A Whale's Tale

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
==Objectives==
* Speak to Urianger in Sullen.
* Speak with Urianger.
* Remove tenacious barnacles.
* Speak with Urianger.
* Speak with Thancred.
==Script==
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Alphinaud 	It doesn't feel all that honorable or heroic to strike first, but if it leads to less bloodshed in the end...
Alisaie 	Why do these problems always turn out to be so much more complex than they seem? Couldn't we have a simple, straightforward adventure for once? The good guys good, the bad guys bad, no drama or intrigue, and it all ends with tea and tarts!
Yshtola 	The will of the ancients... If only it were so simple.
Thancred 	I would not care for what happened in Limsa to be repeated a world away. The benthos know not what they do...
Ryne 	Is it wrong of me to be a bit excited? I know the circumstances are grave, but imagine what those ruins might hold!
Tolshs Aath 	（★未使用／削除予定★）
 	
Urianger 	Though our course hath been decided, to pursue it we must needs beseech the aid of a friend.
Urianger 	Aye, I speak of Bismarck. Pray follow me to Sullen that we might seek an audience with him once more.
 	
Urianger 	From here, we press onward to the Isle of Ken. I myself shall proceed on foot.
Alphinaud 	You've perfected your technique, then?
Urianger 	Just so─the water will be as glass beneath my feet, and provideth purchase fragile yet true. Watch closely.
Yshtola 	Oh, I certainly shall.
Alisaie 	Forgive me, but would it not be easier to perfect your swimming technique?
Thancred 	Aye, 'twould be a pity if you drowned. Truly.
Ryne 	Oh, hush. I'm sure it'll be brilliant!
Alphinaud 	He's done it!
Ryne 	Incredible!
Ryne 	Urianger!
Thancred 	For the love of─
Urianger 	M-Mine apologies. The technique requireth the purest of focus, and mine...'twas lacking.
Urianger 	To perfect this magick I went so far as to deal with the Fuath, and with their aid mine efforts finally met with success...albeit on a single occasion.
Urianger 	I know not why I cannot repeat it.
Thancred 	I thought I saw you waver a bit toward the end there. Perhaps you're simply...tired...?
Ryne 	Thancred!?
Thancred 	It's nothing to worry about─only a dizzy spell. Though it may not be wise to go for another swim just now...
Yshtola 	Thankfully, we have an alternative. A wonderful little invention, I'm certain you'll agree.
 	
Alphinaud 	I must admit I'd been keen to attempt walking on water myself. Though I know what Alisaie would say...
Alisaie 	I'll stick to swimming, thank you very much.
Yshtola 	What sort of dealings with the Fuath, I wonder...
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Thancred 	Before you make some quip about age catching up with me─you'd be out of breath too, if you had to drag Urianger out of the sea without so much as a warm-up.
Ryne 	Do you think those two are really all right? Perhaps we should take a moment to rest.
 	
Urianger 	I will petition Bismarck's aid on our behalf. Let us pray my diplomacy proveth more effective than mine experimental magicks...
Bismarck 	[You speak with the voice of the king, little neighbors. I will not deny you.]
Bismarck 	[As before, if you seek what sleeps beneath the sea, I will be your guide.]
Urianger 	[Thy kindness is as boundless as the depths, serene one.]
Bismarck 	[Before we depart, however, I would ask a favor.]
Bismarck 	[After our last flight, I found many creatures clinging to me. I am...itchy.]
Bismarck 	[Remove them, and I will take you below.]
Urianger 	[With all haste shall it be done.]
Alisaie 	So? Did he agree?
Urianger 	Aye, though I agreed to a favor in kind...
Urianger 	Regrettably, 'tis not one I possess the power to grant. Bismarck hath asked us to cleanse his underbelly of barnacles.
Urianger 	Alas, one must needs dive beneath the surface to do so. Even if I could master the power to walk upon it, it would avail me naught.
Alisaie 	Oh, for heavens' sake, is that all!? [Player Name] and I are more than capable of that.
Alisaie 	With the Kojin's blessing, we'll have done with it in moments─and better that than standing here and listening to this nonsense! I'll take the right, you the left. Now go!
Urianger 	...I am in your debt.
 	
Alphinaud 	None of us is much of a match for Alisaie when she's like this. Aside from Y'shtola, perhaps.
Alisaie 	I can handle this area.
Yshtola 	It's a minor miracle that we accomplish anything at all, wouldn't you say?
Urianger 	Mine apologies. This venture hath not proceeded as smoothly as I had hoped...
Thancred 	Yes, I'm perfectly well recovered, thank you.
Ryne 	(Psst! I think Thancred's embarrassed.)
 	
Alphinaud 	The power to breathe underwater seems most convenient. Mayhap the Kojin might be persuaded to grant me it when we return to the Source─I can swim, after all.
Alisaie 	Well, that was disgusting. I pray we'll not be required to attend to any other matters of personal hygiene.
Yshtola 	I take it you've finished?
Thancred 	Apologies for sitting this one out, but it did seem more appropriate for those of you with the Kojin's blessing to handle it.
Ryne 	Would you please keep an eye on Thancred and Urianger? I'm still not convinced they're all right...
Urianger 	Thine efforts are most sincerely appreciated. I will inform Bismarck that we may depart without further delay.
Bismarck 	[Much, much better. Thank you, little neighbors.]
Bismarck 	[I remember...a long time ago, another did this favor for me.]
Bismarck 	[After the Flood, when I chose this spot for my slumber... He came and made a home on my back. Ken was his name.]
Bismarck 	[When I grew itchy, I stirred. But he was not afraid. No─he asked me what was wrong.]
Bismarck 	[I told him of the creatures clinging to my belly, and he dove into the water. He helped me. He was my friend.]
Bismarck 	[He told me he wished to live in peace, away from his people and their wars. This, I understood.]
Bismarck 	[I treasured our time together, brief though it was. Brief though it always is. But I remember him, and how he laughed when we flew...]
Bismarck 	[...I remember when he slept. I too slept that day, and many days since.]
Bismarck 	[But the light fades and the darkness returns. Ken sleeps, but in memory he laughs, and together we fly. And I am here. I am awake.]
Bismarck 	[Mmm... It feels good to speak and to be heard again. A shame others cannot understand me.]
Urianger 	[If thou art willing to learn, I would gladly teach thee the language of man.]
Bismarck 	[Thank you, little friend. But it is time I grant you your request.]
Bismarck 	[But first, I will take flight to cleanse my body and prepare. The dive will be swift, and I would not have you struck by errant debris.]
Thancred 	So this “island” was named for a man. How easily the past is forgotten.
Yshtola 	He passed not even one hundred years ago, yet the truth has slipped from history. Like so many grains of sand...
Alisaie 	...Might I have some explanation of what he just said, or shall we all stand about making vague and mysterious allusions?
Urianger 	While he maketh ready to deliver us unto our destination, Bismarck bade us wait for him on the shore of Kholusia.
Alisaie 	That's all...? I feel as though there was more to it.
Urianger 	Indeed, there was...but it hath no bearing on the task at hand. I should be glad to share the rest with you anon.
Alisaie 	Fine. Later, then.
Yshtola 	If Bismarck requires time to prepare, might I suggest a short respite? For Urianger and Thancred, in particular.
Thancred 	I require no such thing. I am the picture of perfect health.
Urianger 	Mine was but a momentary lapse in concentration. Worry not on my account.
Ryne 	You mustn't push yourselves so! Please, rest! For me?
Thancred 	Oh, all right. If you insist.
Ryne 	You too, [Player Name]! You've been running yourself ragged!
Thancred 	Just go quietly, [Player Name]. Trust me.
Yshtola 	In that case, I leave the old men in your care. The rest of us will meet you at the Split Hull anon.
Thancred 	<sigh> Word of advice─never let it show. When she realizes she's struck a nerve, she remembers. By the gods, she remembers...
Thancred 	In any case, if we must be made to rest, I know a place in Sullen that's better for it than most. Come with me.
Urianger 	With age cometh wisdom─or so I pray.
 	
Thancred 	May as well have a seat. We wouldn't want our elderly knees to give out.
Thancred 	To hear her speak you'd think I'm on my deathbed. By the Twelve, I wish that girl wouldn't worry so much.
Urianger 	Thy countenance belies thy words, Master Thancred.
Thancred 	I'm sure I don't know what you mean. Let the record show that I am here under protest.
Thancred 	...Though I can't say I mind the view.
Thancred 	And if the abundance of anglers is any indication, even an amateur might land an impressive catch. Shall we try our hands at it?
Panickedfisher 	Help! Someone...<pant>...quickly!
Panickedfisher 	It's Nightshade! We was attacked on the road from the Crystarium─barely escaped with me life!
Thancred 	I suppose we might have predicted this.
Panickedfisher 	Y-You mean you'll help? For free? Th-Thank you!
Urianger 	If I recall correctly, “Nightshade” is a local band of outlaws.
Thancred 	I doubt they'll trouble us overmuch. No more than they already have by interrupting our relaxation, at any rate.
 	
Fishera03768 	We was ambushed. I ran, but my friend...he weren't fast enough.
Fisherb03768 	Can you believe this? I don't even have anything worth stealing!
Urianger 	All save our miscreant appear unharmed.
Soldier03608 	Fortunately, this one wasn't clever enough to bring support.
Bravesoldier 	Never fear! Nightshade ain't no match for the guard.
Thancred 	These two have matters well in hand, by the looks of it.
Fisherb03768 	I'll not forget this kindness. May we meet again!
Soldier03608 	Is that you, milady/sir? Don't tell me we just deprived that poor fellow the honor of being rescued by the Warrior of Darkness! We had no idea you were in the area. Fancy us meeting again so soon, eh? Why, I believe I even recognize your companion.
Thancred 	...Ah yes! From the infirmary. You had a message for the Crystal Exarch, did you not? It's good to see you back on your feet─and on patrol, no less!
Soldier03608 	Oh, it's nothing as official as all that! Strictly speaking, we're off duty. But as we had a free moment, we thought we'd give a few of the less-traveled roads a look. The guard doesn't have enough hands to patrol them regularly, you see.
Thancred 	That's admirable. There are few so devoted to their duty─in Lakeland or beyond.
Soldier03608 	Well, we've been talking about it for a while, and neither of us is satisfied with just seeing out our service. It feels like we could be doing more─like we should be doing more.
Bravesoldier 	It's all about having the will to help your fellow man, and the resolve to see it through!
Bravesoldier 	Sorry, milady/sir! I got a bit overexcited the other day─couldn't get my words out.
Bravesoldier 	The name's Vonard, milady/sir. I'm with the guard, but I don't just want to protect Lakeland─I want to protect the lot. Just like the Warriors of Light.
Soldier03608 	Sadly, our duties prevent us from venturing too far from our own little corner of Norvrandt.
Soldier03608 	What we'd really like to do is travel─to better ourselves, and go where the need is greatest...
Soldier03608 	But everyone has to start somewhere, don't they? For now, if we can stop Nightshade from robbing the odd fisherman, then that's what we'll do.
Thancred 	Well, well... Future heroes of the First, do you think?
Urianger 	They want not for spirit. 'Tis but a pity they draw inspiration from so clouded a wellspring...
Urianger 	Yet it availeth us naught to fret in idleness. We must needs press on if we are to bring Elidibus's schemes to light.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Post-Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV