The Ladder (quest)

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
==Objectives==
* Speak with Urianger in Bottom Rung.
* Speak with Irvithe.
* Take stock of lumber.
* Speak with Irvithe.
* Speak with Urianger.
==Script==
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Alphinaud 	The Ladder is situated to the north and west of Wright. Let us make our way there, [Player Name].
 	
Alphinaud 	The Ladder is a sturdy piece of engineering, but much may go wrong after twenty years of disuse. Let us be doubly thorough with its maintenance.
 	
Yshtola 	Bottom Rung, they call this place. How very apt.
Yshtola 	Apparently, it used to be the control center for the Ladder and a bustling hub of transport. Its glory days are far behind it.
 	
Chainuzz 	First things first─a fifty-point inspection. Wouldn't do to have them falling to pieces, now!
 	
Chainuzz 	...Wh-Why are you standing there gawping? There's lots to be done, so go and make yourself useful!
 	
Duliachai 	To see my darling Chai so engrossed in his work... I think I'm falling in love again. <sigh>
 	
Urianger 	[Player Name], dost thou see yonder pair of Talos?
Urianger 	For a blessing, they were found to be in good repair. Master Chai prepareth to activate them as we speak.
Urianger 	With our arcane knowledge, Y'shtola and I will serve as his assistants. At the appointed hour, we shall imbue the golems with aether.
Urianger 	Others, meanwhile, attend to the Ladder itself, which hath too long lain neglected. Extensive maintenance will be needed ere it can move again, as well as myriad materials with which to perform it.
Urianger 	If thou art willing, we would prevail upon thee to procure lumber.
Urianger 	My thanks, [Player Name]. Directly to the south thou wilt find a dry dock─Venmont Yards. Pray see if thou canst persuade the folk there to part with some lumber for our cause.
 	
Urianger 	Venmont Yards lie directly to the south. Pray see if thou canst persuade the folk there to part with some lumber for our cause.
 	
Irvithe 	Ho there, sinner. Haven't seen you around before. New to Gatetown, I take it. If you need lumber for a shack, you've come to the right place. We can do the building for you too, though that'll cost extra.
Irvithe 	...You want lumber to restore the Ladder? Why in the world would anyone want to do that!?
Irvithe 	If you don't have the coin, least you could do is come up with a believable excuse!
Irvithe 	But look, I'm not one to turn folk away. I'll give you your lumber if you do me a favor in return.
Irvithe 	I'd just finished taking stock of our supply and was about to do another round for good measure. I want you to do the counting instead, and we'll see if your total matches mine.
Irvithe 	Now, some of the lumber's lying about the yard, but most of it is kept in the storehouse. For these, you can just ask Grithil for the number. Here, I'll lend you some writing material so you can take notes.
 	
Irvithe 	When you're done counting the lumber, come back here and we'll see if your total matches mine.
Irvithe 	Remember, for the stuff that's stowed in the storehouse, you can just ask Grithil for the number.
 	
Grithil 	Eh? Taking stock for Irvithe, are you?
Grithil 	Well, last I counted, we had sixty-eight planks in the storehouse here.
Grithil 	Nine of those were rotted through, though, so we tossed them out.
Carpenter03633 	Oi, Grithil, another load's just arrived.
Carpenter03633 	Thirteen planks all told, but one's damaged. It's only good for kindling now.
Grithil 	Right, then. Bring the good ones here, and be sure to let Irvithe know as well.
Grithil 	So, er...how many planks does that make now?
Grithil 	Eh, you're writing down those numbers anyway, right? I'm sure you can work it out.
 	
Grithil 	You're writing those numbers down, right? I'm sure you can work it out.
 	
Irvithe 	Done, are you? So, how many planks did you count?
Irvithe 	Eh? That sounds awful low. Reckon you should look at your notes again.
Irvithe 	Hmmm, seems to me you forgot the stacks lying outside. Why don't you take another look at your notes?
Irvithe 	Ooh, close. Seems you haven't accounted for the planks that were delivered or thrown out. Might want to check your notes again.
Irvithe 	Aye, that's exactly what I counted!
Irvithe 	Thanks for your help, friend. Taking stock fair puts me to sleep, but it has to be done. As promised, I'll give you your lumber. What do you need it for, anyway?
Irvithe 	You were serious about the Ladder!? I'll be damned...
Irvithe 	If that's the case, please let us help with the work!
Irvithe 	We're shipwrights with no ships to build, only shacks. While it's a living, we all itch to do something greater.
Irvithe 	This fellow you say is in charge─you reckon he'd mind the likes of us barging in on his project?
Irvithe 	Wonderful! I'll round up the lads and lasses and we'll head over to the Ladder─along with all the lumber you need!
Irvithe 	Hmmm, that's on the high side by my reckoning. You sure you subtracted all the planks that weren't good?
Irvithe 	Whoa, I don't think we have that many. Reckon you should take another look at your notes.
 	
Irvithe 	We'll be along soon, and we'll bring all the lumber you need!
 	
Grithil 	Heh, some real work at last! It's been too long!
 	
Alphinaud 	The work proceeds apace, I'm pleased to say. When it is restored, the Ladder will not only be our way forward; it will represent a momentous step towards lasting change for Kholusia.
 	
Alisaie 	I've rounded up as much material as I could for the work. Just my little bit for the cause.
 	
Thancred 	The Eulmorans have rallied quite impressively. Amidst great adversity, a little purpose never goes astray.
 	
Ryne 	Oh, [Player Name]. I heard you went to find lumber.
Ryne 	From afar, the Ladder looked like it was made entirely of metal, but there's actually a lot of wood if you look for it.
 	
Yshtola 	By the intensity with which he works, 'tis as if all of that reluctance was a lie.
 	
Chainuzz 	Hmph, such a primitive, inefficient design! A much smaller Talos from our company could just as easily perform the same task!
 	
Duliachai 	Oh, he'll have them moving again soon! I know he will!
 	
Urianger 	Ah, thou art returned. Wert thou able to procure the lumber?
Urianger 	Well, well, to secure not only the material, but the eager cooperation of the shipwrights besides. Their expertise shall greatly avail our efforts.
Urianger 	Master Chai's own efforts have not been without struggle, but he hath proven himself to be a determined soul. I doubt not but that the work shall be complete ere long, and we may continue on our way once more.
Urianger 	Though it hath been years in the making, at long last do the people stand united in defiance of the world's fate, their hopes spurring us ever onward towards journey's end.
Urianger 	Whatsoever may await us, when thou takest those final steps, I pray that it shall be with a smile upon thy face.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV