But since Y'shtola needs Ronkan texts not in her possession, the only choice is to delve deep into the caves of the Children of the Everlasting Dark, a rival sect to the Night's Blessed. As Lyse deliberates how to proceed from here, the Warrior of Light earns a much appreciated respite. As the battle continues with Lyna being injured, the culprit behind the attacks is revealed to be Eulmore, as penance for the Crystarium rejecting Vauthry's beliefs. Search the saltery for clubs de race. Unleashing the spell wreaks devastation on both Hydaelyn's protective magic and the Praetorium, and Gaius takes the opportunity to make one last attempt to strike down the Warrior, but is still defeated, the Weapon destroyed. However, you're forced back to Ishgard as there's another attack in the works and Ishgard is still weak from the last attack. In the Imperial capital, the Emperor scolds "Zenos" for his actions, who in turn assures Varis that everything is going according to plan.
However, Chai-Nuzz states that such a Talos could be created, but he'd need a massive amount of resources and an army of people to help him (unless people can wait a few decades)... something that the Scions are willing to give him. As a proud Garlean patriot, he could not let that stand, so he abdicated his rank within the imperial army and set himself to excising the Ascians and destroying them. Learning that his plans are nearly undone, Emet-Selch is still not concerned; the fate of the First would only be delayed from its inevitable fate. Search the saltery for clues. However, before Lahabrea can escape, Thordan arrives and reveals that he has the other Eye. Hydaelyn inspires them to reach out to the Warrior (and should they be a Legacy character, they will remember their old friend clear as day as a original Warrior of Light). But before Ran'jit can capture both the Warrior and Alphinaud (whom the general recognizes as the artist Vauthry wanted returned), Thancred arrives to rescue his allies.
However, a massive Imperial leader named Grynewaht and his contingent are already there. More worrying, however, is news of how Garlean troops are marching on Ala Mhigo, intent on retaking it. Hraesvelgr agrees to give mankind one more chance and pledges to aid them against Nidhogg. To that end, Alphinaud stays behind to help out should things go astray elsewhere. Both are unscathed by the experience, thankfully, and meet with Hien, who has created an eastern alliance of his own, banding together the kojin, the tribes of the Azim Steppe, the Confederacy, and the peoples of Nagxia and Dalmasca. Hien, however, is reluctant to spare any troops until he is certain the Doman border along the Burn is first secured. Though Aymeric recovers enough to rejoin the heroes, thanks to the Fortemps' healing salve, they're soon worried of news that a group calling themselves the True Brothers of the Faith has invaded the Vault and taken refugees from the arsons hostage. If he hasn't got it, then, well... Then we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Before confronting Asahi, Hien has one last act to perform. Salt and pepper clues. Using their knowledge as a memory, Hythlodaeus also reveals the true cost of the summoning—half of the Ancients' society willingly sacrificed themselves to summon Zodiark and halt the Final Days. While he's uncertain on what Zenos will now do, he's still determined to keep the Warrior and the Scions stranded on the First. Alisaie is devastated at the thought that their souls are gone, not unlike the Ananta broodmother's daughter. With Y'shtola safe and sound, the Scions head to the Qitana Ravel and successfully slay the Lightwarden there.
The Warrior seemingly wakes on a mysterious platform where they're confronted by a hooded figure — the voice that had been calling to the Scions. Along the way, M'naago's sensitive hearing, honed from years of hunting and learning to be weary of predators and imperial patrols, picks up on a sizable contingent of imperial soldiers passing through the area. His misfortunes are exacerbated by his watching over Yotsuyu; having lost her memories, "Tsuyu" now seemed almost childlike in demeanor. ©2021 Valve Corporation. Through Moenbryda's help, you are able to confront Iceheart, who reveals she can become a primal by summoning Shiva, a woman branded a heretic by Ishgardian history for laying with a dragon. This makes them incredibly dangerous. This is the one I got stuck on. However, a trap is triggered within the pyramid, and Y'shtola falls into a bottomless pit of darkness—but not before giving the Warrior an antidote to heal the Night's Blessed. This is something the Warrior agrees with. With the true purpose of Hydaelyn and Zodiark still affecting them, the Scions leave Rak'tika and return to the Crystarium, meeting with the Exarch (greatly drained of his energy due to maintaining his illusion during his meeting with Vauthry). He begged to join the Resistance and promised to tell others know who were feeling the same way before they made their decision. Seeing the difficulties in dealing with someone veiled behind a mask, Lolorito sheds his, so the two may negotiate.
The Warrior explores the Crystarium and talks with the people there, letting them know about the Crystal Exarch's whereabouts and learning what they actually think of him. Making their way to the core of the facility, they encounter two Ascians — Lahabrea and Igeyorhm. Pipin decides they need to capture Castrum Velodyna and has the Warrior of Light and the twins aid him in reconnaissance. Fordola spits this statement back in Lyse's face; after all, she killed not only Lyse's soldiers, but her own men, and deserved to be put to death. Arriving at Azys Lla, the heroes activate an Allagan guidance node, which Wedge nicknames "Gilly", and have it lead them to where the Archbishop is.
Perhaps true to his claims, the stranger is seen to carry many Ascian masks on his person, but there is one strange outlier: the faceplate previously worn by Gaius van Baelsar himself... Back at the Rising Stones, Alisaie can only hope for Alphinaud's success, though Thancred suggests heading on from the west. She then asks the Warrior of Light for a sparring match, which lasts for quite some time. Finally, the Warrior heads to the Amaro—the same race used as mounts for the Crystarium—to obtain the last relic. Upon reaching the hidden encampment, the Scions are approached not only by soldiers, but also Lyse's friend M'naago and two others, Meffrid and the leader, Conrad. Fueled by the broken bodies of the fallen, the pure cries of vengeance and Ilberd's corrupting presence, the Eyes of Nidhogg gather and unleash the energies to give birth to a new primal, taking the shape of a monstrous wyrm.
Lahabrea then appears and reveals the Ultima Weapon's true power - the magic known as Ultima. Emet-Selch begins to vent his frustrations at the Scions—not only is Vauthry dead, but his attempt to make humanity his allies also backfired thanks to the Warrior failing to contain the light. With Midgardsormr's cryptic taunts in the Warrior of Light's ears, the future seems shaky at best... As Thancred manages to help the Scions escape, the Crystal Exarch manages to distract Ran'jit enough to prevent him from catching up to them. Asahi tells him of Lord Kaien, Hien's father, and watches starstruck as he goes to slay him.
After spending countless moons waiting to use the Crystal Tower's power, G'raha Tia says his farewells to his inspiration as he prepares his sacrificial act.. is shot from behind by Emet-Selch, who knew the Exarch was from the Source this entire time. When they finally come to, the Warrior finds themself in a strange land, the sky above them cloaked in blazing light. At Rhalgr's Reach, Lyse gathers the Scions to let them know she's stepping down as a Scion to focus on rebuilding her homeland, though Y'shtola gets in a good rib before they all reassure her that they're all friends and comrades through and through, Scion or not. When the captain begins to have second thoughts, Tataru subtly blackmails him with knowledge of his true identity, which gets him back on track.
Finding the artifact, they return to the Kojin village, where they are given a ceremonial knife to help open the vault containing the treasures.
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