The Power to Protect

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* With Erik having recovered from his injuries, Widargelt is now ready to issue his challenge to Theobald. To avoid the risk of premature bloodshed, you have been tasked with bearing the letter to his opponent, who has made Rustrock his hideout.
* You present the letter of challenge to Theobald, and he haughtily accepts. Take word to Widargelt at Schism.
* Theobald arrives at the prescribed hour, and he and Widargelt square off before the gathered villagers. But before fists fly, it is revealed that Theobald is in fact Adri, Widargelt's dear comrade from his time at the Temple of the Fist. Made to feel powerless due to his low birth, he resents Widargelt for spurning his royal blood and the might it represents. Once the talking ends and they engage, it becomes clear that Widargelt has the upper hand, and Adri summons his minions to his aid and resorts to using imperial weaponry. For a blessing, Hamon appears with Chuchuto and Rurukuta, having been informed of the duel, and they join the fray to even the odds. At the end of a long struggle, you and yours emerge triumphant.
* To a cheering crowd, Widargelt renews his promise to revive the Fist of Rhalgr. As the dust settles, speak with your comrades to hear their thoughts on the conclusion of events.
* Praising Widargelt for his heartfelt speech, Hamon heads back to Ul'dah with his two pupils in tow. D'zentsa and O'tchakha, meanwhile, reaffirm their resolve to grow stronger, that they might better support their master in his endeavors. Last but not least, Erik expresses his gratitude for the role you played in helping Widargelt to forge on in the face of adversity. With the others having taken their leave, you may now give your undivided attention to your brother monk.
* Widargelt reflects upon all the lessons he has learned, and bids you farewell as he resumes his mission to revive the Fist of Rhalgr. Till next your paths cross, continue to help others as you have helped him.※The next monk quest will be available from Erik once you have met the following requirements:※ You must have registered a product key for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers to your service account.※ You must have completed the main scenario quest “Shadowbringers.”※ You must have completed the role quest “Courage Born of Fear.”
==Objectives==
* Deliver Widargelt's challenge to Theobald at Rustrock.
* Speak with Widargelt at Schism.
* Speak with Hamon.
* Speak with O'tchakha.
* Speak with Erik.
* Speak with Widargelt.
==Script==
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Widargelt 	The professor is well again. The time is come. I will issue Theobald my challenge.
Widargelt 	He and his minions use Rustrock as their hideout. But who should bear the letter there?
Widargelt 	You, sister/brother? Is this wise? What if they set upon you again? No, better that I go.
Widargelt 	You are right, sister/brother. It is fitting that I go.
O'tchakha 	Master, wait. If you deliver the letter, it will most certainly end in blood. [Player Name] should go.
D'zentsa 	Without a hostage, they can't pull no dirty tricks. They wouldn't dare try [Player Name] again.
Widargelt 	Very well. I entrust this letter to you. Take it to Rustrock. And see it to Theobald's hands.
 	
D'zentsa 	We'll get them back, and we'll get them good!
 	
O'tchakha 	Master Widargelt will prevail. With your training, I know he will.
 	
Theobald 	Ah, I remember you─friend to the pathetic monks. You are bold to come here. What do you want?
Theobald 	...A letter of challenge? Hmph, a dated practice befitting a dying style, and a lot of effort simply to lose.
Theobald 	I accept. Indeed, I anticipated that I would have to deal the stubborn fool another beating.
Theobald 	I will be at Schism. And you may tell Widargelt─nay, my dear cousin Theodred─that he would do well to bring a coffin.
 	
Widargelt 	The things you have taught us. I will bring them to bear in the duel.
 	
Widargelt 	The letter is delivered? My thanks, sister/brother.
Widargelt 	I have invited the people of Ala Gannha. They, too, shall bear witness.
Widargelt 	The fight is to be single combat. But my opponent scruples at naught. Well do we know this. And so we must be prepared for anything.
Widargelt 	But whatever should happen, I am confident we will prevail. For as I trained, I awakened to a new power. The power to protect.
Theobald 	Really? A crowd? Well, if you're determined to make a spectacle of your demise, who am I to stop you? Let all present witness the death of the Fist of Rhalgr.
Theobald 	Hear me, people of Ala Mhigo! A feeble faith such as this charlatan peddles will avail you naught! Only a strong and absolute ruler can save you! Only I can save you!
Widargelt 	Those words may as well come from the Empire! The people need not another tyrant! Nay, what they need is hope!
Widargelt 	And hope they may yet have. Hope everlasting in their hearts. That none can take away.
Widargelt 	So I beg you, brother. Give up your aspirations for the throne. Join me in reviving the Fist of Rhalgr. As is your right.
Widargelt 	The time for deception is past. But one man I know wields the lance as you do. So take off this mask that you wear. The mask of a dead prince. And show me your face, Adri. My brother.
Theobald 	Hahaha...
Theobald 	Adri... Long has it been since last I heard that name. I had always thought you dim-witted, but it seems your memory still serves you well, at least.
Widargelt 	Why do you so desire our destruction? So much so that you fool even yourself?
Theobald 	Like you, I was an orphan. The temple was the only home I knew.
Theobald 	But that home was taken from me, laid to waste at Theodoric's command. The monks, hailed as the realm's greatest warriors, could not withstand the mad king's might.
Theobald 	It was then that I knew─knew that blood counts for more than all else!
Theobald 	All the training we undergo to hone flesh and mind... None of it is worth a spit in the face of absolute power! And those who are born without it─those like me─will ever be made to suffer!
Theobald 	But you─you had it all from the beginning. Born into the royal family, with the blood of kings coursing through your veins. You had the power to lead and to rule. But still you turned your back on our nation's liberation. And for what? For the sake of a Fist that couldn't protect itself!
Theobald 	I was nobody. Just one of the Griffin's lowly doubles. But if you will not rise up for our nation, then I will! And you have no right to stop me─you, who have forfeited your own birthright!
Widargelt 	Hear me, brother! Our blood defines not who we are. The path we walk is ours to choose. And I have chosen not to destroy. But to protect.
Theobald 	Hollow words from someone born to power! You will never understand what it means to be weak! Never!
Widargelt 	I am Widargelt! A brother of the Fist of Rhalgr! That is who I am! No more, no less!
Widargelt 	I live to revive the Fist of Rhalgr! And by my fist, I will prove it to you!
Hamon 	Well, now. The professor said there'd be a spectacle, but I certainly won't say no to some action. I've been itching for it since our match was canceled.
Widargelt 	Enough, Adri! Our goals are the same! Our methods but differ! Together, we can achieve much! We can restore our order!
Theobald 	Adri is dead! I am Theobald, Theodoric's true heir and rightful king of Ala Mhigo! And by your death I shall claim my throne!
Widargelt 	To resort to the tools of our oppression... He will stop at naught for power. It is a twisted existence. And we must straighten him out.
Widargelt 	Come, my friends! We fight for hope!
 	
D'zentsa 	Master Widargelt's gonna win. I know it.
O'tchakha 	So it begins...
Widargelt 	Adri. When next we fight, let it be as brothers. Let it be face–to–face.
Widargelt 	I am weak. Too weak to bear the Fist of Rhalgr alone. Yet come what may, I will not give up. Each time I fall, I will pick myself up.
Widargelt 	From my heart, I ask you this. Will you not join me? Help me to build a new Fist. One that knows not highborn or low. That discerns not shadow or light. A Fist of Rhalgr where all may belong.
Erik 	Your fiery zeal kindles hope within people's hearts, and doubt not but that many will come to you seeking strength─the strength to protect that which they hold dear, and by their own hands.
Erik 	Now then, let us return to Ala Gannha. There is still much to do, not the least of all thanking our pugilist friends for their most timely arrival.
 	
Hamon 	'Twas a fine speech, spoken from the heart. Lacked polish, to be sure, but that'll come with age and experience.
Rurukuta 	And as good a drubbing as we gave them, the Corpse Brigade will be laying low for a while.
Hamon 	As will I, I think. At my age, a moment of fun costs a week of soreness.
Chuchuto 	You must admit, though, every so often it's good to hurl yourself into a real battle!
Rurukuta 	A real battle? I don't know about you, but I scarcely broke a sweat.
Chuchuto 	Oh? Then I suppose I was simply imagining all your huffing and puffing!
Hamon 	Ohohoho! Well, sad though it is to part, it's past time we headed home. But I hope to continue this fine exchange with our friend monks...D'zentsa and O'tchakha especially.
Hamon 	Young and lithe as they are, I believe they harbor much pugilistic potential. And it'd be my pleasure to personally help them explore it, hehehe...
Chuchuto 	Gods, could you make it any more obvious!?
Hamon 	Till next time, take care, [Player Name]. And thanks for showing these old bones a good time!
O'tchakha 	With your help, we have managed to weather another storm. I daresay we've all earned a moment's respite.
D'zentsa 	You know, I can't help but feel that Master is too nice sometimes. After all that Theobald...er, Adri fellow did to him, he goes and begs the villagers to tend his wounds.
O'tchakha 	So complete is his dedication to reviving the Fist of Rhalgr, he wastes no energy on such things as anger and retribution.
D'zentsa 	Right. And at any rate, there's nothing standing in our way for now. We're free to get on with our mission.
O'tchakha 	That we are. And what we've begun in Ala Gannha, we shall continue in all corners of Gyr Abania, never resting until the Fist of Rhalgr thrives throughout the realm once more.
D'zentsa 	I'd say Master has his work cut out for him. He's gonna need all the support we can muster.
O'tchakha 	So let us ever strive to grow stronger, the better to provide that support. After all, it wouldn't do to always rely on [Player Name].
D'zentsa 	Damn right! So what're we waiting for? Let's go and train!
O'tchakha 	Wh-What? But we've only just─ Er, pray excuse us, [Player Name]...and thank you! From the bottom of our hearts, for everything!
Erik 	Witnessing your furious struggle, I could not help but wish that I, too, could contribute with my fists. My son, I suspect, felt the same way when he chose to join the Resistance.
Erik 	But as he walked his own path, so too must I. As a man of science, it is my duty to pursue truth immutable, that the knowledge may one day benefit future generations.
Erik 	I did my small part for Widargelt's cause. But know that it was mostly you, my friend, who helped him to forge ahead in the face of adversity─who picked him up when fate cast him down.
Erik 	And for that I am grateful. You possess a noble heart, and it more than makes up for your lackluster mind.
Erik 	With that, I shall head back to Ul'dah. As fine a distraction as it has been to watch youngbloods come into their own, my research will not advance itself.
Erik 	As ever, should you wish to partake of my knowledge, do not hesitate to come to me.
D'zentsa 	We couldn't have done it without you, [Player Name].
 	
Chuchuto 	The way your fellow monks fought, it looked not so far departed from our own style. Unless I'm mistaken, you've taught them a trick or three!
 	
Rurukuta 	By any objective measure, Master Hamon is strong now, and I can only imagine how strong he used to be. I must work hard if I'm to be worthy of the Holyfist legacy.
Widargelt 	The others wish to speak with you. When they are done, I would speak with you also.
 	
Widargelt 	The recent trials have taught me much. About myself. About the extent of my debts.
Widargelt 	Through adversity, none of you abandoned me. I nearly abandoned my dream. But never again. I owe it to those who stood by me.
Widargelt 	To many I am indebted. And to you most of all. You are my master in all but name. Ever leading by example. Teaching me strength and grace.
Widargelt 	I pray that you will help many others. As you have helped me.
Widargelt 	I shall resume my mission. With my disciples at my side. Together, we will spread the Fist across the land.
Widargelt 	The journey will be long. But come what may, I will see it through. For I am not alone.
Widargelt 	Fare you well, my sister/brother. Till next we meet.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
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