An Allied Perspective

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Tataru has received word from Alphinaud that the Alliance council has convened to discuss Ishgard's plight, and that your presence has been requested at the meeting. Travel to Ul'dah, and rendezvous with Alphinaud on the Royal Promenade.
* You look on in silence as Alphinaud delivers an impassioned plea for assistance to the Alliance leaders. But despite his best efforts, he is unable to persuade them to pledge more than a token force to aid in Ishgard's defense. Citing local concerns more deserving of their resources, the leaders refuse to provide meaningful assistance, and suggest instead that you assemble a contingent of elite adventurers, similar to the company that proved so effective during Operation Archon. With that, the council is dissolved, and you are ushered out onto the Royal Promenade. Trouble Alphinaud for his thoughts on the day's proceedings.
* Alphinaud's lamentations are interrupted by a linkpearl call from Captain Ilberd. It would seem the Dravanians have begun their assault on Coerthas. Wasting no time, the Crystal Brave commander dispatches his forces, and requests that you and your fellow adventurers assemble on the Steps of Faith, ready to repel the Horde. Make your way to the Gates of Judgement in the Coerthas central highlands, and report to Ser Marcelain.
* Upon arriving at the Gates of Judgement, Ser Marcelain hurriedly briefs you on the skirmishes that have broken out around the central highlands. Before digging in for the main siege, you are to aid the Crystal Braves and your fellow adventurers in repelling the Dravanians' advance forces. Head first to Whitebrim, and slay the dragons that threaten the area.
* You have defeated the Dravanian forces harrying Whitebrim. Travel next to Providence Point, and slay what dragons remain.
* You have eliminated the Dravanian presence at Providence Point. Return to the Gates of Judgement and report to Ser Marcelain.
* Ser Marcelain is dismayed to learn of the fate of the recently arrived reinforcements, and calls upon you to avenge your fellows in the battle to come.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Alphinaud on the Royal Promenade.
* Speak with Alphinaud.
* Speak with Marcelain at the Gates of Judgement.
* Defeat the Dravanian forces at Whitebrim.
* Defeat the Dravanian forces at Providence Point.
* Report to Marcelain.
==Script==
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Tataru 	Oh, I've been so caught up with recruiting that I almost forgot! There's been word from Alphinaud.
Tataru 	Apparently, the Alliance leaders are convening in Ul'dah to discuss Ishgard's plight.
Tataru 	And they've requested your presence! As usual.
Tataru 	Anyway, you'd best make your way to Ul'dah, or you'll be late! Alphinaud said that he would meet you on the Royal Promenade.
Tataru 	Alphinaud asked that you join him on the Royal Promenade. Don't worry─Slafborn and I can handle the preparations here. Now, get going! It wouldn't do to keep the Alliance leaders waiting!
Bartholomew 	The Alliance leaders are already in attendance, madam/sir. I do not think the grim mood within will be lightened by further delays...
 	
Alphinaud 	My apologies for calling you away from your tasks. I had hoped to proceed with these negotiations one leader at a time, but it seems my urgent requests for an audience have prompted a gathering of the council.
Alphinaud 	Needless to say, I felt obliged to attend.
Alphinaud 	The Alliance leaders are already seated within. Let us join them, shall we?
Bartholomew 	It is not my place to comment on the decisions of the council... Suffice it to say that I shall pray for your victory.
 	
Alphinaud 	Once again, I owe you an apology. It seems you have been conscripted into leading a contingent of adventurers on yet another mission of inestimable danger.
Alphinaud 	...But I fear we have been left with little alternative. We cannot well abandon Lord Haurchefant and Ser Aymeric to their fate.
Alphinaud 	We must abide by the council's decision─as shortsighted as it is─and strive to fulfill our roles as Eorzea's guardians.
Alphinaud 	...Captain Ilberd. What news?
Alphinaud 	...Then the assault is begun? We have but this moment concluded our audience with the Alliance leaders.
Alphinaud 	Move our forces into position. Your unit will join House Durendaire at the Steel Vigil.
Alphinaud 	Man the cannons alongside the knights, and thin the Dravanian Horde ere they descend upon Ishgard. I will join you as soon as I am able.
Alphinaud 	[Player Name]─I would have you and your adventurer allies bolster the defenses at the Steps of Faith.
Alphinaud 	Report first to Ser Marcelain at the Gates of Judgement, and he will direct you to where you are needed most. May the gods grant us victory!
Alphinaud 	Seek out Ser Marcelain, the keeper of the Gates of Judgement. The Steps of Faith lie just beyond his position, and he will know where the fighting is worst.
 	
Marcelain 	You are the appointed captain of the sellsword contingent? Then, welcome! There is no shortage of bladework to be done!
Marcelain 	As we speak, Dravanian skirmishing parties are harrying positions across the central highlands.
Marcelain 	I've assigned the Crystal Braves and your fellow adventurers to contain these scattered attacks─and for the present, I would have you join them.
Marcelain 	This is, of course, merely a precursor to the assault on Ishgard proper. The wily serpents seek to divide and confuse our forces, but we will not be so easily drawn out of position.
Marcelain 	The Temple Knights will remain on the Steps of Faith and continue our preparations. When the Horde arrives in force, they shall face a wall of Ishgardian steel. Report back to me once their advance skirmishers are slain!
Marcelain 	I would have you assist the Crystal Braves and your fellow adventurers in slaying the Dravanians' advance skirmishers. Report back to me as soon as the threat has been eliminated.
 	
Marcelain 	What news, adventurer? ...The reinforcements? ...Decimated, you say? Dravanian devils! Damn their scaly hides!
Marcelain 	Hold fast to your grief and fury, my lady/sir. We will avenge the deaths of your fellows in the battle to come!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Seventh Astral Era Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV