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0,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_001","Ah, there you are. If you've any burning questions about this place, or anything else in Vana'diel, I should be happy to answer them."
1,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_Q1_000_000","What will you say?"
2,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_001","Tell me about yourself."
3,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_002","Tell me about Fafnir."
4,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_003","Tell me about the Ark Angels."
5,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_004","Tell me about the Shadow Lord."
6,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_005","Nothing."
7,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_006","Tell me about Kirin."
8,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_007","Tell me about Ultima and Omega."
9,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_008","Tell me about Kam'lanaut."
10,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_009","Tell me about Eald'narche."
11,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_003","Me? I'm no adventurer of any particular renown, if that's what you were expecting. Just a man come from Bastok looking to see more of the world."
12,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_004","While I lack in fame, I make up for it with the strength of numbers. I've no shortage of friends willing to accompany me in pursuit of riches should I reach out via linkpearl."
13,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_005","The armor I wear is proof of our accomplishments, salvaged from the depths of the Alzadaal Undersea Ruins."
14,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_006","That said, I treasure my time with them more than any trinket or bauble we've unearthed on our travels together. You understand, surely?"
15,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_007","The great dragon that slumbers in the depths of the Boyahda Tree? Yes, I know of it, as does anyone who would dare venture into Zi'Tah."
16,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_008","Stories of a great hero who did battle with a dragon, their harrowing encounter concluding with a strike at its heart with the fabled blade Ridill. If only they hadn't missed their mark..."
17,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_009","The blade is said to remain nestled in the beast's bosom even to this day. To survive such a blow, and live for all these years, bespeaks a strength I struggle to imagine."
18,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_010","And yet the tales of its might have not deterred the brave and foolhardy from venturing in the tree, hopeful they can slay Fafnir and claim its spoils. Few have reached Dragon's Aery and lived to tell of it."
19,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_011","I've heard stories. Of the five warriors clad in black. If the fates are kind, I will never have the poor fortune to cross paths with them."
20,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_012","They were not born but forged from crystal, assuming the legends are true."
21,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_013","The Dawn Goddess, Altana, wept five tears that gave birth to the five races: Hume, Elvaan, Tarutaru, Mithra, and Galka. The Ark Angels are said to be the embodiment of their sins."
22,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_014","Apathy, arrogance, cowardice, envy, rage─the darkness that lurks within us all..."
23,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_015","No one is certain why they were created. The prevailing theory is they served as guardians of some ancient paradise."
24,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_016","The great darkness of the Northlands, hatred made manifest. There's not a soul in all of Vana'diel who doesn't know of the Shadow Lord."
25,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_017","His sole desire was to bring about the extinction of Altana's children, and so he rallied together the beastmen, inciting what came to be known as the Crystal War."
26,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_018","The beastmen's assault was merciless, and it was not long before Bastok, San d'Oria, and Windurst were brought to their knees. It was only after Archduke Kam'lanaut convinced them to join forces with the Grand Duchy of Jeuno that they gained the momentum needed to push back."
27,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_019","United as the Alliance of Altana, they would eventually drive the beastmen back from their lands, and soon found themselves going on the offensive in Xarcabard. The alliance proved victorious in the end, but not without a great many sacrifices. "
28,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_020","Peace had been restored to Vana'diel. For a time, at least. The Shadow Lord was somehow resurrected twenty years later, but thankfully he was slain before the beastmen could be emboldened to take arms a second time."
29,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_021","There is much speculation as to his origins. Most believe he was once a Galka, if you can believe it."
30,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_022","He was betrayed by one of his companions, mortally wounded and left to die. A dear friend of his was also said to have been cut down in the altercation."
31,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_023","He succumbed to his wounds, but his rage and despair would remain, giving life to the Shadow Lord. "
32,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_024","If what you say is true, and he has returned once more, perhaps the flames of his hatred can never truly be extinguished."
33,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_100","A talking manticore possessed of powerful elemental magicks? Only Kirin comes to mind."
34,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_101","Master of the Shijin, residing within the deepest reaches of the Shrine of Ru'Avitau. It is said to be a creature of boundless power and wisdom both."
35,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_102","Only those who can best the four Shijin and claim their seals are granted an audience. I can say I've managed it just the once with a band of adventurers many moons ago."
36,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_103","An arduous experience, to say the least. The Shijin also required offerings of rare gems and stones to be summoned, and we weren't the only ones who sought them. It was a mad dash from dawn to dusk, running ourselves ragged just to meet with these lesser divine beasts."
37,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_104","When it finally came time to face Kirin, we had to be prepared. Defeat would have meant repeating the process of gathering gems and stones for the Shijin, and I don't think we had resolve enough to face them all a second time. Not without a long, long reprieve."
38,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_105","As you can imagine, the spoils from that battle are exceedingly rare. Kirin's Osode, for example, could easily fetch ninety-nine million gil on the bazaar."
39,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_106","Wait─isn't that Kirin's Osode you're wearing? Would that the gods would grant me such luck."
40,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_107","A pair of strange mechanical monsters assaulted an armada of airships, you say? Sounds like you've seen the legendary weapons Ultima and Omega."
41,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_108","It's rumored the Armathrwn Society sought to revive them in some way, so it's hard to say whether what you saw were the original weapons built by the ancients, or recreations."
42,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_109","The Archduke, Kam'lanaut, was also said to be involved with the Armathrwn Society, if you can believe it."
43,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_110","No one really knows what it is they're after, but I've heard from a reliable source that they have a keen interest in “realizing the dreams of the Zilart,” whatever that means. Perhaps you can discover the truth for yourself."
44,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_111","The Archduke is the reason Jeuno grew from a small fishing village into the bustling city we know today."
45,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_112","During the Crystal War, he rallied the nations of Windurst, Bastok, and San d'Oria together under the banner of the Allied Forces of Altana. This union afforded the Enlightened Races an invaluable foothold in their fight against the beastmen."
46,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_113","When enemy forces reached Jeuno's doorstep, it's said that Kam'lanaut himself led the counterattack that resulted in a decisive victory against the invasion."
47,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_114","While widely regarded as a hero of the people, some believe he's not all that he appears to be. He's rumored to have ties to the Zilart, an ancient race whose people flourished some ten thousand years ago."
48,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_115","Which begs the question, does he intend to use his position as Archduke to further some unknown agenda? And what would an ostensibly extinct people have to gain from it? Only the gods know, I suppose."
49,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_116","After being away from the public eye, I never would have imagined that's how he'd reveal himself."
50,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_117","The young man is known to speak with a wisdom well beyond his years, but I'm surprised to hear he's well versed in combat as well."
51,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_118","He is Kam'lanaut's younger brother, and despite his age, he plays a significant role in the governance of Jeuno, his shrewdness often surpassing even that of senior officials."
52,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_119","I say “despite his age,” but it has been thirty years since he and his older brother first assumed leadership."
53,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_120","Whatever secrets they're hiding, the people of Jeuno seem to have little interest in bringing them to light. Or, perhaps, they fear the repercussions of drawing the Archduke's ire. "
54,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_121","Did you know there are some adventurers who claim that Eald'narche is actually the <Emphasis>older</Emphasis> brother? If that were true, it would call into question everything we know about him and his brother."
55,"TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_122","Eald'narche disappeared from the public eye around the same time news spread of his brother's death. As for why, one prevailing theory points to the involvement of a seasoned adventurer."
0,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_001,"Ah, there you are. If you've any burning questions about this place, or anything else in Vana'diel, I should be happy to answer them."
1,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_Q1_000_000,What will you say?
2,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_001,Tell me about yourself.
3,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_002,Tell me about Fafnir.
4,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_003,Tell me about the Ark Angels.
5,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_004,Tell me about the Shadow Lord.
6,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_005,Nothing.
7,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_006,Tell me about Kirin.
8,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_007,Tell me about Ultima and Omega.
9,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_008,Tell me about Kam'lanaut.
10,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_009,Tell me about Eald'narche.
11,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_003,"Me? I'm no adventurer of any particular renown, if that's what you were expecting. Just a man come from Bastok looking to see more of the world."
12,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_004,"While I lack in fame, I make up for it with the strength of numbers. I've no shortage of friends willing to accompany me in pursuit of riches should I reach out via linkpearl."
13,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_005,"The armor I wear is proof of our accomplishments, salvaged from the depths of the Alzadaal Undersea Ruins."
14,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_006,"That said, I treasure my time with them more than any trinket or bauble we've unearthed on our travels together. You understand, surely?"
15,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_007,"The great dragon that slumbers in the depths of the Boyahda Tree? Yes, I know of it, as does anyone who would dare venture into Zi'Tah."
16,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_008,"Stories of a great hero who did battle with a dragon, their harrowing encounter concluding with a strike at its heart with the fabled blade Ridill. If only they hadn't missed their mark..."
17,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_009,"The blade is said to remain nestled in the beast's bosom even to this day. To survive such a blow, and live for all these years, bespeaks a strength I struggle to imagine."
18,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_010,"And yet the tales of its might have not deterred the brave and foolhardy from venturing in the tree, hopeful they can slay Fafnir and claim its spoils. Few have reached Dragon's Aery and lived to tell of it."
19,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_011,"I've heard stories. Of the five warriors clad in black. If the fates are kind, I will never have the poor fortune to cross paths with them."
20,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_012,"They were not born but forged from crystal, assuming the legends are true."
21,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_013,"The Dawn Goddess, Altana, wept five tears that gave birth to the five races: Hume, Elvaan, Tarutaru, Mithra, and Galka. The Ark Angels are said to be the embodiment of their sins."
22,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_014,"Apathy, arrogance, cowardice, envy, rage─the darkness that lurks within us all..."
23,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_015,No one is certain why they were created. The prevailing theory is they served as guardians of some ancient paradise.
24,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_016,"The great darkness of the Northlands, hatred made manifest. There's not a soul in all of Vana'diel who doesn't know of the Shadow Lord."
25,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_017,"His sole desire was to bring about the extinction of Altana's children, and so he rallied together the beastmen, inciting what came to be known as the Crystal War."
26,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_018,"The beastmen's assault was merciless, and it was not long before Bastok, San d'Oria, and Windurst were brought to their knees. It was only after Archduke Kam'lanaut convinced them to join forces with the Grand Duchy of Jeuno that they gained the momentum needed to push back."
27,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_019,"United as the Alliance of Altana, they would eventually drive the beastmen back from their lands, and soon found themselves going on the offensive in Xarcabard. The alliance proved victorious in the end, but not without a great many sacrifices. "
28,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_020,"Peace had been restored to Vana'diel. For a time, at least. The Shadow Lord was somehow resurrected twenty years later, but thankfully he was slain before the beastmen could be emboldened to take arms a second time."
29,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_021,"There is much speculation as to his origins. Most believe he was once a Galka, if you can believe it."
30,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_022,"He was betrayed by one of his companions, mortally wounded and left to die. A dear friend of his was also said to have been cut down in the altercation."
31,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_023,"He succumbed to his wounds, but his rage and despair would remain, giving life to the Shadow Lord. "
32,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_024,"If what you say is true, and he has returned once more, perhaps the flames of his hatred can never truly be extinguished."
33,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_100,A talking manticore possessed of powerful elemental magicks? Only Kirin comes to mind.
34,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_101,"Master of the Shijin, residing within the deepest reaches of the Shrine of Ru'Avitau. It is said to be a creature of boundless power and wisdom both."
35,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_102,Only those who can best the four Shijin and claim their seals are granted an audience. I can say I've managed it just the once with a band of adventurers many moons ago.
36,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_103,"An arduous experience, to say the least. The Shijin also required offerings of rare gems and stones to be summoned, and we weren't the only ones who sought them. It was a mad dash from dawn to dusk, running ourselves ragged just to meet with these lesser divine beasts."
37,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_104,"When it finally came time to face Kirin, we had to be prepared. Defeat would have meant repeating the process of gathering gems and stones for the Shijin, and I don't think we had resolve enough to face them all a second time. Not without a long, long reprieve."
38,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_105,"As you can imagine, the spoils from that battle are exceedingly rare. Kirin's Osode, for example, could easily fetch ninety-nine million gil on the bazaar."
39,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_106,Wait─isn't that Kirin's Osode you're wearing? Would that the gods would grant me such luck.
40,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_107,"A pair of strange mechanical monsters assaulted an armada of airships, you say? Sounds like you've seen the legendary weapons Ultima and Omega."
41,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_108,"It's rumored the Armathrwn Society sought to revive them in some way, so it's hard to say whether what you saw were the original weapons built by the ancients, or recreations."
42,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_109,"The Archduke, Kam'lanaut, was also said to be involved with the Armathrwn Society, if you can believe it."
