the chance to serve in the Convocation. And yet...

'''Hermes:''' Forgive me. I will make it up to you, I promise.

===Speak with Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I didn't want─ Didn't mean─ <sigh>
'''Meteion:''' ...A walk. Perhaps we can go for a walk?

===Speak with Meteion and have her accompany you.===
'''Meteion:''' Hermes gets sad. When he thinks about death.
'''Meteion:''' When others are sad, I'm sad too. That's how I am. How he made me.
'''Meteion:''' But don't worry. I'm fine now.
'''Meteion:''' So...why did you come here?
'''Meteion:''' You want to learn about Elpis and Hermes? Ooh, ooh, teach you! I can teach you!
'''Meteion:''' We could take turns! I tell you something...then you tell me something!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Sounds like fun!
'''Meteion:''' It will be! It will be!
> Sure, why not.
'''Meteion:''' Then it's settled!
> Sounds like a bother...

'''Meteion:''' Um, where to start... Ah, yes! Let's talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.
'''Meteion:''' I'm not good at explaining, but Memnon is. So I'll have him explain instead.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's go and talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Anagnorisis aetheryte'' (X:24.7, Y:23.7)
> Discuss the aetheryte
'''Meteion:''' Ah, the aetheryte. Anyone can use it to teleport anywhere!
'''Meteion:''' Well, maybe not anywhere. Not to the ground or other isles.
'''Meteion:''' For that, you need teleporters. Oh, and permission!

===Speak with Memnon while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Memnon:''' And what have we here...?

''If player character is ???:''
'''Memnon:''' Though you look like a person, you have the ears of a beast... I assume you are a familiar like Meteion. Is there something you need?
''If player character is Hrothgar:''
'''Memnon:''' Though you look like a person, you have the features of a beast... I assume you are a familiar like Meteion. Is there something you need?

'''Meteion:''' This is [Forename]. Could you teach him about Elpis?
'''Memnon:''' Ah, a newly arrived familiar, is he? Very well, I should be glad to introduce our fair facility to him.
'''Memnon:''' As you know, it is mankind's duty to make the star a better place. As part of this duty, we employ creation magicks to bring forth new life.
'''Memnon:''' However, we cannot simply release our works into the world, for it would lead to chaos.
'''Memnon:''' No, any and all life-forms must undergo extensive testing to determine their fitness to exist. Testing which is conducted here in Elpis.
'''Memnon:''' Every candidate is subjected to rigorous study, in which we identify their properties, surmise what habitats might be suitable, and speculate as to the effects they may have on the environment and other species.
'''Memnon:''' Should it be judged a beneficial addition to the star, it will be allowed to take its place in the world.
'''Memnon:''' The two of you, too, were created with the hope of making the star a better place. So heed your masters well and be good, do you hear?
'''Meteion:''' We will, Memnon, we will. Thanks for the lesson!
'''Meteion:''' You had a turn. Now I get a turn!
'''Meteion:''' Where did you come from?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> From a place far, far away.
'''Meteion:''' Hmmm, then I probably don't know it. I don't know much about other places.
> From a place facing a great threat.
'''Meteion:''' Th-There's such a place? I had no idea...
> From the Crystarium... I guess?
'''Meteion:''' Crys...tarium? I've never heard of it.

'''Meteion:''' But this place is important to you. I can feel it.
'''Meteion:''' Oh, my power! I haven't told you about it.
'''Meteion:''' A creation. Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Eukleides'' (X:25.1, Y:25.2)
> Discuss the spriggans.
'''Meteion:''' ...Spriggans? What are spriggans?
'''Meteion:''' Oh no, we call them oreiai. If there's many. If it's just one, we say oreias!
'''Meteion:''' Though they're cute, they can be naughty.
'''Meteion:''' Sometimes, they run off with concept crystals. And Hermes has to run after them!

'''Eukleides:''' There is never a dull moment with the oreiai. Their fondness of minerals makes them highly unique, and I daresay they will be no less popular!

===Search for idle creations while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' Oh! This creation is perfect!
'''Meteion:''' But...I don't remember seeing it before. Perhaps it's new?
'''Meteion:''' Anyway, I'll try reading its mind. That's my power!

'''Meteion:''' Hmmm... I can't read it. Or maybe...there's nothing to read?
'''Meteion:''' Wait... Please, wait... I'll try again. With you this time...
'''Meteion:''' ''Greetings! Can you hear me?''
'''Meteion:''' ''This is my power. I can read the emotions of those around me, and project my emotions to others in return.''
'''Meteion:''' ''I am not actually speaking to you in your mind. Rather, you are converting my emotions into words and intention ─ a process performed subconsciously by intelligent life-forms.''
'''Meteion:''' ''This ability is vital to my mission, for it allows me to interact with intelligent beings even should they communicate via unknown languages or other nonverbal means.''
'''Meteion:''' ''As a consequence, I am clumsy at speaking...''
'''Meteion:''' ''Yet though I struggle to express myself in this fashion, Hermes wants me to speak as much as possible, for everyone has thoughts and feelings that they may wish to hide...''
'''Meteion:''' ''I harbor an affection for you. One that is difficult to define.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Aside from the fact that you share common traits with us, your thoughts are complex. Prismatic. They draw me in, and leave me wanting to know more.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Out of respect for your privacy, I will refrain from using my power when speaking with you. Nevertheless, I want you to know that I wish to be your friend.''
'''Meteion:''' Did you...hear me?
'''Meteion:''' Heh heh, good! Now it's my turn again! So...what are you good at?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Fighting.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, fighting! That must mean you're strong!
'''Meteion:''' Hermes is strong too. But he doesn't like to fight. Even when creations fight him.
> Crafting.
> Gathering.
> Playing.
> It's a secret!

'''Meteion:''' I-I think we might be bothering it...
'''Meteion:''' Let's keep going. We'll go and see Euanthe next. She's usually in a small building. One on the west row.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Motionless Bird:''' ...

===Speak with Euanthe while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Euanthe:''' Well, well, if it isn't Meteion. I see you've brought a friend today.
'''Meteion:''' Greetings, Euanthe! Um, an apple. Could you make me an apple?
'''Meteion:''' The kind Hermes likes. Covered in syrup. I want to share it with [Forename]!
'''Euanthe:''' Oh, candied apple? Hermes is certainly partial to them, but you know you can't eat, Meteion. You weren't made to do so.
'''Meteion:''' B-But I like it too...
'''Euanthe:''' It may seem that way, but it's due to your ability to share others' feelings. You've taken Hermes's likes for your own.
'''Euanthe:''' In any case, I can't prepare an apple right now, but I'll bring one for Hermes soon. I promise.
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I wanted to show you my favorite thing. Then I could ask about yours. But I failed...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Tell her what you like.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, that's what you like? Yes... Yes, I can feel it! Your joy and happiness!
'''Meteion:''' And it makes me happy too! Thanks for sharing it with me, [Forename]!
> Say nothing.

'''Meteion:''' Well, we've walked and talked a lot. Maybe Hermes has finished talking too. Shall we go and see?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' I hope Hermes isn't sad anymore...

'''Hythlodaeus:''' Ah, excellent timing. 'Twas a refreshing constitutional, I hope?

'''Emet-Selch:''' What, back already? Pity. A bit longer and we might have snuck away without you...

===Speak with Hermes while accompanied by Meteion. (Cutscene)===
'''Hermes:''' There you are. I can see the fresh air has done Meteion good.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] wanted to learn about you and Elpis. So I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' About this place. About my power. About your favorite food!
'''Hermes:''' I'm not sure if that last one will be of any use...
'''Hermes:''' But I do appreciate your keeping Meteion company. While you were away, I finished speaking with our guests.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Finished? Hardly. You requested time to consider the invitation, so we have no choice but to occupy ourselves with an inspection of your work.
'''Hermes:''' My apologies...
'''Hermes:''' It has been decided that Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus will accompany me as I tend to my duties.
'''Hermes:''' If you wish to learn more, perhaps you would like to come too?
'''Emet-Selch:''' I'm compelled to remind you that he is in no way associated with the Convocation. We simply chanced to meet at Propylaion.
'''Emet-Selch:''' There is no guarantee that the matters we discuss will remain private.
'''Hermes:''' I do not mind. To see the joy his presence brings Meteion, I cannot imagine our mysterious friend harbors malicious intent.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] is kind. Really, truly! He taught me as much as I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' You're coming, of course? To watch Hermes? You're bound to learn lots and lots!

Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome

2025-09-25T05:42:43Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Meteion and have her accompany you. */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome
| image =
| description = Having found the wayward ambystoma, [[Hermes]] is the picture of relief.
| quest-giver = Hermes
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 28.8
| location-y = 24.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| exp = 488400
| gil = 1564
| reward1 = 1 Ironwood Chest Gear Coffer (IL 539)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = In Search of Hermes
| next-quest = Lives Apart, A Colorful Concept, Breaking the Eyes, Clutch Devastation, Digestive Problems, Kick Some Asp, Sweet Temptations, The Ore the Merrier
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 765
| id-gt = 69959
| id-edb = bb0143637cc
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Hermes]].
*Speak with [[Emet-Selch]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]] and have her accompany you.
*Speak with [[Memnon]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Search for idle creations while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Euanthe]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Hermes]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].

==Journal==
*Having found the wayward ambystoma, Hermes is the picture of relief.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
The ambystoma stares at you unflinchingly, as if regarding something novel.
Regarding it in turn, you notice that it appears to be floating, if ever so slightly.

'''Meteion:''' I'm glad they're safe! Hermes and the ambystoma!

===Accepting the quest===
'''Hermes:''' Well, we mustn't keep the others waiting. Let us return to Anagnorisis.

''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
Perhaps it's only your imagination, but something in the creature's demeanor bespeaks proud defiance for having gone on an adventure.

'''Meteion:''' Some creations stay outside. Others stay at Ktisis. Like the ambystomas!

'''Hermes:''' My apologies for the trouble. Owing to your kind assistance, all the ambystomas are safe and well.
'''Hermes:''' I will presently send them back to their space, if you would go on ahead to the main building.
'''Hermes:''' Upon entering, you will see a table and chairs ─ a meeting area. We may speak there.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Very well. Take care not to let the creatures slip away again.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hermes:''' Will you be attending as well? If so, you should join the others at the building.

'''Hythlodaeus:''' While Emet-Selch has been accommodating thus far, he is the one who has business with Hermes. If you wish to attend, you will have to ask his permission.

===Speak with Emet-Selch. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Emet-Selch:''' This appears to be the place.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And here is where we part ways.
'''Emet-Selch:''' We will be discussing highly sensitive affairs. Only a select few may be privy to such knowledge, and that does not include someone who cannot or will not divulge their origins.
'''Emet-Selch:''' What? Will I have to remove you by force?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I have important things to say to him as well.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yes, I'm sure your business with Hermes is quite pressing. You may speak with him to your heart's content ─ after ours is concluded.
> There are reasons I cannot speak freely.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Let's hear them, then. These reasons of yours. Who knows─if I deem your mysterious cause worthy, I may even be inclined to offer my assistance.

'''Hermes:''' I do not object to his attendance.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Hermes... This is highly irregular.
'''Hermes:''' Perhaps, but I believe he can be trusted. Meteion would not have taken to him so quickly otherwise.
'''Hermes:''' Moreover...the presence of a third party may help me to maintain composure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As you wish, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Behave yourself, do you hear?

'''Hermes:''' So, it's finally happened, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Aye. Fandaniel has declared his intention to step down, and named you as his preferred successor.
'''Emet-Selch:''' In recognition of your knowledge and your works, the Convocation is giving the recommendation due consideration.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As one who does not know you personally, I am to use my impartial eye to take your measure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And above all else, to ascertain your disposition towards the invitation.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I should not be surprised if you knew before anyone else that he wished to relinquish his office.
'''Hermes:''' I did... He told me that, when he fulfilled his purpose, he wished to pass the torch to me.
'''Emet-Selch:''' A torch you seem none too pleased to accept. Are you so averse to serving on the Convocation?
'''Hermes:''' No, it's not that...
'''Hermes:''' For a humble researcher like myself to even be considered...is an honor beyond words.
'''Hermes:''' No, what troubles me ─ what I struggle to come to terms with ─ is the very fact that Fandaniel is stepping down.
'''Hermes:''' Does this not mean that he will return to the star?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Of his own volition, yes. Like so many others have before him.
'''Meteion:''' Return to the star? Does that mean...die?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Well now, that's not a word I hear often... Is that what you say here in Elpis?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Mankind is the life of Etheirys. Each of us a drop of blood flowing through its veins, bearing sustenance.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' In our finite time upon it, 'tis our duty to make it a better place, that all who call it home now and in future may abide in happiness.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To that end, we have dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of enlightened creation. And by our efforts did we transform this once-untamed wilderness into the peaceful paradise you enjoy today.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To return to the star whence we came is a privilege afforded to we who have so loved and nurtured it.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' A choice embraced by those who have lived their lives to the fullest, in service to our world.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' And when they depart upon this journey, it is beautiful. Always.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The Fourteen are no exception. 'Tis believed no occasion is more felicitous than the fulfillment of one's duty.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Our office becomes our lives, and to retire is to return. Or so the majority of us hold. Some few have elected to eschew custom.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Mayhap you feel Fandaniel's deeds do not warrant his return.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yet you should know his accomplishments as well as any. During his time, he conceived of countless outstanding concepts.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And channeling the wealth of experience he attained here in Elpis, he brought forth many new specimens.
'''Hermes:''' I know of all this, I do...
'''Hermes:''' It's just...I cannot fathom why someone so great and wise, who could still do so much good, would want to end it all...
'''Hermes:''' Oh no, I've made her upset...
'''Hermes:''' Forgive me ─ I know I requested your presence. Might I trouble you to take Meteion outside? A change of scenery would do her good.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Don't mind us, my friend. Please tend to Meteion.

'''Emet-Selch:''' Most would jump at the chance to serve in the Convocation. And yet...

'''Hermes:''' Forgive me. I will make it up to you, I promise.

===Speak with Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I didn't want─ Didn't mean─ <sigh>
'''Meteion:''' ...A walk. Perhaps we can go for a walk?

===Speak with Meteion and have her accompany you.===
'''Meteion:''' Hermes gets sad. When he thinks about death.
'''Meteion:''' When others are sad, I'm sad too. That's how I am. How he made me.
'''Meteion:''' But don't worry. I'm fine now.
'''Meteion:''' So...why did you come here?
'''Meteion:''' You want to learn about Elpis and Hermes? Ooh, ooh, teach you! I can teach you!
'''Meteion:''' We could take turns! I tell you something...then you tell me something!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Sounds like fun!
'''Meteion:''' It will be! It will be!
> Sure, why not.
'''Meteion:''' Then it's settled!
> Sounds like a bother...

'''Meteion:''' Um, where to start... Ah, yes! Let's talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.
'''Meteion:''' I'm not good at explaining, but Memnon is. So I'll have him explain instead.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's go and talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Anagnorisis aetheryte'' (X:24.7, Y:23.7)
> Discuss the aetheryte
'''Meteion:''' Ah, the aetheryte. Anyone can use it to teleport anywhere!
'''Meteion:''' Well, maybe not anywhere. Not to the ground or other isles.
'''Meteion:''' For that, you need teleporters. Oh, and permission!

===Speak with Memnon while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Memnon:''' And what have we here...?
'''Memnon:''' Though you look like a person, you have the ears of a beast... I assume you are a familiar like Meteion. Is there something you need?
'''Meteion:''' This is [Forename]. Could you teach him about Elpis?
'''Memnon:''' Ah, a newly arrived familiar, is he? Very well, I should be glad to introduce our fair facility to him.
'''Memnon:''' As you know, it is mankind's duty to make the star a better place. As part of this duty, we employ creation magicks to bring forth new life.
'''Memnon:''' However, we cannot simply release our works into the world, for it would lead to chaos.
'''Memnon:''' No, any and all life-forms must undergo extensive testing to determine their fitness to exist. Testing which is conducted here in Elpis.
'''Memnon:''' Every candidate is subjected to rigorous study, in which we identify their properties, surmise what habitats might be suitable, and speculate as to the effects they may have on the environment and other species.
'''Memnon:''' Should it be judged a beneficial addition to the star, it will be allowed to take its place in the world.
'''Memnon:''' The two of you, too, were created with the hope of making the star a better place. So heed your masters well and be good, do you hear?
'''Meteion:''' We will, Memnon, we will. Thanks for the lesson!
'''Meteion:''' You had a turn. Now I get a turn!
'''Meteion:''' Where did you come from?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> From a place far, far away.
'''Meteion:''' Hmmm, then I probably don't know it. I don't know much about other places.
> From a place facing a great threat.
> From the Crystarium... I guess?
'''Meteion:''' Crys...tarium? I've never heard of it.

'''Meteion:''' But this place is important to you. I can feel it.
'''Meteion:''' Oh, my power! I haven't told you about it.
'''Meteion:''' A creation. Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Eukleides'' (X:25.1, Y:25.2)
> Discuss the spriggans.
'''Meteion:''' ...Spriggans? What are spriggans?
'''Meteion:''' Oh no, we call them oreiai. If there's many. If it's just one, we say oreias!
'''Meteion:''' Though they're cute, they can be naughty.
'''Meteion:''' Sometimes, they run off with concept crystals. And Hermes has to run after them!

'''Eukleides:''' There is never a dull moment with the oreiai. Their fondness of minerals makes them highly unique, and I daresay they will be no less popular!

===Search for idle creations while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' Oh! This creation is perfect!
'''Meteion:''' But...I don't remember seeing it before. Perhaps it's new?
'''Meteion:''' Anyway, I'll try reading its mind. That's my power!

'''Meteion:''' Hmmm... I can't read it. Or maybe...there's nothing to read?
'''Meteion:''' Wait... Please, wait... I'll try again. With you this time...
'''Meteion:''' ''Greetings! Can you hear me?''
'''Meteion:''' ''This is my power. I can read the emotions of those around me, and project my emotions to others in return.''
'''Meteion:''' ''I am not actually speaking to you in your mind. Rather, you are converting my emotions into words and intention ─ a process performed subconsciously by intelligent life-forms.''
'''Meteion:''' ''This ability is vital to my mission, for it allows me to interact with intelligent beings even should they communicate via unknown languages or other nonverbal means.''
'''Meteion:''' ''As a consequence, I am clumsy at speaking...''
'''Meteion:''' ''Yet though I struggle to express myself in this fashion, Hermes wants me to speak as much as possible, for everyone has thoughts and feelings that they may wish to hide...''
'''Meteion:''' ''I harbor an affection for you. One that is difficult to define.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Aside from the fact that you share common traits with us, your thoughts are complex. Prismatic. They draw me in, and leave me wanting to know more.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Out of respect for your privacy, I will refrain from using my power when speaking with you. Nevertheless, I want you to know that I wish to be your friend.''
'''Meteion:''' Did you...hear me?
'''Meteion:''' Heh heh, good! Now it's my turn again! So...what are you good at?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Fighting.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, fighting! That must mean you're strong!
'''Meteion:''' Hermes is strong too. But he doesn't like to fight. Even when creations fight him.
> Crafting.
> Gathering.
> Playing.
> It's a secret!

'''Meteion:''' I-I think we might be bothering it...
'''Meteion:''' Let's keep going. We'll go and see Euanthe next. She's usually in a small building. One on the west row.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Motionless Bird:''' ...

===Speak with Euanthe while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Euanthe:''' Well, well, if it isn't Meteion. I see you've brought a friend today.
'''Meteion:''' Greetings, Euanthe! Um, an apple. Could you make me an apple?
'''Meteion:''' The kind Hermes likes. Covered in syrup. I want to share it with [Forename]!
'''Euanthe:''' Oh, candied apple? Hermes is certainly partial to them, but you know you can't eat, Meteion. You weren't made to do so.
'''Meteion:''' B-But I like it too...
'''Euanthe:''' It may seem that way, but it's due to your ability to share others' feelings. You've taken Hermes's likes for your own.
'''Euanthe:''' In any case, I can't prepare an apple right now, but I'll bring one for Hermes soon. I promise.
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I wanted to show you my favorite thing. Then I could ask about yours. But I failed...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Tell her what you like.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, that's what you like? Yes... Yes, I can feel it! Your joy and happiness!
'''Meteion:''' And it makes me happy too! Thanks for sharing it with me, [Forename]!
> Say nothing.

'''Meteion:''' Well, we've walked and talked a lot. Maybe Hermes has finished talking too. Shall we go and see?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' I hope Hermes isn't sad anymore...

'''Hythlodaeus:''' Ah, excellent timing. 'Twas a refreshing constitutional, I hope?

'''Emet-Selch:''' What, back already? Pity. A bit longer and we might have snuck away without you...

===Speak with Hermes while accompanied by Meteion. (Cutscene)===
'''Hermes:''' There you are. I can see the fresh air has done Meteion good.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] wanted to learn about you and Elpis. So I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' About this place. About my power. About your favorite food!
'''Hermes:''' I'm not sure if that last one will be of any use...
'''Hermes:''' But I do appreciate your keeping Meteion company. While you were away, I finished speaking with our guests.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Finished? Hardly. You requested time to consider the invitation, so we have no choice but to occupy ourselves with an inspection of your work.
'''Hermes:''' My apologies...
'''Hermes:''' It has been decided that Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus will accompany me as I tend to my duties.
'''Hermes:''' If you wish to learn more, perhaps you would like to come too?
'''Emet-Selch:''' I'm compelled to remind you that he is in no way associated with the Convocation. We simply chanced to meet at Propylaion.
'''Emet-Selch:''' There is no guarantee that the matters we discuss will remain private.
'''Hermes:''' I do not mind. To see the joy his presence brings Meteion, I cannot imagine our mysterious friend harbors malicious intent.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] is kind. Really, truly! He taught me as much as I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' You're coming, of course? To watch Hermes? You're bound to learn lots and lots!

Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome

2025-09-24T06:03:15Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Emet-Selch. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome
| image =
| description = Having found the wayward ambystoma, [[Hermes]] is the picture of relief.
| quest-giver = Hermes
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 28.8
| location-y = 24.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| exp = 488400
| gil = 1564
| reward1 = 1 Ironwood Chest Gear Coffer (IL 539)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = In Search of Hermes
| next-quest = Lives Apart, A Colorful Concept, Breaking the Eyes, Clutch Devastation, Digestive Problems, Kick Some Asp, Sweet Temptations, The Ore the Merrier
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 765
| id-gt = 69959
| id-edb = bb0143637cc
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Hermes]].
*Speak with [[Emet-Selch]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]] and have her accompany you.
*Speak with [[Memnon]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Search for idle creations while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Euanthe]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Hermes]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].

==Journal==
*Having found the wayward ambystoma, Hermes is the picture of relief.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
The ambystoma stares at you unflinchingly, as if regarding something novel.
Regarding it in turn, you notice that it appears to be floating, if ever so slightly.

'''Meteion:''' I'm glad they're safe! Hermes and the ambystoma!

===Accepting the quest===
'''Hermes:''' Well, we mustn't keep the others waiting. Let us return to Anagnorisis.

''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
Perhaps it's only your imagination, but something in the creature's demeanor bespeaks proud defiance for having gone on an adventure.

'''Meteion:''' Some creations stay outside. Others stay at Ktisis. Like the ambystomas!

'''Hermes:''' My apologies for the trouble. Owing to your kind assistance, all the ambystomas are safe and well.
'''Hermes:''' I will presently send them back to their space, if you would go on ahead to the main building.
'''Hermes:''' Upon entering, you will see a table and chairs ─ a meeting area. We may speak there.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Very well. Take care not to let the creatures slip away again.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hermes:''' Will you be attending as well? If so, you should join the others at the building.

'''Hythlodaeus:''' While Emet-Selch has been accommodating thus far, he is the one who has business with Hermes. If you wish to attend, you will have to ask his permission.

===Speak with Emet-Selch. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Emet-Selch:''' This appears to be the place.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And here is where we part ways.
'''Emet-Selch:''' We will be discussing highly sensitive affairs. Only a select few may be privy to such knowledge, and that does not include someone who cannot or will not divulge their origins.
'''Emet-Selch:''' What? Will I have to remove you by force?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I have important things to say to him as well.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yes, I'm sure your business with Hermes is quite pressing. You may speak with him to your heart's content ─ after ours is concluded.
> There are reasons I cannot speak freely.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Let's hear them, then. These reasons of yours. Who knows─if I deem your mysterious cause worthy, I may even be inclined to offer my assistance.

'''Hermes:''' I do not object to his attendance.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Hermes... This is highly irregular.
'''Hermes:''' Perhaps, but I believe he can be trusted. Meteion would not have taken to him so quickly otherwise.
'''Hermes:''' Moreover...the presence of a third party may help me to maintain composure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As you wish, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Behave yourself, do you hear?

'''Hermes:''' So, it's finally happened, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Aye. Fandaniel has declared his intention to step down, and named you as his preferred successor.
'''Emet-Selch:''' In recognition of your knowledge and your works, the Convocation is giving the recommendation due consideration.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As one who does not know you personally, I am to use my impartial eye to take your measure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And above all else, to ascertain your disposition towards the invitation.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I should not be surprised if you knew before anyone else that he wished to relinquish his office.
'''Hermes:''' I did... He told me that, when he fulfilled his purpose, he wished to pass the torch to me.
'''Emet-Selch:''' A torch you seem none too pleased to accept. Are you so averse to serving on the Convocation?
'''Hermes:''' No, it's not that...
'''Hermes:''' For a humble researcher like myself to even be considered...is an honor beyond words.
'''Hermes:''' No, what troubles me ─ what I struggle to come to terms with ─ is the very fact that Fandaniel is stepping down.
'''Hermes:''' Does this not mean that he will return to the star?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Of his own volition, yes. Like so many others have before him.
'''Meteion:''' Return to the star? Does that mean...die?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Well now, that's not a word I hear often... Is that what you say here in Elpis?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Mankind is the life of Etheirys. Each of us a drop of blood flowing through its veins, bearing sustenance.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' In our finite time upon it, 'tis our duty to make it a better place, that all who call it home now and in future may abide in happiness.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To that end, we have dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of enlightened creation. And by our efforts did we transform this once-untamed wilderness into the peaceful paradise you enjoy today.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To return to the star whence we came is a privilege afforded to we who have so loved and nurtured it.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' A choice embraced by those who have lived their lives to the fullest, in service to our world.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' And when they depart upon this journey, it is beautiful. Always.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The Fourteen are no exception. 'Tis believed no occasion is more felicitous than the fulfillment of one's duty.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Our office becomes our lives, and to retire is to return. Or so the majority of us hold. Some few have elected to eschew custom.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Mayhap you feel Fandaniel's deeds do not warrant his return.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yet you should know his accomplishments as well as any. During his time, he conceived of countless outstanding concepts.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And channeling the wealth of experience he attained here in Elpis, he brought forth many new specimens.
'''Hermes:''' I know of all this, I do...
'''Hermes:''' It's just...I cannot fathom why someone so great and wise, who could still do so much good, would want to end it all...
'''Hermes:''' Oh no, I've made her upset...
'''Hermes:''' Forgive me ─ I know I requested your presence. Might I trouble you to take Meteion outside? A change of scenery would do her good.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Don't mind us, my friend. Please tend to Meteion.

'''Emet-Selch:''' Most would jump at the chance to serve in the Convocation. And yet...

'''Hermes:''' Forgive me. I will make it up to you, I promise.

===Speak with Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I didn't want─ Didn't mean─ <sigh>
'''Meteion:''' ...A walk. Perhaps we can go for a walk?

===Speak with Meteion and have her accompany you.===
'''Meteion:''' Hermes gets sad. When he thinks about death.
'''Meteion:''' When others are sad, I'm sad too. That's how I am. How he made me.
'''Meteion:''' But don't worry. I'm fine now.
'''Meteion:''' So...why did you come here?
'''Meteion:''' You want to learn about Elpis and Hermes? Ooh, ooh, teach you! I can teach you!
'''Meteion:''' We could take turns! I tell you something...then you tell me something!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Sounds like fun!
'''Meteion:''' It will be! It will be!
> Sure, why not.
> Sounds like a bother...

'''Meteion:''' Um, where to start... Ah, yes! Let's talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.
'''Meteion:''' I'm not good at explaining, but Memnon is. So I'll have him explain instead.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's go and talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Anagnorisis aetheryte'' (X:24.7, Y:23.7)
> Discuss the aetheryte
'''Meteion:''' Ah, the aetheryte. Anyone can use it to teleport anywhere!
'''Meteion:''' Well, maybe not anywhere. Not to the ground or other isles.
'''Meteion:''' For that, you need teleporters. Oh, and permission!

===Speak with Memnon while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Memnon:''' And what have we here...?
'''Memnon:''' Though you look like a person, you have the ears of a beast... I assume you are a familiar like Meteion. Is there something you need?
'''Meteion:''' This is [Forename]. Could you teach him about Elpis?
'''Memnon:''' Ah, a newly arrived familiar, is he? Very well, I should be glad to introduce our fair facility to him.
'''Memnon:''' As you know, it is mankind's duty to make the star a better place. As part of this duty, we employ creation magicks to bring forth new life.
'''Memnon:''' However, we cannot simply release our works into the world, for it would lead to chaos.
'''Memnon:''' No, any and all life-forms must undergo extensive testing to determine their fitness to exist. Testing which is conducted here in Elpis.
'''Memnon:''' Every candidate is subjected to rigorous study, in which we identify their properties, surmise what habitats might be suitable, and speculate as to the effects they may have on the environment and other species.
'''Memnon:''' Should it be judged a beneficial addition to the star, it will be allowed to take its place in the world.
'''Memnon:''' The two of you, too, were created with the hope of making the star a better place. So heed your masters well and be good, do you hear?
'''Meteion:''' We will, Memnon, we will. Thanks for the lesson!
'''Meteion:''' You had a turn. Now I get a turn!
'''Meteion:''' Where did you come from?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> From a place far, far away.
'''Meteion:''' Hmmm, then I probably don't know it. I don't know much about other places.
> From a place facing a great threat.
> From the Crystarium... I guess?
'''Meteion:''' Crys...tarium? I've never heard of it.

'''Meteion:''' But this place is important to you. I can feel it.
'''Meteion:''' Oh, my power! I haven't told you about it.
'''Meteion:''' A creation. Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Eukleides'' (X:25.1, Y:25.2)
> Discuss the spriggans.
'''Meteion:''' ...Spriggans? What are spriggans?
'''Meteion:''' Oh no, we call them oreiai. If there's many. If it's just one, we say oreias!
'''Meteion:''' Though they're cute, they can be naughty.
'''Meteion:''' Sometimes, they run off with concept crystals. And Hermes has to run after them!

'''Eukleides:''' There is never a dull moment with the oreiai. Their fondness of minerals makes them highly unique, and I daresay they will be no less popular!

===Search for idle creations while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' Oh! This creation is perfect!
'''Meteion:''' But...I don't remember seeing it before. Perhaps it's new?
'''Meteion:''' Anyway, I'll try reading its mind. That's my power!

'''Meteion:''' Hmmm... I can't read it. Or maybe...there's nothing to read?
'''Meteion:''' Wait... Please, wait... I'll try again. With you this time...
'''Meteion:''' ''Greetings! Can you hear me?''
'''Meteion:''' ''This is my power. I can read the emotions of those around me, and project my emotions to others in return.''
'''Meteion:''' ''I am not actually speaking to you in your mind. Rather, you are converting my emotions into words and intention ─ a process performed subconsciously by intelligent life-forms.''
'''Meteion:''' ''This ability is vital to my mission, for it allows me to interact with intelligent beings even should they communicate via unknown languages or other nonverbal means.''
'''Meteion:''' ''As a consequence, I am clumsy at speaking...''
'''Meteion:''' ''Yet though I struggle to express myself in this fashion, Hermes wants me to speak as much as possible, for everyone has thoughts and feelings that they may wish to hide...''
'''Meteion:''' ''I harbor an affection for you. One that is difficult to define.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Aside from the fact that you share common traits with us, your thoughts are complex. Prismatic. They draw me in, and leave me wanting to know more.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Out of respect for your privacy, I will refrain from using my power when speaking with you. Nevertheless, I want you to know that I wish to be your friend.''
'''Meteion:''' Did you...hear me?
'''Meteion:''' Heh heh, good! Now it's my turn again! So...what are you good at?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Fighting.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, fighting! That must mean you're strong!
'''Meteion:''' Hermes is strong too. But he doesn't like to fight. Even when creations fight him.
> Crafting.
> Gathering.
> Playing.
> It's a secret!

'''Meteion:''' I-I think we might be bothering it...
'''Meteion:''' Let's keep going. We'll go and see Euanthe next. She's usually in a small building. One on the west row.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Motionless Bird:''' ...

===Speak with Euanthe while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Euanthe:''' Well, well, if it isn't Meteion. I see you've brought a friend today.
'''Meteion:''' Greetings, Euanthe! Um, an apple. Could you make me an apple?
'''Meteion:''' The kind Hermes likes. Covered in syrup. I want to share it with [Forename]!
'''Euanthe:''' Oh, candied apple? Hermes is certainly partial to them, but you know you can't eat, Meteion. You weren't made to do so.
'''Meteion:''' B-But I like it too...
'''Euanthe:''' It may seem that way, but it's due to your ability to share others' feelings. You've taken Hermes's likes for your own.
'''Euanthe:''' In any case, I can't prepare an apple right now, but I'll bring one for Hermes soon. I promise.
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I wanted to show you my favorite thing. Then I could ask about yours. But I failed...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Tell her what you like.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, that's what you like? Yes... Yes, I can feel it! Your joy and happiness!
'''Meteion:''' And it makes me happy too! Thanks for sharing it with me, [Forename]!
> Say nothing.

'''Meteion:''' Well, we've walked and talked a lot. Maybe Hermes has finished talking too. Shall we go and see?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' I hope Hermes isn't sad anymore...

'''Hythlodaeus:''' Ah, excellent timing. 'Twas a refreshing constitutional, I hope?

'''Emet-Selch:''' What, back already? Pity. A bit longer and we might have snuck away without you...

===Speak with Hermes while accompanied by Meteion. (Cutscene)===
'''Hermes:''' There you are. I can see the fresh air has done Meteion good.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] wanted to learn about you and Elpis. So I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' About this place. About my power. About your favorite food!
'''Hermes:''' I'm not sure if that last one will be of any use...
'''Hermes:''' But I do appreciate your keeping Meteion company. While you were away, I finished speaking with our guests.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Finished? Hardly. You requested time to consider the invitation, so we have no choice but to occupy ourselves with an inspection of your work.
'''Hermes:''' My apologies...
'''Hermes:''' It has been decided that Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus will accompany me as I tend to my duties.
'''Hermes:''' If you wish to learn more, perhaps you would like to come too?
'''Emet-Selch:''' I'm compelled to remind you that he is in no way associated with the Convocation. We simply chanced to meet at Propylaion.
'''Emet-Selch:''' There is no guarantee that the matters we discuss will remain private.
'''Hermes:''' I do not mind. To see the joy his presence brings Meteion, I cannot imagine our mysterious friend harbors malicious intent.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] is kind. Really, truly! He taught me as much as I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' You're coming, of course? To watch Hermes? You're bound to learn lots and lots!

Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome

2025-09-24T06:01:43Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Emet-Selch. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Ponder, Warrant, Cherish, Welcome
| image =
| description = Having found the wayward ambystoma, [[Hermes]] is the picture of relief.
| quest-giver = Hermes
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 28.8
| location-y = 24.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| exp = 488400
| gil = 1564
| reward1 = 1 Ironwood Chest Gear Coffer (IL 539)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = In Search of Hermes
| next-quest = Lives Apart, A Colorful Concept, Breaking the Eyes, Clutch Devastation, Digestive Problems, Kick Some Asp, Sweet Temptations, The Ore the Merrier
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 765
| id-gt = 69959
| id-edb = bb0143637cc
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Hermes]].
*Speak with [[Emet-Selch]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Meteion]] and have her accompany you.
*Speak with [[Memnon]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Search for idle creations while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Euanthe]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].
*Speak with [[Hermes]] while accompanied by [[Meteion]].

==Journal==
*Having found the wayward ambystoma, Hermes is the picture of relief.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
The ambystoma stares at you unflinchingly, as if regarding something novel.
Regarding it in turn, you notice that it appears to be floating, if ever so slightly.

'''Meteion:''' I'm glad they're safe! Hermes and the ambystoma!

===Accepting the quest===
'''Hermes:''' Well, we mustn't keep the others waiting. Let us return to Anagnorisis.

''Optional dialogue''
> Interact with the adventurous abystoma.
Perhaps it's only your imagination, but something in the creature's demeanor bespeaks proud defiance for having gone on an adventure.

'''Meteion:''' Some creations stay outside. Others stay at Ktisis. Like the ambystomas!

'''Hermes:''' My apologies for the trouble. Owing to your kind assistance, all the ambystomas are safe and well.
'''Hermes:''' I will presently send them back to their space, if you would go on ahead to the main building.
'''Hermes:''' Upon entering, you will see a table and chairs ─ a meeting area. We may speak there.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Very well. Take care not to let the creatures slip away again.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hermes:''' Will you be attending as well? If so, you should join the others at the building.

'''Hythlodaeus:''' While Emet-Selch has been accommodating thus far, he is the one who has business with Hermes. If you wish to attend, you will have to ask his permission.

===Speak with Emet-Selch. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Emet-Selch:''' This appears to be the place.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And here is where we part ways.
'''Emet-Selch:''' We will be discussing highly sensitive affairs. Only a select few may be privy to such knowledge, and that does not include someone who cannot or will not divulge their origins.
'''Emet-Selch:''' What? Will I have to remove you by force?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I have important things to say to him as well.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yes, I'm sure your business with Hermes is quite pressing. You may speak with him to your heart's content ─ after ours is concluded.
> There are reasons I cannot speak freely.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Let's hear them, then. These reasons of yours. Who knows─if I deem your mysterious cause worthy, I may even be inclined to offer my assistance.

'''Hermes:''' I do not object to his attendance.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Hermes... This is highly irregular.
'''Hermes:''' Perhaps, but I believe he can be trusted. Meteion would not have taken to him so quickly otherwise.
'''Hermes:''' Moreover...the presence of a third party may help me to maintain composure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As you wish, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Behave yourself, do you hear?

'''Hermes:''' So, it's finally happened, then.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Aye. Fandaniel has declared his intention to step down, and named you as his preferred successor.
'''Emet-Selch:''' As one who does not know you personally, I am to use my impartial eye to take your measure.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And above all else, to ascertain your disposition towards the invitation.
'''Emet-Selch:''' I should not be surprised if you knew before anyone else that he wished to relinquish his office.
'''Hermes:''' I did... He told me that, when he fulfilled his purpose, he wished to pass the torch to me.
'''Emet-Selch:''' A torch you seem none too pleased to accept. Are you so averse to serving on the Convocation?
'''Hermes:''' No, it's not that...
'''Hermes:''' For a humble researcher like myself to even be considered...is an honor beyond words.
'''Hermes:''' No, what troubles me ─ what I struggle to come to terms with ─ is the very fact that Fandaniel is stepping down.
'''Hermes:''' Does this not mean that he will return to the star?
'''Emet-Selch:''' Of his own volition, yes. Like so many others have before him.
'''Meteion:''' Return to the star? Does that mean...die?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Well now, that's not a word I hear often... Is that what you say here in Elpis?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Mankind is the life of Etheirys. Each of us a drop of blood flowing through its veins, bearing sustenance.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' In our finite time upon it, 'tis our duty to make it a better place, that all who call it home now and in future may abide in happiness.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To that end, we have dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of enlightened creation. And by our efforts did we transform this once-untamed wilderness into the peaceful paradise you enjoy today.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' To return to the star whence we came is a privilege afforded to we who have so loved and nurtured it.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' A choice embraced by those who have lived their lives to the fullest, in service to our world.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' And when they depart upon this journey, it is beautiful. Always.
'''Emet-Selch:''' The Fourteen are no exception. 'Tis believed no occasion is more felicitous than the fulfillment of one's duty.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Our office becomes our lives, and to retire is to return. Or so the majority of us hold. Some few have elected to eschew custom.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Mayhap you feel Fandaniel's deeds do not warrant his return.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Yet you should know his accomplishments as well as any. During his time, he conceived of countless outstanding concepts.
'''Emet-Selch:''' And channeling the wealth of experience he attained here in Elpis, he brought forth many new specimens.
'''Hermes:''' I know of all this, I do...
'''Hermes:''' It's just...I cannot fathom why someone so great and wise, who could still do so much good, would want to end it all...
'''Hermes:''' Oh no, I've made her upset...
'''Hermes:''' Forgive me ─ I know I requested your presence. Might I trouble you to take Meteion outside? A change of scenery would do her good.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Don't mind us, my friend. Please tend to Meteion.

'''Emet-Selch:''' Most would jump at the chance to serve in the Convocation. And yet...

'''Hermes:''' Forgive me. I will make it up to you, I promise.

===Speak with Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I didn't want─ Didn't mean─ <sigh>
'''Meteion:''' ...A walk. Perhaps we can go for a walk?

===Speak with Meteion and have her accompany you.===
'''Meteion:''' Hermes gets sad. When he thinks about death.
'''Meteion:''' When others are sad, I'm sad too. That's how I am. How he made me.
'''Meteion:''' But don't worry. I'm fine now.
'''Meteion:''' So...why did you come here?
'''Meteion:''' You want to learn about Elpis and Hermes? Ooh, ooh, teach you! I can teach you!
'''Meteion:''' We could take turns! I tell you something...then you tell me something!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Sounds like fun!
'''Meteion:''' It will be! It will be!
> Sure, why not.
> Sounds like a bother...

'''Meteion:''' Um, where to start... Ah, yes! Let's talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.
'''Meteion:''' I'm not good at explaining, but Memnon is. So I'll have him explain instead.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's go and talk to Memnon. He should be near the aetheryte.

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Anagnorisis aetheryte'' (X:24.7, Y:23.7)
> Discuss the aetheryte
'''Meteion:''' Ah, the aetheryte. Anyone can use it to teleport anywhere!
'''Meteion:''' Well, maybe not anywhere. Not to the ground or other isles.
'''Meteion:''' For that, you need teleporters. Oh, and permission!

===Speak with Memnon while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Memnon:''' And what have we here...?
'''Memnon:''' Though you look like a person, you have the ears of a beast... I assume you are a familiar like Meteion. Is there something you need?
'''Meteion:''' This is [Forename]. Could you teach him about Elpis?
'''Memnon:''' Ah, a newly arrived familiar, is he? Very well, I should be glad to introduce our fair facility to him.
'''Memnon:''' As you know, it is mankind's duty to make the star a better place. As part of this duty, we employ creation magicks to bring forth new life.
'''Memnon:''' However, we cannot simply release our works into the world, for it would lead to chaos.
'''Memnon:''' No, any and all life-forms must undergo extensive testing to determine their fitness to exist. Testing which is conducted here in Elpis.
'''Memnon:''' Every candidate is subjected to rigorous study, in which we identify their properties, surmise what habitats might be suitable, and speculate as to the effects they may have on the environment and other species.
'''Memnon:''' Should it be judged a beneficial addition to the star, it will be allowed to take its place in the world.
'''Memnon:''' The two of you, too, were created with the hope of making the star a better place. So heed your masters well and be good, do you hear?
'''Meteion:''' We will, Memnon, we will. Thanks for the lesson!
'''Meteion:''' You had a turn. Now I get a turn!
'''Meteion:''' Where did you come from?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> From a place far, far away.
'''Meteion:''' Hmmm, then I probably don't know it. I don't know much about other places.
> From a place facing a great threat.
> From the Crystarium... I guess?
'''Meteion:''' Crys...tarium? I've never heard of it.

'''Meteion:''' But this place is important to you. I can feel it.
'''Meteion:''' Oh, my power! I haven't told you about it.
'''Meteion:''' A creation. Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' Let's find a creation. One not being watched. Then I'll explain my power!

'''Conversation Point:''' ''In front of Eukleides'' (X:25.1, Y:25.2)
> Discuss the spriggans.
'''Meteion:''' ...Spriggans? What are spriggans?
'''Meteion:''' Oh no, we call them oreiai. If there's many. If it's just one, we say oreias!
'''Meteion:''' Though they're cute, they can be naughty.
'''Meteion:''' Sometimes, they run off with concept crystals. And Hermes has to run after them!

'''Eukleides:''' There is never a dull moment with the oreiai. Their fondness of minerals makes them highly unique, and I daresay they will be no less popular!

===Search for idle creations while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Meteion:''' Oh! This creation is perfect!
'''Meteion:''' But...I don't remember seeing it before. Perhaps it's new?
'''Meteion:''' Anyway, I'll try reading its mind. That's my power!

'''Meteion:''' Hmmm... I can't read it. Or maybe...there's nothing to read?
'''Meteion:''' Wait... Please, wait... I'll try again. With you this time...
'''Meteion:''' ''Greetings! Can you hear me?''
'''Meteion:''' ''This is my power. I can read the emotions of those around me, and project my emotions to others in return.''
'''Meteion:''' ''I am not actually speaking to you in your mind. Rather, you are converting my emotions into words and intention ─ a process performed subconsciously by intelligent life-forms.''
'''Meteion:''' ''This ability is vital to my mission, for it allows me to interact with intelligent beings even should they communicate via unknown languages or other nonverbal means.''
'''Meteion:''' ''As a consequence, I am clumsy at speaking...''
'''Meteion:''' ''Yet though I struggle to express myself in this fashion, Hermes wants me to speak as much as possible, for everyone has thoughts and feelings that they may wish to hide...''
'''Meteion:''' ''I harbor an affection for you. One that is difficult to define.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Aside from the fact that you share common traits with us, your thoughts are complex. Prismatic. They draw me in, and leave me wanting to know more.''
'''Meteion:''' ''Out of respect for your privacy, I will refrain from using my power when speaking with you. Nevertheless, I want you to know that I wish to be your friend.''
'''Meteion:''' Did you...hear me?
'''Meteion:''' Heh heh, good! Now it's my turn again! So...what are you good at?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Fighting.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, fighting! That must mean you're strong!
'''Meteion:''' Hermes is strong too. But he doesn't like to fight. Even when creations fight him.
> Crafting.
> Gathering.
> Playing.
> It's a secret!

'''Meteion:''' I-I think we might be bothering it...
'''Meteion:''' Let's keep going. We'll go and see Euanthe next. She's usually in a small building. One on the west row.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Motionless Bird:''' ...

===Speak with Euanthe while accompanied by Meteion.===
'''Euanthe:''' Well, well, if it isn't Meteion. I see you've brought a friend today.
'''Meteion:''' Greetings, Euanthe! Um, an apple. Could you make me an apple?
'''Meteion:''' The kind Hermes likes. Covered in syrup. I want to share it with [Forename]!
'''Euanthe:''' Oh, candied apple? Hermes is certainly partial to them, but you know you can't eat, Meteion. You weren't made to do so.
'''Meteion:''' B-But I like it too...
'''Euanthe:''' It may seem that way, but it's due to your ability to share others' feelings. You've taken Hermes's likes for your own.
'''Euanthe:''' In any case, I can't prepare an apple right now, but I'll bring one for Hermes soon. I promise.
'''Meteion:''' I'm sorry, [Forename]... I wanted to show you my favorite thing. Then I could ask about yours. But I failed...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Tell her what you like.
'''Meteion:''' Ooh, that's what you like? Yes... Yes, I can feel it! Your joy and happiness!
'''Meteion:''' And it makes me happy too! Thanks for sharing it with me, [Forename]!
> Say nothing.

'''Meteion:''' Well, we've walked and talked a lot. Maybe Hermes has finished talking too. Shall we go and see?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Meteion:''' I hope Hermes isn't sad anymore...

'''Hythlodaeus:''' Ah, excellent timing. 'Twas a refreshing constitutional, I hope?

'''Emet-Selch:''' What, back already? Pity. A bit longer and we might have snuck away without you...

===Speak with Hermes while accompanied by Meteion. (Cutscene)===
'''Hermes:''' There you are. I can see the fresh air has done Meteion good.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] wanted to learn about you and Elpis. So I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' About this place. About my power. About your favorite food!
'''Hermes:''' I'm not sure if that last one will be of any use...
'''Hermes:''' But I do appreciate your keeping Meteion company. While you were away, I finished speaking with our guests.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Finished? Hardly. You requested time to consider the invitation, so we have no choice but to occupy ourselves with an inspection of your work.
'''Hermes:''' My apologies...
'''Hermes:''' It has been decided that Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus will accompany me as I tend to my duties.
'''Hermes:''' If you wish to learn more, perhaps you would like to come too?
'''Emet-Selch:''' I'm compelled to remind you that he is in no way associated with the Convocation. We simply chanced to meet at Propylaion.
'''Emet-Selch:''' There is no guarantee that the matters we discuss will remain private.
'''Hermes:''' I do not mind. To see the joy his presence brings Meteion, I cannot imagine our mysterious friend harbors malicious intent.
'''Meteion:''' [Forename] is kind. Really, truly! He taught me as much as I taught him!
'''Meteion:''' You're coming, of course? To watch Hermes? You're bound to learn lots and lots!

Petalouda Hunt

2025-09-23T07:03:39Z

Treazul: /* Deliver the petaloudai to Hythlodaeus. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Petalouda Hunt
| image =
| description = [[Hythlodaeus]] is looking you up and down.
| quest-giver = Hythlodaeus
| location = Elpis
| location-x = 26.7
| location-y = 36.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| req-quest =
| req-items = 1 Aetheric Rope, 2 Captured Petalouda
| requirements =
| exp = 488400
| gil = 809
| reward1 = 1 Sophist's Robe
| reward2 = 1 Sophist's Podea
| reward3 = 1 Sophist's Hupodema
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Hope Upon a Flower
| next-quest = In Search of Hermes
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 763
| id-gt = 69957
| id-edb = c9474f16aaf
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Hythlodaeus]].
*Use the [[Aetheric Rope|aetheric rope]] to capture weakened [[petaloudai]]. 0/2
*Deliver the [[Captured Petalouda|petaloudai]] to [[Hythlodaeus]].

==Journal==
*Hythlodaeus is looking you up and down.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Now then, our friend Hermes. Aside from overseeing the facility, he also conducts his own research.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Chances are he will be at the main observation hub, so let us seek him out there first.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Attired as you are, however, you stand out a little too much. Our dear Emet-Selch wishes to keep a low profile for his errand, so...
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Do you know how to make a robe? The basic concept will do.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' No? In that case, Emet-Selch─
'''Hythlodaeus:''' No. Your whim, your responsibility. You're getting not another thimble of aether out of me.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' <sigh> The way he scrimps sometimes, you'd think he ''wasn't'' a nigh-bottomless font of magic...
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Very well, I shall make the robe, but perhaps you can assist. Come, let us search for the requisite material.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Emet-Selch:''' No means no. Just be grateful I'm even willing to wait.

===Speak with Hythlodaeus.===
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Yes, these creatures should suffice.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' An aetheric rope. I want you to use it to capture, shall we say, two petaloudai.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' There are three species here, I believe. Any two different kinds should serve.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Now, I should mention that the strength of the rope is tied ─ no pun intended ─ to the strength of its user.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' As your aether is still thin compared to ours, you'll need to weaken the petaloudai first. Good luck!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Remember, it's a pair of petaloudai we require. Any two different kinds should serve.

===Deliver the petaloudai to Hythlodaeus. (Cutscene)===
'''Hythlodaeus:''' You've caught the petaloudai? Come, come, let us see.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Yes, these fine fellows will do nicely. And now for a spot of reversion...

'''Hythlodaeus:''' ...There! It's ready!
'''Hythlodaeus:''' It's nothing fancy, but then we're trying ''not'' to stand out. Try it on for size.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You turn living beings into clothing? Just like that?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Well, not just like that. You need to revert them to their constituent aether first.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Lest you wonder why I asked for two species, it is due to the difference in their aetheric balance. Blending them allows us to produce garb with superior aetheric stability.
> Won't someone be angry with us for using those creatures?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Oh, it's fine, there's no one around to tell us off. And besides, we can always make more petaloudai. They need only a tiny amount of aether.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' It may take some effort to get the form and composition right, but anyone familiar with the concept should be able to manage.

'''Emet-Selch:''' Well and good to disguise ''and'' educate it, but it won't fool anyone who can see worth a damn.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Fair point, but at the very least it should spare you unwanted attention from casual observers.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Emet-Selch speaks true. Even dressed like us, your unusual nature will be plain to those who think to look.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Should someone question your presence, don't make up excuses, much less try to explain what you actually are. No, best to simply say that you're a familiar.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' The question is ''whose''...
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Ah, of course ─ Azem's. If you say you belong to him, people will give you the benefit of the doubt for any and all outlandish behavior.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Exploiting our associate's absence?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' For lack of his presence, absolutely. Were he here, he'd have been the first to propose the idea ─ and you know it.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' With that, your story is settled. Let us continue with our errand!

Hope Upon a Flower

2025-09-22T13:27:54Z

Treazul: /* Speak with the Crystarium gatekeep. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Hope Upon a Flower
| image = Hope Upon a Flower.png
| description = [[Ryne]] wears a look of steely resolve.
| quest-giver = Ryne
| location = The Crystarium
| location-x = 9.9
| location-y = 7.0
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| exp = 488400
| gil = 1438
| unlocks = lc Elpis, aet Anagnorisis, aet The Twelve Wonders
| prev-quest = Return to the Crystarium
| next-quest = Petalouda Hunt
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 762
| id-gt = 69956
| id-edb = e5b7a8a171a
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with the [[Crystarium Gatekeep|Crystarium gatekeep]].
*Explore the facility. 0/4
*Examine the door.
*Speak with [[Hythlodaeus]].

==Journal==
*Ryne wears a look of steely resolve.

*Having bid Ryne farewell, you return to your mission in the First─consulting Elidibus regarding the Final Days. To that end do you seek out the Crystarium gatekeep, who should admit you to the Ocular as before.

*Inside the Umbilicus, you use your borrowed spirit vessel to activate the Allagan console, which locates Elidibus's imprisoned essence and projects his image into the chamber. Though your erstwhile foe declares that the star is now yours to fight for, bound as ever by duty, he agrees to share his knowledge. To your surprise, it was none other than Fandaniel who shed light upon the phenomenon of the Final Days, and thence dedicated himself to devising a countermeasure. Prior to joining the Convocation, he served as the chief of Elpis─a facility for the evaluation of creations─and was known as Hermes. Perhaps inspired by an impossible memory of you in that ancient time and place, Elidibus suggests that you travel to Elpis in the past. At his instruction, you open a pathway to your destination, and step into the portal. The magick consumes Elidibus's essence once and for all, and he goes to join his beloved brethren as you journey to your distant destination in search of salvation.

*After hurtling through the rift, you safely arrive in what you assume is the past, albeit in a transparent form. Setting aside that problem for now, you begin exploring your surrounds.

*As Elidibus had forewarned, you are unable to interact with the people present. From snatches of their conversation, however, you establish that you are indeed in the past, more specifically in a facility called Propylaion. Having learned all you can here, you decide to continue your exploration outside, and make your way to the exit.

*As you try to open the door, the inconceivable happens: two new arrivals emerge from the teleportation device, and who should they turn out to be but Hythlodaeus and Emet-Selch. Due to their talent for seeing souls, they readily catch sight of you, and at his companion's insistence, Emet-Selch augments your aether and adjusts your size. Now proportional to your surrounds and able to be heard, you inform your new old friends of your desire to seek out Hermes, and they are taken aback to learn that your purpose is the same as theirs. Hythlodaeus offers to serve as your guide, and together you head outside.

*Stepping through the door, your breath catches in your throat as you take in the impossibly beautiful scenery of the testing ground of creation at heavens' edge: Elpis.

*Hythlodaeus explains that Elpis is where living beings and certain arcane entities are brought for in-depth observation and research. Thus your search for answers in the past begins, but to what manner of future the path may lead, none can yet say...

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Ryne:''' You're headed to the Umbilicus to consult with Elidibus, right?
'''Ryne:''' I'll do some consulting of my own and speak with Lyna. Decide how we might best prepare for the Final Days.
'''Ryne:''' So it's farewell for now, but we'll see each other again. I'm certain of it.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Ryne:''' We lived through the Flood and the tyranny of the Lightwardens. We're survivors. Do what you need to do, and know that we will too.

===Speak with the Crystarium gatekeep. (Cutscene)===
'''Crystarium Gatekeep:''' Ah, [Master/Mistress] [Forename], welcome back!
'''Crystarium Gatekeep:''' The captain has told me all. Give the word, and I will show you to the Ocular.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Allagan Console:''' Biometric authentication complete. Please state your business.
'''Allagan Console:''' Acknowledged. Reinitializing Syrcus Tower systems. Searching for “Elidibus” entity...
'''Allagan Console:''' Target located in subterranean core power accumulator. Projecting image.
'''Elidibus:''' My home... My friends... No more than a dream...
'''Elidibus:''' You... Why have you awakened me?
'''Elidibus:''' I no longer sense those places beyond...or Lord Zodiark. You must explain all.
'''Elidibus:''' So. He is fallen, and my brethren's souls returned to the star...
'''Elidibus:''' The doom we sacrificed so much to prevent is come again. Old burdens, now yours to bear.
'''Elidibus:''' But...if this is Fandaniel's design, then I, as Elidibus, have a duty to fulfill.
'''Elidibus:''' Your unsolicited act has restored to me some few memories of the Convocation.
'''Elidibus:''' Such knowledge as I have, I will share.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Thank you.
'''Elidibus:''' I do this not for you. I merely perform my duty, as I have ever done.
> I'm sorry...
'''Elidibus:''' Why apologize for receiving a favor of the defeated? If it sits ill, consider it payment for freeing Lord Zodiark from servitude.

'''Elidibus:''' Where to begin... Ah. The end. Your understanding of what caused the Final Days is consistent with our own.
'''Elidibus:''' The decay first took root where the currents were weakest. Yes...a conclusion drawn by him. Fandaniel.
'''Elidibus:''' Not the him of here and now, but as I knew him. Long, long ago...
'''Elidibus:''' Having shed light upon the phenomenon, he dedicated himself to devising a countermeasure.
'''Elidibus:''' Were it not for his knowledge of the celestial, we would never have made the connection ─ and thence forestalled the Final Days.
'''Elidibus:''' And though he inherited that noble soul...how different, this last incarnation. So consumed by self-loathing and hate.
'''Elidibus:''' ...Elpis? Yes...the name is familiar to me.
'''Elidibus:''' Yet I know it not as a flower, but a place.
'''Elidibus:''' A testing facility for determining which of our creations were fit to be released into the world.
'''Elidibus:''' Many worked there. And before joining the Convocation and assuming the title of Fandaniel, he was their chief...
'''Elidibus:''' He...was Hermes...
'''Elidibus:''' That...is all I know.
'''Elidibus:''' The crystals tell little of the lives the Fourteen led prior to their induction.
'''Elidibus:''' Elpis itself would tell even less. Nary a ruin has survived─
'''Elidibus:''' Wait... I saw you there. In Elpis.
'''Elidibus:''' No...I did not...but I did. I did. A lingering trace of impossibility...
'''Elidibus:''' And a truth...that fills my heart...
'''Elidibus:''' My memories remain clouded, I fear. However...they have revealed to me one possible course.
'''Elidibus:''' You must travel to Elpis ─ to the time when Hermes served as its chief.
'''Elidibus:''' In glimpsing the Exarch's memories, not only did I make his summoning magick mine own ─ I also mastered the workings of this tower.
'''Elidibus:''' Which, having absorbed my empowered essence, now harbors an abundance of energy.
'''Elidibus:''' As such, I believe I can deliver you unto the past. Unto that place and that precise moment.
'''Elidibus:''' Given the eons that must be traversed, the gateway will not be fully formed.
'''Elidibus:''' Your form will be less tangible still than those Warriors of Light I had summoned.
'''Elidibus:''' In all likelihood, none will be able to see or hear you.
'''Elidibus:''' Yet even should you manage to interact with others, you will be unable to effect meaningful change.
'''Elidibus:''' For the reality you wish to save ─ the reality to which you must return ─ exists as a result of the Final Days.
'''Elidibus:''' You cannot reshape the past to undo the tragedies of the present. Cannot unmake the sorrow and suffering fated to come.
'''Elidibus:''' In full knowledge of this, will you still entrust your life to your foe and make the journey?
'''Elidibus:''' Very well. I shall cast you unto the river of time. Let this be my final act.
'''Elidibus:''' You must input the commands. I no longer have the authority.
'''Elidibus:''' First, you must reconfigure the systems, that the tower's aether may be channeled for the magick...

'''Elidibus:''' The preparations are complete. The gateway will soon open. Return at once to the Ocular.
'''Elidibus:''' All appears to be in order. The aether flows unimpeded.
'''Elidibus:''' The magick should consume every last mote of my essence.
'''Elidibus:''' Why are you surprised? Did I not say that this will be my final act?
'''Elidibus:''' Lord Zodiark is no more. There is nothing for me here.
'''Elidibus:''' The ones I love and long to see again are waiting. In that promised land, beyond memory and dream...
'''Elidibus:''' Now go, Warrior of Light. Go...and do not look back.

(Elidibus's narration)
Well, Hydaelyn. I take my leave of You. Yours is the mantle of the last of us.
May You have...the joy of it. The burden...and the solitude.
It falls to You now ─ You and Your champion ─ to save our star.
| Voiced cutscene end |

===Explore the facility.===
> Interact with the black-robed man
The remarkably large man wears a black robe and a half mask ─ much like the phantoms you encountered in Mare Lamentorum and the recreated Amaurot...
It would seem you have made it to your destination.
You gesticulate wildly and shout all manner of greetings and obscenities, but the man does not so much as glance in your general direction...

> Interact with the Aetheryte-like device
The device is reminiscent of an aetheryte. Perhaps it is possible to attune with it...
Despite attempting to channel and focus your energies, you fail to attune with the device. You can only assume it operates differently.

> Interact with the guide-like man
The man stands dutifully by the aetheryte-like device. A guide for this facility, in all likelihood.
You attempt to get the man's attention, but if he sees or hears you, he gives absolutely no indication.
As Elidibus warned, it appears your form is intangible...

> Interact with the conversing woman
'''Conversing Woman:''' This ''is'' the right place, yes? Propylaion?
Judging by the woman's words, this facility is called “Propylaion.”
You attempt to gently prod the woman to attract her attention, but feel nothing ─ and it seems neither does she.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Conversing Woman:''' Very well, let's wait a while.

===Examine the door. (Cutscene)===
You suspect this door leads outside. But how to open it...?

| Voiced cutscene |
'''???:''' And here we are. Elpis.
'''Propylaion Guide:''' Well, well, how rare to receive you in person. To what do we owe the honor?
'''Familiar Stranger:''' Oh, just a few odd tasks. We'll be here a while.
'''Propylaion Guide:''' You're welcome to stay as long as you see fit, of course. As a matter of procedure, however, I must ask that you kindly remove your masks.
'''Familiar Voice:''' Come now, is this truly necessary? Surely you can tell who we are...
'''Familiar Stranger:''' Who you are, perhaps, but I am far less infamous. Regardless, if we do not follow protocol, 'tis our hosts who would be held accountable. So please, do favor us with your handsome face.

'''Man with a Familiar Voice:''' ...Satisfied?
'''Propylaion Guide:''' I thank you for your cooperation. You are free to go about your business.
'''Familiar Stranger:''' By the by...you see it too, yes?
'''Man with a Familiar Voice:''' I haven't the foggiest what you're talking about.
'''Familiar Stranger:''' Hmm? That's odd.
'''Familiar Stranger:''' It's right here. A bit thin in the aether, but there's no mistaking it ─ the color of its soul is almost identical to Azem's.
'''Familiar Stranger:''' Do you suppose he created it? Rather unusual for a familiar to have a soul, though...
'''Man with a Familiar Voice:''' Don't ask me. All I know is that it's trouble ─ doubly so if it's his spitting image.
'''Man with a Familiar Voice:''' So let's leave it be. Come, now.
'''Familiar Stranger:''' It's trying to say something...but it's literally too intangible to form words.
'''Familiar Stranger:''' Why don't you give it some aether? Spare a snifter of your bounteous reserves.
'''Man with a Familiar Voice:''' Who do you take me for?
'''Familiar Stranger:''' Why, a dear friend, of course! One who wouldn't let acts of kindness ─ such as my accompanying him on errands to far-flung outposts ─ go unrewarded.
'''Man with a Familiar Voice:''' I suggest you close your eyes, or this may be...unpleasant.

'''Man with a Familiar Voice:''' You may open your eyes.
''If player character is Lalafell:''
'''Familiar Stranger:''' Still a touch small, don't you think?
'''Man with a Familiar Voice:''' The size befits its proportions. Besides, bigger is not necessarily better.
'''Familiar Stranger:''' I will defer to your experience.
''If player character is Roegadyn:''
'''Familiar Stranger:''' Quite large, don't you think?
'''Man with a Familiar Voice:''' The size befits its proportions. Though I personally wouldn't be averse to smaller.
'''Familiar Stranger''': No, no, this will suffice, I'm sure.
''All other races:''
'''Familiar Stranger:''' Oh, you even adjusted its size.
'''Man with a Familiar Voice:''' The better to indulge your whim. This way it will be easier to communicate.
'''Familiar Stranger:''' How very thoughtful of you. And may I applaud your artful reinforcement.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Without further ado, then... Greetings! I am Hythlodaeus, chief of the Bureau of the Architect.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Sulking beside me is the most honorable Emet-Selch of the Convocation of Fourteen.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' And how might we address you, my new friend?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' A fine name. And I'm pleased to see you understand our words.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' So tell us, whence have you come? The thinness of your essence suggests you weren't created here...
'''Hythlodaeus:''' You do not know...or cannot say? Hmm. Allow me to ask a different question, then.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' What brings you here?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I seek a man named Hermes.
> I want to learn about Elpis.

'''Hythlodaeus:''' Well now, the same as us...
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Perhaps Azem wished to come too, but had to settle for a familiar.
'''Emet-Selch:''' If he truly wished to be here, then he would be.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Right you are...
'''Hythlodaeus:''' My apologies if we've given offense. The two of us can discern the color of souls, you see, and yours happens to resemble that of a friend.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' And with your purpose matching our own besides, we jumped to a hasty conclusion.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' We are here to speak with Hermes, the chief overseer of this facility, which we also intend to tour in order to gain greater insight into the man's work.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' “We,” I say, though this is Emet-Selch's charge. I am here only to serve as his guide.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' And I should be happy to serve as yours as well ─ by way of an apology for the misunderstanding.
'''Emet-Selch:''' Wait, are you suggesting that we bring it along on official business? This thing we know next to nothing about?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' If you harbor suspicions, better to keep it close than leave it to its own devices, wouldn't you agree?
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Besides, having a mysterious life-form in tow is the norm rather than the exception here.

'''???:''' This presence...
'''???:''' Hermes! Visitors ─ we have visitors!

'''Emet-Selch:''' What secrets are you hiding, I wonder...
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''Emet-Selch:''' In case you didn't know, it's rude to stare. Stop.

===Speak with Hythlodaeus.===
'''Hythlodaeus:''' This is hardly my first time here, but the scenery never fails to take my breath away. Why, it feels as if you could reach out and touch the heavens!
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Now then, to begin our guided tour... Perhaps you already know these things, but for the sake of thoroughness, I shall start with the basics.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Using concepts to give shape to aether, creation magicks allow us to bring forth anything we desire, be it inanimate objects or living beings.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Anyone may conceive of concepts, but they must all undergo evaluation at the Bureau of the Architect.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' As part of that process, living beings and certain arcane entities may be sent here to Elpis for in-depth observation and study.
'''Hythlodaeus:''' Heh heh, a fascinating facility, isn't it? I daresay you will enjoy touring it with us.

Return to the Crystarium

2025-09-22T13:17:07Z

Treazul: /* Wait for Lyna in front of the Cabinet of Curiosity. */ Multiple Updates on conversation paths

{{Quest infobox
| title = Return to the Crystarium
| image =
| description = [[G'raha Tia]] has something he wishes to give you.
| quest-giver = G'raha Tia
| location = Radz-at-Han
| location-x = 11.4
| location-y = 13.0
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 86
| exp = 488400
| gil = 893
| reward1 = 1 Ironwood Weapon Coffer (IL 539)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = At World's End
| next-quest = Hope Upon a Flower
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 761
| id-gt = 69955
| id-edb = b5ceead25e9
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Lyna]].
* Wait for [[Lyna]] in front of [[the Cabinet of Curiosity]].
* Speak with [[Ryne]].

==Journal==
*G'raha Tia has something he wishes to give you.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''G'raha Tia:''' Nothing like a feast to lift the spirits. I trust you enjoyed yourself as well?

'''Y'shtola:''' If the Forum truly has been spurred to action by Hydaelyn's prophecy, then is it not odd that the Antitower was entrusted to Master Matoya, who bears them no love?
'''Y'shtola:''' No doubt She has a reason for this, and I would know what it is...

'''Estinien:''' Beasts and blasphemies may be running amok in nearby lands outside the influence of Radz-at-Han and the alliance. If so, I may need to go hunting.

'''Alisaie:''' Ahhh...!
'''Alisaie:''' Well, I suppose I do feel better on a full stomach, after all. Burning skies? Blasphemies? Not if I've got anything to say about it!

'''Alphinaud:''' The Final Days ─ how far has the phenomenon spread, and how does it manifest itself in each land? I must reach out to my friends in each nation and find out all I can.

'''Thancred:''' Should Ryne ask questions, don't hide the truth from her. If anything, see if she has any insights to offer.
'''Thancred:''' She's not a child in need of protection, but a comrade we should be willing to rely upon. Even if a part of me may always beg to differ.

===Accepting the quest===
'''G'raha Tia:''' Take this, [Forename] ─ my spirit vessel.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Empty now, of course, but it should allow you to operate the tower's systems in the Umbilicus.
'''G'raha Tia:''' If even the smallest fragment of Elidibus's essence remains, it should be possible to locate it.
'''G'raha Tia:''' As for access to the Umbilicus, pray seek out Lyna for assistance. Chances are she still stands watch at the Accensor Gate.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Should she or anyone else ask after me, tell them...I am living my life to the fullest. That I am happy, hardships and all.
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...Well, we had best be on our respective ways. Gods willing, we will see each other again ere long.

===Speak with Lyna. (Cutscene)===
'''Lyna:''' [Forename]! You are returned!
'''Lyna:''' Have you been well? You and the others...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> As well as can be.
> We've no shortage of troubles, but we're well enough.

'''Lyna:''' Then things are much the same for you as they were here. My lord is doubtless enjoying himself.
'''Lyna:''' He...he said this to you? These exact words?
'''Lyna:''' Oh, to know that he is happy... It fills my heart with joy.
'''Lyna:''' Thank you, [Forename]. For taking care of him.
'''Lyna:''' When next you see him, please tell him not to overexert himself. Futile a request though it is.
'''Lyna:''' And tell him that all is well here.
'''Lyna:''' The peace you gifted us continues, and we work hard to build new lives for ourselves.
'''Lyna:''' In the course of this we occasionally bicker, but we've never been more optimistic for the morrow.
'''Lyna:''' If I had to mention one dilemma, it would be the question of our governance. Even as we speak, debate rages on over how we should run the city in the Exarch's absence.
'''Lyna:''' Most are of a mind that the Settlement council should continue to oversee the general running of the Crystarium, while representatives are elected to determine policy and handle diplomacy.
'''Lyna:''' Thus far nothing is set in stone, but however we choose to proceed, we will not replace our lord. No one could.
'''Lyna:''' ...Have we recently observed any unusual phenomena?
'''Lyna:''' No, I cannot say there have been. Curious that you should ask me this question, though...
'''Lyna:''' Some days ago, Ryne came and asked the very same. She was rather unsettled ─ in stark contrast to how cheerful she has been of late.
'''Lyna:''' She and other Crystarium youths just hosted a festival, you see.
'''Lyna:''' It proved so popular that there are already plans for another celebration ─ one much bigger than the first.
'''Lyna:''' Between her preparations for the festival and the restoration of the Empty, she struck me as happy and full of life.
'''Lyna:''' So when I saw her in a state of such worry, I couldn't help but feel worried in turn. Especially since she wouldn't tell me what troubled her.
'''Lyna:''' I daresay she would be more willing to confide in you. May I ask you to broach the subject with her?
'''Lyna:''' You wish to enter the Umbilicus? Very well. I shall fetch the key at once ─ and take the opportunity to find Ryne.
'''Lyna:''' Please wait for me in the city, in front of the Cabinet of Curiosity, shall we say. I will be along as soon as I can.

===Wait for Lyna in front of the Cabinet of Curiosity.===
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'''???:''' ...Do my old eyes deceive? Is that truly [Forename]?
'''Beq Lugg:''' Hah, it is! Full glad am I to see you hale and whole, my friend!
'''Moren:''' What a wonderful surprise it is to have you back with us ─ and at this most opportune time!
'''Moren:''' In case you haven't heard, we are planning to produce a tome chronicling events from the Flood to the night's return.
'''Moren:''' For this project, we intend to draw upon records kept by the world's peoples.
'''Moren:''' Historical and contemporary firsthand accounts will be the centerpiece of the tome, but yours would be the one to crown them all!
'''Beq Lugg:''' I've been asked to contribute a chapter on the soul ─ a subject that is key to understanding much of your endeavors.
'''Beq Lugg:''' In the course of developing the spirit vessel, I gained valuable insights into travel beyond the rift. Knowledge that will allow me to attest to your existence and deeds!
'''Moren:''' There is no end to the questions I would ask you, but if you could indulge me just one for now...
'''Moren:''' In your quest to restore the night, you faced many a formidable foe.
'''Moren:''' Among them, who offered you the greatest struggle?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Titania, driven mad by Light and loneliness.
> Vauthry, in his misguided self-righteousness.
> Hades, who bore the burden of his people.
'''Moren:''' Ah yes, Hades, he who sought to resurrect his ancient brethren. He was the final obstacle in your quest to restore the night; your battle in the depths of the Tempest the stuff of epics.
'''Moren:''' Yet compelling as it is, I worry that mere words wouldn't do justice to that fateful confrontation...
'''Moren:''' Not that we would think to omit it entirely, of course. No, at the very least, we will impress upon readers that it was the climax of your hero's journey
> This may come as a surprise, but...
'''Moren:''' T-Truly? I never would have guessed... But then if I could, I suppose I wouldn't have had to ask.
'''Moren:''' 'Tis a tremendously eye-opening answer, and we will see that your account of this battle features prominently in the tome!

'''Beq Lugg:''' I know you'd love to talk his/her ear off, Moren, but we really should be on our way. Those documents from Eulmore won't collect themselves.
'''Moren:''' Of course, of course. And afterwards, would you care to join me for tea? I was hoping you might clarify a few points in your treatise...
'''Beq Lugg:''' Till next time, then. Do tell the others to look after themselves.
'''Beq Lugg:''' Our overzealous friend, in particular ─ remind him not to overexert himself. Again and again till his ears fall off, if that's what it takes for him to take it to heart.

'''???:''' <gasp> Is that the Warrior of Darkness!?
'''Riqi-Tio:''' It's him! It's really him! What are you doing here?
'''Riqi-Tio:''' If you're going to battle, I can give you some medicine! I made it myself!
'''Eirwel:''' Best not, Riqi. You'd only give him a stomachache.
'''Eirwel:''' We've come to see Moren. To get his advice.
'''Eirwel:''' One of the guard finally agreed to teach us how to fight. But first, we need to choose a fighting style.
'''Eirwel:''' While I know that I want to be a mage, Arkil isn't sure.
'''Arkil:''' Magic isn't really my thing. So I was thinking of taking up the axe. Or the sword. Or maybe the bow!
'''Arkil:''' They all seem all right, but it's hard to decide, so I thought I'd ask Moren. He knows about lots of things.
'''Arkil:''' He isn't here? Awww...
'''Riqi-Tio:''' Ooh, ooh! Why don't you have the Warrior of Darkness choose for you?
'''Arkil:''' What do you think suits Arkil best? Axe, sword, or bow?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> For smiting your opponent, the axe.
'''Riqi-Tio:''' The axe... If you took up the axe, you could be just like...
'''All:''' Ardbert, the Warrior of Light!
> For protecting your friends, the sword.
'''Riqi-Tio:''' The sword... If you took up the sword, you could be just like...
'''All:''' Branden, the Warrior of Light!
> For fighting and hunting both, the bow.
'''Riqi-Tio:''' The bow... If you took up the bow, you could be just like...
'''All:''' Renda-Rae, the Warrior of Light!

'''Riqi-Tio:''' I love that tale! Let's borrow the book today!
'''Eirwel:''' It's really popular, though. I hope it's still there...
'''Arkil:''' Thanks for helping me decide, Warrior of Darkness! I'll start with that style, and maybe try something else later on.
'''Arkil:''' And when I get really strong, I hope to have a bout with you!

'''???:''' Hmph... Such fun he's been having basking in the adoration of musty old bookworms and wide-eyed younglings, but does he spare a thought for me? Of course not!
'''???:''' I waited and waited and waited, but he won't so much as acknowledge the presence of his beautiful branch even though they're right here! Such a heartless thing our sapling is! Cold and cruel and ''heartless''!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Uh... Feo Ul? I...er, need you?
'''Feo Ul:''' Why do you say it like a question!? Where's the love, the respect─the awe!?
'''Feo Ul:''' ...But disappointed as I am, I'll overlook it this once. I know you have a lot on your mind right now.
> O faithful Feo Ul, loveliest of branches! How I have missed you!
'''Feo Ul:''' If you truly missed me, you should have cried for me at the top of your lungs the instant you arrived!
'''Feo Ul:''' To make up for it, you will call with ''twice'' the passion next time. Though for there to be a next time, you've some few struggles to overcome.
> Don't you have more important things to do, Your Majesty?

'''Feo Ul:''' So, my adorable sapling. The world is on the verge of destruction, is it?
'''Feo Ul:''' Hehe, how do I know this? Joined as we are, spying on you is as simple as sliding down the back of a rainbow.
'''Feo Ul:''' Would that I could aid you in your quest...but the fate of we fae folk is bound to that of the star. Whither it goes, so too do we follow. Such is our way.
'''Feo Ul:''' The most I could do for you is spare you the pain, by gifting you the sweetest of eternal dreams...
'''Feo Ul:''' But if escape's not to your liking, then you must struggle with your fellow mortals.
'''Feo Ul:''' Ah, but here are the ones you were waiting for. I wonder, what manner of conclusion awaits at tale's end...?

'''Lyna:''' My apologies for the delay.
'''Ryne:''' [Forename]! It's so wonderful to see you again!
'''Lyna:''' You doubtless have much catching up to do, so I shall leave you to it. I've taken the liberty of unlocking the Umbilicus, and you may enter at your leisure.

===Speak with Ryne. (Cutscene)===
'''Ryne:''' I'm relieved to hear that everyone is well.
'''Ryne:''' I've had this feeling, like a pit in my stomach, and I was afraid that something might have happened...
'''Ryne:''' Maybe I'm overthinking things, but...it's just that...
'''Ryne:''' I'm the Oracle of Light, but I've never spoken with Hydaelyn. Never once heard Her call.
'''Ryne:''' Even so, I've always had this feeling deep inside me. A connection to something immense.
'''Ryne:''' These past few days, though, that connection has...wavered. As if that immense something was distant, then close, then distant again...
'''Ryne:''' And then, the other night, I was jolted awake by the feeling it had been completely severed.
'''Ryne:''' Wanting some fresh air, I went to open the window...and to my horror, the sky was ablaze. Like during the starshower...
'''Ryne:''' But then I blinked, and everything was normal. The next day, no one said a thing. No one else had seen what I had seen.
'''Ryne:''' As far as I could tell, nothing was out of the ordinary. I began to wonder if it was a figment of a half-remembered dream...
'''Ryne:''' [Forename]...? What are you not telling me?
'''Ryne:''' I have to know ─ please! It doesn't matter how terrible it is!

'''Ryne:''' It wasn't my imagination, then. The doom we witnessed in Amaurot has come again...
'''Ryne:''' I can't believe it...
'''Ryne:''' Like I told you before, all is well here in the First.
'''Ryne:''' So don't worry about us. Please. Look only to the threat before you.
'''Ryne:''' We're fine right now, and even if we weren't, we've learned how to survive.
'''Ryne:''' Should the Final Days reach us here as well, you may be assured we won't go quietly.
'''Ryne:''' No, we'll hold on until you can find a way to save all our worlds.
'''Ryne:''' So long as you continue your fight, so too will we, united in purpose beneath a blazing sky.

Simple Pleasures

2025-09-22T07:12:25Z

Treazul: What's in a Parent was unlocked at the latest this one, possibly sooner.

{{Quest infobox
| title = Simple Pleasures
| image =
| description = [[Estinien]] stands in silence, a grim expression on his face.
| quest-giver = Estinien
| location = Thavnair
| location-x = 20.7
| location-y = 15.1
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 85
| exp = 481,000
| gil = 886
| reward1 = 2 Tsai tou Vounou
| unlocks = cur Aether Current
| prev-quest = Warm Hearts, Rekindled Hopes
| next-quest = Under His Wing, In Agama's Footsteps, Radiant Patrol, What's in a Parent, An Unexpected Guide, Flowers for the Family, My Father My Fisher, The Guardian's Shield
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 758
| id-gt = 69952
| id-edb = 055d71c0b23
}}

==Walkthrough==
When looking for villagers, two are outside in the central part and one is up on the south-east wall. 
Nahbshayra: 30.1 16.6 
Weary Citizen: 28.8 16.7 
Vishryde: 30 17.4

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Vrtra]].
*Speak with [[Nidhana]].
*Deliver the [[Hot Chai|hot chai]] to the villagers. 0/3
*Speak with [[Nidhana]].

==Journal==
*Estinien stands in silence, a grim expression on his face.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' ...May their souls be reunited one day. For that and so many other blessed possibilities, we must avert the Final Days.

'''Alisaie:''' ...

===Accepting the quest===
'''Estinien:''' You are ready, then?
'''Estinien:''' In that case, let's head to Palaka's Stand. No doubt Vrtra is awaiting us.

===Speak with Vrtra. (Cutscene)===
'''Vrtra:''' Rest easy, for all is well here.
'''Vrtra:''' Young Matsya returned with the babe safe in his arms. Owing to a warm bed, the girl hath already begun to regain her strength.
'''Vrtra:''' Less joyously received was word of the mother and father's fate, as well as that of their transformed neighbors...
'''Vrtra:''' How many children of Thavnair must we lose to this calamity?
'''Vrtra:''' Mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters... Every death another void that can never be filled...
'''Vrtra:''' We who survive them must carry the weight of their memory, as we strive to regain a semblance of what we have lost.
'''Vrtra:''' Qerasaf and Mehvan's babe is a child of Thavnair as well. I thank you for returning her to us safe.
'''Yeruvvet:''' O, most great and merciful wyrm... I have not the words to express my gratitude...
'''Yeruvvet:''' They say that were it not for you...brave Matsya and the child would have been lost to us forever.
'''Yeruvvet:''' Long had I heard the rumors that a mighty dragon had forged a pact of friendship with the satrap, but never would I have expected such a kind and gentle soul.
'''Vrtra:''' Truth in part...but not in whole.
'''Vrtra:''' I am Vrtra, and for years uncounted hath this isle served as mine abode.
'''Vrtra:''' ...An isle I have ruled over as satrap, with Ahewann as my loyal servant.
'''???:''' Are my ears to be believed!? You were the true satrap all along!?
'''Alisaie:''' Nidhana!? What are you doing here?
'''Nidhana:''' I heard from the Radiant that you had gone to help the people of Palaka's Stand in their time of need.
'''Nidhana:''' And so I and several of my colleagues from the Great Work came to offer our services.
'''Matsya:''' The alchemists have already brewed up some potions for Mehvan's daughter!
'''Nidhana:''' But enough about us ─ ''you'' and your role are the far greater enigma!
'''Nidhana:''' If you were the true satrap all along, could it be that young Varshahn was...''created''...to serve as your emissary?
'''Vrtra:''' Thou didst suspect the boy was but a simulacrum?
'''Nidhana:''' A rumor has circulated for many years around the High Crucible that our most skilled alchemists were once commissioned by the satrap's family in secret to fashion a mammet indistinguishable from a living boy.
'''Nidhana:''' Looking at Varshahn with that knowledge...I simply put two and two together.
'''Nidhana:''' I was not alone in drawing this conclusion. But like me, they no doubt recognized that the satrap was using the simulacrum to work more closely with his people, and decided not to press the issue.
'''Nidhana:''' I had always assumed one of Ahewann's associates was manipulating it from afar ─ though the truth is indeed far more surprising!
'''Nidhana:''' It is an honor to meet you in the flesh, Master Vrtra. Pray allow me to express my gratitude.
'''Nidhana:''' If you had not believed in and given unto us your scales, I do not know where we would be. Thank you...from the bottom of my heart.
'''Vrtra:''' 'Twas thou and thy fellow alchemists that fashioned the means to unmake the towers. You were the saviors not only of Radz-at-Han, but the star.
'''Nidhana:''' Far too kind you are, Master Vrtra...but the star yet wants for salvation. Once more will my colleagues and I commit the knowledge and resources at our disposal to the mission of aiding the people, in this their darkest hour.
'''Vrtra:''' 'Twould seem this place is in good hands. I would return to see how Radz-at-Han fares. What will you do, Scions?
'''Alphinaud:''' I worry for the survivors we met at Purusa. Shall we pay them a visit before making our way back?
'''Nidhana:''' In that case, might I ask a favor? Nothing too burdensome, I promise. This way!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Estinien:''' Vrtra chose to reveal his identity to the villagers of Palaka's Stand before all others. A wise choice, considering the warm reception. Heh, he even seemed a little relieved...
'''Estinien:''' It remains to be seen how the people of Radz-at-Han will take the news, but if this was any indication, he need not worry.

'''Alisaie:''' What a lovely aroma... I wonder what sort of spices those are?

'''Alphinaud:''' Curious, isn't it? The burning sky is so ominous, yet the crackling flames here are somehow...calming.

'''Matsya:''' Oh, [Forename]! Running through that dark jungle, there was a time when I thought all was lost! Had Master Vrtra and Estinien not arrived when they did...
'''Matsya:''' ...No. I must focus on the good. Mehvan's precious daughter is safe and sound, and that is all that matters.

===Speak with Nidhana.===
'''Nidhana:''' Needs to simmer just a bit longer, I'd say...
'''Nidhana:''' In the meantime, I was hoping I might ask you a few questions. The red sky, these terrible beasts... What in the name of the Sisters is happening here in Thavnair?
'''Nidhana:''' Oh my, that's rather a lot to take in...
'''Nidhana:''' ...It would seem the situation is even more grave than we suspected. Thank you, friend. My colleagues and I will use your knowledge to see if it can further our own research.
'''Nidhana:''' ...And with that, here we are! A pot of piping hot chai, brewed from my own secret recipe of spices and tea leaves, together with hearty helpings of rich milk and purest sugar!
'''Nidhana:''' I've made enough for everyone in the village. Might I trouble you to deliver a few cups?
'''Alphinaud:''' The drink has medicinal properties, then?
'''Nidhana:''' Not in the least! The ingredients are quite ordinary. It's so very tasty, though, and has a way of lifting the spirits.
'''Nidhana:''' The spicy aroma and distinctive sweetness of chai is a simple, everyday pleasure on our island. Sometimes the best medicine is the simplest.
'''Alphinaud:''' A lovely sentiment, Nidhana. By all means, allow us to assist.
'''Estinien:''' While you lot distribute hot beverages, I'll do a sweep for errant beasts to slay ─ a far less arduous task, no doubt. When you've finished, look for me at the Wakeful Torana.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Nidhana:''' I would be most obliged if you could deliver a few cups of chai to the villagers. I am certain it will do much to soothe their aching bodies and heavy hearts.

===Deliver the hot chai to the villagers.===
'''Nahbshayra:''' Look at them all, lazing about! Knowing full well the beasts might strike again at any moment! Do they not realize their lives are in danger!?
'''Nahbshayra:''' Well, I, for one, intend to survive! I'm too young to die! Yes, I'll leave this island behind if I must!
'''Nahbshayra:''' But...but where would I go? Is anywhere safe these days!? [Item Request: Hot Chai]
'''Nahbshayra:''' A cup of chai? Can't you see I have more important things to worry about!?
'''Nahbshayra:''' No...no, you're right. It is precisely in times like these that we must strive to remain calm and steady.
'''Nahbshayra:''' I do believe I'll visit the elder and see what needs to be done. If there is any way I can aid my village and my friends, I will do it.

'''Vishryde:''' I'm sorry, I... I just want to be left alone...
'''Vishryde:''' My best friend and I...we fled the village together... One of the beasts took him, and...and...
'''Vishryde:''' It was all I could do to run. All the while...I could hear this monstrous voice screaming my name...[Item Request: Hot Chai]
'''Vishryde:''' Hmm? This is for me...?
'''Vishryde:''' Ahh... We used to drink chai together often. Shared stories over steaming cups after a hard day's work.
'''Vishryde:''' Thank you, friend. The pain may never pass, but I must press on all the same. For his memory, and for we who must remember...

'''Weary Citizen:''' Hm...? Wait. I know you. You were the one who saved us from those beasts back at the temple...
'''Weary Citizen:''' Were it not for you ─ well, let's not even think about that. At times like this, we mustn't dwell on what might've been, but look to the future...
'''Weary Citizen:''' But what future awaits us? How can Radz-at-Han hope to recover from this? Most of my friends are gone, and I don't know where to turn...[Item Request: Hot Chai]
'''Weary Citizen:''' A cup of chai? Well, if you insist...
'''Weary Citizen:''' Ahhh...that aroma has a way of clearing the mind... Come to think of it, we've faced our fair share of trials in the past as well. And no matter how hard the times, we've always come together as a people united.
'''Weary Citizen:''' One day at a time, one step at a time ─ for that is all any of us can do. Yes... Back to work. Once I've finished this cup. Thank you.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Nahbshayra:''' Ahhh...how the warmth of the chai spreads through all my limbs... I can't remember the last time I've breathed so easily.

'''Vishryde:''' Many thanks for the chai. It helps me to remember him as he was, cup in hand and a smile on his lips...

'''Weary Citizen:''' First order of business is securing food and shelter. We also must contact our friends in the city and see how they fare. Hah, no rest for the weary!

'''Alisaie:''' The aroma of that chai truly is irresistible... Do you suppose Nidhana would mind if I helped myself to a cup?

'''Alphinaud:''' I heard that the survivors we met at the temple have all returned safely. The crisis may not have passed, but being home and among friends should do much to ease their spirits.

===Speak with Nidhana.===
'''Nidhana:''' Thank you for delivering the chai, [Forename]. Did it help to lift the villagers' spirits?
'''Nidhana:''' That is heartening to hear, indeed! The Final Days show no signs of abating, but that is all the more reason that we must try to keep our composure.
'''Nidhana:''' Our lives have been forever changed. The people we have lost will never return to us. These tragedies will long weigh on our hearts...
'''Nidhana:''' But we have the capacity to live with our suffering. To carry the agony till we too join the fallen in death.
'''Nidhana:''' It is not a surrender, but a recognition. For it is only in acceptance that we find the strength to move forward.

Under His Wing

2025-09-22T07:11:53Z

Treazul: What's in a Parent was unlocked earlier than this one

{{Quest infobox
| title = Under His Wing
| image = Under His Wing.png
| description = [[Matsya]] is eyeing you as if there is something he wants to say.
| quest-giver = Matsya
| location = Thavnair
| location-x = 29.9
| location-y = 16.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 85
| exp = 481000
| gil = 1178
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Simple Pleasures
| next-quest = At World's End, A Pisaca's Purpose, Curry for the Watch, Dreams of Venom, My Friend the Yeti, Quick Heels, Tea Foretell, Treasure Hunters, Long Live the Gourmet
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 759
| id-gt = 69953
| id-edb = d84e3f2a32c
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Estinien]].
* Speak with [[Thancred]] in [[Radz-at-Han]].
* Search for townspeople who missed the announcement.
* Search for more townspeople who missed the announcement.
* Wait at the designated location.
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].

==Journal==
*Matsya is eyeing you as if there is something he wants to say.

*With Palaka's Stand having regained a moment's peace, you and your companions leave the village in the care of Nidhana, Matsya, and the alchemists. You set off towards Radz–at–Han, stopping along the way to meet Estinien.

*Estinien is relieved to hear that you and the others have brought the situation at Palaka's Stand under control. For his part, the dragoon assures you that the immediate environs are free of danger. Your mind put at ease, you make for Alzadaal's Path, where Thancred awaits.

*Thancred is glad of your safe return, and is pleased to inform you that the threat within the city has been likewise quelled. He further explains that the citizens have been summoned to the square, where a proclamation of great import is to be made. At your friend's behest, you promise to convey the news to those who appear uninformed as you make way for Meghaduta yourself.

*You share the news of the proclamation with a young boy who had been hiding for fear of the beasts. In part out of concern for Varshahn, whom the lad considers a friend, he dashes off toward the square as you, too, continue on your way.

*You deliver word of the impending proclamation to a visibly frightened youth. Though reluctant to return to the site of the recent slaughter─and deeply suspicious of any who might presume to assume leadership in Ahewann's stead─he nonetheless heads off to the square ahead of you.

*As the citizens congregate before Meghaduta, Vrtra descends from the sky and reveals unto them his secret, thus fulfilling Ahewann's deepest wish and ending the long deception surrounding the satrap's true identity. The great wyrm's words resonate with the people, overcoming their initial surprise and skepticism, and give them hope for Radz–at–Han's future. This historic moment, however, is soon interrupted when Fourchenault and his colleagues from the Sharlayan Forum arrive with shocking news and an even more shocking proposal. The star they live upon is dying, and he would assist the people in escaping it to take refuge on the moon. Sharing his people's deep and abiding love for their home, Vrtra promises he will make no decision that binds them, and retreats with his guests to discuss the matter in private. Not moments after the wyrm and the Sharlayans have taken their leave, Nidhana reappears to share with you her latest theory that a force other than aether empowers the blasphemies and beasts─namely, an energy called akasa, said to be influenced by emotion alone. You ponder the implications of this potential explanation as Nidhana takes her leave and the congregated citizenry go their separate ways.

*Alphinaud muses on how, despite all that has transpired, much remains a mystery to you about the underlying cause and fundamental nature of the Final Days. Is there truly no way to forestall the star's calamitous fate? If there is a way, where might such answers be found? Only one thing is certain─you and your companions will not give up hope until all possibilities have been explored.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Nidhana:''' Hardship is an inescapable part of life, we believe. And so our traditions teach us how we might overcome these trials. Perhaps this is why we are quick to adapt to new situations.

===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Matsya:''' As you have finished your deliveries, might I talk with you for a moment? I was curious to know...what has become of Mehvan and Qerasaf's remains.
'''Matsya:''' Oh, thank you, friend. Surely, they will be able to rest peacefully by each other's side.
'''Matsya:''' I and the people of Palaka's Stand will perform the rites as soon as we are able.
'''Matsya:''' As for the child...it will not be easy for her, growing up without her parents, but I promise to do what I can. Once she is able to eat solid food, the fish I catch will help nourish her.

'''Alisaie:''' Well, we've finished delivering the chai. I do believe everyone has a piping hot cup.
'''Alphinaud:''' I could almost believe there's a magick at work, how their tension fades with every sip. Let us pray that Palaka's Stand has seen the last of those transformations ─ at least for now.
'''Alphinaud:''' They are still at risk ─ as every village in Thavnair, like as not. Still, I trust we can leave this place in the care of our friends from the Radiant and the High Crucible. Shall we return to Radz-at-Han?
'''Nidhana:''' By all means, do not let us keep you further! There are still many who have need of your wisdom and strength to deliver them from this terrible calamity.
'''Matsya:''' And I will do what I can as well! I will bring rations and supplies from Akyaali ─ we have plenty to spare.
'''Alisaie:''' Then let us find Estinien and be on our way. Where did he wander off to again?
'''Alisaie:''' The Wakeful Torana? Near the bridge to Radz-at-Han, as I recall. Very well, then.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' How do you suppose the others have fared in the capital? I hope things have not been too eventful in our absence.

'''Alphinaud:''' I have apprised Estinien of the situation at Palaka's Stand, so we needn't have that conversation.

===Speak with Estinien.===
'''Estinien:''' Alphinaud told me everything. Full glad am I to hear the people are safe.
'''Estinien:''' Likewise, you will be pleased to know I found no evidence of lingering beasts in the jungle and ruins. 'Twould seem you finished off the last of them.
'''Estinien:''' Trying times yet lie ahead for the people of Thavnair. Fortunately, they have a wise and benevolent satrap to shepherd them through.
'''Estinien:''' Speaking of which, I received word from Thancred not a short while ago. He awaits our return to the city on Alzadaal's Path. Come.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' There is a lingering sense of desolation here, but that is much preferable to the panic and chaos we saw before.

'''Alisaie:''' The poor old woman who became a beast said her grandson had gone to Palaka's Stand. I hope he survived...

'''Estinien:''' 'Twill be a struggle for the people to come to terms with these tragedies. But they are far stronger than you may think.

===Speak with Thancred at Radz-at-Han.===
'''Thancred:''' It is good to see you safe. Given the skies, 'tis all too easy to fear the worst.
'''Thancred:''' I am pleased to report that we've succeeded in quelling the threat here in the city. The beasts have all been felled, and the citizens are safe for now.
'''Thancred:''' I've also heard from the Radiant that an important proclamation will be made in the city square, though they said no more than that. Might you have any idea what this is about?
'''Thancred:''' ...So Vrtra is finally coming out from behind the curtain. I suppose we, too, should hear what he has to say.
'''Thancred:''' To Meghaduta, then. But before that...it would appear that word of the assembly has not yet reached all the citizens.
'''Thancred:''' If anyone along the way seems unaware, we'd best enlighten them.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Thancred:''' I'm sure everyone will hear about it soon enough, but those who don't attend will be kicking themselves later for missing what's certain to be a historic moment.

===Search for townspeople who missed the announcement.===
'''Hyuran Boy:''' A-Are the beasts all gone? I've been hiding, and...I'm too scared to go out and look.
'''Hyuran Boy:''' O-Oh, that's a relief! I thought one of those beasts was going to eat me!
'''Hyuran Boy:''' I wonder where Varshahn is... He's the slowest runner. I hope he got away.
'''Hyuran Boy:''' Hmm... He could be with the other people from the palace. Maybe I'll see him in the square!

'''Spooked Youth:''' L-Leave me be, please! I swear to you, my flesh tastes absolutely terrible!
'''Spooked Youth:''' ...Oh, gods, what are you doing, scaring me like that? If we're not quiet, those beasts'll find us!
'''Spooked Youth:''' The square, you say?
'''Spooked Youth:''' But that's where the satrap was killed ─ with my very eyes I saw him crushed in that creature's maw! So many lives lost...such terrible carnage...
'''Spooked Youth:''' And you say there is someone else who would lead Radz-at-Han in his stead!? Whoever they are, if they say anything to sully the memory of our beloved satrap, I'll make them regret it!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' It would seem the people still have lingering doubts...and I cannot blame them.
'''Alphinaud:''' Yet we know what strength is afforded us with one of the first brood on our side. I have faith the citizenry will come to understand and accept him in time.

'''Estinien:''' Wyrm and man, working towards a common goal...

'''G'raha Tia:''' I hear you were able to bring the situation at Palaka's Stand under control. Every life lost is a tragedy, but you should take pride in doing what you could.
'''G'raha Tia:''' When I assumed command during the earlier panic, I did so instinctively and out of necessity. 'Twas not my place to give orders, but I am glad the people heeded them.
'''G'raha Tia:''' But now they have need of a true leader ─ a magnanimous and just satrap who can guide them every step of the way. Fortunately, they are blessed with one such soul. If anyone can protect and guide them through this calamity, it is he.

'''Alisaie:''' People are slowly making their way here, but many are still gripped by fear and doubt. Hopefully Vrtra's message of hope will resonate strongly enough with the ones willing to listen, and spread to every corner of Thavnair...
'''Alisaie:''' People are slowly making their way here, but many are still gripped by fear and doubt. Hopefully Vrtra's message of hope will resonate strongly enough with the ones willing to listen, and spread to every corner of Thavnair...

'''Y'shtola:''' Welcome back, [Forename]. Alphinaud told me everything.
'''Y'shtola:''' I was pleased to hear that Vrtra has chosen to reveal himself at last. The people of Radz-at-Han need a strong and wise satrap more than ever.

'''Thancred:''' Finished rounding up the stragglers? The proclamation will begin shortly ─ let's wait here, lest we miss something important.

===Wait at the designated location. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Auri Youth:''' Look! Someone's coming!
'''Varshahn:''' People of Radz-at-Han. It warms my heart to see so many brave, resilient souls before me.
'''Varshahn:''' Today, I would share with you a great revelation. But before I do, I must make a humble request...
'''Varshahn:''' Do not be alarmed, nor avert your eyes. See the one I unveil for who he is, and know that he means you no harm.
'''Auri Youth:''' Very well. I daresay it can't be worse than the horrors we've already seen.
'''Varshahn:''' ...Many thanks.

'''Vrtra:''' People of Radz-at-Han. I am Vrtra, and for years uncounted hath this isle served as mine abode.
'''Vrtra:''' 'Tis as the satrap's ally I am known. Today, I would reveal the truth unto you.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Let us hope they accept him.
'''Auri Youth:''' If I am hearing this right, you were the satrap all along!?
'''Hyuran Boy:''' Varshahn─ I mean, Master Vrtra... D-Does your divine eye really see all?
'''Vrtra:''' ...Nay, child. While mine eye hath borne witness to the whole of our nation's history, to its future I am blind as thee.
'''Vrtra:''' Countrymen. Calamity the likes of which we have never known is come to Thavnair. Our home.
'''Vrtra:''' Friends and loved ones have been taken from us. I, too, have lost my closest confidant.
'''Vrtra:''' Ahewann loved this land, and served it with dignity till his dying breath. A nobler satrap there will never be.
'''Vrtra:''' For so long, I lacked the courage to face you. I will not easily earn your trust ─ this I know.
'''Vrtra:''' And yet, I cannot sit idly by and abandon Radz-at-Han to her fate.
'''Vrtra:''' A font of boundless vibrancy, this jewel of the ocean. Since time immemorial hath she glittered with every color imaginable.
'''Vrtra:''' To this dragon slumbering in his dark lair, 'twas a mesmerizing sight ─ and one that brought no end of joy to my heart.
'''Vrtra:''' This calamity hath stolen too much from you already. Yet so long as you live, the light of Radz-at-Han will never be extinguished.
'''Vrtra:''' I pray you let me watch over it...over you.
'''Vrtra:''' And lend me your strength, that we might face this trial and those to come as one.
'''Hyuran Weaver:''' I do not know you, dragon. But I thank you for speaking the truth to us.
'''Hyuran Weaver:''' As divinities both Manusya and Mrga once joined together, so too do I believe that, hand in hand, we can overcome this ordeal, and welcome an era of peace.

'''Alphinaud:''' ...A sight that would have surely brought a smile to Ysayle's face.
'''Estinien:''' ...Indeed.

'''Fourchenault:''' Excuse me, but I must speak with the satrap at once.
'''Alisaie:''' Father!
'''Fourchenault:''' You have suffered dearly of late. Yet you must endeavor to look beyond these losses to the future you yet have.
'''Fourchenault:''' On behalf of the Forum of Sharlayan, I come with a proposal by which you, the people of Radz-at-Han, might be saved.
'''Fourchenault:''' I say again, I must speak with your satrap. I beseech you ─ take me to him with all possible haste.
'''Vrtra:''' I am satrap here. Speak thy proposal. All present shall hear and judge.
'''Fourchenault:''' If I have given offense, then I apologize. First, allow me to share with you what knowledge we have of the phenomenon responsible for your woes: the Final Days.
'''Fourchenault:''' 'Tis an affliction of stagnancy and rot sown into the currents of the star. Though the first prominent manifestation was here in Thavnair, it will invariably spread to every corner of the world.
'''Fourchenault:''' The Forum was forewarned of this apocalypse several centuries ago.
'''Fourchenault:''' Thenceforth, my predecessors sought to prepare for the end times in the only conceivable fashion: by securing a means of escape.
'''Auri Youth:''' Escape the star? What madness is this!?
'''Fourchenault:''' 'Tis by no means madness.
'''Fourchenault:''' With the coming of the Seventh Umbral Calamity, the true nature of the red moon Dalamud was revealed ─ that it was an artificial construct of ancient Allag.
'''Fourchenault:''' But what of the silver moon?
'''Fourchenault:''' This celestial satellite is yet another technological marvel fashioned and maintained by ancient allies. A ship that will sail the heavens and deliver our people from destruction.
'''Fourchenault:''' And by our people, I speak not only of Sharlayan. We mean to save every man, woman, and child it is within our power to save.
'''Fourchenault:''' Including you, our dear friends of Radz-at-Han. Recent events necessitate adjustments be made, and quickly, but we can and will escort you safely to the moon.
'''Vrtra:''' Long has thy Forum been allies to Thavnair. I trust thou dost not extend this offer lightly.
'''Vrtra:''' Yet I wonder...is this truly the way? Is there a future to be built for us beyond this star our father deemed the last bastion of hope?
'''Fourchenault:''' It is for that very reason I come before you and your people. To answer any and all of your questions. To offer my assurances and allay your fears.
'''Fourchenault:''' ...Though if you wish the best for your people, I advise you to render your decision swiftly.
'''Vrtra:''' Show our friends to Meghaduta. They are to be received as honored guests.
'''Vrtra:''' Worry not. Whatever decision is reached, your paths shall be yours to decide.
'''Vrtra:''' Until then, heed the warning of these brave heroes ─ guard your hearts against fear and despair, for it is within such fertile soil that the seeds of blasphemy find purchase.
'''Vrtra:''' Remain calm and attend to your daily tasks. I shall return anon.
'''Hyuran Boy:''' We'll do as you say, Master Vrtra. We believe in you!

'''Nidhana:''' Oh, you're still here! What a relief!
'''Alisaie:''' Nidhana? What's the matter? Has something happened at Palaka's Stand?
'''Nidhana:''' Oh, no! Not that I know of. I'd just hoped to hear your thoughts on a theory of mine.
'''Nidhana:''' All who undergo the transformation are drained of their aether, yes? What is it, then, that gives these beasts the strength to carry on as they do?
'''Nidhana:''' Logically, they must be drawing upon an alternate form of vital energy. That put me in mind of our earlier conversation, when I tried to explain the essence which many confuse with aether.
'''Y'shtola:''' Akasa... Yes, I remember. The unseen gift bestowed from on high...
'''Y'shtola:''' An energy influenced solely by emotion!
'''Nidhana:''' Yes, yes. In this instance, negative ones set akasa into motion, thereby infusing the beasts with vitality. I posit this is the mechanism by which the beasts are born and sustained.
'''Nidhana:''' Ah ─ do you still have that flower?
''WOL takes out the flower, but it turns black, and withers in their hands.''
'''Nidhana:''' If we accept that it once shone bright by drawing upon akasa influenced by the thoughts of those nearby...
'''Nidhana:''' Then fear, terror, despair ─ negative emotions so powerful as to suffocate it ─ permeated the air in this place.
'''Nidhana:''' You must be very careful. The forces which drive the Final Days may be beyond our ability to perceive.
'''Nidhana:''' Sorry...I didn't mean to scare you like that. At any rate, I will continue my research into akasa.
'''Nidhana:''' Do temper your expectations, however. There are sadly few detailed studies upon which I may draw.
'''Y'shtola:''' Formulating a new theory, as you have, is itself no small feat. I wish you well in your endeavors, and pray you take care.
'''Nidhana:''' Thank you. You stay safe as well, yes? Till next we meet ─ and we will meet again!
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''Radiant Host Soldier:''' I have been entrusted with a message meant for you and your companions. When you are done speaking amongst yourselves, I would share it with you.

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' As far as we have come ─ and after all the horrors we have seen ─ there is still so much we do not know about the Final Days.
'''Alphinaud:''' Could it be as Nidhana said? That the cause of this phenomenon is beyond our comprehension? And, if so...are we powerless to forestall it?

What's in a Parent

2025-09-22T07:10:44Z

Treazul: I have this quest without finishing "Under His Wing" I noticed it was unlocked after completing "Simple Pleasures" although it may have been sooner

{{Quest infobox
| title = What's in a Parent
| description = [[Yezahn]] is mumbling to himself indistinctly.
| image = Whats in a Parent.png
| quest-giver = Yezahn
| location = Thavnair
| location-x = 29.2
| location-y = 15.3
| type = feature
| quest-line =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| req-quest = Simple Pleasures
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 168300-190575
| gil = 935
| reward1 =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest =
| next-quest = Curing What Ails
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| id-gt = 70029
| id-edb = 90746a592aa
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with the residents. 0/3
*Report to [[Yezahn]].
*Speak with [[Pasareen]].
*Speak with [[Yezahn]].

==Journal==
*Yezahn is mumbling to himself indistinctly.

*You catch the attention of a distracted man who introduces himself as Yezahn, and he quickly recognizes you as the one who saved Mehvan and Qerasaf's daughter. He informs you that her recovery is proceeding apace, but worries about where she will go after fully healed. The alchemist has taken it upon himself to find a potential parent, and enlists your aid in questioning the people of Palaka’s Stand to see if any have room for one more in their heart.
**※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level.

*You have spoken to the locals and gathered a variety of opinions on the matter of the child's future caregiver. Yezahn is doubtless eager to hear what you have learned.

*While quick to dismiss himself as a potential candidate, Yezahn gives a moment’s consideration upon the mention of Pasareen. Although he seems hesitant to ask her to take on such an enormous responsibility, he admits she is the best option at present. He resolves to at least speak with her, asking you to be a reassuring presence by his side.

*You find Pasareen doting over her own child, and she greets Yezahn with a smile. The smile soon vanishes, however, after Yezahn makes his request. She gives a vague denial, but Yezahn does not press further. He takes his leave of Pasareen, asking you to meet him at his workshop to discuss this development further.

*Yezahn seems troubled by Pasareen's words and decides that he cannot stand idly by while his friend is in distress. In the meantime, he will also ponder the question of who will raise the child. He asks that you help him once more, both for the child’s sake and the sake of a distraught mother.

When All Hope Seems Lost

2025-09-21T08:45:56Z

Treazul: /* Accepting the quest (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = When All Hope Seems Lost
| image =
| description = [[Matsya]] cannot help but fear the worst.
| quest-giver = Matsya
| location = Thavnair
| location-x = 29.1
| location-y = 16.3
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 85
| exp = 481,800
| gil = 1261
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = That We Might Live
| next-quest = Warm Hearts, Rekindled Hopes
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 756
| id-gt = 69950
| id-edb = 03717d80d04
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Yeruvvet]].
* Speak with [[Alisaie]].
* Search for the villagers of [[Palaka's Stand]].
* Aid the [[Villager Woman|villager woman]].
* Speak with [[Matsya]].
* Defeat the beasts at [[Purusa]]. 0/3
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].

==Journal==
*Matsya cannot help but fear the worst.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Matsya:''' If Mehvan fled deeper into the jungle, she and her child are in grave danger! Wh-Whatever are we to do!? Gods have mercy!

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You must try to stay calm, Matsya.
'''Matsya:''' But... how can I at a time like this? They could be dead!
'''Matsya:''' So... if I allow myself to be overcome by this fear, I, too, might become a beast? I am not sure I understand, but I will do my best...
> You cannot let fear consume you...
'''Matsya:''' Fear...consume me? What are you talking about?
'''Matsya:''' Then...I, too, could become a beast? I...I understand. I think.
> Do you want to turn into a beast like the others?
'''Matsya:''' M-Me? A beast? What are you talking about!?
'''Matsya:''' Gods... So that is what causes it? Then I have no choice...I must keep my fear in check.

'''Alisaie:''' I've seen to the wounded. How did the two of you fare? Did you find your friends?
'''Alisaie:''' ...I see. In that case, let us help you find the mother and child.
'''Alphinaud:''' Before we leave, we must ensure the village will be safe in our absence.
'''Alphinaud:''' Alisaie and I will patrol the area and search for more beasts.
'''Alphinaud:''' Would you and Matsya speak with Elder Yeruvvet? Pray explain to him the situation, and join us as soon as you are able.
'''Alisaie:''' We ''will'' save Mehvan and her child. We can do that much for Qerasaf...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Matsya:''' <sniff> It will not be easy... But I will tell the elder about Qerasaf...

===Speak with Yeruvvet.===
'''Yeruvvet:''' I am heartened to see you both safe, but what of the family?
'''Matsya:''' We found Qerasaf, b-but...he...
'''Yeruvvet:''' Say no more. I understand. We have lost another of our dear friends...
'''Yeruvvet:''' Qerasaf may be gone, but there is still hope for Mehvan and their child. Please find them, I beg of you!
'''Yeruvvet:''' And if, in your search, you come across anyone else who escaped the slaughter, pray tell them what has happened.
'''Yeruvvet:''' I will do my best to keep the villagers safe...and their spirits high.
'''Matsya:''' Come, let us rejoin your friends at once!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' We encountered no beasts during our patrol, thankfully.

'''Matsya:''' Where might Mehvan have run off to? Think, Matsya, think!

===Speak with Alisaie.===
'''Alisaie:''' I'm pleased to report that the vicinity appears to be beast-free ─ no doubt thanks to your earlier efforts.
'''Alisaie:''' And with that, let us resume our search for your friend and her child. Where should we begin, Matsya?
'''Matsya:''' If we follow Ksiroda south, we will arrive at Purusa, a temple. It is a sacred place where people go to commune with the divinities.
'''Matsya:''' It's possible that Mehvan sought shelter there, and perhaps other villagers as well...
'''Alisaie:''' Then it's settled. Matsya, stay close to me, all right?
'''Alisaie:''' You two, take the lead. Keep an eye out for beasts and anyone in need of help.
'''Alphinaud:''' Very well. We make for Purusa, as quickly as we are able. With me!

===Aid the villager woman.===
'''Villager Woman:''' Th-Thank you... I thought I was done for...
'''Villager Woman:''' Hm? Mehvan? She is a friend of mine, too, but I have not seen her...
'''Villager Woman:''' She must still be out there somewhere, trying to avoid the beasts. And with her child, gods... Worry not for me ─ I can make my way back to the village on my own!

===Speak with Matsya.===
'''Matsya:''' [Forename], wait! Purusa lies just up ahead, but something terrible has happened!
'''Matsya:''' The beasts have come, and many have already been killed!
'''Matsya:''' Alphinaud and Alisaie have gone to do what they can, but there are so, so many ─ more than I could count. You must be ready...

''Optional dialogue''
'''Matsya:''' I...I am fine. I will be safe hiding here. Please, you must help those people!

===Defeat the beasts at Purusa. ===
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' Remain calm, and do not wander off! I will tend to the wounded.

'''Alisaie:''' Stay strong! We'll keep you safe ─ I promise!

===Speak with Alphinaud. (Cutscene)===
'''Alphinaud:''' There you are! How fare the others?
'''Alphinaud:''' ...I see. You've seen to all the beasts in sight? In that case, let's have everyone gather in front of the temple.

| Voiced cutsene |
'''Alphinaud:''' Courage, friend. The pain will pass.
'''Matsya:''' Has anyone seen Mehvan?
'''Matsya:''' Where could she be...?
'''Alisaie:''' We've dealt with all the blasphemies...and made certain no villagers are still in hiding.
'''Alphinaud:''' Good work. We've otherwise tended to the wounded as best we can.
'''Man of Palaka:''' What will become of us?
'''Resolute Civilian:''' Help is on the way, surely. We may have to abandon our homes now, but we will return. Someday.
'''Man of Palaka:''' But where can we go? Is anywhere even safe?
'''Resolute Civilian:''' That, I cannot say...
'''Unnerved Civilian:''' Well, I can. Nowhere's safe! Run all you like, but there's no escaping these things!
'''Unnerved Civilian:''' And even if I could...it's too late for my family!
'''Alisaie:''' This isn't good. The more they dwell on the tragedy, the more likely we are to lose them, too...
'''Matsya:''' My friends! This...this is a place of worship!
'''Matsya:''' Should your heart quake with sadness, cast your mind to the heavens and remember.
'''Matsya:''' Remember the teachings of the old gods. Did they not implore us to stand fast when waves of sorrow break against our shores?
'''Resolute Civilian:''' Know this, my children. There is more ugliness than beauty in this world.
'''Resolute Civilian:''' To live is to suffer. To drink of calamity and drown in anguish. To toil and be tested, always and ever.
'''Elderly Man of Palaka:''' 'Tis a perilous path you walk. Death lurks in the dark, and is the sole promise that awaits at journey's end.
'''Elderly Man of Palaka:''' You will tremble with terror. You will weep tears of anger and despair...
'''Man of Palaka:''' ...But do not avert your eyes. See your life for what it is.
'''Man of Palaka:''' Then will you see how the hardships make you strong.
'''Unnerved Civilian:''' Every doubt reforged as scales for your armor.
'''Unnerved Civilian:''' Every agony to temper your blade...
'''Elderly Man of Palaka:''' Thank you, lad. We'd almost forgotten who we are.
'''Elderly Man of Palaka:''' My undying gratitude to you as well, my friends.
'''Elderly Man of Palaka:''' You were searching for Mehvan, no? We must return home. I pray you help the boy find his friend.
'''Alphinaud:''' Gladly. We dispatched what beasts we could, but the roads are still dangerous. Stay together, and go in safety.
'''Alisaie:''' That was very impressive, what you did back there. Those words seemed to resonate with your people.
'''Matsya:''' They should. They were the first spoken unto our ancestors by the divinity of legend.
'''Matsya:''' I'm easily upset, and fish are wont to flee a temperamental hand. So I recite the teachings, over and over, to calm myself.
'''Alisaie:''' They're lovely and inspiring to hear. Though I imagine they were born of great misfortune.
'''Matsya:''' They are born of life. There's as much bad as good in it ─ more, many would attest. All the more reason to appreciate the good when you can.
'''Alphinaud:''' I won't argue with that.

'''Hydaelyn:''' In darkness seek joy. Surrender not to sadness, and see beyond despair. Walk free, and bear the light for others to follow.

'''Alisaie:''' And with that, let us see if we can't find Mehvan.
'''Alisaie:''' Did you see!? That beast was chasing someone!
| Voiced cutscene end |

Returning Home

2025-09-14T11:50:46Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Lucia at Camp Broken Glass. (Cutscene) */ Noted that there's different responses based on the WOL Response, moved the existing response up to one of the others, but unsure if this is the correct one

{{Quest infobox
| title = Returning Home
| image =
| description = Your excursion on the moon concluded, [[Y'shtola]] is keen to return to [[Etheirys]].
| quest-giver = Y'shtola
| location = Mare Lamentorum
| location-x = 9.2
| location-y = 32.8
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 84
| exp = 475200
| gil = 1501
| reward1 = 1 Phrygian Head Gear Coffer (IL 533)
| unlocks = ach Higher
| prev-quest = Heart of the Matter
| next-quest = Skies Aflame
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 750
| id-gt = 69944
| id-edb = 4a03b363053
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Thancred]] at [[the Nethergate]].
*Speak with [[Lucia]] at [[Camp Broken Glass]].
*Speak with [[Krile]] at [[the Baldesion Annex]].
*Wait at the designated location.
*Speak with [[Ojika Tsunjika]].

==Journal==
*Your excursion on the moon concluded, Y'shtola is keen to return to Etheirys.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' I need not remind you of the dangers we face, nor the countless lives at stake both in the Source and its reflections. Go with courage, my friend, and pray give the others my regards.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Y'shtola:''' With the Loporrits in Urianger's capable hands, we needn't worry about affairs here in our absence.
'''Y'shtola:''' Knowing now the face of their “earthly collaborators,” there is much to discuss with Alphinaud and the others.
'''Y'shtola:''' Let us return to the Tower of Babil. Our battle for the star will soon begin in earnest, and we must be prepared.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' I'd forgotten how cold it was here in Garlemald. A testament to the Loporrits' ingenuity that I felt no such discomfort on the moon.

===Speak with Thancred at the Nethergate.===
'''Thancred:''' Gods, I can scarcely believe we went to the moon and back...
'''Thancred:''' But we'll have time to reflect on that later. Right now, we need to head back to Camp Broken Glass and deliver a thoroughly detailed report to Lucia.
'''Thancred:''' I'd like very much to know how everyone is getting on here as well. They'd only just begun to treat the tempered prisoners when we left.
'''Y'shtola:''' I share your curiosity, but warning our allies of the Final Days is of greater importance.
'''Y'shtola:''' I speak not only of the contingent, of course. The heads of state of every nation must know what we have learned.
'''Y'shtola:''' We know not when or where or in what manner the Final Days will begin to manifest, and so we must see that everyone is prepared.
'''Thancred:''' Agreed, though we may wish to stress the importance of discretion, lest the public be sent into a panic. Not that anyone in a position of responsibility should need to be told as much, but it bears repeating.
'''Thancred:''' Anyway, first things first. To Camp Broken Glass.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Maxima:''' [Forename]? At last, you are returned!

===Speak with Lucia at Camp Broken Glass. (Cutscene)===
'''Lucia:''' It's good to see you all again. No worse for your lunar adventure, I hope.
'''Thancred:''' We've done what we can for now, and believe me, we intend to tell you all about it.
'''Thancred:''' But before we do, might you tell us what's become of Garlemald in our absence?
'''Lucia:''' We succeeded in subduing the tempered inside the Tower of Babil. We took many alive, but combined with those who were already in our custody, the number requiring care has grown exponentially.
'''Lucia:''' The inclement conditions here have made it difficult ─ if not impossible ─ to treat them all here, and so we have petitioned the aid of the allied nations.
'''Lucia:''' Some are, understandably, hesitant to proffer assistance, particularly those that were but recently subject to imperial occupation. That said, several others have agreed to grant them refuge for treatment.
'''Lucia:''' With the assistance of your fellow Scions, we endeavor to see them safely transported and subsequently cured of their tempering.
'''Y'shtola:''' Will all the tempered be relocated?
'''Lucia:''' Not all, no. We have sufficient shelter to attend to those whose treatment has begun, and enough healers have volunteered to remain until their patients have recovered.
'''Lucia:''' Jullus is one such patient, though he is not yet fit to receive visitors.
'''Lucia:''' Truth be told, it was a miracle he and those in his company were not harmed in the chaos. If not for Alphinaud and Alisaie's timely assistance, I daresay none of them would be with us today.
'''Thancred:''' In light of recent developments, have the Alliance leaders come to any decisions regarding Garlemald?
'''Lucia:''' Given the tremendous ramifications of what has happened here, it will take time to determine what must be done. In the meantime, they intend to work with the Eastern alliance to keep a close watch over the provinces.
'''Lucia:''' We have other news to share: shortly after Anima was defeated, we received reports that each and every tower has vanished.
'''Lucia:''' For a mercy, the process was apparently not quite as violent as that you experienced in Thavnair. Those who were trapped within them have been rescued and are receiving treatment. To hasten this endeavor, the beast tribes have received instruction in the magicks needed to cure tempering.
'''Y'shtola:''' Master Matoya is no doubt thrilled the mother porxie affords her so many visitors.
'''Lucia:''' Yes, we are grateful for her ongoing efforts, as well of those of our comrades near and far.
'''Lucia:''' As for the contingent, several of our members have been granted leave to return to their homelands after the transfer of tempered has been completed.
'''Maxima:''' Lucia and I will remain, along with a small force to continue offering aid to those here in Garlemald.
'''Maxima:''' The Empire may be no more, but there are yet those who call these lands home.
'''Lucia:''' I believe that accounts for recent events here. So ─ what of the moon and the Telophoroi?

'''Lucia:''' The Final Days... Gods, I prayed your victory would mark the end of our troubles.
'''Y'shtola:''' There is still much we do not know, but the Alliance leaders must be told. Would you be willing to contact them in our stead?
'''Lucia:''' Yes, of course. I will send word forthwith.
'''Lucia:''' We'll also release your fellow Scions from their present duties, that they may return to Sharlayan.
'''Lucia:''' Your energies are better spent finding a means to avert the coming apocalypse.
'''Maxima:''' Speaking of your fellow Scions, you will be happy to hear that Mistress Krile, though still on the mend, has been moved to the Baldesion Annex and given into Tataru's care.
'''Y'shtola:''' Thank you. I look forward to seeing them both upon our return.
'''Thancred:''' Let us be on our way, then.
'''Maxima:''' One last thing, if I may.
'''Maxima:''' After your confrontation with Zodiark, you said Zenos took his leave, and in all likelihood he has returned here to Garlemald.
'''Maxima:''' I have a mind to dispatch scouts to try and ascertain his whereabouts, but first wished to ask if you believe there is merit in doing so.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> If they found him, they would not likely live to tell the tale.
'''Maxima:''' <sigh> I suppose you're right...
'''Maxima:''' To dispatch good soldiers in pursuit of such a beast...would be to send them to their deaths.
> If you're expecting a trail of destruction to follow, you won't find one.
'''Maxima:''' Aye. You are the only foe he considers worthy.
'''Maxima:''' And even if my men found him, who but you could even hope to bring low that monster?
'''Maxima:''' Pray forget I entertained the notion.
> An admirable but futile endeavor.

'''Maxima:''' Pray forget I entertained the notion.
'''Maxima:''' While on the subject of Zenos, the Xth Legion has made an official proclamation.
'''Maxima:''' They denounce the crown prince and condemn his role in the Empire's downfall.
'''Maxima:''' His very title has become a source of shame among his former subjects, and its continued use serves only to hinder relations with foreign nations.
'''Maxima:''' For this reason, he has been declared as Zenos ''viator'' Galvus, outcast and enemy of Garlemald.
'''Y'shtola:''' Fandaniel is no more, and now his own people turn against him. It seems he's naught but his bloodlust to keep him company.
'''Maxima:''' Better that than an army to see it sated. At any rate, I will not keep you longer. I pray you safe passage back to Sharlayan.

''Optional dialouge''
'''Maxima:''' Once my countrymen have recovered, it falls to me to tell them what's become of Zenos and the Empire.
'''Maxima:''' I realize there is no kindness in withholding the truth, but...it will wound them.

'''Lucia:''' Your findings will be relayed to the Alliance leaders word for word. And should we spy anything out of the ordinary here in Garlemald, all shall be informed at once.

===Speak with Krile at the Baldesion Annex.===
'''Krile:''' Welcome back, [Forename]. We were so terribly worried about you.
'''Krile:''' Though it is plain I have caused my own fair share of worry, and for that, I apologize.
'''Krile:''' Hydaelyn called to me that day when you entered the Tower of Babil. Her pleas were faint but desperate, and I knew at once She required a vessel to carry out Her will.
'''Krile:''' What came after feels like a dream barely remembered. My body flowing through the Lifestream toward Garlemald...
'''Krile:''' When I regained consciousness, I was all aches and frostbite, exhausted of aether. So exhausted, in fact, I could only laugh, for it was in that moment I understood Raha's weariness from the Tower of Zot.
'''Krile:''' Would that I could laugh at a time like this. Though we prevented Zodiark from being unleashed upon the world, I am curious to know what else took place there on the moon...
'''Krile:''' Ah, perhaps we should wait for the others to join us before you give your account.
'''Krile:''' Let us reconvene in the main hall once they've arrived.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' Oh, it's so good to see you! And free from chilblains, I take it?
'''Tataru:''' You'll be pleased to know everything's been kept in order since you've been away. I even brought a few useful knickknacks with me from back home.
'''Tataru:''' But no sooner had they arrived than I received word of Krile in poor health, and you on the moon! If you meant to give me a fright, you succeeded.

'''Krile:''' For a blessing, I've recovered enough to get out of bed. Even if I hadn't, I could not well miss you recount your exploits on the moon.

===Wait at the designated location. (Cutscene)===
'''Alisaie:''' Sorry to have kept you all waiting.
'''Y'shtola:''' Not at all. We understand you've been quite busy.
'''Krile:''' Will Urianger be joining us?
'''Thancred:''' Duty keeps him away, I'm afraid, though [Forename] can explain why better than I.
'''Alphinaud:''' The Final Days...as befell Amaurot.
'''G'raha Tia:''' And we are to escape via the moon? What of the Source and its reflections?
'''Estinien:''' I've no intention of standing by while the world falls to ruin.
'''Estinien:''' So, how do we stop this?
'''Y'shtola:''' Unfortunately, we have no answers at present.
'''Y'shtola:''' If the celestial currents have grown stagnant, as was the case in the time of Amaurot, the solution would be to alter the flow of aether throughout the entirety of the star.
'''Y'shtola:''' The ancients accomplished this by summoning Zodiark, sacrificing half the star's population in the doing. But it should go without saying that such a sacrifice must not ─ cannot ─ be repeated.
'''Y'shtola:''' Which leaves us with the daunting task of identifying the underlying catalyst for the Final Days, a feat which even the Amaurotines could not accomplish.
'''Y'shtola:''' Unfortunately, we found no clues in Mare Lamentorum.
'''Alphinaud:''' There is still much we do not know about the catastrophe itself, let alone what may have caused it.
'''Alphinaud:''' The Final Days were marked by the corruption of the Amaurotines' creation magicks, but we command no such power. Which invites the question: what havoc is in store for us?
'''Alphinaud:''' If we knew that much, perhaps we could draw some parallel with the events of the past, and thereby form some semblance of a plan.
'''Y'shtola:''' Perhaps we should start with the Forum, then. Having worked with the Loporrits in secret all this time, there is surely more they can tell us.
'''Tataru:''' Forgive the interruption, but I've urgent news!
'''Tataru:''' The Forum is holding a public assembly in the plaza outside. Some sort of announcement!
'''Alisaie:''' What is Father up to now?
'''Krile:''' There's only one way to find out.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Barnier:''' Order! Order, I say!
'''Barnier:''' I thank you all for gathering here on such short notice.
'''Barnier:''' This day we must speak of grave affairs and their implications for the future of Sharlayan ─ nay, of this very star.
'''Barnier:''' Said affairs concern all citizens, and so we have called for a public assembly.
'''Barnier:''' You may have heard rumors of the Telophoroi, and the havoc these madmen wreak abroad.
'''Barnier:''' Under normal circumstances, we would pay little heed to petty disturbances outside our borders. The “Final Days,” however, are another matter altogether...
'''Barnier:''' ...For we dare not ignore these prophetic words of eld:
'''Barnier:''' “The end-bearers will come, ushering chaos and calamity. The Final Days descend and devour the very star...”
'''Elezen Man:''' I've never heard this prophecy.
'''Hyuran Woman:''' Is it true? Will all that really happen?
'''Barnier:''' Calm yourselves. The time is come to speak of the Forum's most sacred duties. But first...
'''Outspoken Councilor:''' Give voice to the voiceless. Let bindings be unbound. By unanimous decree, I declare the enchantment broken!
'''Barnier:''' Master Leveilleur, if you would.
'''Fourchenault:''' Very well...
'''Fourchenault:''' Two hundred and seventy years ago, our forebears began an expedition in the Dravanian hinterlands, in search of a route to access the aetherial sea.
'''Fourchenault:''' This much is public knowledge. Their findings, however, would become the Forum's most closely guarded secret.
'''Fourchenault:''' What those researchers discovered in the hinterlands was not a passage unto the aetherial sea, but the very heart of our star ─ and Hydaelyn Herself.
'''Fourchenault:''' She spoke to them of a calamity that would extinguish all life, and of a means by which we might be spared.
'''Fourchenault:''' The moon. 'Tis in truth a gargantuan vessel built to serve as sanctuary for Her children and deliver them from this doom.
'''Fourchenault:''' Much like ''Nyunkrepf's Hope'' in ages past, it will bear the people of a world in the throes of death to a new home.
'''Barnier:''' Needless to say, this would be no small undertaking. To facilitate the great work, the Forum has maintained close contact with the servants of Hydaelyn who presently reside on the moon.
'''Barnier:''' Convinced that the foretold end was all but inevitable, we began amassing a wealth of knowledge. Not merely for the betterment of our nation, but in preparation for the journey to come.
'''Elezen Man:''' You reveal this to us now? By the gods, how long do we have!?
'''Barnier:''' While we cannot say with certainty, we believe the hour to be nigh. We received a transmission from the moon suggesting as much not long ago.
'''Barnier:''' Which is why we must in earnest begin preparations for the great exodus.
'''Barnier:''' For his impressive contributions and the leadership he demonstrated during our withdrawal from Dravania, we have elected Master Leveilleur to oversee this initiative.
'''Fourchenault:''' Fellow scribes and scholars. My countrymen. We face a threat of unprecedented scale.
'''Fourchenault:''' We must challenge the trials before us with composure and conviction if we are to find salvation.
'''Fourchenault:''' The wisdom of Sharlayan has ever been a shining beacon in the darkness, and so it shall continue to be.
'''Fourchenault:''' It is our solemn charge to see our heritage preserved for future generations. For those who will come after, we will brave a new frontier.
'''Barnier:''' Administrative edicts will be relayed to all major institutions ere long. In the meantime, carry on with your duties. With that, I hereby call this assembly to a close.

'''Alisaie:''' Do you remember what Mother told us when we visited home?
'''Alisaie:''' That it wasn't until after we were born that Father seemed to lose himself in his work.
'''Alisaie:''' If that ''great work'' of his was the evacuation of this star, then...
'''Alphinaud:''' Yes... It wasn't for his benefit...
'''Alphinaud:''' Would you mind waiting here a moment? I wish to speak with Father before we leave.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Take your time.
'''Alphinaud:''' Thank you. I shan't be long.
> Keep it civil, eh?
'''Alphinaud:''' I may look daggers at him, but I will neither speak nor draw them.

'''Alisaie:''' If it's all the same to you, I have a few choice words to share with Father as well.
'''Fourchenault:''' So. Come to call us cowards and bid us join your fruitless battle against the inevitable?
'''Alphinaud:''' Nay, we do not object to the Forum's proposal. On the contrary, those who wish to flee have every right to do so.
'''Alphinaud:''' Urianger is cooperating with your associates on the moon to ensure that all is ready should evacuation be our only recourse.
'''Fourchenault:''' Then whatever your business, I suggest you be brief.
'''Alphinaud:''' Though we cannot boast the boundless wisdom of Sharlayan, we have firsthand knowledge of foreign cultures, and have conversed with no small number of peoples.
'''Alphinaud:''' These experiences have taught us fundamental truths that cannot be recorded in any tome, nor charted on any map.
'''Alphinaud:''' The beating heart of this planet is its people, many of whom would give anything ─ even their lives ─ to protect the lands they love.
'''Alphinaud:''' Many may choose to join you in the end. But what of those unwilling or unable, for whom escape will never be an option? What would you have them do?
'''Alphinaud:''' To ignore the plight of those one might conceivably save is not wisdom, Father. It is indolence.
'''Alphinaud:''' This is why we choose to fight.
'''Alisaie:''' We'll not ask for your understanding, Father. Only that you don't turn a blind eye to the good we have done. That we can still do.
'''Alisaie:''' We're not children in need of protection. Hold fast to your principles and let the world burn, if it please, but we believe there is still another way.
'''Alisaie:''' And if there is, we will find it. You see if we don't.
'''Fourchenault:''' Do as you will. Just stay out of our way.
'''Y'shtola:''' Were he not so consumed with self-righteousness, he might tell you how proud he is of you both.
'''Estinien:''' Bold words call for bold action. And there'll be no turning to your father should plans go awry.
'''Alisaie:''' As if I ever would. So long as there are those who wish to stay and fight for this star, we have to do what we can to help them.
'''Thancred:''' And if we're to do that, we'll need to be well rested.
'''Thancred:''' Wouldn't you agree? Having triumphed over what we once thought to be the source of all evil, I can think of no one in greater need of at least a dozen winks.
'''Alphinaud:''' Shall we, then? To the annex, to prepare for tomorrow!
| Voiced cutscene end |

===Speak with Ojika Tsunjika.===
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Krile tells me the Forum made a rather momentous announcement. So there's to be a great exodus, is there?
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' I'm reminded of my narrow escape from the Isle of Val. The realization, the running, the mixture of relief and regret after. “Why me?” I asked myself. “Why me?”
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Why us? Why now? Why wonder ─ there's no use fretting over the cosmic morality or lack thereof. We're here, and we'll get through this together. And who knows, maybe my luck will rub off and grant everyone a narrow escape. There's no harm in praying for as much.
'''Ojika Tsunjika:''' Oh, but enough of my rambling ─ I'm sure you're exhausted. Your chamber awaits!

A visitor has come knocking at your door. Whoever could it be?
'''''What will you say?'''''
| Voiced cutscenes |

'''> Alphinaud?'''
'''Alphinaud:''' Ah, I hope I didn't wake you.
'''Alphinaud:''' I pray you will forgive the unannounced visit, but I wished to speak with you before retiring for the night...
'''Alphinaud:''' ...About Garlemald, and the time we spent with the people of Tertium.
'''Alphinaud:''' Dangerous though it was, I'm glad we had the opportunity to treat with Jullus and Quintus.
'''Alphinaud:''' I was worried what might happen after we were collared. If they attempted to restrain you too. If they succeeded...
'''Alphinaud:''' Once more I put you in harm's way. And for that I must apologize...
'''Alphinaud:''' Or rather... I should thank you. For trusting in me, time and time again.
'''Alphinaud:''' After all our journeys together, I daresay I've used every expression imaginable to convey to you my gratitude. Nevertheless, I hope these words of mine still carry some small weight.
'''Alphinaud:''' Tomorrow, our fight continues. Mayhap it would have been better to seek you out after we have true cause for celebration.
'''Alphinaud:''' But having mustered the courage to stand up to Father and achieve a personal victory of sorts, I wanted to carry on in that spirit before my nerves got the better of me.
'''Alphinaud:''' The hour grows late, and you doubtless tire of my ramblings.
'''Alphinaud:''' I have a letter for Arenvald to finish, but will be off to bed shortly. Sleep well.

'''> Alisaie?'''
'''Alisaie:''' Craving a midnight snack, were you? I did consider bringing a few sweets, but decided this wasn't an appropriate occasion.
'''Alisaie:''' I couldn't sleep. Had a few things on my mind. I know it's late, so I'll try not to talk your ear off.
'''Alisaie:''' It's Zenos. I keep thinking back to Garlemald, when he'd taken control of your body.
'''Alisaie:''' An altogether terrifying experience, to say the least. And one that served as a harsh reminder.
'''Alisaie:''' No one - no matter how strong or quick or clever - is invincible. Not even you.
'''Alisaie:''' And as much as it might seem at time that you are... one misstep. One mistake... and that's that.
'''Alisaie:''' Which is why, even though I know you've heard it a thousand times before, I'm going to tell you to take better care of yourself. Because you really, really should.
'''Alisaie:''' It goes without saying that we're all committed to this fight, but that doesn't mean that we need to throw our lives away. You know how I feel about noble sacrifices.
'''Alisaie:''' Right - that's settled! We'll be keeping the acts of gratuitous bravado to a minimum.
'''Alisaie:''' When I look Father in the eye and swore we'd find a way to avert this tragedy...
'''Alisaie:''' It wasn't a promise just for him. It was a promise for you, too.

'''> Thancred?'''
'''Thancred:''' Evening.I hoped you hadn't crawled beneath the covers just yet.
'''Thancred:''' If you'll indulge me for a moment, I have a favor to ask.
'''Thancred:''' Don't worry. Nothing desperate or dire, if that's what you were wondering. Not yet.
'''Thancred:''' You know, we may have quite literally entered our final days. The ancients went so far to call it that for a reason.
'''Thancred:''' If so, then everything we did for Ryne, for the First... will have been meaningless. And I can't accept that. I just can't.
'''Thancred:''' My mind won't allow for the possibility, and that could be a problem. When we're in the tick of it, I don't know if I've got it in me to be pragmatic this time... even if running's the right choice. The only choice.
'''Thancred:''' So if you see me turning a blind eye to the harsh reality... beat some sense into me, would you?
'''Thancred:''' I trust you and the other Scions with my life, and I'd like to think the feeling is at least occasionally mutual.
'''Thancred:''' And I'd never forgive myself if my stubbornness put them in danger.
'''Thancred:''' Gods, listen to me. I'm beginning to sound like the father I never had.
'''Thancred:''' So, can I count on you to keep me in line? I can think of no one else more eminently qualified.
'''Thancred:''' Excellent!
'''Thancred:''' Now I can breathe a bit easier. Which isn't to say that I will, given what we're up against.
'''Thancred:''' Let's keep this little chat our secret. I'd rather not have anyone scolding us for burning the midnight oil.

'''> Y'shtola?'''
'''Y'shtola:''' You're still awake. Good.
'''Y'shtola:''' Might I trouble you to stand still for a moment?
'''Y'shtola:''' Hmmm. Nothing appears out of the ordinary.
'''Y'shtola:''' A precautionary measure. You will recall that serving as a vessel for abundant Light in the First very nearly ended poorly.
'''Y'shtola:''' In your recent battle on the moon, you were certainly exposed to similar, if not greater forces. Fortunately, from what I can see, you and your aether are none the worse for wear.
'''Y'shtola:''' Would that Ryne were here to confirm my assessment...
'''Y'shtola:''' To think you actually found yourself in a direct confrontation with Zodiark...
'''Y'shtola:''' As if Zenos gallivanting about in your body was not misfortune enoguh. Did you so grossly offend every single deity in a past life that they saw fit to place a curse upon your soul?
'''Y'shtola:''' Forgive me, that was in poor taste. I recall vividly how battered and broken it was in the depths of Amaurot.
'''Y'shtola:''' Would that you could have seen it with your own eyes. Mayhap then you would understand why the greater part of me is glad you did not. It was... a horror beyond description.
'''Y'shtola:''' Promise me you will be careful. That you will seek my counsel if you feel unwell.
'''Y'shtola:''' That puts my heart as ease, if only a touch. I suspect it will grow colder as the night wears on, so do be sure to stay warm.
'''Y'shtola:''' Sleep well, and may the shadows keep you.

'''> G'raha Tia?'''
'''G'raha Tia:''' Oh apologies, I-I didn't mean to... Ahem. If you could spare a moment before bed...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Thank you, I fear this may be the last quiet night we have to talk for quite some time.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I am... troubled, of late. Unwarranted concerns, perhaps. I hope. Nevertheless, I feel compelled to share them with you.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Though you have bested your enemies thus far - Zenos, and even Zodiark - your victories have come at a considerable cost to yourself.
'''G'raha Tia:''' No one is without their limits - and you are no exception. I worry the added weight of the Final Days will prove more than you can bear.
'''G'raha Tia:''' It is surely too much for any one woman/man...
'''G'raha Tia:''' But you needn't bear it alone. Let me share your burden.
'''G'raha Tia:''' My, um... carrying capacity pales in comparison to yours, but I could still help. Shoulder the occasional satchel from your ever-growing mountain of, um... baggage.
'''G'raha Tia:''' You have already done so much to help relieve me of mine own encumbrances. 'Tis only fair that I repay you in kind.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Of course, it needn't be only troubles we share.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Moments of joy may seem few and far between now, but there will come a time when we look back fondly on this journey.
'''G'raha Tia:''' The inquiry at the Forum, our march through the snows of Garlemald, our impromptu dinner in this very room - all of it.
'''G'raha Tia:''' And that is to say nothing of the journeys yet to come. To the ends of the world and beyond!
'''G'raha Tia:''' Ahem. But tomorrow will be no less busy than today, and I have kept you from your rest long enough.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Sleep well, my friend.

'''> Estinien?'''
'''Estinien:''' You're alone... Good.
'''Estinien:''' The twins thought now would be a wonderful time to pay a visit to my chambers. Rather than listen to them bicker over tonight's snacks and tomorrow's plans, I seized the first opportunity to make my escape.
'''Estinien:''' To their credit, they decided against intruding on your peace and quiet.
'''Estinien:''' It can all be a bit...exhausting at times, can't it?
'''Estinien:''' I wasn't sure what to make of you at first. During the Dragonsong War, how quick you were to take up a cause not your own. But I came to see that is simply the way of you and yours.
'''Estinien:''' I will not pretend to understand this talk of ancient primals and the Final Days.
'''Estinien:''' But I trust in your judgment and choose to believe in your cause. You and Alphinaud have my lance. Now and always.
'''Estinien:''' You will need it, wrack and ruin looming on the horizon. Calamity bearing down upon us.
'''Estinien:''' There's no place I'd rather be than here. Standing shoulder to shoulder with friends on the front line.
'''Estinien:''' So do not hesitate to send me against your enemies. I'll make them rue the day they met me.
'''Estinien:''' Now, if you'll excuse me. I could do with a little air.
'''Estinien:''' If Alphinaud asks... I was never here.
'''Estinien:''' Until the morrow.

'''A short while earlier, in the Ala Mhigan Quarter...'''
'''Ala Mhigan Woman:''' Thank the gods that tower is gone. The sight of it was enough to make me sick...
'''Ala Mhigan Merchant:''' Thank the Ilsabard contingent, more like. Word is they fought their way into Garlemald and toppled the bloody thing themselves. Not just the one, neither ─ all the towers have up and vanished.
'''Ala Mhigan Woman:''' Aye, I heard the same. Commander Aldynn and his troops helped keep casualties to a minimum, too.
'''Ala Mhigan Woman:''' But is it true they brought back tempered Garlean soldiers?
'''Ala Mhigan Merchant:''' As Commander Aldynn tells it, they've a treatment for that now. But don't you worry ─ cured or not, they've no plans to bring them into the city proper.
'''Ala Mhigan Woman:''' I see. Well, that's a relief, then.
'''Ala Mhigan Woman:''' I know we've brothers and sisters among the lot, but I can't say I'm eager to welcome them home...
'''Ala Mhigan Merchant:''' Won't need to think about it for a while yet. They're to be looked after in Ala Gannha for the time being...

'''Meanwhile, in Ishgard...'''
'''Erenville:''' Another day, another commission of paramount importance...
'''Erenville:''' Hm? Well, what have we here...?
'''Erenville:''' Hey! Are you all right?
'''Erenville:''' Was that...? No. The shadows play tricks. Nothing more.
'''Erenville:''' The towers are gone, and the Garlean threat has abated. And yet...
'''Erenville:''' Why does it feel as though it's about to get much, much worse...?

Heart of the Matter

2025-09-14T11:37:10Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Y'shtola. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Heart of the Matter
| image = Heart of the Matter.png
| description = [[Growingway]] is fidgeting with nervous energy, but is it from excitement or worry?
| quest-giver = Growingway
| location = Mare Lamentorum
| location-x = 28.7
| location-y = 8.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 84
| exp = 475200
| gil = 1005
| unlocks = cur Aether Current
| prev-quest = Setting Things Straight
| next-quest = Returning Home
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 749
| id-gt = 69943
| id-edb = 5978b9e9005
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Growingway]].
* Defeat the [[Loporrits]].
* Speak with [[Y'shtola]].
* Speak with [[Urianger]].

==Journal==
*Growingway is fidgeting with nervous energy, but is it from excitement or worry?

*Growingway suddenly remembers where the Scions can learn more about the Final Days─the archives located on the second floor of the main plaza. He asks you to follow him as he hops off with all haste.

*In a seemingly unexpected turn of bad luck, the entrance to the archives is locked. Growingway suggests you go and find whoever holds the door's key, but Y'shtola has already seen through his ruse. He soon confesses that he was tasked with distracting you, Y'shtola, and Thancred while Livingway and the other Loporrits carry out an ulterior task. With their plan now exposed, the Loporrits intend to detain you by force if necessary.

*Before reinforcements can overwhelm you, the three of you split up, incapacitating any Loporrits that get in your way. Their motives are not yet clear, but you all agree Urianger must be found before the situation turns dire.

*You find Urianger near the Watcher's Palace in the midst of conversation with Livingway and her companions. Their plan, it seems, was to coerce Urianger to travel back to Etheirys alone where he would assist their collaborators. He refuses, and instead begs the Loporrits be patient, for he believes the people of Etheirys will do what is right in due time. Rather than return, he pledges to remain on the moon, where he will teach the Loporrits what they need to know of Etheirys to better prepare the moon in the event an evacuation becomes necessary.

*Should the worst come to the worst, you must be prepared for every eventuality. And so it is with a heavy heart Urianger bids you safe journey back to Etheirys.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' I am beginning to grow tired of these games.

'''Urianger:''' If some scheme was afoot, surely Urianger would be the first to see through it.
'''Urianger:''' Then again, he does tend to give others the benefit of the doubt...

===Accepting the quest===
'''Growingway:''' Oh, what to do, what to do... I promised Livingway I would help, but...
'''Growingway:''' No. I promised I'd help, so that's what I'll do!
'''Growingway:''' The archives are on the second floor of the main plaza, the eastern wing. Follow me!
'''Y'shtola:''' I suspect the Loporrits are up to something, but if there is aught to be learned of the Final Days, I think it best we play along. For now, at least.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' What other knowledge do you suppose we could glean from their archives?

'''Thancred:''' The architecture of this place is impressive, though more than a little confusing to navigate.
'''Thancred:''' Is it too much to ask for clearly marked exits? Or a map, perhaps?

===Speak with Growingway. (Cutscene)===
'''Growingway:''' The archives are right through this door, but it seems to be locked.
'''Growingway:''' I guess we'll just have to go and find whoever has the key.
'''Y'shtola:''' Growingway, enough.
'''Y'shtola:''' If you have naught else to tell us of the Final Days, you need only say so. We can ill afford to be wasting time here, as you well know.
'''Y'shtola:''' Did you yourselves not tell us we must act quickly?
'''Growingway:''' Yes. Yes, we did, but...
'''Growingway:''' The moon was to be a perfect paradise for the people of Etheirys, and we're running out of time to make everything ready for their arrival.
'''Growingway:''' We hoped you'd see the wonders we have to offer, but you've found nothing but faults and flaws in our work. Only one of you saw our potential, so you others must be kept here.
'''Thancred:''' Ah, so that's Livingway's game. Run us about in circles and, failing that, lock us away so we can't put the plan at risk.
'''Thancred:''' Everyone except Urianger.
'''Growingway:''' He understands what is at stake... What must be done.
'''Y'shtola:''' I fear you've misjudged us, Growingway. Never have we decried the notion of using the moon as a means of escape.
'''Y'shtola:''' That said, my heart breaks at the thought of abandoning Etheirys and her reflections to their doom. If there is a way to avert the Final Days, I wish to find it. We all do.
'''Y'shtola:''' We may fail, but our efforts would never be at the expense of your plans.
'''Growingway:''' But why would you take that risk!?
'''Growingway:''' There's no room for ifs and maybes now.
'''Growingway:''' The people of Etheirys will escape here to the moon. They'll be safe, and we'll finally get to see all their happy, smiling faces.
'''Growingway:''' I'm sorry, but we can't let you leave. We just can't.
'''Growingway:''' Do what you must, but...try not to hurt them.
'''Growingway:''' I'll be back in a moment. Don't do anything rash while I'm gone.
'''Thancred:''' If we dally, they'll overwhelm us with sheer numbers. I say we knock these ones out, split up, and make our way to the exit.
'''Y'shtola:''' Agreed. Let us reconvene where Argos awaits outside.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Thancred:''' There you are. Didn't rough them up too badly, did you?

===Speak with Y'shtola. (Cutscene)===
'''Y'shtola:''' Good. You're here.
'''Y'shtola:''' We must hurry to the Watcher's Palace and find Urianger.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Urianger:''' ...And what, pray tell, do we seek at the Watcher's Palace?
'''Livingway:''' Oh, come off it, friend! You know full well why we're here.
'''Livingway:''' The time has come for you to return to Etheirys and help your brethren prepare for their journey here and beyond!
'''Urianger:''' Forgive me, Livingway, but I cannot in good conscience proceed with this plan.
'''Mappingway:''' Huh!? But what about the Final Days? The death and the doom!? We have to hurry before it's too late!
'''Urianger:''' Your unflagging commitment to your duty is endearing, to say the least.
'''Urianger:''' Be at ease. They bear you no grudge, nor do I. How could we, having come to understand your purpose?
'''Urianger:''' For millennia, you and yours worked tirelessly towards the singular purpose of this heavenly vessel's construction. An arduous feat by any measure.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis clear you have spared no effort. Why, your very names are a testament to your dedication.
'''Livingway:''' Our...our names? I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at...
'''Urianger:''' Names are an expression of the self ─ a declaration of one's hopes and aspirations.
'''Urianger:''' Your use of contemporary, uncomplicated nomenclature doth ensure clarity of purpose.
'''Urianger:''' There can be no doubt that your love for the people of Etheirys is boundless and pure.
'''Singingway:''' Yes, yes! A most mellifluous phrasing!
'''Singingway:''' We Loporrits were born of Hydaelyn's love for Etheirys.
'''Singingway:''' That shining, shimmering blue jewel. Brightest star in the sky! Brimming with life and possibilities.
'''Mappingway:''' For as long as I can remember I've toiled in anticipation of the day when this vessel might be needed.
'''Mappingway:''' All I've ever wanted was to meet those She cherished so dearly. To serve and serve well!
'''Livingway:''' That goes for all of us, don't you see? So help us ─ help us help them! Lead them here, where we can keep them safe!
'''Livingway:''' If there's anything wrong with what we've built, we'll fix it! We'll make it right!
'''Urianger:''' Your works want not for repair. Yet there remaineth much for you to learn of men, and your own kin besides.
'''Urianger:''' Singingway. Thy name bespeaketh more than the simple marriage of rhythm and rhyme.
'''Urianger:''' The songs of Etheirys are beyond counting, and span the length and breadth of emotion.
'''Urianger:''' Maps are monuments to man's pioneering spirit and his devotion to charting the furthest reaches of our star.
'''Urianger:''' Many have devoted their lifetimes to exploratory pursuits. To venture unto the highest mountains and the deepest oceans, in search of unknown frontiers.
'''Urianger:''' And thou, my friend. I... Hmm. I do not think we have met.
'''Puddingway:''' My...my name is Puddingway...
'''Urianger:''' Puddingway... Yes, indeed. A name of deep and abiding significance, I am sure, but one perhaps better communicated through delicious deeds than tasteless words.
'''Urianger:''' A judicious application of fae magicks at a later juncture may be appropriate...
'''Urianger:''' And Livingway. 'Tis no easy feat to convey the significance of thy moniker.
'''Urianger:''' Hmmm... When I was a bookish boy, a dear friend of mine was fond of peppering me with questions as I read ─ to my occasional annoyance. One day I posed to her a question of mine own ─ what doth it mean to live?
'''Urianger:''' After much contemplation, she proffered this answer.
'''Urianger:''' The anticipation of a half-read story's conclusion. The hope today's mistake may serve as tomorrow's lesson.
'''Urianger:''' The wish that a new acquaintance may one day call thee friend. She believed it to be all these moments and more.
'''Livingway:''' I...I want to understand, but...
'''Urianger:''' I, too, still labor to find mine own answer. 'Twould be my pleasure to assist you and yours in embarking on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
'''Urianger:''' For thee.
'''Urianger:''' Ink as blue as the waters of Etheirys. Made in haste, though I assure thee the quality has not suffered for it.
'''Urianger:''' The people need not be persuaded by honeyed words. Nay, I have faith they shall do what is right in due course.
'''Urianger:''' Until they do, I beg your patience, friends. And with that ink let us fill the empty pages of Livingway's compendium.
'''Urianger:''' An open exchange of ideas will surely afford you all a better understanding of modern man ─ and with it, ideas for improvements and renovations.
'''Urianger:''' But more importantly, it shall empower us to together find a way forward.
'''Livingway:''' I hope you're right. Thank you for this lovely gift.
'''Urianger:''' There you have it. I shall remain with the Loporrits to ensure that all is in order.
'''Urianger:''' Though we must needs prepare for every eventuality, you would all agree that the evacuation of our star is a last resort.
'''Urianger:''' To accept failure is to accept the demise not only of our star, but that of Ryne's. Of all reflections, and the souls that call them home.
'''Urianger:''' Which is why I have every faith that you shall fight to the last. That such drastic measures may prove unnecessary.
'''Thancred:''' Should the worst come to the worst ─ and I pray deeply that it won't ─ I'll take comfort in knowing preparations were made under your watchful eye.
'''Urianger:''' Aye, thou mayest be assured that if calamity cometh, not a soul will be left behind. “If” being the operative term.
''The flower glows in WOL's pocket.''
'''The Watcher:''' That flower... How came it into your possession?
'''The Watcher:''' How very like Her.
'''The Watcher:''' Guided by its light, you may come to know Her true intentions. Intentions which remain a mystery even to us.
'''The Watcher:''' In our time, we called it “Elpis”... You would do well to remember the name.
'''Livingway:''' Er, I hate to interrupt, but...I feel like I need to make amends for all the secrecy.
'''Y'shtola:''' Think nothing of it ─ we haven't been the most gracious of guests. Do convey our apologies to Growingway and the others.
'''Livingway:''' But of course! And when next we welcome more guests from Etheirys, we'll have learned to be much more hospitable hosts!
'''Livingway:''' Oh, and circling back to the matter of inappropriate secrecy, we ought to discuss our benefactors.
'''Y'shtola:''' Agreed. The Sharlayan Forum, yes?
'''Livingway:''' What!? How did you know!?
'''Y'shtola:''' The more I heard, the more obvious it became. The Forum's aims align closely with those of your anonymous patrons. “A telling coincidence” would be an understatement.
'''Y'shtola:''' Though had we not taken it upon ourselves to peruse certain restricted tomes in Labyrinthos, we might still be unaware of their plans.
'''Y'shtola:''' ...But let us continue this discussion upon our return. I daresay we have kept Alphinaud and the others waiting long enough.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional dialogue''
'''Mappingway:''' There is little I can do to help stop the Final Days, but should you need to know of star traversal, look no further!
'''Mappingway:''' Such knowledge I can offer in abundance, so do not hesitate if you find yourself wanting.

'''Livingway:''' Well, that was all rather embarrassing, wasn't it? At least we're on the same page now ─ people ''and'' Etheirys. We'll save both, or at least give it a good try.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Make sure everyone listens to Urianger, would you?
'''Livingway:''' Oh, we'll be all ears. And you know we can be!
> Tell Growingway I look forward to our next walk together.
'''Livingway:''' I will. I'm sure he'll be glad to hear it.
> You Loporrits sure an excitable bunch.
'''Livingway:''' Well, it's not as if we've been waiting twelve thousand years to meet the people of Etheirys. Oh wait, we have! But that's neither here nor there. Under Urianger's tutelage, we'll strive to become more hospitable hosts, and see that the moon is fully equipped to meet the needs of its potential passengers.

'''Puddingway:''' Nice to meet you... Name's Puddingway.
'''Puddingway:''' Sorry again for all the trouble... We promise we'll do better. Honest.

'''Singingway:''' The others will be so happy to hear Urianger is going to stay and teach us all about Etheirys.
'''Singingway:''' We'll have to be careful not to get too distracted by his lessons ─ there's still maintenance to carry out, after all.

'''Y'shtola:''' The Loporrits think so highly of the people of Etheirys, yet it seems this evacuation plan is the only way they know to express their adoration.
'''Y'shtola:''' If we had been more clear in our intentions from the start, mayhap we could have avoided this wrinkle...
'''Y'shtola:''' Something to keep in mind in future.

'''Thancred:''' A declaration of hopes and aspirations... I hadn't thought of it that way before.
'''Thancred:''' The Loporrits may be in good hands now, but that doesn't change the fact that their plan is a last resort I'd rather not employ.
'''Thancred:''' Let's see it doesn't come to that. For the First and all the other reflections.

'''The Watcher:''' I chanced to spy you crossing the chasm, and I feared something was amiss.
'''The Watcher:''' But all is well, and more importantly, I have been given the opportunity to behold a wonderful sight.
'''The Watcher:''' Keep the Elpis close, and its light will be your guide.

===Speak with Urianger.===
'''Urianger:''' 'Twas a relief to see Livingway was pleased with my gift of ink.
'''Urianger:''' “To serve and serve well”... Though their knowledge may be lacking, their boundless love is a blessing without peer.
'''Urianger:''' It will be no easy task to prepare them for what must needs be done, but gladly do I embrace this duty...even if it doth necessitate that we part ways for a time.
'''Urianger:''' Forgive me my absence, but I have the utmost faith in you. In all our fellow Scions. When next I return to Etheirys, I pray I find you all in good health and good spirits.

Setting Things Straight

2025-09-14T10:30:12Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Urianger. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Setting Things Straight
| image =
| description = [[Urianger]] is quite glad for your company.
| quest-giver = Urianger
| location = Mare Lamentorum
| location-x = 22.8
| location-y = 21.0
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 84
| exp = 475200
| gil = 1170
| reward1 = 1 Phrygian Hand Gear Coffer (IL 533)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Back to Old Tricks
| next-quest = Heart of the Matter, Alluring Allag, Name That Way, A Test of Mettle, Dangerous Work, For a Greater Garden, Lone Loporrit, Material Woes, Overexcited Admirer, Troubled Waters, Unfortunate Fortune-telling
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 748
| id-gt = 69942
| id-edb = 620eb781eee
}}

==Walkthrough==
The target, Runningway, will say "I'm late! For a very important... appointment!" as they run around. Hitting another Loporrit will fail the quest.

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Urianger]].
* Stand watch at the designated location and defeat any enemies that appear.
* Stand watch at the designated location.
* Speak with [[Urianger]].
* Speak with [[Y'shtola]].
* Search for [[Runningway]] at the designated location.
* Speak with [[Y'shtola]].

==Journal==
*Urianger is quite glad for your company.

==Dialogue==
'''Urianger:''' I thank thee for accompanying me.
'''Urianger:''' 'Tis a simple plan, in truth. We shall not be long away from Bestways Burrow.
'''Urianger:''' Difficult decisions must needs be made in the coming days, but I nevertheless believe we are all of one mind in our desire to save the people of Etheirys.
'''Urianger:''' To make clear our resolve to the Loporrits, I would offer them a gift. But its making doth require a most singular ingredient.

===Speak with Urianger.===
'''Urianger:''' Ah, an abundance of spongoi. Excellent.
'''Urianger:''' I chanced to spy this aggregation when crossing Zodiark's erstwhile prison.
'''Urianger:''' Using a spell taught to me by the Nu Mou, I believe these shall suffice for the gift I would fashion.
'''Urianger:''' The magick requireth considerable concentration, however. Might I prevail upon thee to stand watch whilst I perform the incantation?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' ...
Urianger is wholly absorbed in weaving his enchantment. Until his work is complete, he will need to be kept safe from harm...

'''Stand watch at the designated location and defeat any enemies that appear.'''

===Stand watch at the designated location.===
Surveying the nearby area, you see no sign of potential threats. This would be a good opportunity to see how Urianger is faring...

===Speak with Urianger. (Cutscene)===
'''Urianger:''' ...
Urianger remains fixated on his work...

'''Urianger:''' There... 'Tis done.
'''Urianger:''' A magicked ink, every onze as efficacious as that crafted by the Nu Mou.
'''Urianger:''' Rare is the occasion I would conjure mine own, but is nevertheless a most useful skill.
'''Urianger:''' The resulting product is, admittedly, possessed of no preternatural properties, but its hue is one of mine own choosing, which I pray the Loporrits will appreciate.
'''???:''' [Forename]! Urianger! Oh, thank goodness. I thought you had been eaten, or had perhaps fallen into a crater.
'''Livingway:''' Y'shtola has been looking all over for you, [Forename]. She says she needs to speak with you about something most urgent. Dire, even.
'''Livingway:''' She was also quite clear that she wishes to speak with [Forename] ''alone''. Which means, I'm afraid, you must stay behind, Urianger.
'''Livingway:''' But worry not! It just so happens we need your help with an errand ─ delivering a package from the Watcher's Palace to Bestways Burrow. It's quite large and heavy ─ perhaps even too heavy, for we poor Loporrits ─ and we would be ever so grateful if you could lend us a hand.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Well, I suppose I should be going, then...
'''Livingway:''' Phew, good...
'''Livingway:''' I-I mean, yes, very good. Let us not keep you, then. She said she would be waiting for you in Greatest Endsvale... or somewhere thereabouts. I'm sure you'll find her soon enough.
> How about an extra pair of hands before I go and meet with Y'shtola?
'''Livingway:''' No, no, that won't be necessary. Urianger's help should more than suffice.
'''Livingway:''' And I'm sure you don't want to risk getting on Y'shtola's bad side by keeping her waiting. She seems...prickly. Now, off with you.
> That's convenient... ''Suspiciously'' convenient.
'''Livingway:''' Are you insinuating I would betray the trust of Hydaelyn's chosen? Or worse ─ do anything to risk getting on Y'shtola's bad side!?
'''Livingway:''' She's clearly not one to be crossed, nor made to wait. Now, off with you!

'''Urianger:''' Worry not, [Forename]. I shan't be long.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Thancred:''' Everything is all right with Urianger, then? That's a relief.
'''Growingway:''' Oh! B-Back so soon?

===Speak with Y'shtola.===
'''Y'shtola:''' Oh, [Forename]. We thought you would be away for far longer.
'''Y'shtola:''' A dire emergency? I said no such thing.
'''Y'shtola:''' But as you are here, I could use your assistance with one small matter.
'''Y'shtola:''' Runningway, a companion of Growingway's, apparently has much to tell us of the Final Days.
'''Y'shtola:''' The problem, however, is that he is determined to live up to his name, refusing to stay still long enough for us to hold a conversation.
'''Thancred:''' Is there anywhere he's likely to stop and rest? Or perhaps there's a way to slow him down?
'''Growingway:''' Wh-What's the rush? I was thinking we should wait here, maybe enjoy a cold mug of carrot juice, and...no? <sigh> Well, if it's really that important...
'''Growingway:''' You can try using these...balls. Of mousse flesh. Not to be confused with...the other thing.
'''Growingway:''' Ahem. Runningway's other notable feature is his incessant chatter, so you'll have no trouble finding him in a crowd. And when you do, try lobbing your balls at him.
'''Y'shtola:''' Crude, but if it proves effective... He was here in Greatest Endsvale when last I saw him. Let us split up and find him.

===Search for Runningway at the designated location. (Minigame)===
Search your surroundings for Runningway. You may move the camera, as well as zoom in and out. Target Runningway and throw mousse balls with <LMB>.

===Strike Runningway with a mousse ball.===
'''Runningway?:''' Ow! That smarts! If this was meant to be a joke, it isn't funny!

'''Runningway:''' Hm? Yes, I'm Runningway. Do you mind explaining why you hit me in the face with your balls... Of mousse flesh?
'''Runningway:''' ''I'm'' highly knowledgeable about the Final Days?
'''Runningway:''' Hah, that's the most ridiculous thing I've heard since I woke up! Who told you that joke?
'''Runningway:''' As if we've got time to look into the Final Days when there's so much to do before the great voyage.
'''Runningway:''' It's true that Hydaelyn did impart to us some knowledge of the event, but I know about as much as any other Loporrit around here. Less, probably.
'''Runningway:''' I don't know why anyone would think it's funny to go around telling people I'm an expert, but they'd better hope I don't get my paws on them!
'''Runningway:''' Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but if there's nothing else, I've work to do!
'''Runningway:''' And I'm off!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Thancred:''' Any luck? I tried near the entrance, but there was no sign of him.

'''Growingway:''' Oh no, you caught him? I-I mean... Well done you...

===Speak with Y'shtola. (Cutscene)===
'''Y'shtola:''' I could find neither hide nor...hair of him. How did you fare?
'''Y'shtola:''' So, he knows no more than the others.
'''Y'shtola:''' Care to explain yourself, Growingway?
'''Growingway:''' W-Well, you see... I, uh...
'''Growingway:''' I misremembered. Yes, that's it! I misremembered. Terribly sorry about that.
'''Growingway:''' Hmmm. Afraid I'm drawing a blank, though. Try as I might, I can't remember who I was thinking of.
'''Thancred:''' On an unrelated note, what of Urianger? I assume you spoke with him earlier, but did he say when he'll be returning?
'''Thancred:''' On his way to the Watcher's Palace with Livingway?
'''Thancred:''' Between Growingway's sudden lapse of memory and our lack of other leads, maybe our time would be better spent lending Urianger a hand.
'''Growingway:''' Wh-What!? Now hold on a moment!
'''Growingway:''' It's all coming back to me. Yes, I remember!
'''Growingway:''' The information you're looking for is in the archives. Yes, that's where you'll find all sorts of useful knowledge, including that pertaining to the Final Days.

All's Vale That Endsvale

2025-09-11T08:39:23Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Growingway again. */

{{Quest infobox
| title = All's Vale That Endsvale
| image =
| description = [[Growingway]] is keen to put his recent mishap behind him.
| quest-giver = Growingway
| location = Mare Lamentorum
| location-x = 21.4
| location-y = 7.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 84
| exp = 475200
| gil = 1294
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Styled a Hero
| next-quest = Back to Old Tricks
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 746
| id-gt = 69940
| id-edb = ef85130a2ff
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Growingway]].
*Speak with [[Growingway]] again.
*Do a nice, big [[Stretch|/stretch]] near [[Growingway]].
*Speak with [[Growingway]] and have him accompany you.
*Accompany [[Growingway]] to the designated location and then speak with him.
*Accompany [[Growingway]] to the second designated location and then speak with him.
*Accompany [[Growingway]] to the third designated location and then speak with him.
*Accompany [[Growingway]] to the fourth designated location and then speak with him.
*Accompany [[Growingway]] to the fifth designated location and then speak with him.
*Speak with [[Y'shtola]].

==Journal==
*Growingway is keen to put his recent mishap behind him.

==Dialogue==
'''Growingway:''' It may not seem like it, but we've been planning for this far longer than I'd care to admit.
'''Growingway:''' Each time we woke up, we'd have long discussions about how to save as many of you as we can. Felt like everyone had an opinion on this or that.
'''Growingway:''' But the one thing we all agreed upon was that the people of Etheirys wouldn't take action to save themselves until it was far too late.
'''Growingway:''' That's why we're striving to make the moon a vibrant, magical place they'd hop at the chance to visit, rather than waiting for the flames of oblivion to get them off their tails and force them to accept our invitation.
'''Growingway:''' The residential quarters may not be up to the necessary standards just yet, but there are plenty of other places worth seeing!
'''Growingway:''' You've already had a look around the Carrotorium, but wait until you see what's waiting for you at the east end of the burrow. Follow me!

===Speak with Growingway.===
'''Growingway:''' Good, you're here. Through this door is Greatest Endsvale!
'''Growingway:''' It was named as such because it's the vale to end all vales. The most beautiful forest you'll ever see.
'''Growingway:''' We understand the people of Etheirys enjoy taking leisurely walks through “natural spaces” and the like, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
'''Growingway:''' How about we start with a nice stroll to the fountain? This way!

===Speak with Growingway again.===
'''Growingway:''' So, what did you think of the forest? Isn't it positively pleasant? Simply sublime?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I couldn't see the forest ''or'' the trees...
'''Growingway:''' You're pulling my tail! We're in the forest right now!
> I didn't see any - wait. You don't mean those crystals out there are...
'''Growingway:''' Right you are! Our forest is made of crystals and constructs, dotting the landscape as far as the eye can see.
> 'Tis as transcendent as burying your face in a chocobo's plumage and take a good, long whiff!
'''Growingway:''' You really think so? Truly?
'''Growingway:''' Hearing you say that means more to me than you know. Personally, I'd say this place is the pride of the burrow.

'''Growingway:''' Building this place was a challenge, let me tell you. Since we were born here, we've never seen trees in person before, let alone a forest.
'''Growingway:''' The information sent by our collaborators was quite enlightening, but after much deliberation, we decided to use crystalline constructs in place of living trees.
'''Growingway:''' And thanks to our atmospheric circulation system, this place produces air as clean as that you'd find in a forest on Etheirys!
'''Growingway:''' The fountain here behind us, powered by the rather large crystal adorning its top, plays a vital role in supplying us with fresh water.
'''Growingway:''' Much time and effort was spent making it the most spherical of spheres, and I daresay the unparalleled roundness speaks for itself.
'''Growingway:''' I enjoy nothing more than a nice, long '''stretch''' and a spot of relaxation whenever I come up here. You look like you could do with a stretch yourself.

===Do a nice, big /stretch near Growingway. ===
'''Growingway:''' That's the spirit! I feel more relaxed simply watching you.
'''Growingway:''' A sight worth the many years spent building this place.
'''Growingway:''' If it's not too much to ask... It's always been a dream of mine to take a walk through this forest with someone from Etheirys. Could we maybe...?

===Speak with Growingway and have him accompany you.===
'''Growingway:''' <gasp> You will!? Oh, be still my quivering whiskers!

> Speak with Growingway
'''Growingway:''' Ahhh... Nothing like a relaxing stroll to forget one's worries, eh?

'''Conversation Point:''' ''At Greatest Endsvale'' (X:32.0, Y:11.5)
> Ask if you can taste the rainbow... crystal.
'''Growingway:''' What...? N-No! I'm not sure what it is you do with crystals on Etheirys, but we don't ''eat'' them ─ and certainly not this one. It's possessed of all six elements─wind, lightning, fire, earth, ice, and water. We use crystals like these to maintain the moon's elemental equilibrium.
'''Growingway:''' It's worth mentioning, though, that because of Hydaelyn's influence ─ being the embodiment of tranquility and stasis and all ─ manipulating the elements here is different than it might be on Etheirys.
'''Growingway:''' A conjuring of fire would sooner dry your clothes than singe them, for example. Put simply, the aetheric conditions are ill-suited to growth, which is why the surface is mostly barren.
'''Growingway:''' Of course, this was all necessary to keep the raging energies of Zodiark in check.

===Accompany Growingway to the designated location and then speak with him.===
'''Growingway:''' I was thinking, Yams...that I could be more helpful to you by teaching you a little about the moon and what it is we do.
'''Growingway:''' When we were first created, the moon's sole purpose was to hold Zodiark, and there was absolutely ''nothing'' to be found here.
'''Growingway:''' Eventually, Hydaelyn gave us our first task: furnish the moon with propulsion systems capable of facilitating travel to other stars.
'''Growingway:''' It sounds impressive, and I suppose in some respects it is, but it was only possible thanks to all the knowledge Hydaelyn shared with us. We also had a ''lot'' of time to get it done. Six thousand years, give or take.
'''Growingway:''' But anyway, let's keep going.

===Accompany Growingway to the second designated location and then speak with him.===
'''Growingway:''' This may come as a surprise, but we didn't begin building the habitable areas until after the propulsion systems were ready.
'''Growingway:''' Considering how long it took, I wish we'd started sooner. Who would've thought we'd need four thousand years to make all this?
'''Growingway:''' It certainly wasn't work you dare rush, either. We had to create infrastructure and countless supporting systems, some of which wouldn't be operational until hundreds of years later.
'''Growingway:''' And then there was that brief period where our productivity came to a screeching halt ─ when that bizarre red satellite was sent up from Etheirys. The Allagans' mischief, I think.
'''Growingway:''' We thought maybe some new, nefarious actor was colluding with Zodiark. All we could do was stand by and brace ourselves for the worst.
'''Growingway:''' I can't tell you how relieved we were when Hydaelyn informed us of its destruction. Oh yes, there was much joyous humming that day.

===Accompany Growingway to the third designated location and then speak with him.===
'''Growingway:''' Say, do you notice anything peculiar about the treetops? I mean, apart from the fact they're massive crystals, and not trees.
'''Growingway:''' I'll give you a hint: it's the golden rings emanating from the glowing spheres.
'''Growingway:''' Along with the device fixed near the ceiling, they fulfill a role similar to our sun ─ and do so better, even.
'''Growingway:''' The sun and similar celestial objects in the great expanse radiate energy that is harmful to your bodies. These rings shield you from that energy while allowing you to bathe in the perfect amount of sunlight. Or rather, a close approximation of it.
'''Growingway:''' Pretty impressive, wouldn't you say? Oh, and if you look closely, you'll see different types of “trees” have ever-so-slightly different curvature! Yes indeed, this forest truly is the greatest.

===Accompany Growingway to the fourth designated location and then speak with him.===
'''Growingway:''' There was something else I wanted to tell you about. Uh... Oh, right.
'''Growingway:''' The propulsion systems and habitat facilities were completed around two thousand years ago, and with that, the most important features were fit for purpose.
'''Growingway:''' Which was all well and good, except we still knew absolutely nothing about the present-day people of Etheirys.
'''Growingway:''' “Why not go and visit Etheirys yourself?” you might ask. Strictly forbidden. Were our technology or knowledge of the moon's true purpose exploited for evil ends...the results could be disastrous.
'''Growingway:''' Then there were a few more Rejoinings, and it became increasingly difficult to converse with Hydaelyn.
'''Growingway:''' Fearful we might lose the ability to communicate with Her altogether, we beseeched Her to find people on Etheirys we could trust to help.
'''Growingway:''' We were quite fortunate everything worked out as it did.

===Accompany Growingway to the fifth designated location and then speak with him. (Cutscene)===
'''Growingway:''' With the exception of routine inspections and maintenance, we remained asleep and waited, hopeful Hydaelyn would find someone who would help us.
'''Growingway:''' Eventually She did, and though Her power was waning, we were able to speak to them directly for a short while.
'''Growingway:''' We shared with them everything we could, including our knowledge of the heavens, and a means to travel here to the moon.
'''Growingway:''' They certainly didn't waste any time with what we taught them. No more than a few years after that, our collaborators found a means to convey messages and supplies to us from down below.
'''Growingway:''' With all the letters, books, and other resources they sent, we learned enough to start making more meaningful changes to the moon.
'''Growingway:''' And now you're here, hopefully enjoying yourself as much as I am!
'''Growingway:''' I knew you would like Greatest Endsvale, I knew it!
'''Growingway:''' Thank you again for coming here, by the way. I know it was just a walk through the forest, but it meant a lot to me.
'''Y'shtola:''' There you are.
'''Y'shtola:''' I take it you've already received the grand tour? A shame we missed it.
'''???:''' Growingway! I've been looking all over for you!
'''Growingway:''' Oh! I, uh... Is this about the teleporter to the residential area?
'''Livingway:''' No, never mind that. We have more pressing matters at hand.
'''Livingway:''' I will be calling an emergency meeting shortly, and your attendance is required.
'''Growingway:''' Really...? I can't imagine why you'd need me there, but if you insist.
'''Livingway:''' We won't be away long, so you all are more than welcome to continue looking about the burrow. Now, come along, Growingway.
'''Y'shtola:''' Before we arrived, you seemed to be in the midst of a rousing conversation with your guide. Did you learn anything of import?
'''Thancred:''' They've spent twelve ''thousand'' years preparing for this?
'''Thancred:''' With the appointed hour fast approaching, I can certainly understand their restlessness. But still...
'''Y'shtola:''' It remains to be seen if the people can be persuaded to evacuate when there are yet no signs of the Final Days.
'''Y'shtola:''' What's more, the technology of this place defies imagination. I doubt there are many who would readily come to terms with living in such surroundings.
'''Thancred:''' Whoever these collaborators are, unless they are possessed of the world's most charming personalities or a means to forcibly evacuate people, they will meet with a great deal of resistance.
'''Y'shtola:''' Indeed. Even if faced with annihilation, the decision to forsake all one knows cannot be made lightly.
'''Urianger:''' Forgive me, friends, but I must beg your leave. There is another matter which yet begs for mine attention.
'''Thancred:''' Of course. We can accompany you if you like.
'''Urianger:''' Nay, that will not be necessary. If you will excuse me.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Thancred:''' Huh... What do you suppose has suddenly tickled his fancy?

===Speak with Y'shtola.===
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Tis clear now that difficult decisions lie ahead of us.
'''Y'shtola:''' Preparation for the evacuation of Etheirys is indeed crucial, but I am not yet willing to forsake our world and its reflections ─ and I trust I am not alone in my reticence.

Styled a Hero

2025-09-11T07:03:17Z

Treazul: /* Speak with the restless Loporrit. */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Styled a Hero
| image =
| description = [[Livingway]] is eager to show you more of the moon's wonders.
| quest-giver = Livingway
| location = Mare Lamentorum
| location-x = 12.3
| location-y = 9.1
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 84
| exp = 475200
| gil = 1335
| reward1 = 1 Phrygian Leg Gear Coffer (IL 533)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = A Taste of the Moon
| next-quest = All's Vale That Endsvale, Carrots: It's What's for Dinner, True Carrot Crimes, A Strange New Moon, All Fun and Games, Clothes Maketh the Man, Getting to Know You, Over the Rainbow Crystal
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 745
| id-gt = 69939
| id-edb = 506a58b1ca6
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Livingway]].
* Speak with the [[restless Loporrit]].
* Speak with the [[jubilant Loporrit]] while wearing your new attire.
* Speak with [[Livingway]] while wearing your new attire.
* Speak with the [[fidgeting Loporrit]].
* Speak with [[Growingway]].
* Speak with [[Growingway]] again.

==Journal==
*Livingway is eager to show you more of the moon's wonders.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' While I'm sure the Loporrits would hop at the chance to expound upon carrots in exhaustive detail, perhaps it's time we moved on?

'''Urianger:''' 'Hmm...

'''Thancred:''' I hate to admit it, but...I did rather like the carrots.

'''Cookingway:''' Hungry for more carrots? Fear not, you can eat to your heart's content after you've seen the rest of Bestways Burrow.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Livingway:''' I think we've had our fill of carrots for now. Let's move on to other necessities, shall we?
'''Livingway:''' Our clothing production is sure to impress. This way!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' Garments born of the heavens, crafted with methods ancient and forgotten. Dress befitting we who walk in shade, stewards of the esoteric...

'''Y'shtola:''' Do you suppose the clothes they prepared will be as grossly oversized as the carrots?

'''Thancred:''' It's hardly Sunsilk Tapestries, but perhaps we'll be pleasantly surprised.

===Speak with Livingway.===
'''Livingway:''' Here we are ─ the apparel production station.
'''Livingway:''' We've chosen to employ more traditional methods for this task ─ creation magicks!
'''Livingway:''' Hydaelyn, in Her infinite wisdom, blessed us with the selfsame affinity for magic Her people possessed. We have other amazing talents, of course ─ and I know you're dying to hear about them ─ but I will regale you with the details another time.
'''Livingway:''' That said, we did run into a spot of trouble at first. Our magic alone was not sufficient to see our work done.
'''Livingway:''' In the end, we discovered crystallized aether was a wonderful catalyst that could provide us with the extra vis we needed.
'''Y'shtola:''' My, how resourceful.
'''Livingway:''' Ah, the sweet sound of recognition! You will also be impressed to hear we've read all about your habit of changing attire to match your chosen profession. For the sake of efficiency, I presume? This has also been taken into account with our designs.
'''Livingway:''' But why take my word for it when you can simply try on our clothes?
'''Livingway:''' Make yourselves known to the workers and they will see to the rest!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Livingway:''' If you're worried about sizing, don't be. It should be a simple matter to adjust our concepts as required...and it will be required.

===Speak with the restless Loporrit.===
'''Restless Loporrit:''' Ah! I-It's you! One of the visitors from Etheirys! Goodness me, Mappingway wasn't kidding ─ you really ''are'' smaller than the watcher.
'''Restless Loporrit:''' Oh, right! You're here to try on a set of clothes, yes?
'''Restless Loporrit:''' What would you have me fashion for you today?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> An outfit that embodies my bloodlust.
'''Restless Loporrit:''' Embodies your...what?
> Something simple, yet functional.
'''Restless Loporrit:''' Simple and functional. Right.
> A fashionable and refined ensemble.
'''Restless Loporrit:''' Fashionable... Right...

'''Restless Loporrit:''' Ahem. This will only take a moment.

'''Restless Loporrit:''' There we are. All finished!
'''Restless Loporrit:''' A perfect fit, if I do say so myself.

''(If you chose "Something simple, yet functional.")''
'''Restless Loporrit:''' Nothing too billowy or frilly, as you can see. Also light and durable — sure to serve you well wherever your travels might take you!
''(If you chose "A fashionable and refined ensemble.")''
'''Restless Loporrit:''' I'll be honest─I know nothing of fashion, let alone fashion on Etheirys. B-But I'd wager no one down there has ever worn anything like this fine ensemble. Perhaps you can start a new trend!
''(If you chose "An outfit that embodies my bloodlust")''
'''Restless Loporrit:''' I would be lying if I said I understand what bloodlust is, but I assume it's something you enjoy. I made certain the clothes are flexible yet sturdy enough to endure...whatever it is you plan to do while wearing them.

'''Restless Loporrit:''' Would you look at that. Speechless! And there I thought you may not like it.
'''Restless Loporrit:''' If you've a mind to try something else, why not speak with my fellow artisans?
'''Restless Loporrit:''' I'm sure they'd be happy to oblige.

<blockquote>You must continue wearing these garments in order to progress.
You will change back to your normal garments if you move too far away. Look
to your map for the garment change's area of effect.
Speak with the restless Loporrit to restore or prolong the garment change.</blockquote>

===Speak with the Jubilant Loporrit while wearing your new attire.===
'''Jubilant Loporrit:''' Ah! N-No one said you'd be coming! Er...how can I help you?
'''Jubilant Loporrit:''' You wish to try my clothes? Really?
'''Jubilant Loporrit:''' O-Of course! It would be my honor! Did you have anything in mind?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Got anything with a little more...flair?
> I'm looking for clothes with an altogether different design.
> Surprise me!

'''Jubilant Loporrit:''' I-I think I can handle that. Let's see...
'''Jubilant Loporrit:''' This should do!

'''Jubilant Loporrit:''' Some of my best work yet.
'''Jubilant Loporrit:''' It's a relatively new concept incorporating an idea that's never been tried with clothing before.
'''Jubilant Loporrit:''' Fragrance! Can you smell the carrots? <sniff> <sniff> Ah, simply divine!
'''Jubilant Loporrit:''' I was worried how the concept would turn out when put to the proof, but it looks stunning on you!
'''Jubilant Loporrit:''' Won't you go and show Livingway? I'm sure she's eager to see what we've come up with.

<blockquote>You must continue wearing these garments in order to progress.
You will change back to your normal garments if you move too far away. Look
to your map for the garment change's area of effect.
Speak with the Jubilant Loporrit to restore or prolong the garment change.</blockquote>

===Speak with Livingway while wearing your new attire. (Cutscene)===
'''Livingway:''' My, don't we look splendid!
'''Livingway:''' The result of much trial and error, but I know quality work when I see it.
'''Livingway:''' Shhh. You needn't speak. I can see your adoration for the moon and we Loporrits in your eyes. No doubt your friends feel the same having sampled our creations.

'''Thancred:''' Sorry to have kept you waiting...
'''Y'shtola:''' They insisted we sample ''all'' of their concepts ere we returned.
'''Urianger:''' Verily, 'tis an ensemble most becoming.

'''Scions:''' ......

[[File:Scions in Loporrit Clothes.jpg|450px]]

'''Thancred:''' ...I think it's past time we returned these clothes.
'''Livingway:''' I was so confident our garments would meet with your approval... <sigh> Whatever are we doing wrong?
'''Livingway:''' The watcher taught us that, in his time, everyone wore the same robes. To do otherwise was against social etiquette.
'''Livingway:''' We thought we could appeal to modern tastes by tailoring the robes to specific professions, but...
'''Y'shtola:''' Please, you mustn't be so hard on yourself. Should we resort to evacuating the people of Etheirys, they will most certainly have need of your attire.
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Tis clear you spared no effort in addressing our needs, but you must understand that we are not quite so...homogenous.
'''Y'shtola:''' Speaking for myself, what I wear now better suits my tastes, even if it is of inferior make.
'''Y'shtola:''' But there are others whose choices may be influenced by traditions or personal experience. Rather than make assumptions for the whole, you must consider the individual and their potential preferences.
'''Livingway:''' I fear we've underestimated the complexity and diversity of your people. <sigh> Even if we'd memorized every tome we received, I doubt we'd have fared much better.
'''Livingway:''' Maybe we're doing you a disservice trying to shower you with our baubles and frippery, thinking it was for your benefit when you'd be better off on your own...
'''Thancred:''' ...There are some who might agree. People who prefer to keep others at arm's length, even when they know they shouldn't.
'''Thancred:''' As one such former fool, I'd like to ask you a question.
'''Thancred:''' This plan to evacuate and escape the Final Days ─ did it account for the reflections of the Source as well?
'''Livingway:''' Um... Not that I'm aware of...
'''Livingway:''' We were born of Hydaelyn's love for Etheirys, and the salvation of the people on that star, and that star alone, has ever been our aim.
'''Livingway:''' Surely it's better to devote ourselves to saving one world than to divide our efforts across fourteen, and risk failing them all?
'''Thancred:''' ...I suppose you're right.
'''Y'shtola:''' Livingway, might we have leave to explore Bestways Burrow unattended? You have given us much to think about.
'''Livingway:''' Why, certainly.
'''Y'shtola:''' Until later, then.
'''Urianger:''' If I may, I should like to accompany thee a while longer.
'''Livingway:''' Really!?
'''Livingway:''' I-I mean, you're more than welcome to. There was actually something I wished to speak with you about.
'''Livingway:''' Let's be off then, shall we?

'''Fidgeting Loporrit:''' Hmmm......

===Speak with the fidgeting Loporrit.===
'''Fidgeting Loporrit:''' Ahhh! M-My apologies. I wasn't trying to spy or anything.
'''Fidgeting Loporrit:''' Everyone's been talking about the visitors come from Etheirys, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.
'''Fidgeting Loporrit:''' I was excited at first, but now...now I'm worried.
'''Fidgeting Loporrit:''' What if the people of Etheirys refuse to come? What if we can't save them!?
'''Fidgeting Loporrit:''' <sigh> It's clear we've made a mess of things.
'''Fidgeting Loporrit:''' Oh, but wait! You still haven't visited the domiciles! Once you see them, you'll understand how wonderful the moon truly is, I'm sure of it.
'''Growingway:''' I'll be waiting for you by the teleporter near the entrance. Oh, and the name's Growingway, by the way. See you soon!

===Speak with Growingway. (Cutscene)===
'''Growingway:''' You're here! You're really here!
'''Growingway:''' Thank you! Thank you so much, uh...er... Sorry, what should I call you?
'''Growingway:''' [Forename Surname], eh? Crikey, even your names are amazing.
'''Growingway:''' Well, [Forename], we'll be using this teleporter to enter the residential area.
'''Growingway:''' Whenever you're ready.

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Growingway:''' Readying the teleporter.
'''Growingway:''' Huh? Access to living quarters restricted due to reconstruction? Then where is it... Oh no!
'''Urianger:''' A private audience, as thou didst request. For reasons I know not...
'''Livingway:''' Just a precaution. I'd rather I didn't have to ask the question at all, but I take my responsibilities very, very seriously.
'''Livingway:''' Do you and your friends, by any chance, find our accommodation wanting? Be honest. Brutally, even.
'''Urianger:''' 'Twould be ungracious of me to belittle the efforts of thee and thine.
'''Livingway:''' Lovely sentiment, really, but the disappointment is writ plain on your comrades' faces. It's all the more frustrating since no one will come out and say what they find wanting!
'''Livingway:''' If there are faults in our work, we need to know. We can ─ we will ─ do better. But time is not on our side.
'''Livingway:''' The Final Days will wait for no one. If your people are to be saved, we must take quick and decisive action.
'''Livingway:''' This vessel must serve as a home for as many passengers as possible ─ for far longer than we may like. Which brings me to my request.
'''Livingway:''' Our collaborators on Etheirys are doing what they can to prepare for the voyage. Would you be willing to go and lend them a hand?
'''Livingway:''' Having seen the moon for yourself, you could speak to its many splendors. Learn what else they might require and assuage whatever concerns they have.
'''Urianger:''' Wherefore wouldst thou entrust me with such a task?
'''Livingway:''' How to put it... You're the only one who appears not to be wholly unsatisfied with our work.
'''Livingway:''' Or quite good at pretending that's the case, at least. Calm, collected, tactful to a fault ─ very particular with your words, too.
'''Livingway:''' You understand that, in the face of great danger, one cannot pursue perfection at the expense of practicality. That difficult choices must often be made for the greater good.
'''Urianger:''' And so fate doth conspire to set my feet upon this path once more...
'''Livingway:''' Come again?
'''Urianger:''' Ah, idle musings. 'Tis no trifle thou dost ask, yet full well do I understand the urgency...and necessity...
'''Urianger:''' I...
'''Growingway:''' Oh, dear me, dear me! I'm terribly sorry for the mix-up!
'''Growingway:''' It's a bit of a malfunction. I hadn't realized the residential quarters were inaccessible, you see...
'''Growingway:''' But you're still in one piece, so all's well that ends well, yes? Won't happen again. I promise!
| Voiced cutscene end |

===Speak with Growingway again.===
'''Growingway:''' Gosh, that was embarrassing. I promise to be more careful from now on.
'''Growingway:''' Since the residential quarters are closed for now, I've rerouted the teleporter to allow travel between floors instead. Hopefully it proves useful in the meantime.
'''Growingway:''' <sigh> A shame you couldn't see it, though. You really would've liked it.

<blockquote>You can now travel between the upper and lower floors of Bestways Burrow via the teleporter.</blockquote>

A Harey Situation

2025-09-09T12:47:25Z

Treazul: /* Speak with the snappy Loporrit. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Harey Situation
| image =
| description = [[Thancred]]'s dumbfounded expression suggests he is still struggling to comprehend the spectacle he has just witnessed.
| quest-giver = Thancred
| location = Mare Lamentorum
| location-x = 21.5
| location-y = 14.1
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 84
| exp = 475200
| gil = 1005
| reward1 = 1 Phrygian Chest Gear Coffer (IL 533)
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Helping Hands
| next-quest = A Taste of the Moon
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 743
| id-gt = 69937
| id-edb = 87060261355
}}

==Steps==
* Speak with the [[chipper Loporrit]].
* Speak with the [[dozing Loporrit]].
* Speak with the [[snappy Loporrit]].
* Speak with the [[snappy Loporrit]] again.

==Journal==
*Thancred's dumbfounded expression suggests he is still struggling to comprehend the spectacle he has just witnessed.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' I find Urianger's reasoning somewhat flimsy, but the crew seems amicable enough.

'''Urianger:''' Given the present crisis, Hydaelyn doubtless sought to facilitate cooperation betwixt pilot and passenger...
'''Urianger:''' Indeed, 'twould require a heart as hard as diamond to raise one's voice in anger to beings possessed of such profound...saccharinity.

===Accepting the quest===
'''Thancred:''' They must be the Loporrits mentioned in the watcher's records.
'''Thancred:''' Not at all what I expected. But the watcher did bid us heed their counsel...
'''Thancred:''' I assume the one who gave that rousing speech was their leader, though we might have to ask about in order to track them down. Come on then, let us be about it.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' The Loporrits all appear to have set about their tasks. Whither is their leader, I wonder?

'''Thancred:''' I only saw them from a distance, but their fur was brown if that helps at all.

'''Y'shtola:''' Such a fascinating apparatus, though it's hard to believe it could house so many crew members. Even so, there is nothing else here to suggest other types of accommodation.

===Speak with the chipper Loporrit.===
'''Chipper Loporrit:''' Hum hum-hummm～♪
'''Chipper Loporrit:''' The leader of the crew? Not me, I'm afraid. Singingway's the name!
'''Singingway:''' I'm in charge of the construction and maintenance of the atmospheric circulation system. Only the crispest, cleanest air for the people of Etheirys ─ and that's a promise!

===Speak with the dozing Loporrit.===
'''Dozing Loporrit:''' Mlem mlem mlem... Leader...? No...
'''Sleepingway:''' Sleepingway... My job is...is... Hmm. Perhaps I'd better ask...

===Speak with the snappy Loporrit. (Cutscene)===
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' Wh-What!? How in the─!?
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' When did you get here? Who let you in? Why wasn't I told!?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> Take me to your leader.
> Were you the one giving orders earlier?
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' Me? Oh, yes ─ of course! As the only one around here capable of doing anything properly, it falls to me to take charge of the others.
> Hum hum-hummm～♪
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' ...What was that supposed to be? Your humming─if one can even call it that─is atrociously off-key! It should sound more like this!
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' As leader of the Loporrits, I cannot allow substandard attempts at musicality to go unremarked, even if you are a guest. But being the magnanimous sort that I am, I'll forgive you this once.

'''Thancred:''' Well, well. Looks like you beat us here.
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' Your friends, I take it. Is this all of them?
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' A group comprised entirely of children? What must their parents be thinking?
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' This isn't a nursery, after all. Though perhaps we should build one. Or did we build one already?
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' No matter. You needn't worry your pretty little heads. All will be well, I promise.
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' But goodness me, we shouldn't be standing about gawping. I must take you to meet the others.
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' If you could run along back toward the entrance, you'll find a path that leads to the central platform on the upper floor.
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' There's no wrong way to reach it, but it's the large, glowing ball at the center, if you should find yourselves lost.
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' I shall gather the others and meet you there.
'''Thancred:''' Well, then. Back to the upper floor it is.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Y'shtola:''' The aetheric composition and density of this sphere is quite similar to the crystalline concepts we've seen before. It likely shares their capacity for storing memories and knowledge.

'''Urianger:''' 'Tis astounding how the Loporrits ─ despite their diminutive stature ─ are able to maintain such gargantuan facilities.

'''Thancred:''' Given their size, getting from one end of this place to the other must be exhausting. I honestly don't know how they do it.

'''Mappingway:''' Visitors, at last. Welcome!

===Speak with the snappy Loporrit again. (Cutscene)===
| Voiced cutscene |
'''Snappy Loporrit:''' Right, of course! Introductions are in order. Ahem!
'''Livingway:''' My name is Livingway, and we are the Loporrits. Created for the express purpose of commanding this ship and bearing the people of Etheirys to a brave new world!
'''Livingway:''' More specifically, ''I'' am the one whom She charged with the execution of Her most vital plans. You might say I'm Her right paw!
'''Mappingway:''' Mappingway's the name. Map reader and navigator of the heavens.
'''Thancred:''' Pleasure to meet you all, but...I'm still trying to make sense of...this.
'''Livingway:''' Confusion and bewilderment are completely understandable. Fear not! I shall walk you through it.
'''Livingway:''' The people of Etheirys ─ through no fault of your own, I'm sure ─ set in motion a series of events that, unfortunately, culminated in Zodiark's obliteration.
'''Livingway:''' Acutely aware of the imminent crisis, your parents sent you little ones on ahead while they began the necessary preparations.
'''Livingway:''' Still not following? No? Very well! I shall elaborate further!

'''Livingway:''' Here we have Etheirys ─ your home ─ and the moon, where we are now.
'''Livingway:''' Without Zodiark around to keep things lively, so to speak, the celestial currents of the star have doubtless begun to degrade.
'''Livingway:''' A calamity of apocalyptic proportions will be visited upon Etheirys, bringing an end to all life. Very sad, that.
'''Urianger:''' So too hath the watcher claimed. By thine unperturbed countenance, I gather this eventuality was anticipated?
'''Livingway:''' The doom and gloom? Oh yes, quite expected.
'''Livingway:''' Imagine, if you will, that Etheirys is a delicious carrot that I've forgotten to eat and left out in the midday sun.
'''Livingway:''' The most earnest wishes or prayers will not stop it from rotting to the core.
'''Livingway:''' So, sadly, there's nothing to be done but to abandon said carrot ─ Etheirys, in case the metaphor is lost on you ─ to its grisly fate.
'''Y'shtola:''' ...And this moon will serve as the vessel to deliver us to a new home.
'''Livingway:''' Just so! We will gather up as many people, supplies, and resources as our stores will hold.
'''Livingway:''' And then, once everyone is aboard, it's off to another star!
'''Livingway:''' Easier said than done, admittedly, for one does not simply hop from star to star on a whim. Which is precisely why we've spent countless years constructing the most propulsive of propulsion systems!
'''Livingway:''' We ought to make it to our destination in two shakes of a rabbit's tail.
'''Y'shtola:''' Impressive technology. I daresay it is beyond anything we have ever seen.
'''Livingway:''' No need to shower us with praise. All we've done is faithfully carry out the instructions left to us by Hydaelyn.
'''Livingway:''' Back in the old days, when She was still just Venat, She was dedicated to the study of the world and its inner workings.
'''Livingway:''' And the watcher ─ the real one, not the simulacrum you met ─ was one of Her fellow researchers.
'''Livingway:''' We and this wondrous vessel masquerading as a moon are products of their knowledge and know-how.
'''Thancred:''' There's certainly more to you all than meets the eye. Might I ask where exactly you intend to take us?
'''Mappingway:''' We identified a few promising candidates for resettlement some time ago, but we cannot guarantee that they are fit for habitation.
'''Mappingway:''' Moreover, the ship can only travel in short bursts. We intend to go down our list, hopping from star to star, until we find one suitable for resettlement.
'''Livingway:''' No need to worry, though. The vessel is being refurbished with accommodation for an extended stay as we speak.
'''Livingway:''' While we did have to rely upon outside help to determine what amenities were essential, I daresay we have risen to the challenge.
'''Thancred:''' Help? From who?
'''Livingway:''' From you and yours, who else? Each time we woke to perform regularly scheduled maintenance, we were greeted by the resources you sent us. What better way to learn about the preferences and proclivities of our present-day charges?
'''Livingway:''' Ah, but you're still adorable little children. Perhaps your elders were responsible for the deliveries?
'''Thancred:''' I'm not sure what led you to conclude otherwise, but I can assure you that we are all grown men and women.
'''Thancred:''' And I very much doubt my “elders” know this place exists, much less how to send you so much as a Starlight missive.
'''Livingway:''' What? Then who in blazes let you on ''my'' moon!?
''WOL answers.''
'''Livingway:''' Hydaelyn ''Herself'' led you here?
'''Livingway:''' You don't say! Well, that's... Really? Not children? Then why are you so small and stunted? Like little baby carrot people?
'''Y'shtola:''' While Amaurotines were a great deal taller, in the present day, persons of such prodigious size are exceedingly rare.
'''Livingway:''' So...you're saying everyone's not like the watcher?
'''Livingway:''' Confound it all! Someone could've at least scribbled a note about your profound miniaturization...
'''Urianger:''' That tome in thy possession...
'''Livingway:''' Oh, this? One of the first books sent to us. A compendium of the people of Etheirys ─ with a few blank pages at the back for minor corrections and updates as needed.
'''Livingway:''' The sum total of our knowledge of your kind is contained in these pages.
'''Livingway:''' I thought it was abridged and made small for our benefit, but...this isn't a regular-sized book, is it?
'''Livingway:''' Ahhh!
'''Livingway:''' Buildingway, can you hear me? Yes, we're all very busy.
'''Livingway:''' Change of plans. I need you to rebuild the domiciles at one-third the scale.
'''Livingway:''' All of them. Yes, ''all'' of them! And but me no buts! See to it with all speed!
'''Thancred:''' Perhaps you could tell us a bit more about your terrestrial collaborators.
'''Livingway:''' Yes, yes, in due time ─ but first I'd like to hear more about ''you'', if it's all the same. I'd rather not risk any other complications due to outdated knowledge of our passengers-to-be.
| Voiced cutscene end |

Gateway of the Gods

2025-09-09T10:52:06Z

Treazul: /* Wait at the destination inside the station. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Gateway of the Gods
| image = Gateway of the Gods.png
| description = Now that you've recovered, [[Lucia]] would have a word with you.
| quest-giver = Lucia
| location = Garlemald
| location-x = 14.0
| location-y = 29.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 83
| exp = 468600
| gil = 3000
| unlocks = dg The Tower of Babil, cur Aether Current
| prev-quest = In from the Cold
| next-quest = A Trip to the Moon
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 737
| id-gt = 69931
| id-edb = 05ed9c87ce7
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Lyse]].
*Speak with [[Pipin]].
*Wait at the destination inside the station.
*Enter [[the Tower of Babil]].
*Clear [[the Tower of Babil]].
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].

==Journal==
*Now that you've recovered, Lucia would have a word with you.

*As you recount what befell you whilst Zenos was occupying your body, it becomes clear to those present that both the primal Anima and the Telophoroi are based in the Tower of Babil─as suspected─so it is there that you must go to confront them. Fortunately, contingent scouts have identified a viable route of ingress, and Lucia has a plan of attack already prepared. While others create a diversion above ground, you are to slip into the tower via an underground tunnel alongside the Scions and some few allies.

*Your meeting with Lyse and company at Forum Patens to review your roles in the coming operation proceeds smoothly, with no more than the usual amount of bickering amongst the Azim Steppe delegation. So as not to attract attention, the group will need to travel separately until you reach the Enceladeum, where the entrance to the tunnel can be found.

*Pipin greets you at the Enceladeum, unaware of the details of your possession but nevertheless pleased to see you recovered enough to take part in the battle to come. He directs you to the representative from Lente's Tears who will serve as your guide to the underground station, promising to send your other comrades along when they arrive.

*You enter the underground station, where you are soon joined by your remaining comrades. A ruckus can be heard from above ground─your cue to board the train and infiltrate the Tower of Babil.
** ※To enlist your companion NPCs for this duty, speak with them near the entrance or access Duty Support via the main menu. Use the Duty Finder if you wish to complete the instance alongside fellow players.

*Fighting past tempered soldiers and all manner of monstrosities, you succeed in breaching the top of the tower, where you come face-to-face with the terrifying primal known as Anima. Demonstrating your might is more fearsome than any would-be god of empire, you succeed in putting the soul of His Radiance, Varis zos Galvus, to rest at last. Now nothing stands between you and the long-awaited confrontation with the Telophoroi's commanders.

*Though you catch Zenos and Fandaniel in the act, they have already harnessed much of the tower's aether and nearly succeeded in freeing Zodiark from His imprisonment. Suddenly, Krile appears, her body acting as a conduit for Hydaelyn, who is able to preserve the remaining shackles that bind Her ancient foe. For a moment, it appears that Fandaniel's plan has failed when the last of the tower's aether is exhausted, but he quickly changes tack and teleports himself and Zenos to the moon, that they might destroy the protective barrier in person. As a parting gift, they reveal that Anima, as its final act, issued an order to the tempered throughout Garlemald to fight unto their dying breath, and this diversion is enough to allow the Telophoroi to utilize their gate and make their escape. For a mercy, Hydaelyn manages to divert their aether current far from their destination, giving you a chance to travel to the moon yourself and forestall Zodiark's release.

*Alphinaud and the other Scions vow to prevent the situation in Garlemald from escalating and spare the tempered a terrible fate. Meanwhile, you alone must pursue the Telophoroi to the moon, and stop them ere it is too late.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' So, how shall we strike them down?

'''Alphinaud:''' I realize that my sister is...eager to proceed, but please be sure that you've fully recovered before you throw caution to the wind.

'''Thancred:''' ...I suppose your experience was a bit different, though. Unlike you, I had the pleasure of being stuck with Lahabrea while he went gallivanting about doing a poor impression of me. It adds another layer to the insult, believe you me.

===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Lucia:''' Are you well enough to make your report?

''WOL apprises everyone of the previous events with Zenos and Fandaniel.''
'''Lucia:''' This “Anima” was summoned with the corpse of Emperor Varis? Does their depravity know no bounds?
'''Y'shtola:''' It seems not. More to the point, we can surmise that wave of aether issued not from the Tower of Babil, but from the primal lurking within it...
'''Y'shtola:''' A primal whose cry rang rather more loudly in your ears than ours.
'''Y'shtola:''' If you were taken to the tower itself, then this proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is the beating heart of the Telophoroi's machinations.
'''Lucia:''' In which case, we have some highly relevant information.
'''Lucia:''' As many of you know, ever since we dispatched troops to free the Leveilleurs, we've been developing a plan to infiltrate the tower.
'''Lucia:''' According to Thancred and his scouts, the main structure is lousy with tempered and enemy magitek.
'''Lucia:''' Furthermore, the road leading to it has collapsed, making it difficult to approach in numbers.
'''Maxima:''' Thus do we propose dividing our forces into two parties ─ one to distract, and one to infiltrate.
'''Maxima:''' The diversionary force will be comprised of the Ishgardian, Gridanian, and Lominsan delegations.
'''Maxima:''' They will begin the construction of bridges, to make the Telophoroi believe we are marching upon the tower.
'''Maxima:''' Meanwhile, the best suited of our Ala Mhigan, Ul'dahn, and Eastern comrades will use a different method of ingress.
'''Thancred:''' Look here.
[[File:EW-GatewayoftheGods-map.jpg|450px]]
'''Thancred:''' The facility marked in red is the Enceladeum, a vast magitek manufactory. In ruins now, of course.
'''Thancred:''' But the freight tunnel connecting it to the erstwhile imperial palace remains intact.
'''Thancred:''' While the Telophoroi's attention is elsewhere, our infiltration force can use it to enter the tower undetected.
'''Thancred:''' Be aware, however, that the underground rail network remains very much operational.
'''Thancred:''' The tempered are using it to bring supplies to the tower even now.
'''Alphinaud:''' ...If it can carry their materiel, it can carry us too, providing we sneak aboard unseen.
'''Lucia:''' The Scions will lead the infiltration party. Once inside, you must locate and dispatch Fandaniel and Zenos.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> We will save the people of Garlemald - and those who suffer the world over.
'''Alphinaud:''' Aye. Jullus and so many others have lost much to the Telophoroi. We shall ensure they lose no more.
> I'll have my vengeance yet.
'''Alisaie:''' We'll get our fill ─ you and me both.
> It's time we ended this, once and for all.
'''Alphinaud:''' Aye. There will be no more casualties of the Telophoroi's maniacal ambition

'''Y'shtola:''' How quickly can we enact this plan?
'''Y'shtola:''' Fandaniel made it quite clear that haste is a priority.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Of paramount concern, even, assuming he didn't name the tower “Babil” on a whim.
'''G'raha Tia:''' In Amon's time, it meant “gateway of the gods.” Xande used it to refer to a voidgate, but in this case, it almost certainly alludes to something altogether greater...
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...The eldest and most powerful of primals.
'''Lucia:''' All the more reason to act now. The rest of the contingent is aware of the plan, and are ready to move at a moment's notice.
'''Lucia:''' You are to proceed north to Forum Patens. Lyse's group will meet you there.
'''Y'shtola:''' As ever, we are grateful for your foresight.
'''Y'shtola:''' This is the moment we've been waiting for. Spare no effort in your preparations.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Lucia:''' Lyse's party ought to have secured the tunnel by now. Rendezvous with them and make your way inside.
'''Lucia:''' May the Fury guide you...and us all.

'''Maxima:''' Those not taking part in the assault will defend this camp and the airships, as well as safeguard your escape route from the tower.
'''Maxima:''' You need not worry about what comes after ─ so fight with all you have.

'''Magnai:''' The Sun does not ''sneak''. ...However, he will travel this path of yours, and those who walk with him will bask in his radiance.

'''Sadu:''' <sneeze> Damn these frigid lands. <snort>

'''Cirina:''' I am to accompany you into the tower. It is an honor, as ever!

===Speak with Lyse. (Cutscene)===
'''Lyse:''' [Forename]! The way into the tunnel is clear. We've made sure of it.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I wish you'd made sure to bring a coat instead.
'''Lyse:''' Oh, I'll warm up when I throw a punch or two.
> Then we'd best get in there before we freeze. Especially you.
'''Lyse:''' Oh, the shoe will be on the other foot once we're in, believe you me. A good fight should warm us right up!

'''Magnai:''' Hmph. Barely enough cloth to swaddle a newborn. Clearly, you have spent too long around this feral dog of a Dotharl.
'''Sadu:''' Watch your tongue, fool, lest I feed it to the crows!
'''Magnai:''' We will see who is the fool when you freeze to death. Expect me not to warm your ill-prepared hide ─ these furs are for myself and my Nhaama alone, should I be blessed to meet her this day.
'''Sadu:''' As if any woman of worth would wish to be warmed by you, “little sun.” Should we find such a warrior within, she will bask in ''my'' glorious flame.
'''Cirina:''' Stop, both of you! Save your fire for the enemy. As for extra furs, I have plenty to spare!
'''Y'shtola:''' As do we.
'''Lyse:''' Hello, everyone! All set for battle, I see.
'''Y'shtola:''' Yes, free of unnecessary encumbrances, if rather more susceptible to the cold. Let us review our strategy ─ quickly, if you don't mind.
'''Lyse:''' Pipin's group has gone ahead to the Enceladeum. We are to meet them there.
'''Lyse:''' We wait until the tempered's attention is drawn by our diversionary force, then we sneak onto the train. Next stop: the Tower of Babil!
'''Cirina:''' If any ─ tempered included ─ are injured, we Xaela will tend to them.
'''Cirina:''' You Scions must press on, no matter what.
'''Thancred:''' We should avoid moving as a group until we're underground, so we'll need to make our own ways to the Enceladeum. See you there.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Magnai:''' A “glorious flame”...? Nay, I would have seen it, were it so...

'''Sadu:''' I crave battle, not this insipid chatter.

'''Lyse:''' Just head north, and you'll reach the Enceladeum soon enough!

'''Cirina:''' The Scions are welcome to our spare furs as well! Erm, you might mention that to Urianger...

'''Thancred:''' ...I think it's time I was off. If I look at Urianger for one more moment I'm liable to freeze solid.

'''Y'shtola:''' Fear not ─ no serious wounds have gone untreated. Nor will I stand for being left behind while the rest of you rush headlong into danger, so you needn't bother suggesting it.

'''Urianger:''' C-C-Cold? N-N-Nay, I feel nary a thing... Nary a thing...

'''Estinien:''' When I infiltrated the palace with Gaius, we took an entirely different route. Since then, the whole place has been reconstructed, and 'twould appear that path is no longer accessible.

'''G'raha Tia:''' ...And you're one hundred percent certain you're fit to fight? No odd specters haunting your wake? Nothing feels...tingly?

'''Alphinaud:''' We'll stagger our departures so as not to raise suspicion. You go on ahead.

'''Alisaie:''' Who could possibly be cold at a time like this? My heart is pounding with anticipation!

'''Cocobuki:''' Now that the tempered ones are aware of our plan, they will doubtless start pouring in at any moment. Hm hm hm...
'''Cocobuki:''' But needn't worry ─ my brothers and I will see that none shall pass. Go forth and wreak your destruction!

===Speak with Pipin.===
'''Pipin:''' Hail! It's good to see you, [Forename].
'''Pipin:''' We heard that you collapsed, but were given only the most cursory explanation. I'm glad you've recovered ─ and quickly enough to take part in the operation, at that.
'''Pipin:''' As you will have heard, we've secured the way in. Some few are to remain behind to keep your escape route clear.
'''Pipin:''' Our comrade from Lente's Tears will lead the way into the station. I'll join you soon.

'''Lente's Arrow:''' The station is right this way. Tread lightly, now.

===Wait at the destination inside the station. (Cutscene)===
'''Pipin:''' This is everyone.
'''Cirina:''' Consider the enemy well and truly distracted!
'''Pipin:''' Time to go.
'''Alphinaud:''' Our primary objective is, of course, the Telophoroi's leaders.
'''Alphinaud:''' But should we be presented with an opportunity to vanquish Anima, we must seize it.
'''Alphinaud:''' If it is indeed the force behind the towers, destroying it will deliver our allies from the Telophoroi's reign of terror.
'''Alphinaud:''' And I, for one, would not see the Garlean people manipulated any longer, be it by primal, Ascian, or anything else.
'''Lyse:''' Hear, hear. There's been enough of that.
'''Lyse:''' We came to help the people of Garlemald, and that's what we're going to do. Together!
'''Alphinaud:''' Till the very end.
'''Pipin:''' The train should be along any moment now. Prepare to board, everyone!

<blockquote>The Tower of Babil now accessible.</blockquote>

''Optional dialogue''
'''Sadu:''' Aye, aye, kill no man. I have not forgotten your instruction. I must settle for crushing the ironmen's toys. Their blue blood will feed my flames!

'''Magnai:''' Your comrades tell me that the Telophoroi abducted you on the selfsame eve they so rudely interrupted our meal. A brazen feat that would make a Buduga proud.
'''Magnai:''' But even had it not ended poorly, it was a disappointment in many respects. I have decided that when we return triumphant, the Oronir will hold a far grander feast on the Azim Steppe. You have permission to attend.

'''Lyse:''' It's likely that Anima, at least, will notice when we enter the tower. There's no point in trying to stay hidden after that.
'''Lyse:''' So when the time comes, I say don't overthink it, and cut a path straight through!

'''Cirina:''' Strange. Though this will be a more fearsome fight than any Naadam, I feel at peace...
'''Cirina:''' Maybe it is because I have Sadu, Magnai, and you at my side.
'''Cirina:''' Maybe it is because we fight for all Xaela, and more peoples besides. There is but one path ─ that which leads to victory!

'''Pipin:''' The train we're boarding is meant to carry supplies and armaments and the like.
'''Pipin:''' With any luck, we can slip past the tempered as they go about loading the freight.

'''Thancred:''' We were only able to ascertain that the tunnel connects to the tower. I fear I have little to offer as to the details of the interior or present situation therein.
'''Thancred:''' If Fandaniel is to be believed, we don't have the luxury of time to scout ahead, so we'll have to trust in your instincts. They've served us well enough thus far.

'''Urianger:''' 'Tis no meager delight to watch Alisaie and Alphinaud grow more resolute in mind and heart.
'''Urianger:''' And remarkable though their accomplishments may be, I doubt not that they are destined for still greater things.
'''Urianger:''' Grant them thy protection, Master Louisoix. I implore thee...

'''G'raha Tia:''' If Fandaniel truly is Amon, to create a gate through which a primal may pass will not be beyond him.
'''G'raha Tia:''' From what I gather, he was utterly brilliant ─ and utterly mad.

'''Y'shtola:''' Assuming Fandaniel intends to make Zodiark serve as a catalyst for the Final Days...
'''Y'shtola:''' One cannot but wonder if he willingly parted ways with the other Ascians long ago.
'''Y'shtola:''' Surely they would not have permitted the very god they created to forestall the world's end to be used in such a way.

'''Estinien:''' When Zenos murdered Varis, Gaius was upon him in an instant. Seldom have I seen such fury.
'''Estinien:''' I won't pretend to know the bond they shared, but pain, fear, rage...I know them well. I know what can drive a man to drown in them.
'''Estinien:''' Though his homeland may have wished for his blade, my lance will roar in its stead.

'''Alphinaud:''' I'm only too aware that our intervention may not be what many of Garlemald's people want or need right now.
'''Alphinaud:''' Not every tragedy can be laid at the feet of the Telophoroi. Certainly not that of Licinia and her sister.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nevertheless, we must follow our conscience, and mine has led me here.

'''Alisaie:''' Much as I'd like to be the one to wipe the grin off Fandaniel's smug little face, I haven't lost sight of why we're here.
'''Alisaie:''' Our ultimate goal is to prevent the Telophoroi from doing any further harm, no matter how.
'''Alisaie:''' But if I ''do'' get the chance to introduce my fist to his jaw ─ and gods, do I hope I do ─ I won't turn it down!

'''After Tower of Babil duty.'''
'''Alphinaud:''' Farewell, Varis. May the gods have mercy on your soul.
'''Alphinaud:''' Come. The other two await.

'''Alisaie:''' This madness ends here!
'''Fandaniel:''' Oh hush. This is the best part...
'''Estinien:''' Enough!
'''Fandaniel:''' O mighty Zodiark, awaken from your slumber and descend!
'''Urianger:''' Some manner of magical defense!?
''Krile slowly walks in.''
'''Hydaelyn:''' The shackles that bind my adversary will not be so easily broken!
'''Fandaniel:''' Hydaelyn... Feeble relic of a forgotten age...
'''Fandaniel:''' Hark! Victory...is mine!
[[File:EW-GatewayoftheGods-mare.jpg|450px]]
'''Fandaniel:''' No more aether... And I was so close!
'''Fandaniel:''' My lord, a slight change of plans. We shall travel to the moon and break this wretched barrier ourselves!
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Whatever it takes.
'''G'raha Tia:''' What was that!?
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' The final order issued by Anima to the tempered thralls.
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' “Should the Empire fall, the world must share her fate.”
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Of course, Father lacked the conviction to give such a command. The abomination born of his flesh was but a puppet ─ and I the puppeteer.
'''Alisaie:''' You madman! You monster!
'''Fandaniel:''' There's a funny joy in watching your flailing attempts to fight the inevitable. You're all going to die and are powerless to prevent it.
'''Fandaniel:''' We really must be on our way. You're welcome to give chase, provided you are content to leave comrade and tempered alike to die screaming.
'''Hydaelyn:''' I have asked too much of this child. Tend to her.
'''Hydaelyn:''' The last brand at Mare Lamentorum is yet unbroken. Zodiark remains bound.
'''Hydaelyn:''' I have shifted the flow of aether and sent the enemy far from their destination.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Now, I shall divert it once more. An ally awaits, and I will deliver you unto him.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Seek his aid. Restore the seal. Zodiark must not be set free...
'''Thancred:''' The tempered are running wild. Not only those at the tower, but those back at the camp.
'''Thancred:''' The others are doing their best to contain them, but the situation is growing beyond our control.
'''Alisaie:''' Leave them to die, or give up the chase. Just like Fandaniel said...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I'm the one Zenos wants.
> Only I can bring an end to this.
> Garlemald's fate is in your hands.

'''Alphinaud:''' You're...you're going alone!?
'''Alphinaud:''' You have our trust and our faith. I pray we have yours.
'''Alphinaud:''' Our friends and the tempered need our help. We will save as many as we can ─ I swear!
'''Thancred:''' Once we have matters well in hand, we will join you on the moon. Until then, be careful. There's no telling what you'll find.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' Fear not for Krile. Go forth...and return, I prithee.

'''Y'shtola:''' She channeled a dangerous amount of aether. And that's to say nothing of the teleportation magick she must have used to get here.
'''Y'shtola:''' Yet Krile and Hydaelyn both were clearly willing to take the risk. Hmm.

'''Krile:''' ...

'''Thancred:''' We're moving out to rendezvous with the remainder of the contingent. Leave everything here to us.

'''Alisaie:''' Stand there for just a moment, please.
'''Alisaie:''' ...A prayer for good luck. Now you can't possibly fail!

'''Estinien:''' We've no time for worrying over what's done. Let's go.

'''G'raha Tia:''' As I suspected...

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' If all of the tempered are affected, Jullus and his comrades likely put up quite the struggle.
'''Alphinaud:''' We'll find a way to save them ─ we must. I only pray we are not too late.
'''Alphinaud:''' In the meantime...may the Twelve carry you to victory.

Gateway of the Gods

2025-09-09T09:46:07Z

Treazul: /* Accepting the quest (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Gateway of the Gods
| image = Gateway of the Gods.png
| description = Now that you've recovered, [[Lucia]] would have a word with you.
| quest-giver = Lucia
| location = Garlemald
| location-x = 14.0
| location-y = 29.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 83
| exp = 468600
| gil = 3000
| unlocks = dg The Tower of Babil, cur Aether Current
| prev-quest = In from the Cold
| next-quest = A Trip to the Moon
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 737
| id-gt = 69931
| id-edb = 05ed9c87ce7
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Lyse]].
*Speak with [[Pipin]].
*Wait at the destination inside the station.
*Enter [[the Tower of Babil]].
*Clear [[the Tower of Babil]].
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].

==Journal==
*Now that you've recovered, Lucia would have a word with you.

*As you recount what befell you whilst Zenos was occupying your body, it becomes clear to those present that both the primal Anima and the Telophoroi are based in the Tower of Babil─as suspected─so it is there that you must go to confront them. Fortunately, contingent scouts have identified a viable route of ingress, and Lucia has a plan of attack already prepared. While others create a diversion above ground, you are to slip into the tower via an underground tunnel alongside the Scions and some few allies.

*Your meeting with Lyse and company at Forum Patens to review your roles in the coming operation proceeds smoothly, with no more than the usual amount of bickering amongst the Azim Steppe delegation. So as not to attract attention, the group will need to travel separately until you reach the Enceladeum, where the entrance to the tunnel can be found.

*Pipin greets you at the Enceladeum, unaware of the details of your possession but nevertheless pleased to see you recovered enough to take part in the battle to come. He directs you to the representative from Lente's Tears who will serve as your guide to the underground station, promising to send your other comrades along when they arrive.

*You enter the underground station, where you are soon joined by your remaining comrades. A ruckus can be heard from above ground─your cue to board the train and infiltrate the Tower of Babil.
** ※To enlist your companion NPCs for this duty, speak with them near the entrance or access Duty Support via the main menu. Use the Duty Finder if you wish to complete the instance alongside fellow players.

*Fighting past tempered soldiers and all manner of monstrosities, you succeed in breaching the top of the tower, where you come face-to-face with the terrifying primal known as Anima. Demonstrating your might is more fearsome than any would-be god of empire, you succeed in putting the soul of His Radiance, Varis zos Galvus, to rest at last. Now nothing stands between you and the long-awaited confrontation with the Telophoroi's commanders.

*Though you catch Zenos and Fandaniel in the act, they have already harnessed much of the tower's aether and nearly succeeded in freeing Zodiark from His imprisonment. Suddenly, Krile appears, her body acting as a conduit for Hydaelyn, who is able to preserve the remaining shackles that bind Her ancient foe. For a moment, it appears that Fandaniel's plan has failed when the last of the tower's aether is exhausted, but he quickly changes tack and teleports himself and Zenos to the moon, that they might destroy the protective barrier in person. As a parting gift, they reveal that Anima, as its final act, issued an order to the tempered throughout Garlemald to fight unto their dying breath, and this diversion is enough to allow the Telophoroi to utilize their gate and make their escape. For a mercy, Hydaelyn manages to divert their aether current far from their destination, giving you a chance to travel to the moon yourself and forestall Zodiark's release.

*Alphinaud and the other Scions vow to prevent the situation in Garlemald from escalating and spare the tempered a terrible fate. Meanwhile, you alone must pursue the Telophoroi to the moon, and stop them ere it is too late.

==Dialogue==
''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' So, how shall we strike them down?

'''Alphinaud:''' I realize that my sister is...eager to proceed, but please be sure that you've fully recovered before you throw caution to the wind.

'''Thancred:''' ...I suppose your experience was a bit different, though. Unlike you, I had the pleasure of being stuck with Lahabrea while he went gallivanting about doing a poor impression of me. It adds another layer to the insult, believe you me.

===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===
'''Lucia:''' Are you well enough to make your report?

''WOL apprises everyone of the previous events with Zenos and Fandaniel.''
'''Lucia:''' This “Anima” was summoned with the corpse of Emperor Varis? Does their depravity know no bounds?
'''Y'shtola:''' It seems not. More to the point, we can surmise that wave of aether issued not from the Tower of Babil, but from the primal lurking within it...
'''Y'shtola:''' A primal whose cry rang rather more loudly in your ears than ours.
'''Y'shtola:''' If you were taken to the tower itself, then this proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is the beating heart of the Telophoroi's machinations.
'''Lucia:''' In which case, we have some highly relevant information.
'''Lucia:''' As many of you know, ever since we dispatched troops to free the Leveilleurs, we've been developing a plan to infiltrate the tower.
'''Lucia:''' According to Thancred and his scouts, the main structure is lousy with tempered and enemy magitek.
'''Lucia:''' Furthermore, the road leading to it has collapsed, making it difficult to approach in numbers.
'''Maxima:''' Thus do we propose dividing our forces into two parties ─ one to distract, and one to infiltrate.
'''Maxima:''' The diversionary force will be comprised of the Ishgardian, Gridanian, and Lominsan delegations.
'''Maxima:''' They will begin the construction of bridges, to make the Telophoroi believe we are marching upon the tower.
'''Maxima:''' Meanwhile, the best suited of our Ala Mhigan, Ul'dahn, and Eastern comrades will use a different method of ingress.
'''Thancred:''' Look here.
[[File:EW-GatewayoftheGods-map.jpg|450px]]
'''Thancred:''' The facility marked in red is the Enceladeum, a vast magitek manufactory. In ruins now, of course.
'''Thancred:''' But the freight tunnel connecting it to the erstwhile imperial palace remains intact.
'''Thancred:''' While the Telophoroi's attention is elsewhere, our infiltration force can use it to enter the tower undetected.
'''Thancred:''' Be aware, however, that the underground rail network remains very much operational.
'''Thancred:''' The tempered are using it to bring supplies to the tower even now.
'''Alphinaud:''' ...If it can carry their materiel, it can carry us too, providing we sneak aboard unseen.
'''Lucia:''' The Scions will lead the infiltration party. Once inside, you must locate and dispatch Fandaniel and Zenos.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> We will save the people of Garlemald - and those who suffer the world over.
'''Alphinaud:''' Aye. Jullus and so many others have lost much to the Telophoroi. We shall ensure they lose no more.
> I'll have my vengeance yet.
'''Alisaie:''' We'll get our fill ─ you and me both.
> It's time we ended this, once and for all.
'''Alphinaud:''' Aye. There will be no more casualties of the Telophoroi's maniacal ambition

'''Y'shtola:''' How quickly can we enact this plan?
'''Y'shtola:''' Fandaniel made it quite clear that haste is a priority.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Of paramount concern, even, assuming he didn't name the tower “Babil” on a whim.
'''G'raha Tia:''' In Amon's time, it meant “gateway of the gods.” Xande used it to refer to a voidgate, but in this case, it almost certainly alludes to something altogether greater...
'''G'raha Tia:''' ...The eldest and most powerful of primals.
'''Lucia:''' All the more reason to act now. The rest of the contingent is aware of the plan, and are ready to move at a moment's notice.
'''Lucia:''' You are to proceed north to Forum Patens. Lyse's group will meet you there.
'''Y'shtola:''' As ever, we are grateful for your foresight.
'''Y'shtola:''' This is the moment we've been waiting for. Spare no effort in your preparations.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Lucia:''' Lyse's party ought to have secured the tunnel by now. Rendezvous with them and make your way inside.
'''Lucia:''' May the Fury guide you...and us all.

'''Maxima:''' Those not taking part in the assault will defend this camp and the airships, as well as safeguard your escape route from the tower.
'''Maxima:''' You need not worry about what comes after ─ so fight with all you have.

'''Magnai:''' The Sun does not ''sneak''. ...However, he will travel this path of yours, and those who walk with him will bask in his radiance.

'''Sadu:''' <sneeze> Damn these frigid lands. <snort>

'''Cirina:''' I am to accompany you into the tower. It is an honor, as ever!

===Speak with Lyse. (Cutscene)===
'''Lyse:''' [Forename]! The way into the tunnel is clear. We've made sure of it.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I wish you'd made sure to bring a coat instead.
'''Lyse:''' Oh, I'll warm up when I throw a punch or two.
> Then we'd best get in there before we freeze. Especially you.
'''Lyse:''' Oh, the shoe will be on the other foot once we're in, believe you me. A good fight should warm us right up!

'''Magnai:''' Hmph. Barely enough cloth to swaddle a newborn. Clearly, you have spent too long around this feral dog of a Dotharl.
'''Sadu:''' Watch your tongue, fool, lest I feed it to the crows!
'''Magnai:''' We will see who is the fool when you freeze to death. Expect me not to warm your ill-prepared hide ─ these furs are for myself and my Nhaama alone, should I be blessed to meet her this day.
'''Sadu:''' As if any woman of worth would wish to be warmed by you, “little sun.” Should we find such a warrior within, she will bask in ''my'' glorious flame.
'''Cirina:''' Stop, both of you! Save your fire for the enemy. As for extra furs, I have plenty to spare!
'''Y'shtola:''' As do we.
'''Lyse:''' Hello, everyone! All set for battle, I see.
'''Y'shtola:''' Yes, free of unnecessary encumbrances, if rather more susceptible to the cold. Let us review our strategy ─ quickly, if you don't mind.
'''Lyse:''' Pipin's group has gone ahead to the Enceladeum. We are to meet them there.
'''Lyse:''' We wait until the tempered's attention is drawn by our diversionary force, then we sneak onto the train. Next stop: the Tower of Babil!
'''Cirina:''' If any ─ tempered included ─ are injured, we Xaela will tend to them.
'''Cirina:''' You Scions must press on, no matter what.
'''Thancred:''' We should avoid moving as a group until we're underground, so we'll need to make our own ways to the Enceladeum. See you there.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Magnai:''' A “glorious flame”...? Nay, I would have seen it, were it so...

'''Sadu:''' I crave battle, not this insipid chatter.

'''Lyse:''' Just head north, and you'll reach the Enceladeum soon enough!

'''Cirina:''' The Scions are welcome to our spare furs as well! Erm, you might mention that to Urianger...

'''Thancred:''' ...I think it's time I was off. If I look at Urianger for one more moment I'm liable to freeze solid.

'''Y'shtola:''' Fear not ─ no serious wounds have gone untreated. Nor will I stand for being left behind while the rest of you rush headlong into danger, so you needn't bother suggesting it.

'''Urianger:''' C-C-Cold? N-N-Nay, I feel nary a thing... Nary a thing...

'''Estinien:''' When I infiltrated the palace with Gaius, we took an entirely different route. Since then, the whole place has been reconstructed, and 'twould appear that path is no longer accessible.

'''G'raha Tia:''' ...And you're one hundred percent certain you're fit to fight? No odd specters haunting your wake? Nothing feels...tingly?

'''Alphinaud:''' We'll stagger our departures so as not to raise suspicion. You go on ahead.

'''Alisaie:''' Who could possibly be cold at a time like this? My heart is pounding with anticipation!

'''Cocobuki:''' Now that the tempered ones are aware of our plan, they will doubtless start pouring in at any moment. Hm hm hm...
'''Cocobuki:''' But needn't worry ─ my brothers and I will see that none shall pass. Go forth and wreak your destruction!

===Speak with Pipin.===
'''Pipin:''' Hail! It's good to see you, [Forename].
'''Pipin:''' We heard that you collapsed, but were given only the most cursory explanation. I'm glad you've recovered ─ and quickly enough to take part in the operation, at that.
'''Pipin:''' As you will have heard, we've secured the way in. Some few are to remain behind to keep your escape route clear.
'''Pipin:''' Our comrade from Lente's Tears will lead the way into the station. I'll join you soon.

'''Lente's Arrow:''' The station is right this way. Tread lightly, now.

===Wait at the destination inside the station. (Cutscene)===
'''Pipin:''' This is everyone.
'''Cirina:''' Consider the enemy well and truly distracted!
'''Pipin:''' Time to go.
'''Alphinaud:''' Our primary objective is, of course, the Telophoroi's leaders.
'''Alphinaud:''' But should we be presented with an opportunity to vanquish Anima, we must seize it.
'''Alphinaud:''' If it is indeed the force behind the towers, destroying it will deliver our allies from the Telophoroi's reign of terror.
'''Alphinaud:''' And I, for one, would not see the Garlean people manipulated any longer, be it by primal, Ascian, or anything else.
'''Lyse:''' Hear, hear. There's been enough of that.
'''Lyse:''' We came to help the people of Garlemald, and that's what we're going to do. Together!
'''Alphinaud:''' Till the very end.
'''Pipin:''' The train should be along any moment now. Prepare to board, everyone!

<blockquote>The Tower of Babil now accessible.</blockquote>

''Optional dialogue''
'''Sadu:''' Aye, aye, kill no man. I have not forgotten your instruction. I must settle for crushing the ironmen's toys. Their blue blood will feed my flames!

'''Magnai:''' Your comrades tell me that the Telophoroi abducted you on the selfsame eve they so rudely interrupted our meal. A brazen feat that would make a Buduga proud.
'''Magnai:''' But even had it not ended poorly, it was a disappointment in many respects. I have decided that when we return triumphant, the Oronir will hold a far grander feast on the Azim Steppe. You have permission to attend.

