Lost Colony

The Lost Colony is a Colony in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. It is Nimue's home colony prior to moving to Colony Lambda. The people of this colony are not bound to the Flame Clock system.

Geography
The Lost Colony is located in a valley, connected by Hermit's Inlet to the Erythia Sea. The cave entrance is initially blocked, only becoming accessible during the quest Side Story: Taion. The colony surrounds a large lake which is filled with debris from an Agnian structure; according to Isurd, they were once a castle, which was destroyed in a great battle a long time ago. Saffronias, large trees with glowing red and purple leaves, grow atop the surrounding cliffs. The Lost Colony has a large farm which provides its food source.

Plot
Long ago, the Lost Colony was somehow freed from their Flame Clock without destroying it, possibly liberated by an unknown group of Ouroboros. Several still-functional Cradles were left behind from the ancient castle, giving them a constant supply of new inhabitants. To protect themselves from the war, the Lost Colony was locked away from the outside world, its inhabitants forbidden from ever leaving.

Five years ago, an Agnian squad was performing recon in the Cadensia region when they were attacked by a group of Kevesi and were quickly defeated, the only survivor being Isurd. He was rescued by members of the Lost Colony and nursed back to health by Nimue. Isurd soon had to leave; due to Nimue's interest in the outside world, she decided to go with him, returning to Colony Lambda.

Side Story: Taion
Through the Nopon Caravans, Isurd acquires word that the Lost Colony has been discovered by Agnian forces, who plan to launch an attack. Isurd requests that Taion and his traveling companions go to the colony to protect it. The colony's inhabitants refuse to abandon their home despite the party's warnings, forcing Taion to come up with an alternative strategy. He and Riku investigate the Ferronis and find that its Flame Clock wasn't destroyed by the Ouroboros who liberated the colony and it still has a tiny amount of energy left in it. Taion theorizes that the Ferronis was somehow reactivated, which is what allowed Agnus to discover its location after managing to hide from them for so long.

After some repairs from Riku, the Ferronis is activated and sent into battle, leading a frontal assault against the Agnian Ferronis brought in to attack the colony. While the two are engaged in combat, the party sneaks around behind and attacks Consul V. After V is defeated and his Ferronis is destroyed, Nimue vows to protect the Lost Colony from any further attacks.

Landmarks

 * Chief's Quarters

Secret Areas

 * Eternal Elegance

Rest Spots

 * Lost Colony Barracks

NPCs

 * Stella
 * Nimue
 * Silas
 * Razor
 * Carmina

Enemies

 * Zobura Krodlax
 * Desert Pagul