Journey Abroad Spoilers  

Opening

--Area: Southern San d'Oria--
Endracion: Oh, it's you, ____. And at just the right time, too. Monarlais Halver is looking for an adventurer such as yourself.
Endracion: That is all. You'll take the mission then?
Endracion: Enter Chateau d'Oraguille. Monarlais Halver is there; he'll explain in person.

Offer & Acceptance

--Area: Chateau d'Oraguille--
Halver: Ah, you are ____, are you not? I've heard word of you from the gatehouse. We've got a mission for you--a special mission.
Halver: Our scouts say the beastmen are rising again... Not just here, but in lands abroad. We want you to go to Bastok and Windurst and see how they fare.
Halver: While there, you can be recognized by both nations, with 'an Adventurer's Certificate'. Not a bad deal, is it?
Halver: I hereby order you on official business. Visit the two countries of Bastok and Windurst, and receive recognition as an adventurer.
Halver: Here is a letter of intruduction to the consulates of San d'Oria. Just hand it to the consul, and they'll know what to do with you.
Halver: The consulate will give you further orders. Once both countries have given you official recognition, come back here. I will issue you your 'Adventurer's Certificate'.
Halver: This will be your first journey abroad, ____, no? None can tell what adventures await. Take care, and come home safe.
Obtained key item: Letter to the consuls.

Scene 1

--Area: Bastok Metalworks--
Savae E Paleade: Ah, you're here on a mission, aren't you?
We've been expecting you.
It's good to see you made it here safely.
Savae E Paleade: Riault, if you please.
Riault: Yes, ma'am.
First, let me tell you about Bastok's current state.
Riault: Bastok has already lost several major assets to the Quadav.
The Palborough Mines were the greatest loss.
Riault: Their recent plight is akin to ours in our fight against the Orcs.
Only in the time prior to the Great War did the power balance shift so.
Chantain: I've heard a rumor that they are rallying behind a new leader!
Can you believe it? Beastmen, being organized!?
Chantain: This bodes ill, I tell you.
What's worse, we are stuck here in the city of uncouth ruffians!
Savae E Paleade: Chantain! That is enough.
Riault, please continue.
Riault: Your mission is to go to the Palborough Mines, currently under Quadav control, and take a sample of the dwindling resources called mythril.
Riault: To be precise, we need you to bring back 'an onz of mythril sand'.
Riault: Thanks to our agreement to mutual cooperation, Bastok is allowing us to send you into the mines. Your true objective is to gather as much information as possible on Bastok's advanced technology.
Savae E Paleade: If it were up to us, we would want you to go to the mines right away, but we were told by the Bastok authorities that you must report to them first in order to receive authorization.
Savae E Paleade: I know you'd rather do without all the red tape, but bear with us and report to the Bastokan official named Pius. He can be found in the President's Office.
Savae E Paleade: I must warn you that we thought the Humes were a reasonable people before we came here...but we've found that this is not always the case.
Savae E Paleade: Their talent at making profit is incomparable, but their sense of duty is somewhat lacking. In fact, even their officials can be troublesome. For the sake of your mission's success, try to be patient.

Scene 2

Pius: Yes, what is it?
Ah, you are the envoy from San d'Oria.
Pius: Go speak to a Galka named Grohm--he was part of the expedition that tried to reclaim the Palborough Mines from the Quadav once before.
He should be in the Craftsmen's Eatery in the Metalworks.
Pius: Why are you still here?
The Musketeers are usually charged with giving out missions, and frankly, I find this kind of work tedious...
Pius: But since you are an envoy, you are under my jurisdiction.
Still, I can't help but wonder what you San d'Orians' true motives are...
Pius: Then again, you're going willingly into the Quadav-ridden place, so I can't complain, even if you do turn out to be a spy.
Pius: Well, anyway... You want to speak to Grohm, in the Metalworks eatery. Good luck to you.
Pius: Oh, and when you're done with the investigation, report directly to your consulate. That is our protocol. I would be rather annoyed if you were to come back here.

Scene 3

Grohm: Hm? What do you want?
Hey, you're not from Bastok, are you?
Grohm: What!? You're San d'Orian, and you listened to what a Bastokan official told you to do?
Grohm: Hah! I have no idea why that Hume sent you here...or why your consulate sent you to him in the first place.
You better listen good. A lot of us died trying to win the Palborough Mines back from the Quadav...
Grohm: It might not matter to a foreigner like you, but they always send us Galka to do the dirty work!
Grohm: What gets me the most is that they don't even thing about it twice!
Even if you haven't been here long, you must've seen how they treat us.
Grohm: Never mind. Shouting at you won't change anything.
You wanted to know about refining ore, right? It's easy, but you have to remember the steps.
Grohm: Here goes:
1. Get 'a chunk of mine gravel'.
2. Put that into the upper part of the refiner.
3. Take the 'onz of mythril sand' out of the lower part of the refiner.
Grohm: you can either buy 'a chunk of mine gravel' from someone, or get some by using a pickaxe on a mythril seam inside Palborough.
Grohm: The refining machine is so big, its upper and lower sections are on different floors. Put a chunk of mine gravel into it on the third floor, and it'll produce an onz of mythril sand on the second floor.
Grohm: I know it sounds simple, but it's not. You've got the Quadav to deal with, and they're everywhere.
Grohm: Here, take these pickaxes.
Good luck. You're gonna need it.

Scene 4

Lion: Hey, you're an adventurer, right? From another country?
Lion: Sorry, I couldn't help but eavesdrop.
I'm going to the Palborough Mines, too.
Lion: Don't worry, I won't get in your way.
I don't think we're going after the same thing anyway.
Lion: At least, for now.
Lion: But you shouldn't think your mission is just a mine survey.
Lion: The beastmen seem to have found a new leader, and the Quadav are getting more powerful with each passing day. There could be another war...
Lion: Oh, there's one thing you should know. Do you know why the Quadav took the Palborough Mines?
Lion: Humes claim that the Quadav stole the mines from them, but in reality, the mines are the Quadav's home... no, their holy land.
Lion: The Quadav would die rather than lose it. But the Humes in Bastok don't know, and they don't care to know.
Lion: Well, it's time for me to go. Oh, and my name is Lion. I'm an adventurer, like you. I'll be seeing you around.
Obtained: 3 Pickaxes.

Scene 5

--Area: Palborough Mines--
You put in 1 chunk of mine gravel.
You've activated the machine.
You hear the sounds of metal hitting metal down below.
Did the things you put in come out there?
It might be best to go look downstairs.

Something falls out of the machine!
You obtain 1 onz of mythril sand!

Scene 6

--Area: Bastok Metalworks--
Savae E Paleade: Ah, you've brought the onz of mythril sand.
Good work.
Savae E Paleade: I will have Riault make a brief of the information we've been able to assemble on Bastokan tecnology.
Riault, if you please.
Lutia:
Oh, when will we be allowed to go back to San d'Oria, I wonder?
Lutia: I've had it up to here with these crass Humes and savage Galka.
I want out!
Chantain: I know what you mean.
Even their architectual techniques are crude. It's a wonder these buildings are still standing!
Savae E Paleade: Might I remind you two that this "crude and savage" nation is rivaling San d'Oria for power on this continent?
Savae E Paleade: San d'Oria can ill afford to sit back on its past glories. Our complacence and arrogance will be our downfall.
Lutia: Wasn't it that kind of talk that got you sent here in the first place, regardless of the fact that you are of noble blood?
Chantain: Yes, you should be careful. As my grandfather used to say, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all".
Savae E Paleade: Oh, you should talk, Chantain.
Riault, isn't it about time you were done?
Riault: All done, ma'am.
This concludes the Bastok part of this mission.
Savae E Paleade: You are going to Windurst next, aren't you?
Do as you have done here, Head to the consulate, and they will take care of you.
Savae E Paleade: Glory be to San d'Oria, and may you walk with honor.

Scene 7

--Area: Windurst Woods--
Mourices: So you've come all the way from San d'Oria, eh? Your dedication to serving the motherland is most admirable.
Mourices: The mission on the behalf of the Windurstian government displays our country's level of friendship towards Windurst.
Mourices: Forine, please explain to the nice lady here what the mission entails.
Forine: Yes, Consul.
Allow me to explain Windurst's request...
Forine: A giant monster has appeared in the depths of Giddeus, the borderland to the theaocracy of the Yagudo beastmen. The Windurstian government wants it exterminated.
Forine: You are to receive a key from Heavens Tower in the Windurst Walls district and head to the innermost part of Giddeus, where the creature awaits.
Mourices: Ha-ha! What a jolly tale that is. A ferocious monster appearing in the heart of Giddeus, scaring the Yagudo so much they ask Tarutaru to help them?
Mourices: It's most fortunate for those beastmen that the Windurst government had sought amicable relations with them in order to maintain the peace of their country.
Mourices: What? Don't tell me you hadn't heard of Windurst's little peace pact with the Yagudo?
Mourices: Of course, we San d'Orians have no need to show to those vulgar beastman any courtesy whatsoever, but this is an agreement between our two countries, so we have no choice but to go through with it.
Mourices: So, go ahead and exterminate the ferocious monster plaguing the depths of Giddeus, but don't think you have to hold back from also giving those whining beastmen what they deserve.
Mourices: Anyway, enough chatter.
Godspeed on your assignment.

Scene 8

--Area: Heavens Tower--
Kupipi: Miss...____, is it?
I have received a repo~rt on your mission. You are the adventurer from San d'Oria who will be helping us today.
Kupipi: The Yagudo in Giddeus have a problem. A te~rrible monster has appeared deep within their caves.
Kupipi: Your mission is to travel a~ll the way to Giddeus and help the Yagudo rid themselves of this beast.
Kupipi: Here is the key you will need to get into the deeper-weeper parts of the Yagudo's dwellings.
Kupipi: Giddeus is a sca~ry-wary place. You would never catch me going there... Well, have a nice trip!
Obtained key item: Dark key.

Battle

--Area: Balga's Dais--
Entering the battlefield for "The Rank 2 Final Mission"!
Currently, 6 members of your party (including yourself) have clearance to enter the battlefield. The time limit for this battle is 15 minutes.

Searcher: Heh-heh-heh... I'm so glad you could come.
I didn't realize that little rumor I spread would be so effective.
Searcher: Yes, I'm the "ferocious monster" you were told about...
One who will rally the beastman horders on a grand campaign to rid the world of you and your kind!
Semih Lafihna: "Rrrally the beastman hordes"?
Almost sounds as if you're planning to wage another Crystal War!
Searcher: Heh-heh-heh. I see you catch on quick.
Searcher: The day of reckoning will come, and the beastmen will be the ones to rule this world!
Not that you'll be there to see it...
Searcher: Because you'll already be dead!
Searcher: Arise, Wyrm of Darkness, Devourer of Light!
I command you! Smite my enemies where they stand!
Semih Lafihna: A spatial distorrrtion...?
This can only mean...!?
Semih Lafihna: A...a drrragon?
Semih Lafihna: Phew. Heh-heh...
I knew it couldn't have been old you-know-who.
I was getting carried away therrre.
Semih Lafihna: Hah! Is this all you can musterrr?
...Your pet drrragon?
Semih Lafihna: Hm...? Here come the reinforrrcements.
Looks like they'll be able to handle this.
I have more pressing matters than dealing with the likes of these.
I'll leave it to theirrr hands.

Post-Battle Scene

Searcher: This...this cannot be!
Me, defeated...by these weaklings!?
Lion: Oops, I guess I missed the show.
Lion: Hey, wait a minute. This dragon...
Lion: No doubt about it, it's a nether beast from the Northlands!
What's it doing here!?
Lion: Their kind haven't been seen ever since the Shadow Lord was destroyed and the Northlands sealed...
Lion: To see one here, with the beastmen, it's as if...
Searcher: The Shadow Lord will soon be brought back to this world.
I was merely making perparations for His return...
Lion: What!?
Who are you!?
Searcher: I am Searcher, a servant of the Shadow Lord.
The "Great Hero" that saved you twenty years ago is gone--none has the power to defeat Him now.
Searcher: While your peoples were busy squabbling with each other, we have been preparing for His return.
Searcher: And when He comes...He will destroy you all!
Searcher: Enjoy your lives...while they last...
Foolish...weaklings... Hah hah...hah...
Eye-eye-e~ye...!
Lion: The Shadow Lord... is coming back...
There's going to be another war...
Lion: Our days will be filled with hatred and sorrow once more...
Lion: ____! You should head back to your country.
And don't forget to report what happened here!
If it's true the Shadow Lord is being resurrected, we can expect great trouble to follow!
Lion: I've got to get going.
I hope to see you around again someday, ____.

Obtained key item: Kindred crest.

Scene 9

--Area: Windurst Woods--
Mourices: What is this you speak? The Shadow Lord is being resurrected!?
Mourices: This cannot be!
We'll have to report this to the royal family!
Mourices: I shall write an epistle. I will need you to deliver it posthaste to Monarlais Halver back in the motherland.
Mourices: You must protect this letter with your life. Now hurry and deliver it to San d'Oria!

Obtained key item: Kindred report.

Scene 10

--Area: Southern San d'Oria--
Endracion: Ah, welcome back. I see you've been certified in Bastok and Windurst. Good work. You'll make a fine adventurer.
Endracion: What's that, a report for our kingdom? I see. Take that to the Monarlais when you go.
Endracion: You should receive an Adventurer's Certificate from Monarlais Halver. Now, go to Chateau d'Oraguille and let them know you're back.

Conclusion

--Area: Chateau d'Oraguille--
Halver: Well, ____, it's good to see you again. Let's see the report you've brought back, then!
Halver: The Shadow Lord...back!? That's impossible! He was slain by our forces in the Great War twenty years ago...
Halver: What!? The nether beasts have broken out into this land? This is dire news, indeed!
Halver: If this report is true, we must take action.
Halver: Hmm...but, to be honest, I find it hard to believe.
Halver: Very well. I will take this report. You will be issued an Adventurer's Certificate, as promised.
Halver: Your latest accomplishment raises your mission rank to 3. Congratulations.
Halver: You must be weary. Be at ease in this chateau. There is much here to soothe the mind and warm the spirit.

Obtained 3000 gil. You obtain the key item: Adventurer's Certificate!