Missions ( Final Fantasy XI ) / Wings of the Goddess " Wings of the Goddess " missions automatically start when the player first examines a Cavernous Maw in Rolanberry Fields , Batallia Downs or Sauromugue Champaign . " Wings of the Goddess " missions are actually 4 distinct storylines that run parallel to one another . One is the main story arc ( the official missions ) , and the other 3 are a storyline series of quests based on Bastok , Windurst and San d ' Oria during the Crystal War . Players are required to progress through 1 of these nation quest lines ( of their choice ) in order to continue in the main story . As mission completion unlocks the quests , and then vice versa , players will have to alternate between two storylines in order to finish both of them . The remaining 2 quest lines are entirely optional and can be taken on concurrently , left until after the missions have been completed , or not attempted at all . The shorthand prefix given by players for " Wings of the Goddess " missions is WotG . Main Storyline . Cavernous Maws . " Are the hideous statues scattered across Quon and Mindartia the portals to a new chapter of adventure . . . ? " Back to the Beginning . " Hideous statues . Monstrous beasts . The otherworld that lies in between . Could this war - torn land you have been thrust into truly be the outskirts of Jeuno ? " Main Storyline . Cait Sith . " Beyond the cavernous maws lies the age of the Crystal War . You have agreed to aid Cait Sith in her attempt to lessen the pain inflicted in this time of strife . " Main Storyline . The Queen of the Dance . " The famous Troupe Mayakov is set to put on a public show at Lion Springs Tavern in Southern San d ' Oria . If only you had a ticket . . . " While the Cat is Away . " Summoned by his troops , Sir Ragelise , leader of the Knights of the Ironcrest Hawk , has headed for the castle with the ever - flamboyant Alexei Mayakov . In an intriguing aside , a most curious presence watches their every move , concealed in the nearby shadows . . . " A Timeswept Butterfly . " Still on the trail of the elusive Cait Sith , the unyielding Lilisette continues to claim she knows what the future holds in store . Amidst her crazed rantings , she has requested that you accompany her to La Vaule . " Purple , The New Black . " The Dark Kindred have begun a relentless assault of La Vaule . Assist Sir Haudrale and the Knights of the Madder Falcon in evacuating the helpless villagers to safety . " In the Name of the Father . " More motivated than ever , Lilisette continues to pursue Cait Sith , now in hopes of saving her father from a seemingly unavoidable end . To lure the regal feline , aid her in relieving the tears shed in the name of the Crystal War . " Main Storyline . Dancers In Distress . " Alexei Mayakov is displeased with his two dancers , Lilisette and Portia , who are suspected to have once again skipped rehearsal to attend Sir Ragelise at the Chateau d ' Oraguille . " Daughter of a Knight . " Could the mysterious object the Cait Siths were discussing be related in any way to the medicine Sir Ragelise used to take ? The answer lies with Amaura , a resident of present - day Southern San d ' Oria . " A Spoonful of Sugar . " Using the key ingredient you and Lilisette have laboriously acquired , Amaura was finally able to concoct the same medicine that Sir Ragelise used all those years ago . Deliver it to the ailing knight at the Chateau d ' Oraguille without delay . " Affairs of State . " Jeunoan Ambassador , Nag ' Molada , has delivered an unsettling news of the duchy ' s plan to surrender to the besieging beastmen force . Accompany Count Borel and Lilisette in their mission to entreat the aid of the other two nations . " Borne by the Wind . " Bastok and Windurst have both pledged reinforcements for Jeuno . Make all haste and deliver Count Borel ' s letter to the duchy before the unthinkable comes to pass . " A Nation on the Brink . " Despite Lilisette ' s repeated protests and the imminent arrival of reinforcements from the three nations , the surrender ceremony is set to take place in the depths of Jeuno ' s Underground . Will this be the end of the four - nation alliance . . . ? " Crossroads of Time . " Amidst scenes of horrendous devastation , Archduke Kam ' lanaut makes an inspired victory declaration before all . Meanwhile , shrouded figures intently observe the unfolding of events from a vantage point . . . " Main Storyline . Sandswept Memories . " A distraught Lilisette has darted off to the Lion Springs Tavern . Follow her and discover the reason behind her consternation . " Northland Exposure . " Ever the reliable source of information , Alexei Mayakov has revealed that suspicious individuals donning distinct purple livery have been sighted out in Valdeaunia . Keen to allay her anxiety over recent occurrences , Lilisette has resolved to pursue this new lead . " Traitor in the Midst . " Cait Sith Naoi is convinced a traitor walks among her kin . Unmasking the turncoat requires that you attach a " shadow bug " to each of the Cait Siths scattered throughout the Beaucedine Glacier . " Betrayal At Beaucedine . " A cait is on the move ! What could the suspected traitor ' s intended destination be ? There is only one way to find out ! " On Thin Ice . " In a dire turn of events , both Lilisette and Portia have fallen into the hands of the enemy . Take word of this unanticipated development to the convalescing Sir Ragelise at Chateau d ' Oraguille . " Proof of Valor . " In order to join Vestillet and Noillurie ' s units on their mission to Valdeaunia , you must gather support in writing from Kingdom troops stationed within the city . " A Sanguinary Prelude . " You have been granted permission to accompany the Madder Falcons and the Red Roses to the Northlands . Take advantage of this opportunity to unearth clues that may lead to the recovery of Lilisette and Portia . " Dungeons and Dancers . " Lilisette and Portia are being detained in a subterranean location somewhere beneath the Beaucedine Glacier . Your rescue effort begins with a search for the entrance underground . " Distorter of Time . " What shocking truth lies behind Cait Sith Ceithir ' s bold declaration that Atomos