Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur is a character in " Final Fantasy XIV " . He and his twin sister Alisaie Leveilleur are the grandchildren of Louisoix Leveilleur . He is a prominent character in the main scenario , serving as a member of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn in the later portions of " A Realm Reborn " and being one of main companions to the Warrior of Light throughout the events of " Heavensward " . Profile . Appearance . Alphinaud is a sixteen - year - old Elezen with white hair . He wears a large delta - shaped earring on his left ear and dark violet clothing which matches his sister ' s . He has a blue knot on his ponytail and green markings on his collar . He seems to be an Arcanist , as he wields a black grimoire . During " " , at Tataru Taru ' s behest , Alphinaud dons a new set of clothing consisting of a white - tunic with matching pants and boots , a blue coat with black hood and black gloves . He also has a Ruby Carbuncle companion . Personality . Alphinaud is a self - assured young man , calm and mature for his age . He shows more interest in intervening in the events of Eorzea than his sister , who prefers to watch history unfold from the shadow . Charismatic and diplomatic , he finds it easy to gain the Eorzea Alliance leaders ' trust , partly thanks to his grandfather ' s credit . Alphinaud has a big ego , and often clashes with other nations ' leaders about their ideals . This shortcoming later proves fatal when half of the Crystal Braves is bribed into betraying him with Alphinaud unknowingly walking into their trap . Initially Alphinaud participates in Eorzea ' s affairs with his own agenda : to find out what happened to his grandfather and finish what he started to test his potential and prove himself . As he spends more time with the Scions in Eorzea , he comes understand why his grandfather sacrificed so much for the realm , and resolves to follow in his footsteps . Alphinaud is not invulnerable to negative feelings , as he laments his failure in the final act of " A Realm Reborn " , regretting his mistakes and overconfidence . He also easily gets flustered whenever Krile or Alisaie threaten to regale embarrassing details from his earlier days in the Studium in front of the Warrior of Light . Story . Early life . Born in to a Sharlayan dignitary in the Dravanian Hinterlands within Ishgard , Alphinaud and his sister attended the Studium at a young age and were later given grimoires by Louisoix before he left for Eorzea . What the twins were unaware of was that their tomes were actually halves of a larger grimoire , signifying Louisoux ' s wish for the twins to understand each other and share a common goal . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Alphinaud and Alisaie are on a carriage and the merchant riding with them mentions how they ' re not much for conversation . The siblings do not speak to the adventurer until the remembrance ceremonies , where Alphinaud explains the meaning behind each Grand Company ' s flag . Later , the twins argue over the Grand Company leaders using the ceremony to rally their troops rather than make mention of the adventurer , who is the purpose for the ceremony . While Alisaie storms away , Alphinaud becomes an active member of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn . After the massacre at the Waking Sands and the seeming disbandment of the Scions , Alphinaud seeks out Cid nan Garlond to snap him out of amnesia . He reveals his last name as Leveilleur , although the significance of this can be lost to the adventurer unfamiliar with his grandfather . After recovering Cid ' s airship , the " Enterprise " , and securing a means to fly it safely into the Howling Eye , Alphinaud accompanies the adventurer and Cid to confront Garuda prior to being forced to flee with the arrival of Gaius Van Baelsar . He later works with the rescued Scions on their strategy to take down the imperial invasion force and their Ultima Weapon . After Gaius Van Baelsar ' s defeat , when their group became sought by various Eorzean organizations , Alphinaud suggested to Minfilia they should move the Scions ' headquarters from Ul ' dah to Mor Dhona for a neutral position . Learning of Alisaie ' s venture into the Coils of Bahamut , Alphinaud appears briefly before the adventurer to accompany Alisaie to the Second Coil of Bahamut , his sister unaware of his presence . When Alisaie is about to enter the Final Coil of Bahamut , Alphinaud joins her and the adventurer and confronts Louisoix Leveilleur and witnesses his grandfather ' s transformation into the primal Phoenix . After its defeat , they reunite briefly with a now freed Louisoix , who tells them the truth about the Calamity , and that the realm ' s prayers along with the remaining aether after the failed attempt to hold Bahamut enabled him to become the god of rebirth . Alphinaud and Alisaie receive the last of this power from their grandsire before he earns his final rest , the former helping his sister by creating a barrier to shield them from the primal ' s attack . The twins combine their grimoire so the adventurer and his party can enter the heart of Bahamut to shut it down . In their moment of victory , Alphinaud admits to have known the truth of Louisoux ' s fate from deduction , and joined the expedition to spare his sister from their grandfather ' s fate . Alphinaud takes sympathy on Yugiri Mistwalker ' s plight and arranged humanitarian aid for the Doman refugees with Momodi while granting Yugiri an audience with sultana Nanamo Ul Namo and the Syndicate to plead her case . The Syndicate votes against granting the refugees asylum in Ul ' dah , and Alphinaud suggests relocating the Domans to Revenant ' s Toll in Mor Dhona . Finding himself caught in the series of riots , Alphinaud asks the adventurer to help him conduct a private investigation . This leads to Alphinaud learning from Raubahn Aldynn and Nanamo that the riots were instigated by Teledji Adeledji , who wants the Carteneau Reclamation Bill to obtain the Allagan superweapon Omega . Alphinaud later tells the adventurer he understands why his grandfather sacrificed himself for Eorzea , as he vows to continue Louisoix ' s legacy . To better face the emerging threats to the realm , he decides to start a new independent Grand Company affiliated only with the Scions of the Seventh Dawn : the Crystal Braves . What Alphinaud failed to foresee was that a majority of the Crystal Braves are financed by Teledji ' s Mirage Trust through proxies , and that the Monetarists ' bribes sway most members to their side . By the time Alphinaud learns the truth , he finds himself betrayed by the Crystal Braves and accused alongside his fellow Scions of the assassination of the sultana . With Raubahn holding off their pursuers , only Alphinaud and the adventurer escape Ul ' dah with the aid of Raubahn ' s son . Pipin Tarupin , and an escape provided by Alisaie . They meet up with Cid who carries them to Camp Dragonhead in Coerthas on the " Enterprise " , where they would be out of the jurisdiction of the other city - states . They meet up with Tataru Taru , the only other known Scion able to escape the Crystal Braves ' betrayal . Alphinaud is devastated , his arrogance and belief of shouldering Eorzea ' s safety resulting in this current disaster . Talking to Tataru improves his mood , and he resolves to work for future alongside the adventurer as he accompanies him or her to Ishgard . Though Alphinaud considered returning to Ul ' dah to deal with the accusations held against him and the other Scions over Nanamo ' s death , Haurchefant convinces him to travel to Ishgard with the adventurer and be welcomed into the home of Count Edmont de Fortemps . While the adventurer is off on a mission for House Forempts , Alphinaud and Tataru are arrested by Ser Grinnaux de Dzemael while attempting to hear word of their friends ' wherabouts on the charge of consorting with heretics . The adventurer returns and aids Alphinaud win his and Tataru ' s freedom via trial by combat . When the adventurer returns to reveal Thordan VII ' s meeting with Ascian s , Alphinaud learns from Tataru that she has learned Raubahn is to be executed . Curious why it had not occurred already , Alphanud travels to Limsa Lominsa and learns more from Merlwyb of what occurred in Ul ' dah since the sultana ' s death , and how Raubahn was taken by the Crystal Braves to Halatali . Alphinaud accompanies the adventurer alongside Yugiri to rescue Raubahn while forced to let the Crystal Braves escape . After resolving matters , deciding to officially disband the Crystal Braves with the remaining loyal members still intent to aid him , Alphinaud learns that Nidhogg ' s forces are going to attack Ishgard . After convincing Aymeric de Borel to not cause a sortie with the dragons as he , the adventurer , and Estinien seek Ysayle ' s aid to broker a treaty with the dragons via Hraesvelgr . Hraesvelgr expresses no interest as Alphinaud learns the full history of the legend of Lady Shiva and how the Dragonsong War truly began . After returning to Ishgard , Alphinaud assists in the plan to free Ser Aymeric , who had been arrested after confronting Archbishop Thordan VII with the truth of Ishgard ' s past . Though they are successful , the Archbishop flees to the Sea of Clouds , and Alphinaud pursues him alongside the adventurer , Cid , and Biggs and Wedge . When they battle the primal Bismarck , he is unable to participate directly , but instead assists the Garlond Ironworks team about the " Enterprise " . Though the team defeats the primal , the Archbishop takes the key to Azys Lla . Needing to find another way to reach Azys Lla , Alphinaud accompanies the adventurer and Y ' shtola to meet with Matoya . He is impressed by her knowledge , though miffed she initially believes him to be his sister . After gaining the information they need , the trio , joined by Estinien , travel to Azys Lla where they are confronted by the Garlean Empire ' s VIth Legion and battle the Imperial Legatus Regula van Hydrus . Alphinaud stays behind with Estinien and Y ' shtola to hold off the Garlean forces so that the adventurer can continue on to confront the Archbishop . After the defeat of the Archbishop , Alphinaud joins the adventurer and Tataru at honoring Lord Haurchefant at his grave , and can later be found in Fortemps Manor , where he discusses the groups ' goals of locating the rest of the Scions and potentially freeing Estinien from Nidhogg ' s control . " Revenge of the Horde " . As Nidhogg prepares for a final assault against Ishgard , Alphianud again states his resolve to free Estinien from Nidhogg ' s possession , even at the cost of his own life . He then accompanies Aymeric and the Adventurer to speak with Hraesvelgr , to appeal for aid . Though he initially refuses , Hraesvelgr is persuaded to test the three of them and sets forth a trial for each of them . While the Adventurer battles Hraesvelgr himself , Alphinaud is challenged by Vidofnir . Satisfied with the results of the trial , Hraevelgr agrees to help , and travels to Ishgard with the group . After Nidhogg is defeated in battle , Estinien is able to briefly regain control of his body , and asks that the Adventurer and Alphinaud kill him while they have the chance . They , instead , attempt to pry Nidhogg ' s eyes from Estinien ' s body . With the aid of the spirits of Haurchefant and Ysayle , they succeed , freeing Estinien and destroying Nidhogg for good . While Estinien recovers , Alphinaud stays by his bedside until he awakens , with Aymeric guessing that Alphinaud sees Estinien as the older brother he wishes he had . With the Dragonsong War finally over , Alphinaud meets once more with the Adventurer and Tataru in Fortemps Manor , stating that they can now focus on stopping the machinations of the Ascians . " Soul Surrender " . Alphinaud is reunited with Alisaie , who was injured in a confrontation with the Warriors of Darkness . Upon learning from his sister that the Warriors plan on allowing the Ixal to summon Garuda as part of their plans , he journeys with the Adventurer to Xelphatol to thwart them . After successfully defeating the Ixal , he and Alisaie join the Adventurer in pursuing the Warriors of Darkness , confronting Titan and investigating the Ala Mhigan Resistance in the process . Finally catching up to the Warriors of Darkness in the Bowl of Embers , Alphinaud engages in battle against them alongside the Adventurer , Alisaie , Thancred , and Urianger . After the resolution of the battle with the Warriors of Darkness , Alphinaud returns to the Rising Stones with the other members of the Scions . Though he is the de facto leader of the group , he insists that the others view him as a comrade rather than being in charge . " The Far Edge of Fate " . M ' naago , an injured Ala Mhighan Resistance members , shows up in the Rising Stones to warn Yda and the Scions of a dangerous new plan by The Griffin to launch an attack on Baelsar ' s Wall . Alphinaud contacts the Eorzean Alliance leaders and arranges an emergency meeting . Limsa Lominsa Ul ' dah , and Yugiri ' s shinobi agree to reinforce the Black Shroud in case the conflict spills over to the Twelveswood . Yda , Papalymo , and Yugiri infiltrate underground tunnels to reason with the Griffin , while Alphinaud , Hilda , and the Warrior of Light stand watch . When the attack suddenly begins on the wall , by fighters wearing Grand Company uniforms , Alphinaud realizes this was all a trap to incite hostilities between Garlemald and the Eorzean Alliance . He rushes after the other scions to warn them of the trap while the Warrior of Light climbs the Wall . Alphinaud , Yugiri , and the others catch up as the Warrior of Light bests the Griffin . The man reveals himself to be Ilberd , who refuses to listen to Alphinaud ' s pleas to call off the operation . The Scions look on with horror as the Resistance members are slaughtered by Imperial warmachines . Ilberd then reveals he has the Eyes of Nidhogg , and plans to summon a primal with them . Alphinaud ' s attempts of reason falls on deaf ears as his former Grand Marshal expresses his intent to summon a deity more deadly than the Dreadwyrm of the Calamity . Gameplay . Battle . During the course of the main scenario of " Final Fantasy XIV : Heavensward " , Alphinaud participates in a number of battles alongside the adventurer . He functions as an Arcanist , and can summon two unique variants of Carbuncle called Ruby and Obsidian Carbuncle . Voice . Alphinaud is voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana in the Japanese version . In the English version of " Final Fantasy XIV : A Realm Reborn " , Alphinaud was voiced by Sam Riegel , credited as Sam Regal . Since the release of " Final Fantasy XIV : Heavensward " , Alphinaud is voiced by Colin Ryan . Alphinaud shares his first English voice actor , Sam Riegel , with Edward Chris von Muir from " Final Fantasy IV " . Other appearances . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Alphinaud is a playable character who could be initially recruited during the Challenge Event Lady of the Vortex as a First Time Reward for completing the event ' s The Howling Eye stage on Classic difficulty . Alphinaud is a Scion of the Seventh Dawn , whose combat role is Master of Magic . Alphinaud can use Black Magic abilities up to rarity rank 4 , White Magic abilities up to rarity rank 4 , and Summoning abilities up to rarity rank 5 . His default Soul Break is Energy Drain , which at the expense of one Soul Gauge segment deals magic non - elemental damage to one target , healing the user for a portion of the damage dealt . Alphinaud can use the following weapon types : daggers , rods , staffs , and books . He can use the following armor types : hats , light armor , robes , and bracers . He can use accessories . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Alphinaud appears with an ice - elemental cards . " Triple Triad " . Alphinaud appears alongside Alisaie on a card in the version available via " Final Fantasy Portal App " . Etymology . Alphinaud is a combination of " Alvin , " which in old - English means " Elf Friend , " with the French augmentative suffix " - aud . "