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2026-09-12T15:06:06Z

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== Related NPCs ==

How does this section pull info?
For this page, Honey B Lovely does have spoken optional dialogue after the raid.
And Vamp Fatale, Red Hot, and Deep Blue show up during a cutscene as noted on the page, but have no dialogue [[User:Wolfstrike|Wolfstrike]] ([[User talk:Wolfstrike|talk]]) 15:06, 12 September 2026 (UTC)

The Promise of Tomorrow

2026-06-01T11:39:08Z

Wolfstrike: opt dialogue for Erenville after quest complete, and where to find him

{{Quest infobox
| title = {{PAGENAME}}
| description = Shale is visibly relieved at your safe return.
| image = The Promise of Tomorrow.png
| quest-giver = Shale
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Alphinaud; Erenville; G'raha Tia; Gossan; Gulool Ja; Koana; Krile; Sphene (NPC); Wuk Lamat; Y'shtola
| cutscene-npcs = Bakool Ja Ja; Calyx; Mablu; Mahuwsa; Malachite (NPC)
| location = The Backroom
| location-x = 6.1
| location-y = 6.3
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = The New Dawn Quests
| sortkey = 310
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 100
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 3000
| reward1 = 1 The Promise of Tomorrow Orchestrion Roll
| unlocks = ach In Memoriam, uc Unending Codex: Regulator, ngp Dawntrail - Part 3
| prev-quest = Blades in Waiting
| next-quest = With the Winds
| release = dawntrail
| patch = 7.3
| msq-index = 978
| id-edb = 29ab25eb62d
| id-gt = 70909
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[Shale]].
* Speak with [[Sphene (NPC)|Sphene]].
* Speak with [[Wuk Lamat]] at [[Vollok Shoonsa]].
* Speak with Sphene at [[Praxis Park]].

==Journal==
* Shale is visibly relieved at your safe return.
* You pause a moment to let Shale savor the recent victory. For her, it represents the culmination of years of rebellion, and marks the end of an era for Oblivion itself. Triumphs aside, Krile wonders if you have seen the last of the troubles arising from the key. The Scion leaves you with that unsettling thought as she heads off to her meeting with G'raha Tia and the city officials. Shale, too, returns to her own waiting tasks, but not before inviting you to rest in the Backroom while you watch over Alexandria's return to normalcy.
* You while away the days in the Backroom, coming and going as you please. In the weeks that pass, Oblivion uncovers several Preservation facilities and makes a comprehensive study of regulator function. This leads to the understanding that memories of the deceased were never truly erased, merely locked away, and that this process can be reversed by sending a signal from the Meso Terminal. Acting at the government's behest, your party and Sphene escort Gossan to Living Memory, where a much-recovered Wuk Lamat makes a surprise appearance. Together, you reactivate the terminals, and restore the memories of those who consented. The reaction in Alexandria is immediate and bittersweet, with many bursting into tears at the sudden flood of long-lost remembrances. Gossan is grateful for your actions, and responds to Sphene's request to remain in Alexandria with an unexpected demand of his own: it seems that, inspired by the gentle leadership she displayed when despair held the kingdom in thrall, the people have insisted that she take her rightful place as their monarch. After much flustered deliberation, Sphene accepts the role, declaring peace and prosperity for Alexandria as her foremost purpose. Thus do you stand witness to the rise of a new Queen of Reason.
* A determined Sphene returns to meet her citizens with her chief aide at her side, the Scions joining them to assist with any confusion stemming from memory restoration. Erenville and Wuk Lamat also prepare to depart, the Vow of Resolve urging you to come and visit her at the palace so that she and Koana might thank you properly for your deeds.
* You approach the two Vows outside Vollok Shoonsa only to find Gulool Ja there as well, having come to begin his training under the Landsguard. After showing enthusiastic support for her nephew's ambition to learn swordplay, Wuk Lamat turns her attention to you. She expresses joy at how events unfolded for the queens past and present, and thanks you for helping her fulfill her promise. Erenville, meanwhile, speaks of an impending extended journey, and Koana declares his intent to compile a thorough account of Tuliyollan history even as he attends to his day-to-day administrative duties. With plans shared and assurances to reunite exchanged, they send you on your way back to Sphene and the other Scions.
* Your arrival in Alexandria is met with discussion of the daunting tasks which lie ahead of Sphene, now that her kingdom will engage more openly with the other nations of Etheirys. Her citizens, too, have elected to face their grief with courage─the precious memories they have reclaimed serving to guide and sustain them through the days to come. Whether you are staying to investigate Preservation's mysteries, or departing to seek distant adventures, the soon-to-be-crowned Queen of Reason offers you all, her cherished comrades, the eternal hospitality of the nation you so valiantly saved.
==Related NPCs==
{{Related NPCs}}

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
Krile: Oh, we had the same idea, I see! I thought it might be nice to catch up with our Oblivion friends before we delve into more serious matters with the city officials.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
-cutscene start
Shale: Now that everyone's back, I say we pause a moment to savor what we've accomplished.

Krile: We've been through much in these past days, haven't we?

Shale: That's an understatement. We've seen the end of a years-long struggle, for Oblivion and for myself.
Shale: Cahciua and Geode would be happy for us...
Shale: Oddly enough, fulfilling our purpose has somehow left me with even more work to do. The government has tasked me with conducting a more complete survey of the containment complex.

Krile: Ah, the Preservation facility. That lab where they studied the key certainly demands further investigation.
Krile: I can understand how those experiments may have led to the discovery of reflections, yet they fail to explain Calyx's knowledge of primal summoning.
Krile: I fear that he and his hunger for interdimensional travel were only one facet of a greater puzzle. There is still someone or something out there that may pose a threat to us...
Krile: In any case, I think it prudent we secure ourselves a spot in Shale's next expedition to the tenth level.
Krile: Right, I have a meeting with city officials to attend. 'Twould be cruel to leave Raha to answer their barrage of questions alone!

Shale: I should return to my work as well. My first job will be to analyze the data we pulled from Containment Complex 10-29, and locate other facilities of interest.
Shale: I can only hope the information we uncover will serve Alexandria and the future we want to build.
Shale: Whatever we end up finding, however, it's like to take some weeks to put the city back to rights. All these ambitious plans aside, I think you've earned a rest, don't you?
Shale: Our break room is yours to bunk in for as long as you like. Say the word, and I'll help you settle in.
-cutscene end

-quest accepted

===Speak with Shale.===
Shale: Ready for a cot and a fluffy pillow?

System: It will likely be some time before the city returns to normal. You may choose to remain in the Backroom and watch over the proceedings...
Question: While away the days in the Backroom? (Yes/No)

-voiced cutscene start
System: Several weeks later...

''G'raha Tia and Krile are sitting at a table in Solution Nine over drinks. There are massive stacks of papers and Gulool Ja Ja's letter on the table.''

G'raha Tia: What an absurdly long report. Even working together, it took us an age to finish...

Krile: Well, to be fair, it was a rather absurd series of events.
Krile: The mystery behind Grandfather's letter took us further than we could have ever imagined...

G'raha Tia: Truly. It feels like a lifetime ago that it all began.

Krile: Right, then. One last bit of proofreading!
Krile: Where was I...? Ah, yes.

''Krile begins reading the report.''

Krile: “The chaos which had gripped the kingdom of Alexandria was slowly but surely giving way to order once more...”
Krile: The thorough investigation conducted by Oblivion was one of the primary factors contributing to this recovery.

''Gossan talks with Shale and Y'shtola. Shale gives Gossan a regulator, who wears it.''

Krile: Its members uncovered multiple Preservation research facilities, allowing for a comprehensive study of regulator design and function.
Krile: Thus have we come to understand that memories pertaining to the deceased were not erased from the minds of the living, but in truth merely locked away.
Krile: Permanent gaps in one's memory were to be avoided, as inconsistencies would arise during Endless conversion and cause instability.
Krile: When the time came, restoring these buried memories would be a simple matter of transmitting a signal from the Meso Terminal.

''Two citizens begin talking to Gossan.''

Krile: Acting on this discovery, the Alexandrian government announced plans for a memory restoration initiative open to willing participants.
Krile: This reignited the discussion surrounding mortality, as people continued to debate how best to face the inevitability of death. No matter the answer at which they arrive, it is certain to herald a major shift in the nation's philosophy.
Krile: ...Yes, that matches my understanding of events. Excellent work, Raha.

G'raha Tia: I'm glad it serves. Shall we make our way over, then?

''The scene shifts to the rest of the party while Krile continues narrating.''

Krile: Ahead of the memory restoration, officials requested the assistance of those familiar with the processes involved.
Krile: So it was that our party and Sphene─who had eagerly volunteered─accepted the task of escorting the city's representative to Living Memory.

''A group of Alexandrians gathers by the party.''

Malachite (NPC)@???: Before you go!
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: We just wanted to say that we haven't made this decision lightly.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: No matter how frightening or painful they may be, we need to face our memories. Not only to honor those who're gone, but to make whole those who are still here.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: So no second thoughts! We'll be waiting!

Lithander: If anything tries to harm you, you knock it flat! Come back safely, our Sphene from another time!

x@Alexandrian Boy: Yes, be safe!
Mahuwsa: We'll see you soon!

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So sweet of you... But you needn't worry─I'm in very good company!
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Thank you all for your well-wishes!

''The party departs.''

-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
''The scene shifts to Shaaloani while Krile continues narrating. The train arrives at the station.''

Krile: Despite the disruption caused by the dome's arrival, the people in the surrounding region have since reclaimed their normal lives.

''The train engineers greet the party. The scene shifts to Sheshenewezi Springs, where the party is greeted by Zekowa and his friends.''

Krile: The Tural which Gulool Ja Ja united is nothing if not resilient.
Krile: The winds of change are fickle─a sudden gust often the bearer of challenging trials.
Krile: But so too do they spur us onward, keeping our feet ever moving along life's path.

''Wihuwte is doing manual labor while Kemakka watches. The party passes by.''
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
''The scene shifts to outside the Tuliyollal palace, where the player and Sphene meet with Koana and Bakool Ja Ja.''

Koana: You'll soon be on your way to Yak T'el, then?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Yes, we've just come from making arrangements with the dirigible master. Preparations for the flight are still underway, so I'm doing a little sightseeing.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: My gratitude to the Landsguard for providing us with the permits we need to visit the Skydeep Cenote.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Of course! We'd hardly refuse a direct request from the Vow of Reason!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Our vigilant comrades at the gate will see you safely through.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Wuk Lamat...isn't here, of course.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: She is still convalescing, I take it?

Koana: Indeed. She's presently confined to bed and permitted no visitors. Weakened as she is, we cannot be too careful.
Koana: I can scarcely sleep at night for the worry...

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Oh my! Please, forgive me!
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I hadn't realized her condition was so serious. I pray she makes a full recovery soon...

''Sphene walks away while Mablu arrives.''

Mablu: Greetings! What a rare pleasure this is!
Mablu: ...Is something wrong? Your friend looks like she had some bad news.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: She wanted to visit the Vow of Resolve.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: And there's little reason she couldn't have.

''Koana becomes suspicious.''

Koana: Is there something you wish to say?

Mablu: I see, I see! I'm glad there's nothing terrible afoot!
Mablu: And yet... Where there's a need...
Mablu: Sorry, I just remembered a pressing errand! Let's talk again soon!

''Mablu leaves towards the palace.''

Koana: The Alexandrians, I understand, have teachings similar to that of the Yok Huy.
Koana: “Our flesh may wither and die. But so long as we are remembered, we are never truly gone”...
Koana: My father's last words. I've long considered their meaning.
Koana: The living can find strength in the memories of those we've lost. They can help us rise to meet our trials in the present.
Koana: That was certainly true of myself.
Koana: So I have faith that the people of Alexandria, too, will be stronger for their grief.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: It may be as you say. If we did not remember our lost siblings, we would not be where we are now.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Or be who we've become.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: We all have memories like that, I bet.
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
''The party arrives in Living Memory.''
Erenville: Well, we made it. The journey was so smooth as to be almost disappointing.

Krile: I can only agree, especially after our first visit felt so fraught with danger.

G'raha Tia: It's the curse of experience, my friends. Before we know it, the extraordinary becomes everyday.
G'raha Tia: Life is an accumulation of such things, both the happy times and the sad.

Krile: Right, let's go over Shale's instructions on performing the memory restoration.
Krile: The first step is to reactivate all the terminals at the same time. This will supply the aether necessary to operate the equipment...without creating any new Endless, of course.
Krile: Once things are up and running, we use the Meso Terminal to transmit the signal and unlock the sealed memories.
Krile: There are five terminals in total. Might you lend us a hand with one, Sphene?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Yes, I can do that...

Wuk Lamat: Not to butt in, but...would you mind letting me take it?

Krile: Lamaty'i!?

Erenville: Should you be up and about?

Wuk Lamat: I'm fine. My worrywart of a brother exaggerates.
Wuk Lamat: Mablu came by to fill me in on your plans. After that, I couldn't stand being cooped up a moment longer, so she helped me sneak out of the palace.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I'm so glad to see you're well!

Wuk Lamat: Sorry Koana made you think I was at death's door. I was keeping up with reports, and know what's been happening in Alexandria.
Wuk Lamat: I made the decision to erase the Endless, and bore witness to their final moments. And though it's only a tiny fragment, their hopes live on in me.
Wuk Lamat: I feel responsible for making sure that they're remembered. That their legacy is passed on.
Wuk Lamat: So please, let me help with sending the signal.

G'raha Tia: You've made a convincing case, but do take it slowly. The way is not without its perils.

Wuk Lamat: I'll be careful, thanks.

Gossan: Very well, then. I leave these tasks in your capable hands.

''The player, G'raha Tia, Wuk Lamat, Krile, and Erenville take their positions by the Meso, Hydro, Geo, Pyro, and Aero Terminals, respectively.''

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: All right, everyone! Begin!

''The group channels aether into the terminals, restoring Living Memory to its original appearance but without Endless. Krile begins narrating.''

Krile: Was the sight we saw no more than a trick of the light?

''Krile's parents are briefly seen behind her. She looks behind but no one is there.''

Krile: Or was it a gift─the terminal's parting miracle?
Krile: But those days are gone; we chose to move forward.
Krile: We hold fast to our memories, of sorrow and of grief.
Krile: That we might live full in the present ere the time of departure comes.

''Sphene looks at the Meso Terminal.''

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Let's go home... To our beloved Alexandria.

''The golden sky disappears, revealing the normal weather.''

-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
''In Solution Nine, the memory restoration causes regulators to glow golden. The citizens become emotional when their memories are restored.''

Weeping Citizen (The Promise of Tomorrow)@Weeping Citizen: Mother, you protected me... I remember now...

Krile: In soft golden light, the memories of the lost returned.
Krile: There to be clutched tight by loved ones, never again to be surrendered.
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
''The scene shifts back to Living Memory.''

Gossan: I am humbled by all you have done in service to our nation. On behalf of its people, I offer our most heartfelt gratitude.

Krile: We were only too happy to help. There are still problems left to solve, of course, but you've taken an important step forward.

Gossan: We have. It's as if we were frozen in time, but now the ice has begun to thaw. Alexandria will thrive again, mark my words.

Wuk Lamat: What will you do now, Sphene?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Ah, yes, well... That will depend on Gossan.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: With your permission, I wish to continue living in Alexandria.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Those dear to me laid down their lives for this nation in bygone days, and I've fought alongside new comrades to defend it. I would continue serving it, if you'd let me.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So please, accept me as one of your citizens!

Gossan: That will not do.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I see... I suppose my presence would cause too much confusion...

Wuk Lamat: Now hold on a moment! You have to reconsider─I'll vouch for her myself!

Gossan: Oh dear, do forgive me... I've caused a misunderstanding.
Gossan: What I meant to say is, it will not do for you to be an ordinary citizen. The people have been most insistent that you take your rightful place as queen.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: As...queen?

Gossan: When despair held us in its thrall, it was your voice─your words─which led us to salvation.
Gossan: We would not ask that you perform the same duties as our previous ruler. The structure of both government and nation is to be reexamined and revised such that the burden doesn't fall upon you alone.
Gossan: If that is acceptable, we implore you. Please live among us and lend us your gentle guidance.
Gossan: The Alexandrian monarchs of old cared for us and fought for us. And you stand proud among them.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: But...but I...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Oh! What of Gulool Ja? You have him, don't you?

Wuk Lamat: Alexandria has two thrones to fill now.
Wuk Lamat: What one ruler might struggle with, the two of you can accomplish together. Gulool Ja's still young, though, so don't expect too much of him just yet.

Question: What will you say?
> You already know what to do.
> The voices of the past will be your guide.
---

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Yes... Yes, you're right.

''Sphene takes out the tiara.''

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: For centuries, my other self bore this tiara─and with it the hopes and dreams of Alexandrians.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I will not let them go unanswered!
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I will heed the wishes of the people.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: With peace and prosperity for Alexandria as my foremost purpose, I accept the role of Queen of Reason.

Wuk Lamat: It's not an easy road, but we'll walk it side by side.
Wuk Lamat: That way, neither of us gets lost.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Thank you. Thank you all so much...
-cutscene end

-optional start
Wuk Lamat: So Sphene is to sit the throne once more... She may have questioned her claim, but Alexandria's citizens have made their feelings known.

Krile: A new Alexandrian queen has risen. 'Tis an occasion worthy of grand celebration.

Erenville: Gulool Ja was also of the opinion that Sphene should become the Queen of Reason. He will be delighted to hear that she has accepted the role.

G'raha Tia: This great nation is set to become an ever greater one. How fortunate we are to be here and witness this turning point in its history.

Gossan: We shall walk this difficult road together, as Vow Wuk Lamat has assured us.
-optional end

===Speak with Sphene.===
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Thank you for your kind encouragement, [Forename].
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Wuk Lamat is right. Ours will not be an easy road.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: But with your words to lend me strength, I shall take it one step at a time.

Wuk Lamat: And Tuliyollal will be there to support you. Speaking of which, I should be getting back to the palace.
Wuk Lamat: I'll make my next visit an official one─no sneaking out under Koana's nose like this time. The Vows of Resolve and Reason will both come, and we can discuss our futures together!

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I look forward to it!
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Shall we begin the journey home, then? I expect some confusion among the citizens with restored memories, and I would be present to offer them aid!

Erenville: Well, I believe this marks the end to my role as guide. I was intending to accompany Wuk Lamat back to Tuliyollal...
Erenville: But what are your plans, [Forename]? Didn't you have other matters yet to attend to in Alexandria?

Wuk Lamat: No, no, you need to stop by the palace first!
Wuk Lamat: Koana's been wanting to thank you properly, but with everything going on, he hasn't had the chance. Please come back with us, or I'll never hear the end of it!

===Speak with Wuk Lamat at Vollok Shoonsa.===
-optional start
Erenville: How long has it been since I last walked these streets...? Maybe I spent too long in Solution Nine, but the city seems livelier than it ever was.

Gulool Ja: [Forename]!? No one told me you were coming!

Koana: ...The memory restoration went well, I am told.
-optional end

-cutscene start
Wuk Lamat: It's good to be home. Thanks for coming along!

Gulool Ja: I just got here too. The Landsguard said my training would begin right away, so I'll be staying in Tuliyollal a while.

Wuk Lamat: We believe in you, Gulool Ja! And whenever you need advice, your aunt is always happy to give it!

Erenville: ...Oh dear, our Vow of Reason is out of sorts.

Koana: Can you blame me? Lamaty'i─you were supposed to be convalescing in bed.
Koana: So... You would study the way of the blade, Gulool Ja?

Gulool Ja: Is...is that not allowed?

Koana: I will permit your training on one condition: you only practice swordplay in the presence of a grown-up.

Gulool Ja: Yes, Koana, I promise!

Wuk Lamat: It won't be long before you're good enough to train without a minder. You take too much after your sire and grandsire for that...

Gulool Ja: Wait─so if you're back here, does that mean everyone already got their memories back?

Wuk Lamat: Not everyone...
Wuk Lamat: ...So, that was that. My days of meddling in Alexandrian affairs are over.

Gulool Ja: It all turned out for the best. The former queen really did love her people, and it's wonderful that her love lives on in Sphene.

Wuk Lamat: It truly is. With that love as the foundation of her rule, the new queen will be a font of hope for Alexandria.
Wuk Lamat: There's no better way for a life and legacy to forever endure...
Wuk Lamat: You'll be heading back there, won't you? To Alexandria?
Wuk Lamat: I won't pretend that I fully understand the workings of the key or the reflections. And I ''know'' I couldn't have stopped Calyx without you...
Wuk Lamat: ...Nor fulfilled my promise to the Endless Sphene. Thank you, [Forename], from the bottom of my heart.
Wuk Lamat: Be sure to come and visit us again in Tuliyollal. You'll always be welcome here!

Erenville: It's time I moved on myself. Once I've made the necessary preparations and arrangements, I will embark on an extended journey.

Koana: Well, I expect ''my'' days will be filled with administrative duties, much as they already are. I am hoping to compile a comprehensive history of Tuliyollal, however.
Koana: The tale of our beautiful and resilient nation should be preserved for the future, with each successive generation adding their own chapter to the saga.

Gulool Ja: I...I think I've learned to be happy with who I am, [Forename].
Gulool Ja: Even when I make mistakes and cry and look silly.
Gulool Ja: And it's all because of the amazing things I've seen with you. They remind me there's always tomorrow!
Gulool Ja: Becoming the King of Resolve is not something I need to think about until I'm older, but my father's authority did pass to me. So until that day comes, I'll study and train and do the best I can!

Wuk Lamat: You've really come far, Gulool Ja! And you'll keep on doing us proud, I'm sure of it!

Gulool Ja: I guess you have to go now, so be safe and enjoy your travels. We'll miss you!

Wuk Lamat: Send our best to Sphene and the others!
-cutscene end

-optional start
Erenville: I won't just vanish over the horizon, I promise. I'll let you know before I leave on my journey.

Gulool Ja: I'll visit Shale and everyone as often as I can! There's still so much I want to learn from them.

Koana: I intend to make a formal diplomatic visit to Alexandria in the near future, and express my gratitude to those who have watched over Gulool Ja.

Wuk Lamat: Whatever burdens I must carry, I will. And I'll become stronger for it, just you watch!
-optional end

===Speak with Sphene at Praxis Park.===
-optional start
Krile: We've observed no complications with the memory restoration thus far. Thank goodness for small mercies...

Alphinaud: I'll need to give a full account of what happened here to Thancred and the others. That said, Estinien may prove difficult to track down...

Y'shtola: You've had a busy time of it, Warrior of Light. Take advantage of this lull while you may.

Alisaie: When did Erenville leave Alexandria? Don't tell me he's embarked on some far-flung expedition without saying good-bye.

G'raha Tia: I hear Gulool Ja has packed his bags and left to train in Tuliyollal. ...Oh, I suppose you would have seen him while you were there?

Shale: There are still those who can't decide if they want their memories back.
Shale: I said I would restore mine after things calmed down, but the truth is, I'm not sure ''I'm'' even ready. So, we'll make this a gradual process, and give everyone the time they need to prepare. Myself included.
-optional end

-cutscene start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: [Forename], you're here!
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: We were just discussing what is to be done after the coronation ceremony. Our heretofore isolated kingdom must join its peers on the world stage.

Alphinaud: The fact that Alexandria is─or was─a nation of the Ninth will be the cause of some consternation... It may smooth introductions were the Scions to provide an explanation for its arrival in the Source.

Alisaie: Rest assured, Sphene─Etheirys's leaders are well accustomed to hearing Alphinaud report on fantastical events.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Once again, I am in your debt... I dread to imagine what might have come to pass had you never come to our aid.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Ah, I had other news: those who participated in the memory restoration have expressed the desire to hold a funerary service.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Rather than suppress their grief, they would embrace it, creating in their hearts a place for gentle remembrance.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: We have yet to hammer out the details, but I was thinking we might host this service on the highest level of Everkeep. Ever since my time, we have believed that the departed continue their journey beyond the clouds...

Question: What will you say?

> That's a lovely idea.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I'm glad you agree! Some have yet to receive their requested memories, however, so we shall wait until the initial wave of restorations is complete before proceeding.

> Seems very fitting for Alexandria.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Yes... I hope that from such a place, our prayers might be heard─a wish for our loved ones to soar forever joyful and free in that heavenly expanse.

> You'll invite our friends from Tuliyollal, won't you?
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Yes, of course... I know of Zoraal Ja only by name, but they will wish to mourn their kin. I shall be sure to ask them.
---

G'raha Tia: After so long distancing themselves from the realities of death, the Alexandrians are to be commended for their courage.

Krile: Yes, 'tis a tremendously brave thing they're doing.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Perhaps our hearts can never capture a memory as perfectly as data in a file...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: But what precious recollections we do keep will guide and sustain us as we fulfill the promise of tomorrow.

Shale: You've busy days ahead of you, Your Majesty. Oblivion stands ready to pitch in as needed.

Y'shtola: Oh, and what of my investigations, Shale? I hope you've left some time in your schedule for me.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Do you recall my first tour of the city after I awoke? It was all so strange and frightening, but I've only grown more at home here ever since.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: That I now feel a part of this new Alexandria is in large part thanks to your patient guidance.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: And so here I will remain. Should you ever have need of my aid with anything at all, pray do not hesitate to ask.

Krile: Some few of us will stay here a while, as it happens. We've made several interesting breakthroughs, and have no shortage of mysteries into which we would delve.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Then be welcome as honored guests for as long as you like. You are, and always will be, my cherished comrades.

-quest complete
-cutscene end

-voiced cutscene start
''Calyx materializes in a black background. He is sweating and is frightened by a brief vision of the player.''

Calyx: This is absurd. I have neither heart nor lungs...
Calyx: I was...overconfident. The prudent course would have been to wait until I had calculated an insurmountable advantage.
Calyx: A rash decision... One perhaps influenced by the others and their developments.
Calyx: But no matter. Learn from this setback. And next time...

''Calyx loses his composure.''

Calyx: ...“Next time”? How much time and effort did I pour into this master plan?
Calyx: I had it. I ''had'' it! At long last, I was to open a new path!
Calyx: Those imbeciles and their damnable heroics!

''An unknown Ascian arrives.''

Calyx: Detected the stench of failure already, have you? Such a keen sense of smell.
Calyx: Yes, yes, I will give my report, as is protocol.
Calyx: Be sure our Winterer peers are apprised of the details...

x@Banner Text: IF NONE SHALL KNOW ETERNITY WHAT WAITS FOR THOSE WHO HOLD THE KEY?
-cutscene end

-optional start
Y'shtola: Calyx demonstrated knowledge of both primal summoning and concepts. Discovering such techniques through independent study would be nigh on impossible, so we must assume he had a mentor...
Y'shtola: But how are we to learn the identity of this beneficent teacher? Hopefully some hint is to be found amongst the remnants of Preservation's works.

Krile: It is time we began a thorough investigation into the key and its capabilities. I've a feeling we'll be calling on your help in that endeavor ere all is said and done...
Krile: On a personal note, I should also like to learn more of the Milalla. The lore of the forgotten people will be indispensable in furthering my research.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I wonder what Otis and Zelenia would think of my becoming the queen of Alexandria as it is now.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Doubtless they would be pleased yet, knowing them, also beset by worry.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: As their memory lives on inside me, so shall I strive to rule as if they advised me still─with a calm heart, and a mind open to counsel.

Alphinaud: I am most curious to see how Alexandria is welcomed upon the broader stage of nations.
Alphinaud: As a heretofore unknown, technologically advanced country, I expect it will be met with considerable wariness. I shall do my humble best to ease the tension of the initial introductions.

G'raha Tia: We've compiled a summary of events and submitted our report to Ojika. As representatives of the Students of Baldesion, our thoughts and findings will also be shared with the Forum.
G'raha Tia: In less official matters, I am glad to see Krile find a satisfying end to her personal journey...though it appears her appetite for asking questions has only been sharpened!

Alisaie: The Alexandrians adopted our techniques so quickly that they no longer need our supervision to treat the enthralled.
Alisaie: You'd be surprised at how many porxie practitioners we've trained now. Angelo, too, has been looking rather proud of his efforts!

In between quests, Erenville is found in Tuliyollal at (13.9 13.9)
Erenville: As I mentioned, this next journey of mine will be a long one. Discovering all that is yet undiscovered on Etheirys will be the work of centuries.
Erenville: And for the first time, I feel strangely nervous and eager to set sail. I think now I understand a little of how you felt when you boarded the ship for Tural.
-optional end
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
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Blades in Waiting

2026-05-30T12:43:23Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */ Zoraal Ja is Gulool Ja's father. Not Gulool Ja Ja (his grandpa, after which he was named). Dialogue clearly states they are his fathers swords.

{{Quest infobox
| title = {{PAGENAME}}
| description = Sphene wishes to check on the state of the outskirts.
| image = Blades in Waiting.png
| quest-giver = Sphene (NPC)
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Erenville; G'raha Tia; Gulool Ja; Krile; Mahuwsa; Shale; Taapu; Y'shtola
| location = Heritage Found
| location-x = 18.6
| location-y = 11.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = The New Dawn Quests
| sortkey = 309
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 100
| requirements =
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 1417
| reward-opt1 =
| reward-opt2 =
| reward-opt3 =
| reward-opt4 =
| reward-opt5 =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = A Terminal Invitation
| next-quest = The Promise of Tomorrow
| release = dawntrail
| patch = 7.3
| msq-index = 977
| id-edb = c3f83cb3732
| id-gt = 70908
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[Mahuwsa]].
* Speak with [[Taapu]].
* Search for [[Gulool Ja]].
* Speak with Gulool Ja.
* Speak with [[Shale]] in [[the Backroom]].

==Journal==
* Sphene wishes to check on the state of the outskirts.
* Sphene is eager to follow the suggestion that she check in on her countrymen, but fears that speaking with those who are unaware of her return would prove more disruptive than not. Thankfully, Krile's advice to visit Mahuwsa at Yyupye's Halo seems the perfect compromise, as the fieldworker is aware of Sphene's circumstances and would surely be glad to know you all are alive and well.
* You are welcomed by Mahuwsa, who gives a brief account of the chaos which arose from the enthrallment of those wearing neo regulators. She is optimistic for the future, however, thanking you for putting a stop to Calyx and praising Sphene for her uplifting speech. After Mahuwsa leaves to aid the residents of the outskirts, the discussion turns to the subject of recruiting arcane practitioners to assist with the treatments. While your comrades are occupied with this endeavor, Alisaie asks if you might track down Gulool Ja, who is currently making every problem in the kingdom his personal responsibility to solve. Taapu in the driftdowns should be able to point you in his and Erenville's direction.
* As promised, Taapu is able to direct you to where Gulool Ja is hopefully taking a well-earned rest. She suggests you look for him somewhere in the vicinity of the old Alexandrian ruins.
* Delighted to see you, Gulool Ja explains that he has heard from Koana regarding Wuk Lamat's condition, but relief wars with frustration as he laments how his lack of strength has hindered his ability to help others. He then takes you to a spot where he keeps both his father's and Otis's swords, and shares his plans to train with the Landsguard that he might one day be worthy to wield these blades. Erenville offers his warm encouragement, and Gulool Ja, his path decided, wrests a promise from you to spar with him when he has grown bigger.
* Gulool Ja thanks you for listening to his future ambitions and assures you that he will take things one step at a time. Asserting that all is well with them for the moment, Erenville urges you to stop by the Backroom to pay Shale a visit.
* You arrive in the Backroom to meet a visibly relieved Shale. She expresses her heartfelt gratitude for your deeds, and the mood shifts to one of celebration.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
Alisaie: Once I've had a look around, I'll go and assist with the treatment of the enthralled. We'll have to mobilize Angelo and all his siblings!

Y'shtola: If every person who was equipped with a neo regulator was affected, then we have no less than five thousand patients. Even with an army of trained mages, rehabilitation may take many moons...
Y'shtola: And yet this is a best-case scenario. The fact that we even have the capability to exorcise a primal's influence would have been unthinkable not so long ago.

Krile: Let Raha and I brief the officials on what to expect. I think Sphene might like to have you nearby for a little while longer.

G'raha Tia: It has never been easy for me to explain primal summoning to the layman in a clear, concise manner... But 'tis a skill I must hone if I'm to uphold the Students of Baldesion's good name.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Mayhap I will take you up on your suggestion. Only...I am concerned that, given who I am, approaching those unaware of my return may only serve to confuse them further...

Krile: Then why not speak with Mahuwsa? She works the fields at Yyupye's Halo not far from here.
Krile: As one of those who came to see you off before our clash with Calyx, she will surely be glad to know you are safe and sound.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: What an excellent idea! I think I shall do just that. Thank you, Krile!

-quest accepted

===Speak with Mahuwsa.===
-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Ah, so this is the place where Mahuwsa works.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Back in Resolution, she seemed most interested to learn about me, yet I would be glad to learn much more of them, as well.

Y'shtola: Sphene's identity will not remain a secret much longer. Her message touched the hearts of people throughout the kingdom.

Alisaie: Erenville and Shale were both relieved to learn of our victory. I could practically hear the tension drain out of their voices, especially Shale's─she was quite worried for us.
-optional end

-cutscene start
Mahuwsa: Look who it is! Good to see you again, hale and healthy!

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I am sorry we did not get word to you sooner. How is everyone?

Mahuwsa: Well, nothing terrible befell us, as such. The neo regulator crowd did all start acting strange at the same time, though.
Mahuwsa: Pepoane was one of them... I'm told the authorities are tending to him at a medical facility.

Alisaie: You needn't worry. With the proper treatment, we'll soon have everyone back to their normal selves.

Mahuwsa: I sure am glad to hear that. I'd like to not lose any more friends, if it can be helped.
Mahuwsa: I also hear that the “Queen Sphene” who tried enticing us to become Endless turned out to be an impostor. What kind of heartless villain preys on people's insecurities like that?
Mahuwsa: Yet despite the danger to yourselves, you and yours made sure to put a stop to it, if I understand things correctly?
Mahuwsa: Then we owe you a debt of gratitude. It's up to each of us now to make the most of what you've given us!
Mahuwsa: We're alive because of you. And while we live and breathe, our future is ours to decide.
Mahuwsa: Your broadcast was a message of hope. For me. For everyone.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: ...

Mahuwsa: Now I really should be going. We still have to keep things running without Pepoane and the others, and the outskirts need all the spare hands they can get.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I... Is there anything I might do to help heal the enthralled!?

Alisaie: Quite a lot, in fact. I could very much use a mage of your ability.

Y'shtola: Actually, this would be a good opportunity to round up other arcane practitioners, and teach everyone how to use the porxies. The knowledge will come in handy for treating levin sickness, as well.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Wonderful! I shall petition Gossan to spread the word!

Y'shtola: Our outskirts tour is canceled, 'twould seem.

Alisaie: By the way, [Forename]─Alphinaud told me that Koana arrived to escort Lamaty'i back to Tuliyollal.
Alisaie: Alphinaud himself will be returning to Alexandria momentarily, so between the two of us, I think we can sort out the treatment arrangements. Given all that, I had a mind to ask you a different favor.
Alisaie: Would you mind looking in on Gulool Ja? According to Shale, he's been running around the kingdom, determined to personally solve every problem.
Alisaie: Last she heard, he was pitching in over at the driftdowns with Erenville.
Alisaie: If you ask...Taapu, I believe her name was? She should be able to point you in their general direction.
-cutscene end

===Speak with Taapu.===
Taapu: Ah, I know that voice...
Taapu: And happy I am to hear it─we all prayed fervently for your safe return.
Taapu: Looking for Gulool Ja, are you? He was here, asking if we needed help with anything, or if we had noticed anyone who had been acting strangely.
Taapu: He sounded exhausted, so I told him we were fine for the moment and insisted he take a rest. I can only hope he will heed my advice.
Taapu: I believe he ran off towards the ruins of old Alexandria. He always did seem to like it there.

-optional start
Taapu: Gulool Ja is a precocious child, but a child, nonetheless. He needs our guidance and support...

Erenville: [Forename], how─!? ...Ah, came in search of us, did you?
Erenville: You needn't have trekked all the way out here, but it is good to see you. Alisaie gave us the broad strokes, and Koana had some choice words as well.
-optional end

===Search for Gulool Ja.===
-voiced cutscene start
Gulool Ja: Oh, welcome back!

Erenville: It's been a trial, hasn't it?

Gulool Ja: We heard from Koana. He said that Lamaty'i is in no immediate danger and should make a full recovery...

Erenville: Vow of Resolve, indeed... Resolved to be as reckless as ever. She might spare a thought for us helpless spectators from time to time.

Gulool Ja: You and Lamaty'i and all the others fought so bravely for Alexandria.
Gulool Ja: And what did I do...?
Gulool Ja: I was useless! Even with the king's authority!
Gulool Ja: If I were strong, more people might still be alive!
Gulool Ja: But I'm weak... So weak...

Question: What will you say?
> You'll grow into your strength.
> Those who know weakness first often become the strongest.
---

Erenville: That's right, and you have your whole life ahead of you. We all start somewhere.

Gulool Ja: Actually...there's something I'd like you to see.

''The group heads over to a memorial consisting of Zoraal Ja and Otis's weapons impaled on the ground.''

Gulool Ja: My father and Otis's swords. I asked Lamaty'i to bring them here.
Gulool Ja: I've decided to train under a Landsguard soldier and become a swordsman.

Erenville: That's a big commitment...

Gulool Ja: I'm still not sure if I want to be the King of Resolve. But I want to be strong enough to protect the people I love.
Gulool Ja: So I'll train as hard as I can, and then I'll come back here.
Gulool Ja: When I'm ready to take up these blades...
Gulool Ja: That's the path I've decided on!

Erenville: Good for you, Gulool Ja. I look forward to seeing your progress.

Gulool Ja: When I'm bigger and stronger, you'll spar with me, won't you?
-cutscene end

-optional start
Erenville: Yet to lift a blade and he wants to spar already. He is Gulool Ja Ja's grandson, alright.
-optional end

===Speak with Gulool Ja.===
Gulool Ja: Thank you both for listening. I'll take it one step at a time, and stick with what I know for now.
Gulool Ja: Like...cooking the meals that Otis taught me, and keeping everyone's bellies full! How does that sound?

Erenville: Sounds like a fine idea. Everyone's been working hard, so I'm sure a good meal would be much appreciated.
Erenville: Well, I think we've passed a malmstone here.
Erenville: What about the Backroom? If you haven't already, I'd expect Shale and the others would appreciate you stopping by to say hello.

-optional start
Erenville: I have no plans to move on just yet. One of the afflicted is an old friend, and I want to stay close while the treatments are ongoing.

Gulool Ja: Otis's sword has seen better days... I'll ask Genolt to fix it when I'm big enough to wield it.
Gulool Ja: As for my father's weapons, they were found in the Skydeep Cenote. I wonder if he ever intended for me to have them...
-optional end

===Speak with Shale in the Backroom.===
-optional start
Krile: Oh, we had the same idea, I see! I thought it might be nice to catch up with our Oblivion friends before we delve into more serious matters with the city officials.

Genolt: Made it back with all yer bits intact, eh? I knew ye was one to watch the moment I set eyes on ye!
Genolt: As for me, there's all sorts o' restoration work comin' in. Won't be gettin' a proper snooze in for the foreseeable future, I reckon, ahahaha!
-optional end

Shale: [Forename]!
Shale: Oh, thank the stars you're safe. I heard the reports, of course, but there's no substitute for actually seeing it.
Shale: Welcome back... We have so much to thank you for.

-quest complete
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
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Shared Paths

2026-05-29T12:29:36Z

Wolfstrike: added quest accepted

{{Quest infobox
| title = {{PAGENAME}}
| image =
| description = Sphene stands in silence.
| quest-giver = Sphene (NPC)
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Alphinaud; Erenville; G'raha Tia; Gulool Ja; Isadora; Krile; Lift Attendant; Milos; Shale; Wuk Lamat; Y'shtola
| location = Throne Room
| location-x = 6.1
| location-y = 6.5
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = The New Dawn Quests
| sortkey = 207
| level = 100
| exp =
| gil = 1287
| reward-opt1 =
| reward-opt2 =
| reward-opt3 =
| reward-opt4 =
| reward-opt5 =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Descent to the Foundation
| next-quest = Seekers of Eternity
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.2
| msq-index = 967
| id-edb = 8fd14d010fc
| id-gt = 70841
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[Sphene (NPC)|Sphene]].
* Contact your allies from the designated location.
* Speak with Sphene.
* Speak with [[Milos]] in [[Residential Radius 9-14|residential radius 9-14]].

==Journal==
* Sphene stands in silence.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
''Back at Solution Nine by the elevator''
Lift Attendant: Heading below? I'd be glad to show you the way!

Question: Proceed to the throne room? (Yes/No)
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
-voiced cutscene start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Zelenia... It pains me to think that you're gone too...

''Sphene sheds a tear. Wuk Lamat, Krile, G'raha Tia, and Shale arrive.''

Wuk Lamat: Ah hah! We've found you at last!

G'raha Tia: You had us quite worried when you suddenly disappeared. What in the world happened?

Krile: Then Preservation's objective is indeed what Calyx claimed.
Krile: But for them to know about the Source and the shards, and to refer to theirs as the Ninth... That raises some questions.

Wuk Lamat: Indeed. But for now, I'm just glad the two of you are safe.
Wuk Lamat: Oh, right. While we were scouring the castle for you, we came upon a room that looked like a library.

Krile: By learning about the Alexandria of old, we may gain valuable insights into Preservation. Might we take a number of books with us?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So books still remain... Of course, you are welcome to any that may be of use.

Shale: If you don't mind, could we take a look around here first? I'm especially curious about the area over by the throne.

''The party approaches the throne.''

Wuk Lamat: This tiara... It was hers─the Endless Sphene's... What's it doing here?

Shale: It's a type of regulator, I believe.
Shale: It contains the data of the Endless Sphene's memories. Calyx likely used it to create the simulant.
Shale: Which means that, as long as the tiara is in our keeping, we shouldn't need to deal with any more simulants.
Shale: Strange that he would abandon it, though. Perhaps because the simulant already played her role, like she said. Or Calyx made a copy of the memories...
Shale: In any case, not much information of import appears to remain on this terminal, but I'll make it so we can access it remotely from the Backroom.

''Sphene picks up the tiara.''

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: This contains the memories of another me... The tale of her journey as Queen of Alexandria...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Might I hold on to this tiara? You may examine it whenever you wish, of course.

Wuk Lamat: It would be for the best, I think.
Wuk Lamat: Does that work for you, Shale?

Shale: No objections from me.
Shale: Alright, I'm finished. Let's head to the library and then back outside.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Farewell, Zelenia.
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

''The player is transported to the Backroom after the cutscene.''

===Speak with Sphene===
-optional start
Wuk Lamat: The Endless Sphene was just a projected image outside Living Memory, so it was a bit of a surprise to see an actual item that belonged to her.
Wuk Lamat: On the way back, I asked Shale why the tiara might have been in the throne room.
Wuk Lamat: She believes that it was being used to record Sphene's actions. There's no way to tell now whether or not it was with her knowledge...
Wuk Lamat: But it can't be used for questionable ends anymore, so we can at least take comfort in that.

Gulool Ja: I'm glad everyone's safe!

Shale: Based on the geographic data I gathered, it seems the inner section containing the castle served as a residential area during the early stages of Everkeep's construction.
Shale: The outer section was then added when they expanded the structure into its present-day shape. I expect the system to dry the earth was installed so that they could build a stable foundation on submerged land.

Krile: The interference made it impossible to locate you, and prevented linkpearl transmissions besides...
Krile: Apologies that we couldn't be there for the critical moment, but as usual you found a way to handle matters.

G'raha Tia: Calyx seems to consider the reflections naught but fields to be harvested for his Endless.
G'raha Tia: I do not make a habit of dismissing the assertions of others out of hand, but I cannot abide such callous disregard for life.
-optional end

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The simulant gave the impression that she wouldn't be back, but I suppose only time will tell. And at present, we have no further leads on Calyx...

G'raha Tia: For now, perhaps you could take a moment to contact our friends.
G'raha Tia: It would be good to catch each other up on recent developments, and I am certain everyone would appreciate hearing from you.

-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I shall take the opportunity to review the books from the castle...and one grimoire in particular.

Wuk Lamat: Come to think of it, I have no idea what Erenville's up to...

Gulool Ja: I'll take a look at the Preservation terminal. Hopefully there'll be something useful.

Shale: It irks me to think we're being led on by Calyx, but I'll do my best to find clues of his passage.

Krile: Most of the tomes we found were dilapidated from age, but some are thankfully still legible.

G'raha Tia: Y'shtola, Alphinaud, Alisaie, and Erenville should all be somewhere within the dome. Pray do the honors in any order you like.
-optional end

===Contact your allies from the designated location.===
-cutscene start
''The player must go through all the options to proceed with the quest.''

Question: Who will you contact?

> Y'shtola.
Y'shtola: If it isn't [Forename]. Is something the matter?
Y'shtola: ...So Preservation is behind the recent intrigue. It doesn't surprise me. I'm glad to hear you are none the worse for your trials, though.
Y'shtola: As for myself, I've just concluded a meeting with Gossan. I told him about the cure for levin sickness, and we formed a tentative plan to treat all those who are stricken.
Y'shtola: I'm now otherwise unoccupied, so I shall take a look around the government sector to see if aught is amiss.
Y'shtola: And if this Calyx is obsessed with the key, then I ought to begin studying it in earnest as well.

> Alphinaud.
Alphinaud: Ah, excellent timing, my friend. I had a mind to call you myself to see how you were faring.
Alphinaud: Calyx... While something was obviously afoot, I couldn't have imagined that such an individual would be involved.
Alphinaud: 'Tis well you were able to prevent the simulant from sowing further uncertainty. That said, her absence may have consequences.
Alphinaud: The people of Alexandria still have great trust in Sphene─'tis plain in the way they speak of her even now, and in how the simulant was able to win them over.
Alphinaud: When they notice she has ceased to appear again, rumor and worry will spread. We must be mindful of any pronounced shift in the mood of the populace.
Alphinaud: But forgive me─it's been battle after battle for you, hasn't it? We can handle ourselves for now, so pray rest up while you can and recover your strength.

> Alisaie.
Alisaie: Yes, hello! ...[Forename]!? For you to call out of the blue, is something wrong?
Alisaie: ...What? You went all the way to the bottom of Everkeep, and you didn't think to ask me to come!?
Alisaie: <sigh> But I suppose I've been fairly busy myself...
Alisaie: I'm pleased to say that we've received permission to begin administering the cure for levin sickness to citizens.
Alisaie: I'm actually due to visit a boy named Milos shortly, to see how he is responding to his treatment.
Alisaie: You've met him before with Lamaty'i, I believe? The two of you should attend as well if you have time.

> Erenville.
Erenville: [Forename], this is a surprise. Has Wuk Lamat gotten into trouble again?
Erenville: ...I see. Knowing you, I expect you're already looking forward to the next obvious trap. Try not to overdo it.
Erenville: I'm in the outskirts at the moment. I've been helping the people with their work, and talking to those I meet to gauge their sentiment.
Erenville: It's been uneventful for the most part, but there was one notable development.
Erenville: Following recent events, some here stopped wearing regulators. This has led to a disparity in what people remember about the queen's death, and the occasional episode of confusion.
Erenville: I'll be sure to let you know if there are any other changes.
---
-cutscene end

-optional start
Wuk Lamat: Being able to contact people so far away so easily can do wonders for your peace of mind. Linkpearls really are convenient things.

Krile: I see you were able to reach everyone. That is well.

G'raha Tia: I thought I heard Alisaie yelling. I hope everything is all right...
-optional end

===Speak with Sphene.===
-cutscene start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: What did the others have to say, if I may ask?

Wuk Lamat: They've finished treating Milos? Then we have to go and visit him!

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Would you mind if I accompanied you? I understand he's afflicted with the selfsame condition as I was, and I cannot help but worry for him.

Wuk Lamat: Of course, we don't mind at all.

Krile: In the meantime, I shall take myself around Solution Nine and see how things are.
Krile: I share Alphinaud's concern about the queen's absence. And even setting that aside, the situation is not like to resolve itself while becoming Endless remains an option.

G'raha Tia: I had been meaning to visit some shops, so I shall join Krile.

Shale: While everyone's out and about, I'll try to pick up Calyx's trail. I'll see if I can dig up some information about the key for Y'shtola as well.

Gulool Ja: I'll help you!

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: It seems we all have things to do. Still, there's no telling what else Calyx might have planned...so please be careful, everyone.

Wuk Lamat: Right, let's go to Milos's apartment. It's in residential radius 9-14, if I remember correctly.
-cutscene end

-optional start
Gulool Ja: Lamaty'i told me all about Milos. She said he was around my age, but couldn't leave his bed.
Gulool Ja: I'd like to go meet him next time. Maybe we can be friends.

Shale: Calyx is more clever than anyone has any right to be, but I'll sniff him out somehow. Just leave it to me.
-optional end

===Speak with Milos in residential radius 9-14.===
-optional start
Isadora: It's so good to see you again, and a delight to know that you and Alisaie are friends. She's been very kind to us.

Wuk Lamat: Look, Milos is sitting up! I'd seen the treatment before, so I knew it would work...but it's still so amazing! Alisaie and Y'shtola are miracle workers!

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I understand my Endless self visited Milos often. I will keep quiet, so as to not draw suspicion.

Alisaie: There you are. Next time something is in the offing, you had better remember to call on me!
-optional end

Milos: H-Hello... You came before...with Queen Sphene... I'm glad...I'm glad you came again...

Alisaie: I believe he'll be fine now. But just for good measure, I'll administer a healing spell.

-voiced cutscene start
''A porxie treats Milos.''

Isadora: I once hoped that Milos, at least, might be made an Endless. Then he wouldn't need to suffer anymore.

Wuk Lamat: You feel different now?

Isadora: Thanks to Alisaie, Milos is on the road to recovery. He can grow up and live a normal life.
Isadora: And I want to be there with him every step of the way. To grow old with him, as his mother...and not something else.

Alisaie: That should do it. You're doing well, I'm glad to say.

Milos: Thank you...Alisaie.

Alisaie: You're welcome, Milos. Now, you'll feel breathless for a little while still, but don't fret. It'll get easier to speak with time.
Alisaie: That said, we can't rule out the possibility of a relapse. As a precaution, I would keep him away from lightning-infused objects.

Isadora: Lightning... Does that include regulators?

Alisaie: It does. I understand if it's difficult for you to part with something that you've worn for so long, though, so it's entirely up to you...

Isadora: No. For Milos's sake, I will do it. And if the environment here isn't good for him, I must consider moving outside the dome.

Wuk Lamat: You two would be more than welcome in Tuliyollal!

Isadora: It's very assuring to hear that. If you don't mind, could you tell me about the process?

Milos: I'm happy...I can talk again.
Milos: Before, I couldn't even thank my mother for caring for me...
Milos: But now we can talk lots... I can tell her that I'm happy... That I like it when she strokes my hair...

Alisaie: Your mother is happy to talk to you as well, I'm sure.

Milos: Queen Sphene always cheered me up... Always said that she would cure me...
Milos: Today, I'll practice walking with Mother... And next time, I'll go and visit you...

Isadora: Thank you for explaining everything.

Wuk Lamat: We'll come again to check on you, so if you have any other questions, just let me know!
Wuk Lamat: Right, let's get going, shall we?

Milos: Please come back soon... You too, miss...

''Outside the apartment''

Wuk Lamat: It's good to see Milos doing so well.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The Endless me gave him the strength to hang on, and she didn't rely on any special power to do so...

Wuk Lamat: [FONDLY AGREEING “Hm”]
Wuk Lamat: She wanted her people to be happy. Even though we had to fight, her love for them was very real, and it reached Milos.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I wish to be there to watch him grow as well. To make my way beside the people of Alexandria.

''Sphene takes out the tiara.''

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: In the name of his evolution, Calyx has wrought much unease and misery, and I cannot condone his path.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: No, I shall forge ahead on a path of my own─one that honors the memory of my other self!

-quest complete
-cutscene end

-optional start
Milos: Come...come visit us again!

Isadora: You'll always be welcome here. Milos loves visitors.

Alisaie: As I treated Milos with Angelo, I couldn't help but think of Ga Bu and Halric. I wonder how they've been.

Wuk Lamat: I wish the Endless Sphene could have been here to see Milos...
-optional end
</nowiki>}}

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

In Search of Meaning

2026-05-29T09:41:36Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */ moved one line up at the Lively Citizen section, as the question is asked before the dialogue split

{{Quest infobox
| title = {{PAGENAME}}
| image =
| description = Sphene looks at you apologetically.
| quest-giver = Sphene (NPC)
| related-npcs = Brooding Citizen; Disconcerted Citizen; Energetic Citizen; Gulool Ja; Lively Citizen; Malachite (NPC); Stricken Citizen; Wuk Lamat
| location = Solution Nine
| location-x = 5.5
| location-y = 13.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = The New Dawn Quests
| sortkey = 203
| level = 100
| req-items = 4 Wrapped Keepsake
| exp =
| gil = 1150
| reward-opt1 = 1 Piety Materia XI
| reward-opt2 = 1 Battledance Materia XI
| reward-opt3 = 1 Quickarm Materia XI
| reward-opt4 = 1 Quicktongue Materia XI
| reward-opt5 =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Memories of a Bygone Age
| next-quest = A Jewel Shattered
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.2
| msq-index = 963
| id-edb = 0bb12e80c7b
| id-gt = 70837
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[Gulool Ja]].
* /[[rally]] the [[Stricken Citizen|stricken citizen]].
* Speak with [[Sphene (NPC)|Sphene]] and have her and Gulool Ja accompany you.
* Deliver the keepsakes to the citizens while Sphene and Gulool Ja are accompanying you. 0/3
* Deliver the keepsake to the [[Lively Citizen|lively citizen]] while Sphene and Gulool Ja are accompanying you.

==Journal==
* Sphene looks at you apologetically.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
'''Gulool Ja:''' They were worried about not having neo regulators, but Lamaty'i cheered them up.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' If you have any troubles or anything else you want to talk about, I'm always here to lend an ear.

'''Delia:''' Come again any time.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
-cutscene start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Forgive me. I didn't mean to darken the mood.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Still, I feel better for having shared my feelings with you. Thank you.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I'm sorry I'm not being much of a guide. I don't usually get approached this often.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: It's quite all right. The people have been through so much. It's only natural for them to seek comfort and assurance from someone they trust.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Besides, I was able to relax with a delicious cup of coffee and have a lovely chat with [Forename].

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I appreciate your understanding.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Right then, where to next... We could take a look inside the Nexus Arcade, but it can probably wait for when we actually need something.

'''Gulool Ja:''' In that case, let's head back to the recreation zone. There's plenty to see on True Vue.
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

===Speak with Gulool Ja.===
-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: He was this way when we arrived...

Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: Ungh...

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Hey, are you alright?
-optional end

'''Gulool Ja:''' He looks pale... We need to find a place for him to rest.

Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: <pant> Thank you...
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: I was on my way to attend to some business...when the memory of being killed here came flooding back... The danger has passed, I know, but the terror lingers...
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: <sigh> For all the comfort I've offered others in my work, I can't seem to comfort myself...

-optional start
'''Wuk Lamat:''' The regulators and souls they used to spare themselves the horror of death ended up subjecting them to it over and over again. If only we'd come to their aid sooner...
'''Wuk Lamat:''' But we're here now. We can offer this man the comfort he can't give himself.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I see... When the soldiers attacked, he...

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: He may be physically none the worse for wear, but unseen wounds also require time to heal...
-optional end

===/rally the stricken citizen.===
-optional start
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: Try as I might, I can't shake this fear... My courage has completely deserted me...

System: The citizen is overcome with fear. He may need someone to '''rally''' his spirits to recover.
-optional end

-cutscene start
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: Thank you, I feel better already... Your encouragement was exactly what I needed...

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Ah, but where are my manners? My name is Malachite, and I am an usher.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' An usher? They're the ones who came to those without long to live, right?
'''Wuk Lamat:''' But given everything that's happened, I expect your duties have changed.

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: That's correct. We no longer attend to the dying. It is only after they have passed away in their families' care that we convey their remains to a government storage facility.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' A storage facility? What for?
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Henceforth we must inter the deceased─but as the specifics are undecided, the bodies must be kept in cold storage for the time being.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I didn't know... I'd heard there were graveyards over by the submerged city, but like funerals, burial customs must be long forgotten.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Did you have usher duties? If so, we could help.

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: I'm not actually here in an official capacity, so I am loath to trouble you further. But since you asked, I shall explain why I've come.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: I've taken to delivering the personal effects of the departed to their families. Even though their memories have been entrusted to the cloud, I still remember where they once lived.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: The rule was to dispose of any belongings─to do anything else was strictly forbidden. But it saddened me to see them discarded like waste, so I began secreting away what I could.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Of course, I understand that not everyone shares my sentiments, and I leave it to the families to decide what to do with these items. Some accept my deliveries, others reject them.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Whether I'm doing the right thing, I cannot say, but I feel the families should be given the choice.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Oh... They didn't have it before, then...
'''Gulool Ja:''' It's important to think about what people leave to us. I want to help.
'''Gulool Ja:''' Do you want to help too, [Forename]?

Question: What will you say?
> Deliveries happen to be my speciality!
> I suppose I can...
---

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: I'm truly grateful. Now, there are four items to be delivered here in the recreation zone. I leave them in your care.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: In the meantime, I will head to the residential sector to make deliveries there. After you've finished, please meet me back here─I would like to know the families' reaction.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' You know, there've been people in Tuliyollal who had similar episodes due to the trauma of the siege...
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Would you mind if I went with Malachite, just to keep an eye on him? Only if you can handle those deliveries without me, of course.

'''Gulool Ja:''' It's fine, it's fine! I'm sure he'll be happy for the company.
-cutscene end

===Speak with Sphene and have her and Gulool Ja accompany you.===
-optional start
'''Gulool Ja:''' Come, let's deliver these keepsakes to the families!
-optional end

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So, there are four items in total to deliver?
'''Gulool Ja:''' Right. Three for people on True Vue, and one for someone over by the Neon Stein. Let's visit them in that order.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Might I trouble you to do the talking, [Forename]? I fear my voice may betray my identity...
'''Gulool Ja:''' Lead the way. We'll be right behind you.

System: Sphene and Gulool Ja are now accompanying you. Keep them at your side in order to proceed with quest objectives.
System: You can leave your quest companions behind by entering a different area, or by speaking with them and selecting the option to part ways.
System: If you wish to have your companions join you again, return and speak with them at the original location.

-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Even though they're gone, the mementos of our loved ones give us the means to reconnect with them in spirit. I'm sure the people who receive these items will treasure them greatly.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I heard before about ushers clearing out the homes of the departed. No wonder he started thinking about their belongings.

''Part ways.''
Gulool Ja: Has something come up? Alright, we'll wait for you back where we started.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: If you have urgent matters, then please see to them. I'll take in the view in the meantime.

''Regrouping after parting ways.''
Gulool Ja: There you are! Come on, let's deliver the keepsakes.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Taken care of business, have you? Then let us be about our business.

''Interacting with objectives without escorts.''
System: You should have Sphene and Gulool Ja accompanying you before completing your delivery.

''Conversation Points''
> {{coords|19.5, 17.5}}: Discuss True Vue.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The way the buildings are all in a row reminds me of the old castle town. Lively as it is here, I can see why Oblivion can blend in.

'''Gulool Ja:''' The people around True Vue seemed scary at first, but most of them are really kind.
'''Gulool Ja:''' When I see someone passed out on the street now, I worry if they'll be alright...

> {{coords|19.1, 20.0}}: Discuss the vending machines.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So you can purchase beverages from these machines? That's wonderful. I've always believed that technology should be developed for the benefit of the people.
Gulool Ja: Genolt's favorite energy tonic is a special formula, not like the ones they sell here. I wanted to try one, but Shale wouldn't let me.
---
-optional end
=== Deliver the keepsakes to the citizens. ===
''Energetic Citizen''
'''Energetic Citizen:''' Hm? Is there something you need?

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

'''Energetic Citizen:''' Ah, so Malachite sent you! He was very considerate. When he offered to bring me the keepsake, he stressed that I didn't have to accept it if I felt uncomfortable.
'''Energetic Citizen:''' I see why some would say no, but I couldn't do that. Not when it's something that belonged to my parents...who I understand now I will never see again.
'''Energetic Citizen:''' Having spare souls won't save us from the inevitable. That's always been the case. But now, I find myself wondering about this and that. Like how much longer can I afford to muck around with my brothers...
'''Energetic Citizen:''' ...But I won't bore you with my ramblings. Thanks for bringing me the keepsake, and give my regards to Malachite!

''Brooding Citizen''
'''Brooding Citizen:''' What is it? If you're trying to sell me something, I'm not interested.

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

'''Brooding Citizen:''' Ohhh, you brought the keepsake. Thank you. I've been looking forward to this, hoping that it might help me remember...but no such luck, it seems.
'''Brooding Citizen:''' The owner is dead, and they'll never become one of these “Endless” Queen Sphene tells us about. It's a sad thought...
'''Brooding Citizen:''' Even so, I'm not sure I want to become Endless myself. If they're made by putting your memories into a new body made of aether, doesn't that mean you yourself still have to die first?
'''Brooding Citizen:''' The thought of not having to worry about souls was appealing, so I was happy to receive a neo regulator, but I've only had doubts since then...
'''Brooding Citizen:''' If Queen Sphene herself recommends it, I want to believe that all will be well, but still... <sigh> Sorry, I need to clear my head.

''Disconcerted Citizen''
'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' Oh, hello. Do I know you?

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' Ah, so this is the keepsake... Truth be told, I've been wavering as to whether or not I should accept it. I mean, it belonged to someone that died...
'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' It's got me thinking about what we did to Tuliyollal. I didn't even know we'd killed so many of their people, not until the funeral... What if they decide to retaliate?

'''Gulool Ja:''' Lamaty'i─Wuk Lamat would never do that. She and everyone in Tuliyollal know that my father was to blame for the attack, not the Alexandrian people.

'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' Oh dear, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to make you speak ill of your father.
'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' It's just...I can't stop worrying about death, and hearing that they're running out of neo regulators makes it worse. I don't know what to do anymore...

''After speaking to all NPCs''
'''Gulool Ja:''' That's everyone on True Vue. Let's go to the Neon Stein.

===Deliver the keepsake to the lively citizen.===
'''Lively Citizen:''' Hm? Are you talking to me?

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

-cutscene start
'''Lively Citizen:''' Oh, right, this. I can't say it stirs any memories...but it does feel familiar somehow.
'''Lively Citizen:''' You know, you look familiar yourself. Where do I know you from...?

> If the player has completed {{i|The Neoteric Witch}}
'''Lively Citizen:''' Ah, of course! You're the unenhanced challenger─no, ''champion''!
'''Lively Citizen:''' I can't stress how incredible it is, what you've achieved without using feral souls. It's a genuine honor to meet you─though not for the first time, I realize...
> Otherwise
Lively Citizen: Ahhh, I remember now.
---
'''Lively Citizen:''' It was at the infusion station in the government sector...and it wasn't my finest moment, as you might recall.

Question: What will you say?
> You're the Arcadion fighter who was desperate for souls.
'''Lively Citizen:''' That's right... I'm sorry you had to see me like that.
> You're the one who yelled at Sphene to her face!
'''Lively Citizen:''' I-I apologized, didn't I? I was so desperate then, I wasn't thinking straight...
> Are you sure we've met before...?
'''Lively Citizen:''' Ah, well... Never mind. It's fine if you don't remember me being desperate and rude.
---

'''Lithander:''' Anyway, seeing as we're meeting properly now, the name's Lithander.
'''Lithander:''' I used to fight in the Arcadion, but not anymore. I took Queen Sphene's words to heart and found a new job, one where I can put my knowledge of physical conditioning to use.
'''Lithander:''' As you know, lots of people were badly hurt when the mechanical soldiers malfunctioned, and I've been assisting with their rehabilitation. It's not something I ever imagined myself doing, but here we are.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Not many people can help others like you can. I think it's great what you're doing.

'''Lithander:''' Heh, thanks. It's encouraging to hear that.
'''Lithander:''' There's this fellow who has to learn how to walk all over again. Becoming Endless would solve his problems, but he's determined to overcome them the hard way, with the body he's got.
'''Lithander:''' Seeing that gave me a newfound appreciation for my own body. It's a gift from my parents─a sturdy thing that's survived the arena─and I need to take better care of it.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I'm the only blue-scaled Hoobigo besides my father. Lamaty'i once told me that.
'''Gulool Ja:''' I don't know how my father felt about it. And there are times when it hurts to think about the things we share.
'''Gulool Ja:''' Still, I don't want to lose that. Even if I could look the same as an Endless, I would never throw away this body.

'''Lithander:''' Most people would find it hard to do so, I imagine. Just the thought makes me feel uncomfortable about the whole becoming Endless affair...
'''Lithander:''' Ah, but I need to get back to work. Was nice talking to you─and thanks for the delivery.
-quest complete
-cutscene end

</nowiki>}}

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

In Search of Meaning

2026-05-29T09:32:29Z

Wolfstrike: Added back missing optional end, previous edit was to include Gulool Ja's text within the "Conversation Points" area

{{Quest infobox
| title = {{PAGENAME}}
| image =
| description = Sphene looks at you apologetically.
| quest-giver = Sphene (NPC)
| related-npcs = Brooding Citizen; Disconcerted Citizen; Energetic Citizen; Gulool Ja; Lively Citizen; Malachite (NPC); Stricken Citizen; Wuk Lamat
| location = Solution Nine
| location-x = 5.5
| location-y = 13.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = The New Dawn Quests
| sortkey = 203
| level = 100
| req-items = 4 Wrapped Keepsake
| exp =
| gil = 1150
| reward-opt1 = 1 Piety Materia XI
| reward-opt2 = 1 Battledance Materia XI
| reward-opt3 = 1 Quickarm Materia XI
| reward-opt4 = 1 Quicktongue Materia XI
| reward-opt5 =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Memories of a Bygone Age
| next-quest = A Jewel Shattered
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.2
| msq-index = 963
| id-edb = 0bb12e80c7b
| id-gt = 70837
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[Gulool Ja]].
* /[[rally]] the [[Stricken Citizen|stricken citizen]].
* Speak with [[Sphene (NPC)|Sphene]] and have her and Gulool Ja accompany you.
* Deliver the keepsakes to the citizens while Sphene and Gulool Ja are accompanying you. 0/3
* Deliver the keepsake to the [[Lively Citizen|lively citizen]] while Sphene and Gulool Ja are accompanying you.

==Journal==
* Sphene looks at you apologetically.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
'''Gulool Ja:''' They were worried about not having neo regulators, but Lamaty'i cheered them up.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' If you have any troubles or anything else you want to talk about, I'm always here to lend an ear.

'''Delia:''' Come again any time.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
-cutscene start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Forgive me. I didn't mean to darken the mood.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Still, I feel better for having shared my feelings with you. Thank you.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I'm sorry I'm not being much of a guide. I don't usually get approached this often.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: It's quite all right. The people have been through so much. It's only natural for them to seek comfort and assurance from someone they trust.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Besides, I was able to relax with a delicious cup of coffee and have a lovely chat with [Forename].

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I appreciate your understanding.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Right then, where to next... We could take a look inside the Nexus Arcade, but it can probably wait for when we actually need something.

'''Gulool Ja:''' In that case, let's head back to the recreation zone. There's plenty to see on True Vue.
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

===Speak with Gulool Ja.===
-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: He was this way when we arrived...

Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: Ungh...

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Hey, are you alright?
-optional end

'''Gulool Ja:''' He looks pale... We need to find a place for him to rest.

Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: <pant> Thank you...
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: I was on my way to attend to some business...when the memory of being killed here came flooding back... The danger has passed, I know, but the terror lingers...
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: <sigh> For all the comfort I've offered others in my work, I can't seem to comfort myself...

-optional start
'''Wuk Lamat:''' The regulators and souls they used to spare themselves the horror of death ended up subjecting them to it over and over again. If only we'd come to their aid sooner...
'''Wuk Lamat:''' But we're here now. We can offer this man the comfort he can't give himself.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I see... When the soldiers attacked, he...

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: He may be physically none the worse for wear, but unseen wounds also require time to heal...
-optional end

===/rally the stricken citizen.===
-optional start
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: Try as I might, I can't shake this fear... My courage has completely deserted me...

System: The citizen is overcome with fear. He may need someone to '''rally''' his spirits to recover.
-optional end

-cutscene start
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: Thank you, I feel better already... Your encouragement was exactly what I needed...

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Ah, but where are my manners? My name is Malachite, and I am an usher.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' An usher? They're the ones who came to those without long to live, right?
'''Wuk Lamat:''' But given everything that's happened, I expect your duties have changed.

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: That's correct. We no longer attend to the dying. It is only after they have passed away in their families' care that we convey their remains to a government storage facility.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' A storage facility? What for?
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Henceforth we must inter the deceased─but as the specifics are undecided, the bodies must be kept in cold storage for the time being.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I didn't know... I'd heard there were graveyards over by the submerged city, but like funerals, burial customs must be long forgotten.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Did you have usher duties? If so, we could help.

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: I'm not actually here in an official capacity, so I am loath to trouble you further. But since you asked, I shall explain why I've come.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: I've taken to delivering the personal effects of the departed to their families. Even though their memories have been entrusted to the cloud, I still remember where they once lived.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: The rule was to dispose of any belongings─to do anything else was strictly forbidden. But it saddened me to see them discarded like waste, so I began secreting away what I could.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Of course, I understand that not everyone shares my sentiments, and I leave it to the families to decide what to do with these items. Some accept my deliveries, others reject them.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Whether I'm doing the right thing, I cannot say, but I feel the families should be given the choice.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Oh... They didn't have it before, then...
'''Gulool Ja:''' It's important to think about what people leave to us. I want to help.
'''Gulool Ja:''' Do you want to help too, [Forename]?

Question: What will you say?
> Deliveries happen to be my speciality!
> I suppose I can...
---

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: I'm truly grateful. Now, there are four items to be delivered here in the recreation zone. I leave them in your care.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: In the meantime, I will head to the residential sector to make deliveries there. After you've finished, please meet me back here─I would like to know the families' reaction.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' You know, there've been people in Tuliyollal who had similar episodes due to the trauma of the siege...
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Would you mind if I went with Malachite, just to keep an eye on him? Only if you can handle those deliveries without me, of course.

'''Gulool Ja:''' It's fine, it's fine! I'm sure he'll be happy for the company.
-cutscene end

===Speak with Sphene and have her and Gulool Ja accompany you.===
-optional start
'''Gulool Ja:''' Come, let's deliver these keepsakes to the families!
-optional end

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So, there are four items in total to deliver?
'''Gulool Ja:''' Right. Three for people on True Vue, and one for someone over by the Neon Stein. Let's visit them in that order.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Might I trouble you to do the talking, [Forename]? I fear my voice may betray my identity...
'''Gulool Ja:''' Lead the way. We'll be right behind you.

System: Sphene and Gulool Ja are now accompanying you. Keep them at your side in order to proceed with quest objectives.
System: You can leave your quest companions behind by entering a different area, or by speaking with them and selecting the option to part ways.
System: If you wish to have your companions join you again, return and speak with them at the original location.

-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Even though they're gone, the mementos of our loved ones give us the means to reconnect with them in spirit. I'm sure the people who receive these items will treasure them greatly.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I heard before about ushers clearing out the homes of the departed. No wonder he started thinking about their belongings.

''Part ways.''
Gulool Ja: Has something come up? Alright, we'll wait for you back where we started.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: If you have urgent matters, then please see to them. I'll take in the view in the meantime.

''Regrouping after parting ways.''
Gulool Ja: There you are! Come on, let's deliver the keepsakes.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Taken care of business, have you? Then let us be about our business.

''Interacting with objectives without escorts.''
System: You should have Sphene and Gulool Ja accompanying you before completing your delivery.

''Conversation Points''
> {{coords|19.5, 17.5}}: Discuss True Vue.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The way the buildings are all in a row reminds me of the old castle town. Lively as it is here, I can see why Oblivion can blend in.

'''Gulool Ja:''' The people around True Vue seemed scary at first, but most of them are really kind.
'''Gulool Ja:''' When I see someone passed out on the street now, I worry if they'll be alright...

> {{coords|19.1, 20.0}}: Discuss the vending machines.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So you can purchase beverages from these machines? That's wonderful. I've always believed that technology should be developed for the benefit of the people.
Gulool Ja: Genolt's favorite energy tonic is a special formula, not like the ones they sell here. I wanted to try one, but Shale wouldn't let me.
---
-optional end
=== Deliver the keepsakes to the citizens. ===
''Energetic Citizen''
'''Energetic Citizen:''' Hm? Is there something you need?

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

'''Energetic Citizen:''' Ah, so Malachite sent you! He was very considerate. When he offered to bring me the keepsake, he stressed that I didn't have to accept it if I felt uncomfortable.
'''Energetic Citizen:''' I see why some would say no, but I couldn't do that. Not when it's something that belonged to my parents...who I understand now I will never see again.
'''Energetic Citizen:''' Having spare souls won't save us from the inevitable. That's always been the case. But now, I find myself wondering about this and that. Like how much longer can I afford to muck around with my brothers...
'''Energetic Citizen:''' ...But I won't bore you with my ramblings. Thanks for bringing me the keepsake, and give my regards to Malachite!

''Brooding Citizen''
'''Brooding Citizen:''' What is it? If you're trying to sell me something, I'm not interested.

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

'''Brooding Citizen:''' Ohhh, you brought the keepsake. Thank you. I've been looking forward to this, hoping that it might help me remember...but no such luck, it seems.
'''Brooding Citizen:''' The owner is dead, and they'll never become one of these “Endless” Queen Sphene tells us about. It's a sad thought...
'''Brooding Citizen:''' Even so, I'm not sure I want to become Endless myself. If they're made by putting your memories into a new body made of aether, doesn't that mean you yourself still have to die first?
'''Brooding Citizen:''' The thought of not having to worry about souls was appealing, so I was happy to receive a neo regulator, but I've only had doubts since then...
'''Brooding Citizen:''' If Queen Sphene herself recommends it, I want to believe that all will be well, but still... <sigh> Sorry, I need to clear my head.

''Disconcerted Citizen''
'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' Oh, hello. Do I know you?

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' Ah, so this is the keepsake... Truth be told, I've been wavering as to whether or not I should accept it. I mean, it belonged to someone that died...
'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' It's got me thinking about what we did to Tuliyollal. I didn't even know we'd killed so many of their people, not until the funeral... What if they decide to retaliate?

'''Gulool Ja:''' Lamaty'i─Wuk Lamat would never do that. She and everyone in Tuliyollal know that my father was to blame for the attack, not the Alexandrian people.

'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' Oh dear, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to make you speak ill of your father.
'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' It's just...I can't stop worrying about death, and hearing that they're running out of neo regulators makes it worse. I don't know what to do anymore...

''After speaking to all NPCs''
'''Gulool Ja:''' That's everyone on True Vue. Let's go to the Neon Stein.

===Deliver the keepsake to the lively citizen.===
'''Lively Citizen:''' Hm? Are you talking to me?

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

-cutscene start
'''Lively Citizen:''' Oh, right, this. I can't say it stirs any memories...but it does feel familiar somehow.

> If the player has completed {{i|The Neoteric Witch}}
'''Lively Citizen:''' You know, you look familiar yourself. Where do I know you from...?
'''Lively Citizen:''' Ah, of course! You're the unenhanced challenger─no, ''champion''!
'''Lively Citizen:''' I can't stress how incredible it is, what you've achieved without using feral souls. It's a genuine honor to meet you─though not for the first time, I realize...
> Otherwise
Lively Citizen: Ahhh, I remember now.
---
'''Lively Citizen:''' It was at the infusion station in the government sector...and it wasn't my finest moment, as you might recall.

Question: What will you say?
> You're the Arcadion fighter who was desperate for souls.
'''Lively Citizen:''' That's right... I'm sorry you had to see me like that.
> You're the one who yelled at Sphene to her face!
'''Lively Citizen:''' I-I apologized, didn't I? I was so desperate then, I wasn't thinking straight...
> Are you sure we've met before...?
'''Lively Citizen:''' Ah, well... Never mind. It's fine if you don't remember me being desperate and rude.
---

'''Lithander:''' Anyway, seeing as we're meeting properly now, the name's Lithander.
'''Lithander:''' I used to fight in the Arcadion, but not anymore. I took Queen Sphene's words to heart and found a new job, one where I can put my knowledge of physical conditioning to use.
'''Lithander:''' As you know, lots of people were badly hurt when the mechanical soldiers malfunctioned, and I've been assisting with their rehabilitation. It's not something I ever imagined myself doing, but here we are.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Not many people can help others like you can. I think it's great what you're doing.

'''Lithander:''' Heh, thanks. It's encouraging to hear that.
'''Lithander:''' There's this fellow who has to learn how to walk all over again. Becoming Endless would solve his problems, but he's determined to overcome them the hard way, with the body he's got.
'''Lithander:''' Seeing that gave me a newfound appreciation for my own body. It's a gift from my parents─a sturdy thing that's survived the arena─and I need to take better care of it.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I'm the only blue-scaled Hoobigo besides my father. Lamaty'i once told me that.
'''Gulool Ja:''' I don't know how my father felt about it. And there are times when it hurts to think about the things we share.
'''Gulool Ja:''' Still, I don't want to lose that. Even if I could look the same as an Endless, I would never throw away this body.

'''Lithander:''' Most people would find it hard to do so, I imagine. Just the thought makes me feel uncomfortable about the whole becoming Endless affair...
'''Lithander:''' Ah, but I need to get back to work. Was nice talking to you─and thanks for the delivery.
-quest complete
-cutscene end

</nowiki>}}

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

In Search of Meaning

2026-05-29T09:25:45Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = {{PAGENAME}}
| image =
| description = Sphene looks at you apologetically.
| quest-giver = Sphene (NPC)
| related-npcs = Brooding Citizen; Disconcerted Citizen; Energetic Citizen; Gulool Ja; Lively Citizen; Malachite (NPC); Stricken Citizen; Wuk Lamat
| location = Solution Nine
| location-x = 5.5
| location-y = 13.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = The New Dawn Quests
| sortkey = 203
| level = 100
| req-items = 4 Wrapped Keepsake
| exp =
| gil = 1150
| reward-opt1 = 1 Piety Materia XI
| reward-opt2 = 1 Battledance Materia XI
| reward-opt3 = 1 Quickarm Materia XI
| reward-opt4 = 1 Quicktongue Materia XI
| reward-opt5 =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Memories of a Bygone Age
| next-quest = A Jewel Shattered
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.2
| msq-index = 963
| id-edb = 0bb12e80c7b
| id-gt = 70837
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[Gulool Ja]].
* /[[rally]] the [[Stricken Citizen|stricken citizen]].
* Speak with [[Sphene (NPC)|Sphene]] and have her and Gulool Ja accompany you.
* Deliver the keepsakes to the citizens while Sphene and Gulool Ja are accompanying you. 0/3
* Deliver the keepsake to the [[Lively Citizen|lively citizen]] while Sphene and Gulool Ja are accompanying you.

==Journal==
* Sphene looks at you apologetically.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
'''Gulool Ja:''' They were worried about not having neo regulators, but Lamaty'i cheered them up.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' If you have any troubles or anything else you want to talk about, I'm always here to lend an ear.

'''Delia:''' Come again any time.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
-cutscene start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Forgive me. I didn't mean to darken the mood.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Still, I feel better for having shared my feelings with you. Thank you.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I'm sorry I'm not being much of a guide. I don't usually get approached this often.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: It's quite all right. The people have been through so much. It's only natural for them to seek comfort and assurance from someone they trust.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Besides, I was able to relax with a delicious cup of coffee and have a lovely chat with [Forename].

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I appreciate your understanding.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Right then, where to next... We could take a look inside the Nexus Arcade, but it can probably wait for when we actually need something.

'''Gulool Ja:''' In that case, let's head back to the recreation zone. There's plenty to see on True Vue.
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

===Speak with Gulool Ja.===
-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: He was this way when we arrived...

Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: Ungh...

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Hey, are you alright?
-optional end

'''Gulool Ja:''' He looks pale... We need to find a place for him to rest.

Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: <pant> Thank you...
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: I was on my way to attend to some business...when the memory of being killed here came flooding back... The danger has passed, I know, but the terror lingers...
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: <sigh> For all the comfort I've offered others in my work, I can't seem to comfort myself...

-optional start
'''Wuk Lamat:''' The regulators and souls they used to spare themselves the horror of death ended up subjecting them to it over and over again. If only we'd come to their aid sooner...
'''Wuk Lamat:''' But we're here now. We can offer this man the comfort he can't give himself.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I see... When the soldiers attacked, he...

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: He may be physically none the worse for wear, but unseen wounds also require time to heal...
-optional end

===/rally the stricken citizen.===
-optional start
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: Try as I might, I can't shake this fear... My courage has completely deserted me...

System: The citizen is overcome with fear. He may need someone to '''rally''' his spirits to recover.
-optional end

-cutscene start
Malachite (NPC)@Stricken Citizen: Thank you, I feel better already... Your encouragement was exactly what I needed...

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Ah, but where are my manners? My name is Malachite, and I am an usher.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' An usher? They're the ones who came to those without long to live, right?
'''Wuk Lamat:''' But given everything that's happened, I expect your duties have changed.

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: That's correct. We no longer attend to the dying. It is only after they have passed away in their families' care that we convey their remains to a government storage facility.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' A storage facility? What for?
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Henceforth we must inter the deceased─but as the specifics are undecided, the bodies must be kept in cold storage for the time being.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I didn't know... I'd heard there were graveyards over by the submerged city, but like funerals, burial customs must be long forgotten.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Did you have usher duties? If so, we could help.

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: I'm not actually here in an official capacity, so I am loath to trouble you further. But since you asked, I shall explain why I've come.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: I've taken to delivering the personal effects of the departed to their families. Even though their memories have been entrusted to the cloud, I still remember where they once lived.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: The rule was to dispose of any belongings─to do anything else was strictly forbidden. But it saddened me to see them discarded like waste, so I began secreting away what I could.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Of course, I understand that not everyone shares my sentiments, and I leave it to the families to decide what to do with these items. Some accept my deliveries, others reject them.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: Whether I'm doing the right thing, I cannot say, but I feel the families should be given the choice.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Oh... They didn't have it before, then...
'''Gulool Ja:''' It's important to think about what people leave to us. I want to help.
'''Gulool Ja:''' Do you want to help too, [Forename]?

Question: What will you say?
> Deliveries happen to be my speciality!
> I suppose I can...
---

Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: I'm truly grateful. Now, there are four items to be delivered here in the recreation zone. I leave them in your care.
Malachite (NPC)@Malachite: In the meantime, I will head to the residential sector to make deliveries there. After you've finished, please meet me back here─I would like to know the families' reaction.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' You know, there've been people in Tuliyollal who had similar episodes due to the trauma of the siege...
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Would you mind if I went with Malachite, just to keep an eye on him? Only if you can handle those deliveries without me, of course.

'''Gulool Ja:''' It's fine, it's fine! I'm sure he'll be happy for the company.
-cutscene end

===Speak with Sphene and have her and Gulool Ja accompany you.===
-optional start
'''Gulool Ja:''' Come, let's deliver these keepsakes to the families!
-optional end

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So, there are four items in total to deliver?
'''Gulool Ja:''' Right. Three for people on True Vue, and one for someone over by the Neon Stein. Let's visit them in that order.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Might I trouble you to do the talking, [Forename]? I fear my voice may betray my identity...
'''Gulool Ja:''' Lead the way. We'll be right behind you.

System: Sphene and Gulool Ja are now accompanying you. Keep them at your side in order to proceed with quest objectives.
System: You can leave your quest companions behind by entering a different area, or by speaking with them and selecting the option to part ways.
System: If you wish to have your companions join you again, return and speak with them at the original location.

-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Even though they're gone, the mementos of our loved ones give us the means to reconnect with them in spirit. I'm sure the people who receive these items will treasure them greatly.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I heard before about ushers clearing out the homes of the departed. No wonder he started thinking about their belongings.

''Part ways.''
Gulool Ja: Has something come up? Alright, we'll wait for you back where we started.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: If you have urgent matters, then please see to them. I'll take in the view in the meantime.

''Regrouping after parting ways.''
Gulool Ja: There you are! Come on, let's deliver the keepsakes.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Taken care of business, have you? Then let us be about our business.

''Interacting with objectives without escorts.''
System: You should have Sphene and Gulool Ja accompanying you before completing your delivery.

''Conversation Points''
> {{coords|19.5, 17.5}}: Discuss True Vue.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The way the buildings are all in a row reminds me of the old castle town. Lively as it is here, I can see why Oblivion can blend in.

'''Gulool Ja:''' The people around True Vue seemed scary at first, but most of them are really kind.
'''Gulool Ja:''' When I see someone passed out on the street now, I worry if they'll be alright...

> {{coords|19.1, 20.0}}: Discuss the vending machines.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So you can purchase beverages from these machines? That's wonderful. I've always believed that technology should be developed for the benefit of the people.
Gulool Ja: Genolt's favorite energy tonic is a special formula, not like the ones they sell here. I wanted to try one, but Shale wouldn't let me.
---

=== Deliver the keepsakes to the citizens. ===
''Energetic Citizen''
'''Energetic Citizen:''' Hm? Is there something you need?

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

'''Energetic Citizen:''' Ah, so Malachite sent you! He was very considerate. When he offered to bring me the keepsake, he stressed that I didn't have to accept it if I felt uncomfortable.
'''Energetic Citizen:''' I see why some would say no, but I couldn't do that. Not when it's something that belonged to my parents...who I understand now I will never see again.
'''Energetic Citizen:''' Having spare souls won't save us from the inevitable. That's always been the case. But now, I find myself wondering about this and that. Like how much longer can I afford to muck around with my brothers...
'''Energetic Citizen:''' ...But I won't bore you with my ramblings. Thanks for bringing me the keepsake, and give my regards to Malachite!

''Brooding Citizen''
'''Brooding Citizen:''' What is it? If you're trying to sell me something, I'm not interested.

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

'''Brooding Citizen:''' Ohhh, you brought the keepsake. Thank you. I've been looking forward to this, hoping that it might help me remember...but no such luck, it seems.
'''Brooding Citizen:''' The owner is dead, and they'll never become one of these “Endless” Queen Sphene tells us about. It's a sad thought...
'''Brooding Citizen:''' Even so, I'm not sure I want to become Endless myself. If they're made by putting your memories into a new body made of aether, doesn't that mean you yourself still have to die first?
'''Brooding Citizen:''' The thought of not having to worry about souls was appealing, so I was happy to receive a neo regulator, but I've only had doubts since then...
'''Brooding Citizen:''' If Queen Sphene herself recommends it, I want to believe that all will be well, but still... <sigh> Sorry, I need to clear my head.

''Disconcerted Citizen''
'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' Oh, hello. Do I know you?

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' Ah, so this is the keepsake... Truth be told, I've been wavering as to whether or not I should accept it. I mean, it belonged to someone that died...
'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' It's got me thinking about what we did to Tuliyollal. I didn't even know we'd killed so many of their people, not until the funeral... What if they decide to retaliate?

'''Gulool Ja:''' Lamaty'i─Wuk Lamat would never do that. She and everyone in Tuliyollal know that my father was to blame for the attack, not the Alexandrian people.

'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' Oh dear, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to make you speak ill of your father.
'''Disconcerted Citizen:''' It's just...I can't stop worrying about death, and hearing that they're running out of neo regulators makes it worse. I don't know what to do anymore...

''After speaking to all NPCs''
'''Gulool Ja:''' That's everyone on True Vue. Let's go to the Neon Stein.

===Deliver the keepsake to the lively citizen.===
'''Lively Citizen:''' Hm? Are you talking to me?

''The player hands over the {{i|Wrapped Keepsake}}.''

-cutscene start
'''Lively Citizen:''' Oh, right, this. I can't say it stirs any memories...but it does feel familiar somehow.

> If the player has completed {{i|The Neoteric Witch}}
'''Lively Citizen:''' You know, you look familiar yourself. Where do I know you from...?
'''Lively Citizen:''' Ah, of course! You're the unenhanced challenger─no, ''champion''!
'''Lively Citizen:''' I can't stress how incredible it is, what you've achieved without using feral souls. It's a genuine honor to meet you─though not for the first time, I realize...
> Otherwise
Lively Citizen: Ahhh, I remember now.
---
'''Lively Citizen:''' It was at the infusion station in the government sector...and it wasn't my finest moment, as you might recall.

Question: What will you say?
> You're the Arcadion fighter who was desperate for souls.
'''Lively Citizen:''' That's right... I'm sorry you had to see me like that.
> You're the one who yelled at Sphene to her face!
'''Lively Citizen:''' I-I apologized, didn't I? I was so desperate then, I wasn't thinking straight...
> Are you sure we've met before...?
'''Lively Citizen:''' Ah, well... Never mind. It's fine if you don't remember me being desperate and rude.
---

'''Lithander:''' Anyway, seeing as we're meeting properly now, the name's Lithander.
'''Lithander:''' I used to fight in the Arcadion, but not anymore. I took Queen Sphene's words to heart and found a new job, one where I can put my knowledge of physical conditioning to use.
'''Lithander:''' As you know, lots of people were badly hurt when the mechanical soldiers malfunctioned, and I've been assisting with their rehabilitation. It's not something I ever imagined myself doing, but here we are.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Not many people can help others like you can. I think it's great what you're doing.

'''Lithander:''' Heh, thanks. It's encouraging to hear that.
'''Lithander:''' There's this fellow who has to learn how to walk all over again. Becoming Endless would solve his problems, but he's determined to overcome them the hard way, with the body he's got.
'''Lithander:''' Seeing that gave me a newfound appreciation for my own body. It's a gift from my parents─a sturdy thing that's survived the arena─and I need to take better care of it.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I'm the only blue-scaled Hoobigo besides my father. Lamaty'i once told me that.
'''Gulool Ja:''' I don't know how my father felt about it. And there are times when it hurts to think about the things we share.
'''Gulool Ja:''' Still, I don't want to lose that. Even if I could look the same as an Endless, I would never throw away this body.

'''Lithander:''' Most people would find it hard to do so, I imagine. Just the thought makes me feel uncomfortable about the whole becoming Endless affair...
'''Lithander:''' Ah, but I need to get back to work. Was nice talking to you─and thanks for the delivery.
-quest complete
-cutscene end

</nowiki>}}

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

Memories of a Bygone Age

2026-05-29T08:50:44Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */ Also removed the other pieces of optional dialogue, as those are also already recorded at the end of the previous MSQ

{{Quest infobox
| title = {{PAGENAME}}
| image =
| description = Sphene is eager to see the new Alexandria.
| quest-giver = Sphene (NPC)
| related-npcs = Delia; Exuberant Citizen; Gulool Ja; Shale; Wuk Lamat
| location = Break Room
| location-x = 6
| location-y = 6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = The New Dawn Quests
| sortkey = 202
| level = 100
| exp =
| gil = 1241
| reward-opt1 =
| reward-opt2 =
| reward-opt3 =
| reward-opt4 =
| reward-opt5 =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = A Glimmer of the Past
| next-quest = In Search of Meaning
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.2
| msq-index = 962
| id-edb = 9abc774defe
| id-gt = 70836
}}
==Steps==
* Wait for [[Sphene (NPC)|Sphene]] at the designated location.
* Speak with [[Gulool Ja]] at the information center.
* Speak with [[Wuk Lamat]].
* Speak with Wuk Lamat again.

==Journal==
* Sphene is eager to see the new Alexandria.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>

===Accepting the quest===
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Before heading out, I should put on more suitable attire. There's a modern outfit among the items Shale has prepared for me, I believe.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: If you would wait outside, I should only need a moment.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Alright. Take your time.

-quest accepted

-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Shale said that she chose the outfit herself. Once I've changed, I shall join you outside.
-optional end

===Wait for Sphene at the designated location.===
-optional start
'''Gulool Ja:''' I haven't gone outside in a while. Shale decrypted more of my mother's records, so I've been spending a lot of time reading them...

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Even if she can walk, she's still far from fully recovered. We'll have to take care not to push her too hard.
-optional end

-voiced cutscene start
''Sphene arrives in a new civilian outfit.''

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Apologies for keeping you waiting. I've never worn such clothing before...

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Oho! That really suits you!

Question: What will you say?
> Agreed!
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I'm glad to hear that.
> It's like you're a different person.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I had much the same impression─I had only ever worn skirts, you see. But it seems appropriate for a new beginning...
> It looks ideal for a brisk afternoon stroll.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: For one so well traveled to say that, I feel confident it's perfect for exploring the city.
---

'''Shale:''' A moment before you head out.
'''Shale:''' Circumstances being what they are, we thought it best to come up with a way to distinguish you from the other Sphenes. And we should probably settle on this now rather than later.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I suppose it could get pretty confusing...

'''Shale:''' First, we propose calling you simply “Sphene.” As for the former Queen of Reason, “Endless Sphene” should suffice.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' What about the new one who's been addressing the citizens?

'''Shale:''' Despite being the spitting image of Endless Sphene, we know she's a different entity. So we were thinking of calling her a “simulant,” after imitation stones.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I see... Well, they're definitely not the same, and that's as good a way as any to draw a distinction.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' But what do you think, Sphene? Is that alright with you?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Rest assured I have no objections. When I am in the city, however, I intend to keep both my face and name secret.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: For the people of today's Alexandria know only the Endless Sphene...

'''Shale:''' We're sorry to subject you to such ignominy...

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: No, no. I myself would rather not invite complications, so it is quite alright. Thank you for your concern, Shale.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Let us be off, then. I am in your capable hands.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' That you are. First, we'll head to the entrance of Solution Nine.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Good idea. We should start from scanning port nine. I'll do my best to explain things!
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Shale:''' As long as we keep Sphene's identity under wraps, it should be safe enough to walk around the city.
'''Shale:''' Still, we can't be too cautious while the simulant's off doing whatever it is she's doing. Do take care out there.
-optional end

===Speak with Gulool Ja at the information center ===
-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So this is Alexandria... Despite being inside a tower, it feels as though I'm out in the open.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: And though the sights are nothing like I remember, electrope is still everywhere I look. 'Tis a strange yet familiar place.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' So you've been to Tuliyollal! Were you able to meet with your friend?

'''Exuberant Citizen:''' I was! Things were a bit awkward at first─she's still so young, after all─but before long we were talking up a storm. We had so much fun, just like old times!
-optional end

'''Gulool Ja:''' That lady wants to talk with Lamaty'i, so while they're busy, I'll tell you about what we can see from here. Is there any place that interests you?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: There are so very many, I can't decide where to begin...

'''Gulool Ja:''' Then why don't we let [Forename] choose?

System: The following event cannot be skipped. You may wish to cancel any pending Duty Finder registrations.

Question: Explain the sights to Sphene? (Yes/No)

-cutscene start
System: Tell Sphene about the city!

''Nexus Arcade''
'''Gulool Ja:''' There are lots of different shops at the Nexus Arcade, selling everything you need. It's always full of people out doing their shopping.
'''Gulool Ja:''' The Endless Sphene gave [Forename] and Lamaty'i a tour of the place. I remember watching them from a distance.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The castle town I knew had a main thoroughfare that was lined with shops. Whenever I visited, the citizens would come and speak with me about matters great and small.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Just like that lady is doing now with Wuk Lamat...

''Wuk Lamat and the Alexandrian Citizen''
'''Gulool Ja:''' The lady talking to Lamaty'i just came back from Tuliyollal. It was her first time since being trapped in the barrier thirty years ago. She has family in Alexandria now, so she had to return.
'''Gulool Ja:''' But the train made it safe and easy for her to make the journey, and it's all thanks to everyone's hard work!

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: There was once a railroad connecting Alexandria and neighboring Lindblum, but operations were suspended when relations deteriorated. Eventually, the tracks were removed entirely.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: To see that a railroad now connects us to our new neighbors is gratifying.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Especially considering that our history began with war─with Alexandria the aggressor. In continuing to strive for peace, Tuliyollal's leaders have shown great magnanimity, and I can't help but be moved.

''Leynode Nine''
'''Gulool Ja:''' If you attune to leynode nine, you can teleport back here any time you want.
'''Gulool Ja:''' You can also use it to teleport to other locations in Solution Nine. It makes it easy to get around.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: That's the mode of travel that utilizes aether currents, yes? We had the same in my time, but when the Storm Surge broke out, such nodes were sealed off to prevent enemy use.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: And after the war, the aetheric balance across the entire world had collapsed. Not only was travel outside the barrier ill-advised, the act of teleportation itself had become dangerous. We had to abandon the nodes altogether.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: 'Tis heartening to see them available again for the use of one and all...

''Government Sector''
'''Gulool Ja:''' In the government sector, there's a counter where citizens can get matched to jobs.
'''Gulool Ja:''' There's also a soul exchange, but no one goes there much these days since there aren't many souls in circulation.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I'm unsure how I feel about regulators and the treatment of souls as a resource...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I understand the grief of those who have lost loved ones, and the desire to escape the sorrow of death.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Even so, I would never wish to forget. My parents, Otis, Zelenia...I want to remember them all. I am reluctant to impose my personal beliefs upon others, though...
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Gulool Ja:''' Thanks for your help, [Forename]. I hope Queen Sphene─er...I mean, just Sphene─will feel at home here one day.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The joy of spying stars between faint gaps in the clouds is absent here, but 'tis a fine thing to be sheltered from the thunder and rain.
-optional end

===Speak with Wuk Lamat.===
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Sorry about that, I got a little carried away with the conversation.

'''Gulool Ja:''' It's alright. [Forename] and I told her about the places we can see from here.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Really? That's great!
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Right then, why don't we stroll through the residential sector and then stop at Mosaic? We can take a break there.

===Speak with Wuk Lamat again.===
-optional start
'''Delia:''' Welcome to Mosaic. When you're ready to order, just let me know.

'''Gulool Ja:''' What should I get...?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I understand this café was named for the different races, who appear as a mosaic of colors when they gather here. What an inspired idea.
-optional end

'''Wuk Lamat:''' We've been walking for a while, so let's rest our feet, eh? Drinks are on me.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Sphene, [Forename]─the two of you go ahead and order first.

-voiced cutscene start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So many different drinks. I can't decide...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I'll have this, please. A Dali coffee.

'''Delia:''' Of course. I should warn you, though─Dali beans are an older variety known for their strong bitterness. Still want one?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The bitterness is the best part.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Have you decided as well?

Question: What will you say?
> I'll have the same.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Two Dali coffees, then. The beans make for dark roasts that are quite aromatic. I find the sharp flavor invigorating, though a dash of milk can be a wonderful complement.
> Something healthy. Vegetable juice, maybe...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Vegetable juice... Otis used to drink it all the time...
> Sweet cocoa with extra cream on top!
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Ah, I understand completely. The allure of something sweet can often be too strong to resist.
---

'''Delia:''' I'll have your drinks ready in a moment!

''Sphene sees Wuk Lamat and Gulool Ja talking with two citizens.''

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: They're certainly well-liked. It's a wonderful feeling, spending time with the people...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: But they're not my people anymore, are they? Their city, their way of life...even the ground upon which they tread... I am a stranger to it all...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The weight of the long years is finally beginning to sink in...

'''Curious Boy:''' Your Majesty? Is that you?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I... Um... Well...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I'm sorry to disappoint, but I am not Queen Sphene...though I'm often told we look alike.

'''Boy's Father:''' There you are! How many times have I told you not to go off alone!?
'''Boy's Father:''' I'm sorry he bothered you, ma'am. Come now, we're going home!

'''Curious Boy:''' Bye, not-Queen Sphene!

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I do not know that boy, nor does he know me. No one does.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Another harsh reminder that I have no place here...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Yet no matter how much things have changed, I am happy. I am. For Alexandria has endured. Our sacrifice was not in vain.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Even so, I cannot help but feel lonely...
-quest complete
-cutscene end

</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=NQ0VbB8uKVs}}

Memories of a Bygone Age

2026-05-29T08:45:40Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */ Removed optional dialogue for Shale at the start of this quest, this text is already available before accepting the quest reward for A Glimmer of the Past, but was only recorded partway in the quest Memories of a Bygone Age.

{{Quest infobox
| title = {{PAGENAME}}
| image =
| description = Sphene is eager to see the new Alexandria.
| quest-giver = Sphene (NPC)
| related-npcs = Delia; Exuberant Citizen; Gulool Ja; Shale; Wuk Lamat
| location = Break Room
| location-x = 6
| location-y = 6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = The New Dawn Quests
| sortkey = 202
| level = 100
| exp =
| gil = 1241
| reward-opt1 =
| reward-opt2 =
| reward-opt3 =
| reward-opt4 =
| reward-opt5 =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = A Glimmer of the Past
| next-quest = In Search of Meaning
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.2
| msq-index = 962
| id-edb = 9abc774defe
| id-gt = 70836
}}
==Steps==
* Wait for [[Sphene (NPC)|Sphene]] at the designated location.
* Speak with [[Gulool Ja]] at the information center.
* Speak with [[Wuk Lamat]].
* Speak with Wuk Lamat again.

==Journal==
* Sphene is eager to see the new Alexandria.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
Wuk Lamat: Come on, we'll give Sphene the grand tour!

Gulool Ja: Sphene asked me not to call her by her title. I understand why, but it feels strange.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Before heading out, I should put on more suitable attire. There's a modern outfit among the items Shale has prepared for me, I believe.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: If you would wait outside, I should only need a moment.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Alright. Take your time.

-quest accepted

-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Shale said that she chose the outfit herself. Once I've changed, I shall join you outside.
-optional end

===Wait for Sphene at the designated location.===
-optional start
'''Gulool Ja:''' I haven't gone outside in a while. Shale decrypted more of my mother's records, so I've been spending a lot of time reading them...

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Even if she can walk, she's still far from fully recovered. We'll have to take care not to push her too hard.
-optional end

-voiced cutscene start
''Sphene arrives in a new civilian outfit.''

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Apologies for keeping you waiting. I've never worn such clothing before...

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Oho! That really suits you!

Question: What will you say?
> Agreed!
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I'm glad to hear that.
> It's like you're a different person.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I had much the same impression─I had only ever worn skirts, you see. But it seems appropriate for a new beginning...
> It looks ideal for a brisk afternoon stroll.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: For one so well traveled to say that, I feel confident it's perfect for exploring the city.
---

'''Shale:''' A moment before you head out.
'''Shale:''' Circumstances being what they are, we thought it best to come up with a way to distinguish you from the other Sphenes. And we should probably settle on this now rather than later.

'''Gulool Ja:''' I suppose it could get pretty confusing...

'''Shale:''' First, we propose calling you simply “Sphene.” As for the former Queen of Reason, “Endless Sphene” should suffice.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' What about the new one who's been addressing the citizens?

'''Shale:''' Despite being the spitting image of Endless Sphene, we know she's a different entity. So we were thinking of calling her a “simulant,” after imitation stones.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I see... Well, they're definitely not the same, and that's as good a way as any to draw a distinction.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' But what do you think, Sphene? Is that alright with you?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Rest assured I have no objections. When I am in the city, however, I intend to keep both my face and name secret.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: For the people of today's Alexandria know only the Endless Sphene...

'''Shale:''' We're sorry to subject you to such ignominy...

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: No, no. I myself would rather not invite complications, so it is quite alright. Thank you for your concern, Shale.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Let us be off, then. I am in your capable hands.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' That you are. First, we'll head to the entrance of Solution Nine.

'''Gulool Ja:''' Good idea. We should start from scanning port nine. I'll do my best to explain things!
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Shale:''' As long as we keep Sphene's identity under wraps, it should be safe enough to walk around the city.
'''Shale:''' Still, we can't be too cautious while the simulant's off doing whatever it is she's doing. Do take care out there.
-optional end

===Speak with Gulool Ja at the information center ===
-optional start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So this is Alexandria... Despite being inside a tower, it feels as though I'm out in the open.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: And though the sights are nothing like I remember, electrope is still everywhere I look. 'Tis a strange yet familiar place.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' So you've been to Tuliyollal! Were you able to meet with your friend?

'''Exuberant Citizen:''' I was! Things were a bit awkward at first─she's still so young, after all─but before long we were talking up a storm. We had so much fun, just like old times!
-optional end

'''Gulool Ja:''' That lady wants to talk with Lamaty'i, so while they're busy, I'll tell you about what we can see from here. Is there any place that interests you?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: There are so very many, I can't decide where to begin...

'''Gulool Ja:''' Then why don't we let [Forename] choose?

System: The following event cannot be skipped. You may wish to cancel any pending Duty Finder registrations.

Question: Explain the sights to Sphene? (Yes/No)

-cutscene start
System: Tell Sphene about the city!

''Nexus Arcade''
'''Gulool Ja:''' There are lots of different shops at the Nexus Arcade, selling everything you need. It's always full of people out doing their shopping.
'''Gulool Ja:''' The Endless Sphene gave [Forename] and Lamaty'i a tour of the place. I remember watching them from a distance.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The castle town I knew had a main thoroughfare that was lined with shops. Whenever I visited, the citizens would come and speak with me about matters great and small.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Just like that lady is doing now with Wuk Lamat...

''Wuk Lamat and the Alexandrian Citizen''
'''Gulool Ja:''' The lady talking to Lamaty'i just came back from Tuliyollal. It was her first time since being trapped in the barrier thirty years ago. She has family in Alexandria now, so she had to return.
'''Gulool Ja:''' But the train made it safe and easy for her to make the journey, and it's all thanks to everyone's hard work!

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: There was once a railroad connecting Alexandria and neighboring Lindblum, but operations were suspended when relations deteriorated. Eventually, the tracks were removed entirely.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: To see that a railroad now connects us to our new neighbors is gratifying.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Especially considering that our history began with war─with Alexandria the aggressor. In continuing to strive for peace, Tuliyollal's leaders have shown great magnanimity, and I can't help but be moved.

''Leynode Nine''
'''Gulool Ja:''' If you attune to leynode nine, you can teleport back here any time you want.
'''Gulool Ja:''' You can also use it to teleport to other locations in Solution Nine. It makes it easy to get around.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: That's the mode of travel that utilizes aether currents, yes? We had the same in my time, but when the Storm Surge broke out, such nodes were sealed off to prevent enemy use.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: And after the war, the aetheric balance across the entire world had collapsed. Not only was travel outside the barrier ill-advised, the act of teleportation itself had become dangerous. We had to abandon the nodes altogether.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: 'Tis heartening to see them available again for the use of one and all...

''Government Sector''
'''Gulool Ja:''' In the government sector, there's a counter where citizens can get matched to jobs.
'''Gulool Ja:''' There's also a soul exchange, but no one goes there much these days since there aren't many souls in circulation.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I'm unsure how I feel about regulators and the treatment of souls as a resource...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I understand the grief of those who have lost loved ones, and the desire to escape the sorrow of death.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Even so, I would never wish to forget. My parents, Otis, Zelenia...I want to remember them all. I am reluctant to impose my personal beliefs upon others, though...
-cutscene end

-optional start
'''Gulool Ja:''' Thanks for your help, [Forename]. I hope Queen Sphene─er...I mean, just Sphene─will feel at home here one day.

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The joy of spying stars between faint gaps in the clouds is absent here, but 'tis a fine thing to be sheltered from the thunder and rain.
-optional end

===Speak with Wuk Lamat.===
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Sorry about that, I got a little carried away with the conversation.

'''Gulool Ja:''' It's alright. [Forename] and I told her about the places we can see from here.

'''Wuk Lamat:''' Really? That's great!
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Right then, why don't we stroll through the residential sector and then stop at Mosaic? We can take a break there.

===Speak with Wuk Lamat again.===
-optional start
'''Delia:''' Welcome to Mosaic. When you're ready to order, just let me know.

'''Gulool Ja:''' What should I get...?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I understand this café was named for the different races, who appear as a mosaic of colors when they gather here. What an inspired idea.
-optional end

'''Wuk Lamat:''' We've been walking for a while, so let's rest our feet, eh? Drinks are on me.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Sphene, [Forename]─the two of you go ahead and order first.

-voiced cutscene start
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: So many different drinks. I can't decide...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I'll have this, please. A Dali coffee.

'''Delia:''' Of course. I should warn you, though─Dali beans are an older variety known for their strong bitterness. Still want one?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The bitterness is the best part.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Have you decided as well?

Question: What will you say?
> I'll have the same.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Two Dali coffees, then. The beans make for dark roasts that are quite aromatic. I find the sharp flavor invigorating, though a dash of milk can be a wonderful complement.
> Something healthy. Vegetable juice, maybe...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Vegetable juice... Otis used to drink it all the time...
> Sweet cocoa with extra cream on top!
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Ah, I understand completely. The allure of something sweet can often be too strong to resist.
---

'''Delia:''' I'll have your drinks ready in a moment!

''Sphene sees Wuk Lamat and Gulool Ja talking with two citizens.''

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: They're certainly well-liked. It's a wonderful feeling, spending time with the people...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: But they're not my people anymore, are they? Their city, their way of life...even the ground upon which they tread... I am a stranger to it all...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The weight of the long years is finally beginning to sink in...

'''Curious Boy:''' Your Majesty? Is that you?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I... Um... Well...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I'm sorry to disappoint, but I am not Queen Sphene...though I'm often told we look alike.

'''Boy's Father:''' There you are! How many times have I told you not to go off alone!?
'''Boy's Father:''' I'm sorry he bothered you, ma'am. Come now, we're going home!

'''Curious Boy:''' Bye, not-Queen Sphene!

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I do not know that boy, nor does he know me. No one does.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Another harsh reminder that I have no place here...
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Yet no matter how much things have changed, I am happy. I am. For Alexandria has endured. Our sacrifice was not in vain.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Even so, I cannot help but feel lonely...
-quest complete
-cutscene end

</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=NQ0VbB8uKVs}}

A Glimmer of the Past

2026-05-29T08:44:12Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */ Added optional dialogue for Shale at the end of this quest, this text is already available before accepting the quest reward for A Glimmer of the Past, but was only recorded partway in the quest Memories of a Bygone Age.

{{Quest infobox
| title = A Glimmer of the Past
| image = A Glimmer of the Past.png
| description = Krile wishes to catch up on recent events.
| quest-giver = Krile
| related-npcs = Alisaie; G'raha Tia; Geode; Gulool Ja; Shale; Sphene (NPC); Wuk Lamat; Y'shtola
| location = The Backroom
| location-x = 6.0
| location-y = 6.4
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = The New Dawn Quests
| sortkey = 201
| level = 100
| exp =
| gil = 1241
| reward-opt1 = 2 Tacos de Carne Asada
| reward-opt2 = 2 Mesquite Soup
| reward-opt3 = 2 Creamy Alpaca Pasta
| reward-opt4 = 2 Broccoli and Spinach Saute
| reward-opt5 = 1 Nightworld Silver Piece
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Crossroads (Quest)
| next-quest = Memories of a Bygone Age
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.2
| msq-index = 961
| id-edb = 68805b1eb3c
| id-gt = 70835
}}
==Steps==
* Enter the break room.
* Speak with [[Sphene (NPC)|Sphene]].
* Speak with Sphene again.

==Journal==
* In the Backroom, you are briefed on recent events by several Scion associates, as well as your Alexandrian and Tuliyollan allies. Wuk Lamat, for her part, has decided to stay in Alexandria until the mystery of the new Sphene has been unraveled, and on this subject, you learn that the Queen of Reason has often been sighted around the city, urging her citizens to become Endless. Curiously, those who still wear regulators appear to have no memory of her death. However, while these developments are cause for concern, it appears there is a more pressing matter. A guest has been brought to the Backroom, and Krile bids you visit the break room, where Y'shtola and Alisaie even now attend to them.
* The break room can be accessed through a door located in the corner of the Backroom. You need but cross the threshold to meet the mysterious guest who awaits.
:※In the event that you leave the area, you may return from the Backroom in Solution Nine.
* You follow the hallway to a small sleeping area, and upon one of the beds you see a woman who looks strikingly familiar. Y'shtola reveals that she is the original, still-living Queen Sphene, whom she and Shale found wandering Living Memory during their investigation of the area. Upon bringing her to Solution Nine, they decided to treat the aetheric imbalance in her body with a porxie. As you digest this turn of events, Sphene opens her eyes, reacting with confusion before slowly regaining her senses. Y'shtola informs the former queen of her centuries-long slumber, yet this is but the first of many revelations she must receive.
* Joined by G'raha Tia and Krile, you and the others discuss with Sphene the four hundred years that have passed since she was placed in deep sleep. The conversation is long, but afterwards Sphene is grateful for everyone's patience. Even so, it is plain she still wrestles with the newfound knowledge of her situation and the home she has lost. Sensing her discomfort, Gulool Ja suggests going out into the city, so Sphene can see what modern Alexandria is like, and Wuk Lamat heartily agrees.
* Sphene seems excited by the prospect of exploration and the opportunity to become acquainted with you and your allies. In the meantime, you prepare to serve as escort to Alexandria's new guest.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
Gulool Ja: Shale said she left this machine running to process more of the data from the field station. Is it done yet?
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
-cutscene start
Krile: Ah, [Forename], your timing could not have been better. If you have a moment, we have some things we'd like to share.
Krile: Excellent. We'll just wait for Lamaty'i─she should arrive shortly.

Wuk Lamat: [Forename]! Glad to see you here too.

Krile: And speak of the devil. Let's catch each other up, shall we?

Wuk Lamat: Right. I'll go first if nobody minds.
Wuk Lamat: I've been back in Tuliyollal and spoke with Koana. I told him all about the records left behind by Gulool Ja's mother, as well as Sphene's reappearance.
Wuk Lamat: We decided that I should remain in the dome until things settled down more.
Wuk Lamat: But while I'm Gulool Ja's guardian, I'm also a foreign ruler. I'll have to take care not to appear as though I'm meddling in Alexandrian politics. That's all from me.

G'raha Tia: As for the rest of us, we've been keeping track of this new Sphene. She has been making regular appearances before the people.
G'raha Tia: And each time she does, she encourages them to become Endless. Alas, much else about her remains a mystery, including why she's chosen to reveal herself now.

Geode: On our end, we've confirmed that only those wearing regulators have had their knowledge of Queen Sphene's death altered.
Geode: Someone must have tampered with the devices to remove any and all memories of the event. Though we haven't yet identified the perpetrator, given recent events, Sphene is the chief suspect.

Krile: Many believe that the Queen of Reason is alive and well, and remember her funeral as a memorial for those lost in the attack. Needless to say, this has proven confusing for those with more accurate recollections.

Geode: We'll carry on with our investigation. I'll head to Earthen Sky now and coordinate with our people there.

Krile: There's one other matter. The highlight of this gathering, you might say...
Krile: We'd like you to meet a certain someone.

Wuk Lamat: By all means. Where's this person now?

Krile: In the break room. She is unwell, and Y'shtola and Alisaie have been tending to her. They'll be able to explain things.

Gulool Ja: I want to see how she's doing, so I'll come too.
Gulool Ja: The break room is at the end of the hallway through that door. We can go whenever you're ready.
-quest complete
-cutscene end

-optional start
Krile: Much as I'd love to join you in the break room, I'd rather not overwhelm our guest with too many new faces. Better to keep investigating the activities of our new Sphene.

G'raha Tia: Alphinaud and Erenville have taken it upon themselves to attend to the people of Alexandria. Full many are still struggling to deal with recent events, and they hope to make a difference by lending them a sympathetic ear.
-optional end

===Enter the break room.===
-voiced cutscene start
''A woman who looks identical to Sphene is in bed, unconscious.''
Wuk Lamat: What is she doing here?
Wuk Lamat: We just heard she was busy spreading talk of becoming Endless among the Alexandrians. What's going on here?

Y'shtola: She...is not who you think she is.
Y'shtola: Not the Queen of Reason who has made a miraculous return, but an individual of flesh and blood, possessed of a soul.
Y'shtola: We chanced upon her in Living Memory, but she collapsed before we could exchange words. We decided to bring her here for now.

Alisaie: Her body was suffused with lightning aether, which caused a debilitating paralysis.
Alisaie: Y'shtola reached out and informed me of her condition, and I came with a porxie as fast as I could. We're now waiting to see if the treatment was effective.

Y'shtola: Judging by her appearance, the circumstances of our encounter, and her extreme aetherial aspect...
Y'shtola: ...I am all but certain that she is the one from whom the Endless Sphene was created─the original Queen Sphene of Alexandria.

Wuk Lamat: What!? But how can that be possible?
Wuk Lamat: The real Sphene died of illness four centuries ago!

''The woman wakes up.'''

Sphene (NPC)@Familiar-looking Woman: I...I died...?
Sphene (NPC)@Familiar-looking Woman: Whatever...do you mean?
Sphene (NPC)@Familiar-looking Woman: I...I am ''not'' dead! I'm not!
Sphene (NPC)@Familiar-looking Woman: What...what is this place?
Sphene (NPC)@Familiar-looking Woman: Where is everyone? Otis...and Zelenia...
Sphene (NPC)@Familiar-looking Woman: And who are you people!?

Alisaie: Calm down─we mean you no harm. You've been unwell, and it wouldn't do to strain yourself.

Sphene (NPC)@Familiar-looking Woman: Please...help me. I don't understand...any of this...

Y'shtola: Of course. But if I might confirm some things first... You are Queen Sphene of Alexandria, are you not?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Yes... Yes, I am.

Y'shtola: And ere you awoke here, you were in another unfamiliar place. Is that correct?

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I opened my eyes...and saw a strange, dark room. Outside, there were towering buildings...clad in electrope...

Y'shtola: You slumbered at the heart of that city for many years, within a facility called the Meso Terminal.
Y'shtola: Many things have come to pass during that time...some of which you may find upsetting. Are you sure you wish to learn of them?

''Sphene nods.''

Shale: In that dark room, there was an electrope casket designed to preserve its occupant in cold stasis.
Shale: Until the terminal and its systems were recently shut down, that was where you were kept, in all likelihood.
Shale: Since the time of the old kingdom, for four centuries...

Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: What...? Do you...speak true?
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: I've been asleep for that long...? Four hundred years?

Shale: Our records say that Queen Sphene succumbed to the rampant lightning energies unleashed during the Storm Surge. But it seems the truth is rather different.
-cutscene end

-optional start
Wuk Lamat: The original Queen Sphene... We'll tell her what she wants to know. Then we'll decide what we need to do.

Gulool Ja: What would Otis do if he were here? What can ''I'' do?

Alisaie: To wake up alone in the distant future, and seemingly by no choice of your own... You can hardly blame her for reacting as she did.

Y'shtola: The treatment may have been effective, but the road ahead for her remains uncertain.

Shale: We turned up her chamber when we searched the Meso Terminal. Safe to say none of us had anticipated ''this'' development.
-optional end

===Speak with Sphene.===
'''Sphene (NPC)@Sphene:''' I...I do not believe that you are lying. So please...tell me everything that has happened. Everything...
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well.
'''Y'shtola:''' But let us do so with care, lest we cause you undue strain.
'''Y'shtola:''' Now, while I should like more of us to assist, it isn't practical to gather everyone, so I will summon G'raha Tia and Krile for now.

-voiced cutscene start
''The party explains the situation to Sphene over a prolonged time period, while she recovers.''

'''Wuk Lamat:''' I know this has all been a lot to take in, but how are you feeling? Physically, I mean.
'''Sphene (NPC)@Sphene:''' Much better now, thanks to Y'shtola and Alisaie's ministrations. In fact, I can scarcely remember the last time I felt so hale.
'''Sphene (NPC)@Sphene:''' I know not how to repay them... Not only for coming to my aid, but for telling me about my kingdom besides...
'''Wuk Lamat:''' I don't think they're ones to keep score. Isn't that right?

Question: What will you say?
> Y'shtola is the motherly sort.
> Alisaie never abandons those in need.
> They're comrades you can rely on!
---

'''Wuk Lamat:''' {{alternatives|f=She's|m=He's}} known those two for a long time. You can trust in {{alternatives|f=her|m=his}} judgment.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Besides, you helped to prove that their treatment works here as well.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' With this success, they'll be able to help others in Alexandria who suffer from the same illness. Few things could make them happier.
'''Sphene (NPC)@Sphene:''' I see... Full glad am I to know that we may cure the affliction after so long.
'''Sphene (NPC)@Sphene:''' So very long...
'''Sphene (NPC)@Sphene:''' I steeled myself, having been warned, but it's...difficult to come to terms with everything...
'''Gulool Ja:''' Sphene...
'''Gulool Ja:''' Maybe going out and seeing it would help. Alexandria, as it is now.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Great idea! There's no substitute for seeing things with your own eyes.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' That said, there is a chance that you'll run into the other Sphene...
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Still want to take a look even so?
'''Sphene (NPC)@Sphene:''' It would be a lie to say I do not feel anxious. But...I wish to walk among the people. To hear their voices and learn about their realm.

Question: What will you say?
> We can go together.
> We'll be your escort!
---

'''Sphene (NPC)@Sphene:''' Truly? I would be honored.
'''Wuk Lamat:''' Then allow us to show you the sights!
'''Sphene (NPC)@Sphene:''' Thank you, Wuk Lamat.

x@Banner Text: Seekers of Eternity
-cutscene end

-optional start
Wuk Lamat: Come on, we'll give Sphene the grand tour!

Gulool Ja: Sphene asked me not to call her by her title. I understand why, but it feels strange.

Shale: Y'shtola and Alisaie left for the government sector.
Shale: They wanted to discuss how to go about treating those afflicted with lightning. Admirable─I don't know how they keep going without so much as a short break.
-optional end

===Speak with Sphene.===
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: Thank you as well, [Forename], for your kindness.
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: The Endless Sphene... You knew her, did you not?
Sphene (NPC)@Sphene: It may take time for both of us to come to terms with this situation─myself especially. But I recognize that I must. I may still be here, but the world I knew is gone...

-quest complete
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
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Crossroads (Quest)

2026-05-29T07:59:33Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */ Added 1 more opt. dialogue for Erenville who stands just outside of Neon Stein after the quest

{{Quest infobox
| title = Crossroads
| image = Crossroads Dawntrail.png
| description = Never one to stand still, Wuk Lamat is ready to race back to Alexandria.
| quest-giver = Wuk Lamat
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Alphinaud; Erenville; G'raha Tia; Geode; Gulool Ja; Krile; Shale; Y'shtola
| cutscene-npcs = Cahciua; Gossan; Teeshal Ja; Zoraal Ja
| location = Shaaloani
| location-x = 18.0
| location-y = 13.9
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = The New Dawn Quests
| sortkey = 107
| level = 100
| exp =
| gil = 1210
| reward-opt1 = 1 Heavens' Eye Materia XI
| reward-opt2 = 1 Savage Aim Materia XI
| reward-opt3 = 1 Savage Might Materia XI
| reward-opt4 =
| unlocks = ach Crossroads (Achievement)
| prev-quest = The Warmth of Family
| next-quest = A Glimmer of the Past, Appreciated Value
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.1
| msq-index = 960
| id-gt = 70786
| id-edb = 29fc33a5963
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[G'raha Tia]] in [[the Backroom]].
* Speak with [[Y'shtola]].
* Speak with [[Geode]].
* Speak with [[Wuk Lamat]] at [[Leynode Nine|leynode nine]].
* Speak with [[Krile]].

==Journal==
* Never one to stand still, Wuk Lamat is ready to race back to Alexandria.
* No sooner do you broach the subject of returning to the dome with Wuk Lamat than does Erenville inquire into the details of your business there. As it happens, he too is considering a sojourn to Alexandria, that he might find a way to aid those affected by the turmoil. Thus do you set off for the Backroom together─with his charming Cahciua curio in tow.
* You arrive at the perfect time to hear the fruits of Shale's labors: a series of audio diaries recorded by Teeshal Ja herself, detailing her feelings for Zoraal Ja and his rejection of their child. Though these disturbing revelations would be overwhelming even for an adult, Gulool Ja puts on a brave face, and even thanks present company for helping him to learn the truth of his birth at long last.
* With Gulool Ja's questions answered, Shale may now commit to other matters, such as Y'shtola's investigative foray into Living Memory. The pair depart with little fanfare, leaving you and your remaining companions to your own devices.
* As your primary concern outside of Gulool Ja is spreading word of the railroad's resumption of service, you speak with Geode, who in turn surprises you with the news that precious few people intend to make the journey to Tuliyollal. Given how many voiced their desire to do so before, this is an odd shift in sentiment indeed, and you and Wuk Lamat resolve to learn what prompted it.
* As you approach a crowd gathered near the site of Sphene's funeral, it is clear from their discourse that they have not only failed to come to terms with their existential turmoil in your absence, but have worked themselves into an ever greater panic over their mortality. Glad are they, then, when their beloved Queen Sphene suddenly appears with a solution: to convert the people into Endless via neo regulators, that they need fear death no longer. Given that you were instrumental in the destruction of the Queen of Reason, you and Wuk Lamat immediately suspect deception, and your doubt only grows when “Sphene” mentions the caveat that, at present, her proposed boon will only be extended to five thousand citizens. Despite Wuk Lamat's protestations, none join you in your skepticism, for the Alexandrians seem to be afflicted with collective amnesia and have no recollection of her death or subsequent funeral...
* As there is naught to be gained from continuing to make a spectacle of yourself in challenging the queen's claims, you rejoin your companions in the Backroom, there to await further intelligence from Oblivion's members in the field. You will need to proceed with caution until such time as you know more about the entity wearing Sphene's face.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
Erenville: It won't be as I once envisioned...but perhaps someday we can take that train journey to Yyasulani together.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===
-cutscene start
Wuk Lamat: Well, it's possible that Shale's made some headway by now. And regardless, we should spread word that the railroad's been restored to service.

Erenville: Shale? What do you have her working on?
Erenville: Gulool Ja's mother...
Erenville: I'd feel the same in his shoes. ''Have'' felt the same. Some questions are painful to leave unanswered...
Erenville: There's no cause to look at me like that. The Cahciua we met may have only been a simulacrum, but her memory was real.
Erenville: I needn't search for what she left behind, because she left it with me. And I will carry it always...

''Wuk Lamat notices the outrunner figurine hanging from Erenville's backpack.''

Wuk Lamat: Speaking of things you're carrying...
Wuk Lamat: Is that a teeny-tiny Cahciua?

Erenville: What!? No!
Erenville: It is merely a token from Alexandria. Our friends in Oblivion would not take no for an answer, and I thought it as good a souvenir as any...

Wuk Lamat: Whatever you say... For what it's worth, ''I'' think it's a nice way to bring her with you on your travels.

Erenville: ...Yes. Well. You're off to the dome now, aren't you?
Erenville: I thought I might join you for a time. See if there is aught I can do for the people there. Much changed though it is, I still consider it my home.

Wuk Lamat: Of course! We can give you the full story on the way.
-quest accepted
-cutscene end

===Speak with G'raha Tia in the Backroom.===
-optional start
Krile: You must be exhausted. Shall I nip out for an energy tonic?

Erenville: So Zoraal Ja was conducting secret research in Yuweyawata... I have some memories of the place from my childhood.

Shale: Glad you're back. We wouldn't want to keep Gulool Ja here waiting any longer than necessary.

Gulool Ja: Erenville is wearing his Cahciua! That makes me happy.

Wuk Lamat: Looks like we arrived at a good time.

Geode: Seeing Erenville never fails to remind me of Cahciua...and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Geode: The dead should be remembered, this I firmly believe. Gulool Ja's mother deserves that too.
-optional end

-cutscene start
G'raha Tia: ...A simple yet elegant solution. And thus is the railroad back in operation.
G'raha Tia: Meanwhile, Shale has nearly finished processing the data. She will be able to share her findings with us imminently.

Y'shtola: ...I'm interrupting something, I gather.

Krile: Why, Y'shtola! What brings you here?

Y'shtola: I've seen enough of the gate in the Skydeep Cenote for now, so I'm shifting my investigation to Living Memory.
Y'shtola: While there, I thought I would do well to have the company of an expert on electrope.

Shale: I'd like to take a closer look at the place myself. I can join you once we've finished here.

Y'shtola: Lest you fear I've forgotten, once I've made headway with Living Memory, the key in your keeping shall be the next subject of my scrutiny.
-cutscene end

-voiced cutscene start
Shale: There was a mountain of data to sift through─much of it tantalizing, I admit.
Shale: But it will take time to fully decrypt everything that piques my interest, so to answer our immediate question, I've been concentrating my efforts on the audio saved by Teeshal Ja herself.
Shale: While I've not listened to it yet, I have a selection ready for playback. Would you like to hear it now?

Gulool Ja: Yes, please!

Shale: All right. Several audio files will now play in sequence.

Teeshal Ja: ...I, er... Ahem. My name is Teeshal Ja, and I've decided to record this to...to help me put my thoughts in order, I suppose.

Gulool Ja: Mother...?

Teeshal Ja: Officially, I am─was?─a chirurgeon with the Landsguard. I was part of a contingent dispatched to Yyasulani to hunt a tural vidraal that was wreaking havoc.
Teeshal Ja: After our mission was complete, I elected to remain. It was the perfect opportunity to document the geographic distribution of medicinal herbs in this region.
Teeshal Ja: ...Or so I said when requesting special dispensation. In truth...I could not bear to return to Tuliyollal.
Teeshal Ja: I had hoped to aid Commander Zoraal Ja in the rite of succession, but he did not so much as look my way. I was never in contention, of course─one of the nameless many in his army...
Teeshal Ja: To go back and face that reality was too much for me, so I ran. And in my cowardice, I stumbled upon this path. A path that changed my life.
Teeshal Ja: When the dome appeared, I found myself trapped within...and reunited with my commander.
Teeshal Ja: I... How am I to speak of Commander Zoraal Ja?
Teeshal Ja: I admired him. His incontestable strength. His unwavering focus. He was...a man of great passions.
Teeshal Ja: I watched him, captivated by his intensity. From afar─I would not dare approach. And in watching, I came to know him.
Teeshal Ja: His eyes, too, sought the distance─but not as mine did. He yearned not for another, but something else, beyond the horizon.
Teeshal Ja: That gaze would never fall upon me, I knew. I knew...
Teeshal Ja: The experiment will soon proceed to its next phase. And when it does, as he promised...
Teeshal Ja: I will have my heart's desire.
Teeshal Ja: Today... Today...
Teeshal Ja: It should have been today. A new beginning. What I have dreamed of for so long...
Teeshal Ja: I hold a future in my arms. If he could see him─embrace him... Surely, surely, that would be enough...
Teeshal Ja: So full of hope I was. A foolish hope...

Zoraal Ja: Its scales...are blue...

Teeshal Ja: He's your son.

''Zoraal Ja reacts in horror.''

Zoraal Ja: My...
Zoraal Ja: No! I...I can't...
Zoraal Ja: I...I-I don't know how─how could I...? How!?
Zoraal Ja: To raise a child─be a fa-father...
Zoraal Ja: I don't... I-I can't!
Zoraal Ja: No... No! Get it away from me...
Zoraal Ja: Get that thing away from me!

Teeshal Ja: Shhh... It's all right, little one. Papa was just surprised, that's all.
Teeshal Ja: He'll come around. We'll be a happy family.
Teeshal Ja: ...Kanilokka's shouting for me. The research hasn't been going well...but I can't let him take it out on my baby.
Teeshal Ja: Hush now, little one. I know... I know just where to hide you...

Shale: ...That's all of them.

''The player recalls Cahciua's description of Gulool Ja.''

Cahciua: He was abandoned, the poor dear. We found him in the driftdowns a few years ago.

Shale: We know some manner of accident happened at the facility after this was recorded. Perhaps your mother couldn't come back for you.

Wuk Lamat: Hey, Gulool Ja...

Gulool Ja: I'm fine, Lamaty'i.
Gulool Ja: Father and Mother, they were both so lonely...
Gulool Ja: If we could've been together, maybe they wouldn't have been. But sometimes things don't work out, no matter how hard you try.
Gulool Ja: I...I can't tell if I'm happier now...
Gulool Ja: ...But it's better to know, I think. Thank you, everyone.

''Wuk Lamat hugs Gulool Ja.''
-cutscene end

-optional start
Krile: Why leave such a record, you ask? I cannot be certain, but I believe Teeshal Ja simply wanted someone to know how she felt. To understand.

Erenville: No matter how brave a face Gulool Ja puts on, I expect it will take him time to come to terms with this.
Erenville: He is a strong one, though. You needn't worry too much.

Shale: Teeshal Ja left written records as well. I'll compile them for Gulool Ja. Perhaps something in them will be of comfort.

Gulool Ja: It's okay. I wanted to know more about my parents, and now I do. And I don't regret it.
Gulool Ja: I have Lamaty'i, and Koana, and you, [Forename]. I'm not lonely now.

Wuk Lamat: ...You may find it hard to believe, but until the rite of succession, Zoraal Ja was a good brother to me. Always. And I thought that Papa was the best father anyone could ask for.
Wuk Lamat: I don't want to think the time we spent together as a family was a lie. But by the same token, the bitterness my brother harbored was all too real...

G'raha Tia: If the dome had not appeared, Teeshal Ja's tale would have been very different. Yet whether or not she would have been happier, I cannot say.

Geode: What a mess...
-optional end

===Speak with Y'shtola.===
Y'shtola: "It's better to know“... A profound response, for one so young.

Shale: Though I wish he didn't have to be, Gulool Ja is indeed wise beyond his years.

Y'shtola: Yet one never outgrows the need for dependable companions. 'Tis fortunate that he has you.

Gulool Ja: Thank you, Shale. Because of you, I got to hear my mother's whole story.

Shale: You heard it because you were brave enough to listen, Gulool Ja. If you remember one thing, remember that.
Shale: Now then─having shared what I can at present, I am ready to head to Living Memory when you are.

Y'shtola: I am planning to be thorough, so we will need to stop for supplies on the way.
Y'shtola: That said, I promise we won't remain overlong. I know we all have much and more to attend to.
Y'shtola: For now, farewell.

-optional start
Krile: One wouldn't know it to look at them, but Shale and Y'shtola are birds of a feather. An incorrigibly restless feather...

Erenville: I'll stick around for a while. Let me know if you need me.

Gulool Ja: Is Shale going to be alright out there? The whole time she was working on the data, I never saw her take a break...

Wuk Lamat: With the railroad ready, I'd like to get some idea of how many returnees we can expect before heading back to Tuliyollal.

G'raha Tia: The twins have yet to return. I hope everything is all right.
-optional end

===Speak with Geode.===
Geode: A word, before you leave.
Geode: Our network's already spreading word of the railroad. We expected people would be clamoring to get on the first train back...
Geode: Yet the reaction's been the polar opposite. Scant few seem inclined to depart Alexandria any time soon.

Wuk Lamat: What? When we spoke before, you said many from Tuliyollal were eager to reunite with friends and family.
Wuk Lamat: Maybe they're concerned about getting through Vanguard? If so, we could take turns accompanying them...
Wuk Lamat: In any case, we need to speak with the people ourselves. Let's start at leynode nine.

-optional start
Krile: The people were so nervous about remaining in Alexandria... I cannot help but wonder what prompted this sudden change of heart.

Erenville: I've asked Geode to fill me in on all that has happened in the dome of late. If I hear anything of interest, I'll be sure to pass it on.

Gulool Ja: Now that the railroad's working again, it'll be much easier to visit Tuliyollal. It would be nice to see Koana again as well.

G'raha Tia: Perhaps we will venture out for a bit ourselves.

Geode: I'm as surprised as you are. Everyone was keen to pack their bags before, but now that the journey's possible, they can't be bothered?
-optional end

===Speak with Wuk Lamat at leynode nine.===
Wuk Lamat: There may still be people gathering in Praxis Park. Let's try there first.

-voiced cutscene start
Wuk Lamat: The people look uneasy. Did something happen?

Unsettled Mourner: Have you heard? Someone was killed in the Thunderyards.

Cynical Alexandrian: The Thunderyards? Was one of the hunters slain by a beast?

Unsettled Mourner: It was a hunter all right, and a veteran at that. But it was no fiend that did him in─only a random bolt of lightning.

Mourning Woman: Such a senseless way to die. They say that he expended his last soul cells during Zoraal Ja's attack on the city...

Unsettled Mourner: For an upright, hardworking man to meet such an unceremonious end... It feels wrong...

Anxious Alexandrian: But we'll be fine, won't we? Even if the system no longer erases our memory of the departed, the regulators continue to function!
Anxious Alexandrian: I shan't go before my time. Growing old and passing peacefully with the help of the ushers is only natural!

Cynical Alexandrian: You may think so, but how are we to know? We have no memory of those who have gone. More may have met violent deaths than passed from old age, and we would be blissfully unaware!
Cynical Alexandrian: It could happen to you or me─to any of us!

Boy's Mother: Then what are we to do? Spend every waking moment thinking only of how we might die?

Wuk Lamat: With time, I had hoped that they'd be able to adjust to their new situation...but it's only gotten worse.

Pensive Boy: Look, it's Queen Sphene!
''Someone who looks identical to Sphene arrives to the crowd.''
Wuk Lamat: What?
Pensive Boy: Help, Queen Sphene! The grown-ups are really upset, and I don't know what to do!

Simulant@Sphene: I see that you are as kind-hearted as ever, Nico. Never fear─I'm here to set things aright!

Wuk Lamat: I don't understand. Sphene is gone...forever...
Wuk Lamat: You there, Gossan! You were the queen's aide, weren't you?
Wuk Lamat: What's the meaning of this?

Gossan: Begging your pardon, Vow of Resolve...
Gossan: But Her Majesty Queen Sphene is paying visit to her people, as is her wont.

Wuk Lamat: What are you talking about!?
Wuk Lamat: Sphene is dead! You officiated the funeral yourself!
Wuk Lamat: We all placed flowers to mourn her passing!

Gossan: A funeral...? For Her Majesty?
''Gossan's black regulator makes a noise.''
Gossan: What a curious jest. You know full well that ceremony was to commemorate those lives lost during the attack of Alexandria.
Gossan: Her Majesty walks among her people that she might support them in this most trying of times. Surely that is not cause for consternation?

Boy's Mother: Your Majesty, won't you free us from these terrible memories of the departed?
Boy's Mother: This is no way to live─not for us nor our children...

Simulant@Sphene: ...I wish that I could. Truly, I do. But with Living Memory shut down, even I cannot restore the system that once afforded us that comfort.
Simulant@Sphene: You needn't fret, however. I have prepared an alternate solution.
Simulant@Sphene: All of us shall be made Endless!
Simulant@Sphene: I have created a new system that allows you to transplant your memories directly into an aetherial vessel─one not reliant upon soul cells.
Simulant@Sphene: This way, you need never again fear death. You may live as you please─and for as long as you like!
Simulant@Sphene: Our stores of aether are, at present, not sufficient to provide this boon to everyone...
Simulant@Sphene: But some of you received neo regulators for the funeral ceremony, did you not?
Simulant@Sphene: And there are still more we have yet to distribute. Five thousand in all!
Simulant@Sphene: One day soon, those with neo regulators will be called to join the Endless, and thence be free of suffering forevermore!

Anxious Alexandrian: But...only five thousand of us?

Wuk Lamat: You vidraal!
Wuk Lamat: The real Sphene would never be content to save only some of her people!
Wuk Lamat: Who are you!?

Simulant@Sphene: I am Sphene, the Queen of Reason.

''Sphene smiles. A nearby monitor starts flickering.''

Wuk Lamat: Let's return to the Backroom. I need to calm down...and then we'll talk.

''Sphene smiles evilly at the player when they walk away.''
-cutscene end

===Speak with Krile===
-optional start
Alisaie: You saw Sphene with your own eyes, then? So it wasn't someone else...

Alphinaud: We've heard about the Queen of Reason's proclamation. The rumors spread through the district like wildfire.

G'raha Tia: Without the Meso Terminal, how does she propose to create new Endless? We must contact Y'shtola as soon as possible.

Gulool Ja: Queen Sphene has returned? How?

Wuk Lamat: Seriously, what was that!?

Erenville: Sphene was erased. If she's back, then are the Endless...?

Geode: There's naught to report yet, but we have all eyes and ears out in Everkeep and Heritage Found.
-optional end

-cutscene start
Krile: We only caught the proclamation from a distance, but I can tell you that the message about neo regulators was received with utmost clarity.

Alisaie: It couldn't have been Sphene. She should've been destroyed when the Meso Terminal shut down...

Alphinaud: ...Without a single Alexandrian to bear witness. Presented with an identical figure claiming to be their beloved queen, 'tis no surprise that they would choose to believe she's alive.
Alphinaud: What is troubling, however, is their denial that the funeral was held in her honor. 'Tis as if their memories have been erased...

G'raha Tia: Given that the members of Oblivion remain unaffected, that was likely the work of the regulators. But by whose design?

Wuk Lamat: Someone smart enough to play at being the Queen of Reason. In that guise, even if some suspect deception, most of Alexandria will be on her side.
Wuk Lamat: We need to find out who she ''really'' is.

Krile: While I agree wholeheartedly, we should avoid drawing more attention than we already have. We must be patient until Oblivion's network turns up a lead...or until our self-proclaimed queen makes her next move.

-quest complete
-cutscene end

-voiced cutscene start
System: Meanwhile, in Living Memory...

''In first person perspective from an unknown NPC.''

Sphene (NPC)@???: Where...am I...
Sphene (NPC)@???: My people! Are they...are they safe...?
Sphene (NPC)@???: Why am I...

''The person collapses. Shale and Y'shtola come to her rescue.''

x@Banner Text: IN FEAR OF DEATH, THE PEOPLE TURN
x@Banner Text: TO QUEEN REBORN, THEIR FATES TO LEARN
-cutscene end

-optional start
Krile: A pity Y'shtola was not present for “Sphene's” return. A cursory glance at the impostor's aether would have doubtless been enough to confirm our suspicions beyond a doubt....

Gulool Ja: Shale said she left this machine running to process more of the data from the field station. Is it done yet?

Geode: Neo regulators... I heard the idea came from the citizenry, but something doesn't sit right. We'll look into this.

G'raha Tia: Though we have too little information to draw any useful conclusions as yet, I daresay the Queen of Reason's behavior henceforth will be illuminating.

Erenville: I have reached out to a few of my childhood acquaintances, but as we suspected, only those without regulators have any recollection of mourning Queen Sphene...
-optional end
</nowiki>}}

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=WvhE2UHl1J8}}

Taking a Stand

2026-05-17T14:32:35Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */ Changed second quest accepted into a quest complete

{{Quest infobox
| title = Taking a Stand
| image = Taking a Stand.png
| description = Hunmu Rruk stands quietly, his expression one of old pain.
| quest-giver = Hunmu Rruk
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Alphinaud; Erenville; Hoobigo Guardian; Krile; Wuk Lamat
| cutscene-npcs = Bakool Ja Ja; Koana; Thancred; Urianger
| location = Yak T'el
| location-x = 9.6
| location-y = 13.4
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 94
| exp = 1048820
| gil = 2576
| reward1 = 1 Dark Mahogany Hand Gear Coffer (IL 663)
| prev-quest = A Father's Grief
| next-quest = Into the Traverse, Aiming High, Secrets in the Cinderfield, Hunters with Bite, Reminders of the Past, Sick Day, To Forge in the Forest, A Stomach for Change
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.0
| msq-index = 896
| id-gt = 70438
| id-edb = b38de8b9628
}}
==Walkthrough==
During this quest, Bakool Ja Ja will challenge [[Wuk Lamat]] to a duel. The player will control Wuk Lamat, who has a very simplified set of {{WAR}} [[warrior]] actions. During the battle, the limit break gauge will periodically fill, giving Wuk Lamat access to '''Dawnlit Conviction''', a strong AoE attack with additional buffs.

=== Wuk Lamat's Actions===
{| {{STDT|sortable pve align-left}}
! Action
! Type
! Cast Time
! Recast Time
! Tooltip
! Usage
|-
| [[File:Claw of the Br'aax icon1.png|link=]] [[File:Fangs of the Br'aax icon1.png|link=]] [[File:Tail of the Br'aax icon1.png|link=]] '''Tail of the Br'aax Combo'''
| Weaponskill
| Instant
| 2.30s
| Executes the following actions in succession: 
1. '''Claw of the Br'aax''' 
    Potency: 220 
2. '''Fangs of the Br'aax''' 
    Potency: 320 
3. '''Tail of the Br'aax''' 
    Potency: 440 
'''Combo Bonus''': Restores own HP 
'''Cure Potency''': 250 
If any of these weaponskills are not ready, the combo will start again.
| Basic single-target combo and restores HP.
|-
| [[File:Trials of Tural icon1.png|link=]] [[File:Turali Fervor icon1.png|link=]] [[File:Turali Judgment icon1.png|link=]] '''Turali Judgment Combo'''
| Weaponskill
| Instant
| 2.30s
| Executes the following actions in succession: 
1. '''Trials of Tural''' 
    Potency: 150 
2. '''Turali Fervor''' 
    Potency: 210 
3. '''Turali Judgment''' 
    Potency: 270 
If any of these weaponskills are not ready, the combo will start again.
| Basic AoE combo. Does not restore HP.
|-
| [[File:Luwatena Pulse icon1.png|link=]] '''Luwatena Pulse'''
| Ability
| Instant
| 30.00s
| Increases maximum HP by 20% and restores the amount increased. 
'''Additional Effect:''' Increases HP recovery via healing actions on self by 20% 
Duration: 10s
| Healing cooldown similar to {{action icon|Thrill of Battle}}.
|-
| [[File:Beak of the Luwatena icon1.png|link=]] '''Beak of the Luwatena'''
| Weaponskill
| Instant
| 2.00s
| Delivers a ranged attack with a potency of 150. 
'''Additional Effect:''' Increased enmity
| Basic ranged attack similar to {{action icon|Tomahawk}}. Enmity is irrelevant.
|-
| [[File:Run of the Rroneek icon1.png|link=]] '''Run of the Rroneek'''
| Ability
| Instant
| 30.00s
| Rushes target and delivers an attack with a potency of 150. 
'''Maximum Charges:''' 3 
Cannot be executed when bound.
| Damaging gap closer similar to {{Action icon|Onslaught}}.
|-
| [[File:Limit break icon1.png|40px|link=]] '''Dawnlit Conviction'''
| Limit Break
| 3.00s
|
| Unleashes strength befitting a Dawnservant's legacy, delivering an attack to all enemies in a straight line before you. 
'''Additional Effect''': Absorbs a portion of damage dealt as HP 
'''Additional Effect''': Grants [[File:Roar of Conviction icon.png|link=]] Roar of Conviction and [[File:Life Siphon icon.png|link=]] Life Siphon 
'''Duration: 15s''' 
'''Roar of Conviction Effect''': Increases damage dealt by self 
'''Life Siphon Effect''': Absorbs a portion of damage dealt as HP
| Damages enemies, increases damage dealt, and gives Bloodbath-like effect.
|-
|}

=== [[File:Aggressive difficulty r6.png|32px|link=]] [[Bakool Ja Ja]] ===
* '''Roar''': Unavoidable damage and spawns a dangerous AoE at the edge of the arena.
* '''Lethal Swipe''': The boss jumps to one side of the arena and uses a late telegraphed 180 degree frontal cleave. Get behind.
* '''Magicked Standard''': Spawns five torches, leaving the intercardinals empty.
* '''Kickdown''': Telegraphed knockback in the direction of the arrows, also dealing damage. Position to be knocked away from a torch, as they will each use a late telegraphed point-blank AoE ('''Arcane Activation''').
* '''Fireshower''': Spawns two sets of circle AoE telegraphs. This is combined with '''Great Leap''', a circle AoE that slowly follows Wuk Lamat and expands to a massive size until it stops moving and locks in.
* '''Magicked Standard''': Now spawns six fire torches and three wind torches. Stand underneath a wind torch, as they will use a donut AoE.
* '''Shadow Siblings''': Bakool summons three targetable clones of himself. All four enemies will cast '''Lethal Swipe''', but only one will be glowing red (indicating that it is the real Bakool Ja Ja and will use a frontal cleave), while the others will instead explode in late telegraph point-blank AoEs. Get behind the red Bakool.
* '''Riotous Rampage''': Sequentially spawns three towers that need to be soaked in the order they spawn.
* '''Magicked Standard''' will be combined with '''Kickdown''' again, but there will be wind torches in addition to fire torches, so position to be knocked back to a wind torch.
* '''Supreme Standard''': Spawns four purple torches that will chain Wuk Lamat and immobilize her, while Bakool begins casting a line AoE at her. Complete the Active Time Maneuver to break the chains. Afterwards, Wuk Lamat will automatically use a tank limit break to mitigate Bakool's attack ('''Might and Magic''').
* Bakool will summon several targetable '''[[Hired Thug]]''' adds, which should be defeated with Wuk Lamat's Turali Judgment combo. Meanwhile, untargetable adds will use telegraphed line AoEs ('''Run Through''') at Wuk Lamat, spawn proximity AoE markers ('''Fireflood'''), and spawn baited circle AoEs.
* Later on, untargetable '''[[Doppro Illusionist]]''' adds will cast '''Turali Quake''', spawning two sets of circle AoEs that cover the entire arena.
* The '''Doppro Illusionist''', '''[[Hoobigo Lancer]]''', and '''[[Hoobigo Guardian]]''' adds will become targetable and should be killed.
* Afterwards, finish off Bakool Ja Ja, who will have a {{status effect|debuff|vulnerability up 2}} [[Vulnerability Up]] debuff.

==Steps==
* Speak with [[Wuk Lamat]].
** Defeat [[Bakool Ja Ja]]!
** Defeat Bakool Ja Ja's minions!
** Emerge victorious!
* Speak with Wuk Lamat again.

==Journal==
* Hunmu Rruk stands quietly, his expression one of old pain.
* After divulging the truth of his relation to Wuk Lamat, Hunmu Rruk requests a moment to compose himself. You return to the Garden of the Stars, leaving the Xbr'aax Rax alone with his thoughts.
* No sooner do you rejoin Wuk Lamat than one of Bakool Ja Ja's minions arrives to escort Wuk Lamat to an undisclosed location for purposes unknown. Whatever it is, it cannot be good, so Wuk Lamat answers this summons with you as her second. Thus are you led to the Xobr'it Cinderfield, where you discover that a swaggering Bakool Ja Ja holds hostage Hunmu Rruk─whom he exposes as Wuk Lamat's birth father. The elector's release is contingent upon Wuk Lamat placing her keystones on the line and triumphing over Bakool Ja Ja in single combat. All you can do is trust in your friend as she attempts to settle the score with her tormentor once and for all...
* Bakool Ja Ja brings to bear the full wrath of blessed siblings, but to little effect. Unable to tolerate the impending defeat of their fearless leader, lackeys and bandits who have tied their fate to the two-headed claimant join the fray─yet Wuk Lamat stands firm. Out of options and out of strength, Bakool Ja Ja flees into the forest, abandoning his prisoner.
**Before Wuk Lamat can confirm the truth of her heritage, Hunmu Rruk diverts the conversation, praising her strength as Gulool Ja Ja's daughter. His eyes bespeak a kindness and resolution to leave other words unsaid, which Wuk Lamat no doubt sees as well. Though you cannot know her heart, her smile says enough.
* Wuk Lamat has proven to both herself and the world that even when forced to stand alone, she is capable of protecting what is precious to her. Whatever the final feat demands, it is clear that she can rise to the occasion.
==Related NPCs==
{{Related NPCs}}
==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
===Accepting the quest===
Hunmu Rruk: Recalling the past has rendered me...emotional.
Hunmu Rruk: I require a moment to compose myself. But please, do not keep the Third Promise waiting.

-quest accepted

-optional start
Hunmu Rruk: I feel better having spoken with you. My thanks.

Krile: Finished speaking with Hunmu Rruk, have you?
-optional end

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

-cutscene start
Wuk Lamat: You're back! So what did Hunmu Rruk want?
Wuk Lamat: Heh, it's all right, you don't have to say. More importantly, the Ty'iinbek Traverse ''still'' isn't clear yet. Something about even more rocks.

Krile: Then I think I'll take the opportunity to rest. All that cooking and preparing for it has worn me out...

Wuk Lamat: A nap ''does'' sound tempting...

Hoobigo Guardian@???: A moment, Promise.

Wuk Lamat: You're one of Bakool Ja Ja's... What do you want?

Hoobigo Guardian: I've come to fetch you. You're welcome to refuse, but know that it would be most unwise.

Wuk Lamat: And why's that?

Hoobigo Guardian: I'm sure your salted friend has an idea. What do ''you'' think?
Hoobigo Guardian: And they say house cats don't come when called! Follow me, Promise.
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
''At the Xobr'it Cinderfield''
Wuk Lamat: What is the meaning of this? And just how far do you plan on taking us?
''Bakool Ja Ja confronts Wuk Lamat. Hunmu Rruk is in Bakool Ja Ja's custody.''
Wuk Lamat: Hunmu Rruk!?
Wuk Lamat: Bakool Ja Ja, you snake! If you want my keystones so badly, you deal with me and me alone! Leave the elector out of this!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Ghahahahahaha!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Is that all you think he is? Foolish kitty, this man is the reason we are here.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Take a good look at him. Go on, ''look''. Surely you recognize your real father!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Don't believe us? Then ask your trusted sellsword─{{alternatives|she|he}} heard it straight from the old man's mouth!

Wuk Lamat: Is it true? Is Hunmu Rruk my...
Wuk Lamat: ...Your silence says it all.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Now that you understand the situation, let's see those keystones. I'll even let you fight for them─just you and me.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: If that adventurer attempts to interfere...
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: I'll kill the old man myself!

Wuk Lamat: You despicable, ''heartless'' fiend...
Wuk Lamat: Kinsman or no, I won't stand for you taking hostages!
Wuk Lamat: Come on, then! You want a fight? I'll give you a fight!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Oooh, such heroic caterwauling, Promise. I'm shaking.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Guard our hostage well. We wouldn't want to tempt any thoughts of rescue.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: By the by, house cat. They've been instructed to put down Papa dearest when you lose. Hopefully he's settled his affairs.

Wuk Lamat: Don't worry. I'm not losing to the likes of him.
Wuk Lamat: Well, what are you waiting for, you blessed bastards!? It's two against one! Don't tell me you're scared!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: I ''know'' I didn't hear you right...

Question: What will you say?
> Cowards don't stand a chance against Wuk Lamat.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: You dare call us cowards!?
> You should back down before you get hurt.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: You think this weakling could hurt ''me''!?
> Don't worry-the scary adventurer won't try anything funny.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Foreign scum! Who are you to mock me!?
---

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: I'll kill you─kill you─kill you ''all''!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Don't look away, salt! I want you to watch as I tear your beloved Promise to shreds!

Wuk Lamat: Hey, eyes on me. The house cat, remember?
Wuk Lamat: I'll say it again: I'm not losing to the likes of you!
Wuk Lamat: I'm going to become Dawnservant─and I will protect my people!

System: In this battle, you will play as Wuk Lamat.
System: Through skillful combat, Wuk Lamat will gain the resolve she needs to unleash powerful limit breaks.
System: Not only do these attacks deal great damage, they will recover HP. Use them early and often to emerge victorious!
-cutscene end

===Solo Duty===
Popup: Defeat Bakool Ja Ja!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Come, you mangy house cat, so I can rip you to pieces!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: I'll cut you to shreds!

System: Wuk Lamat gains strength from her resolve!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: My magic should be more than enough for Miss Mittens!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: I'll make you eat dirt!

System: Wuk Lamat gains strength from her resolve!
Wuk Lamat: No more tricks, Bakool Ja Ja! We're settling this here and now!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Still playing the part of the brave warrior.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Miss Mittens...is no longer amusing me, Brother!

System: Unleash Wuk Lamat's potential!

Wuk Lamat: This rite has taught me so much...
Wuk Lamat: About my nation, my people, and myself!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: What, can't keep up?
System: Wuk Lamat gains strength from her resolve!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: How do you like this?
Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Heeere kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty!

System: Unleash Wuk Lamat's potential!

Wuk Lamat: I finally understand what it means to live in peace.
Wuk Lamat: To greet each day in safety and happiness.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Irritating pest!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: It's time we finished her, Brother.
Bakool Ja Ja: This is the end for you, kitten!

System: Wuk Lamat gains strength from her resolve!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Know your place!

System: Unleash Wuk Lamat's potential!

Wuk Lamat: It's not enough to claim the title of Dawnservant.
Wuk Lamat: I must carry on Papa's legacy─his love for our people!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: I'll grind you beneath my heel!
System: Unleash Wuk Lamat's potential!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: What, can't keep up?
System: Unleash Wuk Lamat's potential!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Flea-ridden upstart! Why won't you die!?
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Fine! I'll show you the true power of the blessed!

Wuk Lamat: I will be the next Dawnservant! And I'll protect my people's happiness to the last!
System: Wuk Lamat gains the strength to exceed her limits!
Wuk Lamat: That's why there's no way...I'll ever lose...to the likes...of you!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: What!? But that was everything I had!

Hoobigo Guardian: Argh, I can't stand it anymore! Attack!

Popup: Defeat Bakool Ja Ja's minions!

System: Wuk Lamat gains strength from her resolve!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: This is our fight! Stay out of it!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: You bring shame upon us!

Hoobigo Lancer: You think we care about your stupid pride!?
Hoobigo Lancer: This is for Mamook! We cannot lose!

System: Wuk Lamat gains strength from her resolve!
Wuk Lamat: Oho! The great Bakool Ja Ja needs help, I see!
Wuk Lamat: Send your whole army! You still won't win!
Wuk Lamat: I will prove that my allies are right to believe in me.
System: Wuk Lamat gains strength from her resolve!

Popup: Emerge victorious!

Doppro Illusionist: Such confidence... What changed? She wasn't like this before!

Hoobigo Guardian: T-Too strong...

System: Unleash Wuk Lamat's potential!

Hoobigo Lancer: <pant> <pant>

===Post-duty cutscene===
-voiced cutscene start
''Bakool Ja Ja drops the stolen keystone, and Wuk Lamat collects it. The player arrives.''

Wuk Lamat: I reclaim what you stole.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: N-No... How can this be...?

Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: How could that puny house cat beat all of us...?

Wuk Lamat: You've caused nothing but trouble with your dirty tricks.
Wuk Lamat: Threatening the Hanuhanu, releasing Valigarmanda─harassing me is one thing, but you've endangered too many innocents!
Wuk Lamat: No more, Bakool Ja Ja! I will not stand for it! If you even ''think'' of tormenting my people again, you will answer to me!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: No... No...

Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: No... No...

''Bakool Ja Ja recalls a scene in his past with sunken urns in a cave. He then runs away in anguish.''

Hoobigo Guardian: [NOISE OF IRRITATION]
Hoobigo Guardian: And he goes and forgets he had the way blocked...

Wuk Lamat: What? That was his doing?

Hoobigo Guardian: The only part left in the saga is the Lay of the Brotherhood─in Mamook.
Hoobigo Guardian: The plan was to force you here so we could take the rest of your keystones.

Wuk Lamat: So that's what he was up to... But, uh, should you be telling us this?

Hoobigo Guardian: [SIGH]
Hoobigo Guardian: What does it matter? You've beaten us. It's over.
Hoobigo Guardian: We'll release the hostage.

Hunmu Rruk: I'm sorry. I was careless.

Wuk Lamat: Are you all right?
Wuk Lamat: So what Bakool Ja Ja said... About you and me...

Hunmu Rruk: I─ Ah, but to single-handedly defeat Bakool Ja Ja! You truly are the Dawnservant's daughter.
Hunmu Rruk: It has been my honor to bear witness to your journey, Promise.

Wuk Lamat: Promise... Yes, that's what I am.
Wuk Lamat: I'm Gulool Ja Ja's daughter, and Tuliyollal's next Dawnservant!
Wuk Lamat: Come on. Let's rejoin the others.
-cutscene end

-optional start
Krile: For as weathered as our Promise looks, she's positively glowing with confidence. What in the world happened?

Erenville: The twins ran me from one end of the Ut'ohmu Horizon to the other, asking about everything of remote interest along the way...

Alphinaud: Erenville's tour was both educational and exciting! I hope we can persuade him to conduct another in the lower forests.

Alisaie: Did something happen while we were away? There's a certain satisfied air about you...
-optional end

===Speak with Wuk Lamat again.===
Wuk Lamat: Seems we were last to return. I'm glad everyone made it back safely.
Wuk Lamat: Thank you for having faith in me. Keeping out of the fight even when it got dirty couldn't have been easy for you.
Wuk Lamat: But Bakool Ja Ja won't be the last person to threaten those I care about.
Wuk Lamat: I wanted to prove to myself that I can stand up to such villains, even when I stand alone.
Wuk Lamat: Which isn't to say I won't ask for your help when I need it, of course! I know better than that now!

-quest complete

-voiced cutscene start
System: Earlier, in the Second Promise's camp...

Koana: The passage to Mamook remains blocked. For now, all we can do is try to rest and recover.
Koana: ...Perhaps with a meal, as my sister would no doubt suggest. Shall we borrow the kitchens and prepare some xibruq pibil?

Urianger: [FOND CHUCKLE]
Urianger: So thou hast taken a liking to the dish.
Urianger: As we learn to appreciate the unfamiliar, 'tis only natural that we develop new affinities. There is no shame in this.

Koana: But there is in ignorance. I had barely considered what the people of Tuliyollal hold dear. What hopes they harbor for the future.
Koana: Our nation is built upon the bonds that Father forged during his journey across Tural.
Koana: But so single-minded have I been in my advocacy of foreign innovations...that I failed to understand my own people.
Koana: Could someone who struggles to connect with the populace ever make a worthy Dawnservant?

Thancred: To understand and connect with people is by no means easy.
Thancred: But there is something you can do to pave the way.
Thancred: Let them see you for who you really are. What makes you laugh and cry and rage. That sort of honesty is the first step towards mutual understanding─and connection.

Koana: “Understanding begets fellowship.” As my father said...
Koana: And yet, what you suggest does not come naturally to me...

Urianger: I, too, have found it difficult to speak from the heart. In thy struggles, I see mine own─painful in their familiarity.
Urianger: Yet frightening though it may feel, if we are to move forward, we must indeed take that first step. Dispense with pretense and simply ''be''.

Thancred: Do you remember when you first approached us, and we asked you why you wanted to become Dawnservant?
Thancred: You said you wished to use the knowledge you acquired in Sharlayan for your country─and in doing so repay your father for the opportunities he afforded you.
Thancred: What won me over was not your ambition, but your motivation.
Thancred: So let your people know this. And in time, they'll come to support you as we do.
Thancred: You can't hide behind that stoicism forever.

Koana: Very well, then. I will make a greater effort to be myself...by not being my ''usual'' self so much.
-cutscene end
</nowiki>}}
[[Category:Has datamined dialogue]]

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=SBbFqA3UnYE}}

Uncouth Customers

2026-05-13T18:11:33Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */ Choice 2 does give an unique line of dialogue

{{Quest infobox
| title = Uncouth Customers
| description = Br'uk Evu has an urgent job for a courageous soul.
| image =
| quest-giver = Br'uk Evu
| related-npcs = Apyaahi; Chalteaufite; Ellerete; Leophyne; Raholl Ja; Rral Majun; Samidare; Sunny Yellowjacket; Virazahn
| location = Tuliyollal
| location-x = 12.4
| location-y = 14.5
| type = role
| quest-line = Dawntrail Role Quests
| journal-section = Class & Job Quests
| journal-category = Role Quests
| journal-genre = Role Quests (Dawntrail)
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 90
| req-quest = The Feat of Pots
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp = 994560
| gil = 1000
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks = ngp Role Quests (Dawntrail): Prologue
| prev-quest =
| next-quest = The Narwhal Beckons, The Hunter and the Hunted, To Steal a Steelhog, Power Forgotten, In the Sting of Things
| patch = 7.0
| release = dawntrail
| id-gt = 70353
| id-edb = baeaa1bfe23
}}

==Steps==
*Take a seat at the indicated table.
*Speak with [[Rral Majun]].

==Journal==
* Br'uk Evu has an urgent job for a courageous soul.
* Br'uk Evu eagerly greets you, expressing that he has a job perfectly suited to your talents. He asks you to take a seat at a nearby table so he can fill you in on the details.
* The jovial bar owner relates to you the story of a group calling themselves the Passage of the Unbound, who gathered at his establishment and were overheard plotting to steal sacred treasures from across Tural and bring them to Eorzea and beyond, where they would be used to stir unrest. Although the group seemed rather eccentric─and otherwise incompetent─it was not long until representatives from various communities visited Xbalyav Ty'e claiming to be subjects of their misdeeds, and it is these people whom Br'uk Evu wishes you to help. Rral Majun stands by to apprise you of their respective circumstances.
* Rral Majun is overjoyed that you are willing to assist, but before she can begin her explanation, your conversation is interrupted by one Raholl Ja. The wizened warrior is equally thrilled to learn a helping hand has come at last, and takes it upon himself to tell you about the capabilities of each treasure and what skills might be required to retrieve it. You discover the Mamool Ja himself is in search of a brave soul, and having heard each person's account─directly or indirectly─you contemplate where your abilities might be best used.

==Dialogue==

{{section-stub|quest|reason=Dialogue, related-npcs and cutscene-npcs need review}}

{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
Br'uk Evu: [Forename], I was wondering when you'd be along! Not a moment too soon, either—I've got an urgent job that needs doing, and there's no one else I'd entrust with it.
Br'uk Evu: Of course, you'll be wanting to know the details. It's a long story, so why don't you grab a seat over there. I'll join you shortly.
Br'uk Evu: I have a few things to finish up here before I join you. Make yourself comfortable, [Forename]—it's going to be quite the yarn.
Br'uk Evu: Now that we're all settled, allow me to introduce myself properly. I'm Br'uk Evu, proprietor of Xbalyav Ty'e.
Br'uk Evu: As you know, my establishment is open to anyone. People hailing from across Tural—and sometimes further—come here to whet their appetite and slake their thirst.
Br'uk Evu: Given how we turn no one away, it's inevitable that a few bad apples might mix into my motley patrons, and therein lies the rub. A particularly rotten bunch was here not long ago...
Br'uk Evu: ...Sitting just over there, in fact, and having a conversation most foul.

Apyaahi@???: I thank you all for coming here, so far from your respective homes.
Apyaahi@Elegantly Dressed Woman: As this is the first time we have all gathered in one place, perhaps formal introductions are in order.
Apyaahi@Elegantly Dressed Woman: I am—

Rral Majun: Welcome, welcome! What'll you be having?

Apyaahi@Elegantly Dressed Woman: Ahem. Could we have a moment, please?
Apyaahi@Elegantly Dressed Woman: We are in the middle of something very important.
Apyaahi@Elegantly Dressed Woman: Now then, where was I?
Apyaahi: Oh, yes. I am Apyaahi. If you are sitting here now, it is because I have personally invited you to the Passage of the Unbound—my secretive, villainous order with ambitions to sow discord throughout the world.

Leophyne@Arrogant Woman: Hmph. Villains do not often call themselves such.
Leophyne@Arrogant Woman: Nor do secret orders have their meetings in places where all eyes can see.

Apyaahi: What do ''you'' know! Your snide remarks only ruin my carefully constructed atmosphere. If I had time to think of a suitable slogan, you would understand that words are everything!
Apyaahi: But I digress. I invited you all here for one reason: to throw the world into a mire of chaos, and then watch its nations crumble. What else would we call ourselves if not “villainous”?

Chalteaufite@Haughty Man: My only interest is to punish all who've dared to mock and belittle me. So long as I can achieve that, you can call me whatever you like!
Chalteaufite@Haughty Man: The rich, the powerful, the mighty—all shall be crushed under the weight of my ire!

Samidare@Taciturn Man: ...A grand design for a group of six. Even if we managed to muster others to our side, there's a limit to what we can accomplish.

Apyaahi: I regret to say you are right. At present we are bound and powerless. That is why, in order to raise our fists against our oppressors, we must find the strength to shatter our shackles.
Apyaahi: And in so doing we shall become unbound. Like the birds soaring up above, we shall take flight and spread our wicked wings, staining the azure skies black!
Apyaahi: ...Ah, but sometimes skies become treacherous with clouds, and even birds must rest.

Virazahn@Snobbish Man: You speak of finding strength. Is that why we are here? To look for it?
Virazahn@Snobbish Man: If so, then I pledge my aid! With newfound might at my beck and call, I shall win adoration known only by a hero!

Apyaahi: Your eagerness is heartening—and you are correct. The tools to make our goal a reality lay in Tural. Across this continent can be found certain artifacts which possess untold power.

Ellerete@Mirthful Woman: Did you say “artifacts”? Ohoho, I sense an adventurous hunt for instruments of devious devilry ahead!
Ellerete@Mirthful Woman: Hehehe, my imagination is overflowing with images of the new forms my trickery might take! I daresay the world is not ready...

Apyaahi: Yes, well, to get to the heart of the matter—the objects are held by the disparate tribes which make their homes in the Turali continent, where they have been passed down through generations as sacred treasures.
Apyaahi: Whatever stories these people have attached to their so-called “treasures” matters not. Each contain the essence of fearsome beasts called tural vidraal, and with them in our possession, none shall be able to stand against us.
Apyaahi: We shall take the objects for ourselves, bring them across the sea, and use them to undermine nations far and wide. The means by which you each choose to do so, I leave in your hands. I only ask that you do not disappoint.
Apyaahi: I take it there are no questions.
Apyaahi: Then let the Passage of the Unbound open unto the world! We begin at once!

Rral Majun: They didn't order a single thing...

Br'uk Evu: That's the long and short of it. What do you think?

Question: What will you say?

> They might lack discretion, but they seem formidable nonetheless.
> They left without ordering anything? Villainous, indeed...
Br'uk Evu: It's right there in their name. They're unbound by manners and respect, and won't be welcome back here any time soon. You, on the other hand, can stay as long as you like.
---

Br'uk Evu: Of course, we had a duty to report what we heard to the Landsguard. We did, but it didn't make a damn difference, because soon we learned those unwelcome guests had teeth.
Br'uk Evu: Not long ago, one individual from a remote tribe came here seeking help recovering a stolen relic. Then another came with the same story. Then another, and another, and so on.
Br'uk Evu: By the time we realized the Passage of the Unbound was a real threat, they had one and all made their way across the sea with their ill-gotten gains.
Br'uk Evu: Each tribe has sent one of their own to recover what was lost, but being in strange lands, they're at a disadvantage. That's why I've been looking for someone who knows every corner of Eorzea and beyond.
Br'uk Evu: Now, I know you've business in Tural or else you wouldn't be here in the first place. But if you could take the time to hear Rral Majun out, you'd be doing a service to many who could really use a helping hand.
Br'uk Evu: Rral Majun and I have been searching for someone who can help these poor souls. If you're willing to be that someone, go on and speak with her.

Rral Majun: Greetings! Allow me to thank you personally for lending your assistance in this matter. We've been quite desperate for someone suitable.

Raholl Ja: Greetings, Rral Majun. At the risk of becoming a daily nuisance, I must ask—have there been any developments you might share?

Rral Majun: A nuisance? Why, perish the thought! You've come just in time, in fact—none other but the vaunted [Forename] has agreed to aid the search.

Raholl Ja: Finally, a fortunate turn! So long as our sacred treasures are in wicked hands, our homes shall know no peace.
Raholl Ja: To say nothing of the danger they pose to other nations. If these thieves really do intend to stir up chaos across the seas, then you had better depart on the next ship!
Raholl Ja: But before you do, it might be proper to introduce you to those who have come to Tuliyollal in search of aid.
Raholl Ja: Loazenikwe there comes from a village far to the north. A single warrior cannot hope to withstand the power of her tribe's relic, so she requires a stout protector—someone that can be leaned upon when times are darkest.
Raholl Ja: The heirloom that Nyipine must recover afflicts terrible maladies upon its victims. He seeks someone who commands great healing magicks to counteract this effect.
Raholl Ja: The search for Shashepya's tribal treasure has been entrusted to a peerless hunter. She requires someone to act as a frontline fighter who can distract her target while her bow takes deadly aim.
Raholl Ja: And lastly, there is Tsuuhe, who knows little about her people's ancient artifact aside that it must not fall into the wrong hands. She seeks a mage of great power, but anything beyond that lies shrouded in mystery...

Rral Majun: Aren't you forgetting someone, Raholl Ja? Your crisis is just as pressing, even if you won't say so yourself.
Rral Majun: Raholl Ja hails from further south than even Mamook, and has traveled many days and nights in search of someone who can strike down their prey from afar. It's the only way to escape the effect of his village's treasure. Did I get that right?

Raholl Ja: Indeed, indeed. I do get so forgetful in my old age. Thank you, Rral Majun.
Raholl Ja: Five tribes, five stolen treasures. All are waiting for the aid of a brave soul—hopefully that can be ''you'', [Forename].

Rral Majun: Of course, I'll share all that I know on the matter—you only need ask.
Rral Majun: And know that I will not hold it against you should you choose to assist only those for whom your talents are best suited. So long as you do what you can, the people of Tural, and maybe even further, will be in your debt.

System: You have gained access to the role quests for Dawntrail! A separate quest line and story is now available for tank, melee DPS, physical ranged DPS, magical ranged DPS, and healer roles.
System: Speak with the people of Tural gathered in Xbalyav Ty'e and assist them with recovering their stolen treasures!
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==Video Archive==
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[[Category:Has_datamined_dialogue]]

The Rite of Succession

2026-05-09T14:27:40Z

Wolfstrike:

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Rite of Succession
| image =
| description = Erenville has been waiting patiently for your arrival.
| quest-giver = Erenville
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Alphinaud; Approachable Pelu; Helpful Hanu; Krile; Peshekwa; Wuk Lamat
| cutscene-npcs = Bakool Ja Ja; Estinien; G'raha Tia; Gulool Ja Ja; Koana; Namikka; Sareel Ja; Zoraal Ja
| location = Tuliyollal
| location-x = 9.8
| location-y = 4.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 90
| exp = 994560
| gil = 1475
| unlocks = uc Unending Codex: The Studium
| prev-quest = A Saga in Stone
| next-quest = To Urqopacha, To Kozama'uka, Leves of Tuliyollal, Sights of the West, A New Dawn, a New Hunt, The Many Multitudes of Mamool Ja, How Far He'll Go, Culinary Import, Corn of Necessity
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.0
| msq-index = 858
| id-gt = 70400
| id-edb = a087f50eec0
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[Wuk Lamat]].
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Erenville]].
* Wait at the designated location.
* Speak with Wuk Lamat.

==Journal==
*Erenville has been waiting patiently for your arrival.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
Wuk Lamat: Oh, I could ask Namikka to cook me something afterwards...

Krile: There are so many narrow, winding streets. But even if you get lost, all you have to do is keep heading up, and you'll arrive at the palace eventually.

Alphinaud: We saw a two-headed Mamool Ja on our way here. Another claimant in the rite of succession, according to Erenville.

Alisaie: The food is amazing. A passing Mamool Ja let us try a fruit called “cherimoya” and it was just sublime.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===

System: Upon speaking to Erenville, several cutscenes will play in sequence.
System:It is recommended that you set aside sufficient time to view these scenes in their entirety.
-cutscene start
Erenville: I've acquainted the twins with the city as best I could in a short time.
Erenville: Their unbridled enthusiasm made it rather difficult. Invariably something would catch their eye, spurring them to run down an alley to investigate. 'Twas like herding a pair of unruly coeurls.

Wuk Lamat: Heh, I understand all too well. Sharlayan had the same effect on me.
Wuk Lamat: Right, then. Now it's time we saw the inside of the palace. Papa will want to know I'm home, and to meet the allies I've chosen.
Wuk Lamat: Given how impulsive he is, though, there's no telling what we might be in for...

-quest accepted
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
''Within Sunperch''
Alphinaud: Estinien!? When did he get here...?

Alisaie: More to the point, ''why'' is he here?

Wuk Lamat: Oh, you know this man?
Wuk Lamat: Whenever my father spots a promising opponent, he invites them to Sunperch to duel. Pressing duties or no, he can't resist a good fight.

Krile: So the one Estinien is crossing blades with...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: That will do, spearman. I would receive my darling daughter.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Know that you are the strongest I've fought in many a moon, if not longer. It is the privilege of a life long lived to face such a formidable soul!

Estinien: If it's formidable you want, then look no further than that {{alternatives|f=woman|m=man}} there.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: ...I see you, warrior.

Alphinaud: We had no idea you meant to visit Tural...

Estinien: I've seen what lies east. This time I chose west.

Alphinaud: And thus did our itinerant dragoon make his travel plans.

Estinien: You witnessed our bout? If you thought he was fearsome, that was with one head dozing.

Alisaie: I'm not sure I understand...

Wuk Lamat: The old man has been feeling his years.
Wuk Lamat: The uncovered side is the Head of Resolve, and age has only deepened his love for combat...
Wuk Lamat: But the Head of Reason, wiser of the two, sleeps more and more these days. As I understand it, the veil helps with the restoration of his magical energies.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Enough about me, Lamaty'i. I want to hear of your adventures.

Alisaie: “Lamaty'i”?

Wuk Lamat: A term of endearment. It's what my family calls me.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: When last did we see you in the palace? Greetings, Elene'sh─

Erenville: It's “Erenville” now, Dawnservant.
Erenville: I took the name while abroad, and have since grown accustomed to it...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Hm. Erenville, then.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: And these others, I assume, are Lamaty'i's recruited allies.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Hah, all tempered steel. Yet as much as I'd enjoy testing their mettle, the hour of the rite is at hand. I will summon the other claimants at once.

Estinien: Then I shall leave you to it.
Estinien: Good fortune, my friends.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The claimants are assembled.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The First Promise, Zoraal Ja.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The Second Promise, Koana.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The Third Promise, Wuk Lamat.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: And lastly, the chosen of Mamook, Bakool Ja Ja.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: You four will compete in the rite of succession, the outcome of which will decide who takes my place as Dawnservant.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: I am not the man I once was. My wiser half sleeps the days away, and it is time I yield my position.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: But mine is a torch that has never been passed. Tuliyollal is young, and so I look to the old ways for inspiration.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The rite of succession─the means by which the Autarch of Mamook was chosen.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Only the two-headed were deemed fit for this contest, but the Tuliyollal I built is a nation of many peoples. Our leader needn't have two heads, nor be a Mamool Ja at all.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: So I gave the right of claimant not only to the son I sired, but to my adopted children as well.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Yet the opportunity to rule was still not equal. That is why our recent tournament offered a place in the contest as the winning prize.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Now you have us to compete against!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Though it seems the one-head was already too afraid to face us in the tournament!

Koana: Our brother was in Xak Tural, leading the Landsguard on a campaign to eradicate a tural vidraal.
Koana: Anyone with sense would know he was too busy for games.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Now for the part you've been waiting to hear: the nature of the contest itself.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: To triumph in the rite of succession and thereby claim our nation's throne, you must travel the lands of Yok Tural...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: ...and find the city of gold.

Koana: If I may, Father.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Speak, Koana.

Koana: The golden city is an ancient Turali legend... But after so many failed attempts to find it, the story has become more faerie tale than fact.
Koana: If you would charge us with such a quest, are we then to assume you have proof of the city's existence?
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: I offer as proof my unbroken word, for I have seen it with my own four eyes.

Erenville: The city's real? All those years...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: This was before the founding of Tuliyollal. I traveled the lands of Tural with my companions, and we ended our journey at the gates to the golden city.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: I mean to have you do the same. But in order to achieve victory proper, you'll need to break the seal I put in place.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Bring them.

Wuk Lamat: The Tuliyollal Saga...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: You will retrace the path I walked to unite our peoples, step by step. Along the way, seven chosen electors will be waiting to measure your worth.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Earn their keystones by performing the feats they ask of you.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Once you've fitted each of the seven tablets with a keystone, you'll have the key to unlock the seal on the golden city's gates.

Koana: So the contest is in stages, none of which can be skipped by rushing to the ultimate objective.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Exactly. Exciting, isn't it?

Wuk Lamat: Martial tournaments, hunting festivals, and now this... You do so love your contests, Papa.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Were I a few years younger I would've joined in myself. Given you a proper challenge!
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: You may think the rite is tedious, or nonsensical, or both. But I am yielding our nation's throne.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Let me have this final indulgence.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: A waste of time. Just name Bakool Ja Ja successor and be done with it.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The rite of succession begins now! I'll be watching your progress with great interest...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: And claimants! Remember to collect your tablets before you leave!
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: You are one of Lamaty'i's allies. Speak freely.

Krile: I am Krile Baldesion, representative of the Students of Baldesion. My name is perhaps familiar to you?
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Ah...

Krile: It would seem you sent this letter to my order some years ago. The ink has since faded and much of the writing is illegible...
Krile: Even so, we managed to determine the essence of it: a request to investigate the golden city, addressed to my grandfather Galuf.
Krile: Included with the correspondence was this earring.
Krile: A faerie tale and a piece of jewelry were enough to convince my grandfather to sail halfway across the world. So there is surely some greater mystery at work here.
Krile: On behalf of the Students, I've come to seek clarification on the matter. Have you any knowledge you might share with me?
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: No. Not at this time.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: I have tasked the claimants with finding the golden city. To fulfill your request would afford one of them an unfair advantage in the rite of succession.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: ...But once the contest is decided, I plan to entrust the entire truth to my successor. If you want to hear it, then you had best help Lamaty'i win.

Krile: Very well, Dawnservant.
Krile: On my honor as a Student of Baldesion, I will find your golden city!
Krile: Thank you for hearing my petition.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: How about that. She's grown into a remarkable young woman. You should be proud, Galuf...

''Outside the palace, a large crowd gathers.''
Erenville: Too late to change your mind now, I suppose, but are you sure you wish to be part of this?
Erenville: Our Third Promise is not wont to take no for an answer. Though you may have agreed to help, I worry that you were swept up in her relentless enthusiasm.
Erenville: Or perhaps you've been lured by the glory of the golden city... Either way, this contest for the throne will place you and yours at the heart of political turmoil.
Erenville: If you are second-guessing your decision, tell me now. This may be my last chance to help you withdraw.

G'raha Tia: Life is a series of journeys, my friend, and there's no telling what awaits us on the long road.
G'raha Tia: But what's important is to be true to yourself as you walk it.
G'raha Tia: Only then can we hope to be content when we arrive at the end of one─and step forward into another.

Question: What will you say?
> I want to see where the journey leads.
Erenville: So you are committed to your path.
> I've made my decision, and I mean to see it through.
Erenville: Is that so...
---

Erenville: I will speak no more of it, then.
Erenville: As for my own involvement, I can no longer conduct myself as a mere guide, I think. Not after the Dawnservant's revelation...

Xbr'aal Youth: Such a fearsome mien... Make no mistake─there goes Tuliyollal's mightiest warrior.

Tonawawtan Onlooker: First Promise. Our village needs aid! The cold weather stunts our crops, and the children of our village go hungry!
Tonawawtan Onlooker: Once you ascend the throne, I beg of you, grant my people new lands! Please!

Zoraal Ja: Sareel Ja.

Sareel Ja: Take heart, tiller of the soil. The Resilient Son, blood heir to the Dawnservant, has heard your pleas.

Erenville: Zoraal Ja. The First Promise and commander of the Landsguard.
Erenville: Sareel Ja, the palace seer. As he was so careful to remind the crowd, Zoraal Ja is indeed the natural child of Gulool Ja Ja.

Alphinaud: And “Resilient Son”? Is that another title, like the First Promise?

Erenville: After a fashion. Common knowledge has it that two-headed Mamool Ja cannot sire children...
Erenville: Yet Zoraal Ja was born all the same, with the Head of Resolve's features and the Head of Reason's scales─an extraordinary example of life's unyielding resilience.

Alisaie: And a warrior's reticence. He says little, but the way he moves... I know a hardened soldier when I see one.

Erenville: He's a natural swordsman─a gift he inherited from his father. Some even say that the son has already surpassed the sire.
Erenville: Should he come to power, the First Promise means to employ that martial prowess in the conquest of foreign lands. For this, he and his supporters have been labeled expansionists.
Erenville: This puts him in direct opposition to Wuk Lamat, who advocates for the preservation of peace.
Erenville: You may recall that she spoke of a claimant who “cannot be allowed to rule.” That is Zoraal Ja─the warmonger.

Alphinaud: Krile? Are you all right?

Krile: The Echo... It gave me a glimpse into Zoraal Ja's ambitions.
Krile: Deep and unknowable, like an abyss, yet at the same time a roaring, unquenchable fire...
Krile: It was a trifle terrifying, to be frank.

Pelupelu Onlooker: Second Promise, you must bring us more marvelous conveniences! More dirigibles and trains and the like! We need you in charge to make trading easier!

Xbr'aal Onlooker: The elders, they complain and complain about “abandoning tradition,” but we're not like them, afraid of everything foreign and new!

Pelupelu Onlooker: You have our wholehearted support! With your ingenuity and knowledge, you're sure to win the contest!

Koana: Forgive me, but the rite of succession is barely begun. I will hear your petitions if and when I am named Dawnservant.
Koana: If you will excuse me.

Xbr'aal Onlooker: Plainspoken, as always.

Pelupelu Onlooker: That's our Koana, practical to a fault.

Erenville: Here we have Koana, the Second Promise, who spent time as a pupil at Sharlayan's own Studium.

Alisaie: Now that you mention it, I think I did see him in the halls once or twice. There was nothing to suggest he was Turali, much less from a royal family.

Erenville: That was by design. He forewent his usual garb and took an Eorzean name to avoid attention.

Alphinaud: So it was Koana who introduced the dirigibles. And the railway, too, given what we just heard...?

Erenville: In furtherance of his goal: to enrich Tuliyollal with every bright notion he learned of in Sharlayan. He is the hope of those who prize innovation.
Erenville: As aloof as he may seem, Koana and Wuk Lamat actually get along rather well. They bicker and banter as only close siblings do.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: How gracious of you all to cheer the lesser claimants!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Oh come now, what are you afraid of? I'm no different from your Dawnservant.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: That my kind should reign is Mamool Ja tradition─and has been so since before there was a Tuliyollal!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: I'll brush aside your feeble contenders, and then you'll see who deserves your fealty!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Well said, Brother!

Elderly Boonewa: The Mamool Ja have finally found peace in Tuliyollal. A pity those fanatics are intent on keeping that “tradition” alive...

Erenville: The chosen of Mamook, Bakool Ja Ja. Winner of the recent martial tournament, and the only claimant not of the Dawn's Promise.
Erenville: His strength is undeniable, but...you see how he is. A few devoted Mamool Ja are his only supporters.

Krile: What would he do with the throne should he win it?

Erenville: His policies and so forth? I doubt he's thought much beyond winning the contest itself.
Erenville: But one thing seems certain: if he does become Dawnservant, he will see the Mamool Ja exalted as the ruling class, and all others forced into subservience.

Alisaie: Sounds like another that “cannot be allowed to rule.”

Elderly Hanu: We wish for one thing, and one thing only, Third Promise: to abide together in harmony, with our neighbors whom we love in this land we share. It is our way─the Turali way.

Hoobigo Onlooker: Gulool Ja Ja built for us this peaceful nation, and we beg you to preserve it!

Wuk Lamat: You have my word! I won't let your pleas go unanswered!

Erenville: Until Tuliyollal was founded some eighty years ago, this continent was ravaged by war. The eldest among us remember that dark era, and they are Wuk Lamat's most ardent supporters.

Wuk Lamat: Apologies─it's hard to get away!
Wuk Lamat: This is Namikka, my childhood nursemaid. She's been like a mother to me my whole life!
Wuk Lamat: I told her it wasn't necessary, but she insisted on seeing us off.

Namikka: I place our precious Third Promise into your care.

Shetona Onlooker: Did you know Wuk Lamat was taking part in the rite of succession?

Xbr'aal Onlooker: Of the Dawn's Promise, I thought it was only Zoraal Ja and Koana. If she has any accomplishments to her name, I've yet to hear them...

Shetona Onlooker: Compared to the two Mamool Ja, she pales in martial prowess. And then there's Koana, who's far and away the most educated of the bunch. I hate to say it, but it's hardly a competition.

Wuk Lamat: It's fine. I...understand how much better my brothers are than me.

Namikka: Better? Wuk Lamat, I have never thought of you as the lesser sibling.
Namikka: Your brothers may excel in their respective ways, but you boast qualities that both lack. A strength that is yours alone. Having cared for you for so long, I should know.

Wuk Lamat: ...Thank you, Namikka.
Wuk Lamat: Well, we ought to be on our way.

Namikka: Yes, hurry along. I await word of your victory with bated breath.
-cutscene end
-optional start
Krile: I know not what drives Zoraal Ja, but it engulfs him like an inferno...

Erenville: As you just witnessed, Wuk Lamat has no great army of supporters. Not yet, at least.

Alphinaud: So Koana, the Second Promise, is intent on developing his country by means of Sharlayan innovations. Given his background, I suppose it should come as no surprise.

Alisaie: That two-head claimant, Bakool Ja Ja, treats everyone around him as lesser beings. No doubt he'd try to elevate the Mamool Ja above other races should he become Dawnservant─not unlike how the Garlean Empire afforded special status to pureblood Garleans.
-optional end

===Speak with Wuk Lamat.===

Wuk Lamat: Well, so much for the brief reunion I had in mind. Papa is not one to waste time when he decides to act.
Wuk Lamat: I'm used to it by now, of course, but others are often caught off guard. In any case, we should talk about how we're going to find the city of gold.
Wuk Lamat: All we have to work with are the seven tablets and their connection to the Tuliyollal Saga...

Alphinaud: Might I suggest first comparing the tablets against the pillars? We could check for any discrepancies between them.

Wuk Lamat: Good idea. Let's go and take a look!
-optional start
Wuk Lamat: Hm. At a glance, they seem much the same...

Erenville: The preparation of intricately carved tablets for every claimant must have taken considerable effort and forethought. We should consider them weighty reminders that this “contest” is no light-hearted matter.

Alisaie: I wasn't expecting events to progress that quickly, but I won't complain. The contest is the main reason we're here, after all.

Krile: I won't give up until we find the golden city. For Wuk Lamat as well as myself.
-optional end

===Speak with Alphinaud.===

Alphinaud: That makes everyone.
Alphinaud: Wuk Lamat─the tablets, if you would.

Wuk Lamat: Of course!
-cutscene start
Alphinaud: Everyone has a tablet? Then let's compare them to their respective pillars. Keep an eye out for even the smallest differences...

Krile: Unless I'm missing something, the glyphs appear to be identical.

Erenville: The only difference being that the tablets have hollows where the keystones are to be fitted.

Alisaie: So now that we've established that the scenes are the same, where do we go from here?

Alphinaud: The Dawnservant said we were to retrace the path he walked in uniting Tural's peoples, and that we would encounter seven electors along the way...

Wuk Lamat: Then we have the answer here in front of us: Papa's path is all laid out in the Tuliyollal Saga.

Krile: The events the glyphs portray─do we know the exact locations where they took place?

Alphinaud: If one is close, we could go there and search for an elector. That would confirm we're on the right track.

Wuk Lamat: Hm, let me think... The Lay of Reeds was in the nearby Hanuhanu settlement.
Wuk Lamat: Papa took me there once. It was during festival season, and the whole village was alive with good cheer.
Wuk Lamat: There's also the Lay of Gold. That one involved the Pelupelu village, which is about the same distance from here.

Erenville: Before going anywhere, we should ask around about the road ahead.
Erenville: I heard a lot of talk as we toured the city about that storm we passed through at sea. Apparently it ravaged Yok Tural several days ago.
Erenville: Since our roads are not as well paved as Eorzea's, they're more susceptible to damage from natural disasters. If we want to avoid wasting time taking a dead-end trail, I suggest we spend a few moments making inquiries.

Wuk Lamat: If it's information we need...
Wuk Lamat: Just leave it to me! I'll bring the information to us!

Erenville: ...It would be prudent to ensure we're prepared for the journey. I'll guide you to the accommodations I've arranged.
-cutscene end
-optional start
Peshekwa: Welcome to the For'ard Cabins!

Krile: Oh, such lovely little cottages, and they're on the water!

Alphinaud: What a comfort to have our lodgings sorted in advance.

Alisaie: Wuk Lamat said she would “bring the information” to us. I wonder what she meant by that...
-optional end

===Speak with Erenville.===

-cutscene start
Erenville: That's right, the reservation is under Wuk Lamat's name. If you don't mind, I'll leave my companions to you.

Peshekwa: Certainly, sir.

Erenville: I'll go and track down the Third Promise. Once you've finished organizing your gear, you can meet us outside Xbalyav Ty'e.

Peshekwa: Greetings, visitors to Tuliyollal, and welcome to the For'ard Cabins!
Peshekwa: Whenever you are ready, I will show you to your rooms.
-cutscene end

===Wait at the designated location.===

Question: Await your companions and embark on the rite of succession?
-cutscene start
Alisaie: Trust you to be the keenest to head out, [Forename].
Alisaie: But where are Erenville and Wuk Lamat, I wonder...

Wuk Lamat: Oh good, you're all here.

Alphinaud: Who might your companions be?

Wuk Lamat: Seeing as we needed information, I thought who better to get it from than the locals? These two hail from the villages we're thinking to visit.

Erenville: I give you credit for taking initiative, at least.

Wuk Lamat: What do you mean, “at least”!?

Helpful Hanu: I am honored that the Third Promise would seek my advice.

Approachable Pelu: I, too, am happy to answer your questions. Any encounter might be an opportunity to do business.

Wuk Lamat: Thank you both for your help!

Alphinaud: Ah, before we begin─there will doubtless be other occasions when we need to act independently, so I brought these for the two of you.

Wuk Lamat: What's this?

Alphinaud: 'Tis called a linkpearl─a gemstone harvested from a special shell. When linked together, they allow people to communicate across great distances.

Wuk Lamat: Is that so!? What a handy thing to have!
Wuk Lamat: It'll be very useful on our travels. Speaking of which, I should get back to introducing my two new friends here!
-cutscene end
-optional start
Krile: Who should we speak to first, do you think?

Erenville: Wuk Lamat may not be as experienced or accomplished as her brothers, but she has an affinity for the people. For her, finding those willing to cooperate is as simple as asking.

Alphinaud: Even up close, the Hanu are remarkably similar to the Vanu. Aside from those brilliant feathers, of course.

Alisaie: Is there a reason the Pelupelu all wear those masks...?

Helpful Hanu: Please, ask anything. I'll gladly tell you what I know.

Approachable Pelu: What a stroke of luck to forge this connection to the palace. May it be the beginning of a profitable partnership...
-optional end

===Speak with Wuk Lamat.===

Wuk Lamat: The Tuliyollal Saga features a number of Tural's clans. Two of those, the Hanuhanu and the Pelupelu, have settlements relatively close to the city, so I brought a representative of each.
Wuk Lamat: As I mentioned before, the Hanu are a cheerful people who love their festivals. They make their appearance in the Lay of Reeds, and their home village─Ok'hanu─is located in Kozama'uka.
Wuk Lamat: The other, smaller fellow is one of the Pelu, a clan of business-minded folk from Urqopacha. They appear in the Lay of Gold, and craft all kinds of marvelous goods in Wachunpelo, their village.
Wuk Lamat: Now, as for deciding which village to visit first...
Wuk Lamat: Why don't you put that adventurer's instinct of yours to work for us, [Forename]? Pick our destination!

System: Upon completing this quest, the main scenario will branch into two quest paths.
System: Accepting the quest from the helpful Hanu will temporarily prevent you from accepting the quest from the approachable Pelu, and vice versa.
System: The second quest path will become available from the respective NPC once you have completed the series of quests from the first path.
System: Furthermore, story elements and quest rewards will not be affected by your initial choice of path. Speak with the NPC you prefer, and embark on the trail for the rite of succession!
-quest complete

-optional start
Wuk Lamat: I trust your instincts!
-optional end
</nowiki>}}

[[Category:Has datamined dialogue]]

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=QE_BBi8M__s}}

The Rite of Succession

2026-05-09T14:27:01Z

Wolfstrike: Added 1 extra line of optional dialogue after quest complete

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Rite of Succession
| image =
| description = Erenville has been waiting patiently for your arrival.
| quest-giver = Erenville
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Alphinaud; Approachable Pelu; Helpful Hanu; Krile; Peshekwa; Wuk Lamat
| cutscene-npcs = Bakool Ja Ja; Estinien; G'raha Tia; Gulool Ja Ja; Koana; Namikka; Sareel Ja; Zoraal Ja
| location = Tuliyollal
| location-x = 9.8
| location-y = 4.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 90
| exp = 994560
| gil = 1475
| unlocks = uc Unending Codex: The Studium
| prev-quest = A Saga in Stone
| next-quest = To Urqopacha, To Kozama'uka, Leves of Tuliyollal, Sights of the West, A New Dawn, a New Hunt, The Many Multitudes of Mamool Ja, How Far He'll Go, Culinary Import, Corn of Necessity
| release = Dawntrail
| patch = 7.0
| msq-index = 858
| id-gt = 70400
| id-edb = a087f50eec0
}}
==Steps==
* Speak with [[Wuk Lamat]].
* Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
* Speak with [[Erenville]].
* Wait at the designated location.
* Speak with Wuk Lamat.

==Journal==
*Erenville has been waiting patiently for your arrival.

==Dialogue==
{{Dialogue|<nowiki>
-optional start
Wuk Lamat: Oh, I could ask Namikka to cook me something afterwards...

Krile: There are so many narrow, winding streets. But even if you get lost, all you have to do is keep heading up, and you'll arrive at the palace eventually.

Alphinaud: We saw a two-headed Mamool Ja on our way here. Another claimant in the rite of succession, according to Erenville.

Alisaie: The food is amazing. A passing Mamool Ja let us try a fruit called “cherimoya” and it was just sublime.
-optional end

===Accepting the quest===

System: Upon speaking to Erenville, several cutscenes will play in sequence.
System:It is recommended that you set aside sufficient time to view these scenes in their entirety.
-cutscene start
Erenville: I've acquainted the twins with the city as best I could in a short time.
Erenville: Their unbridled enthusiasm made it rather difficult. Invariably something would catch their eye, spurring them to run down an alley to investigate. 'Twas like herding a pair of unruly coeurls.

Wuk Lamat: Heh, I understand all too well. Sharlayan had the same effect on me.
Wuk Lamat: Right, then. Now it's time we saw the inside of the palace. Papa will want to know I'm home, and to meet the allies I've chosen.
Wuk Lamat: Given how impulsive he is, though, there's no telling what we might be in for...

-quest accepted
-cutscene end
-voiced cutscene start
''Within Sunperch''
Alphinaud: Estinien!? When did he get here...?

Alisaie: More to the point, ''why'' is he here?

Wuk Lamat: Oh, you know this man?
Wuk Lamat: Whenever my father spots a promising opponent, he invites them to Sunperch to duel. Pressing duties or no, he can't resist a good fight.

Krile: So the one Estinien is crossing blades with...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: That will do, spearman. I would receive my darling daughter.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Know that you are the strongest I've fought in many a moon, if not longer. It is the privilege of a life long lived to face such a formidable soul!

Estinien: If it's formidable you want, then look no further than that {{alternatives|f=woman|m=man}} there.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: ...I see you, warrior.

Alphinaud: We had no idea you meant to visit Tural...

Estinien: I've seen what lies east. This time I chose west.

Alphinaud: And thus did our itinerant dragoon make his travel plans.

Estinien: You witnessed our bout? If you thought he was fearsome, that was with one head dozing.

Alisaie: I'm not sure I understand...

Wuk Lamat: The old man has been feeling his years.
Wuk Lamat: The uncovered side is the Head of Resolve, and age has only deepened his love for combat...
Wuk Lamat: But the Head of Reason, wiser of the two, sleeps more and more these days. As I understand it, the veil helps with the restoration of his magical energies.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Enough about me, Lamaty'i. I want to hear of your adventures.

Alisaie: “Lamaty'i”?

Wuk Lamat: A term of endearment. It's what my family calls me.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: When last did we see you in the palace? Greetings, Elene'sh─

Erenville: It's “Erenville” now, Dawnservant.
Erenville: I took the name while abroad, and have since grown accustomed to it...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Hm. Erenville, then.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: And these others, I assume, are Lamaty'i's recruited allies.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Hah, all tempered steel. Yet as much as I'd enjoy testing their mettle, the hour of the rite is at hand. I will summon the other claimants at once.

Estinien: Then I shall leave you to it.
Estinien: Good fortune, my friends.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The claimants are assembled.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The First Promise, Zoraal Ja.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The Second Promise, Koana.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The Third Promise, Wuk Lamat.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: And lastly, the chosen of Mamook, Bakool Ja Ja.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: You four will compete in the rite of succession, the outcome of which will decide who takes my place as Dawnservant.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: I am not the man I once was. My wiser half sleeps the days away, and it is time I yield my position.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: But mine is a torch that has never been passed. Tuliyollal is young, and so I look to the old ways for inspiration.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The rite of succession─the means by which the Autarch of Mamook was chosen.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Only the two-headed were deemed fit for this contest, but the Tuliyollal I built is a nation of many peoples. Our leader needn't have two heads, nor be a Mamool Ja at all.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: So I gave the right of claimant not only to the son I sired, but to my adopted children as well.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Yet the opportunity to rule was still not equal. That is why our recent tournament offered a place in the contest as the winning prize.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Now you have us to compete against!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Though it seems the one-head was already too afraid to face us in the tournament!

Koana: Our brother was in Xak Tural, leading the Landsguard on a campaign to eradicate a tural vidraal.
Koana: Anyone with sense would know he was too busy for games.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Now for the part you've been waiting to hear: the nature of the contest itself.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: To triumph in the rite of succession and thereby claim our nation's throne, you must travel the lands of Yok Tural...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: ...and find the city of gold.

Koana: If I may, Father.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Speak, Koana.

Koana: The golden city is an ancient Turali legend... But after so many failed attempts to find it, the story has become more faerie tale than fact.
Koana: If you would charge us with such a quest, are we then to assume you have proof of the city's existence?
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: I offer as proof my unbroken word, for I have seen it with my own four eyes.

Erenville: The city's real? All those years...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: This was before the founding of Tuliyollal. I traveled the lands of Tural with my companions, and we ended our journey at the gates to the golden city.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: I mean to have you do the same. But in order to achieve victory proper, you'll need to break the seal I put in place.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Bring them.

Wuk Lamat: The Tuliyollal Saga...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: You will retrace the path I walked to unite our peoples, step by step. Along the way, seven chosen electors will be waiting to measure your worth.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Earn their keystones by performing the feats they ask of you.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Once you've fitted each of the seven tablets with a keystone, you'll have the key to unlock the seal on the golden city's gates.

Koana: So the contest is in stages, none of which can be skipped by rushing to the ultimate objective.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Exactly. Exciting, isn't it?

Wuk Lamat: Martial tournaments, hunting festivals, and now this... You do so love your contests, Papa.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Were I a few years younger I would've joined in myself. Given you a proper challenge!
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: You may think the rite is tedious, or nonsensical, or both. But I am yielding our nation's throne.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Let me have this final indulgence.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: A waste of time. Just name Bakool Ja Ja successor and be done with it.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: The rite of succession begins now! I'll be watching your progress with great interest...
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: And claimants! Remember to collect your tablets before you leave!
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: You are one of Lamaty'i's allies. Speak freely.

Krile: I am Krile Baldesion, representative of the Students of Baldesion. My name is perhaps familiar to you?
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: Ah...

Krile: It would seem you sent this letter to my order some years ago. The ink has since faded and much of the writing is illegible...
Krile: Even so, we managed to determine the essence of it: a request to investigate the golden city, addressed to my grandfather Galuf.
Krile: Included with the correspondence was this earring.
Krile: A faerie tale and a piece of jewelry were enough to convince my grandfather to sail halfway across the world. So there is surely some greater mystery at work here.
Krile: On behalf of the Students, I've come to seek clarification on the matter. Have you any knowledge you might share with me?
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: No. Not at this time.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: I have tasked the claimants with finding the golden city. To fulfill your request would afford one of them an unfair advantage in the rite of succession.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: ...But once the contest is decided, I plan to entrust the entire truth to my successor. If you want to hear it, then you had best help Lamaty'i win.

Krile: Very well, Dawnservant.
Krile: On my honor as a Student of Baldesion, I will find your golden city!
Krile: Thank you for hearing my petition.
Gulool Ja Ja@Vow of Resolve Gulool Ja Ja: How about that. She's grown into a remarkable young woman. You should be proud, Galuf...

''Outside the palace, a large crowd gathers.''
Erenville: Too late to change your mind now, I suppose, but are you sure you wish to be part of this?
Erenville: Our Third Promise is not wont to take no for an answer. Though you may have agreed to help, I worry that you were swept up in her relentless enthusiasm.
Erenville: Or perhaps you've been lured by the glory of the golden city... Either way, this contest for the throne will place you and yours at the heart of political turmoil.
Erenville: If you are second-guessing your decision, tell me now. This may be my last chance to help you withdraw.

G'raha Tia: Life is a series of journeys, my friend, and there's no telling what awaits us on the long road.
G'raha Tia: But what's important is to be true to yourself as you walk it.
G'raha Tia: Only then can we hope to be content when we arrive at the end of one─and step forward into another.

Question: What will you say?
> I want to see where the journey leads.
Erenville: So you are committed to your path.
> I've made my decision, and I mean to see it through.
Erenville: Is that so...
---

Erenville: I will speak no more of it, then.
Erenville: As for my own involvement, I can no longer conduct myself as a mere guide, I think. Not after the Dawnservant's revelation...

Xbr'aal Youth: Such a fearsome mien... Make no mistake─there goes Tuliyollal's mightiest warrior.

Tonawawtan Onlooker: First Promise. Our village needs aid! The cold weather stunts our crops, and the children of our village go hungry!
Tonawawtan Onlooker: Once you ascend the throne, I beg of you, grant my people new lands! Please!

Zoraal Ja: Sareel Ja.

Sareel Ja: Take heart, tiller of the soil. The Resilient Son, blood heir to the Dawnservant, has heard your pleas.

Erenville: Zoraal Ja. The First Promise and commander of the Landsguard.
Erenville: Sareel Ja, the palace seer. As he was so careful to remind the crowd, Zoraal Ja is indeed the natural child of Gulool Ja Ja.

Alphinaud: And “Resilient Son”? Is that another title, like the First Promise?

Erenville: After a fashion. Common knowledge has it that two-headed Mamool Ja cannot sire children...
Erenville: Yet Zoraal Ja was born all the same, with the Head of Resolve's features and the Head of Reason's scales─an extraordinary example of life's unyielding resilience.

Alisaie: And a warrior's reticence. He says little, but the way he moves... I know a hardened soldier when I see one.

Erenville: He's a natural swordsman─a gift he inherited from his father. Some even say that the son has already surpassed the sire.
Erenville: Should he come to power, the First Promise means to employ that martial prowess in the conquest of foreign lands. For this, he and his supporters have been labeled expansionists.
Erenville: This puts him in direct opposition to Wuk Lamat, who advocates for the preservation of peace.
Erenville: You may recall that she spoke of a claimant who “cannot be allowed to rule.” That is Zoraal Ja─the warmonger.

Alphinaud: Krile? Are you all right?

Krile: The Echo... It gave me a glimpse into Zoraal Ja's ambitions.
Krile: Deep and unknowable, like an abyss, yet at the same time a roaring, unquenchable fire...
Krile: It was a trifle terrifying, to be frank.

Pelupelu Onlooker: Second Promise, you must bring us more marvelous conveniences! More dirigibles and trains and the like! We need you in charge to make trading easier!

Xbr'aal Onlooker: The elders, they complain and complain about “abandoning tradition,” but we're not like them, afraid of everything foreign and new!

Pelupelu Onlooker: You have our wholehearted support! With your ingenuity and knowledge, you're sure to win the contest!

Koana: Forgive me, but the rite of succession is barely begun. I will hear your petitions if and when I am named Dawnservant.
Koana: If you will excuse me.

Xbr'aal Onlooker: Plainspoken, as always.

Pelupelu Onlooker: That's our Koana, practical to a fault.

Erenville: Here we have Koana, the Second Promise, who spent time as a pupil at Sharlayan's own Studium.

Alisaie: Now that you mention it, I think I did see him in the halls once or twice. There was nothing to suggest he was Turali, much less from a royal family.

Erenville: That was by design. He forewent his usual garb and took an Eorzean name to avoid attention.

Alphinaud: So it was Koana who introduced the dirigibles. And the railway, too, given what we just heard...?

Erenville: In furtherance of his goal: to enrich Tuliyollal with every bright notion he learned of in Sharlayan. He is the hope of those who prize innovation.
Erenville: As aloof as he may seem, Koana and Wuk Lamat actually get along rather well. They bicker and banter as only close siblings do.

Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: How gracious of you all to cheer the lesser claimants!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Oh come now, what are you afraid of? I'm no different from your Dawnservant.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: That my kind should reign is Mamool Ja tradition─and has been so since before there was a Tuliyollal!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: I'll brush aside your feeble contenders, and then you'll see who deserves your fealty!

Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Well said, Brother!

Elderly Boonewa: The Mamool Ja have finally found peace in Tuliyollal. A pity those fanatics are intent on keeping that “tradition” alive...

Erenville: The chosen of Mamook, Bakool Ja Ja. Winner of the recent martial tournament, and the only claimant not of the Dawn's Promise.
Erenville: His strength is undeniable, but...you see how he is. A few devoted Mamool Ja are his only supporters.

Krile: What would he do with the throne should he win it?

Erenville: His policies and so forth? I doubt he's thought much beyond winning the contest itself.
Erenville: But one thing seems certain: if he does become Dawnservant, he will see the Mamool Ja exalted as the ruling class, and all others forced into subservience.

Alisaie: Sounds like another that “cannot be allowed to rule.”

Elderly Hanu: We wish for one thing, and one thing only, Third Promise: to abide together in harmony, with our neighbors whom we love in this land we share. It is our way─the Turali way.

Hoobigo Onlooker: Gulool Ja Ja built for us this peaceful nation, and we beg you to preserve it!

Wuk Lamat: You have my word! I won't let your pleas go unanswered!

Erenville: Until Tuliyollal was founded some eighty years ago, this continent was ravaged by war. The eldest among us remember that dark era, and they are Wuk Lamat's most ardent supporters.

Wuk Lamat: Apologies─it's hard to get away!
Wuk Lamat: This is Namikka, my childhood nursemaid. She's been like a mother to me my whole life!
Wuk Lamat: I told her it wasn't necessary, but she insisted on seeing us off.

Namikka: I place our precious Third Promise into your care.

Shetona Onlooker: Did you know Wuk Lamat was taking part in the rite of succession?

Xbr'aal Onlooker: Of the Dawn's Promise, I thought it was only Zoraal Ja and Koana. If she has any accomplishments to her name, I've yet to hear them...

Shetona Onlooker: Compared to the two Mamool Ja, she pales in martial prowess. And then there's Koana, who's far and away the most educated of the bunch. I hate to say it, but it's hardly a competition.

Wuk Lamat: It's fine. I...understand how much better my brothers are than me.

Namikka: Better? Wuk Lamat, I have never thought of you as the lesser sibling.
Namikka: Your brothers may excel in their respective ways, but you boast qualities that both lack. A strength that is yours alone. Having cared for you for so long, I should know.

Wuk Lamat: ...Thank you, Namikka.
Wuk Lamat: Well, we ought to be on our way.

Namikka: Yes, hurry along. I await word of your victory with bated breath.
-cutscene end
-optional start
Krile: I know not what drives Zoraal Ja, but it engulfs him like an inferno...

Erenville: As you just witnessed, Wuk Lamat has no great army of supporters. Not yet, at least.

Alphinaud: So Koana, the Second Promise, is intent on developing his country by means of Sharlayan innovations. Given his background, I suppose it should come as no surprise.

Alisaie: That two-head claimant, Bakool Ja Ja, treats everyone around him as lesser beings. No doubt he'd try to elevate the Mamool Ja above other races should he become Dawnservant─not unlike how the Garlean Empire afforded special status to pureblood Garleans.
-optional end

===Speak with Wuk Lamat.===

Wuk Lamat: Well, so much for the brief reunion I had in mind. Papa is not one to waste time when he decides to act.
Wuk Lamat: I'm used to it by now, of course, but others are often caught off guard. In any case, we should talk about how we're going to find the city of gold.
Wuk Lamat: All we have to work with are the seven tablets and their connection to the Tuliyollal Saga...

Alphinaud: Might I suggest first comparing the tablets against the pillars? We could check for any discrepancies between them.

Wuk Lamat: Good idea. Let's go and take a look!
-optional start
Wuk Lamat: Hm. At a glance, they seem much the same...

Erenville: The preparation of intricately carved tablets for every claimant must have taken considerable effort and forethought. We should consider them weighty reminders that this “contest” is no light-hearted matter.

Alisaie: I wasn't expecting events to progress that quickly, but I won't complain. The contest is the main reason we're here, after all.

Krile: I won't give up until we find the golden city. For Wuk Lamat as well as myself.
-optional end

===Speak with Alphinaud.===

Alphinaud: That makes everyone.
Alphinaud: Wuk Lamat─the tablets, if you would.

Wuk Lamat: Of course!
-cutscene start
Alphinaud: Everyone has a tablet? Then let's compare them to their respective pillars. Keep an eye out for even the smallest differences...

Krile: Unless I'm missing something, the glyphs appear to be identical.

Erenville: The only difference being that the tablets have hollows where the keystones are to be fitted.

Alisaie: So now that we've established that the scenes are the same, where do we go from here?

Alphinaud: The Dawnservant said we were to retrace the path he walked in uniting Tural's peoples, and that we would encounter seven electors along the way...

Wuk Lamat: Then we have the answer here in front of us: Papa's path is all laid out in the Tuliyollal Saga.

Krile: The events the glyphs portray─do we know the exact locations where they took place?

Alphinaud: If one is close, we could go there and search for an elector. That would confirm we're on the right track.

Wuk Lamat: Hm, let me think... The Lay of Reeds was in the nearby Hanuhanu settlement.
Wuk Lamat: Papa took me there once. It was during festival season, and the whole village was alive with good cheer.
Wuk Lamat: There's also the Lay of Gold. That one involved the Pelupelu village, which is about the same distance from here.

Erenville: Before going anywhere, we should ask around about the road ahead.
Erenville: I heard a lot of talk as we toured the city about that storm we passed through at sea. Apparently it ravaged Yok Tural several days ago.
Erenville: Since our roads are not as well paved as Eorzea's, they're more susceptible to damage from natural disasters. If we want to avoid wasting time taking a dead-end trail, I suggest we spend a few moments making inquiries.

Wuk Lamat: If it's information we need...
Wuk Lamat: Just leave it to me! I'll bring the information to us!

Erenville: ...It would be prudent to ensure we're prepared for the journey. I'll guide you to the accommodations I've arranged.
-cutscene end
-optional start
Peshekwa: Welcome to the For'ard Cabins!

Krile: Oh, such lovely little cottages, and they're on the water!

Alphinaud: What a comfort to have our lodgings sorted in advance.

Alisaie: Wuk Lamat said she would “bring the information” to us. I wonder what she meant by that...
-optional end

===Speak with Erenville.===

-cutscene start
Erenville: That's right, the reservation is under Wuk Lamat's name. If you don't mind, I'll leave my companions to you.

Peshekwa: Certainly, sir.

Erenville: I'll go and track down the Third Promise. Once you've finished organizing your gear, you can meet us outside Xbalyav Ty'e.

Peshekwa: Greetings, visitors to Tuliyollal, and welcome to the For'ard Cabins!
Peshekwa: Whenever you are ready, I will show you to your rooms.
-cutscene end

===Wait at the designated location.===

Question: Await your companions and embark on the rite of succession?
-cutscene start
Alisaie: Trust you to be the keenest to head out, [Forename].
Alisaie: But where are Erenville and Wuk Lamat, I wonder...

Wuk Lamat: Oh good, you're all here.

Alphinaud: Who might your companions be?

Wuk Lamat: Seeing as we needed information, I thought who better to get it from than the locals? These two hail from the villages we're thinking to visit.

Erenville: I give you credit for taking initiative, at least.

Wuk Lamat: What do you mean, “at least”!?

Helpful Hanu: I am honored that the Third Promise would seek my advice.

Approachable Pelu: I, too, am happy to answer your questions. Any encounter might be an opportunity to do business.

Wuk Lamat: Thank you both for your help!

Alphinaud: Ah, before we begin─there will doubtless be other occasions when we need to act independently, so I brought these for the two of you.

Wuk Lamat: What's this?

Alphinaud: 'Tis called a linkpearl─a gemstone harvested from a special shell. When linked together, they allow people to communicate across great distances.

Wuk Lamat: Is that so!? What a handy thing to have!
Wuk Lamat: It'll be very useful on our travels. Speaking of which, I should get back to introducing my two new friends here!
-cutscene end
-optional start
Krile: Who should we speak to first, do you think?

Erenville: Wuk Lamat may not be as experienced or accomplished as her brothers, but she has an affinity for the people. For her, finding those willing to cooperate is as simple as asking.

Alphinaud: Even up close, the Hanu are remarkably similar to the Vanu. Aside from those brilliant feathers, of course.

Alisaie: Is there a reason the Pelupelu all wear those masks...?

Helpful Hanu: Please, ask anything. I'll gladly tell you what I know.

Approachable Pelu: What a stroke of luck to forge this connection to the palace. May it be the beginning of a profitable partnership...
-optional end

===Speak with Wuk Lamat.===

Wuk Lamat: The Tuliyollal Saga features a number of Tural's clans. Two of those, the Hanuhanu and the Pelupelu, have settlements relatively close to the city, so I brought a representative of each.
Wuk Lamat: As I mentioned before, the Hanu are a cheerful people who love their festivals. They make their appearance in the Lay of Reeds, and their home village─Ok'hanu─is located in Kozama'uka.
Wuk Lamat: The other, smaller fellow is one of the Pelu, a clan of business-minded folk from Urqopacha. They appear in the Lay of Gold, and craft all kinds of marvelous goods in Wachunpelo, their village.
Wuk Lamat: Now, as for deciding which village to visit first...
Wuk Lamat: Why don't you put that adventurer's instinct of yours to work for us, [Forename]? Pick our destination!

System: Upon completing this quest, the main scenario will branch into two quest paths.
System: Accepting the quest from the helpful Hanu will temporarily prevent you from accepting the quest from the approachable Pelu, and vice versa.
System: The second quest path will become available from the respective NPC once you have completed the series of quests from the first path.
System: Furthermore, story elements and quest rewards will not be affected by your initial choice of path. Speak with the NPC you prefer, and embark on the trail for the rite of succession!
-quest complete

-optional start
Wuk Lamat: I trust your instincts!
-optional start
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==Video Archive==
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{{Quest infobox
| title = Shadowed Pasts Once More
| description = The [[Radiant Scout|Radiant scout]] is keeping a close eye on the [[Sullen-eyed Voidsent|sullen-eyed voidsent]].
| image = shadowed pasts once more.png
| quest-giver = Radiant Scout
| related-npcs = Audacious Adventurer; Cautious Adventurer; Experimenting Alchemist; Inquisitive Son; Knowledgeable Father; Morose Fisherman; Shirazade; Sullen-eyed Voidsent; Wayward Hecteye
| location = Radz-at-Han
| location-x = 7.3
| location-y = 9.0
| location-z =
| type = side
| quest-line = Tales of Newfound Adventure
| journal-section = Sidequests
| journal-category = Chronicles of Light Quests
| journal-genre = Tales of Newfound Adventure Quests
| level = 90
| req-quest = Gods Revel, Lands Tremble
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp =
| gil = 1734
| reward1 = 1 Somewhere in the World (Ambitions Writhe) Orchestrion Roll
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks = ngp Tales of Newfound Adventure (New Game+)
| prev-quest = Shadowed Pasts
| next-quest =
| release = endwalker
| patch = 6.3
| id-edb = 692f54e3861
| id-gt = 70197
}}

==Steps==
*Search for the [[Wayward Hecteye|wayward hecteyes]].
*Speak with the [[Sullen-eyed Voidsent|sullen-eyed voidsent]].

==Journal==
* The [[Radiant Scout|Radiant scout]] is keeping a close eye on the [[Sullen-eyed Voidsent|sullen-eyed voidsent]].

* You are conversing with the sullen-eyed voidsent at the [[Hall of the Radiant Host]] when the being suddenly senses the rest of itself in the city. As before, there are four of them all told, and as before, you are tasked with tracking them down and sending them back to rejoin themselves.

* You have located all four remaining [[Wayward Hecteye|wayward hecteyes]], from whom you learn about the pasts of two mighty [[voidsent]]─none other than your erstwhile foes, the archfiends [[Cagnazzo]] and [[Rubicante]]. With your task thus accomplished, you make your way back to the Hall of the Radiant Host.

* Having been reunited with all of its selves, the sullen-eyed voidsent is finally whole again. And thanks to its ability to see its kind from a great distance, it seems likely to find employment with the [[Radiant Host]], thus allowing it to fulfill its dream of abiding in [[the Source]]. Voidsent were once people in the past, and they may yet have a future. As the creature sets a hopeful gaze upon the road ahead, you cannot help but wonder what lies in store for it.

==Dialogue==

=== '''Acceptance''' ===
'''Radiant Scout:''' Ah, if it isn't {{alternatives|f=Mistress|m=Master}} [Forename]. Since last we spoke, I have continued keeping an eye on the voidsent.
'''Radiant Scout:''' While the creatures have given me no reason to believe that they pose a danger, the rest of them remain at large.
'''Radiant Scout:''' My fellows and I have yet to come by any eyewitness information, but their forms being what they are, they cannot have gotten far. Of course, it would make our search easier if they were likewise drawn to Radz-at-Han...
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' My other selves have been telling me about their adventures. Truly, your world is a fascinating place!

'''What will you say?'''
> There's nothing like exploring a new city.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' You've seen a lot of this world, have you not? I wish to do the same, and travel all sort of places!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Once I've found the rest of me, that is... It would be unthinkable to leave even a sliver of me out of the experience
> Your world is fascinating too.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' So you've enjoyed hearing my tales? I would be glad to share more with you.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Once I've found the rest of me that is... The others have more knowledge of mighty voidsent, you see.

'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Hm? This sensation... Could it be...?
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Yes, I feel them! The rest of myself! They're very close now!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' There's our of them, and unless I'm mistaken, they're somewhere in the city. Please find them for me, that I might be whole again!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' As before, by the way of payment, they will tell you about powerful voidsent and their pasts.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Now, the nearest appears to be this way. Perhaps that's a good place to start.
'''Radiant Scout:''' The rest of its fellows have appeared in the city? Then you had best track them down!
'''Radiant Scout:''' Judging by the direction, I expect the nearest one is in Dharma. I leave the creatures in your capable hands!

''Optional Dialogue''
'''Radiant Scout:''' Worry not, I will see to it that these ones do not wander off. Best of luck finding their fellows!

'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' The others will have seen some sights off their own. How I look forward to hearing their tales!

=== Locating the hecteyes. ===

==== Hecteye near Dharma ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' You've been looking for me, you say? Sorry for the trouble. I found a place with beautiful water and thought I'd have a rollick, but ended up being washed away...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I tried to get back upstream, swimming against the flow, and had managed to come this far when you appeared.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' After all that effort, I'd like nothing more than to reunite with my other selves. But if you've been promised a tale, then you shall have one!

'''Morose Fisherman:''' <sigh> Nothing but small fry...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' See that mortal there? He fished me up, but promptly released me with calling me a "hideous slug." I don't know what that was about, but it worked out well enough.
'''Morose Fisherman:''' Oh, to be out in the open sea and catch something ''big...'' '''Morose Fisherman:''' But until I can afford a halfway decent rod, I'll just have to put up with this tired old fishing hole... <sigh>
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I know the feeling well. The desire to chase after big fish. I used to be a fisherman too, you see. Together with my brother.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' But the Contramemoria wreaked havoc on the the ocean's aether, and nary any fish remained to be caught. Each morning we would wake up not knowing whether we'd have food to fill our bellies.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' On a day like so many before, we were waiting in vain or a bite. My brother's face was fixed in a grimace, and I assumed he was cursing the in his mind. But it turned out he was thinking about something else altogether. And when he finally spoke, the frustration was plain in his voice
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "Even if there were fish to catch, is this how I'm going to live out my days? Sitting endlessly with a pole in hand? It's like dying a slow death, and I can't take it anymore."
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' More so than our privation, it was the mundane, unchanging nature of our lives that bothered him.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' In the next instant he blurted out, "That's it--if there's a war, I'm going to fight too! That way I won't be bored, at least!"
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' And just like that, he threw aside his rod and set off. Right into the thick of the conflict...

'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' D-Damn it!
'''Memoriate of Light:''' It's over!
'''Memoriate of Light:''' Ungh... Wh-Who the hells are you!?

'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' Whoever you are, I'm in your debt. Having exhausted my power. I was all but defeated, but now none remain to oppose me here.
'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' Perhaps you would consider serving me? You would be well rewarded, of course. I could grant you riches, castles...
'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' Wh-What's the meaning of this!? Weren't you a friend!?
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' ''Friend''? I'm just after some excitement. So come on, give it to me!

'''Hungry Fisherman:''' There you are, thank heavens! What were you thinking, taking on memoriates with your bare fists? However strong you may be, you're lucky to be alive!
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' Alive...
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' Yes, I've never felt so...''alive''!
'''Hungry Fisherman:''' Wh-Where are you going?
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' No more chasing small fry for me. From now on, I'm going to live for the thrill of battle.
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' I'll seek out those stronger than me, and I'll give 'em all a taste of my fist!

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "Never have I felt so alive as I did, risking life and limb," he said as he strode away, never to return.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Some time afterwards, a rumor reached me of a fearsome warrior. The man would arrive unannounced on a battlefield, trounce anyone and everyone indiscriminately, before disappearing again.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Cagnazzo, he was called and cursed for a feral dog. That was enough for me to know that my brother still lived.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It was only when I became a voidsent that I came to understand my brother. To understand the emptiness he felt in his mundane life.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It inspired me to want to break free from my own unchanging existence, and instilled in me a longing for this world.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' And for all his quirks, he was a good and kind brother, always looking out for me and helping me with my fishing.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Like everyone, he must have turned into a voidsent. If he had the chance to come here, I believe he would've found a purpose in life. A proper one.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Hehe, thanks to you, I could relive those old memories. And with that, I had best go and join my other selves. Be seeing you!

==== Hecteye near Paksa's Path ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Hm? What business does a mortal have with me?
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' So the rest of me are safe!? Thank goodness... It was worth risking myself to let the others escape.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' No sooner had we arrived in this world than we were attacked by fearsome creatures of stone. I drew their attention, and after scrambling hither and yon, managed to get myself to safety.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' But to so jealously guard treasure, you mortals must truly be fond of it. Lo-- there's another place for storing it right there.

'''Shirazade:''' They say it's mountain after mountain of treasure in there. We just need to find the coffers that act as portals.
'''Cautious Adventurer:''' And then survive the guardians and deadly fiends... I don't like our chances with just the three of us.
'''Audacious Adventurer:''' Less of us means a bigger share for each!
'''Shirazade:''' Exactly. Besides, what's an adventure without a little danger?
'''Cautious Adventurer:''' Hmmm... I'm really not sure about this...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' To willingly throw oneself into danger... It's truly a strange mortal quirk. Unlike you kind, we voidsent are quite risk averse. For instance, we wouldn't think to challenge a stronger being.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Except for ''him,'' perhaps. An odd fellow who loved fighting for its own sake...

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' His name was Cagnazzo, and there was nothing he feared in his domain.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Employing deception, he trapped his foes and drowned them in a bottomless mire. It mattered not how strong they were. All fell before him.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Yet despite his victories, he never felt truly satisfied. And through a chance meeting, he would learn the reason why.

'''Cagnazzo:''' That you should repel my attack... You're tougher than I expected!
'''Knight in Black:''' To whom do I speak?
'''Cagnazzo:''' I am Cagnazzo! And I'll bet you're the one they say is seeking out the strong. Well, if it's battle you want, then you need look no further!
'''Knight in Black:''' Lest you misunderstand, I do not desire fruitless battle. On the contrary, 'twould seem that it is you who seek out the strong. Why?
'''Cagnazzo:''' When you're hungry, you devour. It doesn't matter who. Your luck ran out when you strolled into my domain!
'''Knight in Black:''' None would so risk themselves simply because of an empty stomach. Nay, my friend. The source of your hunger lies elsewhere.
'''Cagnazzo:''' Wh-What is this aether, so pure and sublime!?There's so much of it I'm ripe to burst! And yet...
'''Cagnazzo:''' I still don't eel satisfied...
'''Knight in Black:''' Do you see? 'Tis not for aether that you thirst, but battle.
'''Knight in Black:''' You'll not quench this thirst with stagnant swamp water. Nay, naught save that of a raging torrent will sate you!
'''Cagnazzo:''' What do you mean?
'''Knight in Black:''' There is no joy to be had in ensnaring your quarry. For victory to have savor, you must place yourself in the midst of danger.
'''Knight in Black:''' If you join me, I shall see to it you never want for dread foes to grant you satisfaction. What say you?
'''Cagnazzo:''' Heh, why do I feel as through I've remembered something important? Whoever you are, I would know more.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' And thus did he ind a place to belong--upon the fine line that divides the devourer and the devoured.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' If he could do battle with just one worthy foe, he told himself, he could go to his rest forever satisfied.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' From that day forth, Cagnazzo tirelessly sought out those who might be able to best him. Each time hoping or bliss, but knowing that, like as not, disappointment ultimately awaited.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' A yearning so strong, nothing else matters... Do you have such a thing driving you too, mortal?
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Looking back, it was extremely reckless of me to come to this world. But it has been worth every bit of danger and more.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Ahhh, I can't wait to share my experiences with myself! I'll be on my way now--thanks for coming to find me!

==== Hecteye near Alzadaal's Path ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' The rest of me are here too? What a relief! I was taking in the sights in a village nearby when I realized I had become separated...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I'm glad I decided to follow the clamor and head to this city. There are so many mortals here, so many beautiful buildings!
 '''Inquisitive Son:''' Father, what is this building?
'''Knowledgeable Father:''' This, my boy, is the resting place of the great Alzadaal.
'''Knowledgeable Father:''' Centuries ago, he journeyed here from the mainland, and helped to end the war between the Matanga tribes--an act which laid the foundation for the nation of Radz-at-Han.
'''Inquisitive Son:''' So it's thanks to him that we all get along!
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Ah, a tomb. A place or mortals to remember their dead. It calls to mind people from my own past...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' My mother, who died in the Contramemoria. And the ones who laid her to rest...

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Long long ago, there lived two powerful mages.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It was said that none could match their might, yet they nevertheless continued to hone their skills at their training ground, atop a peak called Mount Ordeals.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' One day, fell fiends began attacking villages unprovoked. Upon hearing the grim tidings, the mages came to a resolution.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "Through years of training, we have mastered our flames. 'Tis time or us to employ them or the salvation of the world."

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' So it was that the pair descended the mountain, and set about vanquishing the fiends.
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' Just that one left!
'''Brother Mage:''' Leave it to me!
'''Frightened Girl:''' No! Don't!
'''Frightened Girl:''' Please don't hurt her! Don't hurt my mother!
'''Brother Mage:''' Y-Your mother?
'''Brother Mage:''' Arrrgh!
'''Frightened Girl:''' Please save her! I beg you!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' Grrr... What do I do?!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' It seems I have no choice...
'''Frightened Girl:''' What? She's...she's turned into a crystal!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' I said that I would save the world...but I couldn't save even a single life!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' My flames were meant to be like the sun... They were meant to protect--to keep warm and light the way... And yet...and yet--!

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' In his great fury at his failings, the mage's face turned reed as a ruby. Thus did the girl choose to call him Rubicante.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' The mage returned to his mountain, where he buried his comrade. Upon the gravestone he etched words of admonishment, and continued his training alone.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' One day, when visiting his comrade's grave, he found that a familiar crystal had been left there.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It's presence lited a great weight off his chest. Without words, it told him that that girl was grateful for what he did.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' That day, he regained something he had lost. And descending the mountain once more, he embarked upon a journey, determined to use his powers for good.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' As sad as it is to lose a precious life, it's sadder still, I think, to lose one's purpose.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Mount Ordeals has been swallowed up by Darkness, and his comrade's grave with it. But wherever Rubicante may be, I like to believe that the little girl still remains in his heart...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Well, it's time I rejoined the others. It was nice talking to you, mortal!

==== Hecteye near The high Crucible of Al-Kimiya ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' ...What? I'm calling me, you say? I can appreciate my separation anxiety, but I answer to no one--not even myself. '''Wayward Hecteye:''' I am my own master. I do what I like, when I like. I will rejoin the others at my own leisurely pace.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Mortals, on the other hand, always seem to be busy at work. Short as your lives are, one would think you'd spend more time on leisure. You're truly strange creatures.
'''Experimenting Alchemist:''' Still burning strong, just like the start of the experiment...
'''Experimenting Alchemist:''' Ugh, by the Sisters, but tending the flame is mind-numbing work. Someone has to do it, I suppose, but I just wish it wasn't me...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Tending the flame... That reminds me of a voidsent I once knew.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' He watched over a beacon fire, seeing to it that it remained ever lit. Unlike that mortal, however, he did it of his own volition.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Such an act served no practical purpose in our world--even if night and day existed, we voidsent don't rely upon light. Yet he persisted.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Through perplexed by his curious ritual, I somehow found myself helping him with it...

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Rubicante was his name, and he went about his task dutifully.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Others mocked him or his meaningless act.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' But it must have some manner of meaning to him. And so, when I chanced to find the beacon guttered out, I made certain to let him know.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' For time out of mind this routine continued uninterrupted. Until that fateful day...

'''Knight in Black:''' I see flames dancing in the distance; who should I find tending it but a mage of considerable might. With such power, surely you can do more than keep a beacon lit?
'''Rubicante:''' My flames serve not to smite others not to sate my hunger.
'''Knight in Black:''' Then what purpose do they serve?
'''Rubicante:''' I cannot say for certain...but to simply behold this flame somehow sets my heart at ease.
'''Knight in Black:''' I see... 'Twould seem you lack the power to comprehend the feelings engraved upon your soul.
'''Knight in Black:''' But such a lack is readily rectified.
'''Rubicante:''' This warmth, invigorating and comforting... Where have I felt it before?
'''Rubicante:''' Of course--the sun! That which once shone its light upon creation!
'''Rubicante:''' Though it would set, never did it fail to rise again. And like the sun, my flames must never die!
'''Knight in Black:''' So that is the way of it. Through your flames, you sought to recreate the sun's journey. To recreate the world as it was before.
'''Rubicante:''' Who are you, who could unearth memories buried in the deepest recesses of my heart?
'''Knight in Black:''' It matters not who I am, but what I seek to do. Join me, and together we shall banish the Darkness and see that the sun rises again.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' According to the mysterious knight, the price to save the world was dear: the inhabitants of the neighboring reality must be sacrificed. To which Rubicante replied...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "I have sworn to use my power to save the the world. If innocent souls must be consumed by my flames, then I shall bear responsibility for the sin."
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Thus did he choose his path--of his own volition. And his spirit lives on in me, as an undying flame.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' A world engulfed in Darkness had become the norm for me. But since coming here and basking in the sun, I've been reminded of all that we had lost.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I understand Rubicante better now. Understand why he was willing to sacrifice all to restore the world to the way it was. To him, it was worth the price.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' ...Well, I must say, it felt great to take a squirm down memory lane. With that, I shall now rejoin the others--of my own volition, of course!

===== Once you have finished talking to all four Hecteye: =====
'''System:''' You have found the last of the voidsent. Time to head back to the Hall of the Radiant Host.
''Optional Dialogue''
'''Radiant Scout:''' One, two, three... Uh, is this all of them, then?

=== Speak with the Sullen-eyed Voidsent. ===
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' You did it! You found all of me!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I trust I upheld my part of the bargain, and told you about more mighty voidsent?

'''What will you say?'''
> I learned about the pasts of Cagnazzo and Rubicante.
> Those voidsent fought fiercely, but they'll fight no more.
''on either choice:''
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' So you have already crossed paths with them... Though the tales may not help you in the battles ahead, I daresay they gave you something to think upon.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' As mortals, then voidsent, then archfiends, these troubled souls fought with all their being. And now their fight is over...

'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Well, I myself have only heard the tales from the others. If I'm to make their feelings my own, I need to become whole again. Which I can now do, thanks to you.
'''Radiant Scout:''' So all of them are accounted for? Then by all means, let's have them return to the way they were.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Without further ado, then! To me, my selves!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' At last, we're whole again! There's nothing we need fear!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' And that which each of us experienced since coming here... It's as if I had experienced it all for myself!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I say it again, but this world is truly a fascinating place! I must see more of it. Yes, I must!
'''Radiant Scout:''' I'm not sure what I was expecting...but now that it's whole, I can't help but feel that it's more of a danger.
'''Radiant Scout:''' Yet with the undersea portal destroyed, there's no way to return it whence it came. Whatever should we do now...?
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Hm? What's this I see?
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Oh, it's voidsent. There's a few of them in that direction. More of my brethren made it over, it seems. Curious, through--this is much farther than I can usually perceive...
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I can only assume my vision has improved. Could this bee the accumulative effect of our experiences here...?
'''Radiant Scout:''' What? It can sense its kind from a vast distance?
'''Radiant Scout:''' Amazing! Such an ability would make the task of tracking down invading voidsent a breeze!
'''Radiant Scout:''' If the creature would agree to assist us in this manner, I'm confident that I can convince my superiors to forge a pact with it!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Oho! If it means I can remain in this world, then I'd gladly agree to that arrangement!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I can't say how much I'm indebted to you, mortal. Working with this fellow here, I'll find a way to communicate with your kind and make myself useful. Thank you for everything!
''Optional Dialogue''
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I will be on my best behavior until I've forged a pact. It's nothing short of a dream come true to be in this world, and I'll do whatever is required to remain!

'''Radiant Scout:''' With regard to communicating, as the creature appears to understand our words, I believe I shall begin by teaching it letters. With some effort, I'm confident we'll be conversing ere long!

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Shadowed Pasts Once More

2026-03-27T22:15:59Z

Wolfstrike: {{Dialogue}}

{{Quest infobox
| title = Shadowed Pasts Once More
| description = The [[Radiant Scout|Radiant scout]] is keeping a close eye on the [[Sullen-eyed Voidsent|sullen-eyed voidsent]].
| image = shadowed pasts once more.png
| quest-giver = Radiant Scout
| related-npcs = Audacious Adventurer; Cautious Adventurer; Experimenting Alchemist; Inquisitive Son; Knowledgeable Father; Morose Fisherman; Shirazade; Sullen-eyed Voidsent; Wayward Hecteye
| location = Radz-at-Han
| location-x = 7.3
| location-y = 9.0
| location-z =
| type = side
| quest-line = Tales of Newfound Adventure
| journal-section = Sidequests
| journal-category = Chronicles of Light Quests
| journal-genre = Tales of Newfound Adventure Quests
| level = 90
| req-quest = Gods Revel, Lands Tremble
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp =
| gil = 1734
| reward1 = 1 Somewhere in the World (Ambitions Writhe) Orchestrion Roll
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks = ngp Tales of Newfound Adventure (New Game+)
| prev-quest = Shadowed Pasts
| next-quest =
| release = endwalker
| patch = 6.3
| id-edb = 692f54e3861
| id-gt = 70197
}}

==Steps==
*Search for the [[Wayward Hecteye|wayward hecteyes]].
*Speak with the [[Sullen-eyed Voidsent|sullen-eyed voidsent]].

==Journal==
* The [[Radiant Scout|Radiant scout]] is keeping a close eye on the [[Sullen-eyed Voidsent|sullen-eyed voidsent]].

* You are conversing with the sullen-eyed voidsent at the [[Hall of the Radiant Host]] when the being suddenly senses the rest of itself in the city. As before, there are four of them all told, and as before, you are tasked with tracking them down and sending them back to rejoin themselves.

* You have located all four remaining [[Wayward Hecteye|wayward hecteyes]], from whom you learn about the pasts of two mighty [[voidsent]]─none other than your erstwhile foes, the archfiends [[Cagnazzo]] and [[Rubicante]]. With your task thus accomplished, you make your way back to the Hall of the Radiant Host.

* Having been reunited with all of its selves, the sullen-eyed voidsent is finally whole again. And thanks to its ability to see its kind from a great distance, it seems likely to find employment with the [[Radiant Host]], thus allowing it to fulfill its dream of abiding in [[the Source]]. Voidsent were once people in the past, and they may yet have a future. As the creature sets a hopeful gaze upon the road ahead, you cannot help but wonder what lies in store for it.

==Dialogue==

=== '''Acceptance''' ===
'''Radiant Scout:''' Ah, if it isn't {{alternatives|f=Mistress|m=Master}} [Forename]. Since last we spoke, I have continued keeping an eye on the voidsent.
'''Radiant Scout:''' While the creatures have given me no reason to believe that they pose a danger, the rest of them remain at large.
'''Radiant Scout:''' My fellows and I have yet to come by any eyewitness information, but their forms being what they are, they cannot have gotten far. Of course, it would make our search easier if they were likewise drawn to Radz-at-Han...
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' My other selves have been telling me about their adventures. Truly, your world is a fascinating place!

'''What will you say?'''
> There's nothing like exploring a new city.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' You've seen a lot of this world, have you not? I wish to do the same, and travel all sort of places!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Once I've found the rest of me, that is... It would be unthinkable to leave even a sliver of me out of the experience
> Your world is fascinating too.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' So you've enjoyed hearing my tales? I would be glad to share more with you.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Once I've found the rest of me that is... The others have more knowledge of mighty voidsent, you see.

'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Hm? This sensation... Could it be...?
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Yes, I feel them! The rest of myself! They're very close now!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' There's our of them, and unless I'm mistaken, they're somewhere in the city. Please find them for me, that I might be whole again!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' As before, by the way of payment, they will tell you about powerful voidsent and their pasts.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Now, the nearest appears to be this way. Perhaps that's a good place to start.
'''Radiant Scout:''' The rest of its fellows have appeared in the city? Then you had best track them down!
'''Radiant Scout:''' Judging by the direction, I expect the nearest one is in Dharma. I leave the creatures in your capable hands!

''Optional Dialogue''
'''Radiant Scout:''' Worry not, I will see to it that these ones do not wander off. Best of luck finding their fellows!

'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' The others will have seen some sights off their own. How I look forward to hearing their tales!

=== Locating the hecteyes. ===

==== Hecteye near Dharma ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' You've been looking for me, you say? Sorry for the trouble. I found a place with beautiful water and thought I'd have a rollick, but ended up being washed away...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I tried to get back upstream, swimming against the flow, and had managed to come this far when you appeared.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' After all that effort, I'd like nothing more than to reunite with my other selves. But if you've been promised a tale, then you shall have one!

'''Morose Fisherman:''' <sigh> Nothing but small fry...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' See that mortal there? He fished me up, but promptly released me with calling me a "hideous slug." I don't know what that was about, but it worked out well enough.
'''Morose Fisherman:''' Oh, to be out in the open sea and catch something ''big...'' '''Morose Fisherman:''' But until I can afford a halfway decent rod, I'll just have to put up with this tired old fishing hole... <sigh>
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I know the feeling well. The desire to chase after big fish. I used to be a fisherman too, you see. Together with my brother.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' But the Contramemoria wreaked havoc on the the ocean's aether, and nary any fish remained to be caught. Each morning we would wake up not knowing whether we'd have food to fill our bellies.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' On a day like so many before, we were waiting in vain or a bite. My brother's face was fixed in a grimace, and I assumed he was cursing the in his mind. But it turned out he was thinking about something else altogether. And when he finally spoke, the frustration was plain in his voice
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "Even if there were fish to catch, is this how I'm going to live out my days? Sitting endlessly with a pole in hand? It's like dying a slow death, and I can't take it anymore."
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' More so than our privation, it was the mundane, unchanging nature of our lives that bothered him.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' In the next instant he blurted out, "That's it--if there's a war, I'm going to fight too! That way I won't be bored, at least!"
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' And just like that, he threw aside his rod and set off. Right into the thick of the conflict...

'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' D-Damn it!
'''Memoriate of Light:''' It's over!
'''Memoriate of Light:''' Ungh... Wh-Who the hells are you!?

'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' Whoever you are, I'm in your debt. Having exhausted my power. I was all but defeated, but now none remain to oppose me here.
'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' Perhaps you would consider serving me? You would be well rewarded, of course. I could grant you riches, castles...
'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' Wh-What's the meaning of this!? Weren't you a friend!?
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' ''Friend''? I'm just after some excitement. So come on, give it to me!

'''Hungry Fisherman:''' There you are, thank heavens! What were you thinking, taking on memoriates with your bare fists? However strong you may be, you're lucky to be alive!
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' Alive...
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' Yes, I've never felt so...''alive''!
'''Hungry Fisherman:''' Wh-Where are you going?
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' No more chasing small fry for me. From now on, I'm going to live for the thrill of battle.
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' I'll seek out those stronger than me, and I'll give 'em all a taste of my fist!

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "Never have I felt so alive as I did, risking life and limb," he said as he strode away, never to return.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Some time afterwards, a rumor reached me of a fearsome warrior. The man would arrive unannounced on a battlefield, trounce anyone and everyone indiscriminately, before disappearing again.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Cagnazzo, he was called and cursed for a feral dog. That was enough for me to know that my brother still lived.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It was only when I became a voidsent that I came to understand my brother. To understand the emptiness he felt in his mundane life.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It inspired me to want to break free from my own unchanging existence, and instilled in me a longing for this world.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' And for all his quirks, he was a good and kind brother, always looking out for me and helping me with my fishing.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Like everyone, he must have turned into a voidsent. If he had the chance to come here, I believe he would've found a purpose in life. A proper one.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Hehe, thanks to you, I could relive those old memories. And with that, I had best go and join my other selves. Be seeing you!

