Facing Your Demons

Thaumaturge class quest, level 30. 171st of 180 in play order.

Quest giver: Cocobuki, Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (X 6.2, Y 12.8).

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Steps

Hand out Cocobusi reports to Vesper Bay locals.
Speak with Cocobuki.
Track down the missing adventurers.
Speak with the maimed marauder.
Speak with Cocobuki outside Moondrip.
Speak with Cocobuki at the Thaumaturges' Guild.

Journal

Guildmaster Cocobuki wishes to enlist your aid in tracking down Cocobusi.
Cocobusi has been spotted in the vicinity of Vesper Bay. Take the descriptions that Cocobuki has written of the voidsent-possessed Lalafell, and hand them out to a few Vesper Bay locals.
Your investigations have revealed that Cocobusi is in the company of a marauder and a thaumaturge. You also learn that the succubus was seen leaving a local alehouse with several smitten maidens. Report your findings to Cocobuki, who is waiting at the center of Vesper Bay.
After explaining Mormo's grim purpose for the women she has seduced, Cocobuki bids you seek out the Lominsan adventurers said to be accompanying the treacherous voidsent. Begin your search to the north of Vesper Bay.
You have stumbled across one of the missing adventurers, and defeated an imp's attempted ambush. Speak with the wounded marauder to find out where Cocobusi may be heading.
You learn from the marauder that his thaumaturge companion has been dragged further north, into the caverns of Moondrip. Locate Cocobuki directly outside the cave, and speak with him when you are ready to put an end to the voidsent's murderous villainy.
With the aid of the four fearful yet determined brothers, you have succeeded in defeating the terrible Mormo. Return to the Thaumaturges' Guild and speak with Cocobuki.
Cocobuki attributes his family's renewed perspective on their sorcerous discipline to your valiant and masterful displays of magecraft. It is with great eagerness that the emboldened guildmaster awaits tales of your future endeavors in thaumaturgy.

Hidden

Easter egg The Vesper Bay alehouse is called the 'Pissed Peiste'. Outside the US, 'pissed' is slang for drunk, a fitting joke for a tavern name.

FF nod Cocobezi

says he is 'Solid as an adamantoise!' The adamantoise is a huge, tough turtle that has appeared in Final Fantasy games since Final Fantasy II.

Title reference The title plays on 'facing your demons', where demons are the fears and worries inside you. It fits twice: the brothers face a real demon, Mormo, and their own fear of risky fights.

Characters 6

Cocobygo
Cocobygo wants to rescue his brother Cocobusi from Mormo.
What you know from earlier quests 3
- #2 Way of the Thaumaturge: Cocobygo is very easily startled. He jumps when you speak to him and asks if your mother never warned you about startling a thaumaturge. He cries out again when Cocobuki appears beside him.
- #25 The Threat of Intimacy: Cocobygo screams when you approach, then reads you the passage and says to always strike from afar. He sends you to bait a vulture with dried fish and pay Fafafono in vulture meat. He says thaumaturges attack well but defend badly.
- #144 The Hidden Chapter: Cocobygo thinks the Book of Mormo leaves only their usual way: killing Cocobusi. He protests when Cocobuki plans to let Mormo feed on his mana and asks you to take the trial. Watching you, his fear turns to excitement.
Cocobani
Cocobani joins his brothers in the hunt for Cocobusi and Mormo.
What you know from earlier quests 4
- #2 Way of the Thaumaturge: Cocobani notices your hopeful face. He guesses at once that you are a new applicant who wants to meet the eldest brother.
- #25 The Threat of Intimacy: Cocobani says it is a terrible feeling to have your spell cut short by an injury. Cocobusi, who calls him Bani, accuses him and the other brothers of breaking their promise.
- #46 The Threat of Paucity: Cocobani, the third-eldest brother, warns that a mage out of aether is helpless. He explains Astral Fire (stronger, costly spells) and Umbral Ice (weaker, cheaper spells). He adores ether, a drink that restores magic, and tells Cocobusi the battlefield is dangerous.
- #144 The Hidden Chapter: Cocobani calls Cocobuki's risky plan mad, since thaumaturges (mages) avoid threats. He tells you there is still time to flee the trial, but after watching you he hopes Cocobusi can be saved and rethinks his strategies.
Cocobezi
Cocobezi stands with his brothers, ready to help free Cocobusi from Mormo.
What you know from earlier quests 4
- #2 Way of the Thaumaturge: Cocobezi sighs about Prelate Yayake. He says she knows hundreds of funeral verses by heart but still cannot keep the brothers' names straight.
- #25 The Threat of Intimacy: Cocobezi calls the vulture trial one of the easier ones. He says staying away from sharp and heavy weapons is common sense. Cocobusi, who calls him Bezi, blames him along with the others.
- #72 The Threat of Superiority: Cocobezi teaches you to avoid fights you cannot win. He admits the brothers drank the whole crate of ether and has you cry to send angry merchants away. He sends you to destroy Mormo's urn and worries when Cocobusi acts strangely.
- #144 The Hidden Chapter: Cocobezi wants to strike now, while Mormo is still weak, even though it pains him. After seeing your trial, he admits the brothers have wasted their potential and that a brave mage can live.
Cocoboha
Cocoboha stands with his brothers, ready to face Mormo for Cocobusi's sake.
What you know from earlier quests 4
- #2 Way of the Thaumaturge: Cocoboha laughs loudly at the mix-up and says the constant confusion amuses him. He says sorry, explains he was not mocking you, and tells you to speak with his brother Cocobuki.
- #25 The Threat of Intimacy: Cocoboha praises the lesson with a playful line about flinging fire from afar. He laughs about loving the angry looks of distant foes hit by his spells. Cocobusi, who calls him Boha, blames him too.
- #110 The Threat of Perplexity: Cocoboha, the second-youngest brother, teaches you to beware of many foes at once and to bring a strong companion. He lets Cocobusi guide your trial. He seems unaware that Cocobusi is possessed, and he ends your lessons from the book.
- #144 The Hidden Chapter: Cocoboha sadly agrees that they must slay Cocobusi and fears a foe they hold no edge against. He asks if the trial does not terrify you. After watching you, his fingers itch to fling fire.
Cocobuki
Cocobuki wants your help to track down his brother Cocobusi and free him from Mormo.
What you know from earlier quests 6
- #2 Way of the Thaumaturge: Cocobuki says he is the eldest and wisest of the five masters. He praises the deadly attack magic of thaumaturgy and sets you a hunting trial. When you pass, he welcomes you into the guild and gives you a hunting log.
- #25 The Threat of Intimacy: Cocobuki explains that your trials now follow the book Thaumaturgy: The Yawning Abyss by Zozomaya. When his youngest brother Cocobusi bursts in, Cocobuki is shaken. He says Cocobusi's magic energy (aether) is too low for thaumaturgy and tells you to ignore it.
- #46 The Threat of Paucity: Cocobuki gives Cocobusi the Amalj'aa blood for his alchemy and says he can help the family without becoming a thaumaturge. He tells you Cocobusi's aether is so weak that forcing magic could kill him. He suggests you also try other guilds.
- #72 The Threat of Superiority: Cocobuki is upset to hear that Cocobusi came to your trial and says he must scold him. He praises your win despite the surprise and teaches you Scathe, a neutral blast spell that works on any foe.
- #110 The Threat of Perplexity: Cocobuki finds that Mormo, the voidsent from the urn, has possessed Cocobusi and killed thaumaturges for their aether. He faces it but cannot strike, afraid of killing his brother. Shaken, he blames his own cowardice and asks to be left alone.
- #144 The Hidden Chapter: Cocobuki reads the Book of Mormo and finds a risky way to spare Cocobusi: let Mormo feed on his mana (magic power), then fight her. He blames himself for teaching only sure wins and asks you to show his brothers courage.
Cocobusi
Cocobusi's body is still controlled by Mormo, a voidsent.
What you know from earlier quests 5
- #25 The Threat of Intimacy: Cocobusi is the guildmasters' youngest brother. He storms into the guild, angry that they promised to teach him but chose you. Though he joined the Alchemists' Guild, he still longs to be a thaumaturge and tests potions to boost his magic.
- #46 The Threat of Paucity: Cocobusi comes to the Ossuary hoping his training can finally begin. Instead his brothers give him Amalj'aa blood for his magic-boosting elixir. He sees this as another way to put him off and says he wants to fight at their side.
- #72 The Threat of Superiority: Cocobusi follows you to the trial to prove himself. Mormo, a voidsent (a demon) inside the urn, offers him power, and Cocobusi wishes for it. He says he feels nothing, then acts strangely, and Cocobezi notices the change.
- #110 The Threat of Perplexity: Cocobusi offers to lead your hunt for the Mageslayer and hires a Roegadyn warrior. He sends you alone into a cave after an imp. There Cocobuki reveals that Mormo possesses him and feeds on thaumaturges' aether. Mormo says Cocobusi longed for this power.
- #144 The Hidden Chapter: The Book of Mormo says such possession cannot be undone. Cocobuki explains that Cocobusi's body gives Mormo little aether (magic energy), so she hunts mages. Cocobuki plans a risky way to free him alive.

What happens in this quest spoilers for this quest

Cocobygo nervously calls the big battle thrilling. In the fight he keeps Mormo focused on himself so the others can stay back. He praises Cocobusi's alchemy (potion making) for saving Cocobuki and thanks you.
Cocobani admits he may have drunk too many ethers (magic drinks) before the battle. He supports Cocobygo against Mormo and cheers loudly when she dies.
Cocobezi: Before the battle, Cocobezi stammers that he is perfectly fine. In the fight he casts his spells at Mormo, though at times he feels overmatched.
Cocoboha asks if it is normal to be this nervous. He vows Mormo does not leave alive and fights her. After the win he enjoys the feeling of a hard-won victory.
Cocobuki sends you around Vesper Bay. At Moondrip he lets Mormo drain his mana in exchange for Cocobusi. Cocobusi's potion saves him. He says you freed the brothers from cowardice and teaches you Manaward, a defensive spell.
Cocobusi: Possessed by Mormo, Cocobusi charms maidens at a Vesper Bay alehouse and leads two Lominsan adventurers away. Freed when Mormo dies, he wakes confused, then saves the drained Cocobuki with his mana-amplifying potion. Cocobuki calls him a respected colleague.

Dialogue 84 lines

Accepting the quest

Cocobygo

Her sorcery is...too terrible...

FR J-je suis... désolé... ‘I-I am... sorry...’ English blames her overwhelming sorcery; French simply apologizes.
DE Tut mir leid ... Ich bin raus ... ‘Sorry ... I'm out ...’ English blames her overwhelming sorcery; German apologizes and says he is out.
JA ごめんね……後は、お願い……。 ‘Sorry... I leave the rest to you...’ English blames her overwhelming sorcery; Japanese apologizes and leaves the rest to the others.

I-I will keep Mormo focused on me! Stay well back!

L-Let's all keep calm, now! She seeks to perplex and confound us!

FR Nous devons garder notre sang-froid pour la vaincre ! ‘We must keep our composure to defeat her!’ English explains she is trying to confuse them; French says they must stay composed to defeat her.
DE Es muss einen Weg geben, diesem Angriff auszuweichen! ‘There must be a way to dodge this attack!’ English explains she is trying to confuse them; German says there must be a way to dodge this attack.
JA 冷静に対処すれば、危機は避けられるはずだ！！ ‘If we deal with it calmly, we should be able to avoid the danger!!’ English explains she is trying to confuse them; Japanese says staying calm will let them avoid the danger.

She conjures minions from the void!

FR Restez sur vos gardes ! ‘Whoa...! Stay on your guard!’ English says she summons minions from the void; French only tells everyone to stay on guard.

Cocobani

Too many ethers...not enough potions...

FR J'avais promis... à Cocobuki... ‘Oh no...! I had promised... Cocobuki...’ English jokes about too many ethers and too few potions; French laments a promise made to Cocobuki.
DE Das war's wohl für mich ... ‘Damn! That's it for me, I guess ...’ English jokes about too many ethers and too few potions; German just says it is over for him.
JA 俺は、これまでかよぉ……！ ‘Damn...! Is this the end for me...!’ English jokes about too many ethers and too few potions; Japanese asks if this is the end for him.

I-I shall lend Cocobygo my support!

What in the name of the gods was that!?

Cocobezi

I am overmatched...and overmagicked...

FR Continuez... sans moi... ‘She is... too strong... Carry on... without me...’ English adds the pun "overmagicked"; French instead tells the others to carry on without him.
DE Wie bitter ... dem Sieg nicht beizuwohnen ... ‘How bitter ... not to witness the victory ...’ English jokes he is overmatched and "overmagicked"; German laments not living to see the victory.
JA 無念……勝利は、託した……。 ‘How regrettable... I entrust the victory to you...’ English jokes he is overmatched and "overmagicked"; Japanese expresses regret and entrusts the victory to the others.

M-My thaumaturgy will rend the very air!

Intimacy! She weaves our threats as spells!

FR Mon corps... p-pourquoi a-t-il bougé tout seul !? ‘By Thal! My body... w-why did it move on its own!?’ English says she turns their threats into spells; French asks why his body moved on its own.
DE Bei Nald'thal, wir sind verloren! ‘By Nald'thal, we are lost!’ English says she turns their threats into spells; German despairs that they are lost.
JA 恐怖……我が身体を誘い込む、未知なる技！ ‘Terror... an unknown technique that lures my body in!’ English says she turns their threats into spells; Japanese speaks of an unknown technique pulling his body in.

Cocoboha

Bwa...haha... Defeat is decidedly distasteful...

F-Frightened? Hah! I fry fiends for fun!

My spells were silenced... But we must muster our magicks!

DE So können wir uns überhaupt nicht wehren! ‘Like this, we can't defend ourselves at all!’ English rallies them to gather their magic; German despairs that they cannot defend themselves.

No! For CENTURIES, I dreamed of escape! I will not be...denied...

FR Battue... par de VULGAIRES... gamins... ‘Beaten... by MERE... brats...!?’ English recalls centuries of dreaming of escape; French is outraged at being beaten by mere brats.
DE Meine zurückgewonnene Kraft ... Zerrinnt ... wie staubiger Wüstensand ... ‘My regained power ... trickles away ... like dusty desert sand ...’ English recalls centuries of dreaming of escape; German mourns her regained power slipping away like sand.
JA ふ、復活した……アタシの身体が……力が……。消えていく……そんな……。 ‘M-my revived... body... power... are fading away... no...’ English recalls centuries of dreaming of escape; Japanese mourns her revived body and power fading away.

Mwahahaha! Your screams are my SUSTENANCE!

Hee hee! It's all coming back to me. Why don't you come a little CLOSER!?

FR Je vais vous montrer ce qu'il en coûte de me DÉFIER ! ‘I am going to show you what it costs to DEFY me!’ English mockingly invites them closer; French threatens to show what defying her costs.
DE Ich denke, es wird Zeit für das volle Programm. ‘I think it is time for the full program. ♪’ English mockingly invites them closer; German announces it is time for the full program.
JA そろそろ本気で殺して……ア・ゲ・ル♪ ‘Now I'll kill you for real... just for you♪’ English mockingly invites them closer; Japanese playfully promises to kill them for real now.

Resilient little NUISANCES! The stones will drink your BLOOD!

Duty calls. Do you wish to proceed with “A Feast of Aether”?

FR Lancer la bataille de la quête “L'occulte courage” ? ‘Start the battle for the quest "The Occult Courage"?’ English duty name means a feast of aether; French calls it the occult courage.
DE Willst du den Kampf für „Ein Äther für alle Fälle“ beginnen? ‘Do you want to start the battle for "An Aether for Every Eventuality"?’ English duty name means a feast of aether; German calls it an aether for every eventuality.
JA クエスト「呪術クエスト300」のバトルを開始しますか？ ‘Start the battle for the quest "Thaumaturgy Quest 300"?’ English duty name means a feast of aether; Japanese uses the plain label Thaumaturgy Quest 300.

Yes

What is a thaumaturge's greatest strength?

Overwhelming destructive might!

...Introspection.

Cocobuki

Hm hm hm... Fortune has favored us, [name]: Cocobusi has been spotted at Vesper Bay.

We cannot let this opportunity pass us by! Head there with all due haste. And with you, take these descriptions of my brother's likeness and Mormo's mannerisms. Relay this information to some of the local residents and see what you can find.

DE Ich habe auf der Stelle meine alten Zeichentalente reaktiviert und dir dieses Phantombild von Cocobusi angefertigt. ‘I immediately revived my old drawing talents and made you this composite sketch of Cocobusi.’ English gives descriptions of the brother and of Mormo's mannerisms; German gives a hand-drawn sketch of Cocobusi.

Hm? Somethin' I can do for you, stranger?

DE Sag mal, bist du nicht die Abenteurerin, mit der/der Abenteurer, mit dem ich mich neulich beim Baden in der Quelle an der Vergessenen Oase über die dauerhafte Entfernung von Nasenhaaren unterhalten habe? ‘Say, aren't you the adventurer I recently chatted with about permanent nose-hair removal while bathing in the spring at the Forgotten Oasis?’ English offers help to a stranger; German mistakes you for someone he discussed nose-hair removal with while bathing.

Now that you mention it, I did see a Lalafell who matches this description. He was watchin' the ferries come in with more than a passin' interest. Lookin' to hire some adventurers or some such, I reckon.

DE Vielleicht hat er Besuch aus Limsa erwartet? ‘Maybe he was expecting visitors from Limsa?’ English guesses he wanted to hire adventurers; German guesses he was expecting visitors from Limsa.

Welcome to the Pissed Peiste, love! What can I get ye?

FR Quelque chose me dit que tu n'es pas venu(e) ici pour boire. ‘Something tells me you didn't come here to drink.’ English offers to serve a drink; French remarks you clearly did not come here to drink.
DE Schales Bier gibt's heute zum doppelten Preis! ‘Stale beer is double the price today!’ English offers to serve a drink; German jokes that stale beer costs double today.
JA お客さん……って顔つきじゃないみたいね。 ‘You don't look like... a customer, do you?’ English offers to serve a drink; Japanese remarks you don't look like a customer.

Ah, information, is it? Aye, that little bloke was in here, bringin' a blush to all the young maidens' cheeks. What he lacked in height, he certainly made up for in boldness! Left with more than one lass on his arm, he did.

FR Je lui tire mon chapeau d'ailleurs, parce que malgré sa taille, il se débrouillait si bien qu'on les a jamais revues. ‘I tip my hat to him, by the way, because despite his size, he did so well that they were never seen again.’ English says he left with several girls on his arm; French says the girls were never seen again.
DE Hat mich in einer Tour angegraben, bis diese Thaumaturgin hier reinspaziert kam. ‘He kept hitting on me nonstop, until this thaumaturge came strolling in here.’ English says he made all the young maidens blush; German says he kept flirting with the speaker herself.
DE Hat mich in einer Tour angegraben, bis diese Thaumaturgin hier reinspaziert kam. Da war ich im Nu vergessen. ‘He kept hitting on me nonstop, until this thaumaturge came strolling in here. Then I was forgotten in no time.’ English says he left with several girls; German says he dropped the speaker once a thaumaturge walked in.

What's that, miss/son? You say you're looking for someone?

DE Suchst du Ärger? ‘Are you looking for trouble?’ English asks if you are looking for someone; German jokingly asks if you are looking for trouble.

Hmmm. I believe I saw your Lalafell in the company of a couple adventurers hailing from Limsa Lominsa─a marauder and a thaumaturge, were I to hazard a guess. I think they were talking about seeing the area north of here...

DE Weißt du, was die wollten? ‘Do you know what they wanted?’ English hints they were heading north; German instead asks whether you know what they wanted.

Cocobuki

Hm hm hm... So, Mormo has chosen this as her new hunting ground.

The maidens seduced by the succubus will be prepared as vessels to hold her fully restored power; I fear they will have already been slain. As for the adventurers, well, I think you can imagine what Mormo intends for the thaumaturge.

DE Würde mich gar nicht wundern, wenn er hier nicht schon vorher andere Opfer aufgegriffen hätte. ‘It wouldn't surprise me at all if he had already picked up other victims here before.’ English says the seduced maidens will serve as vessels for her power; German suspects earlier victims were taken.

We must find and warn those unwitting Lominsans before the voidsent strikes again. You were told that they might be headed north, yes? It would be best for you to follow suit.

DE Cocobezi hat aufgeschnappt, dass sie in nördliche Richtung davongegangen sein sollen. ‘Cocobezi overheard that they are said to have gone off northward.’ English says you were told they went north; German says Cocobezi overheard it.

Still here... It's still here...somewhere close...

Me thanks, lass/lad. Ugh, me head... That little bastard said he would give us the grand tour of Ul'dah.

FR Ma camarade et moi avions demandé à un jeune Lalafell de nous conduire jusqu'à Ul'dah... mais au lieu de ça, il nous a tendu un piège... ‘My companion and I had asked a young Lalafell to lead us to Ul'dah... but instead, he set a trap for us...’ English says the Lalafell offered them a tour of Ul'dah; French says they asked him to guide them there.

Aye, it's been grand, all right. Please... He took me mate further north. Think he was mutterin' somethin' 'bout Moondrip.

Cocobani

[name]! What has befallen!?

Cocobuki

I sensed the presence of voidsent, but it appears you have things well in hand.

Cocobygo

Mormo is in Moondrip...? A fitting place for the battle to come.

FR C'est donc là-bas que Cocobusi se cache ! ‘So that's where Cocobusi is hiding!’ English calls Moondrip a fitting place for the battle; French concludes Cocobusi is hiding there.
DE Sicher finden wir Cocobusi da! ‘Surely we'll find Cocobusi there!’ English calls Moondrip a fitting place for the battle; German says they will surely find Cocobusi there.
JA ム、「ムーンドリップ洞窟」……そこに、こ、ココブシがいるはずだっ！ ‘M-Moondrip Cave... C-Cocobusi should be there!’ English calls Moondrip a fitting place for the battle; Japanese says Cocobusi should be there.

Cocobuki

It is time to finish this, my brothers─Cocobusi will be a slave to that fiend no longer.

DE Ich kann eurem Triumph über die Nichtsgesandte gar nicht schnell genug beiwohnen, hm hm. ‘I can't witness your triumph over the voidsent soon enough, hm hm.’ English vows Cocobusi will be freed from the fiend; German says he can't wait to witness their triumph.
JA ……貴方達の勝利に、私は全てを賭けます。 ‘...I stake everything on your victory.’ English vows Cocobusi will be freed from the fiend; Japanese says he stakes everything on their victory.

I shall approach Mormo first, as we discussed. If the bargaining proceeds smoothly, and the voidsent feasts on my proffered mana, then she should soon manifest in her demonic form.

Once Mormo is fully present within this realm, that is when you unleash the seething power of the abyss!

...Though after lecturing for so long on how a thaumaturge should avoid such threats, I yet hold doubts as to whether such a direct conflict is the correct path.

DE Hm hm hm, vielleicht seid ihr doch noch nicht so weit für diese Aufgabe. ‘Hm hm hm, maybe you aren't ready for this task after all.’ English doubts whether direct conflict is the right path; German doubts whether the others are ready for the task.

[name], in your experience, what do you consider to be a thaumaturge's greatest strength?

Yes, there are none who can match our propensity for fiery ruin. We need not run from danger, but rather employ our unrivaled powers to incinerate all that seek to do us harm.

Hm hm hm... Yes, indeed, it is perhaps only by looking within that we may find the answers we seek.

I am decided. My fate awaits me. I have faith that, no matter what becomes of me, you shall succeed in destroying Mormo, ending her threat to this realm.

Enough, Mormo!

Well, well. If it isn't the eldest of the COWARDLY thaumaturge brothers. I thought you'd be busy whimpering under your bed, wishing that I'd just DISAPPEAR.

DE Das große Brüderlein unseres schwächlichen Alchemisten? ‘The big brother of our feeble alchemist?’ English mocks the eldest of the cowardly thaumaturge brothers; German calls him the big brother of a feeble alchemist.

Cocobuki

I've come to offer you a deal. I know you seek the aetheric energy needed to substantiate your true form...but how much time do you intend to waste, feeding on these lesser mages?

Compared to these stripling sorcerers and their trembling arcane flames, my power is as a blazing sun. Would you not prefer to take what I can give you?

Drain my strength, and assume your rightful appearance. I am sure you think me a coward, but that is of no consequence. I only wish Cocobusi returned to us unharmed.

Hee hee hee! You are WISE to acquiesce, mage!

Hee hee hee! At LAST! At long last, my true body─my true POWER─is mine once more! I believe a stretching of the old arcane muscles is in order...

Cocobygo

Oh! Oh no you don't, v-voidsent!

Cocoboha

We won't let you leave here alive!

Hee hee hee! So, you risk your LIVES in a valiant rescue attempt? You should not bet what you are not prepared to LOSE! I shall tear the aether from your very MARROW!

FR C'est la tentative DÉSESPÉRÉE de me tuer la plus minable que j'ai jamais vue. ‘This is the most pathetic DESPERATE attempt to kill me that I have ever seen.’ English speaks of a valiant rescue attempt; French calls it the most pathetic desperate attempt to kill her.
JA 命がけの仕掛けにしてはお粗末ねぇ。 ‘For a scheme you risk your lives on, it's rather shoddy.’ English speaks of a valiant rescue attempt; Japanese mocks their life-risking scheme as shoddy.

Cocobygo

...We won?

Cocobani

We won! Victory is ours! Cocobusi! Cocobuki! Mormo is dead!

Hand out Cocobusi reports to Vesper Bay locals.

Cocobusi

What...? Where am I?

Thank Thal, you're awake. Cocobuki! Cocobusi is returned to us!

Cocoboha

Our...our sibling has yet to stir from his somnolent stupor.

Cocobusi

Buki!?

His aetheric channels have contracted─they are barely sufficient to sustain the flow of his life force. If we do not increase his capacity for aether soon, his vitality will drain away completely.

...My mana-amplifying potion. Its potency is limited, but it just might be enough!

Speak with Cocobuki.

Cocobuki

I see the battle ended...as I expected...

DE Sieht so aus ... als hätte sich unser Wagnis ... ausgezahlt, was? ‘Looks like ... our gamble ... paid off, huh?’ English says the battle ended as he expected; German says their risky gamble paid off.
JA ……呪術士ギルド……一世一代の賭……けは、私たちの、勝ちのようですね……。 ‘...The Thaumaturges' Guild's... once-in-a-lifetime gamble... seems to be our win...’ English says the battle ended as he expected; Japanese calls it a once-in-a-lifetime gamble that they won.

Speak with the maimed marauder.

Cocobygo

Y-You did it, Cocobusi! Your alchemy saved him!

And we would not have prevailed without you, [name]! We will bear our brother back to the Ossuary─pray meet us there that we might properly express our gratitude!

Speak with Cocobuki outside Moondrip.

Cocobuki

Thank you, [name]. After seeking refuge in the comforting shadows of the abyss for so long, I had lost sight of the blazing glory of which thaumaturgy is capable.

Speak with Cocobuki at the Thaumaturges' Guild.

Cocobuki

The raw power and audacity of your magecraft has freed my brothers and me from our self-imposed cowardice.

Cocoboha

I thought Thal Himself had His fingers at my throat... But this sensation of hard-won supremacy is strangely satisfying!

Cocobuki

As for you, Cocobusi: you are our brother, and our respected colleague. I hope you never again underestimate the precious power you wield.

FR Nous souhaitons juste que tu utilises les talents qui sont les tiens pour aider les gens à ta manière. ‘We only wish that you use the talents that are yours to help people in your own way.’ English hopes he never underestimates his power again; French hopes he uses his talents to help people.
DE Du solltest weiter deinen Weg verfolgen, dann wirst du sicher noch vielen Leuten helfen können. ‘You should keep following your path, then you will surely be able to help many people.’ English hopes he never underestimates his power again; German urges him to keep his path and help many people.
JA 貴方は貴方の力を活かし、人々を救ってください。 ‘Make use of your own power and save people.’ English hopes he never underestimates his power again; Japanese asks him to use his power to save people.

