Louisoix's Finest Student

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Though he has scarcely begun to come to terms with what came to pass at Baelsar's Wall, Alphinaud resolves to gather the Scions and make a full report. Head back to the Rising Stones, and announce your return to Alisaie.
* After relating the events that took place in Ala Mhigo, Alphinaud finally breaks the news of Papalymo's passing. Coming so soon after the loss of Minfilia, the Archon's death seems even harder to bear, but all present resolve to honor his sacrifice through decisive action. For though the fallen thaumaturge's spell has granted the realm some precious respite, the primal summoned by Ilberd will not be contained forever...
==Objectives==
* Speak with Alisaie at the Rising Stones.
==Script==
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Yugiri 	I understand only too well the desire to reclaim one's homeland...but I cannot condone such slaughter.
 	
Yda 	...It's over, Papalymo.
It's all over...
 	
Thancred 	Leave her be. Nothing you can say will console her now...
 	
Pipin 	It has been explained to me what that light signifies, and I have ordered our forces to stand ready. It seems we can do little else but wait...
 	
Hilda 	Every Ishgardian gets taught that the Sea of Clouds churns in the grip of the warrin' elements of water and wind. Enough to tear you apart, they say. No one's ever gone to the bottom of the abyss and lived to tell the tale. So how did that bastard manage to get his hands on Nidhogg's eyes?
 	
Alphinaud 	...Once again, I find myself at a loss for words.
Alphinaud 	But Thancred is right. We must return to the Rising Stones and apprise our companions of...all of this.
Alphinaud 	Pray make your way there at once. I will send word to Y'shtola and the others of our imminent return.
 	
Alphinaud 	Let us return to the Rising Stones. We must gather our companions...
 	
Tataru 	Why does everyone look so grim? Has something happened? Say something, for heavens' sake!
 	
Alisaie 	...'Twould seem you bring ill tidings, Brother.
Alphinaud 	...Aye. Behind the Griffin's mask, we found the grinning face of an old adversary... Ilberd. I know not how, but he had in his possession the eyes of Nidhogg, whose dread power he used to initiate a summoning ritual, even as we looked on...
Yshtola 	By the Twelve...
Alisaie 	I don't understand. To attempt such a magick requires every onze of one's aether. No one─not even Grandfather─could cast it and hope to survive...
Alphinaud 	Indeed. It was ever a last resort─as I am certain Papalymo was aware.
Urianger 	Thus did the pupil follow in the footsteps of his master...even unto the grave.
Alphinaud 	I have as yet been unable to explain how Ilberd came to possess Nidhogg's eyes.
Alphinaud 	In the depths of the Sea of Clouds, a perpetual storm of water- and wind-aspected aether rages. No mortal could endure such conditions.
Yshtola 	Then mayhap it was the work of an Ascian. But now is not the time for idle speculation. Krile, I have need of your assistance.
Krile 	I─ Yes. Yes, of course.
Yshtola 	We must inspect the cocoon of light, and ascertain the state of the primal trapped within. Between our respective talents, I daresay we shall glean some measure of insight.
Krile 	Understood. I can't promise I'll be able to sense much through the barrier, but I shall certainly do my best.
Yshtola 	As shall I. Let us be about it, then.
Alisaie 	...What, without so much as a “by your leave”!?
Urianger 	Pray forgive Archon Y'shtola her brevity. She seeketh employment, lest her grief deprive her of the will to act. A desire to comfort Yda doubtless compoundeth her unseemly haste.
Urianger 	I, too, must contend with this grievous loss in mine own way. By thy leave, Lady Alisaie, I shall honor our fallen colleague through gainful study. There exist writings which may yet further our understanding of this cocoon of light...
Alisaie 	...Mayhap I was too quick to judge. Surrendering to sadness and regret would be a poor tribute to Papalymo's sacrifice.
Alphinaud 	Quite. We must begin preparations to face Ilberd's accursed creation without delay. What time we have was purchased at too dear a price for us to squander it.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Post-Dragonsong Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV