Apocalypse Nigh
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Apocalypse Nigh
- Quest giver
- Bakool Ja Ja
- Location
- Shaaloani (X:15.0, Y:19.5)
- Quest line
Echoes of Vana'diel Quests- Level
- 100
- Experience
0- Gil
3,000- Previous quest
For Whom the Verse Is Sung- Patch
- 7.3
- Links
- EDB GT TC
“Bakool Ja Ja has his eyes set on the dome.
— In-game description
Rewards
Steps
- Speak with Bakool Ja Ja.
- Speak with Kikwezana.
- Speak with the Landsguard messenger in Tuliyollal.
Journal
- Bakool Ja Ja has his eyes set on the dome.
- With no other pressing matters at hand, Bakool Ja Ja suggests the group press on to the dome where you are to meet with Oblivion. Alxaal, too, appears ready to depart. Prishe, meanwhile, is peering off into the distance, lost in thought. Bakool Ja Ja gently draws her attention back from the horizon, and the four of you are soon on your way.
- The impending meeting with Oblivion prompts Prishe to give voice to the idle musings that previously held her attention. The idea of merely being an echo weighs heavy on her mind, but Alxaal reminds her that─even if she is not the real Prishe─the future is what they make of it, and there is nothing to stop her from finding her own place in the world. She finds comfort in his words, but it quickly gives way to panic when a terrible pain suddenly shoots through her. For a brief moment, her body is enveloped in electric current, and an electrope cube can be seen thrumming in her chest. Fearing time may be running out, Alxaal urges the group to hurry to the dome.
- You meet with Kikwezana, an electrope engineer and member of Oblivion. He is admittedly unsure what he can do to help Alxaal and Prishe, but he is nevertheless determined to do all he can to be of assistance. First, he will need to collect samples to study. This leaves you and Bakool Ja Ja idle, and so he suggests the two of you return to Brightploom Post.
- A member of the Landsguard thanks you for your efforts in defeating Sareel Ja's echoes, and assures you the guard will keep watch for any new activity in Yak T'el. With naught left to be done save prepare for the next battle, Bakool Ja Ja bids you safe travels.
Dialogue
Accepting the quest
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Now that Scoria is safe and reunited with her father, I think it's time we make for the dome. We can take the train from Shaaloani Station.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Prishe...? It's time to go.
Prishe: Oh, sorry! Right. Let's get going.
Optional Dialogue
Alxaal: I'd heard tell of the dome before, but it's quite the sight, even at this distance.
Prishe: <sigh>
Speak with Bakool Ja Ja (cutscene)
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: What luck! The train's just arrived.
Prishe: I know I said worrying about if we're real isn't going to get us anywhere, but... Prishe: Gods, I feel like such a damn hypocrite. Prishe: I can't stop thinking about what Sareel Ja said. I'm not scared, though─I mean, it is a little scary. But more than that, it's uh... Prishe: Ugh, why does this have to be so complicated!?
What will you say? > You really miss home, don't you? > You really miss Ulmia, don't you?
Prishe: That's probably it. Listening to Scoria sing reminded me of Ulmia. And home... Prishe: It makes me wonder what everyone is up to. I can think of at least one person who's already in the midst of their next grand adventure.
Alxaal: Even if we're merely echoes, who is to say we cannot return to Vana'diel? I've no doubt Sareel Ja would know a way.
Prishe: And what place would I have in Vana'diel when the real Prishe is already there? Prishe: Just when I think I've put it out of my mind, I think of Kam'lanaut and Eald'narche. Clearly impostors, and proof we're living the same lie. Prishe: Then we met Scoria. She's so excited to have us come back and see her sing, and saying we would just felt like more of that lie... Prishe: There's no doubt in my mind we'll stop Sareel Ja, but then what? What happens to us?
Alxaal: Would that I had an answer for you, but I don't. No one does. Because the future is what we make of it. Alxaal: Once this is over, I intend to see all this world has to offer. I may be without memories, but I've not lost my adventurer's heart. Alxaal: Perhaps I'll even find a new calling along the way. The world is “one damn big place,” after all. I daresay there's something out there for the both of us.
Prishe: When you're right, you're right. I guess we'll just find our own place to call home. Prishe: But first things first─we need to go and meet with Oblivion. Prishe: Dammit all...
Alxaal: We had better hurry.
Optional Dialogue
Alxaal: Even if these memories of adventure etched upon our hearts are not our own, we're still here. In this moment. And that makes us real.
Prishe: I'm ready... Ready for anything!
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Kikwezana has agreed to speak with us on behalf of Oblivion. Best not keep him waiting.
Kikwezana: Ah, you must be the ones Shale told me about. I'm Kikwezana, one of the electrope engineers. Kikwezana: So, what was it you wanted to discuss?
Speak with Kikwezana
Kikwezana: I see... Well, that'd take more than just memories etched into electrope. Mamool Ja magicks are quite impressive, though. They almost seem alive. Kikwezana: I-I mean, of course you're alive. Technically. Maybe... Kikwezana: Let's just forget I said anything, alright?
Prishe: Don't worry about it. We're not even sure ourselves, to be honest. Prishe: The only thing we're certain of is that our bodies are made from electrope. We were hoping you could help figure out what that means for us. Prishe: We can't just sit around moping, you know?
Kikwezana: I'm not sure how much I can help, but I'd certainly love to try.
Alxaal: We are in your debt, sir. Alxaal: While you're conducting your tests, would it be all right if we have a look around? There's something about unfamiliar lands that stirs an adventurer's blood and─ Alxaal: Wait... If we're made of electrope, do we even have blood to stir?
Prishe: Hah. Even if we don't, that's an absurd question to ask, don't you think?
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Hmph. Well, at least they seem to be in better spirits.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: Perhaps they simply find the truth comforting.
Kikwezana: If we might return to the topic at hand, yes─feel free to explore as you like.
Prishe: Then it's settled. The site of our next adventure will be here in the dome. And then, Xak Tural! Prishe: I hope we'll see you around, Forename.
Alxaal: And worry not─I will keep a close eye on Prishe, and ensure we're not away overlong. We mustn't lose sight of our true goal, after all. Alxaal: To defeat Sareel Ja, and─gods willing─secure a means of persisting without his magicks.
What will you say? > Mark my words─Sareel Ja will be stopped. > And I'll stand by the both of you every step of the way.
Kikwezana: If the two of you will follow me, I need to collect a few samples.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: ...Oh no! I forgot! Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: I never took them to Xbalyav Ty'e for tacos. There's so much in Tuliyollal they've yet to see. So much they've yet to eat. Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: I suppose I'll have to bring food here when they're free.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mystic: A fine idea, Brother.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Perhaps, but it will have to wait. Let's return to Brightploom Post for now.
Optional Dialogue
Landsguard Messenger: Bakool Ja Ja told me what happened. Well done defeating Sareel Ja's echoes. Landsguard Messenger: We'll make certain the guard is duly prepared should new threats arise in Yak T'el.
Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Waiting for Sareel Ja to show himself is maddening, but it will be worth it to finally put him to the sword. Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: At the first sign of activity in those woods, you can be certain the Landsguard will contact you. Bakool Ja Ja the Mighty: Until next time, take care.
Cutscene
Meanwhile, somewhere in the rift...
Shade of Resolve: How much longer must I wait for this vessel you promised me?
Sareel Ja: My apologies, Dawnservant. Sareel Ja: It is no simple matter to fashion a vessel befitting one of your majesty. But soon, very soon, preparations will be complete. Sareel Ja: How many times have I explained this to that insufferable oaf. I thought him a kindred spirit from across the rift, but his impulsiveness is beginning to test my patience... Sareel Ja: At least that adventurer, for their part, continues to exceed my expectations. Once I find the echo that proves his match, everything else will fall into place. Sareel Ja: He did well to stand against the ancients, but against the gods? Not a chance. Sareel Ja: His companions will need to be dealt with as well. Prishe will be simple enough, but the other one. Alxaal, was it? I thought he was nothing more than the middling amalgamation of memories. That he continues to survive defies all reason. Sareel Ja: A man of such resilience in Vana'diel would have to be... Sareel Ja: No... It couldn't be. Sareel Ja: If I'm right about this, then... No matter. Thankfully, I'm not without my contingencies. Sareel Ja: We deserve better. We will have better. Only blessed siblings, possessed of resolve and reason, are fit to rule. Sareel Ja: Bakool Ja Ja was little more than a witless brute before, but clearly his companions have stirred something within him. Perhaps he's not without value after all...
System: The memories abiding within Jeuno stir once more. Perhaps the adventurers there have new knowledge to share with you.
Optional Dialogue (prior to patch 7.5)
Landsguard Messenger: Yak T'el remains clear for now, but rest assured we will contact you should the situation change.