A Realm Reborn

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MAIN SCENARIO QUESTS

A Realm Reborn — The Seventh Umbral Era (patch 2.0)

A Realm Awoken — The Seventh Astral Era (patch 2.1)

Through the Maelstrom (patch 2.2)

Defenders of Eorzea (patch 2.3)

Dreams of Ice (patch 2.4)

Before the Fall (patch 2.5)

ADDITIONAL CONTENT

Side Dungeons

Primal Quests

The Binding Coils of Bahamut

The Crystal Tower

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^{ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION}

Though she had hoped to grant you some respite after your exertions in Ishgard, an unexpected invitation from Ul'dah compels Minfilia to beg your assistance once more. A feast is being held to celebrate Ishgard's victory, and it would seem the Scions are expected to attend. Though Tataru wastes no time making the necessary arrangements, her uncharacteristic sighs tell Minfilia that something is amiss. Look for the troubled receptionist at her desk outside the solar.

You search for Tataru, but find her desk unattended. Mayhap F'lhaminn knows of her whereabouts.

F'lhaminn informs you that Tataru recently left through the front door of the Rising Stones, sighing as she went. Head out into Revenant's Toll and search for the receptionist.

You find Tataru alone, grappling with a problem she feels unable to share. After drawing encouragement from your stoic presence, however, she decides to bring the issue to the Antecedent. Return to the Rising Stones and speak with Minfilia.

Citing a need for some measure of martial prowess, Tataru requests a leave of absence to study her chosen discipline. Just as the determined Lalafell is departing, Hoary Boulder arrives to petition the Antecedent with a request of his own. It would seem that the adventurer assigned to his escort party has been seriously injured, leaving them in need of a replacement guard...

^{AN UNEXPECTED AMBITION}

Recalling a conversation with Urianger, Minfilia surmises that Tataru may have taken up the study of arcanima. Despite the young woman's declaration that she will return as receptionist and bodyguard both, the Antecedent cannot help but worry. To put Minfilia's mind at ease, journey to the Arcanists' Guild in Limsa Lominsa and search for Tataru.

You find Tataru on the practice floor of the Arcanists' Guild, sporting a brand-new ensemble and the same old enthusiastic expression. With obvious pride, she declares that she must undertake a special training exercise at Mistress Thubyrgeim's behest, and hurries off before you can respond. Given the circumstances, it may be prudent to ask the acting guildmaster what manner of training she has asked Tataru to complete.

Upon learning that you are a friend of Tataru's, Mistress Thubyrgeim shares her concerns regarding the young receptionist's potential as an arcanist-- or lack thereof. She then implores you to oversee Tataru's training outside the city, south of Zephyr Gate, in case something goes awry.

As you watch from a distance, Tataru approaches several crates in order to conduct a mock inspection. Wild beasts soon approach, and she steels herself for battle-- only to be abandoned by her Carbuncle. Tataru has no choice but to flee, just as you have no choice but to follow.

Despite your carefully impassive expression, Tataru soon realizes that you bore witness to her shame. Crestfallen, she renounces arcanima and returns to the city. Though the trial ended in failure, Mistress Thubyrgeim shoukd be glad to learn that her student did not come to harm.

Tataru returns to the guild shortly after you arrive and proceeds to deliver a scathing appraisal of her performance and general aptitude to a bemused Mistress Thubyrgeim. Before your young friend can heap further scorn upon herself, however, the acting guildmaster tells her not to lose sight of her strengths-- to remember that, while there are studies at which she may not excel, there are others to which she is well suited. Though Tataru claims that she will take these words to heart, it is plain that her confidence has been dealt a crushing blow...

^{ANCIENT WAYS, TIMELESS WANTS}

Though Tataru has been forced to abandon her pursuit of a new profession, she would not see her brief sabbatical end without accomplishing something of note. Accordingly, she asks that you accompany her to Costa del Sol-- though for what purpose she does not say.

Once more, you find Tataru dressed appropriately for the occasion ─ her goal this time being the procurement of pearls from clams native to Bloodshore. The endeavor is not without risk, however, as the clams are a favorite food of certain dangerous creatures. Follow Tataru to the sands below and see if she requires any assistance.

Fortune smiles on the young woman, as she soon uncovers a clam. While she works to remove the pearl within, stand watch for any creatures that might do her harm.

A ravenous serpent sets its sights on your friend and her prize, but you promptly slay it. Happily, Tataru appears to have completed her task-- let her know that you have too.

