One Autumn's Secret

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Following extended surveillance, Sanson and Guydelot are confident that Nourval is in league with the masked bandits. In order to catch the man red-handed, Sanson has contrived to lure him out of the castrum with his guard lowered. Find Nourval inside the stronghold and lead him into thinking that the way is clear.
* You inform Nourval that your two comrades are tied up, and the man takes the bait and hastens away. Join Sanson outside the castrum.
* Sanson is pleased that his ploy has worked, and even now Guydelot shadows Nourval to his destination. Make your way to the ruin called Gyr Kehim to the northeast and join your fellow bard on the chase.
* You catch Nourval meeting with the masked bandits, who have found the tome you seek─the journal of the Ala Mhigan general Gylbarde. Eavesdropping on their conversation, you learn their true purpose: stoking the fires of anti-Ala Mhigan sentiment. Determined not to let this come to pass, your party confronts Nourval's, and at the end of a fierce confrontation, you emerge the victor and with the journal in your hands.
* The defeated Nourval flees the scene, but not before revealing that he is descended from Vainchelon. And in turn, the journal reveals that Vainchelon did not die of illness as is believed, but rather was poisoned by Gylbarde at a secret meeting. The revelation comes as a shock to Sanson and Guydelot, who worry what may happen should the truth be made public knowledge. There is clearly much to mull over; for now, return to Castrum Oriens with your comrades.
* Back at Castrum Oriens, Sanson shares with you further details from the journal. It appears that one of Vainchelon's sons was present at the deadly meeting, and he alone managed to escape with his life. But rather than tell of events as they happened, he kept the truth of his sire's demise a secret. Even as the man's motive boggles him, Sanson must turn his attention to his own dilemma: deciding what to do with Gylbarde's journal. Though he knows in his mind that the truth is best kept buried, in his heart he is not wholly convinced, and begs you for more time to consider the matter.※The next bard quest will be available from Sanson upon reaching level 68.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Nourval.
* Join Sanson outside Castrum Oriens.
* Join Guydelot on the chase.
* Speak with Sanson.
==Script==
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Guydelot 	Whatever shenanigans Nourval's up to, we're gonna find out.
Sanson 	We've continued our surveillance of Nourval's activities. It's beyond a shadow of a doubt that he has an ulterior motive.
Sanson 	In order to find the tome, it's past time we took our search to the field, but always he finds an excuse to stall.
Sanson 	Whenever I suggest investigating this ruin or that, he will inevitably claim we haven't enough information. 'Tis plain he doesn't want us out there.
Guydelot 	Nay, bastard wants all that outside goodness for himself. But try as we might, we haven't been able to find out where he sneaks off to. Warier than a bird, that one.
Guydelot 	Meanwhile, the masked bandits continue ambushing Alliance patrols, and they always know exactly where and when to strike. It's as though they have insider knowledge of patrol routes.
Guydelot 	The only explanation being there's a mole in the garrison leaking them intelligence.
Sanson 	And who could that mole be save for Nourval? Every move of his marks him as the prime suspect.
Sanson 	We know little and less of Nourval's plot, but it can only lead to ill. We must needs bring it to light, and swiftly, before he can do any more harm.
Sanson 	To that end, Guydelot and I have been keeping Nourval close, allowing him no chance to act. By now he will be positively itching to rendezvous with his accomplices.
Sanson 	And this is where you come in, [Player Name]. We need you to feed Nourval some false information─that I am in an Alliance meeting, and Guydelot...a drunken stupor.
Sanson 	Our man will not pass up the chance to sneak out, and he is like to do so with greater haste than usual. This will afford us an opening to shadow him to his destination.
Guydelot 	...Drunken stupor? Really?
Sanson 	Not so flattering, I know, but you cannot deny that it's believable.
Sanson 	Now then, [Player Name], pray go to Nourval and plant our misinformation. Once you have done so, come and meet us outside the castrum.
 	
Nourval 	...Both of them unavailable? And there I was ready to strike out on the trail of a promising lead!
Nourval 	Well, disappointing though it is, the search will have to wait. Now, if you will excuse me, I have some business to attend to.
 	
Sanson 	It worked, my friend! Nourval rushed out of the castrum not a moment ago!
Sanson 	He was headed east, towards a ruin called Gyr Kehim. Guydelot trails him even as we speak. Come, let us join the chase.
 	
Sanson 	What is he up to?
 	
Guydelot 	It's a good old-fashioned tryst. Let's have us a peek, shall we?
 	
Maskman02892 	We have it, my lord! Turned it up among his retainer's possessions!
 	
Nourval 	At long last, Gylbarde's journal...and not a moment too soon. I'd just about outstayed my welcome at the garrison.
Nourval 	When that adventurer caught us falling upon the patrol, I had feared that the game was up.
Nourval 	But thankfully, the other two were blind fools. All this time watching me, and they didn't see a thing. Hehehe...
Maskman02892 	We've only skimmed the tome, but it seems you were right. About what happened to Lord Vainchelon.
Nourval 	Was there ever any doubt? Once we return to Gridania and make this knowledge public, none shall harbor so much as a shred of sympathy for Ala Mhigo.
Nourval 	That shall pave the way for us to propagate Lord Vainchelon's will...and advance our agenda.
Sanson 	At last we've uncovered Nourval's purpose, and the tome is right before our eyes, no less.
Sanson 	Commander Heuloix spoke of a faction that vehemently opposes our aiding Ala Mhigo. I daresay we have found them.
Sanson 	But how did Nourval come to lead such a crew? And what is this talk of Vainchelon?
Guydelot 	What, the Gridanian general sung about in nigh a hundred songs, who led our forces against Gylbarde in the Autumn War?
Sanson 	Only to die of an illness before the fighting was over. Aye, the very same. Having lost his leadership, we would have lost the war entirely had the other nations not come to our aid.
Guydelot 	Don't know about the rest of you, but it seems to me our damning little secret pertains to Vainchelon.
Sanson 	And Nourval seeks to use it to stoke the fires of anti-Ala Mhigan sentiment to some sinister end. This cannot be borne─we cannot let them have the journal! Are you with me?
 	
Nourval 	Hmph, perhaps you are not such blind fools after all. Very well, take your journal.
Nourval 	Aye, take it! Read it! Know the vile crime the Ala Mhigans committed against Lord Vainchelon─against my own blood! And see the folly of aiding such honorless people!
Sanson 	Wh-What do you mean, your own blood?
Sanson 	Did I mishear? Did he just say that Vainchelon was his ancestor?
Guydelot 	Aye, that's what it sounded like. Vainchelon, the folk hero loved by all, celebrated in countless songs...and that pain in the rear's his descendant. Never would've guessed. Anyroad, we've got bigger concerns. Let's see what this musty old tome's hiding.
Sanson 	“To Vainchelon I extended an invitation to negotiate peace. The meeting must be in secret, I explained, for not all of my officers share my view. My opponent accepted and arrived at the appointed hour.”
Guydelot 	Peace? Everybody knows there weren't no peace on offer. The hells' this about?
Sanson 	Wait, it continues: “Without suspicion, he took his seat. And without suspicion, he drank the poisoned wine. The effect was swift and sure, and within moments the man lay dead at my feet.”
Guydelot 	Wait, Vainchelon was murdered? By poison!?
 	
Sanson 	To this day, Lord Vainchelon remains an object of worship among many Gridanians. Were they to learn of this, the present grumblings against Ala Mhigan liberation are liable to grow into large-scale protests.
 	
Sanson 	To this day, Lord Vainchelon remains an object of worship among many Gridanians. Were they to learn of this, it would pose a serious and ongoing impediment to diplomatic relations.
 	
Guydelot 	There's no denying that some Ala Mhigans did some terrible things in the past, but what Nourval's trying to do ain't no better. Might be as he's after the truth, but nothing good'll come of this, and certainly not any decent songs.
Sanson 	The truth... Tell me, Guydelot. When we surrender this journal to our superiors, what do you think they would do with the knowledge?
Guydelot 	The Seedseers aside, I reckon the brass hats at the Adders' Nest would want to cover it up. Bury it nice and deep and pretend it never existed.
Sanson 	Aye... Nor would I put it past them to exploit the knowledge to gain leverage in dealings with Ala Mhigo. But whatever they may do is none of our concern, is it? Duty compels us to hand the journal over to headquarters...
Guydelot 	You're the leader of our merry band, Sanson, and duty compels me to obey your orders, shite though they often are. You decide whether we hand over the journal or not.
Sanson 	Guydelot would entrust this decision to me. But what of you, [Player Name]?
Sanson 	Yes, that would only be proper. As the leader, mine is the burden of decision.
Sanson 	No, forgive me this unseemly display. Guydelot has the right of it. As the leader, mine is the burden of decision.
Guydelot 	At any rate, this ain't the place for moral dilemmas. Let's get ourselves back to the castrum afore Nourval and his mates decide they want to have another go.
 	
Guydelot 	Sanson's still trying to make up his mind. Well, not like I'm in a hurry or nothing.
 	
Sanson 	Guydelot has disappeared somewhere in the castrum. Giving me room to ponder matters, I shouldn't doubt.
Sanson 	I've since read through Gylbarde's journal, and I'm afraid there is no two ways about it. He summoned Vainchelon under the pretense of peace, and then slew him with poison.
Sanson 	However, one mystery remains. It appears one of Vainchelon's sons was present at the fateful meeting.
Sanson 	Landrenel was his name, and he narrowly escaped with his life. But instead of crying bloody murder, he announced that his sire had died of illness.
Sanson 	Here is a man who witnessed his own flesh and blood slain, and in the most underhanded manner, yet he concealed the truth. Why did he do this? I do not understand...
Sanson 	But it avails us naught to agonize over the motives of those who lived in the past. Nay, our quandary concerns the future.
Sanson 	For the future of both nations, the truth is best kept buried. No good can come of digging it up. 'Tis crystal clear what must be done.
Sanson 	And yet, though my mind sees the logic, my heart rebels against the idea. Forgive me, [Player Name]. It seems I require more time to think on it.
Sanson 	You must...finish this...
Guydelot 	Bugger it all... Get that bastard for me...
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
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