The Real Folk Blues

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Latool Ja informs Martyn that you have learned the Glower spell, prompting your mentor to ignore the chirurgeon's advice once again and leave his sickbed to congratulate you. This achievement, however, pales in comparison to another piece of welcome news he has received─Whastrach has successfully delivered the medicine to the Whalaqee and the epidemic afflicting them has been eradicated. Unfortunately, Martyn's jubilations are short-lived when Ceadda, the young chirurgeon of the New World tribe, arrives with ill tidings. Whastrach has apparently taken lands sacred to the Whalaqee as his own, in an obvious attempt to seize the ceruleum-rich Lapis Canyon. Martyn is livid at the treachery of the man in whom he placed his trust, and rushes off to confront him at the processing plant in northern Thanalan.
* You arrive to find Martyn and Ceadda already in the midst of a heated debate with Whastrach. The self-styled businessman states that the Whalaqee lands were acquired through a legally binding contract in exchange for the shipment of medicine and that the ceruleum mine he plans to open will give the Whalaqee an opportunity to become part of the modern world. Ceadda and Martyn vehemently disagree, saying that the elders were tricked into the agreement and that it is not for Whastrach to decide how they should live their lives. As the two sides reach an impasse, Royse interrupts to make a surprising revelation─not only is she Whastrach's financial backer, but she also told him of Martyn's plan to produce medicine for the Whalaqee. Although she was unaware of the extent of Whastrach's plans, she cannot decide which side of the argument she should support. To settle the matter, she suggests that Martyn and Whastrach meet in the Celestium and battle as blue mages, and promises to withdraw her investment should Martyn win. However, if he loses, he will be forced to persuade the Whalaqee to surrender their lands as per the agreement. Since Martyn is still recovering from his earlier injuries, you are selected to take his place, assuming the guise of “Azuro the Second.”
* Back in Ul'dah, you participate in a practice demonstration of your spells, bedecked in your new Masked Carnivale outfit. It is then that Whastrach enters dressed as the terrifying Azulmagia, resembling a demon in more than simply outward appearance. You finally understand why his prowess as a blue mage is held in such high regard, as he unleashes an array of astonishingly potent magicks.
* With your climactic encounter on the horizon, Royse suggests entering matches against her pit fiends first to hone your skills before facing your mentor's hated rival. Azulmagia awaits you in the final stage of the Masked Carnivale, but will your blue magic be enough to overcome him?
※The next blue mage quest will be available from Latool Ja after completing stage 25 of the Masked Carnivale.
==Objectives==
* Search for Martyn at the Ceruleum Processing Plant in northern Thanalan.
* Speak with Royse in Ul'dah.
* Speak with Royse.
==Script==
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Latoolja 	[Player Name] learn Glower? Oh... [Player Name] will master it soon. Latool Ja believe in you!
Latoolja 	[Player Name] learned Glower, yes? Then [Player Name] succeeded, just as Martyn said.
Latoolja 	Latool Ja will tell Martyn.
Martyn 	You did it, [Player Name]! You've done me proud! And that's not the only cause for celebration...
Martyn 	I received a missive saying that Whastrach was as good as his word─the medicine worked and the Whalaqee are saved!
Newworldboy 	Martyn! I've been looking everywhere for you!
Martyn 	Ceadda!? How did you get here?
Newworldboy 	Never mind that! I have something urgent to tell you!
Martyn 	[Player Name], this is Ceadda, the Whalaqee chirurgeon I told you about. He learned to speak the common tongue of Eorzea, and─
Newworldboy 	Will you listen!? It's Whastrach─he brought the medicine, and everyone with the disease has been cured.
Newworldboy 	But he wasn't content to simply give it to us─he's used it to lay claim to Lapis Canyon!
Martyn 	But why would he...?
Martyn 	Of course! The ceruleum!
Martyn 	Lapis Canyon is sacred ground, and glows a bright blue because of all the ceruleum beneath the surface.
Martyn 	That bastard was after it from the beginnin'. He must be at the processin' plant! Come on, Ceadda─let's go!
Latoolja 	Martyn, stop! Ah... Very quick for man who lie in bed for many days.
Latoolja 	Can [Player Name] go with them? I worry that Martyn bite off more than Martyn can swallow. Or is that “chew?”
Latoolja 	As far as Latool Ja know, processing plant in northern Thanalan. Make sure Martyn not do anything stupid!
 	
Latoolja 	Martyn never listen to chirurgeon. Martyn never listen to anyone.
Newworldboy 	The Whalaqee have lived in the light of Lapis Canyon for generations. We can't let it be destroyed by Whastrach's men!
Whastrach 	Why must he be so stubborn?
Martyn 	You only gave them the medicine so you could steal Lapis Canyon!
Whastrach 	"Steal?“ Don't speak to me like some common thief! I won't deny that obtaining the ceruleum was my primary concern, but we signed an agreement. It's all perfectly legal, I assure you.
Newworldboy 	You know full well the elders can't read Eorzean! You told them that if they didn't sign the contract, they couldn't have the medicine. And besides, your laws don't apply to the Whalaqee!
Whastrach 	Even so, I expect your elders to honor the promise they made, legally binding or not.
Whastrach 	Perhaps you have forgotten that the medicine was paid for and produced by my company. Before the negotiations began, I had already spent vast amounts to manufacture a large enough shipment to treat everyone.
Whastrach 	I saved your tribe from annihilation, and this is how you repay me? I've given you all a second chance to lead healthy, productive lives.
Newworldboy 	You took advantage of our suffering so that you could plunder the thing most precious to us! Since the time of my ancestors, Lapis Canyon has been at the center of our beliefs, of everything we do!
Whastrach 	Beliefs? Come now, don't be absurd! That blue substance you call the “lifeblood of the planet” is ceruleum, a type of fuel. It's not doing any good just sitting there underground.
Whastrach 	Once I open a mine in Lapis Canyon, I hope to employ the Whalaqee, offering you all an opportunity to earn a proper wage.
Whastrach 	When you realize what you've been missing all this time, you'll soon forget about your superstitions.
Martyn 	How bloody dare you! Who are you to call them superstitions!? This is their way of life, and all you want to do is destroy it for the sake of your own greed!
Whastrach 	I'm doing more for the Whalaqee than you ever will! I'm giving them a chance to build a better future for themselves. They can either be part of the modern world, or be left behind!
Martyn 	That's not your decision to make!
Whastrach 	What about the medicine!? That was a product of Eorzean society. Without it, they'd all be dead! And another thing─my investor funded its production for a share of the profits from my New World enterprise!
Royse 	Darlings, darlings! There's no need to squabble!
Royse 	I admit it, I'm Whastrach's backer. It all started when I told him about Martyn's plan to save the Whalaqee from the epidemic. You see, the prospect of trading with the New World sounded rather promising, though this is the first I've heard of the ceruleum mine.
Royse 	Expanding into new regions often leads to resistance from the locals, but this is far beyond what I was expecting. Whastrach─I don't like being kept in the dark. I'm seriously considering withdrawing from our deal!
Royse 	That said, I can see this being a worthwhile venture, providing that the Whalaqee are not being exploited. But I also agree with Martyn that their way of life should not be disrupted. As you can see, this leaves me with a difficult choice...
Royse 	Which is why I propose that the two of you settle this in the arena! Whastrach, you're a blue mage yourself, correct?
Whastrach 	I am indeed. Though I should warn you, Martyn was never a match for me, even before he was chewed up and spat out by one of your pets.
Royse 	Then perhaps it's time for his apprentice, “Azuro the Second,” to make her/his grand debut!
Royse 	I can picture it now─the ultimate clash of blue magic! The loyal disciple of the Great Azuro faces a mysterious challenger to determine who is the superior spellcaster!
Royse 	If [Player Name] wins, I'll cut off my funding for the Lapis Canyon project, and the lands will return to their original owners. And if Whastrach is victorious, Martyn must act as intermediary for the Whalaqee and persuade them to agree to the development.
Martyn 	Royse, you can do what you like with that money of yours, but you can't expect me to go along with this!
Whastrach 	For such an old-fashioned sort of fellow, Martyn seems to forget that disputes such as these have been decided by combat since ancient times.
Whastrach 	I, for one, have no objections! Count me in!
Martyn 	What about the Whalaqee!? They should be the ones to decide their own fate, not us!
Newworldboy 	You're right, Martyn, but we have a similar tradition. When two sides cannot reach an agreement, a representative from each takes part in a contest of strength.
Newworldboy 	Ideally, one of my people would be chosen, but we are in Eorzea, and I have no choice but to ask you to participate on our behalf. So, will you do it, [Player Name]?
Royse 	Very gallant of you, my dear! The crowd'll lap this up!
Royse 	What a noble way to express your gratitude to your mentor! Perhaps we can use this in the performance...
Royse 	I know, dear, it's a lot of responsibility. And for your debut match, no less! But as the boy says─it must be you.
Royse 	First things first, let's get you two into your costumes and take a look at that magic of yours. I want to know what my audience will be getting when the big day arrives. Come along!
 	
