The Search for Sicard

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
==Objectives==
* Speak with Alphinaud at Oschon's Embrace.
* Speak with Alphinaud.
==Script==
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Alisaie 	Do you remember how Alphinaud pretended to be some manner of merchant to infiltrate Eulmore? Well, I bet you ten gil he's about to reprise the role.
Grahatia 	If Alphinaud's theory proves well founded, it would go some way to explaining the Executioners' vehement opposition to peace.
Alphinaud 	During my inquiries, a disgruntled merchant informed me that a wholesaler of crystals had recently arrived in Limsa Lominsa, offering wares at prices far undercutting the competition.
Alphinaud 	After asking around, I was able to gain an introduction, and will shortly pose as a potential buyer, in a bid to establish the crystals' provenance.
Alphinaud 	The man is due to be at Oschon's Embrace in lower La Noscea shortly. I suggest we make our way there at once.
 	
Alphinaud 	That appears to be our merchant. Wish me luck...
Grahatia 	Wait. If he truly is in league with the Bloody Executioners, he will surely be wary of those allied to the Admiral─the Scions not least of all.
Grahatia 	Compared to yours and [Player Name]'s, mine is an unfamiliar face. Let me play the role of buyer.
Alisaie 	G'raha is right. And even if you aren't recognized on sight, you look too genteel to be mixing with society's underbelly.
Alphinaud 	Genteel...? But very well. I leave it you, G'raha.
suspicious merchant	Got business with me, catboy?
Grahatia 	I─ Ahem. You're the crystal wholesaler?
suspicious merchant	That I am. But you're no merchant. So what do you want the crystals for?
Grahatia 	Um... I, er...
Alisaie 	(Don't look at us, you idiot! You'll give yourself away!)
suspicious merchant	Ohhh, I see. You're a weaponsmith, am I right? And you need crystals to make staffs like that fine specimen you've got there.
Grahatia 	Th-That's right! I am indeed a weaponsmith, and I use naught but the finest materials. I bid you show me your wares.
suspicious merchant	Well, we don't invite just anybody into our storehouses. Takes time to establish trust, you understand.
Grahatia 	Look, I have a large and urgent commission. If the quality is satisfactory, I will not quibble over the price.
suspicious merchant	...All right. It's plain that's no ordinary crystal adornin' your staff. So I'll make an exception. Come with me.
Alphinaud 	It...seems to be working. Let's follow them.
 	
Alisaie 	Given how long he spent playing the Crystal Exarch, you'd think G'raha would be a better actor.
Alisaie 	Honestly, if it hadn't been for that staff... We must remember to thank Tataru.
 	
Alphinaud 	They went into that tunnel. Quietly, now...
 	
suspicious merchant	You won't find any finer. 'Specially not for the price.
Grahatia 	Indeed. I would expect to pay more than double for such quality. How could they possibly be so cheap?
suspicious merchant	There's nothin' unlawful about 'em, if that's your worry. They're from O'Ghomoro, if you take my meanin'.
suspicious merchant	Stuff's as pure as it gets─you won't be disappointed. So...how much d'you want?
Alphinaud 	O'Ghomoro. Taken from the kobolds, just as we suspected.
Sicard 	That's enough. Shut your gobs and turn around. Slowly.
Sicard 	I'm Sicard, actin' captain of the Bloody Executioners.
Sicard 	No need to introduce yourselves. We know who you are...Scions.
Sicard 	And we also know you've been chattin' to the Admiral. Got eyes and ears everywhere, see. Comes with bein' the only true pirate crew left in Limsa.
Sicard 	So we've established you ain't here to buy crystals. The question is: what are you here for?
Alphinaud 	You are bold to reveal yourself to us without knowing our objective. But that would explain your swift rise to power.
Alphinaud 	You have spoken plain, and so I shall return the favor. We came here to learn why the Bloody Executioners oppose the Admiral's will.
Alphinaud 	And we have our answer. Should Limsa Lominsa make peace with the kobolds, you would lose the source of your newfound wealth.
Sicard 	That's right. Just to remind you, though, we ain't breakin' any rules here.
Sicard 	The law forbids us from attackin' any vessel not flyin' the imperial flag, but it don't say nothin' about beastmen.
Sicard 	Only reason we keep our operation nice and quiet's 'cause we don't want no one takin' our business.
Sicard 	Wait. Just listen to the end, will you? For what it's worth, I have the highest respect for you and yours─her/him especially.
Sicard 	While the Maelstrom were worryin' about dirtyin' their fancy red clobber, you lot stormed U'Ghamaro and battered bleedin' Titan himself. Raised a mug to you when I heard the news!
Sicard 	And now we're followin' in your footsteps, makin' sure the beastmen never summon their stinkin' gods again. Practically your successors, we are.
Sicard 	When there were still imperial ships about, we did our bit for Limsa and went after 'em. But with the Garleans gone, there's no one left to ply our trade on 'cept the beastmen. So let us have that, eh? It's only fair.
Grahatia 	...Contentious though some may find your views, it is true that you have broken no laws.
Grahatia 	That being so, I see no reason why you should not state your case directly to the Admiral's face. Unless the acting captain of the only true pirate crew left in Limsa Lominsa has some other cause to hide in a cave?
Sicard 	Hmph. Well said. Well said indeed...
Sicard 	All right. I'll meet with the Admiral. I'll even provide the venue─the Astalicia. I trust she won't turn down the invitation.
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Post-Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests II in Final Fantasy XIV