[name], you have exceeded all my expectations. In recognition of your outstanding growth as a thaumaturge, I shall impart to you one of the guild's most closely guarded techniques:

Manaward. It is a defensive weaving of energies that blunts the force of any attack made against you.

Hm hm hm... I am sure you can understand why we do not teach this secret to every stray hedge wizard who chooses to join our ranks.

FR Comme tu peux le constater, l'occultisme n'a pas que pour vocation de détruire, il peut également servir à se défendre. ‘Heh heh heh... As you can see, thaumaturgy is not only meant to destroy, it can also serve to defend oneself.’ English explains why the secret is not taught to every hedge wizard; French says thaumaturgy can also defend.
DE Wir Thaumaturgen können nämlich nicht nur kräftig austeilen, sondern auch unseren eigenen Hintern retten, wenn es nötig sein sollte. ‘We Thaumaturges, you see, can not only dish it out hard, but also save our own backsides when it should be necessary.’ English explains why the secret is not taught to every hedge wizard; German jokes thaumaturges can save their own backsides.
JA ククク……破壊だけではありません、「守る」ための魔法も呪術にはあるんですよ。 ‘Heh heh heh... It is not only destruction; thaumaturgy also has magic for "protecting".’ English explains why the secret is not taught to every hedge wizard; Japanese says thaumaturgy also has protective magic.

Now that you have experienced the deadliest threats─and the joy that comes with their obliteration─I am certain you are eager to explore just how deep you might descend into the chasm of thaumaturgy.

May your struggles bring wisdom, and your wisdom bring courage. I, for one, look forward to hearing of your future thaumaturgical endeavors. Hm hm hm...

I have enlisted the assistance of my brothers in questioning the locals, but I fear they are unsuited to such subtle endeavors. Our plans rest upon your efforts, [name].

Pray do not wait on me, [name]. I must gather my brothers before doing aught else. Hurry northward and warn those unsuspecting Lominsans of the danger.

Cocobygo

The big battle at last, eh? It really is quite thrilling! ...Really!

Cocobani

Are you ready? You seem ready. I stand ready! Well...I stand, anyway. I think I may have overindulged in ether before we left...

FR T-tu n'as pas envie de faire pipi, toi ? ‘D-don't you need to pee, you?’ English jokes about everyone being ready; French asks whether you need to pee.
DE Da hat doch wohl nicht einer die Roben voll? ‘Surely nobody has soiled their robes?’ English jokes about everyone being ready; German asks whether someone has soiled their robes.
JA お前ちびってねぇか？ ‘Haven't you wet yourself?’ English jokes about everyone being ready; Japanese asks whether you have wet yourself.

Cocobezi

M-Me? Perfectly fine! S-Solid as an adamantoise!

FR De toute façon, dans le pire des cas, j'ai ma technique secrète : éclater en sanglots ! ‘Anyway, in the worst case, I have my secret technique: bursting into tears!’ English boasts he is solid as an adamantoise; French says his secret fallback is bursting into tears.
DE Notfalls m-machen wir's mit der In-Grund-und-Boden-Heul-Taktik, d-die hat schließlich noch immer gewirkt, o-oder? ‘If need be, w-we'll use the cry-our-eyes-out tactic, after all, i-it has always worked, r-right?’ English boasts he is solid as an adamantoise; German proposes a crying tactic as a fallback.
JA 我が秘技「泣き落とし」もある。 ‘There is also my secret technique, "tearful pleading".’ English boasts he is solid as an adamantoise; Japanese mentions his secret technique of tearful pleading.

Cocoboha

Bwaha...ha... Is it normal to be this nervous?

FR Du moment qu-que je suis là, n-nous sommes sûrs de g-gagner... ‘Don't worry... As long as I-I am here, w-we are sure to w-win...’ English admits to being nervous; French boasts that with him there, victory is certain.
DE M-Mormo wird ihr blaues Wunder erleben, jawohl! ‘M-Mormo is in for a nasty surprise, yes indeed!’ English admits to being nervous; German boasts that Mormo is in for a nasty surprise.
JA だ、大丈夫大丈夫、この僕もいるし、ね……。 ‘I-it's fine, it's fine, I'm here too, right...’ English admits to being nervous; Japanese insists it's fine because he is there too.