Griffins Rampant

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Castellum Velodyna looms large over Ala Mhigo, and it is a constant reminder of years of suffering at the hands of the Garleans that many citizens would rather see destroyed. Alpa seeks to placate those who oppose her project by introducing traditional Ala Mhigan designs, but she lacks the knowledge required to make informed choices. You suggest speaking to Tahla Molkoh stationed at Castrum Oriens, who is a wellspring of information on local history.※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.
* Tahla Molkoh recommends the traditional motif of a pair of griffins, which symbolizes everlasting loyalty. This gives Alpa the idea of crafting a pair of metal griffin statues to decorate the castellum. Feeling that it would be best to base the sculptures on a real griffin, J'olhmyn suggests consulting Giff the beast trainer at Rhalgr's Reach.
* Giff expresses his opposition to the Gatekeepers and their plans for the castellum, but promises to supply a griffin as thanks for your commitment to the Resistance. He will meet with you and the others in Castellum Velodyna.
* Giff reaches the castellum as promised, but is displeased when he hears that his griffin will be used as a basis for Alpa's statues. Although he is reluctant to help with what he considers to be a pointless endeavor, he agrees all the same. According to Giff, a griffin is at its most dynamic when creating its characteristic gusts of wind, with which they subdue their prey. Much to his surprise, Alpa expresses a desire to experience this powerful attack for herself to better understand the true nature of the winged beast. As Giff refuses to have any further part in this absurd plan, Alpa nominates you to ride the griffin.
* You climb atop the griffin and find that it responds well to your commands. Next, you head in Alpa's direction and prepare to unleash a buffet of wind.
* Though struck with the full force of the blast, Alpa appears to be unscathed. Unfortunately, she instinctively closed her eyes due to the power of the blast. She asks you to make another attempt.
* The griffin whips a second gust of air towards Alpa. Despite making a concerted effort to keep her eyes open, she is only able to catch a glimpse of the creature. She steels herself for one more blast.
* This time, Alpa is able to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the griffin as it summons forth a buffet of wind. Her study of the fearsome creature is now complete and she prepares to capture its majesty in metallic form.
* Alpa's skill as a metalworker is something to behold and Giff is quick to shower her with praise. Despite once being vehemently opposed to her plans for Velodyna, he offers the services of the Resistance's griffin riders. The young captain has succeeded in protecting the castellum from demolition and bolstered the ranks of the Gatekeepers in one deft move.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Tahla Molkoh at Castrum Oriens.
* Speak with Giff in Rhalgr's Reach.
* Speak with Alpa at Castellum Velodyna.
* Speak with Giff.
* Use the griffin's Buffet ability on Alpa.
* Use the griffin's Buffet ability on Alpa again.
* Use the griffin's Buffet ability on Alpa yet again.
* Speak with Alpa.
==Script==
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Alpa 	Oh, there you are, [Player Name]. We've just received a report from Eshana.
Jolhmyn 	I'll read it out.
Jolhmyn 	"At present, the broodmother's skin is smooth.“ Wait─What in Rhalgr's name is this?
Alpa 	Good news, that's what. While it's sssmooth, we still have time before she needs to molt. Once it starts to dry, we'll know the day of the inspection is approaching.
Jolhmyn 	Well, I'll take your word for it! As much as I'd love to spend all day talking about your mother's skin, isn't there something else we were going to discuss?
Alpa 	Yesss, there is. A problem's come up and I could use your advice. The castellum is under threat of demolition!
Jolhmyn 	Hold your chocobos─nothing's been decided yet. Perhaps you should start from the beginning for [Player Name]'s sake.
Alpa 	As you know, this was originally an imperial sssupply depot. That great big tower in the middle was built as an airship dock, which we now use for surveying the surrounding area. You can see for malms from up there!
Jolhmyn 	The trouble is, some of the Resistance members think we should blow the whole thing up! “It's a constant reminder of the days of imperial rule!” they say, but they're letting sentiment cloud their judgment─it's too important to lose.
Jolhmyn 	They're also forgetting that we don't have the time or resources to build a new bridge. And while we mull things over, there's no telling what those lunatics will do!
Jolhmyn 	Suffice it to say, we're in a bit of a bind.
Alpa 	We can't let anyone tear it down. If the castellum is destroyed, it would mean the end of the Gatekeepers. I'd have no choice but to return to Vira Nilya.
Alpa 	Luckily, I have an idea. We Vira decorate our villages differently to the Qalyana's, which makes them easy to tell apart.
Alpa 	We should be able to do the same thing with this place. If we make something to symbolize that the castellum is part of Ala Mhigo, we won't need to do anything drastic like rebuilding it from scratch.
Jolhmyn 	You know, that's not such a bad idea! But what exactly did you have in mind?
Alpa 	It needs to be traditional─something distinctly Ala Mhigan. To be honest, I don't know much about ssstriders and their culture. Do you have any suggestions, J'olhmyn?
Jolhmyn 	I suppose the most obvious thing would be the griffin on the Ala Mhigan flag, but that's no good.
Jolhmyn 	It was also the symbol of the royal family, which includes the mad king Theodoric, of course. I don't think people would appreciate being reminded of him. Sorry Alpa, nothing else springs to mind.
Alpa 	Hmmm... Many peoples live throughout Gyr Abania, and we'll struggle to please them all. We would benefit from an outsider's opinion, sssomeone unbiased towards the needs of any particular group.
Alpa 	They'd need to know a lot about local hissstory too. [Player Name], can you think of anyone?
 	
