A Breath of Respite
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A Breath of Respite
- Quest giver
- Chai-Nuzz
- Location
- Kholusia (X:18.6, Y:17.6)
- Quest line
Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests- Level
- 78
- Experience
227,520- Gil
843- Previous quest
That None Shall Ever Again- Next quest
- Extinguishing the Last Light
- Patch
- 5.0
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 635 / 978 (64.9%)
Shadowbringers Progress: 94 / 157 (59.9%)
“Chai-Nuzz is looking not a little anxious.
— In-game description
Walkthrough
When searching for the Crystal Exarch, he is located at (21.3, 25.2).
Steps
- Speak with Dulia-Chai.
- Search for the Crystal Exarch.
- Speak with the Crystal Exarch.
Journal
- Chai-Nuzz is looking not a little anxious.
Dialogue
Accepting the Quest
Chai-Nuzz: Gah, there's no point worrying about such things now. I'll get back to my calculations. You, meanwhile, should go and rest as your friends suggested. Chai-Nuzz: My wife and the Exarch should be in the tavern. Why don't you join them? Chai-Nuzz: Oh, and [Forename]? Ahem... Thank you. (Optional) Chai-Nuzz: Why are you still here? Go and get some rest while you can!
Speaking with Dulia-Chai
Dulia-Chai: ...The Exarch? He went outside a moment ago, my dear. I would've thought you'd have seen him. Dulia-Chai: He kept me company for a short while, but then he came over rather pale. He's clearly been straining himself, the poor thing. Dulia-Chai: Anyway, he excused himself, saying that he needed a breath of fresh air. Weak as he looked, I did offer to go with him, but he assured me he would be fine. I do hope he's all right... (Optional) Dulia-Chai: Did you find the Exarch? I don't imagine he could have gone far...
Searching for the Crystal Exarch
System: The Exarch does not appear to be nearby.
Shoebill: ...
System: The Exarch does not appear to be anywhere in the vicinity. There is only the shoebill, gazing unflinchingly southward.
Cutscene
Crystal Exarch: The future is where my destiny awaits... Crystal Exarch: Forgive me, I was...lost in a dream. Crystal Exarch: I needed some fresh air, and thought to rest for a moment. It would seem I am more fatigued than I realized. Crystal Exarch: Too much time away from the tower, I fear. It drains me─leaves my body frail and weak. Crystal Exarch: Though, in truth, it is debatable whether I can still call this my body... Crystal Exarch: When first I turned my mind towards the salvation of the world, I came to the conclusion that it would take many long years. Many more than remained to me. Crystal Exarch: And so I made myself one with the Crystal Tower, that I might live indefinitely. Crystal Exarch: I am but an extension of it now. Hence my weakness the farther I travel, and the longer I am away. Crystal Exarch: It has been quite a journey. Crystal Exarch: But thanks to you, the end is in sight. My wish will finally be fulfilled. Crystal Exarch: How goes the construction effort? Crystal Exarch: Then this may be the last moment we have to ourselves for a while. Come, sit with me. Crystal Exarch: Tell me, when all of this is over, what will you do?
< What will you say? > < I'll settle matters with the Empire. > < What I always do: seek out mightier foes. > < Rest awhile. > < ... >
< I'll settle matters with the Empire. > Crystal Exarch: Ah, yes. Even should we succeed in forestalling the Eighth Umbral Calamity, the specter of war will remain. Crystal Exarch: But to declare your intent with such easy resolve... You truly are a heroes' hero, my friend.
< What I always do: seek out mightier foes. > Crystal Exarch: In the hundred years they have existed, no one had come close to ridding us of even a single Lightwarden. Yet already you yearn for the next challenge. You truly are a world apart from us all.
< Rest awhile. > Crystal Exarch: That would be well deserved. You might consider roaming Norvrandt not as her savior, but as a simple sightseer. Viewed through such eyes, I am certain she would seem quite different.
< ... > Crystal Exarch: Well, you needn't hurry to decide. I was merely curious to know what sort of future lay in store for a hero with [her/his] life ahead of her.
(All) Crystal Exarch: But whatever it is you decide to do, I have every confidence that you will do well. For you have the strength to forge your own path. Crystal Exarch: You will leave countless lives better than you found them, and the souls you touch will never forget your kindness. Crystal Exarch: Then, in trying times, when you question your worth and your choices, they will raise their voices to remind you of the difference you have made. Crystal Exarch: And thus will your deeds come to affirm your path. Remember this.
< What will you say? > < What will you do when this is over? > < I would know more of you. >
< What will you do when this is over? > Crystal Exarch: When this is over... Indeed...
< I would know more of you. > Crystal Exarch: Of me? You mean what I intend to do afterwards?
(Both) Crystal Exarch: I once told you that there are things we can ill afford to lose. Crystal Exarch: “Things,” I said, though in truth I spoke of a person. One who is unaware of the full extent of my plans. Though [she/he] deserves to know, I have good reason to keep my counsel. Crystal Exarch: I have come to terms with this in my mind, yet my heart yearns to lay everything bare. For [she/he] is my inspiration, and I would give much and more for the chance to speak with [her/him] as friends, with no thought of concealment. Crystal Exarch: Should [she/he] indulge me with her tales, I would regale [her/him] with my own─about my efforts in Norvrandt, perhaps. Crystal Exarch: Though...ultimately, that tale is more yours than it is mine. Crystal Exarch: Then...I would ask [her/him] about her next adventure. And if [she/he] should wish me to be a part of it, oh...how happy it would make me. Crystal Exarch: Together, we would travel the lands and cross the seas and take to the skies upon the eternal wind... My heart swells simply to imagine it. Crystal Exarch: But all of this is contingent upon our victory in the coming battle. Crystal Exarch: The people of this world have entrusted their hopes to us. We cannot fail them. Crystal Exarch: ...Nor those who roused me from my slumber. Crystal Exarch: Thank you for your company, my friend. Let us return to Amity.
Optional
Chai-Nuzz: There you are! Ahhh, what a relief... When Dulia told me that the Exarch had disappeared, and that you had been a long time finding him, I had feared the worst had happened right before the moment of truth!
Dulia-Chai: The Exarch is back, thank heavens, and it seems the sea breeze did him a world of good! I do hope you managed to get a spot of rest as well!
Speaking with the Crystal Exarch
Crystal Exarch: Worry not, my friend. I am much revived for the fresh air─and your fine company, of course. Now then, let us turn our thoughts back to the task at hand.
Cutscene
Meanwhile, in the imperial palace in the Source...
Zenos: Your Radiance. I have taken the liberty of quashing the vile rumors that your heir is possessed by a devil. Zenos: With the nation in the grip of war, we may rely on patriotic zeal to prevent them from resurfacing.
Varis zos Galvus: And what of Emet-Selch?
Zenos: He has taken himself to the First, to usher that world to its end. Zenos: Or so I believe. He did not disclose the details of his mission, having ever preferred to work alone. Zenos: Even to those who have known him since the beginning, his actions can prove...unpredictable.
Varis zos Galvus: I am no stranger to his ways. He joys in playing me for a fool. Full many times have I been convinced I was acting of my own volition, only to discover all was as he willed it. Varis zos Galvus: My dear grandfather...
Zenos: On the subject of our esteemed colleague: his last report, though brief, did contain one item of interest. Zenos: You have doubtless wondered why the Scions of the Seventh Dawn have not taken the field of late. Zenos: It is because they are no longer in the Source. Zenos: The hero of the Scions has journeyed to the First─as have [her/his] comrades, albeit incompletely. Their bodies yet remain here in the Source. Zenos: This presents an opportunity. If we can defeat the Alliance prior to the Scions' return, we may eliminate their order at a stroke. Zenos: And with the Scions gone, none shall remain to thwart our plans. It will be but a matter of striking down the hero upon her homecoming. Zenos: Which, lest you forget, is essential to the realization of our objective. Of both of our objectives. Zenos: Through Hydaelyn's meddling, Her champions threaten to wrest the reins of fate from our grasp. The world is at risk of being dragged down the false path. Zenos: One which will never see man reclaim his true form. Zenos: 'Tis unthinkable that he should supplant us, incomplete as he is. Such a devolution is abhorrent. And it must be stopped─before it is too late. Zenos: The hour is come, Your Radiance. Order your armies to march once more. Crush all who stand in your way. Zenos: This is your heart's desire, is it not? To seize a victory that is yours and yours alone─for the future of Garlemald!
???: Oh dear... You do not wear the mummer's motley well. I was never one to take an interest in tedious conflicts. Katana-bearing Centurion: The whereabouts of my one true friend, however─they interest me greatly. I but hope the beasts of this “First” are providing [her/him] proper sport. Katana-bearing Centurion: I would know every detail, Lord Zenos. Or would you rather I called you Elidibus?
Elidibus: ...Hm. Unexpected. Most unexpected. Elidibus: That immortality should be within the reach of one with a borrowed Echo. Elidibus: You have outdone yourself, Zenos yae Galvus.
Katana-bearing Centurion: I have no particular attachment to that name─but I am rather fond of that body. Without it, I cannot enjoy my hunt to the fullest. Katana-bearing Centurion: Your secrets or my flesh. I care not which you give me first. The choice is yours.