Sage's Focus

Sage's Focus

Quest giver

Lalah Jinjahl

Location

Middle La Noscea (X:20.9, Y:24.8)

Job

Sage

Level

70

Experience

 216,000

Gil

 2,383

Previous quest

Sage's Path

Next quest

Sands of Despair

Patch

6.0

Links

EDB GT

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Lalah Jinjahl has a mind to introduce you to the sage's armaments.

— In-game description

Steps

• Speak with Lalah Jinjahl.
• Speak with Lalah Jinjahl in Idyllshire.
• Stand lookout for the fugitives.
• Render aid to the refined man.
• Speak with Lalah Jinjahl.
• Speak with Lalah Jinjahl in front of Saint Mocianne's Arboretum.
• Speak with Lalah Jinjahl again. (Solo duty.)
• Speak with Lalah Jinjahl.
• Speak with Lalah Jinjahl in Idyllshire.

Journal

• Lalah Jinjahl has a mind to introduce you to the sage's armaments.

• For your first lesson as a sage, Lalah introduces you to the sage's arms, the hovering nouliths. Yet eager though she is to have you try your hand at using them, your mission calls you to Idyllshire in the Dravanian hinterlands, where the fugitives have reportedly made their way.

• Upon arriving in Idyllshire, Lalah suggests splitting up to search for your elusive quarry. While she sees to the town's south, you turn your steps for the north.

• As you scan your surrounds, you chance to hear a cry for help. Together with Lalah, you rush towards the disturbance to find a man at the mercy of three assailants. Your intervention prompts the villains─a Viera man named Loifa and his two accomplices─to leave, and you turn to render aid to their intended victim.

• The man introduces himself as Faldrinet, and to Lalah's surprise, he is not only a fellow Sharlayan, but a sage besides─a traveling healer who offers his services gratis to those in need. Though he does not know why he was attacked, he theorizes that his assailants, whom Lalah is confident are the fugitives, wish to obtain forbidden plants that still grow at Saint Mocianne's Arboretum.

• Seeing the logic in Faldrinet's supposition, Lalah decides to investigate the arboretum. The fugitives, she posits, have enhanced themselves with sage magic, and she makes no attempt to hide her disdain for their misuse of the art before setting off for the abandoned facility.

• You join Lalah at the arboretum, where your objective is to find the fugitives, and failing that, clues that will lead you to them. Rife with unruly flora and fauna, the place promises to provide you with good practice for your budding sage's skills, and you steel yourself for the foray.

• Your preparations complete, you venture into Saint Mocianne's Arboretum and begin searching for the fugitives.

• You make your way through the arboretum, and after coming upon signs of their passage, finally encounter Loifa and his accomplices, Mahaud and Ancel. A clash ensues, which ends when they decide it is not in their best interest to fight, and they teleport away─but not before dropping a peculiar pouch.

• Outside the arboretum, Lalah reveals that the pouch held an unknown plant. Furthermore, she chanced upon a diary which appears to belong to a Sharlayan sage. Though the fugitives and their objective still elude you, you have these clues to show for your efforts, and head back to Idyllshire to take stock.

• Lalah informs you that she has dispatched the mystery herb to her homeland for identification. While awaiting the results, she bids you take the opportunity to continue honing your skills as a sage.
  ※The next sage quest will be available from Lalah Jinjahl upon reaching level 73.

Walkthrough

As instructed, start by casting Kardia on Lalah at the start. Then, before the first fight, cast Eukrasia followed by Eukrasian Diagnosis on Lalah.

Against the team of fugitives, fight as usual against Ancer Rockfist in a solo match, keeping Lalah alive while attacking with Dosis / Eukrasian Dosis and Phlegma. During the second stage, target Mahaud Flamehand first and take him down quickly. Use Haima for a damage shield when necessary. Next, take out Loifa Brighteye for the win.

Dialogue

Accepting the quest (Cutscene)

Lalah Jinjahl: I see the crystal has imparted to you its knowledge, as expected. Excellent. You are ready to embark on your training, and naturally it begins with the armaments─a set of short staves known as nouliths.
Lalah Jinjahl: Nouliths trace their roots to healers of eld, who employed naturally occurring objects of power known as adder stones.
Lalah Jinjahl: These stones, which harbor spiritual energy, were placed around the sick and ailing to create an aetheric confluence through which the healer channeled her magicks.
Lalah Jinjahl: From this primitive design, nouliths gradually evolved into their present form. While their construction is far more sophisticated, the basic principle remains unchanged.
Lalah Jinjahl: In practice, the sage wields nouliths as an extension of her mind, sending them darting through the air to weave the arcane patterns through which she unleashes advanced magicks.
Lalah Jinjahl: If they sound difficult to wield, well, it is because they are. Even the Studium's most talented require years of training to become proficient.
Lalah Jinjahl: But you have an advantage that transcends talent: the crystal has chosen you. With its knowledge, the technique will come more naturally to you than others.
Lalah Jinjahl: Now, as much as I would like to have you try your hand with the nouliths at once, I have just received promising intelligence from command.
Lalah Jinjahl: Apparently, our fugitives have taken themselves to Idyllshire, in the Dravanian hinterlands. Let us make our way there at once!

Speak with Lalah Jinjahl in Idyllshire

Lalah Jinjahl: So this is Idyllshire! The tales do not do the place justice. Truly impressive what the goblins and their fellow scavengers have managed to build upon the ruins of our colony!
Lalah Jinjahl: Ahem, to the task at hand... As I mentioned before, we have reason to believe that the fugitives have recently passed through this town, and may even still be here.
Lalah Jinjahl: For the sake of efficiency, I suggest we split up and search. I will see to the town's south, if you could tend to the north.

Stand lookout for the fugitives (Cutscene)

???: Help! Somebody, please─I need help!

Lalah Jinjahl: Did you hear that!?
Lalah Jinjahl: That man is in trouble!

Angry Viera: Look at me...
Angry Viera: ...When I'm talking to you!

Lalah Jinjahl: Stop this at once!
Lalah Jinjahl: A sage's barrier...?

Silver-haired Thaumaturge: Loifa...

Brawny Pugilist: Too many eyes and ears. We'd best leave.

Loifa: I don't know who you are, and I don't care. Do not get in our way again. You've been warned.

Lalah Jinjahl: W-Wait!

(Optional)
Lalah Jinjahl: That was them─our fugitives. But why did their leader protect you?
...Ack, such questions must wait. We must render aid to this man.

Render aid to the refined man (Cutscene)

Refined Man: Thank you... Had you not intervened when you did, I dread to think what might have become of me.

Faldrinet: Permit me to introduce myself. Faldrinet of Sharlayan, at your service.

Lalah Jinjahl: Truly!?
Lalah Jinjahl: I am Sharlayan too─a recent graduate of the Studium, in fact. Would you mind telling us what happened?

Faldrinet: Oho, that an alumna should come to my rescue! Thaliak watches over His own! As to what happened...what is there to say? I was going about my business when they set upon me, without warning or provocation.

Lalah Jinjahl: I see... What is your business, if you do not mind my asking?

Faldrinet: Healing. The provision of it, that is. I am a sage, you see, and I travel the realm, providing treatment gratis to those who cannot afford it.

Lalah Jinjahl: A sage besides! Speaking of which, one of your assailants─the Viera man─also wielded sage magic. Was he known to you?

Faldrinet: No, I had never so much as laid eyes upon him before. I do have an inkling, however, as to why the villains have come here.
Faldrinet: If they use the sage's art for ill, then their destination is like to be Saint Mocianne's Arboretum.

Lalah Jinjahl: The arboretum? What could they possibly seek in that abandoned place?

Faldrinet: Following the exodus, the cultivation of certain plants became forbidden in Sharlayan. But that which can no longer be found in the motherland still grows freely there, among which are potent-but-dangerous herbs...

Lalah Jinjahl: I see! That does stand to reason, and I daresay it was for your knowledge that the fugitives attacked you.

Faldrinet: Hmmm... You too are a sage, yet you do not appear to be Sharlayan. How did you come by your soul crystal?

Lalah Jinjahl: The good people of Physis Technon had entrusted the crystal to me. And when it exhibited a strong resonance in [Forename]'s presence, I in turn entrusted it to her.

Faldrinet: Then...you were chosen to inherit...

Lalah Jinjahl: Is aught amiss, Master Faldrinet?

Faldrinet: No, no, 'tis nothing. I was but struck by the remarkable providence to have crossed paths with sages so far from home.
Faldrinet: Ours is a reclusive nation, after all; our policy to observe, not intervene.
Faldrinet: This did not sit well with me, and so I left Sharlayan behind─as the great Master Louisoix once did. And though I would never dare equate myself to him, I too believe it my duty to alleviate suffering in the world.

Lalah Jinjahl: So that's what brought you to Eorzea. You are a noble soul, Master Faldrinet, and I commend your resolve.

Faldrinet: Well, I must return to the road. I thank you again for coming to my aid. Till next we meet, let us both endeavor to seek out new knowledge and possibilities─for the betterment of mankind.

Speak with Lalah Jinjahl

Lalah Jinjahl: Let us head to Saint Mocianne's Arboretum at once.
Lalah Jinjahl: Given what we know of the fugitives, I had considered that they might be after knowledge sealed in the Great Gubal Library, but Master Faldrinet presents a compelling theory.
Lalah Jinjahl: And for an all-but-proven theory of my own: our quarry have clearly enhanced themselves with sage magic. I had suspected as much given what they stole, but the leader's actions earlier leave little room for doubt. Not that it gives us any greater insight into who they are or their ultimate goal...
Lalah Jinjahl: Regardless, to use a sage's soul crystal for ill is unforgivable, and I'll not rest until these criminals have been brought to justice!
Lalah Jinjahl: ...R-Right, to the arboretum! Our mission aside, I daresay it will be an ideal place for your training.

Speak with Lalah Jinjahl in front of Saint Mocianne's Arboretum

Lalah Jinjahl: By the Scholar, so this is Saint Mocianne's Arboretum! From the illustrations, I did not think it would be so immense!
Lalah Jinjahl: It may interest you to know that this place holds special meaning to sages. From ancient strains to crossbred creations, myriad medicinal plants have been cultivated within its halls.
Lalah Jinjahl: Alas, in the wake of the exodus fifteen years ago, this once-magnificent institution has fallen into ruin...
Lalah Jinjahl: Still, there's a certain charm in seeing nature reassert her dominion. Why, it must be a veritable menagerie of rare wildlife within! I should like to spend a day studying them, field guide in hand...
Lalah Jinjahl: ...Ahem. Forgive me─this isn't a field trip, but a mission.
Lalah Jinjahl: Our objective is to find the fugitives, and failing that, clues that will lead us to them. Please see to your preparations─a spot of practice with your spells would not go astray─and then we shall venture in.

System: You have learned all sage actions and traits to level 70. Detailed descriptions can be viewed in the Actions & Traits window, accessed under Character in the main menu.

Speak with Lalah Jinjahl again. (Solo duty)

Lalah Jinjahl: If you are ready, then let us venture forth!

System: Your progress through the battle will be saved at certain points. In the event that you are defeated, you will be able to try again from the most recent of these.
System: Please note that if you enter battles associated with other quests or log out from the game, this progress will be lost.

Solo Duty

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: If our assumption is correct, the fugitives have come─and may still be here. Keep your eyes peeled and your guard up.
Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: These halls are home to dangerous creatures. I will draw their attention, that you may focus on applying your techniques.

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: So, shall we practice some somanoutical fundamentals?
Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: To begin with, cast Kardia on me. The spell will establish a magical link between us.
Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: The residual aether of your attacks will be channeled unto me, healing my wounds as you deal damage to our foes.

(WoL casts Kardia.)

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Yes, just so! Let us continue on!

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Sizable fiend ahead. I believe this calls for a barrier.
Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: This time, augment your spells using Eukrasia, then cast Eukrasian Diagnosis on me.
Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: This will bestow a barrier on me that provides both protection and healing.

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Eukrasian Diagnosis, if you'd be so kind!

(WoL casts Eukrasian Diagnosis.)

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Excellent! Now we may proceed with confidence!

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Hm, nothing of note here... Let us head deeper into the arboretum.

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Fiends ahead! Please watch my back!

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Impressive! To see how well you wield your nouliths, one would not think you a novice!

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: No fiends here...
But what might this be?

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Some manner of plant seems to have been harvested here. I can't identify it by the remaining parts, however...
Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: There may be other clues nearby. We should investigate further. 

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Here too...

System: An impression on the edge of the lily pad suggests someone knelt here, perhaps to draw water.

System: Flurries of tiny bubbles break the water's surface at regular intervals. Some manner of creature hiding under the lily pad, perhaps.

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: More of the same plant taken... What could it possibly be?
Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Hm?

System: Resting at the bottom of the pool is an animal carcass overgrown with plant life. Perhaps it fell in while foraging for food.

System: Fine scorch marks are in evidence on the leafage, reminiscent of those left by sage magicks.

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Traces of ice... Someone recently fought here─a proficient wielder of magic.

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: The fugitives may be close. Be on your guard.

Cutscene

Lalah Jinjahl: Fugitives! In the name of the Forum, I demand you surrender yourselves at once!

Loifa: Of all the weapons to bare against us...
Loifa: No matter. I warned you once, and I won't warn you again!

Solo Duty, continue

Ancel Rockfist: I've got this. Stand back.

Loifa Brighteye: Very well.

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: This will go poorly for you if you resist!

Loifa Brighteye: Let's finish them quickly!

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Oh, for the love of─ Have care, [Forename]!

Loifa Brighteye: Ancel, that's enough! You mustn't lose your temper!

Ancel Rockfist: Godsdammit... If it wasn't for that sage...

Loifa Brighteye: We'll deal with you instead!

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: We'll see about that!

Mahaud Flamehand: Hmph! There'll be nothing left of you but ash!

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: Th-Their enhancement has given them such power!?

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: This is getting us nowhere! We must subdue Loifa first!

Loifa Brighteye: Mahaud, return the favor and take care of that sage! Finish it!

Mahaud Flamehand: Understood! Stand back!

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: No you don't!

Mahaud Flamehand: Grrr, damn you!
Mahaud Flamehand: I'm just getting started!

Loifa Brighteye: Ungh... Well, well...

Mahaud Flamehand: Loifa, no!

Lalah Jinjahl the Studious: It's over! Lay down your arms, and I promise you won't come to further harm!

Cutscene

Ancel: Loifa, we don't have time for this!

Loifa: You held your own against the enhanced...
Loifa: But aye, that's enough sport for now. The mission takes precedence.

Lalah Jinjahl: Confound it, not again!
Lalah Jinjahl: What's this...?

Speak with Lalah Jinjahl

Lalah Jinjahl: The pouch they dropped contained a plant─what they came for, I shouldn't doubt. 'Tis some manner of herb, but none I've seen in the course of my studies.
Lalah Jinjahl: And as I made my way out, I also stumbled upon what appears to be a diary by the entrance.
Lalah Jinjahl: Though much of its contents are magically obfuscated, I could make out some somanoutical terms, so we may assume it belonged to a sage.
Lalah Jinjahl: As we continue our pursuit, I will work on lifting the enchantment. When you have a moment, please feel free to peruse the contents in Idyllshire.
Lalah Jinjahl: On that note, let us head back to the settlement.

Speak with Lalah Jinjahl in Idyllshire

Lalah Jinjahl: I've dispatched the plant to Sharlayan for identification. When we learn what it is, I believe we will gain insight into the villains' objective.
Lalah Jinjahl: Now, tell me, [Forename]─have you been practicing with the nouliths while I wasn't looking? I ask because, even with the crystal's knowledge, you demonstrated remarkable proficiency.
Lalah Jinjahl: Regardless, 'tis plain you have a gift for the art. The sages whose memories reside in the crystal must be beaming with pride.
Lalah Jinjahl: Though sometimes I cannot help but wonder... If the sage's art was created for the betterment of mankind, why, then, does it incorporate techniques which inflict harm?
Lalah Jinjahl: And the fugitives... What could have compelled them to spurn our homeland's prescribed policy, as Master Louisoix and Master Faldrinet have?
...Ack, but I muse to no avail.

Lalah Jinjahl: It will be a while before we hear back regarding the plant. Until we do, please take the opportunity to continue honing your skills.
Lalah Jinjahl: As you go about your training, remember to heed the voices within your soul crystal. Do so, and your predecessors will surely grant you the wisdom to protect those you hold dear.

System: A diary of a sage is now available for perusal. More entries will become legible as you progress through the story.