A Monk's Legacy

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Erik informs you that an Ala Mhigan Resistance soldier had come asking after Widargelt's whereabouts. Fearing that your brother monk may be dragged back on the path of vengeance, the professor bids you seek him out with all haste, and suggests that you try your luck in Ala Gannha.
* You do not find Widargelt in Ala Gannha, but it appears he comes often to train the villagers. According to one, the monk had business in Little Ala Mhigo, and you strike out for Thanalan in pursuit.
* You arrive in Little Ala Mhigo to find Widargelt standing before a grave─that of Adri, his closest friend turned foe. No sooner do you warn your brother monk that the Resistance is trying to find him than a soldier arrives. Revealed to be a member of Widargelt's old unit, the man invites his former captain to a meeting at Rhalgr's Reach. Widargelt accepts, and asks that you be present for the proceedings.
* The meeting proves to be with none other than Lyse. In order to build a unified nation, she requests Widargelt's cooperation as a man of royal blood, but he declines, stating that he wishes to serve Ala Mhigo as a humble monk. Respecting his decision, Lyse instead asks Widargelt to train Resistance soldiers in the way of Fist of Rhalgr, and he happily agrees. At Widargelt's behest, the three of you then pay a visit to the Temple of the Fist. There, Lyse and Widargelt affirm that, though their paths may differ, their goals are one and the same. Satisfied that all is well, you set out back to Ul'dah, where Erik awaits.
* Erik is pleased to learn that Widargelt's quest to revive the Fist of Rhalgr is proceeding apace. Thanking you for laying his fears to rest, he declares his intent to observe Widargelt and Lyse as they continue striving towards their goals.
==Objectives==
* Gather information on Widargelt in Ala Gannha.
* Search for Widargelt in Little Ala Mhigo.
* Join Widargelt in Rhalgr's Reach.
* Report to Erik at the Goldsmiths' Guild.
==Script==
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Erik 	Ah, [Player Name], excellent timing. I have a request to ask of you. Worry not, it is a simple task that shan't overburden your simple mind.
Erik 	In no small part due to your valor, Ala Mhigo has won free of imperial tyranny, but something is afoot that gives me cause for concern.
Erik 	Not long ago, a soldier of the Resistance came asking after Widargelt's whereabouts.
Erik 	As you know, the buffoon was once a captain of the Resistance. And he had gathered under him like-minded men and women who burned with an all-consuming hatred for the Empire.
Erik 	While the inquiry may have been completely innocuous, we cannot discount the possibility that there are those who burn with hatred still. Who mean to drag Widargelt back on the path of vengeance.
Erik 	Though the Widargelt as we know him now would not lend such talk an ear, he may not be given a choice. Lest it turn ugly, I want to you to find your brother monk and alert him to the dangers.
Erik 	The last time we saw Widargelt was in Ala Gannha. If he isn't there still, the villagers may at least be able to direct you to him. Go quickly, [Player Name].
 	
Optimistic Youth 	Wait, aren't you Master Widargelt's master?
Optimistic Youth 	Looking for him, you say? He's not here at the moment, but he comes fairly often to train us.
Optimistic Youth 	Though he's a hard teacher, he inspires hard work. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to earn my cloth.
Optimistic Youth 	Right, his whereabouts. During his last visit, he said that he was going to Little Ala Mhigo next. If you hurry, he might still be there.
Cheery Villager 	<gasp> You're that monk from before! Ahhh, the way you laid the Corpse Brigade low was just glorious!
Cheery Villager 	I wanted to become strong like you, so I went and joined the monkhood. Never once skipped training, I'm proud to say!
Cheery Villager 	Master Widargelt? Last I spoke with him, he mentioned that he was trying to find Theobald.
Cheery Villager 	Fellow disappeared while under the healer's care. Someone saw him staggering out of the village in the early hours. Was headed west, by the sound of it.
Confident Villager	Ah, yes, I remember you, friend. Is there something you need?
Confident Villager	Master Widargelt? He's been traveling around Eorzea, spreading the teachings of the monkhood.
Confident Villager	He comes back to Ala Gannha from time to time to train our people, but I couldn't rightly say when he'll visit next.
 	
Erik 	The last time we saw Widargelt was in Ala Gannha. If he isn't there still, the villagers may at least be able to direct you to him. Go quickly, [Player Name].
O'tchakha 	Oh, Master Widargelt...
D'zentsa 	Gah, wish I knew what to say at times like this...
 	
Widargelt 	[Player Name]... I did not expect to see you here.
Widargelt 	This grave. Know you who lies here?
Widargelt 	It is the man who called himself Theobald. My closest brother, Adri.
Widargelt 	We had brought him to Ala Gannha for healing. But he fled in spite of his wounds. He looked like a hunted man. So do witnesses say.
Widargelt 	I do not believe that. Adri was not one to flee. He had used the Corpse Brigade. He knew they would come for him. Rather than wait, he went to them. And now he is gone.
Widargelt 	I wanted him to live. To stand at my side again. I...I should have done more.
O'tchakha 	You tried your best to have him see the light, like you did for us.
D'zentsa 	Aye. You mustn't be so hard on yourself.
Widargelt 	Much has happened with you too, sister/brother. That much is plain. Come, let me hear your tale.
 	
Widargelt 	...So Lue-Reeq chose to sever ties with his kin.
Widargelt 	A resolve to which I can relate. I, too, chose my own path. Spurned blood in favor of faith.
Widargelt 	Your part in this tale impresses me also. To do battle in a world flooded with light... Yet again I am reminded of your greatness.
Widargelt 	Ah, but my apologies. You have traveled far. Is there something you require?
Widargelt 	A soldier of the Resistance seeks me? What could his purpose be?
D'zentsa 	You don't suppose they're coming after those of Theodoric's line?
O'tchakha 	It seems to me the Resistance would be above such acts. Yet I can offer no alternate explanation.
Resistance Fighter	Captain! It has been a while, sir!
Widargelt 	You... It has been a while indeed. But I am no one's captain. I have long left the Resistance.
Resistance Fighter	Forgive me, sir, but old habits. It's hard to regard you as anything save my esteemed captain.
Resistance Fighter	But if that is not your preference─Master Widargelt, may I ask you to accompany me to Rhalgr's Reach? There is a matter we wish to discuss with you.
Widargelt 	Is that so?
Widargelt 	Very well, then. Lead the way.
Widargelt 	D'zentsa, O'tchakha, please wait here. I will return anon.
Widargelt 	[Player Name], may I ask you to join me?
Widargelt 	You are well regarded in the Resistance. Your presence would give me heart.
Resistance Fighter	Without further ado, then, let us be away.
 	
Optimistic Youth 	During his last visit, Master Widargelt said that he was going to Little Ala Mhigo next. If you hurry, he might still be there.
 	
Cheery Villager 	Master Widargelt was trying to find Theobald. Fellow disappeared while under the healer's care. Someone saw him staggering out of the village in the early hours, heading west.
 	
Confident Villager	Master Widargelt's been traveling around Eorzea, spreading the teachings of the monkhood.
 	
Confident Villager	He comes back to Ala Gannha from time to time to train our people, but I couldn't rightly say when he'll visit next.
 	
Lyse 	Sorry for keeping you!
Lyse 	I'm Lyse Hext of the Ala Mhigan Resistance. Thank you for coming all this way.
Lyse 	[Player Name]!? Don't tell me you know Master Widargelt!?
Widargelt 	[Player Name] is a dear comrade. I owe her/him much and more.
Lyse 	Well, that makes it easier, then! To get right to the heart of the matter, Master Widargelt, we wish to invite you to rejoin the Resistance.
Lyse 	Under the mad king and then the Garleans, the people of Ala Mhigo lived in crippling fear and mutual mistrust.
Lyse 	In rebuilding the nation, we want to create a place where folk can believe in and support one another. A place where everyone is regarded as a friend.
Widargelt 	Even those who are kin to the mad king?
Lyse 	We should've reached out to you earlier, I know. But we feared that doing so would incite those who plotted a return to the old rule.
Widargelt 	It's quite all right, Commander. I know your intent is good and true.
Widargelt 	However, I cannot rejoin the Resistance. I would serve my nation as a humble monk. This I have sworn to myself.
Widargelt 	A man named Theodred never existed. There was ever only Widargelt. And he wishes to restore that which was once lost. The teachings of the Fist of Rhalgr.
Lyse 	I see... Then you must do what your heart tells you.
Lyse 	Let's try this again. I put this request to Widargelt of the Fist of Rhalgr.
Lyse 	I want you to train the soldiers of the Resistance. Though we've won our freedom, we must be prepared to fight to keep it, and I believe that your techniques would serve us well.
Lyse 	I've never trained properly myself, and for what it's worth I'm very keen to learn.
Widargelt 	And I should be honored to teach.
Lyse 	Great! We're in your debt!
Widargelt 	If I might make a request of my own... May I visit the Temple of the Fist? I would pay my respects.
Lyse 	Of course! You hardly need my permission for that.
Lyse 	Come on, [Player Name], let's all go together.
Widargelt 	Being here brings back memories. I remember the high priests. My brother and sister monks. All of them gone now. In fire and smoke.
Lyse 	But you survived, like the temple's stout stones. And thanks to your efforts, the faith has begun to rise from the ashes.
Widargelt 	Not my efforts alone. All I have achieved, I owe to many others. Professor Erik. D'zentsa and O'tchakha. And not least of all, [Player Name].
Lyse 	I couldn't have come this far on my own either. Like you, I had dear comrades to prop me up and push me forward.
Lyse 	And I'll never stop forging on─for Ala Mhigo!
Widargelt 	Our paths may differ. But our goals are one and the same. There is no more need for words.
Widargelt 	[Player Name], the professor worries for me. Please return to him. Let him know that all is well.
 	
Widargelt 	I was instructed to wait here. What could it be that they wish to discuss...?
 	
D'zentsa 	Hold the fort, D'zentsa. Never do anything fun, D'zentsa.
 	
O'tchakha 	Please take care of Master Widargelt.
 	
Erik 	Ah, you are returned. Were you able to find Widargelt?
Erik 	I see. I'm pleased to hear that his effort to revive the Fist of Rhalgr proceeds apace. Of course, it will still take considerable time for the faith to take root across the land, but Widargelt is young and determined. The day will come when he realizes his dream.
Erik 	But to think that it was none other than Curtis Hext's daughter that sought him out...
Erik 	A woman who embraces her lineage and a man who rejects his... Viewed thus, their paths could not be more different, but as they have discovered, their goals are one and the same. Ala Mhigo is stronger for their cooperation.
Erik 	In any case, it appears my concerns were unfounded. My thanks for laying my fears to rest.
Erik 	For a while, though, I believe I will observe these two souls in their future endeavors.
Erik 	After all, I am nothing if not observant.
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Disciple of War Job Quests in Final Fantasy XIV