The Man in Black (Final Fantasy XIV)

is the first Quest of the collaboration event A Nocturne for Heroes in Final Fantasy XIV.
==Journal==
* Kipih Jakkya, reporter for The Raven, tells you about a rumor that has been making its rounds of late. Apparently, an unusual black vehicle has been sighted in Thanalan along with peculiar mechanical soldiers, and there is growing concern that they may be some unknown type of Garlean weaponry. Kipih petitions your assistance to pen her story, and in case you should be amenable, she directs you to the vicinity of Black Brush, where the black vehicle was most recently sighted.
※Please note that you will be unable to complete this quest after the seasonal event has ended. For details, please check the Lodestone.
* At Black Brush, you come upon the black vehicle and its owner, a young man by the name of Noctis, who appears to be very far from home. His vehicle, the Regalia, has broken down, and he is relieved to learn that you know people who might be able to repair it. Soon after, you are joined by a crew from Garlond Ironworks and Cid himself, who promises to do his best with the Regalia. It then transpires that not only is Noctis acquainted with the mechanical soldiers, which he calls magitek troopers, but that both he and his automated adversaries hail from a world entirely different from your own. At Cid's suggestion, Noctis goes off to search for the magitek troopers in hopes of finding a way to return home. Follow Noctis and help him to defeat the magitek troopers by participating in the FATE “Like Clockwork” at the Clutch in central Thanalan.
* You and Noctis encounter a squad of magitek troopers and promptly vanquish them, along with a towering warmachina that had somehow managed to escape notice till now. The task thus concluded, Noctis turns his steps towards Black Brush, and you follow on his heels.
* On the road, Noctis laments that while the enemies indeed came from his world, they offered no clues as to how he might make his way back. For now, the two of you decide to return to the Regalia before seeking further help.
* After hearing about your battle with the magitek troopers, Cid expresses his interest in examining their technology, and bids you salvage their parts from future encounters. These parts may be delivered to one of the Ironworks hands posted at Black Brush and in each of the three city-states. Just as Cid is explaining that he had moved the Regalia to keep it away from prying eyes, Kipih Jakkya arrives on the scene and begins bombarding Noctis with questions. In exchange for receiving help to find his way home, Noctis agrees to an exclusive interview, and he sets out for Ul'dah with Kipih.
* Arriving in Ul'dah at the interview's conclusion, you learn that Noctis had been traveling with his comrades on his way to meet his beloved fiancée. Satisfied with her harvest, Kipih reiterates her promise to help Noctis find the answers he seeks. At that moment, she receives a call from one of her colleagues, and turning back to you excitedly, she bids you and Noctis make ready for a journey on the trail of a hopeful lead.
==Objectives==
* Investigate the designated area in central Thanalan.
* Participate in the FATE at the Unholy Heir.
* Wait at the designated location.
* Speak with Cid.
* Speak with Kipih Jakkya in Ul'dah.
==Script==
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Kipih Jakkya 	Greetings, adventurer. I'm Kipih Jakkya, reporter for The Raven, Gridania's leading tabloid. I'm hoping that I can rely on your kind assistance.
Kipih Jakkya 	Greetings, adventurer! It's been a while.
...Hm? Do not tell me you've forgotten about Kipih Jakkya, reporter for The Raven?
Kipih Jakkya 	You kindly helped me pen my feature article on the mysterious lady–knight, Lightning, and I'm hoping that I can rely on you once more.
Kipih Jakkya 	You see, a certain rumor has been making its rounds of late.
Kipih Jakkya 	No few travelers passing through Thanalan report seeing an unusual black vehicle along with peculiar mechanical soldiers. Do you happen to know anything about them?
Kipih Jakkya 	No? Let me tell you, then, that there is growing concern that they might be some unknown type of Garlean weaponry. Why, even the good people of Garlond Ironworks have been called upon to investigate.
Kipih Jakkya 	This promises to be a most compelling story, and I intend to be the first reporter to tell it. But in order to do that, I require the contribution of good folk such as yourself.
Kipih Jakkya 	Lest you wonder, the black vehicle was most recently sighted near Black Brush, in central Thanalan. Should you come into any information, I ask that you bring me word without delay!
Kipih Jakkya 	The most recent sightings of the black vehicle took place near Black Brush, in central Thanalan. Should you come into any information, I ask that you bring me word without delay!
 	
Noctis 	Gah! Why won't you move, damn it?
Noctis 	Hey, do you know if there's a garage nearby?
Noctis 	<sigh> Just my luck to have a breakdown in the middle of nowhere... What is this place, anyway?
Noctis 	Thanalan? Eorzea? That's on no map I've ever seen.
Noctis 	I'm not sure how I got here, and I've got no idea where I need to go...but I'm going nowhere at this rate. Isn't there anyone around here who can fix cars?
Noctis 	Seriously!? Man, what a relief...
Noctis 	Wait, what? Cid is here too!? What in the world's going on...?
Noctis 	Anyway, might as well keep pushing her along.
Noctis 	Hey, mind giving me a hand? She's heavier than she looks.
Noctis 	What's your name, by the way?
Noctis 	Appreciate the help, [Player Name]. My name's Noctis, but you can call me Noct.
Noctis 	And now that we're introduced, let's put our backs into it. <sigh> Talk about deja vu... Un. Believable.
Garlondironworksemployeesa 	Oho, if it isn't Mistress/Master [Player Name]!
Garlondironworksemployeesa 	B-By the gods, she's magnificent! Such elegance, such refinement!
Garlondironworksemployeesa 	Ah, as you may have heard, we were tasked by the Alliance with investigating the mystery vehicle.
Garlondironworksemployeesa 	Master Cid himself should be close. If you'll excuse me a moment, I will direct him hither.
Cid 	[Player Name]! Why am I not surprised that you're here already?
Cid 	So this is the machine... At a glance, it doesn't appear to be of Garlean make.
Cid 	The young fellow there─I take it he's the owner?
Cid 	And Noctis doesn't seem to know anything about Eorzea, you say? Peculiar...
Cid 	Might he have lost his memories like I did?
Noctis 	Hey, I'm right here, you know? Now, if you're done talking about me─you're Cid, right?
Noctis 	Not quite the Cid I was expecting, but if you can fix the Regalia, then it's all good.
Cid 	I will be honest with you: this is technology I am unfamiliar with. I can't make any promises, but I will try my best.
Noctis 	Appreciate it. There's...er, just one little problem. I don't have any money.
Cid 	Never you mind that. To be able to work on a unique machine such as this is its own reward.
Noctis 	Seriously? You're a lifesaver!
Cid 	Oh, and [Player Name]. I trust you also heard about the mechanical soldiers.
Cid 	We're tasked with investigating them as well. By all accounts, they appear to be simply men, albeit armored head to toe and bearing advanced firearms. What betrays them is the unnatural efficiency with which they move.
Noctis 	Sounds like MTs to me.
Cid 	Em-tees?
Noctis 	Magitek troopers. Robotic soldiers created by the Niflheim Empire.
Noctis 	Come to think of it, the last thing I remember is being at a Niff base. It's kinda hazy...but there was a strange machine. And before I knew it, I was here, in this place you call Eorzea.
Cid 	That's quite an unusual tale, but then again I'm in the presence of unusual technology. I have no reason to doubt your words. You may have inadvertently activated a teleportation device and been sent to our world.
Cid 	At any rate, you seem to be acquainted with these mechanical soldiers. Perhaps you could investigate in our stead? They were most recently sighted near the Unholy Heir, not far to the east of here.
Noctis 	Hmmm... If they really are MTs, they might hold some clue on how to return home...
Noctis 	Alright, leave them to me.
Cid 	W-Wait!
Cid 	It wouldn't do to leave our visitor to wander a strange land alone. Could you accompany him, [Player Name]? Rest assured I'll tend to the Regalia in the meantime.
Cid 	Go on and follow Noctis, my friend. Rest assured I'll tend to the Regalia in the meantime.
 	
Noctis 	MTs, just as I thought. And a magitek armor to boot. They must have crossed over when I did.
Noctis 	But I couldn't find any clues on how I might cross back. Gah, what am I supposed to do now?
Noctis 	That old geezer? Well, he did seem to know his stuff.
Noctis 	A reporter? That's...actually not a bad idea. She's bound to have loads of connections.
Noctis 	You're coming along, right? Let's go check in on the Regalia.
 	
Cid 	So, how fared you? Were you able to find the mechanical soldiers?
Cid 	You fought them!? So the rumors were true...
Cid 	That being the case, I would very much like to examine the technology with my own eyes.
Cid 	I have a favor to ask, [Player Name]. The next time you encounter these soldiers, could you salvage their parts?
Garlondironworksresearcher03158	Ahem! Mistress/Master [Player Name], may I ask that you bring said parts to either myself or my colleagues in the three city-states?
Garlondironworksresearcher03158	We will pass them along to the chief─after he has completed his long list of outstanding tasks!
Noctis 	Hey, where's my car?
Cid 	Don't worry, she's in a safe place. A reporter came sniffing about while you were away, so I decided to move her to the Dispatch Yard that we might carry out the repairs undisturbed.
Cid 	I'm pleased to say I was able to identify the problem, and I believe it can be fixed. However, it may take some time to fashion the replacement part.
Noctis 	I see. That's good to know.
Kipih Jakkya 	<gasp> You must be the mystery man!
Kipih Jakkya 	Ooh, I'm no fashion correspondent, but I like your look! A simple silhouette with an emphasis on the details!
Noctis 	What's the deal with you?
Kipih Jakkya 	Ah, where are my manners? Kipih Jakkya, reporter for The Raven, at your service!
Kipih Jakkya 	You are the owner of the mysterious black vehicle, yes?
Noctis 	What, you mean the Regalia?
Kipih Jakkya 	The Rega... I beg your pardon?
Noctis 	Re-ga-lia.
Kipih Jakkya 	Ah, so that's what she's called! A stately name!
Kipih Jakkya 	She's like nothing anyone has ever seen in Eorzea. May I ask where you hail from and how you came to be here?
Noctis 	I'm from...far away. I was on a journey. We were fighting. Then suddenly I was here.
Noctis 	I really need to find my way back. There's so much I have to do...
Kipih Jakkya 	A mysterious young man, come from another world, desperately seeking a way home... A promising premise! Now then, may I ask what manner of journey you were on?
Noctis 	Well, I was traveling with my friends. We were on our way to meet...someone important to me.
Kipih Jakkya 	Someone important to you? Could you please elaborate on the nature of your relationship with this individual?
Noctis 	H-Hold on just a second. You're not the only one with questions, you know. I've got loads of my own.
Kipih Jakkya 	Well, sir, The Raven has many eyes and ears, and I would be happy to call upon them all for the answers you seek─if you'll agree to grant me an exclusive interview!
Noctis 	Yeah, sure, whatever.
Kipih Jakkya 	Then it's settled! If you would accompany me to Ul'dah, we may continue our conversation while I put my connections to work.
Noctis 	Whew... That wasn't an interview─it was an interrogation.
Cid 	I'll begin working on the replacement part for the Regalia, but it will take a while. Feel free to go about your own business in the meantime.
 	
Kipih Jakkya 	Noctis was very cooperative, and I have lots of juicy morsels for my feature article. Lest you wonder, he was on his way to meet his beloved fiancée.
Kipih Jakkya 	Will the two sweethearts be reunited? With such a timeless tale of romance, the next edition of The Raven is certain to fly off the stands!
Kipih Jakkya 	C-Come now, don't look at me so. It's been so long since I last graced the front page. And as promised, I will help Noctis find the answers he seeks.
Kipih Jakkya 	I've already put the word out to my colleagues, and I expect to hear back from them any moment now.
Kipih Jakkya 	Ah, speak of the devil!
...Yes, Kipih here. What do you have for me?
Kipih Jakkya 	...Truly!? Thank you so much!
Kipih Jakkya 	See, what did I tell you? We have a hopeful lead!
Kipih Jakkya 	We'll need to take a little trip together, the three of us. See to your preparations and let me know when you're ready to depart!
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Special Quests in Final Fantasy XIV