Alpa 	That's a shame. I thought you would've met sssomeone on your travels. Try thinking a bit harder!
Alpa 	Tahla Molkoh? Right! It's decided. We'll meet you there.
 	
Tahla Molkoh 	The mighty Griffin's Bane has descended upon Castrum Oriens once more!
Tahla Molkoh 	We really appreciate your help with that whole Black Rose debacle. We've only just finished cleaning up the mess left behind by the Qalyana.
Alpa 	Did she just say “Griffin's Bane”? What does that mean?
Jolhmyn 	A title, I'd wager. Maybe we ought to call her/him that too?
Tahla Molkoh 	Really now! There's no need to be so coy about it. I can think of no better tribute to your remarkable feats of heroism!
Alpa 	I think we'll stick to just “[Player Name]” for now. Anyway, I'm Alpa, captain of the Velodyna Gatekeepers. You might be wondering what brings us here. We'd like to asssk your opinion.
Tahla Molkoh 	While I cannot guarantee I'll be able to provide the assistance you seek, I'll do my utmost to help nevertheless.
Alpa 	I heard you know a lot about Ala Mhigan hissstory...
Tahla Molkoh 	I see your point. Visitors to Ala Mhigo probably won't think highly of being ushered through a former imperial stronghold upon arrival. I agree that it should celebrate Ala Mhigo's unique culture.
Tahla Molkoh 	A griffin design should meet your requirements.
Jolhmyn 	That was our one and only idea. We were worried that using the crest of the old royal family would dredge up a lot of unpleasant memories.
Tahla Molkoh 	If it were a single griffin, that may be the case. However, I propose using a pair of griffins.
Tahla Molkoh 	Once they find a mate they become inseparable. In Gyr Abanian heraldry, a pair of griffins rampant has represented undying loyalty since time immemorial.
Alpa 	In that case, I should use my metalworking skills to craft two griffin sculptures!
Alpa 	Thanks for your advice, Tahla! Come and visit us at the castellum sssometime!
Tahla Molkoh 	It would be my pleasure! I wish you the best of luck.
Jolhmyn 	I'll start gathering metal for the statues. It might take me a while, especially if we're making two of them. Alpa, you go and find other Ananta to help with the crafting.
Jolhmyn 	[Player Name], would you be able to bring us a griffin? I imagine it would be hard to sculpt one without seeing the real thing from up close. Probably best to use a tamed one though.
Jolhmyn 	Giff the griffin handler over at the Reach ought to be able to sort something out. If I were you, I'd start by having a word with him.
 	
Giff 	What can I do for you?
Giff 	Eh? You've got a friend who wants to “borrow” a griffin? Who do you want me to take it to?
Giff 	Alpa? The leader of those damn fools hellsbent on preserving Velodyna? Hmph. You ask me, they ought to blow the bloody thing to smithereens and be done with it!
Giff 	But, well...since it's you that's asking, I suppose I can oblige. Go on ahead─I'll meet you there with the griffin.
 	
Tahla Molkoh 	So Griffin's Bane is tasked with procuring an actual griffin? I hope you'll treat this one better than the last!
 	
