A Grand Adventure
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A Grand Adventure
- Quest giver
- Crystal Exarch
- Location
- The Ocular (X:6.1, Y:6.0)
- Quest line
Post-Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
┗ The Voyage Home Quests- Level
- 80
- Experience
22,440- Gil
4,800- Previous quest
Shaken Resolve- Next quest
- A Welcome Guest
- Patch
- 5.1
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 649 / 978 (66.4%)
Shadowbringers Progress: 108 / 157 (68.8%)
“The Crystal Exarch would waste no time in seeking help for your stranded comrades.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Unlocks
Steps
- Speak with the Crystal Exarch in Sullen.
- Enter the Grand Cosmos
- Speak with Alphinaud.
Journal
- The Crystal Exarch would waste no time in seeking help for your stranded comrades.
- The Exarch urges you to make ready while he arranges for a ship to bear you across the lake. Urianger, however, begs permission to work on fashioning white auracite instead, reasoning that not everyone need be present for the journey. He departs soon after, leaving you to prepare for what the Exarch believes is sure to be a warm reception.
- You find the Exarch waiting at the docks of Sullen. In a bid to pique the interest of the reclusive mage of the palace, he proposes a boisterous entrance through the main gate. Though Alisaie seems unconvinced, Y'shtola concedes that besting the Nu Mou's familiars should serve to earn their attention. And so it is decided that you will enter through the front door, weapons in hand.
- ※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.
- You pass through winding corridors and courtyards lush with greenery, magical creatures attempting to bar your every step. Yet they cannot prevent you from reaching the heart of the Grand Cosmos. Within, you find the mage waiting, and without a moment's hesitation, they unleash their fiercest familiar upon you. Nevertheless, its flame is soon snuffed out.
- Sheathing your weapons, you find yourselves in the presence of Beq Lugg, the Exarch's promised master of soulcraft. Though initially determined not to help you, the Nu Mou inevitably gives in to the inveigling words of your companions, and a deal is struck. The Exarch duly suggests you all retire to the Crystal Tower, where you may speak in private.
- You find Alphinaud waiting for you at the docks, the others having apparently gone ahead to the Crystal Tower. He confesses to feeling a slight pang of regret for his choice of words in persuading Beq Lugg, but quickly sets it aside, suggesting you hurry and join the others.
Dialogue
Optional
Alphinaud: The Nu Mou seemed such a welcoming folk in Il Mheg. What do you suppose could have driven this one to a life of seclusion?
Alisaie: I'm sick and tired of the Exarch's attempts at selfless sacrifice. If he suggests dying one more time, I swear I'm going to grant him his wish.
Y'shtola: A mage of surpassing skill living a life of seclusion. Now where have I heard that before? One can only hope they are more receptive to unsolicited visitations.
Urianger: 'Tis said the Kingdom of Voeburt was once home to the realm's greatest knights and magicks both. Urianger: To command a place at the royal court, the Nu Mou whom we seek must needs have been a mage among mages.
Accepting the Quest
Crystal Exarch: The Grand Cosmos─that is, the palace we seek─stands on the opposite shore of the Source. I will arrange for a boat to carry us there.
Urianger: Whilst thou journeyest thither, I think it best that I devote mine energies to the creation of white auracite─by thy leave, of course. The process requireth no small amount of time, and should the Nu Mou consent to lend us their aid, we will have need of a suitable vessel ere long.
Crystal Exarch: Agreed. Then I would ask the rest of you to meet me in Sullen. And...do be prepared for a warm reception.
Optional
Urianger: Pray join the others in Sullen. I shall turn my thoughts to the auracite, and apprise Thancred and Ryne of our progress.
Alphinaud: I was relieved to hear the Exarch intended to arrange for a boat to carry us across the lake. N-Not that I would be opposed to swimming, mind you.
Alisaie: The Exarch said to prepare for a warm reception at the palace. Let's hope it's more cordial than his last visit.
