The Great Work (quest)

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker.
==Journal==
* At the mere mention of Nidhana's name, Matsya begins to gush over the alchemist, whom you gather is also Matanga. With this additional piece of knowledge, you make your way north to the Great Work, where she may be found.
* To your shock, you arrive at the Great Work to find its residents collapsed on the ground, though there are no signs of struggle. Spotting whom you believe to be Nidhana, you go to render aid...and are relieved to find that the alchemists are simply in a deep slumber. But no sooner does Varshahn, a servant of the satrap of Radz–at–Han, arrive bearing dragon scales than they are back on their feet again, excited as children with a new toy. The material, Nidhana explains, is vital to their efforts to create a talisman capable of nullifying the tower's corruptive influence. Nidhana then bids you follow her, that she might explain the crux of the situation.
* At the behest of the satrap, Nidhana and her alchemists have been laboring to create enchanted talismans that will allow those without innate protection to venture near the tower. This they seek to do by amplifying the superior resistance to disruptive forces that dragon scales possess. Soon they will be ready to conduct a field test, for which they require an individual with the blessing of Light─your good self. For your own safety, however, Nidhana wishes first to confirm how well the blessing shields you, and asks that you meet her on top of a hill just outside the Great Work.
* Nidhana explains that you are to follow the peculiarly named “drunken deepa,” a converted lantern which will expose you to powerful blasts of aether. Four blasts should be enough to ascertain the potency of your protection, and Nidhana bids you begin when you are ready.
※You must be following the drunken deepa to complete this task. Speak with it again should you become separated.
* You are exposed to the first blast of aether, but are fine as far as you yourself can tell. It should be safe to tell the drunken deepa to continue the test.
* You are exposed to another blast of aether, but if there are any problems, you do not feel them yet. Hopefully the third blast will be equally harmless.
* You are exposed to a third blast of aether, but your blessing of Light continues to protect you. Just one more blast remains.
* You are exposed to the fourth and final blast of aether, and yet again you come out unscathed. The test thus concluded, you go to collect the drunken deepa.
* With the drunken deepa in hand, you head back to where Nidhana awaits at the top of the hill.
* You return the drunken deepa to Nidhana, who is satisfied with the protection the blessing of Light affords you. With this, the alchemists will be able to request your aid for the task ahead with easy hearts.
==Objectives==
* Search for Nidhana.
* Speak with Nidhana.
* Speak with Nidhana again.
* Speak with the drunken deepa and follow it.
* Speak with the drunken deepa again and follow it.
* Speak with the drunken deepa yet again and follow it.
* Speak with the drunken deepa one last time and follow it.
* Obtain the drunken deepa.
* Deliver the drunken deepa to Nidhana.
==Script==
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Matsya 	D-Did you say you're going to see Nidhana!? Oh, how I envy you!
Matsya 	She's brilliant and beautiful, kind and understanding...and did I say she's beautiful?
Matsya 	<sigh> I could stare at her dainty ears and adorable trunk all day... And those eyes! When you meet her, take care you don't drown in them!
 	
Matsya 	The Great Work is situated at a cove to the north. Follow the road north to reach it.
 	
Thancred 	What in the world...?
 	
Urianger 	In such manner did we find them... What could have befallen these people?
 	
Estinien 	If there was a battle, there's a conspicuous lack of blood.
 	
Thancred 	Oh, for the days when I enjoyed such fervent adoration. But on this occasion I am glad to entrust the burden of popularity to Estinien.
 	
Urianger 	'Tis said that shellfish is ideal for those who have suffered blood loss. Mayhap we should have acquired some from Matsya...
 	
Varshahn 	Pray pay me no mind. I am here that I may be of service. Nothing more.
 	
Nidhana 	Allow me to thank you for answering our call. Many towers have appeared around the world, and we are grateful that you would assist us with ours.
Thancred 	Though Krile herself is tied up with another investigation, [Player Name] is an eminently capable substitute, and we will spare no effort to aid you.
Thancred 	So, if I understand correctly, you seek to make talismans that can nullify aetheric emissions.
Nidhana 	Indeed we do. As you know, the tower emits vast concentrations of aether; one cannot go anywhere near it without being tempered.
Nidhana 	As such, we can only study the tower from afar, and are powerless to deal with it in any consequential way.
Nidhana 	In order to strike back, the satrap bade us alchemists create enchanted talismans. Talismans that will allow our soldiers to venture into the tower, even should they lack innate protection.
Urianger 	Could such a thing be possible?
Nidhana 	Admittedly, we are still in the midst of testing, but we are quite confident.
Nidhana 	Even prior to this, our people have long pursued countermeasures against the aetheric corruption of primals.
Nidhana 	Of the methods tested to date, those utilizing dragon scales proved the most promising.
Nidhana 	Owing to their aetheric density, the scales are highly resistant to disruptive forces. The mightier the dragon, the greater the resistance.
Nidhana 	We seek to amplify this protective property through our alchemy.
Nidhana 	Thanks to the scales provided by His Excellency, we have been able to make steady progress with the talisman.
Nidhana 	Soon we will be ready to conduct a field test...and here is where you and your blessing of Light come in.
 	
Nidhana 	Thank you! Lest you wonder, we ask only that you serve as an escort.
Nidhana 	Nothing complicated, I assure you. We ask only that you serve as an escort.
Nidhana 	Ahaha, perhaps so! And knowing my colleagues, they won't be satisfied with blood alone...
Nidhana 	But as for your task, we ask only that you serve as an escort.
Nidhana 	I will explain in greater detail later, but you will be venturing into the tower's field of influence.
Nidhana 	And so, for your own safety, I would first test how well your blessing shields you. With your permission, of course.
Thancred 	In that case, Urianger and I will find other ways to make ourselves useful. Seeing as you all work to the point of collapse, I suspect you could do with more hands.
Nidhana 	We would be grateful for any assistance you can provide!
Nidhana 	If you are ready, then let us put your blessing to the proof.
Nidhana 	If you exit the Great Work and turn south, there will be a hill to the right. I will meet you at the top after seeing to some preparations.
 	
Varshahn 	Good luck with the test. I shall remain here to assist the other alchemists.
 	
Nidhana 	I hope you didn't have trouble finding this place─or climbing the hill. Not all are accustomed to the physical strain.
Nidhana 	I give you the fruit of our sweat, tears, and many a sleepless night: the drunken deepa!
Nidhana 	A deepa is a lantern presented to the gods as an offering. Taking inspiration from the tradition, we created this device to test the talisman's efficacy.
Nidhana 	Upon activation, it will move a certain distance before emitting a powerful blast of aether.
Nidhana 	In lieu of corruption, those lacking sufficient protection will experience severe aether sickness.
Nidhana 	For your test, you will be exposed four times. That should be enough to ascertain your blessing's protective capability.
Nidhana 	Please begin whenever you're ready. I shall be observing from a safe distance.
 	
Nidhana 	To reduce the risk of accidental exposure, the drunken deepa will emit a blast only after it has moved a certain distance. Follow it closely and bathe in the aether four times!
 	
Lantern04372 	Commencing aetheric exposure testing. Repeat: commencing aetheric exposure testing. Retreat to a safe distance if you are not the subject.
Balloon 	Warning: discharging aether!
 	
Lantern04372 	Subject has no irrepressible urge to empty their stomach? Confirmed─resuming test. Please follow.
 	
Lantern04372 	Subject stomach and bowel integrity holding? Confirmed─resuming test. Please follow.
 	
Lantern04372 	Subject fortitude rated...impressive! No irregularities...confirmed. Resuming test. Please follow and brace for final discharge.
 	
Lantern04372 	Aetheric exposure testing concluded. Please collect and deliver me to the supervising alchemist.
 	
Lantern04372 	Congratulations on retaining your composure and your humours.
 	
Nidhana 	Ah, you've returned─and not on your knees. A promising sign! But come, let me take the deepa off your hands.
Nidhana 	Thank you! I shall replenish its aether for when we test the talisman.
Nidhana 	So, no dizziness or nausea or anything of the sort? You're feeling perfectly fine?
Nidhana 	Then the strength of your blessing is beyond doubt. There is no risk that the tower will corrupt your aether.
Nidhana 	With this, we can request your aid for the task ahead with easy hearts.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Endwalker Main Scenario Quests in Final Fantasy XIV