FFXIV Dark Knight Level 35 Job Quest Fan Translation
Due to the differences between Fray Myste portrayed in the Japanese and English versions, I have decided to translate a number of the Dark Knight story quests from Japanese. I am by no means proficient in the language and ask that you forgive me for any incorrect translations. Please do let me know so that I am able to fix the mistakes. That being said, there are liberties I have taken due to the structure of the two languages being significantly different. Thank you for keeping this in mind.
Tumblr user haillenarte has also translated the level 45 and 50 quests along time ago. Go check it out if you haven't yet! https://haillenarte.tumblr.com/tagged/fray
I have recorded and subbed a video of my WOL going through the DRK quests below. Iām sorry that the lvl 35 one had to be split into two, but the future ones Iām working on subbing should not have that problem (hopefully...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnP6yVSIHpE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG0IBvqNdIgĀ
Iāve taken the Japanese lines fromĀ https://alnoumin.exblog.jp/24252515/Ā and have left the name of their WOL in the Japanese lines.
Guided by a ShriekĀ
Fray seems to be waiting in the Brume for the adventurer to visit.
***
Fray: We meet again, Nyxahk.Ā Well then, I will be teaching you everything within the extent of my memories about the Dark Knight.
...But before that, is there anything youāre still curious regarding what happened before the conflict involving the young lady?
The mystery that remains is ā¦?
I wonder how that grandmother is doing?
...Huh? Ah, umā¦ Thatās rightā¦ I think sheāll be alright as long as sheās with that Miss.
But-- there should be something more puzzling than that! Jeez, youāre truly-- (*unbelievable)Ā
Frayās charges
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Huhā¦ Now that I think about it, I didnāt say that I was falsely accused. Eh? You want more details? Hmā¦ please wait a little as I try to recall the events.
...Right, right. An innocent woman was being chased by the Templar Knights. As I was protecting her, I was charged with a made up crime. Really, itās all because I trying to be nice...
But more importantly, isnāt there anything about yourself that youāre curious about?
About the Voice I heard at the beginning
Yes, thatās exactly it. When you first touched my Soul Stone, you heard someoneās Voice in anguish, correct?
You were intrigued by what that voice could have beenā¦ Itās possible it was the voice of āa certain someone you must protectā somewhere in this world.
The Dark Knights of the past have believed in protecting the weak, in the way that you should be bonded with this certain someone. ...Were you to turn a blind eye to this person, you would be a failure as a Dark Knight.
In order for you to become a Dark Knight for this certain person, lets confirm the true intents of their Voice. If you can come to wield even stronger Darkness, you may be able to hear that voice again.
In order to obtain even stronger Darkness, a special rite (communion) is required. I have yet to choose a location for the riteā¦ but with the conflict from the other day still fresh, we may get interrupted if we were to remain in Ishgard.
Ā Letās head out on a trip. Iāll be waiting for you at Little Ala Mhigo in South Thanalan.
***
Fray: Ah, itās great we were able to meet up. Without further ado, Iāll explain the details of this rite to obtain further powers of Darkness.
As long as you have my power, we may begin this rite at any time. However, to receive the power of Darkness is the same as awakening the repressed negative emotions within you.
Therefore, if someone who is not strong enough took on the rite, they would be overcome with those repressed emotions and be killed by the power.
In order to avoid that, you must show me the extents of your ability as a Dark Knight before the rite is to happen.
The best way for me to see your true strength is for you to defeat a strong enemyā¦ Letās go ask the leader of the village to see if there is a suitable opponent or not.
***
Gundobald: Oh, itās the adventurer. Though we were unable to prepare a reception, we welcome your return. What business do you have here today?
...I see. You require a strong enemy to test the bounds of your strength.
There is one thing on my mind. Just the north of here at the Red Labyrinth, there have been appearances of ferocious Crag Bite Peistes.Ā
Their strike is strong, and have even injured many fellow beasts raised in this dangerous region.
Fray: That does seem to be a suitable opponent. The main point of fighting as a Dark Knight is to endure the enemyās powerful attacks while continuing to attack. ...How will we be able to meet this enemy?
Gundobald: That thing seems to be attracted to the smell of goat breast meat brought by the merchants from Minotaur Malm. In order to draw it out, here is the meat I spoke of.
Though this land is poor, I would like to repay what youāve done for us, even if itās just a little.
But still, IĀ am glad to see this. Youāve brought a friend along, and youāre even relying on us...Hmā¦ You say youāve only just met this person?
For some reason, you two give off the impression of partners having travelled together for a long time, or that of friends bond strongly to one anotherā¦ Was it just my imagination?
Fray: ...Nyxakh, itās about time we get going.
***
Fray: Please show me the true extents of your power as a Dark Knight here. Please defeat the Crag Bite Peistes lured by the goat breast meat we placed.Ā
It seems the attacks from your enemies will be strong. While keeping your injuries to the least amount possible, attacking when you see the gaps in their defenses should lead you to your victory.
ā¦Then without further ado, commence the battle!
***
Fray: Well done Nyxakh. It seems you have improved your skills from last time.
Though the duty of a Dark Knight is to protect, it does not mean thoughtlessly taking on attacks, nor that defeat means losing everything you have.
If you truly wish to protect that which is important to you, determining the movements of your enemy and keeping your injuries within limits are both essential. And how to use the powers of Darkness is also a part of it, right?
There should be no problems for us to carry out the ritual like this. For now, letās return to the outskirts of Little Ala Mhigo. We wouldnāt want to be distrubed by any beasts attracted by the leftover meat.Ā
***
Fray: Without further ado, for you to obtain further powers of Darkness, I will carry out the ritual.
Even though itās called a ritual, itās nothing difficult. Simply hold your hand out to mine and close your eyes to concentrate. Your emotions will naturally overflow, and the power should well up alongside it.
It would be good if you can hear that certain someoneās voice againā¦ Anyway, if your heart is ready, then please go ahead and give it a shot.
Ā ***
As you are thinking that your chest feels like itās on fire, the Voice rings through your head...
???: ...It hurtsā¦ Itās painfulā¦ Everythingā¦ is hopeless...
How many more challenges must I go through to see hope? Itās as if Iām fighting a battle without end...
For what reason do I continue to stand upā¦? For what reason do I continue to fight? It hurts, it hurts, itās getting harder to breathe.... Ah, someone....
***
Fray: ...How was it, Nyxahk? It seems that the rite was a successā¦ Were you able to hear the Voice?
Though you were able to hear it, you still do not know their identityā¦?
But at the very least, it seems that my conjecture was correct. Somewhere in the world, there is a weak person you must protect, their voice connected to you by the powers of the Darkness.
I donāt know how much of the power of Darkness we will need in order to find out the identity of that Voice. But even so, there exists someone only you can protect.
If the voice you heard was able to reach your heart even a little, I think thatās the path you should continue down. Am I wrong, Nyxakh Nemophila?
What a reliefā¦ As I expected, youāre kind as well as strong. That certain person to be protected by a Dark Knight like you will surely be blessed with happiness.
To be honest, I travelled with someone similar to you a long time ago. Without any reason, we stepped out into the vast world, our hearts trembling at everything and anythingā¦ it was that kind of journey, you see.
Butā¦ yes, it was around this place, they defeated a terrible threat and became a hero.
...But being a hero isnāt all that great, you know? Being manipulated by all sorts of things, only saving up a pile of injuries, eventually even becoming unable to see yourself...
And like that, they drifted away from me, until not even my voice was able to reach them.
I donāt want you to lose sight of whatās important to you. If you decide to protect that certain someone, listen carefully to their voice, and please donāt ever avert your eyes from them.Ā
Then, when you become even stronger, youāll take on the rite of Darkness again. ...We definitely have to meet up again at the place we first met.
***
t/n:
- Crag Bite Peistes - the english only had it listed as peistes, but the crag bite part is so funny to me because I had and still have no idea what the katakana is referring to so I stuck it in Google Translate. That's what came out and it makes me laugh so I've left it inĀ
- Jeez, youāre truly-- (*unbelievable) - What Fray says would be close to "People like you--", the unbelievable part is implied. He's pretty much just really exasperated at WOL and it's cute. i love him
- Regarding the person that Fray talks about having gone on an adventure with, their pronouns will change depending on the gender of the character. I've used they for my translations as my WOL uses they.
- the rite Fray talks about is called a communion in Eng which works better imo in the overall scheme of things but i left it as rite here
