Spirithold Broken

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* You learn that a party of conjurers and their Wood Wailer escort were attacked by a towering shadow while performing a sacred rite inside Spirithold. Report to Alestan, who stands guard at the dungeon's entrance, and request further orders.
* While the majority of those who entered Spirithold have been evacuated, two conjurers, three Wood Wailers, and the Hearer remain unaccounted for. Locate the missing, and rescue any survivors.
* Only the Hearer remains, somewhere in the dungeon's depths. Find him and ensure that he leaves Spirithold alive.
* You encounter a mysterious masked mage who unleashes a clay golem upon you. After a desperate struggle, you manage to dispatch the automaton just as Yda and Papalymo arrive.
* The presence of the two scholars triggers yet another inexplicable vision inside your mind. Though your soul cries out for answers, this is neither the time nor place to ask questions. Report to Alestan outside Spirithold.
* Alestan listens intently as you recount all that unfolded within Spirithold. Understandably concerned, the Wood Wailer promises to investigate the masked mage, and bids you return to Gridania and speak with Miounne.
* Safely back in Gridania, you relate your tale to Miounne, only for her to forbid you from repeating the story to others. What strange forces could be at work in the Twelveswood? Such matters are best left to the Hearers, it would seem. For now, take advantage of Miounne's introduction to guildleves, as well as her offer of guild accommodations, and prepare yourself for future adventures.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Alestan.
* Rescue the missing conjurers and Wood Wailers.
* Rescue the Hearer.
* Report to Alestan.
* Return to Gridania and speak with Miounne
==Script==
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The Bannock in Central Shroud, The Black Shroud 	The Bannock in Central Shroud, The Black Shroud
Galfrid 	[Player Name]! Thank the gods you've come!
Galfrid 	We have a potential crisis on our hands, and I would appreciate your assistance. Will you hear me out?
 	
Galfrid 	Listen well, for we haven't much time.
Galfrid 	To the southeast of here lies a dungeon known as Spirithold. It was all but destroyed during the Calamity.
Galfrid 	Desiring to offer the ruins back to the forest, a Hearer ventured inside to carry out the Rite of Returning.
Galfrid 	Alas, it would seem something has gone awry. Word arrived just moments ago that the Hearer and his guards have been attacked by a towering shadow. Aye, you heard me true─a shadow.
Galfrid 	On any other day, I would dispatch my best Quivermen to provide support, but I sent them to repel an Ixali incursion in the West Shroud nary a bell ago.
Galfrid 	The timing of these events cannot be mere coincidence. I fear the Ixal somehow caught wind of our plans, and are attempting to disrupt the rite in an effort to weaken the bond between man and elemental.
Galfrid 	They must not be allowed to succeed. And so I bid you go to Spirithold and do whatever is necessary to resolve the situation. Please, say you will help us.
Galfrid 	I knew you would not let me down. You will have all the support I can muster.
Galfrid 	Now, we are racing against time, so you had best make haste.
Spirithold in Central Shroud, The Black Shroud 	Spirithold in Central Shroud, The Black Shroud
Alestan 	Who goes there? An adventurer, is it?
Alestan 	Here at Instructor Galfrid's request, you say? Thank the Matron!
Alestan 	Doubtless you already know this, but a towering shadow manifested without warning and attacked the Hearer in the midst of the rite.
Alestan 	Most of his party has been successfully evacuated, but five remain unaccounted for.
Alestan 	Please find them, and see them out of harm's way.
 	
Witless Wood Wailer 	<groan> A great shadow...towering over me... What in the Twelve's good grace?
Witless Wood Wailer 	A-An adventurer!? Please, you must save the Hearer!
Witless Wood Wailer 	Galfrid...sent you?
Witless Wood Wailer 	I am no longer...of use here. Pray help the Hearer...in my stead.
Overwrought Wood Wailer 	Away, vile fiend! Away, I say! I defy you! I defy yooouuu!!!
...Uh? ...Oh! An adventurer!
Overwrought Wood Wailer 	W-We were ambushed─ambushed in the midst of the ritual! And then... And then...I'm not sure what happened.
Cool-headed Conjurer 	...You were sent to help? I fear you are too late─the ritual has failed.
Cool-headed Conjurer 	I must needs return to Gridania. The Seedseers must know of this.
Confused Conjurer 	That thing was no elemental, but a being born of darkness.
Confused Conjurer 	The Hearer languishes alone in the depths. You must help him!
Injured Hearer 	Do not mind me... Save the others...
Masked Mage 	O mournful voice of creation! Grant ye this humble stone a soul, that it may wake to life!
 	
Masked Mage 	That the golem could be vanquished...
Masked Mage 	That woman/man is no ordinary adventurer.
 	
Papalymo 	Damnation! He has eluded us yet again!
Yda 	Oh, fancy meeting you here! How are things?
 	
Papalymo 	Hm? Whatever are you─
Yda 	Shhh! More birds! This makes it how many times today? Seven?
Papalymo 	Their movements are beyond our fathoming.
Papalymo 	They are up to something, that much is plain─the question is, what?
Yda 	Hmmm. Do you think maybe...they're trying to summon their primal?
Papalymo 	I hope not, for all our sakes. Yet we must be prepared for the worst.
 	
Papalymo 	Withered. The same fate has befallen Emerald Moss.
Papalymo 	It is as we feared: Dalamud's anomaly is affecting life in the Twelveswood.
Yda 	You mean the disturbance in the aetheric flow?
Papalymo 	The very same. The Garleans have a lot to answer for.
Papalymo 	The imbalance they have created is plunging the land into chaos, just as Louisoix forewarned.
Yda 	It's no wonder the primals have started appearing...
Papalymo 	Time is against us, but there is still hope for the land.
Papalymo 	We must hold fast to that hope and fight to the very last.
Yda 	Agreed!
Yda 	Waaah!
Yda 	Ack! Stupid things...
Papalymo 	These stupid things happen to be the very latest in Sharlayan innovation! Show some respect!
Yda 	But they're so uncomfortable and...and...ugly!
Papalymo 	If you ask me, they're an improvement over that mask of yours.
Yda 	<sigh> Hard to believe it's already been five whole years, isn't it?
Papalymo 	Already? Five years is but a heartbeat in the life of the planet!
Yda 	I suppose you're right... Now that I think about it, the Twelveswood's barely recovered at all, and the Gridanians still have the same old problems.
Papalymo 	Aye, along with some new ones. Just in case the Ixal and Garuda weren't troublesome enough, the sylphs had to go and invite Ramuh, didn't they?
Yda 	...Do you ever think about those adventurers who fought alongside us? I do. And then five years seems like ages... I wonder what became of them.
Yda 	Ah...
Papalymo 	Yda, look.
Yda 	Hm?
Yda 	Golly!
...And this is what, exactly?
Papalymo 	Yet another disturbance in the aether, and freshly manifested at that.
Papalymo 	It seems to be emanating from Lifemend Stump. We must hurry!
 	
Yda 	Are you all right? Your eyes glazed over for a while there.
Papalymo 	The good news is that the Hearer is unharmed. Somewhat dazed, yes, but whole of mind and body. The bad news...concerns everything else.
Papalymo 	Lest you forget, the Twelveswood is the domain of the elementals; it is by their leave that man abides in the forest and avails himself of its bounty. The ground which the dungeon occupies is no different.
Papalymo 	Having no more use for the dungeon, the Gridanians sent a Hearer to offer the place back to the elementals by way of the Rite of Returning, which is essentially an expression of gratitude.
Papalymo 	Alas, he failed to complete the ritual for obvious reasons.
Papalymo 	While the poor soul cannot be blamed for this, the fact remains that unless the elementals are given their due, they may well consider it a slight. And the very last thing the Gridanians can afford to do in these uncertain times is risk alienating the Twelveswood's eternal guardians.
Papalymo 	But you have more than done your part. We shall see the Hearer to safety, and send for his peers to finish the rite.
Papalymo 	In the meantime, please make your way outside and report to Alestan.
Papalymo 	Ah, but where are my manners?
Papalymo 	I am Papalymo, and the tactless woman beside me here is─
Yda 	Yda!
Yda 	Papalymo and I are surveying the Twelveswood together!
Yda 	Pleased to meet you!
Papalymo 	Yda, give me a hand, would you?
Papalymo 	Wait. There is something...familiar about you. Could it be that you are...?
Papalymo 	N-Never mind. Doubtless my eyes are playing tricks. Till we meet again!
 	
Alestan 	All this happened inside Spirithold? Twelve preserve us...
Alestan 	Who was that masked mage, and by what dark ambition is he driven? So many things shrouded in mystery...
Alestan 	Well, I shan't find any answers on my own. I must needs discuss this with Galfrid. The matter warrants a full investigation, if I am any judge, and that shall certainly be my recommendation.
Alestan 	Your courage has saved many lives this day, adventurer. For this you have my deepest gratitude.
Alestan 	Pray return to Gridania and seek out Miounne.
Alestan 	I understand she wishes to thank you for your efforts on our behalf.
Carline Canopy in New Gridania, The Black Shroud	Carline Canopy in New Gridania, The Black Shroud
Miounne 	Welcome back, [Player Name]. A little bird tells me that the Hearer and his party owe you their lives.
Miounne 	A tale for the tavern if ever there were one!
...It is only a shame that I must ask you not to tell it─for the time being, at least. Do I make myself clear?
Miounne 	Until the Hearers have made their will on the matter known, it would be best to avoid unsettling people with stories of walking statues.
Miounne 	Now then, you must have suitable recompense for your valiant service.
Miounne 	For the first half of your reward, I give you leave to make use of the accommodations here at the guild.
Miounne 	Arrangements have been made, so all you need do is speak with Antoinaut whenever you crave the comfort of a firm bed and a soft pillow.
Miounne 	For the second half of your reward, I offer you another path to fame and fortune: guildleves.
Miounne 	Guildleves are records of the various requests we receive from the citizenry. They outline all manner of tasks which ambitious young adventurers like you can elect to undertake.
Miounne 	Gontrant is our guildleve official, or “levemete,” here at the Carline Canopy. I have spoken with him regarding your knack for solving challenging problems, and he is eager to make your acquaintance.
Miounne 	By the way, have you perchance heard about the coming festival? It is truly a splendid occasion, looked forward to by young and old alike, and one I heartily recommend that you take the time to enjoy.
Miounne 	Don't be too disappointed if the recent troubles cast a shadow over proceedings, however. I fear nothing short of the mysterious interloper's apprehension can prevent that...
Miounne 	But we were talking about you, [Player Name]. You have made Mother proud. I expect great things of you, young lady/man!
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
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