Bonds of Adamant(ite)

I did thoroughly brief Kokkol on refined adamantite's history. I only volunteered to go to the reactor because I had finished and there was little else to do.

Hopefully that dispels any misapprehensions that I was kicked out for prattling on...

Accepting the quest

<sigh> I do trust you to deliver on your promise, I do. Only...

I hate waitin'! I want that adamantite, and I want it now!

We...er, share your impatience, I assure you. Is there truly nothing else we can assist with in the meantime?

I wish! This sittin' about's unbearable. Pity the Forum frowns on recreational explosions...

Well, so long as they can't prove it was premeditated. Get you gone ─ I've mistakes to make!

...In that case, I suppose I should go and return the key to the reactor. I'll have one more look to make sure that nothing has gone wrong. Unintentionally or otherwise.

I'm certain there are better uses for your time, however. I will join you in Sharlayan Hamlet anon!

Optional dialogue

Any smoke risin' from the building behind me will be entirely unrelated to what I didn't say, got it?

Wait at the destination.

Several extra lines of dialogue or characters will appear during this cutscene if the current character has completed various side content storylines. (e.g. Return to Ivalice alliance raids, Omega raids, The Sorrow of Werlyt trials, etc.)

If you wait here, your companions are bound to turn up sooner or later...

Await your companions? (Yes/No)

Start of voiced cutscene.

Y'shtola

All set, I take it?

We've finished what we could. Delivered supplies, tracked down escaped animals...trivial tasks as they may be.

That's enough, don't you think? If there was anything more important still undone, that would be a problem in itself.

The vessel is essentially ready for departure. All that remains is to load the final batch of supplies and see everyone on board. Once we've readied the aetherburner, that is...

Ah...had a feeling we might find you all here.

Urianger

Our consultations with the Loporrits, too, have run their course. Pleased I am to say that our researchers' concerns have for the most part been allayed, though some insist on making adjustments to the very end.

For their part, Livingway and her peers have graciously offered to stay and keep the people company, lest any lingering queries go unanswered.

All that remains is to wait for the refined adamantite...

Alphinaud's linkpearl rings.

Alphinaud, are you there? It's me, Krile.

Your special delivery has arrived! Round up everyone and come to the harbor at once!

Speak of the devil... Let us go at once!

End of cutscene.

Start of voiced cutscene.

Rostra Steward

Forgive the intrusion, Master Fourchenault─I bring urgent news!

A great commotion has broken out in Scholar's Harbor. Your presence is requested with all speed!

A crowd gathers at the harbor. There is a massive pile of crates being delivered, and more incoming via ship and airhip.

Now, where might this delivery be?

Oh!

Worldly Affairs Official

I'm sure it's very important, but we cannot accept these without the proper permits!

By the Twelve! Surely these can't all be...

If the player has completed the Shadow of Mhach

Leofard flies overhead in an airship, with Cait Sith at the helm.

Otherwise

A Temple Knight flies overhead in an airship.

Bleedin' hellfire! They're bringin' 'em by sea and by air! All these folks and these crates...

Sicard

And more on the way. Got your adamantite right here ─ a bigger haul than any o' these sorry bastards brought, and that's no lie!

Emmanellain

Yes, because you were charged with seeing the shipments from Gridania and Ul'dah here along with your own. Give credit where credit is due.

Sicard

Sounds like the sorry whingin' of a sore loser ─ an' a hypocrite to boot. Ain't no way a scrawny whelp like you took a dozen steps inside a Dalamud shard.

Emmanellain

I'll have you know I went all the way to the entrance! Furthermore, 'twas my contacts that enabled us to enlist the cooperation of the sky pirates.

Sicard

Left you outside so you wouldn't get anyone killed, did they? Well then, credit where credit's due ─ you did a right fine job sittin' on your arse!

Emmanellain (no text)

Take that back!

Sicard (no text)

Make me!

Emmanellain (no text)

I will not stoop to your level!

My, what a grand welcome party!

Hancock! And Soroban!

We come bearing relics both sacred and Allagan ─ as well as a few other gifts that may be of help ─ to be presented with best wishes from the Eastern alliance.

If the player has completed the

Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr quest line

Our friends in Bozja, for instance, have sent along a few artifacts for the "brave allies of the Resistance". That's you!

If the player has completed the

The Forbidden Land, Eureka quest line

And we've brought a number of items from Eureka as well, courtesy of one Ejika Tsunjika! He says, "A little advance warning would have been appreciated", by the by.

If the player has completed the Four Lords quest line

Soroban

I myself have come with a sacred relic of Reisen Temple. 'Twas passing fortunate that Senri's dango craving brought us to Kugane ─ we arrived precisely as Hancock was making his arrangements.

Upon learning of your need, we made haste back to Hells' Lid ─ with our dango, never fear ─ and consulted with the other auspices. All consented to the lending of Tenzen's legendary Phoenix Blade for this noble cause.

Suzaku and Seiryu were nevertheless worried that it might be lost in transit, however, and insisted upon accompanying me to Onokoro, where I had intended to entrust it to our Confederate allies.

I thought instead to give it over to Hancock when we chanced to cross paths yet again, but alas, Seiryu remained ill at ease, and ordered me see the blade into your hands personally “or die trying”...

If the player has not completed the Four Lords

Soroban

I myself have come with a sacred relic of the Kojin. Upon learning of your need, Bunchin bade me deliver it on behalf of the Blue with all haste.

Fearing I could not swim here with the necessary speed, however, I thought to beg our Confederate allies for aid. To my delight, Hancock was already preparing for departure at the selfsame port, and had space for additional cargo.

We did, of course, need quite the impressive vessel to get it all here in time.

If the player has completed the Return to Ivalice quest line

Hancock looks at the Prima Vista airship overhead.

Fortunately, our Majestic associates have been more than helpful. “'Tis an honor to join the Warrior of Light on another adventure,” they tell me!

Otherwise

The Prima Vista still appears and Hancock looks at it, but he does not give extra dialogue.

That is all wonderful to hear, but what of the extraordinary cost? I shudder to think of the ransom we must pay for such a bounty...

Fret not for your coinpurse, young Alphinaud!

Lord Lolorito looks ever towards the profits of the future, and thus the East Aldenard Trading Company went to some lengths to reduce the financial liability.

And since the Scions funded the entire venture, not a gil need be rendered up in compensation. Everything is already yours!

We funded the venture? When...?

???

Muahahaha!

Don't let the name fool you ─ this coinkeeper knows a thing or two about spending.

When it comes to capital investiture, a sprinkling of gil here and there will not do! You need enough savings to make waves when it really counts...which is why frugality is paramount.

We also had the benefit of a generous patron ─ “generous” being rather an understatement...

She has supported us from the shadows since the very founding of the Scions, ere we even had coffers to fill...

Mother!?

Ameliance...

Ameliance

I remain, of course, an entirely neutral party. I simply thought our family's coffers were needlessly full.

We can hardly take them with us on your “teeny-tiny toy boat,” now, can we? And 'twould be a shame to leave all that hard-earned wealth unspent.

Ameliance and Tataru (no text)

Waste not!

Fourchenault shakes his head.

How ever did you manage so much in so short a time, though? We expected word to reach only a fraction of our allies...

Did I not tell you I have my ways?

Erenville!? You were involved, too?

Erenville

I received a letter from Krile after we parted ways in Labyrinthos.

She explained what the Scions were trying to accomplish, and why you might soon require the services of the gleaners, spread across the world as we are.

I pray you do not interpret this as a betrayal of Sharlayan. I accept that the Forum's aim in pushing us to our limits was to preserve what knowledge we have, and I bear you no ill will for it.

Yet, in collecting that knowledge, what I came to appreciate most about our star is that there remains so much we do not know.

That is why I chose to help the Scions ─ to combat the obliteration of those countless undiscovered wonders. I held no illusions that they would be less demanding taskmasters...though rest assured, if I had, I would have been sorely disappointed.

To make a long story short ─ the whole of the guildship cooperated to ensure your call was heard far and wide.

Nidhana, Varshahn, Cid, Biggs, Wedge, Nero, Hoary Boulder, and Coultenet arrive. If the player has completed the Omega quest line, Alpha and Omega will also show up.

Cid

What's this about a ship that can fly to the moon?

And why didn't you mention it sooner? The one time you don't beg my aid, your problem's a bloody ship that can fly to the moon!

Cid! You brought the team!

Cid

Of course! Garlond Ironworks' finest. You need only point us towards my new favorite ship...

If the player has completed the Sorrow of Werlyt quest line

Cid

Oh, I nearly forgot. We stopped by Werlyt before coming here and picked up a package from Gaius.

He's still of the mind that actions make for better penance than words—contrite or otherwise—so he offered none of the latter.

What he sent is an Allagan relic Valens used in his Weapons experiments—has a fair bit of refined adamantite in it, too.

Hoary Boulder

As you like as not suspect, we've also brought adamantite from Mor Dhona's Dalamud shard.

I admit to some consternation upon first receiving Krile's message. So few Scions remain at the Rising Stones now ─ far too few for such an expedition.

However, the gleaners were able to secure us reinforcements, Idyllshire's treasure hunters not least among them.

If the player has completed the Alexander quest line

Hoary Boulder

And ho, how the gobbieflock fought!

Slowfix's gratitude for the safe return of his daughter has not waned, and he gathered his kin to our side with an astounding quickness.

The clash between their machina and the Allagan defenses was a sight to behold. I wager even you would have been impressed by the magnitude of the gobbiebooms!

Fascinating as all this is, I fail to see how it explains your presence here. Does Radz-at-Han not have more pressing concerns?

We do ─ yet averting the Final Days would be the most expedient solution. That, and I am indebted to you.

Varshahn bows.

Though they chose to take their leave of Thavnair, those you saved in Garlemald remain my people. My gratitude is beyond words.

'Tis appropriate that I aid you in kind. If in the doing we bring salvation to others of this star, so much the better.

You will recall that I spoke of my father, Midgardsormr, and his journey across the great expanse.

As he traveled betwixt the stars, his resplendent scales drank of the aether in those nigh-empty surrounds, and imparted to him the strength to persevere...

Thinking they might further your cause, I called out to my kin for consent.

Azdaja's answer was silence, as ever.

Tiamat and Hraesvelgr, however, responded favorably to the suggestion.

If the player has completed the Omega quest line

My sire, too, stirred from his slumber long enough to speak and say, “Very well...”

Otherwise

My sire, too, gave his assent.

Thus have I brought you his own wyrmscales. Fit them to your purpose, and seek a worthier fate for us all.

Nidhana

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone else so familiar with the unique properties of dragon scales, so I invited myself along.

Bugger me, this is so unbelievable I've gone right back round to believin' it again!

Forget a six percent gain in efficiency. With all these goodies, we could get seven ─ no, ten ─ no! Fourteen bleedin' percent!

Think of how far we could go ─ what we could do with that much power! What we could blow up!

Barnier

If Kokkol is duly convinced, then it must be true ─ in which case, the Scions' end of the bargain has been fulfilled. Would you not agree?

Fourchenault looks at his children.

Yes, Father?

I know not what you seek of Hydaelyn, nor for what purpose you would take command of our ship.

Yet this much is certain ─ to do so will be to dictate the fate of this star and the lives upon it.

The lives of each and every creature. In their magnitude and their fragility.

Do you understand, and are you prepared?

We have seen and we have felt how much each life shapes this world. And so we are determined to abandon none. We understand what is at stake, and we are prepared to bear this burden.

Fourchenault embraces his children.

Then I... I will bear it with you.

I beg you ─ share your struggles with me. As family.

You grasped my fingers with such tiny hands the day you were born. I thought my heart might burst.

'Twas love and happiness beyond expression. Overwhelming. And a conviction so powerful that I trembled with something close to rage.

I had heard the Final Days foretold. I swore to myself then and there that I would not let them steal your futures.

The great exodus would succeed. Must succeed. No sacrifice or sin was worse than the alternative.

If anything gave me pause...'twas mine own father.

The Archon Louisoix openly decried Sharlayan's policies, a perspective which I regarded with increasing disdain as I grew older.

Yet even as part of me thought him a fool... Perhaps I also hoped that he, of all people, would devise a brilliant means to save my children.

A naive hope ─ but stubborn enough that I could never bring myself to keep you apart.

No, that was his doing, when he perished at Carteneau.

As we pulled that twisted slab of Dalamud from the sea, I remembered the warmth of your newborn touch. Chastened, I vowed never again to suffer any interference in my mission to protect you.

No matter that you yourselves wished otherwise.

Detest me. Fight me tooth and nail. I would suffer it and more and be satisfied so long as I could force you onto the ship.

I was wrong. You two have grown so much stronger, and so much wiser, than I dared dream.

You have earned the right to walk your own path...and already begun to do so.

Good! Because there are things we care about, and people we love...and none of them is replaceable. Not a one.

It cannot have been an easy journey, for you to have come so far.

We shall be glad to acquaint you with the finer details someday, once this danger has passed. All that we have seen and heard. That we have felt and learned in our travels.

Ours is not a kind world, but it is beautiful. Always.

Ameliance

Oh no, are you quite sure that's wise? After all, someone turns pale and flees the room when he sees so much as an envelope containing word of your adventures.

What ever will happen if he learns what you were really up to?

Ameliance!

The twins laugh.

Though I have wronged my children most gravely, I owe you an apology as well.

I assumed that it was the Scions' influence that made them so keen to charge headlong into danger.

...Yours, in particular.

I see now that said influence instead brought them together with the many fine people gathered here today.

In which case...I hope you continue to guide them.

If we've finished loitering about the harbor, might I suggest we put our plans into motion? People are beginning to look confused.

Perhaps you can spare a few words ere they resume the tedious lugging of cargo? You've no small number of friends and admirers here, after all.

What will you say?

Lend us your strength!

Our moment of triumph is close at hand!

With me!

Your assistance is appreciated. Now, in an orderly fashion, if you please!

End of cutscene.

Optional dialogue

<cough> My throat hurts from directing so many people to Labyrinthos...but that only proves we got our money's worth!

I apologize for not informing you earlier of Erenville's involvement. He was something of a contingency plan.

Thank goodness we had him and his fellow gleaners to hand, though. It would have been monstrously difficult to locate Cid and transport the Hannish delegation here otherwise...

I had no idea how massive a weight it was until he lifted it off my shoulders... But more importantly, his words were an affirmation that the path we walk is the right one.

A part of me might have been satisfied so long as my family and friends survived the Final Days. But to save this star is what we all want most, and if those same people believe that I can help see it done, who am I to say otherwise?

Come what may, I will fight for this world of ours until the very end.

I cannot wait to see what our friends from the Ironworks do with the ship!

If I never see another crate again, it will be too soon.

Urianger

Unaided, we Scions could never have gathered such a bounty. Refined adamantite, relics sacred and ancient alike...

I find myself quite overcome.

Y'shtola

Lyse sent a letter along with Gridania's contribution. It seems she traveled there to aid in their adamantite recovery.

Evidently, journeying to Gridania was quite the trial. As was getting into the Dalamud shard. As was reaching its depths...

I suspect she will have few kind words to say about the Allagans when next we meet.

The time has come to claim our prize. Are you prepared?

At Scholar's HArbor; if the Omega quest line is complete

Alpha

Kweh, kweh!

Alpha seems distracted by something off in the distant heavens. You cannot help but wonder what he senses out in the sea of stars.

Omega

The miniature model of Omega appears to be staring up into the sky, searching for something...

At the Last Stand

Nero

Hm...? No, I am not neglecting my duties. Honestly, am I not allowed even a moment to myself? A genius needs time to reflect on his thoughts, you know.

The ark truly is a marvel, and I count myself fortunate having had the opportunity help build it. A pity I did not come here sooner. Oh, the things I could have done with the fruits of their research...

Not that that is any of your business, mind you. Though I suppose I could have found a way to apply that knowledge to further improvements to the ark, as well.

At the Agora

Soroban

You too have found yourself idle, my friend?

If you seek to occupy your time until the ark is ready, you needn't go far. Even the markets here in Sharlayan are filled with the most wonderous of sights.

At Kokkol's Forge

If you think I'll let you show me up with that little display at the harbor, think again! I'll make the most powerful aetherburner you've ever seen.

...Also, thanks for the adamantite!

Speak with Alphinaud.

We've finally managed to clear the harbor, which means the rest is in the engineers' capable hands.

Meanwhile, Father has issued to us an invitation.

As was agreed, he will reveal the means by which Hydaelyn may be contacted.

We are to meet him at Aporia when we're ready. Given the vital knowledge She holds, I suggest we leave without delay.

It transpires, however, that the Forum's method for speaking with Her is not without risks. I am curious to hear what those might entail ─ but regardless, be warned.

Most of those who arrived with the adamantite have offered to stay and see to any remaining tasks that need doing.

The Forum has already asked for my assistance in overseeing the process, so you needn't worry about a thing!

Thank you, Tataru. We're off to Aporia, then!

Optional dialogue

I don't want any of you getting hurt ─ but I do hope you'll wring as much information out of Hydaelyn as you can. For all we know, this is the one and only opportunity we'll get.

Speak with Fourchenault at Aporia.

Forename. I have already shown the others inside.

You will want to speak with Clarilaine. She has the key to the lift, and can send you down after me.

Speak with Clarilaine.

Clarilaine

You're with Master Fourchenault, yes? Just step inside the lift here.

Descend to the lower levels? (Yes/No)

Speak with Fourchenault.

From here, we proceed to the heart of Labyrinthos, and its most closely guarded secret ─ Thaumazein.

It marks the beginning and end of our efforts ─ whence we delved to seek audience with the star, and whence we will embark on our journey to the heavens.

This way, if you please.

Proceed to the entrance of Thaumazein.

Start of cutscene.

I bid you welcome to Thaumazein. Direct your attention toward its center to behold the ark over which we have long labored.

As you can see, 'twas designed as a medium-sized craft, the better to reduce fuel consumption. Miniaturizing magicks have been applied to its interior to ensure that the thrust-to-weight ratio does not place too great a limitation on its freight capacity.

The aetherburner, as you know, has been removed for further modification, but we shall reattach it soon enough.

I have received word that Kokkol and several of your allies are working on it with an intense fervor.

They are sure to see it done. 'Twas by their expertise that many a prior disaster was averted.

If anything, I fear they will not afford us much time for speaking with Hydaelyn ere they finish...

Point taken. Let us move on. I must warn you again, however, that even with the benefit of our device, to treat with Her is not a simple feat.

End of cutscene.

Optional dialogue

You feel it too, don't you? The ship is impressive, but it pales in comparison to the vast primordial power beneath our feet...

Urianger

'Twould seem enchantments most advanced have been woven into the ship's very bones. Wilfsunn and Bloewyda were doubtless called upon for their expertise in teleportation magicks...

It was the Allagans who first combined the mechanical and aetherial sciences into a revolutionary discipline.

Given that this ship is nothing short of a technological marvel in that precise vein, Allagan salvage should suit it well.

I doubt this is what Erenville meant when he said that there remains much we do not know, but I still can't believe everything that was hidden underneath the city this entire time.

Y'shtola

We must learn of Hydaelyn's greater plan. We can only hope that She also knows the current location of Meteion...

...And we can do neither if we do not focus on whatever trial awaits us within.

If meeting Hydaelyn proves difficult even for the Forum, then perhaps I─

Oh, 'tis an unformed idea at this phase, I'm afraid. I will duly inform you if anything comes of it.

I can well imagine the zeal with which they're working on the aetherburner, and all I can say is that I'm glad we have something to do other than get in their way.

Once it's ready, we'll see to it that the ship is put to good use!

To think how many generations labored for this end...and that we aim higher still.

We must spare no preparation ─ and that means speaking with Hydaelyn, no matter the cost.

Everilda

Oh yes, I know you. Your reputation—and the rumor mill—precedes you. At any rate, how might I help you?

Cutbert

Do you recognize this cylindrical structure? It's a tank we use to store aether─a storage system made possible through technology developed by yours truly!

Didisa

I'm performing final checks of parts for the ark we're constructing. Even the smallest error can lead to a huge catastrophe, so we cannot be too careful!

F'ongho

This machine is used to compress aether, and represents a vital portion of the ark.

Speak with Fourchenault.