Luce

Luce
Title	Goddess of Illusion
Hometown	Tallahart
Gender	Female
Race	Ancient God (Human)
Family	Noctis (twin sister)
Affiliations	Noctis The Adversary
Enemies	Prague Edmir Gods of Tallahart Baldrix Veronica Gerand Darmoor High Flora
Status	Deceased
Name (Other Servers)
KoreaMS	루에 (Rue)
MapleSEA	Rue
Voice Actors
GlobalMS	Daisy Guevara
KoreaMS	Sae-bom Kang

Luce is an Ancient God of illusion and the twin sister of Noctis, the supreme goddess of Tallahart.

Story

Founding of Tallahart

In the beginning, the Primordial God made 365 creations - the sun, the moon, the stones, the trees, the wind, the rivers, the seas, and countless others - each adhering to 365 laws that governed the universe. From these 365 creations that made up the world, powerful beings were brought into existence that embodied these natural laws, including Noctis and her twin sister, Luce. During this time, the gods - known simply as immortals - would often quarrel with each other in an attempt to assert their superiority over others, resulting in destruction and devastation of the world. Noctis would often take part in such displays of dominance, using her unparalleled raw power and mastery over illusions to protect her sister and defeat all those who dared to challenge her. Despite this, however, Noctis quickly grew jaded with such unnecessary feats of strength, while Luce felt great sorrow for the mortals who were killed in the destruction.

On one such occasion, Noctis' battle against other immortals resulted in the destruction of yet another race from the world, with their small desert city being destroyed without a trace after getting caught up in a fight between immortals. Following the battle, Noctis noted that the battle hadn't been war or slaughter, but merely a pointless fight for the sake of fighting and showing off one's superiority. Luce then asked Noctis whether she was planning to keep fighting, to which Noctis asked whether Luce was asking her to simply let it go, reminding her that striking first was the only way. Luce pointed out that many people had been killed in such fights, to which an unconcerned Noctis asked her why it mattered. She then told Luce to stay safe, as she didn't want her to get hurt. Noctis then began dueling the immortals who had challenged her, noting that standing above the weak was the mission of those who were born with power. However, Luce unexpectedly rushed in to stop the fight, nearly getting killed in the process.

This incident terrified Noctis, who noted that though she had taken many lives, she couldn't stand the idea of losing her only sister. Because of this, Noctis agreed to listen to Luce and gave up on fighting, instead creating a small temple in the desert that Luce named Tallahart. Over time, Tallahart quickly grew into a city, with immortals flocking to revere Noctis' strength. Soon after, mortals began gathering in the sanctuary city, where they began the practice of worshiping the immortals as gods, known ages later as the Ancient Gods. Though Noctis cared little for being worshiped, she was pleased to see that Luce was finally happy to live peacefully without war. Though Noctis vowed to do anything to protect Luce's happiness, she soon felt that the peace which they had created was about to end.

The Ancient War

Just as Noctis predicted, the Primordial God - unable to abide the chaos in the universe - created the Overseers to establish order in the universe. To this end, the Overseers tasked the elders of Grandis with creating beings known as the Adversaries in the floating laboratory of Odium. Imbued with the divine power of relics known as the Godspheres, the Adversaries began a war to defeat the Ancient Gods. This war began with the Adversaries' attack upon the Ancient Gods of Tallahart, the seat of power for Noctis. As the Adversaries surged forth from the sky, Noctis began receiving rumors about immortals closing their eyes. However, Noctis' immense strength allowed her to effortlessly defeat the Adversaries who came to face her, claiming that as pathetic puppets of the Overseers with no emotions or memories, their spears would never reach her. As countless more Adversaries descended from the sky, Noctis invited them to face her, declaring that upon their graves, ‘the world would start again'. Nevertheless, the other gods of Tallahart began to fear the Overseers, as the creation of the Adversaries directly challenged their faith in their immortality.

Two gods of Tallahart - Prague and Edmir - were furious that Noctis refused to serve as the vanguard for the battle, instead spending all her time with Luce and only fighting the Adversaries whenever they threatened to overtake Tallahart. As the gods were sealed one by one, only two strongholds remained: Tallahart and a holy land at the edge of Grandis where the city of Cernium would someday be built. Fearing that the time of the gods was coming to a close, Prague and Edmir decided to speak with Noctis about their concerns, to which Noctis asked them whether they were truly so afraid of the Overseers. Prague admitted that he was indeed afraid, as the Overseers had made the immortal gods experience the fear of death for the first time. Edmir agreed and told Noctis that she was certain that the Ancient War would result in their eventual defeat. However, Noctis scoffed and declared that they should know better by now that she would never die, and that anyone who threatened her or Luce would not survive. As Noctis walked away, Prague noted disdainfully that Noctis was correct that she would never die as long as she held that kind of power. Edmir then added that they would simply need to take her power for themselves in order to ensure their own survival.

Meanwhile, Luce spoke with Noctis and warned her that the other gods were beginning to fear her, as Noctis' power was calling forth stronger and stronger Adversaries to Tallahart in an attempt to slay them. Though Noctis acknowledged that she was aware, she admitted that none of it mattered to her, as she would never die, and that she would never let Luce die, either. She then reassured her sister, explaining that the Overseers were afraid of them, and that the Adversaries were nothing more than their selfish playthings born out of that fear. She then held her sister and comforted her, assuring her that a blade without a cause would never reach them. Eventually, however, the other gods of Tallahart conspired to steal Noctis' power by taking Luce hostage, forcing Noctis to make an absolute, unbreakable contract that would result in her surrendering her power in exchange for her twin sister's life.

Shortly before Luce's capture, Luce left behind a message for Noctis, noting that she had known all along that she was a hindrance to everyone because of her weakness. She explained that by the time that her sister would see the record, she would already be gone, as she was planning to leave Tallahart behind. Luce noted that Noctis would continue risking her life to protect her as long as she stayed in the city. She revealed that she had originally tried to ignore that fact, not because she enjoyed watching her sister protect her, but because she had hoped that Noctis remaining in Tallahart would keep her from going back to her old life, fighting other gods without a purpose. However, Luce noted that Tallahart itself would be destroyed if Noctis were to continue to fight, and that she wanted Noctis to fight for herself, not for her. She added that it was sometimes okay to run away, admitting that she herself still didn't understand why they all had to fight. She explained that she only wanted to live in a world where neither the strong nor the weak fought, adding that as soon as she met with Prague and Edmir – who had asked to meet her – she would leave the city before sunrise. She noted that she wouldn't be able to see Noctis until all the fighting was over, though she vowed that she would come running if anything were to happen to her sister, whom she noted was her beloved treasure. She then bid Noctis farewell in her message, noting that they would meet again if fate led them back together.

After Luce was captured by Prague and Edmir, Noctis immediately surrendered herself, with the gods chaining her alongside Luce as Noctis demanding to know whether they were satisfied at last. She added that she had never expected the jealousy of a god to be so ugly, though Prague snapped at her to stay quiet, claiming that hers was the power that would soon destroy Tallahart. Though Luce urged Noctis not to give in, Noctis assured her that she would not give in, as the gods wanted her power, and that as long as her power persisted, her will would not disappear either. Edmir then ordered Noctis to fulfill the contract by surrendering the last of her power, to which Noctis replied that she needed to make sure that they would hold up their end. Edmir promised Noctis that they would spare Luce's life, though she then added that Luce would never again be allowed to set foot in Tallahart.The gods then began draining Luce's power, causing a furious Noctis to note that they had promised not to touch her. The gods replied that they would indeed spare her life, though they would strip her of her power and banish her from Tallahart, though they added that she would simply fall prey to the power of the Godsphere instead. Enraged, Noctis swore that she would exact her revenge upon the gods for their despicable betrayal. Luce then apologized to her sister for only being a hindrance, though Noctis replied that she was the one who should be sorry. However, she reminded Luce that they were always connected, and that she would save her no matter what happened. Luce then promised tha she would also save her sister no matter what, calling Noctis her treasure. As the gods began to strip Noctis of her power, Noctis vowed that she would curse them in darkness forever. The gods then took Noctis' power for themselves and prepared to start the final war against the Overseers. However, as only Noctis had been able to handle such immense power, the other gods had been swallowed up by darkness and met their ends at the hands of the Adversaries, resulting in their power being sealed away alongside Noctis in Tallahart.

Seeker of Grandis

Over the ages, Luce - with nearly all her divine power stripped away - began endlessly researching a way to reach Tallahart and free her sister, becoming a Seeker who explored Grandis in search of the relics and history of the Ancient Gods. Following the convergence of Maple World and Grandis, Luce believed that the reawakening of the gods meant that she would be able to reach her sister and liberate her from her seal. In order to do so, Luce hoped to ally with the Adversary, believing that their strength would aid her in fighting past the power of the gods in Tallahart, which manifested as malevolent spirits. Luce began tracking down the Adversary and soon discovered them speaking with Carlisle at the outskirts of Cernium shortly after the battle of Carcion. Luce watched the Adversary from afar and recognized them as the Adversary who possessed the World Heart. Though she noted to herself that it would be dangerous, she nevertheless realized that only they would be able to help her before vanishing.

