Sokles is a non-player character in Final Fantasy XIV. He is the manager of Anagnorisis in Elpis. Sokles is an Ancient who appeared during sidequests in Elpis.
History[]
Upon meeting the Warrior of Light, who presents themselves as an Azem's familiar, Sokles welcomes them to Anagnorisis and readily assumes that he is a familiar looking to expand worldly knowledge. Sokles suggests that the Warrior of Light talk to Charmion, who he chose as his successor, to be their guide. After Charmion showed him around, both Sokles and Charmion were convinced that the Warrior of Light was an advanced familiar.[1]
Sokles and Charmion are eager to learn the Warrior of Light's perspective on the world. While Charmion was researching the Warrior of Light's opinions, she realizes that if the Warrior of Light doesn't feed, They could disappear. Panicked, she asks the Warrior of Light to pick a handful of Archestratus flowers and take them to Sokles, while she rushes off to make urgent culinary preparations. After delivering the flowers to Supervisor Sokles, he combines them with the fruit chosen by Charmion to create a mixture rich in ether and asks the Warrior of Light to drink it.[2]
Charmion left her most philosophical question for last: how the Warrior of Light feels about their place in the world. To help her better understand her vocation in life, Charmion accompanies the Warrior of Light to the archives of Anagnorisis. While examining the documentation, the Warrior of Light discovers an impressive number of observation records, many of them written by Overseer Sokles.[3]
Sokles revealing his confidence in Charmion's abilities.
Charmion revealed that she had been chosen to succeed Sokles, but admitted to being insecure due to her inexperience. She tells Sokles that her having masterfully shown Anagnorisis to the Warrior of Light was proof that she was suitable for the position and that he has full confidence in her knowledge and ability. Sokles credits the Warrior of Light with helping to prepare Charmion for when he "returns to the Star".[3]
When the Warrior of Light accompanies Maira and Alkaios on a visit to Anagnorisis, Overseer Sokles explains that several creatures have fallen victim to angry lykaones. Sokles called on Alkaios to speed up the decomposition of the remains with time magics, and the Warrior of Light was invited to take part in this service.[4]
At the site of the fallen creations, the conversation turns to the subject of mourning and the Warrior of Light shares the traditions of honoring the dead. Fascinated by the idea of leaving a physical reminder, Maira asks the Warrior of Light to follow her to a place where she can prepare an offering of flowers for the deceased. Maira has manipulated the ether in the soil to produce a series of beautiful flowers.[4]
Having gathered a small handful of "krinoi" conjured by Maira, the Warrior of Light delivers the offering to the waiting Sokles. Sokles accepts the flowers and places them with the remains. The simple gesture, together with Alkaios' solemn words, seems to have touched the hearts of those present. The Anagnorisis observers thanked for their contribution before sending them back to Poieten Oikos.[4]
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This section is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.Etymology[]
Sokles was an ancient Greek potter, active in the middle of the 6th century BC, in Athens.
Citations[]
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Sidequest
Touring Anagnorisis, Part I.
- ↑ Final Fantasy XIV, Sidequest
Familiar Food.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Final Fantasy XIV, Sidequest Familiar Fate.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Final Fantasy XIV, Sidequest
Methods of Mourning.