During the Cataclysm, the Tower of Eternity shattered and its fragments scattered all over Iluma. Those fragments release Aether as they slowly disintegrate. We've learned the hard way that the presence of such Aether can sometimes mutate local plant life.
Though, there is a silver lining to this. The seeds or spore sacs of these mutated plants often contains Aether essence.
The Hymn of Aion Legion needs that essence to rebuild the Aetheric Field. Find a [%dic:STR_DIC_I_quest_15535a] and bring it to me. Faith and arms and all that.
The seeds or spore sacs are blue in color and have a... unique fragrance if they contain Aether.
They're quite fragile, though, and tend to dry out as we transport them. Mind yourself as you hand them over.
Thank you. Now, give me just a moment. I need to verify that this is what we need.
The good news is, their fragrance makes them simple enough to identify. Wait there.
Why are you dallying around here? We need the essence from those [%dic:STR_DIC_I_quest_15535a]s!
Start hacking down some plant life and bring me anything you find!
Thank you. Now, give me just a moment. I need to verify that this is what we need.
The good news is, their fragrance makes them simple enough to identify. Wait there.
Ah, yes. That scent is... indescribable. But it cannot be mimicked. This definitely is one of the ones with Aether essence.
These are fresh and flawless. Excellent work, [%username]! You clearly understand what is at stake here.
I do hope you'll come back to continue helping us.
Retrieve a [%dic:STR_DIC_I_quest_15535a] and report to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_LF6_Kornus_E].
[%collectitem]Talk with [%dic:STR_DIC_N_LF6_Kornus_E].
Retrieve a Blue Spore Sac and report to Kornus.
According to Kornus, some of the plants that were near the Tower of Eternity have mutated and now contain Aether essence.
He sent you to retrieve a Blue Spore Sac from mature mushrooms, which may contain the Aether in question.
The one you brought him checked out, so he commended you for your efforts and encouraged you to return in the future.