I start some more side quests for the hideout.

Cid points out a truth about the Blight.

Cid is framed for Benedikta’s death, and I take out an Imperial Death Squad.

It’s time to get control of Ifrit.

I start the Fire Eikon gauntlet.

We return to Phoenix Gate Castle, and follow the hooded man.

I come to the aid of one of Clint’s father’s old retainers.

We encounter an old friend from before everything went to crap.

I help the Bearer fake his death, before we cross the bridge.

I take on a side quest to help a Bearer get to safety.

I save the town carpenter before learning the eventual fate of Bearers.

We start to make our way back home.

We have a chat with a moogle, and do a couple side-quests.

We save Gav, and have a revelation about Clive’s Brother.

We go to meet up with Gav.

Clive has to cope with having, possibly, killed his brother.

Clive throws down with Benedickta, but learns a horrible truth.

Benedickta’s power has returned but is going out of control.

I end up Mega-Man-ing Garuda.

I end up with ringside seats for Ramuh vs. Garuda.

We launch our jailbreak.

Cid & Clive put together a jailbreak plan, and I have a few technical difficulties.