Tataru reveals her intent to use the blood pearls she has harvested to fashion charms for her fellow Scions. In this way, she hopes to ensure that they will always come home. Having accomplished her task, she makes for Limsa Lominsa, where F'lhaminn awaits, and bids you return to Minfilia at the Rising Stones.
After listening to your account, Minfilia concludes that despite Tataru's failure to become an arcanist, she nevertheless benefited from the experience. With the benefit of hindsight, she suspects that the receptionist would have managed on her own... but is grateful that you indulged her request even so.

^{WHEN WE ARE NEEDED}

That they might better understand the impact of primal summonings, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn employ scholars to travel across Eorza taking aetheric readings. These expeditions often entail visiting dangerous areas, and so each scholar is assigned an escort. Unfortunately, an adventurer charged with accompanying one such scholar was recently injured, leaving Minfilia with no other option but to ask that you serve in his stead. Hoary Boulder, who awaits you outside the solar, will brief you on the details.

Hoary Boulder welcomes the opportunity to work with you personally ─ though Coultenet observes that your duties will take you in different directions. Your charge awaits you at Camp Tranquil in the South Shroud. Make your way to Gridania and see your mission done.

Your late arrival does little to endear you to the scholar, who curtly instructs you to follow him to Issom-Har without further delay.

Having found a suitable location, the scholar begins to calibrate his instruments. Leave him to his work and keep watch for wild beasts.
A brief moment of action provides a welcome distraction from an otherwise uneventful duty. Speak with the scholar to see if he has finished taking measurements.

Rather than express gratitude for your protection, the scholar requests that you make a more concerted effort to slay your assailants quiety. Resist the urge to remind him who he is talking to, and accompany the vile ingrate to the Snakemolt so that he might continue his mission.

The scholar wastes no time preparing to take measurements, and orders you to stand watch as before.

You dispatch your assailants with practiced efficiency. With luck, the scholar will have no complaints this time.

Suddenly disconcerted by the atmosphere in Snakemolt, the scholar hurriedly departs for Rootslake, where the final survey site awaits. Follow him and complete your mission.

His words terse and his mood tense, the scholar motions for you to stand guard once more.

The attack comes as little surprise, as does your victory. Inform the scholar that all is well.

Apparently unconvinced by your assertion that all is well, the scholar flees the lingering stench of slaughter for the relative safety of Camp Tranquil.

After a cursory analysis, the scholar concludes that there has been a widespread decrease in ambient aether concentrations following the Calamity. However, as his results are far from conclusive, he deems it necessary to take further measurements ─ accompanied, presumably, by you...

^{THE LEAST AMONG US}

Eager to obtain additional readings with which to confirm his theory, your scholarly companion proposes a visit to Urth's Fount. Proceed to the next ─ and hopefully final ─ survey site.

Having arrived in Urth's Fount, the scholar bids you do what you have done before: stand watch at an appropriate distance while he takes his measurements.
The survey takes a tragic twist when the scholar discovers the body of Wilred, the young Ala Mhigan whom you personally recruited to the Crystal Braves. Hoary Boulder and Coultenet soon arrive at the scene, and they conclude that the boy was murdered ─ though by whom and for what reason they can only speculate. The pair offer to look after the scholar in your stead and impore you to report the boy's death to Minfilia at the Rising Stones.

The news of Wilred's death comes as a shock to Minfilia, who cannot fathom why anyone would want to harm the boy. In a hollow voice, she declares that Alphinaud will want to conduct an investigation and send word to Wilred's family, before sinking back into her own thoughts...

^{A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE}

As four great nations stand poised to commemorate the successful defense of Ishgard, Minfilia is haunted by memories of the lost and concerns for the future of Eorzea. But while she would rather remain at the Rising Stones and focus on her work, she recognizes that this is a time for celebration, and that the Scions of the Seventh Dawn must stand united as a beacon of hope to all. And so she departs for Ul'dah to rendezvous with the other Scions, instructing you to follow when you are ready.

As you leave the Solar, Riol calls out to you, and you take the opportunity to share the news of Wilred's death. In response, the Crystal Brave reveals he has uncovered evidence that Teledji Adeledji has bribed members of the 1st and 3rd Units. Riol also divulges that Wilred had begun to ask pointed questions, which likely led to his demise at the hands of these traitors. Troubling as these revelations may be, you have obligations in Ul'dah which cannot be postponed.

You rendezvous with the other Scions on the Royal Promenade, ready for the feast. However, Minfilia reveals that you will not be making your entrance together as planned, due to an untimely request for aid from Mistress Momodi. It would seem that your presence is required at the Quicksand...