Luce then tailed the Adversary to Hotel Arcus, where she watched as they traveled to Tallahart with Hawkeye using the Arcus Gate. Immediately after the Adversary arrived at the ruins of the city, the World Heart began responding to the dormant power of the gods, causing Tallahart to rise from the ground. With the Knights of the Einherjar searching for a way to enter the city as well, the Adversary and Hawkeye began walking in circles for over an hour in an attempt to reach the city first. The Adversary realized that there was some kind of magic blocking the path ahead, to which Hawkeye added that they were going to lose again to the Apostles if they couldn't make any more progress. Just then, Luce – having followed them from Hotel Arcus – appeared before them and revealed that Tallahart had a spell placed upon it to prevent intruders from entering the city. She then introduced herself as a Seeker and explained that she might be able to help them. As she approached the pair, the Adversary noted that the sound of the bell on her staff seemed familiar, recalling it from when they had briefly heard it in Cernium.

Though Hawkeye dismissed her as a child, Luce adamantly claimed that she wasn't a child, and that she was much older. However, as the Adversary began to approach her, Luce jumped back and warned them to stay away from her, to which the Adversary stopped and apologized for startling her. They then asked her whether there was a way to break through the illusion spell, to which Luce asked them to make a contract with her, such that she would open the path to Tallahart if they took her into the city with them. At Hawkeye's surprise at her ability to break the spell, Luce explained that she had been chasing after Tallahart for longer than anyone else as a Seeker, and that she had been researching magic which could dispel the city's illusion spell. Hawkeye noted that Luce didn't seem to need their help in entering the city if she was so powerful. Luce replied that with the Ancient Gods waking up across Grandis, she had been hoping for the Ancient God of Tallahart to awaken as well.

She revealed that Tallahart hadn't been destroyed in a natural disaster like the legends stated, but rather, it had been wiped out in the Ancient War. She explained that the Ancient Gods of Tallahart wielded the power of illusion, and that the reawakened city was an illusion created by their influence. However, she added that the illusion was filled with the wrath of the gods who had fallen in the Ancient War, which was why Tallahart was called the Grave of the Gods. She explained that it was said that the bodies of the gods who had been defeated in battle had disappeared somewhere, though their immortal power had remained dormant in Tallahart for ages, leaving behind their hatred for the Adversaries who had sealed them away. Luce explained that the wrathful power of the gods would attack them if they were to enter the city, causing Hawkeye to realize that Luce intended to use them as escorts into Tallahart. Luce replied that she could only use a small bit of illusion magic, leaving her exposed to being attacked by the monsters within, though she added that she needed to enter the city and retrieve her ‘divine treasure'. As the ground began to rumble, Luce noted that the power of the gods within was growing stronger by the minute, and that the awakened gods would pose a great challenge. Realizing that Luce was right, Hawkeye turned to the Adversary and explained that it was in their best interest to claim the gods' power while the gods were still weak.

Recalling Keira's words about how restoring the World Heart could only be done by defeating a higher being or being given their power freely, the Adversary realized that it was highly unlikely that they would continue encountering gods like Keira or Shinsoo who would willingly give up their power, for which they approached Luce and agreed to help her. Though Luce once again jumped back and warned them not to come close to her, she acknowledged their contract before leading them to a spot where the illusion spell had weakened. Just then, the wrathful traces of the gods' power appeared and began to attack, causing the Adversary to stop and defeat them first, with Luce noting her awe at the Adversary's power. When Hawkeye explained that they were the great Adversary of Maple World, Luce paused and noted that she knew the power of the Adversary well, causing the Adversary to wonder what she meant.

Entering Tallahart

Luce then changed the subject and asked the Adversary why they wished to enter Tallahart in the first place, to which they explained that they wanted to claim the power of the Ancient Gods before the High Flora could take it first. Luce recognized the High Flora as the subordinates of Darmoor, whom she noted was the Transcendent of Life. They then proceeded ahead, with the Adversary defending Luce from the vengeful monsters while she broke through the illusion spell. Upon dispelling the illusion, Luce instructed them to continue ahead past the bridge, which she explained was the only way into Tallahart. Though Hawkeye praised their progress, claiming that the wrathful spirits weren't as dangerous as he had though, Luce warned him that the power of the gods would grow stronger as they went closer into the city. As they neared the bridge, the Adversary felt the World Heart reacting to something as more vengeful spirits appeared. After defeating them, they proceeded across the bridge and arrived at the entrance to the city, where Hawkeye marveled at the size of Tallahart, noting that it was several times bigger than Cernium. However, Luce scoffed at Hawkeye's words, claiming that a small town like Cernium couldn't be compared to a sanctuary like Tallahart where many powerful gods lived, including the highest god of Tallahart, who wielded pure power itself. The Adversary was confused by Luce's words, while Hawkeye noted that while she seemed to know much about Tallahart, she was wrong about Cernium being a small city. Luce was surprised to know that Cernium was a large city, adding that she had never been there before. She then turned to the hole in the illusion spell and used her magic to dispel it, just as the World Heart began reacting once again.

