(if the player tries to have Noctis walk out of Cindy’s vicinity without speaking with her first)
Cindy: Oh! Hey there! Prince!

[The dialogue immediately beneath this will then commence]
—

(speaking with Prompto inside the Mini Mart)
Prompto: I got a feeling our money’s no good here, Noct.
Noctis: Betcha Ignis came prepared, though. Let’s ask him.
Ignis: Enough for room and board…
—

(speaking with Cindy again)
Cindy: Rushin’ Paw-paw won’t do you no good.
—

(speaking with Cindy once more)
Cindy: He’ll take his time, but he’ll get ‘er done.
—

(examining an advertisement near some kitchenware in the Mini Mart at Hammerhead)
The perfect pots and pans for your next camping trip!
Can’t find what you need? Ask our staff!

Noctis: Hey, let’s see what they’ve got for sale.
Ignis: We’ve already brought everything we need.
—

(coming near and examining the advertisement on the front window of Takka’s Pit Stop)
Prompto: Wanna go check it out?
Noctis: What is it?

Takka’s Pit Stop
Our spicy jambalaya’ll have you jumpin’ for joy
and scamperin’ for seconds! Give it a taste!

Prompto: You think it’s really that spicy?
Noct: Only one way to find out.
—

(overhearing a conversation in Takka’s Pit Stop)
Man (1): Fifty gil says that there’s a city car in the garage.
Man (2): Hmm. How you reckon?
Man (1): Ol’ coot wouldn’t come outta hidin’ for anythin’ less!
—

(overhearing a conversation in Takka’s Pit Stop)
Woman (1): So Lady Lunafreya would be a Lucian?
Woman (2): I can’t imagine it either!
Woman (1): Well, what does Tenebrae think about all this?
Woman (2): They’ll still claim the Oracle’s theirs.
—

(overhearing a conversation in Takka’s Pit Stop)
Man (1): After his son’s accident, I never imagined the old man’d keep the place runnin’.
Man (2): Me neither. But he did, now Cindy’s all grown up.
Man (1): Yep. Hammerhead’s in good hands.
Man (2): All Cid needs now is a good grandons-in-law.
—

(overhearing a conversation in Takka’s Pit Stop)
Woman: Some folks come all the way here chocoboback?
Man: Hunters—they go off the beaten track.
Woman: Ahhh, I get it. Car won’t make it far in the woods.
—

(speaking with Takka and selecting “Talk”)
Takka: Y’all hungry for info?

[Nearby havens, parking spots, outposts and procurement points become marked on the map]
—

(during the battle)
Gladiolus: You got all those arms at your disposal. Use ’em!
—

(examining the tilted, broken tower nearby after eliminating the first grouping of reapertails)
Prompto: What happened here?
Ignis: The telegraph pole’s been split in two. And not just this one, either.
Gladiolus: The hell do you think did this?
Ignis: Hard to say. A natural disaster, perhaps.
Gladiolus: You sure? Hammerhead doesn’t have a scratch on it.
Prompto: Maybe a huuuge monster came and knocked ’em down!
Gladiolus: Better not be the “varmint” Cindy was talking about.
—

(during the second battle)
Gladiolus: Haven’t you ever heard, “the best offense is a good defense”?
—

(speaking to Dave again)
Dave: I’ve been huntin’ for years, but I ain’t never seen dualhorns with blood-red tusks like those.
—

(speaking to Dave yet again)
Dave: Wonder if the nights growin’ longer’s got anything to do with ’em showin’ up outta the blue…
—

(speaking to Dave once more)
Dave: Well, whatever it is, we oughta take it out before it can spawn any more like it.
—

(speaking with Cindy again)
Cindy: Oh! While I got ya, if y’all wanna fix ‘er up before ya roll out, let me know.

[Following the Version 1.12 update of June 26, 2017, Cindy will also now say the following]
Cindy: Hey, Prince: mind if I borrow the old girl for a hot second? I just had a doozy of an idea. You’re gonna love it—promise!

[A notification appears]
Remodel the Regalia into the Type-D and take your adventure off-road.

[After asking Cindy to remodel the Regalia into the Type-D, the screen briefly fades to black]
Cindy: Well, here she is! Now y’all won’t need to pay the roads no nevermind. After all, limits were only made to be broken.
—

(overhearing a conversation at Hammerhead)
Man (1): I was driving the other night, when one of those things popped out. Managed to get away, but…
Man (2): Not even our roads are safe anymore.
—

(while perusing Prompto’s photos and passing the one Cindy took of the Chocobros with the Regalia)
Gladiolus: Damn, this is a really good shot!
[Prompto chuckles]
Prompto: I made sure I got the Regalia’s good side.
—

(while perusing Prompto’s photos and passing one of Noctis warping)
Noctis: Heh, nailed it.
Prompto: Why can’t I warp, too? So unfair.

[Note by Glenn Morrow: For more on the topic of Chocobros other than Noctis warping, please read the “Why don’t all the Chocobros warp?” segment under the theories and observations about the story and world section of this archive]
—

(while perusing Prompto’s photos and passing one of Noct and Gladio posing)
Prompto: You two are the picture of friendship.
—

(while perusing Prompto’s photos and passing one of Noct and Ignis posing)
Noctis: Look at that.
Ignis: One of the few pictures of us together.
—

(taking the “Stirred, Not Shaken” tour with Ignis, which is triggered by camping at Cotisse Haven)
[At camp, Noct is asleep in his chair by the fire; Ignis takes a seat in the chair next to him, and Noctis comes out of his sleep, rubbing his eyes]
Ignis: Trouble you a moment, Noct?
Noctis: Yeah?
Ignis: I could use your help in the morning.
Noctis: Me and mornings don’t usually get along.
Ignis: Might if you help me make breakfast.

[A prompt appears to select either “Sure” or “No way”]

—
—
Sure
Noctis: Most important meal.
Ignis: Well then, tomorrow it is.
—
—
No way
Noctis: I’ll sleep in ’til lunch.
Ignis: Well then rest to your heart’s content. …Just don’t expect any leftovers.

[Ignis gets up from his chair and walks away]
—
—

(after selecting “Sure”)
Your friend has invited you on a tour.
Join him at dawn tomorrow to undertake a special task.
You must remain in the vicinity of your destination.

[In the morning, Ignis is offering some instruction to Noctis]
Ignis: The key is to let the pot simmer without ever letting it burn.
Noctis: How do I do that?
Ignis: A few stirs here and there should suffice.

[Noctis begins stirring; the two talk while Ignis goes about setting bowls]
Ignis: When’s the last time you cooked anything?
Noctis: Um, too long ago to remember.
Ignis: Back when you were a part-time cook?
Noctis: Sounds right. But even back then I was pretty much just winging it.
Ignis: Hardly what I’d call “cooking,” I imagine.
Noctis: Just what normal people would.

[Ignis comes over to check on Noct’s progress]
Ignis: Well, let’s see how things are stewing. Hmmm… Could use just a touch longer to thicken, if you don’t mind stirring.

[The two continue to talk while Noctis resumes stirring and Ignis resumes setting everything else up]
Noctis: Not at all, if you don’t mind telling me what this cooking class is all about.
Ignis: Oh, I was only hoping to have a fireside chat, see what’s got you stewing.
Noctis: So you cooked up this little pretense. All these years, you’ve never stopped worrying about me.
Ignis: My royal duty, per His Majesty.
Noctis: Your hobby.

[Ignis is now watching Noct stir while he drinks a cup of coffee]
Ignis: Now then, time for the taste test.

—
—
[If the stirring was done improperly]
Ignis: Well. This…

[Noctis lifts some out with a ladle, sniffs, and makes a repulsed sound]
Noct: Smells terrible. So, breakfast at the diner, then?

[Ignis sighs]
—
—
[If the stirring was done properly]
Ignis: Mmm. Looks done to a turn, excellent work. Taste for yourself?

[Noct tastes it with a spoon and makes a pleased sound]
Ignis: Sweet are the fruits of one’s own labor.
Noct: Not half bad.
Ignis: You must be eager to learn more of the culinary arts.
Noct: Actually, I’m eager to leave the cooking to you.
Ignis: My half-baked scheme, up in smoke.
—
—

[After they’ve finished]
Ignis: How did you fancy returning to the stove?
Noct: Can’t complain. It’s not so bad every once in a while. Just not first thing in the morning.
Ignis: Now, now. The world at dawn is full of wonders.
Noct: Yeah, can’t wait to marvel at them all.
Ignis: Dawn tomorrow?
Noct: I’ll marvel at my own pace.

—
—
[If the stirring was done improperly, the generic scene that plays after failing on a tour with Ignis follows]
Ignis: Well, you gave a good effort.
Noctis: And it still went wrong.

[Ignis chuckles]
—
—
[If the stirring was done properly, the generic scene that plays after successfully completing a tour with Ignis follows]
Ignis: You were a big help.
Noct: Yeah, I’m good like that.
Ignis: Right.
—
—

(taking the “Hallowed Hill of Hammerhead” tour with Prompto, which can be triggered by camping at Palmaugh Haven)
[At camp, Noctis is crouched by the fire; Prompto comes up behind him and smacks him on his butt to get his attention]
Prompto: Hey, Noct, I’ve got this…thing. Be a pal and come with me tomorrow morning? Pretty please?

[A prompt appears to select either “Sure” or “No way”]

—
—
Sure
Noctis: Alright, no need to beg.
Prompto: Woo, yes! I owe you one. For now, let’s hit the hay.
—
—
No way
Noctis: Nope. Not a morning person.
Prompto: Seriously!? I should cross you off my friend list.
—
—

(after selecting “Sure”)
Your friend has invited you on a tour.
Join him at dawn tomorrow to undertake a special task.
You must remain in the vicinity of your destination.

[In the morning, Noctis yawns, then he and Prompto set out toward Hammerhead]
Noct: So, what is this “thing” you’ve got anyway?
Prompto: Well, it’s not a “thing.” It’s a picture.
Noct: Uh-huh.
Prompto: In honor of the grease-monkey goddess…
Noct: Huh? Who?
Prompto: Cindy! I wanna express my love on film.
Noct: Dude.
Prompto: No, no, no—not like a stalker or something. Just an innocent display of affection.
Noct: “Innocent.”
Prompto: So! First we find a spot overlooking Hammerhead. Then, we bow our heads in deference to the Garage of Our Goddess.
Noct: You wanna go all the way to the garage? Why don’t you just ask her for a picture?
Prompto: No way! That would be creepy!
[Noct sighs]
Noct: Can’t believe you woke me up early for this.
Prompto: We are on hallowed ground, Noct. And if you don’t start showing some proper respect, you’re gonna have a bad time!
Noct: Yeah. Wouldn’t want that.

[They arrive at the spot overlooking Hammerhead]
Noct: Alright, Photo Boy. Make it snappy.
Prompto: I got this! First, to pay my respects:

[Prompto bows toward the garage]
Prompto: O Great Garage, Home to Our Goddess of the Gears, wha—.

[The camera pans back to show that Cindy is standing behind them]
Cindy: That the prince I see?

[Prompto spins around in surprise]
Prompto: C—Cindy!?
Noct: You’re not supposed to—
Cindy: Just on one of my early mornin’ hikes. Girl’s gotta stay fit, y’know! Ain’t it beautiful up here? One of my favorite spots. What’re y’all doin’ here?
Prompto: Us all? Oh, yeah, w—well, y’see…
Noct: (Hmm, looks like he could use a hand.)

[A prompt appears to select either “On a hike, just like you.” or “Come to take your picture.”]

—
—
“On a hike, just like you.”
Prompto: On a hike! Just like you!
Cindy: Well, I’ll be. Couple of early birds, ain’t ya?

[A prompt appears to select either “Oh, y’know.” or “Couldn’t wait to see you.”]
——
——
“Oh, y’know.”
Prompto: Oh, y-y’know! I’m an avid photog. When I get the chance, I’m off hiking and taking pictures!
Noct: (Hmm, think Prompto’s getting the hang of it!)
Cindy: Fancy that. What’re ya snappin’ today, Mr. Cameraman?

[A prompt appears to select either “Your pretty face, of course.”; “Your grandpa taking a nap”; or “A view of Hammerhead.”]
———
———
“Your pretty face, of course.”
[Prompto starts to say it, then stops and stutters for a moment; he turns to Noct]
Prompto: What are you trying to make me say!?
Cindy: Um. Didn’t quite catch that. Anyhow, I’d better skedaddle. See y’all later!

[Cindy leaves]
Prompto: Noooct! You scared her away!
Noct: Uh, yeah. My bad. Was just trying to help.
———
———
“Your grandpa taking a nap.”
Prompto: Wanna catch ol’ Paw-paw taking a nap-nap? Ah, L-O-L.
Cindy: Paw-paw!? That sounds funnier’n a moogle in a chocobo race. Lemme see!
Noct: Bet she’d look even better with the two of you in the shot. What do you say?
Prompto: I, uh.
Cindy: That’s a mighty fine idea!

[Prompto stands awkwardly several feet away from Cindy while Noct holds the camera to take the shot; Noct motions for them to get closer; Prompto reluctantly does so; Noct snaps the photo; afterward, Cindy leaves]
Prompto: To think the goddess graced us with her presence.
Noct: And what an honor it was.
———
———
“A view of Hammerhead.”
Prompto: I was hoping to snap a view of Hammerhead from up here.
Cindy: How ’bout that. Betcha she looks real purdy with the mornin’ sun glistenin’ off that chrome. Well, I’d better mosey on back before Paw-paw gets too ornery. Come ’round and show me your pictures sometime!
Prompto: Yeah, I…absolutely!
Cindy: Swell. Don’t be a stranger now.

[Cindy leaves]
Prompto: To think the goddess graced us with her presence.
Noct: And what an honor it was.
———
———
——
——
“Couldn’t wait to see you.”
[Prompto starts to say it, then stops and stutters for a moment; he turns to Noct]
Prompto: What are you trying to make me say!?
Cindy: Um. Didn’t quite catch that. Anyhow, I’d better skedaddle. See y’all later!

[Cindy leaves]
Prompto: Noooct! You scared her away!
Noct: Uh, yeah. My bad. Was just trying to help.
——
——
—
—
“Come to take your picture.”
[Prompto starts to say it, then stops and stutters for a moment; he turns to Noct]
Prompto: What are you trying to make me say!?
Cindy: Um. Didn’t quite catch that. Anyhow, I’d better skedaddle. See y’all later!

[Cindy leaves]
Prompto: Noooct! You scared her away!
Noct: Uh, yeah. My bad. Was just trying to help.
—
—

—
—
[If an awkward option is selected that causes Cindy to leave]
Prompto: We’ll get it right next time.
[Note: The audio here has Prompto say “Ah, we’ll get it right next time”]
Noct: Won’t be a next time.
Prompto: That’s what you always say.
[Note: The audio here has Prompto say “Ah, that’s what you always say”]
—
—
[If options are selected resulting in an outcome Prompto is pleased with, the generic scene that plays after successfully completing a tour with Prompto follows]
Prompto: Alright, mission accomplished!
Noctis: Thanks to who?
Prompto: My hero, Noct.
—
—

(after camping)
Noctis: …”Like a father to her”?
Gladiolus: Ever since they got back, Cid’s been the only one looking after her.
Ignis: Rather more than a middling mechanic can handle.
Prompto: All things considered, I’d say she turned out okay.
Gladiolus: Like any girl, you just need to treat her right.
Prompto: Treat her wrong and Cid’ll stuff his wrench where the sun don’t shine!
Ignis: Take care of the car, and it will take care of us.
Noctis: Yeah, the car…
—

(after camping)
Prompto: Not big on camping out. But can’t complain about the food.
Ignis: You flatter me.
Prompto: Hey, I’m serious. Can you imagine what we’d eat without Iggy to cook for us?
Gladiolus: Well, you can always count on Cup Noodles.
Noctis: You just can’t get enough.
Gladiolus: You telling me you don’t ’em?
Noctis: Didn’t say that.
Prompto: Road food will be a thing of the past once you’re settled down.
Ignis: As will all this picky eating nonsense.
Gladiolus: No skipping dinner to whip up an instant snack in the middle of the night.
Noctis: I think I can handle it.
—

(after camping)
Noctis: Peaceful out here.
Ignis: Dark and quiet reveal so much hidden by loud city lights.
Prompto: That’s all well and good, but I’m more concerned about the things hiding in the dark.
Gladiolus: Well it’s definitely no place for a moonlight stroll, but it’s not all bad.
Noctis: Yeah, I kinda like it.
Prompto: Never would’ve guessed.
Noctis: Why not?
Prompto: Because you’re a prince?
Noctis: What, princes can’t enjoy the outdoors?

(after camping)
Gladiolus: Just like my father’s stories about the big road trip.
Noctis: Even the car’s the same.
Prompto: Think the king and his men knew how to party like we do?
Ignis: Hard to imagine. It’s always so much fun.
Gladiolus: And don’t forget they were in the middle of a war. Not my kind of party.
Prompto: Yeah, war’ll put a damper on things.
Noct: They had the time of their lives on the road. My dad never would’ve set this up otherwise.
Prompto: So they DID know how to party!
—

(after camping)
Prompto: Would hate to try and pull off a road trip like this in some old jalopy.
Gladiolus: Oh yeah. That would definitely cramp my style.
Ignis: We can’t live like kings, but we can travel like them.
Noctis: I’d have been cool with a plain old car.
Prompto: Why’s that?
Noctis: Not into the “prince’s procession” thing.
Prompto: Oh. You want to lay low.
Ignis: Don’t see why the car would be an issue. You manage to keep a low profile in the back seat.
Gladiolus: Isn’t it about time you made some headlines?
Noctis: Rather be in the obituaries.
—

(after camping)
Ignis: Ever take in a view like this?
Prompto: From the Crown City? No, but there weren’t beasts and daemons either.
Gladiolus: Nature’s beauty comes with danger. That’s how it works in the wild.
Prompto: Well, the Crystal and the Wall work for me.
Ignis: Ah, but not without the king to uphold them.
Gladiolus: That job will fall to you someday Noct. Hmph. Think you’ll be up to it?
Noct: I’ll see what I can do.
—

(after camping)
Ignis: So, just how many photos have you taken?
Prompto: Well…haven’t really been keeping count, but it’s a lot. Uh…first time outside the Crown City. You bet I’m eager!
Noct: Maybe quit making faces and snap some of us, too.
Prompto: My face just does that. And you always shy away from the lens.
Ignis: Well, now he’s given you royal permission.
Prompto: I prefer “photojournalist.”
—

(while driving at night for the first time)
Prompto: Was that what I think it was?
Ignis: Looked daemonic to me.
Prompto: Why here? Why now?
Gladiolus: I dunno, and I don’t want to find out.
Noctis: Same here. I say we step on it.
—

(when parking at a lit-up gas station during the night)
Prompto: Look at all these lights! What a relief.
Ignis: Indeed. They ought to keep the daemons at bay.
—

(beginning the “Gone Hunting” quest when speaking with the motel receptionist in the parking lot)
Receptionist: Hold on a sec, sir. I found an envelope addressed to Meldacio inside the package.
Gladiolus: Meldacio? The Hunter HQ?
Receptionist: Yessir. The Head Hunter oughta be around here somewhere. Mind makin’ one more delivery?
Prompto: Whaddaya say, Noct? Might as well while we’re in the neighborhood.

Sidequests are separate adventures that do not progress the story. Check sidequest destinations and objectives from the Quest menu.

Sealed Envelope x 1
—

(quest description for “Gone Hunting”)
Hunting is hazardous business, and many men and women fall in the line of duty. The Head Hunter is tasked with keeping tabs on those in the field and searching for those who go missing. Now, however, Noctis must track down the Head Hunter himself to make a special delivery.
—

(speaking with Dave nearby)
Dave: Well, look who it is. I really owe you boys one.

(selecting “Yes” when the prompt appears to hand the envelope to Dave)
Noctis: Make that two.
Dave: Can’t seem to catch a break.

[The scene briefly fades to black, then fades in to Dave shaking his head]
Dave: Looks like they found another one.
Prompto: Wait, uh—found another what?
Dave: Tag. Us hunters keep ’em on our person at all times as identification.
Prompto: What—in case you forgot who you are?
Gladiolus: More like so no one else forgets who they were.
Dave: Hunters lead a life of danger, and sometimes these tags are the only thing that makes it back in one piece. It’s our job to deliver ’em to the families of the fallen. As it were, I came out here to do just that. If y’all happen to find any tags lyin’ around out there, could ya do me a favor and send ’em my way?
Noctis: Yeah, sure.
Dave: Word is somebody spotted a tag ’round these parts. Try askin’ the local tipster; he’ll point ya in the right direction.
—

(speaking with Dave again)
Dave: Like I always tell my hunters, “Knowledge is power that’ll save your ass.” Stay informed. Might save your ass someday, too.
—

(speaking with Dave again)
Dave: Never got a chance to properly express my gratitude for the other day. Thanks for bailin’ me outta there.
—

(speaking with Dave once more)
Dave: Lotta folks think they gotta be tough to be the best hunter, but the best hunters are the ones who know when they ain’t tough enough.
—

(as Noct and his retinue walk away)
Gladiolus: Those tags are heavy stuff.
Ignis: They certainly carry emotional weight. We’d best find and return them.
Prompto: And give the families peace of mind.
Noctis: Let’s start by following up on that hot tip.
—

[Noct and his retinue locate an abandoned and extinguished fire in the wilderness, then notice a sabertusk nearby slinking away]
Prompto: It came from there.

[Noct and the others follow the sabertusk back to its pack, which surround the missing hunter’s dog tag]
—

(upon locating the sabertusks)
Prompto: We better stay on our toes.
Noctis: Without any kind of plan?
Ignis: Mind your manners.
—

(upon retrieving the dog tag)
Ignis: That must be it.
Prompto: So this belongs—belonged—to a hunter.
Gladiolus: There’s no point in holding onto something that ain’t ours.
Noctis: Yeah, let’s deliver it to Dave.
—

(newspaper on a suitcase in the parking lot at Galdin Quay)
House Fleuret Goes High Fashion:
Lady Lunafreya’s Wedding Dress
Designed by Vivienne Westwood!

Ignis: A feature on the wedding.
Prompto: Get a load of Lady Lunafreya’s dress!
Gladiolus: That’s some fancy fabric work. Bet the groom can’t wait to see it on his bride-to-be.
Prompto: He’s not the only one. She’s gonna be an absolute knockout!
Ignis: The dress is bespoke, of course, and comes courtesy of one of Altissia’s most foremost fashion designers.
Gladiolus: Bet the food’s gonna be pretty damn fancy, too.
Noctis: Meh, as long as it’s something I can eat.
Ignis: As opposed to dissect.
Prompto: Royally embarrassing. I can’t wait to taste some Altissian seafood!
Gladiolus: Galdin’s famous for fish, too.
Noctis: Fish sounds good.
Ignis: So does a balanced meal.
Prompto: How ’bout we try some local surf?
Noctis: How ’bout we catch some ourselves?
Gladiolus: We got bigger fish to fry.
Ignis: He’s right. In case you forgot, we came here to cast off, not cast a line.
—

(taking the “Rise and Shine and Run” tour with Gladiolus, which can be triggered by camping at Lachyrte Haven)
[At camp, Noctis comes out of the tent and is immediately greeted by Gladio smacking him on the back to get his attention]
Noctis: I wish Ignis would get off my back.
Gladiolus: He’d ease up if you could just get up in the morning. A cure for sleeping in… Alright. Crack of dawn tomorrow, we train at the beach.

[A prompt appears to select either “Sure” or “No way”]

—
—
Sure
Noct: If you think it’ll help.
Gladio: Oh, no doubt about it. You’ll feel like a new man.
—
—
No way
Noct: Nah, I’ll pass.
Gladio: If you wanna do it your way, that’s fine by me.
—
—

(after picking “Sure”)
Your friend has invited you on a tour.
Join him at dawn tomorrow to undertake a special task.
You must remain in the vicinity of your destination.

[In the morning]
Gladio: I know just the place. C’mon.
Noct: Alrighty.

[Noct follows Gladio down to the beach, then to a rock wall jutting out into the water]
Noct: So, what’re we gonna do exactly?
Gladio: We’re going for a run. Nice and simple.
Noct: That’s all?
Gladio: Try saying that when your lungs are ripe to burst. Sand’s tough to run on. There’s no better way to improve stamina, and no better time to do it than first thing in the morning. To make it interesting, what say we race?
Noct: Race?
Gladio: With stakes. If you lose, you have to train with me every day.
Noct: Then I can’t lose, can I?

[The camera shifts far up the beach to the fishing dock]
Gladio: That there’s the goal. Now let’s get started! Ready, set, GO!
—

[If Gladio takes the lead as they begin to race up the beach]
Noct: Damn! He’s quick for his size.
Gladio: Hey! You trying to lose?
—

[If Noctis takes the lead]
Noct: Piece of cake!
Gladio: Hey! You’re not doing so bad.
—

—
—
[If Gladio wins]
Gladio: Hah! All too easy.

[Noct is doubled over with exhaustion; he punches at the sand]
Noct: Ah. Oh man…
Gladio: Well, we can train whenever you like. Just say the word.
Noct: Hmm? What about the wager?
Gladio: You can’t force this sort of thing. Now, come on. Let’s head back.
Noct: Strange… Your saying that actually makes me wanna try harder.

[Back at camp, Gladio puts his arm around Noct]
Gladio: C’mon, Noct, don’t sweat it.

[Noct brushes his arm off]
Noct: Next time. You’ll see.
Gladio: Suuure.
—
—
[If Noct wins]
Noct: Yesss!

[After Noct has pumped his fists in celebration and Gladio has flexed his arms in frustration, Gladio points at Noctis]
Gladio: Well done, Noct. There’s no way Specs can complain when you come back to camp this early, encrusted in sand. Make sure you act nice and smug when you see him.
Noct: Yeah. If this doesn’t shut Ignis up, I don’t know what will. I gotta say, though…it’s kinda nice at this hour.

[The camera pans back to offer a wider view of the area]
Gladio: Even if that’s all you take from this, that’s good enough for me. C’mon, let’s go.

[The generic scene that plays after successfully completing any tour with Gladiolus follows]
Gladio: Good hustle out there.
Noct: Yeah, I know: I’m awesome.
—
—

(overhearing a conversation when the royal retinue reaches the docks)
Woman: What’s all this about the port closing?
Man: Some kind of holdup in Altissia. Guess we have to stay another night.
—

(examining a sign at the docks)
-Today’s Ferry Schedule-
(Out of Service)

Ignis: Out of service indeed.
—

[If Noct and the others come too close to the bird as to cause it to begin stirring, Prompto begins to panic and audibly display his distress]
Noctis: Shhh!
—

(when exploring Galdin Quay at night or arriving in the car between sunset and sunrise)
Noctis: It’s real pretty here at night.
Ignis: And yet, by all accounts, it pales in comparison to Altissia.
Noctis: Seriously?
—

(beginning the “Kitty Catering” quest)
[Noctis comes across a cat on the boardwalk leading to the main venue at Galdin Quay]
Noctis: Hey, buddy. What’s up? Taking a little stroll? How come you’re all alone? You must be hungry. Gotta come up with some cat food.
Gladiolus: Could always buy some.
Prompto: Or we could fish for some.
Ignis: Excellent idea. Let’s go.

Noctis can fish at docks around Lucis.
Try angling from a fishing spot along the Vannath Coast.
—

(after catching a fish and return with it to the cat)
Noctis: Here you go—caught fresh.

[Noctis gives the fish to the cat; the cat shows no interest]
Noctis: What? You don’t like fish? Oh. You only like cooked fish. Alright.
—

(speaking to the chef at Mother of Pearl, Galdin Quay’s signature restaurant)
Noctis: Hey, do you serve anything a cat might like?
Coctura: That the best pick-up line you’ve got?
Noctis: What? No, I—there’s this cat over there.
Coctura: I’m only teasing. I have a feeling I know the feline you’ve got in mind. Let me whip something up. Paying customers come first, though, and someone just ordered the last fish on hand. Would you mind catching another one of these while I make their meal?
—

(upon returning to Coctura with another fish)
Coctura: Great! I’ll start on it right away. Y’know, this is really thoughtful of you, but be warned: cats are clingy, and they’re notoriously picky eaters, too.
Noctis: Picky eaters…you don’t say.
Coctura: When it comes to food, felines are quite finicky—so you were wise to entrust the cooking to me. Here.

Coctura’s Cat Food x 1
—

(upon delivering the special-made dish to the cat)
Noctis: Alright, here you go.

[The cat begins eating this time]
Noctis: You’re one spoiled cat.
Prompto: Aww, I think he likes you!
Noctis: I guess.
Ignis: Clawed his way into your heart.
Gladio: Might keep on clinging fur-ever.
—

[The group crouches behind a small demolished wall to scope out the enemy]
Gladiolus: So these are MTs.
Ignis: Empty humanoid soldiers, soulless and merciless.
Noctis: Oh, yeah. Those scrapheaps are gonna wish they had a treaty to protect them.
Ignis: Head for the high ground, Noct. It’ll help you get the jump on them.

[Noctis point-warps to a nearby pillar, then warp-strikes the closest magitek trooper from there]
—

(after Noctis and the others fight their way through the ruins and enter a small valley leading to a seaside cliff)
Ignis: We should seek a vantage point—the hill.
—

[As the four friends fight through the troops inside the valley, an imperial dropship descends and releases magitek troopers]
Gladiolus: So these are MTs.
Ignis: Empty humanoid soldiers, soulless and merciless.

(after defeating all the MTs)
Drain Lance x 1

Weapons marked with + can be remodeled.
Take your arms to Hammerhead and ask Cid to upgrade them.
—

(as Noctis and the others reach the hill overlooking Insomnia)
[Insomnia is visible in the distance, across the inlet, smoke rising from many places within the Crown City’s walls; a newsfeed comes through Prompto’s phone]
Newscaster
As to ceasefire discussions between the two nations, all provisional terms have been suspended in light of recent developments. Moreover, in the wake of the news of King Regis’s death, we’ve now received word that Crown Prince Noctis and the Oracle Lunafreya have also been pronounced dead.

[Prompto starts to turn the newsfeed off]
Gladiolus: Keep it on!

[Prompto fumbles and drops his phone; he reaches to pick it up]
Noctis: Don’t bother!

[Ignis bends down, picks up Prompto’s phone, and hands it back to him; Noctis answers a call on his own phone]
Noctis: H-Hello? Cor?
Cor: So, you made it.
Noctis: The hell’s going on?
Cor: Where are you?
Noctis: Outside the city, with no way back in.
Cor: Makes sense.
Noctis: “Makes sense”? Are you serious? What about any of this makes sense!? The news just told me I’m dead—along with my father and Luna.
Cor: Listen. I’m heading out to Hammerhead. About the king…it’s true.

[Noctis eye’s widen; he looks at Insomnia]
Cor: If you’re looking for the whole truth, you know where to find me. Get moving.

[Noct is silent for a moment]
Noctis: Right.

[Noct lowers his phone]
Ignis: What did the marshal…have to say?
Noctis: Said he’d be in Hammerhead.
Gladiolus: And the king?

[Noctis doesn’t respond; the four of them just stare in the direction of Insomnia]

CHAPTER 2 – No Turning Back
In a single night, the promise of peace has been broken, the Crown City along with it. Putting their home behind them, the four friends set forth to find answers in Hammerhead.
—

[The cutscene plays in which Luna reunites with Umbra, Pryna and Gentiana]

The Power of Kings

—

[The royal retinue makes for Hammerhead in the Regalia; it’s raining]
Gladiolus: Don’t suppose the Crownsguard is still active.
Ignis: Wouldn’t count on it, not with the marshal out here.
Prompto: I wonder how things are in the city…
Ignis: There should be reports before long.
Gladiolus: Yeah, something this big can’t go ignored.
Prompto: And what about us? What do we do?
Gladiolus: We make for Hammerhead now, and figure the rest out later.
—

(as the four continue making their way to Hammerhead)
Gladiolus: Got a message from my sister: she’s with refugees bound for Lestallum.
Prompto: Well, at least Iris is okay.
Gladiolus: Yeah. Doesn’t sound like everyone else was so lucky, though.
Ignis: We’d best make haste. Noct won’t be dead forever.
Prompto: No going back—only way’s forward.
Noctis: “No going back.” Let’s go.
—

[When Noct and the others arrive at Hammerhead, Cindy is waiting to greet them]
Gladiolus: Hey.
Cindy: Glad y’all made it. No weather for drivin’, that’s for sure.
Ignis: Our thanks.
Noctis: Where’s Cor?
Cindy: Left to see to business, and left y’all a message with Paw-paw.
Noctis: Yeah?
Cindy: Boss ain’t sat still one second since he heard y’all were comin’.
—

(speaking with Cindy again)
Cindy: Y’all keep on keepin’ on, now.
—

(speaking with Cindy yet again)
Cindy: Ain’t never seen Paw-paw like this before. The pep’s gone out of him like air from a tire.
—

(overhearing a conversation at Hammerhead)
Woman (1): So much for “everlasting peace.”
Woman (2): Is war our only option?
Woman (1): Probably. I wonder why they bothered with the treaty in the first place.
—

(overhearing a conversation at Hammerhead)
Man (1): Don’t know what all those flying things were, but they looked like a whole lotta trouble.
Man (2): Whole lotta trouble headed straight for the Crown City.
—

(overhearing another conversation at Hammerhead)
Girlfriend: Now that Insomnia fell, are things gonna change around here?
Boyfriend: Not at all. We may be Lucian in name, but we’ve always lived under the empire’s thumb.
—

(overhearing yet another conversation at Hammerhead)
Man (1): Still can’t believe they took Insomnia.
Man (2): Was only a matter of time. Walls are made to fall.
—

(overhearing yet one more conversation at Hammerhead)
Man (1): Man, I swear, if they close off any more roads…
Man (2): Ain’t like there’s anythin’ for ’em here.
—

(beginning the “Cid Sophiar, Master Mechanic” quest)
Cid: Interestin’ toy you got there.

[Noctis holds up a Drain Lance]
Noctis: This? Just something we picked up after taking out some imperials.

[Cid leans in and eyes it]
Cid: Well, I’ll be, Crown City-made. If ya like, I can make this puppy better, give it more oomph.
Noctis: How?
Cid: I can mod it for you.
Noctis: “Mod” it?
Cid: Look, I got diddly-squat to do, what with Cindy takin’ care of the garage. If you can find the parts, I can do the work for ya.
—

(progressing the “Cid Sophiar, Master Mechanic” quest)
[A prompt appears asking “Hand over the metal scrap to upgrade the Drain Lance?”; the player can select “Yes” or “No”]

(when selecting “Yes”)
Cid: Received with thanks. Y’all jus’ leave the rest to me.
—

(when handing Cid a Niflheimian weapon to be upgraded; e.g. the Auto Crossbow, Circular Saw or Noiseblaster)
Cid: Whoa, Niff-make this time? Is there nothin’ you lot won’t pick up? Anyhoo, show me the parts, an’ I’ll show you serious firepower.
—

(when speaking to Cid again while he’s waiting for you to find the upgrade parts for Niflheimian weapons, or when selecting not to hand him the parts after they have been acquired)
Cid: Lemme tell ya, imperial hardware is a right pain to take apart. Ain’t no mystery I can’t unravel, though.
—

(beginning the “Scenic Delivery” quest)
Takka: Well, if it ain’t the boys with the fancy automobile.
Noctis: That’s us.
Takka: Y’all wanna fetch some edibles for me?
Noctis: Why are you asking us?
Takka: Well, it’s just that ol’ Cid…
Noctis: Cid?
Takka: Yep. Said I should give y’all some work, don’t matter what kind. Seein’ as you boys can’t go home for the time bein’.
Noctis: Got us there.
Takka: So y’all gotta learn about the wider world. If y’all can’t find the stuff I need, it ain’t no big deal. But…it’d surely help me out if you could.
—

(speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Scenic Delivery”)
Takka: Cid’s, uh… He’s worried about you boys, y’know.
—

(speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Scenic Delivery”)
Takka: I’ll cook you up somethin’ good. That’ll make you feel better.
—

(after beginning the “Scenic Delivery” quest and walking away)
Noctis: Another test from the old man.
Prompto: He sure is hard on us.
Ignis: I think he’s worried about us.
Gladiolus: He wants us to prove that we can make it out here.
—

(quest description for “Scenic Delivery”)
Cid has instructed Takka to put Noctis to work, and put the prince to work he does. Noctis must retrieve the requested ingredient from Galdin and deliver it to Takka.
—

(acquiring the Lucian Tomato that Takka requested)
Prompto: Just what Takka ordered!
Noctis: Yeah. Took care of that pretty quickly.
Gladiolus: Not much of a job, after all.
Ignis: He went easy on us. Let’s deliver this as a show of thanks.
—

(completing the “Scenic Delivery” quest)
Takka: Oh-ho. Y’all went an’ got what I asked for.
Noct: Too easily. I thought Cid told you to give us work.
Takka: Yeah, well. Guess I went a little soft on you. I’l be sure to give you more of a challenge next time. How’s about that? Anyhoo, I appreciate yer help. Here’s a little care package. Should make fer good eatin’.

Gighee Ham x 2
Leiden Potato x 2
Sheep Milk x 2
Funguar x 2
—

(after completing the “Scenic Delivery” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Did he give you some food?
Noctis: He said it makes “good eatin’.”
Ignis: Alright. I’ll cook it up at our next camp.
Gladiolus: Now that’s a plan.
—

(beginning the “Hunters and Gatherers” quest)
Takka: Oh! Hey, boys. You got time to lend a fella a helpin’ hand?
Noct: Long as it’s not a simple shopping trip this time.
Takka: Nope, this one’s gonna take some effort. I’m sendin’ y’all straight to the source this time. In other words, it’s huntin’ time. The stuff I want y’all to collect, I’m fixin’ to use in a new dish. Hope you can help me out.
—

(speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Hunters and Gatherers”)
Takka: I got the new recipe all set, right here in my noggin. Just need the ingredients.
—

(speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Hunters and Gatherers”)
Takka: If anythin’ bad happens, Cid’ll be madder than a shaved possum. So y’all take care.
—

(after beginning the “Hunters and Gatherers” quest and walking away)
Ignis: So he’s creating a new dish.
Noctis: That’s what he says, anyway.
Prompto: Cool. Wonder what he’s cookin’ up!
Gladiolus: Let’s do this hunt and find out.
—

(quest description for “Hunters and Gatherers”)
Takka has an idea for a new dish, but is missing the key ingredient. Noctis must hunt down a daggerquill and bring Takka its meat.
—

(completing the “Hunters and Gatherers” quest)
Takka: How was the hunt, boys?
Noctis: Good. What are you gonna make with this stuff?
Takka: Somethin’ I know you’ll like.
Noctis: You mean…
Takka: Yep. So y’all make sure you drop by and order some. In the meantime, this here’ll put some meat on yer bones.

Cleigne Wheat x 5
Dualhorn Steak x 5
Leiden Pepper x 5
—

(after completing the “Hunters and Gatherers” quest and walking away)
Prompto: I can’t believe we helped bring a new dish into the world!
Ignis: Yes. I hope it sells alright.
Gladiolus: No way it won’t. It looks great.
Noctis: Even to me.
—

(speaking with Monica again)
Monica: I’m here on the marshal’s orders. He’s tasked me with keeping an eye on the empire.
—

(speaking with Monica once again)
Monica: If you’re weary from the road, you can rest here.
—

(overhearing a conversation between Hunters at the Prairie Outpost)
Woman (1): Heard some folks callin’ him “Marshal.” Interesting nickname. Guess it’s because he’s strong.
Woman (2): Or, because he’s marshal of the Crownsguard?
Woman (1): Oh, well that explains everything! His fancy city clothes, his no nonsense way of fighting.
—

(overhearing another conversation between Hunters at the Prairie Outpost)
Man (1): Looked like no hunter I’d ever seen. Was dressed all black, like one of them Crownsguard fellers.
Man (2): I’ll wager that was Cor the Immortal. Word is, he survived the carnage at the Crown City.
Man (1): Well, now that you mention it… Yeah, it’s gotta be him! Couldn’t be anyone else.
—

(overhearing yet another conversation between two male Hunters at the Prairie Outpost)
Hunter (1): I just don’t know what to make of it. Lotta hunters nowadays takin’ dates with ’em on their hunts. You believe that?
Hunter (2): Not worth the risk.
Hunter (1): Not just that—what if you slip up? Is there anythin’ worse’n embarassin’ yourself in front o’ someone you’re lookin’ to impress?
—

(beginning the “Dust to Dust” quest)
Dave: We meet again. You stickin’ around these parts for a spell? Could use your help diggin’ up some dog tags.

[Note: Starting with this quest and not changing until Dave’s final quest, “The Witch of the Woods,” all of his lines when beginning a quest will be randomly selected from either the line above or one of the following:
• “Howdy. Just heard word of another lost tag. Don’t know where you boys are headed, but would y’all mind pickin’ it up if it’s on your way?”
• “Howdy, boys. If y’all happen to stumble across another tag out there in the field, do me a favor and bring it my way.”
• “Howdy, boys. Say, if you could take a little time out, would you mind helpin’ me track down some more tags?”]
—

(quest description for “Dust to Dust”)
Yet another hunter has fallen, and Dave needs help retrieving their dog tag. Noctis agrees to venture in the wilderness and find the tag for the sake of bereaved family.

[Note: Starting with this quest and not changing until Dave’s final quest, “The Witch of the Woods,” all of the quest descriptions for Dave will be identical; this includes “Dust to Dust” and the following additional quests:
• Final Resting Plains
• A Rocky End
• Swallowed by Shadows
• A Backwoods Burial
• Washed Away
• Mountains of Misfortune]
—

(upon locating the Bent Dog Tag)
Noctis: This must be it. Let’s take it to Dave.
—

(completing the “Dust to Dust” quest)
Dave: Good work, boys. This tag oughta give the family of the fallen some small measure of peace.

[Note: Starting with this quest and not changing until Dave’s final quest, “The Witch of the Woods,” all of his lines when completing a quest will be randomly selected from either the line above or one of the following:
• “Y’all done good. Whoever owned that tag’s probably breathin’ a sigh of relief right about now.”
• “Thanks for doin’ your part. Now I’ll do my part an’ return this to that hunter’s family.”
• “Thanks, boys. Reckon whoever this belonged to is real happy to know it’s been found.”
—

(when speaking to Dave between beginning and completing quests, or between completing one and beginning the next)
Dave: Boys. Still huntin’ the good hunt?
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Dave: Been keepin’ hard at it?
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Dave: Howdy.
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Dave: Oh, hey, it’s y’all.
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Dave: Howdy. Where y’all headed today?
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Dave: How’s the road been treatin’ ya?
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Dave: Y’all are lookin’ well.
—

(as Noct and his retinue come under attack by a pack of sabertusks outside the tomb)
Ignis: We haven’t got much time. In the name of expedience, I suggest we work together and take them all out.
Noctis: I’m game.
Prompto: And so am I!
—

(following the battle)
Cor: Don’t get too full of yourselves over that.
Ignis: I think we’re all on our toes with the marshal around.
Prompto: I’m on my tippy-toes!
Cor: Hmph. You’re not as sloppy as you look.
—

(following another battle while making for Keycatrich Trench)
Cor: Don’t let your guard down!
Noctis: I know! Who are you, Ignis?
Ignis: Something the matter?
—

[While making their way toward Keycatrich Trench, the group sees an imperial drop ship inbound]
Cor: What’s the plan, Ignis?
Ignis: Prepare ourselves for the long haul.

[Several magitek troopers drop down and attack]
—

(following the battle)
Cor: Well done, men!
Prompto: Thank you, sir!
Ignis: Praise from the marshal is praise indeed.
—

(while making their way toward the Trench)
Ignis: Trespassers in our own lands.
Noct: Yeah. Price of losing the war.
—

Cor: See your opponents for what they are. Haste is the bane of strategy.

(after the battle with the magitek armors)
Cor: Impressive. Not bad. You’ve come a long way.
—

(Noct and the others follow the cable to some machinery)
Prompto: A generator?
Ignis: So it would appear.
Prompto: Might still run… Start her up?

[They activate it; lights come on throughout the tunnels]
Prompto: Sweet, it works!
Ignis: Then there was light.
Prompto: Oh man, I do love me some light!
—

[As Noct and the others investigate a section of the tunnel where it has collapsed, the ceiling begins to shake and loose dirt falls]
[Note: The audio here has Gladio say “Whoa!”]
Prompto: If it’s all the same to you guys… I’d rather not get buried alive.
Ignis: Yeah, let us be quick.
—

[If Noctis attempts to open the metal doors in this same tunnel where Prompto saw something run by]
Ignis: Noct, let us find another way.
—

(alternate comment about Noct attempting to open the metal door)
Prompto: No luck here.
—

(alternate comment about Noct attempting to open the metal door)
Prompto: No good. It’s locked.
—

(alternate comment about Noct attempting to open the metal door)
Prompto: Don’t bother, Noct. It won’t open.
—

(alternate comment about Noct attempting to open the metal door)
Prompto: So, I’m starting to think you don’t really grasp how locks work.
—

(alternate comment about Noct attempting to open the metal door)
Gladiolus: Nope.
—

(alternate comment about Noct attempting to open the metal door)
Gladiolus: Different door, same story.
—

(alternate comment about Noct attempting to open the metal door)
Gladiolus: FYI, we already tried it.
—

(upon trying to open a gate in a short tunnel to the right of this next main tunnel)
Prompto: Locked. Total shocker.
Noctis: Hey, if something’s worth locking up…
Gladiolus: It’s worth seeking out.
—

(upon trying to open the gate a second time)
[Note: The same lines given for the locked doors in the previous room will be heard upon a second attempt to open this gate]
—

(upon checking the gate in another short tunnel off the right side of this main tunnel)
[Note: The same lines given for the previous locked doors in Keycatrich Trench will be heard]
—

[After passing through this gate and following the descending tunnel on the other side, another pair of metal doors can be found leading into a room on the left]

(upon entering this room and approaching the item near the wall)
Prompto: Above us!
Gladiolus: Look out!

[The ceiling partially collapses; leaving this room and continuing down this newest tunnel brings Noct up to the other side of the gate that had been locked right after Prompto said “Anybody home?”]
—

(upon picking up the newly appeared item)
Green Choker x 1

[Goblin daemons spring out of hiding and attack]
—

[Back in the first room with locked doors, these metal doors are now open]

(upon entering the previously locked room)
Gladiolus: A place to lurk if I’ve ever seen one.
Prompto: Oh, totally.

[Proceeding into the tunnel on the other side of this room, the Chocobros come to an unlocked gate before long, then a small opening requiring them to crouch to move forward]

[If the player has Noct crouch through the small opening in the partially collapsed tunnel]
Prompto: It’s safe, right?
Gladiolus: I dunno.

[On the other side, the pair of metal doors from the room at the end of the main tunnel come into view; this time, from the other side]
Prompto: Hey, didn’t we already—

[The doors suddenly burst off their hinges as goblins come through and attack; Prompto screams]
—

(upon finding another pair of locked metal doors down the path to the right at the next tunnel intersection)
Prompto: This one won’t open either.
Gladio: Enough of this!
Prompto: C’mon, man. Don’t lose your cool.
Gladio: Ha! Says the panicky one.
—

[Having now acquired the Axe of the Conqueror, the player can have Noctis crouch through another passageway at the intersection in the tunnel outside the tomb; here, the royal retinue can discover the sealed door to the Menace Dungeon in Keycatrich Trench]
Prompto: Umm…hm. What’s this?
Gladio: What’s what?
Prompto: This supposed to keep us out?
Ignis: Or keep something far more dangerous in.

(upon trying to open the door)
The door is locked.

Noctis: No dice, won’t budge.
Ignis: For every lock, there exists a key.
Prompto: Or like a magical key that can unlock any door—like from the video games!
Gladio: Or that.
—

(overhearing a conversation between Hunters back at the Prairie Outpost)
Man: You were talking to Dave earlier. What’s he got us hunting next?
Woman: Royal tombs, that’s what. Marshal’s orders.
Man: Again? Is that prince paying a visit to every one of his ancestors?
—

(overhearing another conversation between Hunters back at the Prairie Outpost)
Man: You know that daemons’ nest west of the Weaverwilds? Used to be a tunnel across Leide. They say the royal family had it dug out.
Woman: Wonder if they hid any royal treasure inside?
Man: We oughta do some diggin’, too.
—

(overhearing another conversation between Hunters at the Prairie Outpost)
Man (1): Course you’re gonna get yelled at when you run around playin’ fetch with sabertusks all day!
Man (2): I wasn’t “playing”! The suckers are just too fast.
Man (1): Like Dave always say, “There’s a blade or bullet for every beast.”
Man (2): Yeah? Well, maybe I just wanna do things my way!
—

(overhearing yet another conversation between Hunters at the Prairie Outpost)
Man (1): Remember fellas: “only one blow to lay ’em low.”
Man (2): Easier said than done, Dave.
—

(while exploring now that Noctis has some Royal Arms)
Prompto: Doesn’t the power of kings wear you out?
Noctis: Kinda. I feel groggy when I wake up in the morning.
Gladio: You could try going to bed at a decent hour.
—

(while exploring now that Noctis has some Royal Arms)
Noct: Ignis, how many royal arms are there?
Ignis: As many as there have been kings, though not all will have survived to this day.
Prompto: It’s like a treasure hunt!
—

(beginning the “The Ever Regal Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Oh! Hey there! Prince! Howdy, y’all! Howdy there, Prince! Are y’all on break?
Noctis: More or less. Did you need help with something?
Cindy: Don’t you worry. This girl ain’t got nothin’ up her sleeves this time.
Noctis: Work got you busy?
Cindy: Most days that’s true, but today’s a little different. I was just about to step away from the garage for a spell. One of our regulars told me they found somethin’ real special lyin’ around: a rare can of car wax. Reckon y’all could use it on the Regalia, so I’m on my way to pick it up.
Noctis: For us? Let us do the leg work.
Cindy: Y’sure?
Noctis: It is our car.
Cindy: I tell you what, you got a point there. Well, if y’all insist, who am I to argue? Might take a little while to find it though.
Noctis: “Find”?
Cindy: Fella found it, but didn’t have the foresight to grab it.
—

(after beginning the “The Ever Regal Regalia” quest)
Prompto: So we’re supposed to venture out into the wild, find the wax, and bring it back.
Noctis: That’s the plan.
Prompto: Unbelievable. Cindy was willing to go out of her way and risk life and limb for us. She’s the best.
—

(speaking with Cindy after beginning the “The Ever Regal Regalia” quest)
Cindy: If y’all hadn’t agreed to help, I reckon I woulda had to ask the Hunters to lend a hand!
—

(speaking with Cindy again after beginning the “The Ever Regal Regalia” quest)
Cindy: They stopped sellin’ the stuff some thirty-odd years ago. It’ll last a lifetime—which is probably how long it’ll be ’til they make any more.
—

(speaking with Cindy once more after beginning the “The Ever Regal Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Ain’t every day you run across wax of this quality. Wouldn’t wanna pass up a once-in-a-lifetime chance, would ya?
—

(quest description for “The Ever Regal Regalia”)
Cindy has received a tip-off about a rare Insomnian car wax, which she thinks would be perfect for the Regalia. Noctis and his friends head into the wilderness in her stead to find the precious product.
—

(when the Chocobros get close to where the wax is located)
Noctis: This is the place Cindy mentioned, right?
Ignis: Should be. Let’s start looking.
—

(upon locating the wax)
Noctis: This is it? Looks pretty old.

Aero Wax x 1

Prompto: It’s not old! It’s “Aero Wax.” Ring a bell?
Noctis: Not a one.
Ignis: Unsurprising, given it’s three decades old.
Noctis: This stuff’s older than we are.
—

(completing the “The Ever Regal Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Ya found it! Well, I’ll be. And it’s still in purdy good condition, too. Slap some of this wax on your car, and y’all’ll be glidin’ down the road and saving gas, too.
Noctis: Nice.
Cindy: Don’t go believin’ it outta hand, though. That’s just what the rumors say, among a bunch of other things. Still, in every rumor, there’s a grain of truth. After all, when it comes to cars, Crown City folk know their business. It’s a right shame they put up the Wall thirty years ago. Lotta goods became the stuff of legend—including this wax.
Noctis: That’s too bad.
Cindy: Paw paw left the city and never looked back, so I’ve only ever come across what he had lyin’ around the garage. But now that we got ourselves a can, why don’t we crack ‘er open and put those rumors to the test? Let me know if ya want me to give ya a hand with the waxin’.
—

(after completing the “The Ever Regal Regalia” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Never thought about how people viewed the Crown City from the outside.
Gladiolus: Neither have I, but she said it’s the place where legends were made.
Ignis: And goods produced in the purlieus have yet to match that caliber, even after thirty years.
Noctis: Pretty impressive.
—

(beginning the “The Ever Elegant Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Look who it is. Y’all takin’ the day off?
Noctis: Kinda, but if you need a favor, we’d be happy to help out.
Cindy: Aw, ain’t y’all sweet. Don’t you worry about li’l ol’ me. I got a lot to do, but I can fend for myself.
Noctis: Well, I think we owe it to you.
Cindy: Hmmm… Alright. If y’all wouldn’t mind fetchin’ me some ore, I’ll fix ya up with somethin’ real nice like!
—

(speaking with Cindy after beginning the “The Ever Elegant Regalia” quest)
Cindy: You can make some real purdy mineral paints with the right stones. Sometimes we even have ’em treated and use ’em in car parts!
—

(speaking with Cindy again after beginning the “The Ever Elegant Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Sadly, this ore ain’t for you. Sorry, y’all. But I promise I’ll give ya somethin’ I think you’ll really like!
—

(after beginning the “The Ever Elegant Regalia” quest and walking away)
Prompto: I’d do just about anything Cindy asked me.
Gladiolus: Desperate much?
Prompto: I’m not desperate. I just want to serve milady.
Noctis: “His lady.”
Ignis: Presumptuous.
—

(quest description for “The Ever Elegant Regalia”)
Taking care of a complex vehicle like the Regalia is no easy task. To express his gratitude to Cindy, Noctis offers to find her the ore she desires.
—

(arriving outside Balouve Mines)
Prompto: This should be the place…
Gladiolus: Keep your eyes peeled for the ore. And for trouble.
—

[Upon entering Balouve Mines, the Chocobros find an old elevator]
Prompto: Wow. That might be the oldest elevator I’ve ever seen.
Ignis: Might still work.
Gladiolus: Hop on and find out.
—

(upon locating the ore)
Noctis: Found it! Check it out.

Redstone Shard x 1

Ignis: Good work. Let’s head back at once.
Gladiolus: Not the kind of place you wanna come every day.
Prompto: Yeah, not even if you’re a hunter.
Ignis: And ore takes time to refine.
Noctis: No wonder Cindy’s always so busy.
—

[The Chocobros open the doors to the elevator]
Gladiolus: Going down?
Prompto: Are you sure this thing can hold all of us at the same time?
—

[They board the elevator and head down into the mine]
Prompto: All aboard, huh.
Gladiolus: What? Afraid it can’t take our weight?
Ignis: More likely to become stuck.
Prompto: I can live with stuck.
Noctis: This thing’s been around a while.
Ignis: I can only guess when they began mining here.
Prompto: Know what sorta place this is?
Gladiolus: The sort that’s infested with bloodthirsty daemons—am I warm?
Noctis: Red hot, I’d say.
Prompto: Gimme a break…
Ignis: There’s no telling how deep the shaft goes.
Gladiolus: All the way to hell.

[The elevator comes to a stop]
Ignis: Here we are.
Gladiolus: We could always take it down deeper.
Prompto: Bit of a “shot in the dark,” don’tcha think?

[A prompt appears asking “Ride the elevator further? (Current floor: B1F)”; the player can select either “Exit” or “Continue”]

(upon selecting “Exit”)
Noctis: This’ll do.

[The elevator doors open]
—

(as Noct and the royal retinue begin making their way through the mine)
Ignis: It’s quiet—too quiet.
Gladio: Baddies could pounce anytime from anywhere. Keep your heads on a swivel.
—

(continuing on)
Ignis: The track’s laid out for us.
Prompto: Is this… a mine cart?
Gladio: That’s how they shipped out whatever they dug up.
Noctis: Hmmm.
—

(as they follow the tracks further)
Prompto: Whoa! Startled me. Anyone hear that rumbling?
Ignis: Something’s coming towards us!
Prompto: Whatever it is, it’s moving pretty damn fast!
Gladiolus: From behind—Look out!

[The mine cart they passed a moment earlier suddenly comes barreling by]
Gladiolus: I doubt the cart started rolling on its own.
Ignis: Something or someone moved it.
—

[As the four friends venture down a tunnel after the cart, either the same one or another comes rolling back toward them]
Ignis: Coming right at us!
Prompto: Again!? Look out!
Gladio: Incoming!
—

[Coming upon another cart park along the tracks, it suddenly jolts toward them as well as a goblin daemon shoves it at them]
Prompto: Caught ’em red-footed!
Noctis: That little son of a—
Gladio: Teach ’em what rolls around, comes around.
Ignis: We’ll all breathe easier once we’ve put the matter to rest.
—

[After killing the goblin and another of its kind, Noct and the others proceed down an incline leading to a lower level]
Ignis: Well, down and down we go.
Prompto: Oh, do we have to?
Noctis: You know the answer to that.
—

[Following the path down to another set of tracks running from left to right, another mine cart comes rolling past them from the left just as they reach this split; following the tracks from the direction the mine cart came, they soon arrive on a narrow trestle that the tracks run across; a tall, humanoid silhouette can vaguely be made out walking toward them]
Gladio: Huh? The hell?

[The figure steps into the light, revealing itself to be an aramusha, a ronin-like daemon; suddenly, a cart with a goblin riding in it comes barreling down the track from behind the humanoid-looking daemon]
Prompto: C’mon, carts again!?
Gladio: Move aside!
Ignis: Quickly!

[The cart strikes Noctis, knocking him down; as he gets to his feet, but before he can fully recover, the aramusha rushes him and strikes with its sword, sending Noct off the bridge deeper into the mines below; when he lands, he’s surrounded by goblins]
Noctis: Great, just great.
—

(beginning to follow the tracks running through this area of the mines)
Prompto: At least if we get lost, we can follow the rails back.
Gladio: Good point, Prompto. Even you can come in handy.
Prompto: And even you can be annoying!
—

[As the four climb a sloped area the tracks run along, another mine cart comes rolling toward them]
Prompto: Look out in front!
—

[Back up on the level above, the Chocobros approach a mine cart sitting at a fork in the tunnel; the cart suddenly launches toward them as they get near; the culprit is once again a goblin]

(after killing the daemon)
Prompto: Hmm. It splits off again here.
Ignis: Is this a mine or a maze?
—

[The Chocobros eventually enter what appears to be an excavation area]
Prompto: Whoa. What do you make of this place?
Gladio: I’d say good or bad, there’s something in store.
Ignis: I’d say “bad.”
—

[As Noct and his friends encounter the aramusha again in the excavation area]
Prompto: Hey, I remember him!
Gladio: Time to settle the score. Huh, Noct?
Noctis: You bet it is!

[Note by Glenn Morrow: Should the player enter the excavation area and draw near enough to the aramusha to trigger combat without having first encountered the daemon on the trestle, this dialogue will not play]
—

(after defeating the aramusha and the goblins assisting it)
Prompto: Yes! Tough guy like that must’ve been guarding something sweet.
Ignis: Certainly wouldn’t be the first time.
Gladio: Have a look around.
—

[Following some tracks up out of the excavation area and through a flooded tunnel, they spot a goblin running from them further up the tunnel]
Prompto: Since when do they run away from us?
—

[Pursuing the small daemon, they come to a gate where it awaits them, just so it can close and lock the gate as they draw near]
Noctis: Since they learned to lock the door behind them.

[The goblin skitters away]
Noct: Come out and fight!
Gladio: See who has the last laugh, goblins.
—

(while exploring the tunnels)
Prompto: This place gives me the chills.
—

[Noct and the others make their way through another flooded tunnel to an elevator]
Gladio: Done here?
Prompto: Wanna check another floor?

(alternate dialogue for coming to the elevator)
Prompmto: Had enough?
Ignis: Head back up?
—

(inspecting some broken mine carts near the elevator on floor B3F)
Ignis: Ramshackle, to say the least.
Prompto: With plenty of nooks and crannies for things to jump out at you.
—

(passing through a room with two large fans turning atop a tall platform)
Gladio: Someone’s a “fan” of ventilation.

[After killing some more goblins in this room, they descend a ladder from the platform and soon locate the other side of the locked gate from earlier]
—

[Finding themselves back in the excavation area, they try ascending to the highest point in the area, atop some metal stairs, only to find a dead end]
Noctis: So much for that. Down it is.
—

[Eventually, they locate a narrow opening in a rock wall in the excavation area; they begin squeezing through]
Ignis: The way continues on.

[On the other side, a split in the path going left leads to the door of this area’s Menace Dungeon; going right leads to the Tomb of the Clever]

(arriving at the tomb)
Noct: Bingo!
Gladiolus: Makes the hassle worthwhile.

[Inside, Noctis acquires the Bow of the Clever]
—

(completing the “The Ever Elegant Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Thanks for the help, Prince! Have y’all considered becomin’ hunters full-time? Let’s see. This here’s for paint, that one’s goin’ for treatment… Oh, shoot—I gotta phone Holly. Welp, looks like another sleepless night!
Noctis: Seriously?
Cindy: Got a few folks waitin’ on repairs, so duty calls. Anyhoo, as promised, here’s your reward! You can slap that decal right on the Regalia. Try ‘er out!

Hammerhead x 1
Racing Stripes I x 1
Basic Color Samples x 1
—

(after completing the “The Ever Elegant Regalia” quest and walking away)
Prompto: I can’t believe Cindy is slaving away all night.
Ignis: She certainly didn’t seem to mind.
Gladiolus: Sounds like sleep comes second to her work.
Noctis: Helps it’s her dream job.
—

(continuing the “The Aspiring Artisan” quest)
Dino: There he is! The prince himself. Ya look good!
Noctis: Y’know.
Dino: Hey, sorry about the whole boat thing. I pulled some strings, but ain’t nothin’ anyone could do after that fiasco at the Citadel.
[Note: The audio here has Dino say “Hey, uh, sorry about the whole boat thing. I pulled some strings, but ain’t nothin’ anyone could do after that fiasco at the Citadel”]
Noctis: Forget it.
[Note: The audio here has Noct say “Ah, forget it”]
Dino: Done and done. Man, I tell ya, this reporter gig alone ain’t enough to pay the bills. So I’ve, uh, been workin’ real hard on the side.
Noctis: Wow.
Dino: Yep. So, you busy?
Noctis: Why?
Dino: ‘Cause I need your help! You fetch me some ore, I trade you one of my pieces. Just like last time—badabing, badaboom!
—

(speaking with Dino after beginning the “The Aspiring Artisan” quest)
Dino: You know where to go, don’t ya? I’ll be waitin’!
—

(speaking with Dino again)
Dino: What a relief all those rumors about you gettin’ iced weren’t true. Otherwise who would I have to fetch gems for me?
—

(speaking with Dino once more)
Dino: Youse guys must be beat after all that runnin’ around. Why don’t ya get a massage before you go?
—

(after beginning the “The Aspiring Artisan” quest and walking away)
Ignis: Seems our well-being is less important than his livelihood.
Noctis: And we fell for it.
Gladiolus: Guy’s got no dignity, but he’s full of deceit.
Prompto: I don’t mind helping him—so long as it doesn’t involve any danger.
[Note: The audio here has Prompto say “Eh, I don’t mind helping him—so long as it doesn’t involve any danger”]
—

(quest description for “The Aspiring Artisan”)
Noctis receives an unexpected call from Dino, the reporter-slash-jeweler posted in Galdin. He suggests the prince drop by for a friendly chat, but the four friends suspect Dino has more than mere “mingling” in mind.
—

(upon entering the vicinity of the stone)
Gladiolus: This has gotta be the place.
Ignis: All that’s left is to find the stone.
—

(upon locating the amethyst stone)
Prompto: Time to give ’em the goods!
[Note: The audio here has Prompto say “Time to give ‘im the goods!”]
—

(completing the “The Aspiring Artisan” quest)
Dino: Hey, ya made it back! Youse guys hold up alright out there?
Noct: More or less.
Dino: Excellent. C’mon, you oughta be proud of yourself, Your Highness! The work you did today could save lives.
Noct: How’s that?
Dino: Y’see, most folks know better than to go out at night. But some people don’t have a choice—am I right?
Noct: I guess.
Dino: They may not have a choice, but my pieces can give ’em a chance. So hey, how’s about you give it a try and see for yourself? I’m a man of my word, so here you go. I look forward to doin’ business with you again sometime, gentlemen.

Amethyst Bracelet x 1
—

(beginning the “A Stone-Studded Stunner” quest)
Dino: You really know how to sniff out a scoop, Your Highness. You, uh, just might have a future in journalism.
Noct: Well, at least that makes one of us.
Dino: Touché. So look, I need a hand. Thing is, it’s too dangerous for your average joe. That’s where you come in. I’ll make it worth your while!
[Note: The audio here has Dino say “Whaho, touché!”]
—

(speaking with Dino after beginning the “A Stone-Studded Stunner” quest)
Dino: Believe me: if I could go on my own, I would.
—

(speaking with Dino again)
Dino: I already told you everything I know. The rest is up to you.
—

(speaking with Dino once more)
Dino: I tell ya, this raw stones are always in the darndest of places.
—

(after beginning the “A Stone-Studded Stunner” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Here we go again.
Ignis: Given our run-ins with him thus far, I doubt this excursion will go unrewarded.
Noct: Yeah, but we’re still running his errands.
Gladio: Says the guy who agreed to run ’em.
—

(quest description for “A Stone-Studded Stunner”)
Dino again seeks Noctis’s assistance in acquiring raw stones for use in a new piece. The prince agrees to help the aspiring jeweler by locating the ore he needs.
—

(upon entering the vicinity of the heliodor stones)
Prompto: Let the gem hunt begin!
Gladiolus: You’ll be hunting a long time. Only raw stones around here.
[Note: The audio here has Gladio say “Hm. You’ll be hunting a long time. Only raw stones around here”]
—

(upon locating the first heliodor stone)
Noct: Bingo. Found one.
Prompto: Aww, this is it? Man, ore’s a real bore. Hopefully the next one looks cooler.

Heliodor Stone x 1
—

(upon locating the second heliodor stone)
Noct: Alright. Just one more stone to go.

Heliodor Stone x 1
—

(upon locating the third heliodor stone)
Gladio: One, two, three. That’ll do it. Now let’s head back.

Heliodor Stone x 1
—

(completing the “A Stone-Studded Stunner” quest)
Dino: Hey, fellas! Geez, that went quicker than I expected. Bet those daemons were no match for you, huh, ince-pray?
Noct: They put up a pretty good fight.
Dino: Well, you’re alive, so…as promised! That baby right there’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Drop by again sometime and let me know what you think!

Heliodor Bracelet x 1
—

(beginning the “Reliable Royalty” quest)
Dino: Yo! Talk about impeccable timing.
Noct: I know what this means.
Dino: So Your Majesty’s a mind reader. Well? What am I thinking?
Noct: You want more ore.
Dino: Bingo! I think we got a real good thing goin’ here.

(speaking with Dino after beginning the “Reliable Royalty” quest)
Dino: I already told you where to go. What’re you waiting for? Go on!
—

(speaking with Dino again)
Dino: I try asking the Hunters for help, and they shoot me down. Guess my stone hunts are too hard for them to handle.
—

(speaking with Dino once more)
Dino: Gotta say, having you around puts my mind at ease. Royalty like you know what these rough gems are really worth!
—

(after beginning the “Reliable Royalty” quest and walking away)
Gladio: The guy’s really taken a liking to you.
Ignis: Or at least your generosity.
Prompto: Shouldn’t he show royalty a little more respect?
Noct: You could try setting him a better example.
—

(quest description for “Reliable Royalty”)
Dino asks the Hunters for help securing stones, but they refuse his request. In his desperation, the journalist-cum-jeweler instead implores his trustworthy “pal” Prince Noctis for assistance.
—

(upon entering the vicinity of the sapphire stone)
Prompto: Hey, we should be able to snag a stone around here, right?
—

(upon locating the sapphire stone)
Ignis: All that’s left is the delivery.

Sapphire Stone x 1
—

(completing the “Reliable Royalty” quest)
[Dino chuckles]
Dino: This stuff’s beautiful! And not a scratch on it. Oh, what about youse guys?
[Note: The audio here has Dino say “Oh, uh, what about youse guys?”]
Noct: Thanks for your concern.
Dino: Relax. I knew you’d be fine—all thanks to my handiwork. You held up your end of the bargain, so I’ll hold up mine. I’m proud to present you with one of my pieces. I think you’ll find it to your liking. If you want more, stop by again!

Sapphire Bracelet x 1
—

(beginning the “No Pain, No Gem” quest”)
Dino: You guessed it—stone search.
Noct: Just the old telepathy.
Dino: Yeah, well, read my mind all you like, but I don’t got a lot to share. None of my associates had much luck looking into the place, so if you can’t do it, just fuhgeddaboudit.
—

(speaking with Dino after beginning the “No Pain, No Gem” quest)
Dino: Look, I appreciate youse guys helpin’, but don’t do nothin’ stupid. Capisce?
—

(speaking with Dino again)
Dino: Y’see, I’m a man with a dream. I ain’t satisfied makin’ some garage sale trinkets.
—

(speaking with Dino once more)
Dino: My apologies about the lack of information. All I can say for sure is that the place is dangerous.
—

(after beginning the “No Pain, No Gem” quest and walking away)
Gladiolus: I’ll tell ya, Dino called in a pretty big favor this time.
Prompto: Yeah, but that’s not really like him. Something about him felt…different.
Ignis: More serious than usual.
Noctis: Serious about setting us to work.
—

(quest description for “No Pain, No Gem”)
Hoping to hone his craft, Dino needs another raw gem for use in a new piece. Unfortunately, the stone he seeks can only be found in a danger-laden location, and Noctis once more finds himself taking up the search.
—

(upon arriving outside the Myrlwood)
Prompto: Huh. This sure looks like it leads somewhere. You think there’s something in there?
Ignis: I’d say it’s all but guaranteed.
—

(upon entering the Myrlwood)
Noctis: Let’s take a look around.
Prompto: Wow! This place is a jungle.
Ignis: Abundant in not only flora, but fauna as well.
—

(as they begin their exploration of the Myrlwood)
Gladiolus: No telling what’ll come crawling out of the woodwork. Stay alert.

[Note: If the player explores the Myrlwood during Chapter 7 when Gladio isn’t with the others, this line will go unuttered, as seen in this video from approximately 0:40-0:50; be aware also that the Myrlwood can be explored with or without Aranea during Chapter 7]
—

(upon entering the vicinity of the ruby stone)
Gladiolus: This is the spot. Time to find that stone Dino asked for.
—

(while exploring)
Prompto: You really think we’ll find anything of value in these old backwoods?
Gladiolus: Not with that attitude.

[Note: If the player explores the Myrlwood during Chapter 7 when Gladio isn’t with the others, Prompto’s question will go without response, as seen at 0:46 in this video]
—

(while exploring)
Ignis: Can’t say we’re out of the woods just yet.
Noctis: Not with all these monsters. There’s danger at every turn.
Ignis: Take care we don’t lose our way.
—

(upon locating the ruby stone)
Ignis: A job well done. Now, for the delivery.

Ruby Stone x 1
—

(while exploring deeper into the Myrlwood)
Prompto: All this staying alert’s really wearing me out.
Noctis: Got enough energy to complain.
Prompto: Hey. Somebody’s gotta do it.
—

(coming to a fork in the path)
Gladio: Which way do we go?
Ignis: The decision is yours, Noct.
Gladio: Might as well see where both paths lead.

[Note: If the player explores the Myrlwood during Chapter 7 when Gladio isn’t with the others, this dialogue will go unseen/unheard, as shown in this video from approximately 4:15-4:20]
—

[Taking the path to the left leads to a wide, open oasis with a fishing spot and Pectriche Haven]

Gladio: Finally, a little breathing room.
Prompto: I was getting a little claustrophobic.

[Note: If the player explores the Myrlwood during Chapter 7 when Gladio isn’t with the others, this exchange will instead take the form shown below, as seen at 2:43 in this video]
Prompto: I was getting claustrophobic.
Ignis: Ought to rest here while we can.
—

(upon approaching the haven)
Prompto: It’s a haven!
Ignis: Shall we rest?
—

[Taking the other path back at the fork brings the Chocobros to a ledge overlooking a small marshy area below]
Ignis: I sense we’re not alone.
Gladio: Watch your backs.

[Note: If the player explores the Myrlwood during Chapter 7 when Gladio isn’t with the others, this dialogue will go unseen/unheard, as shown in this video from approximately 4:35-4:40]
—

[When they proceed down the path to their right into the small marshy area, they’re beset by a Treant]
Gladio: Well, I guess you were right, Iggy.
Ignis: When am I not?
Noctis: Gloat later!

[Note: If the player explores the Myrlwood during Chapter 7 when Gladio isn’t with the others, this dialogue will go unseen/unheard, as shown in this video from approximately 4:45-4:50]
—

(upon locating the Tomb of the Rogue in the Myrlwood)
Gladiolus: Hey, check it out, Noct. Of all places…
Ignis: Here, too, rests the power of kings. I wonder how many more remain.

[Note: If the player discovers the Tomb of the Rogue during Chapter 7 when Gladio isn’t with the others, this dialogue will go unseen/unheard, as shown in this video from approximately 8:30-8:50]
—

(completing the “No Pain, No Gem” quest)
Dino: Holy crap. It’s you!
Noctis: Take it you’re not happy to see us?
Dino: Get outta here. Of course I am! I just can’t believe youse guys made it back so soon—and with the loot! Here. You’re gonna love it. Don’t trust me? See for yourself!

Ruby Bracelet x 1
—

(after completing the “No Pain, No Gem” quest and walking away)
Ignis: His creations could fetch a fortune.
Gladiolus: I’d believe it. Fashionable and functional.
Prompto: And all handmade. The guy’s a pro!
Noctis: He’s got talent. I’ll give him that.
—

(beginning the “A Treasure Beyond Measure” quest)
Dino: Hey. Lookin’ good, Your Majesty. You’d a—You’d do me a favor, right?
Noct: You’d still ask even if I said “no.”
Dino: You know it. But this time’s different: it’s real important.
Noct: So everything we’ve done up until now wasn’t?
Dino: Okay, take it easy there, wise guy. Listen, this is big. If you get me this ore, I’ll be able to do this jeweler gig full-time.
Noct: Well, whatever makes you happy.
Dino: C’mon, show me some love! If I get my hands on this stuff, I’ll be unstoppable. I ain’t just talkin’ Galdin here. I’m talkin’ global Dino domination! I’m gonna be rollin’ in so much gil, the Hunters’ll be askin’ me to help search for stones! So what I’m tryin’ to say is, this could be a turning point for your pal Dino—hence, “real important.” Unfortunately, this soon-to-be ex-reporter ain’t got much of a scoop. So, don’t beat yourselves up if you come back empty-handed. But hey, here’s hopin’ against hope you come through. Good luck out there, pal!
—

(speaking with Dino after beginning the “A Treasure Beyond Measure” quest)
Dino: I don’t wanna send youse guys to your doom, but if you wanna do me one last favor, I ain’t gonna say no.
—

(speaking with Dino again)
Dino: I guess I ain’t opposed to livin’ out my days as a reporter, but if you can help me get the goods, I’ll be a changed man.
—

(speaking with Dino once more)
Dino: If I gotta give up, so be it. But like they say, it ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings.
—

(after beginning the “A Treasure Beyond Measure” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Guess he wasn’t kidding about quitting after all.
Ignis: Certainly seemed serious about his aspirations.
Noctis: More than any other time we’ve met him.
Gladiolus: But the bar was set pretty low.
—

(quest description for “A Treasure Beyond Measure”)
Dino resolves to renounce the journalist life and follow his dream of becoming a professional jeweler. To this end, he must craft a stunning new piece to sell—one that requires an equally stunning stone. Noctis agrees to help Dino launch his career by bringing back the raw gem he needs.

(on approach to Costlemark Tower)
Prompto: Weird building, eh guys?
Ignis: It’s like no architecture I’ve ever seen.
Gladiolus: Wouldn’t want to meet the weirdo who built this.
—

(when walking across the causeway above the pit at the entrance)
Prompto: It keeps going down, down, down…
Ignis: Wonder how deep it goes.
—

[If arriving during the day, with the entrance sealed]
Prompto: Something feels off.
Ignis: They don’t appear to be your ordinary, run-of-the-mill ruins.
Prompto: I was thinking more “there’s no entrance.”
Noctis: At least not in plain sight.
Gladiolus: Well it doesn’t look inviting…so we should probably go in.
—

(while waiting for nightfall)
Ignis: Getting dark.
Gladiolus: Better brighten things up.
—

(once nightfall reveals the entrance)
Prompto: Check it out, guys—glow in the dark!
—

(now that they know there’s an entrance)
Prompto: Knew there was a way in.
Gladiolus: No red carpet, but a stone staircase is the next best thing.
—

(as the Chocobros descend the stairs into the ruins)
Gladio: Well, I guess they’re only closed during the day.
Ignis: Huh? What manner of mechanism is this?
—

(as the Chocobros descend the stairs into the ruins)
Prompto: I’m not scared. My hands are just shaky. Well, that was fun!
Gladio: The fun’s just getting started. You wanna turn back now?
—

(as the Chocobros descend the stairs into the ruins)
Noctis: Let’s head in.
Gladiolus: Try not to get lost.
Noctis: You get lost.
—

(as the Chocobros enter the ruins)
Noctis: Let’s move.
Prompto: Alright, let’s go!
Gladio: Hmm. Out of character, but I’m not complaining.
—

(as the first battle with daemons inside begins)
Prompto: Let’s get fracking! Please, sir! I want some ore!
Gladio: I’m sure our boss Dino would appreciate your enthusiasm.
—

(as the Chocobros begin to explore the ruins)
Gladio: Well, this place is seriously ancient.
Ignis: Indeed. These walls have well withstood the test of time. A stark contrast to the ruins that lie above.
—

(upon approaching a narrow ledge)
Gladio: I can make out something over there.
Prompto: I can make out a ledge ready to give if you breathe funny.
Ignis: The risk outweighs the reward.
—

(while crossing the ledge)
Prompto: How sure are we about this?
Ignis: Take it one step at a time.
—

(while examining a balcony)
Prompto: Hey, think we’d make it if we jump down from here?
Ignis: I can guarantee you’ll make it down. Whether or not you survive the fall, however, is a separate matter.
Noctis: Let’s get down there in one piece.
—

(while exploring the ruins)
Prompto: We’ll go through there. But quietly. Quietly.
Ignis: Best to proceed with caution.
Prompto: I think that applies to you there, big guy.
Gladio: I’m pretty sure you’re the klutz.
—

(coming to a bridge inside the ruins)
Prompto: And what have we here?
Gladio: Dunno, but it’s huge.
Prompto: I’m too tired to walk all the way across.
Gladio: We’ll call it a night here, then.
Prompto: Actually not too tired!
—

(preparing to cross the bridge)
Prompto: We gonna cross?
Noct: Um, yeah?
Prompto: Knew you’d say that. Why do I bother asking?
Noct: Dunno. Let’s go.
—

(still exploring)
Gladio: Whoa.
—

(still exploring the ruins)
Gladio: I got a feeling there’s something below. Give it a quick looksee?
Prompto: If there’s something there, but no one looks, is it really there?
—

(upon locating the emerald stone)
Prompto: Woohoo! Time to pay Dino a visit.

Emerald Stone x 1
—

(walking past a side room while exploring)
Gladio: We can’t get sidetracked for nothin’. I say we keep moving.
—

(coming to a large, open room at the apparent bottom of the tower)
Noctis: Really opens up back here.
Prompto: Welp, guess that’s the end of the road, so…
Gladio: Not so fast. There might be a way.
Prompto: Or there might not.
Ignis: Well it can’t hurt to look now, can it?
—

(as it becomes apparent that some of the large cubes in the floor aren’t just decoration)
Prompto: Whoa, Noct—check this out!
—

(as the cube block they’re standing on begins to sink into the floor)
Prompto: The floor!
Gladio: It’s moving.
Prompto: Whoa, whoa, whoa—what’s going on!?
Noctis: Hell if I know!
—

(as the Chocobros make their way through the tower’s cube puzzle)
Ignis: This doesn’t bode well.
Gladiolus: So, the floor is sliding out that way…
Noctis: We’re going down.
Prompto: We’re going down!?
Gladio: Goin’ down!
—

(as the Chocobros return to the large, open room from before)
Prompto: Wait, we made it? We’re really out? We’re freeeeee!
Noctis: That’s overdoing it a bit.
—

(upon finding the door to the Menace Dungeon that resides here)
Noctis: No luck. Guess we’ll need another key.
Ignis: The key question is, “Where do we look?”
—

(as yet another cube block Noct and co. stand on sinks)
Prompto: Oh no, oh no! Ah, we’re trapped down here!
Ignis: The exit’s sealed off.
Prompto: But we can unseal it, right? Noct? Noct!?
Noctis: How should I know? We’ll think of something—just chill.
Prompto: Do I seem like the “chill” type to you?
—

(as they reach the end of the tower’s cube puzzle)
Prompto: Oh wait—definitely never been here before!
Ignis: Amazed we made it out.
Prompto: Alright! Take that, labyrinth!
Gladiolus: Wouldn’t start celebrating yet. We’re not done here.
Prompto: You have got to be kidding me.
—

(as Noct and co. descend toward the room with the Jabberwock)
Prompto: Uh, guys?
Noctis: So freakin’ creepy.
Prompto: You guys hear that?
Ignis: Now we know what makes this place run.
—

(as they reach the room with the Jabberwock)
Ignis: Yet another grand hall before us.
Gladiolus: Wonder what’s ahead.
—

(after defeating the Jabberwock, then stepping on the floor switch along the stairway near the entrance)
Prompto: Whoa. Wait. Hold on. Ah, my eyes!
Noctis: Are we back outside?
—

(upon returning to the surface)
Prompto: Smell that fresh air—makes you feel alive!
Noct: Yeah, don’t get used to it.
Gladiolus: Why is everything such a big deal with you?
Ignis: Let him have his fun, while he’s still alive.
—

(completing the “A Treasure Beyond Measure” quest)
Dino: You did it. You really did it.
Noct: So, you all ready to open up shop?
Dino: Well, I’m an artisan first and foremost, not a salesman. You know the Ring of the Lucii, right?
Noct: I do.
Dino: That little baby put up a wall strong enough to keep out the daemons and the whole mother-lovin’ empire. How cool is that?
Noct: Pretty cool, I guess.
Dino: Yeah, yeah. See, that’s the level I’m aimin’ for. Not this second, of course. I got my sights set a little lower for now, but it’s only a matter of time.
Noct: Wow.
Dino: Ya probably heard on the news how the nights are growin’ longer and the daemon population’s gettin’ bigger. People need protection. And if I really give it my all, I think I can provide that for ’em. Here. You ain’t gonna find anything better in all of Eos, and she’s all yours. Well, I guess I got my work cut out for me!

Emerald Bracelet x 1
—

(after completing the “A Treasure Beyond Measure” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Sounds like we’ve got a new business partner.
Ignis: And a rather glib one, at that.
Gladiolus: The guy makes Prompto look proper.
—

(taking the “Case of the Stolen Specs” tour with Ignis, which can be triggered by camping at Pectriche Haven)
[At camp, Noct is asleep in his chair by the fire; Ignis takes a seat in the chair next to him, and Noctis comes out of his sleep, rubbing his eyes]
Ignis: Noct, would you mind helping me out tomorrow morning?
Noctis: With what?
Ignis: With whipping together some breakfast.

[A prompt appears to select either “Sure” or “No way”]

—
—
Sure
Noctis: Sure, if you want.
Ignis: Splendid. Don’t stay up too late, Noct.
—
—
No way
Noctis: I’m not a morning whipper.
Ignis: Can’t say I’m surprised. Perhaps another time, then.

[Ignis gets up from his chair and walks away]
—
—

(after selecting “Sure”)
[The next morning, Ignis stands before Noct doubled over and his glasses missing]
Ignis: Noct!
Noct: What’s wrong? Are you okay!?
Ignis: It’s not me… It’s my spectacles.
Noct: Your glasses? Well, how come they’re not on your face?
Ignis: I was making ready to leave camp when a black chocobo sidled up—snatched my specs from over my nose, and bolted!

[Noct begins laughing hysterically]
Noctis: Oh, man, that’s hilarious!
Ignis: This is no laughing matter! We must retrieve them at once!
Noct: “At once”? Like, right now?
Ignis: The foul fowl trotted off in that direction. Let’s move. Sorry to drag you along.

[Noct and Ignis begin heading for the small marshy area of the Myrlwood]
Noct: You’ve got a spare pair, don’t you? Just use those.
Ignis: And let a perfectly good pair go to waste as a chocobo’s trinket? I think not!
Noct: Wha—uh, okay?

[At the marshy area, they spot the chocobo]
Ignis: We have the culprit. There!
Noct: Finally. So what now, Sergeant No-Specs?
Ignis: I brought along a secret weapon just in case: a handful of gysahl greens.
Noct: Nice. So, how you wanna do this?
Ignis: We lure the bird this way. While it gorges itself on greens, you grab the glasses.

Ignis’s glasses are lying at the roots of a nearby tree.
Sneak toward the tree without being noticed.
Wait until the chocobo takes the bait, and stay still when it looks around.

Stay silent

[Ignis has placed the greens in front of the chocobo, and is trying to keep its attention there]
Ignis: Nice and fresh. Would be a shame to miss out.

[The chocobo stops eating and looks around; Noctis ducks; the bird resumes eating after a moment; Noctis breathes a sigh of relief]
Ignis: Oh, that’s a good bird! Go on and eat up. You know you want to…

[The chocobo stops eating again to look around; Noctis ducks once more; the chocobo resumes eating after a moment]
Noctis: Too close…

[The chocobo stops eating to look around once more, then returns to its food again; as Noctis closes in on the glasses, he and the chocobo repeat this procedure twice more; at last, Noct gets close enough to grab them and does so]
Noct: Gotcha!
Ignis: Away from there, Noct! Quickly!

[The chocobo rushes after Noct, but he manages to escape; he’s joined by Ignis a moment later]
Ignis: We’ve shaken our tail. We’re safe now. Ah… Something the matter?
Noct: Just realized I’d never seen your face without your glasses.
Ignis: Yes, well, without them, I could hardly make out yours, but we saw our way through it. And now they’re back where they belong. Thank you, Noct.

—
—
[If the glasses weren’t retrieved, the generic scene that plays after failing on a tour with Ignis follows]
Ignis: Well, you gave a good effort.
Noctis: And it still went wrong.

[Ignis chuckles]
—
—
[If the glasses were retrieved, the generic scene that plays after successfully completing a tour with Ignis follows]
Ignis: You were a big help.
Noct: Yeah, I’m good like that.
Ignis: Right.
—
—

(speaking with Monica again)
Monica: Please see to your preparations and proceed when you are ready. I will join you within.
—

(speaking to Monica yet again)
Monica: The base is unfinished. If we are to strike, now is the time.
—

(speaking with Monica once more]
Monica: Be warned: Commander Loqi has been sighted at the base. Take all care.
—

(quest description for “Friends of a Feather”)
Prompto is keen to visit Wiz Chocobo Post in the Malacchi Hills, where the finest chocobos are bred and trained.
—

(examining a shelf in the Alstor Coernix Station Shop & Café)
Due to road closures,
we are SOLD OUT of Ebony Coffee
for the foreseeable future.

Noctis: Oh, crap. They’re out.
Gladio: Can’t let him see this.
Noct: He’d be crushed.
—

(approaching Sania Yeagre at the Alstor Coernix Station)
Gladiolus: Well, if it isn’t Sania.
Prompto: Hmm? Somebody you know?
Gladiolus: Spoke with her just the once, back at Hammerhead.
Noctis: Now that you mention it, you were chatting someone up.
Gladiolus: She’s real knowledgeable about wildlife, could teach us a thing or two. Go on and introduce yourself.
—

(beginning the “The Professor’s Protégé” quest)
[Sania sighs]
Sania: What is it now? If you don’t mind, I’m rather busy at the moment.

[She turns around]
Sania: Oh, it’s you boys. Wait, who’re you again? And what do you need now?
Noctis: N-nothing.

[Sania makes a “Hmm” sound]
Sania: You’re saying you distracted me for nothing? This won’t do, won’t do at all. Precious seconds down the drain. How am I to make up for them? Of course! You boys can help me!
Noctis: Uh, okay?
Sania: That’s the spirit! I was just thinking I could use a few extra hands—for catching frogs, to be precise.
Noctis: Wait, what? Frogs?
Sania: Ah, and if you’re thinking any old frog will do? Wrong! You’re not getting off that easily. Only the red frog native to Alstor suits my needs. You’ll need to get knee and elbow deep down at the Slough. With that, I’ll get back to my work. Remember, it’s red frogs. And make sure they’re fresh!
—

(speaking with Sania after beginning the “The Professor’s Protégé” quest)
Sania: You’re combat-trained, I’d wager. I can tell by looking at your efficient musculature.
—

(speaking with Sania again)
Sania: You’ll find red frogs at the Alstor Slough. Bring me live specimens as quick as you can.
—

(after beginning the “The Professor’s Protégé” quest and walking away)
Prompto: That was…overwhelming.
Ignis: Let’s hope it’ll be edifying as well.
Noctis: How did you manage to talk to her?
Gladiolus: Oh, you know me.
—

(quest description for “The Professor’s Protégé”)
Gladiolus catches sight of an acquaintance of his, a lively lady by the name of Sania, and suggests that the friends speak to her. No doubt she will have important knowledge to impart upon Noctis.
—

(upon catching the first red frog)
Noctis: Alright.
[Note: This comment from Noctis, as well as the other four comments made when catching the rest of the frogs, will be selected to appear somewhat at random when catching the frogs]

Red Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the second red frog)
Noctis: Got it.

Red Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the third red frog)
Gladiolus: Hey, try not to squash it.

Red Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the fourth frog)
Prompto: Nice work, Noct!

Red Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the fifth frog)
Ignis: Take care you don’t hurt it.

Red Frog x 1

[With all the required frogs captured, Noct offers further commentary]
Noctis: That should do it.
Prompto: All the bounce’s gone outta me.
Ignis: Let’s present the haul to Sania.
—

(completing the “The Professor’s Protégé” quest)
Sania: Look at all these lovelies! Thank you, boys. Now my research can spring along.
Noctis: “Research”?
Sania: From longer nights to earthquakes, there’s been a lot of strange phenomena of late. The world’s out of whack, and there’s no end to the mysteries that want for solving.
Noctis: Mysteries like frogs.
Sania: Yep. You see, red frogs only appeared recently. We don’t know what gave rise to the mutation. But this tiny critter could hold the key to the world’s mysteries in its webbed feet. Fascinating stuff, right? When can you help again?
Noctis: Couldn’t say right now.
Sania: Well, when you can, you let me know. For now, here’s a token of my thanks for finding the frogs. You’ve earned it!

Star Pendant x 1
—

(after completing the “The Professor’s Protégé” quest and walking away)
Ignis: Sania…last name Yeagre, if I’m not mistaken.
Gladio: Took you long enough to make the connection.
Noctis: Sania who?
Ignis: Sania Yeagre, famed professor of biology. Her works have been published the world over.
Prompto: Whoa, she’s a big deal? You sure don’t get that impression.
—

(beginning the “The Professor’s Protégé – Yellow Frogs” quest)
Sania: Looky here! If it isn’t you boys again. Come to offer your support for my research, have you? Well, how very heartening!
Noctis: Uh, no, we’re not here to—
Sania: Now, it just so happens I already have in mind what I need you to fetch me this time. Off you go now!
—

(when speaking to Sania between beginning and completing quests)
Sania: Never enough hours in a day, or enough hands to help out.
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Sania: Don’t go losing your hard-found specimens. Make a beeline for me as soon as you nab ’em.
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Sania: My research is stalled until you procure my specimens. In layman’s terms: move it, move it!
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Sania: Out in the wilds, it’s survival of the fittest. Don’t die, now.
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Sania: With our efforts combined, we might cast light on the world’s darkest mysteries! Isn’t it exciting?
—

(quest description “The Professor’s Protégé – Yellow Frogs”)
The red frogs have stoked the fires of Sania’s curiosity. In order to further her research, she next sends Noctis to catch yellow frogs at the southern area of Duscae.
—

(upon catching the first yellow frog)
Ignis: Take care you don’t hurt it.
[Note: This comment from Ignis, as well as the other four comments made when catching the rest of the frogs, will be selected to appear somewhat at random when catching them]

Yellow Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the second yellow frog)
Gladio: Hey, try not to squash it.

Yellow Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the third yellow frog)
Noctis: Got it.

Yellow Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the fourth yellow frog)
Prompto: Nice work, Noct!

Yellow Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the fifth yellow frog)
Noct: Alright.

Yellow Frog x 1

[With all the required frogs captured, Ignis offers further commentary]
Ignis: I believe this is what we need.
—

(completing the “The Professor’s Protégé – Yellow Frogs”)
Sania: Wow, the condition is superb! Here’s your hard-earned reward. Now then, let’s see what answers I can coax out of this.

Rainbow Pendant x 1

[Note: Starting with this quest and not changing until Sania’s final quest, “The Professor’s Protégé – The Frogs of Legend,” some of her lines when completing a quest will be randomly selected from either the line above or one of the following:
• “Ooh, this specimen is absolutely perfect. Nary a flaw. You deserve a prize!”
• “Back so soon? You’re getting quicker at this. Good! Science waits for no man.”
• “There you are, and with precisely what I asked for! Here, take this to commemorate your coming back in one piece.”
—

(speaking with Sania while none of her quests are active or currently available)
Sania: Oh. Come to observe fauna, have you?
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Sania: Oh! It’s you lot!
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Sania: You came to see me? Aww, how sweet!
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Sania: How are you?
—

(randomly selected alternate line)
Sania: What brings you to these parts?
—

(beginning the “The Professor’s Protégé – Gigantoad” quest)
Sania: Ooh, you couldn’t have come at a better time. Here’s your next assignment. Make sure you hand it in like a good student!
—

(quest description for “The Professor’s Protégé – Gigantoad”)
Sania’s research into frogs is proceeding apace, but to truly unravel the creature’s secrets, she also needs to study their bigger, dangerous cousins: gigantoads. Noctis must slay the creature, harvest its oil, and bring it back to the professor.
—

(upon acquiring the Slimy Oil after killing a gigantoad)
Gladio: Let’s hurry and get back to Sania.

Slimy Oil x 1
—

(completing the “The Professor’s Protégé – Gigantoad”)
[When speaking to Sania, a prompt appears asking “Hand over the slimy oil?”; the player can select either “Yes” or “No”]

(upon selecting “Yes”)
Sania: Back so soon? You’re getting quicker at this. Good! Science waits for no man.
—

(beginning the “The Professor’s Protégé – Wyvern” quest)
Sania: Hey there. So, by now you must’ve gotten used to the fieldwork. I think it’s time you graduated from frogs. It’ll mean more work, of course, but then you’ll be exposed to more modes of life. Well worth the effort, I think.
—

(quest description for “The Professor’s Protégé – Wyvern”)
In order to have the full picture, a scientist must approach a problem from multiple perspectives. To this end, Sania has her sights set on the wild wyvern, a creature known to prey upon even the enormous gigantoad. A wing from one of the aerial predators will serve her purposes admirably.
—

(upon acquiring the Wyvern Wing after killing a wyvern)
Gladio: So, that’s the thing Sania wants, huh?

Wyvern Wing x 1
—

(completing the “The Professor’s Protégé – Wyvern” quest)
[When speaking to Sania, a prompt appears asking “Hand over the wyvern wing?”; the player can select either “Yes” or “No”]

(upon selecting “Yes”)
Sania: Ooh, this specimen is absolutely perfect. Nary a flaw. You deserve a prize!

Earth Pendant x 1
—

(beginning the “The Professor’s Protégé – Myrlwood Firefly” quest)
Sania: You really have a knack for being at the right place, at the right time. Here’s what I need. Hop to it, now!
—

(quest description for “The Professor’s Protégé – Myrlwood Firefly”)
In order to continue her frog research, Sania needs an injection of capital, and an article on rare fauna should fetch a high price. The Myrlwood firefly is a suitable subject, and Noctis can aid Sania’s fundraising by catching live specimens.
—

(upon entering the vicinity of the fireflies)
Prompto: “We’re in the money, we’re in the money!”
—

(after catching three Myrlwood fireflies)
Noctis: Is this the thing she wants us to bring?
—

(completing the “The Professor’s Protégé – Myrlwood Firefly” quest)
Sania: Wow, the condition is superb! Here’s your hard-earned reward. Now then, let’s see what answers I can coax out of this.

Golden Hourglass x 1
—

(beginning the “The Professor’s Protégé – Griffon” quest)
Sania: Ooh, you couldn’t have come at a better time. Here’s your next assignment. Make sure you hand it in like a good student!
—

(quest description for “The Professor’s Protégé – Griffon”)
An ancient tome is said to contain an account of frogs that lived in the time before time. To raise the funds needed to purchase this rare volume, Sania tasks Noctis with hunting the majestic griffon and acquiring its precious feather.
—

(completing the “The Professor’s Protégé – Griffon” quest)
[When speaking to Sania, a prompt appears asking “Hand over the griffon feather?”; the player can select either “Yes” or “No”]

(upon selecting “Yes”)
Sania: There you are, and with precisely what I asked for! Here, take this to commemorate your coming back in one piece.

Safety Bit x 1
—

(beginning the “The Professor’s Protégé – The Frogs of Legend” quest)
Sania: Oh, it’s you boys again, back to sweat for science!
Noct: Uh, that’s not exactly right.
Sania: Your words say “no,” but your expression betrays an irrepressible desire to lend a hand.
Noct: What do you need?
Sania: Loads of things. But what’s captured my interest right now is the legendary rainbow frog. There’s nary a reliable eyewitness account, and the only clue I have as to their habitat is “water.” That’s it. Useless, I know. But that’s where we are without the data to narrow down the search. Be that as it may, I can’t bring myself to give up on the critters. Even if they’re more elusive than a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, I have my pride as the foremost authority on frogs. And so I leave the search to you! Not much info to work with, though, so you’ll just have to play it by ear.
—

(quest description for “The Professor’s Protégé – The Frogs of Legend”)
The ancient tome Sania purchased yielded intriguing, if scant, information on the legendary rainbow frog. If she could but find some live specimens to study, her name would go down in natural history. As ever unable to refuse the professor, Noctis sets out to find his most elusive targets yet.
—

(upon catching the first rainbow frog)
Gladio: Hey, try not to squash it.
[Note: This comment from Gladio, as well as the other four comments made when catching the rest of the frogs, will be selected to appear somewhat at random when catching them]

Rainbow Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the second rainbow frog)
Ignis: Take care you don’t hurt it.

Rainbow Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the third rainbow frog)
Noctis: Got it.

Rainbow Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the fourth rainbow frog)
Prompto: Nice work, Noct!

Rainbow Frog x 1
—

(upon catching the fifth rainbow frog)
Noct: Alright.

Rainbow Frog x 1

[With all the required frogs captured, Ignis offers further commentary]
Ignis: Let’s not keep the professor waiting.
—

(completing the “The Professor’s Protégé – The Frogs of Legend” quest)
Sania: You found them! The rainbow frogs of legend… I never dreamed I’d see you babies in the slimy flesh!
Noct: Lucky you.
Sania: Thank you. I had foreseen this, but biology is your destiny. Give up hunting and join me!
Noct: What?
Sania: You burn for the science. How else could you have managed to track down the rainbow frog?
Noct: Yeah, well, I’m kinda busy.
Sania: Oh, really? All of a sudden? And what’s got you so busy?
Noct: Uh. You know…stuff. Royal stuff.
Sania: Royal stuff? Ahhh, the royal theater! Well then, that changes everything. Artsy types just aren’t cut out for science. What a shame.
Noct: Yeah. A real…shame.
Sania: It wasn’t meant to be. But no matter what path you walk, I’m sure you’ll walk it well. This is it, then. The final token of my thanks. All the best with theater—I’ll come see a play one day.

Ribbon x 1
—

(speaking with Sania after completing her final quest)
Sania: Not right now! Important research.
—

(overhearing a conversation in the Alstor Crow’s Nest)
Man (1): Where’re you off to today?
Man (2): Thought I’d haul the old girl up to Hammerhead, have ’em take a look under the hood.
Man (1): If you’re takin’ her all the way out there, it ain’t under the hood you’re lookin’ to look.
—

(arriving at the Wiz Chocobo Post)
Prompto: Now this is what I’m talkin’ about!
Gladiolus: The kid’s got it bad.
Ignis: There are worse vices, I suppose.
—

(beginning the “The Ever Gleaming Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Hey, Prince. Could I borrow you for a sec?
Noctis: Lemme guess: another favor?
Cindy: You’re gonna ask me that every time, ain’t ya? But as it were, I was hopin’ you might find somethin’ for me.
Noctis: No problem. One of us’ll do anything for you.
Cindy: And which of y’all would that be? Anyhoo, I need y’all to fetch me some fiberglass coating. I asked a hunter to bring some back, but wouldn’t ya know it? Fella took a break somewhere an’ left it behind. Funny thing is, I ordered it with you boys in mind. If y’all go fetch it for me, I’ll throw it on the Regalia for ya.
—

(speaking with Cindy after beginning the “The Ever Gleaming Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Hunters lead a busy life. These days, they’re so swamped with takin’ care of varmints and daemons that they sometimes forget the little requests.
—

(after beginning the “The Ever Gleaming Regalia” quest and walking away)
Noctis: Who knew the Hunters made deliveries?
Gladiolus: In addition to kicking ass and keeping the peace.
Ignis: With all their duties, it’s no wonder they lose track.
Prompto: And traveling around in the middle of the night can’t be fun, either.
—

(quest description for “The Ever Gleaming Regalia”)
The glossy coating Cindy ordered for the Regalia got left behind on its way to the garage. Noctis and his friends agree to find the missing material and finish the delivery.
—

(when the Chocobros get close to where the coating is located)
Ignis: I suspect the hunter had his rest around here.
Prompto: Then let’s hurry up and look! Cindy ordered that coating for us, y’know.
—

(upon locating the fiberglass)
Noctis: Hey, look. This has gotta be the stuff.

Fiberglass Coating x 1

Prompto: Bingo! Wonder what it’ll do. Guess we’ll find out when Cindy sprays it on the car!
Gladiolus: Feels like we’ve become Cindy’s personal errand-boys.
Prompto: Yeah, isn’t it great?
Ignis: You seem pleased.
Prompto: Nope, honored.
Noctis: Lucky you.
—

(completing the “The Ever Gleaming Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Welcome back! Ya find the place alright?
Noctis: Yep, sure did.
Cindy: No surprise there. Y’all can hang onto that—that’s your reward. Spray your car with a coat of that stuff, and it’ll keep ‘er lookin’ spic-an’-span! Y’all wanna treat the old girl right, don’t ya? And nothing feels better than driving around in a clean car.
—

(after completing the “The Ever Gleaming Regalia” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Man, I love how passionate Cindy gets when she talks about cars.
Gladiolus: Yeah. It’s actually pretty cute.
Prompto: What? Dude, could you not?
Gladiolus: Not what?
—

(beginning the “The Ever Valorous Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Well, hey there, Prince!
Noctis: Another favor?
Cindy: You guessed it. Must be written all over my face. Y’see, one of our regulars tipped me off to somethin’ real special. Little thing called a “supercharger”—and a purdy powerful one, at that. You boys wouldn’t happen to be innerested in one, would ya? Fella snatched it from a scrap car, but didn’t know what to do with it, so he left it. If y’all want it, it’s yours for the taking.
—

(speaking with Cindy after beginning the “The Ever Valorous Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Used to be able to get around at night if ya had a set of wheels, but less folks have ’em nowadays, since drivin’ sets off the daemons.
—

(speaking with Cindy again after beginning the “The Ever Valorous Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Some folks scavenge old clunkers for scraps, but ain’t anyone who can use ’em anymore. Lotta good parts goin’ to waste these days.
—

(speaking with Cindy once more after beginning the “The Ever Valorous Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Breaks a girl’s heart to see the roads around here so empty. Times sure are a changin’, ain’t they? Guess I’ve just gotta get with ’em.
—

(after beginning the “The Ever Valorous Regalia” quest and walking away)
Ignis: The supercharger comes with Cindy’s seal of approval. I bet it’s worth the search.
Prompto: And if we find the supercharger, maybe we’ll earn her seal of approval, too!
Noctis: You hear this? As if he actually has a chance.
Gladiolus: Let the kid dream.
—

(quest description for “The Ever Valourous Regalia”)
One of Cindy’s regulars informs her of a discarded supercharger they managed to find. Hoping to install it in the Regalia and improve the old girl’s performance, she asks Noctis and his friends to retrieve the compressor.
—

(when the Chocobros get close to where the supercharger is located)
Gladiolus: The part oughta be around here.
Ignis: Salvaged only to be discarded. Let’s scour the area.
—

(upon locating the supercharger)
Noctis: Oh, yeah. This has gotta be it.

Supercharger x 1

Prompto: Well! Let’s head back and have Cindy get to work! Isn’t Cindy the best? I mean, she searches high and low for all these rare parts for us to use!
Ignis: Very gracious of her.
Prompto: Man, she must really like her.
Noctis: Less us, and more the Regalia.
Gladiolus: Like I said, let him dream.
—

(completing the “The Ever Valorous Regalia” quest)
Cindy: How’d it go? Did y’all find it?
Noctis: Yeah, somehow.
Cindy: That’s swell! I already checked with Paw-paw. We can install that baby whenever you like. Can’t wait to soup ‘er up and get ‘er runnin’. I bet y’all’re really gonna feel a difference! Just gimme a holler when you’re ready to go.
—

(after completing the “The Ever Valorous Regalia” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Did you see the twinkle in her eyes?
Ignis: She sounded eager to get to work as soon as possible.
Prompto: How ’bout now!?
Gladiolus: Again—desperate much?
Prompto: Again—I’m not desperate!
—

(beginning the “The Ever Illustrious Regalia” quest)
Cindy: Hey, Prince. Got a little favor.
Noctis: Sure.
Cindy: I was hopin’ to fix the older girl up with a new set of eyes. Y’know, headlight bulbs.
Noctis: Go for it.
Cindy: Might not sound like much, but believe you me, these babies’ll brighten up your road trip. Woulda been nice if they were mass-produced. Crown City-made’s hard to come by. Ain’t barely none left out here.
Noctis: And they won’t be making any more.
Cindy: Ah, I didn’t mean to bring up a sore subject. All I mean is it’s a shame there ain’t more around ’cause they really are gonna change the way you drive. Now I ain’t gonna lie, going to fetch ’em will be a bit of a hassle. But I swear, you and your car will be better off with ’em. The old girl’s designed to keep y’all safe, and these lights’ll help ‘er keep you even safer. Do it for me?
Noctis: You got it.
—

(after beginning the “The Ever Illustrious Regalia” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Was it just me, or did something feel off?
Noctis: About?
Prompto: Uh, Cindy?
Gladiolus: Thought I was the only one who noticed.
Prompto: Oh, I noticed. It wasn’t her usual “I got a favor, y’all.” It was more, “Y’all need to do this.”
—

(quest description for “The Ever Illustrious Regalia”)
A hunter tips Cindy off to the location of some Crown City-made headlamps. Assuring Noctis of their quality and utility, Cindy asks the prince to retrieve the lights so she can install them in the Regalia and make the prince’s journey a little safer.
—

(upon locating the entrance to Crestholm Channels on the outskirts of Insomnia)
Gladiolus: Looky here.
Ignis: An unassuming entrance.
Prompto: For entering.
Noctis: Damn right.
—

(as the Chocobros descend the ladder into the channels)
Gladiolus: Hey, don’t go slipping.
Prompto: Man! Love being in dark, cramped spaces. Really great how it just sets off my claustrophobia. No need for a reason—let’s never stop doing this.
Gladiolus: Shut up before you fall and bite your tongue off.
Prompto: Oh yeah, that’d be the icing on the cake.
—

(as Noct and his retinue begin to explore the channels)
[Prompto sighs]
Prompto: Are we there yet? Sewers!? I knew I smelled something!
Ignis: Nose out of joint?
Prompto: Well, as long as I can keep it dry… We’re not going in the water, right?
—

(as the Chocobros explore the sewers)
Ignis: Stay alert. There are likely daemons here.
Prompto: Yeah, if those gory stains on the walls are anything to go by.
—

[While exploring, they come across a ladder leading to an upper ledge]
Gladiolus: Hey, you wanna take the high ground?

