March of the Bloody Queen

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* The Resistance stands ready to march against the IVth Legion in the hopes of distracting them long enough for Cid to carry out his plan. If all goes well, the Dalriada will be disabled, perhaps giving Bajsaljen and his troops the edge needed to rout the imperials once and for all.
* Lilja has finished work on the D.A.M., and has even found the ideal location at which to set it. However, a number of final adjustments have to be made on-site, meaning that she must accompany you out onto the battlefield.
* While seeking a suitable spot to set the D.A.M., you are assaulted by a small unit of IVth Legion soldiers. They prove no match for your martial prowess, and it is not long before you and Lilja resume preparing the D.A.M.
* With the D.A.M. in place, the Resistance is ready to set their plan in motion. What they were not expecting, however, was for the Dalriada to roar to life. Undeterred by the not-so-small setback of the imperial warship entering the fray, Cid succeeds in activating the aetherwave amplifier, and the Dalriada is forced to make an emergency landing. The sight of this emboldens the Resistance, and so they prepare to press forward.
* The Dalriada has been rendered inoperable, but it remains to be seen what armaments yet remain within. Even so, there may never come a finer opportunity for the Resistance to strike, and Bajsaljen intends to seize it. He asks that you accompany his troops into the warship, and at last put an end to the IVth Legion's schemes to control Bozja.
※Players may enter the Dalriada via the associated critical engagement.
* With Lyon and Menenius defeated, the IVth Legion's plans appear to have fallen to ruin. There is no time to revel in your victory, however, for the Allagan weapon, which lay dormant in the ship, breaks free from its confines. It takes to the sky and begins amassing energy to release in an attack of cataclysmic proportions. Before delivering its fatal blow to the people of Bozja, however, Queen Gunnhildr appears, her holy blade in hand. The two entities clash overhead, the ensuing explosion claiming both the Allagan weapon and the queen.
* The threat of the IVth Legion and their Allagan weapon is no more. You thought to speak with Bajsaljen, but Marsak informs you he has already returned to Gangos. After your many travails together, the Resistance leader would no doubt welcome you to reflect on this historic victory.
* You expect to find Bajsaljen in the midst of merrymaking, but instead he is already hard at work setting the foundation for a new Bozja. The myriad factions that comprised the Resistance originally came together out of necessity, but if all goes to plan, the dream of a united Bozja may very well soon become a reality.
* The fight for freedom is won, and now work to rebuild may begin in earnest. Only time will tell what manner of nation Bozja will become, but you have every confidence it will prove a beacon of peace and prosperity to which others will aspire.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Lilja.
* Investigate the designated location.
* Speak with Bajsaljen.
* Enter the Dalriada.
* Speak with Marsak.
* Return to Gangos.
* Speak with Marsak.
* Speak with Bajsaljen.
==Script==
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Baishaen 	Blade [Player Name]. We have finished preparations for a full-scale assault. We will keep the imperials occupied, while Cid executes his plan to disable the Dalriada.
Cid 	Our work on the aetherwave amplifier is complete, and the crystal focus has been mounted on board the Ia'sar. That said, it's hard to gauge the range of the pulse it will generate. In the event things don't go to plan, have your men ready to disperse.
Mikoto 	You have nothing to worry about, Cid. The amplifier will work. I have seen it.
Rinok 	[Player Name], it's been far too long. A pity our meeting is under such dire circumstances. But never fear, Cid and Mikoto'll be in good hands aboard the Ia'sar.
Bwagi 	The amplifier has been loaded onto the ship, and the engine has been insulated against the blast.
Lilja 	That's not all. The Mark IV D.A.M. is ready to go, and I've found just the place to put it.
Marshak 	Our plan for the upcoming battle is twofold. First and foremost, we must draw the enemy's attention on the ground, affording the crew of the Ia'sar the opportunity to disable the warship.
Marshak 	This will throw their forces into disarray, granting us the opportunity to press forward and, gods willing, remove the head of their detachment here in Bozja.
Baishaen 	We speak, of course, of their commander Menenius sas Lanatus. It will be no easy endeavor, however, for we must also contend with the likes of Lyon rem Helsos and his entourage of beasts. Nevertheless, we mustn't lose heart. Remain vigilant, remember your training, and I have faith the day will be ours.
Baishaen 	For Bozja!!!
 	
Lilja 	Well, I guess we'd better get to work too, eh? First things first: setting up the D.A.M.
Lilja 	The location is right there, on your map. Trouble is, there are a few final adjustments that have to be made on-site, meaning I'll have to come along. You can handle any imperials that show up...right?
 	
Lilja 	Everything's set, Chief. Sending the coordinates now.
Cid 	We'll be there as soon as we can.
Rinok, Mikoto, it's time to head out.
Did you get all that, Bajsaljen?
Baishaen 	We will hold their attention for as long as we can. Godsspeed.
Lilja 	<gasp> Oh, no! The warship...!
 	
Baishaen 	Damn it! Are we too late?
Marshak 	Sir, look!
Baishaen 	The Ia'sar... Gods, please let his plan work.
Lilja 	Ahhh!!!
Cid 	What in the seven hells was that!?
Mikoto 	Could it be the Allagan weapon is operational?
Imperialsoldiera04088	Sir, the target is too small to score a direct hit!
Menenius 	They won't be so lucky a second time. Fire again!
Imperialsoldierb04088	Y-Yes, sir! Energy levels at 45%...
Mikoto 	Bad news, I'm afraid. The amplifier has been damaged and we've lost the coordinates of the D.A.M!
Cid 	Of all the rotten luck!
Cid 	Did you catch that, Lilja? We've lost the coordinates!
Cid 	Quickly, send up a flare!
Lilja 	Understood, Chief!
Cid 	There!
Mikoto 	Now! Activate the D.A.M!
Cid 	Come on, don't fail me now!
Imperialsoldiera04088	The engines─they've shut down! Preparing for emergency landing!
Menenius 	What!?
Cid 	Mikoto, nooo!!!
Cid 	Take us down. Now!
Rinok 	Right!
Fran 	Your Sharlayan companion is safe, though I cannot say the same for you at present. It would behoove you to retreat.
Cid 	What? Who is this?
Fran 	Fran. General of the Dalmascan resistance. We may save the pleasantries for when you are returned to Camp Vrdelnis.
Cid 	Fran...? Right, Jenomis has told me about you.
All right, heading back now.
 	
Fran 	[Player Name]. Bwagi said I would find you here. From what I gather, you are no stranger to conflict with the imperials.
Fran 	Should they be defeated here, it will deal a heavy blow to the IVth Legion, who yet occupy my homeland of Dalmasca. One by one, we will reclaim those lands that were stolen from us.
Fran 	And be it the Empire or any other would-be tyrant, we will never surrender to those who would deny us our freedom.
Fran 	I suspect we are of a similar mind on such matters, and I am honored to have the opportunity to fight at your side.
 	
Rostik 	Soon it will all be over. Oh Father... Would that you could have lived to see this day.
 	
Baishaen 	Our plan worked, Blade [Player Name]! The Dalriada was forced to make an abrupt landing after the amplifier released its pulse, just as Cid predicted.
Baishaen 	We did not all emerge from the encounter unscathed, however. Lilja was badly wounded. We have done what we can for her, but she needs proper medical attention.
Cid 	I've already spoken with Lord Hien, and his chirurgeons are ready and awaiting her arrival in Doma.
Cid 	Could I trouble you for use of the Ia'sar?
Bwagi 	Yes, we'd be glad to help.
Mikoto 	I would accompany her to Doma as well, if that's all right.
Mikoto 	This wouldn't have happened if not for me...
Cid 	You may have glimpsed the future, but you didn't see everything. There was no way of knowing for certain what would happen to any of us.
Cid 	Using the amplifier was my plan, but we all knew the risks involved, including Lilja. This is a war we're fighting, after all.
Cid 	But this is hardly the time to discuss such matters. We have a long journey ahead of us, and I daresay your healing magicks will be of great comfort to her until we reach Doma.
Baishaen 	While they tend to our wounded comrade, let us deliver the final blow to the enemy. With the Dalriada disabled, and reinforcements newly arrived from Dalmasca, we may never have a finer opportunity to strike.
Fran 	We will offer whatever assistance we can if it means defeating the IVth Imperial Legion.
Fran 	Though we can offer little in the way of materiel, I have brought several vehicles which I believe will prove helpful in this final endeavor.
Baishaen 	General Fran, you have our gratitude. I will see they are put to good use.
Baishaen 	It is time we make ready. The coming battle will decide the fate of Bozja.
Baishaen 	But as we have seen, our enemy is willing to employ any means at their disposal, no matter how reckless or deplorable. We have reason to believe they have obtained a deadly new weapon, and we must be prepared to adapt our strategy as the situation warrants.
Baishaen 	Blade [Player Name]. May we count on your assistance one last time?
Baishaen 	And there you have it! Time and again s/he has fought at our side, and we have overcome many a foe. Now, we stride into battle once more, and by the grace of the gods, victory will be ours!
Baishaen 	'Tis true the imperials' presence in the sky is greatly diminished, but Menenius has yet to reveal this Allagan weapon of his. And that is to say nothing of Lyon and his beasts.
Baishaen 	Our victory will not be easily won, but I have faith that, together, we will prevail in the end.
 	
Rian 	For godssake, boy. What did I tell you about bowing out with a bit of grace? It's over, Menenius. We've lost.
Menenius 	Even so, the relic cannot...must not fall into the hands of the Bozjans. I will have it jettisoned from the Dalriada into the ruins whence it came. Once our troops have been evacuated, I will engage the ship's self-destruct sequence and seal the entrance, keeping the relic beyond the reach of those savages.
Menenius 	Meanwhile, you are to take the rest of our detachment back to Dalmasca and crush the resistance. Then─and only then─are you to return here and reclaim Gabranth's weapon. Am I understood?
Rian 	So it's the coward's way out, is it? Not man enough to face him after your resounding failure?
Menenius 	It was I Gabranth entrusted with the Dalriada, his final hope of claiming these lands as his own. If that hope is to die here, then I would perish with it. I have naught but my life to offer to make amends for all we have lost.
Rian 	Look, Menenius, everyone's bound to have a spot of bad luck eventually, even you. Now isn't the time for drastic measures.
Rian 	As much as I'd enjoy seeing an arrogant, forked-tongued prig such as yourself go down in a fiery ball of ruin, I know Gabranth still has a part for you to play.
Rian 	If you want to bury the relic, fine─I'll even help you. But when we're done, we go and speak with him together and explain what happened. All right?
Menenius 	Your stubbornness never ceases to confound me.
Rian 	Good. If that's what it takes to get through to you, I'll be as stubborn as I like.
Menenius 	Hmph. And you would call me the arrogant one.
 	
Baishaen 	I know not what Menenius has unearthed in the ruins, but I would rather not afford him time to employ it.
Baishaen 	Let us be swift, Blade [Player Name], and put an end to him and the IVth Legion.
 	
Baishaen 	Blade [Player Name]! Thank goodness you are unharmed.
Baishaen 	What is this place...?
Baishaen 	Lyon!? Menenius!?
Baishaen 	Everyone! Fall back, now!
Rian 	Menenius, you fool! ...It's not supposed to end like this!
Baishaen 	This is the Allagan relic!?
Fran 	By the gods... It will destroy us all!
Meesiya 	In the name of Queen Gunnhildr, I will not allow you to harm these children of Bozja.
Baishaen 	Queen Gunnhildr, she...she saved us.
Marshak 	Oh Misija...
 	
Meesiya 	No... Leave me be...
Baishaen 	Please, Misija, you must hold on. I promised you we will rebuild Bozja, and I want you to see it for yourself.
Meesiya 	For...what purpose...? Remorse? Repentance?
Meesiya 	Do not...misunderstand, Bajsaljen...
Meesiya 	I...care not...for forgiveness.
Today...I fulfilled my duty...to the queen... Nothing more.
Meesiya 	I am a Bozjan, yes. But also an imperial... A traitor...
Meesiya 	Justice...must be served. The people...demand it.
Meesiya 	Fulfill your duty... As I have mine... Please...
Meesiya 	Thank you...
Baishaen 	No, Blade [Player Name]. She is gone.
Baishaen 	If it must be done, I will do it.
Baishaen 	Farewell, Misija. Until we meet again...
Baishaen 	No, Blade [Player Name]. This is not your burden to bear.
Baishaen 	Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, Misija. And I pray it need never again be repeated.
Baishaen 	Please, Blade [Player Name]. Let me grant her this final mercy.
Baishaen 	Goodbye, Misija. May the queen bless you and keep you...
 	
Marshak 	At long last, victory is ours. There are still remnants of the IVth Legion to contend with, but I believe it is safe to say the war for Bozja is over.
Marshak 	Many of our brothers and sisters were lost on our path to freedom, but I take heart in knowing that their sacrifices were not in vain. That our dream of a new Bozja will finally come true.
Marshak 	Bajsaljen has returned to Gangos, and I have no doubt he would be glad for your company.
Marshak 	...Misija? We thought it best if her remains were not returned to Gangos. To some, she was naught more than a hated enemy, and even in death, she would be an object of their scorn. But rest assured, I will see to it personally that she is given a proper burial.
 	
Baishaen 	Blade [Player Name]. Words can scarcely convey my gratitude for all you have done for the people of Bozja.
Baishaen 	Though the fight for Bozja is over, our work is far from done. When faced with the IVth Legion, the Bozjan Resistance stood as a united, cohesive unit. But I now foresee disputes between its various factions as they seek to pursue their individual aims.
Baishaen 	For that reason, I wish to first create a council of leaders, that we might discuss and establish laws to govern our people.
Baishaen 	I have already begun drafting documents that may one day serve as our constitution, though it remains to be seen if they will meet with the others' approval.
Baishaen 	You see, I have chosen to base a number of my writings on the principles of the IVth Legion.
Marshak 	With all due respect, sir, I do not think it wise to openly admit to borrowing from the imperial doctrine of all things. The people would be up in arms!
Baishaen 	They deserve to know the truth, Marsak, and I have my reasons for choosing such an approach.
Baishaen 	While many of us dedicated ourselves to the Resistance, there are those who would rather live in peace, even if that means submitting to imperial rule. Some, like Misija, saw the Empire's ways as preferable to our own.
Baishaen 	To discard everything that came as a result of the occupation would cause more harm than good. There are many things introduced by the imperials from which we stand to benefit, and it would be foolish to dismiss them simply because they came from the enemy.
Baishaen 	Make no mistake─the Bozja I intend to build will be free of discrimination and poverty. A nation of the people, by the people, and for the people. As such, it will require the understanding and cooperation of all.
Baishaen 	A great deal of blood has been shed that we might come this far, and I pray we never forget, that we may never again have to endure such tragedy.
Cid 	Well, I for one have every confidence that you will lead Bozja to a bright and prosperous future. If Ala Mhigo and Doma are able to thrive, I see no reason why Bozja can't do the same.
Baishaen 	Cid. Mikoto. Welcome back.
Cid 	And here I thought you might actually take a moment to enjoy your hard-earned victory. Such steadfast dedication to rebuilding Bozja is proof enough the people are in good hands.
Marshak 	Did Lilja not return with you? Has she yet to recover?
Cid 	It was touch and go at first, extracting the shrapnel from her stomach, but she's doing much better now. You should have seen her protesting when we insisted she stay behind to rest.
Lilja 	[Player Name]! I was worried sick about you. Right when you needed me most, I let my guard down... Sorry I couldn't be there with you to the end.
 	
Lilja 	That... That means a lot coming from you. <sniffle> More than you know...
 	
Lilja 	I've never felt better! As a matter of fact, I was about to gather my things and head back to─gah! My stomach!
 	
Cid 	Sounds like the chirurgeons are taking good care of you, Lilja, and I trust you won't be giving them any trouble. It'd be a shame if I had to send Jessie to keep an eye on you.
Lilja 	Jessie!? ...I think I'd prefer the shrapnel.
Gerolt 	What in the─ <hic> Why're ye all standin' about like a bunch o' prissy─ <hic> prissy ol' maids? Ye won, didn't ye? Relax! Come an' have a pint or two! Or three! <hic>
Fran 	Wheresoever your path may lead, it seems fortune sees fit to smile upon you. Not only have you led the Resistance to rout the IVth Legion, by some miracle the weapon they unearthed from these lands was also vanquished. On behalf of the people of Dalmasca, you have my sincerest thanks.
Fran 	Of course, the war is not truly over until we have dealt with Gabranth. He is no doubt planning his next move, and I intend to be prepared for our next encounter with the imperials. When that time comes, I daresay we would benefit from your assistance.
Fran 	Until the next time. Perhaps in Dalmasca.
Baishaen 	Another nation freed, following in the footsteps of Doma and Ala Mhigo. A dream realized thanks in part to one troubled soul whom I shall never forget for all my days.
Baishaen 	In the eyes of the people she will forever remain a criminal. A traitor. Yet it was she who delivered us from certain destruction.
Baishaen 	Her crimes were said to be unforgivable, but what of ours? Was it not our callousness, our animus, that fueled her hatred?
Baishaen 	I squandered every opportunity to guide her, ignored every unspoken plea for help. Her loss is a scar on my heart that will never heal. A ceaseless reminder of my inadequacy and shame.
Mikoto 	Can you sense anything?
Mikoto 	Then it is as I thought. The last of the blade's residual aether is spent. The queen is no more...
Marshak 	Who could have foreseen that Misija would carry on Queen Gunnhildr's duty? Protecting her people to the very last.
Marshak 	Did she believe her final act could effect change in the world? Or, perhaps, did she at last find the means to do so within herself? An arduous task in either case. <sigh> A pity we will never know.
Baishaen 	The lady of blades, Save the Queen, was returned to us. Devoid of the queen's grace, perhaps, but not of her hopes for a brighter tomorrow, nor Misija's for a better Bozja.
Baishaen 	Indeed, their hopes shall live on. In me, in Marsak, in all of our people. The lives lost for our freedom will not have done so in vain, this I swear. Bozja will rise again. A land of peace and prosperity they would be proud to call home.
Baishaen 	From the Chronicles of the Bozjan Revolution
Bajsaljen Ulgasch
 	
Marshak 	If you are looking for Mikoto and the others, they have all returned to their homes. I expect you, too, will be leaving us before long. Though if I may be frank, I believe I speak for many when I say we are reluctant to see you go.
Marshak 	Were it possible, I would ask you to stay and help us in the rebuilding of Bozja, but I understand there are other worldly matters that require your attention.
Marshak 	We shall forever be in your debt, Blade [Player Name]. Wherever duty demands you go, know that you always have allies here in Bozja. Farewell.
 	
Gabranth 	...Thank you, Lyon. You are dismissed.
Rian 	That's all? Menenius is dead and that's all you have to say?
Gabranth 	What would you have me say, then?
Rian 	You could at least acknowledge one of your most loyal followers gave his life for the sake of your ambitions.
Gabranth 	Menenius understood such sacrifice was inevitable, and by all accounts he did not waver when faced with his demise. Such strength is needed if we are to succeed.
Gabranth 	Time is short, Lyon... My time is short...
Rian 	So...it finally caught up with you. A damned shame.
Gabranth 	Lest the soldiers begin to believe failure may go without consequence, I would have you sent to the gaols in Menenius's stead. I trust this will not pose a problem for you?
Rian 	...Fine.
Sicinius 	Legatus Gabranth, sir.
Sicinius 	We have recovered the relics Menenius unearthed in the Bozjan ruins.
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Side Story Quests in Final Fantasy XIV