Buried Memory
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This article is about the quest. For the name of the major patch, see patch 6.2.
Buried Memory
- Quest giver
- Varshahn
- Location
- Radz-at-Han (X:8.0, Y:12.5)
- Quest line
Post-Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
┗ Newfound Adventure Quests- Level
- 90
- Experience
49,728- Gil
1,001- Previous quest
A World with Light and Life- Next quest
- Once More unto the Void
Shadowed Pasts
The Pilgrim's Answer - Patch
- 6.2
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 825 / 987 (83.6%)
Endwalker Progress: 127 / 155 (81.9%)
“A gentle smile plays on Varshahn's lips.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Choose one of the following options:
- Unlocks
Steps
- Speak with the Meghaduta attendant.
- Speak with Varshahn.
Journal
- A gentle smile plays on Varshahn's lips.
- With your aid, Varshahn has finished showing Radz-at-Han to Zero. Your task accomplished, you go to rejoin the others back at Meghaduta.
- In return for learning about Radz-at-Han, Zero tells you of the events that saw Darkness engulf the Thirteenth─the Contramemoria.
- Light once filled the world, and all was at peace. But as they did elsewhere, the Ascians came and sowed the seeds of Darkness, teaching men how to summon eidolons─beings like unto primals. When it seemed the world would be plunged into chaos, heroes appeared─men and women blessed with the power to bind the eidolons in crystal. And though these heroes succeeded in restoring the peace, in time they too were seduced by the Darkness they had defeated. With their tainted gifts they transformed men into monsters─voidsent─and raised armies to wage new wars. Zero and her mother were among the token few who defied temptation and held fast to the Light, but in the end, the enemy proved too strong, and their world fell to ruin. In that moment, Zero was cast into the rift, and so was spared the fate of becoming a voidsent in full.
- At the end of her tale, Zero declares her world lost. But through an explanation of the Source and its reflections, Y'shtola reveals to her that there is yet hope for the Thirteenth. While Zero declares she has no desire to save it, she agrees to continue helping you in your quest to find Azdaja─provided her price is paid. The demanded deposit: a single apple.
- Your journey into the void has led to the most fortuitous of encounters, for only with Zero's aid were you able to defeat the voidsent that barred your path. That she will remain at your side for the coming search gives you hope that you will succeed in rescuing Vrtra's sister. Nevertheless, Golbez and his remaining minions will surely seek to bar your way, and you steel yourself for the trials to come.
Dialogue
Optional Dialogue
Y'shtola: During his brief reign, Zenos ruled over the ruins of Garlemald. A stark contrast from the vibrance of Radz-at-Han. I trust Zero enjoyed it, in her own way.
Estinien: I'm not surprised that Zero is unfamiliar with money. If she means to stay in Radz-at-Han for a while, we'll need to teach her how to deal with the local merchants.
Zero: Darkness warped all life in the void. Even plants. Only now do I recall flowers, and the value they held.
Accepting the quest
Varshahn: I believe Zero's time here has been rewarding, and 'twas in no small part due to your company. My thanks for agreeing to join us. Varshahn: Come, let us return to Meghaduta.
Speak with the Meghaduta attendant. (Cutscene)
Meghaduta Attendant: Welcome back, Master/Mistress [Surname]. Will you be heading to the guest chambers?
Proceed to the Meghaduta guest chambers?
| Voiced cutscene | Varshahn: So, what are your impressions of Radz-at-Han? Zero: There's a lot of mortals. Varshahn: Considering your origin, I can see why that might be your first observation. Though they would call each other “people,” I think. Varshahn: If you wish to know about our fair city, I should be glad to place a guide at your disposal. Zero: No need─I'll show myself around. There's only so much about my home I can share with you in return, after all. Zero: While I remember some few tales of the past, I cannot speak to their authenticity. Zero: But if that is enough, then I will tell you of the events that saw Darkness engulf our world─the Contramemoria. Varshahn: We are all ears. Please. Zero: Long ago, Light filled the world, and all was at peace. Zero: But then the servants of Darkness came, and they bequeathed a black art unto men. Zero: Channeling the power of hope and prayer, one could call forth fearsome beings known as eidolons. Y'shtola: The Ascians. And these eidolons are surely primals. Zero: Then you have faced the same, and understand that when an eidolon is birthed, strife follows. And in such strife, the weak are first to suffer. Zero: When it seemed the world would be plunged into chaos, heroes appeared─they who were blessed with a singular power. Zero: The power to bind the aether of eidolons within crystals known as memoria. Zero: My mother was one such memoriate. But in fighting to save many, she herself was touched by Darkness─as was I. Y'shtola: And so you were born part voidsent. Before the world was overcome? Varshahn: How exactly did that calamity come to pass? Did the memoriates not triumph? Zero: They did. They expunged the seeds