Goddess of the Yokai Isles
Welcome to the Shrine of the Four Cardinal Directions. I was hoping to invite you when the observatory was finished construction, but an unwelcome visitor landed right on top of it. Twenty-eight Stars have merged into the form of a Dragon, and asked me to relay its challenge to you. If you win, the Stars will work with me to craft an empyrean weapon. If this newborn Dragon wins, it claims that you will make it the Dragon of Space. Is that…possible?
Talk
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Challenge
The Stars above have issued a challenge to you, and requested that I preside as judge over the duel. Twenty-eight of them have merged into the form of an Empyrean Dragon that will pit their might against yours. If you win, they will return to the sky after they work with me to forge you a weapon made from their light. If they win, you are to acknowledge them as the Dragon of Space. I believe that means they want godhood, but I don't know how you'd grant them that.
Stars
That Dragon isn't made of just any random cluster of stars. Together, they compose the constellations of the four legendary beasts that symbolize the cardinal directions. Known as the Twenty-Eight Mansions, or Ershiba Xiu in Wuji, those stars hold great power. Without their favor, it is said that the elements and seasons can be thrown off balance, and travelers are cursed to never find their way home. That forces us to accept the challenge on their terms.
Four Symbols
The constellations comprised of twenty-eight ambitious stars represent the four cardinal directions: the Black Tortoise Genbu of the North, The Azure Dragon Seiryu of the East, the Vermillion Bird Suzaku of the South, and the White Tiger Byakko of the west. In Wuji, they're known as Xuanwu, Qinglong, Zhuque, and Baihu. Through fusion, they might have a claim to this 'Dragon of Space' title, but why seek it now? I invited Lady Celestia here to consult her expertise.
- Challenge
- Empress Ai No Miko's Quests
After completing the 'Hoshiyoru' quest:
Goddess of the Yokai Isles
Congratulations on your victory! I wish I could name the new Observatory in your honor, but the Nova Empyrean was exhilarated by the fight. This may be the first time they have ever tasted defeat, which means I will have to relinquish this lovely view to the Stars. I can't have visitors and researchers getting crushed whenever the Twenty-Eight Mansions decide to crash back down to Lore.
Talk
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Challenge
The Stars above have issued a challenge to you, and requested that I preside as judge over the duel. Twenty-eight of them have merged into the form of an Empyrean Dragon that will pit their might against yours. If you win, they will return to the sky after they work with me to forge you a weapon made from their light. If they win, you are to acknowledge them as the Dragon of Space. I believe that means they want godhood, but I don't know how you'd grant them that.
Stars
That Dragon isn't made of just any random cluster of stars. Together, they compose the constellations of the four legendary beasts that symbolize the cardinal directions. Known as the Twenty-Eight Mansions, or Ershiba Xiu in Wuji, those stars hold great power. Without their favor, it is said that the elements and seasons can be thrown off balance, and travelers are cursed to never find their way home. That forces us to accept the challenge on their terms.
Four Symbols
The constellations comprised of twenty-eight ambitious stars represent the four cardinal directions: the Black Tortoise Genbu of the North, The Azure Dragon Seiryu of the East, the Vermillion Bird Suzaku of the South, and the White Tiger Byakko of the west. In Wuji, they're known as Xuanwu, Qinglong, Zhuque, and Baihu. Through fusion, they might have a claim to this 'Dragon of Space' title, but why seek it now? I invited Lady Celestia here to consult her expertise.
- Challenge
- Empress Ai No Miko's Quests
- Nova Shrine Gifts
P-AI-rate No Miko
For our ruse to work, we need to expertly play the part of greedy pirates and lose our pursuers. My helmsman will take care of sailing, but we need you to help make this ship as pirate savvy as possible.
Plan
The Empire of Wuji sent ships to spirit my subjects across the sea. If we don't give them up willingly, Wuji will wage war. Pretending to be a bloodthirsty crew of pirates kidnapping them will keep my subjects out of Wuji's reach, and frame the Yokai Isles as largely blameless. This won't be a permanent solution, but will buy us time. The first stop we'll be making is to Takarajima, an island where my family once hid our personal treasures.
Wuji
East across a vast ocean lies the Wuji Empire, ruled by a man known as the Emperor and Champion of Steel. They and their people are ageless and eternal, having become immortal through unknown means. We know little of them because the Empire is an iron fortress in a lake of liquid mercury, embroiled in an ongoing war with another power. Now, however, they're turning their eyes and blades towards the Yokai Isles.
Descendants
Six Princes and Six Princesses, the children of the Wuji Emperor of Steel, fled to the Yokai Isles long ago. Though I refer to their descendants as my subjects on an official level, my mother was from the lineage of the Wuji Snake Prince. The people on this ship are my distant relatives, and I treat them with the respect I would give to my close family. I will not let them or myself become prisoners of the Wuji Emperor.
- Empress Ai No Miko's Quests
- Yokai Pirate Treasures
After completing the 'Shanty Sha-N-Ti' quest:
P-AI-rate No Miko
Yue is below deck in the living quarters with some of the other descendants. I wonder why she isn't up here joining in on the shanties. Would you mind going to check on her? She might need help with something.
Plan
The Empire of Wuji sent ships to spirit my subjects across the sea. If we don't give them up willingly, Wuji will wage war. Pretending to be a bloodthirsty crew of pirates kidnapping them will keep my subjects out of Wuji's reach, and frame the Yokai Isles as largely blameless. This won't be a permanent solution, but will buy us time. The first stop we'll be making is to Takarajima, an island where my family once hid our personal treasures.
Wuji
East across a vast ocean lies the Wuji Empire, ruled by a man known as the Emperor and Champion of Steel. They and their people are ageless and eternal, having become immortal through unknown means. We know little of them because the Empire is an iron fortress in a lake of liquid mercury, embroiled in an ongoing war with another power. Now, however, they're turning their eyes and blades towards the Yokai Isles.
Descendants
Six Princes and Six Princesses, the children of the Wuji Emperor of Steel, fled to the Yokai Isles long ago. Though I refer to their descendants as my subjects on an official level, my mother was from the lineage of the Wuji Snake Prince. The people on this ship are my distant relatives, and I treat them with the respect I would give to my close family. I will not let them or myself become prisoners of the Wuji Emperor.
- Yokai Pirate Treasures
After completing the 'Hoo Wants a Cracker' quest:
P-AI-rate No Miko
Baoyu's waiting to hear from you. He heard that you had something to tell him about some strange fowl?
Plan
The Empire of Wuji sent ships to spirit my subjects across the sea. If we don't give them up willingly, Wuji will wage war. Pretending to be a bloodthirsty crew of pirates kidnapping them will keep my subjects out of Wuji's reach, and frame the Yokai Isles as largely blameless. This won't be a permanent solution, but will buy us time. The first stop we'll be making is to Takarajima, an island where my family once hid our personal treasures.
Wuji
East across a vast ocean lies the Wuji Empire, ruled by a man known as the Emperor and Champion of Steel. They and their people are ageless and eternal, having become immortal through unknown means. We know little of them because the Empire is an iron fortress in a lake of liquid mercury, embroiled in an ongoing war with another power. Now, however, they're turning their eyes and blades towards the Yokai Isles.
Descendants
Six Princes and Six Princesses, the children of the Wuji Emperor of Steel, fled to the Yokai Isles long ago. Though I refer to their descendants as my subjects on an official level, my mother was from the lineage of the Wuji Snake Prince. The people on this ship are my distant relatives, and I treat them with the respect I would give to my close family. I will not let them or myself become prisoners of the Wuji Emperor.
- Yokai Pirate Treasures
After completing the 'Horizon's Green Flash' quest:
P-AI-rate No Miko
A Crew from a large warship is boarding ours! What's going on? …They're a ship from Greenguard? I spoke with Queen Victoria and she promised to allow safe passage. Whatever is going on, we can't let them capture us. Come, we've got work to do.
Plan
The Empire of Wuji sent ships to spirit my subjects across the sea. If we don't give them up willingly, Wuji will wage war. Pretending to be a bloodthirsty crew of pirates kidnapping them will keep my subjects out of Wuji's reach, and frame the Yokai Isles as largely blameless. This won't be a permanent solution, but will buy us time. The first stop we'll be making is to Takarajima, an island where my family once hid our personal treasures.
Wuji
East across a vast ocean lies the Wuji Empire, ruled by a man known as the Emperor and Champion of Steel. They and their people are ageless and eternal, having become immortal through unknown means. We know little of them because the Empire is an iron fortress in a lake of liquid mercury, embroiled in an ongoing war with another power. Now, however, they're turning their eyes and blades towards the Yokai Isles.
Descendants
Six Princes and Six Princesses, the children of the Wuji Emperor of Steel, fled to the Yokai Isles long ago. Though I refer to their descendants as my subjects on an official level, my mother was from the lineage of the Wuji Snake Prince. The people on this ship are my distant relatives, and I treat them with the respect I would give to my close family. I will not let them or myself become prisoners of the Wuji Emperor.
- Empress Ai No Miko's Quests
- Yokai Pirate Treasures
After completing the 'Highly Buoyant Metal Armor' quest:
P-AI-rate No Miko
We've made it to Takarajima, but a Lord from Greenguard's Neverglades caught up. He's waiting on the shore and I don't know if he's colluding with Wuji or merely disobeying his Queen's orders to stay away from Yokai's waters. Either way, he won't back down unless you defeat him in a duel.
Plan
The Empire of Wuji sent ships to spirit my subjects across the sea. If we don't give them up willingly, Wuji will wage war. Pretending to be a bloodthirsty crew of pirates kidnapping them will keep my subjects out of Wuji's reach, and frame the Yokai Isles as largely blameless. This won't be a permanent solution, but will buy us time. The first stop we'll be making is to Takarajima, an island where my family once hid our personal treasures.
Wuji
East across a vast ocean lies the Wuji Empire, ruled by a man known as the Emperor and Champion of Steel. They and their people are ageless and eternal, having become immortal through unknown means. We know little of them because the Empire is an iron fortress in a lake of liquid mercury, embroiled in an ongoing war with another power. Now, however, they're turning their eyes and blades towards the Yokai Isles.
Descendants
Six Princes and Six Princesses, the children of the Wuji Emperor of Steel, fled to the Yokai Isles long ago. Though I refer to their descendants as my subjects on an official level, my mother was from the lineage of the Wuji Snake Prince. The people on this ship are my distant relatives, and I treat them with the respect I would give to my close family. I will not let them or myself become prisoners of the Wuji Emperor.
- Empress Ai No Miko's Quests
- Yokai Pirate Treasures
After completing the 'Salty Roots' quest:
P-AI-rate No Miko
According to Lord Brentan, he met with the emissaries from Wuji and helped them track us down. With the mercury lapping on the beach, they already know where we are and have taken measures to trap us. We won't be able to sail in these poisonous conditions. Apologetic as he is, I fear Lord Brentan can do little to steer us back on course. I will continue to rely on you when the Wuji Naval Admiral arrives.
Talk
Would you take a moment to share a word with me? It'll help me sharpen my next decision.
Plan
The Empire of Wuji sent ships to spirit my subjects across the sea. If we don't give them up willingly, Wuji will wage war. Pretending to be a bloodthirsty crew of pirates kidnapping them will keep my subjects out of Wuji's reach, and frame the Yokai Isles as largely blameless. This won't be a permanent solution, but will buy us time. The first stop we'll be making is to Takarajima, an island where my family once hid our personal treasures.
Wuji
East across a vast ocean lies the Wuji Empire, ruled by a man known as the Emperor and Champion of Steel. They and their people are ageless and eternal, having become immortal through unknown means. We know little of them because the Empire is an iron fortress in a lake of liquid mercury, embroiled in an ongoing war with another power. Now, however, they're turning their eyes and blades towards the Yokai Isles.
Descendants
Six Princes and Six Princesses, the children of the Wuji Emperor of Steel, fled to the Yokai Isles long ago. Though I refer to their descendants as my subjects on an official level, my mother was from the lineage of the Wuji Snake Prince. The people on this ship are my distant relatives, and I treat them with the respect I would give to my close family. I will not let them or myself become prisoners of the Wuji Emperor.
- Empress Ai No Miko's Quests
- Yokai Pirate Treasures
- Continue the Story
