The View from Above

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Ahead of the coming trials, Urianger bids you take your ease while the others carry out the work on the Ladder.
* As you observe the final stages of the Ladder's restoration, Emet-Selch arrives unannounced. In the course of waxing sentimental, he raises the prospect of you joining him as an equal─a complete existence in a complete world. No sooner does the Ascian take his leave than Ardbert appears in his place. As the Talos come to life to hearty cheers, he speaks to you of his struggles against solitude, and warns you against making a choice that leaves you alone. At that moment, Alphinaud and Alisaie rush up to you excitedly. The Ladder lives again, and you join the twins as the first souls to ride the lift in twenty years.
* While you await the others at Top Rung, Alisaie calls to you from the nearby outlook, and you and Alphinaud hurry to join her.
* According to Alisaie, she witnessed someone emerge from the village to the northeast, even though the area is believed to have been abandoned. Lest you doubt her words, she urges you to take a look for yourself.
* Scanning the area around the village, you spot the mysterious person, who appeared to be spying in your direction. Uncomfortable at not knowing who is out there, Alisaie suggests that you investigate the village.
* While the village appears devoid of people, there is evidence to suggest that it is very much inhabited, and you take your findings to Alphinaud.
* As you ponder what to do about the hiding villagers, a voice calls out. It is revealed to belong to none other than Tristol, the young artist whose life you saved in Kholusia. He informs you that the village, Amity, is a settlement for those who survived being exiled from Eulmore, and upon learning that you are in pursuit of Vauthry, promises to aid you in your quest.
==Objectives==
* Wait for the work to be completed.
* Speak with Alphinaud.
* Speak with Alisaie.
* Search the area for the mysterious person.
* Investigate the village.
* Speak with Alphinaud.
==Script==
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Alphinaud 	The work proceeds apace, I'm pleased to say. When it is restored, the Ladder will not only be our way forward; it will represent a momentous step towards lasting change for Kholusia.
 	
Alisaie 	I've rounded up as much material as I could for the work. Just my little bit for the cause.
 	
Thancred 	The Eulmorans have rallied quite impressively. Amidst great adversity, a little purpose never goes astray.
 	
Ryne 	Oh, [Player Name]. I heard you went to find lumber.
Ryne 	From afar, the Ladder looked like it was made entirely of metal, but there's actually a lot of wood if you look for it.
 	
Yshtola 	By the intensity with which he works, 'tis as if all of that reluctance was a lie.
 	
Chainuzz 	Hmph, such a primitive, inefficient design! A much smaller Talos from our company could just as easily perform the same task!
 	
Duliachai 	Oh, he'll have them moving again soon! I know he will!
 	
Urianger 	Ah, but prematurely do I give myself to sentimental musings. Many more pressing concerns demand our attention, not the least of which is the matter of how we might reach the mountain, detached from the land as it is.
Urianger 	For the present, 'twould appear we have matters here well in hand. Perhaps thou shouldst take thine ease for a time? Thou wilt need every onze of thy strength for the trials ahead.
 	
Urianger 	Thy zeal is commendable, my friend, but rest assured we shall not want for hands. Pray take thine ease in preparation for the trials ahead.
 	
Alisaie 	Is that...?
 	
Eulmoreman03634	If you're looking for your friends, they were about to board the lift when someone or other arrived.
Eulmoreman03634	They said not to mind them, that they'll be along soon.
 	
Alphinaud 	And here we finally are, at Top Rung.
Alphinaud 	The others should arrive ere long─
Alisaie 	Alphinaud, [Player Name]! Come up here! There's something I need you to see!
Alphinaud 	What could this be about?
 	
Alphinaud 	That appears to be a village...
 	
Alisaie 	There's a village, [Player Name]. Over to the northeast.
Alphinaud 	So there is. Yet after two decades without the Ladder in operation, I would not be surprised if such an isolated settlement had long since been abandoned.
Alisaie 	Nor I. But that was before I spied someone leave it and proceed to head in our direction, all the while trying to remain unseen...
Alisaie 	Whoever this mysterious person is, they should still be out there. Go on and take a look, [Player Name].
 	
Alphinaud 	So long as they have the resources to sustain themselves, it's entirely possible that people could still be about...
 	
Alisaie 	Go on and take a look, [Player Name]. The mysterious person should still be out there.
 	
Alisaie 	There's someone, right? And they were spying on us. Personally, I don't feel comfortable not knowing who they are. What do you say we investigate?
Alphinaud 	I'm curious too, I must admit. And I daresay we have a bit of time ere the others ascend.
Alisaie 	It's settled, then. Let's head to the village and see if it's indeed inhabited.
 	
Alphinaud 	The crates and barrels are laden with unknown contents.
 	
Alisaie 	I could have sworn I heard a noise...
 	
Alphinaud 	What news, [Player Name]? Were you able to find anything of note?
Alphinaud 	Indeed. While there's no one to be seen, 'tis plain that this village is anything but abandoned.
Alphinaud 	Nor I. But while there's no one to be seen, 'tis plain that this village is anything but abandoned.
Alphinaud 	I don't think so, my friend. While there's no one to be seen, 'tis plain that this village is anything but abandoned.
Alisaie 	If the villagers are trying to conceal themselves, they are doing a rather poor job of it. But if they don't wish to be seen, what are we to do?
Tristol 	I say, aren't you the ones who saved my life?
Alphinaud 	You're Tristol, the artist from Eulmore!
Tristol 	You remembered! Ever since we parted ways, I've worried for you, bound for the city as you were. Never did I imagine that we would meet again, and here of all places!
Alphinaud 	We could say the very same thing to you, my friend. I'm glad to see you hale and whole. But tell me, what is this village?
Tristol 	This is Amity, a settlement made up of those who survived being exiled from Eulmore.
Tristol 	As I wandered the wilds, I chanced to cross paths with an inhabitant of these parts.
Tristol 	He took me through a secret tunnel which led to the top of the Bright Cliff. I've been here ever since. Life is hard, but we know a semblance of peace.
Tristol 	Well, we did at any rate─until Mt. Gulg broke away from the earth. Then just as suddenly, the Ladder started moving again...
Alisaie 	And you feared whoever was coming up would threaten your lives.
Tristol 	Aye... But I see now there's no cause for concern. Will you tell me what has brought you here?
Tristol 	So Vauthry is a sin eater, and he's fled to Mt. Gulg...
Tristol 	'Tis a strange tale, but I have no reason to doubt your words.
Tristol 	I owe you my life. If there is anything I can do to help, you need but say the word.
Alphinaud 	Your help would be most welcome, Tristol. To begin with, we request your people's permission to reconnoiter the area.
Alphinaud 	If we are to confront Vauthry, we must find a way to reach Mt. Gulg.
Tristol 	Of course, you hardly need our permission to be here. I will tell the others about you and yours.
Tristol 	Now, we haven't much to offer in the way of hospitality, but our village is at your disposal. Please use it as you see fit in your quest.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV