The Ties That Bind

The Ties That Bind

Quest giver

Claribel

Location

East Shroud (X:17.5, Y:18.2)

Level

1

Required quest

The Scions of the Seventh Dawn

Required items

2   Flawless Band
2   Divine Band
2   Blessed Band

Experience

 0

Gil

 0

Patch

2.45

Links

EDB GT

“

Claribel wishes to see you and your partner eternally bonded before the eyes of gods and men.

— In-game description

Rewards

• 1   Eternity Cake
• 99   Magicked Prism (Wings)
• 99   Magicked Prism (Glassy Wings)

Unlocks

• Ceremony of Eternal Bonding
•   Embrace

Other rewards are available depending on the plan purchased on the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store.

Walkthrough

To begin preparing for your ceremony, you will first need to speak with Claribel, the ceremony planner found at the Sanctum of the Twelve in the East Shroud.

Over the course of the quest, you will acquire ceremony attire, prepare a set of eternity rings with your partner, and make reservations at the Ivory Chapel. The quest concludes with the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding.

• To prepare the eternity rings, you must first acquire a pair of flawless bands, have them engraved at the Goldsmiths' Guild, then embark on a pilgrimage to have them blessed by the gods.

• By progressing through the quest, you may select either a tailcoat or gown, regardless of the character's gender.

• Characters undertaking the special quest "The Ties that Bind" are not eligible for Home World transfer.

• Before using the Home World Transfer service, you must first either complete the quest "The Ties that Bind" with the character you wish to transfer, or cancel the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding by handing over your promise wristlet to the Sanctum acolyte. Please note, however, that doing so will irreversibly void your service plan. Furthermore, you will be required to purchase of a new promise wristlet if you wish to hold a ceremony at a later date.

The quest prerequisites are as follows:

NPC	Claribel
Location	Sanctum of the Twelve, East Shroud (X: 17.5 Y:18.2)
Quest	The Ties that Bind
Level Requirement	Level 50
Prerequisites	Players must first complete the main scenario quest "The Scions of the Seventh Dawn."
	You must be in a party of two with your partner.
	You and your partner must be equipped with promise wristlets.
	You and your partner must both be in the East Shroud.
	You and your partner must both annul any pre-existing bonds before accepting the quest.
	You and your partner must have the same Home World. You and your partner must both be on your Home World.

• For any portions of the quest that require a party of two to advance, you and your partner must both be equipped with promise wristlets, as well as be in the same zone.

• You may progress through certain portions of the quest while visiting other Worlds.

Steps

• Speak with the Ceremony Outfitter.
• Speak with Claribel.
• Obtain a Flawless Band.
• Present the Divine Band to Claribel.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Matron in Old Gridania.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Builder in the South Shroud.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Keeper in the South Shroud.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Navigator in Limsa Lominsa.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Spinner in lower La Noscea.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Wanderer in outer La Noscea.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Dusk Trader in Ul'dah.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Destroyer in Southern Thanalan.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Warden in Eastern Thanalan.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Fury in the Coerthas Central Highlands.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Lover in the Coerthas Central Highlands.
• With your partner, /pray before the mark of the Scholar in Mor Dhona.
• Present the Blessed Band to Claribel.
• Speak with Raitmeaux.
• Complete the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding.
• Speak with Claribel.

Journal

• Claribel wishes to see you and your partner eternally bonded before the eyes of gods and men.
  • ※For details regarding the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding optional service, please check the Lodestone.

• Claribel, the ceremony planner, would like nothing more than to see you and your partner host a Ceremony of Eternal Bonding at the Sanctum of the Twelve. However, there are a number of preparations which must be seen to before you can make formal arrangements. First, you must speak with the ceremony outfitter and collect your complimentary garments.
  • ※This objective may be completed without your partner.

• After furnishing you with your garments, the ceremony outfitter advises you to return to Claribel─though not before encouraging you to /embrace your beloved during the ceremony. Speak with the ceremony planner to continue with your preparations.
  • ※This objective may be completed without your partner.

• In accordance with tradition, you and your partner must prepare symbols of your undying devotion─the blessed rings you will exchange during the ceremony. Using whatever means you deem appropriate, obtain a flawless band suitable for this purpose and present it Jemime at the Goldsmiths' Guild in Ul'dah.
  • ※This objective may be completed without your partner.

• The master goldsmiths of the guild engrave the band with the runes of the Twelve so that it may receive their divine blessings. Return to the Sanctum of the Twelve and present the ring to Claribel for her inspection.
  • ※This objective may be completed without your partner.

• Claribel regales you with an ancient tale of two souls who wandered Eorzea in search of answers from the Twelve, from which the next tradition you and your partner must observe originates. To wit, you and your partner must embark upon a pilgrimage to the marks of the Twelve, where together you must /pray to receive their blessings. Begin by retracing the steps of the original pilgrims and /pray at the marks of the Matron, the Builder, and the Keeper in the Twelveswood.
  • ※To complete this objective, you and your partner must have completed all previous objectives. Moreover, you must form a party of two with your partner, you must both equip yourselves with promise wristlets, and your partner must be present when you /pray.

• You visit all three marks in the Twelveswood, praying to each as instructed by Claribel. You must now proceed to La Noscea and /pray at the marks of the Navigator, the Spinner, and the Wanderer.
  • ※To complete this objective, you and your partner must have completed all previous objectives. Moreover, you must form a party of two with your partner, you must both equip yourselves with promise wristlets, and your partner must be present when you /pray.

• Having completed the La Noscean leg of your pilgrimage, journey to Thanalan and /pray at the marks of the Dusk Trader, the Destroyer, and the Warden.
  • ※To complete this objective, you and your partner must have completed all previous objectives. Moreover, you must form a party of two with your partner, you must both equip yourselves with promise wristlets, and your partner must be present when you /pray.

• Only three more marks remain. Proceed to Coerthas and /pray at the marks of the Fury and the Lover.
  • ※To complete this objective, you and your partner must have completed all previous objectives. Moreover, you must form a party of two with your partner, you must both equip yourselves with promise wristlets, and your partner must be present when you /pray.

• Far though you have come, your pilgrimage is not yet finished. Travel to Mor Dhona and /pray at the mark of the Scholar.
  • ※To complete this objective, you and your partner must have completed all previous objectives. Moreover, you must form a party of two with your partner, you must both equip yourselves with promise wristlets, and your partner must be present when you /pray.

• Perhaps it is but a trick of the light, but the band you prepared for your beloved now seems to sparkle with a newfound radiance. Return to Claribel and present the ring to her for inspection.
  • ※This objective may be completed without your partner.

• Claribel shares with you the conclusion of the ancient tale, in which the two souls discover that the salvation they sought was to be found in the eternal bond they had forged with one another. She then takes your rings into safekeeping until the day of the ceremony and instructs you to speak with Raitmeaux inside the Ivory Chapel, who will help you to prepare a ceremony plan.
  • ※This objective may be completed without your partner.

• You and your partner have now completed all mandatory requirements, and you may now plan, schedule, and host your Ceremony of Eternal Bonding.
  • ※To change your ceremony plan, you may speak with Raitmeaux inside the Ivory Chapel at any time prior to your ceremony.
  • ※To make a reservation for your ceremony, speak with Etoinelle outside the Ivory Chapel.
  • ※To make a reservation for your ceremony, you and your partner must have completed all previous objectives. Moreover, you must form a party of two with your partner, and you must both equip yourselves with promise wristlets.
  • ※Registration opens each Friday at :00 p.m. for ceremonies to be held during the week-long period beginning the next Friday at :00 p.m. Please note that registration opens at different times depending on the service plan (platinum, gold, or standard) as denoted by your wristlet. For further details, please check the Lodestone.
  • ※Upon making a reservation, you will receive a blank invitation, which you may use to create invitations which may be given to friends in the same manner as an ordinary item.
  • ※During the ceremony, you and your partner will receive eternity rings in exchange for your promise wristlets. On the day, please ensure that you have your blank invitation, your wristlet, and one free slot in your inventory.
  • ※Within 20 minutes (Earth time) of doors opening, you and your partner must finalize your ceremony plans, after which the guests will be ushered to the ceremony hall. The ceremony will automatically commence 20 minutes (Earth time) from this point. Please be advised that failure to finalize ceremony plans will result in the ceremony's cancellation.

• In a glorious day that shall ever be remembered, the gods themselves bless the union between you and your beloved. Now that the ceremony has been concluded, thank Claribel for her assistance.
  • ※This objective may be completed without your partner.

• Eyes brimming with emotion, the ceremony planner congratulates you on your newly forged bond. Reminding you that this is just the beginning of a far greater journey, she states that, come what may, she has faith that you and your beloved will ever walk together in the light of the Crystal.