arrow_back Wuthering Waves Quests 
Rinascita II Act II
Veils Off in Sun or Shadow
To understand Gilberto's part in the Echo incident, you trace his steps to the outskirts of the city. But the deeper you delve, the more elusive the truth becomes...
To your surprise, the Order's "confessional" turns out to be a freight elevator.
After leaving it behind, you arrive at Whisperwind Haven and meet Zani. Together, you set off to trace Gilberto.
Terminal Call:
You're saying the Fisalia family was involved in the incident at the Carnevale rehearsal? Do you have solid evidence?
Zani:
Not yet, Mr. Alberto. But the clues we found all lead to Fisalia family member, Gilberto. We will investigate further.
Terminal Call:
The Fisalia family... It seems they've run out of patience. This mess has got our honored guest into trouble and given these rats a chance to make their move.
Terminal Call:
Please pass on my thanks to our guest for the help. If you find yourselves short of hands or funds, do let me know. I'll be discussing this matter with Director Pacino.
Zani:
I will, sir. There's also another sensitive matter. It appears a Priest from the Cathedral of Mercury is involved, so it's highly possible that the Order is aware of this.
Terminal Call:
The Order... Let me handle them. You just focus on Gilberto for now. Whatever the case, the Carnevale must be secured.
Terminal Call:
This goes beyond the Montelli family. It's also about the faith and hope of countless Ragunnesi.
Zani:
Understood.
Zani:
It's from Mr. Alberto. He's the head of Averardo Bank. My superior.
Zani:
But this doesn't sound like him. He's usually cautious and rarely makes outright promises unless one of the big shots in the family is twisting his arm.
Zani:
If the top brass are alarmed, it can only mean that the situation may be...
Zani:
Hmm, maybe I'm overthinking this. Either way, we've finally got a lead.
Zani:
We should search the area. See where Gilberto went.
Gilberto's traces end here. Zani speculates that he must have left using a Wingray.
It seems Gilberto never anticipated that you two could also follow his lead and take the Wingray to where he was heading.
Zani:
Strange, did Gilberto just vanish into thin air?
Zani:
I see. A Wingray, that explains it.
Abby:
Wingray?
Zani:
Yes, it's a type of Echo that can fly. People in Ragunna often use them to travel quickly between locations.
Zani:
If Gilberto set up this Wingray as an escape route, it should lead us straight to him.
Zani:
Let's use the Grapple to hitch a ride on the Wingray.
Zani:
Quite the view isn't it, Rover?
Zani:
Welcome to Whisperwind Haven—known for its iconic windmills and flower fields. Legend has it, this was once the home of the Blessed Maiden.
Zani:
Some people are over there. Let's check if they know anything.
You run into Cristoforo, the mysterious playwright, again. He's on a journey for inspiration to finish his script about the Blessed Maiden, "Fleurdelys."
As for Gilberto, he tells you that a Fisalia member has been frequenting Whisperwind Haven, and Echoes have been mysteriously vanishing.
Suspecting a connection, you follow the Echoes to investigate further.
Cristoforo:
Ah we meet again, valiant champion of the foreign land.
Cristoforo:
Our paths intertwine once more. Ha, a result of Imperator's divine intervention, don't you agree?
Cristoforo:
Hmm, pardon me, but this lady by your side seems rather familiar...?
Zani:
I am Zani. I work at Averardo Bank.
Cristoforo:
Ah, yes. You look quite chivalrous, if I may say so. Yet with your weary face, I'm afraid I can only dub you the "Sorrowful Knight."
Zani:
That's quite fitting. Do I thank you for that?
Cristoforo:
Ahh, no need for the formalities. Allow me to re-introduce myself. I am Cristoforo, a humble playwright grappling with modern trends. Delighted to meet you.
Cristoforo:
Actually, I've been working on a script about the Blessed Maiden lately. The well-known Martyred Maiden, Fleurdelys.
Cristoforo:
Her brave sacrifice during the Dark Tide saved Ragunna many years ago.
Cristoforo:
That sacred maiden perished just as the curtain fell, lying in the center of the sanctuary where spotlights converged. I've longed to capture that tragic scene in a play.
Cristoforo:
The script's nearly finished, but something's amiss. With Fleurdelys' home right here before me, I had hoped to find traces of the Blessed Maiden's early life.
Cristoforo:
Childhood plays a key role in shaping one's personality, you know.
Cristoforo:
Sadly, no, I confess I've made zero progress. Most legends of the Blessed Maiden are lost to time. I'm forced to rely on imagination…
Cristoforo:
Ahem, nevertheless, the script is finished. I've even asked the children over there to help me rehearse it.
Cristoforo:
Here, have a copy. I'm eager for your thoughts.
Zani:
Ahem...
Cristoforo:
Ah, apologies. I started rambling about my play again. Well, then. What brings you here?
Zani:
We're looking for someone. Did you come across anyone from the Fisalia family?
Cristoforo:
The Fisalias… Come to think of it, I had noticed a nobly dressed gentleman around here recently... Yes, he bore their crest.
Cristoforo:
In fact, I even stared a bit. Old habits die hard. The Fisalias rarely venture beyond city walls, you see.
Zani:
So Gilberto did pass through here... Thank you for the information, sir.
Cristoforo:
Speaking of that man... Word from the local villagers is that odd occurrences have plagued the area since his arrival.
Zani:
Odd occurences?
Cristoforo:
You've likely noticed the abundance of Echoes here in Whisperwind Haven. One might say it's more their village than ours.
Cristoforo:
But since that nobleman's arrival, Echoes in the area have been vanishing without a trace.
Cristoforo:
Like time lost forever, books forgotten by people, and cherished memories faded away in time's current... Oh, pardon me. My playwright's pen is running away again.
Zani:
Echoes disappearing? Sounds familiar.
Zani:
Hmm. Echoes started acting strangely when Gilberto showed up, just like what happened in the Carnevale rehearsal... This is no coincidence.
Zani:
Mr. Cristoforo, do you know where those Echoes were last seen before they disappeared?
Cristoforo:
I'm in the dark as well. However, they might know a thing or two.
Cristoforo:
These Echoes are keen to find their friends too. They're not fighters, but they can surely be your guide. Why not take them along?
Rover:
(Hmm? There's something on top of that ruin.)
Rover:
(Are those... corroded frequencies?)
Rover:
(Need to find a way up there.)
Rover:
(These are... petals?)
Rover:
(I think I saw them before...)
Upon reaching the area where Echoes have gone missing, you're attacked by out-of-control Echoes. After quelling them, you notice that they seem to be manipulated, just like the Vitreum Dancers in Ragunna.
Bidding Cristoforo farewell, you press on and encounter another familiar face—Acolyte Phoebe.
Cristoforo:
Ah! You have returned!
Cristoforo:
How did it go? Any discoveries to share?
You tell Cristoforo and Zani what you found out.
Cristoforo:
Intriguing. Frequency corrosion, you say? So these missing Echoes appeared out of nowhere and turned hostile?
Cristoforo:
This is unheard of... Echoes are the Sentinel's gift to Rinascita. They're not supposed to turn on each other, much less humans.
Zani:
Actually, there was a similar incident with hostile Echoes in Ragunna City recently.
Zani:
It was more serious, and the Echoes involved almost hurt us. That's why we're investigating.
Cristoforo:
I presume the Fisalia you seek is entangled in this affair.
Cristoforo:
I see... Very well. Allow me to offer you my thanks, Rover.
Cristoforo:
The frequency corrosion driving the Echoes mad has been resolved, but we must still caution villagers and their Echoes. They should exercise vigilance and avoid perilous areas.
Cristoforo leaves in a hurry. It looks like he's on his way to warn the nearby villagers and Echoes.
Zani:
Looks like we're dealing with a repeat of the rehearsal incident here… But if Gilberto was behind this, how did he pull it off?
Zani:
Petals? They give off a... strange feeling.
Abby:
Alright. Let's give it a try. Huh, tastes kinda weird.
Abby:
It's not an Echo, or a Tacet Discord… The frequency's coming from a Resonator. A super strong one!
Zani:
...Strange. Gilberto's a Resonator, but he doesn't seem… particularly strong.
Zani:
Yes. Be it the mastermind or another pawn, it's got the Fisalia family written all over it.
Zani:
They staged the accident, endangering civilians, and then used it to frame the Montellis.
Zani:
What a story. This is definitely headline material. Just think of the leverage the Montelli family could get with this scandal...
Abby:
Hey, Rover. Look, over there! That person looks kinda familiar.
Abby:
It's Phoebe! What's she doing here with all those Echoes?
Abby:
Wait... I got an idea...
Phoebe reveals that she's searching for a missing Echo. You share your findings, and she realizes Gilberto's actions are blasphemy against the Sentinel, which calls for a punishment. With shared goals, Phoebe joins your team.
Suddenly, the missing Echo appears, fleeing as if being pursued. You decide to catch up to uncover what's behind its panic.
Phoebe:
Livia, Brenno! Any sign of Beppe?
Phoebe:
Strange, where could Beppe be...?
Phoebe:
Oh... Cut it out, Brenno! Stop that...
Phoebe:
Wait, Brenno's right here. Then who's poking me in the back? Beppe, you better have a good expla—
Abby:
—Not Beppe. It's me. Abby!
Phoebe:
Eek!
Rover:
That's enough, Abby.
Abby:
Hic...! Lame. I was just trynna have some fun with her.
Phoebe:
Oh, it's you. Pardon me, Rover.
Phoebe:
I thought you were at Ragunna City. Didn't expect to meet you here. Oh, uhh... Sorry, I don't think we've met.
Zani:
Greetings, madam. My name is Zani. Averardo Bank.
Phoebe:
I don't think we've met before.
Zani:
Well... It's probably because I haven't been to church much... Ahem. Please don't stare at me like that. There are more pressing matters.
Zani:
We're investigating the Echo incident from the Carnevale rehearsal at Whisperwind Haven, as requested by the Montelli family. One of our clues led us here.
Phoebe:
The Echo incident... Yes, I've also heard of it. I even heard you were caught right in the middle of it, Rover.
Phoebe:
Please accept my apologies on behalf of the Order.
Phoebe:
By the way, have any of you seen an Echo named Beppe? They're about this tall and usually wander around here, but I can't seem to find them anywhere...
Zani:
May I?
Zani:
Sorry, we didn't see the Echo you mentioned, but we've found clues on their odd behavior. They all point to a member of the Fisalia family, Gilberto.
Zani:
He's also caused similar incidents here recently... Echoes went out of control and attacked each other.
Phoebe:
The Order has also received reports of missing Echoes in this area. Is it possible that the Fisalia family is involved? I find it really hard to believe.
Phoebe:
From what I know, the Fisalia family is deeply respectful of the Divinity. How could they commit such a blasphemous act? The Echoes are gifts from the Sentinel.
Rover:
Have you seen this before?
Phoebe:
A petal? The ritual one? No, wait... this frequency...
Phoebe:
Oh, right! I think I saw this flower in the Cathedral of Mercury, and Priest Alessio was wearing it. Wait... Could he be involved with the Fisalia family's plans?
Phoebe:
Imperator granted us Echoes, the skies, lands, oceans, and sustenance. To which we should all be grateful and reverent.
Phoebe:
I request to join your investigation, Rover. As a servant of the Sentinel, I simply cannot turn a blind eye to their unholy acts.
Zani:
Fine by me. With someone from the Order as a neutral witness, the Fisalias won't be able to accuse us of fabricating evidence.
Zani:
As long as I'm not treated like a heretic and get kicked out of Rinascita later.
Phoebe:
Great, it seems we've reached an agreement.
Phoebe:
Beppe? Thank the Divinity, you're safe! But what happened to you?
Phoebe:
Wait! Beppe... Oh...
Phoebe:
Sorry, I got a bit carried away. Echoes don't usually act like this… Something must have startled them.
Zani:
Something feels off. We should go check it out, Rover.
Rover:
(Everything seems normal here.)
Rover:
(Let's keep moving.)
You finally pin down Gilberto, who is reciting eerie prayers.
On seeing you, he transforms the nearby Echoes into Tacet Discords with a Lycoris flower. A fierce battle ensues.
Gilberto:
Excellent. Everything is in place. Now, all we need is Her Majesty's approval.
Gilberto:
O great Imperator. May you raise the tides, deliver your edict to our Queen, and let the clouds cover Ragunna, cleansing it of the wickedness left by the pleasure-seekers of this city of transgression.
Phoebe:
Is he praying? I know the Fisalias are extremely devout, but who is this "Queen" he mentioned?
Phoebe:
This prayer sounds... odd. It's definitely not from the Order's Codex.
Gilberto:
O Divinity in the Abyss, Lord of Tides and Riddles, may you soon be freed. Let all lies melt away under your power. May you grant me strength to overcome all who oppose you.
Phoebe:
Lord of Tides and... Riddles?
Gilberto:
Huh? Who's there!?
Zani:
Uh-oh, things just went south. Looks like we've got a fight on our hands.
Gilberto:
You must be that outlander, right? The news of your arrival is all over Ragunna...
Gilberto:
Since you're here, I guess you've uncovered quite a bit... Though it's insignificant compared to the truth beneath the tides.
Gilberto:
As a gesture of goodwill, let me offer a word of advice: Curiosity won't lead you to the truth you seek, but rather closer to—
Gilberto:
—Your impending doom.
Zani:
He just turned Echoes into Tacet Discords. Is it the petals?
Phoebe:
You... What have you done to those Echoes!?
Gilberto:
Merely the neccessary sacrifices for our one true Divinity.
Despite his defeat, Gilberto continues to preach a dark prophecy: Lorelei will command the sea of clouds to engulf Ragunna, sparing only the faithful. Meanwhile, an anomaly at the Nimbus Sanctum suggests Lorelei might also be influenced by a Lycoris.
Zani and Phoebe stay behind to watch over Gilberto until the Montelli members arrive. You head to the sea of clouds alone.
Gilberto:
No! This cannot be!
Zani:
How pathetic. You're nothing but a discarded pawn.
Zani:
...Which is not unusual with the Fisalia family.
Phoebe:
Mr. Gilberto, please explain this "Lord of Tides and Riddles" you mentioned.
Zani:
I appreciate your passion for the Order, Miss Phoebe, but now is not the time. We need to uncover the real culprit behind the Fisalias.
Phoebe:
Oh, forgive me...
Gilberto:
Do you really think you've won? No, it's already too late... Haha...
Gilberto:
I might just be a pawn, insignificant and small, but while you're focusing on me, you've missed something far more important.
Zani:
He shows no remorse for his crimes. I'll contact Mr. Alberto and have the family send someone to take over.
Zani:
What? That's the... The Nimbus Sanctum.
Confused Echoes:
...
Phoebe:
These Echoes... are converging towards the sea of clouds. What's happening?
Gilberto:
Ha. Muahahaha! Magnificent! Lorelei is now ours for the taking... Just as the prophecy foretold! All shall be cleansed!
Gilberto:
Now, let us wait in patience as the sea of clouds descends to engulf that corrupted city. Only the faithful will rise anew from the tides!
Rover:
Lorelei?
Phoebe:
According to the Codex, Lorelei is a powerful Remnant creature residing in the Atrium of Reflections at the center of the Nimbus Sanctum.
Phoebe:
Legends say the sea of clouds once flooded the Seminary of the Forgotten, reducing it to ruins, before spreading to Ragunna. It was Lorelei who curbed the raging clouds and ended the crisis.
Phoebe:
If... if they've really done something to Lorelei, then Mr. Gilberto wasn't just bluffing. The clouds might truly engulf Ragunna, leading to a disaster beyond our imagination.
Zani:
They are all mad... So this is what they've been planning all along.
Rover:
We have to do something.
Zani:
You two go ahead. I'll stay here and watch him until the family arrives, just in case he gets any bright ideas.
Phoebe:
I'll stay with you. After all, this could provoke outcry from the Fisalia family. If I testify about Gilberto's misdeeds on behalf of the Order, they can't deny the facts or exploit the situation.
Zani:
I agree. But what about you, Rover...
Zani:
All right. There's a port nearby where you can catch a Gondola. It can take you close to the Atrium of Reflections.
Zani:
After we hand Gilberto over to the family, we'll meet up with you as soon as possible.
Phoebe:
Please be extra careful, Rover! May the Sentinel protect you!
Upon reaching the port near the sea of clouds, you prepare to board a boat to the Atrium of Reflections, but the port's services are suspended due to the anomaly. Fortunately, the harbormaster lets you take a Gondola yourself.
With no other options, you search the port for an available Gondola.
Harbormaster:
Welcome, traveler. I am the harbormaster. Where do you wish to go?
Harbormaster:
You intend to navigate the sea of clouds? Surely you've noticed today's weather… I'm afraid it's far from ideal for sailing.
Harbormaster:
Yeah, we've seen storms before, but nothing like this. I wonder what's causing it. I suggest you sit it out before departing.
Harbormaster:
I see. If that's the case, you can take the Gondola in the harbor, but please be careful.
While searching for an available Gondola, you encounter the noble lady you once met at the Masked Reverie.
She asks to travel with you to catch the train in the sea of clouds.
???:
Aha. Perfect… There's still a Gondola here. I believe your name is… Noah, right?
Echo Boat:
*Gentle sounds of approval*
???:
It seems fate has brought us together once more. Don't you agree? Kind {Male=sir;Female=lady}.
Rover:
You're…?
???:
It seems you do remember me. That's right. We crossed paths at Madame Nyarla's mask shop.
???:
Truth be told, I need to catch the final train in the Nimbus Sanctum today. However, this lone Gondola is all the harbor offers.
???:
So… since we share the same destination, would you mind also sharing this Gondola with me?
???:
Much obliged.
???:
Well, then. Without further ado, let's be on our way.
Rover:
This song... where is it coming from?
???:
That's Lorelei's song, guiding ships through the mist.
???:
But her singing sounds a bit different today. There are hints of... sorrow and agony...
???:
Perhaps it's merely my fancy. Regardless, her melody will guide us through fog and storm to the heart of the Nimbus Sanctum.
You arrive at the Echo train station and wait for its arrival.
During the wait, the noble lady shares her thoughts on Ragunna City, the Montelli and Fisalia families... and you.
???:
It seems we have some time before the train arrives. How about a little chat to pass the time?
???:
Well, then. Where shall we begin?
???:
"The city, an abomination of chaos, claims its first death at birth. Its mortality has become our sustenance, like a whale that slowly sinks into the abyss."
???:
This comment on Ragunna comes from Rosselli, a painter from the past. Tragically, he died in poverty, his work overlooked. Now, ironically, even a mere sketch of his commands over a million Credits.
???:
Now. What is your impression of Ragunna so far?
???:
Passionate... Indeed. Passion is a quality the Ragunnesi possess in abundance. It's also why the Carnevale is so eagerly anticipated.
???:
Ragunna has many facets. Most people only see one side of it, but for me—
???:
It's like two sworn enemies are forcibly bound together. That's Ragunna—a city where tradition and innovation, openness and isolation, ceaselessly wrestle for dominance.
???:
That is why the Montelli and Fisalia families are in a constant clash, as you may have seen.
???:
The Montellis champion innovation, staking all on the Carnevale. Meanwhile, the Fisalias cling to tradition, colluding with the shadows that lurk in Ragunna's depths.
???:
Fortunately, this long struggle behind the curtains will soon come to an end. Not because of the two families, but because of you.
Rover:
Me?
???:
Yes, you. The Fated One. Perhaps you're not merely entangled in Ragunna's conflict, but are, in fact, the very eye of the storm. The city's fate may well rest upon your shoulders.
???:
You may have not noticed it yet, but we are... and have been in the same boat for a long time.
???:
Ah. There's the train. It's time to say goodbye now.
Rover:
I didn't catch your name.
???:
I'll tell you next time. As for now, let's keep it a mystery.
???:
Until we meet again, Fated One. May you find your own path in Ragunna.
At the Atrium of Reflections, a masked believer tells you that the path to Lorelei's domain is sealed. Unable to reason with them, you begin investigating the place to find an alternative way forward.
Masked Follower:
Have you also come to repent and seek forgiveness?
Masked Follower:
The Sentinel has revealed a path to resist temptation and corruption. We need only devote ourselves wholly... to Lorelei.
Phoebe:
We're just here to see Lorelei.
Masked Follower:
Patience. I see your eagerness for enlightenment, like our new brothers. You've removed your masks, but your hearts… they're still veiled.
Masked Follower:
Everyone here wears a mask. Everyone in Ragunna. Without exception, never unmasked. This is the source of our suffering. The mask veils our hearts.
Masked Follower:
Like our new brothers, they wear peculiar masks of madness. Poor souls tormented by evil desires. May they find peace in Lorelei's embrace.
Masked Follower:
Yes, their masks are filled with madness, but even wrongdoers can seek redemption from Lorelei. The Sentinel granted Lorelei this authority, and no one can take it away.
Masked Follower:
Follow Lorelei's song and your heart, and you may meet our lady. But if your transgressions are... beyond redemption, you'll be lost in the sea of clouds forever.
Zani:
So what should we do to see Lorelei?
Masked Follower:
Do you seek an audience with Lorelei? Sadly, you've come at a bad time. Lorelei is furious, and our mortal bodies can't withstand her wrath. We've sealed the path to her domain.
Zani:
We appreciate the explanation, but we believe Lorelei is in danger... We're here to help her. Someone's planning to exploit her powers...
Masked Follower:
The path has been closed. You must leave.
Zani:
(Sigh) Doesn't look like we'll be talking our way past him. Let's find another way, Rover.
Happy Follower:
Oh. I have been cleansed of impure thoughts. I can finally escape from my wrongdoings.
Cheerful Follower:
Sing, dance! For we have been granted peace and freedom!
Happy Follower:
Yes, we only need to relish this moment!
Cheerful Follower:
Oh! You've also come to rid yourself of your misdeeds? Then join us! Sing! Sing with us!
Happy Follower:
The door has been shut. Simply sing along and it will open before you!
Rover:
(Just "Sing"? Doesn't look like we'll get more out of them. Let's go check somewhere else.)
Zani:
These inscriptions and markings on the stela seem to say something.
Zani:
But most of these are worn out and don't look like modern Rinascita script. Phoebe, can you read any of it?
Phoebe:
Let's see... This seems like an ancient holy script dedicated to recording the deeds of Sentinel Imperator. As for its content...
Phoebe:
"I shall grant this power to... the Night... Queen. May she... during the day... sea of clouds..."
Phoebe:
Ugh. Much of this text is illegible. However, the adjacent drawing is mostly intact. It shows Sentinel Imperator speaking to a massive creature.
Phoebe:
And the creature slowly shifts from an immense, amorphous form into a humanoid shape.
Zani:
Could it be Lorelei? After all, no other being that large lives above the sea of clouds....
Phoebe:
Actually, I'm not sure if the other figure is the Sentinel. It looks a little different from the Cathedral statues. Maybe it's just the lack of clarity in the drawing.
Zani:
Anyway, does it mean... Lorelei and the Sentinel are somehow connected to each other?
Zani:
Nothing about the barrier though. Are there any other clues?
Phoebe:
We should investigate further.
A veil of mist shrouds the Atrium, radiating an aura of resistance. This must be the entrance that the believers refer to as "the path to audience."
However, it's completely sealed.
Small words are carved beside it: "We mourn the martyrdom of the Blessed Maiden."
Is this some kind of hint?
Phoebe:
Misteltein! You're here!
"Misteltein":
*growl*—
"Pixie":
*chirp*!
Phoebe:
This is Misteltein. One of the missing Echoes. They probably followed the singing.
Phoebe:
Misteltein, do you know how to remove the barrier?
Zani:
Now how would an Echo know that, Phoebe—
"Misteltein":
*growl*—
Phoebe:
They say that we just need to sing a specific song.
"Misteltein":
(Nods)
Zani:
Y-You can understand what it's saying?
Zani:
A specific song, huh? That's a direct lead. But which one?
Through investigation, you realize that the key to unsealing Lorelei's domain is a "chorale."
With encouragement from you and Zani, Phoebe gathers the courage and sings the melody. The song unlocks the sealed passage before you.
Zani:
I guess "singing" is our only option for clearing that barrier.
Zani:
But which song?
Rover:
The stela we saw mentioned the Sentinel, and we're in the ruins of the seminary.
Zani:
Meaning it should be a "chorale"? There are also the inscription in front of the barrier: "We mourn the martyrdom of the Blessed Maiden."
Zani:
Any chorales you know ring a bell, Phoebe?
Phoebe:
The martyrdom of the Blessed Maiden... Could this be the "Aria of the Blessed Maiden"? It's a chorale rarely used these days. I doubt most Priests even know of it.
Zani:
The Blessed Maiden? We met a playwright named Cristoforo earlier. He shared some stories about her.
Zani:
Phoebe, if you know this chorale, why not give it a try? It might just clear the barrier.
Phoebe:
M-me?
Phoebe:
O-okay then. I suppose it's our best option at the moment. I'll give it a try. Ahem...
???:
A song of false nature. Masking... A twisted view... Tear it to shreds...
Abby:
Did you get the chorale wrong?
Phoebe:
I'm sure I sang the "Aria of the Blessed Maiden"...
Zani:
Not good... She doesn't seem too pleased with that one.
You defeat the "Queen of the Night," Lorelei's corrupted form under the Lycoris's influence, and restore her to her true self. Besides, you also find the Vitreum Dancer that fled away, but it is damaged while protecting you. Zani keeps it in the Montelli's Terminal.
Lorelei, a remnant creature enlightened by the Sentinel, reveals a shocking truth: the current Primus of the Order is not the legendary Enlightened One. The Sentinel's link to the mortal world has been severed, and only the Laureate of the Carnevale gets a chance to communicate with Them.
Lorelei also discloses the identity of the one causing Echoes to lose control—the Conductor.
Zani:
That flower... looks like the petals we found in Whisperwind Haven.
Rover:
It's the Fractsidus. I've dealt with them before, and I've seen a flower just like this.
Lorelei:
How long have I been in slumber... This nightmare... How long was I trapped in it?
Lorelei:
Are you also part of the dream?
Phoebe:
No, we are not... Might you be Lorelei?
Lorelei:
I am. Travelers from afar, I sense… the kindness pulsing in your hearts. You must be the ones who broke the chains of my nightmare.
Lorelei:
The oathbreakers, hiding behind their Masks of Madness… They tainted the Nimbus Sanctum with corrupted blooms, drowning me in rage and sorrow. Endless nightmares became my prison.
Zani:
Masks of Madness... I recall those people at the entrance of the Atrium mentioned it.
Lorelei:
Had you not freed me from my nightmare, I would never be able to fulfill the Sentinel's task… The tides of the Nimbus Sanctum would have engulfed the whole of Ragunna, just as they once claimed the sacred temple now lying in ruins beneath you.
Rover:
Wait. The Sentinel? Does that mean...?
Lorelei:
Yes, the Sentinel molded me from a mindless being to the form you see, and bestowed upon me the most precious gift... A soul.
Lorelei:
They commanded me to restrain the clouds and prevent the Remnant Energy within it from... dissipating.
Rover:
Can you contact Imperator? I need to meet with the Sentinel.
Lorelei:
Unfortunately, it lies beyond my power. The Sentinel's link to the mortal realm is severed. Only through collective prayer, and a rite, at the height of the Carnevale, only then can mortals briefly commune with Them.
Zani:
A rite... You mean the Carnevale?
Phoebe:
No, that's impossible! The current Primus, Fenrico the Enlightened One, was given a direct oracle from the Sentinel. The Sentinel has always been with the people!
Lorelei:
I'm afraid the Sentinel's current state... transcends mortal understanding. Your Primus is no exception.
Lorelei:
Should doubt linger in your mind, I implore you to await the rite's completion. The Sentinel will surely answer the people's call—not your so-called… Enlightened One.
Rover:
One last thing. Those oathbreakers wearing Masks of Madness you mentioned, do you know who they are?
Lorelei:
All that I know is that they are not from Rinascita.
Lorelei:
In the whispers between dreams, I heard them speak of their leader, a woman they called…
Lorelei:
"—the Conductor."
Rover:
Conductor...
Lorelei:
It is time I return to my slumber. Their wicked acts have scarred the sea of clouds, and I must mend it… within my dreams.
Lorelei:
The song shall guide you out of this domain. Farewell, visitors.
Shaken by Lorelei's revelations, Phoebe decides to return to the Order to seek answers and bids farewell to you.
With Lorelei's information, you are certain that Fractsidus is behind the chaos among Echoes.
You and Zani head to Averardo Vault, the heart of the Montelli family, to seek allies and repair the damaged Vitreum Dancer Echo.
Zani:
What a wild turn this job's taken… Seeing the legendary Lorelei up close? Almost makes it worth the trouble.
Phoebe:
...
Zani:
Hmm? Are you all right, Phoebe?
Phoebe:
Huh? I-I'm fine. I'm just… processing Lorelei's words. Forgive me, I… I need a moment to reflect.
Rover:
In any case, we managed to stop their plot in time and found the missing Vitreum Dancer.
Zani:
Speaking of that Vitreum Dancer… What brought it here? Lorelei's song, or maybe the Sentinel's guidance?
Zani:
But those wearing the Masks of Madness... The Fractsidus, right? I'm curious about their role in all this. I think they supplied Gilberto with the flowers to turn Echoes into Tacet Discords.
Zani:
What's our next move, Rover?
Zani:
You're right... Those snakes lurked in the shadows, using Gilberto as their fall guy. We can't expose them just by ourselves.
Zani:
Oh, another thing. Since the Fractsidus is conspiring with the Fisalias, that makes them an enemy of the Montelli family.
Zani:
There happens to be an auction at Averardo Vault today. The top members of the family will be there.
Zani:
We should tip off the family about the Fractsidus' scheme. The Montellis can't afford to ignore this threat.
Zani:
What about you, Phoebe?
Phoebe:
I intend to return to the Order first. While I believe Lorelei is truthful, I can't imagine the Primus would deceive our people. He is, after all, the Enlightened One.
Phoebe:
According to Lorelei, the Sentinel will deliver an oracle during the Carnevale. That's when the truth will come to light.
Rover:
Speaking of which, are all Primuses called the Enlightened One?
Phoebe:
No, only Lord Fenrico has ever directly communicated with the Sentinel. Previous Primuses were merely indirect representatives, not the Enlightened One...
Phoebe:
Silence and composure are gifts from the great Imperator. I'll keep today's events between us, locked away in my heart.
Zani:
Then I believe this is where we part ways.
Phoebe:
The Codex reminds us, "It is not the lighthouse that guides us through the storm to safety, but our own eyes fixed on the shore."
Phoebe:
I'd like to offer these words to you—may your eyes always shine bright with clarity.
Brave Kid:
Lo! Foul monsters, taste my steel!
Quiet Kid:
"The Blessed Maiden smote the fiends who dared ascend the hallowed stairs. Yet the Dark Tide surged on, as more monsters poured forth from the mist."
Quiet Kid:
"In this fateful moment, the Blessed Maiden beheld her destiny's end. Moved by the Divinity, she chose to yield her life, for the Sentinel's cause and Rinascita's people."
Brave Kid:
O Imperator. Guide me!
Quiet Kid:
Wait, wait. Your tone sounds a bit off. The Blessed Maiden should be more determined.
Brave Kid:
Determined? How about this then?
Brave Kid:
"In Imperator's name! Vile monsters! I swear your behinds shall be met with the end of my boots!"
Quiet Kid:
I meant determined, not angry... You've got it all wrong!
Rover:
(There are Fisalia markings on these crates. What's inside?)
Rover:
(Something's being wrapped in these strange frequencies. I should clear them out first.)
Rover:
(Something's wrong with these Echoes.)
Rover:
(Looks like someone's pulling their strings, just like at the rehearsal.)
Rover:
(Need to find a way to stop them first.)
Actor No. 1:
Soft twilight hushes the day,
Moonlight dances, shadows sway.
Tranquil whispers fill the night,
Slumber's veil falls in quiet.
Actor No. 1:
Twinkling stars, a celestial choir,
Sing softly to realms ever higher.
O Fair Lorelei, let your sorrow fade away,
May the good night forever stay.
Actor No. 1:
Before the darkness falls, come sail with me,
Find haven in my boat upon the sea.
For soon the dawn will paint the sky anew,
And peace will find your heart, like morning dew.
Young Voice:
The cloud continues to spread. You may be right. This could be Imperator's test, but we must leave.
Mature Voice:
Do as you please! I'm not leaving. The relic of the Ancient One is here somewhere. I must...
???:
How intriguing. These seem to be Reverberations hidden in the sea of clouds.
???:
Perhaps you've heard that this was once the Order's seminary. It appears that even after the clouds consumed it, the Reverberations of its members linger on.
???:
Maybe the anomalies in the sea of clouds are stirring them to life once more.
Rover:
You seem very knowledgeable about all this.
???:
Why yes, I've long been fascinated by Ragunna's history and art. After all, to chart our future, we must first understand our past. Is that not true?
???:
We're likely to encounter more Reverberations on our way. They may even contain vital information. You can search for more if you're curious.
After the mysterious lady departs, Zani and Phoebe arrive on a Gondola. Together, you set off toward where Lorelei resides.
Actor No. 1:
No bosses, no colleagues, no reports... What a good life.
Cristoforo:
These Echoes are keen to find their friends too. They're not fighters, but they can surely be your guide. Why not take them along?
Zani:
After we hand Gilberto over to the family, we'll meet up with you as soon as possible.
Phoebe:
Please be extra careful, Rover! May the Sentinel protect you!
Harbormaster:
You can take a Gondola in the harbor, but please be careful.
Actor No. 1:
Hi!
Actor No. 1:
Umph!
Actor No. 1:
Erh... Hmm?
Actor No. 1:
Hah...!
You reunite with Zani and Phoebe at the Atrium of Reflections。
Phoebe:
So this is what's become of the seminary? I never expected this.
Zani:
You've been here before?
Phoebe:
No, but I've seen paintings of the seminary in the Cathedral. It had an enormous dome and spires that seemed to touch the heavens.
Phoebe:
Then the Order was forced to abandon it when the sea of clouds swallowed it.