Tears on the Sand

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

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Main Scenario Progress: 553 / 960 (57.6%)

   

Shadowbringers Progress: 12 / 157 (7.6%)

   

“

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

Accepting the Quest (Cutscene)

< What will you say? > 
< Alisaie... > 
< I've spoken with the carers. >

(Both)
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. 
Alisaie: 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. 
Alisaie: 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. 
Alisaie: 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. 
Alisaie: This damned Light, building without cease... It's the reason we can't save those corrupted by the eaters. 
Alisaie: 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.  

Optional

Cassana: It's all very well talking about curing the eater affliction...but false hope can be a dangerous thing.

Wrenric: I've got to stay sharp, keep my wits about me. I miss Tesleen as much as anyone, but I can't let my thoughts stray from the task at hand.

Halric: ......

Todden: Ahhh...

Pawnil: Ahhh... Tes... Tesleen...

Willfort: Poor Alisaie... She was so close to Tesleen... I only hope she doesn't do something foolish.

Lamon: Tesleen may be gone, but her share of the work still needs to be done. I'm sure she wouldn't want us to let standards slip.

Voyne: I'm fine... I can still─ I'm fine... 

Cassard: [Forename]! 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. 

Speaking with Alisaie at the Red Serai

Alisaie: Forgive me, [Forename]─I couldn't stay there a moment longer. 
Alisaie: 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. 

(If completed Coils of Bahamut)
< What will you say? >
< From Eorzea's sword in the darkness...to Novrandt's sword in the light? >
< ... > 

< From Eorzea's sword in the darkness...to Novrandt's sword in the light? >
Alisaie: Gods above. It feels like an age ago now... 

 (< ... >, if did not complete Coils of Bahamut, and continuing after Eorzea's sword of darkness response)
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!

(Optional)
Cassard: Ah, it's good to be back. Mord Souq has many charms, but there's nothing like a proper bed to recover from a long journey...as I'm sure you'd agree.

Speaking 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. 
Alisaie: 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?

Optional

Crystal Exarch: I see you were reunited with Alisaie, but I daresay you found little else to celebrate in Amh Araeng... 

(If completed Alphinaud quests first)
Alphinaud: Welcome back, [Forename]. You will have to share the tale of your journey once the two of you are suitably rested. 

Speaking 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. 
Alisaie: 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.