A Boy's Errand

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Varshahn.
* Speak with Varshahn again.
* Gather information at the tower outpost.
* Speak with Varshahn.
* Mount the hamsa.
* Ride the hamsa to the Giantsgall Grounds.
* Speak with Zeynuha.
==Script==
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Nidhana 	If you will excuse me, I shall return to my work on the talisman.
Varshahn 	Ah, you are both back. Excellent.
Varshahn 	I have a message for you, Mistress Nidhana.
Varshahn 	It would seem the stores of giantsgall are running low.
Nidhana 	What? But when last I looked, there was still plenty...
Varshahn 	I suspect that was before Urianger told everyone about their tempering cure, and Estinien shared his knowledge of dragons. Your peers have since been inspired to fashion a number of new talisman prototypes.
Nidhana 	I see... Well, if it leads to new possibilities, then far be it from me to complain, but we will need to replenish our stores...
Varshahn 	I should be happy to tend to this if you like.
Nidhana 	As much as I appreciate the offer, my dear boy, I can't in good conscience send you out there alone while kidnappers are at large.
Nidhana 	[Player Name]─loath though I am to press another task on you so soon, might I ask you to fetch the giantsgall?
Nidhana 	In case you're not familiar, giantsgall is a type of ore found on the island. Owing to its hardness and aetherial conductivity, it has applications in many disciplines─alchemy not least of all.
Nidhana 	The quarry where it is found, aptly named Giantsgall Grounds, isn't far away, so it shouldn't take much of your time. May we impose on you once more?
Nidhana 	Thank you! Upon arriving at the grounds, please seek out a man named Zeynuha. He will furnish you with the ore.
Varshahn 	At the very least, permit me to accompany you. It so happens I have an errand of my own that will take me to the outpost nearby.
Varshahn 	May we borrow a pair of hamsa, Mistress Nidhana?
Nidhana 	By all means. Do try to be patient with them─those that survived are still in training.
Varshahn 	I will bring the hamsa to the entrance. Meet me there when you are ready.
 	
Nidhana 	Despite his tender years, Varshahn is thoughtful and dependable. It's easy to see why he was chosen to be the satrap's attendant!
 	
Varshahn 	Here are our hamsa, [Player Name]. If the creatures look familiar, it is because they are close kin to your Eorzean dodos.
Varshahn 	Hamsa have long been kept as livestock in Thavnair, and many a hatchery may be found here. Alas, the largest of these was recently razed by monsters from the tower.
Varshahn 	On account of said hatchery being situated near the tower, the Radiant Host repurposed its remnants as an outpost.
Varshahn 	That is where my errand takes me, and your own destination is but a stone's throw away.
Varshahn 	If you have no objections, let us first make for the outpost. We set forth at your word.
 	
Varshahn 	You are ready? Then let us depart. You need only ride and relax─my bird and I will take the lead for yours to follow.
 	
Varshahn 	Let us be off. If you haven't ridden dodos before, be warned that they have a wobbling gait.
Varshahn 	That spectacular formation stretching out over the water is called Khadga─a word which means “sword.”
Varshahn 	This sword, legend holds, was wielded by the Manusya against the Mrga before it was cast down at conflict's end.
Varshahn 	To the left and requiring no introduction is the tower. As you can see, it straddles a small isle.
Varshahn 	Almost there. Though the main part of the hatchery is atop the cliff, the outpost itself is on the beach.
Varshahn 	And here we are. Manned by the Radiant Host, this outpost is our first line of defense against the tower.
Nahbdeen 	Well, well, who should it be but young Varshahn. On an errand for the satrap?
Varshahn 	I am. His Excellency bade me come to collect your report.
Varshahn 	He also wished to express his heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women of the Radiant Host for their unflagging dedication.
Nahbdeen 	We simply do our duty, but we are honored to receive His Excellency's regard.
Nahbdeen 	And yet, for his boundless benevolence, his treatment of one so young could be regarded as...callous.
Nahbdeen 	Though we have enjoyed relative peace and calm these past few days, this remains the front line of battle. No place for children.
Nahbdeen 	Your predecessor too often traveled alone. It's been, what, two years now since you took over? I wonder how the fellow is faring...
Varshahn 	Like those before him, he went on to represent the satrap in foreign lands. Wherever he may now be, I am certain he is well.
Varshahn 	As for myself, I assure you that all I do, I do of my own volition, and gladly. I pray you do not think ill of His Excellency.
Nahbdeen 	Certainly not, lad... Whatever happens, my faith in the satrap is unwavering. But still I worry for you.
Nahbdeen 	We would be overcome with sadness if something were to befall you, for you are as a little brother to us all. Take care, do you hear?
Varshahn 	I will, Nahbdeen. Thank you.
Nahbdeen 	And who might this be? Not Hannish by the look of her/him.
Varshahn 	Permit me to introduce [Player Name], of the Eorzean contingent, come to assist in the making of the talisman.
Nahbdeen 	From Eorzea, you say! Towers have appeared over there too, yes? Tell me, what is the situation like?
Varshahn 	May I suggest that you exchange information with our soldiers? Both parties would stand to learn something of value, I believe.
Nahbdeen 	An excellent idea. Given the unprecedented nature of the threat, some of ours are understandably anxious. We would be glad for any tidings you can share.
Nahbdeen 	You two, bring Varshahn the latest report, and answer any questions he may have.
 	
Varshahn 	All appears quiet with the tower at the moment. I daresay the soldiers won't mind if you approached them.
 	
Breedingstaff04374	The last monster that came out of the tower laid waste to the hatchery, slaughtering many good hamsa. The poor creatures didn't deserve it...
 	
Nahbdeen 	It occurs to me I have yet to properly introduce our company.
Nahbdeen 	We are the Radiant Host, a military order under the satrap's command. Our duty is to preserve peace in the land, be it patrolling the streets or dealing with heretofore unknown threats such as now.
Nahbdeen 	We train hard, and admit only capable warriors to our ranks. Even so, we've struggled to contend with the fiends from the tower.
Nahbdeen 	Though we succeeded in striking them down on the two occasions they came in force, we had to pay a heavy price.
Nahbdeen 	What of the towers in Eorzea? Do they likewise spawn monsters?
Nahbdeen 	So it's much the same everywhere... With every nation struggling, we cannot expect calls for outside aid to be answered.
Nahbdeen 	My thanks not only for the information, but for accompanying Varshahn besides. While he's wise beyond his years, he's still a child, and we couldn't bear to see him come to harm.
Khuteeyu 	You wish to know about the tower? To be honest, we know little and less about it ourselves.
Khuteeyu 	This “Tower of Zot,” as folk have taken to calling it, suddenly appeared where it did on the isle of Narunnair.
Khuteeyu 	We're safe from its influence at this distance, but go too far into the water, and you'll expose yourself to its corrupting aether.
Khuteeyu 	You're a foreigner, aren't you? How are they dealing with the tower in your homeland?
Khuteeyu 	Our struggles are not unique... Then our hopes still lie with the talismans. We must keep the monsters contained until they're ready.
Khuteeyu 	When the tower first appeared, we sent scouts on a boat to investigate. But it quickly became apparent that something was amiss.
Khuteeyu 	One after another our comrades were corrupted. We could only look on in horror as they slew each other...
Imhudi 	Ah, I've heard about you. The visitor from Eorzea. Is there anything you can tell us about the Telophoroi?
Imhudi 	We know that they're the ones behind the tower, and that they've declared war on the whole world.
Imhudi 	But why are they doing this? What is it that they want? This, we don't understand.
Imhudi 	...What? They want to die...and take everyone with them!? What madness is this!?
Imhudi 	Well, you can bet that we won't let those bastards have their way! We'll fight them with everything we have, like our Eorzean and Far Eastern brothers!
Imhudi 	Grrr, those demented fools... If they want to go to hell, they can bloody well arrange their own passage, and leave the rest of us out of it!
 	
Varshahn 	Finished speaking with the soldiers, have you? I hope it was as enlightening for you as it was for them.
Varshahn 	As a neutral nation and trading hub both, Radz–at–Han ordinarily receives a steady stream of news from abroad. Alas, this stream dried up when trading vessels stopped coming.
Varshahn 	Amidst the dearth of information, everyone will have been grateful for your account.
Varshahn 	...But come, you had best see to your original errand. As mine will keep me here awhile longer, however, I'm afraid I cannot guide you the rest of the way.
Varshahn 	Worry not, the path is straightforward─you need but follow the road east. Upon the hamsa, you will arrive before you know it.
Varshahn 	Brief though it was, I enjoyed our time together. Till we meet again.
 	
Varshahn 	Lest you have forgotten, to get to the Giantsgall Grounds, you need but follow the road east. The hamsa should deliver you there quite quickly.
 	
Breedingstaff04374	If you're looking for your hamsa, it returned here by itself a while ago. You still have need of it?
 	
Zeynuha 	Aye, this is indeed the Giantsgall Grounds, and I am Zeynuha. Is there something you require?
Zeynuha 	Giantsgall for the alchemists, you say? But of course they shall have it!
Zeynuha 	They labor tirelessly to deal with the tower, and 'tis the least we can do to provide them with the materials they need.
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Endwalker Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV