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Karst

Karst refers to an NPC in current Vana'diel time. For the NPC appearing in the Wings of the Goddess past time, visit Hrichter Karst.

Description & Connections

Type:

NPC

Location:

Metalworks (K-8)

Notes

President of the Republic of Bastok, and a controversial figure among many in the Republic. It is said that he only won his position due to the support of Cid. He is the father of Cornelia. Present version of Hrichter Karst. Derek Karst is his father.

Involved in Missions

Bastok Mission 2-3: The Emissary
Bastok Mission 5-1: Darkness Rising
Bastok Mission 5-2: Xarcabard, Land of Truths
Bastok Mission 7-2: On My Way
Bastok Mission 9-2: Where Two Paths Converge
A Crystalline Prophecy (Mission)

Involved in Quests

Waking the Colossus

Source entry: Karst. Cached on this server on 4 November 2026.