Casing the Castrum

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Y'shtola states that before a rescue plan can be devised, the Scions must first gather intelligence on the stronghold of Castrum Centri. With this in mind, she suggests traveling to the Observatorium in Coerthas, and there petitioning Lord Portelaine for aid.
* Lord Portelaine confirms that four prisoners matching the descriptions of Minfilia, Urianger, Papalymo, and Tataru were observed being led into Castrum Centri. Furthermore, he informs you that two men─likely Biggs and Wedge─escaped from a downed imperial airship not long ago. After a brief discussion, Y'shtola decrees that the Scions will immediately begin searching for the missing engineers, conscious that the Garleans are not like to spare their lives a second time.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Portelaine at the Observatorium.
==Script==
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Yshtola 	The rescue of our allies will be no small undertaking, [Player Name].
Yshtola 	Even under normal circumstances, breaching the defenses of an imperial castrum would be a highly dangerous proposition.
Yshtola 	But now that Castrum Centri houses prisoners whom the Garleans deem valuable, we may be confident that they have taken additional measures to ensure the stronghold's security.
Yshtola 	If we are to free our friends, we will require an effective strategy. And if we are to formulate an effective strategy, we will require intelligence.
Yshtola 	I believe I know a man who may be able to assist us in this: Lord Portelaine of House Durendaire. He is stationed at the Observatorium in Coerthas. Let us go to him, and beseech his aid.
 	
Portelaine 	Ah, [Player Name]─the woman/man who unmasked the heretic in our midst! To what do I owe the pleasure of your company?
Portelaine 	You are an associate of Y'shtola? But of course. Lord Drillemont confided to me that you were a Scion of the Seventh Dawn...
 	
Portelaine 	Castrum Centri? What interest have you all in the imperials?
Yshtola 	They hold several of our number─whom we intend to free. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Portelaine 	I see. That might explain our scouts' reports...
Portelaine 	They observed four prisoners being led into the castrum: a Hyuran woman, an Elezen man, and two Lalafells─one male, one female.
Yda 	It's them! It has to be! Minfilia, Urianger, Papalymo, and Tataru!
Portelaine 	If that scant morsel is of use to you, you may also be interested to hear about a more recent incident.
Yshtola 	Incident?
Portelaine 	An imperial airship made an emergency landing here in Coerthas not long ago. Two men believed to be prisoners─a Roegadyn and a Lalafell─were seen fleeing the craft.
Cid 	What did you say?
Portelaine 	A Roegadyn and a Lalafell, Master Garlond. Neither wore imperial dress, and both seemed disinclined to wait for rescue, hence our assumption that they were prisoners.
Cid 	Well, I'll be damned...it's Biggs and Wedge! Trust those two rascals to escape...
Cid 	We must find them, [Player Name], and soon!
Cid 	The imperials will not rest until they are captured or killed, and if Biggs were given the choice, I fear he'd take the latter.
Portelaine 	Freeing those held in Castrum Centri will require substantial planning and preparation. As such, it is an endeavor that will admit some slight delay.
Portelaine 	The matter of the escapees, by contrast, will not. Shortly after the prisoners vacated the airship, our scouts observed imperial troops setting off in pursuit. It is likely only a matter of time before they catch them.
Portelaine 	If you wish to see your comrades again, you had best act now.
Yshtola 	If, as has been suggested, the Garleans took our fellow Scions prisoner in hopes of understanding the Echo, it seems reasonable to assume that they will not be executed until such time as the study is complete.
Yshtola 	But Biggs and Wedge are not Scions, nor do they know aught of the Echo. As Lord Portelaine said, this may prove our only chance to rescue them. I say we seize it.
Cid 	Thank you, everyone! You won't regret this.
 	
Nero 	Final preparations are almost complete, my lord.
Nero 	There stands the culmination of five long years of painstaking work. But all our efforts will be vindicated when the Emperor's vision becomes reality.
Gaius 	At last, we have the power to purge this land of its false gods.
Gaius 	We shall give the ignorant children of Eorzea the security and stability they so desperately crave─and which their spineless leaders have so palpably failed to provide.
Nero 	As you say, my lord. Rest assured, our engineers will not rest until the weapon is fully armed and operational.
Gaius 	Rhitahtyn. You depart for Castrum Occidens at midnight.
Gaius 	You will command the western front in Vylbrand.
Gaius 	The Eorzeans will attempt to interfere with our plans. You will see that they do not.
Rhitahtyn 	My lord, if this be your will, I shall carry it out to the best of my ability. I live only to serve the Empire.
Rhitahtyn 	Yet...forgive my impudence, but is it proper to give command of half our forces to a─
Gaius 	I have given you nothing, Praefectus. You have earned it.
That will be all. Dismissed.
Rhitahtyn 	Yes, my lord!
Gaius 	...My quarters, one hour.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Seventh Umbral Era Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV