Final Fantasy XI : A Shantotto Ascension - The Legend Torn , Her Empire Born Final Fantasy XI : A Shantotto Ascension - The Legend Torn , Her Empire Born is the third add - on scenario released for " Final Fantasy XI " . It was originally sold online for $ 9 . 99 ( ¥980 / €9 . 99 / £7 . 99 ) and could only be downloaded through the PlayOnline network . It is now also available on disc in the " Ultimate Collection " of " Final Fantasy XI " . Like the previous two add - on scenarios , it focuses on exploring the story of " Final Fantasy XI " and does not add new locations or jobs . Players must have " " installed before they can access " A Shantotto Ascension " . Service for " A Shantotto Ascension " commenced on November 10 , 2009 ( JST ) . New additions . Missions . Players must be level 10 and above to participate in the add - on scenario missions . Similar to missions from " " and " " , " A Shantotto Ascension " story missions may be repeated by players for rewards . Players who do not have progress in these missions or have yet to purchase the add - ons are still able to assist others in clearing them , but will not be awarded accordingly . A number of " key " key items are rewarded to players when attempting the missions for the first time , and also repeating them . The keys may be used to open a treasure coffer in the Tenshodo Headquarters in exchange for a variety of rewards including items , magic spell scrolls , augmented gear and exclusive pieces of body equipment . Characters . The adventurer , who drives the storyline , there are a number of non - playable characters that take on significant roles in the " A Shantotto Ascension " storyline . Story . A Shantotto Ascension . In Windurst , Principal Koru - Moru voices his concern over Doctor Shantotto ' s recent behavior to Yoran - Oran , feeling that something might go awry , but Yoran - Oran comforts him , calling him oversensitive . Over at Windurst Walls , Shantotto is working on a spell that opens a portal to another dimension . She makes a mistake in her calculations and an explosion goes off in her manor . In Horutoto Ruins , an army of Tarutaru clones , led by a mysterious Domina Shantotto , aim to stake their claim on Vana ' diel in the name of the Shantotto empire . Domina Shantotto sends forth her minions to expand her empire . As the adventurer leaves Windurst , he receives a draft card inducting him into the Shantotto Empire as a special unit operative . He is to report to Qufim Island with a gift of tribute . When the adventurer arrives at Qufim with the gift , he is given a mission by Domina Shantotto to attach enchanted seals to the six protocrystals scattered across the land to amplify their power . At each protocrystal , the adventurer has to defeat its prime Avatar before the seal can be attached . After completing the mission , the adventurer receives a letter with an attached reward , commending his performance , and instructing him to assassinate Aldo of Tenshodo in Gustav Tunnel , where he has been lured to go to . On arriving at Gustav Tunnel , the adventurer is attacked by Aldo ' s overenthusiastic Tenshodo recruits Gorattz , Renfred and Bompupu . Afterwards , the adventurer meets with Aldo and explains the situation with the Shantotto Empire and her motive to assassinate him . Aldo decides to get to the bottom of this and returns to Jeuno to find out more . Back in Jeuno , Aldo ' s reconnaissance team returns with confirming reports and Yoran - Oran comes to explain what has happened . A teleportation mishap has resulted in the creation of a clone of Shantotto , Domina Shantotto , who is far more malicious than the original . He urges utmost secrecy to prevent public alarm , and states that a life - sized doll of the doctor has been placed at her manor in the meanwhile . Yoran - Oran ' s investigation reveals that the original doctor is being held captive in Ro ' Maeve , and proposes to rescue her first . Yoran - Oran , Aldo and the adventurer set off for Ro ' Maeve to look for her . The adventurer must defeat six monsters in the vicinity for luminous fragments to open an ensorcelled door that holds Shantotto prisoner . The Shantotto they encounter is not her usual self , and is overly polite . Aldo theorizes that Shantotto is acting this way as all her wickedness has been emptied out and housed within Domina Shantotto instead . Shantotto informs them that her evil alter - ego is hiding out at the Full Moon Fountain in Toraimarai Canal , and urges everyone to hurry there . Sisters in Arms . At the Full Moon Fountain , the adventurer defeats eight Shantotto clones protecting Domina Shantotto . Aldo demands Domina Shantotto stop her plans , revealing they have original Shantotto on their side . Shantotto reveals that she has ambitions to rule in her Holy Shantotto Empire as well , much to everyone ' s shock , and the two Shantottos team up to achieve their dreams together . Domina Shantotto announces that her Shantottofication curse , a spell that transforms every being in Vana ' diel to resemble her , is almost ready before teleporting away with Shantotto . With the help of Nanaa Mihgo , Yoran - Oran tracks the two Shantottos down to their hideout in the Sacrificial Chamber of the Temple of Uggalepih . The adventurer must gather ancient artifacts known as " Tablet of Hexes " to enter the hideout . Aldo , Yoran - Oran and the adventurer arrive at the chamber as the Shantottofication curse is ready for release and defeat the two Shantottos . Even in defeat , Domina Shantotto releases the curse , turning every being in Vana ' diel into the likeness of Shantotto . The true Shantotto appears and excises the curse , turning everyone back to normal . The Shantotto whom everyone had thought the original , is actually another clone who christens herself Belle Shantotto . The real Shantotto explains that she devised a spell for interdimensional travel . She was transported to an alternate Vana ' diel where she tried building an empire , but was unsuccessful . She conjectures that the Shantotto of the alternate dimension must have crossed over to Vana ' diel at the same time , but was split into Domina and Belle Shantotto . Shantotto jokes that ' s if all three Shantottos banded together they could build an unstoppable empire , much to the grief of Yoran - Oran . She casts a spell , sending her split halves back to the dimension from which they came . Yoran - Oran chastises Shantotto for the field of magic she has dabbled in is too risky . He convinces her not to pursue it further . Before he can get her to claim responsibility , she vanishes . He concedes that what is past is past , but is thankful for the timely intervention by Aldo and the adventurer . In Windurst Walls , Koru - Moru visits Yoran - Oran again and mentions that Shantotto ' s recent behavior is odd , sending him in shock . It seems she is up to no good again . Music . " A Shantotto Ascension " adds one new track , " Feast of the Ladies " , which is used for the final battlefield mission as well as the trailer for the scenario add - on . For all other battlefields relating to this add - on , the music used is in accordance with the areas they are found in . As all the battles take place in " Rise of the Zilart " areas , they utilize tracks from that expansion .