Final Fantasy XI #318, Crystal War: Bastok: Honor Under Fire; Wings: Sandswept Memories
2This is video #318 in my gameplay series of Final Fantasy XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition.
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Previously, Heorot continued the Wings of the Goddess storyline. He is on Wings of the Goddess Mission 15: "Crossroads of Time". Last time, he carried out Bastok's eighth Crystal War quest, "Quelling the Storm". Now, he will work on the next Crystal War quest. Then, he will continue the Wings of the Goddess story.
Heorot resumes in his Mog House in present-day Bastok. In his mailbox, he receives gil for several stacks of Wind Crystals that finally sold on the auction house. At last! Heorot heads outside.
Bastok Mines (time 2:02):
Heorot teleports to Bastok Markets [S] in the Gustaberg Front.
Bastok Markets [S] (time 2:36):
Heorot talks to Gentle Tiger at H-6/H-7. This triggers a cutscene with the Mythril Musketeers. Things are looking up for them, but there is a matter of concern. Bastok's ninth Crystal War quest, "Honor Under Fire", begins. Heorot must go with Nicolaus to help investigate the recent encounter with Darksteel Hurricane at Vunkerl Inlet.
Heorot uses the Survival Guide at G-4 to teleport to Vunkerl Inlet [S] in the Derfland Front.
Vunkerl Inlet [S] (time 9:55):
Heorot arrives at the Survival Guide at E-7.
Past the bridge at F-7, Heorot examines the ??? at F-6. This triggers a cutscene with Five Moons, Nicolaus, and Volker. They see something alarming.
To the east, Heorot finds the Beastman Ensign at J-7. Examining it triggers another cutscene. Heorot and company need a Flare Grenade to flush out their quarry. Of course, it is up to Heorot to go get it.
After the scene, Heorot casts Warp to return to present-day Bastok Mines.
Bastok Mines (time 20:02):
Heorot enters the residential area.
Mog House (time 20:47):
In preparation for the coming boss battle, Heorot changes his support job to White Mage. Then, he goes back outside.
Bastok Mines (time 21:14):
Heorot teleports to Bastok Markets [S] in the Gustaberg Front.
Bastok Markets [S] (time 21:34):
At H-6/H-7, Heorot talks to Gentle Tiger again. Gentle Tiger gives him a Flare Grenade temporary key item. If Heorot needs another for this quest, he can return and talk to Gentle Tiger again.
Afterwards, Heorot uses the Survival Guide at G-4 to teleport to Vunkerl Inlet [S] in the Derfland Front.
Vunkerl Inlet [S] (time 23:57):
Heorot arrives at the Survival Guide at E-7.
At J-7, Heorot examines the Beastman Ensign. This triggers another cutscene. They have flushed out numerous Ahriman!
After the scene, Heorot examines the Beastman Ensign at J-7 again. He chooses the "Honor Under Fire" objective. He is sent into Everbloom Hollow.
Everbloom Hollow (time 30:00):
It is boss time against an Arch Ahriman. Heorot has plenty of time to summon Trust NPCs and buff up before starting the battle. Among the Arch Ahriman's more annoying spells is Sleepga II. During the battle with the Arch Ahriman, it will transform multiple times. It can become a doppelganger of Five Moons, Volker, and Nicolaus, which are weaker than the genuine articles. When a doppelganger is defeated, it will change back to normal.
Vunkerl Inlet [S] (time 35:58):
After the Arch Ahriman is defeated, another cutscene takes place. The group reaches troubling conclusions. Heorot must return to Bastok.
After regaining control, Heorot casts Teleport-Holla. This takes him to the Crag of Holla in La Theine Plateau, Zulkheim.
La Theine Plateau (time 40:46):
Heorot arrives at the Crag of Holla's Telepoint at K-8.
At M-8, Heorot uses the Survival Guide to teleport to Bastok Markets [S] in the Gustaberg Front.
Bastok Markets [S] (time 42:31):
Heorot talks to Gentle Tiger at H-6/H-7. This triggers another cutscene. Things are certainly getting interesting. "Honor Under Fire" complete! Heorot earns an Elixir Tank.
Heorot can now continue Wings of the Goddess Mission 15: "Crossroads of Time". At G-4, he uses the Survival Guide to teleport to Southern San d'Oria [S] in the Ronfaure Front.
Southern San d'Oria [S] (time 52:03):
Heorot talks to Eauvague, T.K., at L-10 to head out to East Ronfaure [S].
East Ronfaure [S] (time 52:45):
At G-6, Heorot reenters Southern San d'Oria [S].
Southern San d'Oria [S] (time 53:23):
When Heorot enters Southern San d'Oria [S] on foot from East Ronfaure [S], a cutscene with Lilisette takes place.
This begins Wings of the Goddess Mission 16: "Sandswept Memories". Heorot must go to the Lion Springs tavern.
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