Are you ready, Player?

It's nearly time to travel to Lakrum.

Player: "I'm ready."

The amount of pure Aether required to maintain the ward to Lakrum is...

Well. Let's just say that anyone who uses the ward carelessly may find their pieces scattered across the cosmos.

Danger or no, Yustiel's Legion is in need of reinforcements. What about you, Player? Are you prepared to lead the group through?

Player: "I am."

Excellent. I will stabilize Yustiel's magic ward, before it sees so much use. You should go to Red Tree Valley. Raniya was asking for you.

She has something to tell you before you go.

Player: "Got it."

Player, I'm glad to see you.

I have been haunted by the same, terrible dream for weeks. I--well, I suppose I should give you a bit of context.... You see, Lady Siel has gifted me the ability to see glimpses of the future. Or at least, of possible futures....

In this case, I know what fate awaits us, should we fail in the upcoming battle. Ereshkigal will invade even so far as Sanctum, the heart of Elysea.

Player: "This is dire."

It is. I... think you should see it, Player. I have transferred my dream into the Crystal Ball of Prophecy.

It will take you to Sanctum--to the Sanctum that COULD be.... I wanted to catch you before you left for Lakrum.

You must understand the stakes.

Player: "I see."

(A shining crystal ball.)

(Sanctum is reflected at its center, glowing red.)

Player: "Here goes...."

We place our faith in your capable hands.

May Lady Siel guide you.