==== Hecteye near Paksa's Path ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Hm? What business does a mortal have with me?
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' So the rest of me are safe!? Thank goodness... It was worth risking myself to let the others escape.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' No sooner had we arrived in this world than we were attacked by fearsome creatures of stone. I drew their attention, and after scrambling hither and yon, managed to get myself to safety.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' But to so jealously guard treasure, you mortals must truly be fond of it. Lo-- there's another place for storing it right there.

'''Shirazade:''' They say it's mountain after mountain of treasure in there. We just need to find the coffers that act as portals.
'''Cautious Adventurer:''' And then survive the guardians and deadly fiends... I don't like our chances with just the three of us.
'''Audacious Adventurer:''' Less of us means a bigger share for each!
'''Shirazade:''' Exactly. Besides, what's an adventure without a little danger?
'''Cautious Adventurer:''' Hmmm... I'm really not sure about this...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' To willingly throw oneself into danger... It's truly a strange mortal quirk. Unlike you kind, we voidsent are quite risk averse. For instance, we wouldn't think to challenge a stronger being.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Except for ''him,'' perhaps. An odd fellow who loved fighting for its own sake...

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' His name was Cagnazzo, and there was nothing he feared in his domain.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Employing deception, he trapped his foes and drowned them in a bottomless mire. It mattered not how strong they were. All fell before him.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Yet despite his victories, he never felt truly satisfied. And through a chance meeting, he would learn the reason why.

'''Cagnazzo:''' That you should repel my attack... You're tougher than I expected!
'''Knight in Black:''' To whom do I speak?
'''Cagnazzo:''' I am Cagnazzo! And I'll bet you're the one they say is seeking out the strong. Well, if it's battle you want, then you need look no further!
'''Knight in Black:''' Lest you misunderstand, I do not desire fruitless battle. On the contrary, 'twould seem that it is you who seek out the strong. Why?
'''Cagnazzo:''' When you're hungry, you devour. It doesn't matter who. Your luck ran out when you strolled into my domain!
'''Knight in Black:''' None would so risk themselves simply because of an empty stomach. Nay, my friend. The source of your hunger lies elsewhere.
'''Cagnazzo:''' Wh-What is this aether, so pure and sublime!?There's so much of it I'm ripe to burst! And yet...
'''Cagnazzo:''' I still don't eel satisfied...
'''Knight in Black:''' Do you see? 'Tis not for aether that you thirst, but battle.
'''Knight in Black:''' You'll not quench this thirst with stagnant swamp water. Nay, naught save that of a raging torrent will sate you!
'''Cagnazzo:''' What do you mean?
'''Knight in Black:''' There is no joy to be had in ensnaring your quarry. For victory to have savor, you must place yourself in the midst of danger.
'''Knight in Black:''' If you join me, I shall see to it you never want for dread foes to grant you satisfaction. What say you?
'''Cagnazzo:''' Heh, why do I feel as through I've remembered something important? Whoever you are, I would know more.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' And thus did he ind a place to belong--upon the fine line that divides the devourer and the devoured.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' If he could do battle with just one worthy foe, he told himself, he could go to his rest forever satisfied.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' From that day forth, Cagnazzo tirelessly sought out those who might be able to best him. Each time hoping or bliss, but knowing that, like as not, disappointment ultimately awaited.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' A yearning so strong, nothing else matters... Do you have such a thing driving you too, mortal?
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Looking back, it was extremely reckless of me to come to this world. But it has been worth every bit of danger and more.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Ahhh, I can't wait to share my experiences with myself! I'll be on my way now--thanks for coming to find me!

==== Hecteye near Alzadaal's Path ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' The rest of me are here too? What a relief! I was taking in the sights in a village nearby when I realized I had become separated...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I'm glad I decided to follow the clamor and head to this city. There are so many mortals here, so many beautiful buildings!
 '''Inquisitive Son:''' Father, what is this building?
'''Knowledgeable Father:''' This, my boy, is the resting place of the great Alzadaal.
'''Knowledgeable Father:''' Centuries ago, he journeyed here from the mainland, and helped to end the war between the Matanga tribes--an act which laid the foundation for the nation of Radz-at-Han.
'''Inquisitive Son:''' So it's thanks to him that we all get along!
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Ah, a tomb. A place or mortals to remember their dead. It calls to mind people from my own past...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' My mother, who died in the Contramemoria. And the ones who laid her to rest...

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Long long ago, there lived two powerful mages.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It was said that none could match their might, yet they nevertheless continued to hone their skills at their training ground, atop a peak called Mount Ordeals.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' One day, fell fiends began attacking villages unprovoked. Upon hearing the grim tidings, the mages came to a resolution.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "Through years of training, we have mastered our flames. 'Tis time or us to employ them or the salvation of the world."

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' So it was that the pair descended the mountain, and set about vanquishing the fiends.
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' Just that one left!
'''Brother Mage:''' Leave it to me!
'''Frightened Girl:''' No! Don't!
'''Frightened Girl:''' Please don't hurt her! Don't hurt my mother!
'''Brother Mage:''' Y-Your mother?
'''Brother Mage:''' Arrrgh!
'''Frightened Girl:''' Please save her! I beg you!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' Grrr... What do I do?!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' It seems I have no choice...
'''Frightened Girl:''' What? She's...she's turned into a crystal!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' I said that I would save the world...but I couldn't save even a single life!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' My flames were meant to be like the sun... They were meant to protect--to keep warm and light the way... And yet...and yet--!

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' In his great fury at his failings, the mage's face turned reed as a ruby. Thus did the girl choose to call him Rubicante.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' The mage returned to his mountain, where he buried his comrade. Upon the gravestone he etched words of admonishment, and continued his training alone.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' One day, when visiting his comrade's grave, he found that a familiar crystal had been left there.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It's presence lited a great weight off his chest. Without words, it told him that that girl was grateful for what he did.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' That day, he regained something he had lost. And descending the mountain once more, he embarked upon a journey, determined to use his powers for good.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' As sad as it is to lose a precious life, it's sadder still, I think, to lose one's purpose.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Mount Ordeals has been swallowed up by Darkness, and his comrade's grave with it. But wherever Rubicante may be, I like to believe that the little girl still remains in his heart...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Well, it's time I rejoined the others. It was nice talking to you, mortal!

==== Hecteye near The high Crucible of Al-Kimiya ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' ...What? I'm calling me, you say? I can appreciate my separation anxiety, but I answer to no one--not even myself. '''Wayward Hecteye:''' I am my own master. I do what I like, when I like. I will rejoin the others at my own leisurely pace.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Mortals, on the other hand, always seem to be busy at work. Short as your lives are, one would think you'd spend more time on leisure. You're truly strange creatures.
'''Experimenting Alchemist:''' Still burning strong, just like the start of the experiment...
'''Experimenting Alchemist:''' Ugh, by the Sisters, but tending the flame is mind-numbing work. Someone has to do it, I suppose, but I just wish it wasn't me...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Tending the flame... That reminds me of a voidsent I once knew.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' He watched over a beacon fire, seeing to it that it remained ever lit. Unlike that mortal, however, he did it of his own volition.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Such an act served no practical purpose in our world--even if night and day existed, we voidsent don't rely upon light. Yet he persisted.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Through perplexed by his curious ritual, I somehow found myself helping him with it...

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Rubicante was his name, and he went about his task dutifully.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Others mocked him or his meaningless act.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' But it must have some manner of meaning to him. And so, when I chanced to find the beacon guttered out, I made certain to let him know.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' For time out of mind this routine continued uninterrupted. Until that fateful day...

'''Knight in Black:''' I see flames dancing in the distance; who should I find tending it but a mage of considerable might. With such power, surely you can do more than keep a beacon lit?
'''Rubicante:''' My flames serve not to smite others not to sate my hunger.
'''Knight in Black:''' Then what purpose do they serve?
'''Rubicante:''' I cannot say for certain...but to simply behold this flame somehow sets my heart at ease.
'''Knight in Black:''' I see... 'Twould seem you lack the power to comprehend the feelings engraved upon your soul.
'''Knight in Black:''' But such a lack is readily rectified.
'''Rubicante:''' This warmth, invigorating and comforting... Where have I felt it before?
'''Rubicante:''' Of course--the sun! That which once shone its light upon creation!
'''Rubicante:''' Though it would set, never did it fail to rise again. And like the sun, my flames must never die!
'''Knight in Black:''' So that is the way of it. Through your flames, you sought to recreate the sun's journey. To recreate the world as it was before.
'''Rubicante:''' Who are you, who could unearth memories buried in the deepest recesses of my heart?
'''Knight in Black:''' It matters not who I am, but what I seek to do. Join me, and together we shall banish the Darkness and see that the sun rises again.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' According to the mysterious knight, the price to save the world was dear: the inhabitants of the neighboring reality must be sacrificed. To which Rubicante replied...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "I have sworn to use my power to save the the world. If innocent souls must be consumed by my flames, then I shall bear responsibility for the sin."
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Thus did he choose his path--of his own volition. And his spirit lives on in me, as an undying flame.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' A world engulfed in Darkness had become the norm for me. But since coming here and basking in the sun, I've been reminded of all that we had lost.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I understand Rubicante better now. Understand why he was willing to sacrifice all to restore the world to the way it was. To him, it was worth the price.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' ...Well, I must say, it felt great to take a squirm down memory lane. With that, I shall now rejoin the others--of my own volition, of course!

===== Once you have finished talking to all four Hecteye: =====
'''System:''' You have found the last of the voidsent. Time to head back to the Hall of the Radiant Host.
''Optional Dialogue''
'''Radiant Scout:''' One, two, three... Uh, is this all of them, then?

=== Speak with the Sullen-eyed Voidsent. ===
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' You did it! You found all of me!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I trust I upheld my part of the bargain, and told you about more mighty voidsent?

'''What will you say?'''
> I learned about the pasts of Cagnazzo and Rubicante.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' So you have already crossed paths with them... Though the tales may not help you in the battles ahead, I daresay they gave you something to think upon.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' As mortals, then voidsent, then archfiends, these troubled souls fought with all their being. And now their fight is over...
> Those voidsent fought fiercely, but they'll fight no more.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:'''
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:'''

'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Well, I myself have only heard the tales from the others. If I'm to make their feelings my own, I need to become whole again. Which I can now do, thanks to you.
'''Radiant Scout:''' So all of them are accounted for? Then by all means, let's have them return to the way they were.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Without further ado, then! To me, my selves!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' At last, we're whole again! There's nothing we need fear!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' And that which each of us experienced since coming here... It's as if I had experienced it all for myself!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I say it again, but this world is truly a fascinating place! I must see more of it. Yes, I must!
'''Radiant Scout:''' I'm not sure what I was expecting...but now that it's whole, I can't help but feel that it's more of a danger.
'''Radiant Scout:''' Yet with the undersea portal destroyed, there's no way to return it whence it came. Whatever should we do now...?
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Hm? What's this I see?
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Oh, it's voidsent. There's a few of them in that direction. More of my brethren made it over, it seems. Curious, through--this is much farther than I can usually perceive...
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I can only assume my vision has improved. Could this bee the accumulative effect of our experiences here...?
'''Radiant Scout:''' What? It can sense its kind from a vast distance?
'''Radiant Scout:''' Amazing! Such an ability would make the task of tracking down invading voidsent a breeze!
'''Radiant Scout:''' If the creature would agree to assist us in this manner, I'm confident that I can convince my superiors to forge a pact with it!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Oho! If it means I can remain in this world, then I'd gladly agree to that arrangement!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I can't say how much I'm indebted to you, mortal. Working with this fellow here, I'll find a way to communicate with your kind and make myself useful. Thank you for everything!
''Optional Dialogue''
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I will be on my best behavior until I've forged a pact. It's nothing short of a dream come true to be in this world, and I'll do whatever is required to remain!

'''Radiant Scout:''' With regard to communicating, as the creature appears to understand our words, I believe I shall begin by teaching it letters. With some effort, I'm confident we'll be conversing ere long!

==Video Archive==
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Shadowed Pasts Once More

2026-03-27T22:14:11Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Shadowed Pasts Once More
| description = The [[Radiant Scout|Radiant scout]] is keeping a close eye on the [[Sullen-eyed Voidsent|sullen-eyed voidsent]].
| image = shadowed pasts once more.png
| quest-giver = Radiant Scout
| related-npcs = Audacious Adventurer; Cautious Adventurer; Experimenting Alchemist; Inquisitive Son; Knowledgeable Father; Morose Fisherman; Shirazade; Sullen-eyed Voidsent; Wayward Hecteye
| location = Radz-at-Han
| location-x = 7.3
| location-y = 9.0
| location-z =
| type = side
| quest-line = Tales of Newfound Adventure
| journal-section = Sidequests
| journal-category = Chronicles of Light Quests
| journal-genre = Tales of Newfound Adventure Quests
| level = 90
| req-quest = Gods Revel, Lands Tremble
| req-items =
| requirements =
| exp =
| gil = 1734
| reward1 = 1 Somewhere in the World (Ambitions Writhe) Orchestrion Roll
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks = ngp Tales of Newfound Adventure (New Game+)
| prev-quest = Shadowed Pasts
| next-quest =
| release = endwalker
| patch = 6.3
| id-edb = 692f54e3861
| id-gt = 70197
}}

==Steps==
*Search for the [[Wayward Hecteye|wayward hecteyes]].
*Speak with the [[Sullen-eyed Voidsent|sullen-eyed voidsent]].

==Journal==
* The [[Radiant Scout|Radiant scout]] is keeping a close eye on the [[Sullen-eyed Voidsent|sullen-eyed voidsent]].

* You are conversing with the sullen-eyed voidsent at the [[Hall of the Radiant Host]] when the being suddenly senses the rest of itself in the city. As before, there are four of them all told, and as before, you are tasked with tracking them down and sending them back to rejoin themselves.

* You have located all four remaining [[Wayward Hecteye|wayward hecteyes]], from whom you learn about the pasts of two mighty [[voidsent]]─none other than your erstwhile foes, the archfiends [[Cagnazzo]] and [[Rubicante]]. With your task thus accomplished, you make your way back to the Hall of the Radiant Host.

* Having been reunited with all of its selves, the sullen-eyed voidsent is finally whole again. And thanks to its ability to see its kind from a great distance, it seems likely to find employment with the [[Radiant Host]], thus allowing it to fulfill its dream of abiding in [[the Source]]. Voidsent were once people in the past, and they may yet have a future. As the creature sets a hopeful gaze upon the road ahead, you cannot help but wonder what lies in store for it.

==Dialogue==

=== '''Acceptance''' ===
'''Radiant Scout:''' Ah, if it isn't {{alternatives|f=Mistress|m=Master}} [Forename]. Since last we spoke, I have continued keeping an eye on the voidsent.
'''Radiant Scout:''' While the creatures have given me no reason to believe that they pose a danger, the rest of them remain at large.
'''Radiant Scout:''' My fellows and I have yet to come by any eyewitness information, but their forms being what they are, they cannot have gotten far. Of course, it would make our search easier if they were likewise drawn to Radz-at-Han...
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' My other selves have been telling me about their adventures. Truly, your world is a fascinating place!

'''What will you say?'''
> There's nothing like exploring a new city.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' You've seen a lot of this world, have you not? I wish to do the same, and travel all sort of places!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Once I've found the rest of me, that is... It would be unthinkable to leave even a sliver of me out of the experience
> Your world is fascinating too.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' So you've enjoyed hearing my tales? I would be glad to share more with you.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Once I've found the rest of me that is... The others have more knowledge of mighty voidsent, you see.

'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Hm? This sensation... Could it be...?
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Yes, I feel them! The rest of myself! They're very close now!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' There's our of them, and unless I'm mistaken, they're somewhere in the city. Please find them for me, that I might be whole again!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' As before, by the way of payment, they will tell you about powerful voidsent and their pasts.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Now, the nearest appears to be this way. Perhaps that's a good place to start.
'''Radiant Scout:''' The rest of its fellows have appeared in the city? Then you had best track them down!
'''Radiant Scout:''' Judging by the direction, I expect the nearest one is in Dharma. I leave the creatures in your capable hands!

<nowiki>''Optional Dialogue''</nowiki>
'''Radiant Scout:''' Worry not, I will see to it that these ones do not wander off. Best of luck finding their fellows!

'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' The others will have seen some sights off their own. How I look forward to hearing their tales!

=== Locating the hecteyes. ===

==== Hecteye near Dharma ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' You've been looking for me, you say? Sorry for the trouble. I found a place with beautiful water and thought I'd have a rollick, but ended up being washed away...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I tried to get back upstream, swimming against the flow, and had managed to come this far when you appeared.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' After all that effort, I'd like nothing more than to reunite with my other selves. But if you've been promised a tale, then you shall have one!

'''Morose Fisherman:''' <sigh> Nothing but small fry...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' See that mortal there? He fished me up, but promptly released me with calling me a "hideous slug." I don't know what that was about, but it worked out well enough.
'''Morose Fisherman:''' Oh, to be out in the open sea and catch something ''big...'' '''Morose Fisherman:''' But until I can afford a halfway decent rod, I'll just have to put up with this tired old fishing hole... <sigh>
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I know the feeling well. The desire to chase after big fish. I used to be a fisherman too, you see. Together with my brother.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' But the Contramemoria wreaked havoc on the the ocean's aether, and nary any fish remained to be caught. Each morning we would wake up not knowing whether we'd have food to fill our bellies.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' On a day like so many before, we were waiting in vain or a bite. My brother's face was fixed in a grimace, and I assumed he was cursing the in his mind. But it turned out he was thinking about something else altogether. And when he finally spoke, the frustration was plain in his voice
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "Even if there were fish to catch, is this how I'm going to live out my days? Sitting endlessly with a pole in hand? It's like dying a slow death, and I can't take it anymore."
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' More so than our privation, it was the mundane, unchanging nature of our lives that bothered him.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' In the next instant he blurted out, "That's it--if there's a war, I'm going to fight too! That way I won't be bored, at least!"
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' And just like that, he threw aside his rod and set off. Right into the thick of the conflict...

'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' D-Damn it!
'''Memoriate of Light:''' It's over!
'''Memoriate of Light:''' Ungh... Wh-Who the hells are you!?

'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' Whoever you are, I'm in your debt. Having exhausted my power. I was all but defeated, but now none remain to oppose me here.
'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' Perhaps you would consider serving me? You would be well rewarded, of course. I could grant you riches, castles...
'''Memoriate of Darkness:''' Wh-What's the meaning of this!? Weren't you a friend!?
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' ''Friend''? I'm just after some excitement. So come on, give it to me!

'''Hungry Fisherman:''' There you are, thank heavens! What were you thinking, taking on memoriates with your bare fists? However strong you may be, you're lucky to be alive!
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' Alive...
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' Yes, I've never felt so...''alive''!
'''Hungry Fisherman:''' Wh-Where are you going?
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' No more chasing small fry for me. From now on, I'm going to live for the thrill of battle.
'''Brawny Fisherman:''' I'll seek out those stronger than me, and I'll give 'em all a taste of my fist!

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "Never have I felt so alive as I did, risking life and limb," he said as he strode away, never to return.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Some time afterwards, a rumor reached me of a fearsome warrior. The man would arrive unannounced on a battlefield, trounce anyone and everyone indiscriminately, before disappearing again.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Cagnazzo, he was called and cursed for a feral dog. That was enough for me to know that my brother still lived.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It was only when I became a voidsent that I came to understand my brother. To understand the emptiness he felt in his mundane life.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It inspired me to want to break free from my own unchanging existence, and instilled in me a longing for this world.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' And for all his quirks, he was a good and kind brother, always looking out for me and helping me with my fishing.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Like everyone, he must have turned into a voidsent. If he had the chance to come here, I believe he would've found a purpose in life. A proper one.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Hehe, thanks to you, I could relive those old memories. And with that, I had best go and join my other selves. Be seeing you!

==== Hecteye near Paksa's Path ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Hm? What business does a mortal have with me?
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' So the rest of me are safe!? Thank goodness... It was worth risking myself to let the others escape.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' No sooner had we arrived in this world than we were attacked by fearsome creatures of stone. I drew their attention, and after scrambling hither and yon, managed to get myself to safety.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' But to so jealously guard treasure, you mortals must truly be fond of it. Lo-- there's another place for storing it right there.

'''Shirazade:''' They say it's mountain after mountain of treasure in there. We just need to find the coffers that act as portals.
'''Cautious Adventurer:''' And then survive the guardians and deadly fiends... I don't like our chances with just the three of us.
'''Audacious Adventurer:''' Less of us means a bigger share for each!
'''Shirazade:''' Exactly. Besides, what's an adventure without a little danger?
'''Cautious Adventurer:''' Hmmm... I'm really not sure about this...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' To willingly throw oneself into danger... It's truly a strange mortal quirk. Unlike you kind, we voidsent are quite risk averse. For instance, we wouldn't think to challenge a stronger being.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Except for ''him,'' perhaps. An odd fellow who loved fighting for its own sake...

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' His name was Cagnazzo, and there was nothing he feared in his domain.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Employing deception, he trapped his foes and drowned them in a bottomless mire. It mattered not how strong they were. All fell before him.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Yet despite his victories, he never felt truly satisfied. And through a chance meeting, he would learn the reason why.

'''Cagnazzo:''' That you should repel my attack... You're tougher than I expected!
'''Knight in Black:''' To whom do I speak?
'''Cagnazzo:''' I am Cagnazzo! And I'll bet you're the one they say is seeking out the strong. Well, if it's battle you want, then you need look no further!
'''Knight in Black:''' Lest you misunderstand, I do not desire fruitless battle. On the contrary, 'twould seem that it is you who seek out the strong. Why?
'''Cagnazzo:''' When you're hungry, you devour. It doesn't matter who. Your luck ran out when you strolled into my domain!
'''Knight in Black:''' None would so risk themselves simply because of an empty stomach. Nay, my friend. The source of your hunger lies elsewhere.
'''Cagnazzo:''' Wh-What is this aether, so pure and sublime!?There's so much of it I'm ripe to burst! And yet...
'''Cagnazzo:''' I still don't eel satisfied...
'''Knight in Black:''' Do you see? 'Tis not for aether that you thirst, but battle.
'''Knight in Black:''' You'll not quench this thirst with stagnant swamp water. Nay, naught save that of a raging torrent will sate you!
'''Cagnazzo:''' What do you mean?
'''Knight in Black:''' There is no joy to be had in ensnaring your quarry. For victory to have savor, you must place yourself in the midst of danger.
'''Knight in Black:''' If you join me, I shall see to it you never want for dread foes to grant you satisfaction. What say you?
'''Cagnazzo:''' Heh, why do I feel as through I've remembered something important? Whoever you are, I would know more.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' And thus did he ind a place to belong--upon the fine line that divides the devourer and the devoured.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' If he could do battle with just one worthy foe, he told himself, he could go to his rest forever satisfied.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' From that day forth, Cagnazzo tirelessly sought out those who might be able to best him. Each time hoping or bliss, but knowing that, like as not, disappointment ultimately awaited.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' A yearning so strong, nothing else matters... Do you have such a thing driving you too, mortal?
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Looking back, it was extremely reckless of me to come to this world. But it has been worth every bit of danger and more.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Ahhh, I can't wait to share my experiences with myself! I'll be on my way now--thanks for coming to find me!

==== Hecteye near Alzadaal's Path ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' The rest of me are here too? What a relief! I was taking in the sights in a village nearby when I realized I had become separated...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I'm glad I decided to follow the clamor and head to this city. There are so many mortals here, so many beautiful buildings!
 '''Inquisitive Son:''' Father, what is this building?
'''Knowledgeable Father:''' This, my boy, is the resting place of the great Alzadaal.
'''Knowledgeable Father:''' Centuries ago, he journeyed here from the mainland, and helped to end the war between the Matanga tribes--an act which laid the foundation for the nation of Radz-at-Han.
'''Inquisitive Son:''' So it's thanks to him that we all get along!
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Ah, a tomb. A place or mortals to remember their dead. It calls to mind people from my own past...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' My mother, who died in the Contramemoria. And the ones who laid her to rest...

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Long long ago, there lived two powerful mages.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It was said that none could match their might, yet they nevertheless continued to hone their skills at their training ground, atop a peak called Mount Ordeals.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' One day, fell fiends began attacking villages unprovoked. Upon hearing the grim tidings, the mages came to a resolution.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "Through years of training, we have mastered our flames. 'Tis time or us to employ them or the salvation of the world."

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' So it was that the pair descended the mountain, and set about vanquishing the fiends.
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' Just that one left!
'''Brother Mage:''' Leave it to me!
'''Frightened Girl:''' No! Don't!
'''Frightened Girl:''' Please don't hurt her! Don't hurt my mother!
'''Brother Mage:''' Y-Your mother?
'''Brother Mage:''' Arrrgh!
'''Frightened Girl:''' Please save her! I beg you!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' Grrr... What do I do?!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' It seems I have no choice...
'''Frightened Girl:''' What? She's...she's turned into a crystal!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' I said that I would save the world...but I couldn't save even a single life!
'''Solemn Fire Mage:''' My flames were meant to be like the sun... They were meant to protect--to keep warm and light the way... And yet...and yet--!

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' In his great fury at his failings, the mage's face turned reed as a ruby. Thus did the girl choose to call him Rubicante.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' The mage returned to his mountain, where he buried his comrade. Upon the gravestone he etched words of admonishment, and continued his training alone.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' One day, when visiting his comrade's grave, he found that a familiar crystal had been left there.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' It's presence lited a great weight off his chest. Without words, it told him that that girl was grateful for what he did.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' That day, he regained something he had lost. And descending the mountain once more, he embarked upon a journey, determined to use his powers for good.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' As sad as it is to lose a precious life, it's sadder still, I think, to lose one's purpose.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Mount Ordeals has been swallowed up by Darkness, and his comrade's grave with it. But wherever Rubicante may be, I like to believe that the little girl still remains in his heart...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Well, it's time I rejoined the others. It was nice talking to you, mortal!

==== Hecteye near The high Crucible of Al-Kimiya ====
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' ...What? I'm calling me, you say? I can appreciate my separation anxiety, but I answer to no one--not even myself. '''Wayward Hecteye:''' I am my own master. I do what I like, when I like. I will rejoin the others at my own leisurely pace.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Mortals, on the other hand, always seem to be busy at work. Short as your lives are, one would think you'd spend more time on leisure. You're truly strange creatures.
'''Experimenting Alchemist:''' Still burning strong, just like the start of the experiment...
'''Experimenting Alchemist:''' Ugh, by the Sisters, but tending the flame is mind-numbing work. Someone has to do it, I suppose, but I just wish it wasn't me...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Tending the flame... That reminds me of a voidsent I once knew.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' He watched over a beacon fire, seeing to it that it remained ever lit. Unlike that mortal, however, he did it of his own volition.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Such an act served no practical purpose in our world--even if night and day existed, we voidsent don't rely upon light. Yet he persisted.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Through perplexed by his curious ritual, I somehow found myself helping him with it...

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Rubicante was his name, and he went about his task dutifully.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Others mocked him or his meaningless act.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' But it must have some manner of meaning to him. And so, when I chanced to find the beacon guttered out, I made certain to let him know.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' For time out of mind this routine continued uninterrupted. Until that fateful day...

'''Knight in Black:''' I see flames dancing in the distance; who should I find tending it but a mage of considerable might. With such power, surely you can do more than keep a beacon lit?
'''Rubicante:''' My flames serve not to smite others not to sate my hunger.
'''Knight in Black:''' Then what purpose do they serve?
'''Rubicante:''' I cannot say for certain...but to simply behold this flame somehow sets my heart at ease.
'''Knight in Black:''' I see... 'Twould seem you lack the power to comprehend the feelings engraved upon your soul.
'''Knight in Black:''' But such a lack is readily rectified.
'''Rubicante:''' This warmth, invigorating and comforting... Where have I felt it before?
'''Rubicante:''' Of course--the sun! That which once shone its light upon creation!
'''Rubicante:''' Though it would set, never did it fail to rise again. And like the sun, my flames must never die!
'''Knight in Black:''' So that is the way of it. Through your flames, you sought to recreate the sun's journey. To recreate the world as it was before.
'''Rubicante:''' Who are you, who could unearth memories buried in the deepest recesses of my heart?
'''Knight in Black:''' It matters not who I am, but what I seek to do. Join me, and together we shall banish the Darkness and see that the sun rises again.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' According to the mysterious knight, the price to save the world was dear: the inhabitants of the neighboring reality must be sacrificed. To which Rubicante replied...
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' "I have sworn to use my power to save the the world. If innocent souls must be consumed by my flames, then I shall bear responsibility for the sin."
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' Thus did he choose his path--of his own volition. And his spirit lives on in me, as an undying flame.

'''Wayward Hecteye:''' A world engulfed in Darkness had become the norm for me. But since coming here and basking in the sun, I've been reminded of all that we had lost.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' I understand Rubicante better now. Understand why he was willing to sacrifice all to restore the world to the way it was. To him, it was worth the price.
'''Wayward Hecteye:''' ...Well, I must say, it felt great to take a squirm down memory lane. With that, I shall now rejoin the others--of my own volition, of course!

===== Once you have finished talking to all four Hecteye: =====
'''System:''' You have found the last of the voidsent. Time to head back to the Hall of the Radiant Host.
<nowiki>''Optional Dialogue''</nowiki>
'''Radiant Scout:''' One, two, three... Uh, is this all of them, then?

=== Speak with the Sullen-eyed Voidsent. ===
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' You did it! You found all of me!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I trust I upheld my part of the bargain, and told you about more mighty voidsent?

'''What will you say?'''
> I learned about the pasts of Cagnazzo and Rubicante.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' So you have already crossed paths with them... Though the tales may not help you in the battles ahead, I daresay they gave you something to think upon.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' As mortals, then voidsent, then archfiends, these troubled souls fought with all their being. And now their fight is over...
> Those voidsent fought fiercely, but they'll fight no more.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:'''
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:'''

'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Well, I myself have only heard the tales from the others. If I'm to make their feelings my own, I need to become whole again. Which I can now do, thanks to you.
'''Radiant Scout:''' So all of them are accounted for? Then by all means, let's have them return to the way they were.
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Without further ado, then! To me, my selves!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' At last, we're whole again! There's nothing we need fear!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' And that which each of us experienced since coming here... It's as if I had experienced it all for myself!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I say it again, but this world is truly a fascinating place! I must see more of it. Yes, I must!
'''Radiant Scout:''' I'm not sure what I was expecting...but now that it's whole, I can't help but feel that it's more of a danger.
'''Radiant Scout:''' Yet with the undersea portal destroyed, there's no way to return it whence it came. Whatever should we do now...?
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Hm? What's this I see?
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Oh, it's voidsent. There's a few of them in that direction. More of my brethren made it over, it seems. Curious, through--this is much farther than I can usually perceive...
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I can only assume my vision has improved. Could this bee the accumulative effect of our experiences here...?
'''Radiant Scout:''' What? It can sense its kind from a vast distance?
'''Radiant Scout:''' Amazing! Such an ability would make the task of tracking down invading voidsent a breeze!
'''Radiant Scout:''' If the creature would agree to assist us in this manner, I'm confident that I can convince my superiors to forge a pact with it!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' Oho! If it means I can remain in this world, then I'd gladly agree to that arrangement!
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I can't say how much I'm indebted to you, mortal. Working with this fellow here, I'll find a way to communicate with your kind and make myself useful. Thank you for everything!
<nowiki>''Optional Dialogue''</nowiki>
'''Sullen-eyed Voidsent:''' I will be on my best behavior until I've forged a pact. It's nothing short of a dream come true to be in this world, and I'll do whatever is required to remain!

'''Radiant Scout:''' With regard to communicating, as the creature appears to understand our words, I believe I shall begin by teaching it letters. With some effort, I'm confident we'll be conversing ere long!

==Video Archive==
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Shadowed Pasts Once More

2026-03-27T16:05:58Z

Wolfstrike: /* Dialogue */

Shadowed Pasts Once More

2026-03-26T14:53:48Z

Wolfstrike: /* Acceptance */

Shadowed Pasts Once More

2026-03-26T14:36:25Z

Wolfstrike: {{Dialogue}}

King of the Mountain

2026-03-25T14:04:56Z

Wolfstrike: /* Wait at the designated location. (Cutscene) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = King of the Mountain
| description = Relief is writ plain on [[Alphinaud]]'s face.
| image = king of the mountain.png
| quest-giver = Alphinaud
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Estinien; Jullus; Mysterious Person; Spirited Engineer; Varshahn; Y'shtola; Zero (NPC)
| location = Garlemald
| location-x = 32
| location-y = 16.6
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = Newfound Adventure Quests
| level = 90
| exp = 49728
| gil = 5184
| unlocks = dg Lapis Manalis
| reward-opt1 = 1 Lunar Envoy's Gear of Fending Coffer (IL 630)
| reward-opt2 = 1 Lunar Envoy's Gear of Maiming Coffer (IL 630)
| reward-opt3 = 1 Lunar Envoy's Gear of Striking Coffer (IL 630)
| prev-quest = An Unforeseen Bargain
| next-quest = A Dragon's Resolve
| patch = 6.3
| release = endwalker
| id-gt = 70210
| msq-index = 830
| id-edb = 3ea4c3511c4
}}

==Steps==
*Wait at the designated location.
*Speak with the [[Spirited Engineer|spirited engineer]].
*Enter [[Lapis Manalis]].
*Speak with [[Y'shtola]] at [[Deepspine]].

==Journal==
* Relief is writ plain on [[Alphinaud]]'s face.

* With the [[voidsent]] driven off, and [[Zero]] resting, Alphinaud suggests waiting for your comrades to return from the lake.

* The immediate threat of voidsent is gone for now, but having fought them in such numbers, you are all but certain a voidgate is indeed somewhere on the nearby mountain. Happily, the repairs on the snowcraft are nearing completion, and it is decided that you will head back to its location in [[Cerulea Ingens]]. [[Alisaie]] is only too eager to depart, and much to her surprise, Zero offers to accompany you without the need for a bargain, seemingly having been inspired by Alisaie's earnest desire to help others. Alphinaud joins you as well, and so together you set forth, with [[Y'shtola]] and [[Estinien]] leading the way.

* You arrive at Cerulea Ingens to find a fully functioning snowcraft. To ensure you safely reach your destination on the mountain, the engineer offers to serve as your pilot. Thus do you climb aboard and steel yourself for what dangers may await at [[Lapis Manalis]].
** ※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.

* In the depths of Lapis Manalis, you and your companions finally locate the voidgate. There you come face-to-face with the archfiend of water, [[Cagnazzo]], and make ready for what promises to be a torrential encounter.
** ※In the event that you leave Lapis Manalis, you may re-enter by speaking with the spirited engineer.

* The archfiend suffers a crushing defeat at your hands, and yet he seems strangely satisfied with the outcome. Delight is writ plain on Cagnazzo's face as he reveals what you believed to be [[Azdaja|Varshahn's sister]] was, in fact, only her eye. With his dying breath, Cagnazzo bids you seek out [[Golbez]] to learn what has truly become of Azdaja. He then dissipates into [[aether]], leaving a crestfallen [[Varshahn]] holding the eye of his beloved sister.

* Though Golbez's ultimate aim remains unclear, knowing he likely requires immense stores of aether to see his plans through, you have cause to believe Azdaja yet lives. Even so, Y'shtola cannot help but wonder why he would choose now to finally put his plans into motion.

==Dialogue==

''Optional Dialogue''
'''Alisaie:''' Thank goodness we found Zero when we did.

'''Jullus:''' I've also received word that the transport arrived safely at Camp Broken Glass. They send their thanks to the “woman in black.”

'''Zero:''' ...I'm fine. I just need rest.

===Accepting the quest===

'''Alphinaud:''' As Alisaie said, many people owe Zero their lives.
'''Alphinaud:''' This is not her world, nor her battle to fight, yet she risked life and limb for us nonetheless. That will not be soon forgotten.
'''Alphinaud:''' Now then, I expect that our friends will return soon. Once everyone has gathered, we can take stock of the situation.

''Optional Dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' We've naught to do but wait for the others. They should not be much longer.

'''Alisaie:''' Perhaps you should have a rest too.

===Wait at the designated location. (Cutscene)===

'''Zero:''' Apologies for the delay. I've finished replenishing my aether.
'''Alphinaud:''' Full glad am I to hear it. We must thank you again, Zero.
'''Alisaie:''' Indeed, many are still alive because of you. Those soldiers not least of all.
'''Zero:''' ...How fared you? Better than I did, by all accounts.
'''Alisaie:''' We had to contend with our fair share of voidsent en route to the snowcraft, but we had the benefit of numbers.
'''Estinien:''' With their help, we quickly dispatched all the voidsent that came our way. Thankfully, they stay dead in our world.
'''Estinien:''' We were trying to decide what to do next when we received word about the transport.
'''Alphinaud:''' Which is how Alisaie, [Forename], and I came to find you.
'''Y'shtola:''' While the immediate threat has been addressed, we cannot rest easy yet. For voidsent to appear in such numbers, we must assume that a voidgate has indeed been opened nearby.
'''Jullus:''' Meaning more of them can come through at their leisure.
'''Jullus:''' It seems the best course of action is to investigate Lapis Manalis, as you intend. What is the state of the snowcraft?
'''Y'shtola:''' Nearly operational, I believe. Vrtra is with the engineer, who is hard at work as we speak. Why don't we join them in Cerulea Ingens?
'''Alisaie:''' Finally, a chance to go on the offensive!
'''Zero:''' ...I would join you as well.
'''Alisaie:''' I wouldn't dream of refusing you. But...what did you have in mind for payment?
'''Zero:''' Payment won't be necessary.
'''Zero:''' I will do this because...I want to.
'''Zero:''' You have...kindled something within me. A compulsion─a desire to act─that has been burning since you came to my aid out in the snow.
'''Zero:''' I do not understand it, but I wish to, and to that end I will heed it. Then perhaps I'll understand your answer.
'''Alphinaud:''' I would also like to join you in tracing the voidsent to their origin. Though that would mean neglecting my duties here...
'''Jullus:''' Don't worry about us. Between my people and the contingent, we can keep things running well enough. Just find where the voidsent are coming from, and see that they stop.
'''Jullus:''' Take care, Zero.
'''Zero:''' I will.

''Optional Dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' For the sake of our friends, I pray we succeed in our mission.
'''Alphinaud:''' The voidgate is of course our main objective, but if we can also find useful salvage, then all the better.

'''Alisaie:''' I'm glad the engineer is safe. I'd never forgive myself if something had happened to him on our account.

'''Estinien:''' Vrtra insisted on staying behind to guard the snowcraft. He's anxious to get up that mountain, and understandably so.

'''Y'shtola:''' “Mammoth” is an apt name for the craft. Its prodigious size made defending it difficult, but it came through unscathed.

'''Zero:''' To have to go to such lengths to traverse a single mountain... The people of this land do not have easy lives.

'''Varshahn:''' 'Tis good to see you all safe and well. The craft stands ready, I am pleased to say. Our engineer friend has worked tirelessly, his zeal a match for any of my alchemists.

'''Jullus:''' I've no intention to pry, but it seems Zero is quite unaccustomed to the kindness of strangers. She reminds me of myself when we first met.
'''Julles:''' Distrustful of outsiders. Hateful, even. Unwilling to believe anyone would offer anything without some manner of exchange.
'''Julles:''' I know not how or why she found herself willing to go to such lengths on out behalf, but I have no doubt now you and your comrades will be better for her company.

===Speak with the spirited engineer. (Cutscene)===

'''Spirited Engineer:''' There you are! Your timing couldn't be better.
'''Spirited Engineer:''' Thanks to Varshahn's help, I've managed to finish the repairs faster than I anticipated. The mammoth's ready for the snow once more!
'''Spirited Engineer:''' You can leave the piloting to me, too. It'd be my pleasure to get you to where you need to go!
'''Alisaie:''' You are too kind. Thank you.
'''Alisaie:''' Let's be on our way then, shall we?

<blockquote> Lapis Manalis now accessible. </blockquote>

''Optional Dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' As we hopefully demonstrated, we're still capable of holding our own in battle. Which is to say, please don't hesitate to rely on us.

'''Alisaie:''' When we find whoever's responsible for unleashing the voidsent, I'm going to give them a piece of my mind!

'''Estinien:''' I don't make a habit of fighting atop magitek, but it shouldn't be any more difficult than doing so astride a dragon. I welcome the change of pace.

'''Y'shtola:''' Once aboard the mammoth, we will all need to change into attire more suitable for combat.
'''Y'shtola:''' It can be no coincidence that a voidgate has opened where Vrtra sensed his sister. In all likelihood, something is in the offing, and we must be prepared.

'''Zero:''' If there is indeed a voidgate, then there will be voidsent, and not merely lesser ones.
'''Zero:''' Be on your guard for all manner of threats.

'''Varshahn:''' Come, [Forename]. Let us find the truth of my sister's aura!

'''Spirited Engineer:''' Just say the word and we're off.

===After completing the dungeon===

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Varshahn:''' Tell me one thing, Cagnazzo.
'''Varshahn:''' A dragon of our world crossed over into yours long ago, but I have felt her presence here again. What is the meaning of this?
'''Cagnazzo:''' I daresay what you felt...was this.
'''Varshahn:''' By the Sisters...
'''Varshahn:''' You... What have you done to Azdaja!?
'''Cagnazzo:''' If you want answers, you'll have to get them from Lord Golbez.
'''Cagnazzo:''' Assuming you've the strength to face him.
'''Cagnazzo:''' A pity I will not see the plan to fruition, but my part is done. And to fade with the thrill of battle in my heart makes it all the more worthwhile...
'''Varshahn:''' No, wait! Where is she!? Where is my sister!?
'''Cagnazzo:''' At long last, I go to join the great flow...
'''Y'shtola:''' By the gate's closing, there can be no doubt that he was the one who opened it.
'''Varshahn:''' Oh, Azdaja... I prayed we might meet once more...
'''Estinien:''' She is likely still in the void. Take heart─we will find her yet.
'''Zero:''' So, what now?
'''Alphinaud:''' While you discuss how to proceed with your search, I would excuse myself to look around. There may be salvage that we could use at the camp.
'''Alisaie:''' In that case, I'll patrol the area for more voidsent.
'''Y'shtola:''' Very well, let us take a moment to consider our options.

''Optional Dialogue''
'''Varshahn:''' Oh, Azdaja...

'''Estinien:''' That they should go so far as to use Azdaja's eye as bait... What could they be after?

'''Zero:''' Why does he look so defeated? We are closer to finding his sister, are we not?

===Speak with Y'shtola in Deepspine. (Cutscene)===

'''Y'shtola:''' So, we have discovered the source of the voidsent outbreak in Garlemald.
'''Estinien:''' A gate forced open from the void...
'''Y'shtola:''' The barrier between our worlds is especially thin here, I suspect.
'''Y'shtola:''' Elsewise I see little reason why the reapers chose to live in such an inhospitable place.
'''Estinien:''' Even if the conditions are ideal, we're talking about a gate that could pass an archfiend. Opening one so large could not have been easy.
'''Y'shtola:''' In the age of Allag, Emperor Xande created an enormous portal using a prodigious amount of aether harnessed by the Crystal Tower.
'''Y'shtola:''' In theory, a similar feat should be possible from within the void. One need but have the requisite amount of aether...such as that harbored by a great wyrm's eye.
'''Varshahn:''' And its aether is indeed greatly diminished...
'''Estinien:''' In [Forename]'s vision, Golbez let his archfiends feed upon Azdaja's aether. If he has also taken an eye to open this gate...
'''Y'shtola:''' It does not bode well, I know. Nevertheless, we must remain hopeful and continue our search.
'''Y'shtola:''' What I find curious is why our foes chose to strike now, some five thousand years after Azdaja vanished into the void.
'''Y'shtola:''' And while their overarching plan remains a mystery, what exactly was Cagnazzo's part in it that he had finished?

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==Video Archive==
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An Unforeseen Bargain

2026-03-25T13:41:22Z

Wolfstrike: /* Speak with Alphinaud. (Duty) */

{{Quest infobox
| title = An Unforeseen Bargain
| description = This [[1st Legion Soldier|distressed soldier]] has ill tidings to share with you.
| image = an unforeseen bargain.png
| quest-giver = 1st Legion Soldier
| related-npcs = Alisaie; Alphinaud; Estinien; Jullus; Mysterious Person; Zero (NPC)
| location = Garlemald
| location-x = 31.6
| location-y = 18.2
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Post-Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Post-Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre = Newfound Adventure Quests
| level = 90
| exp = 49728
| gil = 2855
| reward(1-10) =
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt1 = 1 Piety Materia IX
| reward-opt2 = 1 Battledance Materia IX
| reward-opt3 = 1 Quickarm Materia IX
| reward-opt4 = 1 Quicktongue Materia IX
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| prev-quest = Kindled Spirit
| next-quest = King of the Mountain
| release = endwalker
| patch = 6.3
| id-gt = 70209
| msq-index = 829
| id-edb = 341418a1f2c
}}

==Steps==
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
*Speak with [[Alisaie]].

==Journal==
* This [[1st Legion Soldier|distressed soldier]] has ill tidings to share with you.

* A horde of [[voidsent]] has been sighted approaching from the east, prompting an immediate evacuation of the area. [[Alisaie]] asks [[Zero]] to assist in the effort, but she refuses, stating that she will not risk her life without suitable compensation. [[Jullus]], however, succeeds in persuading Zero to help guard [[Tertium]] by reminding her of the buuz he gave her. With the memoriate keeping watch, [[Alphinaud]] believes that the encampment will be safe enough in your absence, and suggests heading outside to find your other comrades.

* Together with Alphinaud and Alisaie, you seek out [[Y'shtola]] and the others. Fortunately, they are quite capable of defending themselves, though it remains to be seen how Jullus and Zero are faring back at Tertium.

* You later learn that, while you and the twins were occupied with rampaging voidsent, Jullus received word that a unit had gone silent while en route to [[Camp Broken Glass]]. As he prepared to set out from Tertium to investigate, Zero, much to his surprise, offered to go in his stead. She arrived in time to save a pair of soldiers from voidsent, but soon found herself overwhelmed. Thankfully, you arrived in time to save her and put the enemy to rout.

* With the danger passed, you enjoy a brief moment of respite while waiting for Zero to recover and Y'shtola and the others to return. In that quiet aftermath, Alisaie muses what might have compelled Zero to─despite her earlier objections─resolve to risk her life to save others...

==Dialogue==

''Optional Dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' This seems urgent...

'''Alisaie:''' I've got a bad feeling about this.

'''Zero:''' Well? Shouldn't you see what's wrong?

'''Jullus:''' He was out on patrol, so if he's come back early, then...

===Accepting the quest (Cutscene)===

'''1st Legion Soldier:''' Forgive me the interruption, but I come with grave news!
'''1st Legion Soldier:''' A horde of voidsent are approaching from the mountains to the east. Their numbers are beyond anything we've ever seen!
'''Alisaie:''' What!? But Y'shtola and the others...
'''Alphinaud:''' Anyone outside of Tertium is in danger. We must find and bring them all here at once!
'''Alisaie:''' Can we count on your aid, Zero?
'''Zero:''' I've already settled the debt for my question. I'm not obligated to help.
'''Zero:''' What's more, death in this world is absolute. You ask me to put my life on the line.
'''Zero:''' Without suitable payment, I will do no such thing.
'''Alisaie:''' That's fair... What do we have to offer that might be enough?
'''Jullus:''' You're right, Zero. You're not obligated to help, and I wouldn't presume otherwise.
'''Jullus:''' Nevertheless, we are in need. Assuming the buuz I gave you is worth anything, would you at least be willing to stand watch at this encampment?
'''Jullus:''' That way, more of us will be able to go out and see the people to safety.
'''Zero:''' ...Very well. Unless we come under attack, I'll do no more than stand watch.
'''Alphinaud:''' I daresay Tertium will be safe enough with Zero here.
'''Alphinaud:''' Let us go and find Y'shtola and the others, and assist with the evacuation.

''Optional Dialogue''
'''Zero:''' Do what you must. I will remain here.

'''Jullus:''' Please hurry. Time is of the essence.

'''1st Legion Soldier:''' Never have I seen so many voidsent... We've got to round up as many hands as we can to assist with the evacuation effort.

'''Alisaie:''' Come, we need to find our comrades.

===Speak with Alphinaud. (Duty)===

'''Alphinaud:''' Tertium will be fine. Jullus and his people have weathered far worse.
'''Alphinaud:''' We must make haste to the snowcraft, where our friends and the engineer should be.
'''Alphinaud:''' Given their position, they may soon find themselves at the mercy of the voidsent. If it comes to it, we must be prepared for battle.
'''Alisaie:''' I'm ready, don't you worry.
'''Alisaie:''' How about you, [Forename]?

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Jullus:''' Report!
'''Jullus:''' Lost contact? When?
'''Jullus:''' Voidsent─I'd bet my life on it. Understood. I'll investigate at once.
'''Jullus:''' A unit transporting supplies has gone silent en route to Broken Glass. I will go and search for it. Stay here and keep watch, but be ready to answer my call.
'''Zero:''' If it was voidsent, you'd be a fool to go alone.
'''Zero:''' They'll find you before you find your men. And then they'll devour you as well.
'''Jullus:''' Perhaps you're right. Perhaps I don't stand a chance. But I can't just abandon them!
'''Zero:''' I can't repay you for the bread if you're dead. I'll go.
'''Jullus:''' What!? No! I couldn't possibly ask you to do that!
'''Zero:''' I'm far better suited to dealing with voidsent. It makes sense.
'''Zero:''' Or do you mean to say you'd rather I stay here because you can't protect this place on your own?
'''Jullus:''' Fine. Just...don't do anything stupid. Promise me!
'''Transport Guard:''' Grrr... Damn these demons!
'''Zero:''' Return to the camp. Now.
'''Transport Guard:''' Y-Yes, ma'am! Thank you!
'''Incensed Voidsent:''' Kindred... Why do you interfere?
'''Incensed Voidsent:''' Ah, of course. You sold your soul to feed.
'''Zero:''' I have taken bread. But my soul is forever mine.
| Voiced cutscene end |

'''Duty Commenced'''

'''Zero:''' I can't...

''After almost dying to Furcas:''

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Zero:''' How big must the gate be for their like to come through...
'''Zero:''' Is this it, then...?
'''Zero:''' Just like that time...

''When Light still shone upon the world... When the Contramemoria still raged...''

'''Haughty Memoriate:''' Stand aside if you value your life.
'''Brutish Memoriate:''' We're only after women and wine. Darkness can take the rest.
'''Zero:''' You're not taking another step towards that village.
'''Haughty Memoriate:''' Stupid girl. You were warned.
'''Brutish Memoriate:''' And now we can get back to our business.
'''Zero:''' Get up... Get up, damn you!
'''Zero:''' Too weak. I need...help...
'''Zero:''' Someone...please...

''The same mistakes, the same ends. Again and again. What should I...what could I have done?''
''What...?''
''Who?''

'''Zero:''' You... What are you doing here...?
'''Alisaie:''' Y'shtola and Estinien had matters well in hand. So we went where we were needed.
'''Alphinaud:''' Can you stand?

'''''What will you say?'''''
> You're not finished yet, Zero. Let's fight together.
> We're a little late, but we've come to help you.

'''Zero:''' ...All right.
'''Zero:''' I will let it burn, this fire in my breast. Let it burn and rage and guide.
| Voiced cutscene end |

'''Duty Commenced'''

''After defeating Andromalius:''

| Voiced cutscene |
'''Zero:''' You did well to find me out here.
'''Alphinaud:''' We have Jullus to thank for that. He was quite worried when he called.

'''''What will you say?'''''
> There would've been more casualties if not for you.
> The people of Garlemald thank you.

'''Zero:''' No, if it was not for you and the others, I...
'''Alisaie:''' Well, let's not fuss over details. We should return to Tertium─can you make it that far?
'''Zero:''' I think so.
'''Jullus:''' Zero! Are you all right?
'''Zero:''' Well enough. No voidsent struck here, did they?
'''Jullus:''' No, and there weren't any more casualties thanks to you.
'''Zero:''' What are you doing?
'''Jullus:''' You'll have no debts to repay, if that's what you're worried about.
'''Jullus:''' If anything, I owe you a week's worth of buuz.
'''Zero:''' Hmph.
| Voiced cutscene end |

''Optional Dialogue''
'''Alphinaud:''' For a mercy, there appears to have been no casualties in Tertium or elsewhere.

'''Jullus:''' I've also received word that the transport arrived safely at Camp Broken Glass. They send their thanks to the “woman in black.”

'''Zero:''' ...I'm fine. I just need rest.

===Speak with Alisaie.===

'''Alisaie:''' Zero's convalescing aboard the train. Jullus has already given her something to eat, so I suppose all we can do is wait.
'''Alisaie:''' I can't help but wonder, though... What possessed her to go and fight all those voidsent on her own? Not that I know the going rate for such things, but I doubt one buuz would suffice. I think ''someone'' has been a bad influence on her.
'''Alisaie:''' Oh, I'm just joking. Or am I?
'''Alisaie:''' In any case, many people owe her their lives. I'll be sure to thank her when she's back on her feet.
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==Video Archive==
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Shadowed Pasts

2026-03-24T14:34:07Z

Wolfstrike: /* Hecteye near Kama */

{{Quest infobox
| title = Shadowed Pasts
| description = Something has this [[Radiant Scout|Radiant scout]] unnerved.
| image = shadowed pasts.png
| quest-giver = Radiant Scout
| related-npcs = Arkasodara Artisan; Arkasodara Laborer; Dismissive Fellow; Rugged Radiant; Steadfast Radiant; Sullen-eyed Voidsent; Wayward Hecteye; Well-mannered Woman
| location = Radz-at-Han
| location-x = 4.8
| location-y = 11.9
| location-z =
| type = side
| quest-line = Tales of Newfound Adventure
| journal-section = Sidequests
| journal-category = Chronicles of Light Quests
| journal-genre = Tales of Newfound Adventure Quests
| level = 90
| exp = 0
| gil = 1734
| reward(1-10) =
| overridereward(1-10) =
| reward-opt(1-8) =
| overridereward-opt(1-8) =
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Buried Memory
| next-quest = Shadowed Pasts Once More
| release = endwalker
| patch = 6.2
| id-gt = 70196
| id-edb = 4600e1e0e6d
}}

==Walkthrough==
* '''Four''' orange circles identify the target areas of your map you need to search within.
* The closest target to your starting destination is found within walking distance, at (X:8,Y:10) near the '''Hall of the Radiant Host'''.
* One is found near the '''Mehryde's Meyhane''' aetheryte at (X:11.3, Y:7.3).
* One is found on the bridge leading from the '''Kama''' aetheryte (X:12.2, Y:12.1).
* One is found just through the doors after the '''Airship Landing''' aetheryte, past the counters, and off to the right at (X:8.9, Y:16.0)

==Steps==
*Speak with the [[Radiant Scout|Radiant scout]].
*Search for the [[Wayward Hecteye|wayward hecteyes]].
*Speak with the [[Sullen-eyed Voidsent|sullen-eyed voidsent]].

==Journal==
* Something has this Radiant scout unnerved.

* The Radiant scout explains to you that he recently happened upon a voidsent while out on patrol. The beast was strangely docile, however, and against his better judgment, he chose to capture rather than slay it. Hearing of your recent foray into the void, he hopes your expertise can prove useful in discerning what the voidsent may be plotting. To that end, he asks you to accompany him to the Hall of the Radiant Host.

* Having died shortly after your arrival at the court of Troia, the sullen-eyed voidsent fled to the Source seeking sanctuary from the void's vicious cycle of undeath. However, it was not fully recovered before making the journey, causing it to split into several lesser voidsent. It asks that you search Radz-at-Han for its missing kin. In exchange, they will share with you knowledge of the void.

* You travel about the city and find four wayward hecteyes, each of which recounts a grim tale of the Thirteenth and the denizens of the void. The voidsent will no doubt be glad to be reunited, and the Radiant scout relieved to know the streets are safe.

* The sullen-eyed voidsent thanks you for gathering its kindred voidsent, and makes ready to reunite with them...but something is amiss. It would seem there are yet more pieces of itself that have yet to be found. Should the hecteyes sense more wayward voidsent, it hopes you will answer its call for help once more.

==Dialogue==

===Acceptance===
<pre>Radiant Scout: Ah, {{alternatives|f=Mistress|m=Master}} [Forename], you couldn't have appeared at a better time!

Radiant Scout: You see, while out patrolling the city, I chanced to sight a voidsent.

Radiant Scout: I immediately chased it down with the intent of eliminating it, but something about it struck me as odd. For one, it made no move to defend itself, but simply sat there, er...jiggling. Which is why, against my better judgment, I decided to capture it instead.

Radiant Scout: Having traveled to the void, I daresay you have considerable knowledge of its denizens. If you have a moment, might I trouble you for your opinion on the creature's unusual behavior?

Radiant Scout: I'm truly grateful! Now, if you would follow me, the creature is being held in the Hall of the Radiant Host.</pre>

===Speaking with the Sullen-eyed Voidsent===
<pre>
Radiant Scout:
Here it is. Surprisingly docile, even when I captured it. And there have been no reports of attacks prior to that. Even so, it's the nature of voidsent to prey on people for their aether. Perhaps it bides its time, waiting to carry out some manner of scheme...

Sullen-eyed Voidsent:
You! I remember you. Yes, you were at Troia. Please, you must help me!

(Player-avatar reacts)

Sullen-eyed Voidsent:
Oho, you do understand me!
I understand the mortal tongue well enough, but I don't have a mouth to produce the sounds. It's been a struggle to convey my thoughts.
But not anymore! You can help me, yes you can!

(Player-avatar turns to the Radiant Scout and makes speaking motions)

Radiant Scout: You can converse with the voidsent? Amazing! Could you ask it why it came here?

(Player-avatar turns to the Sullen-eyed Voidsent and makes speaking motions)

Sullen-eyed Voidsent:
When you and yours stormed the castle, I was caught up in the fighting and died.
In time I returned, but I tire of fighting. So I fled, using the gate to your world.
Having just been reborn, however, my essence hadn't fully bound together yet. And so, when I emerged from the gate, it was as several sundered selves.
Frightened and confused, they scattered. Following their trail led me here, my diminutive size allowing me to remain largely unseen.
But by the same token, I can do little more than sneak about. Each of us was weak and powerless. That's why we consumed one another in the first place. Together we were strong. I want you to help me find all of me, so that I can be whole again.
</pre>

Player Choices

1.
2.

<pre>
Player selection:

</pre>

<pre>Player selection: "(choice)"

Sullen-eyed Voidsent: Yes, I would. To be whole again and live in this world, I would strike a thousand bargains!
</pre>

Afterwards:

<pre>
Sullen-eyed Voidsent:
I─we─still remember the past, you see. Still remember when we were mortals.
We long to have that life again. But we need your help, starting by reuniting us. We won't try to devour anyone even when we're whole, I swear!
You wish to learn more about the void, yes? There is much we can teach you about those who rule its domains. About their past.
Find the others, and they'll tell you all they know. No eating, no tricks. Do we have a bargain?

(Player-avatar nods, then turns to the Radiant Scout and makes speaking motions)

Radiant Scout:
So it crossed over to our world to escape conflict, and now searches for...the rest of itself?
I understand voidsent are quite reliable when it comes to fulfilling a pact. And I daresay having one as an ally would benefit our research into their world...
Very well. If you would be so kind as to search for its kin, I will consult my superiors on how best to deal with them.

Sullen-eyed Voidsent:
By that, I take it we have a bargain. Good, good.
I sense four others close by. When you find them, you need only point them in this direction. Once they sense my presence, I can guide them the rest of the way.
</pre>

Upon speaking to:
<pre>
Sullen-eyed Voidsent: Like me, the others have an interest in the lives of mortals. They are bound to be here, in this city.

Radiant Scout: My thanks again for your help. If you could see the other voidsent back here, I will tend to the rest.</pre>

===Locating the Hecteyes===

====Hecteye near Hall of the Radiant Host====
<pre>
Wayward Hecteye: What's that? I asked you to search for me...in exchange for knowledge about powerful voidsent?
Wayward Hecteye: I was still wanting to see this and that, but I suppose a deal is a deal...

(Cutscene begins)

(Camera pans over to a pair of Radiant soldiers nearby)

Wayward Hecteye: Those men over there. Soldiers, are they not? We used to have soldiers in our world, too. There were lots of them during the Contramemoria.

Steadfast Radiant: Ah, back from Weaver's Warding, are you? I hear you fought well against the voidsent that slipped through.

Rugged Radiant: Come now, I merely did my duty. Haven't we all sworn to protect our nation, no matter the cost?

Wayward Hecteye:
“Protect our nation.” How familiar, those words. Where was it that I heard them...?
Ah, yes. It was the early days of the Contramemoria. The enemy had conjured a terrible eidolon that laid siege to a fortress.
The garrison was made up of ordinary soldiers. Men and women with no remarkable abilities. But led by their valiant commander, they fought bravely and desperately.
They had to last until the memoriate arrived, the commander told them. Needed to hold out no matter the cost.
A memoriate did eventually arrive. But not soon enough for the soldiers.

(Beginning of Cutscene #1 for this quest within the Unending Journey)

Wayward Hecteye:
Having struck down the eidolon, the memoriate and his servant searched the castle for survivors. They found only the dead.
But just when they had given up all hope, a faint groaning reached their ears. They rushed over to the sound, and cleared away debris...
...To find a lone survivor: the garrison commander.
Instead of joy, however, the sight of the man filled them with anger.

(Characters within the scene begin to move)

Sensible Steward: Your soldiers are slaughtered to a man, yet there's barely a scratch on you! What's the meaning of this!?

Garrison Commander: The eidolon was savage, but mindless. It was a simple thing to hide myself beneath fallen debris.

Maddened Memoriate: Hide!? As commander, you had a duty to your men! You were supposed to put their lives before your own!

Garrison Commander:
Spare me! My duty was to ensure the fortress stood─and it did!
Besides, my death would've achieved nothing, honor be damned! No, I'm sworn to protect our nation, and to do that I must live! It isn't my fate to fall here!

Maddened Memoriate: It isn't your fate, you say?

(Memoriate attacks the commander, and commander falls down)

Sensible Steward: Is... Is he...?

Maddened Memoriate:
Merely unconscious. Come, let us bury the soldiers...and their commander with them.
Fate shall decide what becomes of him. Whether he lives or dies.

Sensible Steward: Very well, my lord.

(More still visuals)

Wayward Hecteye:
Funeral rites were later held for the fallen. But solemn tears quickly gave way to horrified screams as a body emerged from the earth─the commander.
“I can't die. I must live,” the man is said to have declared.
The people thought him a demon. A disheveled horror, muttering curses as he wandered off to regions unknown.
Scarmiglione, they called him. A name befitting his newfound grisly visage. A name befitting a monster.
We thought we buried him deep. But a mortal's desire to live is not to be understimated(sic).

(Scene returns to the present day)

Wayward Hecteye:
You're a mortal, so I expect you understand that desire.
Well, that concludes my tale. I had best rejoin my selves. If you'll excuse me...</pre>

====Hecteye near Mehryde's Meyhane====
<pre>Wayward Hecteye:
So this is where mortals consume aether.
Dreading loneliness more than hunger... How very like me. If you don't mind, though, I'd like to observe the mortals a while longer.

(Cutscene begins, camera pans over to the pair of Arkasodara seated at a nearby table)

Arkasodara Artisan: The food here is simply sublime! Why, I feel stronger with every bite, as if the Mrga Themselves were granting me Their blessing!
Arkasodara Laborer: The food is tasty, that's true enough. But no food is so sublime as to be a substitute for proper training, my friend.

(Camera returns to the hecteye)

Wayward Hecteye:
Stronger with every bite, every feed...
For my part of the bargain, I will tell you about how we voidsent become strong. Simply put, it depends on the quality and quantity of aether we harbor.
When the world was consumed by Darkness, the heroes known as memoriates arose as powerful voidsent.
In contrast, the vast majority of mortals, powerless and unremarkable as they were, became ordinary voidsent. Like me.
There were exceptions, of course. But one in particular, I'll never forget.

(Beginning of Cutscene #2 for this quest within the Unending Journey)

Wayward Hecteye:
Scarmiglione... Never had I seen a voidsent so craven. Even when pushed to the brink of starvation, he would prey only on those weaker than himself.
He subsisted on scant leavings, and lived in constant fear and hunger.
In the face of danger, of voidsent stronger than himself, fleeing was the only option.
But a day came when he found his way barred.

(Scene begins to move)

Knight in Black: How pitiful...

Scarmiglione: S-Such overwhelming aether... Who is this!?

Knight in Black: You fled instead of facing your foe. Why?

Scarmiglione: Why? I'm too weak, why else? I would have been devoured.

Knight in Black: So had you enough strength, you would have stood your ground? ...Very well, then.

Scarmiglione:
Wh-What's happening!?
Yesss. I feel it... The power, ssswelling within me!

Knight in Black: Lo, your foe returns.

Scarmiglione: Hissssss... What have you done to me?

Knight in Black: I granted you but a sliver of aether. 'Twas with the power you already possessed that you defeated your foe.

Scarmiglione: I possessed such power...?

Knight in Black: Fear had clouded your eyes. Blinded you to the strength you had attained feeding on the weak.

(scene freezes again)

Wayward Hecteye:
Curious how, in a world without death, the fear of it could be the key to great strength.
The knight recognized this─recognized the voidsent's potential. And thus did he take him into his service.
Determined as he is to live, it wouldn't surprise me if he were still somewhere out there.

(Scene returns to the present conversation)

Wayward Hecteye:
He'd be even more powerful now, I expect, from all the devouring he would have done since. Unlike your world, eating actually makes you stronger in ours.
Well, I must be going now. The others are waiting.</pre>

====Hecteye near Kama====
<pre>Wayward Hecteye:
My other self grows lonely, you say?
My apologies. It was my intent to seek out the others, but I was distracted by the bickering pair of mortals yonder. My goodness, but there's been some colorful language!

(scene change)

Dismissive Fellow: To hells with your father! You shouldn't need his permission just to leave the godsdamned house!

Well-mannered Woman: Please, mind your language! What would Father say if he were to hear you?

Dismissive Fellow: Ugh, it's always “Father this, Father that” with you! I'm sick of it! You're your own woman now─bloody act like one for a change!

Wayward Hecteye:
Colorful language, yes? Not from the girl, though. Oh no, she appears to be quite well bred.
I just hope she's happier than a girl I knew long, long ago...

((Beginning of Cutscene #3 for this quest within the Unending Journey))

Wayward Hecteye:
That girl was born into a family of thugs who suddenly found themselves nobility.
She was raised as a noblewoman, and had servants tending to her every need. But in the end, she was merely a beautiful bird kept in a gilded cage.
Wanting her to be a proper lady, her parents presided over all aspects of her life. They decided everything for her, telling her what to say and do.
Chafing from the fetters of her restrictive life, she solicited her handmaiden's aid and stole outside the manor, where she enjoyed a moment of bliss unbeknownst to her parents. Or so she thought...
It was not long before her father dragged her back to her room, barring the door and windows, denying her even the simple pleasure of an afternoon breeze.
Even a bird in a cage may chirp freely, but she wasn't even suffered to give voice to her desires.
But she wouldn't be deterred. Having once tasted sweet freedom, she yearned for more. And one day, she succeeded in sneaking out of the manor a second time.

(Scene change)
Dutiful Daughter: You're late. I was beginning to think you wouldn't come.

Overbearing Father: If you're expecting your friends, I'm afraid they're not coming.

Dutiful Daughter: F-Father!? How did you─? What do you mean...they're not coming?

Overbearing Father: I had known that some miscreants were cavorting in these parts, but to think that they'd dare try to consort with my daughter... Well, you needn't worry about them anymore. They're food for the fishes now.

Dutiful Daughter: <gasp> How could you do this, Father!? Why must you torment me so!?

Overbearing Father:
Know your place, girl! You are a means for our family to gain influence, and I won't have you sullying yourself with riffraff!
You will not leave your chambers save with my permission, nor will you disobey me again. If you do so, there will be severe consequences. Am I understood?
I said, am I understood!?

Dutiful Daughter: ...To hell.

Overbearing Father: What did you say?

Dutiful Daughter: I said, go to hell!

Overbearing Father: Aaarrrgggh!

(scene change)

Dutiful Daughter:
Oh, to think that it could be so exhilarating to speak my mind! To do as I please!
No more living in a cage. From this moment on, I am free! Free as the wind!

(scene freeze)

Wayward Hecteye:
The young woman struck out on her own, and in her travels discovered her true calling─not in the halls of lords and ladies, but on the battlefield.
She became a force of nature, famed for her striking beauty which belied a terrible savagery.
And with this new life she also claimed a new name─Barbariccia.

(scene end)

Wayward Hecteye:
Indeed, she found her freedom, but did she also find happiness, I wonder...?
I suppose I'll never know. Nor does it matter, for the world that once was is no more.
Oh, but goodness me. I had better rejoin the others.</pre>

====Hecteye near the Airship Landing====
<pre>Wayward Hecteye:
Ah, what a refreshing breeze.
I'm to return to the others? Bah, they should come here!
Would you look at this beautiful, boundless sky? Mortals take to the air from here, do they not? Would that I had wings to soar among the clouds myself...
But we voidsent are not wont to roam, you see. The mightiest among us carve out domains, while the rest labor to stay in their good graces.
Now, the master of a domain seldom ventures outside, for it is in one's territory that one is strongest.
For some, however, such confinement proved trying. As was the case for a certain voidsent I knew.

(Beginning of Cutscene #4 for this quest within the Unending Journey)

Wayward Hecteye:
I speak of the free-spirited terror, Barbariccia. When she first established her domain, she whiled away the days waiting for her minions to bring her prey.
The aether amassed from these offerings was devoted to the singular pleasure of caring for her silky, flowing locks. But the resources of her domain were not without their limits.
It was only when none remained to oppose her that she realized: she was a prisoner in her own domain. And unless she broke free, she would inevitably wither away, alone.
Not knowing what to do, she had fallen into the depths of despair...when the hand of salvation came to pull her out.

(Scene change)

Barbariccia: At this rate, my precious hair will frazzle and fray. Had I only the strength to leave my domain...

Knight in Black: If strength is your desire, that is easily granted.

Barbariccia:
Who are you!?
Ahhh! So much power, surging through me!

Knight in Black: And what will you do with it? What is it you desire?

Barbariccia: What I desire... What I desire is...

Knight in Black: You would move your very domain? Impressive.

Barbariccia: That I can do such a thing... What have you done to me?

Knight in Black: I granted you aether, nothing more. It was your will that made it possible.

Barbariccia: My will...

Knight in Black: Even so, no matter where you should go, there is naught but Darkness. What could your destination possibly be?

Barbariccia: Destination? I have no need of such. I wish but to be free, like the wind.

(scene freeze)

Wayward Hecteye:
In a world that has met its end, rare indeed is the soul who desires freedom so ardently that she could will her very domain to move.
Recognizing this quality, the knight would grant her more power─and a place of command in his mighty army.

(scene change)

Wayward Hecteye:
A story worthy of our bargain, I trust. I might've had more to tell had I not fallen off her domain.
It seems you mortals also have a fondness for flying. I'd certainly like to try riding one of these airships of yours...
But perhaps another time. My other selves will be a blubbering mess if I don't hurry and rejoin them.</pre>

===After finding all four Hecteye===
<pre>System:You have found the last of the voidsent. Time to head back to the Hall of the Radiant Host.</pre>

If spoken to ''before'' speaking to the Sullen-eyed Voidsent:
<pre>Radiant Scout: The voidsent are all present and accounted for. So long as they remain here, we needn't worry about panic among the townsfolk.</pre>

Upon speaking to the Sullen-eyed voidsent:
<pre>(Scene change)

Sullen-eyed Voidsent:
Thank you so much for finding me.
I hope the knowledge I had to share was worthy of our agreement.</pre>

Player response options:
Choice 1: More than worthy, I'd say. They told me of Scarmiglione and Barbariccia.
Choice 2: How did you come to know the archfiends?

This choice has no impact on dialogue afterwards.

<pre>Sullen-eyed Voidsent:
My other selves lived quite disparate lives both as mortals and voidsent. Though I suppose it is rather fortuitous that they crossed paths with such powerful voidsent.
But more importantly, what they could offer was worthy of our bargain. For that, I am glad.
All that remains now is for us to rejoin and become whole again.

Sullen-eyed Voidsent:
...Huh? Is...is this not all of me?
There can be no other explanation. There is still more of me lost out there somewhere.
But I don't sense them. Where could they have gone?

Radiant Scout:
You mean there's more of them wandering about!? By the Sisters...
<sigh> At the very least, if what you say is true, they pose no threat to the people.
Until the others can be found, we will keep these five under our care.

Sullen-eyed Voidsent:
Should I sense the others nearby, I hope we can count on you to find them too.</pre>
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

==Video Archive==
{{quest video archive|id=zE7LQlW1fNo}}

Simple Pleasures

2026-02-01T17:56:05Z

Wolfstrike: -What's in a Parent- starts after accepting the next MSQ

{{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
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 85
| req-items = 3 Hot Chai
| 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, 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
}}
==Rewards==

*[[File:Tsai tou Vounou.png|20px|link=Tsai tou Vounou]] 2 [[Tsai tou Vounou]]

;Unlocks

*[[File:Aether current icon1.png|20px|link=Aether Current]]  [[ Aether Current]]

==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.

''Optional Dialogue''

'''Viraban:''' Would that I were younger, I would pick up my spear and drive these monsters from our borders. Alas, time is a foe that cannot be vanquished.

'''Mihsaja:''' In times such as these, those who reside in the stewards' village must be strong. Although I must admit, at times I find such a prospect difficult...

'''Jubkhal:''' I count my blessings that I managed to escape here, but that beast... I've never seen anything like it, and I can't get its terrifying visage out of my head...

'''Utpala:''' Thank you for coming to my rescue. Now that I'm safe, I must follow your example and find a way to help where I can.

'''Nahbshayra:''' I was under the impression that things had settled down, but no sooner did I return than these fiends appeared. What am I to do now?

'''Qeryde:''' We have you to thank for our survival. It's not something I'll soon forget, you can be sure.

'''Yeruvvet:''' First hordes of beasts, now a mighty wyrm... Our world grows stranger by the day...

===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.

'''Qeryde:''' We have you to thank for our survival. It's not something I'll soon forget, you can be sure.

'''Yeruvvet:''' Had both you and Master Vrtra not intervened, many and more would have no doubt perished. I am forever in your debt.

'''Jubkhal:''' To think that the dragon watched over us all this time... Of course the revelation came as a surprise, but strangely, I am not afraid.

===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.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

Under His Wing

2026-02-01T17:55:04Z

Wolfstrike: -What's in a Parent- start when accepting this quest, not during or at the end of the previous MSQ

{{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
| journal-section = Main Scenario
| journal-category = Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
| journal-genre =
| level = 85
| exp = 481000
| gil = 1178
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Simple Pleasures
| next-quest = At World's End, What's in a Parent, 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.

'''Matsya:''' When you and your friends entrusted me with the child, I was beside myself with fear. In bringing her back safe, however, I realized I was capable of so much more than I ever believed.
'''Matsya:''' Nothing could be more terrifying than that moment I faced the beasts in the jungle. But I survived. I survived...and come what may, I will survive again.
'''Matsya:''' Without you, I never would have found the strength. I thank you, and promise to make the most of this lesson.

===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...

'''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?
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

What's in a Parent

2026-02-01T17:53:08Z

Wolfstrike: Required quest is one later then was indicated.

{{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 =
| journal-section = Sidequests
| journal-category = Thavnairian Sidequests
| journal-genre =
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| quest-sync = true
| req-quest = Under His Wing
| 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.
[[Category:Quests missing dialogue template]]

The Lady of Blades

2025-05-23T13:33:50Z

Wolfstrike:

{{Quest infobox
| title = The Lady of Blades
| description = [[Bajsaljen]] is determined to take [[Castrum Lacus Litore]], and would have you join him.
| image = the lady of blades1.png
| quest-giver = Bajsaljen
| location = Bozjan Southern Front
| location-x = 14.6
| location-y = 29.6
| type = feature
| quest-line = Resistance Weapons Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| requirements = Resistance Rank 10
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 1200
| mettle =
| reward1 = 1 Field Notes on Menenius
| reward2 = 1 Field Notes on Misija
| reward3 = 1 Field Notes on Gunnhildr
| unlocks = ach In the Trenches
| prev-quest = Picking Up the Trail
| next-quest = A Sign of What's to Come
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.35
| id-gt = 69487
| id-edb = a4757aad44d
}} __NOTOC__

==Steps==
*Clear the critical engagement “the Battle of [[Castrum Lacus Litore]].”
*Speak with [[Bajsaljen]].
*Speak with [[Marsak]].
*Speak with [[Bajsaljen]].

==Journal==
*Bajsaljen is determined to take Castrum Lacus Litore, and would have you join him.

*The Resistance has fought valiantly to force imperial troops to fall back into the castrum, and at last Operation Eagle's Nest can be seen through to completion. Bajsaljen is ready to lead Gunnhildr's Blades into the belly of the beast, and he can think of no better soldier than you to accompany them.
**※Players may enter Castrum Lacus Litore via the associated critical engagement.

*Your defeat of the imperial soldiers is almost effortless. Before you can plot your next move, however, Misija appears before you with Mikoto, as well as the crystal focus and the legendary blade Save the Queen. Using Mikoto as leverage, Misija coerces you into activating the crystal focus to explore the memories of the holy blade. Her intent is soon made clear when, moments later, Queen Gunnhildr emerges as a primal-like entity, enslaving the minds of the soldiers bearing the title of her guard. The threat of the queen proved too great, forcing the Resistance to retreat from the castrum.

*After regrouping at Utya's Aegis, you discuss the events that took place in the castrum. Mikoto explains that Misija discovered a way to alter the memories of Save the Queen, thereby allowing her to call forth Queen Gunnhildr in a fashion not unlike primal summoning. Having now lost both the castrum and Gunnhildr's Blades, the Resistance must think long and hard on how next to proceed.

*The Resistance suffered a grave defeat at Castrum Lacus Litore, but they are not discouraged. Marsak informs you that reinforcements from Dalmasca have recently arrived, with more en route from the Eastern alliance. Though it will take time, the Resistance will not rest until Bozja is free from imperial rule.

[[Category:Save the Queen]]

Picking Up the Trail

2025-05-23T12:58:08Z

Wolfstrike:

{{Quest infobox
| title = Picking Up the Trail
| description = [[Lilja]] appears lost in thought, but you are certain there is only one thing on her mind.
| image =
| quest-giver = Lilja
| location = Bozjan Southern Front
| location-x = 14.7
| location-y = 29.3
| type = feature
| quest-line = Resistance Weapons Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| requirements = Resistance Rank 9
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 906
| mettle = 3250
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Signature Acquired
| next-quest = The Lady of Blades
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.35
| id-gt = 69486
| id-edb = 8498a06dada
}}
==Steps==
*Investigate the designated location.
*Speak with [[Lilja]].
*Speak with [[Lilja]].

==Journal==
*Lilja appears lost in thought, but you are certain there is only one thing on her mind.

[[Category:Save the Queen]]

Signature Acquired

2025-05-23T12:38:57Z

Wolfstrike:

{{Quest infobox
| title = Signature Acquired
| description = The look of satisfaction on [[Mikoto]]'s face suggests all is going according to plan.
| image = signature acquired1.png
| quest-giver = Mikoto
| location = Bozjan Southern Front
| location-x = 14.7
| location-y = 29.3
| type = feature
| quest-line = Resistance Weapons Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| requirements = Resistance Rank 9
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 1016
| mettle = 3250
| reward1 = 3 Forgotten Fragment of Resolve
| reward2 = 3 Forgotten Fragment of Compassion
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Pressing Forward
| next-quest = Picking Up the Trail
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.35
| id-gt = 69485
| id-edb = 4fe0d754637
}}
==Steps==
*Rendezvous with [[Mikoto]].
*Rescue [[Mikoto]].
*Speak with [[Bajsaljen]].
*Speak with [[Bajsaljen]].

==Journal==
*The look of satisfaction on Mikoto's face suggests all is going according to plan.

*Mikoto and Misija have at last found a suitable source of aether to charge the crystal focus. Its extraction will prove to be a delicate process, which is why Mikoto insists that they accompany you to the site.

*You reach the extraction site only to find your two companions being assailed by Garlean soldiers. Weapon in hand, you rush in and give the imperials a terrible thrashing, forcing them to make a hasty retreat. The danger passed, you check to see if Mikoto and Misija are injured.

*With the extraction device ready, Mikoto sets the crystal focus in place, patiently waiting for its reserves of aether to be restored. After a few moments, Misija removes the focus from the device, confusing Mikoto. Her confusion quickly turns to panic, however, when Misija draws a gun on her, ordering you to lower your weapon. Unwilling to risk Mikoto coming to harm, you do as you are told. In a flash, Misija and Mikoto are gone, along with the crystal focus.

*You return to camp, alone and empty-handed, much to the dismay of Bajsaljen and the others. For lack of soldiers to pursue Misija and rescue Mikoto, Bajsaljen believes their best course of action is to proceed as planned and storm Castrum Lacus Litore.

*Resistance scouts have yet to find any sign of Mikoto, but it is no reason to give up hope. When the castrum falls, Bajsaljen is hopeful Mikoto's rescue will follow shortly after.

[[Category:Save the Queen]]

Pressing Forward

2025-04-29T18:35:22Z

Wolfstrike:

{{Quest infobox
| title = Pressing Forward
| description = [[Dmitar]] has more good tidings to share from the southern front.
| image =
| quest-giver = Dmitar
| location = Bozjan Southern Front
| location-x = 15.2
| location-y = 29.2
| type = feature
| quest-line = Resistance Weapons Quests
| organization =
| class =
| job =
| level = 80
| requirements = Resistance Rank 8
| req-items =
| exp = 0
| gil = 574
| mettle = 2925
| reward1 = 3 Forgotten Fragment of Support
| reward2 = 3 Forgotten Fragment of Violence
| unlocks =
| prev-quest = Third Time's the Charm
| next-quest = Signature Acquired
| release = shadowbringers
| patch = 5.35
| id-gt = 69484
| id-edb = b8de8b4bec1
}}
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Dmitar]].

==Journal==
*Dmitar has more good tidings to share from the southern front.

[[Category:Save the Queen]]