Follow our guide to complete the Caging the Messenger quest in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. Learn where to find Hythlodaeus and Venat, and how to enter Ktisis Hyperboreia.
Alright, let's get this quest, "Caging the Messenger," done! It's part of the main story in Elpis, and you'll be looking for Hythlodaeus to kick things off.
Where to find Hythlodaeus: He's hanging out in Elpis at Misopses Euros (X:31.7 Y:15.4). The closest Aetheryte you'll want to use is Anagnorisis.
Objective 1: Speak with Venat.
Once you've chatted with Hythlodaeus, you'll need to head over to Venat. She's located to the west, at coordinates (13.4 Y: 6.2 Z: 4.9). Just head that way and interact with her – a cutscene will play.
Objective 2: Enter Ktisis Hyperboreia.
Now it's time to dive into a dungeon! You'll need to use the Duty Finder or your Trust system to enter Ktisis Hyperboreia. This dungeon is for Level 87 players and requires an item level of 515.
| Type | Dungeon | iLevel |
| Ktisis Hyperboreia (Level 87) | 515 |
Just queue up and get ready!
Objective 3: Speak with Venat to complete the quest.
After you've finished up in Ktisis Hyperboreia and watched the subsequent cutscenes, head back to Venat. Speak with her again, and you'll complete the quest!
- EXP: 495,000
- Gil: 4,000
- Aether Current
You'll also unlock the next quest in the chain: Thou Must Live, Die, and Know (Level 87).
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