Y'shtola: He said the palace is on the opposite shore, but I see nothing on the horizon save empty sky. Curious...
Speaking with the Crystal Exarch in Sullen (Cutscene)
Crystal Exarch: As I told you before, I had scarcely set foot on the palace grounds when I was set upon by our host's familiars, and I expect our reception today to be no different. Which is why I propose we march through the main gate, weapons drawn.
Alisaie: I'm sorry, but are we not here to petition for assistance? You can't honestly think barging in looking for a fight is going to persuade them.
Y'shtola: Actually, I believe the Exarch may have the right of it. Y'shtola: They have no doubt poured a great deal of time and energy into their creations. Were I them, I should be most interested to meet with those who could overcome my defenses.
Crystal Exarch: As would any true seeker of knowledge. And there is little we can say or do to convince them to help us if we know nothing of their character, nor less why they chose to hide themself from the world. Crystal Exarch: But if we can seize their interest, mayhap we can earn ourselves an audience.
Alisaie: Weapons drawn it is, then. Alisaie: Though I must say, Exarch, you certainly seem to be enjoying all of this.
Crystal Exarch: Do I? Well, I will not deny that I enjoy the thought of fighting alongside you all rather than pacing about inside the Crystal Tower.
Alphinaud: You both seem to be in rather high spirits, if you ask me. Not that I'm surprised. Your moods invariably improve when [Forename] is around.
Alisaie: >> Uh─ What exactly are you implying? <<
Crystal Exarch: [She/He] averted a Calamity, and the Light which seemed destined to consume [her/him] has been extinguished. 'Tis only natural that we be pleased to see [her/him].
Y'shtola: Yes, well, you will have plenty of time to celebrate [her/his] good health after we've finished here.
Crystal Exarch: O-Of course. Then let us proceed to the palace.
Optional
Alphinaud: How long has it been since we last went on such an expedition? I cannot help but be reminded of the ruins of Skalla...
Alisaie: I think we've done enough talking, don't you? We have a Nu Mou to impress.
Y'shtola: I can but imagine what manner of beasts keep guard here. No doubt they will afford us scant opportunity to explore the palace. A pity...
Crystal Exarch: 'Tis good to be here with you for a change. Whatever you would have me do, you need but say the word.
Entering the Grand Cosmos
Duty Dialogue
Seeker of Solitude: Should you value your lives, you will quit this place at once. Now, begone with you! Seeker of Solitude: From ageless sleep, I bid thee rise! Seeker of Solitude: Bring unto them a swift demise! Seeker of Solitude: Look how they make a mess of my floors! Swish and flick, my lovelies. Swish and flick! Seeker of Solitude: I call forth blades to run them through! Seeker of Solitude: Brave knights of eld, tried-and-true. Seeker of Solitude: If you insist on making a mess of my palace, then you leave me no choice... Seeker of Solitude: Come, my lovelies! There is filth that wants for cleaning!
Magicked Broom: Krow ot emit! Swish-swish-aroo!
Seeker of Solitude: Such pernicious stains, you are. No matter...
Magicked Broom: Ssem a tahw, ssem a tahw! Swish-swish-aroo!
Seeker of Solitude: Ugh! Insufferable, the lot of you. I will spare you, but only this once. Now leave me be! Seeker of Solitude: Still you press onward? How foolish. Seeker of Solitude: With wings of dreams, I bar thy path. Seeker of Solitude: I conjure forth the garden's wrath. Seeker of Solitude: Hold them fast with thorn and vine. Seeker of Solitude: To death's embrace their souls consign. Seeker of Solitude: Leannan sith! These cretins have sullied the sanctity of your garden. They must be dealt with!
Leannan Sith: Come, then, little ones. Let me show you the delights of my garden. Leannan Sith: The time has come to play, my children. Hearken to my melody. Leannan Sith: Grow, my children, grow! Show them the glory of your splendor! Leannan Sith: I shall...bloom...again...
Seeker of Solitude: The garden is ruined. Ruined! Mark my words─you will pay for this! Seeker of Solitude: I summon thee from flesh of stone. Seeker of Solitude: With wings of dreams to grind their bones. Seeker of Solitude: Why do you persist? Why will you not leave me be!? Seeker of Solitude: Knights immortal, heed my call! Seeker of Solitude: Seize the intruders who besmirch thy hall! Seeker of Solitude: And by King's judgment see them fall. Seeker of Solitude: I see you cannot be dissuaded from your misguided path. A pity...
Cutscene
Seeker of Solitude: You have sullied these halls long enough. Come, Lugus! Our guests yet want for company.
Duty Dialogue
Seeker of Solitude: Go, Lugus. Turn them to ash. I care not how. Seeker of Solitude: Yes, set them alight with your undying flames. Burn bright until they are naught but cinders!
Post-duty Pop-ups
Alisaie: We'd best leave the negotiations to Alphinaud and the Exarch.
Alphinaud: Phew. I'm glad for that to be over and done with.
Crystal Exarch: Now they have little choice but to hear our plea.
Y'shtola: Perhaps now we have afforded ourselves an audience.
Duty Support Dialogue
Entering the Dungeon
Alisaie: I have a bad feeling about this.
Alphinaud: Was...was that the mage we seek?
Crystal Exarch: Well, I'd say we're off to a fine start.
Y'shtola: Perhaps. But how long our good fortune holds remains to be seen.
Y'shtola: A rather ominous welcome...
Continuing through first area
Alisaie: Magicked brooms? Now where have I seen these before?
Alphinaud: Do these brooms not remind you of Master Matoya?
Crystal Exarch: An...unexpected respite from battle.
Y'shtola: How quaint. They remind me of Master Matoya's brooms.
Alphinaud: You and I remember these brooms-and their owner-quite differently.
Y'shtola: Magicked brooms... How nostalgic.
Before first boss
Alisaie: Well, so much for the diplomatic approach.
Alphinaud: Please! We did not come to fight!
Crystal Exarch: Oh dear. They don't yet seem inclined to talk.
Alisaie: Well, it was your idea to brandish blades at the door.
Y'shtola: On your guard!
After first boss
Alisaie: I knew this was a bad idea.
Alphinaud: Wait! We only wish to talk!
Crystal Exarch: I doubt they will be quite to affable when next we meet.
Alisaie: Another chance to pique their curiosity then.
Y'shtola: Not exactly a good first impression, but it will have to suffice.
Entering the second area
Alisaie: It has to be a trap... It's always a trap.
Alphinaud: It's beautiful!
Crystal Exarch: Her Grace's gardens. As beautiful as ever.
Y'shtola: The path makes a curious pattern. Not unlike a magicked circle.
Y'shtola: I sense a malign magic in the air.
Before second boss
Alisaie: another chance to garner their interest.
Alphinaud: Is there no end to these creatures?
Crystal Exarch: I had hoped it was only a topiary. Alas...
Y'shtola: They certainly have a gift for creating familiars. If only there were not so many...
After second boss
Alisaie: Well, I'd rather not have to do that again.
Alphinaud: Mayhap now we have sown the seeds of interest.
Alphinaud: If we dried these leaves... Perhaps we could use them for tea!
Alisaie: ... Why are you like this?
Crystal Exarch: Perhaps now they see us as more than mere intruders.
Y'shtola: I've had my fill of this garden. Let us move on.
Entering the third area
Alisaie: I almost feel bad interrupting their meal. Even if they are only illusions.
Alphinaud: <gas> Gh-Gh-Ghosts!?
Alisaie: Oh come now, Alphinaud. Don't be silly.
Alphinaud: <gasp> Gh-Gh-Ghost!? ...No? Oh, thank the gods.
Crystal Exarch: Their mastery of illusions is impressive.
Y'shtola: I can but wonder how lonely they must be.
