The Order of the Twin Adder

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The Order of the Twin Adder is a Grand Company based in Gridania in The Black Shroud.

About

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Kan-E-Senna, Elder Seedseer of The Twin Adder

The Order of the Twin Adder establishes a medium from which the Seedseers can return from their wanderings deep within the Black Shroud and directly oversee not only the safety of Gridania's citizens, but the workings of the local guard, Both the Gods' Quiver, who defend the forest from external threats, and the Wood Wailers, who protect it from internal strife, have expressed their support of this temporary measure. There are, however, those within Gridania who would question the ability of the Seedseers, whose duties until now have been limited to various ritualistic proceedings, and doubt whether or not they are fit to lead a nation into war.

Hunting Log

Main article: Order of the Twin Adder Hunting Log

Each Grand Company has their own Hunting Log that is accessible once a player has joined them.

Ranks

Rank Insignia Seals Needed for Next Rank Maximum Seals Comments
Serpent Private Third Class Ta rank1.png 2000 10,000
Serpent Private Second Class Ta rank2.png 3000 15,000
Serpent Private First Class Ta rank3.png 4000 20,000
Serpent Corporal Ta rank4.png 5000 25,000
Serpent Sergeant Third Class Ta rank5.png 6000 30,000 Must complete Twin Adder Hunting Log Rank 1
Serpent Sergeant Second Class Ta rank6.png 7000 35,000 Unlocks Expert Delivery
Serpent Sergeant First Class Ta rank7.png 8000 40,000
Chief Serpent Sergeant Ta rank8.png 9000 45,000 Must complete Shadows Uncast (Twin Adder)
Second Serpent Lieutenant Ta rank9.png 10,000 50,000 Must complete Gilding the Bilious (Twin Adder)
Must complete Twin Adder Hunting Log Rank 2
Unlocks Player Housing, The Hunt, and Adventurer Squadrons
First Serpent Lieutenant Ta rank10.png 0 80,000 Adventurer Squadrons Rank 3 by completing Flagged Mission: Crystal Recovery
Serpent Captain Ta rank11.png 0 90,000 Must complete 5 unique Command Missions
Must complete Flagged Mission: Sapper Strike
Second Serpent Commander Ta rank12.png Ranks higher than Captain are visible in the menu but currently unattainable.
First Serpent Commander Ta rank13.png
High Serpent Commander Ta rank14.png
Rear Serpent Marshal Ta rank15.png
Vice Serpent Marshal Ta rank16.png
Serpent Marshal Ta rank17.png
Grand Serpent Marshal Ta rank18.png
Serpent Champion Ta rank19.png

Quests

Quest Type Level Quest Giver Unlocks Rewards
The Company You Keep (Twin Adder) Main Scenario quest 20 Serpent Officer The Order of the Twin Adder 3 Honey yellow dye icon1.png  Honey Yellow Dye
Wood's Will Be Done Main Scenario quest 20 Serpent Personnel Officer 300
Serpent Seals
Serpent Seals
My Little Chocobo (Twin Adder) Feature quest 20 Vorsaile Heuloix Mounts
My little chocobo (achievement) icon1.png  My Little Chocobo
1 Chocobo whistle icon1.png  Chocobo Whistle
A Pup No Longer (Twin Adder) Feature quest 30 Vorsaile Heuloix
Wolves' Den Pier
Wolves' Den Pier
PvP
PvP
1,438
Serpent Seals
Serpent Seals
Like Civilized Men and Women (Twin Adder) Feature quest 30 Scarlet
Frontline
Frontline
Shadows Uncast (Twin Adder) Feature quest 44 Vorsaile Heuloix
Dzemael Darkhold
Dzemael Darkhold
1,265
Serpent Seals
Serpent Seals
Gilding the Bilious (Twin Adder) Feature quest 47 Vorsaile Heuloix
The Aurum Vale
The Aurum Vale
1,366
Serpent Seals
Serpent Seals
Squadron and Commander (Twin Adder) Feature quest 47 Serpent Personnel Officer Adventurer Squadrons
Let the Hunt Begin (Twin Adder) Feature quest 50 Scarlet The Hunt

Guildleves

Guildleve Category Level NPC Zone Area Coordinates EXP Seals
Mortal Munchies Equity 20 Cedrepierre East Shroud The Hawthorne Hut (x16,y27) Experience 3,248 Company seal 138
She's So Mean Prudence 20 Cedrepierre East Shroud The Hawthorne Hut (x16,y27) Experience 3,248 Company seal 138
Burn It Down Unity 20 Cedrepierre East Shroud The Hawthorne Hut (x16,y27) Experience 3,248 Company seal 138
A Little Constructive Exorcism Promptitude 20 Cedrepierre East Shroud The Hawthorne Hut (x16,y27) Experience 3,248 Company seal 138
A Real Wingnut Prudence 25 Cedrepierre East Shroud The Hawthorne Hut (x16,y27) Experience 3,808 Company seal 173
Blinded by the Wight Equity 25 Cedrepierre East Shroud The Hawthorne Hut (x16,y27) Experience 3,808 Company seal 173
Sylph Strands Promptitude 25 Cedrepierre East Shroud The Hawthorne Hut (x16,y27) Experience 3,808 Company seal 173
Go with the Flow Unity 25 Cedrepierre East Shroud The Hawthorne Hut (x16,y27) Experience 3,808 Company seal 173
This Is Going to Sting, A Lot Unity 30 H'amneko South Shroud Camp Tranquil (x17,y30) Experience 4,096 Company seal 207
Creature Feature Promptitude 30 H'amneko South Shroud Camp Tranquil (x17,y30) Experience 4,096 Company seal 207
It Goes with the Territory Equity 30 H'amneko South Shroud Camp Tranquil (x17,y30) Experience 5,928 Company seal 250
Dead Man Walking Prudence 30 H'amneko South Shroud Camp Tranquil (x17,y30) Experience 5,928 Company seal 207
Just Making an Observation Promptitude 35 Haisie Coerthas Central Highlands Observatorium (x25,y28) Experience 7,216 Company seal 242
Roast Lamb with Mint and Hellfire Equity 35 Haisie Coerthas Central Highlands Observatorium (x25,y28) Experience 7,216 Company seal 242
Feathered Foes Prudence 35 Haisie Coerthas Central Highlands Observatorium (x25,y28) Experience 5,412 Company seal 242
Yellow Is the New Black Promptitude 40 Lodille Coerthas Central Highlands Whitebrim Front (x11,y16) Experience 9,016 Company seal 276
The Bloodhounds of Coerthas Unity 40 Lodille Coerthas Central Highlands Whitebrim Front (x11,y16) Experience 9,016 Company seal 276
Talk to My Voidsent Prudence 40 Lodille Coerthas Central Highlands Whitebrim Front (x11,y16) Experience 9,016 Company seal 276
Amateur Hour Equity 45 Eidhart Mor Dhona Saint Coinach's Find (x30,y12) Experience 7,453 Company seal 311
Get Off Our Lake Promptitude 45 Eidhart Mor Dhona Saint Coinach's Find (x30,y12) Experience 9,936 Company seal 311
The Awry Salvages Unity 45 Eidhart Mor Dhona Saint Coinach's Find (x30,y12) Experience 7,453 Company seal 311

Rewards

Main article: Serpent Quartermaster
Main article: Hunt Billmaster (Twin Adder)
Main article: Order of the Twin Adder Achievements

Lore

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See also: The Raven#The Raven 02 - Twin Adder in a Tangle

Establishment

Amidst concerns of the Garlean threat, Gridania decided to raise its own Grand Company in 1572—a choice spurred by advice from the Circle of Knowing. The Elder Seedseer Kan-E-Senna returned from her communion with the elementals in the Twelveswood, so that she might directly oversee this body. Kan-E-Senna’s quiet strength as leader of the Order of the Twin Adder has allowed her to adroitly keep Gridania’s citizens safe, and take command of matters military.

Symbolism

The Order of the Twin Adder takes its name from the two entwined serpents emblazoned on Gridania’s flag, and carries the same meaning of unity. Some question, however, whether the symbol does justice to Gridania’s inhabitants, many of whom are not Elezen or Hyur. At one point, critics from other races voiced their objections, and asked that the Grand Company consider other sigils. Ultimately, however, Gridania adopted the name and symbol because they wished to raise the flag that flew victoriously in the Autumn War. This historical allusion also brings to mind the aid of Limsa Lominsa, Uldah, and Ishgard—and hopes that such a great alliance might again come to pass.

Characteristics

The Order of the Twin Adder is comprised of four main units, and a fifth smaller one. Foraging and crafting falls to the Blue Badgers, a unit of engineers and sappers that recruits from local Disciples of the Hand and Land guilds. Next are the Red Otters, an elite combat unit that draws select lancers, archers, and conjurers from their respective guilds. Youth who wish to serve Gridania enlist in the White Wolves as combat troops. Fourth, the Black Boars provide logistics and support for other units. Their ranks are formed of men and women who have retired from the ranks of the Wood Wailers and Gods’ Quiver. Finally, the Yellow Serpents—a unit consisting solely of adventurers—provide various aid to the other four when called upon. All of these are coordinated from the command center known as the Adders’ Nest.

The Wood Wailers and Gods’ Quiver have always cooperated with the order, but initially maintained independence in their command chain. Heavy losses at the Battle of Carteneau, however, prompted Gridania to reorganize its Grand Company. Thus, the Wailers and Bows were officially ushered into the Twin Adder after the Calamity.

Ranger Units

  • God's Quiver (Quiver's Hold)
  • Wood Wailers (Wailing Barracks)

Main Units

  • Blue Badgers
  • Red Otters
  • White Wolves
  • Black Boars

The Yellow Serpents

Tasked with defending the forest from within and without respectively, Gridania’s Wood Wailers and Gods' Quiver have grown adept at chasing foes through the trees and warding off Ixali war balloons. However, both forces are ill-prepared to venture too far outside the Black Shroud. By means of recruiting well-traveled adventurers, the Yellow Serpents exist precisely to overcome this foible. In its early days, Serpent Commander Quinquerol Flutaint, an adventurer himself, led the unit until the Battle of Carteneau. Unfortunately, he could never recover from the horrors he had seen, and was discharged from duty. Thereafter, Vorsaile Heuloix climbed from the rank of Second Serpent Commander to take the reins as High Commander. [1]

References

  1. Encyclopaedia Eorzea: Volume I, page 114