Believing that they can use the items to persuade the Ixal into resuming crystal trade with them, sylphs from the Ashcrown Consortium have petitioned you to gather several unaspected crystals from Silvertear Falls in the forsaken region of Mor Dhona. To learn how exactly you are to come by these elusive items, you may want to speak with some of the consortium employees.

Now that you have collected your share of unaspected crystals, return to the Ashcrown Consortium and present them to Hedyn for inspection.

You return to the Ashcrown Consortium with the unaspected crystals you gathered and hand them over to Hedyn and the sylphs. In passing, the sylphs mention mysterious figures known only as "Paragons," whom they claim were the ones who originally taught the beast tribes how to summon the primals from the aetherial void.

This information might be of use to the Path. Return to the Walking Sands and report what you have found to Lady Minfilia.

When you arrive at the Walking Sands, you find that Lady Minfilia has called together several of the newer members to their brotherhood, and is speaking of an imperial linkpearl being distributed about the realm. According to the message played on this pearl, the beast tribes are the enemies of Eorzea and mean to summon their "eikons" to kill the peoples of the five races. Lady Minfilia continues on to tell the walkers that because of their gift of being able to communicate with the tribes, they, too, will be branded by the Empire as heathens. There is much to consider about your continued role on the Path. Speak with your companion and hear if any new light can be shed on the subject.

After pressing the Antecedent, Lady Minfilia reveals to you and your Path companion that she intends to open up talks with the beast tribes in order to recruit their strength in fighting the Empire.

1. Go to Peasant's Ward in Gridania.
2. Speak to Hedyn.
3. Go to (20,9) in Mor Dhona, near The Black Shroud zone. (WARNING: Remember to bring 5 Lightning Crystals with you. NOTE: Crystal element can vary. To avoid wasting anima, consider bringing 5 crystals of each element. Confirmed alternate elements: Ice, Earth)
   • It's recommended you take the long way through West Shroud by taking the north route through Camp Crimson Bark, and completely avoiding Murmur Rills. If you're going the right way, you'll see about nothing but Shriekers.
   • Despite the fact that journal makes no mention of being able to bring party members, you may do this quest in a party as the ??? appear on the public map, and not within an instance zone.
4. Speak to each ??? and bury a crystal. (3 by the pool and 2 near Black Shroud zone)
5. Return to each ??? and get an unaspected crystal from it. (You will need to wait about 5 minutes before the crystal is available)
6. Go to Gridania to the Peasant's Ward and speak to Hedyn.
7. Check your glowing Ashcrown Consortium linkpearl.
8. Go to Ul'dah to the Merchant's Ward and then take your first left for another cutscene.
9. Talk to your Companion for another scene and then your reward.