Future Proof

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Ardashir is seemingly satisfied with the results of his research thus far─so much so, that he soon plans to return to Radz–at–Han where he will present his findings. Gerolt, on the other hand, is baffled by this presumption, and wastes no time reprimanding him. Ardashir reluctantly accepts the truth─that their work is not yet complete─and soon offers a means to temporarily fortify the anima weapon. For his plan to work, however, it requires a ceruleum solution which he has commissioned from a skilled distiller in Idyllshire. While he begins other preparations for the anima weapon, he asks you to meet with this artisan, one Blamprest, in Idyllshire.※You may not proceed with a class or job that is different from when you accepted this quest.
* Blamprest assures you work on Ardashir's order is well underway. He has been delayed, however, by a need for singing clusters. Though difficult to acquire, he has entrusted the task to a pair of sisters─skilled mages who agreed to help...for a price. No sooner does he mention the pair than they appear before you seeking compensation for their work. Much to your surprise─and dismay─he tells them that you have eagerly agreed to pay for them in his stead. They have yet to explain how you must pay them, but as your only alternative is to bargain at Rowena's Center for Cultural Promotion, you steel yourself to undertake trials of unknown peril.
* After subjecting yourself to the peculiar whims of Amphelice and Angelet, you at last deliver the singing clusters to Blamprest, who then crafts for you the elixir needed for the anima weapon's fortifying potion. With your work complete and the elixir in hand, he bids you safe travels back to Azys Lla.
* You return to Azys Lla, elixir in hand. The second bottle you place on Ardashir's workbench, however, leaves him perplexed. When you explain to him it was an order for spirits placed by Gerolt, he then comes to a sudden and startling realization─Gerolt squandered a portion of the money lent to them by Rowena to make the purchase. Though he is furious, he cannot deny the strange yet beneficial effects of alcohol on Gerolt's work. After regaining his composure, he completes his potion, and sets Gerolt to work on fortifying the anima weapon. Much to their delight, Ardashir's plan was a success. Moreover, he goes on to show you an Allagan droid that may be the key to ensuring the anima's longevity, assuming it can be repaired.※ The attributes of the anima weapon can be reallocated by speaking with Ulan in Idyllshire.
==Objectives==
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) equipped or in your inventory, speak with Blamprest in Idyllshire.
* Collect the singing clusters.
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) equipped or in your inventory, deliver the singing clusters to Blamprest in Idyllshire.
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) in your inventory, deliver the distilled ceruleum and moonrise to Ardashir in Azys Lla.
==Script==
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Ardashir 	Now that the anima can maintain a form seen even by those without your abilities, it is fair to say my research is all but complete. Our last task being to refine any abilities it has gained thus far.
Ardashir 	Once that is finished, I shall return to Radz–at–Han and make ready to present my findings. I daresay our work here shall forever change the study of arcane summoning as we know it.
Gerolt 	The hells are you on about, boy? Now I understand bein' excited, what with us finally seein' the anima an' all, but I think yer losin' sight o' what our work is all about.
Ardashir 	Preposterous! The goal of my work was to create a sentient being capable of independent thought, which could then serve to help others.
Gerolt 	That right? An' ye really think ye've accomplished that? Bollocks! Ain't no way somethin' what's grown that much, that fast, can be in any kind o' stable condition.
Gerolt 	We've poked an' prodded the damn thing more times than I'd care to count, an' by the grace o' Rhalgr we've somehow managed not to mess things up. But tell me this: what happens when we're not around when a new weapon needs smithin', hm?
Gerolt 	I'll tell ye what─it'll grow too big for its aetherial britches and keel over. What the anima needs now is a body what'll handle it no matter how strong it gets. Until we can figure that, yer work amounts to naught but piss in a kettle if ye ask me.
Gerolt 	Oh, but what do I know. I'm just a know-nothin' sot with a hammer. No doubt a refined, scholarly lad such as yerself has already considered such complications.
Ardashir 	Hmph! The only thing more insufferable than a drunkard...is when he is right. I was so blinded by its radiance, I did not stop to consider the future, putting my own desires before the needs of the anima.
Gerolt 	Right, well, there'll be plenty o' time fer mopin' after we've finished, and I'm free from that witch Rowena. Fer now, we need to think up a way to give the anima a new, permanent home.
Gerolt 	The weapon holdin' it now should be fine fer the time bein'. You just keep an eye on the anima while we figure out the rest.
Ardashir 	Actually, I may already have a solution─albeit an interim one─thanks in part to Ulan and her studies.
Ardashir 	We were working on a potion of sorts to fortify the anima weapon, that it might abide further growth. The difficulty proved in our need for ceruleum. It would need to be distilled to serve our purposes, and we simply had not the means to do so.
Ardashir 	As fortune would have it, though, we caught word of a renowned distiller recently come to Idyllshire and immediately sought him out. After making our case he was all too happy to assist. Blamprest is his name. Would you pay him a visit and see how things are coming along?
Ardashir 	There are other preparations to be made, of course, but Gerolt and I will see to them. Everything should be in order upon your return.
Gerolt 	Blamprest, eh? That gives me an idea...
Ardashir 	Prepared to enhance yet another anima, are we? There is still much to be done before we can craft a new soulstone and weapon, mind you, but for now another potion should ensure its safety until we are ready.
Ardashir 	For that, we will need to commission more distilled ceruleum from Blamprest.
Ardashir 	I have already placed an order for another bottle, so while we see to things here, I would have you go and speak with him. There is naught we can do for the anima without it.
Gerolt 	Aye, and you tell Blamprest we'll settle fer nothin' less than his very best, ye hear?
 	
Blamprest 	Welcome, friend. What can I do for you?
Blamprest 	An order for whom? Oh, yes. That scholarly fellow. Ardashir, was it? Work on his order is well underway.
Blamprest 	Working with ceruleum is no easy task, though. Distilling a substance so volatile demands a substantial concentration of aether, the only source potent enough being singing clusters. Quite the rarity, you know. And for an order like this, why, it would require fifty at the very least.
Blamprest 	Procuring such oddities is beyond my abilities, but I have enlisted the aid of two fine young mages to see the job done. If only the price of their services was not so steep...
Amphelice 	There you are. We've brought what you asked for. I trust you're prepared to hold up your end of the deal?
Blamprest 	My, what fortuitous timing! This young lady/gentleman here was just telling me how s/he would love nothing more than to offer you her/his services in my stead.
Blamprest 	Ahem. These are the two lovely ladies I was telling you about, remember? The ones collecting the singing clusters you require?
Amphelice 	Pleasure to make your acquaintance. My name is Amphelice, and this is my sister, Angelet.
Amphelice 	I will keep matters brief. Blamprest agreed to undertake certain...tasks, in exchange for our help. If you would serve in his place, we will compensate you with the clusters you seek. Agreed?
Blamprest 	Splendid. Now that that's settled, I'll leave you to it. When you have what we need, come back and I shall see about distilling that elixir.
Blamprest 	Ah, that reminds me. A merchant in Rowena's employ deals in singing clusters. I believe it was Hismena? Their names all sound alike. At any rate, if you find their tasks to be too much trouble, you can always try striking a deal with her.
 	
Blamprest 	Ah, well if it isn't my favorite customer. Come for another bottle of distilled ceruleum?
Amphelice 	Then I shall be expecting more stories in exchange for our clusters.
Blamprest 	As before, you'll need fifty in total. Any less and I cannot guarantee the quality of my work. When you have done all they require of you, return to me with the clusters. Everything should be ready by then.
Blamprest 	Of course, if you feel their tasks are too demanding, you can always try haggling with Hismena. No doubt she would welcome the opportunity for more business.
 	
Blamprest 	Sorry, friend, but there's naught I can do without singing clusters.
Blamprest 	Whether you acquire them through Amphelice and her sister, or by bargaining with Hismena, I shall leave that decision to you.
 	
Blamprest 	Judging by that smile I take it you have the clusters I require?
Blamprest 	Yes, yes, this will do nicely. Wait here just a moment.
Blamprest 	There we are. One order of distilled ceruleum. Before you go, though, I must ask: if you work with Ardashir, you must also know Gerolt, correct? He placed an order for a bottle of my finest ale. Now that we're finished with Ardashir's commission, I'd like to take care of his, if that's all right with you.
Blamprest 	Haha, you needn't worry about compensation, friend. He paid in advance. I only ask that you take his package with you.
Blamprest 	It's been so long since he's come to see me. I was beginning to worry the moneylenders had finally done for him, or worse─he'd taken to a life of sobriety! In any event, I'm glad he seems back to his old self. Take care, and give them my regards.
 	
Blamprest 	There we are. Ardashir will be quite pleased, as I'm sure Gerolt will be as well.
Blamprest 	Give them my best, and tell Gerolt I'm glad to see he's back to his old ways.
Blamprest 	I imagine I will be staying here in Idyllshire for quite some time. If Ardashir should need more ceruleum, or Gerolt his spirits, you know where to find me.
 	
Ardashir 	Welcome back, [Player Name]. We have accomplished much while you were away. In fact, I am quite close to a more permanent solution to our troubles.
Ardashir 	But first, let us do what we can to fortify the anima's current vessel. Might I have a look at the sword and shield in question? Oh, and the distilled ceruleum, of course.
Ardashir 	But first, let us do what we can to fortify the anima's current vessel. Might I have a look at the weapon in question? Oh, and the distilled ceruleum, of course.
Ardashir 	Right, then. Now to prepare the potion.
Ardashir 	...[Player Name], why exactly did Blamprest prepare two bottles? Are they to be mixed together?
Ardashir 	Gerolt ordered a bottle of ale? If he had money to spend, he would be carousing in some filthy tavern, not here working off his debts. The only way he could afford that would be...
Ardashir 	Our funding! You selfish, beef-witted maltworm! You squandered our funds from Rowena on spirits!?
Ardashir 	Aye, that I did. Consider it payment owed fer remindin' you about bein' selfish yerself, all that blitherin' about bein' done with the anima.
Ardashir 	Another bottle of ale!? By the gods, how am I to explain this to Rowena?
Gerolt 	...Don't give me that look. Ye know I can't do me best work without me muse. Now hurry up with that potion. [Player Name]'s weapon ain't gonna hammer itself.
Ardashir 	You truly are insufferable! When this is over you shall learn there are consequences for misspending others' money. Rowena's money.
Ardashir 	Honestly, Gerolt, why could you not learn to forge weapons like an ordinary man. A sober man...
Ardashir 	<sigh> Calm yourself, Ardashir. There is work to be done.
Gerolt 	deleted
Ardashir 	There, the potion is done. All that remains is applying it to the anima weapon.
Ardashir 	I leave the rest to you.
Gerolt 	A right fine piece o' work, if I do say so meself.
Gerolt 	A weapon made sharp with a brew o' pure ceruleum. Hm, I like the sound o' that─!
Gerolt 	A sword an' shield made sharp with a brew o' pure ceruleum. Hm, I like the sound o' that─ and !
Bukinoseirei 	I feel a new strength welling within me. Does this mean, perhaps, I am reaching my full potential?
Bukinoseirei 	I feel a new strength shines brightly within me. Could this mean, perhaps, I am reaching my full potential?
Bukinoseirei 	You think so? Truly? I shall do my best not to disappoint you.
Bukinoseirei 	You really think so? Then I must do all I can not to disappoint you.
Bukinoseirei 	Yes, of course. I shall redouble my efforts to someday meet your expectations.
Bukinoseirei 	Yes, of course. I was too hasty to hope for so much, so soon. I will do my best to meet your expectations.
Bukinoseirei 	I cannot read your thoughts, but I think your silence makes the answer quite clear.
Bukinoseirei 	I will become stronger, [Player Name]. Together we shall see what I am capable of.
Bukinoseirei 	Would that I could read your thoughts... Still, your silence tells me much.
Bukinoseirei 	I will become stronger, [Player Name]. Together we shall discover my true potential.
Ardashir 	'Tis good to see our work was a success. The anima seems stronger than before, yet its vessel remains sound.
Ardashir 	Ah, yes. Speaking of the vessel, I must tell you of our soon-to-be permanent solution to handling the anima's growth!
Ardashir 	We will forge not just a new weapon, but a new soulstone to house its essence.
Ardashir 	In my quest to find a means to do so, I happened upon something quite interesting. Wait here a moment.
Processsystem 	<beep> <beep> Initializing synthesis protocols... Please insert materials.
Ardashir 	What do you think? This Allagan droid was no doubt used for work requiring precision beyond what any man is capable of. Used being the operative word. Try as I might, whenever I initiate its production sequence...
Ardashir 	<beep> <beep> Internal error. Unable to process.
Ardashir 	<sigh> The system crashes...
Ardashir 	It will take time, but mark my words: I shall repair this Allagan device.
Ardashir 	Once repaired, I am confident I can fashion a new soulstone for the anima to last a thousand lifetimes.
Ardashir 	And to my surprise, Gerolt has already taken the initiative to start work on a new weapon, one befitting the new heights to which our aetherial companion might climb. Rest assured we will contact you when preparations are complete.
Ardashir 	Until next time, friend.
Ardashir 	Another anima made safe. For now, at least. I look forward to the day it resides safely in its new vessel. I trust you will take good care of it until then.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Side Story Quests in Final Fantasy XIV