Caging the Messenger

Caging the Messenger

Quest giver

Hythlodaeus

Location

Elpis (X:31.6, Y:15.4)

Quest line

Endwalker Main Scenario Quests

Level

87

Experience

 495,000

Gil

 4,000

Previous quest

Follow, Wander, Stumble, Listen

Next quest

Thou Must Live, Die, and Know

Patch

6.0

“

Hythlodaeus is pondering what to do next.

— In-game description

Rewards

Unlocks

• 
  Ktisis Hyperboreia
• 
  Aether Current

Steps

• Speak with Venat.
• Use the Duty Finder to enter Ktisis Hyperboreia.
• Speak with Venkat.

Dialogue

Hythlodaeus:

• Hermes has headed to Ktisis.

Hythlodaeus:

• Considering the expansive dimensions of the place, even we may have a difficult time locating his aether. All I can say is that he entered from the rooftop, and likely arrived at the uppermost point in the facility.
• So...do we pursue him?

Emet-Selch:

• Of course we pursue him. No matter what Hermes might be thinking, Meteion is a potential threat that needs to be brought under our control.
• The Convocation's duty to safeguard this star takes precedence over any personal stake in the matter.

Hythlodaeus:

• Venat? Player?

Venat:

• 'Tis clear we stand on a precipice, but we have yet to determine beyond a shadow of a doubt that Meteion's is the hand which tips us over the edge.
• Nevertheless, if we are to learn the truth of the Final Days, we must give chase. And even if neither Hermes nor Meteion is ultimately responsible, we cannot leave them to suffer this torment alone.

Hythlodaeus:

• Agreed on all counts. To Ktisis Hyperboreia we go!

Venat:

• What have we here...?
• Excuse me, has something happened inside Ktisis?

Ktisis Scholar:

• Mistress Venat! I'm so glad you're here!
• No one knows what prompted it, but the alarum was sounded and Ktisis put into a state of alert.
• Procedure dictated that we evacuate immediately, and we have yet to investigate further...

Emet-Selch:

• ...This is Hermes's doing. Obviously.

Hythlodaeus:

• And what does this “state of alert” entail exactly?

Ktisis Scholar:

• A field of dampening magick is draped over the entire facility, usually in response to escaped entities and the like.
• Ktisis scholars and observers are unaffected, but everything─and everyone─else is weakened to a fraction of their usual capabilities.

Hythlodaeus:

• Then consider us forewarned. We do, however, have urgent business with Chief Hermes, and must enter the premises regardless.
• ...That said, if Hermes is willing to enact such measures, I wonder what other obstacles he has seen fit to drop in our path.
• With that enfeebling spell in place, we're not like to be at our fighting best.
• And I was hardly an effective combatant to begin with! I've little to offer beyond my aetherial vision.

Emet-Selch:

• Then you will put that talent of yours to good use. You were fairly skilled at spotting weaknesses, if I recall.

Hythlodaeus:

• “Fairly skilled”? Now you've gone and raised everyone's expectations...

Venat:

• You all need only make the most of your strengths, and I will fill in the gaps as required.
• I was once Azem, after all. 'Twas my job to rise to the occasion─be that as defender, aggressor, or healer.

Hythlodaeus:

• I feel better about my lack of prowess already!
• And you, Emet-Selch, can impress us with your arcane majesty. You lob potent spells as easily as breathing, but can also channel that power in a protective manner if you so choose, yes?

Emet-Selch:

• Eh!? Well, yes, should the situation call for it...

Hythlodaeus:

• Excellent! That should cover us on all fronts.

Venat:

• Your tale led us here, Player, so 'tis only right that you lead us now. No matter what lies ahead, we will win through to Hermes and Meteion.
• And then we will face the future together!