Soroban
Soroban
Soroban is a Spoken found in The Ruby Sea. He was first introduced with the Stormblood expansion, becoming a critical ally for the Warrior of Light in their journey to the Far East. Soroban also serves a major role in the Four Lords quests, during which, he briefly becomes an enemy combatant.
Quests Started
| Quest | Type | Level | Quest Giver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Water | 
|
62 | Soroban |
| To Bend with the Wind |
|
62 | Soroban |
| Of Kojin and Kami |
|
62 | Soroban |
| In Soroban We Trust |
|
63 | Soroban |
| An Auspicious Encounter | 
|
70 | Soroban |
Quests Involved In
| Quest | Type | Level | Quest Giver |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fifth Lord |
|
70 | Seiryu |
| An Auspicious Opportunity | 
|
90 | Mehdjina |
| Tortoise in Time |
|
70 | Bunchin |
Lore
“"How wide and beautiful she is, the Ruby Sea! Filled with promise and adventure and treasures—many untold treasures!"
A Blue Kojin merchant of thirty-two summers, Soroban gathered riches from the Ruby Sea to sell in Kugane's markets. His nascent soul[1] resided in an abacus before birth, giving rise to his Kojin name and the gift of a calculating mind--a quality which led him to risk saving an adventurer in need that he might forge ties with the East Aldenaard Trading Company. Once Soroban has formed a connection, however, his integrity demands that he render assistance when needed, regardless of the cost to himself. Thus his relationship with the Warrior of Light and Tataru saw him tangled in the affairs of the Four Lords, his intention to offer a profitable endeavor ending with him dragged along a grueling path towards spiritual enlightenment. It is said that amongst the Blue Kojin, Soroban harbors the greatest potential for divine mysticism.
— Encyclopedia Eorzea vol 2, page 104
Additional Information
- See also: Soroban (enemy)
References
- ↑ Referring to the Kojin belief that newborn souls briefly reside in objects before transferring to yet-unhatched eggs.