Player! I hope you're doing well--given recent troubles....

Player: "You mean the Scarring?"

I do. I know it isn't so fresh a wound now, but... well. What an awful circumstance.

To have started so strong, only to have everything we achieved torn out from under us....

The recovery process will be long and arduous. That's what Empyrean Lord Kaisinel is seeking assistance.

Player: "Oh?"

I, er... hope you don't mind. I already put your name forth....

It's just... you've been such an incredible help. I've heard the stories about all your great deeds. I think you can do incredible things here in Cygnea.

If you're willing to go, Empyrean Lord Kaisinel is expecting you. I can send you straight to him.

Player: "Go ahead."

Player, you are a great deal stronger than when last I saw you.

All of these hardships and still you choose to move forward.

Player: "Of course."

Well, you are not the only one who has been growing in strength--Ereshkigal has certainly not been sitting idle.... Lord Yustiel has been searching for her since the Scarring. It would seem that she has fled to Lakrum.

It is... a forgotten land. Yustiel has arranged for a teleportation ward there. She has sent an advance unit ahead into this strange, overgrown place.

Prepare yourself, Player. You must lead the reinforcements into Lacryn--we do not want a repeat of last time.... Are you ready for your calling? Will you walk forward into this, as well?

Player: "I'm ready."

We will meet again when time comes.

I will transport you directly to Rike.

She will guide you in your efforts.

Player: "Thank you."

Excellent.

I hope we're ready for this....