In Search of Alphinaud

In Search of Alphinaud

Quest giver

Crystal Exarch

Location

The Ocular (X:6.1, Y:6.0)

Quest line

Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests

Level

70

Experience

 216,000

Gil

 898

Previous quest

Travelers of Norvrandt

Next quest

A Still Tide

Patch

5.0

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Main Scenario Progress: 545 / 960 (56.8%)

   

Shadowbringers Progress: 4 / 157 (2.5%)

   

“

The Crystal Exarch is eager for you to meet with Alphinaud.

— In-game description

Rewards

Unlocks

• 
  Kholusia (South)
• 
  Stilltide

Steps

• Present the letter of introductions to Szem Djenmai at Temenos Rookery.
• Speak with the aspiring amaro tamer.
• Speak with Szem Djenmai.

Journal

• The Crystal Exarch is eager for you to meet with Alphinaud.

• In order to facilitate your reunion with Alphinaud, the Exarch offers to arrange transportation for the journey to Kholusia. He hands you a folded letter, and asks that you present it to Szem Djenmai, the Master of Beasts at Temenos Rookery.

• After perusing your letter of introduction, Szem Djenmai not only agrees to provide you with an amaro, but also insists upon accompanying you on the first leg of your trip. He bids you gather your gear and head to the Amaro Launch, where one of the younger tamers will attend to you while Szem is saddling the mounts.

• Despite obvious doubts as to your skill as a rider, the young tamer nevertheless trusts in Master Djenmai's decision to grant you the use of his amaro. Your journey to Kholusia has begun.

• After a blissfully uneventful flight, you alight upon the island. Szem waits patiently nearby as you find your land legs.

• According to your guide, it is not the wildlife of Kholusia that should concern you, but its people. Once satisfied that you have heeded his warning regarding the Eulmorans, the Zun promises to tell you something that will aid you in your search for Alphinaud...

Dialogue

Quest Acceptance

Crystal Exarch: You will visit Alphinaud in Kholusia, then? Excellent.  As I mentioned, your destination is an island off the west coast, so you will need a mount capable of making the journey.  Here is a letter of introduction. Present it to Szem Djenmai, the Master of Beasts at Temenos Rookery, and he will take care of you.  When you see Alphinaud, be sure to pass on my warmest regards.

Present the letter of introductions to Szem Djenmai at Temenos Rookery

Szem Djenmai: Your face is unknown to me. What business have you at my rookery?
Szem Djenmai: ...Hmph. Signed by the Exarch, no less.  Yes, I can provide you with an amaro for passage to Kholusia. I will pick you out a friendly whelp.
What will you say? An "amaro," you say...? / Not a chocobo, then..? '-> Not a chocobo, then..? 
Szem Djenmai: A chocobo? Do you hail from one of Norvrandt's more isolated settlements, perchance? I hear there are a few places where they ride little else.  But here in the Crystarium, mounts like that grey fellow there are far more commonly used.  ...Hm. Seeing as you are plainly unaccustomed to riding amaro, I think it best I accompany you on this flight myself.  Any Zun worthy of the name could do it, of course, but the Exarch sent you to me. Ensuring you arrive safely is my responsibility.  Gather your things and meet me at the Amaro Launch. One of the junior tamers will attend to you while I ready the mounts.