Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty is a level 80 main scenario quest. Alphinaud wears a satisfied smile, seemingly content with the state of Eulmore. Category: Main Scenario (Shadowbringers) ⇒ Post-Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests ⇒ The Voyage Home.
|
FFXIV 5.1 MSQ 10: Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty
NPCs Involved: Alphinaud, Crystal Exarch, Urianger, Y’shtola, Beq Lugg, Tataru, Krile.
Name | Area |
---|---|
Krile | The Rising Stones (X:6.0 Y:5.9) |
Tataru | The Rising Stones (X:6.0 Y:5.9) |
Alphinaud | The Ocular (X:6.0 Y:6.0) |
Beq Lugg | The Ocular (X:6.1 Y:6.0) |
Crystal Exarch | The Ocular (X:6.1 Y:6.0) |
Urianger | The Ocular (X:6.1 Y:6.0) |
Y’shtola | The Ocular (X:6.1 Y:6.0) |
Rewards |
---|
|
Related Quests | Title | Area | Level |
---|---|---|---|
Prerequisite Quest | Main Scenario (Shadowbringers) > Post-Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests: Moving Forward | Kholusia | 80 |
Follow-up Quest | Main Scenario (Shadowbringers) > Post-Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests: Old Enemies, New Threats | The Rising Stones | 80 |
Follow-up Quest | Sidequests > Side Story Quests > Resistance Weapons: Where Eagles Nest | Gangos | 80 |
Follow-up Quest | Sidequests > Side Story Quests > Tales from the Shadows: One Final Journey | Mor Dhona | 80 |
The First ► Norvrandt (Landmass) ► Norvrandt ► Eulmore ► The Canopy ► Eulmore Aetheryte Plaza |
AlphinaudTruly, to see Kai-Shirr thus inspired by our actions is inspiring in itself.Yet however much I may wish to stay and see what comes of his efforts here in Eulmore, we have matters of our own to attend to. Come, we should return to the Crystal Tower. Mayhap Beq Lugg's studies have borne fruit in our absence. |
The First ► Norvrandt (Landmass) ► Norvrandt ► The Ocular |
Alphinaud'Twould seem Alisaie has yet to return from the Inn at Journey's Head. I do hope she doesn't overtire herself... |
Y'shtolaIn the course of preparing more auracite, we made a significant discovery. We thought it best to wait for your return before sharing our findings. |
UriangerMy congratulations, Forename. Glad tidings from Eulmore did precede thy coming. I will see that Thancred and Ryne hear of these momentous events, that they too might take joy in that which thou hast helped to bring about. |
Beq LuggI take it you are ready to resume our work? |
Crystal ExarchWelcome back. We are given to understand a new mayor has taken office in Eulmore. |
AlphinaudIndeed. Our good friend Master Chai was elected by popular vote, and - after some considerable soul-searching - chose to accept the post.
It is a shame you weren't able to attend his inaugural speech. Though I have no doubt you will see more of him in the future. But tell me, how fared you in preparing the white auracite? |
Y'shtolaOur work...did not proceed quite as expected.In your absence, we had a frank discussion on the principles of soul transference, and concluded at length that white auracite was ill-suited for our purposes. |
AlphinaudBut Urianger - did you not say that, compared to the massy soul of an Ascian, the stone could house one of ours with ease? |
UriangerThat I did. And armed as we are with Beq Lugg's invaluable insight, 'twould indeed prove a trifling matter - were we to disregard the inviolable link 'twixt mind and soul......A link which would - we did belatedly realize - be weakened most perilously in the process of rendering our souls dormant, as auracite doth require. Thus, the shedding of these fleshly simulacra, and the surfeit of aether which compriseth them, would in all likelihood deprive us of our psyches as well. |
Beq LuggIt would, theoretically, be possible to channel your minds into the auracite instead, but we would more than likely sacrifice your souls in the process.Which is why we have abandoned that plan, and instead devoted our time to finding a means by which mind and soul might be transported together. |
AlphinaudThen we are no closer to a solution than when we first began... |
Beq LuggIt is a vexing conundrum indeed. But one for which the Crystal Exarch has posited a most intriguing solution. |
Crystal ExarchWhen our discussions turned to the transference of memories and the psyche, I could not help but be reminded of a technique with which I have personal experience. |
Crystal ExarchForename, do you recall what we learned of my eyes from our encounter with Doga and Unei? |
Crystal ExarchI speak of the Royal Eye of the Allagan imperial line, gifted to my forebears through the blood and memories of the ancient Allagans. It is by this gift that I am able to control the Crystal Tower.To explain - in the latter days of the Allagan Empire, the last of their kind devised a means to pass on their blood and memories to my forebears. It is through these gifts that I am able to control the Crystal Tower. |
Beq LuggIf we were to gain an understanding of the technology by which the Allagans were able to accomplish this transference, perhaps then we could keep mind and soul together. |
UriangerImagine, if you will, a device like unto a soul crystal, replete not only with our worldly memories, but also the bountiful energies of the soul. |
Crystal ExarchThat is our current avenue of investigation. And we will follow it wheresoever it leads. |
Y'shtolaWhile we are thus engaged, I think it best that Forename return to the Source and inform Krile and the others of our findings. |
AlphinaudAgreed. I imagine Tataru will be relieved to hear we've made progress of a sort. |
UriangerThen I would beg leave to relay our findings unto Thancred and Ryne, and to assist where I may in their investigation of the Empty. |
Crystal ExarchYes, please do. Should we have need of your counsel we will not hesitate to summon you. |
AlphinaudGive our regards to Tataru, won't you? |
AlphinaudWith the benefit of our combined knowledge, and the aid of the First's leading authority on soulcraft, we must surely be able to find a solution. Surely... |
Y'shtolaBeq Lugg insists we resume our work forthwith, but I grow weary at the thought... <sigh> What I would not give for a cup of tea, and perhaps a vanilla tart. |
Beq LuggI pray the link to their bodies in your world will endure awhile longer. Should it fail, our efforts will be for naught. |
Crystal ExarchMark my words, Forename - we will unlock the secrets of the Allagan Eye, and see the others returned home.There was a time when I thought these eyes a curse, you know... But for what they have enabled me to do, and what they may yet make possible, I see now they are a blessing. |
Hydaelyn ► Aldenard ► Mor Dhona (Region) ► Mor Dhona ► The Rising Stones |
TataruForename! You're back!How did everything go in the First? Wait - don't tell me. Krile will be here shortly, and she'll want to hear too. She's just tending to the others. Their bodies, I mean. Gods, I don't think I'll ever get used to saying that... Anyway, you can tell us everything the moment she gets here! |
Yes | No |
KrileSorry to keep you waiting.
I have carried our the treatment as per Master Matoya's instructions. It should slow the destabilization of their corporeal aether quite significantly. But tell me, how fare our friends in the First!? |
TataruSo this Beq Lugg's the First's leading authority on soulcraft, are they? Sounds promising! |
KrileAnd Urianger's proffered solution of white auracite is rather ingenious now that I think of it.Well, whilte they press on with their preparations, you may rest assured we will continue to do our part here. |
EstinienOh. You're back.And none the worse for wear, I see. |
TataruEstinien! Oh, thank the gods. We've been worried sick! Did you lose your linkpearl or something!? |
EstinienThe situation in Garlemald has become more complicated. I was making my escape from the capital when I ran into one of yours--Riol. He thought it best we come straight here. |
TataruMore complicated how? |
EstinienHm. Where to begin?
After entering the Empire via Radz-at-Han, I went about my mission of investigating Black Rose. It was then, inside a provincial factory, that I encountered the one who styles himself Shadowhunter. Gaius Baelsar. Our goals being apparently aligned, we joined forces and ventured on into the heart of the capital--to the very imperial palace itself. There, we found a man whom all assumed dead. But his soul lives on. And he has wrested back his flesh. Zenos yae Galvus. Nor did the surprises end there. For no sooner had we arrived than he murdered his sire in cold blood. The Emperor is dead. This sent Gaius into a rage,and he charged in, blade drawn... |
EstinienI've seen him in action. His body at least. You will not best him alone. |
GaiusNay...death will not come easily to that thing. If you would join me, then by all means... |
EstinienFor what good it will do... |
Zenos yae GalvusThe Black Wolf...and the Azure Dragoon. I suppose this might suffice.
Come, then. Ah, the simple pleasure of one's own flesh. Truly, there is no place like home. |
GaiusAbomination... |
EstinienWhatever he is, Forename was barely a match for him. If we stay here much longer - |
Annia quo SoranusEmperor Varis! Your Radiance, are you all right!? |
Estinien...We may wear out our welcome. |
Julia Quo SoranusYour Radiance... No! |
Zenos yae Galvus<sigh> Must even the most middling of sport be spoiled? The world conspires to bore me.But I have no cause to remain. I leave these vermin to you. |
ShadowhunterZenos!!! |
EstinienWell? Any bright ideas? |
Annia quo SoranusWhat are you waiting for? Open fire! |
ShadowhunterJust one. |
Julia Quo SoranusGaaaaaah! |
Annia quo SoranusYour Radiance... |
Julia Quo SoranusThe intruders have taken flight. I repeat, the intruders have taken flight. Deploy all available magitek armor. We cannot let them escape! |
EstinienWell, well... Someone's been busy.
And you would bar my way, would you? ...So be it. Come, Nidhogg! Lend me your strength! |
EstinienGarleans and their machina... Now...where are you, Gaius? |
TataruAre you all right!? |
EstinienPeer into my past, did you? |
KrileWell, I didn't relive the experience as you did, but I bore witness to it all. |
EstinienI'm still not sure what to think of this gift of yours. But no matter.Our confrontation was cut short when the imperial guard arrived. It was then that Zenos took his leave. Citing boredom. |
KrileTo think their research into the Echo could bear such fruit...Escaping death, jumping from one body to the next, and returning to his own after all this time... He is an Ascian in all but name. |
EstinienIt beggars belief, aye. But no more than a hero traversing the rift between worlds.
My concerns are far more prosaic. With the Emperor dead and the crown prince missing, the Empire is in disarray. Until order is restored--assuming it even possible--we needn't fear an imperial reprisal. And for reasons of his own, Zenos took it upon himself to rid the world of Black Rose. Riol has already gone to apprise the Alliance leaders of these developments. We may leave the matter in their hands for now. |
KrileThen perhaps we have seen the last of the fighting at Ghimlyt. Though if it comes to civil war, I cannot help but fear for the provinces...Ah, I'd nearly forgotten to ask--what became of Gaius? Did he not escape with you? |
EstinienThat he did, but we parted ways shortly after leaving Garlemald. He claimed another threat had arisen which demanded his attention.
He didn't elaborate, but the absence of some device or other in the capital gave him reason to believe they're planning something. Lest you worry, I believe he has well and truly shed the Black Wolf's pelt. Conquest is no longer his objective. We may safely leave him to his own devices. |
TataruWell, it's nice to have one less foe to worry about...even if we do have a mysterious new threat to look out for instead.Speaking of which, I'll see that Riol and our shinobi are made aware. Though we still know next to nothing, it can't hurt to be vigilant. |
EstinienWell then, with Black Rose nipped in the bud, I believe I've fulfilled my part of the bargain. |
TataruThat's...true, buuut...with the Archons still slumbering away, we were hoping you might agree to stay with us for a little bit longer... |
EstinienSorry, but I'm not inclined to extend my contract. Gaius isn't the only one with business to attend to. |
KrileThank you for your help then, Estinien. I see why Alphinaud admires you so. |
EstinienFarewell, my friend. See that you don't make a habit of dozing off in battle. |
KrileHmm. I suppose we should all be getting on, then. As ever, we will see to the Archon's needs. In the meantime, why not get some rest? You've more than earned it. Go on. |
KrileThough they have yet to find a workable solution, Y'shtola and the others are making progress, and we cannot ask for more than that. |
TataruYou must be shattered after all that hopping back and forth between worlds. Why not stay here and rest for a while? I'm sure Beq Lugg can manage without you. They've got enough Scions to help them, if you ask me! |
3rd Legion CenturionTraitors! You would dare deny Lord Nerva the throne!?Aaah! |
1st Legion CenturionOnward! Before this day is done, victory shall be ours! |
Zenos yae GalvusBoring, boring, boring... |
Mysterious CooperatorDo you think? I find it amusing. Like dogs herding cattle to the slaughterhouse. |
Zenos yae GalvusThat hue. Your soul is... Who are you? |
Mysterious CooperatorBefore your majesty, I am but another dog. Lost, in want of a new master. A hunting dog if you should wish it so.
For I know full well the prey you would seek next. ...Zodiark. |
Begrimed TownsmanDid you hear? The mayor's reopening Daedalus Stoneworks, and they're looking for laborers! |
Tatty TownswomanThere's talk of resettling some of the old, abandoned villages too. They're even laying on free Talos to help anyone willing to make the move. |
Begrimed TownsmanFree Talos? Hah! We'd best get packing. |
Tatty TownswomanSteady work, board and lodging... If that's not a recipe for hope, I don't know what is. |
Wayward WarriorHope...?
Yes. So long as I yet live, I would see that feeble flame rekindled. It is my destiny. To see our dream fulfilled. |
TataruForename, might I ask a favor of you? I'm not normally one to pry, but F'lhaminn has been oddly distracted ever since you came back to tell us of your travels in the First.Would you go and see if she's all right? |