Y'shtola
Y'shtola has invited you to the Scions, and you come at her word.
Tataru
is startled when you say you are here at Y'shtola's request, and quickly lets you in.
Main story #29Level 17
The Scions of the Seventh Dawn
Quest giver Momodi
in Ul'dah - Steps of Nald
Summary and analysis
SummaryAnalysis
She jokes that adventurers always pick the door marked death. She vouches that the Scions are good people tackling Eorzea's worst problems. She swears you to secrecy, sends you to the Waking Sands in Vesper Bay, and asks you to visit old helpers sometimes.
The Scions of the Seventh Dawn
The payoff: the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, who have noticed your deeds, open the wider story of the primals.
What happens, step by step
- Momodi is ready to tell you what she knows about the Scions of the Seventh Dawn.
- According to Momodi, the men and women who call themselves the Scions of the Seventh Dawn have made it their mission to safeguard Eorzea's future. Given the multitude of problems facing the realm, they are always looking for capable individuals to join their cause, and it appears your recent exploits have drawn their attention. The Scions are headquartered in an establishment called the Waking Sands, located in Vesper Bay, out in western Thanalan. Make your way there and identify yourself to the guardsman at the entrance.
- At the entrance to the Waking Sands, you find not a guardsman but a singing Lalafell by the name of Tataru, who informs you that the Antecedent awaits within. Let the door guard know when you are ready to be shown through.
- You meet with Minfilia
, the leader of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, who expresses her belief that your power─the Echo─is the key to solving the primal problem facing Eorzea. At the end of a lengthy exposition, she implores you to lend your strength to the Scions' cause, and entrusts you with the order's password: “wild rose.”
Where it leads
Next in the play order: Pincer Maneuver. Thubyrgeim
tells you K'lyhia
's past: she was a young prisoner on Doesmaga
's slave ship, and the guildmaster calmed her with a grimoire (a magic book).
Key lines explained
The lines worth a second look, in the order you hear them, and what each one means.
Speaking to Minfilia
Minfilia
It is “wild rose.” Pray keep it safe.
Easter egg
The Scions' password, 'wild rose', refers to Final Fantasy II. In that game, it is the rebels' password. It becomes a joke that keeps coming back in later dialogue choices.
More about this quest
Easter egg
Optional: chat with A'aba Tia in the Waking Sands. A'aba Tia's 'offer I couldn't refuse' refers to the most famous line of the film The Godfather.
Easter egg
In an optional chat, Aulie
is amazed at how small Tataru writes the names in her list. Aulie could not read a single one.
In-game text
That is why Tataru sings at the door. She is now twenty-one, and she is also a singer just starting out. She is known to sing to herself while she does her sums.
Characters
Who they are, and what they do in this quest.
Louisoix Leveilleur
Louisoix is not seen in this quest; only Minfilia speaks of him.
Minfilia says you came back after five long years, just as Louisoix said you would. She hopes he is watching, and that he may now rest in peace, his mission fulfilled.
Momodi
Momodi is ready to tell you what she knows about the Scions of the Seventh Dawn.
She jokes that adventurers always pick the door marked death. She vouches that the Scions are good people tackling Eorzea's worst problems. She swears you to secrecy, sends you to the Waking Sands in Vesper Bay, and asks you to visit old helpers sometimes.
Yda
Yda is not seen in this quest; only Tataru speaks the name.
In one version of this scene, you come at the request of Yda and Papalymo
, and Tataru is startled to hear their names.
Papalymo
Papalymo is not seen in this quest; only Tataru speaks the name.
In one version of this scene, you come at the request of Yda and Papalymo, and Tataru is startled to hear their names.
Thancred
Thancred is not seen in this quest; only Tataru speaks the name.
In one version of this scene, you come at Thancred's request, and Tataru is startled to hear the name.
Tataru
Tataru sings to herself at the entrance of the Waking Sands, the Scions' headquarters.
Startled, she first takes you for a shady merchant or a pushy peddler, then welcomes you warmly and tells the Antecedent, Minfilia. She brings Minfilia papers. A chart note says she is twenty-one, a beginner singer, and sings while doing her sums.
Scion of the Seventh Dawn
This Scion of the Seventh Dawn stands inside the Waking Sands, guarding the way.
This Scion tells you Lady Minfilia has eagerly awaited your coming, and shows you the way.
Minfilia
Minfilia, called the Antecedent, leads the Scions of the Seventh Dawn. She waits for you in the solar, a room in the Waking Sands.
She welcomes you home after five years, as Louisoix said. The Scions protect Eorzea from the primals, godlike beings. Your power, the Echo, shows people's pasts and lets you understand any speech. She has it too, asks your help, and shares the password "wild rose."
Aulie
Aulie is someone you can chat with inside the Waking Sands.
A chart note says that in an optional chat, Aulie is amazed at how small Tataru writes the names in her list. Aulie could not read a single one.
Other languages
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 | 暁の血盟 ‘The Blood Pact of the Dawn’ |
|---|---|
| French | La Voie des Héritiers ‘The Way of the Heirs’ |
| German | Der Bund der Morgenröte ‘The League of the Dawn (lit. 'morning-red')’ |
English, Momodi
So you want to know more, then, do you? Well, ain't that a surprise... I swear, if I painted “CERTAIN DEATH” on one door and “LIMITLESS WEALTH” on another, nine out of ten adventurers would go through the first, and the other bloke wouldn't be able to choose, on account of bein' Ul'dahn. Anyway, don't say I didn't warn you.
French
Je vois que les Héritiers de la Septième Aube vous intriguent, et c'est tout à fait compréhensible.
‘I see the Heirs of the Seventh Dawn intrigue you, and that's entirely understandable.’
English sarcastically calls your curiosity no surprise and warns you; French calls it entirely understandable.
English, Momodi
So you want to know more, then, do you? Well, ain't that a surprise... I swear, if I painted “CERTAIN DEATH” on one door and “LIMITLESS WEALTH” on another, nine out of ten adventurers would go through the first, and the other bloke wouldn't be able to choose, on account of bein' Ul'dahn. Anyway, don't say I didn't warn you.
German
Sehr schön, das zeigt wieder mal, dass du eine richtige Abenteurerin/ein richtiger Abenteurer bist - neugierig und mit Gespür für alles Spannende!
‘Very nice, that shows once again that you're a real adventurer - curious and with a nose for anything exciting!’
Japanese
冒険者は、そうでなくちゃ！
‘That's how an adventurer should be!’
English jokes nine in ten adventurers would choose certain death; German praises you as curious with a nose for excitement.
English jokes nine in ten adventurers would choose certain death; Japanese simply cheers that this is how adventurers should be.
English, Momodi
Now, I've been given leave to tell you where to find the Scions, but you must promise to keep this information to yourself. As you can probably imagine, it's somethin' Eorzea's enemies would very much like to know.
French
Je me charge de leur envoyer les personnes que je remarque, comme vous.
‘I take care of sending them the people I notice, like you.’
Japanese
わたしは、あなたのような人を、彼らの拠点である「砂の家」へ誘導するよう頼まれているのよ。
‘I have been asked to guide people like you to their base, the House of Sand.’
French reveals Momodi scouts recruits for the Scions; the English demand for secrecy is absent.
Japanese says Momodi was asked to steer promising people to the base; the English secrecy demand is absent.
English, Momodi
Now, I've been given leave to tell you where to find the Scions, but you must promise to keep this information to yourself. As you can probably imagine, it's somethin' Eorzea's enemies would very much like to know.
German
Sie haben mich ausdrücklich gebeten, gute Kämpfer zu ihnen zu schicken, wenn mir welche begegnen.
‘They have expressly asked me to send good fighters to them whenever I come across any.’
German says the Scions asked Momodi to send them good fighters; English only says she may reveal their location.
English, Momodi
The Scions are headquartered in Vesper Bay, out in western Thanalan. The place you're lookin' for is called the Wakin' Sands. Give your name to whoever's at the entrance, and you'll be let in.
German
Sieh dich dort um, und wenn du den Eingang gefunden hast, biete einfach deine Dienste an.
‘Look around there, and when you have found the entrance, simply offer your services.’
German Momodi never names the building and says to offer your services; English says to give your name.
English, Momodi
You're a woman/man in demand, your name, and the days ahead promise to be busy, but I hope you won't forget about them as helped make you into the adventurer you are/about them as helped make you into the adventurer you are. Drop in and tell 'em/'em how you're farin' from time to time, you hear? Right, well, I've said my piece. Off you go.
French
Mais croyez-moi, il vaut mieux avoir trop de travail que pas assez !
‘But believe me, it's better to have too much work than not enough!’
English asks you not to forget those who made you an adventurer; French says too much work beats too little.
English, Tataru
Deep in the desert of my heart,♪ A lonely flower blooms...♪
French
♪ La la laaa, une jolie rose a fleuri au beau milieu du désert.
‘♪ La la laaa, a pretty rose has bloomed right in the middle of the desert.’
German
♪ Auf weißem Sand so glühend, da blüht ein Blümchen zart Sich in den Himmel reckend, spürt nicht den Fels so hart ♪
‘♪ On white sand so glowing, there blooms a tender little flower, stretching up toward the sky, not feeling the rock so hard ♪’
Japanese
すーなの こーやに おーはなーが さーいたー。
‘Hum-hum hum-hum hmmm. In the sandy wilderness a flower has bloomed.’
English sings of the desert of her heart; French sings of a real desert.
English sings of the desert of her heart; German sings of glowing white sand.
English sings of the desert of her heart; Japanese sings of a real sandy wilderness.
English, Tataru
Yearning for the heavens above♪ To quench my thirst for you.♪
French
♪ La la la la laaa, une rose symbole de l'amour...
‘♪ La la la la laaa, a rose, the symbol of love... ♪’
Japanese
きーれいーな おーはなーは こーいの はーじ、まりー。
‘A pretty flower is the beginning of love.’
English sings of yearning for the heavens above; French sings of a rose as the symbol of love.
English sings of yearning for the heavens above; Japanese sings that a pretty flower is the start of love.
English, Tataru
Yearning for the heavens above♪ To quench my thirst for you.♪
French
♪ La la la la laaa, une rose symbole de l'amour... ♪ Mon cœur en est tout chamboulé !
‘My heart is all in a flutter over it!’
Japanese
わーたしーの こーころーも はーじ、けるのー。
‘My heart is bursting too.’
English sings of quenching her thirst for you; French sings that her heart is all in a flutter.
English sings of quenching her thirst for you; Japanese sings that her heart is bursting too.
English, Tataru
Yearning for the heavens above♪ To quench my thirst for you.♪
German
♪ Das Blümchen zittert freudig, es schenket dir mein Herz Wirst du das Blümchen brechen?
‘Will you break the little flower?’
German lyrics: the flower gives you her heart and she begs you not to break it and hurt her.
English, Tataru
Trololololo～lololo～♪
Japanese
ベキッ！ ドキッ！ バキーン！ドスッ！ ドカッ！ ドカーン！
‘Crack! Thump! Smash! Thud! Wham! Kaboom!’
French
♪ Et ça fait boum, boum, tra la la, bobom bobom, la la la la...
‘♪ And it goes boom, boom, tra la la, bobom bobom, la la la la...’
English Tataru keeps singing "Trololo"; Japanese gives a string of crashing and banging sound effects instead.
French has heartbeat noises, "boom, boom"; English has a nonsense trill.
English, Tataru
I would thank you not to sneak up on me like that!
French
Vous cherchez quelqu'un ?
‘Are you looking for someone?’
Japanese
この「砂の家」に御用でっすか？
‘Do you have business here at the "Sand House"?’
English Tataru scolds you for sneaking up on her; French politely asks if you are looking for someone.
