The Knight and the Maiden Fair

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* On his deathbed, Sidurgu's master spoke of a “flame in the abyss,” a concept which Sidurgu and Fray did not understand. In following the creed of their predecessors, they hoped that the meaning would become clear to them in time. Alas, when they intervened to save the life of a young girl, they were marked for death by the order. Fray was captured and executed in a trial by combat, leaving Sidurgu to care for Rielle by himself. Fearing that he cannot handle the task alone, he implores you to join his cause, and you agree. Perhaps now would be a good time to get to know Rielle.
* Though somewhat standoffish, Rielle responds to your inquiries as best she can. Satisfied that you have established a rudimentary rapport, Sidurgu interrupts with his latest plan. Since the Temple Knights appear to be convinced that Rielle is some sort of abomination, Sidurgu would first determine if there is anything unusual about her. To that end, he proposes that you seek out a Vanu healer in the Sea of Clouds, as some are said to possess the ability to see their patients' aether. Rendezvous with him in Camp Cloudtop.
* For the most part, the Vanu Vanu are disinclined to parley with outsiders. However, they may be willing to grant your request in exchange for a suitable offering. Sidurgu asks that you seek out and slay gastornis for their feathers, as it is said the Vanu use them in their rituals.
* You procure the feathers with little difficulty. Journey now into Vanu territory and pray that you can find a healer willing to hear you out.
* Fortuitously, you encounter a Vanu healer willing to examine Rielle in exchange for your offering of feathers. Arms held high, she begins chanting, her voice rising in intensity, until she gasps in surprise. A great spirit dwells within her, the healer begins─but before she can finish, she senses others following in your wake and flees. Turning towards the road, Sidurgu readies his sword and bids you search for your pursuers while he guards Rielle.
* You come upon Temple Knights, who mark you for a foe at once. The battle is joined and soon ended. Return to Sidurgu and let him know what you found.
* With the Vanu healer long gone, there is no reason to remain in the Sea of Clouds. Return to the Forgotten Knight with Sidurgu and Rielle.
* Cursing the Temple Knights for their savagery, Sidurgu nearly flies into a rage, until Rielle's sudden apology for being the cause of your distress saps the dark knight of his anger. Though the motives of the Temple Knights yet remain a mystery, it is clear now that there is something rather unusual about the young girl they so fervently pursue.
※The next dark knight quest will be available from Sidurgu upon reaching level 54.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Rielle.
* Rendezvous with Sidurgu at Camp Cloudtop.
* Slay gastornis and obtain their feathers.
* Present the feathers to the Vanu Vanu healer.
* Stand watch for pursuers.
* Speak with Sidurgu.
* Speak with Sidurgu in Ishgard.
==Script==
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Sidurgu 	I see you yet walk the path, [Player Name]...and it is well that you do. This is a matter I can discuss only with another dark knight. Swear to me that you will speak of it to no one else.
Sidurgu 	Thank you. Then I shall begin at the beginning.
Sidurgu 	Our master, in his final moments, spoke to Fray and me in riddles...
Sidurgu 	“A heart bleeds, a man weeps, a soul burns. Thence comes the darkness, to consume...”
Sidurgu 	“Yet even in the depths, the flame endures...”
Sidurgu 	“Submit to the flame and harness the abyss...”
Sidurgu 	Fray and I did not understand his words. We hoped their meaning would become clear to us in the course of our duties as dark knights.
Sidurgu 	And so we carried on, following the creed, until one day, we found her.
Rielle 	...
Sidurgu 	<sigh> ...Go on, Rielle. She/He can be trusted.
Rielle 	...All right.
Rielle 	Halone's blessings be upon you, miss/sir.
Sidurgu 	Right, then...
Sidurgu 	She was fleeing from a unit of Temple Knights at the time, who were clearly intent on doing her harm. Needless to say, Fray and I took issue with that, and chose to intervene.
Sidurgu 	We went to ground after that, but Fray was caught out in the streets while fetching supplies...
Sidurgu 	...I cannot protect her, [Player Name]. Not from the Temple Knights. Not by myself. I'm not even sure why they seek her...only that should I fail, her life is forfeit.
Sidurgu 	Help me, [Player Name], and I shall share with you my arts. And when we have reached the limits of my knowledge, mayhap we can unravel the mystery of my master's final words together.
Sidurgu 	I can offer you naught else. What say you?
Sidurgu 	Then it is settled. We shall both serve as her guardians.
Sidurgu 	Don't you have something to say to [Player Name], Rielle?
Rielle 	...
 	
Sidurgu 	Talk to her a little. Ask her about herself.
 	
Rielle 	...Yes?
 	
Rielle 	They...they said I was an abomination. That I had to die to atone for my sins...
 	
Rielle 	I...I...
 	
Rielle 	He doesn't talk as much. Not since Fray left. Sometimes he hardly speaks a word. Other times... But I know he would never hurt me.
 	
Rielle 	Excuse me...[Player Name], was it?
Rielle 	You'll look after Sid too, won't you?
Rielle 	Thank you. That puts my mind at ease...
Sidurgu 	Right, that's enough of that. To more important matters...
Sidurgu 	Like I said before, I'm not quite sure why the Temple Knights are after Rielle.
Sidurgu 	They seem to believe something is wrong with her, but for the life of me, I cannot imagine what it could be...
Sidurgu 	However, there may be a way to find out. The other day, I overheard a curious tale from a House Haillenarte knight recently returned from Camp Cloudtop. He spoke of Vanu healers who could see their patients' aether. So skilled were these healers that they could diagnose ailments with a glance.
Sidurgu 	It may be naught more than a fantastical tale told by a man in his cups, but even so, if there is a chance we could learn what─if aught─ails Rielle, I daresay we must take it. Let us go to Camp Cloudtop and begin our search for a healer there.
 	
Sidurgu 	For Rielle's sake, I say we see if there is any truth to this rumor...
 	
Rielle 	Did you know Fray too? He was a good teacher...and a friend.
 	
Rielle 	How is it that they float like that? I've never seen anything quite like it...
 	
Sidurgu 	...Right, then.
Sidurgu 	The Vanu Vanu are not wont to parley with outsiders under most circumstances. However, they may be willing to receive us if we come bearing a suitable offering.
Sidurgu 	I am told they use gastornis feathers in their rituals. Mayhap that would suffice...
Sidurgu 	[Player Name], I must ask that you prepare our offering while I look after Rielle. Once you have it, we can journey to Vundu Ok' Bendu together and entreat one of their healers to examine her.
 	
Rielle 	I feel fine, really...
 	
Rielle 	Please take care, [Player Name]...
 	
Sidurgu 	The Temple Knights have eyes everywhere, [Player Name]. I dare not leave her unattended.
 	
Vanuvanu02060 	What mistral gale blows netherlings this far!? Away with you, away!
Vanuvanu02060 	Gastornis feathers? Hmmm... Netherling knows the ways of the Vundu well.
Vanuvanu02060 	Let storm clouds give way to warm sunshine. Say your piece!
Sidurgu 	She will do as we ask, [Player Name]?
Vanuvanu02060 	Bring forth the child, netherlings. Let me look upon her face and know her heart!
Vanuvanu02060 	Soft rains to soothe your heart, little one. Do not be afraid.
Vanuvanu02060 	Drink of the winds! Let thy soul take flight! Bathe in the mists and show me thy light!
Vanuvanu02060 	Come, come, show me thy light...
Vanuvanu02060 	What tempestuous winds rage beneath tranquil clouds!? What great spirit dwells within you!?
Sidurgu 	...Speak plain, Vanu.
Vanuvanu02060 	This is no child...this is... Ah!
Vanuvanu02060 	The tramontane follows you, netherlings. You cannot remain here! Begone from our lands!
Sidurgu 	Wait! I don't... Godsdammit.
Sidurgu 	Ready your blade, [Player Name]. We've been followed.
Sidurgu 	Over there─someone's coming...
 	
Sidurgu 	Climb the ridge and stand watch. I'm staying with Rielle.
 	
Rielle 	How did they find us!?
 	
Rielle 	So it really was them...
 	
Sidurgu 	That should be the last of them.
Sidurgu 	Hm. I've seen these ones about before. They don't answer to the lord commander─or so I hear.
Sidurgu 	Bastards thought to take us outside the city, away from prying eyes...
Sidurgu 	Don't want to be seen murdering a girl in the streets of the Holy See, do they!? Even their staunchest supporters couldn't abide that!
Sidurgu 	Seems our new friend has already abandoned us. Naught for it, then. Back to Ishgard we go.
Sidurgu 	Come along, Rielle.
 	
Rielle 	You're not hurt, are you?
 	
Sidurgu 	I trust you no longer dispute the true nature of the Temple Knights.
Sidurgu 	Murderers and thieves who drape themselves in the trappings of righteousness.
Sidurgu 	Do you not see, [Player Name]!? We are all that stands between them and their prey!
Sidurgu 	There is no justice for these monsters save that which we must deliver!
Sidurgu 	I will see them answer for their sins, I swear it! If I have to drown in the abyss to see it done, I will!
Rielle 	[Player Name]!
Rielle 	[Player Name], Sid, I...I wanted to thank you both for protecting me earlier! And...apologize for getting you two hurt...
Sidurgu 	...Don't be foolish. You've naught to apologize for.
Sidurgu 	In any case, at least we learned something of our enemies' motives.
Sidurgu 	Not that I have the faintest inkling of what the healer meant by “great spirit”...
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Disciple of War Job Quests in Final Fantasy XIV