Naoki Yoshida (NPC)
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Naoki Yoshida
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Naoki Yoshida is a Hyur found in The Eighteenth Floor. He is based on the director and producer of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida. He makes appearances in multiple The Rising seasonal event quests, usually offering thanks to players for making Eorzea the realm that it is.
Quests Involved In
| Quest | Type | Level | Quest Giver |
|---|---|---|---|
| A World Away | 
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15 | Nonora |
| A Reoccurring Bug |
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15 | Nonora |
| In Adventurers We Trust |
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15 | Dural Tharal |
| Message in a Bottle |
|
30 | P'obyano |
| Glass from the Past |
|
15 | J'bhen Tia |
| Newfound Journey |
|
15 | Wandering Minstrel |
| What Drives Us |
|
15 | Kipih Jakkya |
| We Who Are About to Set Sail Salute You |
|
15 | Ayoyo |
Dialogue
A World Away
Naoki Yoshida: Greetings, Warrior of Light. You have arrived on the Eighteenth Floor. Naoki Yoshida: This is a world that exists outside your reality. Could it be a dream? A flight of fancy conjured by your weary mind? Perhaps...or perhaps not. Naoki Yoshida: All those you see here are creators of incredible fervor. And every single speck of energy and passion they possess is forever channeled towards your realm─towards Eorzea! Naoki Yoshida: ...My name is Naoki Yoshida. On behalf of the Eighteenth Floor, I bid you welcome. We are overjoyed to have this opportunity to offer you our heartfelt thanks!
(Optional) Naoki Yoshida: We've barely ushered Heavensward out the door, and already we need to decide on a direction for the next expansion. The deadline for that opening movie storyboard is right around the corner... Naoki Yoshida: Where should we base this new adventure? Under the sea? Under the ground? On the moon, mayhap...? Even if we do have a fair amount of time until release, we have to plan out announcements, and coming up with a brand new scenario is never an easy task. Naoki Yoshida: And then there'll have to be new jobs, of course. Samurai? Or how about red mage? Hmmm... Oh! You'll keep these idle musings to yourself, won't you!?
Naoki Yoshida: I know that each of my colleagues was keen to thank you in person. Have you spoken to everyone? < No > Naoki Yoshida: Then pray feel free to make the rounds! They are dying to talk to you! or < Yes > Naoki Yoshida: Would you accompany me for a time, then? There is something I wish to share with you...
Naoki Yoshida: I do hope you're enjoying your time here on the Eighteenth Floor. We've all been so eager to meet you. You see, Eorzea is our shared passion─from its deepest valley to its loftiest cloud, and all that lies in between. And you, as one who has chosen to fight for this glorious realm, have become a hero not only to Eorzea's citizens, but to us as well! Naoki Yoshida: As I am sure you know, our beloved star once faced a ruinous fate. It was a fate born of arrogance and pride and vanity; a fate we brought upon ourselves. Naoki Yoshida: Thus did we seek to commune with you, Eorzea's heroes, that we might together realize a desperate plan: to forsake our doomed path and begin our journey anew. We would tear down what we had wrought, and build another world amid the wreckage of our hubris. Naoki Yoshida: Since that day of rebirth, more than five years have passed in Eorzea. The land breathes with renewed vigor, and the lure of adventure invites you onwards and upwards into the heavens themselves. Naoki Yoshida: We shall never again make the mistake of believing that Hydaelyn is ours alone: it is the culmination of the history we have made together, and the future we have yet to share. Naoki Yoshida: There will be days when we shall stand side by side, our laughter ringing in the air. There will be days when we shall be at odds, our brows furrowed in frustration. Naoki Yoshida: But only through such earnest exchanges shall Eorzea continue to flourish, and new creations take shape. The Calamity taught us the truth of that. Naoki Yoshida: It is our fondest hope that your adventures in Eorzea will be a constant source of joy and wonder. May you ever walk in the light of the Crystal! Naoki Yoshida: ...Now, the time has come for this vision to end; time for your eyes to open from this waking dream. Ever will we be watching over you and your deeds. Guide the realm unto peace and happiness, Warrior of Light...