English Tataru scolds you for sneaking up on her; Japanese politely asks if you have business there.
English, Tataru
Here at the behest of Yda and Papalymo!?
French
Ha ha ha ! Non, je plaisante !!
‘Ha ha ha! No, I'm joking!!’
English Tataru reacts in shock; French laughs and claims her refusal was only a joke.
English, Tataru
My sincerest apologies! May I please have your name?
German
Sag das doch gleich!
‘Why didn't you say so right away!’
English Tataru apologizes sincerely; German chides you for not saying so at once.
English, Tataru
Wait a minute! Weren't you the shady merchant who tried to sell me imitation Fen–Yll wares the other day? No? Then...are you the persistent peddler who wouldn't leave Lady Minfilia alone, and received a slap for her/his troubles?
French
C'est à vous que cet homme comptait fleurette/Ce ne serait pas vous qui m'avez abordée avec une fleur au marché ?
‘Were you the one that man was sweet-talking?/Weren't you the one who came up to me with a flower at the market?’
Tataru thinks she knows you, and her guesses turn romantic. The English Tataru guesses a shady merchant.
English, Tataru
Wait a minute! Weren't you the shady merchant who tried to sell me imitation Fen–Yll wares the other day? No? Then...are you the persistent peddler who wouldn't leave Lady Minfilia alone, and received a slap for her/his troubles?
French
Ou alors... c'est vous qui avez giflé un prétendant un peu trop entreprenant/c'était vous l'homme que Minfilia a giflé en le traitant de pot de colle dans la rue, l'autre jour ?
‘Or else... was it you who slapped a rather too forward suitor / was it you, the man Minfilia slapped in the street the other day, calling him a leech?’
English says you pestered Minfilia and got slapped; the French female version says you slapped a pushy suitor.
English, Tataru
Wait a minute! Weren't you the shady merchant who tried to sell me imitation Fen–Yll wares the other day? No? Then...are you the persistent peddler who wouldn't leave Lady Minfilia alone, and received a slap for her/his troubles?
Japanese
ウルダハの商店街で、私に声をかけてきた方？
‘The person who called out to me in the shopping street of Ul'dah?’
English recalls a shady merchant selling imitation Fen–Yll wares; Japanese recalls someone who called out to her while shopping.
English, Tataru
My name is Tataru, and I look forward to assisting you during your time with us.
French
Moi, c'est Tataru, je suis chargée de la paperasse ici.
‘Me, I'm Tataru, I'm in charge of the paperwork here.’
German
Ich bin Tataru, die Rezeptionistin.
‘I'm Tataru, the receptionist.’
Japanese
私は受付のタタルと申しまっす。
‘I am Tataru of the reception.’
English Tataru looks forward to assisting you; French Tataru says she handles the paperwork.
English Tataru looks forward to assisting you; German Tataru introduces herself as the receptionist.
English Tataru looks forward to assisting you; Japanese Tataru introduces herself as the receptionist.
English, Tataru
The Antecedent awaits downstairs, within the solar. You may enter whenever you are ready.
French
Notre chef vous y attend, ne la faites pas trop patienter !
‘Our leader is waiting for you there, don't keep her waiting too long!’
French Tataru urges you not to keep the leader waiting; English Tataru says to enter whenever you are ready.
English,
I take it you are your name. Tataru sent word that you had arrived.
French
Oh, c'est vous, la fameuse/le fameux [name] !
‘Oh, it's you, the famous [name]!’
Japanese
ああ、お前が話題の[name]か！
‘Ah, so you're the much-talked-about [name]!’
English says Tataru sent word of your arrival; French greets you as "the famous" one.
English says Tataru sent word of your arrival; Japanese greets you as the much-talked-about one.
English, Scion of the Seventh Dawn
Lady Minfilia has eagerly awaited your coming. This way, if you please.
Japanese
うちの盟主様がお待ちかねだぜ。
‘Our leader has been waiting impatiently, you know.’
Japanese guard speaks in rough, casual slang; English guard is formal and courteous.
English, Minfilia
Naturally, your aid will not go unrewarded. We are fortunate to have a number of influential allies, and at a word from me, they will gladly afford you certain privileges that might otherwise be denied you.
French
Nous avons certains liens avec les trois grandes compagnies. Nous pouvons donc t'y obtenir quelques faveurs.
‘We have some ties with the three Grand Companies. So we can get you a few favours there.’
Japanese
わたしたちは各国のグランドカンパニーに顔が利くの。
‘We have pull with each nation's Grand Company.’
Minfilia names the Scions' powerful friends. They can grant favours, such as a retainer.
Japanese names the allies: each nation's Grand Company. English says only "influential allies".
English, Tataru
The papers you requested, my lady.
German
Minfilia, verzeih die Störung. Ich habe die Papiere hier schon vorbereitet.
‘Minfilia, forgive the interruption. I've got the papers ready here.’
Tataru uses Minfilia's plain name and the informal du, the friendly 'you'. The English Tataru is formal.
English, Tataru
The papers you requested, my lady.
French
Excusez-moi de vous déranger en pleine conversation, mais cette signature ne peut pas attendre.
‘Excuse me for disturbing you mid-conversation, but this signature can't wait.’
English Tataru brings papers Minfilia requested; French Tataru says a signature cannot wait.
English, Tataru
The papers you requested, my lady.
German
Ich habe die Papiere hier schon vorbereitet.
‘I have already prepared the papers here.’
German Tataru prepared the papers on her own initiative; in English Minfilia had requested them.
English, Tataru
The papers you requested, my lady.
Japanese
お話し中に失礼しまっす。
‘Pardon me for interrupting while you are talking.’
Japanese Tataru only excuses the interruption; no papers are mentioned at all.
English, Minfilia
Let this gesture serve as evidence of our commitment to do all in our power to facilitate your personal objectives.
French
J'espère vraiment que tu accepteras de collaborer avec notre organisation.
‘I really hope you will agree to work with our organization.’
