An Ally for Ishgard

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* It would seem that Ser Aymeric has a favor to ask. Now that Nidhogg is possessed of both of his eyes, the lord commander believes that there is only one being capable of standing against the vengeful shade─Nidhogg's own brood-brother, Hraesvelgr. As such, he would have you escort him to Zenith, and aid him in convincing the great wyrm to stand with Ishgard. Though Alphinaud harbors understandable doubts as to the wisdom of this course, it is plain that Ser Aymeric will not be swayed. Notify the lord commander when you are ready to depart.
* Though Ser Aymeric is ready to ascend Sohm Al, he acquiesces to Alphinaud's suggestion that you first visit Vidofnir at Anyx Trine. Travel to the Dravanian forelands, and speak with the wounded dragon.
* Vidofnir dismisses your concern regarding her injury, but can offer little in the way of hope for your intended audience with her sire. Disheartened but not dissuaded, Ser Aymeric resolves to press on into the Churning Mists.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Ser Aymeric.
* Speak with Vidofnir in Anyx Trine.
==Script==
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Alphinaud 	Hmmm... Might Ser Aymeric perchance have received word of a Dravanian advance?
Alphinaud 	...Or mayhap they have located Esti─ That is to say, mayhap Nidhogg has been found!
Alphinaud 	Come! I would hear what the lord commander has to say!
 	
Alphinaud 	I somehow doubt that Hraesvelgr will be pleased to see us. But for Estinien's sake, and that of countless others, I suppose we must risk his displeasure.
 	
Tataru 	I think I'll stay here at the Knight for the time being. After all, the rumors are fresh and the extra coin won't go amiss!
 	
Aymeric 	It grieves me to impose upon you in this manner, but you of all people understand the threat we now face.
Alphinaud 	It is no imposition, Ser Aymeric─to [Player Name] and I, Ishgard is as a second home.
Alphinaud 	After the many battles we have fought and the bonds we have forged, the plight of your nation has become our own. If there is aught that we can do to aid in its salvation, then pray impose all you must.
Aymeric 	You are true friends...
Alphinaud 	Shall we be about our task, then? We have no way of knowing when Nidhogg's shade will strike, but we must assume that time is not our ally.
Aymeric 	Indeed. With that in mind, I have taken the liberty of dispatching a messenger to inform Mistress Tataru that you will be escorting me to Sohm Al. I confess, I did not provide the exact details of our destination, as they are as yet unknown to me...
Alphinaud 	We will summon Hraesvelgr at Zenith in the Churning Mists. Ere we begin our ascent, however, I think it best that we pay a visit to Anyx Trine.
Aymeric 	You seek an advantage in the coming negotiations?
Alphinaud 	I do. I would consult with Vidofnir.
Alphinaud 	I propose this in part out of concern for her condition. Were she to succumb to her wounds, it could have grave consequences for our alliance. That apart, she may be able to provide insight into her sire's current state of mind.
Aymeric 	Well reasoned. To the Dravanian forelands, then.
 	
Tataru 	A nice young knight told me you were off to negotiate with Hraesvelgr again. Have you considered using the Manderville art of parley? It's surprisingly effective, you know!
 	
Vidofnir 	Ah, 'tis the warrior of warriors and her/his companions. What bringeth you to mine abode?
Alphinaud 	Pray forgive us for disturbing your recuperation, Vidofnir. I hope your wound does not pain you overmuch...
Vidofnir 	Didst thou imagine me close to death? The thrust was deep, but not mortal. I will heal in time.
Aymeric 	Full glad am I to hear it. You were the guest of honor at our conference, and we failed in our duty of protection. On behalf of Ishgard, I apologize unreservedly.
Vidofnir 	...I am a dragon full-grown, and thou thought to protect me, mortal? I was tempered by the fires of battle ere thy great-grandsire learned to crawl.
Vidofnir 	Thy words do remind me of a knight whom I called friend some thousand years past. He swore to defend me from harm and hardship...
Aymeric 	Would that we could return to that era of peace, when man and dragon knew such comradeship.
Alphinaud 	Would that our every effort to do so were not undone by ancient rancor...
Vidofnir 	For a truth, there can be no peace while Nidhogg's shade yet lingereth.
Alphinaud 	That much is plain─yet we lack the strength to banish him. Thus do we make for Sohm Al, to beseech the aid of your sire once more.
Vidofnir 	Folly. Thou know'st as well as I how he will answer.
Aymeric 	...Hraesvelgr's heart remains unchanged, then. A pity.
But if it is folly to hope, I am content to die a fool.
Vidofnir 	As hath ever been the way with thy kind. Go then, but be warned: the shade's presence hath driven its minions to frenzy.
Alphinaud 	Thank you, Vidofnir. We shall disturb your rest no longer.
Lucia 	（★未使用／削除予定★）
 	
Handeloup 	（★未使用／削除予定★）
 	
Hilda 	（★未使用／削除予定★）
 	
Symme 	（★未使用／削除予定★）
 	
Eudestand 	（★未使用／削除予定★）
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Dragonsong Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV