This is video #138 in my gameplay series of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for the Nintendo Switch. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 [Switch] Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZ8kn0xML25jIzNLKBL7i1wRUy9oXtWi Previously, the party carried out the hero quest "Side Story: Sena", Sena's ascension quest. After going with Ghondor to clear out some monsters at the Material Storage Warehouse in the Great Sword's Cliff, Swordmarch, they had to return to the City to take out Shania, who had become Moebius S. We also learned that Shania's mother is definitely out of the running for the mother-of-the-year award. When the party cleared the quest, the rank limit for Sena's class, Ogre, increased to 20. Now, the party will carry out Ashera's ascension quest. The party resumes at the City Camp in the City. They set Ashera as their current Hero. The party skip travels to the Colony 11: West Gate in the Syra Hovering Reefs, Keves Castle Region. They check around the colony, though the quest does not actually begin here. The party skip travels to the Old Kana Battlefield in the Rae-Bel Tableland, Old Kana Battlefield. They approach the quest marker at the Ferronis wreckage for a cutscene sequence with Ashera. The hero quest "A Deep-Seated Scar", Ashera's ascension quest, begins. The party skip travels to Penshia Portal in the northwest of the Syra Hovering Reefs, Keves Castle Region. They go southeast to the target destination for a scene. Afterwards, the party continues southeast through the area. They bypass the battles for now and head to the First Ixia Bridge. A scene with Easel, Zoren, and Clad takes place. The party battles a group of Consul R's Forces, a mixed group of seven soldiers. A scene takes place after this battle. Something weird is happening. Then, the party battles a group of Consul R's Puppets, a similar mixed group of seven soldiers. It is a little tougher without the backup from Ashera's lieutenants. As they go east across the First Ixia Bridge, they encounter two more groups of Consul R's Puppets. When they get close to the Colony 11: West Gate, a scene with Consul R takes place. Call me suspicious, but I don't trust her. The party enters Colony 11. They approach Zoren, Easel, and Clad north of the Training Pit for a scene. Oh, that Ashera. What's with her all of a sudden? On the northern ledge of the colony, the party approaches Ashera for a cutscene between Ashera and Eunie. Something is definitely bugging Ashera. Now, the party must make their way to Hovering Reef 0. They backtrack west across the First Ixia Bridge. They take the rope slide to Hovering Reef 7. Up the vines, they take out a couple of Grawn Ropls and farm an Ether Sphere for HD Ether. A new Ether Sphere is revealed. The party continues to Hovering Reef 6 and then Hovering Reef 5. Up the cliff to the east on Hovering Reef 5, they find a new rope slide device. After activating it, they slide east to Hovering Reef 0 under Keves Castle. Ominous place. The party approaches the ominous altar for a cutscene. It figures R would have something underhanded in mind. She also has a heretofore unrevealed cohort. After the scene, it is boss time against Undying Blade Ashera. Fortunately, they only need to bring her HP down halfway. Another scene takes place after the battle. I feel a little sorry for W. Just a teensy bit. Finally, it is boss time against Moebius R and Moebius W. I figure Moebius W has some irritating talents, so I decided to take her out first. She can in fact summon soldiers into the battle. She can also force the party to target her with Cruel Taunt. However, that Smash at the end of my chain attack really devastated her. Afterwards, Moebius R did not seem much of a threat by herself. More cutscenes take place after the battle. Homecoming used to be even bleaker than it is now, it seems. Heavy stuff. "A Deep-Seated Scar" complete! The rank limit for Ashera's class, Lone Exile, is increased to 20. The party's affinity with Colony 11 reaches rank 4. The party regains control at the Colony 11: West Gate. They turn in Collectopaedia Cards for Widow, Branden, Knoquehardt, Hexen, and Strider of Colony 11. They check around Colony 11 for new dialogue. Looks like a new quest is available, but they will start it later. Then, they skip travel back to the City Camp in the City and save. Next time, they will work on Monica's ascension quest. Thanks for watching! Recording date: December 28, 2022 This video is part of my gameplay series of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. I am playing the North American version of the game released for the Nintendo Switch on July 29, 2022. All characters, story, music, artwork, and other components of this game are the property of their respective owners. Played on the Nintendo Switch. Recorded with the Elgato HD60 X device and 4K Capture Utility. Produced with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKXY7298wkw