Fear of the Dark

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* You and Ryne can only look on in worry as Gaia is overcome by another assault on her senses caused by the voice in her head. Thankfully, this troubling episode ends as suddenly as it began, though she is left with the lingering notion of using Darkness to restore the Empty. Ryne soon realizes that this may indeed provide a means by which to revitalize the withered flora. It seems that the Light's influence on the ambient aether is still too strong to allow life to flourish, and shifting the alignment closer to Darkness should redress the balance. The three of you make your way to Eden's core to put your theories to the test.
* In order to restore balance to the aether, you must call upon the image of an entity embodying Darkness. As you have no experience fighting primals of that nature, your memories of the Cloud of Darkness, ruler among voidsent, will instead form the basis for the summoning.
※Eden's Promise: Umbra can be accessed via the Duty Finder.
* With Ryne and Gaia working in harmony to manipulate the ambient aether, the plan to call forth a likeness of the Cloud of Darkness is a success. Naturally, you rise to the occasion and slay the beast, returning its aether to the Empty. Gaia is keen to return to the camp to observe whether your efforts have yielded the desired results.
* Much to your dismay, the once-verdant foliage is no closer to being rejuvenated. However, the strangely shifting hues of the crystal that towers above indicate that something has changed...be it for good or ill.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Ryne in Eden's core.
* Use the Duty Finder to enter Eden's Promise: Umbra.
* Speak with Gaia.
==Script==
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Ryne 	It's been so long since Gaia had one of her headaches that I thought the faerie might've disappeared for good. Do you think it's got something to do with Eden?
 	
Gaia 	Restore...Darkness...
Ryne 	What did you say, Gaia?
Gaia 	Restore the Darkness...to the world flooded by Light...
Gaia 	Ah! That's it!
Gaia 	We thought we'd restored balance to the six elements, but perhaps they're still too strongly aligned with Light? If that's the case, maybe we can set things right by using Darkness.
Ryne 	By using Darkness? Are...are you serious!?
Ryne 	But hold on... It might actually work!
Ryne 	Gaia, that's a brilliant idea!
Gaia 	I-I wouldn't go that far. I just remembered what I learned during our adventures, that's all.
Gaia 	But this does mean we'll need to call on your services again, if that's all right with you?
Ryne 	We've come this far together, and we'll see our mission to the end! To Eden's core!
 	
Gaia 	I'll say one thing before we start: if this all goes horribly wrong, don't even think about pinning it on me! Not that it will, of course...
 	
Ryne 	Right, let's get started!
Ryne 	But...hmmm... Were there any primals aligned with Darkness? I can't seem to recall any...
Gaia 	You mean there isn't one?
Ryne 	The Ascians' god, Zodiark, may be suitable, but we need something that [Player Name] has actually encountered─and preferably defeated.
Gaia 	Well, does it have to be a primal for it to work? If it's just a lot of Darkness that we need, perhaps there are other ways to get it.
Ryne 	You may be right! What we ultimately need is a state of highly charged Darkness─it shouldn't matter what form it takes. Does anything come to mind, [Player Name]?
Ryne 	You mean the catastrophe that swallowed the Thirteenth and turned it into a lifeless void? Erm, we might need something on a slightly smaller scale...
Gaia 	The creatures I unleashed while under the faerie's control... If we were able to summon one powerful enough, it just might work.
Ryne 	The Cloud of Darkness... I can't begin to imagine how powerful it must have been.
Gaia 	I'd say we've found the perfect candidate.
Ryne 	But where to find a suitable place, one where Darkness is strong... It won't be easy in a world flooded by Light.
Gaia 	Well, we've got the Warrior of Darkness and the Oracle of Darkness right here. It seems like a good enough spot to me.
Ryne 	But what about the Light-aligned aether that's all around us?
Gaia 	That's where you come in. You can suppress the Light while I draw out the Darkness. By combining our powers, we can make it work wherever we are.
Ryne 	Combining our powers...
Ryne 	Yes, between us, there's nothing we can't achieve! Don't be afraid, Gaia!
Gaia 	I'm not afraid─just very concerned that this will all go horribly wrong...which is the same thing, I suppose. Anyway, it's certainly not easy coming up with these plans by ourselves.
Ryne 	That's true. But when this is over, we can reward ourselves with all sorts of delicious treats at the festival!
Gaia 	Festival? What do you mean?
Ryne 	We spoke about it on the way here, remember? I asked if you wanted to take part.
Gaia 	Um... I was busy piloting the skyslipper, so I probably wasn't paying attention.
Ryne 	Oh well, not to worry. We can talk about that later. Right now we've got a job to do!
Ryne 	I'll draw out the ambient aether...
Gaia 	And I'll shift its alignment to Darkness!
Ryne 	Now, [Player Name]! Focus your thoughts!
 	
Ryne 	This is the first time we've tried this since that disaster with Shiva, so I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. Even so, I can't afford to waver now!
Gaia 	I've called forth real voidsent before─so everyone tells me, anyway─but this is unknown territory for me. With the two of you by my side, though, I'm sure it'll work!
 	
Ryne 	So that was what a world flooded by Darkness would look like...
 	
Gaia 	That all went surprisingly well. Of course, we have [Player Name] to thank for slaying that ghastly creature.
Ryne 	You were fantastic, Gaia! Anyone would think you're an old hand at this!
Gaia 	You weren't so bad yourself. We make quite a team, don't we?
Ryne 	We certainly do!
Gaia 	I don't know about you two, but I'm itching to see whether our hard work has paid off. Let's head back.
 	
Gaia 	Hmm... The plants are just as lifeless as they were before. Maybe the Light's influence is still too strong?
Ryne 	What in the world...?
Gaia 	In fleeting hues and endless warmth,
A gentle light washed over me.
Gaia 	A glimmer of hope once lost...
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Chronicles of a New Era - Eden in Final Fantasy XIV