43,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_110,"No one really knows what it is they're after, but I've heard from a reliable source that they have a keen interest in “realizing the dreams of the Zilart,” whatever that means. Perhaps you can discover the truth for yourself."
44,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_111,The Archduke is the reason Jeuno grew from a small fishing village into the bustling city we know today.
45,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_112,"During the Crystal War, he rallied the nations of Windurst, Bastok, and San d'Oria together under the banner of the Allied Forces of Altana. This union afforded the Enlightened Races an invaluable foothold in their fight against the beastmen."
46,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_113,"When enemy forces reached Jeuno's doorstep, it's said that Kam'lanaut himself led the counterattack that resulted in a decisive victory against the invasion."
47,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_114,"While widely regarded as a hero of the people, some believe he's not all that he appears to be. He's rumored to have ties to the Zilart, an ancient race whose people flourished some ten thousand years ago."
48,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_115,"Which begs the question, does he intend to use his position as Archduke to further some unknown agenda? And what would an ostensibly extinct people have to gain from it? Only the gods know, I suppose."
49,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_116,"After being away from the public eye, I never would have imagined that's how he'd reveal himself."
50,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_117,"The young man is known to speak with a wisdom well beyond his years, but I'm surprised to hear he's well versed in combat as well."
51,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_118,"He is Kam'lanaut's younger brother, and despite his age, he plays a significant role in the governance of Jeuno, his shrewdness often surpassing even that of senior officials."
52,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_119,"I say “despite his age,” but it has been thirty years since he and his older brother first assumed leadership."
53,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_120,"Whatever secrets they're hiding, the people of Jeuno seem to have little interest in bringing them to light. Or, perhaps, they fear the repercussions of drawing the Archduke's ire. "
54,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_121,"Did you know there are some adventurers who claim that Eald'narche is actually the *older* brother? If that were true, it would call into question everything we know about him and his brother."
55,TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_122,"Eald'narche disappeared from the public eye around the same time news spread of his brother's death. As for why, one prevailing theory points to the involvement of a seasoned adventurer."
1 key 0 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_001 1 Ah, there you are. If you've any burning questions about this place, or anything else in Vana'diel, I should be happy to answer them.
2 # 1 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_Q1_000_000 What will you say?
3 int32 str 2 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_001 str Tell me about yourself.
4 0 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_001 3 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_002 Ah, there you are. If you've any burning questions about this place, or anything else in Vana'diel, I should be happy to answer them. Tell me about Fafnir.
5 1 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_Q1_000_000 4 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_003 What will you say? Tell me about the Ark Angels.
6 2 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_001 5 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_004 Tell me about yourself. Tell me about the Shadow Lord.
7 3 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_002 6 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_005 Tell me about Fafnir. Nothing.
8 4 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_003 7 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_006 Tell me about the Ark Angels. Tell me about Kirin.
9 5 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_004 8 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_007 Tell me about the Shadow Lord. Tell me about Ultima and Omega.
10 6 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_005 9 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_008 Nothing. Tell me about Kam'lanaut.
11 7 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_006 10 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_009 Tell me about Kirin. Tell me about Eald'narche.
12 8 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_007 11 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_003 Tell me about Ultima and Omega. Me? I'm no adventurer of any particular renown, if that's what you were expecting. Just a man come from Bastok looking to see more of the world.
13 9 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_008 12 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_004 Tell me about Kam'lanaut. While I lack in fame, I make up for it with the strength of numbers. I've no shortage of friends willing to accompany me in pursuit of riches should I reach out via linkpearl.
14 10 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_A1_000_009 13 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_005 Tell me about Eald'narche. The armor I wear is proof of our accomplishments, salvaged from the depths of the Alzadaal Undersea Ruins.
15 11 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_003 14 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_006 Me? I'm no adventurer of any particular renown, if that's what you were expecting. Just a man come from Bastok looking to see more of the world. That said, I treasure my time with them more than any trinket or bauble we've unearthed on our travels together. You understand, surely?
16 12 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_004 15 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_007 While I lack in fame, I make up for it with the strength of numbers. I've no shortage of friends willing to accompany me in pursuit of riches should I reach out via linkpearl. The great dragon that slumbers in the depths of the Boyahda Tree? Yes, I know of it, as does anyone who would dare venture into Zi'Tah.
17 13 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_005 16 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_008 The armor I wear is proof of our accomplishments, salvaged from the depths of the Alzadaal Undersea Ruins. Stories of a great hero who did battle with a dragon, their harrowing encounter concluding with a strike at its heart with the fabled blade Ridill. If only they hadn't missed their mark...
18 14 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_006 17 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_009 That said, I treasure my time with them more than any trinket or bauble we've unearthed on our travels together. You understand, surely? The blade is said to remain nestled in the beast's bosom even to this day. To survive such a blow, and live for all these years, bespeaks a strength I struggle to imagine.
19 15 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_007 18 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_010 The great dragon that slumbers in the depths of the Boyahda Tree? Yes, I know of it, as does anyone who would dare venture into Zi'Tah. And yet the tales of its might have not deterred the brave and foolhardy from venturing in the tree, hopeful they can slay Fafnir and claim its spoils. Few have reached Dragon's Aery and lived to tell of it.
20 16 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_008 19 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_011 Stories of a great hero who did battle with a dragon, their harrowing encounter concluding with a strike at its heart with the fabled blade Ridill. If only they hadn't missed their mark... I've heard stories. Of the five warriors clad in black. If the fates are kind, I will never have the poor fortune to cross paths with them.
21 17 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_009 20 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_012 The blade is said to remain nestled in the beast's bosom even to this day. To survive such a blow, and live for all these years, bespeaks a strength I struggle to imagine. They were not born but forged from crystal, assuming the legends are true.
22 18 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_010 21 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_013 And yet the tales of its might have not deterred the brave and foolhardy from venturing in the tree, hopeful they can slay Fafnir and claim its spoils. Few have reached Dragon's Aery and lived to tell of it. The Dawn Goddess, Altana, wept five tears that gave birth to the five races: Hume, Elvaan, Tarutaru, Mithra, and Galka. The Ark Angels are said to be the embodiment of their sins.
23 19 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_011 22 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_014 I've heard stories. Of the five warriors clad in black. If the fates are kind, I will never have the poor fortune to cross paths with them. Apathy, arrogance, cowardice, envy, rage─the darkness that lurks within us all...
24 20 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_012 23 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_015 They were not born but forged from crystal, assuming the legends are true. No one is certain why they were created. The prevailing theory is they served as guardians of some ancient paradise.
25 21 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_013 24 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_016 The Dawn Goddess, Altana, wept five tears that gave birth to the five races: Hume, Elvaan, Tarutaru, Mithra, and Galka. The Ark Angels are said to be the embodiment of their sins. The great darkness of the Northlands, hatred made manifest. There's not a soul in all of Vana'diel who doesn't know of the Shadow Lord.
26 22 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_014 25 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_017 Apathy, arrogance, cowardice, envy, rage─the darkness that lurks within us all... His sole desire was to bring about the extinction of Altana's children, and so he rallied together the beastmen, inciting what came to be known as the Crystal War.
27 23 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_015 26 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_018 No one is certain why they were created. The prevailing theory is they served as guardians of some ancient paradise. The beastmen's assault was merciless, and it was not long before Bastok, San d'Oria, and Windurst were brought to their knees. It was only after Archduke Kam'lanaut convinced them to join forces with the Grand Duchy of Jeuno that they gained the momentum needed to push back.
28 24 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_016 27 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_019 The great darkness of the Northlands, hatred made manifest. There's not a soul in all of Vana'diel who doesn't know of the Shadow Lord. United as the Alliance of Altana, they would eventually drive the beastmen back from their lands, and soon found themselves going on the offensive in Xarcabard. The alliance proved victorious in the end, but not without a great many sacrifices.
29 25 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_017 28 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_020 His sole desire was to bring about the extinction of Altana's children, and so he rallied together the beastmen, inciting what came to be known as the Crystal War. Peace had been restored to Vana'diel. For a time, at least. The Shadow Lord was somehow resurrected twenty years later, but thankfully he was slain before the beastmen could be emboldened to take arms a second time.
30 26 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_018 29 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_021 The beastmen's assault was merciless, and it was not long before Bastok, San d'Oria, and Windurst were brought to their knees. It was only after Archduke Kam'lanaut convinced them to join forces with the Grand Duchy of Jeuno that they gained the momentum needed to push back. There is much speculation as to his origins. Most believe he was once a Galka, if you can believe it.
31 27 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_019 30 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_022 United as the Alliance of Altana, they would eventually drive the beastmen back from their lands, and soon found themselves going on the offensive in Xarcabard. The alliance proved victorious in the end, but not without a great many sacrifices. He was betrayed by one of his companions, mortally wounded and left to die. A dear friend of his was also said to have been cut down in the altercation.
32 28 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_020 31 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_023 Peace had been restored to Vana'diel. For a time, at least. The Shadow Lord was somehow resurrected twenty years later, but thankfully he was slain before the beastmen could be emboldened to take arms a second time. He succumbed to his wounds, but his rage and despair would remain, giving life to the Shadow Lord.
33 29 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_021 32 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_024 There is much speculation as to his origins. Most believe he was once a Galka, if you can believe it. If what you say is true, and he has returned once more, perhaps the flames of his hatred can never truly be extinguished.
34 30 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_022 33 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_100 He was betrayed by one of his companions, mortally wounded and left to die. A dear friend of his was also said to have been cut down in the altercation. A talking manticore possessed of powerful elemental magicks? Only Kirin comes to mind.
35 31 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_023 34 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_101 He succumbed to his wounds, but his rage and despair would remain, giving life to the Shadow Lord. Master of the Shijin, residing within the deepest reaches of the Shrine of Ru'Avitau. It is said to be a creature of boundless power and wisdom both.
36 32 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_024 35 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_102 If what you say is true, and he has returned once more, perhaps the flames of his hatred can never truly be extinguished. Only those who can best the four Shijin and claim their seals are granted an audience. I can say I've managed it just the once with a band of adventurers many moons ago.
37 33 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_100 36 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_103 A talking manticore possessed of powerful elemental magicks? Only Kirin comes to mind. An arduous experience, to say the least. The Shijin also required offerings of rare gems and stones to be summoned, and we weren't the only ones who sought them. It was a mad dash from dawn to dusk, running ourselves ragged just to meet with these lesser divine beasts.
38 34 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_101 37 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_104 Master of the Shijin, residing within the deepest reaches of the Shrine of Ru'Avitau. It is said to be a creature of boundless power and wisdom both. When it finally came time to face Kirin, we had to be prepared. Defeat would have meant repeating the process of gathering gems and stones for the Shijin, and I don't think we had resolve enough to face them all a second time. Not without a long, long reprieve.
39 35 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_102 38 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_105 Only those who can best the four Shijin and claim their seals are granted an audience. I can say I've managed it just the once with a band of adventurers many moons ago. As you can imagine, the spoils from that battle are exceedingly rare. Kirin's Osode, for example, could easily fetch ninety-nine million gil on the bazaar.
40 36 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_103 39 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_106 An arduous experience, to say the least. The Shijin also required offerings of rare gems and stones to be summoned, and we weren't the only ones who sought them. It was a mad dash from dawn to dusk, running ourselves ragged just to meet with these lesser divine beasts. Wait─isn't that Kirin's Osode you're wearing? Would that the gods would grant me such luck.
41 37 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_104 40 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_107 When it finally came time to face Kirin, we had to be prepared. Defeat would have meant repeating the process of gathering gems and stones for the Shijin, and I don't think we had resolve enough to face them all a second time. Not without a long, long reprieve. A pair of strange mechanical monsters assaulted an armada of airships, you say? Sounds like you've seen the legendary weapons Ultima and Omega.
42 38 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_105 41 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_108 As you can imagine, the spoils from that battle are exceedingly rare. Kirin's Osode, for example, could easily fetch ninety-nine million gil on the bazaar. It's rumored the Armathrwn Society sought to revive them in some way, so it's hard to say whether what you saw were the original weapons built by the ancients, or recreations.
43 39 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_106 42 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_109 Wait─isn't that Kirin's Osode you're wearing? Would that the gods would grant me such luck. The Archduke, Kam'lanaut, was also said to be involved with the Armathrwn Society, if you can believe it.
44 40 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_107 43 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_110 A pair of strange mechanical monsters assaulted an armada of airships, you say? Sounds like you've seen the legendary weapons Ultima and Omega. No one really knows what it is they're after, but I've heard from a reliable source that they have a keen interest in “realizing the dreams of the Zilart,” whatever that means. Perhaps you can discover the truth for yourself.
45 41 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_108 44 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_111 It's rumored the Armathrwn Society sought to revive them in some way, so it's hard to say whether what you saw were the original weapons built by the ancients, or recreations. The Archduke is the reason Jeuno grew from a small fishing village into the bustling city we know today.
46 42 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_109 45 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_112 The Archduke, Kam'lanaut, was also said to be involved with the Armathrwn Society, if you can believe it. During the Crystal War, he rallied the nations of Windurst, Bastok, and San d'Oria together under the banner of the Allied Forces of Altana. This union afforded the Enlightened Races an invaluable foothold in their fight against the beastmen.
47 43 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_110 46 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_113 No one really knows what it is they're after, but I've heard from a reliable source that they have a keen interest in “realizing the dreams of the Zilart,” whatever that means. Perhaps you can discover the truth for yourself. When enemy forces reached Jeuno's doorstep, it's said that Kam'lanaut himself led the counterattack that resulted in a decisive victory against the invasion.
48 44 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_111 47 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_114 The Archduke is the reason Jeuno grew from a small fishing village into the bustling city we know today. While widely regarded as a hero of the people, some believe he's not all that he appears to be. He's rumored to have ties to the Zilart, an ancient race whose people flourished some ten thousand years ago.
49 45 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_112 48 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_115 During the Crystal War, he rallied the nations of Windurst, Bastok, and San d'Oria together under the banner of the Allied Forces of Altana. This union afforded the Enlightened Races an invaluable foothold in their fight against the beastmen. Which begs the question, does he intend to use his position as Archduke to further some unknown agenda? And what would an ostensibly extinct people have to gain from it? Only the gods know, I suppose.
50 46 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_113 49 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_116 When enemy forces reached Jeuno's doorstep, it's said that Kam'lanaut himself led the counterattack that resulted in a decisive victory against the invasion. After being away from the public eye, I never would have imagined that's how he'd reveal himself.
51 47 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_114 50 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_117 While widely regarded as a hero of the people, some believe he's not all that he appears to be. He's rumored to have ties to the Zilart, an ancient race whose people flourished some ten thousand years ago. The young man is known to speak with a wisdom well beyond his years, but I'm surprised to hear he's well versed in combat as well.
52 48 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_115 51 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_118 Which begs the question, does he intend to use his position as Archduke to further some unknown agenda? And what would an ostensibly extinct people have to gain from it? Only the gods know, I suppose. He is Kam'lanaut's younger brother, and despite his age, he plays a significant role in the governance of Jeuno, his shrewdness often surpassing even that of senior officials.
53 49 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_116 52 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_119 After being away from the public eye, I never would have imagined that's how he'd reveal himself. I say “despite his age,” but it has been thirty years since he and his older brother first assumed leadership.
54 50 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_117 53 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_120 The young man is known to speak with a wisdom well beyond his years, but I'm surprised to hear he's well versed in combat as well. Whatever secrets they're hiding, the people of Jeuno seem to have little interest in bringing them to light. Or, perhaps, they fear the repercussions of drawing the Archduke's ire.
55 51 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_118 54 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_121 He is Kam'lanaut's younger brother, and despite his age, he plays a significant role in the governance of Jeuno, his shrewdness often surpassing even that of senior officials. Did you know there are some adventurers who claim that Eald'narche is actually the *older* brother? If that were true, it would call into question everything we know about him and his brother.
56 52 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_119 55 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_122 I say “despite his age,” but it has been thirty years since he and his older brother first assumed leadership. Eald'narche disappeared from the public eye around the same time news spread of his brother's death. As for why, one prevailing theory points to the involvement of a seasoned adventurer.
53 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_120 Whatever secrets they're hiding, the people of Jeuno seem to have little interest in bringing them to light. Or, perhaps, they fear the repercussions of drawing the Archduke's ire.
54 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_121 Did you know there are some adventurers who claim that Eald'narche is actually the <Emphasis>older</Emphasis> brother? If that were true, it would call into question everything we know about him and his brother.
55 TEXT_CTSETCEOVBOSSEXPLANATION_00912_VANAADV05234C_000_122 Eald'narche disappeared from the public eye around the same time news spread of his brother's death. As for why, one prevailing theory points to the involvement of a seasoned adventurer.