Japanese
あなたが、わたしたち「暁の血盟」に協力してくれることを期待します。
‘I hope that you will cooperate with us, the Scions.’
English pledges to help your personal objectives; French hopes you will work with their organization.
English pledges to help your personal objectives; Japanese hopes you will cooperate with them.
English, Minfilia
Let this gesture serve as evidence of our commitment to do all in our power to facilitate your personal objectives.
German
Du siehst, wir möchten, dass du von Alltagsdingen möglichst wenig belangt wirst.
‘You see, we would like you to be troubled as little as possible by everyday matters.’
German says the aim is to spare you everyday chores; English says it is to further your personal objectives.
English, Minfilia
In return, we ask that you aid us to the fullest extent of your talents.
French
Il te suffira simplement d'aller sur place et d'aller à la chasse aux renseignements pour nous, par exemple.
‘It will simply be enough for you to go there and hunt for information for us, for example.’
Japanese
蛮神に関わる事象が起こった時に、現地で情報を集めたり、調べてくれればいいの。
‘When something involving the primals happens, it's enough if you gather information on site or look into it.’
English asks for your aid to the fullest extent of your talents; French says simply gathering information on site is enough.
English asks for your aid to the fullest extent of your talents; Japanese says gathering information on site is enough.
English, Minfilia
In return, we ask that you aid us to the fullest extent of your talents.
French
Tu peux nous aider en enquêtant sur les Primordiaux, quand tu auras vent d'un incident en lien avec eux.
‘You can help us by investigating the Primals, whenever you get wind of an incident connected with them.’
French spells out the job: investigate primal-related incidents and gather information on site. English stays vague.
English, Minfilia
Well met, friend. My name is Minfilia, and I lead the Scions of the Seventh Dawn.
Japanese
わたしはミンフィリア。この「暁の血盟」の盟主です。
‘I am Minfilia, the leader of this Blood Oath of the Dawn.’
The title is also the order's name, a pledge sealed in blood. The English name has no oath.
English, Minfilia
Words cannot describe the joy I feel at this moment. Welcome home.
Japanese
あなたの帰還を待ってたわ。おかえりなさい……。
‘I was waiting for your return. Welcome back...’
Both welcome you home, but only the Japanese Minfilia passes on Louisoix's regards. The English passes on no message.
English, Minfilia
If Louisoix is watching us, as I choose to believe, he may now rest in peace, his mission finally fulfilled.
French
Si seulement Louisoix avait pu vivre pour voir qu'il avait réussi...
‘If only Louisoix could have lived to see that he had succeeded...’
French Minfilia regrets Louisoix did not live to see his success; English Minfilia believes he is watching.
English, Minfilia
If Louisoix is watching us, as I choose to believe, he may now rest in peace, his mission finally fulfilled.
Japanese
あなたによろしく、と。
‘He asked me to give you his regards.’
Japanese Minfilia passes on Louisoix's regards and is glad you are safe; nothing about him resting in peace.
English, Minfilia
This talent takes various forms, but one holds particular interest for us.
German
Sie äußert sich auf unterschiedliche Weise, aber es gibt Gemeinsamkeiten.
‘It shows itself in various ways, but there are things in common.’
English says one form especially interests the Scions; German says the forms have things in common.
English, Minfilia
Have you ever had the sensation of being pulled away from reality? Felt as though you were hovering in space, a mind without a body?
French
De te retrouver dans une sorte d'illusion ?
‘Of finding yourself in a kind of illusion?’
German
So, als ob du in eine andere Welt übertreten würdest?
‘As if you were stepping over into another world?’
Japanese
まるで「幻」のように浮かび上がる風景。
‘A scene rising up just like an "illusion".’
English describes floating in space as a mind without a body; French describes finding yourself in an illusion.
English describes floating in space as a mind without a body; German describes stepping into another world.
English describes floating in space as a mind without a body; Japanese describes a scene rising up like an illusion.
English, Minfilia
Have you ever had the sensation of being pulled away from reality? Felt as though you were hovering in space, a mind without a body?
Japanese
ノイズのような感覚……。
‘A sensation like static noise...’
Japanese describes static-like noise, being sucked in, and scenes rising like phantoms; no bodiless floating.
English, Minfilia
All these things are the manifestations of your talent. Yours is the power to transcend the boundaries of the soul─a power known as the Echo.
German
Das ist die Kraft, die in dir steckt!
‘That is the power that lies within you!’
Japanese
精神の壁を超え、相手を「視る」ことができる、「超える力」よ。
‘That is your ability... the power to cross the wall of the mind and "see" the other person: the "Power to Transcend".’
English names the power the Echo; German gives it no name, only the power within you.
English names the power the Echo; Japanese names it the "Power to Transcend".
English, Minfilia
The Echo allows you to pass through the walls of a man's soul, and hear the resonations of his past.
German
Dadurch kannst du zum Beispiel fremde Sprachen intuitiv verstehen und verborgene Gefühle erkennen.
‘Through this you can, for example, intuitively understand foreign languages and recognize hidden feelings.’
Japanese
「超える力」は、「言葉の壁」を超える力。
‘The "power to transcend" is the power to cross the "wall of words".’
German says here the power lets you grasp foreign tongues and sense hidden feelings; English speaks of hearing a man's past.
Japanese lists walls the power crosses: of words, of the heart, then of time. English speaks of hearing a man's past.
English, Minfilia
You will be there in his memories, and see things as he saw them. You may even interact with that which you see, though you cannot change the outcome of events.
Japanese
そして、幻の如く過去を見ることができる、「時間の壁」を超える力。
‘And the power to cross the wall of time, seeing the past like a vision.’
Minfilia says the Echo only lets you watch the past, without talking to anyone. The English lets you interact.
English, Minfilia
But I firmly believe that the power we possess was given to us for a purpose.
German
Doch ich glaube fest daran, dass du auserwählt wurdest, etwas Großes zu vollbringen.
‘But I firmly believe that you were chosen to do something great.’
Minfilia says you were chosen. The English speaks only of the gods.
English, Minfilia
But I firmly believe that the power we possess was given to us for a purpose.
Japanese
でも、この先も冒険者として生きるためには、もっとエオルゼアを知る必要があるでしょう？
‘But to go on living as an adventurer, you'll need to know Eorzea better, won't you?’
English argues their power was given for a purpose; Japanese says you need to know Eorzea better to keep adventuring.
English, Minfilia
Why else would the gods entrust man with a gift so extraordinary, if not to have him use it?
German
Warum sonst sollte Hydaelyn zu dir sprechen und dir ihre Kraft verleihen?
‘Why else would Hydaelyn speak to you and lend you her power?’
English, Minfilia
Why else would the gods entrust man with a gift so extraordinary, if not to have him use it?
French
Pourquoi les Dieux nous auraient-ils confié un don aussi extraordinaire, si ce n'est pour aider les Éorzéens ?
‘Why would the Gods have entrusted us with so extraordinary a gift, if not to help the Eorzeans?’
English says the gift is meant to be used; French says it is meant to help the Eorzeans.
English, Minfilia
Why else would the gods entrust man with a gift so extraordinary, if not to have him use it?
Japanese
そして、そのエオルゼアには蛮神問題がある。
‘And that Eorzea has the primal problem.’
English asks why the gods gave such a gift if not to use it; Japanese says Eorzea faces the primal problem.
English, Minfilia
And so I implore you: lend us your power.
Japanese
わたしたちと行動して、蛮神問題を追うことは、エオルゼアを知るのに、最も近道だと思うわ。
‘Acting with us and pursuing the primal problem is, I think, the shortest way to get to know Eorzea.’
English implores you to lend them your power; Japanese argues joining them is the shortest way to know Eorzea.
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Accepting the quest
Momodi
So you want to know more, then, do you? Well, ain't that a surprise... I swear, if I painted “CERTAIN DEATH” on one door and “LIMITLESS WEALTH” on another, nine out of ten adventurers would go through the first, and the other bloke wouldn't be able to choose, on account of bein' Ul'dahn. Anyway, don't say I didn't warn you.
French
Je vois que les Héritiers de la Septième Aube vous intriguent, et c'est tout à fait compréhensible.
‘I see the Heirs of the Seventh Dawn intrigue you, and that's entirely understandable.’
English sarcastically calls your curiosity no surprise and warns you; French calls it entirely understandable.
German
Sehr schön, das zeigt wieder mal, dass du eine richtige Abenteurerin/ein richtiger Abenteurer bist - neugierig und mit Gespür für alles Spannende!
‘Very nice, that shows once again that you're a real adventurer - curious and with a nose for anything exciting!’
Japanese冒険者は、そうでなくちゃ！
‘That's how an adventurer should be!’
English jokes nine in ten adventurers would choose certain death; German praises you as curious with a nose for excitement.
English jokes nine in ten adventurers would choose certain death; Japanese simply cheers that this is how adventurers should be.
Momodi
First of all, if you're wonderin' whether you can trust these “Scions of the Seventh Dawn,” you can. They're good people who've made it their mission to solve some of Eorzea's most pressin' problems. 'Course, that ain't no small task, and so they're always lookin' for dependable individuals to join 'em─individuals like you, your name.
Momodi
Now, I've been given leave to tell you where to find the Scions, but you must promise to keep this information to yourself. As you can probably imagine, it's somethin' Eorzea's enemies would very much like to know.
French
Je me charge de leur envoyer les personnes que je remarque, comme vous.
‘I take care of sending them the people I notice, like you.’
Japaneseわたしは、あなたのような人を、彼らの拠点である「砂の家」へ誘導するよう頼まれているのよ。
‘I have been asked to guide people like you to their base, the House of Sand.’
French reveals Momodi scouts recruits for the Scions; the English demand for secrecy is absent.
Japanese says Momodi was asked to steer promising people to the base; the English secrecy demand is absent.
German
Sie haben mich ausdrücklich gebeten, gute Kämpfer zu ihnen zu schicken, wenn mir welche begegnen.
‘They have expressly asked me to send good fighters to them whenever I come across any.’
German says the Scions asked Momodi to send them good fighters; English only says she may reveal their location.
Momodi
The Scions are headquartered in Vesper Bay, out in western Thanalan. The place you're lookin' for is called the Wakin' Sands. Give your name to whoever's at the entrance, and you'll be let in.
German
Sieh dich dort um, und wenn du den Eingang gefunden hast, biete einfach deine Dienste an.
‘Look around there, and when you have found the entrance, simply offer your services.’
German Momodi never names the building and says to offer your services; English says to give your name.
Momodi
You're a woman/man in demand, your name, and the days ahead promise to be busy, but I hope you won't forget about them as helped make you into the adventurer you are/about them as helped make you into the adventurer you are. Drop in and tell 'em/'em how you're farin' from time to time, you hear? Right, well, I've said my piece. Off you go.
French
Mais croyez-moi, il vaut mieux avoir trop de travail que pas assez !
‘But believe me, it's better to have too much work than not enough!’
English asks you not to forget those who made you an adventurer; French says too much work beats too little.
Speaking to Tataru
Tataru
Deep in the desert of my heart,♪ A lonely flower blooms...♪
French
♪ La la laaa, une jolie rose a fleuri au beau milieu du désert.
‘♪ La la laaa, a pretty rose has bloomed right in the middle of the desert.’
German♪ Auf weißem Sand so glühend, da blüht ein Blümchen zart Sich in den Himmel reckend, spürt nicht den Fels so hart ♪
‘♪ On white sand so glowing, there blooms a tender little flower, stretching up toward the sky, not feeling the rock so hard ♪’
Japaneseすーなの こーやに おーはなーが さーいたー。
‘Hum-hum hum-hum hmmm. In the sandy wilderness a flower has bloomed.’
English sings of the desert of her heart; French sings of a real desert.
English sings of the desert of her heart; German sings of glowing white sand.
English sings of the desert of her heart; Japanese sings of a real sandy wilderness.
French
♪ La la la la laaa, une rose symbole de l'amour...
‘♪ La la la la laaa, a rose, the symbol of love... ♪’
Japaneseきーれいーな おーはなーは こーいの はーじ、まりー。
‘A pretty flower is the beginning of love.’
English sings of yearning for the heavens above; French sings of a rose as the symbol of love.
English sings of yearning for the heavens above; Japanese sings that a pretty flower is the start of love.
French
♪ La la la la laaa, une rose symbole de l'amour... ♪ Mon cœur en est tout chamboulé !
‘My heart is all in a flutter over it!’
Japaneseわーたしーの こーころーも はーじ、けるのー。
‘My heart is bursting too.’
English sings of quenching her thirst for you; French sings that her heart is all in a flutter.
English sings of quenching her thirst for you; Japanese sings that her heart is bursting too.
German
♪ Das Blümchen zittert freudig, es schenket dir mein Herz Wirst du das Blümchen brechen?
‘Will you break the little flower?’
German lyrics: the flower gives you her heart and she begs you not to break it and hurt her.
Tataru
Japanese
ベキッ！ ドキッ！ バキーン！ドスッ！ ドカッ！ ドカーン！
‘Crack! Thump! Smash! Thud! Wham! Kaboom!’
French♪ Et ça fait boum, boum, tra la la, bobom bobom, la la la la...
‘♪ And it goes boom, boom, tra la la, bobom bobom, la la la la...’
English Tataru keeps singing "Trololo"; Japanese gives a string of crashing and banging sound effects instead.
French has heartbeat noises, "boom, boom"; English has a nonsense trill.
Tataru
Uwaaah!
French
Vous cherchez quelqu'un ?
‘Are you looking for someone?’
Japaneseこの「砂の家」に御用でっすか？
‘Do you have business here at the "Sand House"?’
English Tataru scolds you for sneaking up on her; French politely asks if you are looking for someone.
English Tataru scolds you for sneaking up on her; Japanese politely asks if you have business there.
Tataru
Now, please be advised that this is private property. Unless you have pertinent business here, I must ask you to─
French
Ha ha ha ! Non, je plaisante !!
‘Ha ha ha! No, I'm joking!!’
English Tataru reacts in shock; French laughs and claims her refusal was only a joke.
Tataru
Here at the behest of Thancred!?
Tataru
Here at the behest of Y'shtola!?
Tataru
My sincerest apologies! May I please have your name?
German
Sag das doch gleich!
‘Why didn't you say so right away!’
English Tataru apologizes sincerely; German chides you for not saying so at once.
Tataru
your name...your name... Ah, here you are.
Tataru
Um...where have I heard your name before?
Tataru
Have we...? Have we met?
Tataru
Wait a minute! Weren't you the shady merchant who tried to sell me imitation Fen–Yll wares the other day? No? Then...are you the persistent peddler who wouldn't leave Lady Minfilia alone, and received a slap for her/his troubles?
French
C'est à vous que cet homme comptait fleurette/Ce ne serait pas vous qui m'avez abordée avec une fleur au marché ?
‘Were you the one that man was sweet-talking?/Weren't you the one who came up to me with a flower at the market?’
Tataru thinks she knows you, and her guesses turn romantic. The English Tataru guesses a shady merchant.
French
Ou alors... c'est vous qui avez giflé un prétendant un peu trop entreprenant/c'était vous l'homme que Minfilia a giflé en le traitant de pot de colle dans la rue, l'autre jour ?
‘Or else... was it you who slapped a rather too forward suitor / was it you, the man Minfilia slapped in the street the other day, calling him a leech?’
English says you pestered Minfilia and got slapped; the French female version says you slapped a pushy suitor.
Japanese
ウルダハの商店街で、私に声をかけてきた方？
‘The person who called out to me in the shopping street of Ul'dah?’
English recalls a shady merchant selling imitation Fen–Yll wares; Japanese recalls someone who called out to her while shopping.
Tataru
Not her/him either? Oh well, my mistake!
Tataru
your name...your name... Ah, here you are.
Tataru
Ahem! I bid you welcome to the Waking Sands, headquarters of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn!
Tataru
My name is Tataru, and I look forward to assisting you during your time with us.
French
Moi, c'est Tataru, je suis chargée de la paperasse ici.
‘Me, I'm Tataru, I'm in charge of the paperwork here.’
GermanIch bin Tataru, die Rezeptionistin.
‘I'm Tataru, the receptionist.’
Japanese私は受付のタタルと申しまっす。
‘I am Tataru of the reception.’
English Tataru looks forward to assisting you; French Tataru says she handles the paperwork.
English Tataru looks forward to assisting you; German Tataru introduces herself as the receptionist.
English Tataru looks forward to assisting you; Japanese Tataru introduces herself as the receptionist.
Tataru
The Antecedent is within the solar. I shall let her know to expect you.
Tataru
The Antecedent awaits downstairs, within the solar. You may enter whenever you are ready.
French
Notre chef vous y attend, ne la faites pas trop patienter !
‘Our leader is waiting for you there, don't keep her waiting too long!’
French Tataru urges you not to keep the leader waiting; English Tataru says to enter whenever you are ready.
I take it you are your name. Tataru sent word that you had arrived.
French
Oh, c'est vous, la fameuse/le fameux [name] !
‘Oh, it's you, the famous [name]!’
Japaneseああ、お前が話題の[name]か！
‘Ah, so you're the much-talked-about [name]!’
English says Tataru sent word of your arrival; French greets you as "the famous" one.
English says Tataru sent word of your arrival; Japanese greets you as the much-talked-about one.
Speaking to the Scion of the Seventh Dawn
Scion of the Seventh Dawn
Lady Minfilia has eagerly awaited your coming. This way, if you please.
Japanese
うちの盟主様がお待ちかねだぜ。
‘Our leader has been waiting impatiently, you know.’
Japanese guard speaks in rough, casual slang; English guard is formal and courteous.
Minfilia
Naturally, your aid will not go unrewarded. We are fortunate to have a number of influential allies, and at a word from me, they will gladly afford you certain privileges that might otherwise be denied you.
French
Nous avons certains liens avec les trois grandes compagnies. Nous pouvons donc t'y obtenir quelques faveurs.
‘We have some ties with the three Grand Companies. So we can get you a few favours there.’
Japaneseわたしたちは各国のグランドカンパニーに顔が利くの。
‘We have pull with each nation's Grand Company.’
Minfilia names the Scions' powerful friends. They can grant favours, such as a retainer.
Japanese names the allies: each nation's Grand Company. English says only "influential allies".
Minfilia
The right to employ retainers, for example. Are you familiar with them? They are individuals who may be relied upon to manage your assets and belongings on your behalf.
Speaking to Minfilia
German
Minfilia, verzeih die Störung. Ich habe die Papiere hier schon vorbereitet.
‘Minfilia, forgive the interruption. I've got the papers ready here.’
Tataru uses Minfilia's plain name and the informal du, the friendly 'you'. The English Tataru is formal.
French
Excusez-moi de vous déranger en pleine conversation, mais cette signature ne peut pas attendre.
‘Excuse me for disturbing you mid-conversation, but this signature can't wait.’
English Tataru brings papers Minfilia requested; French Tataru says a signature cannot wait.
German
Ich habe die Papiere hier schon vorbereitet.
‘I have already prepared the papers here.’
German Tataru prepared the papers on her own initiative; in English Minfilia had requested them.
Japanese
お話し中に失礼しまっす。
‘Pardon me for interrupting while you are talking.’
Japanese Tataru only excuses the interruption; no papers are mentioned at all.
Minfilia
Thank you, Tataru.
Tataru
The pleasure is mine, my lady!
Minfilia
By way of a welcoming gift, I have taken the liberty of adding your name to the retainers' registry. As of now, you are entitled to employ the services of a retainer.
Minfilia
You will need to consult a retainer vocate regarding the particulars of this arrangement, but believe me when I say that retainers will prove invaluable to you in your adventuring endeavors.
Minfilia
Let this gesture serve as evidence of our commitment to do all in our power to facilitate your personal objectives.
French
J'espère vraiment que tu accepteras de collaborer avec notre organisation.
‘I really hope you will agree to work with our organization.’
Japaneseあなたが、わたしたち「暁の血盟」に協力してくれることを期待します。
‘I hope that you will cooperate with us, the Scions.’
English pledges to help your personal objectives; French hopes you will work with their organization.
English pledges to help your personal objectives; Japanese hopes you will cooperate with them.
German
Du siehst, wir möchten, dass du von Alltagsdingen möglichst wenig belangt wirst.
‘You see, we would like you to be troubled as little as possible by everyday matters.’
German says the aim is to spare you everyday chores; English says it is to further your personal objectives.
Minfilia
In return, we ask that you aid us to the fullest extent of your talents.
French
Il te suffira simplement d'aller sur place et d'aller à la chasse aux renseignements pour nous, par exemple.
‘It will simply be enough for you to go there and hunt for information for us, for example.’
Japanese蛮神に関わる事象が起こった時に、現地で情報を集めたり、調べてくれればいいの。
‘When something involving the primals happens, it's enough if you gather information on site or look into it.’
English asks for your aid to the fullest extent of your talents; French says simply gathering information on site is enough.
English asks for your aid to the fullest extent of your talents; Japanese says gathering information on site is enough.
French
Tu peux nous aider en enquêtant sur les Primordiaux, quand tu auras vent d'un incident en lien avec eux.
‘You can help us by investigating the Primals, whenever you get wind of an incident connected with them.’
French spells out the job: investigate primal-related incidents and gather information on site. English stays vague.
Minfilia
A mutually beneficial relationship, I am sure you will agree, and one which serves the greater good besides.
Minfilia
Well, that was a veritable lecture, was it not? Forgive me, but it is important that all concerned are aware of what is expected of them. Now you know our purpose, and what we can offer you, I invite you to consider joining us. When you have come to a decision, you may tell me without fear of censure.
Minfilia
In good faith, I shall entrust you with our order's password, which our members use to reach one another when afield.
Minfilia
It is “wild rose.” Pray keep it safe.
Easter egg
The Scions' password, 'wild rose', refers to Final Fantasy II. In that game, it is the rebels' password. It becomes a joke that keeps coming back in later dialogue choices.
Minfilia
???: So you are the adventurer of whom I've heard so much.
Minfilia
Well met, friend. My name is Minfilia, and I lead the Scions of the Seventh Dawn.
Japanese
わたしはミンフィリア。この「暁の血盟」の盟主です。
‘I am Minfilia, the leader of this Blood Oath of the Dawn.’
The title is also the order's name, a pledge sealed in blood. The English name has no oath.
Minfilia
I have awaited your coming.
Minfilia
After five long years...you've come back to us, just as Louisoix said you would...
Minfilia
Words cannot describe the joy I feel at this moment. Welcome home.
Japanese
あなたの帰還を待ってたわ。おかえりなさい……。
‘I was waiting for your return. Welcome back...’
Both welcome you home, but only the Japanese Minfilia passes on Louisoix's regards. The English passes on no message.
Minfilia
Aye, I remember you still, and everything you fought for. Know that you are not entirely forgotten.
French
Si seulement Louisoix avait pu vivre pour voir qu'il avait réussi...
‘If only Louisoix could have lived to see that he had succeeded...’
French Minfilia regrets Louisoix did not live to see his success; English Minfilia believes he is watching.
Japanese
あなたによろしく、と。
‘He asked me to give you his regards.’
Japanese Minfilia passes on Louisoix's regards and is glad you are safe; nothing about him resting in peace.
Minfilia
Please, be at ease. You are among friends here.
Minfilia
No doubt you're ripe to burst with questions, but have patience─all will be revealed in time.
Minfilia
First, let me begin by telling you who we are and what we do.
Minfilia
We are the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, an order that transcends political boundaries. Our single objective is the preservation of the future of Eorzea.
Minfilia
Among our gravest concerns are the godlike beings known as the primals.
Minfilia
Their existence is a bane upon Eorzea─nay, the world at large, and we have striven to find a lasting solution to the threat they pose.
Minfilia
Our order is home to a number of individuals who, like you, possess a rare and special talent.
Minfilia
This talent takes various forms, but one holds particular interest for us.
German
Sie äußert sich auf unterschiedliche Weise, aber es gibt Gemeinsamkeiten.
‘It shows itself in various ways, but there are things in common.’
English says one form especially interests the Scions; German says the forms have things in common.
Minfilia
Tell me, have you ever experienced a sudden, inexplicable loss of consciousness?
Minfilia
Have you ever had the sensation of being pulled away from reality? Felt as though you were hovering in space, a mind without a body?
French
De te retrouver dans une sorte d'illusion ?
‘Of finding yourself in a kind of illusion?’
GermanSo, als ob du in eine andere Welt übertreten würdest?
‘As if you were stepping over into another world?’
Japaneseまるで「幻」のように浮かび上がる風景。
‘A scene rising up just like an "illusion".’
English describes floating in space as a mind without a body; French describes finding yourself in an illusion.
English describes floating in space as a mind without a body; German describes stepping into another world.
English describes floating in space as a mind without a body; Japanese describes a scene rising up like an illusion.
Japanese
ノイズのような感覚……。
‘A sensation like static noise...’
Japanese describes static-like noise, being sucked in, and scenes rising like phantoms; no bodiless floating.
Minfilia
All these things are the manifestations of your talent. Yours is the power to transcend the boundaries of the soul─a power known as the Echo.
German
Das ist die Kraft, die in dir steckt!
‘That is the power that lies within you!’
Japanese精神の壁を超え、相手を「視る」ことができる、「超える力」よ。
‘That is your ability... the power to cross the wall of the mind and "see" the other person: the "Power to Transcend".’
English names the power the Echo; German gives it no name, only the power within you.
English names the power the Echo; Japanese names it the "Power to Transcend".
Minfilia
The Echo allows you to pass through the walls of a man's soul, and hear the resonations of his past.
German
Dadurch kannst du zum Beispiel fremde Sprachen intuitiv verstehen und verborgene Gefühle erkennen.
‘Through this you can, for example, intuitively understand foreign languages and recognize hidden feelings.’
Japanese「超える力」は、「言葉の壁」を超える力。
‘The "power to transcend" is the power to cross the "wall of words".’
German says here the power lets you grasp foreign tongues and sense hidden feelings; English speaks of hearing a man's past.
Japanese lists walls the power crosses: of words, of the heart, then of time. English speaks of hearing a man's past.
Minfilia
You will be there in his memories, and see things as he saw them. You may even interact with that which you see, though you cannot change the outcome of events.
Japanese
そして、幻の如く過去を見ることができる、「時間の壁」を超える力。
‘And the power to cross the wall of time, seeing the past like a vision.’
Minfilia says the Echo only lets you watch the past, without talking to anyone. The English lets you interact.
Minfilia
For another blessing, the Echo will enable you to know a man's mind even if you cannot comprehend his words.
Minfilia
In short, the Echo is a truly extraordinary power. And this power is strong within you.
Minfilia
It is only a shame that we cannot use it whensoever we choose.
Minfilia
That's right. I too possess the Echo.
Minfilia
With that established, let us return to the subject of the primals.
Minfilia
So long as they exist, the realm cannot take so much as a single step towards true peace.
Minfilia
Measures must be taken─measures which transcend boundaries, be they of faction, race, language, or creed. And to do so, the Scions require the aid of those with our talent.
Minfilia
Make no mistake─the Echo will be instrumental in dealing with the primal threat. Without it, we cannot hope to save the realm.
Minfilia
I know not what it is you desire for yourself, nor what it was that first brought you to Eorzea.
Minfilia
But I firmly believe that the power we possess was given to us for a purpose.
German
Doch ich glaube fest daran, dass du auserwählt wurdest, etwas Großes zu vollbringen.
‘But I firmly believe that you were chosen to do something great.’
Minfilia says you were chosen. The English speaks only of the gods.
Japanese
でも、この先も冒険者として生きるためには、もっとエオルゼアを知る必要があるでしょう？
‘But to go on living as an adventurer, you'll need to know Eorzea better, won't you?’
English argues their power was given for a purpose; Japanese says you need to know Eorzea better to keep adventuring.
Minfilia
Why else would the gods entrust man with a gift so extraordinary, if not to have him use it?
German
Warum sonst sollte Hydaelyn zu dir sprechen und dir ihre Kraft verleihen?
‘Why else would Hydaelyn speak to you and lend you her power?’
French
Pourquoi les Dieux nous auraient-ils confié un don aussi extraordinaire, si ce n'est pour aider les Éorzéens ?
‘Why would the Gods have entrusted us with so extraordinary a gift, if not to help the Eorzeans?’
English says the gift is meant to be used; French says it is meant to help the Eorzeans.
Japanese
そして、そのエオルゼアには蛮神問題がある。
‘And that Eorzea has the primal problem.’
English asks why the gods gave such a gift if not to use it; Japanese says Eorzea faces the primal problem.
Minfilia
Japanese
わたしたちと行動して、蛮神問題を追うことは、エオルゼアを知るのに、最も近道だと思うわ。
‘Acting with us and pursuing the primal problem is, I think, the shortest way to get to know Eorzea.’
English implores you to lend them your power; Japanese argues joining them is the shortest way to know Eorzea.