A Reoccurring Bug
Naoki Yoshida: Greetings, Warrior of Light. You needn't be alarmed. Naoki Yoshida: This is a world that exists outside your reality. Could it be a dream? A flight of fancy conjured by your weary mind? Perhaps...or perhaps not. Naoki Yoshida: This is our second meeting, is it not? Truly the fates are kind to afford me this opportunity. I wished to thank you personally for your continued efforts in Eorzea. Naoki Yoshida: At last I come face-to-face with the great Forename Surname. Truly the fates are kind to afford me this opportunity. I wished to thank you personally for your continued efforts in Eorzea. Naoki Yoshida: Its rebirth seems as only yesterday, yet it has already been four long years. In that time, the clarion call of adventure has beckoned you up to the very heavens and back, and now it seems she would bid you pursue the liberation of a nation as well. Naoki Yoshida: The realm is ever-growing, ever-changing, and it would not be possible without the deeds of you and yours─without your thirst for adventure. Naoki Yoshida: These past four years have not been without their hardships, though. We have stumbled at times─fallen, even─but together at your side we have endured. I am quite confident we will continue to do so for many years to come. Naoki Yoshida: You inspire us with your tales of adventure in Eorzea, and it is our fondest hope they serve as a constant source of joy and wonder. Naoki Yoshida: May you ever walk in the light of the Crystal! Naoki Yoshida: ...Now, the time has come for this vision to end; time for your eyes to open from this waking dream. Naoki Yoshida: Ever will we be watching over you and your deeds. Guide the realm unto peace and happiness, Warrior of Light...
In Adventurers We Trust
Naoki Yoshida: Greetings, Warrior of Light. You needn't be alarmed. Naoki Yoshida: This is a world that exists outside your reality. Could it be a dream? A flight of fancy conjured by your weary mind? Perhaps...or perhaps not. Naoki Yoshida: Permit me to introduce myself. My name is Naoki Yoshida. Though who I am is of less import than the message I wish to share with you. Naoki Yoshida: Delighted am I to see you again, my friend. Truly, I am blessed to have had the pleasure of your acquaintance for so long. Naoki Yoshida: Looking back, the days and months have fairly flown by. Five years have already passed since Eorzea rose anew from its ashes. Naoki Yoshida: In these five years, I have had the honor to know many Warriors of Light like yourself. Inimitable heroes, all, each with countless tales to tell. Tales of meeting and of parting. Of joy and of sorrow. Naoki Yoshida: I often find myself wondering, what do you and yours think of the realm? Since you first set foot upon it, has it become a place that you might call home, to which you ever look forward to returning? Naoki Yoshida: Know that naught gives me and mine greater pride than being able to build this world. And this pride we owe wholly to you, who choose to abide here. Naoki Yoshida: For that, we wish to give you our heartfelt thanks. Naoki Yoshida: A long journey yet lies ahead of us, and nothing would please us more than to continue it with you. Whither the road may lead, none can say for certain, but such is the allure of adventure, is it not? Naoki Yoshida: ...Now, the time has come for this vision to end; time for your eyes to open from this waking dream. Naoki Yoshida: Ever will we be watching over you and your deeds. Guide the realm unto peace and happiness, Warrior of Light. Till next we meet...
Message in a Bottle
Naoki Yoshida: Greetings, Warrior of Light. You needn't be alarmed. Naoki Yoshida: This is a world that exists outside your reality. Could it be a dream? A flight of fancy conjured by your weary mind? Perhaps...or perhaps not. (If the player has not completedShadowbringers) Naoki Yoshida: It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. My name is Naoki Yoshida, and you have my most heartfelt thanks for gracing this world with your presence, and your deeds of surpassing courage and valor. (If the player has completed
Naoki Yoshida: Oh, how the years have flown by since I crossed the rift to this world. I trust that your adventures here yet stir your heart and nourish your soul? Naoki Yoshida: We are still here, just as ever, scribing the events that will go down in the history of this vast realm. A job, of course, that we could not do were it not for your extraordinary exploits. Naoki Yoshida: One might even say that just as you have embarked on your adventures, we have also been on adventure of our own. Naoki Yoshida: Each adventure brings meetings and partings, and countless trials that must be overcome. The task is never an easy one, but at journey's end, we emerge stronger, more enlightened, and closer to the individuals we want to be.
Naoki Yoshida: For this reason, and many more, this world─this world we share with you─is near and dear to our hearts as nothing else could be. Naoki Yoshida: And so I will remain here, singing of your great deeds. Those that have come to pass and those that are yet a dream. And together, we will tell a tale that will live on long after we are gone. Naoki Yoshida: ...Now, the time has come for this vision to end; time for your eyes to open from this waking dream. Naoki Yoshida: In truth, there are others who have messages they wish to share with you. But do not worry─we shall find a way.
(If the player has not completed
Glass from the Past
(If the player has not completed
Naoki Yoshida: It is an honor to be reunited with you in this world between worlds. I have been following your adventures with great interest. Naoki Yoshida: Your travels have taken you to lands far and wide, and you have encountered people of all walks of life, each with their own ideals, hopes, and dreams. Naoki Yoshida: As time flows onward in a never-ending spiral, the course of history is guided by mortal hands. Though our existence be brief, our deeds echo for eternity. Naoki Yoshida: Seven years have passed since the lesser moon descended. Seven years since mankind rose from the ashes. 'Twas a spectacle none shall ever forget, and that they live to tell the tale is cause for both celebration and reflection.
Naoki Yoshida: When we cast our minds back, it is not sorrow that fills our hearts, but joy. For we have been afforded a second chance, that we may learn from the lessons of the past. Naoki Yoshida: As we set forth towards new horizons, those with a thirst for adventure will lead the way. While there may be hardships and strife on the road ahead, there is no obstacle that we cannot overcome if we believe in ourselves...and each other. Naoki Yoshida: Countless kindred spirits share our journey, and it is through mutual respect and understanding that we may create a better world. Naoki Yoshida: The future is what we make it, by our words and deeds, and we will forever be at your side, brave adventurer. You have our undying gratitude, now and always.
Naoki Yoshida: ...The time has come for this vision to end; time for your eyes to open from this waking dream. (If the player has not completed
Newfound Journey
Naoki Yoshida: Greetings, Warrior of Light. Naoki Yoshida: This is a world that exists outside your reality. Could it be a dream? A flight of fancy conjured by your weary mind? Perhaps...or perhaps not. (If The Rising (2022) is the player's first Rising event) Naoki Yoshida: 'Tis a pleasure to make your acquaintance. My name is Naoki Yoshida, and I have beckoned you here that I might express my gratitude. or (If the player completed prior Rising quests) Naoki Yoshida: 'Tis a pleasure to meet you again. As I have in the past, I have beckoned you here that I might express my gratitude. (Both) Naoki Yoshida: First of all, I wish to thank you for continuing to grace us with your presence. You and your fellow adventurers are our inspiration, and this shall never change. Naoki Yoshida: The world, however, is an ever-changing place, mysterious in its elusiveness. Naoki Yoshida: Unexpected hardships may turn our lives upside down. And though we all desire peace deep in our hearts, the sparks of conflict never cease to be struck. Naoki Yoshida: Like an adventurer's journey, the world is constantly moving towards the unknown, and it takes considerable courage to alter course. Naoki Yoshida: Yet I ardently believe that it is a small-but-significant step in our quest to create new adventures. Naoki Yoshida: Indeed, another great change is about to visit the world, and it shall open the way to exciting new journeys. Naoki Yoshida: And 'tis our abiding hope that our journey together shall ever continue on, to the distant horizon and beyond. Naoki Yoshida: ...Now, the time has come for this vision to end; time for your eyes to open from this waking dream. Naoki Yoshida: Return to walking your path, and know that you are in our hearts always.
What Drives Us
Naoki Yoshida: Greetings, Warrior of Light. Naoki Yoshida: This is a world that exists outside your reality. Could it be a dream? A flight of fancy conjured by your weary mind? Perhaps...or perhaps not. (If The Rising (2023) is the player's first Rising event) Naoki Yoshida: 'Tis a pleasure to make your acquaintance. My name is Naoki Yoshida, and I have beckoned you here that I might express my gratitude.
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(If the player completed prior Rising quests) Naoki Yoshida: 'Tis a pleasure to meet you again. As I have in the past, I have beckoned you here that I might express my gratitude. Naoki Yoshida: Ten years have now passed since the world was reborn from its ashes. Since we set forth upon this journey. Naoki Yoshida: Countless things have happened during that time, and I've had the pleasure of meeting many an adventurer along the way. Naoki Yoshida: If truth be told, it hasn't always been easy. There are moments when I wonder why I must struggle so. Days when I'm tempted to cast it all aside. Naoki Yoshida: But in spite of this, I always manage to carry on, and it is thanks to my wonderful comrades─and to you, our esteemed adventurers. Naoki Yoshida: By now, I must have been regaled with tens of thousands of your tales. You usually share them with a smile, but even when it is with a frown, you tell me that you're still enjoying yourself. Naoki Yoshida: 'Tis no exaggeration to say that I derive all of my driving force from you all. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. Naoki Yoshida: Ours is an unending journey, and nothing would make me happier than if we could keep walking it together. Naoki Yoshida: As you make your way, we promise that we will ever be at your side, matching you step for step. Naoki Yoshida: ...Now, the time has come for this vision to end; time for your eyes to open from this waking dream. Naoki Yoshida: Much time has passed since the world was reborn from its ashes. Countless souls have made this place their home; every single one has left an indelible mark upon it. Naoki Yoshida: Together we have built this world, and it is our sincerest hope that we shall continue to do so for many years to come. Naoki Yoshida: So please be safe and well. May you ever walk in the Light of the Crystal.
We Who Are About to Set Sail Salute You
(If The Rising (2024) is the player's first Rising event) Naoki Yoshida: 'Tis a pleasure to make your acquaintance. My name is Naoki Yoshida, and I have beckoned you here that I might express my gratitude. or (If the player completed prior Rising quests) Naoki Yoshida: 'Tis a pleasure to meet you again. As I have in the past, I have beckoned you here that I might express my gratitude. (Both) Naoki Yoshida: The road we have walked has been long and winding, full of perils and pitfalls, but we have enjoyed every step in your company. We hope that you feel the same about this last, great leap. Naoki Yoshida: With every adventure we undertake, the longer the legacy we leave behind us. Yet a lengthy history need not mean a foreshortened future. Many adventures yet await. Naoki Yoshida: We shall continue to chart a course into the great unknown─one that takes in all the diverse wonders this wide world has to offer─that your legacy might grow ever greater. Naoki Yoshida: To be certain, it would be a less trying task to sleepwalk ever onward down the same, well-furrowed path, yet to venture down paths untrodden, believing in the bright and glorious future that lies beyond them, is by far the more rewarding. Naoki Yoshida: This is the gift that we wish to deliver unto you: the gift of adventure. Naoki Yoshida: And we pray, with all our hearts, that you will continue to walk with us. Naoki Yoshida: We thank you for joining us on this journey, heretofore and hereafter. Naoki Yoshida: ...Now, the time has come for this vision to end; time for your eyes to open from this waking dream. Naoki Yoshida: One cannot know what fills the hearts and minds of those who look to the sky this Rising night. Perhaps you and I will see very different images in those explosions of light and color. Naoki Yoshida: But one thing I know for certain─that right here, right now, we look to the same sky. Naoki Yoshida: And though the paths that lay ahead of us may lead in very different directions, sometime, someplace, they shall cross again.