For Want of a Memory

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* You consult Zlatan about the types of memories that would be ideal for strengthening your weapon's inscription. Considering the blades of Gunnhildr were originally forged in Bozja, he believes memories of battle from the southern front are a matter of course. Then, to add a personal touch, he suggests memories of battle from a memorable location from your past would be ideal. As for how many memories, he believes the task at hand calls for three varieties of memory, and twenty of each.
※You may not proceed with a class or job that is different from when you accepted this quest.
※Memories of the dying can be obtained in the field fighting at the southern front, or from specific FATEs in the following locations:
Coerthas Western Highlands, the Dravanian Forelands, the Dravanian Hinterlands, the Churning Mists, the Sea of Clouds, or Azys Lla.
* With the requisite memories in hand, you return to Gangos and hand them over to Gerolt, who wastes no time setting to work filling the encampment with the clangor of his hammer. The ringing soon halts, and he presents you with a newly forged weapon. As you take it into hand, the newfound power surging through it is unmistakable. Zlatan can only look on in wonder at Gerolt's work, but their revelry comes to an end when Rowena appears. She explains that the idea to use memories to enhance the Resistance weapons was hers. What's more, one of the materials needed to accomplish this─a rather expensive one, she claims─was purchased from her stores on the behalf of the Resistance. It remains to be seen what she will ask for in return for her wares, but for now you take satisfaction in knowing you are better armed for the fight against the Empire.
==Objectives==
* With and ///////////////// in your inventory, deliver the memories of the dying to Zlatan at Gangos.
==Script==
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Zlatan 	Right then. As we discussed with Master Gerolt, I would ask that you procure memories for your weapon.
Zlatan 	If I may be frank, it is quite a relief to know we needn't rely on Mistress Rowena for this endeavor. Fashioning weapons for the new Gunnhildr's Blades was taxing enough on our coffers.
Zlatan 	Gods, I shudder to think what more she could demand as payment...
Zlatan 	Ahem, but I digress. Perhaps first we should consider what manner of memory would be suitable for our purposes.
Zlatan 	They should be memories of battle of course, but... Hmmm. The weapons' lineage can be traced to Bozja, so perhaps memories of battle on the southern front would be ideal.
Zlatan 	And to add a personal touch, I should think a memorable battle from places in your past would do nicely.
Zlatan 	By my estimates, we will need three varieties of memory, and twenty of each. When you've gathered what we need, we can consult Master Gerolt on how best to proceed.
 	
Zlatan 	Another Resistance weapon? Then I hope you are prepared to procure more memories.
Zlatan 	As before, we will need three varieties of memory, and twenty of each. Whether you gather them from the southern front or another more memorable locale, I leave to your judgment.
 	
Zlatan 	Three varieties of memory should be more than enough, though we will require twenty of each to ensure our success.
 	
Zlatan 	Were you able to acquire the necessary memories? Before we can do anything, I'll need you to unequip your weapon.
 	
Zlatan 	Master Gerolt is ready to begin. If you have the necessary memories, that is.
 	
Zlatan 	Excellent. And the weapon, if you please.
Zlatan 	Now, let us see what Master Gerolt has planned.
 	
Gerolt 	Aye, this looks to be everythin'. Have to hand it to those soldiers, they had a lot to say about all those crystals and whatnot.
Gerolt 	Now if this works as it should─and it will, seein' as I planned it─once the memories are extracted, their energies can be absorbed into the inscriptions and stabilized. At the very least, it should double the strength of the user's bond with the weapon.
Zlatan 	My word! To think memories of battle could lend one such strength... Ahem. Shall we begin then, Master Gerolt?
 	
Gerolt 	Another weapon for the ol' forge, eh? All right, let's see what tricks I've left up me sleeves.
Zlatan 	But say the word, Master Gerolt, and I shall assist you.
Gerolt 	Sit tight, [Player Name]. This shouldn't take long.
 	
Gerolt 	Fine work, if I do say so meself. Fit to rekindle hope in the Resistance: !
 	
Gerolt 	A right fine blade if I do say so meself. Fit to rekindle hope in the Resistance: !
Gerolt 	'Course we can't forget her twin, !
 	
Gerolt 	Turned out better than I expected. To be honest, I was stumped at first, then it hit me like a keg of ale. Had to pull a few strings to get all the ingredients together, but it was worth it in the end, eh?
Gerolt 	I reckon if I had to do it again, the inscriptions could be infused with even more memories if we wanted.
Zlatan 	Your genius never ceases to amaze me, Master Gerolt. But if I may ask, what exactly did you mean by “pulling strings”?
Rowena 	For a lazy drunkard like him? Naturally, it can only mean one thing.
Rowena 	And the idea didn't hit him like a keg of ale so much as my hand to the back of his slack-jawed head. He was supposed to be reportin' his progress, but he was practically in tears beggin' me for help.
Zlatan 	Then the materials for the weapon were...from your stores?
Rowena 	Not all of them, no. Just one. After he stopped snivelin' and explained yer predicament, it called to mind a young lady in Idyllshire whose work required a special memory cloth, though I'd rather not go into the details o' why. As you can imagine, the stuff doesn't come cheap.
 	
Zlatan 	By the gods... More debt?
Gerolt 	I'm sure Bajsaljen won't mind!
Rowena 	So Gerolt came to me without consultin' the Resistance first? No surprises there.
Rowena 	As much as I'd like to squeeze him for every gil he's worth, if the Resistance were to crumble at a time like this, it'd be bad for business. How about we make another deal?
Zlatan 	<sigh> Ever the businesswoman, I see. What did you have in mind?
Rowena 	Nothin' that'll place any further strain on your coffers, if that's what you were thinking. You'll see...
Gerolt 	Would you look at that. Our luck's turnin' for the better. What do you suppose's got her in such a good mood?
Zlatan 	I dare not ask, for I suspect this yet bodes ill for the future of the Resistance...
Zlatan 	But, I suppose it does us little good to bemoan troubles yet to come. Work on Blade [Player Name]'s weapon is complete. In the end, that is what matters.
Zlatan 	For the sake of the Resistance, we must concentrate our efforts on further strengthening the Resistance weapons. Rowena will reveal her plans to us soon enough, I'm sure.
 	
Gerolt 	The power of the memories seems to have taken to the weapon, and the enchantment of the cloth is holdin'. I reckon it can stand to be refined further if need be.
Zlatan 	With every forging Master Gerolt leaves me in awe of his work. Sadly, that feeling is supplanted by confusion and frustration at his appalling work ethic.
Zlatan 	But that is neither here nor there. When you believe you are ready to see your weapon strengthened further, pray do not hesitate to call on us. Take care, and stay safe on the battlefield.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Side Story Quests in Final Fantasy XIV