The Moonlit Watcher
Last updated 2026-04-05
The Moonlit Watcher is a World Quest in Ashveil Peak, Nod-Krai.
It is required to unlock the Meeting Point at Cliffwatch Camp.
Start Location
Start the quest by approaching Illuga, Anleifr and Egle near the Statue of the New Moon at Cliffwatch Camp, Ashveil Peak, Nod-Krai.
The Moonlit Watcher's start location
Additional context
Steps
- Talk to Illuga
- Walk with Illuga
- Talk to Illuga
- Look for the missing transport
- Check on the person crying for help
- Rescue Valdis
- Defeat the monsters
- Wave 1:
- Wave 2:
- Talk to Valdis
- Return to Cliffwatch Camp
Gameplay Notes
- During step 7, Illuga joins the party as a Trial Character.
- During step 7, Valdis will join the battle as an ally.
Trial Character
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  Lv. 90 C3 Illuga Lv. 90 R1 Favonius Lance |
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 Max HP: 18,805 ATK: 1,221 DEF: 1,069 Elemental Mastery: 574 Crit Rate: 33% Crit DMG: 112.9% Energy Recharge: 243.2% |
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Lv. 90 C3 Illuga Lv. 90 R3 Favonius Lance |
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Max HP: 18,805 ATK: 1,221 DEF: 1,069 Elemental Mastery: 574 Crit Rate: 33% Crit DMG: 112.9% Energy Recharge: 243.2% |
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Dialogue
Quest DescriptionThe Lightkeepers stationed at Cliffwatch Camp seem to have run into some trouble...
- (Approach Illuga, Anleifr and Egle near the Statue of the New Moon)
- Illuga: Where could they be? Ugh, this is turning into a major headache...
- (If the player has not met Illuga yet, an introductory note appears on screen)
Illuga — Nightmare's Burning Heart
Head of the Lightkeepers' investigation squad. He is always at the forefront during battle, leading his squad against the Wild Hunt's incursions.
He is warm-hearted by nature and constantly looks out for those around him, sometimes to the point of over-worrying. This tendency is driven both by his personality and by an instinct rooted in past experiences.
To prevent such tragedies from repeating, he has decided to take up the light himself to ensure that the path ahead is illuminated for each and every one of his companions.
- Anleifr: What now, Boss? Forget our brothers and sisters over at the lighthouse, waiting to get to work... If we don't have enough fuel, it's lights out for the entire camp.
- Egle: Yeah. We gotta think of something, Squad Leader.
- Illuga: Mm... Don't worry.
- Illuga: Head back to your posts. I'll take care of this.
- Illuga: (Traveler), Paimon, good to see you.
- Paimon: Hey there, Illuga. Why's everyone gathered here at the entrance?
Seems like you've got a lot on your plate.- Has something happened?
- Illuga: Eh, it's fine. Just a minor issue, really, and I'm already on the case.
- Paimon: Aw, c'mon Illuga! You're always trying to fix things by yourself on the down low. Just tell us, it couldn't hurt!
- Paimon: Or is it 'cause you're too embarrassed to say?
- Illuga: Haha, no way. I just don't want everyone in town worrying about things that I can handle on my own.
- Illuga: But since you're both part of the investigation squad now, I won't treat you like outsiders.
- Illuga: Still, this isn't exactly the place for a chat. Come on in, I'll tell you more inside.
- (While following Illuga)
- Rollon: Squad Leader, I've compiled what data we have on the bases we can still control. My report is over at the command post.
- Illuga: Got it. Thanks, Rollon.
- Vlaicu: Squad Leader. Our comrades in the east seem to have butted heads with the Fatui. They say they're going to send someone over.
- Illuga: Got it. I'll be over as soon as I can.
- Paimon: Geez, Illuga, are you always this busy?
- Illuga: Recently, yes... There's just so much work to catch up on.
- (After arriving at the vehicle)
- Paimon: Y'know, Paimon's been wanting to ask for a while now... What are these vehicle thingies we keep seeing in the Lightkeepers' camps? They kinda look like food trucks, don'cha think?
- Paimon: It'd be awesome if you really could cook up there, but Paimon has a feeling there's more to these things than meets the eye...
- Maybe it's a chef bot capable only of the finest haute cuisine.
- Paimon: Uhh... What? Yeah, that wasn't what Paimon was getting at...
- Maybe it can transform into a battle bot.
- Paimon: For real? You mean the type that'd grab a spoon and start attacking you if you said you didn't like its cooking?
- Illuga: Oh, these? Officially, they're called "Moonwagons." They're transportation tools we made by modifying Snezhnayan mechanical vehicles.
- Illuga: You can think of them as kuuvahki-powered mobile lighthouses.
- Illuga: They're not quick by any means, but they save us a whole lot of trouble and manpower when it comes to transporting supplies.
- Illuga: As for cooking functionality, I hadn't actually given that any thought. But you know, if we did install a toaster in there...
- Relax, you don't have to take Paimon that seriously.
- That food truck bit was a joke.
- Illuga: No, no. Filling stomachs is a key part of a Ratnik's duties too. Thanks for reminding me of that, Paimon.
- Illuga: A proper food truck would save us from having to build makeshift stone stoves just to eat a hot meal.
- Paimon: Right? And that way, you could even hold your own bonfire parties, too!
- Paimon: Uh, except everyone does seem really busy. Not sure they'd be in the mood for that...
- Illuga: Actually, I really hope that one day we can. Just the thought of it makes me smile.
- Illuga: But that day will have to wait — for now, at least.
- Paimon: Yeah... It's all 'cause of the Wild Hunt, isn't it?
- (Condition missing)
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- Illuga: It is indeed. As you've seen for yourselves, it's continued to grow in strength. Vigilance is our only option.
- (Condition missing)
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- Illuga: Yes. Flins did send word from the south that the strongest Wild Hunt anomaly we know of has been destroyed with your help.
- Illuga: But it continues to cause havoc elsewhere, so there's no easing off for us.
- Illuga: Not only must we shore up our bases themselves, we also need to ensure that the roads are clear — which entails dispatching Ratniki at regular intervals to patrol vast areas of land...
- Paimon: *sigh* Just listening to all that is kinda tiring already. You Lightkeepers sure have it tough.
- Illuga: And that's just the basics.
- Illuga: The real danger lies with those Wild Hunt outbreaks that suddenly just appear out of nowhere. Such tasks are all handled by Gramps, Flins, Olav, and those guys.
- Illuga: I can't have Gramps fretting over every last thing, so I've taken over handling of the groundwork.
- Illuga: Honestly, compared to our shortage of manpower, supply prep is nothing. To continue on the topic of food, even the best cook in the world couldn't do anything without ingredients.
- Illuga: Over the years, many of our former bases have fallen into disrepair, making them ill-suited for long-term postings.
- Illuga: At the moment, everyone has to shuttle back and forth between our camps and HQ, leading to fewer and fewer people available for combat deployments.
- Got a solution in mind?
- Illuga: Yep, and that's turning this place into a permanent base. And most importantly, what's a Lightkeeper stronghold without a lighthouse?
- Paimon: So you wanna build one here?
- Illuga: Exactly. We'll need it if we're to stand any chance against the Wild Hunt's attacks...
- Illuga: Which is easy to say, but in practice... I think you've seen enough to know it's not going too smoothly.
- Paimon: Oh, right... Paimon almost forgot that we were here to help. So, what's the issue?
- Illuga: Well, building our encampment will require lots of fuel and supplies. Generally, we bring it all in on Moonwagons all the way from Piramida.
- Couldn't you get materials from somewhere nearer?
- I see lots of potential timber nearby.
- Illuga: Ah, if only it were so simple. The main problem is, we need a special kind of oil refined using kuuvahki.
- Illuga: It's true that the plants nearby are full of kuuvahki, and they'll keep us going — for a while, at least... But supplying the fuel for a lighthouse is a whole other ball game.
- Illuga: Unfortunately, though, there's been no sign of the supplies that should have arrived last night.
- Illuga: Valdis is in charge of transport, and he's always been meticulous, so it's unlikely that he got careless and missed the timing or something.
- Illuga: And that's precisely why I'm worried that they might have encountered some trouble...
- Hold up, deep breaths...
- Don't get too worked up. I've seen things like this happen many times before.
- Paimon: Yeah. There's always a way outta every jam — even if that means being trapped inside a sealed barrel, or getting buried neck-deep!
- Paimon: Surely this can't be any worse than that?
- Illuga: Hah, don't tell me that's actually happened? I guess I underestimated you two again...
- If you think that's wild...
- We've been to prison in the Fortress of Meropide as well...
- Paimon: Anyway, we can have a look around. Maybe they've just lost their way?
- Illuga: Mm... Maybe so. Anyway, there's no time to lose, so follow me.
- Paimon: Yup. Let's move!
- (Approach the marked location)
- Illuga: Strange, I thought I just heard something. Almost like...
- Paimon: Huh? Have you noticed something, Illuga?
- Illuga: Hmm... Never mind that for now. Look over there, I think that's our missing transport!
- (Approach the Moonwagon)
- Paimon: Well that's weird... That's the vehicle alright, but there doesn't seem to be anyone around.
- ???: Huh? Is someone there? Help! Please, help me!
- (Approach the Lunar Conflux Barrier)
- Valdis: S—Squad Leader! Thank the gods, you're here! Please, help me!
- Illuga: Valdis... How did you end up here?
- Valdis: It's... a long story. But the barrier created by these Mandragoras can't be broken from inside, so I've been stuck in here for almost the whole day!
- Illuga: Hmm, something about this doesn't quite add up. This place isn't on the main road from Piramida, nor is it some sort of shortcut.
- Illuga: And as for the Mandragoras, they wouldn't usually bother passers-by unless they were trespassing on their territory.
- Illuga: In short, I'd like an explanation as to how you ended up here — and a reasonable one, at that, or you might have to stay in there a while longer.
- Paimon: Whoa, you don't usually see Illuga getting angry... Paimon's kinda scared now, too.
- A Squad Leader's gotta have a more imposing side, after all.
- Besides, the Lightkeepers are known for their discipline.
- Paimon: That's true... Guess being an adventurer really does have its advantages. It's a good thing we're only honorary squad members, or we'd be subject to his discipline, too.
- Valdis: Agh... Alright, alright. Last night, I found the path to our camp blocked by a large group of Mandragoras.
- Valdis: You know how I like studying insects and plants, Squad Leader... and it was such a rare sight to see this many Mandragoras gathered in one place.
- Valdis: I didn't wanna miss the opportunity, so I followed them all the way here. But then...
- Valdis: Ahh, I'm so sorry! I'll take responsibility for this, I promise. How about... I cover night watch for the coming week? No, make that the whole month!
- Let's just rescue him first...
- Illuga: You're right. We can discuss the breaking of regulations after we get back. For now, let's concentrate on getting him out of here.
- Y'know, we already have the supplies, so...
- Valdis: Wh—What do you mean? You're not just gonna leave me here, are you? Please! I know I was in the wrong!
- Paimon: Y'know, he does look really sorry... Let's just save him first, alright? He's got enough punishment waiting for him as it is...
- Illuga: You're right, Paimon. We can discuss the breaking of regulations after we get back. For now, let's concentrate on getting him out of here.
- Illuga: I could use your help again, (Traveler).
- Valdis: *sob* Thank you...
- (After melting the Lunar Conflux Barrier)
- Paimon: Whoa, where'd all these monsters pop out from?
- Illuga: Ugh, we let our guard down... Prepare for battle, everyone.
- (After defeating the enemies)
- Paimon: Whew. Finally drove off those monsters...
- Paimon: What's going on here? Surely they couldn't have been waiting in ambush this whole time...?
- Illuga: The Wild Hunt... The Mandragoras... Ah, I get it.
- Paimon: Huh? Have you figured something out, Illuga?
- Illuga: Valdis, I think these Mandragoras trapped you inside the barrier to protect you.
- Illuga: They're very sensitive to shifts in their environment. I myself heard some strange murmurs on the way here.
- Illuga: Come to think of it, it must've come from the Wild Hunt monsters, who had yet to manifest at that time.
- Illuga: These Mandragoras must have detected them very early on, which is why they barred your path and prevented you from continuing onward...
- Illuga: Only to have you follow them anyway, leaving them no choice but to trap you here for your protection.
- Valdis: I see, so that's what was going on... No wonder they refused to leave the area...
- Illuga: They probably only protected you because they detected the scent of grass and flowers on your person... perhaps because of all the time you spend around them.
- Illuga: Either way, thank you both. There doesn't seem to be any further danger.
- Paimon: Ah, there they go. Adorable little fellas, huh? And they didn't even ask for a reward!
- Paimon: Imagine if we had them around to watch our backs — we'd never have to worry about being ambushed while opening treasure chests again!
- Paimon: Y'know, putting it like that, it was kinda understandable that Valdis would wanna follow them...
- Valdis: Right? Finally, someone understands me!
- Nice try, buddy...
- But that's no excuse for neglecting your duties.
- Valdis: ...I know, I know, I'm sorry... I'll take whatever's coming to me...
- Illuga: Alright. Now that we've got him out, let's head back. The others are probably starting to worry.
- (The player is teleported back to Cliffwatch Camp)
- Illuga: Alrighty. That's the issue resolved, and our fuel stocks replenished. Thank you both very much.
- Paimon: Ah, don't mention it! We're part of the team, right?
- Speaking of the team, how's Valdis doing?
- Illuga: Hmm. He neglected his duty while escorting a supply shipment, which is a violation of our regulations.
- Illuga: However, he did encounter a pretty dangerous situation related to the Wild Hunt, and we didn't end up suffering any losses.
- Illuga: As such, as per his wishes, he'll be responsible for protecting the lighthouse throughout its next month of construction.
- Paimon: Hmph, hope he doesn't start slacking off again. Now that she's a member of the team, Paimon's gonna start coming down to check up on him — oh, and to see how the lighthouse is coming along, too!
- Paimon: Speaking of which... Paimon wonders what it'll look like once it's all done.
- Illuga: It won't be as impressive as the one at Final Night Cemetery, that's for sure. Still, it'll be bright enough to serve as a beacon to guide travelers through the night.
- Illuga: So long as we're able to keep people safe, whether from the Wild Hunt or anything else, our efforts will not have been in vain.
- Illuga: Anyway, I should go back to sorting through our archives. All that work isn't gonna do itself...
- No rest for a Ratnik, huh...
- Just don't overwork yourself, alright?
- Illuga: Don't worry, we won't be this busy forever. We should be able to put our feet up a bit once this place is up and running.
- Paimon: In that case, we'll help you out! That way, it'll be done in no time!
- Illuga: Your help would be most welcome, believe me! But... I'm sure you've got a lot on your plate already. And asking you to come all this way just to do our work for us... it wouldn't feel right.
- Illuga: Hmm... How about this, then? If you find anything useful during your adventures and you happen to be passing by, feel free to drop it off.
- Paimon: C'mon, it's no biggie! Like you said, we're squadmates now, hehe!
- Paimon: Isn't that right, (Traveler)?
- (The Traveler nods in agreement)
- Illuga: Haha... In that case, let me say again that it's an honor to have you as my squadmates.
Post-Quest Dialogue
Dialogue sets are randomized
Dialogue Set #1
- (Talk to Illuga or Vlaicu at Cliffwatch Camp)
- Vlaicu: ...And in the end, we managed to settle things peacefully.
- Illuga: That's great. Good work.
- Illuga: And there I was, wondering how I'd report a full-on conflict with the Fatui to the old man...
- Illuga: This area is under our jurisdiction by right, so we can do as we please. As to whether our actions might stir up unnecessary trouble... Well, that's a different story.
- Illuga: Oh, wait... You're not from Nod-Krai. There wouldn't have been any problems if you'd have taught them a lesson on our behalf.
- Why, you should've said so earlier.
- Would've been glad to be of service.
- Illuga: Hahaha. I'll remember that the next time this happens.
Dialogue Set #2
- (Talk to Illuga at Cliffwatch Camp)
- Illuga: Whew... busy, busy. Time to compile the reports and send them out. Gotta make sure we're all on the same page...
- Illuga: Let's see, who needs a copy... Squad Leader Olav, who's out in the field pursuing the Wild Hunt. The Sergeant Majors stationed in various regions... Oh yes, and Sir Flins, too.
- Are you planning to deliver them yourself?
- Illuga: Well, I will have some help from my colleagues — but most of them, yes.
- Illuga: Don't worry, this isn't a manpower issue. More like... a side-effect of the free-spirited nature of most Ratniki.
- Illuga: If there weren't people like me serving as runners, we'd often end up losing track of such individuals in the field.
- Illuga: Besides, I'd like to pay them all a visit anyway, so it's a win-win for everyone.
Dialogue Set #3
- (Talk to Illuga at Cliffwatch Camp)
- Illuga: The weather in this area has improved quite a bit, mostly thanks to you two.
- Illuga: Once the dark clouds have dispersed and the sun shines down on us once more, the monsters will no longer be able to sneak out under the cover of darkness.
- Illuga: And when that day comes, the Lightkeepers stationed here will finally be able to rest.
- But... what about at nighttime?
- You'd get daytime off, at most.
- Illuga: True... Ah, if only it could always be daytime. Say, do you think the sun's kinda like us Ratniki?
- Illuga: I mean, before the sun lit up the skies, the world could only have known darkness. What I'm trying to say is, if it wasn't for the sun, there wouldn't be a "daytime" at all.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
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| English | The Moonlit Watcher | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 月下的守望者 | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 月下的守望者 | |
| Japanese | 月下の守り人 | |
| Korean | 달의 파수꾼 Darui Pasukkun | |
| Spanish | El guardián bajo la luna | |
| French | Le guetteur au clair de lune | The Watcher in the Moonlight |
| Russian | Страж под луной Strazh pod lunoy | |
| Thai | ผู้พิทักษ์ใต้แสงจันทร์ | |
| Vietnamese | Người Canh Gác Dưới Trăng | |
| German | Der Wächter im Mondlicht | The Guardian in the Moonlight |
| Indonesian | Pengawas Yang Diterangi Rembulan | |
| Portuguese | O Vigia ao Luar | |
| Turkish | Ay Işığı Altında Bir Gözcü | |
| Italian | Il guardiano al chiaro di luna |
Change History
Released in Version "Luna IV"