Shadows of the Departed

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Start NPC:   Esha'ntarl - Ru'Lude Gardens (-)   Requirements:   Zilart Mission 17 Complete   Storms of Fate Complete   Items Needed:      Title:      Repeatable:      Reward:      Previous Quest:   Zilart Mission 17   Storms of Fate   Next Quest:   Apocalypse Nigh

Contents 1 Walkthrough 2 Notes 3 Game Description

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Walkthrough

After completely finishing Storms of Fate (which includes returning to the palace in Ru'Lude Gardens for a final, post-battle cutscene), you must then wait until after the next Conquest update to activate this quest.

• Walk into the palace in Ru'Lude Gardens for a cutscene and the Note Written by Esha'ntarl (key item).
  • This is a separate cutscene from the one described at the end of Storms of Fate.
• Visit the three Promyvions and get the following key items at the Memory Fluxes on the 4th floor:

• (J-10) Promyvion - Holla - Promyvion - Holla Sliver
• (K-4) Promyvion - Dem - Promyvion - Dem Sliver
• (K-6) Promyvion - Mea - Promyvion - Mea Sliver

• Return to the palace in Ru'Lude Gardens for a final cutscene with Esha'ntarl.

Notes

• In order to reach the Memory Fluxes on the fourth floor of each Promyvion, one must defeat at least one Memory Recepticle on each floor, as well as cope with the Strays that guard them.
  • Solo:
    • BLU/NIN - Can easily solo Memory Receptacles and take care of Strays. Decent gear is needed, as well as MP drinks. Cocoon, combined with a Tavnazian Taco almost ensures success due to the high defense bonus.
    • BLU/DNC - Bring MP-restorative items or drinks that bestow a Refresh effect (such as Yagudo Drinks). Focus on killing Strays as they spawn, and after each is defeated, cast Bludgeon upon the Memory Recepticle, while being mindful of your remaining MP.
    • PUP/WAR - Use a Soulsoother frame for cures.
    • PLD/DNC - Difficult, but possible if you are reasonably well-geared and bring food that raises your defense. Be prepared for lengthy battles against the Memory Receptacles.
    • MNK/DNC - Gear well and focus on Strays, hitting the Memory Recepticle when possible.
    • DNC/NIN - Focus on Memory Recepticle and take advantage of Dancer's superior evasion. After the Memory Recepticle falls, destory the strays.
  • Duo:
    • Any two jobs, one of which must be capable of tanking and damaging the Memory Recepticle and enduring the damage from the Strays as they spawn, and another capable of defeating Strays with relative speed.
  • Adventuring Fellow:
    • If you have the quest active that lets you spawn your fellow in Promyvion, doing so will decrease the difficulty of defeating the Memory Recepticles. Be advised that your fellow may only be summoned in Promyvion once every Earth day, and you must wait until Japanese midnight in order to summon again.

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Game Description

Client: Esha'ntarl (Audience Chamber, Ru'Lude Gardens)
Summary:

Strange readings have been recorded from the Emptiness surrounding the mothercrystals. Travel to the crags of Holla, Dem, and Mea and investigate the coordinates where this phenomenon is occurring.