'''Lyse:''' It's likely that Anima, at least, will notice when we enter the tower. There's no point in trying to stay hidden after that.
'''Lyse:''' So when the time comes, I say don't overthink it, and cut a path straight through!

'''Cirina:''' Strange. Though this will be a more fearsome fight than any Naadam, I feel at peace...
'''Cirina:''' Maybe it is because I have Sadu, Magnai, and you at my side.
'''Cirina:''' Maybe it is because we fight for all Xaela, and more peoples besides. There is but one path ─ that which leads to victory!

'''Pipin:''' The train we're boarding is meant to carry supplies and armaments and the like.
'''Pipin:''' With any luck, we can slip past the tempered as they go about loading the freight.

'''Thancred:''' We were only able to ascertain that the tunnel connects to the tower. I fear I have little to offer as to the details of the interior or present situation therein.
'''Thancred:''' If Fandaniel is to be believed, we don't have the luxury of time to scout ahead, so we'll have to trust in your instincts. They've served us well enough thus far.

'''Urianger:''' 'Tis no meager delight to watch Alisaie and Alphinaud grow more resolute in mind and heart.
'''Urianger:''' And remarkable though their accomplishments may be, I doubt not that they are destined for still greater things.
'''Urianger:''' Grant them thy protection, Master Louisoix. I implore thee...

'''G'raha Tia:''' If Fandaniel truly is Amon, to create a gate through which a primal may pass will not be beyond him.
'''G'raha Tia:''' From what I gather, he was utterly brilliant ─ and utterly mad.

'''Y'shtola:''' Assuming Fandaniel intends to make Zodiark serve as a catalyst for the Final Days...
'''Y'shtola:''' One cannot but wonder if he willingly parted ways with the other Ascians long ago.
'''Y'shtola:''' Surely they would not have permitted the very god they created to forestall the world's end to be used in such a way.

'''Estinien:''' When Zenos murdered Varis, Gaius was upon him in an instant. Seldom have I seen such fury.
'''Estinien:''' I won't pretend to know the bond they shared, but pain, fear, rage...I know them well. I know what can drive a man to drown in them.
'''Estinien:''' Though his homeland may have wished for his blade, my lance will roar in its stead.

'''Alphinaud:''' I'm only too aware that our intervention may not be what many of Garlemald's people want or need right now.
'''Alphinaud:''' Not every tragedy can be laid at the feet of the Telophoroi. Certainly not that of Licinia and her sister.
'''Alphinaud:''' Nevertheless, we must follow our conscience, and mine has led me here.

'''Alisaie:''' Much as I'd like to be the one to wipe the grin off Fandaniel's smug little face, I haven't lost sight of why we're here.
'''Alisaie:''' Our ultimate goal is to prevent the Telophoroi from doing any further harm, no matter how.
'''Alisaie:''' But if I ''do'' get the chance to introduce my fist to his jaw ─ and gods, do I hope I do ─ I won't turn it down!

'''After Tower of Babil duty.'''
'''Alphinaud:''' Farewell, Varis. May the gods have mercy on your soul.
'''Alphinaud:''' Come. The other two await.

'''Alisaie:''' This madness ends here!
'''Fandaniel:''' Oh hush. This is the best part...
'''Estinien:''' Enough!
'''Fandaniel:''' O mighty Zodiark, awaken from your slumber and descend!
'''Urianger:''' Some manner of magical defense!?
''Krile slowly walks in.''
'''Hydaelyn:''' The shackles that bind my adversary will not be so easily broken!
'''Hydaelyn:''' Hydaelyn... Feeble relic of a forgotten age...
'''Fandaniel:''' Hark! Victory...is mine!
[[File:EW-GatewayoftheGods-mare.jpg|450px]]
'''Fandaniel:''' No more aether... And I was so close!
'''Fandaniel:''' My lord, a slight change of plans. We shall travel to the moon and break this wretched barrier ourselves!
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Whatever it takes.
'''G'raha Tia:''' What was that!?
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' The final order issued by Anima to the tempered thralls.
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' “Should the Empire fall, the world must share her fate.”
'''Zenos yae Galvus:''' Of course, Father lacked the conviction to give such a command. The abomination born of his flesh was but a puppet ─ and I the puppeteer.
'''Alisaie:''' You madman! You monster!
'''Fandaniel:''' There's a funny joy in watching your flailing attempts to fight the inevitable. You're all going to die and are powerless to prevent it.
'''Fandaniel:''' We really must be on our way. You're welcome to give chase, provided you are content to leave comrade and tempered alike to die screaming.
'''Hydaelyn:''' I have asked too much of this child. Tend to her.
'''Hydaelyn:''' The last brand at Mare Lamentorum is yet unbroken. Zodiark remains bound.
'''Hydaelyn:''' I have shifted the flow of aether and sent the enemy far from their destination.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Now, I shall divert it once more. An ally awaits, and I will deliver you unto him.
'''Hydaelyn:''' Seek his aid. Restore the seal. Zodiark must not be set free...
'''Thancred:''' The tempered are running wild. Not only those at the tower, but those back at the camp.
'''Thancred:''' The others are doing their best to contain them, but the situation is growing beyond our control.
'''Alisaie:''' Leave them to die, or give up the chase. Just like Fandaniel said...

'''''What will you say?'''''
> I'm the one Zenos wants.
> Only I can bring an end to this.
> Garlemald's fate is in your hands.

'''Alphinaud:''' You're...you're going alone!?
'''Alphinaud:''' You have our trust and our faith. I pray we have yours.
'''Alphinaud:''' Our friends and the tempered need our help. We will save as many as we can ─ I swear!
'''Thancred:''' Once we have matters well in hand, we will join you on the moon. Until then, be careful. There's no telling what you'll find.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Urianger:''' Fear not for Krile. Go forth...and return, I prithee.

'''Y'shtola:''' She channeled a dangerous amount of aether. And that's to say nothing of the teleportation magick she must have used to get here.
'''Y'shtola:''' Yet Krile and Hydaelyn both were clearly willing to take the risk. Hmm.

'''Krile:''' ...

'''Thancred:''' We're moving out to rendezvous with the remainder of the contingent. Leave everything here to us.

'''Alisaie:''' Stand there for just a moment, please.
'''Alisaie:''' ...A prayer for good luck. Now you can't possibly fail!

'''Estinien:''' We've no time for worrying over what's done. Let's go.

'''G'raha Tia:''' As I suspected...

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' If all of the tempered are affected, Jullus and his comrades likely put up quite the struggle.
'''Alphinaud:''' We'll find a way to save them ─ we must. I only pray we are not too late.
'''Alphinaud:''' In the meantime...may the Twelve carry you to victory.

A Frosty Reception

2025-09-08T11:09:57Z

Treazul: /* Speak with Alisaie. */

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Frosty Reception
| image = A Frosty Reception.png
| description = [[Tataru]] is desperately trying to retain her composure as she prepares to see you off on another perilous journey.
| quest-giver = Tataru
| location = The Lochs
| location-x = 36.4
| location-y = 32.1
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| level = 82
| exp = 462000
| gil = 2698
| unlocks = lc Garlemald, aet Camp Broken Glass
| prev-quest = Best of the Best
| next-quest = Tracks in the Snow, Bear Baiting, Your Inventory Is Not Full, The Culture of Ceruleum
| release = Endwalker
| patch = 6.0
| msq-index = 725
| id-gt = 69919
| id-edb = e994f7f1be8
}}

==Walkthrough==
Upon speaking with the Ironworks Pilot, a solo duty will start. The duty (including cutscenes) is around '''25-35 minutes''' long, so plan your time accordingly.

The solo duty consists of 3 phases as described below. The duty is also '''checkpointed''', meaning that if you fail at any phase, you may restart from that phase (instead of having to restart from the beginning.) Note that this checkpoint is lost if you log out or enter any other instanced duty.

* '''Phase 1''': You fight as Thancred and have to sneak through a camp and set explosives. You need to use sneak past the troops without them seeing you too often. Sneak up to guards and incapacitate them. With the dogs you have to use a bomb. Once explosives are set there is an exit right beside you.

* '''Phase 2''': Next you will play as yourself defending the carriages. You will progress forward three times to progress through this part of the battle.

* '''Phase 3''': Finally, you will help the rest. This phase takes place in a closed arena. The boss will do checked attacks. She then will do area AOE circles that spread out. At around 30% health she will retreat and call adds to attack the two khun chuluus; defend them until Sadu completes her '''Falling Dusk''' cast to complete the duty.

==Steps==
* Speak with the [[Ironworks Pilot|Ironworks pilot]].
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Y'shtola]].
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]].
* Speak with [[Lucia]].
* Speak with [[Alisaie]].

==Journal==
*Tataru is desperately trying to retain her composure as she prepares to see you off on another perilous journey.

*You stand on the cusp of another adventure into parts unknown, where Tataru's lovingly woven garments may be your only protection against the unforgiving climate of the frozen north. Thankfully, most of the journey will be made by airship, and your pilot stands at the ready.

*Almost immediately after landing in Ilsabard, you are drawn into a confrontation with a sizable force of tempered imperials. Thancred's bravery and ingenuity are instrumental in tipping the scales in your favor, although Vergilia and her IIIrd Legion troops prove stiff opposition nonetheless. Having taken them into custody in order to cure them of their tempering, your contingent marches onward to Garlemald.

*Your party decides to make use of an abandoned village to establish a temporary base of operations, which is granted the moniker of Camp Broken Glass for the constant sound of ice cracking underfoot.
**※You can now travel to Garlemald by speaking with the Ironworks pilot in the Ala Mhigan Quarter.

*With the airships safely moored and the tempered imperials receiving treatment, Alphinaud informs you that Lucia wishes to decide on a course of action with the Scions. Before that, you must round up Y'shtola and G'raha Tia, who have been exploring the vicinity.

*Y'shtola is particularly sensitive to disturbances in ambient aether, and since drawing close to the imperial capital, she has been beset by a strange malaise. She posits that it is likely caused by the monstrous tower looming on the horizon, where she senses vast amounts of aether gathering. Fortunately, she should still be well enough to participate in the meeting, and she agrees to join you soon.

*G'raha Tia has busied himself investigating the nearby residences, and his findings strongly suggest that much, if not all of the local populace, has been tempered. Without any villagers present to verify this theory, however, the current evidence can only be considered circumstantial at best. Putting aside his work for the time being, he makes his way towards the meeting place.

*Now that you have successfully infiltrated Garlemald, Lucia outlines the contingent's plans for scouting the vicinity. She assigns you, Alisaie, and Alphinaud the task of searching for survivors in the outskirts of the capital, which despite being within the city walls, are largely covered in vast swathes of ice and snow.

*Alisaie, like many members of the contingent, has yet to acclimatize herself to the unrelenting cold of Ilsabard. As she points out, even the people of Garlemald would soon perish in such conditions if deprived of warmth. Though you know not what awaits in the frozen wastes, you grit your teeth and prepare to venture forth.

==Dialogue==
===Accepting the quest===
'''Tataru:''' I'm told the airship pilot has been sent to meet you.
'''Tataru:''' Ah, there he is!
'''Tataru:''' All right, this is where we go our separate ways. Do be careful, won't you?

''Optional dialogue''
'''Tataru:''' I modeled your clothing on what Alphinaud and I wore when we journeyed from Lord Haurchefant's “Falling Snows” to Ishgard for the first time.
'''Tataru:''' In those days, I barely knew one end of a sewing needle from the other, and as you've always had very...''individual'' tastes, I let you pick your own outfit.
'''Tataru:''' I'd like to think my skills have improved since then ─ but do you know what's more important than skill? Heart and soul! There's plenty to be found in each and every one of my works!

===Speak with the Ironworks Pilot.===
'''Ironworks Pilot:''' It's an honor to finally meet you! We of the Garlond Ironworks will be ferrying you and your contingent across the mountains and into Garlemald.
'''Ironworks Pilot:''' For many of us, it will be something of a homecoming. Our illustrious founder was only our most notable imperial defector.
'''Ironworks Pilot:''' For that reason, the company is committed to the success of this expedition.
'''Ironworks Pilot:''' Our resources are at your disposal, and if there is aught we might do to be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to ask!
'''Ironworks Pilot:''' If you are ready to depart, I will ready the engines.

<blockquote>Upon boarding the airship, several cutscenes will play in sequence. It is recommended that you set aside sufficient time to view these scenes in their entirety. In addition, you will be required to participate in battle. Your progress will be saved at certain points. In the event that you are defeated, you will be able to try again from the most recent of these. Please note that if you enter battles associated with other quests or log out from the game, this progress will be lost.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Duty calls. Commence battle for "A Frosty Reception"? '''※Level sync is in effect.''' If you are above the maximum allowed level, it will be synced as follows: Level : 82 </blockquote>

''Ilsabard...divided in twain by a vast mountain range.''
''Those who would traverse its jagged peaks face peril at every step. But why go by foot when one can simply fly?''
''On the outskirts of the imperial capital, in the frozen wastes of the Magna Glacies...''

'''Lucia:''' We've received word from Thancred's reconnaissance party.
'''Lucia:''' They have sighted a detachment of heavily armed imperials.
'''Alisaie:''' Survivors of the civil war, perhaps?
'''Lucia:''' Perhaps. But there is more to it than that...
'''Lucia:''' Maxima reports that they are led by Vergilia, legatus of the IIIrd Legion, which comprises the bulk of their number.
'''Lucia:''' However, they are also joined by several members of the Ist.
[[File:EW-FrostyReception-3rdLegion.jpg|500px|right]]
'''Alphinaud:''' From what I recall, the IIIrd Legion fought for Nerva in the war of succession following Varis's death.
'''Alphinaud:''' The Ist, on the other hand, were under the direct command of the Emperor, and rejected Nerva's claim to the throne. These legions were enemies.
'''Lucia:''' Indeed. In fact, our sources claim that it was a conflict between them that sparked the civil war.
'''Lucia:''' Yet now these former foes cooperate to defend a ruined Garlemald from invasion...
'''Alphinaud:''' Then it is all but certain they have been tempered.
'''Sicard:''' So what's the plan? If me and my crew was out reavin', we'd charge straight in, no messin' about. But that ain't what we're here for.
'''Lucia:''' Quite right. Soldiers or no, they are people of Garlemald. The very ones we have come to aid.
'''Lucia:''' Direct confrontation is unavoidable. Nevertheless, we must make every effort to limit casualties on both sides. Rather than kill them, I would remove them from the field.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' How so? Savage beatings, disarmament, and imprisonment?
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' Not impossible, but easier said than done in the heat of battle.
'''Urianger:''' Having observed the opposition, I imagine Thancred had something to suggest?
'''Lucia:''' He did. He and the other scouts have already infiltrated a supply depot some distance beyond the imperial detachment's current position.
'''Lucia:''' Stored within is a stockpile of magitek armaments, and once we give the signal, Thancred's team will destroy them all. In so doing, we will deprive frontline troops of materiel, and likely force the detachment to send men to investigate.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' Divide and conquer... Not a bad idea.
'''Lucia:''' Once the scouts have finished their preparations, we will split into two groups.
'''Lucia:''' The first will form the vanguard, while the other brings up the rear with our supplies.
'''Lucia:''' As for the Scions, I ask that you lend your assistance where you deem it needed most.
'''Lucia:''' I would prefer, however, that you accompany the rear guard, and be prepared to join the van at a moment's notice. Kept in reserve as our trump card, so to speak.

'''Meanwhile at the imperial supply dock.'''
'''Maxima:''' Your proposal was well received. More specifically, they asked that we “destroy the imperials' toys in as spectacular a fashion as possible.”
'''Thancred:''' Y'shtola always did have a flair for the dramatic. She's not an easy woman to please, but I shall do my best to satisfy her thirst for fireworks.
'''Thancred:''' All right. Once more, for my peace of mind.
'''Thancred:''' Our first objective will be to rig the enemy's magitek with explosives. After we've withdrawn to a safe distance, we'll detonate them remotely.
'''Thancred:''' Our second will be to issue a deactivation command to the automated units via the control terminal. If our calculations are correct, this signal should reach those deployed on the front line, giving our friends a much-needed upper hand.
'''Thancred:''' The blizzard will help us stay hidden, so let's aim to get in and out before it passes. Trust in the plan, and we should all live to see tomorrow.
'''Maxima:''' In the meantime, I will relay messages back and forth as the situation unfolds. You'll forgive me if I ask again, but...are you certain you wish to play the lone wolf?
'''Thancred:''' Wouldn't have it any other way. Call it foolish and reckless if you like, but I'll get the job done. I always do.
'''Maxima:''' Very well. I wish you the best of luck.

<blockquote>In the coming battle, you will fight as Thancred.</blockquote>

'''Maxima the Neoteric:''' Assuming there is nothing else you wish to confirm, we may commence the mission as soon as you are ready.
'''> Go over the finer details of the plan.''' 
[[File:EW-FrostyReception-Plans.jpg|500px|right]]
<blockquote>In the coming battle, you will fight as Thancred. You have two objectives: 
1. Place explosives on the imperial magitek. 
2. Deactivate the frontline magitek units via the control terminal. 
If the guards detect and pursue you, enemy forces will become more aware of the threat you pose, as indicated by the threat awareness gauge. 
The gauge will gradually fill until you defeat all alerted enemies. 
If the gauge is completely filled, the guards will call for reinforcements and the mission will end in failure.
Use '''Swift Deception''' to avoid detection as you go about completing your objectives.</blockquote>

'''> Learn about mission-exclusive actions. '''
<blockquote>Success in this mission hinges on the following points:</blockquote>

<blockquote>[[File:EW-FrostyReception-SwiftDeception.jpg|400px]] '''Swift Deception''' renders Thancred invisible and increases his movement speed. 
While active, enemy soldiers and magitek will be unable to perceive Thancred's presence, even if they are within close proximity. However, it has no effect on the guard dogs' acute sense of smell, and they will be able to detect Thancred regardless. 
Moreover, this action can only be used outside of combat. It will also be unavailable when Thancred attempts to deactivate magitek fields or execute certain other actions.</blockquote>

<blockquote>[[File:EW-FrostyReception-SilentTakedown.jpg|400px]] Thancred's '''Silent Takedown''' will instantly render a soldier unconscious. It can only be used while '''Swift Deception''' is in effect. 
Though it cannot be used on magitek or guard dogs, utilizing '''Silent Takedown''' whenever possible is essential in clearing a path to your objectives.
As guard dogs can detect Thancred even when '''Swift Deception''' is active, you can instead use a '''Bewilderment Bomb''' to distract them and sneak past unnoticed.</blockquote>

<blockquote>[[File:EW-FrostyReception-BewildermentBomb.jpg|400px]] Conversely, '''Bewilderment Bombs''' have no effect on magitek or soldiers, so take care to choose the right tool for the situation.</blockquote>

'''> Commence mission. '''
'''Thancred:''' It's time. We only have one shot at this, so let's make it count!
'''Thancred:''' Two on the gate... Could get messy if I'm not careful.
'''Thancred:''' One guarding the controls. Time he took a nap!
'''Thancred:''' Now to set the explosives. Best keep quiet...for now.

'''Thancred:''' So, they've got guard dogs, eh? No use hiding, they'll soon sniff me out. Luckily, I've come prepared.

'''Thancred:''' That should do the trick. Now to hide and send word.
'''Thancred:''' This is Thancred. The explosives are in place.
'''Maxima the Neoteric:''' Very good. All is proceeding as planned.
'''Maxima the Neoteric:''' Head to the control terminal. It should be to the northwest.
'''Thancred:''' Understood. Have the others wait at the rendezvous point.

'''Thancred:''' That's it! The control terminal!

'''Maxima:''' You are returned ─ and none the worse for wear, to my considerable relief.
'''Thancred:''' What news from our comrades?
'''Maxima:''' They stand at the ready.
'''Thancred:''' Excellent. Then let the fireworks begin!

'''A few moments later, at the rear of the Ilsabard contingent's supply caravan...'''
'''Alisaie:''' The blizzard's beginning to clear...
'''Alisaie:''' The vanguard should be engaging the imperials any moment now─if they haven't already.
'''Alisaie:''' Y'shtola and the others are with them, so I'm sure they'll be all right, but...
'''Alisaie:''' Wait! Something's coming!
'''Sicard:''' Oi, oi! Looks like we ain't the only ones who sent out scouts!
'''Sicard:''' Keep 'em away from the carriages! We lose those, and we're as good as dead!

'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' Fighters ─ protect the others!

'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' A brief respite ─ but stay alert.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' Keep the carriages safe!

''Assist Emmanellain's troops!''
'''Emmanellain the Lofty:''' What impeccable timing!
'''Emmanellain the Lofty:''' Fear not, friends─the savior of Ishgard is here!
'''Emmanellain the Lofty:''' A fine display, but the other carriages are still in danger.
'''Emmanellain the Lofty:''' Go on ahead─we'll hold the line!

''Assist Sicard's troops!''
'''Sicard the Last Word:''' We're the only ones still strugglin'?
'''Sicard the Last Word:''' Time we put our backs into it, then!
''Magitek reinforcements arrive!''
'''Sicard the Last Word:''' That big bastard's goin' straight for the carriages!
''Stop it in its tracks!''
'''Sicard the Last Word:''' Quick, broadside it!
'''Sicard the Last Word:''' You lot all right back there?
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' We're fine ─ and ready for more!
'''Sicard the Last Word:''' Hear that?
'''Sicard the Last Word:''' Get to the front and turn the tide!

'''Meanwhile, on the front line...'''
'''Y'shtola:''' “Remove from the field” was not a euphemism for “enthusiastically murder.”
'''Estinien:''' It's nothing that won't heal. In time.
'''Estinien:''' The trouble is, their tempering has made them utterly fearless. Subduing them would be easier if they had the capacity to submit in the first place.
'''Y'shtola:''' Well, this is the path our young charges would have us walk─and that we all agreed to follow. You knew it would be hard, yet still you pledged your lance, did you not?
'''Estinien:''' That I did.
[[File:EW-FrostyReception-Vergilia.jpg|500px|right]]
'''Lyse:''' That's Vergilia! Damn it, I need to help the others take her down─
'''Lucia:''' There's no end to them!

''WOL comes rushing in.''
'''Lyse:''' I was wondering when you'd turn up!
'''Lyse:''' There's no stopping us now! Come on, let's show them what we're made of!

'''Lucia the Radiant:''' We have them now ─ Forward!
'''Pipin of the Steel Heart:''' The supply caravan is safe for the time being, and Thancred's team have thrown the enemy into disarray.
'''Pipin of the Steel Heart:''' Now it's our turn!
'''Pipin of the Steel Heart:''' As a raging bull!
'''Lucia the Radiant:''' That's her ─ Vergilia!

'''Cirina of the Laughing Reeds:''' Keep the war machines at bay!
'''Sadu Heavensflame:''' Haha! More fodder for my flames!
'''Cirina of the Laughing Reeds:''' So many... At this rate, we will be overwhelmed!
'''Sadu Heavensflame:''' I will not fall so easily! These curs will taste my wrath!
''The tempered are attacking Sadu's Dotharli khun chuluu!''

'''Cirina of the Laughing Reeds:''' More of them! Quick, lend Sadu a hand!
'''Magnai the Older:''' Make way! These whelps will rue the day they crossed my path!

'''Magnai the Older:''' None shall escape my chains! Now is your chance to strike!

'''Sadu Heavensflame:''' Hahaha! May your screams fill the air!

'''Sadu:''' Hah... A worthy adversary!
'''Sadu:''' Rest. Recover. Reclaim yourself. Then we will fight again ─ to the death.
'''Cirina:''' Sadu Khatun!
'''Lucia:''' That was the last of them...
'''Lucia:''' The day is ours, thanks to your timely arrival. What of the supply caravan?
'''Lucia:''' Hmm. Outmaneuvered, but not outmatched. Good. Let us take the imperials into custody and rejoin our comrades.
'''Lucia:''' And soon we shall arrive at the capital...

[[File:EW-FrostyReception-GarleanEmpire.jpg|400px|right]]
''“So cold and unforgiving.” Thus spoke Emperor Solus as he gazed upon his barren domain.''
''Eight hundred years it had been since the Garleans first set foot here.''
''Bested by the Corvosi after centuries of war and driven from fertile southern pastures into the blasted northern wastes.''
''In that garden of desolation, they clung to one another for warmth. Freezing, hungry, desperate. Hated.''
''The chosen forsaken.''
''In the year 1513 of the Sixth Astral Era, a young legatus named Solus single-handedly sparked the magitek revolution.''
''How did he conceive the machina that feed on ceruleum?''
''Once a common, soft-spoken soldier ─ how had he so quickly ascended through the ranks?''
''Like so many others, those who knew the truth are gone.''
''Taking in the capital with his eyes for the first time, I recall thinking to myself...''
''“Far colder on the earth than in the heavens.” Yes, far colder indeed...bitterly so.''

'''Maxima:''' Not so much as a whisper...
'''Lucia:''' The roads leading beyond the city walls would have been used less in recent years. Nevertheless, this was one of the most important gateways into the capital.
'''Maxima:''' Abuzz day and night with activity, aye. Merchants passing through the checkpoint, many of them stopping at the local hostelries.
'''Lucia:''' Surely, they cannot ''all'' have been tempered...
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' We can consider the question after we have made camp.
'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' If we spend any longer outside, we may well freeze to death where we stand. The tempered imperials, too.
'''Lucia:''' This will be our temporary base of operations. Secure shelter for ourselves and the injured, and dispatch scouts to survey the surrounding area.
'''Sicard:''' If we're plannin' on stayin' here a while, we ought to give this place a proper name.
'''Lucia:''' Hmm... The constant sound of ice cracking underfoot makes me think of broken glass. An apt name, perhaps. But enough of this. To work, everyone!

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Shouldn't be long before we have a half-decent camp with so many helping hands. I was concerned the snow might hinder our progress, but our Ishgardian friends are used to working in conditions like these.

'''G'raha Tia:''' Our comrades certainly haven't wasted any time establishing a base of operations...

===Speak with Alphinaud.===
'''Alphinaud:''' In spite of the obstacles we've faced, our plan proceeds apace. Just a little farther and we will reach the capital itself.
'''Alphinaud:''' Still, we mustn't get ahead of ourselves. As soon as the camp has been made fit for purpose, we are to discuss a course of action with Lucia.
'''Alphinaud:''' Would you mind asking Y'shtola and G'raha to join us in that building to the northeast of the camp? Alisaie and I will meet you there.

===Speak with Y'shtola.===
'''Y'shtola:''' A meeting? Yes, I'll make my way over once my head has cleared.
'''Y'shtola:''' In truth, I've been feeling out of sorts since we arrived. The air is thick with a palpable aura of malevolence...
'''Y'shtola:''' 'Tis the monstrous tower on the horizon. Jagged, hideous, unholy... Even at this distance, its presence is overwhelming.
'''Y'shtola:''' Much like the sensation I felt in the Tower of Zot, only far more terrifying. Aether flows unceasingly towards it, converging into a swirling mass of unfathomable power.
'''Y'shtola:''' ...For a blessing, the constant chill in the air is helping to anchor my senses in the here and now. Tell the others I shall be with you in a few moments.

===Speak with G'raha Tia.===
'''G'raha Tia:''' You will be pleased to know most of the tempered have been quartered inside the nearby buildings and are receiving treatment as we speak.
'''G'raha Tia:''' I do however feel no small amount of guilt for commandeering civilian homes. The occupants may be long gone, but everything is exactly as they left it...
'''G'raha Tia:''' Considering the length of time that has clearly passed since, one would expect to find them ransacked. Strangely, there are no signs of anything having been stolen.
'''G'raha Tia:''' It's possible that everyone fled at the first sign of trouble, though it seems to me they left far too many useful possessions behind... Aye, although there is no conclusive evidence, I strongly suspect they were tempered.
'''G'raha Tia:''' Sorry, I was merely thinking aloud... You mentioned a meeting? I will make my way there.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Sicard:''' Hells' bells, this place is bloody freezin'! Rather be tied to the topmast in a storm than suffer this cold any longer! Anyone what can spare a swig o' rum? That'll sort me right out!

'''A-Ruhn-Senna:''' The tempered soldiers are sleeping soundly while they undergo treatment. There are too many to attend at once, but I and the other healers will see to all eventually.

'''Lyse:''' Raubahn taught me a lot about military strategy during exercises in the Fringes. Coordinating units with wildly different capabilities, surveying and securing hostile terrain, that sort of thing. Now, I have the chance to put his teachings into practice.

'''Cirina:''' Vergilia is in our care, along with the rest of the tempered. “Glory to Garlemald, glory to Garlemald,” they still whisper in their sleep, even as they writhe in pain...

'''Maxima:''' This is all that remains of Laterum... Homes become empty husks. If this is the state of the outlying villages, I dread to think what has become of the capital.

'''Pipin:''' We've asked the Ironworks members and some of our other comrades to stay with the airships. In the event we are discovered, we must be ready to move them swiftly to a safer location.

===Speak with Lucia. (Cutscene)===
'''Lucia:''' Thank you for informing the others of our meeting.
'''Lucia:''' When everyone is here, we will begin.

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'''Lucia:''' Our present situation is as follows.
'''Lucia:''' Efforts to aid the people of Garlemald have begun in earnest. Moreover, having entered into the capital, the imperial palace is within our reach.
'''Y'shtola:''' But before we proceed further, we must learn what has befallen this city, for therein lies the key to understanding and combating the Telophoroi's designs.
'''Maxima:''' I have a suggestion, if I may.
'''Maxima:''' Several of the imperial soldiers we captured on the Magna Glacies are members of the Populares and acquaintances of mine.
'''Maxima:''' Once we have cured them of their tempering, they should be able to give a reliable account of the events leading to the capital's downfall.
'''Y'shtola:''' A promising idea. I will assist the healers in their ministrations.
'''Y'shtola:''' Of course, I will require a porxie of my own, assuming you can spare one.
'''Alisaie:''' Would you like a hand?
'''Y'shtola:''' No, no, I am sure we will manage. Better that you take my place in the field. The noxious aether of this place disagrees with me, and as I shall need to draw on my own for the treatment, 'twould be prudent for me to remain within the camp.
'''Sicard:''' This talk of curin' the tempered is all well and good, but I reckon the cold is a more pressin' concern.
'''Sicard:''' All the houses 'round here are fitted with ceruleum heaters that could keep us warm and toasty. Problem is, the machines seem to have given up the ghost ─ and if we keep sittin' around, freezin' our arses off, we'll be next.
'''Sicard:''' My smiths reckon that with the right parts, they can have 'em workin' again, but it won't be easy.
'''Lucia:''' Understood. The machinists will assist them in the repairs.
'''Thancred:''' The rest of us should either stand watch or survey the area.
'''Lucia:''' We have made our presence known to the Telophoroi. They will be searching for us ─ if they have not already ascertained our position.
'''Lucia:''' That we have seen no sign of them since the battle suggests they have yet to do so. However, I suspect they may be biding their time...
'''Estinien:''' ...Or perhaps we are beneath their notice.
'''Thancred:''' In any event, we'll find no answers standing around here. Urianger, Estinien, and myself have visited Garlemald recently, so we'll lead the reconnaissance efforts. Perhaps bolstered by a few Bozjan and Dalmascan scouts from my previous excursion for good measure.
'''Lyse:''' Don't forget about us Ala Mhigans. We have experienced scouts of our own.
'''Thancred:''' Well now, this is turning out to be a rather sizable team. With such numbers we should be able to cover a wide area with relative ease, including that surrounding the imperial palace.
'''Thancred:''' How about you, G'raha? I've a feeling we'll find a use or two for that vanishing spell of yours.
'''G'raha Tia:''' 'Twould be my honor to be of service, though I doubt that you of all people need rely on my tricks.
'''Alisaie:''' That leaves us with guard duty...
'''Lucia:''' As a matter of fact, I have something else in mind for the two of you and Alphinaud.
'''Lucia:''' Between here and the center of the capital lies the Eblan Rime. I would have you search the area for survivors.
'''Lucia:''' Your keen sense of direction honed in your extensive travels should prove useful in navigating the ice fields.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> If there are any survivors, we will surely find them.
'''Lucia:''' I have faith that you will, and look forward to greeting you on your safe return.
> "Extensive travels" is something of an understatement, but I suppose if there's nothing else that needs doing...
'''Lucia:''' This too is a vital task, and I appreciate your willingness to see it done. Rest assured that a serving of hot soup will be waiting for you.
> Ice fields! I love ice fields! ...Oh wait, no I don't.
'''Lucia:''' Hmm. As ever, you do not want for enthusiasm. But given your experience traipsing about through Coerthas, I should be surprised if you let a little inclement weather dampen your redoubtable spirits.
'''Lucia:''' And even if that were the case, the promise of hot soup upon your return would surely spur you to action.

'''Lucia:''' You all have your duties. Let us make haste. May the Fury bless and keep you.
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===Speak with Alisaie.===
'''Alisaie:''' Gods be good... If it's this cold with Tataru's clothing, I dread to think how we'd fare without it! I must remember to thank her when next we meet.
'''Alisaie:''' It makes me realize, too, that while the people of Garlemald have spent their whole lives in conditions like these, even they'd be hard-pressed to survive away from the warmth of their homes. If there are any survivors, we must find them, and quickly.

''Optional dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' I've never thought myself much of an explorer, though I suppose my adventures have taken me to all sorts of strange and distant places. With that in mind, traversing an ice field should be a simple feat!

'''Emmanellain:''' There's this odd perception that Ishgardians have lived their whole lives in the snow, but it really wasn't that bad before the Calamity. And afterwards, well, I was rarely more than a few paces from a raging fire...
'''Emmanellain:''' This dreadful place, on the other hand, is nothing but cold, cold, cold! And it's my understanding that Ilsabard has always been this way. Gods, can you imagine!?