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| quest-giver = Alphinaud
| quest-giver = Alphinaud
| location = The Rising Stones
| location = The Rising Stones
| location-x = 6
| location-x = 6.0
| location-y = 5
| location-y = 6.0
| type = main scenario
| type = main scenario
| quest-line = Seventh Astral Era
| quest-line = Seventh Astral Era
| level = 50  
| level = 50  
| req-items = 4 Inconspicuously Suspicious Item
| req-items = 2 Inconspicuously Suspicious Item
| exp = 2340
| exp = 2340
| gil = 1019
| gil = 1019
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| patch = 2.5
| patch = 2.5
| release = A Realm Reborn
| release = A Realm Reborn
}}
| id-edb = e6a28c26732
__NOTOC__
| id-gt = 69424
}} __NOTOC__
==Walkthrough==
[[Patch 5.3]]'s [[A Realm Reborn Overhaul|ARR overhaul]] cut down the number of boxes, but this editor is unsure which ones were retained.<br>
The [[Inconspicuously Suspicious Item|boxes]] can be found at (x:19.2, y:21.0), (x:20.8, y:20.1), (x:22.2, y:21.2), and (x:20.8, y:20.1). This last crate is found atop the large pipeline spanning the [[Ceruleum Processing Plant]]; climb the stairs at (x:19.3, y:20.8) to reach it.
 
==Steps==
==Steps==
*Speak with [[Moenbryda]].
*Speak with [[Moenbryda]].
*Speak with [[Moenbryda]] once more.
*Speak with [[Moenbryda]] once more.
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
*Speak with [[Alphinaud]].
*Speak with [[Wilred]] at the [[Ceruleum Processing Plant]].
*Speak with [[Wilred]] at the [[Ceruleum Processing Plant]].
 
*Report to [[Edelstein]].
*Speak with [[Edelstein]].


==Journal==
==Journal==
*You speak with [[Alphinaud]], and the young commander of the [[Crystal Braves]] mentions [[Moenbryda]]'s request for the [[Scions]] to assemble in [[The Solar|the solar]]. Find Moenbryda within the [[Rising Stones]], and let her know that your business with the [[Ishgard]]ians is concluded.
* [[Alphinaud]] has a message from [[Moenbryda]] for the [[Scions]].
 
*You have located the [[Roegadyn]] scholar and informed her that her requested meeting may now take place. Make your way to the solar and speak with Moenbryda once more.


*Moenbryda reveals that she has formulated a means of producing the staggering amount of aether required to destroy a captured [[Ascian]] soul -- namely, by siphoning energy from the corrupted crystals found across [[Eorzea]]. It is at this point in her presentation that Alphinaud arrives and suggests that she conduct her experiments in [[northern Thanalan]], where such crystals formations are bountiful yet not too closely grouped. He soon adds, however, that the imperial forces in the area are seeking to ransack the resources of the [[Ceruleum Processing Plant]]. With a knowing smile, Alphinaud laments that Moenbryda's experiments will be nigh impossible to perform without the Scions first cooperating with the Crystal Braves to defeat the [[Garlean]] threat. Speak with Alphinaud at the Rising Stones to learn more about your role in defending the processing plant from the advancing imperial soldiers.
* You speak with [[Alphinaud]], and the young commander of [[the Crystal Braves]] mentions [[Moenbryda]]'s request for the [[Scions]] to assemble in [[The Solar|the solar]]. Find [[Moenbryda]] within [[the Rising Stones]], and let her know that your business with the [[Ishgard]]ians is concluded.


*Alphinaud has bid you rendezvous with the 4th in northern Thanalan while he moves to take command of the Crystal Braves stationed in [[Ul'dah]]. As you make to depart, you encounter [[Hoary Boulder]] and [[Coultenet]], who have been charged with escorting [[F'lhaminn]] during her efforts to recruit her influential Ul'dahn acquaintances to the Scions' cause. It seems that the call of duty shall once more empty the Rising Stones of Eorzea's stalwart defenders. Travel to the Ceruleum Processing Plant and report to [[Wilred]].
* You have located the [[Roegadyn]] scholar and informed her that her requested meeting may now take place. Make your way to [[The Solar|the solar]] and speak with [[Moenbryda]] once more.


*After reporting to Wilred, the eager Crystal Braves member takes you to Lieutenant [[Edelstein]] for a briefing on the current situation. Edelstein appears elated at your presence, but his mood quickly turns sour as he relates to you the news of how several imperial explosive devices have been discovered within the perimeter of the plant. Join the soldiers and the newly arrived Scions in the search for any [[Inconspicuously Suspicious Item|suspicious boxes]] that could prove a danger to the garrison.
* [[Moenbryda]] reveals that she has formulated a means of producing the staggering amount of [[aether]] required to destroy a captured [[Ascian]] soul─namely, by siphoning energy from the corrupted crystals found across [[Eorzea]]. It is at this point in her presentation that [[Alphinaud]] arrives and suggests that she conduct her experiments in [[northern Thanalan]], where such crystal formations are bountiful yet not too closely grouped. He soon adds, however, that the imperial forces in the area are seeking to ransack the resources of the [[Ceruleum Processing Plant]]. With a knowing smile, [[Alphinaud]] laments that [[Moenbryda]]'s experiments will be nigh impossible to perform without the [[Scions]] first cooperating with [[the Crystal Braves]] to defeat the [[Garlean]] threat. Speak with [[Alphinaud]] at [[the Rising Stones]] to learn more about your role in defending the processing plant from the advancing imperial soldiers.


*You have scoured the entire compound and uncovered what you believe to be four more imperial explosive devices. Return to Lieutenant Edelstein and deliver the suspicious containers.
* [[Alphinaud]] has bid you rendezvous with the 4th in [[northern Thanalan]] while he moves to take command of [[the Crystal Braves]] stationed in [[Ul'dah]]. As you make to depart, you encounter [[Hoary Boulder]] and [[Coultenet]], who have been charged with escorting [[F'lhaminn]] during her efforts to recruit her influential [[Ul'dah]]n acquaintances to the [[Scions]]' cause. It seems that the call of duty shall once more empty [[the Rising Stones]] of [[Eorzea]]'s stalwart defenders. Travel to the [[Ceruleum Processing Plant]] and report to [[Wilred]].


*Lieutenant Edelstein gingerly receives the crates from your steady hands, and puts them aside for his sappers to disable. Though one threat has been effectively neutralized, the garrison commander informs you that returning scouts have reported movement amongst the nearby Garlean forces...
* [[Wilred]] welcomes your presence at the plant, as there have been reports of troubling movements among the imperial army of late. He asks that you report to Lieutenant [[Edelstein]] and inquire as to how you might best lend your talents to the operation.


==Tips==
* Lieutenant [[Edelstein]] appears elated at your presence, but his mood quickly turns sour as he relates to you the news of how several imperial explosive devices have been discovered within the perimeter of the plant. Though he believes that [[The Immortal Flames|the Flames]] will be able to neutralize the threat, he has received disturbing reconnaissance concerning the [[Garlean]] troops, and would once again call upon your aid.
*The [[Inconspicuously Suspicious Item|boxes]] can be found at (x:19.2, y:21.0), (x:20.8, y:20.1), (x:22.2, y:21.2), and (x:20.8, y:20.1). This last crate is found atop the large pipeline spanning the [[Ceruleum Processing Plant]]; climb the stairs at (x:19.3, y:20.8) to reach it.

Revision as of 21:53, 9 October 2022

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Aether on Demand

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Quest giver
Alphinaud
Location
The Rising Stones (X:6.0, Y:6.0)
Quest line
Seventh Astral Era
Level
50
Required items
2 Inconspicuously Suspicious Item Icon.png  Inconspicuously Suspicious Item
Experience
Experience 2,340
Gil
Gil 1,019
Previous quest
Main Scenario QuestThe Rising Chorus
Next quest
Main Scenario QuestOn the Counteroffensive
Patch
2.5
Links
EDB GT

Alphinaud has a message from Moenbryda for the Scions.

— In-game description

Walkthrough

Patch 5.3's ARR overhaul cut down the number of boxes, but this editor is unsure which ones were retained.
The boxes can be found at (x:19.2, y:21.0), (x:20.8, y:20.1), (x:22.2, y:21.2), and (x:20.8, y:20.1). This last crate is found atop the large pipeline spanning the Ceruleum Processing Plant; climb the stairs at (x:19.3, y:20.8) to reach it.

Steps

Journal

  • You have located the Roegadyn scholar and informed her that her requested meeting may now take place. Make your way to the solar and speak with Moenbryda once more.
  • Moenbryda reveals that she has formulated a means of producing the staggering amount of aether required to destroy a captured Ascian soul─namely, by siphoning energy from the corrupted crystals found across Eorzea. It is at this point in her presentation that Alphinaud arrives and suggests that she conduct her experiments in northern Thanalan, where such crystal formations are bountiful yet not too closely grouped. He soon adds, however, that the imperial forces in the area are seeking to ransack the resources of the Ceruleum Processing Plant. With a knowing smile, Alphinaud laments that Moenbryda's experiments will be nigh impossible to perform without the Scions first cooperating with the Crystal Braves to defeat the Garlean threat. Speak with Alphinaud at the Rising Stones to learn more about your role in defending the processing plant from the advancing imperial soldiers.
  • Wilred welcomes your presence at the plant, as there have been reports of troubling movements among the imperial army of late. He asks that you report to Lieutenant Edelstein and inquire as to how you might best lend your talents to the operation.
  • Lieutenant Edelstein appears elated at your presence, but his mood quickly turns sour as he relates to you the news of how several imperial explosive devices have been discovered within the perimeter of the plant. Though he believes that the Flames will be able to neutralize the threat, he has received disturbing reconnaissance concerning the Garlean troops, and would once again call upon your aid.