[Upon climbing the ladder, another ledge is visible not far away, with a raised ladder pulled up]
Prompto: If I were there, how would I get to me?
—

(while exploring)
Prompto: Man, all this wetness makes my eyes water.
Ignis: You can add to the rain.
Prompto: Where there’s water, there’s treasure.
Gladio: Never heard that one before.
Prompto: Hey, you heard it here first!
—

[Continuing to explore, Noct and the others come across a set of control panels]
Prompto: Oh hi switch! What do you do?
Gladiolus: Open doors?
—

(attempting to open a gate near the control panel)
Prompto: No good. It’s locked.
—

(as they proceed further down the sewers in this direction)
Prompto: Hey, look.

[Prompto calls the others’ attention to a catwalk above]
Prompto: I’ll bet you we can make it up.
—

(as they walk through a shallow channel leading into a downward sloping tunnel)
Ignis: An insistent current.
Prompto: It’s pulling me under!
Gladiolus: Don’t lose your footing!
—

(as Noct and the others get close to the location of the headlights Cindy sent them to find)
Ignis: Here we are.
Prompto: Let’s hope they’re still intact.
[Note: The audio here has Gladio say “Hm” first]
Gladiolus: Let’s hope we can find ’em.
—

(crouching to crawl through a passageway near the fast-moving current)
Noctis: Let’s go.
Gladio: Yep.
—

[Stepping into the channel from before that almost pulled Prompto down, Noctis loses his footing and gets swept away]
Noctis: No!

[Noct lands in a channel in a lower level, and is immediately beset by three gelatin daemons and a yojimbo daemon]
—

(while exploring)
Prompto: Bring out the shiny sword.
Noct: What shiny sword?
Gladiolus: Don’t you have something that glows in the dark?
Noct: Y’know…
Ignis: The power of kings…reduced to a torch.
—

(while exploring the sewers)
Noct: Ugh, how big is this place?
Ignis: Don’t think I’d care to find out.
[Prompto groans]
Prompto: So tired…
—

[The Chocobros come to a corridor requiring they go either left or right]
Ignis: Seems that a choice is upon us.
Prompto: Noct, you sure about where we’re going?
Noct: I’m fifty percent absolutely certain.
Prompto: Then I am one hundred percent unenthused about this!
—

(while exploring the sewers)
Prompto: This place is a-“maze”-ing, huh?
Gladio: I’d laugh if we weren’t lost.
Noctis: Say no more. I’ll leave the pathfinding to you from now on.
Prompto: Nah. I’m more the “ask for directions” type.
Gladiolus: Don’t look at me—not my job.
Noctis: Then that’s it from the peanut gallery.
Ignis: Keep an eye out for landmarks and we’ll find our bearings.
—

(coming across the Moogle Charm item)
Prompto: Whoa. This is really something…whatever it is.
—

(while exploring)
Prompto: Hey, look. Another ladder!
Ignis: Well out of reach, alas.
Prompto: Anyone that tall really need a ladder?
Gladio: We’re looking at it the wrong way.
—

[While exploring one section of the channels, the Chocobros see the nagarani daemon in the channel below them]
Prompto: What!? You can’t be serious…
Gladiolus: Don’t look down.
—

[The Chocobros come across another downward sloping tunnel]
Ignis: As far as I can tell, this is the only way down.
Noct: Of course it is.

(as they slide toward what reveals itself to be a very big drop)
Prompto: You kidding me!?

[They ride the water slide into the channel below and are immediately attacked by the Nagarani]
—

(after going up a ladder from the ledge where the Nagarani could be seen)
[Noctis groans]
Gladio: Yep, I’m starting to feel it, too.

[A few feet from here, the royal retinue comes to a very narrow ledge that can only be traversed by carefully leaning against the wall]

(as they make their way across)
Gladio: No place for a slip up.

[After making it to the next safe ledge, they must then walk slowly across a large pipe above the pit below]

(as they make their way across)
Gladio: Man, if monsters were to jump us now…
Ignis: We’d be easy prey.
Prompto: Why even say that!?
Noctis: Can we please focus on the task at hand?
—

(upon locating the second control panel in the channels)
Prompto: Ooh! Another switch, just asking to be flipped.
Gladio: Do it already.
—

(upon locating the third control panel in the channels)
Prompto: This has “big deal” written all over it.
Gladio: Go big, or go home.
—

[One of the switches has a gate nearby that will open the first time; the Chocbros proceed through it and make their way down a dark corridor]
Prompto: The end can’t be far now…right?
Gladio: Never say “can’t.”
Prompto: Longest. Day. Ever.

[They soon make their way into a more illuminated set of corridors, where they find another locked gate; Prompto sighs]
Prompto: This one won’t open either.
Gladiolus: Enough of this!
Prompto: C’mon, man. Don’t lose your cool.
Gladiolus: Ha! Says the panicky one.
—

[As they continue to make their way through the channels, they walk across the catwalk they saw shortly after entering the channels]
Gladiolus: Hey, remember when we were down there?
Prompto: How could I forget?
—

[Soon after, the Chocobros find and open the first locked gate they had encountered in the channels]
Prompto: The locked door from earlier?
Ignis: Indeed. It opens out, but not in.
—

(entering a small walkway below an upper walkway with a railing)
Noct: Well, not reaching that.
Gladio: There’s no way to go but forward then.
Noct: Um, which way was that again?
Prompto: The way that gets us out.
—

[As their exploration continues, they come to a ledge where advancing further requires hopping down to a channel below]
Noctis: One-way ride.
—

(upon locating the headlights Cindy sent them to find)
Noctis: You think these are the ones?

Enhanced Headlights x 1

Ignis: Doubtless. Let’s hurry back.
Prompto: Can’t wait to see the look on her face. All the advanced gizmos still in the Crown City, maybe we could go and grab some of it.
Ignis: The empire’s presence makes sneaking in impossible and getting out unthinkable.
Gladio: Especially without the Crystal’s protection.
Noctis: When this is all over, why don’t you take Cindy on a little treasure hunt?
Prompto: Yeah. I betcha she’d really enjoy that.
[Note: The audio here has Prompto add a “Hm” sound]
—

[In the very next room, the Chocobros come across another control panel; upon flipping the switch here, a loud mechanical sound echoes through the corridors]
Prompto: Wait… Did anyone else hear that noise?
Ignis: As though a latch were released.
—

[Finding one of the ladders from earlier, they descend into the channel below]
Prompto: Hey, the ladder extends!
Gladio: Nice. Now we have a way back up.
—

[Now back down in the lower channel, they take another downward sloping tunnel]

(upon sliding down below)
Noct: Not again!
—

(upon finding a previously closed door now open)
Prompto: It’s open!
Gladio: So, I guess we keep going.

[Sliding down this final sloped corridor, they’re confronted by the enormous jormungand daemon]

(once they’ve killed it)
Gladio: And that’s that.
Prompto: It’s over…

[A nearby ladder leads down to the door to this area’s Menace Dungeon]
—

(completing the “The Ever Illustrious Regalia” quest)
Cindy: There y’all are! Well—did ya find ’em?
Noctis: Yep. Got ’em right here.
Cindy: Ya do? Oh, thank the Stars. Now, whether you keep usin’ em is up to you, but humor me an’ give ’em a test run first, won’t ya?
Noctis: What’s so special about ’em anyway?
Cindy: The bulbs pack a punch. The light they shine’s so bright, it’ll have the daemons headin’ for the hills!
Noctis: Whoa, that’s awesome.
Cindy: Sure is. Woulda been nice if everybody had ’em before the city got walled off. Was about twenty years ago… Car runnin’ through these parts one night…all of a sudden the daemons jumped it… Saw it with my own eyes. Can’t never forget it. And I can’t help thinkin’, if they had these lights, they’d still be alive. Y’know?
Noctis: Yeah, I get it.
Cindy: Anyhoo, lemme know when you wanna give ’em a try. And thanks for all your hard work, y’all.
—

(after completing the “The Ever Illustrious Regalia” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Being able to fend off the daemons is huge. These could save lives!
Gladiolus: Especially since not everyone can fend for themselves.
Ignis: Life out here will improve once we reclaim the capital.
Prompto: Yeah. People living out here will have access to all the benefits the Crown City has to offer.
Noctis: We’ll make this right—for everyone.
—

(when walking near one of the signs at the Wiz Chocobo Post that say “Chocobo Racing”)
Prompto: Oh em gee, guys. They’ve got chocobo races here.
Gladiolus: Your point being?
Prompto: We have to stay and watch.
Ignis: We have to continue our journey.
Prompto: C’mon, just a little longer!
—

(beginning the “A Behemoth Undertaking” quest)
Prompto: ‘Scuse me. We’d like to ride the chocobos.
Wiz: The chocobos, huh? I hate to break this to y’all, but we can’t permit our birds to leave the post. Not while Deadeye’s still about. He’s an uncommonly ferocious behemoth that’s taken to prowlin’ these parts of late. His scent makes our birds nervous, an’ to prevent accidents an’ tragedies, we have no choice but to suspend rentals. But hold on, now—ain’t you lads the hunters that’ve been makin’ a mark? You reckon you could handle the likes of Deadeye? If you could bring the beast down, there’d be a reward in it for ya. But knowin’ the danger, I wouldn’t blame ya for sayin’ no.
—

(new quest description for “Friends of a Feather”)
Noctis has taken on the task of putting down the dread behemoth, Deadeye. If the party succeeds, it will be safe to ride chocobos once more.
—

[As the Chocobros begin making their way into the Nebulawood in search of Deadeye, they hear a vicious growl]
Gladiolus: The hell?

[Looking up, they see first one tree, then a second collapsing among the hills in the distance]
Ignis: Something’s amiss.
Gladiolus: C’mon.

[They cautiously head on inside; a number of trees in the area have been snapped; as the four friends make their way, they continue to hear creaking wood and occasionally see falling timber; they soon come into a clearing where they’re met by a pack of voretooth fleeing from the other direction]
Prompto: Whoa! Look at ’em go!

[Continuing to make their way through the wood, the area becomes blanketed with mist; eventually, they make their way to an abandoned stone structure with an opening and passage through which they can crouch; Noctis begins to lead the way in when they hear growling again]
Gladio: Noct!

[Gladio grabs Noctis and gently pulls the prince back before stepping forward, turning back and holding out his hand to indicate that Gladio will instead take point himself as they make their way in; Gladio slowly and quietly makes his way forward a few feet, then turns back to motion for the others to follow; occasional growls continue; after the group has made their way in about a dozen feet, Gladio turns and stops them]
Gladiolus: Hold up!

[Still growling, Deadeye comes into view through holes in the structure; it’s clear that the behemoth is blind in its right eye due to some past wound; it seems that it’s able to smell the Chocobros’ presence, but due to its blind spot on its right side, it overlooks them when it should have been able to see them; Gladio looks at his friends, holds up a finger, closes his right eye and taps his closed eye with his finger]
Gladio: “Deadeye”—the name says it all.

[After a few more seconds of observing the massive animal, Gladio motions for the others to follow him]
Gladio: Let’s move.

[The Chocobros continue making their way forward, but after about ten more feet, Deadeye suddenly seems to know where they are; the friends press themselves against the ground to avoid Deadeye’s snout as it’s shoved down into the narrow passageway through which they’ve been crouching; after a few seconds, Deadeye gives up; he raises his head, roars, turns and stomps away; the four friends continue making their way through the passage and soon come to the exit]
Gladio: Here we go.

(as they make their way through the wood once more)
Gladio: It’s weak on the right—no eye, no horn.
Ignis: We’ll stay in range until we can exploit its blind spot.

[Continuing on, they crouch to pass under a fallen tree blocking their path, and proceed]
Ignis: Exercise due caution.

[Before going much further, they come to a fence they’re able to jump over, then enter a mist-filled clearing of the wood where Deadeye has its blind side to them]
Gladio: We’ve got the beast in our sights.
Ignis: But no plan of attack. The behemoth should be headed back to its lair, where we can catch it fully off guard.
Noct: Yeah, as long as we stay on guard ourselves.

Follow Deadeye back to his lair.
Do not let him see you, and do not lose the trail.

(after successfully following Deadeye to the gutted and burned-out building in the wilderness that serves as his lair)
Gladio: All in a day’s work.

[As they round the corner of the destroyed building, Deadeye is visible through the mist on a small cliff a few hundred feet away; Ignis grabs Noctis’s hand and pulls him to the ground; Gladio and Prompto join their huddle]

Strategy
Detonate oil drums with Fire to damage Deadeye.

[The Chocobros fight and kill Deadeye]
—

(completing the “A Behemoth Undertaking” and “Friends of a Feather” quests)
Wiz: You boys did it—you took down Deadeye! The area’s safe again, an’ we owe it all to you. On behalf of the locals, I give you my heartfelt thanks.
Prompto: So, about the chocobos…
Wiz: Our birds’re at your disposal. You can rent them any time you like.

Hunt Complete!
Bounty:
• 3.020 gil
• Amethyst Bracelet x 1

Prompto: Woohoo! C’mon, Noct, let’s go for a ride!
—

(examining an advertisement at the Wiz Chocobo Post)
Beautify Your Bird!
Reserve Your Pro
Preening Session
TODAY!
Noctis: Whaddaya say, Prompto?
Prompto: My hair does NOT look like a chocobo butt!!!
—

(when examining Gysahl Greens at the Wiz Chocobo Post)
All-Natural
Gysahl Greens
Vegetable Snack
Noctis: Hold up—don’t the chocobos eat this stuff?
Ignis: It’s also suitable for human consumption.
Noctis: I’ll leave the consuming to other humans.
—

(beginning the “Where the Wild Chocobos Are” quest)
Wiz: Hey, howdy there. Say, you buddies with the kid who’s got the fancy camera?
Noctis: “Fancy camera”? Ah, right. Yeah.
Wiz: Nice. What d’ya say to takin’ a picture for me?
Noctis: Of what?
Wiz: A wild chocobo. Purdy li’l thing lives ’round these parts. But I ain’t seen her for a whiles now. Startin’ to get worried.
Noctis: Okay. We’ll check it out.
Wiz: That’s mighty kind of you, friend. I got my hands full lookin’ after my own little ones. ‘Preciate the help.
—

(after beginning the “Where the Whild Chocobos Are” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Hey. Hey, Noct! What were you guys talking about?
Noct: Nothing much. He just wants a photo of a chocobo.
[Prompto gasps]
Prompto: Dude, I’m on it.
Gladio: You made his day.
Ignis: A wild chocobo. I hope we find it soon.
—

(quest description for “Where the Wild Chocobos Are”)
As well as looking after the domestic chocobos of the Chocobo Post, Wiz keeps an eye on the local wild bird population. Noctis offers to take a photo of a wild chocobo to set Wiz’s mind at ease.
—

(upon entering the clearing in the Nebulawood where the voretooth pack was seen during the “Friends of a Feather” and “A Behemoth Undertaking” quests)
Prompto: Looks like wild chocobo country to me.
Ignis: Indeed. Let’s search the area.
—

[They spot the chocobo]
Prompto: There she is. I’m on it.

[Prompto snaps the picture]
Prompto: Perfect. Got the shot.

[The chocobo runs off]
Ignis: Now we can head back with the photograph.
Noctis: You’re sure you got a proper shot?
Prompto: Dude, it’s me!
Gladio: Take any for yourself?
Prompto: Dude, it’s me!
—

(completing the “Where the Wild Chocobos Are” quest)
Wiz: Why, thank you. This is a fine photograph.
Noctis: Is it what you needed?
Wiz: Surely is. Good to see the bird’s in fine fettle.
Noctis: You can tell just from a photo?
Wiz: I’ve been raisin’ birds a long time, son. Now, I owe y’all somethin’ by way of thanks. This here’s yours—for your own chocobo.

Xelphatol Apple Seeds x 1
—

(after completing the “Where the Wild Chocobos Are” quest and walking away)
Gladio: Guy just glanced at the picture and knew.
Ignis: I imagine he already knew what he was looking for.
Noctis: He’s the expert.
[Prompto sighs]
Prompto: Chocobos ’round here have got it good.
—

(beginning the “Bird on the Brink” quest)
Wiz: Good to see y’all.
Noctis: Something wrong?
Wiz: Well, word jus’ came in, but there’s a chocobo that’s ailin’ out there. Would y’all mind goin’ to take a look-see? I’d sure like to help the li’l guy, if I can.
Noctis: Sure. No problem.
—

(speaking with Wiz about the quest after beginning “Bird on the Brink”)
Wiz: I watch over them wild chocobos from when they hatch. You can’t help but grow attached to ’em.
—

(speaking with Wiz again)
Wiz: I reckon the bird might’ve gotten himself injured. We got daemons and wild critters of all kinds ’round here.
—

(speaking with once more)
Wiz: Or maybe the fella ate somethin’ he weren’t supposed to, and made himself sick.
—

(after beginning the “Bird on the Brink” quest and walking away)
Prompto: So we’re looking for a sick chocobo, huh?
Ignis: It might be prudent to take some medication along, just in case.
Gladiolus: Yeah. Best load up.
Noctis: Sounds like a plan.
—

(quest description for “Bird on the Brink”)
Wiz hears word of an injured chocobo. If left untended, the struggling creature is bound to fall victim to wild predators. Noctis resolves to find the bird and do what he can to help.
—

(upon arriving in the weakened chocobo’s vicinity)
Gladio: This is the spot. Let’s find him quick.
Prompto: Yeah, need to help the poor guy.
—

[The Chocobros find the chocobo laying on the ground nearby]
Prompto: It’s gotta be him.
Ignis: Noct, do you have the medicine?

[A prompt appears asking “Use a potion?”; the player can select either “Yes” or “No”; after selecting “Yes,” Noct kneels by the chocobo and pats it; it gets up a moment later and runs away]
Noctis: There.
Prompto: Ah, what a relief! You take care, now!
—

(as they begin making their way back)
Gladio: If a predator had found him, he’d have been done for.
Prompto: A real good thing we found him first.
[Note: The audio here has Prompto say “Uh-huh. A real good thing we found him first.”]
Ignis: We can take the good news back to Wiz.
Noct: Yeah. He’s gonna be happy.
—

(completing the “Bird on the Brink” quest)
Wiz: Well? Did y’all find the bird?
Noct: Yeah. He’s doing better now, moving around.
Wiz: Is that right? Y’all did me a real good turn today. I owe ya. I don’t have much I can give y’all…but I can give ya this, for your chocobo. It’s brand-new.

Curiel Greens x 1
—

(after completing the “Bird on the Brink” quest and walking away)
Gladio: So that’s the reward…
Ignis: One of us is pleased. That’s good enough in my book.
Prompto: So, Noct. How do we divvy it up?
Noctis: I’ll let you guys decide.
—

(beginning the “A Feathery Feast” quest)
Wiz: Say, y’all gettin’ bored of my chow? I mean, I do serve the same thing all the time. I’m thinkin’ I gotta spice up the ol’ menu. I wanna be more particular ’bout vegetables. Y’all see somethin’ nice, you bring ’round a bushel, alright?
Noctis: Okay. If we see anything.
—

(speaking with Wiz about the quest after beginning “A Feathery Feast”)
Wiz: Fact o’ the matter is, gysahl greens are divisive. There’s folks who love ’em, and there’s folks who hate ’em.
—

(after beginning the “A Feathery Feast” quest and walking away)
Gladio: So now we’re grocers?
Prompto: It’s just a few vegetables.
Noct: Find ’em, deliver ’em. Easy.
Ignis: The selection, I believe is my department.
—

(quest description for “A Feathery Feast”)
Wiz wants to draw more customers to the Chocobo Post so he can spread the chocobo gospel. He enlists Noctis’s help in finding delicious vegetables to turn into a signature dish.
—

(completing the “A Feathery Feast” quest)
[A prompt appears asking “Hand over the aegir root?”; the player can select “Yes” or “No”]

(upon selecting “Yes”)
Wiz: So y’all reckon this veg can spice up my menu?
Noctis: Maybe. Can’t hurt, right?
Wiz: Well what’s it taste like?
Noctis: Like…something good?
Wiz: Yeah? Well, if y’all say so. Now I’ll get myself in the kitchen and start cookin’. Y’all be sure to give the new dish a try!
—

(after completing the “A Feathery Feast” quest and walking away)
Ignis: So, he hopes to bring in customers by expanding the menu.
Gladio: It ain’t easy, the restaurant business.
Prompto: And it’s got nothing to do with his chocobos, either.
Noct: Whatever it takes to make ends meet.
Prompto: Starting to sound like a real commoner, Your Highness.
—

(beginning the “Chase That Chocobo!” quest)
Wiz: Good timin’, son.
[Note: The audio here has Wiz say “Ah, good timin’, son.”]
Noct: Why? What’s up?
Wiz: Wild chocobo went an got herself attacked. Folk say they saw her runnin’ for her life, all desperate like.
Noct: Don’t worry, we’ll find her.
—

(after beginning the “Chase That Chocobo!” quest and walking away)
Gladio: What was it running from?
Ignis: We’d best hurry and find out.
Prompto: Giddyup, and take the medicine.
Noct: Yeah! Gotcha.
—

(quest description for “Chase That Chocobo!”)
Reports have come in regarding a chocobo who incurred a grave injury at the claws of its natural predator. There is no telling how long it can survive. Noctis must find the hunted chocobo and do what he can to help.
—

(upon locating the wounded chocobo)
Prompto: Oh, no. She’s in a bad way.
Gladiolus: We’ve got our own tails to worry about first.

[They’re suddenly ambushed by a pack of saberclaw, which they defeat]
Prompto: Noct, hurry up and heal the chocobo!

[A prompt appears asking “Use a potion?”; the player can select either “Yes” or “No”; after selecting “Yes,” Noct kneels by the chocobo and pats it; it gets up a moment later and runs away]
Noct: That’s a good girl.
Prompto: She’s better already.
[Prompto sighs]
Prompto: Talk about a weight off.
—

(as the friends begin making their way back)
Prompto: I hope she doesn’t live here. It’s not the safest place for chocobos.
Ignis: Wiz says many have already fallen prey.
Gladio: It’s not like you can round ’em all up and put ’em in a pen.
Prompto: That’s just the way things are out here, I guess.
Noct: Yeah. We managed to save one of them, at least.
—

(completing the “Chase That Chocobo!” quest)
Wiz: Looks like y’all got good news. You save her?
Noctis: Yeah, we got there just in time.
Wiz: Heck, I’m mighty grateful to y’all. It’s usually bad news, an’ I was bracin’ myself for more. Sometimes I get to thinkin’, maybe keepin’ chocobos ain’t in accord with the laws of nature. But them fellas are just too darn adorable. Anyway, I’d like y’all to have this. By way of thanks.

Valfruit Seeds x 1
O’Ghomoro Berry Seeds x 1
Cieldalaes Pineapple Seeds x 1
Han Lemon Seeds x 1
—

(after completing the “Chase That Chocobo!” quest and walking away)
Gladio: It’s a tough call.
Prompto: Well, I mean, who’s to say what’s natural or not?
Ignis: There’s no easy answer. But they do seem happy in their pens.
Noctis: You mean his chocobos? Yeah. Yeah, they do.
—

(beginning the “Savior of the Species” quest)
Wiz: Howdy, there! Say, y’all got some time to spare?
Noct: Sure, what’s up?
Wiz: Maybe y’all heard of black chocobos. See, they ain’t yella like the regular birds. They’re disappearin’ from these lands. Seems like there’s less of ’em every year. But I got word that one laid an egg.
Noct: Is that right? Good news.
Wiz: Surely is—except the mother bird’s gotten hurt. Some hungry critter’s bound to come across ’em before long. But, because folks life ain’t in danger, the Hunters refuse to lift a finger.
Noct: Guess it’s up to us, then. We’ll see what we can do.
—

Ignis: We’ll head out as soon as we can.
Prompto: Yeah, gotta hurry. Those poor chocobos need our help!
Noct: I hear ya. Let’s go.
Gladio: Right. And don’t forget the medicine.
—

(quest description for “Savior of the Species”)
Black chocobos are threatened with extinction, but the recent discovery of an egg provides hope for the species. The injured mother was spotted nearby, likely the victim of a monster attack. Noctis resolves to find the chocobo egg and do what he can to protect it.
—

[Noctis and the others locate the egg just as it’s about to be eaten by a group of four sahagin]
Prompto: Noct! They’re after the egg!
Ignis: We have to drive them off, fast!
—

(after the battle)
Gladio: The egg is safe, but where’s the mom?
Prompto: I don’t see her!

[Prompto kneels down and checks on the egg]
Prompto: It’s still warm! We gotta get it back to Wiz before it gets cold.
Ignis: Right. Let’s move!
—

(completing the “Savior of the Species” quest)
Wiz: Whoa—what’s this, an egg?
Noct: Yeah. Found it just in time. It’s still warm.
Wiz: You leave it with me. I’ll look after it.
Noct: We never saw the mother…
Wiz: That’s a shame, for sure. But y’all saved the egg at least. I’ll take good care of it, make sure it hatches.
Noct: Good luck.
Wiz: I’ll send out word when it does. Y’all be sure to come an’ see the chick.
Noct: We’ll look forward to it.
Wiz: I was plannin’ on puttin’ these vegetables up for sale. But I want y’all to have ’em, as a token of my thanks.

Sylkis Greens x 1

Gladio: No better place for that egg than with Wiz.
Noct: He knows what he’s doing.
Prompto: We gotta come back, guys! As soon as the chick hatches!
Ignis: Of course.
—

(beginning the “Pilgrimage” quest)
Man: Whoa… The Disc really is on fire. I-Is it safe to go near it?

[Ignis nudges Noct’s shoulder; Noctis turns around]
Ignis: Seeing as we’re near, why don’t we make a stop at the Disc of Cauthess?

[A prompt appears to select either “Go to the Disc of Cauthess” or “Head on to Lestallum”]

—
—
Go to the Disc of Cauthess
Noctis: Yeah, that sounds good.
Ignis: Wonderful. I’ve always wanted to see the Meteor of legend.
—
—
Head on to Lestallum
Noctis: After Lestallum.
Ignis: Very well. Let me know if you change your mind.
—
—

(quest description for “Pilgrimage”)
Ignis proposes going to the Disc of Cauthess in central Duscae, where Titan is said to slumber.
—

(while approaching the Disc of Cauthess area)
Prompto: So, what’s with the sweltering heat around here?
Gladiolus: Yeah, I was just thinking the same thing.
Ignis: The rise in temperature is likely attributable to the astral shard. We’re close.
—

(completing the “Pilgrimage” quest)
[The royal retinue arrives at the entrance to the Disc of Cauthess to find an imperial barricade in place]
Prompto: Um, guys. Check that out.
Ignis: The empire… What are they doing here?
Gladiolus: Playing king of the castle.

[The gate of the barricade opens; a magitek armor emerges, accompanied by eight imperial soldiers]
Prompto: What do we do?
Noctis: Show ’em the real king.

[After the imperials are defeated]
Noctis: That takes care of ’em.
Gladiolus: It does for the time being, at least.
Ignis: Reinforcements may be on their way. We should leave.

[Note: If the player has not yet met up with Iris in Lestallum by this point, Gladio will place his hand on Noct’s shoulder and turn him around]
Gladiolus: So, we hitting Lestallum soon?

[A prompt appears to select either “Go to Lestallum” or “Wander around some more”]

—
—
Go to Lestallum
Noctis: Lestallum works for me.
Gladio: Good. We’ve kept Iris waiting long enough.

[Gladio smiles and gives Noct a thumbs up]
—
—
Wander around some more
Noctis: Got some stuff I wanna do first.
Gladio: Serious? …Well, I suppose Iris is already safe in town. Alright then, you do what you gotta.
—
—

(after completing the “Pilgrimage” quest and walking away)
Gladiolus: Was pretty cool seeing the Meteor for ourselves.
Prompto: Yeah, it was on FIRE!
Noctis: Surprised Titan’s hands don’t burn up.
Prompto: Wait. I thought that was just a fairy tale.
Ignis: Tales of the Six fighting alongside Lucian kings date back to the age of gods.
Prompto: For real?
Noctis: For real.
Gladio: And yet somehow I find it hard to believe.
Ignis: Not all kings are created equal.
Noctis: Yeah, laugh it up.
—

(reading a note left on the sarcophagus in the Tomb of the Tall)
Greatsword remains unaccounted for, likely taken by daemons to Costlemark. Investigation continues.
– Hunter HQ
—

(beginning the “Fishing Buddies” quest)
[Noct and the others come across a man fishing at Neeglyss Pond]
Navyth: If you’re here for the huntin’, do it someplace else. I don’t want you boys scarin’ the fish.
Noctis: You’re—into fishing?
Navyth: Indeed I am. You, too?
Noctis: Yeah, I fish whenever I can.
Navyth: Well then, a fellow fish nut! C’mon. Let me show you a good spot.

[The scene transitions to a small pier nearby]
Navyth: Haven’t seen you around these parts before. First time here?
Noctis: Somethin’ like that.
Navyth: Well. The name’s Navyth. I’ve traveled the whole world, just about, lookin’ for new fishin’. If you’re as keen as you say, what d’ya say to a challenge?
Noctis: A challenge?
Navyth: The crag barramundi. Lurks in these waters. Catch ‘im, and I’ll make it worth your while.
Noctis: Okay. I’ll do it.
Navyth: I like your spirit, my boy.
—

(speaking to Navyth after beginning the “Fishing Buddies” quest)
Navyth: Take your time, my boy. Nice an’ easy, that’s the name of the game.
—

(speaking to Navyth again after beginning the “Fishing Buddies” quest)
Navyth: If you’re talkin’ grillin’, nothin’ beats barramundi. Try it.
—

(completing the “Fishing Buddies” quest after catching the crag barramundi and going back to talk to Navyth)
Navyth: Well, I’ll be darned. Well, a promise is a promise. Here’s your prize.

[Navyth holds out a lure to Noctis]
Noctis: You sure?
Navyth: Sure I’m sure. With that lure, you’ll be able to diversify—reel in more kinds of fish. And catchin’ things you ain’t caught before—end of the day, that’s what bein’ an angler’s all about. You’re still wet behind the ears, but you got potential.

Knife T. Tonberry x 1
—

(after completing the “Fishing Buddies” quest and walking away)
Prompto: You’re gonna try out that lure, right?
Gladiolus: Of course he is.
Noctis: Well, if you guys insist.
Ignis: In that case, you’re in charge of finding dinner tonight.
—

(beginning the “Fishing, Naturally” quest)
[Noct and the others come across Navyth fishing along the River Wennath near Mynbrum Haven]
Navyth: Now ain’t this a coincidence, us meetin’ up again. You’re here for the fishin’? Because there’s a fine prize skulkin’ in these waters.
Noctis: What prize?
Navyth: The cherrycomb trout. You need more than a good lure to take that wily beggar.
Noctis: Like what?
Navyth: Timing. He only bites at dawn and at dusk. If you wanna catch him, you gotta play the waiting game. You wanna have a go? There’s another prize in it for you.
Noctis: Sure. I’m in.
Navyth: That’s the spirit. You ain’t afraid of a challenge. That attitude’ll take you far.
—

(speaking to Navyth after beginning the “Fishing, Naturally” quest)
Navyth: He’s a carnivore. Likes small fish. A minnow’s your best bet for the lure.
—

(speaking to Navyth again after beginning the “Fishing, Naturally” quest)
Navyth: See, you’ve gotta follow his schedule. Fish for somethin’ else while you’re waitin’ for him to get in the mood.
—

(speaking to Navyth once again after beginning the “Fishing, Naturally” quest)
Navyth: Remember, it’s morning or evening, or forget about it. He don’t bite durin’ the day.
—

(completing the “Fishing, Naturally” quest after catching the cherrycomb trout and going back to talk to Navyth)
Noctis: I got the trout.
Navyth: So you did, so you did. Here then. This is for you.

[Navyth hands Noctis a fishing rod]
Noctis: You’re…giving me a rod?
Navyth: Not just any rod, either. Your fishin’ world just got bigger, my boy. Good luck with it. You got real talent, so keep up the practicin’ and keep on improvin’.

Bufferfly Edge x 1
—

(after completing the “Fishing, Naturally” quest and walking away)
Gladiolus: That old man’s one generous guy.
Prompto: Yeah. Who gives away rods like that?
Noctis: Guess I have no choice but to use it.
Ignis: The joy of meeting a fellow enthusiast can’t be underestimated.
—

(completing the “A Better Engine Blade III” quest)
Cid: Here she is, yer weapon reborn.
Noctis: Great, ‘preciate it.
Cid: Gotta say, that’s a right old piece you managed to find. Musta been thirty-odd years ago when they was in service over in Crown City.

[Cid gets up]
Cid: Findin’ the right tools for these relics took it outta me.
Noct: Sorry to hear.
Cid: Ah, but while rummagin’ through my stuff, an interestin’ item turned up. Go on, take it.
Noct: What is it?
Cid: A lil’ somethin’ I had loaned to yer old man, during our trip way back when. Reggie loved it so much, he’d find every chance he could to help me out with it. But when it came time for him to give it back, he scratched some nonsense into it.
Noct: Nonsense?
Cid: Always irked me, so it’s fittin’ I dump it on the son.

Cid’s Old Hammer x 1

Prompto: So, like, you got a hammer.
Gladio: And a story to go with it. Not a bad deal if you ask me.
Ignis: An unexpected side of His Majesty.
Noct: Yeah, it is.
—

(upon entering Daurell Caverns)
Prompto: Do we have to risk our lives just to make a living?
Noct: When you put it that way…
Gladiolus: So what? You want to wait for the treasure to find us?
—

(while exploring the caverns)
Prompto: Anybody see any rare, valuable stuff lying around?
Noctis: I don’t think that’s how this works.
—

(coming to a rock wall requiring the Chocobros to crouch to proceed)
Gladiolus: Might be able to crawl through here.
Prompto: Sure about that, big guy?
—

(on the other side of the rock wall)
Prompto: Well, anything?
Ignis: I’m really not sure what you’re expecting.
Gladiolus: Maybe you can find it yourself.
—

(stepping onto a slippery slope and sliding toward some waiting daemons)
Noct: That sucked!
—

(after killing the daemons)
Gladiolus: There’s something up above.
Prompto: Some scaffolding and a ladder—who put those there?
Ignis: Who indeed. And what was their purpose here?
Prompto: And most importantly, did they leave any loot behind?
Ignis: No way of telling from down here—let’s press on.
—

(continuing forward)
Prompto: Spacious studio. Note the high cielings.
Noct: And someone left a light on for us.
Ignis: Not just a light—sunlight. There’s a hole above.
Prompto: Yes, the skylight! You won’t find a daemon lair with one of those.
Ignis: So we hope.
—

(after walking through one of the putrid green pools in the cave system)
Noct: Ugh, you see that?
Gladio: Yeah, I’d say that pool is due for a cleaning.
[Prompto makes a sound like he’s trying not to vomit]
Prompto: I don’t feel so good.
Noct: Any idea what it is, Ignis?
Ignis: No, but it appears toxic, so I wouldn’t recommend sticking around to find out.
—

(coming to a place where the path branches)
Prompto: Two choices: this way, or this way. Which way?
Ignis: Want to “weigh” in?
Prompto: Whaddaya say, Your Majes-tay?
Noct: I “say” no “way” I’m letting you blame me for picking the wrong path.
[Prompto feigns gasping]
Prompto: I would never.
—

(coming to Daurell Stills, the fishing pool in the caverns)
Gladio: Far as this road’ll take us.
Prompto: Better throw it in reverse.
—

(continuing to explore the caverns)
Prompto: We sure do spend a lot of time underground. But it still frightens me every time.
—

(coming to a very narrow passage in a rock wall and squeezing through)
Prompto: Yeah, about this… Have I mentioned I’m claustrophobic?
Noctis: Who isn’t?
Gladio: I’ve made tighter squeezes. Just gotta push through.
—

(after the Chocobros have been exploring the caves for a while)
Prompto: Wait—did we come from that way, or that way? Uh, Noct, are we lost again?
Ignis: Not lost, merely misplaced.
—

(as they continue exploring the caves)
Prompto: My legs won’t carry me much further.
Gladiolus: Well, they better. ‘Cause there ain’t no way I’m carrying you.
Prompto: Better be a shortcut back.
—

(upon locating the ledge that leads to the scaffolding)
Prompto: Hey, we actually made it up here!
Gladio: Told you we could do it.
Prompto: Never doubted you for a second.
—

(while walking across the scaffolding)
Prompto: Noct, check the ladder.
Ignis: Could do ourselves a favor and lower it down.
Noct: Would make life easier for next time.
—

[The Chocobros come to a narrow ledge that requires them to lean against a rock wall and cross slowly; they begin to make their way]
Prompto: Have I mentioned I’m acrophobic?
Ignis: Don’t fear heights—fear falling.
—

[Continuing to follow the path, they come to a ledge seemingly leading no further]
Prompto: So, that’s it? We’re done here?
Gladio: As far as we can see.
Prompto: Guys, I’ve got a bad feeling.

[Several daemons, including an iron giant, begin manifesting]
Ignis: You’re not alone.
Prompto: I should’ve known it was too good to be true!
—

(engaging the daemons in battle)
Gladio: I can keep the steel in check.
—

(after killing the daemons)
Gladio: And that’s that.
Prompto: It’s over…

[After killing the daemons, if Noct performed a point-warp to the small wooden scaffold in this area, he can lower its raised ladder to the ground, completing this dungeon]
Noctis: Let’s go.

[If Noct and the others crouch through the small opening in the wall where the scaffold sits, the door to another Menace Dungeon can be found on the other side]
—

(beginning the “Emergency Delivery” quest)
Takka: There ya are. So, uh, you wanna do me a favor?
Noctis: Sure. What is it this time?
Takka: Another hunt. My cupboard’s darn near empty.
Noctis: Okay. We’re on it.
Takka: Knew I could count on y’all. Good huntin’!
—

(speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Emergency Delivery”)
Takka: Well, I got careless an’ ran out ‘fore I even noticed.
—

(again speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Emergency Delivery”)
Takka: Sometimes it’s faster to ask a hunter to bring it direct, than trek to the shops in town.
—

(once again speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Emergency Delivery”)
Takka: Fact is, I know I can count on you boys.
—

(after beginning the “Emergency Delivery” quest and walking away)
Gladiolus: Seems to me Takka could do his own hunting.
Prompto: Take his chef’s knife and DOINK!
Ignis: He’s no doubt aware of the proper points of separate. Would be quite the carver.
Noctis: Not creepy at all.
—

(quest description for “Emergency Delivery”)
Takka has run out of a key ingredient. Unless something is done, he won’t be able to serve his diner’s meat specials. Noctis and his friends go off to hunt for the meat Takka needs.
—

(completing the “Emergency Delivery” quest)
Takka: Y’all really came through. Now I’ve got enough stock for weeks.
Noctis: How come you don’t do your own hunting?
Takka: Did a little when I was a young’un. Chased down folks, beggin’ ’em for food with nothin’ but my knife. But that was no life. Ever since Cid came and bailed me out… I only ever use my knife in the kitchen. This here’s for y’all. It’ll fill ya up, and taste good goin’ down.

Cleigne Wheat x 5
Killer Tomato x 5
Saxham Rice x 5
—

(after completing the “Emergency Delivery” quest and walking away)
Prompto: So he did hunt with the knife!
Ignis: Desperate measures for desperate times.
Gladiolus: That must have been thirty years ago, give or take.
Noctis: Yeah. Right in the middle of the war.
—

(beginning the “Everyone Loves Beans” quest)
Takka: Got a job for y’all, if you’ve got time.
Noctis: Sure. What’s up?
Takka: Somethin’ nasty’s holdin’ up my supplier, so now I’m runnin’ low on beans.
Noctis: Beeeans?
Takka: Don’t like ’em?
Noctis: Not so much.
Takka: That’s ’cause you ain’t never had ’em cooked right. I simmer ’em long an’ slow. Leastways, when I have ’em. I’d be real grateful if y’all would help.
—

(speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Everyone Loves Beans”)
It ain’t easy, tryin’ to please everyone.
—

(again speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Everyone Loves Beans”)
Takka: What about greens? You hate them, too?
—

(once more speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Everyone Loves Beans”)
Takka: Hmm… You say ya hate beans, son, but I reckon a batch of mine’ll change your mind.
—

(after beginning the “Everyone Loves Beans” quest and walking away)
Gladio: What’s up? What’s with the long face?
Ignis: Perhaps procuring beans isn’t a princely venture.
Prompto: Like, it doesn’t amount to a hill of beans?
Noctis: I’m glad you think this is funny.
—

(quest description for “Everyone Loves Beans”)
Takka is running low on ingredients again. Noctis agrees to drive away the beasts that are blocking the supply route, and deliver the beans to Takka’s Pit Stop.
—

(completing the “Everyone Loves Beans” quest)
Takka: Good news: all my deliveries finally came in.
Noctis: That’s great.
Takka: Beans are healthy and nutritious. What’s not to like?
Noctis: I guess I could eat ’em if I had to.
Takka: You wanna hear a tip from an ol’ pro? Forget they’re beans… Pretend they’re little meatballs!
Noctis: “Little meatballs”… I’ll give it a try.
Takka: I reckon y’all earned this reward. It’ll make a fine meal. An’ be sure to kiss the cook for me.

Leiden Pepper x 5
Hulldagh Nutmeg x 5
Killer Tomato x 5
—

(after completing the “Everyone Loves Beans” quest and walking away)
Ignis: Might be able to dig up some recipes for you…old bean!
Prompto: More than happy to be your taste tester.
Gladiolus: We know where to find what we need.
Noctis: Don’t go looking for me.
—

(while driving past the Meteor toward Lestallum)
Prompto: I know that! That’s the old Meteor!
Ignis: It is, and it’s still burning to this day.
Gladio: Powering all of Lestallum in the process.
Prompto: Really?
[Note: The audio here has Prompto say “Really? Huh”]
Ignis: Not unlike the Crystal and the Crown City.
Noctis: Suppose that makes sense.
—

(while driving through the tunnel leading into Lestallum)
Prompto: It’s like we’re warping into another dimension!
Noctis: Wonder where we’ll end up.
—

(upon reaching the other side of the tunnel)
Prompto: Wow!
Gladiolus: Nice.
Noctis: This place is pretty big.
Gladio: Haven’t enjoyed the city life in a while.
Prompto: They’ve even got a cable car!
Ignis: I’d like to see where it leads.
—

(upon reaching the other side of the tunnel)
Noctis: Wait—what’s that?
Prompto: It’s a building! It’s a town! We made it!
Gladio: We made it alright. How ’bout that view?
[Prompto whistles]
Prompto: Lestallum sure looks great from this angle. Oh, hey! We should get a picture.
Noctis: Yeah, could be a nice shot.
Prompto: With me behind the lens, it’ll be picture-perfect.
Ignis: Let’s see it from the parking lot.
—

[Gladio’s phone rings and he answers]
Gladiolus: Iris?
Iris: Gladdy!
Gladiolus: We just rolled into town. Where are you?
Iris: At the Leville. It’s a hotel by the—
Gladiolus: ‘Kay, thanks. Bye.
Iris: Hey!

(beginning the “Lestallum’s Finest” quest)
Takka: Good to see ya, son.
Noctis: Hey.
Takka: Y’all happen to be headed for Lestallum?
Noctis: At some point, I guess.
Takka: ‘Cause it’d be mighty helpful if y’all could do some shoppin’.
Noctis: Alright.
Takka: Much obliged t’ya.
—

(speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Lestallum’s Finest”)
Takka: Lestallum ain’t exactly a stone’s throw away.
—

(again speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “Lestallum’s Finest”)
Takka: If y’all bring back enough of the stuff, I oughta be set for quite some time.
—

(after beginning the “Lestallum’s Finest” quest and walking away)
Gladiolus: The man just assumes we’ll do his errands for him.
Ignis: We’re indebted to Takka and his diner. Anything we can do, we should.
Noctis: Yeah. It’s just shopping. No biggie.
Prompto: What could be easier? Let’s get to it!
—

(quest description for “Lestallum’s Finest”)
An important ingredient is available only in the thriving market town of Lestallum. Takka is too busy to make the trip, so he requests Noctis to go in his stead.
—

(completing the “Lestallum’s Finest” quest)
Takka: Well, look at all that. You boys brought back a whole truckload!
Noctis: I took as much as I could carry.
Takka: How much?
Noctis: Nothing.
Takka: Whoa. Now, y’all didn’t pull a heist, did ya?
Noctis: No. You think I’m a thief?
Takka: Forgive me, son. Just reminded me of my own past is all. Musta been thirty years ago. Once tried to steal food from here—’til ol’ Cid done caught me. Rapped me right on the noggin an’ took me in. This here’ll keep ya fed, so, uh, you won’t have to steal.

Griffon Breast x 2
Saxham Rice x 5
Schier Turmeric x 5
—

(after completing the “Lestallum’s Finest” quest and walking away)
Gladiolus: It was the seasonings he wanted?
Ignis: Yes. Less discerning chefs might settle for comparable local flavors.
Prompto: But not Takka. Maybe they’re for a new dish?
—

(beginning the “A Meat Most Magnificent” quest)
Takka: Hey there.
Noctis: Hey.
Takka: Y’all got spare time?
Noctis: A hunt?
Takka: Yep. An’ it’s a dangerous one.
Noctis: Do you need it?
Takka: Sure do.
Noctis: Then we’ll do it.
Takka: Thanks, son.
—

(speaking with Takka about the quest after beginning “A Meat Most Magnificent”)
Takka: Always wanted to try whippin’ up a dish with this.
—

(after beginning the “A Meat Most Magnificent” quest and walking away)
Gladiolus: You two are like old buddies now.
Prompto: It’s like you’ve got a bond that doesn’t need words.
Ignis: I suspect you’ve built an unspoken trust.
Noctis: More of a “saying the same thing” trust.
—

(quest description for “A Meat Most Magnificent”)
As usual, Takka is looking for new ingredients, but the beast he wants hunted is quite the fearsome foe. Noctis and his friends agree to slay the massive catoblepas and bring back its meat.
—

(completing the “A Meat Most Magnificent” quest)
Takka: So y’all got what I asked for. Tell me now. Do you boys like steak?
Noct: You bet!
Takka: Good. Y’see, the last few jobs I gave you, they weren’t from Cid—they were from me. And I reckon you deserve somethin’ by way of thanks. So I’m fixin’ to create a whole new recipe in your honor. A heartfelt token of my ‘preciation.
Noctis: Well, I’m flattered.
Takka: So y’all make sure ya order it next time you’re around.
Noctis: Guess it won’t be on the house, then.
Takka: Any-hoo. This is yer pay for the hunt. It’s good eatin’. Take it from me.

Allural Shallot x 5
Kettier Ginger x 5
—

(after completing the “A Meat Most Magnificent” quest and walking away)
Gladiolus: A new recipe, in your honor, huh?
Prompto: Does it have beans in it?
Noctis: Better not.
Ignis: Still, it’s a clever way to thank you at little expense. Food for thought.
—

[If Noct and his retinue should spend the night at the Taelpar Rest Area Three Z’s Motel, a scene triggers in which Noctis is sitting on the roof of the motel by himself; after a moment, Prompto appears and takes a seat next to him]
Prompto: So, whatcha doin’?
Noctis: Nothin’ much. Just chillin’.
Prompto: Hmm. Cool.

…
[Prompto sighs; a prompt appears to select either “Send away,” “Make small talk,” or “Say nothing”]
—
—
Send away
Noctis: I’d like to be alone right now. Give me some space?
Prompto: Sorry for intruding on Noct Time. Well, I’ll back then. Night.
Noctis: Yeah. Night.

[Prompto gets up and walks away]
—
—
Make small talk
Noctis: That was one hell of a day, huh?
Prompto: Yeah, but it was fun. Every day’s fun. Even when we almost get ourselves killed. I never imagined it’d work out like this. That I’d get to go on an adventure with you guys.
Noctis: Who would’ve thought, huh?
Prompto: So, how long have we been friends now? Let’s see…beginning of high school…so that’s…five years?
Noctis: Yeah, but we’ve known each other way longer than that. Ever since elementary school, right?
Prompto: Huh? You still remember that?
Noctis: Could hardly forget being gawked at.
Prompto: Well, y’know, it isn’t exactly easy being in the presence of royalty.
Noctis: And when we did meet in high school, you pretended it was the first time.
Prompto: Yeah, the first time I worked up the nerve to say something. Feels just like yesterday.
Noctis: You should’ve said something sooner.
Prompto: Oh, Noct… You just wouldn’t understand. Back then, I was… …Actually, never mind.
—
—
Say nothing
Prompto: So…pretty rough day, huh?
Noctis: Every day’s rough if you ask me.
Prompto: I guess. But even though it’s rough, it’s still fun. Every day’s a discovery, you know? I never imagined it’d work out like this. That I’d get to go on an adventure with you guys.
Noctis: Who would’ve thought, huh?
Prompto: So, how long have we been friends now? Let’s see…beginning of high school…so that’s…five years?
Noctis: Yeah, but we’ve known each other way longer than that. Ever since elementary school, right?
Prompto: Huh? You still remember that?
Noctis: Could hardly forget being gawked at.
Prompto: Well, y’know, it isn’t exactly easy being in the presence of royalty.
Noctis: And when we did meet in high school, you pretended it was the first time.
Prompto: Yeah, the first time I worked up the nerve to say something. Feels just like yesterday.
Noctis: You should’ve said something sooner.
Prompto: Oh, Noct… You just wouldn’t understand. Back then, I was… …Actually, never mind.
—
—

…Actually, never mind.
[A prompt appears to select either “Urge him,” “Let it go,” or “Scold him”]
—
—
Urge him
Noct: Hey, you can’t just stop halfway.
Prompto: Yeah, I know. …I used to be super shy. Couldn’t talk to people. No surprises, but I had no friends—at least not real ones. I was always alone. And there were times when I felt, well, worthless.
—
—
Let it go
Noct: It’s cool if you don’t wanna talk.
Prompto: Yeah. I’m sorry I got emotional all of a sudden. Uh… Well, I guess I’ll head back.

[Prompto gets up to leave; the scene fades to black]
Prompto: Good night.
Noctis: Yeah. Night.
—
—
Scold him
Noct: If you’ve got somethin’ to say, say it.
Prompto: Uh… The truth is… …I used to be super shy. Couldn’t talk to people. No surprises, but I had no friends—at least not real ones. I was always alone. And there were times when I felt, well, worthless.
—
—

And there were times when I felt, well, worthless.
[A prompt appears to select either “Tease him,” “Act unsurprised,” or “Express interest”]
—
—
Tease him
Noct: That doesn’t sound like you at all.
Prompto: Well…
Noct: You’ve always been the life of the party.
Prompto: Yeah, I guess you’re right. Someone’s gotta keep our spirits up, right? Yeah. I’m sorry if I got emotional all of a sudden. Uh… Well, I guess I’ll head back.

[Prompto gets up to leave; the scene fades to black]
Prompto: Good night.
Noctis: Yeah. Night.
—
—
Act unsurprised
Noct: You’ve always been too self-conscious.
Prompto: Heh heh heh.
Noct: Let me guess: you’re hung up… …about being the weak, useless nobody… …so you try to make us feel better to make up for how you feel about yourself, right? Well, I’m impressed. Constantly watching out for your friends like that, it takes something special. And that something special defines who you are.
Prompto: So you really think I’m doing okay?
Noct: Yeah, I do. Anything else?
Prompto: Uh, no. Nothing at all. I’m sorry I got so real all of a sudden.
Noct: You should know better by now. You think I just make time for any old loser?
Prompto: Huh? Why, you mad, bro? Seriously, though, thanks for making time for this loser. Feels good to get that off my chest.
Noct: Happy to hear.
Prompto: Alright! I’m gonna keep on keepin’ on, the only way I know how.

[Prompto gets up to leave; the scene fades to black]
Noct: Yeah, you do that.

