Tears on the Sand

Quest giver: Alisaie
Location: Amh Araeng (X:29.4, Y:26.63)
Quest line: Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests
Level: 70

Experience: 216,000
Gil: 815
Previous quest: The Time Left to Us
Next quest: The Lightwardens
Patch: 5.0

Main Scenario Progress: 553 / 960 (57.6%)

Shadowbringers Progress: 12 / 157 (7.6%)

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Alisaie is lost in grief.

— In-game description

Steps

Speak with Alisaie at the Red Serai.
Speak with Alisaie.
Speak with Alisaie in the Ocular.

Journal

Alisaie is lost in grief.

Dialogue

Quest Acceptance

What will you say? Alisaie... / I've spoken with the carers. -> Alisaie...
Alisaie: ...Thank you. What you're doing, it...it means a lot to them. To me.

Willfort: ...Sorry to interrupt. We, uh... We realized we hadn't thanked you for rescuing Halric.
Willfort: ...You weren't hurt at all, were you?
Alisaie: Hurt...? There wasn't even a fight. I was too late. Too slow.
And I thought I could protect you...
Cassana: You can't blame yourself for things beyond your control. You brought Halric back safe and sound─no one could have done any more.
Alisaie: I'm sorry, but I've come to a decision: I won't be continuing in my role here. I hope you will forgive me for leaving you...and that you will delay Halric's last meal for as long as you possibly can. Not until it's too late, of course, just...give him what time you can.
Willfort: We always do.
Alisaie: Of course. She would have done the same. Farewell, Halric. Keep Tesleen's words close to your heart.
Cassana: Wait! You're leaving this very moment? I understand how you must feel, but surely this is a bit hasty? Do you even have anywhere to go?
Alisaie: I have a destination in mind, yes. And a purpose. This damned Light, building without cease... It's the reason we can't save those corrupted by the eaters. But what if we corrected the balance? Even if it were only little by little─even if it took years─it would surely make things better.
Willfort: Now, hold on there. Everyone knows there's too much Light, but how could you ever hope to get rid of it? You'd have to change the whole world!
Alisaie: That's right...
Alisaie: We should return to the Crystarium. I may not be able to repel the eaters on my own...but I can still use the skills I have gained here to hurt them. (Cassana shrugs)

Cassard: Small! Good to see you again! You look like you've a story or two to tell... But I sense you'd sooner get back to the Crystarium.

Speak with Alisaie at the Red Serai

Alisaie: Forgive me, [Forename]─I couldn't stay there a moment longer. But I was serious about what I said. While the men and women at the Inn battle against this blight with kindness, I must fight it in my own way. With steel.
Cassard: Miss Alisaie!? ...Is there anything I can get you?
Alisaie: Your swiftest amaro! I need to return to the Crystarium─immediately!
Cassard: A-As you wish!

Speak with Alisaie

Alisaie: Ugh, remind me to wear goggles if we ever fly over Amh Araeng again. I've barely gotten the sand out of my eyes.
Alisaie: ...But the wind did help to clear my head at least. I think I'm ready to meet with the Exarch. We need to talk about how we're going to wipe the sin eaters out. Shall we?

Alphinaud: Welcome back, Small. You will have to share the tale of your journey once the two of you are suitably rested.
Crystal Exarch: I see you were reunited with Alisaie, but I daresay you found little else to celebrate in Amh Araeng...

Speak with Alisaie in the Ocular

Alisaie: Thank you for seeking me out, [Forename]─it meant a lot to have you there at my side. And looking at Alphinaud, I'd say he's as eager to begin this discussion as I am. I say we lay our experiences before the Exarch, and step back to see what kind of picture they make. Then we can decide where to go from here.