Face of the Future

Start NPC	Bostillette Batallia Downs
Requirements	Complete Chasing Shadows
Title Granted	Fangmonger Forestaller
Repeatable	No
Reward	Griffon Ring Ability to purchase Atma of Camaraderie

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Chasing Shadows	Mission: By the Fading Light

Walkthrough

This quest begins immediately following Chasing Shadows where you were transported to present day Batallia Downs.
Zone into Jugner Forest from Batallia Downs for a cutscene.
Click on the Metallic Hodgepodge at (F-9)/(G-9) (nearly in the middle of the (F-9)/(G-9) line) for a cutscene.
Zone into Ghelsba Outpost for a cutscene, where you will receive Orcish infiltration kit.
Proceed to (G-9) on Map 1 of Yughott Grotto and click on the Scrape Mark for a cutscene.
When ready for battle, have party leader examine Scrape Mark again to gain entrance.
- Your party will be transported to Everbloom Hollow.
- This battle can be easily duo'd, possibly solo'd, by healing and kiting jobs. (see testimonials)
- Easily solo'ed by PUP99/DNC49 in under 3 minutes.
- If you fail the fight, then you must obtain a new Orcish infiltration kit by clicking the Clandestine Markings at (I-10) on Map 1 of Ghelsba Outpost. This can only be done once per game day.
After the BCNM you will receive a cutscene and exit at the Ghelsba Outpost zone.
Proceed to the Cavernous Maw at (H-5) of Batallia Downs and examine it for a cutscene.
After the cutscene you will be placed in Batallia Downs (S) and receive your final reward.
- If you have a full inventory at the time of the final cutscene, you will be prompted to examine a ??? near the maw in Batallia Downs (S) after sorting your inventory to receive your reward.

Buffs do not wear upon entry.
- This does not apply to Abilities such as Composure since the entry to BCNM is considered zoning.
Even though this battlefield takes place in the present, Sigil effects from the past work (Regen, Refresh, Increased Meal Duration) since the battle is in Everbloom Hollow.
Exp is not lost upon death.
This is a 30 min fight.
After entry, you will have about 1 min to do anything before the stones start their attack.
This fight is against a Fangmonger Colossus and multiple Tombstones.
You fight alongside Excenmille and Maxcimille. Bostillette joins you about ~5min into the fight.
- All 3 can be buffed with Protect, Shell, and Haste.
- If any of them die during this fight you will automatically lose and be ejected from the battle.
Only Fangmonger Colossus needs to die to win this battle.

Uses Seismostomp (AoE damage + Stun).
- Can be absorbed by 2 shadows.
Uses Numbing Glare (possibly frontal cone Paralyze). The paralysis effect isn't very strong and it is not a gaze attack.
Can be Stunned.
Does not cast magic like Dynamis Orc Statues.

They are easy with possibly 1,000 HP or lower, taking high physical damage.
They will be respawned after all the other Tombstones are defeated. This only happens when Zogbog says "Go forth, Fangmonger Stone Legion, and lay waste to those who would defy my will!".
- Can also be respawned after a certain amount of time has gone by.
Does not cast magic like Dynamis Orc Statues.

Will say "Lesson number twenty-eight... Fear cuts deeper than swords!" before using Stag's Call.
- This will give those in range Haste, Attack Bonus, and Magic Attack Bonus.
Will say "Indecisive, am I!? Yaaarrrgh!!!" before using Orcsbane.
Will say "Guide my blade, Father!" before using Stag's Charge.

Will say "Be not the fool who swims clad in armor, boy!" before using Great Divide.
- This deals AoE damage and stun.

Client: Bostillette, (Batallia Downs)
Summary: Your latest encounter with Zogbog has led to you being hurled through time. No sooner had you awakened in present day Vana'diel than Iron Ram Engineer Bostillette appeared to entreat your aid. Make your way to base camp in the Jugner Forest if you would know more.

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