Alpa 	How did it go?
Giff 	Sorry to keep you waiting, [Player Name]─I got a bit delayed on the way over. Anyway, here's the griffin as requested.
Alpa 	It's beautiful! The statues should turn out wonderfully if I fashion them in the image of this fine ssspecimen.
Giff 	Statues? What are you talking about? [Player Name] didn't mention that!
Alpa 	I want to decorate the entrance with a pair of griffin sssculptures to welcome travelers into Ala Mhigo. They'll be based on your griffin!
Giff 	You mean to say me and my griffin came all the way here for some bloody statues? You snot-nosed little gobshite─sod off back to Vira Nilya so we can smash this bridge down!
Eshana 	Show sssome respect! She is our captain. We will not allow you to ssspeak to her like that.
Giff 	Captain, eh? I don't see how anyone could take orders from her─she's just a child!
Eshana 	Listen well, ssstrider. When I first volunteered for the Resissstance, every unit I tried to join rejected me. For all my determination, I simply lack the ssstrength needed for frontline warfare. I had no purpose, nowhere to go but back to my village.
Eshana 	That was until Alpa asked me to work as a weaponsssmith. She showed me that I do not need to be a fighter to contribute.
Eshana 	She may be young, but she has earned our loyalty.
Alpa 	Eshana, I─
Giff 	I couldn't give a Qiqirn's arse! I'm only here because [Player Name] asked me. <sigh> Let's just get this over with.
Alpa 	You'll help? I won't forget this!
Giff 	If you're going to make a statue of a griffin, you'd better do a good job of it. They look impressive enough when they're standing still, but have you ever seen one buffet its prey with a blast of wind? Now that's something special.
Alpa 	No, I haven't! I'd like to experience these buffeting winds for myself.
Giff 	Is...is this some sort of joke?
Alpa 	Do I look like I'm joking?
Giff 	The girl's gone stark raving mad! If she wants to have this griffin attack her with the force of a hurricane, that's her business─just leave me out of it!
Alpa 	Fine. You're not the only one around here capable of riding a griffin! [Player Name], I hear you're quite experienced with chocobos and whatnot. Why don't you give it a try? Hit me with a buffet of wind!
Alpa 	We should probably find somewhere else to do this. Our comrades might find being asssaulted by bellowing winds a bit distracting, to put it mildly. I'll be waiting by the gates.
Eshana 	Ha ha ha! She never ceassses to amaze me.
 	
Giff 	Once you're on the griffin, coax it into sending a gust of wind in the direction of that youngling. Just try not to overdo it, all right?
Giff 	If you dismount at any point, come back here. I'll get you back in the saddle.
Alpa 	I'll be fine! It takes more than a little wind to rattle an Ananta.
 	
Alpa 	That's it! Make it send a blassst this way!
Alpa 	Nnnggghhhhhh!
Alpa 	<pant> That was a lot stronger than I was expecting! Unfortunately, I couldn't help closing my eyes right at the vital moment.
Alpa 	Could you do that again?
Alpa 	Let's give that another try!
Alpa 	Hrrrnnngggh!
Alpa 	It was only a glimpse but I definitely saw it!
Alpa 	I think one more time should be enough!
Alpa 	Get ready for one last buffet!
Alpa 	Nnnaaagggh!
Alpa 	I saw it as clear as day! Now I know how its prey must feel!
Alpa 	That will do nicely! All right, [Player Name], you can get down now!
Alpa 	I'd better get to work while it's ssstill fresh in my mind.
 	
Giff 	You want to get back on? The griffin's ready.
 	
Giff 	I can't believe my eyes...
Giff 	With this incredible statue, no one will doubt that Ala Mhigo is on the path to regaining its former glory.
Giff 	You've achieved what I thought was impossible. You've transformed this imperial fortress into something our countrymen can be proud of.
Alpa 	Heh heh! I'm quite pleased with the results myself!
Giff 	To say I'm impressed would be an understatement. I'd heard the Ananta used magic to shape metal, but to see it for myself... It was breathtaking.
Alpa 	If you think that's impressive, wait until we finish the other one!
Alpa 	I'm sure you know better than most what a pair of griffins represents.
Giff 	Everlasting friendship... By Rhalgr, that's perfect! And to think I was going around saying we should tear this place down! Now I realize what a waste that would've been.
Alpa 	Well, I'm glad you sssee things our way. Besides, we couldn't have done this without your griffin!
Alpa 	Such a majestic creature... If the Gatekeepers had one of these, we could sssoar through the sky, casting a watchful eye over the highways and canyons below.
Giff 	I was just about to suggest the same thing. Alpa─would you allow us to station a unit of griffin riders here at the castellum?
Giff 	Now that the Garleans have been driven out, we've been at something of a loose end. You Gatekeepers have been working hard to keep the border safe, so we should do our bit too. You have our full cooperation!
Alpa 	Are you ssserious?
Alpa 	The griffin riders are always welcome here!
Jolhmyn 	That all turned out rather well, wouldn't you say? Now that Giff has changed his tune about the bridge, the rest are sure to follow.
Alpa 	Yesss, but we've still got a lot of work ahead of us. [Player Name], I'm sure there'll be more chances for you to help in days to come!
 	
Giff 	I was keeping an eye on things from a safe distance. But Thal's balls─I didn't think you'd actually go through with it!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Ananta Quests in Final Fantasy XIV