Sohm Al. Casting its shadow over the Dravanian forelands, this towering peak is revered by the dragons as both holy ground and resting place. And now, in accordance with your pact, Vidofnir has thrown open to you the final ascent to the sacred mount's summit. But Nidhogg's minions will not lightly suffer this intrusion. Ere you gaze upon the fabled expanse of the Churning Mists, you must first carve a path through the mountain's denizens and overcome the consort of Nidhogg, herself—the she-dragon, Tioman.

Description

Sympathetic to Ysayle's goal of ending the Dragonsong War and grateful for the death of Ravana at the hands of Shiva and the Warrior of Light, Vidofnir, the draconic guardian of Aynx Trine in the Dravanian Forelands, granted the party passage through the Forelands. She did not promise that Tioman would be as willing to allow the party, including Estinien Wyrmblood and Alphinaud Leveilleur, to continue through Sohm Al.

After clearing the lower mountain of monsters, the Warrior of Light's party was assailed by Dravanians, and at the summit faced Tioman herself. Ysayle tried to talk Tioman down as to avoid further bloodshed, but Tioman only roared in defiance, so Estinien drew his weapon and started a battle^{[note 1]}. Tioman was outmatched and slain. Her death had a number of consequences: the Crystal of Earth's blessing was restored for the Warrior, the Moogles of Moghome in the Churning Mists were unwilling to meet with the party for fear that they would provoke Nidhogg's ire, and Nidhogg himself panicked and withdrew into the Aery, his personal fortress. According to Estinien, Nidhogg's planned attack on Ishgard was canceled because of this event, stalling a potentially devastating assault on the weakened city-state.