The Lawless Ones

The Lawless Ones

Quest giver

Wyd Lad

Location

Il Mheg (X:19.4, Y:4.7)

Quest line

Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests

Level

73

Required items

3   Invisible Ink

Experience

 220,320

Gil

 460

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Patch

5.0

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Main Scenario Progress: 579 / 960 (60.3%)

   

Shadowbringers Progress: 38 / 157 (24.2%)

   

“

Wyd Lad's ears appear droopy even by Nu Mou standards.

— In-game description

Rewards

• 3   Aetheryte Ticket

Steps

• Speak with Minfilia.
• Obtain vials of invisible ink. 0/3
• Speak with Minfilia.
• Deliver the vials of invisible ink to Wyd Lad.

Journal

• Wyd Lad's ears appear droopy even by Nu Mou standards.

Dialogue

Quest Acceptance

Wyd Lad: What? You...you would be my patron!? But...I can't do anything for you. The lawless ones took my invisible ink, and without it I can't make my arcane wares. Who are the lawless ones? They're Nu Mou like us, except they've turned their backs on our values. Curs without honor, they are. They refuse to work, instead spending all their time cavorting and making a nuisance of themselves. It was when I was outside for a walk that they set upon me and robbed me of my possessions, the ink included. I was too weak to resist them...but you, mortal─you look quite strong. Do you think you could take my ink back from those villains? If you do this, I will consider it your patronage. And by way of my service, I will make you something very special!

Minfilia: E-Excuse me, [Forename], but I couldn't help overhearing. If you mean to undertake this task, will you let me accompany you? I would learn from you...and help in what little way I can.
What will you say? You're welcome to join. / Just don't get in the way. -> You're welcome to join. 

Minfilia: Thank you so much!
Wyd Lad: The lawless ones make their lair to the south, inside a cave called Father Collard's Chambers. They took many vials of ink, and I would be grateful if you could bring as many back as possible.

Speak with Minfilia

Minfilia: Father Collard's Chambers is through here. I peered inside, and sure enough, it was milling with Nu Mou. They looked none too friendly. If Thancred were here, he'd tell me to go about it quietly and quickly. Let us split up. I'll find all the ink I can and then come back outside. See you shortly, [Forename].

Speak with Minfilia

Minfilia: Oh, thank goodness. There you are. Those Nu Mou were rather frightening. I'm glad you're safe.
What will you say? I'm glad you're safe too. / I see you use daggers. / You don't need to worry about me.  -> I see you use daggers. 

Minfilia: Thancred taught me─but I'm still a novice. The Minfilias before me battled sin eaters as part of the Eulmoran Army. But that had all changed by the time I was found. They held me captive so that I wouldn't follow in the others' footsteps. I'd still be in my cell now had Thancred not spirited me away. When he found me, I knew nothing of the world. I didn't know how to live, let alone fight. Thancred once told me that if the efforts to summon you failed, it would fall to me to face the Lightwardens.

Minfilia: I realized then that it was the only reason he kept me close─as a contingency. The truth is, he can't stand to be around me.

Minfilia: Because I'm not her. I'm not his Minfilia.
Minfilia: ...Once, we journeyed to Nabaath Areng together. To the place where the Oracle appeared and stayed the Flood. As we drew near, I felt as though...I was fading away... I shut my eyes and covered my ears, and then... And then...
Minfilia: I'm not sure what happened after that. I have a vague feeling that I said something to him. Only it wasn't me at all. It was her. Afterwards, Thancred didn't say a word. Only kept to himself and brooded. There's nothing I can do for him. Nothing I can offer but my presence─though it only reminds him of his loss.  She should be the one to live on. That's why I tried to find you─because I knew that was what she wanted. But now that you're here...I'm not entirely sure what it was she intended me to do. Was I meant to tell you something? Or bring you to someone? Or somewhere? I can feel the answer at the edge of my mind, just out of reach─
Everything starts shaking
Minfilia: Ahhh! What...what is that!? (Warrior of Light grabs their head)

Titania: Why? Why did you imprison us? Such boredom...such tedium have we suffered. It is unfair! Unfair! Come. Come and play with us...

Minfilia: It came from the castle.  (Minfilia hands everything to the Warrior of Light) This is everything I have. Please see it delivered to the Nu Mou. I will bear word to Thancred and the others.

Deliver the vials of invisible ink to Wyd Lad

Wyd Lad: M-M-Mercy, Your Majesty! We had no choice! Please forgive us!
Wyd Lad: ...O-Oh, it's you. M-M-My ink─were you able to retrieve it?

Wyd Lad: When our king spoke to me, my day went from bad to worse, but thanks to you it's simply bad again! What? You had the vision too? Oh, woe is us...
Wyd Lad: Ordinarily, when a living being turns into a sin eater, it loses everything about its mind that defined it. However, the king has retained some of their instincts. This manifests in the desire to play and be free. So strong is that desire, it often leaks through the seal to invade our consciousness. For a long time we've ignored it, but we can't do so forever...
Wyd Lad: But forgive me, I was going to thank you for reuniting me with my ink. You did exactly as I asked, so I will give you the service I promised.
Wyd Lad:...Ahem! Nothing up my sleeve, and...voilà! May it serve you well!