In the Grim Darkness of the Forest

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* In spite of his efforts to not look down below, Theodore noticed a shadowy figure in the woods north of the Matron's Lethe. Share Theodore's observations with Roseline.
* Roseline saw something similar, but believes it to be nothing significant. However, should you find anything unusual, she asks you to show it to her. Search the woods to the north for any signs of the shadowy figure.
* Next to the still-warm remnants of an old campfire, you discover a worn leather bag. Deliver the bag to Roseline and see what she has to say.
* At first, Roseline judges the bag to be nothing more than a traveler's forgotten pouch. However, after deeper consideration, she finds it highly suspicious for a traveler to make camp in woods filled with dangerous beasts when Bentbranch Meadows would provide safe shelter. She thanks you for your diligence and resolves to be more vigilant.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Roseline.
* Search for signs of the shadowy figure.
* Deliver the leather bag to Roseline.
==Script==
script 	script
Matron's Lethe in Central Shroud, The Black Shroud	Matron's Lethe in Central Shroud, The Black Shroud
Theodore 	It is─regrettably─my duty to stand watch over the road from here to Bentbranch Meadows.
Theodore 	The ranch has become a veritable institution of Gridania, so any threats to its continued operation are taken quite seriously by the Wood Wailers.
Theodore 	Which reminds me─mayhap it was my imagination, but I believe I caught a glimpse of some shadowy fellow not too long ago. Would you mind passing word to Roseline down below? I would go myself but, well...it's hard enough marshaling the courage to walk the root for my shift...
 	
Roseline 	A shadowy fellow? Hmmm...now that you mention it, I may have seen something.
Roseline 	I dismissed it as a trick of the light before, but I thought I saw a shadow in the forest to the north. Still, I suspect it is nothing more than a Qiqirn thief on the run.
Roseline 	If you must sate your curiosity, by all means investigate. Should you actually find something of note, I would like very much to see it.
 	
Roseline 	Hmmm? Have you found something?
Roseline 	Remnants of a campfire and a forgotten bag...this could belong to any adventurer or traveler. And inside we have...a chocobo grooming brush and roseling oil?
Roseline 	But wait─why would a traveler make camp here, when it would be far safer to beg the hospitality of Bentbranch Meadows?
Roseline 	Bugger me, I think this belongs to that stranger said to be meddling with the chocobos! Thank you, adventurer. We have been lax in our duties, but no longer─I swear we will find this shadow.
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Seventh Umbral Era Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV