The last time I came to Narakkalli with the Freedom Arrows Patrol my son was with us too.

His name is Ovel and he wants absolutely nothing to do with fighting. He loves his books... But because of his incapable father, he underwent gruelling training and ascended to become a Daeva.

This was his first mission... But I wasn't able to protect him or the others.

But thanks to you and your comrades, Player, I've been given another chance to come here. This time I will free the Daevas and the Freedom Arrows Patrol from the clutches of the Balaur.

Are you ready to fight by my side to the end? Take your time and think this over. Come to me when you are ready.
In Mahorosh's Report it states that the Sakras that aren't dissected, distilled and pressed are taken somewhere else.

Mahorosh calls the abducted Daevas 'Sakras'. So there's a chance the living Sakras could include Daevas.

They were taken somewhere else on the director's orders. Mahorosh likely had them brought to the Passage to the Tranquil Path that he is responsible for.
(With a bitter smile.) Thanks. I hope so.

Based on Mahorosh's Report, we now know that the Daevas are being brutally sacrificed in order to make Sakrapes bloom.

Unfortunately, the report doesn't, however, contain any information about what Sakrapes is and why they want to make it bloom. Maybe we'll find out more about this in the Passage to the Tranquil Path.

I don't know what awaits us there, but I'm certain it'll be more dangerous and arduous than before. Do you want to come with me anyway?
Right. Then let's get going.

Please follow the Passage to the Tranquil Path in the next area and find out more about the Daevas' location and about Sakrapes. We'll meet again once you're done with that.

But be careful that you don't suffer the same fate as the other Daevas.
(A Daeva is wrapped in something that looks like the roots of a plant.)

(You pull on the roots but they won't budge.)
(When you touch the Daeva, his clothes crumble into dust, but still he doesn't move.)

(He's not showing any signs of life. It's as if he had turned to stone or sand.)

(Although he's barely recognisable, his clothes make it look like he comes from Verteron.)
(A Daeva is wrapped in something that looks like the roots of a plant.)

(You try to tear the roots apart but it isn't working.)
Uh... uh...

(He reacts to your shaking but doesn't seem able to open his eyes. He's struck dumb with the pain. He won't be able to speak to you.)

(His clothing shows him to be a Guardian from Sanctum.)

(You pull on the roots but they won't budge. You just seem to be hurting the Daeva even more.)
(A Daeva is wrapped in something that looks like the roots of a plant.)

(When you touch the roots, it's as if all the strength is leaving your body.)

(The wrapped-up Daeva struggles for air and tries to talk.)

Who... are you?

Don't... touch... the roots... These roots... they drain your life... They're evil...

Touch nothing... Leave... before the Balaur... find you...
It's too late for me now... Aion is calling me... I want to return to the flow of Aether...

This is a terrible place. The Ereshkigal Legion... is sacrificing the Daevas from Atreia to the flower Sakrapes... so it can bloom.

The Legion cuts them into pieces... presses them... cooks them... drains their life energy while they're still alive... They're all sacrificed to Sakrapes as fertiliser while suffering terrible torture.

My comrades and I, too... the Freedom Arrows Patrol... It got us all... I wish just one person had survived...
Do you know... Bastiel? Is he... okay?

Good... Then he escaped and returned with help. Oh... I thank you, Aion...

Please... tell Bastiel something for me.

Behind Sakrapes' giant roots... you'll find the Fallushas who are sacrificing Daevas to Sakrapes to make it bloom with their magic.

Sakrapes... is a wondrous plant that Ereshkigal is supposed to be healing... a flower with gigantic roots...

And Ovel... our leader's son... He was the last to be taken to the Altar of Tranquillity... If you hurry, you might still be able to save him. Tell Bastiel... he must hurry...
(He nods his head heavily.) My end draws near... I can... hardly... speak...

The only chance... to protect... the Daevas... from the Ereshkigal Legion... is... to defeat... the Fallushas... Then... Sakrapes will... not bloom...

My name... is Jaysin... May you and our leader... and the remaining members of the... Freedom Arrows Patrol... make it safely home... in Aion's name...

(Jaysin's head suddenly sinks to his chest.)

(You shake him and try to talk to him again, but he no longer responds.)
(He hides his face in his hands.)

Ovel... I'm so sorry...
Ovel and the other Daevas from the Freedom Arrows Patrol fell victim to some kind of magic meant to make Sakrapes bloom to let Ereshkigal rise once more.

We were able to stop them completing their spell, but the ancient Fallusha Frida was able to escape with Sakrapes.

It may not have been in full bloom, but we still won't be able to stop Ereshkigal's resurrection. Sakrapes has absorbed too much Daeva blood and too many Daeva souls.

I wasn't able to get hold of Sakrapes or to save the Daevas, my son and the Freedom Arrows Patrol. I've never hated myself so much for my own weakness.
(Smiles weakly.) That is true. It's only a small consolation, but I have you and your comrades to thank for that, Player, don't I? I am most grateful for your help.

I wasn't able to protect anyone.

(Buries his face in his hands and sighs loudly.)

I'll... stay here a while. It's hard for me to leave that place behind me where my son and my comrades were sacrificed.

I'm sorry, but could you please go and make a report in my stead?
So that's what happened.

They managed to escape with Sakrapes, who can awaken Ereshkigal...

But at least you interrupted the spell and stopped Sakrapes from growing any further. You also rescued many Daevas, sparing us terrible losses.

I'm sorry for Bastiel, but as Daevas we must always be ready to deal with these things. I'm certain he will soon be able to regather his strength.

Now we must ensure that we're strong enough if Ereshkigal ever resurrects with Sakrapes' help.

Thank you. Recuperate a while; we'll handle the rest.