will choose the future ? The answer must wait ! Use the combined power of the surviving Cait Siths to stop the rampant Atomos ! " The Will of the World . " Your victory over Cait Sith Ceithir and Atomos is soured as Portia remains in the hands of the portentous Lady Lilith and her Spitewardens . Once again , the unsavory task of breaking the news to Sir Ragelise has fallen to you and Lilisette . " Fate in Haze . " With each memory devoured , the seed of a potential future is forever lost . What does fate hold in store for Vana ' diel and its denizens ? " Main Storyline . The Scent of Battle . " Sir Ragelise has entrusted you and Lilisette a role of great import in the Battle of Xarcabard . Attend the strategy meeting in Jeuno to learn the full details of your duty . " Another World . " In order to gain an advantage in the looming battle , Lilisette has proposed that you speak with someone who was directly involved in the campaign . " A Hawk in Repose . " Word has it that an unknown individual is often seen paying tribute to Sir Ragelise ' s grave out in Batallia Downs . Could it be that this man possesses the information you seek ? " The Battle of Xarcabard . " Retired Allied Forces soldier Larzos has shared with you the strange incident that occurred during the storming of Castle Zvahl . Armed with this knowledge , take haste for Xarcabard ! " Prelude to a Storm . " Operation Snowstorm has commenced ! Sir Ragelise has given you the orders to deliver word to the other two nations ' encampments ; first Windurst , followed by Bastok . " Storm ' s Crescendo . " With your assistance , the Federation has successfully carried out the operation ' s preliminary phase . You must now head to where the Republican army lies in wait . " Into the Beast ' s Maw . " With Bastok ' s strategic blasting of the caverns , the groundwork has been set for Operation Snowstorm to commence in earnest . Hasten back to the San d ' Orian encampment as they make ready to besiege Castle Zvahl . " The Hunter Ensnared . " Portia has been returned to safety , but the cost may prove to be dear . Unforeseen events have caused the operation to go awry . You must regroup with the Kingdom forces that remain outside the keep . " Flight of the Lion . " Operation Snowstorm has ended in failure , the Allied Forces nigh annihilated by those they sought to smite . The surviving troops have been ordered to withdraw to the Duchy . " Fall of the Hawk . " Cast out of both Kingdom and Alliance in disgrace , Sir Ragelise has disappeared with Portia in tow . . . but not before making known trepidation at the ominous vortex that appeared above Castle Zvahl . " Darkness Descends . " Your pursuit of Sir Ragelise and Portia has brought you back to the enemy stronghold . Seek them out before the unthinkable comes to pass ! " Adieu , Lilisette . " Has the world made its choice ? Is this the end of the future you have fought tooth and nail to preserve ? " Main Storyline . By the Fading Light . " The brighter future continues to fade even as the Crystal War rages on , the warring factions oblivious to the greater scheme of things . With a path ahead unapparent , Cait Sith proposes that you head to Xarcabard to observe how the struggle unfolds . " Edge of Existence . " The future heavily favors the world of strife , and nothing short of a miracle will help to turn the tide . Slim a chance though it may be , reviving Lilisette is the only avenue that remains . First you must seek the counsel of Atomos , the Devourer of Memories . " Her Memories . " Fragments of Lilisette ' s memories lie scattered across the land . In retracing the footsteps of her past , the way may be revealed to you . " Forget Me Not . " Following an extended pilgrimage , you have managed to gather all of Lilisette ' s memory fragments . Make haste to the Walk of Echoes , where Cait Sith awaits . " Pillar of Hope . " Having absorbed Lilisette ' s memories , Atomos unleashed a blinding pillar of light in the direction of Grauberg . Head there without delay and ascertain the nature of this phenomenon . " Glimmer of Life . " The Scattered fragments of Lilisette ' s memory have melded together , paving a path towards the brighter future . But will this be enough to stay the encroaching darkness . . . ? " Time Slips Away . " A distraught Cait Sith has enlisted your help to recover the punch bug , an indispensable little critter that escaped her grasp in a moment of distraction . Your best bet is to search for it in dark , damp places . Cramped , moist environs . " When Wills Collide . " To regain a foothold in the struggle and ensure Lilisette ' s rebirth , you must confront whatever darkness lies in wait at the Walk of Echoes . " Whispers of Dawn . " In prevailing over Lady Lilith ' s Spitewardens , you have earned a reprieve for your future . Use this opportunity to return to Witchfire Glen and check on Lilisette . " A Dreamy Interlude . " Newly reborn and disoriented , Lilisette must convalesce for a time in order to regain her strength . " Cait in the Woods . " According to Lilisette , Cait Sith has business in Ronfaure . " Fork in the Road . " The future that was , and the future that might have been . . . In revisiting the paths you walked hand in hand with Lilisette and Cait Sith , you will acquire the power needed to fulfill the will of the Goddess . " Maiden of the Dusk . " The hour of reckoning is nigh . Seek Lady Lilith at her throne within the Walk of Echoes , where the decisive battle between realities will be waged . " Where It All Began . " With the encroachment between realities ended , certain disaster has been averted . How do the others fare in the wake of balance restored ? Perhaps a visit to the Lion Springs Tavern in Southern San d ' Oria is in order . " A Token of Troth . " You have received a cordial invitation to attend the wedding of Sir Ragelise and Portia . Make your way to the Temple of the Goddess in Upper Jeuno , where the ceremony is to be held . " Lest We Forget . " So it was that Altana ' s grief was ended , tears marring Her divine countenance no more . Yet the Crystal War rages on . Ever must you carry on the fight , in honor of she who sacrificed all , that others might know peace . . . "