Rochefogne I Tavnazia Rochefogne I Tavnazia is a non - playable Elvaan character in " Final Fantasy XI " . He travels to the Kingdom of San d ' Oria and inquires about the nation ' s queen , Leaute . Regarded as a common adventurer , he is turned away at the gate to Chateau d ' Oraguille . This does not discourage him from delving deeper into the Kingdom ' s affairs , however . He is often seen in the company of Vauderame , a mysterious but vigilant wayfarer . Story . Origin . Rochefogne was born in Marquisate of Tavnazia as the son of its leader , Marquis Altedour . He was the brother of Leaute , who was married to King Destin R d ' Oraguille of San d ' Oria . Generations earlier Destin ' s ancestor , Ranperre , had entrusted the Marquisate with a sword called Lightbringer . The Dragon King ' s instruction that the weapon never be unsheathed and that dreamrose pollen be used to neutralize its power was passed down through Tavnazia ' s ruling family . During the Crystal War the Beastmen were lured toward Tavnazia as a gambit by the Alliance of Altana . This strategy was disastrous for the Marquisate , however , and the castle gate was soon under siege . Altedour and his family attempted to escape in the hope of joining Leaute in San d ' Oria but young Rochefogne could not abandon his country . He seized Lightbringer from his father and rushed back toward the city alone . Surrounded by Orcs , Rochefogne drew the sacred weapon and was engulfed in a blinding light . When he came to his senses he was on a beach and Lightbringer was nowhere to be found . A man pulled him from the sea and mentioned that Tavnazia had been blasted into the depths by an incredible force . With his memory shaken , Rochefogne could not deny the suggestion that a secret Orcish weapon had devastated his nation . It was only years later that Rochefogne was able to remember what he had done . Unsheathing Lightbringer had destroyed his family among thousands of other Tavnazians . As the heir to the Marquisate , he pledged to find the sword and prevent such calamity from being unleashed again . He joined Vauderame , a well - connected traveler , and began his search . Present Day . Rochefogne arrives in San d ' Oria and seeks news of his sister at Chateau d ' Oraguille . The guard informs him that she had died fifteen years earlier of a rare illness and that adventuring rabble like Rochefogne would never have been permitted to see her in any case . Unable to obtain further details , the Tavnazian offers his thanks and departs for King Ranperre ' s Tomb . Rochefogne visits what he believes to be the Dragon King ' s grave and attempts to commune with his spirit . He wonders whether Ranperre knows the location of Lightbringer . The Tavnazian is not alone , however , and a San d ' Orian agent overhears him . Rochefogne learns that a search for tomb - robbers is underway and questions whether the sword is the hoodlums ' objective . Vauderame promptly silences him to prevent word of Lightbringer from spreading . Suspecting the involvement of Orcs , Rochefogne and Vauderame climb to Horlais Peak . They find no evidence of the sword but discover an unexpected Ahriman summoning a dragon . Although this indicates a sinister hand behind the Orcs , Vauderame asserts that they have nothing to gain by fighting the foul creatures . Hearing adventurers approaching , Rochefogne and his companion escape and leave the dirty work to others . Having exhausted Fort Ghelsba , the Tavnazians move deeper into the Orc territory of Davoi . Still failing to find any clues , Rochefogne decides to turn to his sister . Leaute had received all of Lightbringer ' s secrets during her coming - of - age ceremony and he believes that she would have relinquished some information before she died . He and Vauderame therefore break into Chateau d ' Oraguille and ransack the queen ' s former chambers . They again find nothing but manage to complete their intrusion having only been seen by an old man . Unsatisfied , Rochefogne later sneaks back into the castle to visit Leaute ' s grave in the garden . He learns that her will had ordered rare dreamroses to always be planted at her side . As he walks among these flowers he has a vision of his sister telling him not to pursue the Dragon King ' s treasure . Baffled , he leaves before his presence is noted . Returning to King Ranperre ' s Tomb , Rochefogne passes the false resting place he had previously visited and discovers Ranperre ' s true grave . He again attempts to communicate with the Dragon King but ultimately admits disappointment when Lightbringer is absent . He revisits the Orcs and once more finds nothing of value . Finally he decides to confront the d ' Oraguille family directly . Having assembled in Northern San d ' Oria for the coming - of - age ceremony of Princess Claidie , Destin and his heirs exit the Cathedral to a crowd of onlookers . Rochefogne interrupts the procession and reveals his identity to all present . He accuses San d ' Oria of betraying his father during the Crystal War and leading Tavnazia to ruin . Claidie is surprised that her mother ' s brother should appear so suddenly and her companions accuse him of lying . Rochefogne promises to prove himself by claiming Lightbringer and flees the scene . His boasting does not bear fruit , however , as the Temple Knights locate the weapon and deliver it to Chateau d ' Oraguille well ahead of Rochefogne . In spite of his aggressive display , he had ventured to nearby regions to construct an elemental barrier around San d ' Oria rather than seeking Lightbringer . Although Claidie wishes to negotiate with the Tavnazian , Trion decides to have this barrier dismantled and orders his uncle ' s assassination by the " Cadavres des Corneilles " , a group of dangerous prisoners granted pardons if they do the royal family ' s dirty work . Rochefogne notices tampering with his barrier in Batallia Downs and sends Vauderame to check the enchantment ' s other anchor points . While alone he is cornered by Trion ' s assassins and thrown from a cliff . When one of his attackers climbs down to claim proof of their deed Rochefogne kills him and dons his armor . Using this disguise he disposes of the remaining assassins and returns to San d ' Oria . Lurking among Trion ' s subordinates , Rochefogne attends a ceremony during which the prince will draw Lightbringer and unwittingly unleash its power . He takes Claidie hostage and demands the sword in exchange for her life . Trion had anticipated this , however , and trades a replica to free his sister . As he proceeds to unsheathe the real weapon Claidie hurls dreamrose pollen at him and Lightbringer is momentarily subdued . A hidden Orc drops in and steals the sword while Trion is incapacitated . Rochefogne is injured as the thief escapes but manages to explain the danger posed by Lightbringer and its part in the fall of Tavnazia . He then undergoes treatment while Trion leads San d ' Oria ' s knights to recover the weapon . His expedition succeeds and learns that the Orcs had actually intended to destroy it . Lightbringer had killed many of their kind in Tavnazia and they never wanted to see it used again . Having made his peace with the d ' Oraguille family , Rochefogne accompanies a royal procession to King Ranperre ' s Tomb . The spirit of the Dragon King appears and accepts Lightbringer from his descendant . With the sword safely entombed , Rochefogne sneaks away and rejoins Vauderame . They put San d ' Oria behind them as they pursue their long - term goal of reestablishing the Tavnazian Marquisate . Though Tavnazian survivors later make contact with the Grand Duchy of Jeuno , Rochefogne is not among them . His destination in the wake of the Lightbringer incident is unknown . Vauderame seems confident that he is secure , however .