Lightning Strikes - 2013 Event Timeline: Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, December 9, 2013 at 6:59 a.m. (PDT)  (Source)		Event Patch 2.05
Adventurers Struck by Disbelief Taverns across Eorzea are abuzz with talk of a mysterious warrioress slaying creatures then vanishing as quickly as she appears. With rumors spread so far and fast, I thought this was perhaps the foretelling of another great adventurer, an heir to the Warriors of Light. Brief dialogues with those who have glimpsed upon her, however, have regrettably left me with more questions than answers. When asked to describe her appearance, my informants swore that her garments were unlike anything ever to be woven or forged in the realm. More concerning, however, was her weapon—a strange blade that also serves as a firearm. Far be it from this humble scribe to question one who would protect Eorzea's people, but only the Garlean Empire has been known to wield weaponry of such bizarre form and function. Coupled with battle prowess said to leave even the most accomplished of adventurers in awe, one cannot help but wonder where her allegiance lies. Under the assumption we are dealing with an adventurer whose exploits have remained unnoticed, I took it upon myself to consult with the Adventurers' Guild. Surely, I surmised, a heroine of such high caliber would have registered with the guild before running headlong into dangers unknown. And yet, no matter which branch of the Adventurers' Guild I visited, the answer was the same. No one in their records matches the description of this nameless crusader. With so much left unanswered, there is perhaps no better place to unravel this mystery than on the battlefields where she is said to appear. Stay alert on your travels, dear reader, that you may find the answer to the burning question on everyone's lips. - Petyr Winsome Binding Rod Bladed Lance Blazefire Saber Bohemian's Boots Bohemian's Coat Bohemian's Gloves Bohemian's Trousers Grimoire Wing Guardian Corps Boots Guardian Corps Coat Guardian Corps Gauntlets Guardian Corps Skirt l'Cie Bardiche Mog's Staff Otherworldly Parcel Simple Otherworldly Parcel Starseeker Strange Otherworldly Parcel Stunning Otherworldly Parcel Vega Knuckles

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• By completing the quest "For the Winsome" players will gain access to a new hairstyle from the aesthetician scheduled for implementation in patch 2.1.

How to Participate

• The story arc for this event is comprised of multiple quests that will be released at the following times:
  • Chapter 1: From Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
  • Chapter 2: From Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
  • Chapter 3: From Monday, November 18, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
  • Chapter 4: From Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
    • Previous chapters will remain available as new chapters are unlocked.

• Speak to the reporters who will appear at the following locations.
  • Please note that these quests cannot be completed after the event has concluded.
  • This event is scheduled to make a return in February 2014 for the North American and European release of Lighting Returns: FINAL FANTASY XIII.

Chapter 1: For the Winsome

Required Level: 12 or above
Quest Prerequisites: None
Quest Location: Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks - Petyr Winsome

Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks - Petyr Winsome
Quest: For the Winsome

Chapter 2: Seeking the Scoop

Required Level: 26 or above
Quest Prerequisites: Complete "For the Winsome"
Quest Location: Uldah, Steps of Nald - Dural Tharal

Ul'dah - Steps of Nald - Dural Tharal
Quest: Seeking the Scoop

Chapter 3: The Knight's Passage

Required Level: 38 or above
Quest Prerequisites: Complete "Seeking the Scoop"
Quest Location: Old Gridania - Kipih Jakkya

Old Gridania - Kipih Jakkya
Quest: The Knight's Passage

Chapter 4: Wonder and Lightning

Required Level: 45 or above
Quest Prerequisites: Complete "The Knight's Passage"
Quest Location: Old Gridania - Kipih Jakkya

Old Gridania - Kipih Jakkya
Quest: Wonder and Lightning

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