Tinker, Seeker, Soldier, Spy

Quest giver: Biggs
Location: The Dravanian Hinterlands (X:21, Y:18)
Quest line: Alexander Quests
Level: 60

Experience: 0
Gil: 5,000
Previous quest: Steel and Steam
Next quest: The Pulsing Heart
Patch: 3.01

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Judging by the twinkle in Biggs's eye, Cid has a plan.

— In-game description

Rewards

Unlocks

Alexander - The Arm of the Father

Steps

Enter the Arm of the Father.
Speak with Mide.

Journal

Cid reveals that something about the Illuminati's scheme has been puzzling him, namely their decision to send coded communications disclosing the secret to entering Gordias. For whom were these messages intended? The answer, he concludes, is a spy─an agent who needs a way to reenter the stronghold. Accordingly, he continues, he has ordered that the area around the primal's hand be cleared, hoping to entice Illuminati operatives into revealing themselves. Scant moments later, Wedge receives word that Brayflox has been seen entering the colossus. You can only conclude that she is not who she seems. Join Cid and Mide in pursuing the impostor into the giant.

※The Arm of the Father can be accessed via the Duty Finder.

You have pursued the spy through Gordias. Now follow her to the next area.

Before you can apprehend the spy, Quickthinx Allthoughts and his guards emerge from a nearby corridor and gun her down. Betraying no hint of remorse, the Illuminati Grand Master then announces that he has been searching for the “missing piece” required to make the world perfect, prompting Cid to fire back that his perfect world will be nothing more than a dead star. Alas, no words will dissuade the Illuminati from their course, and the goblins soon depart to enact their plan...

Sensing Cid's frustration, Mide reveals that she knows how to shut down the primal's core, and Roundrox adds that she can assist you in identifying its location. Accordingly, Cid bids you make your way outside and prepare for what promises to be an eventful mission. Meet with Mide at Bigwest Shortstop and discuss how best to proceed.

Mide reaffirms that which you already know: that the Illuminati and their primal must be stopped at all costs. Steel yourself for the coming battle, and press on into Gordias when you are ready.

Dialogue

Quest Acceptance

Biggs: We've got ourselves a problem, [Forename], but don't worry─the chief has a plan. Speaking of whom─Chief! Over here!
Cid: All present and correct, I see. Good. Something has been nagging at me for a while, [Forename], and I've finally realized what it is. It concerns the communications Wedge intercepted.  So, we know that the Illuminati have managed to establish a base inside the colossus, meaning they must also have found a way to pierce the magic barrier. Assuming that's the case, what need have they to use the only hatch which the barrier doesn't protect? And why go to the trouble of sending coded messages on how to unlock it?  The answer? Spies. I believe the Illuminati have an agent outside the colossus, most like in Idyllshire itself, who is using the hatch as a back door.  Now, this agent will know we've broken their code, and that the hatch is constantly watched, so he won't have been able to use it for some time. As such, he'll doubtless be desperate to reestablish contact with the inside.  And that's why I've cleared the area around the giant's hand. All we need do now is watch and wait...and follow whoever makes a dash for the hatch.
Wedge: Chief! Linkpearl call from Redbrix! He says─ <gasp> He says Brayflox went inside! B-But she can't be─ N-No, it must be an impersonator! Chief─whomever you met earlier was a spy! Quick, you've got to get after her!

Enter the Arm of the Father