A Cold Reunion
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A Cold Reunion
- Quest giver
- Estinien
- Location
- Radz-at-Han (X:4, Y:10)
- Quest line
Post-Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
┗ Newfound Adventure Quests- Level
- 90
- Experience
49,728- Gil
2,772- Previous quest
Once More unto the Void- Next quest
- Kindled Spirit
- Patch
- 6.3
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 827 / 987 (83.8%)
Endwalker Progress: 129 / 155 (83.2%)
“Estinien is understandably bewildered.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Unlocks
Unending Codex: Alphinaud- Unending Codex: Alisaie
- Unending Codex: The Garlean Empire
- Unending Codex: Magitek
Steps
- Speak with Estinien at Tertium.
- Speak with Jullus.
- Speak with Alisaie.
- Speak with Alisaie again.
- Speak with the spirited engineer.
- Speak with Alphinaud.
Journal
- Estinien is understandably bewildered.
Dialogue
Optional Dialogue
Varshahn: Sister...was it really you?
Y'shtola: We have no reason to doubt Vrtra. Let us depart for Garlemald as soon as possible.
Zero: So that was a dragon's roar. Quite a trick, imbuing one's voice with aether.
Accepting the quest
Estinien: By all accounts, Azdaja is Golbez's prisoner, yet if she was in the Source... Estinien: It could be that she managed to escape from the void, if only for a fleeting moment. Estinien: But that is mere conjecture. If we want the truth, then we must go and find it. Estinien: Come, let's make for Tertium. Our friends are waiting.
Optional Dialogue
Varshahn: I thought to depart from Radz-at-Han sooner, but Y'shtola insisted I bring warmer clothes. Varshahn: This vessel does not feel cold as such, but she reminded me that, so long as I am Varshahn, it would be prudent not to appear overly conspicuous.
Y'shtola: I trust you know the “associates” who will be joining us. Hopefully they have been keeping well.
Zero: People live in such places, do they? Not that I would presume to know their preferences, but it seems...uncomfortable.
Speak with Estinien at Tertium. (Cutscene)
| Voiced cutscene | Estinien: Any moment now... Alphinaud: My friends, 'tis good to see you again. Y'shtola: And you. I was worried that the cold wouldn't agree with you, but you're both looking quite well. Alisaie: You get used to it. It helps that there's no shortage of fuel and heaters like before. Y'shtola: Glad to hear it. Have you been working in Garlemald all this time? Alphinaud: We have. Though the worst is behind them, the people still have a long road ahead. If Endwalker Role Master Quests have been completed Alphinaud: They've taken steps towards forming an interim government, but it will be some time before any large-scale reconstruction effort can be carried out in earnest. Alisaie: So we'll keep doing what we can until they can finally stand on their own. Else Alphinaud: With the nation in ruins and the leadership void yet to be filled, there remains a lack of direction─a pervasive sense of aimlessness and worry. Alisaie: Still, everyone wants to make things better, and we're here to help. Alisaie: A lot of Garleans wanted nothing to do with us, but they're starting to come around. Slowly but surely. What will you say? > You're doing a fine job. Alphinaud: You're too kind. But it's thanks to the cooperation of like-minded souls that we've been able to make any progress. > It sounds like quite the undertaking. Alphinaud: Indeed, it has not been easy. But we've been able to make progress thanks to the cooperation of like-minded souls. Alphinaud: The allied nations continue to send supplies which allow us to meet basic needs such as food or shelter. Alphinaud: Meanwhile, Jullus and a number of soldiers have begun a restoration initiative, with more and more volunteers joining by the day. Alisaie: Like Alphinaud said, they've got a long road ahead of them. But we'll get there together─one step at a time. If Endwalker Role Master Quests have been completed Alphinaud: Though you yourself helped them take one especially big step, didn't you? In vanquishing that blasphemy in the Tower of Babil. Alphinaud: Thank you. I can only hope that your deed will help the people to find peace and closure. Alisaie: But enough about events here. What brings you to us? And with new company besides. Y'shtola: This may take rather a long time to explain, but bear with me... Alisaie: The Thirteenth!? After traveling to the edge of existence, I thought you'd keep your escapades closer to home for a while... Alisaie: But I suppose there's no stopping you. Not that I'm one to talk, of course... Alphinaud: The heart of an adventurer cannot be denied. Alisaie: You could have at least invited me too! Surely there was room enough for me and G'raha in the undersea vault? What will you say? > Sorry... Alisaie: Oh, it's fine. You can make it up to me on the next one. > I thought you were busy... Alisaie: I know, I know. I only meant to tease. Mostly... Alisaie: But on a more serious note... Are we sure it's wise to keep Zenos's former avatar around? Alisaie: I understand how you came to work together, but nevertheless... Zero: You're right to be cautious. I'm a voidsent after all. But do not conflate me with Zenos. Zero: To recall my time in his service─it...angers me... Alisaie: Is that so... Alisaie: I think we'll get along just fine, you and I. Varshahn: Now that we are all caught up, to the matter at hand. Varshahn: As we were about to resume our search in the void, I felt the presence of my sister Azdaja in the Source. Somewhere in the far north─perhaps even here in Garlemald. Varshahn: If you have seen or heard anything out of the ordinary, I must know. Alphinaud: As a matter of fact, we may have. Alphinaud: In recent days, we have had to contend with a surprising number of voidsent. And not the lesser kind that occasionally manifest, but ones possessed of considerable power. Y'shtola: You think they might have been summoned? By whom? Alphinaud: We're not sure. But as Jullus reminded us, practitioners of a certain traditional Garlean art rely upon voidsent servants. If Reaper is unlocked Alphinaud: The very same I believe you have mastered. Alphinaud: While there are no known reapers left in Garlemald, we can't rule out the possibility that some are working in secret. Estinien: To summon not one, but several powerful voidsent, is no small feat. But if Azdaja was indeed called from the void... Y'shtola: Then it is likely the same party is responsible. Y'shtola: Alternatively, the aetheric confluence at the Tower of Babil may have triggered an expansion of natural fissures one could use to cross over, but I think that improbable if not impossible. Varshahn: Then we must assume these events have indeed been orchestrated. Alisaie: Well, summoned or no, we've been trying to track them to their origin. It's the mountains to the east, we think. Varshahn: Can you guide us there? Alphinaud: I would, but the terrain is too difficult to traverse on foot. Nor is flying an option due to the winds. Estinien: Too much ground to cover in any case. Is there no way to narrow it down? Alphinaud: There is one place we thought to look first: an isolated village rumored to have once been home to a reaper order. Y'shtola: That would indeed make an excellent start. Though the question of how to get there remains. Alphinaud: Jullus may be of assistance. Let us return to Camp Broken Glass and consult him. | Voiced cutscene end |
Optional Dialogue
Varshahn: I had tempered my hopes, but thanks to Alphinaud and Alisaie, we might yet learn something of Azdaja.
Y'shtola: Nothing appears to be out of the ordinary here at the camp. Let us see what we find at this village.
Estinien: I knew the twins wouldn't disappoint.
Zero: A village of voidsent users... Lest you think I have feelings on this─I don't. What others do is not my concern.
Alphinaud: I expect it's been a while since you spoke with Jullus. He will be glad to see you.
Alisaie: The people here struggle to survive as it is. The last thing they need is for Garlemald to be overrun with voidsent.
Speak with Jullus. (Cutscene)
Jullus: Oh, [Forename]. What a welcome surprise. Jullus: And I see you're traveling with a large crew as usual... Jullus: Not to suggest that's an inconvenience for us. We'd be happy to share our supplies with you and your allies, should you require any. Alphinaud: Apologies if we interrupt, Jullus, but there is a matter we wish to discuss. Jullus: We've just finished our routine briefing, so you come at a good time. Is this about the voidsent? Alphinaud: It is. From what we can discern, they're coming from the mountains to the east. Alphinaud: Practitioners of the reaper arts once lived in that area, did they not? Jullus: Yes, they had a village there in the Lapis Manalis caverns. Jullus: The scythe-wielders forged pacts with voidsent, and took to battle with the beings at their side. For a time they played an invaluable role in our military, but the advent of magitek saw them fall out of favor. Jullus: And when some were unmasked as insurrectionists, the order was outlawed. The village is believed to be long abandoned. If Reaper is unlocked Jullus: Speaking of their art...it seems you've picked it up. Who was it that taught you? Jullus: ...Well, I suppose it's neither here nor there now. Varshahn: My sister has been taken captive by voidsent. I sensed her presence in this land, and have come in search of her. Varshahn: If voidsent have been sighted here, then I believe there is a connection. We should like to investigate these caverns you mention, but Alphinaud tells us they are not easily reached. Jullus: I'm afraid so. Deep snow and tumultuous winds rule out walking and flying. Jullus: If you want to get anywhere, you're going to need a magitek snowcraft. Alas, the last remaining functional one we had has broken down. Should still be over in Cerulea Ingens, where it was abandoned. Alisaie: Is there anyone who can fix it? Jullus: Perhaps the former engineers at Tapper's Den. Jullus: Their duty included transporting ceruleum tanks to Juturna Platform G using snowcraft. I expect they had to maintain a few over the years. Alisaie: That's worth looking into, I'd say. Alisaie: In the course of delivering provisions, I've come to know the people there quite well. If they can help us, I'm sure they will. Alphinaud: May I ask you to accompany her? Given the presence of voidsent, it's best that we avoid traveling alone. Varshahn: In the meantime, will you not tell me more about the mountain? I would like to learn as much as I can before commencing our search in earnest. Jullus: Come with me. I'll introduce you to someone who's well versed in the local geography. Zero: Alisaie, was it? I wish to speak with you. Alisaie: In that case, why don't you come with us to Tapper's Den? We can chat on the way.
Optional Dialogue
Alphinaud: I shall go and brief the contingent on the voidsent issue, that they too may be prepared.
Zero: If you want to eavesdrop, be my guest. It doesn't matter to me.
Speak with Alisaie. (Cutscene)
| Voiced cutscene | Alisaie: What was it you wished to talk about? Zero: Why do you help these people? Zero: What is it that you stand to gain? Alisaie: I'm sorry? Zero: You don't act on behalf of a higher power, nor are you bound by a contract. In spite of this, you help them. Why? Alisaie: And there I thought it was something serious... Alisaie: I help them because I want to. Because it's the right thing to do. Zero: ...But what do you stand to gain? You didn't answer the question. Alisaie: Didn't I? I followed my heart. What I got out of it came after. Alisaie: Was there anything else? If not, let's keep moving. Zero: ...Right. Zero: To act not out of obligation or in pursuit of gain. To simply...live. And they survive like this...? | Voiced cutscene end |
Optional Dialogue
Zero: ...
Speak with Alisaie again.
Alisaie: We should get back to it, but before we do... Alisaie: Are you all right, Zero? Did I say something that confused or upset you? Zero: ...No. I'm simply trying to understand your perspective. If you wish to continue, I am ready and able. Alisaie: Well, that's a relief! This isn't the sort of place you want to mull over things. Alisaie: It's not much farther to Tapper's Den. I doubt we'll have much trouble finding an engineer when we arrive, so let's speak with the first one we spot.
Optional Dialogue
Alisaie: This is one of the engineers, I think.
Zero: Because it's the right thing to do...
Speak with the spirited engineer.
Spirited Engineer: Wait, I know you. You're the one who roughed up the guards! Spirited Engineer: After you left, your contingent friends came along. Our lives are a lot easier now thanks to them. Spirited Engineer: They understood our plight, and offered to help─whether we wanted to stay here or return home. For that, we're truly grateful. Spirited Engineer: We're grateful to you too, Alisaie. The trip across the lake is hardly pleasant, but you make it all the same to bring us provisions. Alisaie: Oh, don't mention it. We're just glad we can help. Alisaie: That said, we were actually hoping to ask a favor of you today... Alisaie: We need a magitek snowcraft repaired─the one abandoned in Cerulea Ingens. We were told you might be up to the task. Spirited Engineer: Ah, so you want to ride the mammoth! Spirited Engineer: That's what we took to calling the crafts on account of their size. Spirited Engineer: As often as I used them on rigs, I know a thing or two about their maintenance. I'll see if I can get your mammoth roaring again─it's the least I can do to repay your kindness. Alisaie: Wonderful! Please come with us back to Camp Broken Glass, and we'll take it from there. Alisaie: So far so good, [Forename]! Let's be on our way.
Optional Dialogue
Alisaie: Thank goodness we were able to find someone to help with repairs.
Zero: You mortals are more sensitive to the cold than I realized. My body is made differently, so I feel nothing.
Spirited Engineer: Don't you worry─the mammoth is in good hands!
Speak with Alphinaud. (Cutscene)
Alphinaud: Welcome back. Alphinaud: I presume this is the engineer who will help us with the craft? Spirited Engineer: I'll do everything I can to get her up and running again! Spirited Engineer: But I doubt I'll be able to do so quickly─at least on my own. The mammoth is big, and so are its parts. Some strong backs should make the work go faster. Estinien: You have ours. Alphinaud: You've finished learning about the mountain, I take it? Varshahn: Aye, we have a solid grasp of that area, as well as the site of the snowcraft. Y'shtola: My back is perhaps not as strong as some, but I should be glad to stand guard for voidsent and other unruly wildlife. Spirited Engineer: Much obliged, miss. Then let's all head over to the mammoth and assess what needs fixing. Alphinaud: They have matters here well in hand. Which means we can resume our duties. Alphinaud: Would you care to assist us, [Forename]? Alisaie: How about you, Zero? Zero: I will assist you as well. As payment for answering my question. Alisaie: It's hardly something that demands payment...but we'd be glad for your contribution nonetheless.