The Mother of Exiles

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* By way of Minfilia and, in turn, Thancred, Alphinaud has requested your presence in Vesper Bay. Report to young Master Leveilleur at the docks outside the Waking Sands.
* Alphinaud informs you that travelers from the eastern nation of Doma arrived in Vesper Bay not long ago, apparently seeking an audience with the rulers of Ul'dah. Believing that they may have valuable information on the current state of affairs within the Empire, he is resolved to seek them out, and wants you on hand to ensure that all proceeds smoothly. Knowing how unaccommodating the Sultansworn can be, he suggests beginning the search on the Royal Promenade in Ul'dah.
* As predicted, you find the Doman leader and her assistants fruitlessly petitioning the Sultansworn posted outside the Fragrant Chamber. Sensing an opportunity, Alphinaud approaches the travelers and offers his assistance─on the condition that they first accompany him to the Quicksand and explain their situation. Follow the party to the Quicksand and let Alphinaud know when you are ready to listen to the Domans' tale.
* Lady Yugiri, the leader of the refugees, explains that her people have come to Eorzea in search of asylum. After their rebellion against the Empire failed, imperial forces set about razing their homeland of Doma, leaving them no choice but to flee. Moved by her tale, Alphinaud offers to speak to General Raubahn on Yugiri's behalf, and departs for the Hall of Flames, leaving the refugees in your care. Inquire of Yugiri if there is anything she needs.
* Supplies on the Doman galleon have run low, and Yugiri asks that you help her secure provisions. As proprietress of the Quicksand and a proven friend to the Scions, Momodi may be the best person to speak with regarding this matter.
* It so happens that a wealthy merchant recently canceled his reservation at the Quicksand, leaving Momodi with an excess of foodstuffs. She offers to send them to the Waking Sands for redistribution, and furnishes you with two letters containing instructions for her suppliers, Fridurih and Katherine, who can be found at the Sapphire Avenue Exchange.
* You deliver the instructions to the merchants, who make no effort to hide their disapproval of Momodi's actions. Return to the Quicksand and inform Momodi that the shipments are on their way.
* Momodi is pleased to hear that the foodstuffs will be put to good use. Share the good tidings with Yugiri.
* Not long after you explain Momodi's arrangement to Yugiri, Alphinaud returns to the Quicksand with more good news: the Domans have been granted an audience with the sultana and the Syndicate. What will come of the meeting is anyone's guess, but at least Yugiri will have an opportunity to plead her people's case. Return to the Royal Promenade and speak with Raubahn to proceed into the Fragrant Chamber.
* Before the assembled leaders of Ul'dah, Yugiri details the circumstances which compelled her people to seek refuge in Ul'dah. Although the sultana, Raubahn, and Teledji Adeledji are sympathetic to her cause, the most influential member of the Syndicate, Lolorito, persuades the others to refuse the Domans asylum. Thus barred from Ul'dah, Yugiri and her people must look elsewhere for a new home.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Alphinaud.
* Search for the Domans on the Royal Promenade.
* Speak with Alphinaud at the Quicksand.
* Speak with Yugiri.
* Speak with Momodi.
* Deliver Momodi's letter to Fridurih at the Sapphire Avenue Exchange.
* Deliver Momodi's letter to Katherine at the Sapphire Avenue Exchange.
* Speak with Momodi.
* Speak with Yugiri.
* Speak with Raubahn on the Royal Promenade.
==Script==
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Thancred 	The Antecedent bid me tell you to make for Vesper Bay, where young Alphinaud awaits your coming most eagerly. It was he who requested your assistance.
Thancred 	Some commotion or incident─I am not privy to the details.
Thancred 	While you do whatever it is that Alphinaud has planned for you, I shall endeavor to track down our traitorous Brass Blade. And when I do, you may rest assured that we will have our answers.
 	
Thancred 	You do know Alphinaud hates to be kept waiting, don't you? Ah, but of course you do. Carry on, then.
 	
Alphinaud 	You are late. No matter─I know where our visitors are headed. From what I have been able to gather, this vessel belongs to a band of Domans who seek an audience with the sultana. You are familiar with Doma, yes? In Othard?
Alphinaud 	Well, like the rest of the nations of the eastern continent, it is ruled by the Garlean Empire. Given our visitors' unannounced arrival, as well as the state of their ship, I suspect they did not leave their homeland under the best circumstances. Needless to say, I should be very interested to hear their tale and, more importantly, what they know of the current state of affairs in the Empire. Such information could prove most useful.
Alphinaud 	We would be fools not to pursue this opportunity, do you not think? Come with me to Ul'dah, [Player Name]. Unless I am mistaken─and I am rarely mistaken─we will find the Domans bickering with a Sultansworn on the Royal Promenade.
Alphinaud 	...You are uncertain of your role in the proceedings? Insurance. If our guests are not themselves imperial agents, it seems fair to assume that they may be being pursued by some. And if not, who better than you to have on hand in the event of an unforeseen diplomatic incident?
Besides, I do so enjoy your sparkling repartee. Satisfied? Good. I shall see you in Ul'dah.
Kasasagi 	Who are you to address us with such disrespect!?
Kikyou 	It is imperative that you allow us to enter!
Bartholomew 	It is as I told you, madam! None shall be granted an audience without the necessary permissions!
Yugiri 	You comprehend not the pressing nature of our suit, sir. If you would but summon your superior, I could explain...
 	
Bartholomew 	It matters not how many times you ask! Without the necessary permissions, none shall pass!
Yugiri 	Pray understand, good sir! We have not the leisure to lodge a formal petition. Time is of the essence.
Yugiri 	All I ask is that you summon your superior. Allow me to plead my case. Surely you can grant us that small kindness?
Bartholomew 	Away with you, and darken these doors no longer. I will not ask again!
Yugiri 	You know not what you do...
Alphinaud 	I gather your pleas fell upon deaf ears.
Yugiri 	A loyal man with a cold heart. I know his kind well.
Alphinaud 	I hope that you will find me more to your liking. Alphinaud Leveilleur, at your service. A friend.
Alphinaud 	Which, I believe, makes me very nearly unique─in this part of the world, at least. Few indeed are your allies in Ul'dah. Yet you will need some if you wish to endear yourselves to the wealthy and powerful.
Alphinaud 	Pray join me and my associate at the Quicksand. There you may explain your situation to us, and we shall see if there is aught we can do to help.
Yugiri 	Master Alphinaud's associate, yes? We have been waiting for you. I trust you are ready to begin?
Kasasagi 	We would be most grateful for any assistance you and Master Alphinaud can offer.
Kikyou 	It has been ever so long since we last set foot on dry land. I truly hope this marks the end of our journey.
Kasasagi 	We are grateful beyond measure for this kindness.
Kikyou 	Lady Yugiri labors day and night for the good of our people. She is an inspiration to us all...yet I worry for her health.
Yugiri 	If I may, madam/sir─as I said earlier, we have been at sea for some several moons, and our supplies are all but spent.
Yugiri 	I have not the heart to repeat the tales of our tribulations, nor would it please you to listen to them, I think. Suffice it to say, however...sacrifices have been made.
Yugiri 	Though it shames me to beg for more when you have already offered so much, desperation compels me... Good madam/Gentle sir, if you or your associates could spare any provisions─anything at all─it would go a long way to lessen the suffering of my people.
 	
Yugiri 	Anything you can provide would be welcome. The adults can go without, but the children...
 	
Momodi 	...Hells, why didn't you say so sooner, [Player Name]? 'Course I'll help! You couldn't have picked a better day, to tell the truth! A wealthy merchant an' his entourage were due to have a banquet here on the morrow, see, but just sent word they can't come, meanin' I've got a boatload of foodstuffs an' no one to feed. Best of all, they paid for the lot in advance! Hah hah!
Momodi 	Go an' call on Fridurih an' Katherine at the Sapphire Avenue Exchange. Tell 'em I said to ship the little prince's order to the Wakin' Sands. Oh, an' if they argue, just show 'em those letters. That should set 'em straight.
 	
Yugiri 	I would not ask if the circumstances were not dire. Please─any provisions you can spare would be greatly appreciated.
Fridurih 	She's in the business of feedin' refugees now? I ain't normally one to question Mistress Momodi's judgment, but that doesn't seem wise to me.
Fridurih 	I'll not speak for the children, but if you ask me, any man what can't earn a crust deserves to go hungry.
 	
Katherine 	My, that's a rather odd request. Mayhap you misheard her instructions?
Katherine 	You know, you shouldn't encourage them like this. They'll start to expect it, you mark my words!
 	
Momodi 	They didn't give you any trouble, did they? Good. Now go an' tell Lady Yugiri it's all in hand.
 	
Yugiri 	I...I dared not hope for such magnanimity, much less expect it! Mistress Momodi is generous indeed... I shall be sure to thank her most humbly.
 	
Alphinaud 	Lady Yugiri, I briefed the Flame General on your situation. I think you will be pleased with his reply.
Yugiri 	We have been granted an audience?
Alphinaud 	Before the sultana and the Syndicate both. We should return to the Royal Promenade at once.
Yugiri 	You have done much for us, Master Alphinaud. I swear we shall return the favor.
Alphinaud 	Naught is owed, Lady Yugiri, for naught has been given. This small favor, you fairly won with your words. And it is with words that you must win the favor of the Syndicate.
Yugiri 	Then I shall choose them with care.
Alphinaud 	You will be accompanying us, yes? Good. Your presence may serve to remind the Syndicate of the true meaning of philanthropy─and that nothing so unpalatable will be required of them, assuming the Domans are willing to earn their keep. Come, the Flame General awaits us on the Royal Promenade.
 	
Alphinaud 	We must take pains to illustrate how accepting the Domans would benefit Ul'dah. Only then might the Syndicate be swayed.
Yugiri 	Bards sing of wars which decided the fates of nations, but a single word spoken within a council chamber is more like to decide that of mine own...
Kasasagi 	If we are all enemies of Garlemald, is it not fitting that we should join forces?
Kikyou 	I have heard that the sultana is a kind and generous ruler. Of the Syndicate, I have heard less flattering things.
Teledji Adeledji	I wished to greet our guests beforehand and offer my support for their cause. Doman, Ul'dahn, it matters not to me; birthplace does not equate to birthright in mine eyes.
Teledji Adeledji	I take great pride in my establishments for this very reason. The Platinum Mirage, in particular, serves as a showcase for the talents of countless men and women born beyond our borders.
 	
Raubahn 	A pleasure, [Player Name]/[Player Name]/ [Player Name]. The others are already inside. Let's not keep them waiting.
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Seventh Astral Era Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV