Out of the Shadows

Out of the Shadows

Quest giver

Maelstrom Secretariat

Location

Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (X:12.6, Y:12.5)

Quest line

Endwalker Role Quests

Level

89

Requirements

Melee DPS

Experience

 508,200

Gil

 1,000

Previous quest

A Mother's Suffering

Next quest

To Calmer Seas

Patch

6.0

“

The secretariat's resigned expression speaks volumes.

— In-game description

Rewards

• 1   Coconut Cod Chowder

Walkthrough

• Aftcastle's the closest Aetheryte in Limsa to the Maelstrom Secretariat to accept the quest.

• When asked who we think would be best for the role of a ranged attack, you can choose Merlwyb or Lorens. Choose Lorens to get his approval. He believes though the admiral is the best marksman available, she isn't right for this particular role.

Steps

• Speak with Wheiskaet in Costa Del Sol.
• Whistle at the forked road in Bloodshore.
• Speak with Lorens.
• Speak with Wheiskaet.
• Speak with the secretariat at Maelstrom Command.

Journal

• The secretariat's resigned expression speaks volumes.

• You arrive at Maelstrom Command only to be greeted by a linkpearl call from Wheiskaet. The Company's first mate would ahve you join him in Costal del Sol to discuss a possible new development in your mission to take down the blasphemy. The secretariat states that she will inform the Admiral of your absence, and so you depart for eastern La Noscea.

• At Costa del Sol, Wheiskaet explains that while he and his companions are at a loss as to how to effectively counter the blasphemy's devastating attack, he knows of someone who might fare better: A former member of the Company known for his keen eye in assessing the enemy. Sharing with you the signal used in days past to summon the man, Wheiskaet sends you to Bloodshore in the hopes that his erstwhile companion will show.

• Lorens, the former Company sharpshooter spoken so highly of by Wheiskaet, reveals himself in response to your whistling. Very much a lone wolf, he nevertheless agrees to join your cause out of curiosity and concern for his old friends. You get the impression that he has a somewhat complex relationship with Merlwyb as well, and he invites you to join him near Hidden Falls so that he might elaborate.

• As you look out over the sea together, Lorens shares with you a tragic episode from his and Merlwyb's past: the tale of how she was forced to kill her own father, the famed pirate captain Bloefhis. In fighting to save his daughter and her companions from Leviathan's wrath, the captain and a good number of his crew were tempered by the primal. The nature of their condition did not become apparent until they vanished, only to reappear as the Serpent Reavers a while later, a band of pirates wholly devoted to the Lord of the Whorl. Merlwyb subsequently tracked her father to an isle where she found him, a broken shell of the man he once was, and defeated him in a duel to the death as Lorens stood witness.

• The reckless and aggressive manner in which Merlwyb threw herself against her father's minions left an enduring impression on Lorens, who vowed to henceforth support her from a distance as he had in the chaos of that day. With a promise to assist you in a similar fashion when it comes time to confront the blasphemy, he takes his leave and returns to the shadows.

• Wheiskaet is heartened by the news that Lorens will be joining you, believing him the trump card you and the Company of Heroes need to turn the tide of battle when next you face your formidable foe. Confident that you have taken great strides towards achieving success in your mission, you set out to return to Limsa and report the good news.

• Back at Maelstrom Command, the secretariat is pleased to hear that Lorens-- whose name she seems to vaguely recall -- will be joining the fight against the blasphemy. Thanking you for your efforts, she encourages you to rest up until the beast is found. The hour of your final confrontation is nigh.
  • ※The next role quest will be available from the Maelstrom secretariat upon reaching level 90 in any melee DPS class.

Dialogue

Maelstrom Secretariat: Ah, [Playername]. I wish I had better news for you, but the blasphemy continues to elude us.
Wheiskaet: (Via Linkpearl) Can you hear me, Commander? This is Wheiskaet. I have an idea how we might take down the blasphemy. Meet me in Costa del Sol as soon as you are able. 
Maelstrom Secretariat: Well, that sounds promising! I'll tell the Admiral you'll be away for a bit. Gosspeed, and stay safe out there. 

Wheiskaet: Apologies for having you come all this way, WoL. Ever since our encounter with the blasphemy, I've been wracking my brain to find a way of dealing with its debilitating attack. Sadly, I've come up empty-handed-- and my companions fare no better. That's when I started thinking: If only our finest was still with us. He always had a knack for noticing what the rest of us missed. His eyes were so sharp, he could spot a foe's weakness with a single glance. It's thanks to him that we were able to slay both Leviathan and Titan...and live to tell the tale. The rub is... well, he's a bit eccentric. And yes, I know you could say that about all the Company members. But unlike us, he prefers to work from the shadows. Truth be told, I've not seen him since the day we disbanded. I doubt he'd help his old comrades, even if we asked. But an order from the Company's acting commander would be a different story. In our heyday, we had a way of reaching him. Whistle at the forked road, and sooner or later, he'd show himself. Didn't matter when-- winter or summer, in broad sunlight or the dead of night. He'd always be watching from afar. With any luck, he still is now... ... But I've rambled on enough. Go on, now. This may be our best-- and only-- hope. 

Maelstrom Secretariat: The search for the blasphemy continues, though I understand you've been carrying out an entirely different investigation. A marksman by the name of Lorens, eh? The Admiral will be pleased. Of course, we won't have much call for his skills until the blasphemy is found. Rest well and prepare yourself as necessary in the meantime. "Lorens"... Why does that ring a bell?