What Death Can Join Together

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* It seems your suspect has provided the name of the mastermind: Waoud, an alchemist from the Near East. Chanene has gone to ascertain more about these so-called clones from the Sons of Saint Coinach. Venture to their headquarters at Saint Coinach's Find to find out what she has learned.
* Chanene has learned much about the clones from Rammbroes. They are empty vessels, without souls, and from this Chanene hypothesizes that Waoud means to transfer his own spirit into younger copies of himself, and gain eternal life in the process. She breathlessly tells you that Waoud has established a new base to the southeast of Revenant's Toll. Meet her there to capture this criminal mastermind.
* You capture Waoud without a struggle. Wiltwaek finds this perplexing, and asks you await him at your usual spot in Revenant's Toll so he may question the suspect.
* You find Wiltwaek frustrated. It seems that Waoud is now denying that he is Waoud, and that he is an alchemist. Given that the evidence against him is circumstantial, Wiltwaek bids you take the one thing found on your suspect─a copy of Noble Gold─to Guildmaster Severian, and ask him for proof that Waoud is your master criminal.
* Severian gives you two important pieces of information. Firstly, only the very best of alchemists can create a copy of Noble Gold. Secondly, each alchemist's aether has a unique color to it, which is transferred to any grimoires created through the enchanted ink inscribed within. While normally invisible to the naked eye, the guildmaster has invented a powder to render it visible─spectrolium. With this, you can prove that Waoud created the copy of Noble Gold, and that he is a master alchemist. Return now to Wiltwaek with the good news.
* You hand the spectrolium to a grateful Wiltwaek and explain its purpose. Now, your friend informs you, all that is left to do is to create another high-quality copy of Noble Gold to prove that Severian's concoction is sound. Craft one now to use at Waoud's trial.
In order to complete this quest, you must have learned the advanced recipes contained within Master Alchemist III.
* You watch as Wiltwaek painstakingly crafts his argument from each and every piece of evidence you obtained. With Chanene's help, he also effectively demonstrates that Waoud is indeed a master alchemist, and therefore the architect of these foul murders. However, even when accused point blank, Waoud is strangely silent. You look across the floor, and see the Near Eastern youth─whose eyes suddenly stare back at you. The clone makes a bolt for the door, and Chanene realizes that Waoud must have already transferred his soul into this once-empty vessel. Though Wiltwaek is slow on the uptake, he nevertheless charges and subdues the new Waoud. Speak with him now to wrap up this case once and for all.
* Wiltwaek and Chanene both thank you for your aid as a consulting alchemist, and hope that you will have happier reason to work together in the future.
※The next alchemist quest will be available from Severian once you have met the following requirements:
※ You must have registered a product key for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood to your service account.
※ You must have completed the main scenario quest “The Far Edge of Fate.”
==Objectives==
* Speak with Chanene at Saint Coinach's Find.
* Rendezvous with Chanene to the southeast of Revenant's Toll.
* Speak with Wiltwaek.
* Speak with Severian at the Alchemists' Guild.
* Deliver the onze of spectrolium to Wiltwaek.
* Create a copy of Noble Gold /Deliver the copy of Noble Gold to Wiltwaek.
* Speak with Wiltwaek.
==Script==
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Wiltwaek 	We questioned our culprit further, [Player Name]. He told us everything once safely ensconced in his cell!
Wiltwaek 	We had believed our suspects were a crew of criminals. However, they are merely hired help, cheap and disposable. All but one─a single aging alchemist. This is our true mastermind.
Wiltwaek 	Waoud is his name. He is feared in Thavnair, his homeland, for a complete lack of scruples and pursuing experiments no man should.
Wiltwaek 	I've also inquired into these clones. The Sons of Saint Coinach know something of the technology. Chanene has gone to their camp to learn more. Would you join her there?
 	
Wiltwaek 	I'm anxious to learn what Chanene discovers in Saint Coinach's Find.
 	
Rammbroes 	A friend of Chanene's, I take it? Well, I will tell you what I told her. The word “clone” does appear in the annals of Allag. From context, I believe it refers to created life.
 	
Rammbroes 	Ah, [Player Name]. Chanene has asked about clones, but I can tell her no more than you─that they were copies of people, given life through Allagan technology.
 	
Rammbroes 	Few men know the word. That a researcher, an alchemist no less, would try to recreate this art of Allag is as astounding as it is terrifying. The Sons will be vigilant.
 	
Chanene 	I've just spoken with Master Rammbroes. In his research into Allag's lost arts, he has come across the term “clones.”
 	
Chanene 	Rammbroes has told me all about your escapades in the Crystal Tower, [Player Name]. Why didn't you say you'd met honest-to-gods clones?
 	
Chanene 	Well, according to him, clones are empty vessels for the most part─soulless and unthinking. So what if Waoud transferred his own spirit into a clone, again and again? Eternal life could be his!
Chanene 	That's his motive! It explains everything. He stole the relics to dissect Allag's technology, and he stole the people from their beds to test it!
Chanene 	The mute Hyur we found is one such copy. His original must not have survived the process that created the clone─hence the body in the barrel!
Chanene 	I'll bet the Near Eastern youth is a copy, as well. Of whom, though?
Chanene 	We can sort that out later. I believe Waoud has a new hideout to the southeast of Revenant's Toll. Join me there, and we'll put a stop to this once and for all!
 	
Wiltwaek 	Chanene's sent word that Waoud's at his hideout! Quickly, to the south!
 	
Wiltwaek 	Hah! We've trapped the bastard!
 	
Chanene 	Ready?
Wiltwaek 	In we go!
Chanene 	We got him! Hah! The case is closed!
Waoud 	But is it, my dear? Is it really?
Wiltwaek 	This is too convenient for my taste. He'd known we were chasing him since Saint Coinach's Find. He'll swing for his crimes, most like─why come quietly?
Wiltwaek 	He must have a card he's not yet played... I'll interrogate him and find out what. Come, let us return to our usual spot.
 	
Wiltwaek 	Well, Waoud is now insisting he is not Waoud! Would that I could just beat the truth out of him...but I've got to prove his guilt, or he walks free.
Wiltwaek 	The question is how. We have the means to prove a master alchemist was behind this. But on that basis alone, I could implicate Jalzahn, Severian...or you!
Wiltwaek 	I jest, of course! No, to convict him we must prove Waoud is Waoud, and your equal as an alchemist. Could you look into that, with your guildmaster's aid?
Wiltwaek 	Waoud had this copy of Noble Gold on him. Severian will want to examine it, I suspect. I just hope it proves to be the evidence we need.
 	
Wiltwaek 	I wonder what Waoud meant to do with his copy of Noble Gold?
Wiltwaek 	Perhaps Severian will know that as well.
 	
Severian 	The mastermind is an alchemist called Waoud? The name sounds familiar. And now you need a means to prove his guilt...
Severian 	That seems an awfully mundane use of my skills. Ah, but it might be the perfect opportunity to test my latest creation!
Severian 	He had a copy of Noble Gold on him, yes? Very few have the skill to craft such a tome. Waoud himself may have fashioned this one. Prove he did, and you demonstrate that he is a master alchemist.
Severian 	Now, each alchemist's aether has a unique color. When drawing geometries with enchanted ink, this hue is passed to the pages of a grimoire.
Severian 	There has never been a way to detect the shade of this aetherial signature. Until now, that is.
Severian 	I have a powder that renders this color visible to the naked eye. If my aether is purple, then sprinkling the dust over a grimoire I made will reveal the same shade of purple.
Severian 	I call it spectrolium, and I daresay this invention of mine will be sufficient to prove who crafted that copy of Noble Gold. Here is an onze. Take it to Wiltwaek.
 	
Severian 	Spectrolium... Yet another wonder sprung from my genius. I daresay Wiltwaek will agree.
 	
Wiltwaek 	A powder that reveals the color of aether? Heh... Severian is something else, no matter his quirks. May I have a look?
 	
Wiltwaek 	Marvelous! But we'll need more than the dust. We must have a copy of Noble Gold crafted by another's hand to show the color of Waoud's version is unique.
Wiltwaek 	No doubt you see where I'm going with this. For the sake of the trial, could you create a copy of the grimoire?
 	
Wiltwaek 	Preparations for the trial are underway, [Player Name]. The Adventurers' Guild has sent impartial judges to review the facts.
Wiltwaek 	The evidence has been organized, and guards are standing ready to take Waoud from his cell to the Seventh Heaven. All we need to begin is your copy of Noble Gold.
— 	The court recognizes Master Wiltwaek.
 	
Wiltwaek 	In conclusion, Waoud kidnapped honest people and experimented on them. And why? To prolong his own life! Proof of this lies with these clones, soulless puppets he created. This man is guilty beyond all doubt!
— 	Damning evidence, Master Wiltwaek, but only if the accused is Waoud and an alchemist. He currently denies both.
 	
Chanene 	Sir, we can prove that he's lying.
Chanene 	This grimoire was found on Waoud. And the master of the Alchemists' Guild has stated that only the most skilled of alchemists could create such a tome.
Slafborn 	Ah, I see. By showing that Waoud crafted this grimoire, you also demonstrate that he is a master of alchemy, yes?
Wiltwaek 	Precisely. The creator's aetherial signature is mirrored in the ink used to draw arcane geometries. This hue is unique to each alchemist.
Wiltwaek 	We've obtained a powder from the Alchemists' Guild that will allow us to see this color. May we have your permission to use it?
— 	By all means, proceed.
 	
Chanene 	This is [Player Name], a leading and recognized alchemist. She/He has consulted throughout this case. Excuse me...
Chanene 	There! As you can see, the color of her/his aether is blue.
Chanene 	Now, allow me to demonstrate on the grimoire that [Player Name] made.
— 	The selfsame blue! So you can identify a grimoire's maker.
 	
Chanene 	Next, I'll perform the same experiment on Waoud.
Slafborn 	Crimson... Now, what of the grimoire you found on him?
— 	Crimson! That clinches it─you, sir, are Waoud! What say you in your defense?
 	
Wiltwaek 	He's been silent as the grave all this time─as if the spirit's gone right out of him...
Chanene 	That's the real Waoud! After him!
Wiltwaek 	Wh-What!?
Chanene 	Waoud's soul is inside that clone!
Wiltwaek 	Well, [Player Name], we're sitting pretty thanks to you!
 	
Chanene 	Whew... That was too exciting for my blood. But at least the case is over!
 	
Wiltwaek 	The Near Eastern youth was Waoud's clone! Who would've thought it?
Chanene 	How could we have missed that? He meant to gain eternal life by transferring his soul to a new vessel─the younger the body, the longer he could use it.
Wiltwaek 	Very true. I've a suspicion that Waoud allowed us to apprehend his copy─a guaranteed escape route, if ever he were captured.
Wiltwaek 	Rest assured, he will pay for his crimes. He meant to live on borrowed time, and we will make him suffer for all of it!
Wiltwaek 	But justice was served! We couldn't have done it without you, [Player Name]. I hope we meet again─though I'd be pleased to give another grisly murder a miss!
Chanene 	But the thrill of solving it was something, eh? Let's hope we meet next under happier circumstances. Until then, [Player Name]!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Disciple of the Hand Quests in Final Fantasy XIV