Journey's Beginning

Journey's Beginning

Quest giver

Bertliana

Location

Southern Thanalan (X:16.9, Y:14.5)

Level

70

Required quest

Stormblood

Experience

 0

Gil

 1,500

Previous quest

For Wilred

Next quest

Journey's End

Patch

4.0

“

Bertliana is ready to head home.

— In-game description

Steps

• Speak with Bertliana near Castrum Oriens.

• Find Bertliana and slay any enemies that appear.

• Speak with Bertliana.

• Speak with Bertliana in Radiata.

Journal

• Bertliana is ready to head home.

• Eager to depart for Ala Mhigo, Bertliana gathers everyone so that they can bid farewell to Gundobald. He wishes you all safe travels and Bertliana asks you to rendezvous with the party at Castrum Oriens.

• The group had no problems making it through the Black Shroud to Castrum Oriens thanks to the protection of the Wood Wailers. Bertliana explains that the plan is to continue heading eastwards and cross the Velodyna River. You follow the group through Virdjala to make sure they remain unharmed.

• The party is set upon by beasts, but you are able to slay them in a timely fashion. You go to speak with Bertliana and make sure everyone is safe and sound.

• Bertliana states it is time they resumed their journey. It is agreed that you will rendezvous with her in Radiata, a small settlement in the Peaks.

• You meet up with the group once more and immediately notice they are looking a bit worse for wear. While they were not attacked on their way to Radiata, the long journey has clearly taken its toll. Bertliana decides it is time for a well-earned rest before embarking on the second part of the trip.

Dialogue

Accepting the Quest

Bertliana: Assuming you too are ready, I would like to depart. I will go and round up everyone else now.

Cutscene

Bertliana: Everyone is present and accounted for.

Gundobald: It is a shame to see you go, but I have no doubts you will enjoy your new lives in Ala Mhigo. Take care on the road and I look forward to the day our paths cross again!

Bertliana: Thank you, Gundobald. I am certain it will not be too long before we are able to speak once more. Keep well!
Bertliana: Our first destination is Castrum Oriens via the Black Shroud. Let us depart!

Optional

Gundobald: See that Wilred gets the send—off he deserves. 

Overeager Swordsman: There have been no threats to our safety so far. Though I do worry what lies in wait past Castrum Oriens.

Speaking with Bertliana near Castrum Oriens

Bertliana: We were able to make our way through the Black Shroud without any problems thanks to the protection of the Wood Wailers.
Bertliana: Only the Velodyna River stands between us and Gyr Abania now.
Bertliana: We shall follow the path out of the forest and head eastward.
Bertliana: The imperial army may be gone, but there are still plenty of beasts and bandits we will need to be wary of.
Bertliana: Should we be attacked, it shall be up to you to protect us, [Forename]. 

(Optional)
Overeager Swordsman: Truly, the stories of your strength do not do you justice.

Speaking with Bertliana

Bertliana: Thank you, [Forename].
Bertliana: To think that beasts now appear even here...
Bertliana: Back when I lived in Ala Mhigo, mercenaries would patrol the roads, protecting merchants and travelers from harm.
Bertliana: If we are to resume trade with Gridania and Ul'dah, we will also need to hire a force capable of keeping those who use these roads safe.
Bertliana: Indeed. We shall not want for work upon arriving in Ala Mhigo. There is yet plenty to be done.
Bertliana: It is time we resumed our journey. We shall continue heading towards the east, aiming for a settlement called Radiata in the Peaks.

(Optional)
Overeager Swordsman: We are so close now. I still can't believe I will actually be able to go home at last.

Speaking with Bertliana in Radiata

Bertliana: It seems everyone has begun to tire from the long journey. It may be time for us to take a slightly extended break.
Bertliana: I had been so eager to see Ala Mhigo again I may have forced them to walk faster than I should have. However, we have already waited twenty years for this moment. Putting it off a while longer should not be a problem.