Seeds of Despair

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
==Objectives==
* Speak with Alisaie.
* Search for imperial patrols south of Prism Lake.
* Search Prism Lake for imperial patrols.
* Follow Alisaie.
* Search the Ribbons for suspicious villagers.
* Defeat the imperial impostors.
* Rendezvous with Alisaie.
* Speak with Alisaie.
==Script==
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Alisaie 	So much to do, and so little time to do it...
 	
Yugiri 	During the rebellion, the imperials turned to their agents among the shinobi, and through their treachery were many of my comrades slaughtered.
Yugiri 	We few who survived have not forgotten that day. The memory of it has spurred us never to neglect our training, that we might be ready to administer revenge.
 	
Alphinaud 	Should you wish for further employment, mayhap you could speak with Alisaie?
Alphinaud 	I believe she was planning to search the surrounding area for imperial patrols. If you go now, you may be able to catch her before she departs.
 	
Alphinaud 	The Dairyu Moon Gates have guarded the approach to Doma Castle since long before the imperial occupation.
Alphinaud 	We do not anticipate any great difficulty in gaining entry to the gatehouse as our Doman friends know its every nook and cranny. The challenge will come in preserving the element of surprise. But I am confident the shinobi will rise to the occasion.
 	
Alisaie 	Alphinaud told you about my plans? And you wish to come with me? Well, far be it from me to refuse you.
Alisaie 	If truth be told, I'm not entirely sure what I expect to find. In the wake of your failed assassination attempt, the imperials demonstrated uncharacteristic restraint. There were no public executions, and not a single village was put to the torch.
Alisaie 	But, as I mentioned earlier, our latest intelligence does suggest a purge is imminent. For all we know, they could be out in the field even as we speak, surveilling their targets and making plans.
Alisaie 	If so, we need to put a stop to it. Let us begin our search in the north.
 	
Alisaie 	This is the place. Do you see anything or anyone of note?
 	
Alisaie 	All quiet...for now. Follow me to the next location.
 	
Alisaie 	This was the second point I marked on my map...
 	
Alisaie 	No imperial patrols near our headquarters, then. Good. The last thing we need is a repeat of Rhalgr's Reach.
Alisaie 	Even so, 'twould be prudent to search a little longer.
 	
Alisaie 	Not exactly the enemy I was worried about. <sigh> ...Damn it all. I can't just leave the carcass lying in the middle of the road.
 	
Alisaie 	...Next to you, I feel like a child playing at swords and sorcery. Though mayhap it suits me better than books.
Alisaie 	I owe much to a Miqo'te I met on my travels. He was a master of these techniques, and kindly agreed to teach me the fundamentals.
Alisaie 	But I never could warm to common rapiers. I vastly preferred using a blade of my own creation, despite the toll it took on me. Urianger's gift was a godssend, to be honest.
Alisaie 	...I didn't mean to imply that you should help me. This isn't the first wild beast we've had to slay to keep the people safe in your absence.
Alisaie 	But we'll need all the help we can get when the real fighting starts...
Alisaie 	Anyway, we're falling behind. We should split up, and try to recoup some lost time.
Alisaie 	We've heard rumors of imperial soldiers skulking about disguised as villagers. One was supposedly spotted near the Ribbons, to the south of here. Go and see if there's anything out of the ordinary.
 	
Alisaie 	I'll come and find you when I've dealt with this carcass. If you run afoul of imperials, call out and I'll be there that much sooner.
 	
Haunted Elder 	Oh... Hello there, young lady/man. My associates and I are in search of fertile soil for farming, and this land caught our eye.
Haunted Elder 	...You doubt my words? You suspect we have some other purpose in coming here? <sigh> How vexing it is to be questioned in this manner.
Haunted Elder 	Very well. She/He desires the truth, and s/he shall have it. Deal with her/him!
 	
Haunted Elder 	Ugh...
 	
Alisaie 	I saw them attack you, while this one fled. Since you seemed to have everything in hand, I decided to capture him. An imperial, I presume?
Haunted Elder 	I knew it would come to this... But at the hands of a Westerner? A Doman would at least know the rites...
Haunted Elder 	You think you understand, but you do not. She will burn it all before she surrenders. She will never kneel again. Nor should she...
Alisaie 	[Player Name]!
Keen-eyed Soldier	...Rest assured, the Naeuri will receive due compensation. Young Asahi has great potential─that much is plain.
Keen-eyed Soldier	If he applies himself, he may one day be granted the opportunity to go to Garlemald and learn from some of the leading authorities in the field of magitek. Few citizens are afforded such treatment, however─much less people of the provinces. You will need to do more─
Doting Mother 	Oh, oh, of course! Have no doubt that we shall! My husband and I want only the best imperial education for our boy!
Starveling Girl 	I've finished planting the rice, Mother...
Doting Mother 	Not while the officer is here, Yotsuyu! Inside! Now!
Yotsuyu 	Yes, Mother.
Keen-eyed Soldier	You did not mention that you had a daughter.
Doting Mother 	My sister's, not mine─kami rest her soul. <sigh> She is utterly hopeless, but one cannot choose one's family.
Keen-eyed Soldier	Indeed... She is of age to receive an education as well, is she not? Yet we have no records. I trust I need not remind you of your legal obligations─
Doting Mother 	No, no! Of course not! But she is weak and sickly. Some days, she has not the strength to leave her bed! Though...a thought occurs to me. Mayhap we can come to an understanding...
Alisaie 	That was a near thing.
Alisaie 	What happened? We were talking, and then all of a sudden you were somewhere else. Did one of those soldiers hit you on the head or something?
Alisaie 	Well, if you say so... We should go and tell the others what happened here.
 	
Lyse 	Everything all right?
 	
Alisaie 	Thank you. You didn't have to come with me, but you did, and for that I am grateful.
Alisaie 	I told the others of our encounter with the disguised soldiers. Though we disposed of the bodies, it is only a matter of time before their comrades note their absence.
Alisaie 	As if we needed any more reason to act quickly...
Are you sure you're all right, by the way? You've been awfully quiet since we returned...
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Stormblood Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV