Waking the Colossus
Walkthrough[edit]
- The quest will not show up in your quest log until after you complete the cutscene at the Imperial Whitegate door.
- Enter Salaheem's Sentinels in Aht Urhgan Whitegate (I-10), upstairs. She directs you to the Imperial Whitegate.
- If you do not get the cutscene then proceed to next step at the Imperial Whitegate at (L-9)
- Click the Imperial Whitegate door at (L-9) for a cutscene and an
Imperial Missive.
- The quest is marked as active when this step is completed.
- Make your way to Ru'Lude Gardens and check the Door: Audience Chamber at (H-6) for a cutscene.
- Go speak with the three nations' leaders:
- Speak with Iron Eater at (J-8) in the Metalworks to receive the
Bastokan approval letter.
- Speak with Kupipi inside the Clerical Chambers of Heavens Tower to receive the
Windurstian approval letter.
- Speak with Halver at (I-9) within the Chateau d'Oraguille to receive the
San d'Orian approval letter.
- Speak with Iron Eater at (J-8) in the Metalworks to receive the
- Return to Ru'Lude Gardens and click the Door: Audience Chamber to receive the
Jeunoan approval letter.
- Go back to the Imperial Whitegate door at (L-9) for a cutscene and a
Present for Megomak.
- Get some pickaxes and mine three Slabs of Plumbago in Mount Zhayolm or Halvung.
- Slabs of Plumbago can also be acquired from the Auction House. (Materials/Smithing)
- Slabs of Plumbago also drop from Troll Ironworkers and Troll Lapidarists in Halvung.
- Slabs of Plumbago also drop from Woodtroll Warriors and Woodtroll Dark Knights in Wajaom Woodlands.
- Slabs of Plumbago also drop from Hilltroll Warriors and Hilltroll Dark Knights in Mount Zhayolm.
- Go to Mount Zhayolm and check the Acid-Eaten Door at the top sliver of (I-9) for a cutscene with Megomak. It's on the second floor of the Cerberus spawn area, in the troll ruins. He gives you
Megomak's Shopping List.
- Trade the three Slabs of Plumbago to the Acid-Eaten Door to receive a
Lightning Cell from Megomak.
- Go to Nyzul Isle Staging Point and check the lamp for a cutscene.
- Check the runic door to enter the battlefield with Alexander (like AU44 fight).
- You have 15 minutes to complete the fight.
- Buffs and TP are lost upon entering.
- Unlike in Nashmeira's Plea, Alexander is not stationary.
- Spawns Alexander Images during the fight.
- If you fail, you need to trade three Slabs of Plumbago to Megomak again.
- Upon winning you receive the
Whisper of radiance.
- Return to the Imperial Whitegate door again for a CS.
- Head to Naja Salaheem to pick your reward.
Side note[edit]
- It is possible to complete this quest with members who are on the Divine Interference quest that follows.
Testimonials[edit]
- (see testimonials)
Battling Alexander Again[edit]
- This quest not repeatable. However, you may battle Alexander again by proceeding to the next quest, Divine Interference, after waiting until Japanese Midnight.
Friends To Help You[edit]
If you want someone to help you with this fight they MUST have the key item(s) as well to enter; doing so without it will result in you going in without them, and the loss of your key item(s).
Videos[edit]
File:FFXI Alexander Fight (Waking the Colossus)
Game Description[edit]
- Client
- Nashmeira (Throne Room, Imperial Ward)
- Summary
- Curious readings from the chamber where the iron colossus sleeps have Imperial researchers ill at ease. At Her Majesty's behest, seek the support of the four nations for a plan to repair the colossus and free the Empire from its shadow once and for all.
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