Martyn 	Bloody hells! How did we let Royse talk us into this?
Whastrach 	I've always liked you, [Player Name], so it's a shame I'll have to give you a damned good thrashing in front of all of those people. I have a lot at stake, so don't expect me to hold anything back.
Latoolja 	Thank you for bringing Martyn back to Ul'dah. Latool Ja glad he unharmed, but he in very strange mood. Latool Ja want to know what is going on!
Newworldboy 	Please, you must defeat Whastrach. He's a cruel, heartless man, so don't show him any mercy!
 	
Royse 	Once you've both changed into your new costumes, I'll see you in the arena. This way, my darlings!
 	
Royse 	[Player Name], my dear! Are you ready?
Latoolja 	But you...missed...
Mamooljashop 	Hahaha! No, Gaheel Ja not think so!
Royse 	Wonderful, my dear. It seems a new hero is born!
Royse 	Now it's Whastrach's turn. Pay close attention to the costume, darlings─it's my finest creation yet!
Mamooljashop 	Such...power...
Royse 	The dread warlock who transcends dimensions of time and space─Azulmagia!
Whastrach 	Why must I be the villain?
Royse 	It's all part of the act, my dear! What could be more thrilling than an epic struggle between good and evil?
Martyn 	You mean to tell me Whastrach is inside that thing? And why's he floatin'?
Royse 	For dramatic effect, of course! If you must know, it's a ceruleum levitation device. Surprisingly cheap too. Apparently, there isn't much practical application for the ability to float a few ilms off of the ground.
Whastrach 	I'm still not convinced it's entirely necessary, and the costume is rather more flamboyant than I would've liked. But if I'm going to do this, I may as well enjoy myself. I'll show the audience what real blue magic looks like!
Royse 	That's what I like to hear. It's sure to be a performance they'll never forget, right here at the Masked Carnivale!
 	
Royse 	Not to put too fine a point on it, [Player Name] my dear, but I think you'd benefit from some practice before starring in the main event.
Whastrach 	Hahaha! Train all you want─it will make no difference. Lapis Canyon is mine!
Martyn 	I still can't believe this is happenin'...
Latoolja 	[Player Name]'s Glower very painful... Not refreshing, either. Only painful.
Newworldboy 	Don't let Whastrach intimidate you. I know you can beat him!
 	
Royse 	I'd say you're ready to take part in the Masked Carnivale, although I'd recommend testing your skills against less challenging opponents before facing Azulmagia.
Royse 	I have gathered quite the menagerie of exotic beasts, but you should choose with care. We try to call an end to the performance before either side incurs any serious injury, but as Martyn will attest, accidents can happen.
Royse 	Once you feel confident in your abilities, say the word and I will grant you and Azulmagia the opportunity to settle this feud. Until then, fight well, but don't do anything rash. I might struggle to find another replacement blue mage...
Martyn 	That Royse... She's a real piece of work, ain't she? I s'pose if I'd seen this comin', we wouldn't be in this mess.
Newworldboy 	It's up to you now, [Player Name]!
Martyn 	He's right. If only I hadn't been damn near killed in that bloody show, I could've dealt with him myself. Well, I'd like to think I'd have a chance of winnin', but he was always the better mage.
Martyn 	To be honest, though, I think you've got a real talent for blue magic. In fact, you shouldn't be scared of Whastrach─he should be scared of you!
Martyn 	With the right spells, I reckon you'll be able to take him down a peg or two. Now get out there and show him what you're made of!
Martyn 	Ugh... Look at me, gettin' all worked up like that. I'd better head back before the chirurgeon realizes I've gone. Hopefully I'll be allowed out of the infirmary to watch some of your performances, though. Best of luck, [Player Name]!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Disciple of Magic Job Quests in Final Fantasy XIV