The Adversary immediately looked up to find Veronica casting a spell to rain down a bombardment upon them. Just as she fired, the World Heart reacted on its own and created a powerful shield using its stored power to block the attack. Veronica and two Knights of the Einherjar then flew down to the group, with Veronica noting amusedly that the title of ‘Adversary' wasn't simply an empty boast after all. A surprised Luce asked aloud who their enemies were and why they had attacked her, to which Hawkeye identified Veronica from the Alliance reports as a subordinate of Darmoor. As Veronica launched another attack, the World Heart once again reacted on its own and created a divine shield to block her bombardment, with Hawkeye wondering in impressment where the Adversary had learned such a skill. The Adversary wondered to themselves whether the World Heart had reacted to their strong willpower, noting that its power was growing much stronger. Veronica then thanked them for laying open the path to Tallahart, claiming that things would be much easier thanks to them. Though the Adversary declared that they wouldn't simply allow her to go freely, Veronica mockingly asked them whether they had thought that she had come unprepared before fleeing, leaving behind monstrous golems created with Baldrix's power. The Adversary and Hawkeye began to fight the golems, which immediately began reforming themselves the instant that they were defeated. With no other choice, Hawkeye urged the Adversary and Luce to go on ahead while he held the golems off, reminding the Adversary that only they could claim the power of the gods. Promising that he would follow them as soon as he could, Hawkeye held his ground and covered the Adversary and Luce's escape.

The First Seal

The Adversary and Luce then arrived at the center of Tallahart, where Luce asked the Adversary whether they were really okay with leaving Hawkeye behind. The Adversary replied that they trusted Hawkeye to survive, to which Luce noted that they were far too trusting for an Adversary. She then asked them why they had put themselves at risk to save her earlier at the bridge, to which they replied that it was only natural to want to protect one's allies. Luce was bemused at their words, noting the irony of being allies with an Adversary before telling them that they shouldn't be so easily trusting of people weaker than them. She then asked them whether the power of the gods was important to them because they were an Adversary, adding that though she didn't know what kind of mission they had, she personally liked to be a bit suspicious of others. Luce then changed the subject and noted that it was only a matter of time before she recovered her divine treasure now that she had entered Tallahart. However, she quickly noticed that the rest of Tallahart hadn't fully manifested before pointing out an unlit brazier at the center of the city, explaining that it was the symbol of Tallahart that showed the state of the gods' power.

Because the flames were out, Luce explained that the city's form was still in an incomplete half-illusion, and that the only way that she could find her divine treasure was to revive all the powers of Tallahart by breaking the three seals upon the treasure. However, she noted that since she couldn't hear the voices of the spirits in the direction of the first seal, it likely meant that the High Flora had managed to get there first. The pair then headed towards the first seal, where they found the path blocked by the same rejuvenating golems that Hawkeye was facing at the bridge. Luce wondered what kind of power the enemy had that allowed them to casually produce so many powerful monsters. The Adversary noted that the golems didn't seem to have been produced by Veronica's power, which likely meant that she had a stronger ally working with her. Luce noted that it may be the work of an Apostle before turning back to the task at hand. She explained that each seal was placed upon the altar of a lesser god at the outskirts of the city, and that they would reach the first altar by following the path.

The Adversary defeated the golems and cleared a way forward, allowing them to reach the first altar. There, they sensed not only Veronica's power, but a second, even stronger power, for which they realized that they needed to hurry. Suddenly, they encountered a spectral vision of an unknown warrior facing off against an Ancient God. At the Adversary's surprise, Luce reminded them that the power of the gods had been revived by the Ancient Gods' hatred towards the Adversaries who had felled them, and that their memories of the Ancient War were resurfacing with the city. The Adversary was shocked to realize that the unknown warrior was actually an ancient Adversary, with Luce noting that the Adversaries were puppets without egos created solely for the purpose of slaying the Ancient Gods. As the vision of the battle ended with the ancient Adversary defeating the god, Luce noted that many Ancient Gods had been sealed away by their Adversaries. However, she explained that while it was said that the Ancient Gods had caused chaos in the world, there had nevertheless been gods who had recognized their great power and lived peacefully. She then asked the Adversary what they thought about the Ancient Gods' existence, and whether they were serious about protecting the gods' power from the High Flora.

She noted that they were quite different from the Adversaries of the past and wondered what made them so unique. Upon seeing the Adversary's confusion at her strange questions, however, Luce changed the subject and suggested that they turn back, as their current path led to a dead end. She then led the Adversary on a different path to the first seal, explaining that by putting out the fire on the altar, they would release the power of the gods and break the seal. Suddenly, however, Veronica appeared in their path and asked whether they had thought that she would simply allow them to go freely. The Adversary demanded to know whose magical power was at the altar, and whether they were an Apostle. Veronica laughed and mockingly asked them whether they were planning to stop them if they were indeed one. As the Adversary ordered Luce to head to safety, Veronica told them not to get cocky simply because they had defeated Kaling, who tinkered with strange monsters, or Limbo, who was obsessed with Specters, adding that they were vastly underestimating the pure magical power of the High Flora. She then declared that they wouldn't touch a single hair on Lord Baldrix's head before creating orange aether swords and attacking.

However, the Adversary easily defeated Veronica, who was dumbfounded and angered to see the kind of power that they were wielding. She demanded to know how they were so strong, wondering whether it was because of the power of the Ancient Gods contained in the World Heart. As she began expressing her frustration at her magical power carefully cultivated over many years not being enough, she angrily noted to herself that she wouldn't have been defeated if she had been in possession of a draining crystal. Just as she vowed to win, however, an orange portal created by Baldrix appeared to drag her in, even as Veronica promised aloud to him that she would emerge victorious. Though Luce wondered whether Veronica had retreated, the Adversary immediately realized that it had clearly been the work of an Apostle, which made them wonder whether he intended to deal with them personally. Though the Adversary advised Luce to stay back while they went to the seal themselves, Luce refused to stay behind, reminding them that the terms of their agreement had been that she would stay by their side as they escorted her to the divine treasure. Together, the pair arrived at a brazier that burned with golden flames. Luce explained that in order to break the seal, they needed to extinguish the flames with a power that matched the power of the Ancient Gods, adding that it shouldn't be any trouble for an Adversary.

Just as the Adversary approached the brazier, however, the World Heart began to react as Baldrix himself appeared before them. Baldrix greeted the Adversary before turning to look at Luce in surprise, noting her strange aura. The Adversary immediately told Luce to stand back, with Luce warning them that Baldrix held immense magical power. Laughing that it had been worth coming in person, Baldrix introduced himself as the Captain of the Knights of the Einherjar and one of the glorious Apostles of Darmoor. Realizing that they were face-to-face with another Apostle, the Adversary asked Luce about the status of the seal, to which Luce replied that though it had not yet been broken, there was something wrong. Baldrix then laughed that the power of the gods was destined to belong to Darmoor, though the Adversary declared that they had no intention of losing it. Just then, Baldrix pulled out a draining crystal to attack the Adversary with the power of the gods contained within it, with the World Heart simultaneously reacting to the Adversary's willpower and releasing a beam of divine energy that easily overpowered and shattered the draining crystal, causing the golden flames of the seal to react to the divine energy and extinguish.

As the seal broke, the power of the many gods within was absorbed into the World Heart, overwhelming the Adversary and surprising Baldrix. Claiming that he hadn't expected such a situation, Baldrix noted in satisfaction that the World Heart appeared stronger than before, after which he unexpectedly declared that the Adversary was free to do as they wished before creating a portal and disappearing. After Baldrix retreated, Luce rushed to the Adversary's side and expressed her shock that they had absorbed the power of the gods inside them. However, she declared that they had made a grave mistake, revealing that the wrath of the gods had turned towards them, and that there was nothing more they could do except face death humbly. Nevertheless, the Adversary refused to give up and concentrated their willpower on surviving, resulting in them collapsing to the ground. As they did, they experienced a memory of Noctis defeating several Adversaries of Odium, claiming that as pathetic puppets of the Overseers with no emotions or memories, their spears would never reach her. As countless more Adversaries descended from the sky, Noctis invited them to face her, declaring that upon their graves, ‘the world would start again'.

The Adversary then awoke to the sight of Luce, who was shocked to find that they had survived the wrath of the gods. After they explained the memory that they had witnessed, Luce told them that they had witnessed the memory of a god as the divine power had brushed against their soul while absorbing it. She then expressed her amazement at the fact that the Adversary of the new era having the power to absorb the power of the gods, with the Adversary noting that it was clear that the World Heart had gotten much stronger as a result. However, they also noted that not all the power had been absorbed, causing them to wonder whether it was because not all the seals had been broken. Believing that it was better not to tell Luce about it, they instead wondered aloud where Baldrix had gone. Luce explained that she couldn't sense any magical power, which meant that Baldrix had likely gone to the second seal. The Adversary asked Luce to guide her to the second seal, to which Luce hesitantly asked whether they intended to continue absorbing the power of the gods. When the Adversary explained that they had no choice, as Baldrix would claim it otherwise, Luce paused for a moment before relenting and agreeing.

The Second Seal

On the path to the second altar, Luce told the Adversary that while there were no signs of the Apostle, the wrath of the gods had gotten stronger, and that they would be targeting the Adversary for having absorbed their power. After defeating the vengeful spirits along the way, the pair made their way to the entrance to the second seal, which Luce noted in satisfaction held no trace of the enemy's presence. Just then, however, Primacy soldiers appeared and stood between them, claiming that they wouldn't allow the Adversary to take the power of the gods all for themselves. Recognizing the Primacy from their time inside Tirnog, the Adversary wondered what they were doing in Tallahart and demanded that they state their purpose. Luce immediately asked who they were, to which Ailene irately claimed that since she had little patience, she would have cut to the chase even without being asked. Khafdi then apologized for Ailene's behavior, claiming that they had a rather short-tempered member of the team, to which Ailene snapped and asked whether he was talking about her. Iker then removed his hood and stepped forward, addressing the Adversary and noting that they were meeting yet again. He then formally introduced themselves as the Primacy, explaining that they were a militia formed to reclaim Grandis' freedom from Gerand Darmoor. However, Luce noted that were merely ordinary people and asked how they intended to regain their freedom from the Transcendent of Life himself. However, Ailene retorted that the means and methods didn't matter, as it was undoubtable that they would win in the end no matter what. Upon hearing her words, the Adversary noted to themselves that the Primacy weren't easy-going people at all, causing them to wonder whether the Alliance could really join forces with them like Seren had hoped.

The Adversary asked Iker what the Primacy's purpose was in Tallahart, to which Iker told them that he would get straight to the point and asked the Adversary to make a deal with them by surrendering the power of the Ancient Gods in exchange for the Primacy handling the High Flora forces in Tallahart for them. He explained that he already knew that the Adversary was seeking the power of the Ancient Gods, and that they had likely acquired some already. The Adversary was surprised to find that the Primacy already had such information, to which Khafdi replied that they had very capable friends. He explained that the Primacy had been keeping its eye on Tallahart from the beginning, hoping to find some trace of the Ancient Gods' power, and that they had learned earlier that same day that a great deal of power had been released from the ruins. However, Ailene noted that when they had arrived, both the Alliance and the High Flora had already gotten there, with Iker adding that they also knew that Baldrix was there, and that his purpose was likely related to acquiring the power of the gods. He then revealed that they had a way to neutralize Baldrix's monsters, and that it was a good deal for the Adversary to accept their help.

The Adversary asked whether they knew Baldrix, which Ailene confirmed, adding that he was an enemy that she never wished to fight again. Just then, however, Luce interrupted and demanded to know whether they thought that the power of the Ancient Gods was some kind of toy, adding that she could never hand it over. An irritated Ailene dismissed Luce as a child and told her to hide somewhere until they were finished talking, though Khafdi interrupted and told Ailene to calm down. The Adversary then asked the Primacy why they needed the power of the Ancient Gods, to which Iker explained that they intended to use that power to make weapons against the High Flora. At the Adversary's surprised expression, Ailene asked whether the Adversary didn't trust their words before declaring that she'd known from the beginning that working together was a mistake, as they only ever needed each other to win. However, she then noted that the Adversary had reportedly defeated two Apostles and decided to test their strength. As she raised her sniper rifle, Khafdi stepped in between them and attempted to diffuse the situation.

