Verdict and Execution

Verdict and Execution

Quest giver

Hermes

Location

Elpis (X:8.3, Y:31.9)

Quest line

Endwalker Main Scenario Quests

Level

86

Experience

 488,400

Gil

 1,102

Previous quest

A Sentimental Gift

Next quest

Travelers at the Crossroads

Patch

6.0

“

Hermes appears solemn and sorrowful.

— In-game description

Steps

• Speak with Doros.
• Speak with Hermes.
• Face down the lykaon and its fireballs
• Stand in front of the lykaon and keep its attention.
• Speak with Emet-Selch.

Dialogue

Hermes:

• An all-too-brief interlude, perhaps, but it is time I attend to my next task.
• As Emet-Selch and Hythlodaeus are aware, we reached a verdict regarding the fate of the lykaones.
• Seven were created for observation...
• ...And all seven must be unmade.
• Doros has followed the correct protocols, and, as chief overseer, I can find no fault in his judgment.
• The lykaones would disrupt the natural order, ravaging and consuming other species until they themselves starve and perish. They cannot be released into the wild, and they cannot be allowed to remain here in Elpis.
• I intend to petition the Bureau of the Architect to have the concept preserved as a restricted-purpose hazardous life-form. Hythlodaeus has pledged to support me in this endeavor.
• Yet whatever the bureau decides, the existing lykaones have served their purpose...
• Doros has already isolated the creatures, and is preparing to carry out the necessary measures.
• I will join him forthwith. It is my duty to witness the...conclusion...to this study.

Emet-Selch:

• If you are resolved, then we have but to accompany you.

Hermes:

• Of course. Let us be off, then. We return to the main isle.
• Doros! Are you hurt!? What happened here!?

Doros:

• They...they caught me off guard...
• I had them bound with aetherial shackles. But they became frenzied, even more so than usual, and broke free...
• I was able to stop four. The other three escaped...

Hythlodaeus:

• ...I see them. Two have taken to the air above the Twelve Wonders.

Emet-Selch:

• The last is up ahead, lurking in the fields.
• You and Player handle that one. The pair in the sky, you can leave to me.

Hermes:

• ...If this is how it must end, then so be it.

Hythlodaeus:

• I will render assistance to Emet-Selch, unneeded though it is.

Hermes:

• Meteion, you are to stay here with Doros.

Meteion:

• But, Hermes!

Hermes:

• The lykaones must be reverted. I would spare you their pain. And mine.
• This is my burden, not yours. But if you are intent on helping, then please, follow my lead.
• I appreciate your help...and lament that it is necessary.
• There it is - our quarry. Within striking distance at present...but if it feels threatened, it may well flee beyond our reach.
• Here is my plan. You will approach slowly, in full view, and draw the lykaon's attention.
• Now, I warn you: its abilities are as fiery as its temperament. Once it spots you, it will unleash orbs of flame...
• But fear not. By my measure, you are more than equal to the task. Withstand the onslaught for a few brief moments, and that will give me time to catch it unawares.
• ...Ready? Then let us begin!
• Now!
• Forgive me... Please forgive me...
• May you and your kin find peace...
• Wherever your souls may drift in the Underworld, may you find tranquil seas.
• Be not forgotten. In concept endure to reclaim form and one day live again.
• Serve not the star or any purpose save your own. Live again, if that be your desire.
• Hate, if that be your wont. We are worthy. But leave your suffering behind.
• Lay down your burdens. Be born anew. Fly high. Fly free.

Emet-Selch:

• Join the Convocation, Hermes.
• You do not belong here.

Hermes:

• Leave to replace another─to be replaced? It changes nothing!
• Tell me! Do you think it right that we sacrifice all these lives for the sake of the star?
• And when the star has reached perfection─what then? If all who are satisfied choose to die, shall we all die in satisfaction!?
• ...I do not know.
• Were I to take up the seat of Fandaniel, it would be tantamount to approving my predecessor's death.
• I do not know if it is right.
• And to be torn by such thoughts...I do not know if I am fit to represent mankind.

Meteion:

• Hermes!
• Please don't be angry... It hurts so...

Hermes:

• Forgive me.
• If you would still consider me in spite of everything, I beg some time to gather my thoughts.
• Meanwhile, Hythlodaeus, I fear I must trouble you to attend to the others.

Hythlodaeus:

• 'Tis no trouble at all. Take as long as you require.

Hermes:

• And you, my friend. I pray you find that which you seek.

Hythlodaeus:

• I expect we have some few matters to discuss. Shall we return to the Twelve Wonders for a time?

Emet-Selch:

• Aye...