Quests ( Final Fantasy XIV ) / Legacy / The Maelstrom Main Quests . The Price of Integrity . Journal Entries . " Officer Guincum of the Maelstrom has asked for your assistance in silencing a reporter known to be writing slanderous articles concerning the Admiral and her policies . You are to travel to Wineport and persuade Walcher to desist immediately . " " Walcher has promised to refrain from writing any more articles on the Admiral if you bring him Urianger , a prophet rumored to be one of the mages who brought about the Sixth Umbral Era fifteen centuries ago . The enigmatic character is thought to have made camp somewhere to the east of Wineport . " " After defeating Urianger ' s familiar , you unexpectedly encounter a mysterious Miqo ' te named Y ' shtola . She tells you that the mages Walcher accused of attempting to destroy Eorzea during the Sixth Umbral Era may in fact have been responsible for the realm ' s salvation . And while she suggests that you make ready for a coming catastrophe , she reminds you there is nothing to fear as long as you continue your quest for truth . Return to Walcher in Wineport and report on your findings . " " While disappointed that you were unable to bring him Urianger , Walcher was pleased enough with the information you did bring , and has promised never to write of the Admiral again . Return to Guincum at Maelstrom headquarters and give him the news . " Testing the Waters . Journal Entries . " At the behest of the First Storm Lieutenant Guincum , you have joined the Maelstrom on a provisional basis . To learn more of company currency and the items available for purchase , speak with Grizzly Gnat at Maelstrom Command . " Seals for the Whorl . Journal Entries . " Storm Sergeant First Class Grizzly Gnat has informed you of your limited options as an interim recruit , but has assure you that more will be made available upon official enlistment in to the Maelstrom . He has also suggested that you use the seals currently in Your possession to purchase a stein of dusken draught which will be of use to you on your first mission . Speak with Guincum once you have done so . " Engineering Victory . Journal Entries . " The Maelstrom is planning an attack on imperial soldiers dispatched to upper La Noscea with orders to seize kobold encampments . Officer Guincum seeks volunteers to set an ambush for any Garleans who attempt to escape via the canyon connecting the area to eastern La Noscea . " " You have succeeded in slaying several imperial soldiers who attempted to retreat through the canyon . On one of the bodies , you discovered a magitek transceiver and , in one of your better displays of judgement , decided to take it with you . Return to Maelstrom command and report your findings . " " Officer Guincum sends a request to Garlond Ironworks to examine the magitek transceiver ; however , the cryptographical expert , Ebrelnaux , has just left on an assignment in the Coerthas eastern lowlands . Your new orders are to journey to Millers ' Glade and deliver the receiver to him . " An Officer and a Wise Man . Journal Entries . " Merlwyb left Limsa Lominsa unarmed and unattended for a meeting with the city - state ' s pirates . . . but has yet to return . Officer Guincum fears the Admiral may be in danger , and has asked that you travel to a clearing south of Camp Bloodshore to see if you cannot discover her whereabouts . " " After defeating a band of raiders , you continue to the secluded clearing and discover the Admiral , though she is not alone . Her company , however , is not who you expect . Speak with both Merlwyb and the Archon Urianger to learn more of the situation . " " In order to alleviate any confusion , the Admiral informs you of the Archon ' s involvement in the re - establishing of the Maelstrom . As thanks for dealing with her pursuers , she has invited you to attend the official Grand Company inauguration ceremony to take place on the Bridge . To access the hall , speak to Zanthael at the Admiral ' s Lift in the Mizzenmast . " " The ceremony is over , but the Admiral ' s words still ring loud in your heart . Before leaving the hall , speak with Y ' shtola , who also was in attendance , and her take on the speech . " Ceruleum Shock . Journal Entries . " Officer Guincum is concerned about how members of the Hollow Barons will conduct themselves while on a classified Maelstrom mission in Thanalan , and has asked you to join the pirates and observe their actions . Journey to the ferry docks in Vesper Bay to begin the mission . " " Upon your arrival in Vesper Bay you are greeted with the sounds of steel on steel , but thanks to your intervention , the day belongs to Limsa Lominsa . Speak with the remaining Hollow Barons to see if they cannot shed some light on the previous battle . " " After assisting the Hollow Barons in dispatching the party of Immortal Flames , you learn the details of their mission - while the party in Vesper Bay draws the Immortal Flames ' attention west , another party , lead by the Barons ' captain , travels to the ceruleum fields in northern Thanalan to " acquire " fuel for the Maelstrom ' s new flagship . Seek out the captain and determine if he requires any assistance . " " By the time you arrive at the ceruleum fields , the Hollow Barons have already been discovered by the Immortal Flames , and another battle seems imminent . However , as if on cue , Cid Garlond , owner and chief engineer of the Garlond Ironworks , appears to save the day and bore the aggressors into submission . Before departing , he politely invites you to have a chat with him at the Limsa Lominsa Landing , located on The Mizzenmast . " Till Sea Swallows All . Journal Entries . " You have cut your ties with the Immortal Flames and the Order of the Twin Adder , pledged your allegiance to the Maelstrom , and earned the rank of Storm Private Third Class . To learn more of what opportunities are available to you now that you are an official member of the Lominsan armada , speak with Second Lieutenant Bharbennsyn . " It Kills With Fire ( Limsa Lominsa ) . Journal Entries . " First Storm Lieutenant Guincum has assigned you a mission of utmost import . An individual claiming knowledge of how to defeat primals has appeared in Gridania , and now the Order of the Twin Adder is proposing an alliance with the Maelstrom to vanquish the primal Ifrit . The lieutenant suspects this to be a Gridanian ploy , and has asked you to contact the visitor , an elderly Elezen name Louisoix , and discern whether he is the genuine article . Make your way to the Apkallus Falls in Gridania , where he is said to be . " " You have met and spoken with Louisoix at Apkallus Falls and learned that he presides over a fellowship called the Circle of Knowing . According to the wizened Elezen , the primals are draining the land of aether . They must be vanquished , lest the power of the crystals be exhausted and Eorzea reduced to a barren wasteland . For the first step , Louisoix requires that you put down the six mighty beasts identified below , and obtain the echo crystals they yield . More will be revealed once you have accomplished this task . " " You have successfully obtained the six echo crystals , one for each of the elements . Make haste and report back to Louisoix at Apkallus Falls in Gridania . " " Employing his magicks , Louisoix has merged the six echo crystals to create a harmonizing crystal , an object that grants the bearer entry into the Bowl of Embers , Ifrit ' s sanctuary . However , in order to summon forth the primal , you must first obtain the Inferno Flambeau . The sacred relic is said to be in the possession of the Amalj ' aa Voidtongue Ahzabb Chah , who can be found within a cave situated south of Nophica ' s Wells in western Thanalan . " " You have defeated Ifrit despite overwhelming odds . Your celebration is cut short , however , by the unexpected appearance of Legatus Nael van Darnus of the Vilth Imperial Legion . He proceeds to issue a grim warning concerning the coming of a crimson star which will purge the land of life . Make haste for Gridania and relay to Louisoix all that has transpired . " " Upon returning to Gridania , you learn that your victory over Ifrit was only fleeting . To compound matters , the likelihood is high that the primal has absorbed the aether that spilled forth from the land , rendering him stronger even than before . With the aetherial gate leading to the Bowl of Embers permanently severed , Louisoix must search for other ways to deal with Ifrit . In the meantime , make your way to Maelstrom Command in Limsa Lominsa and appraise Storm Lieutenant Guincum of your verdict . " Alive . Journal Entries . " Maelstrom Command has received a distress signal from a Garlond Ironworks airship . The vessel is believed to have crashed while on an expedition to upper La Noscea to survey a system of newly discovered ruins . First Storm Lieutenant Guincum has requested your assistance in the location and extraction of any survivors . Report to High Commander R ' ashaht Rhiki at Camp Iron Lake for operation details . " " High Commander Rhiki has informed you of the approximate whereabouts of the grounded airship and identified the safest route to the crash site as a mountain pass leading into Oakwood from the north . The route , however , is crawling with imperial operatives who also seek Ironworks survivors . Slay any operatives you encounter and secure the crash site before it falls into enemy hands . " " Upon defeating the last of the imperial operatives , you spot a Garlean airship heading for the area identified by High Commander Rhiki as the probably scene of the crash . When you arrive , you are confronted by XIVth Legion Legatus Gaius van Baelsar , but escape certain death when Ironworks master Cid Garlond appears and urges the Black Wolf to stand down . Speak with Cid and his colleagues to learn more of what has just transpired . " " According to Cid , the Meteor project is a complex scheme employing arcane magicks and lost Allagan technology to summon the lesser moon Dalamud - a giant machine , if his claims are to be believed - down to Eorzea in an attempt to annihilate all of the beast tribes in one fell swoop . Seemingly in conjunction with the project , Legati Gaius van Baelsar and Nael van Darnus are currently searching for relics known as " tomestones " said to contain records of the past , despite the fact that Ironworks studies have shown these items to be worthless . . . " " Return to Camp Iron Lake and report your findings to High Commander R ' ashaht Rhiki to collect your reward . " Deus ex Machina . Journal Entries . " The Admiral has summoned you to the Coral Tower to discuss a matter of great import . Hurry to the Knights of the Barracuda headquarters located on the Upper Decks so as not to keep her waiting . " " Merlwyb has requested your attendance at the historical signing of the Galadion Accord - a landmark treaty that unites the pirates and the Maelstrom once and for all , and further readies Limsa Lominsa for the coming battle with the Garlean Empire . The Admiral awaits you in Aleport . " " Before the Galadion Accord can be signed , the Empire launches an attack on the tiny hamlet , unleashing never - before - seen machina weaponry . Hold back the deadly magitek vanguard while the wounded Admiral makes her escape . " In for Garuda ' s Awakening . Journal Entries . " Before the Apkallus Fall , Archon Louisoix of the Circle of Knowing has asked you to investigate the cause of the unnaturally strong winds buffeting the Gridanian hamlet of Quarrymill . He fears it may be the work of none other than Garuda , the savage primal whom the Ixal are wont to summon . Travel to Quarrymill in the South Shroud , and discover whence these fell winds blow . " " You discovered the source of the winds buffeting Quarrymill to be a being with the traits of both bird and man . Could this be the primal Garuda ? Hasten back to Gridania and report all that you have seen to Louisoix . " " Louisoix confirms that the being you witnessed assailing Quarrymill was indeed Garuda . He then constructs for you a vortex catcher from the vortex feathers you obtained at the scene . With it in your possession , he claims that you will be able to use a beastman aetheryte found in a cave in the northeastern part of Feathergorge to reach the Howling Eye . Having made the necessary preparations , sally forth and defeat Garuda . " " You have achieved victory in battle over the wind primal Garuda . Tragically , however , the power of the crystals you wrested from her grasp was quickly claimed by Dalamud . Nael van Darnus , legatus of the Empire ' s VIIth Legion , tells you that the more adventurers struggle against Garlemald , the more power shall find its way to the red moon of Allag . Return to Louisoix and tell him all that has transpired . " " Louisoix contends that Nael van Darnus may be harboring ambitions that differ from those of the Empire at large . To learn what the White Raven could seek by channeling energy to Dalamud , the Archon desires to hear Master Cid Garlond ' s thoughts on the matter . He will arrange a meeting , and asks that you return to the Maelstrom Command in Limsa Lominsa to attend . " " Back at the Maelstrom Command , Cid Garlond tells you much of the man - made red moon , Dalamud . It is known to be drawing nearer and nearer Hydaelyn , on a course that will bring it crashing down upon Eorzea . There can be no doubt that the Empire is using some unknown means to control Dalamud ' s trajectory , and it is knowledge of that which Master Garlond now seeks . Before returning to his studies , Cid passes on word that Admiral Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn herself wishes to speak with you . " Living on a Prayer . Journal Entries . " Speaking with Louisoix at Apkallus Falls , you are shocked to learn that , in spite of Nael van Darnus ' s demise , Dalamud remains on its collision course with Eorzea . In order to prevent the Seventh Umbral Era from coming to pass , the Archon bids you embark on a pilgrimage to rouse the Twelve from their slumber . Divine symbols - temporal representations of the gods graven in stone - lie scattered across the land . You are to seek them out in order and , at each location , give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation . " " Nophica , the Matron : the clearing before Stillglade Fane . " " You chance upon Papalymo and Yda at Stillglade Fane . The Lalafell explains that only a small amount of the Twelve ' s power is needed to stay Dalamud ' s descent . As a side benefit , it should also be possible to restore some lost aether to the land . So enlightened , you continue your pilgrimage to rouse the slumbering gods . " " Althyk , the Keeper : northwest of Camp Nine Ivies . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " You chance upon Thancred at Arrzaneth Ossuary . According to the bard , summoning the Twelve will cost the land dear , yet falling to do so would have far graver consequences . Should Dalamud be allowed to fall , the land would be laid wast , rendering it lifeless for all time . So enlightened , you continue your pilgrimage to rouse the slumbering gods . " " While at the Fury ' s Gaze , you find yourself in unexpected company - that of Gaius van Baelsar of the XIVth Imperial Legion . According to the legatus , the men and women of the VIIth are convinced that Nael van Darnus did not perish at Rivenroad . Bent on finding their beloved leader , they have entrenched themselves at the heart of Eorzea . It would seem that a clash between the alliance and the VIIth Legion is imminent . Nevertheless , you must continue your pilgrimage to rouse the slumbering gods . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " In Limsa Lominsa , you chance upon Y ' shtola , who surmises from the words of Gaius van Baelsar that the VIIth Imperial Legion have occupied the southeastern expanse of Mor Dhona - the precise spot where Dalamud is projected to fall . Though hesitant to give credence to intelligence from an enemy , the Miqo ' te concedes that the legatus has no reason to speak false on the matter . She declares her intention to relate the details of your exchange to the alliance leadership , and urges you to continue your task . Accordingly , you resume your pilgrimage to rouse the slumbering gods . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " Seek out the divine symbols scattered across the land , and give fervent prayer for Eorzea ' s salvation at each one . " " The battle for " The Raven , Nevermore " can now be initiated from the airship landing in Gridania . " Rank Advancement Quests . The Weakest Link . Journal Entries . " Lieutenant Guincum has commanded you to travel to upper La Noscea in order to assess Storm Sergeant Second Class Brooks ' s handling of the Maelstrom assault on a kobold encampment . While on site , you are to provide whatever additional assistance is required to fulfill the mission objectives . The sergeant ' s unit is situated directly to the east of the beast tribe fortifications . " " Sergeant Brooks has chosen not to engage the enemy while his captain is injured . . . effectively ruining any chance the Maelstrom had of effectively implementing its wave assault stratagem . He has given you permission to attempt an attack on your own , but insists that you go alone , for he does not want the fate of a single soul - save yours - on his conscience . Perform well , and the sergeant will send Maelstrom Command a gleaming report detailing your service . " " You have weakened the kobold forces enough to ensure the southern unit will not face any difficulty in conducting their assault on the encampment . Return to Sergeant Brooks to report . " " The sight of glorious victory dripping from your hands and uniform has caused poor Sergeant Brooks to have a funny turn . Hurry back to Maelstrom Command before he covers you in something smellier and significantly less glorious . " " Duly impressed with how you handled the situation in upper La Noscea , Maelstrom Command has seen fit to promote you from enlisted soldier to petty officer , your new rank being Storm Sergeant Third Class . Treat Lieutenant Guincum to your finest Storm Salute as a demonstration of your continued allegiance . " Sidequests . Journal Entries . " Hasthwab has an idea on how to sate his shipmates ' ever - building bloodlust and help out a local farmstead , all in one fell swoop . It will , however , require the assistance of an acting member of the Maelstrom - namely , you . Travel to a system of caves located northeast of Camp Bloodshore in eastern La Noscea and rendezvous with a party of Bloody Executioners . Once you have completed your preparations , slay any kobolds hiding in the caves . " " A pack of bloodthirsty kobolds is lurking somewhere in this cave . Find them and slay them all . " " You ' ve defeated all the kobolds you could find . Return to Hasthwab on the Astalicia and collect your reward . " It ' s a Piece of Cake to Bake a Poison Cake . Journal Entries . " R ' sushmo , chef at the world - renowned Bismarck , has developed a new type of ration that not only prevents the scurvy , but also tastes great - suncakes . The problem , however , is that before she was able to present her creation the Maelstrom , it was stolen from the restaurant kitchens by one Kikkiroon Irongut . To render to Qirirn incapable of perpetrating further acts of gastronomic larceny , R ' sushmo took the further drastic step of poisoning a second batch of suncakes , knowing that Kikkiroon would be unable to resist their sweet , lemony allure . Now she wants you to travel to Cedarwood and make sure that the plan was a success . . . and on the off - change that it was not , to finish the job . " " After finding Kikkiroon Irongut very much unaffected by the Nightbreath poison , you proceed to beat the beastman to a bloody pulp when , out of nowhere , a high - ranking official from the Maelstrom happens to wonder by . Perhaps you should speak with her before dealing the final blow . No sense rushing justice , after all . " Oil Crisis . Journal Entries . " To protect their creations from the elements and keep them in good working order , the armorers of Naldiq & Vymelli ' s require a rare lubricant pressed from the seeds of the deadly nightshade . This virulent vegetation can only be found growing on the shores of Iron Lake in Upper La Noscea , and is renowned amongst botanists for being rather . . . aggressive . Syngsmyd seems to believe that the oil from six will be enough to replenish his supply . " " You have extracted the oil from six deadly nightshades . Now return to Naldiq & Vymelli ' s and deliver the lot to Syngsmyd to receive your reward . " The Raven , Nevermore . Start NPC : Serpent Private Dauremant - Gridania Airship Docks Journal Entries . " Behold the truth with your own eyes . "