In the Dark of Night

is the second Quest of the collaboration event A Nocturne for Heroes in Final Fantasy XIV.
==Journal==
* Kipih informs you that there have been new sightings of mechanical soldiers in the Twelveswood. In order to ascertain the truth of these rumors, it is decided that you will head to Gridania to seek out eyewitnesses.
※Please note that you will be unable to complete this quest after the seasonal event has ended. For details, please check the Lodestone.
* Upon arriving in Gridania, you proceed to make inquiries about the mechanical soldiers. While no one you speak with turns out to be an eyewitness, you are reasonably satisfied that the magitek troopers are indeed here in the Twelveswood. It is time to take your findings to Kipih, who awaits at Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre.
* Based on your findings, Kipih believes that you should be able to find the magitek troopers if you were to keep watch at the Bramble Patch, in the East Shroud. Eager as ever, Noctis sets out immediately, and at Kipih's behest you hurry after him.
* At the Bramble Patch, you are reunited with Noctis and begin lying in wait. As the night deepens, a bloodcurdling roar cuts through the silent gloom, and you hasten towards the sound to come face-to-face with a fell fiend. Though the creature is fearsome, working together with Noctis, you succeed in laying it low.
* Noctis is perturbed that a daemon, a monster from his world, has also found its way to Eorzea. Taking your rest after the taxing battle, you trade tales over a simple camp meal and learn a little more about Noctis─and perhaps yourself as well.
* Back in Gridania, Noctis is crestfallen at being unable to find a way home, but Kipih promises that she will keep working to uncover more leads. Not given to waiting around, Noctis goes off to explore Gridania, and Kipih bids you accompany him.
* You find Noctis browsing the Black Rabbit Traders' stall; it appears he is quite taken by the fashion of Eorzea. Your visitor is keen to explore some more, and you are happy to oblige him.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Hadrefort in Gridania.
* Speak with Mitainie in Gridania.
* Speak with Roustebant in Gridania.
* Report to Kipih Jakkya.
* Wait at the designated location in the East Shroud.
* Speak with Noctis.
* Speak with Kipih Jakkya in Gridania.
* Speak with Noctis.
==Script==
script 	script
 	
Noctis 	Whew... That wasn't an interview─it was an interrogation.
Kipih Jakkya 	Ready to depart? Excellent! Our destination is the Twelveswood─more of those mechanical soldiers have been sighted there.
Kipih Jakkya 	To be sure, my colleague only heard the rumors. I suggest first heading to Gridania and seeking out the witnesses.
Noctis 	Sounds good. Let's get going.
Kipih Jakkya 	Ah, wait! New as you are to Eorzea, you may struggle to find your way around. Permit me to show you to Gridania.
Noctis 	Alrighty. Lead the way.
Kipih Jakkya 	Hopefully this outing will yield some answers...
Noctis 	Wh-What? I'm not slackin' off or anything. Just checking out the clothing. Some really neat stuff here.
 	
Hadrefort 	Mechanical soldiers? My apologies, but I'm not familiar with the rumors.
Marcquelort 	Well, I am. Fellow I know claims he came upon them near the Hawthorne Hut in the East Shroud. At first he thought they were men, but on closer inspection, he says they were more like dolls.
Hadrefort 	And you didn't think to share this little tidbit with me, Brother? If I were to fall victim to these abominations, I shall consider my death on your head.
Roustebant 	Heard about the mechanical soldiers, have you? Indeed, they have been sighted in the East Shroud.
Roustebant 	While I do not personally know the details, the Wood Wailers are in a state of heightened vigilance throughout the Twelveswood.
Mitainie 	Mechanical soldiers? As a matter of fact, one of our sentries at Amarissaix's Spire reported encountering them while patrolling the Bramble Patch.
Mitainie 	At first he took them to be scarecrows, but as he approached them, they suddenly sprang to life and set upon him. We suspect that they are some heretofore unknown imperial weapon, and we are deliberating a response even as we speak.
Mitainie 	If your path takes you near that area, you would do well to exercise all caution.
Hadrefort 	I pray I do not run afoul of these mechanical monstrosities alone in the forest. The mere thought chills me to the spine...
Marcquelort 	As I said, the fellow I know claims he came upon the mechanical soldiers near the Hawthorne Hut in the East Shroud. At first he thought they were men, but on closer inspection, he says they were more like dolls.
Roustebant 	The mechanical soldiers were sighted in the East Shroud. While I do not personally know the details, the Wood Wailers are in a state of heightened vigilance throughout the Twelveswood.
Mitainie 	One of our sentries at Amarissaix's Spire reported encountering the mechanical soldiers. We suspect that they are some heretofore unknown imperial weapon, and we are deliberating a response even as we speak.
Noctis 	Cat-people... Cat-people everywhere... Y'jhimei wasn't kidding.
 	
Kipih Jakkya 	So, were you able to learn anything about the mechanical soldiers?
Kipih Jakkya 	I see! In that case, if we were to keep watch at the Bramble Patch, we should be able to find them eventually.
Noctis 	Well then, what're we waiting for?
Kipih Jakkya 	Wait just a─
Kipih Jakkya 	Please hurry after Noctis! The Twelveswood can be a veritable maze even for the locals, and it wouldn't do if he were to lose his way!
Kipih Jakkya 	Please hurry after Noctis! The Twelveswood can be a veritable maze even for the locals, and it wouldn't do if he were to lose his way!
Noctis 	It's good that we took care of the daemon, but there weren't any clues this time either. <sigh>
 	
Noctis 	This the area, is it?
Noctis 	No luck so far. Guess we play the waiting game.
Noctis 	You hear that!? C'mon, let's check it out!
Noctis 	What the─!? That's a daemon!
Noctis 	That thing's dangerous. We can't leave it running around.
Noctis 	Heh, you're up for it too, eh? Come on then, let's do it!
Noctis 	First magitek troopers, now a daemon... What the hell's going on?
Noctis 	Yeah, after a fight like that, I could certainly use a break.
Noctis 	Now that you mention it, I'm pretty hungry too.
Noctis 	Right, let's set up camp!
Noctis 	So, what's your story? Why do you go around doing what you do?
Noctis 	Protecting, huh? You and Gladio would get along, I bet. The big guy's always ready to throw himself into harm's way for us.
Noctis 	Supporting, huh? Come to think of it, you do give off Ignis vibes. Specs is always hovering around, ready to pick up after us.
Noctis 	What, you just wanna hang out with your friends? Heh, you're Prompto all over again. He's the life of the party, always ready with a quip to make us smile.
Noctis 	We were traveling together─me and him and a couple of others. Hearing your story, I couldn't help but be reminded of them...
Noctis 	...My purpose? That's a tough one. I guess you could say...it's keeping a promise.
Noctis 	But I can't do that while I'm here. I have to get back to my own world.
Noctis 	Somehow...
 	
Kipih Jakkya 	So, how did you fare? Were you able to find your answers?
Noctis 	Nope. We found only more questions.
Noctis 	Like how the hell a daemon ended up here as well.
Kipih Jakkya 	A daemon?
Noctis 	It's...a kind of monster.
Kipih Jakkya 	From your world, I assume. And it somehow came to be here, in Eorzea...
Kipih Jakkya 	I'm no naturalist, but I imagine it being similar to a voidsent.
Kipih Jakkya 	And if even a monster such as that could find its way to our world, then surely─surely you can find your way back too!
Noctis 	Yeah, I hope so...
Kipih Jakkya 	I'll keep working with my colleagues to find new leads. So just sit tight for now.
Noctis 	Actually, I'd rather go for a walk, check out the area a little. That's cool, yeah?
Kipih Jakkya 	Well, it should be safe enough if you keep close to the city...
 	
Noctis 	Great. See ya later.
Kipih Jakkya 	Ah! Wait just a─
Kipih Jakkya 	<sigh> There he goes again...
Kipih Jakkya 	Though I do not think that Noctis would disappear on us, I would feel much better knowing you were with him. Will you go and keep him company?
Kipih Jakkya 	I promise to have new information to share before long, so see that you both return soon, all right?
Kipih Jakkya 	I promise to have new information to share before long. See that you both return soon, all right?
 	
Noctis 	Oh, hey. What's up?
Noctis 	Well, you can tell Kipih she doesn't need to worry. I can take care of myself, and I'm not about to run off somewhere.
Noctis 	I was just checking out the clothing at this stall here. And as I was browsing, the shopkeeper offered me some stuff for free.
Maisenta 	Your friend has a fine physique and exceptional fashion sense. Having an attractive young man such as him model our garments is the best form of advertisement.
Noctis 	Thanks, lady.
Noctis 	Anyway, I wanna explore some more. You're cool to hang out for a bit, yeah?
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
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