You must leave for Taloc's Forest right away.

An Elim comparable to Arbolu was discovered, but the team I dispatched to investigate it seems to have run into a problem. Crosia accompanied the Daevas of Life and reports that all who entered the forest returned completely banged up and yet they refuse any help.

My guess is that it's because we serve different Empyrean Lords, which is a shame since we must consolidate our strengths.

Player: "I agree with you."

Taloc might be just the solution to our Aether shortage issue, so the problem must be sorted out as soon as possible.

Since you're not a member of any faction, they won't refuse your help. So go and assess the situation and provide assistance as needed.

The Research Team is led by a Daeva of Life named Dorsia, so find her first.

Player: "I'm always happy to help."

Yes, I know. You were sent by Brigade General Versetti? Crosia must have sent word to the Brigade General.

If you haven't heard, incredible Aether energy is radiating outward from inside Taloc. We think it could solve not only the problem of the Obelisk, but the Aether shortage problem of Inggison as well.

We went exploring in Taloc and encountered an Elim called Lothas. Well, not a real Elim, but rather a Taloc's Twig who told us that there's a big problem inside Taloc. If you want to solve Taloc's problems, I suggest you go see Lothas.

Player: "More weirdo trees."

I can feel it, the pain of Taloc.

A catastrophe there will be, if this continues.

Save Taloc from anguish we must, before a calamity befalls the forest.

Player: "Agree with you, I do."

Take these, the Taloc Fruit and Taloc's Tears.

Eat the Taloc Fruit and transcend the limits of your power. Use Taloc's Tear only in the most desperate of times.

Now, I shall let you inside. Grab my branch when you are ready.

Player: "Nice branches you've got."

What kind of Daeva are you, that you possess the power of an Empyrean Lord?

I've never seen a Daeva who can wield such enormous power, like the Taloc Fruit.

Did you discover the source of Taloc's anguish?

Player: "Here's Celestius's heart."

So this is what was antagonizing Taloc and disturbing the flow of Aether.

All should be well once it's returned to its rightful owner. I thank you Daeva, a mighty friend of the Elim.

I shall not forget your help today, for all eternity.

Player: "Aw, it wasn't anything."

Not long after you left, Player, the distorted Aether energy that enveloped the forest disappeared.

Did you go inside Taloc? Can you tell me what was happening in there?

Player: "This is what was going on."

You discovered a fragment of the Aion Tower inside Taloc? I always wondered how a forest could exist in such a desolate place like Balaurea, but now I understand.

What a relief. You destroyed the monster that was stealing Taloc's power before it was too late. If you hadn't recovered the power stolen by the monster, the disturbance in the balance would've created even more monsters.

I will inform Sanctum and send request for support. Go to Illusion Fortress, Player. I am sure Brigade General Versetti is eagerly waiting for you.

Player: "Me too."

The space inside Taloc was created by a fragment of Aion. Interesting. So when a parasite latched onto the Aion fragment, the Aether's energy became distorted.

You have done truly magnificent work. But do not casually reveal what has transpired inside Taloc to other people, Player.

Using the might of the Empyrean Lord may seem holy to some, but others may find it sacrilegious. And there may be those who are jealous of your ability. It's in your best interest to heed my words.