Celebratory Smorgasbord

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Castellum Velodyna has undergone a dramatic transformation due to Alpa's ingenuity and ability to inspire others─although she would be the first to admit that none of this would have been possible without the loyal comrades at her side. In order to express her gratitude, she plans to hold a feast for a handful of her most steadfast supporters. After placing Gales in charge of procuring food and drink, she tasks you with delivering invitations to M'zhet Tia and Talha Molkoh.※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level. Furthermore, you may not proceed with a class or job that is different from when you accepted this quest.
* M'zhet Tia welcomes you with a broad smile and jumps at the chance of enjoying fine cuisine and fine company, especially since J'olhmyn will be attending. His response is in stark contrast to that of Tahla Molkoh, to whom the idea of eating anywhere other than a mess hall conjures images of stuffy high society banquets. She nonetheless accepts the invitation despite her concerns that she might commit some sort of social blunder.
* Before you can speak at length with Alpa and J'olhmyn upon your return to the castellum, you hear sounds of distress from beyond the gate, prompting the captain to rush off by herself to investigate. In her absence, J'olhmyn confides that she has noticed a significant change in Alpa of late, and suggests taking this opportunity to watch the leader of the Gatekeepers at work.
* You and J'olhmyn meet Alpa outside the gates, where a man is recounting how he barely escaped from a ravenous woodland predator. There was a time when Alpa would have relied on you to eliminate such threats, but she has grown into a confident and capable battlemaid, and does not hesitate to take matters into her own hands. She makes for the forest with one of her new Qalyana allies at her side, leaving J'olhmyn to watch the castellum. Some time later, Alpa returns having slain the fiend, and it becomes clear that she has taken to the role of captain with aplomb.
* Finally, Alpa gathers the guests for the long-awaited feast. Before the meal, M'zhet finds himself dragged into a drinking contest with Gales, which quickly takes a turn for the worse as the young tia has an immediate and disastrous reaction to the spirits. Thankfully, this has little bearing on the proceedings, and shortly thereafter a sumptuous selection of culinary delights is laid out for all to enjoy, including a miraculously recovered M'zhet. The room is soon filled with conversation and laughter until Alpa rises to give a heartfelt speech, thanking her companions for their loyalty and friendship. She reaffirms her commitment to leading the Gatekeepers, while J'olhmyn pledges to support her as they continue their work at Castellum Velodyna.
==Objectives==
* Deliver Alpa's invitation to M'zhet Tia in the Peering Stones.
* Deliver Alpa's invitation to Tahla Molkoh in Castrum Oriens.
* Speak with Alpa at Castellum Velodyna.
* Speak with Alpa.
* Speak with Alpa again.
==Script==
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Alpa 	Oh, there you are! You're jussst in time.
Alpa 	Gales! We need you too!
Alpa 	I'm hosssting a feast for a few friends of the Gatekeepers. It's a small show of thanks for all your sssupport.
Alpa 	Of course, you're all invited, but I'll need sssome help.
Alpa 	Gales, could you take care of the food and drink?
 	
Gales 	Leave it to me. You can expect the finest cuisine Eorzea has to offer!
Alpa 	[Player Name], could I ask you to deliver these invitations?
Alpa 	There's one for M'zhet Tia and another for Tahla Molkoh.
Alpa 	In the meantime, J'olhmyn and I will ssstart getting the place ready.
 	
Mzhettia 	Ah, [Player Name]! Up for another adventure, eh?
Mzhettia 	Ha ha! Alpa's full of surprises! And I assume J'olhmyn will be there too?
Mzhettia 	I wouldn't miss it for the world! I'll meet you there soon.
Tahla Molkoh 	Greetings! What brings you to Castrum Oriens today?
Tahla Molkoh 	A banquet? It sounds a lot more fancy than the mess hall grub I'm used to.
Tahla Molkoh 	Before I attend, I must consult my tomes on Gyr Abanian etiquette. I shall join you anon.
 	
Alpa 	This is my first time hosssting a dinner party. I didn't invite many people in case it all goes horribly wrong!
 	
Alpa 	According to J'olhmyn, my cooking “looks like it's been scraped off a tavern floor,” whatever that's supposed to mean...
Jolhmyn 	(Alpa's really been getting into the role of captain lately. Don't tell her I said this, but I'm quite impressed!)
Gales 	It's been a while since I had the opportunity to demonstrate my culinary prowess. I'm rather looking forward to it!
 	
Alpa 	They accepted our invitations?
Alpa 	Did you hear that? It sounds like there's a commotion outssside the gate. I'd better deal with this before the meal.
Jolhmyn 	Just between you and me, Alpa's really come into her own since that incident with the Qalyana. Why don't you go and see for yourself?
Jolhmyn 	Sometimes it's nice to just forget about our duties and wash down a hearty meal with a bottle or three of arak. It sounds like we've got work to do first, though!
Alpa 	What happened?
Traveller03041 	I was passin' through the woods when some sort of monster grabbed me from the bushes! Damn near pulled my arm off! I didn't stick around to see what it was, I just made a run for it!
Alpa 	You're in the care of the Gatekeepers now. Ressst well. We will look into this.
Alpa 	J'olhmyn, help him to the infirmary and see that his chocobo is looked after.
Alpa 	There may be others who've been attacked. Send a griffin rider to survey the area!
 	
Jolhmyn 	Understood! Come along, sir. The chirurgeons will take care of that arm.
Alpa 	Normally I'd ask you to assist in culling wild beasts, but we can handle thisss.
Alpa 	It can't have gone far. Let's move out!
 	
Jolhmyn 	That poor bloke and his chocobo should be fine now. There don't seem to have been any other casualties, so let's just wait for Alpa to get back.
Alpa 	We finally found the culprit. It didn't put up much of a fight.
Alpa 	Ha ha, high praise indeed coming from you!
Alpa 	I'm only trying to lead by example. I can't delegate everything, you know!
Jolhmyn 	In the beginning, I wasn't sure you'd make much of a captain. But much to my surprise, you're not all that terrible!
Alpa 	Hmph! A backhanded compliment if ever there was one, but I'll take it.
Alpa 	Anyway, we have a few things to prepare for the feast. Our guests will be here sssoon.
Traveller03041 	<pant> My heart's still racing!
Jolhmyn 	Not sure what happened, but he looks a bit worse for wear.
Karyanasoldier 	To be in the presence of Captain Alpa and the Warrior of Light is an honor indeed.
Gales 	It sounds like trouble's brewing again... I'd better carry on with my work and leave this “commotion” to you and Alpa.
Alpa 	The meal is almossst ready. I hope you're hungry!
Alpa 	Although you're not officially members of the Velodyna Gatekeepers, J'olhmyn and I want to show our appreciation for your support.
Tahla Molkoh 	I am very grateful for your kind invitation, though I must admit, I am rather unaccustomed to formal dining.
Mzhettia 	Formal? Forget about that! Just eat, drink, and be merry!
Gales 	Drink, eh? We have more than enough if you're interested in a little contest.
Mzhettia 	Ah... Spirits don't really agree with me...
Jolhmyn 	Come on, M'zhet! Show us what the “future nunh of the M tribe” can do!
Mzhettia 	Well, since you put it like that, how can I refuse? Gales─I accept your challenge!
Gales 	I have a case of vintage arak from Ala Ghiri to get us started.
Alpa 	There's ssso much food, we'll need Gales and M'zhet to tear themselves away from their drinking game to help carry it.
Tahla Molkoh 	M'zhet! Are you all right?
Jolhmyn 	Evidently not. I think I've lost my appetite.
Gales 	Don't just stand there! Get a mop!
Tahla Molkoh 	Ye gods! How did he get it on the ceiling!?
Alpa 	It looks like they're a bit preoccupied...
Alpa 	Ahem! I'd like to sssay a few words.
Alpa 	When I was made captain of the Gatekeepers, I had no idea what I was getting myssself into. It wasn't easy at first, but I couldn't be more delighted with how everything has turned out!
Alpa 	Of course, we couldn't have done any of this without your sssupport. If you ever need anything at all from the Gatekeepers, consssider it done!
Mzhettia 	The same goes for you! My blade is ever at your service!
Gales 	I've turned my life around, and it's all thanks to the Gatekeepers! It would be my pleasure to carry on working here.
Tahla Molkoh 	I have the perfect title for you. How does the “Grand Guardian of Gyr Abania” sound?
Mzhettia 	(That's the worst one yet...)
Jolhmyn 	I think I'll stick around as your second-in-command, if you don't mind!
 	
Alpa 	<sniff> Has someone been cutting onions?
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Ananta Quests in Final Fantasy XIV