The playful Pop filter is now available.
—
—
Express interest
Noct: That’s what’s been bugging you?
Prompto: I mean, when you look at me you wouldn’t think that I’m anything but a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky joker. But that isn’t the real me. Behind all the quips and laughs, I’m a mess of hang-ups. I’ve always felt inferior to you guys. I’m not royalty and I’m not strong. I’m nothing, really. Unlike Gladio, I’m not good with people. The way he connects with them, he’s operating on a different level. Unlike Ignis, I’m not smart and I can’t cook to save myself. But when we hang out, it’s so much fun I forget what I’m not. Then reality hits me like a splash of cold water, and I remember that I don’t belong. But I want to. Every moment, I’m desperate to earn my place—to prove that I’m good enough.

Every moment, I’m desperate to earn my place—to prove that I’m good enough.
[A prompt appears to select either “Tease him,” “Send him to bed,” “Chastise him,” or “Comfort him”]
——
——
Tease him
Noct: Then you’re gonna have to try harder.

[Prompto sighs]
Prompto: Yeah. I’m sorry if I got emotional all of a sudden. Uh… Well, I guess I’ll head back.

[Prompto gets up to leave; the scene fades to black]
Prompto: Good night.
Noctis: Yeah. Night.
——
——
Send him to bed
Noct: You’re just tired. Go get some rest.

[Prompto sighs]
Prompto: Yeah. I’m sorry if I got emotional all of a sudden. Uh… Well, I guess I’ll head back.

[Prompto gets up to leave; the scene fades to black]
Prompto: Good night.
Noctis: Yeah. Night.
——
——
Chastise him
Noct: Overthinking things much?
Prompto: So you really think I’m doing okay?
Noct: Yeah, I do. Anything else?
Prompto: Uh, no. Nothing at all. I’m sorry I got so real all of a sudden.
Noct: You should know better by now. You think I just make time for any old loser?
Prompto: Huh? Why, you mad, bro? Seriously, though, thanks for making time for this loser. Feels good to get that off my chest.
Noct: Happy to hear.
Prompto: Alright! I’m gonna keep on keepin’ on, the only way I know how.

[Prompto gets up to leave; the scene fades to black]
Noct: Yeah, you do that.

The playful Pop filter is now available.
——
——
Comfort him
Noct: Think what you will, but I think you’re good enough for me.
Prompto: So you really think I’m doing okay?
Noct: Yeah, I do. Anything else?
Prompto: Uh, no. Nothing at all. I’m sorry I got so real all of a sudden.
Noct: You should know better by now. You think I just make time for any old loser?
Prompto: Huh? Why, you mad, bro? Seriously, though, thanks for making time for this loser. Feels good to get that off my chest.
Noct: Happy to hear.
Prompto: Alright! I’m gonna keep on keepin’ on, the only way I know how.

[Prompto gets up to leave; the scene fades to black]
Noct: Yeah, you do that.

The playful Pop filter is now available.
——
——
—
—

(taking the “Strike A Pose!” tour with Prompto, which can be triggered by camping at Spelcray Haven)
[At camp, Noctis is crouched by the fire; Prompto comes up behind him and smacks him on his butt to get his attention]
Prompto: Hey, buddy, I’ve got this brilliant idea, but I need you to come with me tomorrow morning. Help me, Noctis—you’re my only hope!

[A prompt appears to select either “Sure” or “No way”]

—
—
Sure
Noctis: Okay, no need to beg.
Prompto: Awesome!

[Prompto chuckles]
Prompto: Okay, bright and early!
—
—
No way
Noctis: I hope you weren’t hoping too much. Me and mornings…
Prompto: Somehow I knew you would say that. Well, maybe next time!
—
—

(after selecting “Sure”)
Your friend has invited you on a tour.
Join him at dawn tomorrow to undertake a special task.
You must remain in the vicinity of your destination.

[In the morning]
Noct: So what’s this “brilliant idea”?
Prompto: I’ve decided I wanna become a professional photographer. And what better way than to take some cool shots of my best bud?
Noct: Not hard when your best bud makes such a cool subject.

[Noct and Prompto go down to the nearby dock along the Caem Shore]
Prompto: Let’s see: decent lighting, scenic background… Yep, this is the spot! Time to let your whole body talk!
Noct: “Body…talk”? I, uh… Okay?

Press a button in time with Prompto’s calls.

○ Cool Pose
Ⓧ Stylish Pose
[] Charming Pose
△ Ultimate Pose

Prompto: And are we ready? One, two, three!

[He takes a picture and makes an ecstatic sigh]
Prompto: The camera loves you! One more! Say, “fuzzy pickles”!

[He takes a second photo]
Prompto: Last one! Gimme a pose I’ll never forget!

[Prompto takes a third picture; regardless of the poses selected, or even whether the player bothers to have Noctis pose at all, the dialogue that follows remains the same]
Prompto: Alright! Ah, that last one was picture-perfect!
Noct: So what’re you gonna do with those?
Prompto: Ah, these? Oh, well, y’know, I’m… Was actually thinking I’d give ’em to Lady Lunafreya when we see her at Altissia.
Noct: Oh. Um, I guess if you really want to.
Prompto: You know what? She’s gonna love ’em. Thanks for your help, buddy! Maybe later I’ll grab a sultry shot of your lady for you.
Noct: Oh no you won’t.

[Back at camp]
Prompto: Alright, mission accomplished!
Noctis: Thanks to who?
Prompto: My hero, Noct.
—

(taking the “Up Close and Personal” tour with Prompto, which can be triggered by camping at Pullmoor Haven)
[At camp, Noctis is crouched by the fire; Prompto comes up behind him and smacks him on his butt to get his attention]
Prompto: Hey, Noct. I wanna go take some pics tomorrow morning, and I could use your help. Whaddaya say?

[A prompt appears to select either “Sure” or “No way”]

—
—
Sure
Noctis: Sure, why not?
Prompto: Sweet! I’ll wake you up when it’s time.
—
—
No way
Noctis: Nah, sleeping in.
Prompto: Aw, man! Talk about cold! Guess I can’t compete with sleep. Maybe next time.
—
—

(after selecting “Sure”)
Your friend has invited you on a tour.
Join him at dawn tomorrow to undertake a special task.
You must remain in the vicinity of your destination.

[In the morning]
Prompto: Alright, let’s hit it.
Noct: Where are we going anyway?
Prompto: To the slough, to shoot a catoblepas! …With my camera. In order to do that, though, we’re gonna need to pick some mushrooms first. They say the big fellas can’t get enough of ’em! With the mushrooms, we can lure one in nice and close. It’s foolproof! Mushroom picking takes a fun guy.
Noct: So, you’re…

[Prompto runs off to look for mushrooms before Noct can say more]
Noct: Not even listening.

(finding the first mushroom)
Prompto: Noct, over here!

Enticing Truffle x 1

Prompto: Here’s one! Let’s find more.
—

(finding the second mushroom)
Prompto: Ooh, here we go!

Enticing Truffle x 1

Prompto: Niiice. Let’s grab just one more for the road.
—

(finding the third mushroom)
Prompto: Noct, think I found one!

Enticing Truffle x 1

Prompto: With that, we’re all set!
Noct: You’re pretty hyped, even by your standards.
Prompto: Dude, a huge opportunity like this doesn’t come by often. I can’t afford to miss it! You wouldn’t pass on a big fish, amirite?
Noct: I…guess.
Prompto: Dude, these mushrooms are the ticket to photographing a close encounter of the catoblepas kind! Let’s head over to the slough!
—

(on the way to the slough)
Prompto: C’mon, Noct! Hurry up!
Noct: I’m comin’, I’m comin’.
—

(at the bank of the slough)
Prompto: Alright, so, I need you to stand right here with the mushrooms.
Noct: Wha—?
Prompto: You lure him in, and I shoot.
Noct: You serious?
Prompto: Of course. Should be easy, right?
Noct: Yeah, easy to get my ass killed!
—

[An enormous catoblepas stands on the other side of the slough; it will now begin slowly coming toward Noctis, whose back is turned to it while he faces Prompto and the camera]

The catoblepas will be drawn to the mushrooms.
Wait for it to approach, then strike a pose.
You have only one chance, so make it count!

○ Cool Pose
Ⓧ Stylish Pose
[] Charming Pose
△ Ultimate Pose

(as they wait)
Noct: Hey. You takin’ the shot or what?
Prompto: Not just yet.
—

(as they continue to wait)
Noct: Pretty close.
Prompto: Just a little closer!
—

—
—
[If the player strikes the pose too early]
Noct: It’s good enough! Take it!

[Noctis and Prompto then either flee from the catoblepas to a particular spot a great distance away or they end up fighting the enormous animal when it comes close; regardless of which outcome the player goes with, Prompto and Noct then have the following exchange]
Noct: Should be safe here…
Prompto: I got a shot, but it’s too far away from you. If only you didn’t chicken out.
Noct: If you don’t like it, hold the damn mushrooms yourself!
Prompto: No way. I’m the photographer here!
Noct: Prompto…
Prompto: Just kidding! Sorry, dude—please don’t hurt me.
Noct: Hmph…
Prompto: You the best, Noct!

The old-fashioned vintage filter is now available.
—
—
[If the player waits to strike the pose once the catoblepas is close enough]
Prompto: Alright, takin’ it! Strike a pose!

[Prompto takes the picture]
Prompto: Got it! Get outta there, Noct!

[Noctis and Prompto then either flee from the catoblepas to a particular spot a great distance away or they end up fighting the enormous animal when it comes close; regardless of which outcome the player goes with, Prompto and Noct then have the following exchange]
Noct: Should be safe here…

[Prompto catches up, laughing hysterically]
Noct: Hey, what are you laughing at? I could’ve died!
Prompto: But we got the perfect shot and had ourselves some crazy fun! Oh man, you should’ve seen your face. Wish I’d snapped that, too!
Noct: Prompto…
Prompto: C’mon, you know you had a blast! And I totally leveled up my photography skill!

The old-fashioned vintage filter is now available.
—
—

[Back at camp]
Prompto: Alright, mission accomplished!
Noctis: Thanks to who?
Prompto: My hero, Noct.
—

(taking the “The Chopping Block” tour with Ignis, which can be triggered by camping at Fallaughns Haven)
[Note by Glenn Morrow: If the player has not yet completed the “Stirred, Not Shaken” tour with Ignis, the exchange(s) they share at camp to begin or turn down this tour will be the same as in that case; similarly, if the player should complete this tour before beginning “Stirred, Not Shaken” at Cotisse Haven, the opening exchanges recorded below will appear there instead]

[At camp, Noct is asleep in his chair by the fire; Ignis takes a seat in the chair next to him, and Noctis comes out of his sleep, rubbing his eyes]
Ignis: Noct, a moment?
Noctis: Yeah?
Ignis: I’ve a favor to ask. It requires a slightly early start.
Noctis: Not making any promises.

[Noct sighs]
Noctis: What is it?
Ignis: I was hoping you would help prepare breakfast again.

[A prompt appears to select either “Sure” or “No way”]

—
—
Sure
Noctis: Again? Yeah, why not?
Ignis: Excellent. Until tomorrow, then.
—
—
No way
Noctis: Wake me when it’s ready instead.
Ignis: I’ll see what I can do, but… Not making any promises.

[Ignis gets up from his chair and walks away]
—
—

(after selecting “Sure”)
Your friend has invited you on a tour.
Join him at dawn tomorrow to undertake a special task.
You must remain in the vicinity of your destination.

[In the morning]
Ignis: Can you cut vegetables?
Noct: Can you be a little more specific?
Ignis: Finely will do just fine.

[Ignis cooks on the grill while Noct prepares to chop vegetables next to him]

Press ○ to chop the vegetables while talking with Ignis.
Chop as finely as you can.

Ignis: No trouble handling the knife?
Noct: Of course not. I cut things up all the time.
Ignis: Ingredients are rather different beasts. The blade should give you “paws”—a cat’s paw with the left while you slice with the right.
Noct: I know that. Don’t make me claw your throat out.

[Ignis points]
Ignis: Chop these as well.
Noct: No prob.

Continue chopping vegetables with ○ while you talk with Ignis.

Noct: Say, Ignis. How come you like cookin’ so much?
Ignis: I find the true joy of cooking on the faces of those for whom I cook.
Noct: Huh.
Ignis: I’ll never forget the smile on your face the first time I cooked for you.
Noct: I barely remember what I ate yesterday. Well, whatever that first meal was… I’m sure it was pretty good.

[Ignis looks over to see Noct’s results]
Ignis: And now, the moment of truth.

—
—
[If the chopping was done improperly]
Ignis: Oh…
Noct: What?
Ignis: Your chopping was rather rough. It’ll take time to cook and even longer to eat. I know you dislike vegetables, but I hope you didn’t intentionally cut corners. No matter. I’ll take it from here.
Noct: Sorry ’bout that.
—
—
[If the chopping was done properly]
Ignis: Excellent work.
Noct: You think so?
Ignis: I do. You chopped the vegetables to perfection.
Noct: Yep! Told you I’d cut ’em down to size.
—
—

[After they’ve finished]
Ignis: So, did you enjoy fixing food for everyone?
Noct: Yeah, but I definitely couldn’t get up and do it every day like you. Thanks.
Ignis: I must say, I never envisioned the two of us chatting about cooking.
Noct: Yeah, neither did I.
Ignis: Seeing how you love fishing, you should learn how to prepare your catch.
Noct: Then I could have fresh fish any time.
Ignis: Same time tomorrow, then?
Noct: Not a chance.

[Whether the chopping was done properly or improperly, the generic scene that usually plays after successfully completing a tour with Ignis follows]
Ignis: You were a big help.
Noct: Yeah, I’m good like that.
Ignis: Right.
—

(overhearing a conversation at a scrapyard near the depot in the Coernix Bypass area)
Woman (1): All that smoke… Is it coming from the volcano?
Woman (2): Probably. Ravatogh’s supposed to be active, after all.
Woman (1): It won’t erupt all of a sudden?
Woman (2): For all we know, it’s about to blow its top.
—

(while exploring)
Ignis: Noct, we should make haste for Lestallum.
Gladio: Yeah, don’t keep my sister waiting.
—

(overhearing an NPC in Lestallum)
Man: Been a lot of tremors lately. Hope the rocks around here haven’t been shaken loose.
—

(overhearing an NPC in Lestallum)
Man: Ravatogh, that’s a proper mountain. One day, I’m gonna climb it.
—

(overhearing a conversation in Lestallum)
Man (1): People actually ride here all the way from the Chocobo Post. Must be tough.
Man (2): Damn right! Half that distance, and my rear’s already riddled with sores.
—

(overhearing a conversation in Lestallum)
Man (1): I’m gettin’ hungry. Want to grab a bite on the street?
Man (2): I don’t know. Pretty rowdy at this hour, what with all the women coming off their shifts.
Man (1): Well, if you want quiet, we could always go to a back-alley joint.
—

(overhearing a conversation in Lestallum)
Man (1): Carnival season’s comin’ up. We could open shop in Altissia—make a quick gil.
Man (2): The likes of us in the middle of all that fanciness and foppery? Not sure how I feel about that.
—

(while exploring Lestallum)
Gladio: The women here are built.
—

(while exploring Lestallum)
Ignis: A charming town, if a little warm for my tastes.
—

(while exploring Lestallum)
Noctis: So many stalls here.
Prompto: All full of foods I’ve never eaten!
Ignis: The aroma is indeed tantalizing. I’m detecting a rather unique blend of spices.
Noctis: Your nose knows everything.
—

(while exploring Lestallum)
Prompto: Everyone here’s so stylish, and we’re stuck in drab old black.
Gladiolus: Why not try wearing your official Lucian battle gear with pride?
Ignis: You might even become a real trendsetter around here.
—

(when approaching the EXINERIS Power Plant in Lestallum for the first time)
Gladiolus: Never seen anything like that in the Crown City.
Prompto: Looks like a factory. What do you think they make?
Ignis: Energy. This plant produces enough power to serve the entire region.
Prompto: Wow.
—

(speaking to Jared before departing)
Jared: I shall pray for your safety and success.
—

(speaking to Jared again)
Jared: Talcott is ever outgoing, and he readily mingles with the locals.
—

(speaking to Jared once again)
Jared: Do take care out there.
—

(speaking to Talcott before departing)
Talcott: I’m sure the sword’s there. I’m sorry if it isn’t.
—

(speaking to Talcott again)
Talcott: Everybody here knows the legend, even grown-ups!
—

(speaking to Talcott once more)
Talcott: Maybe you’ll find some cool treasure.
—

(speaking to Iris before leaving)
Iris: This sounds dangerous. Will the four of you be alright?
—

(speaking to Iris again)
Iris: Be on the lookout for daemons. They like dark places, after all.
—

(speaking to Iris once again)
Iris: If there’s trouble, use Gladdy as a meat shield.
—

(discussing Talcott while walking about Lestallum after he tells the Chocobros of the local legend of a sword behind a waterfall)
Ignis: Certainly not your average little boy.
Gladiolus: A little bit too much brass for that.
Prompto: That’s how I imagine you used to be, Iggy.
Ignis: I wasn’t, I assure you.
—

(discussing Talcott further)
Prompto: You sure you weren’t like that kid, Iggy?
Ignis: Very, positively sure.
Gladiolus: Hmm… What was he like?
Noctis: Can’t seem to recall…
Gladiolus: Well, can’t be too different from now.
Noctis: Sounds right.
—

(while exploring)
Ignis: Iris is truly a caring soul.
Noctis: Like you. No wonder you get along like wildfire.
Ignis: We do have much in common. Like our tales of picking up after the prince.
Noctis: Glad I could be of service.
—

(while exploring)
Noctis: Man, that hurts.
Ignis: Another headache?
Gladio: This is not normal.
—

(while exploring)
Gladio: So when the ground shakes, your brain aches?
Noctis: Yeah.
Ignis: A sort of seismic shock to the system. Curious.
—

(when speaking to Talcott and Jared again)
[Jared looks at Talcott]
Jared: Splendid. You’ve done well, my boy.
Ignis: Not unlike you and your father when you were little.
Noctis: Hmm. You think so?
—

(speaking with Jared and Talcott once more)
Jared: Perhaps you ought to rest a while.
[Note: The audio here has Jared make a “Hmm” sound before he says this line]
—

(speaking with Iris once again)
Iris: Are you sure you’re okay?
—

(beginning the “The Perfect Landscape” quest)
Vyv: Whoa-whoa-whoa! It’s the Crown Pr—City’s most famous hunters, right?
Noctis: Yeah.
Vyv: Got out while you could, huh? Bad stuff’s goin’ on down there. You need cash? ‘Cause I need people. What d’ya say? The job’s yours, if you’re willin’ and able.
[Note: The audio here has Vyv says “The job’s yours, if you’re willing and able.”]
Noctis: That depends. What’s the job?
Vyv: The easy kind. Just need a couple of photos, is all. The Disc of Cauthess. One from the south, one from the north.
Noctis: I suppose we could manage that.
Vyv: Yeah? That’s great, kid. Music to my ears, let me tell you. Now, you’re gonna need a camera, so what I suggest…
Noctis: We’ve already got one.
[Vyv laughs]
Vyv: Came prepared, huh? Guess you’re ready to roll. Come back as soon as you get the shots. I’ll be right here waitin’ to see what you do.
—

(speaking with Vyv after beginning the “The Perfect Landscape” quest)
Vyv: Shooting larger subjects can be tricky. Framin’ an’ all that. You wanna practice on me first?
—

(speaking with Vyv again)
Vyv: Get me some good shots of the Disc. I’m talkin’ front-page worthy!
—

(speaking with Vyv once more)
Vyv: Is that camera of yours Crown City-made? Won’t find something like that out here. Take good care of it!
—

(after beginning the “The Perfect Landscape” quest and walking away)
Gladiolus: Maybe we shoulda thought about this.
Prompto: How so?
Ignis: Something’s suspect. There must be a catch.
Noct: Guess we’ll find out.
—

(quest description for “The Perfect Landscape”)
Noctis accepts a photography assignment from a mysterious man. Though he harbors suspicions about the stranger’s true motives, Noct does as the man asks, and sets out to photograph the famous Disc of Cauthess in Duscae.
—

(completing the “The Perfect Landscape” quest)
Vyv: So? How’d it go? Did you get any good shots?
Noct: Does this work for ya?

[Noct shows him the shots Prompto took]
Vyv: Not bad, not bad. You got talent, that’s for sure. My readers are gonna dig this.
Noct: What readers?
Vyv: Look, I’m in the print business, okay? Maybe you’ve heard of my company: Meteor Publishing?
Noct: Nope. Can’t say I have. Not once.
[Vyv laughs]
Vyv: Well, you have now. So don’t you forget it. Here’s your pay. If you get stuck for cash again, drop on by. Maybe I’ll have another job for you. The name’s Vyv, by the way. I’ll be seein’ you around.

5,000 gil
—

(beginning the “An Eye for Islands” quest)
Vyv: Hey, you kids got a minute? I got a profitable proposition for ya. Another job to be precise.
Noctis: More photos, right?
Vyv: Correcto-mundo—on the first guess, too. I need shots of Angelgard. Ever seen it? The funny looking island off the coast of Galdin.
Noctis: Yeah, I know it.
Vyv: Figures you would. Famous place. Home of legends, and all that. Anyway, I need a good picture of it. Take a few shots, make it look impressive. I’ll let you decide where to shoot from.
—

(speaking with Vyv after beginning the “An Eye for Islands” quest)
Vyv: There’s a reporter there, name’s Dino. Good beat reporter, knows the right folk. Can’t take a picture to save his life.
—

(speaking with Vyv again)
Vyv: The seafood in Galdin Quay. It’s like angels swimmin’ on your tongue. Makes my mouth water just thinkin’ about it.
—

(after beginning the “An Eye for Islands” quest and walking away)
Prompto: You think he wants to publish my photos?
Gladiolus: Somehow, I’m thinking maybe not.
Ignis: Yet he must’ve turned to us for a reason.
Noct: ‘Cause he knew we’d say “yeah.”
—

(quest description for “An Eye for Islands”)
Noctis accepts another photography assignment from Vyv, who works for a publishing company. Spurred on by the prospect of having their picture make the cover of a magazine, Noctis and his friends head to Galdin Quay to get a shot of the Umbral Isle of Angelgard.
—

(completing the “An Eye for Islands” quest)
Vyv: Well? Did you get the shots?
Noct: Yeah, sure. We took a few.

[Noct shows him the photos Prompto took]
Vyv: Oh yeah, these are good. Real good. You guys have a knack for this!
Noct: Are you seriously going to publish our photos?
Vyv: How could I not publish beauties like these?
Noct: Really?
Vyv: In fact, I got a feature upcomin’ about the old legends. They’ll be perfect for it! Your photos are good. They got…soul. Any time you need more work, you come to me.

7,500 gil
—

(beginning the “Aftermath of the Astral War” quest)
Vyv: Looky here, it’s my new camera team. Seeing as you’ve dropped by, I can give you a new assignment. Yeah?
Noctis: Sure, I guess.
Vyv: Okay! What I need is more material for my big feature on the old legends.
Noctis: Yeah, sure. So, where do you need us to go?
Vyv: Taelpar Crag, the rift valley that separates Duscae and Cleigne was formed in the age of legends—or so they say. I need shots from two different angles. One shot from each should do it. Your photos are gonna be the highlight of the piece. So get some good ones. I know you can.

[Note by Glenn Morrow: The “Aftermath of the Astral War” quest is called 神代の魔大戦 in Japanese. 神代 is “age of the gods,” and 魔大戦 is what the English localization calls the “Great War of Old” (it’s literal meaning is “Magical Great War”). For the Japanese title of the quest, think of it as something like “Great War of Old in the Age of the Gods” or “Great Magical War in the Age of the Gods.”

Incidentally, 魔大戦 was also the name for the ancient war in Final Fantasy VI’s setting that was remembered as the “War of the Magi” in the English localization.]
—

(speaking with Vyv after beginning the “Aftermath of the Astral War” quest)
Vyv: They say Taelpar Crag was formed when the gods fought there during the Great War of Old.
—

(speaking with Vyv again)
Vyv: It’s a wild place. Full of monsters. Make sure you eat well before you head out there. You’ll need your strength.
—

(speaking with Vyv once more)
Vyv: I always wanted to be a cameraman myself. It’s true! My dream was to take a photo from atop The Rock of Ravatogh.
—

(after beginning the “Aftermath of the Astral War” quest and walking away)
Prompto: Okay, Noct! Let’s go!
Noctis: Look at you, getting into this.
Gladiolus: He is living his dream, after all.
—

(quest description for “Aftermath of the Astral War”)
Vyv of Meteor Publishing is putting together a new feature about ancient legends, and has asked the prince to provide the photos. Noctis obliges, and sets out to snap a shot of the gorge at Taelpar Crag.
—

(completing the “Aftermath of the Astral War” quest)
Vyv: So, how’d it go? Did ya get some good shots?
Noctis: How about these?

[Noct shows him the photos Prompto took]
Vyv: Yeah, yeah. Nice. Real nice. I should be good now. It’s all goin’ to work out. Y’see, I sort of shoved this feature down their throats, and now I’m on the hook for it. Couple of sloppy shots and I’d never hear the end of it!
Noctis: So, what are you? The editor or something?
Vyv: Editor? I’m the president.
Noctis: Huh?
Vyv: President and CEO, Meteor Publishing, Incorporated. What—surprised?
Noctis: Totally.
Vyv: Guess I don’t act too presidential. Anyway, now you know who I am. Let’s keep workin’ together, okay?

10,000 gil
—

(beginning the “Of Gods and Kings” quest)
Vyv: There’s my favorite camera team! I’ve got another job for ya. Interested?
Noctis: Yeah, sure.
Vyv: I’m still workin’ on that feature about the old legends. This time, I need a photo of the royal tomb that lies in the Fallgrove.
Noctis: Um, why do you need that?
Vyv: Come on, you know why. There’s a close link between the legends and the Lucian royal family. There’s danger in them woods. You up for it?
Noctis: Sure.
Vyv: I was hopin’ you’d say that. Try to get a picture of the nearby gate, as well. It’s a good example of classic Lucian design and architecture.
—

(speaking with Vyv after beginning the “Of Gods and Kings” quest)
Vyv: The Fallgrove lies on the south and east of Duscae. It’s uh, on the far side of the Disc of Cauthess.
—

(speaking with Vyv again)
Vyv: Once upon a time, those royal tombs held a special power. But folks these days either don’t know or don’t care.
—

(speaking with Vyv once more)
Vyv: There are ancient Solheim ruins in the same area. But they’re even more dangerous than the woods.
—

(after beginning the “Of Gods and Kings” quest and walking away)
Prompto: You don’t mind me taking pictures of the tombs?
Noctis: Why would I?
—

(quest description for “Of Gods and Kings”)
Vyv, president of Meteor Publishing, once again comes to Noctis with a photographic favor: he wants a picture of a royal tomb to illustrate his special feature about ancient legends. The prince heads for the tomb in the Fallgrove to snap a shot.
—

(completing the “Of Gods and Kings” quest)
Vyv: You made it back in one piece—but did you get the shots?
Noctis: You tell me. Take a look.

[Noct shows him the pictures Prompto took]
Vyv: Oh, baby! You got ’em, alright. These are perfect! But man, you guys are tough, surviving a place like that.
Noctis: Nothing we aren’t used to.
Vyv: Used to it? What kind of journey are you kids on? Anyway, here’s your reward. Next job I’m thinkin’ is gonna be tricky. But I’ll make it worth your while. You’ll take a pay raise, I presume.

12,500 gil
—

(beginning the “Vyv’s Volcanic Inspiration” quest)
Vyv: If you really want to impress folks, you’ve gotta show them something they’ve never seen before.
Noctis: Sounds like a new job.
Vyv: You got that right. I want a shot from atop the Rock of Ravatogh.
Noctis: Are you saying we’re supposed to climb it?
Vyv: That’s exactly what I’m sayin’. They say there’s a cave near the summit that offers the finest view in all of creation. This job requires camera skills and fighting skills—and no one’s more qualified than you kids! Pull this off, and it’ll be the most talked about photo in the history of my magazine. Good luck.
—

(speaking with Vyv after beginning “Vyv’s Volcanic Inspiration”)
Vyv: Just watch out for the zu of Ravatogh. Oh, what I wouldn’t give to poach one of its enormous eggs for breakfast!
—

(speaking with Vyv again)
Vyv: The Rock of Ravatogh lies in the west of Cleigne. It’s got a real distinct shape. You can see it from miles away.
[Note: The audio here has Vyv say “The Rock of Ravatogh lies to the west of Cleigne”]
—

(speaking with Vyv once more)
Vyv: When I was young, I climbed the mountain—part of the way, at least. Truth is, I was damned lucky to get back down alive.
—

(after beginning the “Vyv’s Volcanic Inspiration” quest and walking away)
Gladiolus: Gotta say, these jobs are getting tougher.
Ignis: With the pay raise, it’s worth our while, I’d say.
Noctis: Let’s just make sure we get a good shot.
Prompto: Hey. I’ve got it covered.
—

(quest description for “Vyv’s Volcanic Inspiration”)
The distinctive form of the Rock of Ravatogh has long lured many a landscape photographer, yet few have succeeded in snapping its slopes. Eager to please his readers, Vyv asks Noctis and his friends to climb the volcanic crag and take a photo of the cave at its summit.
—

[Noct and his friends travel to the Rock of Ravatogh and begin their ascent]
Gladiolus: Well, it’s an uphill climb.
Prompto: Looks pretty insurmountable to me.
—

(as they continue)
Gladio: Just think about what’s waiting at the top.
Prompto: Lemme guess: one aching back and two sore feet.
Gladio: Like you couldn’t use some meat on those legs of yours.
Prompto: They work for me.
—

(continuing the ascent)
Ignis: Little out of our comfort zone.
Prompto: Why do I ever leave my car seat?
—

[The four come to a split in the path]
Prompto: This way or that way?
Gladio: All your call, Noct.
—

(upon taking the left path and coming to a dead end)
Prompto: Yeah! We reached the end.
Gladio: Nice try. Let’s double back and go the other way.
—

(resuming the ascent)
Prompto: Did we hit the top? Feeling past my peak.
Gladio: I’m afraid you’ve still got a ways to go.
—

(as the path becomes very steep)
Prompto: Killer climb, dude.
Noct: It’s killing me.
Ignis: Feeling a steep pain.
Gladio: One false step and you won’t feel anything ever again.
—

(still facing the steep climb)
Prompto: I think my legs are gonna give. Don’t even wanna think about how sore I’m gonna be tomorrow.
—

[Not long after this, the path levels out a bit, but other environmental factors now make continued progress a struggle]
Noct: The hell’s with the heat?
Ignis: As we climb, so does the temperature.
Prompto: I’m no geologist, but I’m pretty sure this is a volcano. Hey! What are the chances of it erupting while we’re here?
Gladio: Bright side—you won’t suffer long if it does.
—

[Before long, the path diverges to the left and right once again]
Ignis: We’ve two paths before us.
Prompto: Noct, do us all a solid and choose the one that’s not a dead end.
Noctis: Easier said than done.
—

[Choosing the path to the right, there are many spots where steam is rising and magma is peaking out from under the rock along the path; everyone’s HP gradually decreases while in this area]
Ignis: We’d best make haste through the hot spots.
Prompto: Any more of this and I’ll melt!
—

[At the end of this path, they find a cave from which magma flows and drops into a lava pool]
Gladiolus: How ’bout shooting this?

[Prompto pulls out his camera]
Prompto: Let me get this shot.

[He takes the photo]
Prompto: Well, let’s go and report in.
—

(upon moving close to the lava pool)
Prompto: That looks like lava, so we definitely don’t want to go down there. And this road won’t take us any further.
Gladiolus: Seen all there is to see here.
Ignis: Then we search elsewhere.
Gladiolus: Now this is scenery.
—

[Retracing their steps, about halfway back toward the larger fork, the royal retinue comes across a narrow path that branches off from the steamy, magma path]
Prompto: Hey, this path looks promising!
—

(as they make their way down this path)
Noct: I’m burning up in here.
Gladiolus: And I’m sweating buckets.
[Ignis sighs]
Ignis: Out of the frying pan…
Prompto: And into the volcano.
—

[Taking this narrow path brings Noctis and his friends back to the larger fork where they made a choice a few minutes before; taking the other path now, they come to a rock wall]
Ignis: Time to face the cliff head on.
Prompto: By “face,” you don’t mean “climb”…
Gladio: You got a better way up the rock?
—

[Noct and the others climb up one sheer rock wall, come to a ledge, then climb up a much taller wall to a wide, relatively flat area; continuing onward, they come to Owlyss Haven]
Prompto: This place is practically begging to be camped on!
Ignis: Halt our hike a moment?
Prompto: Wait, are we seriously sleeping here?
Gladio: You see a better place?
—

[As they set off again after camping and begin to make their way down the next path, Gladiolus calls the others’ attention to something in the ravine below]
Gladio: Hold up—down there. What is that?
—

(while continuing on down the path)
Gladiolus: Watch your step, kids.
Prompto: No room for slip-ups, Noct!
Noctis: I’m not the clumsy one.
—

[At the end of the path, they find a small slope leading down to a natural rock enclosure]
Prompto: Nowhere left to climb. Should we check out the area below?
Gladiolus: I’m down if you are.

[Within the enclosure is an enormous bird nest with three eggs approximately the size of a human torso; from here, there is a longer slope leading down into the long, flat ravine; on the other side is another narrow, rather steep path leading upward once again; at the end of this path, tucked away on the side of the mountain, is another royal tomb: the Tomb of the Fierce]

Ignis: Noct, you might want to see this.
Prompto: Score! It’s all about that treasure.
—

[After Noct acquires the Mace of the Fierce, the royal retinue sets off back the way they came and makes for a tunnel across the flat ravine; there, they slide down a long slope and are deposited at a much lower spot on the mountain along a narrow path]
Prompto: That was terrifying!
Gladio: But the worst is behind us.
—

[Part of the path opens up, offering a wide view of the surrounding landscape]
Prompto: Wow. Y’know, this view might be worth the climb.
Noctis: Wouldn’t go that far.

[At the end of this path, they slide down one more, extra long slope and find themselves back at the dead end from the first forked path they encountered on their journey up the volcano]
—

(completing the “Vyv’s Volcanic Inspiration” quest)
Vyv: You’re back—and alive. Did you get it?
Noctis: The photo? Yeah, we got what you wanted.

[Noct shows him the photo that Prompto took]
Vyv: Ah, now this is somethin’ special. Lighting, framing, everything perfect—despite the hazards. You’ve got the right stuff. You’re more than worthy of your title…Prince Noctis.
Noctis: What? I’m no prince.
Vyv: Hey, I was plannin’ on makin’ extra cash by sellin’ info to the empire on a certain royal heir…
Noctis: Hey.
Vyv: But when I saw your photos… Well, I changed my mind. Here, take this—a token of my appreciation. I hope it’ll prove of some value to you on your journey.

15,000 gil
—

(beginning the “A Place to Call Home” quest)
Vyv: Hey, Prince Noctis.
Noctis: What? You want more photos? You know I do. But this time… I want a photo of your hometown.
Noctis: You mean the Crown City?
Vyv: That’s right. My readers are demandin’ it. But if anyone’s gonna take it, it has to be you. You can do it or not. It’s up to you, but I just need the one shot from outside the city.
—

(speaking with Vyv after beginning the “A Place to Call Home” quest)
Vyv: Imperial forces are garrisoned in the area. Don’t get careless, and don’t get caught!
—

(speaking with Vyv again)
Vyv: All I need is a picture of the outside of the city.
—

(speaking with Vyv once more)
Vyv: Every shot you kids take is better than the last, I tell you. I’m lookin’ forward to seeing what you do next.
—

(after beginning the “A Place to Call Home” quest and walking away)
Prompto: This next picture’s gonna be the best yet.
Gladiolus: You’re pretty sure of yourself.
Prompto: You bet I am.
—

(quest description for “A Place to Call Home”)
Many Crown City citizens have been forced to flee their homes, and more than a few of them yearn to see the land now barred to them. Vyv asks Noctis to head for the hill overlooking Insomnia and take a picture of the Lucian capital.
—

(completing the “A Place to Call Home” quest)
Vyv: Well? Did you get a good one?
Noctis: I don’t know. Why don’t you tell me?

[Noct shows him the photo that Prompto took]
Vyv: Black and white. Matches the mood of the scene. Powerful. Very powerful. Thank you for this. Damn if it ain’t a real work of art. Here—your reward.
Noctis: Thanks as always.
Vyv: It’s my pleasure, Prince. You know I want to help you. The media king, best pals with the Lucian prince… Seriously, though. Let’s keep workin’ together.

17,500 gil
—

(beginning the “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword” quest)
Vyv: Hey, Prince Noctis. Can I ask another favor, one royal to another?
Noctis: Sure. What do you have for us?
Vyv: This is a juicy one. I need photographs of imperial bases.
Noctis: What’s the catch?
Vyv: Me and my readers both, we’re getting taxed half to death. I figure we’ve got a right to see what our hard-earned gil is being spent on. I’ve got a good idea what I’ll write for the article. You don’t have to worry about that. But I need the photo. I know it’s a dangerous job, but you can pull it off.
—

(speaking with Vyv after beginning the “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword” quest)
Vyv: Get a picture of the whole base.
—

(speaking with Vyv again)
Vyv: You come back in one piece, okay?
—

(after beginning the “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword” quest and walking away)
Prompto: This next picture’s gonna be the best yet.
Gladiolus: You’re pretty sure of yourself.
Prompto: You bet I am.
—

(quest description for “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword”)
The empire has imposed crushing taxes on the territory it now rules, and Vyv intends to reveal just how that tax money is being spent to foster anti-imperial sentiment in the populace. Being of the same mind, Noctis offers to scout Formouth Garrison in Leide and bring back photographs.
—

(completing the “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword” quest)
Vyv: Hey! Good to see you back in one piece.
Noctis: Yeah. We got the photos you wanted.

[Noct shows him the pictures that Prompto took]
Vyv: They came after you?
Noctis: They regretted it.
Vyv: Dammit, you kids are somethin’ else. It’s high time I started playin’ my part. My company is going to war against the empire. And we’re gonna keep fightin’ until Lucis gets its rightful king back.
Noctis: What can I say? Appreciate it.
Vyv: Here, take this. It’s my last donation to the cause. I hope you can use it on your journey.

20,000 gil
—

(beginning the “The Cursed Canvas” quest)
Vyv: Hey, Prince Noctis. I’m gonna cut to the chase. I have a new job. You ever thought about photographin’ a spirit?
Noctis: You writing ghost stories now?
Vyv: No, no. Listen. I’m bein’ serious here. You know the famous Accordo treasure, Lakshmi? The painting’s haunted by a powerful evil spirit.
Noctis: An evil spirit?
Vyv: I know. Hard to believe. But if it is true, I want the scoop. You follow me? So, if you’re going to Altissia, take a little detour. Find the paintin’, and get a photo of that evil spirit.
—

(speaking with Vyv after beginning the “The Cursed Canvas” quest)
Vyv: Lakshmi is kept secure underground. Beneath the first secretary’s estate.
—

(speaking with Vyv again)
Vyv: Imagine if the Accordo national treasure really is haunted. Do you realize what a scoop this’ll be!?
—

(quest description for “The Cursed Canvas”)
Startling news has reached the ears of Vyv the Media King. According to his source, a spirit haunts the national treasure of Accordo: the painting Lakshmi. His curiosity piqued, Noctis ventures to Altissia to see if the rumors are true.
—

(coming across a photo of Ardyn in Prompto’s shots while staying with him at the Cauthess Coernix Station’s caravan)
Ardyn: Well, well, if it isn’t yours truly.
Prompto: Um, if you’d rather not be in photos…
Ardyn: Oh, I don’t mind at all! Snap away—for His Highness’s collection.
Noctis: Er, what?
—

(playing automatically on a radio sitting on a drum surrounded by three men near the caravan)
Lunafreya
Though I am still young, my blood is true. As my mother before me, I’ll work to bring peace to one and all.

Narration
That marked the ascension of the youngest Oracle in history.

Interviewer
Is it hard giving blessings?

Lunafreya
It would be selfish of me to complain of my burden, when so many suffer in wait. I hope they trust I will not rest until they all know solace.

Narration
The world watched on with worry and wonder as the young girl grew.

Interviewer
I understand you have a message for us?

Lunafreya
If you know of any who are bedridden, or unable to come to me… Pray, send word, and I…shall go to them. I follow my calling. I will not halt my steps for anything else.

Narration
In time, her strength would become an inspiration to all.

Interviewer
What is your opinion of the treaty?

Lunafreya
When war has ended, so too will suffering subside. The treaty is a momentous step towards a brighter future. Let there be no doubt: we walk the path of true peace.
—

(if the player selects — depending on the version update for their game — “Quest” or “Listen” while standing near the three men and the radio)
Man (1): I hope she’s okay, wherever she’s headed.

[The scene fades to white and transitions to Tenebrae, where Lunafreya is surrounded by citizens; she approaches an older man sitting on a bench under a tent; a much younger man standing next to him takes his walking stick so that Lunafreya can take the older man’s hands into her own]
Lunafreya: Please, set your heart at rest. I shall do what I can to ease your suffering.

[The right side of the old man’s face can now be seen; it is heavily covered in dark blotches]
Old Man: Lady…Lunafreya…

[As Lunafreya holds the man’s hands, yellow light begins emanating from between their hands; she gently sets his hands down on his lap, then places her hands on either side of his head and touches her forehead to his; the same yellow light as before emanates from where their foreheads meet]
Lunafreya: Blessed Stars of life and light, deliver us from darkness’ blight.

[The blotches disappear from the man’s face, much to his wonder and amazement]
Lunafreya: That is all I can do for now, but trust that relief will come in a matter of days.

[The younger man next to the older man looks stunned as well]
Man: I—it’s a miracle.

[He bows to Lunafreya, then passes the older man’s walking stick back to him and helps him stand]
Old Man: Oh, bless you! Thank you, Lady Lunafreya.

[Lunafreya nods as the two men walk out from under the tent; another voice now calls out to Lunafreya]
Old Woman: Oh, Lady Lunafreya! I left at dawn to come see you.

[An older woman, her back severely bent, hobbles toward the younger woman; Lunafreya reaches out and takes the woman’s hand, then begins guiding her toward the seat the older man had just been sitting on]
Lunafreya: You must be exhausted.
Old Woman: Indeed, a fair bit. But more grateful than anything.

[Lunafreya helps the old woman to sit]
Lunafreya: Let us begin at once.

[The scene fades to white once more and transitions back to the small gathering around the radio at the Coernix station]
Vendor: We shoulda done more—like takin’ her in.
Man (2): Damn right. She coulda bunked at my place.
Man (1): Or mine. I’m sure the missus would understand.

Gladiolus: Don’t think being married will give you excuse not to work out.
[Note: The audio here has Gladio say “Don’t think being married will give you an excuse not to work out”]
Noctis: That came out of nowhere.
Gladio: You can’t just let yourself go with the eyes of the world on ya.
Prompto: I don’t know about that. He seems to have pulled it off so far.
Noct: What does that mean?
Ignis: All the more reason he needs to clean up his act now.
Gladio: Feel sorry for Lady Lunafreya if he doesn’t.
Prompto: He’s got you there, Noct. Everyone would be like, “Oh, she could do so much better than him.”
Gladio: “What does the Oracle need the prince for anyway?”
Noct: Imagination run wild much?
—

(upon entering the station store if the player chose to rest and tally EXP when Ardyn suggested spending the night)
Ardyn: Good morning to you!
—

(overhearing a conversation outside the Wiz Chocobo Post)
Woman: What’s the big idea, closing off our roads?
Man: Well, the empire says it’s for our own protection.
Woman: From what? It’s daytime. There aren’t any daemons about right now.
—

(overhearing another conversation outside the Wiz Chocobo Post)
Man (1): Hey, the blockade’s—they still there!?
Man (2): Yup, still there. Sure as sun up.
Man (1): How long’s this gonna go on for?
—

(overhearing yet another conversation outside the Wiz Chocobo Post)
Woman (1): Not only that, food isn’t comin’ through either.
Woman (2): Ah, that explains why the shelves are so bare.
Woman (1): And they’ll go empty unless the blockade’s lifted. Wish the fugitives would just hurry and get caught.
—

(while traveling to the runestones)
Gladiolus: Lady Lunafreya doing alright?
Noctis: Probably. She pasted in a little nature stamp.
Prompto: A stamp?
Ignis: She’s opted for simpler modes of communication to indulge our indolent prince.
Noctis: She usually sends pictures and flowers. I send back stickers and stuff.
Prompto: Sounds like you two have some riveting conversations.
—

(while traveling to the runestones)
[Noct hears Gentiana’s voice]
Gentiana: Within the Walls of Water, the Oracle awaits… …the coming of the king. Do not delay.
—

(while traveling to the runestones)
[Noct hears Gentiana’s voice again]
Gentiana: Finite is the Oracle’s strength, and great is the toll of the covenant. Without the King, it will be too much to bear.
Ignis: What is it?
Noctis: Apparently all this is taking a toll on Luna, and I should go to her.
Ignis: In dealings with the gods, life is often the currency.
—

(while traveling to the runestones)
Gladiolus: First Titan, now Ramuh. Chasing down deities is hard work.
Prompto: Think how Lady Lunafreya must feel.
Ignis: If the strain of the rites is as Gentiana suggested, I fear she’s far worse off than we are.
—

(while traveling to the runestones)
Gladiolus: The hell? I can’t get a hold of her.
Noctis: Iris?
Gladiolus: She call you?
Noctis: No messages.
—

(while traveling to the runestones)
Gladiolus: C’mon, pick up.
Prompto: No luck?
Gladiolus: Probably got her phone on silent.
—

(still while traveling to the runestones)
Gladiolus: Still can’t get through.
Ignis: Perhaps she’s unable to answer.
Gladiolus: But I told her to be ready and pick up when I call.
Prompto: Let’s hope she’s alright.
—

(still while traveling to the runestones)
Gladiolus: All this time, he was the chancellor.
Ignis: I’ve had suspicions, but that was well beyond them.
Prompto: He’s awfully friendly for an enemy leader.
—

(still not there yet)
Ignis: Our encounters with the chancellor seem more than mere chance.
Prompto: See that guy everywhere.
Noctis: I’ve seen enough of him.
—

(still while seeking out the runestones)
Prompto: Oh, man, that was my first time being on a ship like that!
Gladiolus: One more item to cross off the bucket list.
—

(still while seeking out the runestones)
Prompto: So Iris’s story about Lady Lunafreya coming through town was true after all.
Ignis: Judging by the timing of her visit, she probably set course for the Archaean as soon as she fled the Crown City.
Gladiolus: You really owe her big time, Noct.
Noctis: Can’t wait to thank her in person.
—

(still while seeking out the runestones)
Prompto: How come that lady’s helping you out anyway?
Noctis: Gentiana?
Prompto: Yeah. Is she like your fairy godmother or something?
Noctis: I think she’s more a Messenger of the gods.
Prompto: Whoooaaa.
—

(still while seeking out the runestones)
Prompto: So is Gentiana, y’know, human?
Ignis: Not quite. While not exactly gods, Messengers are divine entities. Noctis: Just like the Oracle speaks to the gods for the people, the Messengers speak to the people for the gods.
Prompto: So she’s Lady Lunafreya’s partner in divine.
—

(still while seeking out the runestones)
Prompto: So if Gentiana’s not mortal, then she doesn’t ever grow older?
Noctis: Yeah.
Prompto: Ah, to be forever young…
—

(still while seeking out the runestones)
Gladiolus: Amazing. The power of the gods in the palm of your hands.
Ignis: Never dreamt I’d see lore come to life before my very eyes.
Prompto: Leaving Insomnia was eye-opening, but this is mind-blowing.
—

(still while seeking out the runestones)
Prompto: So Noct, right now you’re still gathering your powers, but what’ll you do once you’ve found ’em all?
Ignis: The calling is only a set of guiding principles.
Gladio: Well, hopefully it’ll guide him into taking down the empire once and for all.
Noct: Yeah, like the sound of that.
—

(still while seeking out the runestones)
Prompto: What is the King’s calling exactly?
Gladiolus: Well, become best buds with the gods, maybe?
Ignis: Legend has it the King once stood alongside the Six in the battle to banish the darkness.
Noctis: ‘Darkness’ seems awfully vague.
—

(while still at it)
Prompto: We’re still gonna visit the other royal tombs, right?
Ignis: Of course. We’ve simply gone off-road for a spell.
Gladiolus: Noct could definitely use a hand from his ancestors.
Ignis: The dead can wait, but gods aren’t always forgiving. Let us not keep the Fulgurian waiting.
—

(and still at it)
Gladiolus: After Ramuh, we go see Leviathan, right?
Ignis: Indeed. I daresay Lady Lunafreya seeks the Hydraean as we speak.
Prompto: Which means another rite, and a heavier burden. I hope she can hold up.
—

(here too)
Prompto: Umbra’s the only one making deliveries. Wonder what Pryna’s up to?
Ignis: Haven’t seen her.
Gladio: Probably because she’s traveling around with her owner.
Prompto: Y’know, I really miss that dog.
—

(and here)
Prompto: Now where did that car of ours drive off to?
Gladiolus: We’d better find her before we set sail.
Noctis: Can’t leave the old girl behind.
—

(also here)
Ignis: You don’t appreciate what you have ’til it’s gone.
Prompto: Man, in that car, we were unstoppable.
Gladiolus: She was our home away from home.
Noctis: Yeah…
—

(here as well)
Prompto: Cindy is the sweetest girl ever.
Gladiolus: Here we go again.
Prompto: Going out of her way to help us these past couple of days… I’m sure she’s had better things to do.
Noctis: All for a lost cause. Now I feel bad for turning down the courtesy car.
Ignis: A courtesy car’s no Regalia.
Prompto: Would’ve felt like cheating.
Gladiolus: Besides, Cindy’s a big girl.
Prompto: So…you think she’ll call again soon?
Gladiolus: Soon, huh? Not soon enough for you, loverboy.
—

(ditto)
Gladiolus: If the ferry at Galdin were running, we’d probably be in Altissia by now.
Prompto: The port’s still closed?
Ignis: Safe to assume until we hear news to the contrary.
—

(likewise)
Prompto: I’ve never heard of Caem before. Is it famous?
Ignis: Not among the masses, but its harbor was home to His Majesty’s ship.
Gladiolus: Bet everything’s just the way he left it thirty years ago.
Prompto: So we found a harbor. Do we have a ship?
Noctis: Maybe?
Gladiolus: If not, we’ll find one of those, too.
Prompto: Uh, how?
—

(the same)
Gladiolus: The earthquakes—they’ve died down.
Prompto: Oh, yeah, forgot about those.
—

(and again)
Gladiolus: Where’s the damn sun?
Prompto: Yeah…
—

(and again)
Prompto: Anyone else feel like stopping back home?
Noctis: Not before we take back what’s ours.
Gladiolus: Alright, now that’s what I like to hear!
Ignis: It’s not merely taking back—it’s payback as well.
—

(and one more time)
Ignis: Noct, what are your plans for after reuniting with Lady Lunafreya?
Gladiolus: Not exactly like you can bring her along for the ride.
Prompto: Think you might still pull off a wedding?
Noctis: We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.
—

(on the way to the second runestone)
[Noct hears Gentiana’s voice again]
Gentiana: The Oracle’s call awakens the gods… …that their blessings find the King.
Ignis: You alright? What did she say?
Noct: That Luna’s awakening the Six.
—

(on the way to the second runestone)
[Noctis hears Gentiana’s voice once again]
Gentiana: The covenant is forged, but the revelation awaits. Make now for the Stormsender and let judgment be passed.
Prompto: Noct! You okay?
Noctis: Yeah. Another reminder to receive the blessing.
Gladiolus: That divine power’s just waiting for you.
—

(still on the way to the second runestone)
[Noct hears Gentiana’s voice yet again]
Gentiana: By revelation is the power of the Six manifest. The Stone commands that the King receive it.
Gladiolus: What was it this time?
Noct: Said I’m the Chosen One. Lucky me.
—

[If Noct takes the path to the right and falls off the ledge at the end of this path, he will be ambushed by a group of daemons]
Noct: Dammit!
Prompto: You okay!?
Gladiolus: Hey! We can’t hear you!
—

[Shortly after this, going right at another divergent path leads to yet another daemon ambush]

(as Noct and the others run into a dead end)
Gladiolus: No way ahead. And company from the rear!
—

[Taking another dead end, this time to the left and the location of a Magic Flask, can at least be undertaken without another daemon encounter]
Gladio: Where to now?
—

(as Noct, Gladio and Ignis make their way around to where Prompto is)
Ignis: I sense we’re on the right track.

[Note: It’s possible to simply warp-strike across the chasm during a battle]
—

[The reunited quartet find an item at a dead end down one of the paths in the area]

Blue Choker x 1

Prompto: Ooh! And what do we have here?
Gladio: Might fetch a pretty gil.
—

(after summoning Titan the first time)
Gladiolus: You mind explaining what that was?
Prompto: My guess would be…Titan?
Noctis: That was…more than I expected.
—

(after summoning on another occasion)
Noctis: Takes a lot out of me.
—

(after summoning on yet another occasion)
Prompto: Why don’t we just do that every time?
Noctis: Easy for you to say!
Prompto: Yes, yes it is.
—

(after summoning yet another time)
Prompto: I know now. I know why the tales are told.
—

(after summoning yet one other time)
Ignis: Is the storm ready to rage?
Noctis: Just say when.
—

(after yet another summoning)
Gladiolus: Y’know, at first it was weird, but I’m getting used to it.
Prompto: The whole “summoning help” thing?
Noctis: Be weirder if you weren’t used to it by now.
—

(following another summoning)
Ignis: Thank heavens for that.
Prompto: Nothing like the divine to get you out of a bind.
—

(following yet another summoning)
Ignis: There, but by the grace of the gods, go we mortals.
—

(after another summoning)
Noctis: Weather cleared up.
—