At a Crossroads
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At a Crossroads
- Quest giver
- Otis
- Location
- Heritage Found (X:12.2, Y:27.8)
- Quest line
Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests- Level
- 98
- Experience
1,102,080- Gil
866- Previous quest
Memories of a Knight- Next quest
- The Protector and the Destroyer
- Patch
- 7.0
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 935 / 987 (94.7%)
Dawntrail Progress: 82 / 134 (61.2%)
Otis looks pleased with himself, insofar as his vessel can indicate.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Choose one of the following options:
Steps
Journal
- Otis looks pleased with himself, insofar as his vessel can indicate.
Related NPCs
Cutscene NPCs
Dialogue
We'll have to ask Cahciua what she knows. And if she's been hiding things from us, we need to know why.
As many Endless as those who have died... So where are they? And how have they been “living” up until now?
Why are you all making those serious faces...?
Although the mood became a tad subdued at the end, I thoroughly enjoyed our repast together!
We did too, Otis. To hear about the Endless was something of a shock, but we likewise enjoyed your company.
Above all, I'm glad that you and I could talk, Gulool Ja. We're going to get along great, I just know it!
You...you think so?
Hahaha! I'm happy for you, my boy!
Now then, I presume you will be returning to Everkeep. Permit me to accompany you at least a part of the way.
About Sphene...
It doesn't matter to me if she's an Endless. Whether she's “alive” like you and me or not.
I've seen enough to know that she has a good heart.
What worries me is the burden she bears. We still don't know what it is.
I expect there are things she can't tell us. Not with Zoraal Ja watching. But at the very least, I'd like to know what the Endless are to her.
...Sorry, I didn't mean to delay us. I just felt the urge to share my thoughts with you.
Oh, on the way back, let's make a quick stop at the driftdowns. I want to tell Taapu how it went.
Gods, but that yam stew was good...
Ah, you are returned. Were you able to find Gulool Ja?
We were thanks to you. All's well with the boy.
I'm relieved to hear that.
And to know that he has family who worries for him. Gulool Ja too must be glad.
Heh, I hope so. I'll try not to rush or force anything, though. It's for him to decide what I am to him.
My, what a pleasant surprise it is to meet you in these parts.
Sphene! What are you doing here?
Visiting my people. Are you doing the same, perchance?
I suppose we are, yes...
Listen, there's something we'd like to talk to you about. Could we have a word in private?
...So you know about the Endless.
While we may not discuss it openly, my people will have surely noticed that I haven't changed for hundreds of years. I've made no attempt to conceal my nature.
If I may ask, though, who was it that told you about the Endless? Only a few should be familiar with the concept.
I'm afraid I can't say...
I bear no ill will towards this mystery individual, lest that be your concern. I'm merely curious.
Tell me, Sphene. You care for your people, that much is plain. And I assume you care for the Endless too.
Earlier, in Everkeep, there was something that you wanted to tell us. Was it to do with them?
The Endless are as dear to me as my living citizens. They are as much my family.
But they can only be sustained by meeting certain exacting requirements. Thus far we've managed to do so, but should more people die, I fear we would be pushed beyond our limit.
Their preservation demands vast amounts of energy...
Energy? I don't understand the workings of it all, but is there something we can do to help?
Then...
Would you be willing to become Alexandrian citizens?
Wh-What!? I have my nation—my people—to protect. I can't just become Alexandrian...
Indeed...I suppose you cannot.
First you tell us to make peace, then you tell us to go home... What exactly is it that you want?
The same as you, of course. To protect my people.
What will you say?
Tell us more about the energy the Endless need.
Is there something that only Zoraal Ja can do?
That...I cannot say. I do not ask that you understand or like me. But I wish...
I wish we had been born on the same side of it.
Hey, what do you mean by that? Wait! Sphene!
Damn it...
Well, I think we've kept everyone waiting long enough. Let's continue on to Everkeep.
And let's not tell Otis about our conversation with Sphene. I don't want to risk causing him pain.
I've gone ahead and apologized for us.
A lot has happened, but the important thing is Gulool Ja is safe and well. Cahciua has been worried, so let's hurry back.
Eating together was fun. I hope we can do it again.
Thank you for stopping by to share the news. It gladdens me to know that Gulool Ja is in good hands.
Lamaty'i is right. Let's have faith in everyone and do what we can.
This is the moment of truth. We have to hold Zoraal Ja here.
And I know exactly how to do that!
Cutscene 1
Start of voiced cutscene.Why don't you come with us? You might get to see Sphene.
Ah. 'Tis a magnanimous and much appreciated offer, but I must decline.
A part of me longs for an audience with Her Majesty, it is true. Yet though it be in my previous life, I failed to protect my queen.
I couldn't bear to show my face before her...and such an uncomely one besides!
[FORCED LAUGHTER “Hahaha”]
Alright. If that's how you feel, we won't force you.
But rest assured we'll visit with Gulool Ja, and we hope you'll cook for us again.
'Twould be my pleasure. You are welcome to bring other comrades, should you so desire. The more the merrier!
I've been looking all over for you!
Nostalgia, was it? What's the matter?
[LABORED BREATHING]
It's Zoraal Ja! He marches to Vanguard!
So he's done waiting... But why weren't we alerted sooner?
Our transmissions are being jammed. The lookouts couldn't get through to us.
Wayakkwe is at Vanguard too, but I can't reach her... Oh, what are we to do?
Stay calm. Cahciua has yet to be alerted, yes? Take word to the Backroom as fast as you can.
Our linkpearls may still work. I'll try contacting those in Tuliyollal.
Otis—I need you to keep Gulool Ja safe.
You needn't ask.
I want to go with you!
Absolutely not. A battle's no place for you.
Gulool Ja, the people of the outskirts must be evacuated. For this crucial task, I require your assistance.
Remember: when battle is at hand, anything can happen. Caution is as valuable as any blade.
Yes, sir!
I managed to get hold of Alphinaud. He'll inform Koana.
Good. How's the situation in Tuliyollal?
There's nothing to worry about...or so my brother assured me. With such short notice, though, I doubt they'll be fully prepared.
They'll be ready, I'm sure of it. The Vow of Reason is not to be underestimated.
I'm coming, Zoraal Ja...and we will finish this once and for all!
End of cutscene.