Main story #0Level 1
Quest giver Ryssfloh
in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks
Ryssfloh sends you to the Drowning Wench to register with the Adventurers' Guild and meet its owner, Baderon
. Ryssfloh warns the alleys are dangerous and asks the Navigator, the sea goddess Llymlaen, to guide you. Ryssfloh's name means "Giant Flea" in Roegadyn.
Sets the stage: the Adventurers' Guild, Limsa's pirate past and the kidnapping rumors that run through the whole Limsa story.
, strongly suggests that you sign up as an adventurer in the Drowning Wench. Speak with Grehfarr
at the end of the street to take the Crow's Lift up to the pub., about registering with the Adventurers' Guild. again to learn more about the city and the basics of adventuring.Next in the play order: Making a Name. Niniya
sends you to collect herbs that might be illegal "dream flowers" and hand them in.
The lines worth a second look, in the order you hear them, and what each one means.
Got all that? Good. Now run along, and may the Navigator guide you on your journey.
When Ryssfloh and Baderon call on 'the Navigator', they mean Llymlaen. Llymlaen watches over the seas and is the goddess of navigation. Llymlaen is also the guardian goddess of Limsa Lominsa.
So what do they call y─ Nay, don't tell me. 'Tis on the tip o' me tongue... 'Tis...'tis...'tis bloody gone is what it is. Bollocks.
Legacy characters from the original 1.0 game hear Baderon insist that he knows your name, but it's 'bloody gone'. This is blamed on the memory loss from the Calamity. It is a playful hint that you might be a forgotten hero.
...An' who can blame 'em, after everythin' that's 'appened? Eorzea took a mighty blow durin' the Calamity, but our 'omes weren't the only things what got wiped off the face of existence by that thrice-damned bastard of a dragon.
The 'bastard of a dragon' that Baderon curses is Bahamut
. Bahamut is the best-known summon that keeps coming back in the Final Fantasy series.
It won't even let us picture their damn faces. 'Tis like starin' at a gull flyin' in front o' the sun─all ye see in yer mind's eye is a shadow set against a blindin' glare. An' that's 'ow every bugger describes it, by the way...give or take the odd gull.
Baderon tells a tale of the Warriors of Light. The Calamity wiped these heroes from memory. In step 21, Admiral Merlwyb
tells the same tale again at the banquet, almost word for word.
Ye'll 'ave to excuse these eager bloody Yellowjackets. There's been a spate o' kidnappin's, see, an' they ain't got a clue who's behind 'em. Naturally, they've taken to clappin' irons on anyone who looks vaguely suspicious, which means 'venturers, visitors...an' pretty much every bugger else in this town.
The Yellowjackets can't solve the 'spate o' kidnappin's'. This problem runs in the background of the whole Limsa story. It starts with the tattooed men at Summerford (step 4). It ends in Feint and Strike (step 19).
Baderon is the only son of Lodewicus, who founded the Adventurers' Guild. It seems it was hard to be the son of someone so important. Baderon became rebellious and left home when he was just a boy.
Ryssfloh's name means 'Giant Flea' in the traditional Roegadyn language.
Who they are, and what they do in this quest.
Ryssfloh is a Yellowjacket, one of the guards of Limsa Lominsa. Ryssfloh greets you as you arrive in the city.
Ryssfloh sends you to the Drowning Wench to register with the Adventurers' Guild and meet its owner, Baderon. Ryssfloh warns the alleys are dangerous and asks the Navigator, the sea goddess Llymlaen, to guide you. Ryssfloh's name means "Giant Flea" in Roegadyn.
Baderon owns the Drowning Wench, a pub in Limsa Lominsa. Ryssfloh says he curses like a sailor but is kind to newcomers.
Baderon registers you at the Adventurers' Guild. He says the Calamity, a disaster, blurred everyone's memories, even of the heroes called Warriors of Light. He shields you from a suspicious Yellowjacket. He is the only son of Lodewicus, the guild's founder, and left home young.
This Yellowjacket is an officer of Limsa Lominsa's guard. You meet him at the Drowning Wench.
This Yellowjacket says pirates attacked your ferry and suspects you signaled them. Kidnappings keep happening and the guards have no suspects, so they distrust outsiders. Baderon vouches for you and offers him ale; he hopes it is not watered down like last time.
The game was written in Japanese and rewritten, not just translated, for each language. Here is what the other versions say, next to the English.
| Japanese | 海の都リムサ・ロミンサへ ‘To Limsa Lominsa, City of the Sea’ |
|---|---|
| French | Bienvenue à Limsa Lominsa ‘Welcome to Limsa Lominsa’ |
| German | Willkommen in Limsa Lominsa ‘Welcome to Limsa Lominsa’ |
Now then, I'm sure you're itching to explore, but adventurers are required to register their presence in the city...and without a bit of local knowledge, you're like to get your throat slit in some piss-stinking alley.
Je sais, c'est un peu casse-pied, mais c'est la règle.
‘I know, it's a bit of a pain, but it's the rule.’
Leute wie dich braucht Limsa Lominsa, glaub's mir.
‘Limsa Lominsa needs people like you, believe me.’
うむ、なかなかいい面構えをしているな！
‘Yes, you have quite a fine look about you!’
English warns of a slit throat in an alley; French says registering is a pain but the rule.
English warns of a slit throat in an alley; German says Limsa Lominsa needs people like you.
English warns of a slit throat in an alley; Japanese praises your fine, bold look instead.
So before you do anything else, get yourself over to the Drowning Wench and enroll with the Adventurers' Guild.
まず君がすべきことは、冒険者ギルドのある「溺れた海豚亭」でリムサ・ロミンサの冒険者としての登録をすることだ。
‘The first thing you should do is register as an adventurer of Limsa Lominsa at the Drowned Dolphin Inn, home of the Adventurers' Guild.’
Each language explains the name its own way. In Japanese, an NPC says the drink there would drown even a dolphin. The English tavern is rumored to be named after the owner's mother.
Once you're there, look for a fellow by the name of Baderon─he's the proprietor of the Wench. He might curse like an ale-sodden sailor, but the man's got a soft spot for wide-eyed newcomers like yourself. He'll set you straight.
Le responsable des inscriptions s'appelle Baderon.
‘The person in charge of registrations is called Baderon.’
English says Baderon owns the Wench; French calls him the person in charge of registrations.
Once you're there, look for a fellow by the name of Baderon─he's the proprietor of the Wench. He might curse like an ale-sodden sailor, but the man's got a soft spot for wide-eyed newcomers like yourself. He'll set you straight.
Ne te laisse pas intimider par son air revêche, il a un très grand cœur et est prêt à tout pour soutenir les aventuriers novices.
‘Don't let yourself be intimidated by his surly air; he has a very big heart and is ready to do anything to support novice adventurers.’
English says he curses like an ale-sodden sailor; French only mentions his surly look.
Got all that? Good. Now run along, and may the Navigator guide you on your journey.
Passe un bon séjour parmi nous et que la bienveillance du Cristal te montre la voie !
‘Have a good stay among us, and may the benevolence of the Crystal show you the way!’
Möge der Kristall dich allezeit schützen.
‘May the Crystal protect you always.’
君にクリスタルの加護があらんことを！
‘May the Crystal's protection be with you!’
English invokes the Navigator's guidance; French invokes the Crystal's benevolence.
English invokes the Navigator; German invokes the Crystal.
English invokes the Navigator; Japanese invokes the Crystal's protection.
Might I remind you that all newly arrived adventurers are required to register with the Adventurers' Guild? Until you have done so, you will struggle to find employment in these parts.
Sache toutefois que tu pourras pas te promener librement à l'intérieur de la cité tant que tu te seras pas inscrit(e) au registre des aventuriers.
‘Mind you, you won't be able to wander freely around the city until you've put your name in the adventurers' register.’
What'll it be? ...Ah, but you ain't 'ere fer the drink, are ye!? Ye've come with a mind to try yer 'and at 'venturin', I reckon! Well, ye'll find no shortage o' work 'ere in Limsa.
La taverne du Dauphin noyé, c'est le foyer de tous les aventuriers.
‘The Drowned Dolphin tavern, it's the home of all adventurers.’
English promises plenty of work in Limsa; French says the tavern is home to all adventurers.
So what do they call y─ Nay, don't tell me. 'Tis on the tip o' me tongue... 'Tis...'tis...'tis bloody gone is what it is. Bollocks.
Aber lass mal, das bilde ich mir bestimmt nur ein.
‘But never mind, I'm surely just imagining that.’
English says the name is bloody gone and curses; German decides he is surely just imagining the familiarity.
They say this forgetfulness is some lingerin' effect o' the Calamity. I say it's a Leviathan
-sized pain in the arse. Ah, but where are me manners?
Il paraît que c'est les séquelles du septième fléau... mais peut-être que je me suis tout simplement trompé.
‘They say it's the after-effects of the seventh scourge... but maybe I was simply mistaken.’
Es ist, als waberte dichter Nebel zwischen meinen Erinnerungen umher.
‘It's as if thick fog were drifting about between my memories.’
English jokes it's a Leviathan-sized pain in the arse; French says maybe he was simply mistaken.
English jokes it's a Leviathan-sized pain in the arse; German likens it to thick fog drifting through his memories.
They say this forgetfulness is some lingerin' effect o' the Calamity. I say it's a Leviathan-sized pain in the arse. Ah, but where are me manners?
Na, an meinen Namen kann ich mich zum Glück aber noch erinnern, haha!
‘Well, luckily I can still remember my own name, haha!’
English asks "where are me manners?"; German jokes that luckily he still remembers his own name.
'Tis also the 'ome o' the 'Venturers' Guild, 'ere in Limsa. That's why we've got a desk 'specially fer 'andlin' guild business─an' why I seem to spend more time savin' the necks o' whelps like yerself than wettin' the throats o' me regulars.
Mon rôle est d'accueillir les aventuriers qui arrivent dans notre belle cité pour les guider et les épauler en cas de besoin.
‘My role is to welcome the adventurers who arrive in our fine city, to guide them and back them up when needed.’
リムサ・ロミンサを訪れる冒険者の面倒を見ることが多いのさ。
‘I often look after the adventurers who visit Limsa Lominsa.’
English jokes he saves whelps' necks more than he serves his regulars; French says he guides and supports adventurers.
English jokes he saves whelps' necks more than he serves his regulars; Japanese says he often looks after adventurers.
'Venturers 'ave a knack fer findin' trouble, see.
Ah, j'ai tant de choses à te dire, par où commencer...
‘Ah, I have so many things to tell you, where to begin...?’
まあ、ちょっとした顔役とでも思ってくれよ。
‘Well, just think of me as something of a local big shot.’
English says adventurers have a knack for finding trouble; French says he has so much to tell, where to start.
English says adventurers have a knack for finding trouble; Japanese tells you to think of him as a local big shot.
Not that they need it in these parts, on account o' there bein' trouble wherever ye look. If ye manage to steer clear o' the fishbacks an' the kobolds outside the city, the pirates on the inside will get ye instead.
Die Sahagin und Kobolde in La Noscea machen dem „Wild“ in ihrem Namen alle Ehre - und uns nichts als Ärger.
‘The Sahagin and kobolds in La Noscea do full justice to the "wild" in their name — and give us nothing but trouble.’
German calls them 'wild tribes' and puns on living up to 'wild'; English uses the slur 'fishbacks'.
An' if they don't manage, there's always the Garlean Empire to finish the job. Oh, no one knows what they're plannin', o' course...but if they're plannin' anythin', ye can be sure it's to kill the lot of us.
Ein Unglück kommt selten allein, was?
‘Misfortune seldom comes alone, eh?’
English says the Garleans surely plan to kill them all; German shrugs that misfortune seldom comes alone.
...An' who can blame 'em, after everythin' that's 'appened? Eorzea took a mighty blow durin' the Calamity, but our 'omes weren't the only things what got wiped off the face of existence by that thrice-damned bastard of a dragon.
5年前の「第七霊災」で、エオルゼアは甚大な被害を受けた。月の衛星「ダラガブ」から現れた黒い龍が、壊滅的な被害をもたらしたんだ。
‘Five years ago, in the Seventh Umbral Calamity, Eorzea suffered terrible damage. A black dragon that came out of Dalamud, the moon's satellite, brought ruin.’
Baderon gives the full name, the date and where the dragon came from. The English skips all three.
...An' who can blame 'em, after everythin' that's 'appened? Eorzea took a mighty blow durin' the Calamity, but our 'omes weren't the only things what got wiped off the face of existence by that thrice-damned bastard of a dragon.
Dieser Drache, der dem Mond Dalamud entstieg, hat schlimmer gewütet, als alle Ungeheuer dieser Meere zusammen dies könnten.
‘This dragon that rose out of the moon Dalamud raged worse than all the monsters of these seas together ever could.’
Here too, the dragon comes out of Dalamud, the moon.
It took our bleedin' memories, too. An' no one's been able to explain it in a way as makes an onze o' sense.
Tous les Limséens conservent des séquelles dans leur cœur, leur corps et leur esprit.
‘All Limsans carry after-effects in their heart, body and mind.’
French speaks of scars in heart, body and mind; English says specifically the Calamity stole memories.
None o' the folks what saw it an' lived to tell the tale seem to agree on 'ow the tale actually goes. 'Tis all foggy...like recollections from an 'ard night on the ale. Ye can imagine why people might fear fer the future if they can't rightly recall the past.
Es ist, als wäre ein Teil unseres Lebens mal eben ausradiert worden.
‘It's as if a part of our lives had simply been erased.’
English likens it to memories of a hard night on the ale; German says part of their lives seems erased.
But there is one thing we all remember, an' that's the group o' 'venturers what laid down their lives to drag Eorzea back from the brink, when she was bound fer the abyss.
On se souvient juste que des héros se sont battus pour empêcher que le satellite lunaire Dalamud s'écrase sur nos têtes.
‘All we remember is that heroes fought to stop the lunar satellite Dalamud from crashing down on our heads.’
Here too, Baderon names Dalamud, the moon. The English Baderon never does.
But there is one thing we all remember, an' that's the group o' 'venturers what laid down their lives to drag Eorzea back from the brink, when she was bound fer the abyss.
Nur dass da ein paar tapfere Heldinnen und Helden für Eorzea gekämpft haben, bis zur letzten Sekunde, und niemals aufgegeben haben, daran können wir uns erinnern!
‘Only that a few brave heroines and heroes fought for Eorzea, to the last second, and never gave up - that much we can remember!’
エオルゼアの危機を救うために戦ってくれた「英雄たち」がいたことだ。
‘That there were "heroes" who fought to save Eorzea from its peril.’
English says the adventurers laid down their lives; German says they fought to the last and never gave up.
English says the adventurers laid down their lives; Japanese says the heroes fought to save Eorzea.
Well, I say we remember... Truth is, though we ain't forgotten what they did fer us, this godsdamned Calamity-spawned memory loss robbed us o' their names...
Pour une raison inexplicable, personne arrive à se souvenir de leurs noms ou de leurs visages.
‘For some inexplicable reason, nobody can remember their names or their faces.’
English blames memory loss spawned by the Calamity; French says it happens for an inexplicable reason.
It won't even let us picture their damn faces. 'Tis like starin' at a gull flyin' in front o' the sun─all ye see in yer mind's eye is a shadow set against a blindin' glare. An' that's 'ow every bugger describes it, by the way...give or take the odd gull.
Chaque fois qu'on essaie de se rappeler d'eux, c'est comme si une lumière blanche nous emplissait l'esprit...
‘Every time we try to remember them, it's as if a white light filled our minds...’
English likens it to staring at a gull before the sun; French says a white light fills their minds.
If Limsa's ever goin' to put this time o' darkness behind it, it's goin' to need 'venturers to 'elp banish the fear. It's goin' to need new 'eroes like the ones we lost.
Wenn du für die Bewohner Limsa Lominsas auch nur ein wenig Mut erübrigen könntest, wäre uns schon sehr geholfen!
‘If you could spare even a little courage for the people of Limsa Lominsa, that would already help us a lot!’
English says Limsa needs new heroes like those it lost; German asks you to spare even a little courage.
Maybe one day ye'll be one of 'em. An' that's why any aid we can give to a 'venturer is effort well spent. What say ye, lass/lad? Ye willin' to lend us yer strength?
Du machst mir einen vertrauenswürdigen Eindruck!
‘You strike me as trustworthy!’
English says you may one day be one of those heroes; German says you seem trustworthy.
Maybe one day ye'll be one of 'em. An' that's why any aid we can give to a 'venturer is effort well spent. What say ye, lass/lad? Ye willin' to lend us yer strength?
Glaub mir, mit zwielichtigem Gesindel kenn ich mich aus, davon gibt's hier nämlich genug.
‘Believe me, I know my way around shady riffraff, there's plenty of it here.’
English says helping adventurers is effort well spent; German says he knows shady riffraff, plentiful here.
Me thanks to ye, an' to the Navigator an' all! I knew She'd steered ye my way fer a reason.
En contrepartie, le vieux Baderon fera tout son possible pour t'assister dans tes démarches et t'apporter des informations utiles.
‘In return, old Baderon will do everything he can to assist you in your undertakings and bring you useful information.’
Ich wusste, dass du mich nicht enttäuschen würdest!
‘I knew you wouldn't disappoint me!’
おまえさんなら、そう言ってくれると思ってたよ。
‘You of all people - I thought you'd say that.’
English says the Navigator steered you his way for a reason; French promises old Baderon's help in return.
English says the Navigator steered you his way for a reason; German says he knew you wouldn't disappoint.
English says the Navigator steered you his way for a reason; Japanese says he knew you'd say yes.
your name, is it? An' a fine name it is.
La vache, t'écris comme un pied ! Euh... [name]... [name]... C'est ça ?
‘Holy cow, your handwriting's chicken scratch! Uh... [name]... [name]... Is that it?’
Baderon mocks your signature instead of praising your name. Writing like a foot means writing very clumsily.
your name, is it? An' a fine name it is.
La vache, t'écris comme un pied !
‘Holy cow, your handwriting is dreadful!’
English compliments the name; French mocks your terrible handwriting.
The captain reported being attacked by a pirate vessel. And several witnesses have testified independently that a passenger matching your description went out on deck mere moments before the incident took place. Sending your friends signals, were you?
Der Kapitän hat uns berichtet, dass er zwischendurch fast von ein paar Piratenbooten zersiebt worden wäre ... mit Kanonenkugeln!
‘The captain reported to us that along the way he was nearly riddled with holes by a few pirate boats... with cannonballs!’
English says one pirate vessel attacked; German says a few pirate boats nearly riddled them.
This fine, upstandin' young lady/gent is me dear departed grandma's sister's niece's cousin's closest companion. The lass/lad wouldn't be caught dead fraternizin' with such unsavory elements.
Diese junge Frau/Dieser junge Mann ist die beste Freundin/der beste Freund des Enkels der Nichte der Schwester des Vaters der Mutter meines verstorbenen Großvaters - die Zwölf haben ihn selig - mütterlicherseits!
‘This young woman/young man is the best friend of the grandson of the niece of the sister of the father of the mother of my late grandfather - the Twelve rest his soul - on the mother's side!’
Baderon names his late grandfather and blesses him. The usual saying has God, swapped here for Eorzea's twelve gods.
Aye, ye make a good point there, officer, a very good point. Very wise. Ye needn't worry, though─I keep one eye open at all times, me, an' two more often than not. Now, sir, what say ye to a tankard o' me finest ale afore ye return to yer duties, eh?
Puisque vous êtes là, que diriez-vous de prendre un bon verre de rhum ?
‘Since you're here, what would you say to a good glass of rum?’
English offers a tankard of his finest ale; French offers a good glass of rum.
Ain't got the faintest idea what yer on about, officer. The Wench might offer some o' the cheapest grog this side o' the Strait o' Merlthor, but that don't mean it won't get ye good an' pickled! An' look, there's a chair over there just cryin' out to be sat on, so kick off them 'eavy boots, eh!?
Nos boissons sont certes bon marché, mais elles restent parfaitement propres à la consommation.
‘Our drinks are cheap, admittedly, but they remain perfectly fit for consumption.’
Mit Hinblick auf meine Kundschaft muss ich die Preise natürlich niedrig halten, aber das besagt nichts über die Qualität.
‘Given my clientele I naturally have to keep prices low, but that says nothing about the quality.’
English says the cheap grog still gets you properly pickled; French says the cheap drinks are still fit to drink.
English says the cheap grog still gets you properly pickled; German says low prices say nothing about quality.
Ye'll 'ave to excuse these eager bloody Yellowjackets. There's been a spate o' kidnappin's, see, an' they ain't got a clue who's behind 'em. Naturally, they've taken to clappin' irons on anyone who looks vaguely suspicious, which means 'venturers, visitors...an' pretty much every bugger else in this town.
Limsa Lominsa est le théâtre d'une série d'enlèvements depuis quelques lunes et, comme l'enquête piétine, ils ont les nerfs à fleur de peau.
‘Limsa Lominsa has been the scene of a series of kidnappings for a few moons and, as the investigation is stalling, their nerves are on edge.’
Wegen der vielen Entführungsfälle in letzter Zeit liegen die Nerven bei den meisten Gelbjacken blank, du musst ihm das verzeihen.
‘Because of the many kidnapping cases lately, most Yellowjackets' nerves are frayed; you have to forgive him.’
奴ら……イエロージャケットの連中は捜査に躍起なのさ。
‘They... the Yellowjackets are frantic about the investigation.’
English says they clap irons on anyone vaguely suspicious; French says their nerves are on edge.
English says they clap irons on anyone vaguely suspicious; German says most Yellowjackets' nerves are frayed.
English says they clap irons on anyone vaguely suspicious; Japanese says they're frantic about the investigation.
Don't take it personal, though. Us Lominsans can be an 'eadstrong bunch o' bastards, 'tis true, but given time, we'll grow on ye. Now, where was I...?
Wir Seehunde sind nun mal ein temperamentvolles Volk, da können die Chocobos schon mal mit einem durchgehen.
‘We sea dogs are just a hot-blooded lot, so now and then our tempers run away with us.’
Baderon says Lominsans have hot tempers. The usual saying has horses that bolt. It means you lose control of yourself.
Oh aye! Welcome to Limsa Lominsa, where the sea's as green as the faces o' me patrons after a few too many Blackbelly whiskeys!
Maintenant que tu es inscrit(e) au registre des aventuriers, tu es libre de circuler à ton gré dans la cité.
‘Now that you're signed up in the adventurers' register, you are free to move around the city as you please.’
Du wirst uns sicher noch eine große Hilfe sein, das spüre ich.
‘You'll surely be a great help to us yet, I can feel it.’
俺たちは、おまえさんのような冒険者を歓迎する。
‘We welcome adventurers like you.’
English jokes the sea is green as patrons' faces after whiskeys; French says you may now roam the city freely.
English jokes the sea is green as patrons' faces after whiskeys; German says you'll surely be a great help.
English jokes the sea is green as patrons' faces after whiskeys; Japanese says they welcome adventurers like you.
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Now then, I'm sure you're itching to explore, but adventurers are required to register their presence in the city...and without a bit of local knowledge, you're like to get your throat slit in some piss-stinking alley.
Je sais, c'est un peu casse-pied, mais c'est la règle.
‘I know, it's a bit of a pain, but it's the rule.’
GermanLeute wie dich braucht Limsa Lominsa, glaub's mir.
‘Limsa Lominsa needs people like you, believe me.’
Japaneseうむ、なかなかいい面構えをしているな！
‘Yes, you have quite a fine look about you!’
English warns of a slit throat in an alley; French says registering is a pain but the rule.
English warns of a slit throat in an alley; German says Limsa Lominsa needs people like you.
English warns of a slit throat in an alley; Japanese praises your fine, bold look instead.
So before you do anything else, get yourself over to the Drowning Wench and enroll with the Adventurers' Guild.
まず君がすべきことは、冒険者ギルドのある「溺れた海豚亭」でリムサ・ロミンサの冒険者としての登録をすることだ。
‘The first thing you should do is register as an adventurer of Limsa Lominsa at the Drowned Dolphin Inn, home of the Adventurers' Guild.’
Each language explains the name its own way. In Japanese, an NPC says the drink there would drown even a dolphin. The English tavern is rumored to be named after the owner's mother.
It's not far─just head straight down this street and speak with Grehfarr. He'll show you how to work that big moving platform we call the Crow's Lift, and that'll take you up to the pub.
Once you're there, look for a fellow by the name of Baderon─he's the proprietor of the Wench. He might curse like an ale-sodden sailor, but the man's got a soft spot for wide-eyed newcomers like yourself. He'll set you straight.
Le responsable des inscriptions s'appelle Baderon.
‘The person in charge of registrations is called Baderon.’
English says Baderon owns the Wench; French calls him the person in charge of registrations.
Ne te laisse pas intimider par son air revêche, il a un très grand cœur et est prêt à tout pour soutenir les aventuriers novices.
‘Don't let yourself be intimidated by his surly air; he has a very big heart and is ready to do anything to support novice adventurers.’
English says he curses like an ale-sodden sailor; French only mentions his surly look.
Got all that? Good. Now run along, and may the Navigator guide you on your journey.
When Ryssfloh and Baderon call on 'the Navigator', they mean Llymlaen. Llymlaen watches over the seas and is the goddess of navigation. Llymlaen is also the guardian goddess of Limsa Lominsa.
Passe un bon séjour parmi nous et que la bienveillance du Cristal te montre la voie !
‘Have a good stay among us, and may the benevolence of the Crystal show you the way!’
GermanMöge der Kristall dich allezeit schützen.
‘May the Crystal protect you always.’
Japanese君にクリスタルの加護があらんことを！
‘May the Crystal's protection be with you!’
English invokes the Navigator's guidance; French invokes the Crystal's benevolence.
English invokes the Navigator; German invokes the Crystal.
English invokes the Navigator; Japanese invokes the Crystal's protection.
Welcome to Limsa Lominsa. If you've a mind to visit the Drowning Wench, the Crow's Lift will take you there.
Might I remind you that all newly arrived adventurers are required to register with the Adventurers' Guild? Until you have done so, you will struggle to find employment in these parts.
Sache toutefois que tu pourras pas te promener librement à l'intérieur de la cité tant que tu te seras pas inscrit(e) au registre des aventuriers.
‘Mind you, you won't be able to wander freely around the city until you've put your name in the adventurers' register.’
Greetin's to ye, lass/lad.
What'll it be? ...Ah, but you ain't 'ere fer the drink, are ye!? Ye've come with a mind to try yer 'and at 'venturin', I reckon! Well, ye'll find no shortage o' work 'ere in Limsa.
La taverne du Dauphin noyé, c'est le foyer de tous les aventuriers.
‘The Drowned Dolphin tavern, it's the home of all adventurers.’
English promises plenty of work in Limsa; French says the tavern is home to all adventurers.
So what do they call y─ Nay, don't tell me. 'Tis on the tip o' me tongue... 'Tis...'tis...'tis bloody gone is what it is. Bollocks.
Legacy characters from the original 1.0 game hear Baderon insist that he knows your name, but it's 'bloody gone'. This is blamed on the memory loss from the Calamity. It is a playful hint that you might be a forgotten hero.
Aber lass mal, das bilde ich mir bestimmt nur ein.
‘But never mind, I'm surely just imagining that.’
English says the name is bloody gone and curses; German decides he is surely just imagining the familiarity.
They say this forgetfulness is some lingerin' effect o' the Calamity. I say it's a Leviathan-sized pain in the arse. Ah, but where are me manners?
Il paraît que c'est les séquelles du septième fléau... mais peut-être que je me suis tout simplement trompé.
‘They say it's the after-effects of the seventh scourge... but maybe I was simply mistaken.’
GermanEs ist, als waberte dichter Nebel zwischen meinen Erinnerungen umher.
‘It's as if thick fog were drifting about between my memories.’
English jokes it's a Leviathan-sized pain in the arse; French says maybe he was simply mistaken.
English jokes it's a Leviathan-sized pain in the arse; German likens it to thick fog drifting through his memories.
Na, an meinen Namen kann ich mich zum Glück aber noch erinnern, haha!
‘Well, luckily I can still remember my own name, haha!’
English asks "where are me manners?"; German jokes that luckily he still remembers his own name.
The name's Baderon, an' this most 'ospitable of 'ostelries is the Drownin' Wench.
'Tis also the 'ome o' the 'Venturers' Guild, 'ere in Limsa. That's why we've got a desk 'specially fer 'andlin' guild business─an' why I seem to spend more time savin' the necks o' whelps like yerself than wettin' the throats o' me regulars.
Mon rôle est d'accueillir les aventuriers qui arrivent dans notre belle cité pour les guider et les épauler en cas de besoin.
‘My role is to welcome the adventurers who arrive in our fine city, to guide them and back them up when needed.’
Japaneseリムサ・ロミンサを訪れる冒険者の面倒を見ることが多いのさ。
‘I often look after the adventurers who visit Limsa Lominsa.’
English jokes he saves whelps' necks more than he serves his regulars; French says he guides and supports adventurers.
English jokes he saves whelps' necks more than he serves his regulars; Japanese says he often looks after adventurers.
Ah, j'ai tant de choses à te dire, par où commencer...
‘Ah, I have so many things to tell you, where to begin...?’
Japaneseまあ、ちょっとした顔役とでも思ってくれよ。
‘Well, just think of me as something of a local big shot.’
English says adventurers have a knack for finding trouble; French says he has so much to tell, where to start.
English says adventurers have a knack for finding trouble; Japanese tells you to think of him as a local big shot.
Not that they need it in these parts, on account o' there bein' trouble wherever ye look. If ye manage to steer clear o' the fishbacks an' the kobolds outside the city, the pirates on the inside will get ye instead.
Die Sahagin und Kobolde in La Noscea machen dem „Wild“ in ihrem Namen alle Ehre - und uns nichts als Ärger.
‘The Sahagin and kobolds in La Noscea do full justice to the "wild" in their name — and give us nothing but trouble.’
German calls them 'wild tribes' and puns on living up to 'wild'; English uses the slur 'fishbacks'.
An' if they don't manage, there's always the Garlean Empire to finish the job. Oh, no one knows what they're plannin', o' course...but if they're plannin' anythin', ye can be sure it's to kill the lot of us.
Ein Unglück kommt selten allein, was?
‘Misfortune seldom comes alone, eh?’
English says the Garleans surely plan to kill them all; German shrugs that misfortune seldom comes alone.
Aye...this town seems peaceful at a glance, but look again, an' ye'll see a people livin' in fear o' what tomorrow might bring.
...An' who can blame 'em, after everythin' that's 'appened? Eorzea took a mighty blow durin' the Calamity, but our 'omes weren't the only things what got wiped off the face of existence by that thrice-damned bastard of a dragon.
The 'bastard of a dragon' that Baderon curses is Bahamut. Bahamut is the best-known summon that keeps coming back in the Final Fantasy series.
5年前の「第七霊災」で、エオルゼアは甚大な被害を受けた。月の衛星「ダラガブ」から現れた黒い龍が、壊滅的な被害をもたらしたんだ。
‘Five years ago, in the Seventh Umbral Calamity, Eorzea suffered terrible damage. A black dragon that came out of Dalamud, the moon's satellite, brought ruin.’
Baderon gives the full name, the date and where the dragon came from. The English skips all three.
Dieser Drache, der dem Mond Dalamud entstieg, hat schlimmer gewütet, als alle Ungeheuer dieser Meere zusammen dies könnten.
‘This dragon that rose out of the moon Dalamud raged worse than all the monsters of these seas together ever could.’
Here too, the dragon comes out of Dalamud, the moon.
It took our bleedin' memories, too. An' no one's been able to explain it in a way as makes an onze o' sense.
Tous les Limséens conservent des séquelles dans leur cœur, leur corps et leur esprit.
‘All Limsans carry after-effects in their heart, body and mind.’
French speaks of scars in heart, body and mind; English says specifically the Calamity stole memories.
None o' the folks what saw it an' lived to tell the tale seem to agree on 'ow the tale actually goes. 'Tis all foggy...like recollections from an 'ard night on the ale. Ye can imagine why people might fear fer the future if they can't rightly recall the past.
Es ist, als wäre ein Teil unseres Lebens mal eben ausradiert worden.
‘It's as if a part of our lives had simply been erased.’
English likens it to memories of a hard night on the ale; German says part of their lives seems erased.
But there is one thing we all remember, an' that's the group o' 'venturers what laid down their lives to drag Eorzea back from the brink, when she was bound fer the abyss.
On se souvient juste que des héros se sont battus pour empêcher que le satellite lunaire Dalamud s'écrase sur nos têtes.
‘All we remember is that heroes fought to stop the lunar satellite Dalamud from crashing down on our heads.’
Here too, Baderon names Dalamud, the moon. The English Baderon never does.
Nur dass da ein paar tapfere Heldinnen und Helden für Eorzea gekämpft haben, bis zur letzten Sekunde, und niemals aufgegeben haben, daran können wir uns erinnern!
‘Only that a few brave heroines and heroes fought for Eorzea, to the last second, and never gave up - that much we can remember!’
Japaneseエオルゼアの危機を救うために戦ってくれた「英雄たち」がいたことだ。
‘That there were "heroes" who fought to save Eorzea from its peril.’
English says the adventurers laid down their lives; German says they fought to the last and never gave up.
English says the adventurers laid down their lives; Japanese says the heroes fought to save Eorzea.
Well, I say we remember... Truth is, though we ain't forgotten what they did fer us, this godsdamned Calamity-spawned memory loss robbed us o' their names...
Pour une raison inexplicable, personne arrive à se souvenir de leurs noms ou de leurs visages.
‘For some inexplicable reason, nobody can remember their names or their faces.’
English blames memory loss spawned by the Calamity; French says it happens for an inexplicable reason.
It won't even let us picture their damn faces. 'Tis like starin' at a gull flyin' in front o' the sun─all ye see in yer mind's eye is a shadow set against a blindin' glare. An' that's 'ow every bugger describes it, by the way...give or take the odd gull.
Baderon tells a tale of the Warriors of Light. The Calamity wiped these heroes from memory. In step 21, Admiral Merlwyb tells the same tale again at the banquet, almost word for word.
Chaque fois qu'on essaie de se rappeler d'eux, c'est comme si une lumière blanche nous emplissait l'esprit...
‘Every time we try to remember them, it's as if a white light filled our minds...’
English likens it to staring at a gull before the sun; French says a white light fills their minds.
It's this what's got people callin' these 'eroes the “Warriors o' Light.”
If Limsa's ever goin' to put this time o' darkness behind it, it's goin' to need 'venturers to 'elp banish the fear. It's goin' to need new 'eroes like the ones we lost.
Wenn du für die Bewohner Limsa Lominsas auch nur ein wenig Mut erübrigen könntest, wäre uns schon sehr geholfen!
‘If you could spare even a little courage for the people of Limsa Lominsa, that would already help us a lot!’
English says Limsa needs new heroes like those it lost; German asks you to spare even a little courage.
Maybe one day ye'll be one of 'em. An' that's why any aid we can give to a 'venturer is effort well spent. What say ye, lass/lad? Ye willin' to lend us yer strength?
Du machst mir einen vertrauenswürdigen Eindruck!
‘You strike me as trustworthy!’
English says you may one day be one of those heroes; German says you seem trustworthy.
Glaub mir, mit zwielichtigem Gesindel kenn ich mich aus, davon gibt's hier nämlich genug.
‘Believe me, I know my way around shady riffraff, there's plenty of it here.’
English says helping adventurers is effort well spent; German says he knows shady riffraff, plentiful here.
Me thanks to ye, an' to the Navigator an' all! I knew She'd steered ye my way fer a reason.
En contrepartie, le vieux Baderon fera tout son possible pour t'assister dans tes démarches et t'apporter des informations utiles.
‘In return, old Baderon will do everything he can to assist you in your undertakings and bring you useful information.’
GermanIch wusste, dass du mich nicht enttäuschen würdest!
‘I knew you wouldn't disappoint me!’
Japaneseおまえさんなら、そう言ってくれると思ってたよ。
‘You of all people - I thought you'd say that.’
English says the Navigator steered you his way for a reason; French promises old Baderon's help in return.
English says the Navigator steered you his way for a reason; German says he knew you wouldn't disappoint.
English says the Navigator steered you his way for a reason; Japanese says he knew you'd say yes.
Ah, but listen to me, yatterin' on like a sun-touched fishwife. 'Tis 'igh time we got yer mark in me book.
Put yer scrawl right there.
your name, is it? An' a fine name it is.
La vache, t'écris comme un pied ! Euh... [name]... [name]... C'est ça ?
‘Holy cow, your handwriting's chicken scratch! Uh... [name]... [name]... Is that it?’
Baderon mocks your signature instead of praising your name. Writing like a foot means writing very clumsily.
La vache, t'écris comme un pied !
‘Holy cow, your handwriting is dreadful!’
English compliments the name; French mocks your terrible handwriting.
Congratulations. Yer now an upstandin' member o' the 'Venturers' Guild.
You there─adventurer. You sailed in on the last ferry, did you not?
The captain reported being attacked by a pirate vessel. And several witnesses have testified independently that a passenger matching your description went out on deck mere moments before the incident took place. Sending your friends signals, were you?
Der Kapitän hat uns berichtet, dass er zwischendurch fast von ein paar Piratenbooten zersiebt worden wäre ... mit Kanonenkugeln!
