The Rising event is underway in Final Fantasy 14, celebrating the eighth anniversary of the Calamity and offering up a new quest and items for players to enjoy. The event will run from Friday, August 27, 2021 at 12:00 am until Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 7:59 am (PDT). Event quests cannot be completed after this time, so be sure to finish everything before then.
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For everything you need to know about where to start this year's event quest and what you need to do, we've got it all covered right here. So if you're looking to score yourself that lovely new Red Moon Parasol, look no further.
Where To Unlock The Rising Calm Event Quest And Walkthrough
Travel to Ul'dah the Steps of Nald and you'll find Kipih Jakkya at (X:10, Y:8.7) looking a bit down. You need to be at least Level 15 in order to accept the "Rising Calm" seasonal quest from her. Agree to help her in chasing down the mysterious person and the lilies for her news scoop.
- Go to (X:11.6, Y:9.6) and speak to Momodi in the Quicksand.
- Next, you need to go to the Alchemist's Guild in the Steps of Thal (you can use an Aethernet Shard for quick access). At (X:9.2, Y:13.6), speak to Severian.
- Severian will direct you to Deitrich, just a short distance away at (X:8.9, Y:13.6).
- Head back to the Quicksand in the Steps of Nald and speak with Kipih Jakkya at (X:11.4, Y:9.4).
- Go to (X:10.1, Y;8.3) and speak to the Wandering Minstrel.
- Go back into the Quicksand and speak with Kipih Jakkya at (X:11.4, Y:9.4).
- Finally, head to (X:10.8, Y:10.2) and speak with the Wandering Minstrel to complete the quest.
Completing the quest will put you into an Endwalker-themed cutscene with a very special guest. You'll also receive the Red Moon Parasol item, ten Nymeria Potpourri consumables, and The Great Eight achievement.
How To Equip The Red Moon Parasol
First, you need to use the Red Moon Parasol item from within your inventory. This will add it as a Fashion Accessory for your character. Next, go to the Character Menu and choose "Fashion Accessories". There, you can choose to equip the parasol, and later you can unequip it from the same place.
The Rising Vendor
You can find the Rising Vendor at (X:10.5, Y:8.5) in Ul'dah the Steps of Nald. Here, you can buy various celebratory consumables, including more Nymeria Potpourri. Fun fact, the Rising Vendor has Minfilia's appearance from the 1.0 version of Final Fantasy 14.
The following items are available:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Nymeria Potpourri | 19 Gil each |
| Realm Reborn Red | 19 Gil each |
| Magicked Prism (Meteor Survivor) | 19 Gil each |
| Heavenscracker | 19 Gil each |
| Meteor Shower | 19 Gil each |
| Magicked Prism (Flowers) | 19 Gil each |