Just then, Hawkeye arrived and revealed that the Primacy had saved him from Baldrix's monsters at the bridge. After defusing the situation, the Primacy made a deal with the Adversary to help them claim the power of the gods in exchange for them serving as the Primacy's weapon for their future missions. Luce was furious to know that the Primacy intended to turn the power of the gods into a weapon, wondering aloud they thought of gods at all before storming off. Nevertheless, she led them to the second altar, with the brazier burning brightly with purple flames. There, Luce noted hesitantly that extinguishing the flames would result in them taking the divine power for themselves, to which Hawkeye asked her why that was a problem, claiming that it was better than it falling into the High Flora's hands. The Adversary then noted that the seal seemed rather different from the last one, as the Apostle's presence had made the gods' power unstable. Nevertheless, the Adversary began to use the World Heart to break the seal, causing them to fall into a dark void where they encountered the memory of Noctis. Within the illusory replica of Tallahart, they witnessed Noctis speaking with two Ancient Gods, asking whether they were truly so afraid of the Overseers. One of the Ancient Gods, Prague, admitted that he was indeed afraid, as the Overseers had made the immortal gods experience the fear of death for the first time. The other god, Edmir, agreed and told Noctis that she was certain that the Ancient War would result in their eventual defeat.

However, Noctis scoffed and declared that they should know better by now that she would never die, and that anyone who threatened her or her twin sister would not survive. As Noctis walked away, Prague noted disdainfully that Noctis was correct that she would never die as long as she held that kind of power. Edmir then added that they would simply need to take her power for themselves in order to ensure their own survival. From afar, the Adversary realized that it wasn't simply Noctis' memory that they were witnessing, but rather, the memories of all the gods whose power had been sealed within the altar, all of which were manifesting with their power of illusion into the scene unfolding before them. The Adversary then proceeded ahead and witnessed another memory of Noctis, who was gently holding the silhouetted form of her twin sister. In the memory, Noctis' sister warned Noctis that the other gods were beginning to fear her, as Noctis' power was calling forth stronger and stronger Adversaries to Tallahart in an attempt to slay them. Though Noctis acknowledged that she was aware, she admitted that none of it mattered to her, as she would never die, and that she would never let her sister die either. She then reassured her sister, explaining that the Overseers were afraid of them, and that the Adversaries were nothing more than their selfish playthings born out of that fear. Just as she declared that a blade without cause would never reach them, the memory of Noctis turned to face the Adversary directly, malevolently asking them whether she was right or not.

The Final Seal

Back at the altar, the Adversary awoke from the illusion as the World Heart finished absorbing the power of the gods contained within the seal. Hawkeye was surprised at the sight, with Iker impressed by the Adversary's power. Hawkeye asked the Adversary what they had seen, as they had been completely unresponsive after taking out the World Heart and breaking the seal. The Adversary recounted their story, with the others realizing that the seals contained the power of many gods, not simply one. The Adversary then revealed that amongst the powers which had been absorbed, there was one which had escaped the World Heart and fled somewhere else, to which Iker wondering whether someone else had absorbed that power after the seal had broken. Though Hawkeye feared that the Apostle had taken it, the Adversary explained that it was unlikely, as Baldrix had already been foiled once when he had tried to absorb the power with a draining crystal. They added that it had instead seemed more like the power had naturally returned to its original source rather than being absorbed. The Adversary then asked Luce whether she knew more about the gods of Tallahart, noting that it seemed as though they had not been on good terms with each other. However, Luce defensively asked the Adversary why they thought that she knew, as she had not been a part of those events. She added that she had already told them everything that she knew, and that the only thing that was certain was that the divine treasure would return once all the seals had been broken.

With no other options, the group decided to head to the final seal, whose path Iker explained had already been secured by the Primacy. However, Hawkeye was wary that the enemy had set a trap for them, as there was no way that they would allow them to reach the final seal without a fight. Nevertheless, Iker dismissed his concerns by reminding him that they could simply fight their way out of any trap. As they headed out, Luce told the Adversary that once the final seal was broken, the divine treasure would be revealed. Hawkeye asked Luce what that treasure was, and whether it was the power of the Ancient Gods, to which Luce hesitated before admitting that it was something similar. Hawkeye then asked the Adversary whether they had seen any clues in their vision, just as Iker interrupted and explained that he had gotten reports that the High Flora army had been sighted mobilizing above Tallahart, with Baldrix nowhere to be seen. With the enemy having likely determined their location, Iker decided to launch a preemptive strike, believing that there was not much point in determining the enemy's strategy without knowing what Baldrix was doing. However, the Adversary expressed their unease with dispersing their forces and putting them at risk, with Luce silently noting the Adversary's concern for their allies. Though Iker admitted that fighting to protect was a good motive, he added that the Primacy had already lost everyone that they wished to protect, and that they were now only fighting to get it back.

As neither of them would agree, Iker decided that each side would fight as they saw fit without getting in each other's way. He then asked the Adversary what they intended to do, as they were likely walking into a trap with the final seal. However, Hawkeye noted that there was something off, as the High Flora would have already attempted to break the seal if they had wanted to. Suddenly, the ground began rumbling as Ailene and Khafdi reported that the enemy's aerial force had merely been one part, with the main force surging in to attack. As Veronica and her knights launched a bombardment on Tallahart, the World Heart instinctively reacted to create a shield around the Adversary and their allies. Veronica then flew down and amusedly asked the Adversary whether they truly believed that they could defeat her with so many fools around. As the High Flora prepared to wipe them out, Hawkeye realized that they had been waiting for their forces to split up all along. After confirming in a panic on whether his allies were safe, Iker told the Adversary to head to the altar while he handled Veronica and her knights himself. However, Hawkeye refused to allow Iker to sacrifice himself after saving his life and decided to stay behind and assist him.

Meanwhile, the Adversary and Luce arrived at the final altar, which glowed with white-blue flames. Sighing in relief that she had made it at last, Luce told the Adversary that once the final seal was broken, the divine treasure would be hers and their contract would be complete. As the Adversary approached the altar, Luce asked them whether they had truly meant it when they had said that their fight would be meaningless without protecting their allies. She noted that they were an Adversary, and that the fights of the ancient Adversaries had been meaningless, as their sole purpose had been to destroy the Ancient Gods. She then asked them why they were so different from all the other Adversaries who had come before them. The Adversary replied that though they didn't know much about their predecessors, they believed that if there was a reason why they were so different from the others, it was because they weren't alone. They then added that there were others fighting beside them, which was enough. After a pause, Luce noted that they were indeed very different, and that perhaps it was a good thing that they were her new Adversary. Before the Adversary could express their confusion, Luce told them to hurry and break the final seal. As they turned to do so, however, Luce silently apologized and noted that she was glad that it was them who had absorbed the power of the gods. She then declared that nevertheless, she would get her treasure back no matter what before teleporting away.

Facing Baldrix

Luce traveled to the final seal, where she sensed her sister's power returning with the Adversary having released it by breaking all three seals. Just then, however, Baldrix arrived and noted that everything had gone as he had anticipated. He explained that he had sensed that something was off when he had arrived at the first seal, as though it was the power of many gods which had been suppressing a greater force, and that Luce's energy had resembled that force. Luce was shocked to know that a mortal such as Baldrix could have sensed such a thing, to which Baldrix triumphantly presented several draining crystals, revealing that despite being a mortal, he had defeated countless Ancient Gods and stolen their power. He then asked Luce why she struggled so much, unimpressed with Luce's answer that she was trying to bring back a precious person, as he claimed that it was unfit of her as an immortal to wish so. Drawing upon his magical axe, Baldrix prepared to attack as Luce silently apologized to her sister for failing.

Soon after, the Adversary and the others arrived at the seal, where they were shocked to find a dying Luce. Luce weakly revealed that Baldrix had stolen what remained of her power, and that she would soon disappear forever. She then asked whether they had seen the memory and revealed that her sister was the highest god of Tallahart before being betrayed and sealed away by the other Ancient Gods. Having failed to save Noctis, Luce asked the Adversary to protect her sister from the Apostle, as well as to not absorb her sister's power. She noted that they were different from past Adversaries, and that though she hadn't wanted to admit it at first, she understood it now, which was she asked that they keep their contract with her until the very end. The Adversary would then go on to confront Baldrix, who gave them the draining crystal containing Luce's power. After Noctis was freed from her seal, the Adversary defeated her before making a deal, giving her Luce's power in exchange for hers and that of all the gods of Tallahart. With that, Nocis set out on a journey to restore Luce's life, believing that her connection to Luce as twins would help her find a way.

NPC

Tallahart

Silent Ashlands 1

Luce
Location	Silent Ashlands 1

Silent Ashlands 3

Luce
Location	Silent Ashlands 3

Silent Ashlands 5

Luce
Location	Silent Ashlands 5

Grave of the Gods

Luce
Location	Grave of the Gods

Fate-Fields of Providence 2

Luce
Location	Fate-Fields of Providence 2

Fate-Fields of Providence 3

Luce
Location	Fate-Fields of Providence 3

Altar of Providence

Luce
Location	Altar of Providence

Fate-Fields of Judgment 2

Luce
Location	Fate-Fields of Judgment 2

Altar of Judgment

Luce
Location	Altar of Judgment

Fate-Fields of Eternity 3

Luce
Location	Fate-Fields of Eternity 3

Altar of Eternity

Luce
Location	Altar of Eternity

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  NPC Portrait of Luce
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  NPC Portrait of Luce
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  NPC Portrait of Luce