Road to the Golden City

Wuk Lamat's gone ahead to announce her readiness.

I never imagined the samples we so feverishly collected for the exodus would find new purpose here...

But if they help these people improve their prospects, all the better.

Anyway, we should go and meet our comrades where Zoraal Ja made his own attempt. The final feat awaits...

Optional dialogue

Zereel Ja's intention was for this feat to prove the supremacy of blessed siblings.

But Wuk Lamat shall instead prove that there are other ways for Mamook's people to empower themselves.

Where did Koana go? Have you seen him?

This feat may bring us closer to the golden city, but for now we must stand strong for the people of Mamook!

I can offer moral support at best. For whatever it's worth. Good luck.

Someone has gone to fetch Zereel Ja. He should be here soon.

Upon proceeding, several cutscenes will play in sequence. It is recommended that you set aside sufficient time to view these scenes in their entirety.

Voiced Cutscene 1

Zereel Ja! I'm ready for the final feat!

Hmph. Grown weary of postponing the inevitable, have you?

Something like that. You see, I've learned all sorts of things about Mamook and your people.

Is that supposed to impress me?

I now understand why I need to surpass blessed siblings.

The cost of producing “superior” offspring is destroying your people's souls. Look at them and you'll see this.

So I'll defeat my father's shade and prove to you that there's a better path for Mamook!

What drivel. Without the blessed, we are nothing but weaklings─doomed to fade into obscurity!

Of course you're weak. We all are, each and every one of us.

But when we join hands, we gain the strength to overcome any foe─even Valigarmanda!

Enough talk. Prove your mettle against Gulool Ja Ja, the finest warrior ever to have graced Tural!

Fine by me. Not even Papa's shade will stop me from upholding his legacy!

I will fight alongside her.

Claimants are not permitted to assist one another, Second Promise. But you may observe your sister's pitiable attempt.

I see. In that case...

It seems I'm no longer a claimant. I am now free to participate, I trust?

What are you scheming?

Nothing. I've simply come to realize who is worthy of following in Father's footsteps.

Not our brother. Not Bakool Ja Ja. And not me.

You have always held the happiness of our people closest to your heart, Lamaty'i. So I will do everything in my power to ensure you ascend to the throne.

This is how I shall repay Father for his kindness. This is how I shall serve Tuliyollal!

I could always count on you, Koana. Thank you.

Hmph. It will make no difference. Numbers matter not in the face of true might.

Gulool Ja Ja, mightiest of the blessed...arise!

Everyone ready?

No hard feelings, Papa! I've got a lot of hopes riding on my shoulders─and the only way forward is through you!

Fight Chatter

Bear witness to our resolve!

And the reason which guides our journey...

So long as we stand together, we're unstoppable!

What potent magic. In that case...

I shall protect thee.

Beware your surroundings!

Father's magicks are incredible...

These blades sundered Valigarmanda's scales!

Mark the trajectory of his blades.

Promise!

No mercy, eh?

Blades of fire rain.

I-I'm fine, I'm fine!

Alisaie! Are you all right!?

Such power...

Take that!

Gahahahaha!

Spread out, spread out!

What a chore...

Ever hungry for battle...

This should help!

You're not alone!

Go forth!

Heh. Overbearing bastard.

How is this?

He's beginning a ritual of flame!

Huh!? I-I can't move!

This isn't good.

These magicks are too strong!

Curses...

Some manner of paralyzing effect─defend the afflicted!

We must free them! Target the constricting flames!

None can outrun my flames.

For Lamaty'i!

Thanks! I owe you one.

Not enough... But together, we shall triumph!

Thank the Twelve...

My thanks.

I thank you.

Keep heart!

I shall protect thee.

You're not alone!

Blades of fire rain.

We'll get through this!

I have your back.

I shall assist thee.

I know not who you are, but I applaud your tenacity.

Surely this will quench your thirst for battle.

Wah!

What!?

Agh!

Everyone, get behind me! I've got a bad feeling about this...

Of course.

We're in your hands.

Understood!

All right!

Will you have the strength to stand after this?

Do you need a hand?

I have your back!

I shall assist thee.

I know not who you are, but I applaud your tenacity.

Surely this will quench your thirst for battle.

Wah!

What!?

Agh!

Resolve and reason kindle. By crimson wrath sunder.

Everyone, get behind me! I've got a bad feeling about this...

Of course.

We're in your hands.

Understood!

All right!

Will you have the strength to stand after this?

Do you need a hand?

I have your back!

You're not alone!

I shall assist thee.

5 seconds to Saga of Dawn and Duty...

4 seconds to Saga of Dawn and Duty...

3 seconds to Saga of Dawn and Duty...

2 seconds to Saga of Dawn and Duty...

1 second to Saga of Dawn and Duty...

I will be the next Dawnservant...I will protect my people!

I won't lose...!

Hehehe... Is that the best you can do?

Impressive─but I'm not finished yet!

We will see Lamaty'i become Dawnservant. For Tuliyollal!

This should help!

I'll protect everyone!

Perhaps this will help.

Voiced Cutscene 2

That's my old man for you...

I refuse...to accept this...

???

Ain't that a bit stubborn? Even for you.

A Roegadyn? It couldn't be...

Tankwa! It's been too long!

Tankwa

It has indeed. You're lookin' more imposin' since last I saw you, Wuk Lamat.

Tankwa?

Tankwa

My Turali moniker. Gulool Ja Ja insisted I take one, sayin' my birth name was too cumbersome for the local tongues.

That birth name being “Ketenramm,” I presume.

NO!

Ketenramm's that legendary Eorzean sailor! The one with the pickled cabbage!

...We can talk about me cabbage later.

Zereel Ja. Whether you like it or no, these young'uns accomplished the feat.

To deny Wuk Lamat her reward would be to betray the Dawnservant's trust.

And what should she be rewarded for!? Calling upon her minions to carry her to victory!?

What will you say?

We're not minions. We're Wuk Lamat's friends and comrades.

Comrades... You believe a ruler should be reliant upon such?

You're the Autarch of Mamook. Show some dignity.

I don't have dignity. Not anymore. I wagered everything on this feat.

And by the same token, I understand the enormity of your accomplishment.

Together, we can achieve anything. You needn't place your faith in the promise of blessed siblings.

How would you have us reclaim our glory?

With friendship and community. With us.

If you mean to rule, you should be more sparing with your offers of clemency. Especially to a man who has sacrificed countless young lives.

Nevertheless...I will fulfill my charge as elector. In recognition of your feat...I bestow upon you a keystone.

Congratulations...are nearly in order, I suppose. I'm confident that you will find the golden city in no time.

You've grown much and more during this journey. Become someone ready to lead our nation.

Little Lamaty'i no longer. As your brother, I couldn't be more proud.

Koana...thank you.

I must express my gratitude for your cooperation...and my regret for failing to live up to expectations.

Nonsense. If you believe Wuk Lamat is the woman for the job, then you have our wholehearted support.

One last thing. I wish to speak to you both from the heart. Unpracticed as I am, this may sound hackneyed, but...

I am truly grateful to have met you.

Words spoken with such feeling would resonate with any fortunate enough to hear them.

Though our journey together hath ended, ever shall we cherish the memories.

Aye. And should you require further esoteric musings or biting witticisms, don't hesitate to call. I daresay we'll come flocking.

But I get ahead of myself. As I recall, our contract remains in effect until we've escorted the Second Promise back to the capital.

I leave my sister in your capable hands. See that she returns home safely!

You've still malms to go yet, Wuk Lamat. The rite ain't over till ye find the city of gold.

I know. But if I can come this far, I can go all the way.

Optional dialogue

Joyed though I am by this outcome, I am also eager to speak with Ketenramm while we have the chance.

The Second Promise has warmed a great deal since we first met him. I daresay that wise and witty duo has been of no little influence.

Even as a shade, the Dawnservant's strength was incredible. I shudder to imagine how we might have fared without the Second Promise's support.

I am glad to see you all remain in one piece.

Naught like a bit o' hardship to see yer precious children grow into fine adults.

...I will not stand in your way.

But mark me─your victory does not afford you authority to dictate our future. We will decide what is best for Mamook. No one else.

Let's go and tell the people of our victory!

Cutscene 3

Third Promise!

You brought everyone? We were just coming to you!

We did it, Miilal Ja. We proved to the Autarch that not even my father's full power could overcome the strength of our fellowship.

I knew you would. I was right to trust you.

Hoobigo Merchant

You fulfilled your promise. Now, it's our turn.

Grove Worker

You've shown us another way. That we can build the lives we've always wanted. Here, in our homeland, without sacrifice!

Unsure Citizen

Since our new crops will come from across the salt, I suppose we will have to treat with outsiders... A-As equals, of course.

Inside or outside, we're all just people. No matter what we look like or where we're born.

When you're not used to all the color and variety, differences can feel like obstacles.

But by learning more about what makes us different, we can also find common ground in places we never expected. Something new may become something you love!

You'll never know unless you keep an open mind. And while it may feel scary, taking that first step towards understanding is always worth it.

Hoobigo Merchant

Of course... Learning about outsiders may well help Mamook grow.

