The Long Road to Xak Tural
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The Long Road to Xak Tural
- Quest giver
- Erenville
- Location
- Tuliyollal (X:14.3, Y:2.4)
- Quest line
Dawntrail Main Scenario Quests- Level
- 95
- Experience
1,061,760- Gil
1,432- Previous quest
Ever Greater, Ever Brighter- Next quest
- Saddled Up
A Private Delivery A Sobering Proposition Taste of the Wilds Gentle Giants - Patch
- 7.0
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 906 / 987 (91.8%)
Dawntrail Progress: 53 / 134 (39.6%)
Erenville is ready to set off.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Unlocks
Steps
- Speak with the Landsguard gate sentry.
- Speak with Erenville.
- Speak with Erenville again.
- Speak with Erenville once more.
Journal
- Erenville is ready to set off.
- For you and Erenville, the time has come to embark on a new adventure in the northern reaches of Tural. To that end, the gleaner bids you speak with the sentry standing near the gate leading out of the city. Once you show him your travel pass, you can be on your way.
- You present your travel pass to the sentry, who proceeds to open the gates and grant you and Erenville passage to Xak Tural. On the other side of the great bridge you find arid wilds stretching out before you. Thus do you begin your journey into Shaaloani with Erenville as your guide.
- Erenville believes traveling by train will be the swiftest way to reach his home, Yyasulani, and he suggests riding rroneek to the station. Thankfully, there is a stable nearby where you should be able to secure mounts.
- The stablekeep regretfully informs you that he does not have rroneek to spare for your trip. At least, not at present. He wishes to see you safely to your destination, and so he asks that you wait a short while until he can prepare mounts for the both of you. To pass the intervening time, Erenville suggests going to the nearby town of Hhusatahwi.
- No sooner do you enter town than the commotion from a nearby tavern draws your attention. Two men step outside, one chasing after the other, and their heated exchange seems likely to escalate into violence until the timely intervention of a familiar bystander, Estinien. You and the dragoon exchange pleasantries, but he departs as quickly as he arrived, leaving you and Erenville to reflect upon recent events.
Dialogue
Ready to get underway?
Then present your travel pass to that guard, and let us be off.
You won't have to wait long to enjoy sightseeing. The bridge to Xak Tural is a wonder in its own right.
This gate is barred to all save those with express permission from one of the Dawnservants.
Voiced Cutscene 1
Shall we, then?
On the far side of the great bridge unfolded the wilds of Shaaloani-"where the sun guides" in the Shetona tongue.
A harsh guide, to be sure, with it's blazing rays scorching the land and hardening its inhabitants.
But sweeping change had come to the arid expanse when, beneath it' red crust, vast deposits of ceruleum were discovered.
Embracing this opportunity, Vow Koana's supporters hurtle on, driven by dreams of a future illuminated by blue flame.
It is here that our journey continues, our path taking us along wending roads of steel. Each length of track a declaration of hope-and ambition.
My home, Yyasulani, lies past Shaaloani.
It will be a long journey, but the railroad should make it easier.
As for the way to the train station, let's ride these fellows, shall we?
End Cutscene
Well, what have we here?
We get a whole lotta people travelin' through here on their way to and from the city. Never a dull moment for me or the rroneek.
Short on rroneek?
'Fraid so. If one'll suffice, I have a creature ready and waiting.
But if you need two, then you'll have to wait.
The rroneek have been actin' strangely of late─more easily spooked and otherwise disagreeable. Pickin' out the few fit for rentin's provin' bothersome work.
They're usually so docile, and the ones I saw earlier didn't appear to be unhealthy, either. But much has changed since last I was here...
Not the best start to our journey.
Still, the train station isn't far. Seeing as we aren't in a hurry, let's go on foot.
About that, sir. As well traveled as you look, it's not only the rroneek that've been givin' us trouble. Other wildlife have shown signs of aggression, too.
A merchant should be returnin' soon with one of our beasts. Stick around till they do, and I'll see you both on rroneek for a safer trip.
What will you say?
Actually, I may be a little concerned...
As well you should. Glad to see at least one of you's got some sense.
...You're enjoying this, aren't you?
But the rroneek,Erenville. The rroneek!
Hahaha! If this is your first time in Shaaloani, I can understand your enthusiasm, it'd be a shame not to ride at least one while you're here.
A fair point, if we're to give you the "authentic Shaaloani experience," I suppose it's worth the wait.
Whatever gets us where we're going faster.
Please select answer.
Right, change of plans. There's a small town nearby. We can pass the time there while waiting.
Take it you're headin' to Hhusatahwi, then. I'll have a man bring the rroneek over there.
Just mind yourself around the drunkards and troublemakers, eh?
Optional dialogue
Won't take long, rest assured. Keep an eye out for a man in Hhusatahwi with two rroneek.
Last time I was here, it was little more than a camp with a shop or three.
Voiced Cutscene 2
Well, well... It's become a proper town.
Now hold on a minute!
Some sort of trouble?
I'm talking to you, you old bastard!
Give me strength...
For the last time, the investigation is closed. There's no refuting the evidence.
I don't give a shit about your evidence, you lying scum! You release my friends, or I'll make you wish you had!
Let me remind you who the scum is here.
Your friends, who had the temerity to point their firearms at me, the deputy chief of the Dustwatch.
And after taking them into custody, what should we discover but incontrovertible proof that they had committed larceny.
They will not be released until they've paid for their crimes.
I'd heard a peacekeeping force had been formed to deal with growing lawlessness. Seems the situation is bad indeed.
Still kicking up a fuss, eh? Sounds like poor Zekowa needs his bottle.
Sure he wouldn't prefer his mama's teat?
Treat me like a child, will you!? My friends haven't done anything wrong, damn it! They've been framed!
Stubborn little runt...
Listen here, Zekowa. If you want to be treated like an adult, then you'd best comport yourself like one. That means respecting the rule of law.
Order may be precarious here in Shaaloani, but it can be had if each man does the right thing. And for those that don't, well─they have to answer to the Dustwatch.
Now run along, and think before you cast aspersions next time.
Lest you hurt my feelings.
Fine... If that's how it's gonna be...
I wouldn't if I were you.
Is that...?
There's a time to fight and a time to withdraw. For you, that's now.
What?
Hey!
What are you doing, Zekowa? You better not be stirring up trouble!
Wihuwte, you sack of rroneek shit! This ain't over, you hear me!?
You want to tell me what that was about?
Nothing that need concern you, sir. Zekowa is simply struggling to come to terms with the low character of his friends.
But for good measure, I'll have the men keep an eye on him.
Yes, you do that.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll go make my rounds.
I wasn't expecting to see your faces among the crowd.
Talk is rife there's a new Dawnservant. I take it you've found it, then─the golden city.
Aye, the contest is over. And as I needed to return home to Yyasulani, I offered to show our friend some of Xak Tural.
What brings you north?
Nothing in particular. Just seeing what there is to see.
What will you say?
Going wherever the wind blows, eh?
How very like you.
Gulool Ja Ja compensated me rather generously for our duel. I'll be able to enjoy a comfortable life on the road for the foreseeable future.
But for now, I shall be moving on.
Oh, by the way─I recommend you try the sabotender. They may not look it, but they're surprisingly delicious.
But...we don't serve sabotender here.
End Cutscene
No sooner do we set out than we run into excitement... At least no one was hurt.
This Dustwatch has their work cut out for them. For as long as I can remember, all disputes big or small were settled by dueling.
The peoples of Shaaloani rarely saw eye to eye. And for better or worse, it was the simplest way to settle differences.
Since most would sooner not risk their lives, though, it encouraged parties to pursue peaceful resolutions in a roundabout fashion.
The Dustwatch was likely established by supporters of Koana, preferring peace be enforced through the formal rule of law.
A reasonable stance, all things considered. If things ever got out of hand, the Landsguard would be forced to step in. What freedom they have now would be lost under Zoraal Ja's authority.
All of which is to say that, unless a lengthy stay in a jailhouse appeals to you, be mindful of how you handle your arms in town.
A new Aethernet destination is now accessible:
Xak Tural Skygate (Shaaloani)