Leafing Through the Past in Final Fantasy XIV
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FFXIV: How to complete Leafing Through the Past in Dawntrail

And finding some answers

Most quests in Final Fantasy XIV are pretty straight forward, but there are occasionally some which break the mould. One such quest happens towards the end of the Dawntrail MSQ, requiring some thinking to complete. 

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If you’re looking up a guide to this quest, it’s safe to assume that you’re doing the quest itself. However, if you’re thinking ahead or here out of curiosity, here’s your warning – there are heavy spoilers ahead from the story of Dawntrail

After you’ve successfully defeated Zarool Ja, discovered the truth about Sphene, and followed her into Living Memory, you’ll eventually come to a quest regarding the history of the Milalla. Krile’s parents invite you to check out what amounts to a Milalla History Museum, but of course, it can’t 𒐪be a leisurely tour, could it?

Which braziers need to be lit in Leafing Through the Past

The Brazier of Eternal Summer in Final Fantasy XIV
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While you may find yourself agreeing with Wuk Lamat, you have no choice but to do as the guide instructs. So, aꦍfter finding yourself in the second chamber, you’ll need to figure out which Braziers to light. 

If you’ve been paying attention to the story of Dawntrail, this won’t be much of a problem. But just in case, here are the Braziers you need to light in order to progress past this stꦡep:

  • Brazier of Eternal Summer
  • Brazier of Calculation

How many masks are there in Leafing through the past

Masks in Leafing Through the Past in Final Fantasy XIV
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Having successfully dealt with the🐠 Braziers, you’ll enter into the next chamber. In here, the guide will ask you to count how many different types of masks adorn the walls of the chamber. 

Sounds easy, right? Except there are masks all around the walls, not all of which can be seen from where you stand. If 🤪you want to skip traveling up and down the spiral ramp on the perimeter of the chamber, here’s how many different Masks there are:

  • Four

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With her first experience of gaming being on an Atari ST, Paula has been gaming for her entire life. She’s 7,000 hours deep into Final Fantasy XIV, spends more time on cozy games than she would care to admit, and is also your friendly resident Whovian. Juggling online adventuring with family life has its struggles, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.