Continuing through the third area
Alisaie: Wonderful, more illusions. And now they're dancing this time.
Alisaie: Ahhh! Alphinaud, behind you!
Alphinaud: Haha, very funny. I know they're not ghosts... At least I hope they're not.
Alphinaud: Keep it together, Alphinaud. They're only illusions...
Crystal Exarch: It's as if we're glimpsing into the past.
Y'shtola: An eerie yet beautiful sight, is it not?
Before the third boss
Alisaie: Looks like they're finally taking us seriously.
Alphinaud: By the gods, they've given life to flame!
Crystal Exarch: I do believe we now have not only their curiosity, but their attention as well. <br< Y'shtola: Then we had best not waste it.
Y'shtola: Have care. there's something peculiar about those flames.
Post-Duty Cutscene
Seeker of Solitude: That was my fiercest familiar. Impressive...
Crystal Exarch: Beq Lugg. 'Tis good to see you again after all these years. Crystal Exarch: And judging by your vigorous greeting, I daresay the feeling is mutual. To be sure, a simple shake of the hand would have sufficed by way of welcome, but I shan't complain. Crystal Exarch: But you must be wondering as to the purpose of our visit. We come to beg your assistance in a most urgent matter.
Beq Lugg: ...Sh-Shake? Beg?
Crystal Exarch: Our comrades' very souls are in danger. If we are to save them, we will need the benefit of your unsurpassed knowledge on the matter. Please, will you not sit and hear our plea?
Beq Lugg: Oh... How dare you. How dare you speak thus in my presence. Beq Lugg: It was to escape such words of temptation that I hid myself from the world of men... Beq Lugg: You are sinners one and all, and I swore never again to have any part in your affairs.
Alphinaud: I can only imagine what terrible events forced you into a life of seclusion... Alphinaud: But I know that the Nu Mou are a good and noble folk. It is not in your nature to turn a blind eye to the plight of those around you. And in treating with us, I am certain whatever mistrust you feel for man will begin to...heel.
Beq Lugg: Ahhh.... Beq Lugg: If you will not be satisfied... I suppose I could listen... After all, there's no harm in just─ Beq Lugg: No! No, no, no! I mustn't. Not again... Beq Lugg: That damned court mage seemed to have the best of intentions too, and countless innocents died for my naivety! Beq Lugg: You know not what you ask of me. What horrors my knowledge has wrought...
< What will you say? > < Refuse all you want! We won't lie down and accept defeat! > < We would never misuse it! > (If the Shadowbringers Role Quests have been completed) <You mean the magical plague of Voeburt?>
< Refuse all you want! We won't lie down and accept defeat! > Beq Lugg: You wish only to save your friends? Nothing more? Beq Lugg: Do you swear it?
< We would never misuse it! > Beq Lugg: Of all the visitors I could possibly have... They're even more stubborn than I am...!
< You mean the magical plague of Voeburt? > Beq Lugg: You know of the plague!? Beq Lugg: Then you know how dangerous soulcraft can be! Instead of saving your friends, you risk damning them. Are you sure you're willing to take that chance?
'(All) Beq Lugg: Oh, very well... Beq Lugg: I will hear your petition, but that is all! And I expect fitting payment for my troubles...
Crystal Exarch: Commensurate with your contribution to our cause. No more and no less, I promise you. Crystal Exarch: With that settled─might I impose upon you to join us at the Crystarium? I'm afraid the nature of my friends' predicament calls for absolute secrecy.
Speaking with Alphinaud
Alphinaud: There you are. The others have gone ahead to the Crystal Tower with Beq Lugg. Alphinaud: For the record, I truly wish we hadn't had to resort to using such words when treating with them. I have ever sought to convince, not compel. Yet I cannot deny that a part of me is glad Urianger shared his knowledge of the Nu Mou with us. Had he not, Beq Lugg wouldn't be here. Alphinaud: Speaking of whom─we should hurry. To keep our guest waiting would only add insult to injury.