of chaos and restored the peace...only to find themselves seduced by the Darkness they had sealed. Zero: They spread the taint, transforming men into monsters—what you call voidsent─and raised armies to wage new wars. Estinien: Not the first to be corrupted by power─nor the last. Zero: Some defied temptation and held fast to the Light, my mother and I among them. Zero: For years and years we fought, but it was not enough. And when our strength was spent, our bulwarks broken, so too was the world. Y'shtola: The Flood of Darkness... Zero: The stars faded from the heavens as a pall black as pitch enveloped creation. Darkness raged unchecked, rending the very walls of reality. Zero: I was cast into the rift, and there trapped for what felt like an eternity. Zero: Until I came upon a crack. Tiny, infinitesimal─but enough for me to squeeze through... Zero: ...And find my world changed beyond recognition. Into the lightless waste you saw. Varshahn: So that is how you were able to escape becoming a voidsent in full. Zero: I suppose I should consider myself fortunate. Were I like most others, I wouldn't have lasted a day before being devoured. Zero: We the lost are better equipped to survive in a lost world. Y'shtola: A lost world, you say? Y'shtola: I wouldn't be so sure. The Thirteenth is still there, is it not? Zero: What are you getting at? Y'shtola: To explain requires that we initiate you into the truth of the Source and its reflections. Be warned that this will take a while... Zero: Then...unlike the worlds that have been rejoined, mine still... Y'shtola: The Oracle of Light prevented the First from being completely overcome, so the situation may not be completely identical to that of your Thirteenth. Y'shtola: But the fact remains that we were able to restore a measure of balance to a world brought to the brink of destruction. If Eden Quests have been completed Y'shtola: After which, some intrepid young souls succeeded in restoring life back to lands thought lost to Light. Y'shtola: Which gives me cause to hope the day may yet come when life springs forth anew in the Thirteenth. Else Y'shtola: Which gives me cause to hope there may be a way to restore Light and life to the Thirteenth. Y'shtola: Of course, these are only possibilities. I offer no guarantees. Y'shtola: But having experienced what we have, I daresay we are more qualified than most to speak on the matter. Zero: Wait, I don't understand. Why would you say these things? As if you mean to... Zero: But the sole reason you came to the void was... Estinien: To find a dragon, aye. And in light of what we've seen, we'd be fools to strive for more. Estinien: But we Scions─former Scions, begging your pardon─have a habit of not leaving well enough alone. Estinien: And old habits die hard, don't they, my friend? Varshahn: Restoring the Light would serve our efforts to find and free Azdaja. There is no reason not to try. Zero: ...Do as you will. I have no desire to save that world. Varshahn: Be that as it may, we will have need of your power when next we face voidsent. Zero: You know how it works. If you want my help, you must pay my price. Zero: And now that you've drawn Golbez's attention, it's going to cost you more. A lot more. Zero: I will consider this a deposit. | Voiced cutscene end |
Speak with Varshahn. (Cutscene)
Varshahn: Though our time in the void was short, we managed to ascertain that my sister yet lives. And it cannot be overstated how fortunate we are to have met Zero. Varshahn: But the greater blessing is nevertheless you, my friend. For your encouragement to embark upon my search anew, and your help in overcoming the challenges thus far. Varshahn: Golbez and his minions will seek to stymie our efforts. Of this we can be sure. Varshahn: But with you all at my side, I have confidence that we will succeed. That we will find and liberate my sister. And that we shall return home together.
| Voiced cutscene | Meanwhile, elsewhere... Golbez: First Scarmiglione, and now Barbariccia... Useless, the both of them. Throne of Fire: 'Twas no lie─they conspire with a memoriate. Golbez: And their search for the dragon will lead them here. Golbez: The war looms nigh. We cannot allow these interlopers to interfere. Throne of Fire: If I may, my lord, I have a plan to eliminate them. Throne of Fire: In order to guarantee its success, however, I will require Cagnazzo's cooperation. Cagnazzo: If there's sport to be had, then I'll play along. As much as I dislike following your lead, I have no patience for scheming. Golbez: Well and good to have confidence, but do not forget the cost of failure. Throne of Fire: Rest assured I will see the dream to fruition. Even should I be consumed by my own flames, I will pave the way for one and all. Golbez: Then I will trust in your oath and your plan. Throne of Fire: We will give you cause to rejoice, my lord. This I vow. Cagnazzo: Heh heh, some excitement for a change! Golbez: No sacrifice is too great. Even should my four archfiends be lost, I will not halt my steps. Golbez: The prison of passivity is an obstacle to my cause. And so you must fall. Golbez: What irony that the blessed damned should set us free! Golbez: As I swore so long ago. Golbez: The gate lies open. At long last, my ambition shall be fulfilled! | Voiced cutscene end |