Minfilia Warde Minfilia Warde is a prominent non - player character in " Final Fantasy XIV " . She was once the leader of the Path of the Twelve , an organization of people touched by the Echo , and offered walkers of the Path guidance in learning to utilize the Echo to bring about peace . She first appeared in Ul ' dah ' s main storyline as Ascilia , daughter of Warburton . Minfilia somewhat abruptly exited the story as the Seventh Umbral Era plotline began to take precedence to set up " A Realm Reborn " . In the " Final Fantasy XIV : A Realm Reborn " re - release , the Path of the Twelve has merged with the Circle of Knowing to form the Scions of the Seventh Dawn , with Minfilia at the head . Profile . Appearance . Minfilia is a Highlander Hyur who keeps her blond hair in a ponytail with long bangs hanging down the sides of her face . In the original " Final Fantasy XIV " , she wore a pink half - top , brown culottes , and fingerless gloves . As she was never seen in battle , she could dress more casually than most characters . In " A Realm Reborn " , Minfilia wears a midriff - less dress , and her attire is more decorated . During a trip to the snowy Coerthas , she wears a purple highlander coat . Perhaps due to having matured five years , Minfilia ' s bust has increased in size . Personality . In the original " Final Fantasy XIV " , Minfilia ' s official title was " Acting Antecedent " of the Path of the Twelve . Antecedent is a synonym for " predecessor " , which implied she was someone with the Echo who came before others , including the adventurer , and guided them with the wisdom of seniority . Though wise and diplomatically savvy , she was often undermined by her would - be followers in the Path of the Twelve , including the adventurer ' s Path Companion . This showed a lack of formality within the Path of the Twelve , as well as shaky leadership on her part , no matter how sound her ideals may have seemed . Her controversial wish to see the five races join forces with the Beast Tribes against Garlemald was never realized . Five years following the Calamity , Minfilia is shown more respect as the leader of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn , particularly by her peers in the Circle of Knowing . She is more cheerful now that she needn ' t keep the organization a secret , although she is not aloof to the gravity of the growing conflict . Minfilia is warm and welcoming to the adventurer . Story . " Final Fantasy XIV " 1 . 0 . Minfilia was met as Ascilia where she was handed a basket of flowers by F ' lhaminn . After the commotion she was almost trampled by a rampaging Goobbue until her father Warburton saved her , and later fell into a coma from his injuries . Desperate to find out who was responsible , she confronted the man who set the goobbue free a thaumaturge named Corguevais , but found no solace in their meeting . Warburton perished from his injuries , and from then on Ascilia was taken in by F ' lhaminn . The peace was shattered when she learned her new adopted mother was part of the same group that had released the goobbue that killed Warburton . Allying with the necromancer Niellefresne , Minfilia attempted to find a way to bring her father back from the dead . The plan failed after Niellefresne was killed by a mysterious robed man . Upon learning of the adventurer ' s ability to use the Echo , Minfilia offered him / her to join the Path in working behind the scenes to use this rare talent for peace . After joining the Path and choosing a Path Companion , a few of the adventurer ' s missions were given by Minfilia , including an investigation into Garlean activities in the home of the Syphs in Black Shroud and a dispatch to Gridania to meet with the Ashcrown Consortium . It came to the Path ' s attention that the Garlean Empire had labeled Eorzea ' s indigenous Beast Tribes as the enemies of Eorzea , for they mean to summon their " Eikons " to defy all invaders , including the three city - states . Because walkers of the Path can use the Echo to communicate with the beastmen , they were branded heathens . Sparking controversy within the Path itself , Minfilia implored the walkers to agree to an alliance with the tribes to combat Garlemald . The majority of the Path responded negatively , fearing that cooperation with Beast Tribes would cast them out of society regardless of Garlemald ' s declaration . The adventurer and their Path Companion were among the few who followed her in this radical endeavor , although attempts to sway the Amalj ' aa , and their Eikon , Ifrit , ended in failure . After a battle between an Ala Mhigan resistance and the Empire ended poorly she used it as a reminder to the adventuer that Garlemald is simply too powerful for any one City - state , and that an alliance with the Beast Tribes was their only chance . The Tales from the Calamity series , posted on the " Final Fantasy XIV " Anniversary site , revealed she had met Louisoix Leveilleur shortly before the Battle of Carteneau . He warned that if he does not return , she must be prepared to lead others in his stead , and to await " one who bears the light " and shares her gift of the Echo . His staff , the Tupsimati , was later recovered by Kan - E - Senna and would be kept by Minfilia in her solar . " Final Fantasy XIV : A Realm Reborn " . After the Calamity , the Grand Companies of Eorzea retain their alliance , though their efforts are spent nigh wholly on rebuilding . The Path of the Twelve and the Circle of Knowing found common ground and merged to become the Scions of the Seventh Dawn , an organization of heroes left with the arduous task of beating back the primals and filling any gaps in the forces fighting the Empire . Though they work closely with the Grand Companies in the latter effort , they defy the primals alone . The adventurer ( either newly created or a Warrior of Light ) is directed to the Waking Sands , the Scions ' headquarters , by its members upon exhibiting signs of the Echo . Because Minfilia is blessed with the Echo , she is the first to recognize the Warrior of Light ( the adventurers who were saved by Louisoix ) while all others have forgotten their names and faces . She explains that Louisoix ' s spell wiped everyone ' s memories of the survivors , information she also likely gained through the Echo . Minfilia directs the adventurer on a number of missions as a Scion of the Seventh Dawn , sending them to slay primals as well as to keep the peace . Shortly after Titan is slain , the Waking Sands is raided by a Garlean strike team led by Livia sas Junius intent on capturing Minfilia and other Scions to study the Echo . Despite surrendering , Livia went back on her word and killed the remaining personnel . Minfilia , Papalymo , Tataru , and Urianger would be taken to Castrum Centri . After Minfilia proves uncooperative , Livia plans to transfer them to Castrum Meridianum . As the Garleans ready them for transport , Minfilia warns she would take her own life if any of her friends are harmed . The adventurer and remaining Scions rescue them and escape the stronghold in Cid ' s " Enterprise " . With Gaius van Baelsar ' s ultimatum issued forth , Minfilia convinces the leaders of Eorzea ' s city - states to reject it and plan a counter - attack to destroy the weapon . A Realm Awoken . After the destruction of the Ultima Weapon , the Scions of the Seventh Dawn become too public to remain effectively neutral while headquartered near Ul ' dah . Alphinaud suggests they relocate to Revenant ' s Toll in Mor Dhona , as it is outside the jurisdiction of any city - state . During this time , the adventurer tracks down F ' lhaminn , who reunites with her foster daughter and stays with the Scions at their new headquarters . As Minfilia packs up the Tupsimati in preparation to move , a mysterious voice comments how he regrets never meeting the Archon Louisoix before his death . To her shock , a white - robed Ascian stands before her who shows interest in how she and the others have become skilled in " the gift , " and that understanding the true nature of the Echo could eliminate the conflict between their people . As he turns to leave , Minfilia rushes after him , but he stuns her with dark energy . She dispatches the adventurer to track him down , where he introduces himself as Elidibus and restates his belief that the Echo is a gift , whether the adventurer trusts him or not . As they settle in their new headquarters , Urianger reveals troubling news : the Isle of Val in Dravania and their associates in the Students of Baldesion have seemingly disappeared . Through the Maelstrom . After Yugiri Mistwalker ' s request for aid is turned down by the Syndicate , Minfilia agrees to provide asylum for her and the Doman refugees in Mor Dhona . Out of gratitude , the far eastern woman joins the Scions of the Seventh Dawn , and accompanies the investigation into Leviathan ' s summoning . Unlike in other circumstances , Minfilia insists on accompanying the other Scions to the Sapsa Spawning Grounds in hopes of understanding what Elidibus meant by " the true nature of the Echo . " During the ritual , they observe a sahagin priest utilizing an advanced form of the Echo where he escapes death from Admiral Merlwyb ' s gunshot by transferring his essence into fellow sahagin . As the primal Leviathan emerges from the waters , his form begins to dissipate and is absorbed by the Lord of the Whorl . Defenders of Eorzea . After the defeat of Ramuh , Minfilia and Urianger outline a theory on how the immortal Ascians might be permanently slain by trapping them in the material world . She learns that her friend Krile of the Students of Baldesion is still alive , though in unknown condition . She gives Alphinaud her blessing to create the Scions new Grand Company , the Crystal Braves . Dreams of Ice . Minfilia asks the adventurer to aid Alphinaud in managing the Crystal Braves , which is still undermanned . When Ser Aymeric de Borel requests an audience , she gives the go ahead for them to meet with him at Camp Dragonhead . She arrives in Coerthas once the danger of Lady Iceheart becomes clear , and researches into the history of Saint Shiva , though the histories are contradicting and uncertain . With Iceheart cutting off pursuit at the Aether yte in Snowcloak , Minfilia summons an expert on teleportation from Sharlayan named Moenbryda for assistance . With Moenbryda ' s white auracite enabling pursuit to the Akh Afah Amphitheatre and defeating Shiva , the Scions realize this may be the key they need to combating the Ascian threat . Before the Fall . Minfilia is captured by Nabriales when the Ascian attacks the Rising Stones to steal Tupsimati . She is rescued by the adventurer , and Nabriales is slain thanks to Moenbryda sacrificing her life to destroy him after he ' s sealed inside White Auracite . She is devastated by Moenbryda ' s death , but understands she needs to maintain her duties during the upcoming attack on Ishgard by the Dravanian Horde . After the city is defended , she attends a celebration in Ul ' dah alongside the other Scions and city - state leaders . They are betrayed by the Crystal Braves , who on behalf the Monetarists assassinate Nanamo Ul Namo and frame the Scions for the crime . Pursued by a force of both Crystal Braves and Brass Blades , they escape into a secret tunnel through the Sil ' dih Aqueducts . The other Scions seemingly sacrifice themselves to allow the adventurer and Minfilia to get away . As they near the end of the tunnel , Minfilia receives a message from Hydaelyn to return to Y ' shtola and Thancred ' s side . Minfilia instructs the adventurer to continue without her , returning to her allies ' side before being caught in the energies of Y ' shtola ' s Flow spell . Ending up in the Mother Crystal ' s realm in the Aetherial Sea , Minfilia offers her body for the weakened Hydaelyn and became " The Word of the Mother " . After the adventurer defeats Archbishop Thordan VII and reunites with Y ' shtola and Thancred , the Scions are joined by Minfilia ' s close friend , Krile . With her help , the Scions discover the truth of Minfilia ' s fate in Ul ' dah , and attempt to find her with whatever knowledge of the Aetherial Sea they can obtain from the Antitower . The adventurer is transported to the Mother Crystal ' s realm and learns of Minfilia ' s new existence as " The Word of the Mother . " She reveals the existence of Zodiark and urges the adventurer to stop the Ascians . Seemingly using the remainder of her strength in the encounter , Minfilia dissipates before returning the adventurer to Eorzea . Though disheartened to learn of Minfilia ' s apparent demise , the Scions promise to fulfill her wishes and defeat the Ascians once and for all . They choose to keep the truth of Minfilia ' s fate a secret known to only the leadership of the Scions , telling the remainder of their allies , including F ' lhaminn , merely that their efforts to locate her have reached a dead end . Some time later , Urianger manipulates both the Warriors of Darkness and the Scions into a confrontation . During the conflict , the power of the crystals held by the Warriors of Darkness combines with that of the Adventurer , transporting everyone present into the Mother Crystal ' s realm , and reconstituting Minfilia . Urianger reveals that this was his goal , and apologizes for his apparent betrayal . Minfilia agrees to travel to the Warriors of Darkness ' world as Hydaelyn ' s avatar in order to save it from the flood of light that threatens to destroy it , despite knowing that she will likely never be able to return to Eorzea . She bids farewell to her friends , and thanks F ' lhaminn for everything she did for her , before leaving with the Warriors of Darkness . Creation and development . Voice . In " A Realm Reborn " , Minfilia is voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro in the Japanese version . She shares her Japanese voice actress with Raffaello from the DS version of " " , Sice from " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " , Quistis Trepe from " Final Fantasy VIII " as she appears in " World of Final Fantasy " , and Aranea Highwind from " Final Fantasy XV " . She is voiced by Amy Bolton in the English version . Other appearances . Minfilia has appeared in the following " Final Fantasy " media :