‘The captain reported to us that along the way he was nearly riddled with holes by a few pirate boats... with cannonballs!’
English says one pirate vessel attacked; German says a few pirate boats nearly riddled them.
Now 'old on a just a moment there, officer. Ye've got the wrong lass/bloke.
This fine, upstandin' young lady/gent is me dear departed grandma's sister's niece's cousin's closest companion. The lass/lad wouldn't be caught dead fraternizin' with such unsavory elements.
Diese junge Frau/Dieser junge Mann ist die beste Freundin/der beste Freund des Enkels der Nichte der Schwester des Vaters der Mutter meines verstorbenen Großvaters - die Zwölf haben ihn selig - mütterlicherseits!
‘This young woman/young man is the best friend of the grandson of the niece of the sister of the father of the mother of my late grandfather - the Twelve rest his soul - on the mother's side!’
Baderon names his late grandfather and blesses him. The usual saying has God, swapped here for Eorzea's twelve gods.
...Is that right? Ahem. You are surely aware of the recent kidnappings? Respectfully, then, we cannot be too trusting of outsiders at a time when the loyalty of even our closest friends is in doubt.
Aye, ye make a good point there, officer, a very good point. Very wise. Ye needn't worry, though─I keep one eye open at all times, me, an' two more often than not. Now, sir, what say ye to a tankard o' me finest ale afore ye return to yer duties, eh?
Puisque vous êtes là, que diriez-vous de prendre un bon verre de rhum ?
‘Since you're here, what would you say to a good glass of rum?’
English offers a tankard of his finest ale; French offers a good glass of rum.
Not a watered-down cup of piss like last time, I should hope?
Ain't got the faintest idea what yer on about, officer. The Wench might offer some o' the cheapest grog this side o' the Strait o' Merlthor, but that don't mean it won't get ye good an' pickled! An' look, there's a chair over there just cryin' out to be sat on, so kick off them 'eavy boots, eh!?
Nos boissons sont certes bon marché, mais elles restent parfaitement propres à la consommation.
‘Our drinks are cheap, admittedly, but they remain perfectly fit for consumption.’
GermanMit Hinblick auf meine Kundschaft muss ich die Preise natürlich niedrig halten, aber das besagt nichts über die Qualität.
‘Given my clientele I naturally have to keep prices low, but that says nothing about the quality.’
English says the cheap grog still gets you properly pickled; French says the cheap drinks are still fit to drink.
English says the cheap grog still gets you properly pickled; German says low prices say nothing about quality.
Ye'll 'ave to excuse these eager bloody Yellowjackets. There's been a spate o' kidnappin's, see, an' they ain't got a clue who's behind 'em. Naturally, they've taken to clappin' irons on anyone who looks vaguely suspicious, which means 'venturers, visitors...an' pretty much every bugger else in this town.
The Yellowjackets can't solve the 'spate o' kidnappin's'. This problem runs in the background of the whole Limsa story. It starts with the tattooed men at Summerford (step 4). It ends in Feint and Strike (step 19).
Limsa Lominsa est le théâtre d'une série d'enlèvements depuis quelques lunes et, comme l'enquête piétine, ils ont les nerfs à fleur de peau.
‘Limsa Lominsa has been the scene of a series of kidnappings for a few moons and, as the investigation is stalling, their nerves are on edge.’
GermanWegen der vielen Entführungsfälle in letzter Zeit liegen die Nerven bei den meisten Gelbjacken blank, du musst ihm das verzeihen.
‘Because of the many kidnapping cases lately, most Yellowjackets' nerves are frayed; you have to forgive him.’
Japanese奴ら……イエロージャケットの連中は捜査に躍起なのさ。
‘They... the Yellowjackets are frantic about the investigation.’
English says they clap irons on anyone vaguely suspicious; French says their nerves are on edge.
English says they clap irons on anyone vaguely suspicious; German says most Yellowjackets' nerves are frayed.
English says they clap irons on anyone vaguely suspicious; Japanese says they're frantic about the investigation.
Don't take it personal, though. Us Lominsans can be an 'eadstrong bunch o' bastards, 'tis true, but given time, we'll grow on ye. Now, where was I...?
Wir Seehunde sind nun mal ein temperamentvolles Volk, da können die Chocobos schon mal mit einem durchgehen.
‘We sea dogs are just a hot-blooded lot, so now and then our tempers run away with us.’
Baderon says Lominsans have hot tempers. The usual saying has horses that bolt. It means you lose control of yourself.
Oh aye! Welcome to Limsa Lominsa, where the sea's as green as the faces o' me patrons after a few too many Blackbelly whiskeys!
Maintenant que tu es inscrit(e) au registre des aventuriers, tu es libre de circuler à ton gré dans la cité.
‘Now that you're signed up in the adventurers' register, you are free to move around the city as you please.’
GermanDu wirst uns sicher noch eine große Hilfe sein, das spüre ich.
‘You'll surely be a great help to us yet, I can feel it.’
Japanese俺たちは、おまえさんのような冒険者を歓迎する。
‘We welcome adventurers like you.’
English jokes the sea is green as patrons' faces after whiskeys; French says you may now roam the city freely.
English jokes the sea is green as patrons' faces after whiskeys; German says you'll surely be a great help.
English jokes the sea is green as patrons' faces after whiskeys; Japanese says they welcome adventurers like you.
Now, take a moment to gather yer wits, an' we'll get started with learnin' ye the ways o' the city.