The Crystarium's Resolve

The Crystarium's Resolve

Quest giver

Crystal Exarch

Location

The Crystarium (X:9.9, Y:7.0)

Quest line

Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests

Level

72

Experience

 218,880

Gil

 988

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An Unwelcome Guest

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Logistics of War
The Crystalline Mean

Patch

5.0

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“

The Exarch is eager to delve into the details of his proposal.

— In-game description

Rewards

• 1   Deepgold Head Gear Coffer (IL 395)

Steps

• Speak with Lyna.
• Speak with Katliss.
• Speak with Chessamile.
• Drink the vial of prince's kiss before Chessamile.
• Speak with Szem Djenmai.

Journal

• The Exarch is eager to delve into the details of his proposal.

Dialogue

Quest Acceptance

Crystal Exarch: You are doubtless eager to attempt Minfilia's rescue─and with your combined strength, you may well succeed. But as I said earlier, I do not wish to show our hand unless absolutely necessary. 'Twas not merely the night sky that you restored to us, but hope─hope for the future of Norvrandt. (Exarch extends his right hand, which has markings and appears blue, unlike his skin) Unlike you, we cannot contend with the Lightwardens. But so long as hope burns in our hearts, we will fight on regardless. This I will prove to you.
A group of people gather

Crystal Exarch: My friends, I thank you for gathering at such short notice. There is something I would ask you all. As many of you are aware, I received an emissary from Eulmore a short while ago─in the form of General Ran'jit. To my dismay, the general condemned the slaying of the Lightwarden, and warned me in no uncertain terms that, should the Crystarium cast its lot with the Warrior of Darkness, there would be war.  Let none be mistaken: we would be hard-pressed indeed to resist the might of Eulmore. Some would even call it suicide.  And yet my heart cries out to fight. Better that than relinquish the hope that swelled in my breast when I beheld the night sky for the first time in a hundred years.
Crystal Exarch: ...Or so says my heart. My mind, meanwhile, reminds me that to follow my heart would be to risk everything we have accomplished thus far. Clearly, this is not a decision to be made lightly─nor less alone. And so I put the question to you all. What should we do?

Glynard: My lord, you already know our minds. It brought tears to our eyes to witness the night's return. The whole of Norvrandt deserves the same, and not just because some children's story tells us so.
Bragi: Eulmore's influence is far-reaching. Should war break out, trade would be subject to restrictions. The flow of goods will dry up, and we will struggle to make do with what little trickles through... But make do we will.
Katliss: Aye, we can weather such hardships! Is that not the very thing the Crystarium was built for? We have always taken pride in our ability to sustain ourselves─not just to endure, but to thrive!
Moren: "When all falls down around you, rise up.“ Those were your words. "There may come a day when all hope seems lost. But even should the rest of the world give in to despair─we shall not. "We shall fight on, that our children and our children's children might know a better tomorrow.“
Cassard: Rousing words apart, I never much cared for those Eulmoran bastards anyway. No better than common swindlers, most of them. Wouldn't know a fair deal if it came up and kissed them on the arse! 
Glynard: Trust you to spoil the moment! (everyone laughs)

Crystal Exarch: It appears we have a consensus. Let it be known that the Eulmoran host at Laxan Loft has taken the Oracle of Light captive. They fear the power she holds over the sin eaters, and doubtless intend to imprison her once more. So I move that we rescue the Oracle, grant her a place among us, and let that be our answer to Eulmore's ultimatum!

Lyna: In planning a strategy for the rescue, I open the floor to you all.

Crystal Exarch: And there you have it. If Eulmore wishes to denounce us as villains, then we shall embrace our villainy. (Exarch turns towards the Warrior of Light and their party) Will you do so as well?
Alphinaud: (Alphinaud shrugs) We will not be outdone. Consider us your partners in crime.

Lyna: My lord, our proposal is as follows: we begin by deploying amaro to occupy the skies over Lakeland. They should serve to delay the airship's departure. At the same time, we scatter dream powder from the air. Not all will succumb to its effects, but it should thin the enemy's numbers, affording us an opening to swoop in and liberate the Oracle.
Crystal Exarch: Very good. See to your preparations.

Alisaie: And what exciting crimes would you have us commit? Speaking for my fellow villains, I'd say we're capable of most things─though we draw the line at indolence.
Crystal Exarch: If excitement is your desire, then I bid you join the guard. Captain Lyna will give you your orders.

Crystal Exarch: Many here have a place in their heart for Minfilia. We must ensure this mission succeeds─for all of their sakes.
Alphinaud: Though our hosts have offered to take the lead, we still have a part to play. Let's see that we play it well.
Alisaie: The people of the Crystarium have initiative. I respect that.

Speak with Lyna

Lyna: So, you will be joining the guard. But however highly the Exarch thinks of you, you will receive no special treatment from me. Is that clear? Where's your salute, soldier!? (Warrior of Light salutes)
Lyna: Better. More spirited than the Exarch's feeble attempts, certainly.  Now, first things first: you will need uniforms. Go to the Crystalline Mean and report to Katliss. She will see you measured and fitted.

Speak with Katliss

Katliss: Ah, and there's the last of them! Your friends are being measured as we speak. Right this way. We'll see to it you look your dashing best for your first outing!

Katliss: Done, are you? Let's have a look at those numbers. I see... Hmmm...
Lyna: How goes it?
Katliss: Sorry, Captain─I'm afraid we don't have anything on hand that's a ready fit. But we do have a few that are fairly close. We should be able to make them work with some minor adjustments.
Lyna: Very well, then. See to it. And have the uniforms delivered directly to the field. I shall take this opportunity to brief you on the mission.

Lyna: As mentioned earlier, we will deploy amaro to scatter dream powder from the air. Once the powder takes effect, an elite unit will storm the fortress to rescue the Oracle. Her safe liberation is our sole objective; engagement is to be avoided wherever possible.
Alisaie: I assume we're to be part of said unit?
Lyna: Correct. The unit will be divided into two contingents, one deploying from Fort Jobb and the other from the Ostall Imperative. You and Alphinaud will join the former. [Forename], meanwhile, will join the latter with me. Before you proceed to your positions, you are to report to Chessamile at Spagyrics.  She will issue you with a serum to ward off the effects of dream powder.
Alphinaud: We shall be on our way, then. Take care, my friend, and we will see you in the field.

Lyna: It's quite far to the Imperative, so you may make use of an amaro from the rookery. After you have collected the serum, of course.

Speak with Chessamile

Chessamile: Yes, sweetie? Is there something you need? ...Oh, one of the guard come for your dram, are you? Here you go. A dose of this will keep you firmly in the waking world while your enemies are off in dreamland. Now, if this is your first time, I should warn you: it's bitter as sin. Prince's kiss, they call it, but if you ask me, it should be crone's kiss! Hee hee!  Jests aside, the stuff really is foul. Most people gag like there's no tomorrow─but if you don't drain every last drop, you're liable to end up taking a trip to dreamland yourself. So I must ask you to drink it here and now, while I watch. Come on! Give the old crone a kiss, hee hee!

Drink the vial of prince's kiss before Chessamile

Chessamile: Well done, sweetie! I'm proud of you! Why, if I didn't know any better, I'd even say you enjoyed it! And now you needn't fear falling asleep on the battlefield. Just have care you don't lose any limbs out there, all right? They don't tend to grow back.

Speak with Szem Djenmai

Szem Djenmai: Yes? What do you require of me?

Szem Djenmai: An amaro to take you to the Imperative, eh? As much as I would like to oblige, all our mounts are reserved for the coming operation. I fear you will have to go by foot. Hmmm, but wait. There might be another way, assuming you are willing to lend a hand.