But what happens when they learn about us? About what we've done?

They will not.

For generations, our covenant has been kept secret, and so shall it remain.

The atrocities committed here were facilitated by the Autarchs. We and no one else are responsible.

For my deeds, I am prepared to forfeit my life. But I will not suffer others to be damned alongside me.

No one's being damned. And your life isn't forfeit.

The last thing this city needs is more death. Bakool Ja Ja hasn't fought this hard for this long only to lose his father.

If you truly feel responsible, be the first person to extend understanding to others on behalf of Mamook.

Your community is waiting for you─here and in Tuliyollal.

We can still make things right, my love. Choose a different side of history.

Thank you, Third Promise. Thank you for everything.

...You still owe me an explanation about that cabbage, you know.

The people of Mamook have accepted you. Merchants and menders are now available for use.

End Cutscene

Optional dialogue

It's never too late to let go of prejudice. No matter how difficult it may seem, it can be done.

This is my first time meeting Ketenramm. A Roegadyn if I ever saw one.

Tankwa does look similar to some Eorzean sailors I've seen, but I never would have guessed he was Ketenramm!

We ought to speak with Ketenramm before we do anything else.

Of all the things I expected to discover in Tural, Eorzea's most legendary sailor was not among them...

This ain't no place for a proper chat.

Me cabin's just north of the city. “Blue-eyes' Abode,” as people here call it on account of me dazzlin' twinklers.

Optional dialogue

The man values his privacy...

A rather humble residence for a legendary explorer. I would've expected a manor decorated with exotic treasures.

I've heard that upon Ketenramm's disappearance, explorers from across Eorzea banded together in search of him. But I doubt they ever thought to look here...

I wonder how long it's been since he settled down here...

Naught but four walls and a roof, but enough for most folk. Make yerselves comfortable.

Cutscene 4

Why did you choose to settle down in Mamook? They haven't exactly been welcoming to outsiders─legendary explorer or otherwise.

All the more reason to keep a weather eye on 'em. Though seein' how ye've won them over, methinks I'll have less need for vigilance.

I'm here at Gulool Ja Ja's behest to ensure his hard-won peace is kept. And, incidentally, to remind Zereel Ja of his duty as elector should he have forgotten it.

My old man ordered you to stay here? That's no way to treat an honored guest...

Heh. I'd say I'm more than yer father's “guest” by now. Or didn't ye see the sepulchre atop Worqor Zormor?

That's right...“Ketenramm” was one of the names!

Yer father and I fought shoulder to shoulder in many a battle, Valigarmanda bein' but one of our triumphs. He and I are brothers.

So when yer brother tells you to stand watch, ye stand watch. Ye trust in his judgment an' his strength of will─even if that means ye have to sit out the occasional scrap.

Surely you understand such a bond? Surrounded as ye are by all these bright an' eager faces.

I do. My comrades are my strength─and it's thanks to them that I understand Papa's hopes for this nation. What I must continue to protect.

Then prove yer readiness for the throne, Wuk Lamat. Find the golden city!

Oh, I will. With these ones beside me, even uncovering a legend should be child's play!

Especially since I believe I already have.

All by yourself!? How!? When!?

Well, as you know, electors are forbidden from giving unfair advantage to claimants.

So when Hunmu Rruk refused to divulge why my grandfather passed through Iq Br'aax twenty years ago, his silence spoke volumes.

You think Galuf's visit had something to do with the golden city?

Precisely. Moreover, only the Yok Huy who lived in Yak T'el ever dreamt those golden dreams.

When exposed to certain triggers, those with magical aptitude have been known to receive visions.

And if Gurfurlur's abilities are at all representative, the Yok Huy are no stranger to the arcane...

Which means the dreamers of eld likely owe their experiences to their inherent qualities and their proximity to the city itself. Here, in these forests.

Then all we need to do is search Yak T'el from top to bottom, right?

It would behoove us to try and narrow our focus. To that end, I propose we return to Mamook and make inquiries.

While there, we can all take the opportunity to see to any necessary travel preparations. When everyone is ready, let us assemble at the aetheryte.

...You're Cahciua's boy, ain't ye?

She told me about you. Said she tasked ye with findin' the golden city.

Aye. I might even succeed, despite my best efforts.

I had begun to think it was a fool's errand. My own fruitless search in my youth proved as much.

Yet here you are, older and wiser, playin' the fool again.

Courtesy of the company I've been keeping, perhaps. Wuk Lamat's not the only one to have grown thanks to her comrades.

We'll find it. Together.

Heh. Was I ever that young...?

End Cutscene

You waited for me? It seems Ketenramm knows my mentor, so we chatted for a bit longer.

Alphinaud said to meet by the aetheryte, so I'll see you there.

Cutscene 5

The merchants were more than happy to mend my gear and sell me supplies.

One would hardly believe that they were ever averse to aiding visitors.

Hehe! You won't believe how many najool they gave me!

Now all we need is a hint to point us in the right direction. City of gold, here we come!

I think I can offer that much.

I have an inkling of where the golden city might be.

Miilal Ja! A-And Zereel Ja!? You've come to help us?

As an elector, I am forbidden from speaking of the golden city. ...But my wife is beholden to no such constraints.

Then anything you can tell us would be greatly appreciated.

Our people have lived here for centuries. There is no corner of this forest we do not intimately know─save for one.

Do you recall the place I showed you, where my son confessed the truth of blessed siblings?

That stone pier stands at the entrance of the Skydeep Cenote. The final resting place for children we lost to our zealotry.

Precious few are permitted beyond the cenotaph doors, and we have not explored its deepest recesses. If the golden city is in Yak T'el, it may well be hidden there.

Will you permit us to search for it?

...I have no reason to refuse you.

No longer will we rely on blessed siblings, nor will we conceal the sacrifices made to conceive them.

The cenote is no longer under our protection. It is a dismal burial ground...and our children deserve better. Their bodies will be moved to a place of comfort and peace.

I'm sure Bakool Ja Ja would appreciate that. And we're here to offer any help, if you need it.

Your father also visited the cenote, come to think of it.

It was many years ago by now, but a notable affair due to the foreigner he brought with him. A mage, I believe.

Truly!?

The Dawnservant did not disclose his reasons, but he descended past our cenotaph and into the old Yok Huy quarries.

Doubtless the very same ones excavated by Vorporlor's dreamers.

Then the golden city must be there.

In the depths of the Skydeep Cenote!

Thank you, both of you. We'll set out straightaway!

You will find a winged beast or two lingering in Gok Draak Descent. They will carry you below.

I believe in you, Third Promise. You will make a magnificent Dawnservant.

This is it, everyone. To the Skydeep Cenote!

Cutscene 6

This is the cenotaph. Which means that beyond these doors is...

Rite of succession or no, disturbing the souls that rest here feels wrong.

I know...but I can't turn back. Let's pay our respects, at the very least.

Let's go.

I'm ready to complete my journey.

Optional dialogue

I confess, I anticipated my duty as a guide with no little weariness.

I knew our journey might change the course of my nation, but...I did not think it would change the course of my own life.

Cenotaphs are notorious for attracting malefic creatures. We must exercise all due caution.

Part of me is sad to see our journey end...but I have to see what's waiting for us in there!

Wuk Evu, Mablu...so many people have helped us reach this moment. Let us honor their generosity and find the golden city at last!

I don't know what's down there, but I'm eager to see it with my own eyes.

Cutscene 7

I thought this place was of Yok Huy origin...but is this glowing stone their creation as well?

I don't believe so. I've never seen anything like it.

Then it's from an even older time?

Don't tell me it's the Allagans again...

While careful study would be required to confirm, it does not appear to be reminiscent of their designs.

A golden light... Could it be...?

There's a platform on the other side. But how do we get over there...?

That's how, apparently.

Right then. Let's go and take a look.

That seal... That's Sharlayan and no mistake!

How do we open it?

Come and look at this.

Your tablets might be a good fit, wouldn't you say?

Leave it to Alphinaud!

Is this it? The golden city?

Though there is some resemblance, it doesn't quite live up to what the Yok Huy described from their dreams...

Aaahahaha! Well done. Well done, indeed!

You, my dear daughter, have found the entrance to the city of gold and triumphed in the rite of succession.

So we did it...

We made it to the end!

You seem more perplexed than joyous.

It's just...this place is unlike anything we've seen in Tural, never mind the peculiar stone.

So I am given to wonder...what exactly lies beyond that gate?

Nothing less than the golden city of legend, I assure you─though circumstance prevents us from opening the gate.

As to what the city is and what Galuf Baldesion discovered all those years ago...

This knowledge and more I will share with you after your ascension. What you choose to do with it will be up to you.

The golden city is real...

It took a while, but I finally found it...

Come, let us return to Tuliyollal!

Home at last!

Optional dialogue

It feels as though we have more questions than we set out with. But for now, returning in one piece is cause enough for celebration.

That was wholly unlike what I imagined in my youth... Since when did a place like that exist in Yok Tural?

I understand now why the Students of Baldesion were petitioned...

But what were my grandfather's findings? Not only regarding that stone, but that gate...