While You Were Away

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
==Objectives==
* Speak with Thancred at Castrum Oriens.
* Rendezvous with Conrad.
* Speak with Pipin.
==Script==
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Lyse 	We've been away for far too long, but finally─finally, we're going to make things right!
 	
Alisaie 	It feels like a lifetime ago that we left for Kugane, doesn't it?
 	
Yugiri 	We should inform the Admiral of our arrival, and brief her on that which took place in Doma before leaving the city.
 	
Alphinaud 	Here we are, home at last. I must say, the journey passed more quickly than I had expected.
Alisaie 	That would be due to the absence of otherworldly interference, I expect.
Alphinaud 	I-I should be glad if we did not speak of that unpleasantness again!
Alphinaud 	Ahem. But in spite of all that and more, we return better for the experience─and, more importantly, triumphant.
Yugiri 	Indeed. And with Doma freed of imperial oppression, it is only right that we turn our thoughts to the plight of Ala Mhigo.
Lyse 	Well, I'm all for that, obviously, but I think you should go and see the refugees at Revenant's Toll before doing anything else. They'll be thrilled to hear what we've accomplished, and it'd sound best coming from you.
Yugiri 	...Thank you. I shall do as you suggest.
Merlwyb 	I see I am not too late.
Alphinaud 	Admiral! What are you doing here?
Merlwyb 	The East Aldenard Trading Company informed me of your impending arrival. I have tidings I thought best to share with you in person.
Lyse 	From Gyr Abania?
Merlwyb 	Aye. The Alliance still holds the Wall, despite several imperial counterattacks. But we have been unable to press further into occupied territory.
Merlwyb 	Commander Kemp and his men, meanwhile, have made great strides toward rebuilding their depleted ranks. They have even taken it upon themselves to attempt some few operations...with mixed results, I am sorry to say. 'Twas a complication arising from one such venture which moved me to seek you out.
Merlwyb 	During a mission to transport wounded Resistance fighters to the Rising Stones, Krile Baldesion was taken prisoner.
Alphinaud 	Krile!? Do they know where she is being held?
Merlwyb 	They do not. But your comrades were informed at once, and I am told Thancred is in Gyr Abania looking for her as we speak.
Alphinaud 	How could this have happened...? We must seek out Thancred without delay!
Alphinaud 	...Nay. Krile taught me better than that. It would be unwise to act without first acquiring a full understanding of the situation...
Alphinaud 	Thank you for informing us. Tired though we may be, we must make haste to Castrum Oriens. Pray excuse us, Admiral, Lady Yugiri.
 	
Pipin 	Ah, you are returned! You should speak with Thancred. He is waiting for you with Arenvald.
 	
Raubahn 	Glad to have you with us again. Hmm...you seem stronger than I remember─hard though I find that to believe. One would almost think you'd spent the whole time fighting. Well done, by the way.
 	
serpent officer	I swear to you, the imperials will not cross this wall again, on my honor as a man of the Twin Adder.
 	
storm officer 	Imperial scum! We will make them pay for this!
 	
Arenvald 	I'm sorry, [Player Name]. It's all my fault...
 	
Mnaago 	It's good to see you again...though I wish it were under better circumstances...
Thancred 	There you are! You have heard the news?
Alisaie 	In broad strokes from Admiral Bloefhiswyn. What happened?
Thancred 	Krile and a squadron of Resistance fighters were escorting Y'shtola and several other wounded to the Rising Stones for further treatment when they were ambushed by imperial forces.
Thancred 	Arenvald and his men fought valiantly, but in the chaos─
Arenvald 	I will make no excuses! We failed to protect her.
Alisaie 	Do not be so hard on yourself. You protected Y'shtola and the others, did you not? Tell us about the attack.
Arenvald 	It was the Skulls. They knew a path across the Wall we hadn't found. We thought we were safe once we reached the Black Shroud. <sigh> We weren't expecting an ambush...
Arenvald 	During the fighting, I caught a glimpse of their leader's memories. It was all planned.
Alphinaud 	The advantage of having a Walker in the field.
Arenvald 	I'm not as strong in the Echo as [Player Name] is, of course. Half the time, it's enough to knock me on my arse, like I've taken a dose of concentrated aether...
Lyse 	So you walked in Fordola's memories. What did you see?
Arenvald 	A woman promised the world─education, training, citizenship─all that and more if she but sold her soul. A traitor to her people, a pretender to her masters...
Arenvald 	...It was Zenos himself that gave the order. Told her to return with Krile Baldesion─alive.
Thancred 	Our agents have been carefully monitoring imperial communications since the attack, but have yet to intercept any transmissions making reference to Krile or her current whereabouts.
Alphinaud 	If their orders were to bring Krile back alive, we can save her if we move quickly enough.
Thancred 	As you say, time is of the essence, which is why I intend to slip past enemy lines and see what information I can uncover on my own.
Thancred 	In the meantime, it is up to you and our allies to command the imperials' undivided attention. Lots of shouting and explosions and so forth. Keep them distracted, and I will find her.
Alphinaud 	...Very well. I wish I could do more to aid you, but I understand.
Thancred 	Commander Kemp is on his way to the castrum as we speak for a meeting with General Aldynn. If you hurry, you could find him on the road, and discuss the situation beforehand.
Lyse 	I think [Player Name] and I are going to go and see Conrad like he suggested. You all wait here.
 	
Lyse 	What can I say? Patience isn't one of my virtues.
 	
Alphinaud 	...I wish I could go with him. It would be utterly self-defeating, but I would do it nevertheless.
 	
Alisaie 	There's nothing wrong with wanting something stupid, so long as you don't act on it. Remember that there are other ways you can help her.
 	
Arenvald 	Alphinaud called it an advantage, but in truth, it was a liability. The vision left me reeling, and Fordola seized the opening to push past and snatch up Krile. I'm sorry...
Pipin 	Once Commander Kemp and his men arrive, we can begin.
 	
Conrad 	Well, well! Isn't this a pleasant surprise! It fills my heart with joy to see you two hale and healthy.
Mnaago 	Welcome home, Lyse, [Player Name]. I'm sure you've heard about Krile by now...
Lyse 	That's why we're here. I'm still not sure what to think about it...but we'll save her. We'll definitely save her somehow.
Conrad 	Aye, I've no doubt that you will. You look stronger for your time in the Far East, lass, and that's good news for Krile.
Lyse 	I'd like to think so...
But enough about me─how is everything with you and the Resistance?
Conrad 	Better than when you last saw us, and no mistake. Arenvald's been a godssend. Him and M'naago and all the other youngbloods have achieved so much in such a short time.
Conrad 	We've been blessed to receive the support of the Flames' Ala Mhigan Brigade, who've been instrumental in freeing our countrymen from labor camps throughout Gyr Abania, as well as some political prisoners from the city proper, believe it or not.
Conrad 	Together with the refugees returning from Ul'dah and elsewhere, we've had no shortage of able-bodied men and women eager to join the cause.
Lyse 	I knew you wouldn't stop fighting, even after what happened at the Reach.
Conrad 	Force of habit, I suppose. Though we've come a long way, we still have far to go. But we'll fight for every ilm, and sooner or later, we'll get to Ala Mhigo.
Conrad 	But listen to me prattling on when we should be making haste to Castrum Oriens. There's no point you telling me everything now when you'll only have to say it all again for the Flame General's benefit.
Lyse 	You're right. I'll go on ahead and tell the others that you're not far off.
 	
Lyse 	You can go ahead and tell Marshal Tarupin that Conrad's party will be arriving any moment.
Alphinaud 	I know, I know. There's naught to be gained from giving in to my emotions. I need to stay calm and composed. Krile herself would say as much.
Alisaie 	Ephemie and the others at the Rising Stones are looking after Y'shtola now. We need not fear for her safety.
Alisaie 	As for Krile, everything that can be done is being done. It falls to the rest of us to carry on the fight.
Arenvald 	Y'shtola is safe, but it's still anyone's guess when she'll be strong enough to take to the field...
Conrad 	Go on ahead, [Player Name]. We'll not be far behind.
Mnaago 	Losing Krile hit us hard. So many of us owe her our lives...which is why we owe it to her not to give up hope. We'll find her, I'm sure of it!
Pipin 	You have spoken with Thancred, then? Good. Take heart─if anyone can track her down, it's him.
Pipin 	I believe I hear Commander Kemp's party approaching. If you are ready to address Father and the others, let us be about it.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Stormblood Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV