Born Again Anima

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Ardashir has good news to share with you─work on the processing node vital to his work is nearly complete. His elation is soon dampened, however, when Gerolt rebukes him for not lifting a finger to help. The young scholar soon insists on doing his fair share of the work, but never fear─there is plenty to go around. Ardashir wastes no time in splitting up his duties, tasking you with obtaining three oddities needed to forge the new anima weapon: a rare gemstone from Amdapor, a magicked doll from the Great Gubal Library, and molten rock from Sohm Al.
* Braving the perils of Eorzea's darkest dungeons you emerge unscathed, and three rarities richer for the experience. You can only hope Ardashir will have completed his tasks by the time you get back.
* You arrive in Azys Lla to find the processing node is fully operational. Not wanting to waste time, Ardashir insists Gerolt ignore his thirst for ale and begin work on the weapon. Meanwhile, he would have you activate the now-functioning node.
* The node springs to life with a buzz and a whir, ready to fashion you a soulstone. Assuming you have the required materials, of course. When you are finished with the processing node, Ardashir asks that you activate the verification node in preparation for the anima's transfer.
* Moving the anima to a new soulstone will incur great risk, as there is a chance the fledgling spirit will dissipate into the aether before the process is complete. After extensive research, however, Ardashir has discovered the means to ensure the anima's safety: increasing its aetheric density. As he explains it, the anima weapon's recent treatment of ceruleum has enhanced its aether-absorbing abilities, making now the opportune time to carry out his plan. He furnishes you with a monitoring device, and bids you continue your routine acts of heroism. When the anima has absorbed sufficient levels of aether, his most recent discovery─the verification node─will analyze the anima weapon and determine your chances of success. Ardashir is not one to gamble, however, and says he will not be satisfied until failure is a mathematical improbability.※Should you misplace the anima glass, you may obtain a new one by speaking with Ardashir at Azys Lla.
* You traverse the realm to fortify the anima through feats of heroism both great and small, from saving cats trapped on cold stone rooves to slaying beasts sent from the void. Confident that the anima is ready, you return to Azys Lla to have the anima weapon examined. The verification node begins its analysis, and after what seems an eternity, you are pleased to hear the chance of failure is nigh on impossible. All that remains is carrying out the transfer.
* His plans have been perfect, his calculations impeccable, yet Ardashir cannot dismiss his impending sense of dread. His doubts are soon cast aside, however, when Gerolt surprises him with a few choice words reminiscent of encouragement. Duly inspired, they set to work, and it is not long before the anima is placed securely in its new soulstone and weapon...or so they think. You hold your freshly forged weapon aloft, but when you call forth the anima, the lack of response gives you pause. Just when Ardashir had begun to lose hope, the anima appears from a blinding flash of light, regaling you with talk of an otherworldly experience. The anima is safe, now and forevermore. But Ardashir mentions he has one last order of business to discuss with you. Whatever could it be?※ The attributes of the anima weapon can be reallocated by speaking with Ulan in Idyllshire.
==Objectives==
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) equipped or in your inventory, obtain a magicked bauble from the Lost City of Amdapor (Hard).
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) equipped or in your inventory, obtain an ancient magicked poppet from the Great Gubal Library (Hard).
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) equipped or in your inventory, obtain spectral magma from Sohm Al (Hard).
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) equipped or in your inventory, deliver the forging materials to Gerolt in Azys Lla.
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) equipped or in your inventory, activate the processing node.
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) in your inventory, access the verification node.
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) equipped or in your inventory, access the verification node.
* With (your Anima weapon/shield) in your inventory, deliver the newborn soulstone to Gerolt in Azys Lla.
==Script==
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Ardashir 	[Player Name]! You come at a most opportune time, my friend. Repairs on the processing node are nearly complete.
Ardashir 	A pity, though, that such repairs are beyond my field of expertise. I have had no choice but to call on Gerolt for assistance.
Gerolt 	Hmph. An' when's the last time them dainty little hands o' yers touched a hammer? How about givin' credit where it's due for a change, eh? Or better yet, do some bloody work yerself!
Ardashir 	What we do here calls for more than mere brawn. Though if truth be told, I have not the time to study the literature pertinent to such repairs.
Ardashir 	Very well. If there is more work to be done, I shall see to it personally. It will not be said that Ardashir Balyk stood idly by while some toper fulfilled duties in his stead.
Gerolt 	You don't half have a mouth on ye, do ye? Alright, then. How about fetchin' me them materials for that new weapon ye asked for. And take [Player Name] with ye. Not that I don't trust ye, mind. It's just too much work for one.
Ardashir 	If you would insist s/he accompany me, then so be it.
Ardashir 	Ahem. Right then. [Player Name], there is work to be done.
 	
Ardashir 	I would have you handle the more, shall we say, exotic items he has requested─a rare gemstone from Amdapor, a magicked doll from the Great Gubal Library, and molten rock from Sohm Al.
Ardashir 	Strange to think such a haphazard collection of items can be forged into a weapon. Then again, I once doubted the favorable effects of alcohol on his smithing.
Ardashir 	At any rate, I shall see to the remaining three oddities on his list. Hopefully I will not keep you waiting too long.
Ardashir 	Eager to make safe another anima, I see. Well, let us split up the work that we might hasten the process.
Ardashir 	As before, I would ask you procure the more obscure items Gerolt requires─a rare gemstone from Amdapor, a magicked doll from the Great Gubal Library, and molten rock from Sohm Al.
Ardashir 	Revisiting these locales should prove no problem for one of your talents.
Ardashir 	I, for my part, shall see to the remaining three oddities on his list. Hopefully I will not keep you waiting too long.
 	
Gerolt 	There you are. Did ye bring what I asked for?
Gerolt 	Then what are ye dawdlin' about here for? Ye don't want that snotty scholar to beat ye back here, do ye? Now, go on, off with ye.
Gerolt 	Good work, lass/lad, and none the worse for wear. Which is more than can I say for His Highness here.
Ardashir 	Hmph. If you have time to waste on insults, then I take it we may assume work on the processing node is finished?
Gerolt 	Repairs like that I can do with me eyes closed. Finished 'em ages ago─just been waitin' for you two to show up.
Ardashir 	Excellent. At last, we can commence our work on the new soulstone.
Ardashir 	I trust I can count on you for assistance once more?
Gerolt 	Looks like ye'll be busy with yer toys for a bit. In that case, reckon I'll go put back a few.
Ardashir 	Gerolt. I will not begrudge you a drink or two, as is your wont. Just promise me that the work will be done. With all the materials at hand, you could perform such a trifling task with your eyes closed, no?
Gerolt 	<grumble> Cheeky little... Fine. But ye'd best hurry along with the soulstone, ye hear?
Ardashir 	Now, then. Let me explain our next course of action.
Ardashir 	First and foremost, I will need your help with creating the new soulstone.
Ardashir 	It is a rather involved process, but with your help I have no doubt everything will proceed swimmingly.
Ardashir 	Once finished, we will also need to ensure the anima is duly prepared for the transfer. Though not a complex procedure, it is without question the most vital. My most recent discovery─an aetheric verification device─should prove quite useful here.
Ardashir 	But further explanations regarding that can wait until later. When you are ready to begin work on the soulstone, pray activate the processing node.
Gerolt 	Mighty fast work there, [Player Name]. Wouldn't expect anythin' less.
Ardashir 	I too managed to return in record time.
Ardashir 	And now that you are here, let us begin work on the new soulstone.
 	
Processsystem 	<beep> <beep> Initializing... Please set desired parameters.
Ardashir 	Well, well, it works. Give me a moment while I ready the node.
Processsystem 	<beep> <beep> Initializing... Please set desired parameters.
Ardashir 	Sorry to keep you waiting. Now, let me ready the node.
Ardashir 	There. All we require now are materials for the soulstone's creation. And for that, I turn to your unrivaled talent for procurement.
Ardashir 	Now, now. If we are to preserve the anima, we cannot falter now.
Ardashir 	After all, there is yet another crucial step to be taken before the soulstone is complete.
Ardashir 	For that, we will require the verification node.
Ardashir 	But let us not get ahead of ourselves; there is still much to do. You need not concern yourself with this device until we are finished with the processing node.
Ardashir 	There we are. We need but gather the requisite materials and we shall have another soulstone. I trust you will have no difficulty in obtaining more pneumite?
Ardashir 	Of course, there is also the matter of the anima's aetheric density, but we need not get ahead of ourselves. Pray activate the verification node when you are ready to examine the anima.
 	
Certifysystem 	<beep> <beep> Please present specimen for analysis.
Ardashir 	So, [Player Name], what do you think? As fortune would have it, I happened upon this node when searching for salvageable materials to repair the processing node.
Ardashir 	It has the ability to analyze the aetherial composition of any object placed before it─a function crucial to our work.
Ardashir 	In order to transfer the anima's essence to the new soulstone, we must first sever the link to its present vessel. But this is not without incredible risk.
Ardashir 	For you see, in the instant it becomes unbound, there is a danger that it will dissipate into the aether. Its life would be extinguished in the blink of an eye.
Ardashir 	After much research into the manipulation of aether, I learned of the means to preserve the anima long enough to complete the process─aetheric condensation. The anima is, after all, a creature composed entirely of condensed aether. If it were to be condensed further, it should prove robust enough to survive the transfer.
Ardashir 	Thanks to the anima weapon's treatment of ceruleum, I daresay its ability to absorb naturally occurring aether─thereby increasing the anima's density─is heightened. 'Tis only a matter of reaching levels needed for our purposes.
Ardashir 	To that end, I would ask that you resume your feats of derring-do, and monitor the anima with this device. It should indicate when the anima has reached sufficient density levels based on my estimates.
Ardashir 	When the anima is ready, return here and place its vessel in the verification node. I have programmed it to run a simulation of the transfer process based on the anima's density.
Ardashir 	When the verification node has confirmed the chance of failure is all but eliminated, we can proceed to the next phase of our plan.
Ardashir 	Good. You are ready, then. As before, you will need to increase the anima's aetheric density.
Ardashir 	Here. You will need a new anima glass to monitor its progress.
Ardashir 	When the anima is sufficiently condensed, bring it back for analysis.
 	
Certifysystem 	<beep> Analyzing... Beginning simulation...
Insufficient density levels. <beep> Chance of failure estimated at 75%.
Certifysystem 	<beep> Analyzing... Beginning simulation...
Insufficient density levels. <beep> Chance of failure estimated at 62.5%.
Certifysystem 	<beep> Analyzing... Beginning simulation...
Density levels reaching acceptable parameters. <beep> Chance of failure estimated at 37.5%.
Certifysystem 	<beep> Analyzing... Beginning simulation...
Density levels reaching acceptable parameters. <beep> Chance of failure estimated at 12.5%.
Certifysystemt 	<beep> <beep> Please present specimen for analysis.
Certifysystemt 	Analyzing... Beginning simulation...
Certifysystemt 	Aetheric density exceeds prescribed parameters. <beep> Chance of failure estimated at 0.0000001%.
Ardashir 	Excellent! With readings like this, our work should be but a matter of course.
Ardashir 	Take the anima weapon and the soulstone to Gerolt. At last we shall move the anima to its new, permanent vessel.
Ardashir 	All that remains is to complete work on the soulstone. Soon, my friend. Soon the anima will be safe, now and forevermore!
Gerolt 	Finish the soulstone? Let's have it, then. The weapon too.
Gerolt 	What are you botherin' me for, then? Hurry up with that bloody soulstone!
Gerolt 	Finish the soulstone? Let's have it, then. The weapon too.
Gerolt 	What are you botherin' me for, then? Hurry up with that bloody soulstone!
Gerolt 	You lost the anima glass? For the love o'... Go an' get another from Ardashir.
Gerolt 	Well, let's get to it.
Gerolt 	Oi, Ardashir!
Ardashir 	You needn't yell─I can hear just fine. I just...I just needed a moment.
Gerolt 	A moment? What the hells for? An' what's with the gloom all a sudden?
Gerolt 	...Wait a second. Ye ain't scared, are ye?
Ardashir 	Scared? Scared?
Ardashir 	I am absolutely terrified! What if something should go wrong!? Years of hard work and research would be squandered. More importantly, an innocent new life would be lost. I could never forgive myself should the unthinkable befall the anima.
Gerolt 	So that's it, then? Ye just plan to run, with nothin' to show but a trail o' piss on yer way home? After all ye've done to get this far!?
Gerolt 	An' what about [Player Name]? She/He fought to the seventh hell an' back to get the anima ready for this.
Gerolt 	An' me! Ye've held me hostage here hammerin' new weapons day after day, an' this one's me best yet. You'd be denyin' the world a masterpiece what puts all other smiths to shame.
Gerolt 	An' sure, ye might be a self-servin', preenin' little gobshite, but I've seen me fair share o' scholars, an' yer the cleverest little gobshite I've ever met. Should go without sayin' the soulstone ye made is perfect, so why get so bothered over nothin'?
Ardashir 	Gerolt... I...
Ardashir 	Ahem. As you say, we have no reason to be concerned.
Ardashir 	Let us begin by transferring the anima to the new soulstone.
Ardashir 	I will require the anima glass, if you would be so kind.
Ardashir 	'Tis done. Quickly now, Gerolt. The anima will not last long. Set the soulstone!
 	
Gerolt 	How d'ye like that... The pinnacle o' perfection, forged from blood, sweat, an' tears!
Ardashir 	And it is all yours, [Player Name]. You have more than earned it!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Aettir an' Priwen. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore these beauties!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Nyepels. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore these beauties!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Minos. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore this beauty!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Areadbhar. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore this beauty!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Terpander. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore this beauty!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Sindri. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore this beauty!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Kaladanda. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore this beauty!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Mimesis. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore this beauty!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Anabasis. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore this beauty!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Sandungs. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore these beauties!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Cronus. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore this beauty!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Deathlocke. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore this beauty!
Gerolt 	Feast yer eyes on Canopus. The gods 'emselves'd weep afore this beauty!
Ardashir 	I should hope the anima is as pleased as we are. Care to summon it forth, [Player Name]?
Ardashir 	But where is the anima? Does it not answer your call?
Ardashir 	No, it cannot be! Did it...did it not survive the transfer!?
Bukinoseirei 	Good evening/Good morning/Good day to you/Good evening, [Player Name]! Is something the matter? You seem concerned.
Bukinoseirei 	Oh, how wondrous it was! A great power welled up within me, the likes of which I had never felt before. For a fleeting moment, I was drifting, and then there was a burst of color and light...
Bukinoseirei 	So warm, so comforting was the glow that I could feel myself nodding off to sleep. But then I heard your voice, and I woke with a start.
Bukinoseirei 	I've never felt so alive... It's as if I've been born anew!
Bukinoseirei 	Good evening/Good morning/Good day to you/Good evening, [Player Name]! Why do you look at me so? Have I done something wrong?
Bukinoseirei 	Oh, how wondrous it was! A great power welled up within me, the likes of which I had never felt before. For a fleeting moment, I was drifting, and then there was a burst of color and light...
 	
Bukinoseirei 	So warm, so comforting was the glow that I could feel myself nodding off to sleep. But then I heard your voice, and I woke with a start.
Bukinoseirei 	I've never felt so alive! It's as if I've been born anew!
Ardashir 	Born anew... Yes, in a sense that is indeed what has happened. You've grown strong, and so much so that you need no longer rely on others.
Ardashir 	Yes, now you are free. Free to go forth with [Player Name], to see distant lands and embark on all the adventures this realm has to offer!
 	
Ardashir 	In overcoming such trials and travails together, I daresay you two have become quite the pair. Less adventurer and her/his arm than...fast friends.
Bukinoseirei 	Fast...friends?
Ardashir 	Though I am but a youth of seventeen summers, I know what it means to respect and care for another. This is the sort of true kinship I see in you.
Bukinoseirei 	It gladdens me to hear such praise. My only aim now is to become stronger, and prove myself a faithful friend to [Player Name].
Bukinoseirei 	It gladdens me to hear such praise. My only aim now is to become stronger, and prove myself a loyal friend to [Player Name].
Ardashir 	Your adventures with [Player Name] will doubtless carry you to distant lands, where you will confront foes the likes of which I can scarce imagine.
Ardashir 	But no matter the challenge, you must rise to overcome it. Together, as true friends do. When you return from such travels, I should very much like to hear your tales of triumph.
Ardashir 	We have done it, [Player Name]. The anima shall enjoy life in all its splendor, now and forevermore, thanks to your selfless dedication. Words fail to express my gratitude.
Gerolt 	Oi, Ardashir.
Gerolt 	I've been meanin' to tell ye, but I've fixed up the wings on this little one, too. Just like ye asked.
 	
Ardashir 	Thank you, Gerolt. All that remains to do is to calibrate the joints and it will be complete.
Ardashir 	Ah, yes. There is another matter I would discuss with you, but doubtless you are weary after such a long day. I bid you safe travels home, and a well-earned respite. Let us speak again when next you return to Azys Lla.
Ardashir 	We did it, [Player Name]! We have guaranteed the future of yet another life, another companion with whom you can explore the untraveled reaches of Eorzea. May your journeys together be ever fruitful!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Side Story Quests in Final Fantasy XIV