The Crystal Line

Mission Name	The Crystal Line
Number	2-1
Start NPC	Any Bastok Gate Guard
Items Needed	A normal-quality Crystal
Reward	Rank points

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The Crystal Line	Taulluque Metalworks (I-8)

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Konschtat Highlands

Walkthrough

• This mission requires a certain level of Rank Bar. Complete some repeatable missions or trade 9 crystals (5 light/dark) to a Conquest Overseer. Talk to a Bastok Gate Guard to receive the mission.
• Trade a crystal to the Telepoint at the Crag of Dem, Crag of Holla, or Crag of Mea. It will become a Faded Crystal.
  • The easiest Crag to walk to from Bastok is the Crag of Dem (I-7) in Konschtat Highlands, which can be reached via western North Gustaberg at (E-6). The three Crags can be warped to via the Teleport-Dem, Teleport-Holla, and Teleport-Mea spells, but only if you possess the Dem gate crystal, Holla gate crystal, or Mea gate crystal respectively.
    • It is highly recommended to check the Telepoint to obtain a Dem gate crystal.
• Trade the Faded Crystal to Cid to obtain the C. L. Report.
• Optional: Talk to Naji (J-8).
• Talk to Ayame (K-7) inside the Cannonry in Metalworks to complete the mission. You get additional dialogue if you spoke to Naji before Ayame.

Game Description

Mission Orders

Find a section of the strange structure on the Konschtat Highlands that drains the energy from crystals. Bring a faded crystal back to Chief Engineer Cid for analysis.

SPOILER WARNING: Details about the Final Fantasy XI in-game storyline follow.

Cutscenes

«FFXI-Movie» 0010 Bas 2-1 - The Crystal Line

Script

The Crystal Line - Bastok Mines
Rashid: Have you heard of a strange structure called the Crag of Dem? It is on the Konschtat Highlands, north of the Gustaberg Mountains. Rashid: They say that crystals are drained of their power if you take them to a certain section of that structure. Rashid: Chief Cid is currently investigating this strange phenomenon, and is asking for someone to bring back a Faded Crystal. Rashid: Go see him for a more detailed explanation of your objectives. Rashid: You want a crystal to use for this experiment? Are you not an adventurer? It should be easy for you to procure one.
The Crystal Line - Metalworks
Cid: Ah, you've been assigned to investigate the Faded Crystals? Cid: There are many strange phenomena associated with that place, as you've heard. Cid: I've scanned that area and I've found there is a strong crystal resonance on a straight line between that structure and Jeuno. Cid: For now, I'm calling it the "Crystal Line"... Cid: Never mind, you're getting that blank expression on your face again. I'll skip the details. Cid: There are three places near the structure where you can get Faded Crystals. They're shining, raised platforms called "Telepoints." Cid: Place a crystal on a Telepoint, and the crystal will be drained of its power. Do that, and bring back the Faded Crystal to me. Cid: Oh, one more thing. To put the crystal on a Telepoint, use "Trade."
The Crystal Line - Metalworks
Cid: Good, you've brought back a Faded Crystal. As I thought, its pattern of deterioration is almost identical to the one found in Beadeaux... Cid: <Sigh> I just don't know what to make of all the strange occurrences that have been happening lately... Cid: I wonder if this has anything to do with the shattered Telepoint we discovered recently... Cid: Hm? Oh, sorry. Just talking to myself. Good job. You can... wait, can I ask you to do something for me? Cid: Do you remeber Volker? He came here when you were reporting the results of your first mission to me. Cid: It would be best if you could deliver this to him personally, but he's a busy man and hard to find. Cid: Give it to one of his Mythril Musketeers instead. Ayame and Naji should be on guard near the President's Office. Either one will do. >> Choose Naji first Naji: A letter from the Chief? What is it about? Naji: It's addressed to our captain. Let's see... Hmm? Huh? I can't make heads or tails out of this... Naji: I'm sorry, but could you give it to Ayame instead? She should be on guard at the rear of this building. This kind of technical stuff's more her specialty. It's all mumbo-jumbo to me. Naji: Oh, but do me a favor... Don't tell her I asked you to, or she's gonna make fun of me again. >> Choose Ayame first or second Ayame: You have a letter from the Chief Engineer? May I see it? Ayame: This is a report on the investigation of the Crystal Line. It is addressed to our captain... This might mean our company is moving out soon. Ayame: Thank you for bringing this to me. Your presence is very much appreciated. The Chief is a little busy these days to do such chores himself. Ayame: I must ask you one thing, though. Why did you bring this to me, and not Naji? He is also a Mythril Musketeer, and posted closer to the entrance. Why did you bring the letter to Ayame? Naji didn't look smart enough. <----- Chose this option! Ayame looked more reliable. Because I felt like it. Ayame: Hah hah hah. Well, he is always saying, "I'm a fighter, not a thinker!" The latter, I may have to agree with. Ayame: You're very perceptive; I like that in an adventurer. I guess I'll be seeing you around a lot more. Why did you bring the letter to Ayame? Naji didn't look smart enough. Ayame looked more reliable. <----- Chose this option! Because I felt like it. Ayame: Thank you for the compliment. Mythril Musketeers are supposed to be reliable, but I wasn't sure if I could fit the role. Well, at least I do a little bit more than Naji. Ayame: You're very perceptive; I like that in an adventurer. I guess I'll be seeing you around a lot more. Why did you bring the letter to Ayame? Naji didn't look smart enough. Ayame looked more reliable. Because I felt like it. <----- Chose this option! Ayame: Oh. Well, no matter. Good work.