Traitor in the Midst
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Traitor in the Midst
- Quest giver
- Minfilia
- Location
- The Rising Stones (X:6.1, Y:5.2)
- Quest line
Seventh Astral Era Main Scenario Quests- Level
- 50
- Experience
2,340- Gil
901- Previous quest
- Brave New Companions
- Next quest
- Back and Fourth
- Patch
- 2.4
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 200 / 992 (20.2%)
A Realm Reborn Progress: 200 / 241 (83%)
Minfilia would have you assist Alphinaud in his new station as commander of the Crystal Braves.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Choose one of the following options:
Walkthrough
Minfilia is in The Solar.
Steps
- Speak with Alphinaud.
- Speak with Ilberd.
- Speak with Raubahn at the Hall of Flames.
Journal
- Minfilia would have you assist Alphinaud in his new station as commander of the Crystal Braves.
- Conscious of the many practical difficulties facing the newly formed Crystal Braves, Minfilia asks that you place yourself at Alphinaud's disposal. Find the boy commander within the Rising Stones, and offer him your aid.
- Grateful for your offer of aid, Alphinaud bids you speak with Captain Ilberd, his second-in-command, to be briefed on the sensitive matter in which he requires your assistance.
- Ilberd reveals that a Garlean spy known as the Ivy has infiltrated one of the Grand Companies. A suspect was identified among the Immortal Flames, but the man proved to be but one of many in the agent's employ. Accompany Ilberd to his meeting with Raubahn at the Hall of Flames, and remain on hand in the event that the Ivy chooses to make a move.
- You learn that Raubahn and Ilberd have been friends and rivals since before the fall of Ala Mhigo. Under the guise of a long-awaited reunion, the two men discuss the matter of the Garlean spy. At the meeting's conclusion, it is agreed that both parties will continue their inquiries.
Dialogue
Optional dialogue in the Rising Stones
Optional dialogue
The greater our successes, the more our name will grow. The more our name grows, the greater the profits to be had. I can scarcely contain my anticipation for our first mission.
This uniform rather suits me, would you not say? Or perhaps it is I that suits it.
After all my transgressions, I am grateful indeed for this chance to start anew. Buscarron! Laurentius shall do you proud!
You've brought in quite a few new recruits, haven't you? Your reputation extends far beyond Little Ala Mhigo, it would seem, and deservedly so.
Why, meeting you has given me something to strive for. Remember the name of Wilred! I shall hone both body and mind and do you and my fellow Braves proud.
The formation of the Crystal Braves has lifted everyone's spirits. My hopes are as high as the next man, but we'll not know what this company is truly made of till we face our first mission.
For the freedom of all! For the freedom of all! For the freedom of all!
The first few times I said it, I must confess to feeling some embarrassment, but it's starting to grow on me.
I am studying Eorzean military drills, in the hope that I might better understand this new organization.
Ohgodsohgods! I thought I was finished with the roster, but I missed a name and had to start all over. As if I didn't have enough work to do already!
The Crystal Braves... 'Tis a most fitting name for a company of champions summoned together by the Mothercrystal, would you not agree?
The blue of the uniform represents the Crystal's Light─pure and unadulterated, a beacon of hope. The crystal sword is the sign of those who would stand strong in the face of danger.
Until the day that my Crystal Braves are a guiding light for all of Eorzea, I will not give up the fight.
'Tis always inspiring to speak with a person of vision. If there is aught I might do to be of service to this new company, you know where to find me.
Alphinaud's words were most heart-stirring, would you not agree? Truth be told, I worry what I can offer to such a lofty organization, but I will do all in my power to make my fellow Braves proud!
Come to mention it, the younglings seem to have run off somewhere. I do hope they're not up to any mischief...
Is there aught I may do to serve you? I stand ever at the ready. For the freedom of all!
Anyone with a pair of eyes can see that Thancred is thoroughly besmitten with Higiri. Then again, subtlety has never been one of his strengths...
Urianger has asked me to watch over the Doman women, that they do not come to any more suffering than they have already endured...
Papalymo refuses to spar with me. He says he has more important matters to attend to, but I think he's just afraid to lose!
Sparring bouts to raise awareness of the Crystal Braves? Intriguing, though I cannot help but feel there are more pressing tasks at hand. Perhaps Tataru requires aid in compiling the company roster...
Mister Thancred has taken quite a fancy to Doman cuisine. Several times a day he tells me that one of my dishes is the best he's ever tasted.
His praise is most heartening, though I cannot help but feel he has a wont for exaggeration...
Ever since Higiri started preparing our meals, I swear I've never felt better.
They say Doman cuisine is highly nourishing, but I'd sooner attribute it to the loving care she puts into her culinary creations.
They say the fastest way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and I'm not wont to disagree.
I hear a new company has been formed. I would be of service in whatever humble way I can.
For the freedom of all! For the freedom of all! For the freedom of all!
It just doesn't sound the same when I say it...
Our Doman Adventurers' Guild could use a new name. Say, do you have any ideas?
We hereby name Yozan commander of the Doman Braves!
The Crystal Braves! Why, just saying the name makes me feel strong!
I've been thinking of changing the name of our guild to “The Doman Braves.” How does that sound to you, Mister Mega?
Seein' this lass sure brings back memories. I was jus' sharin' a couple o' juicy secrets with her.
Every time I speak to Riol, I realize how much there is that I do not yet understand about the kobolds. I am fortunate indeed to count a former member of the Company of Heroes as friend and confidant.
Accepting the quest
Start of cutscene. <sigh> Try as I might, I cannot shake a creeping sense of dark foreboding... But it avails us naught to fret about the unknown. We must concentrate instead on the problems of the present.
The primals have been relatively quiet of late, and the beast tribes who summon them are under constant surveillance by the Grand Companies.
Should any suspicious activity be afoot, you may be certain that we will hear of it.
And until such time as a permanent solution to the primal problem has been found, we can do little but wait and observe.
As for the Ascians, Urianger is wholly dedicated to finding the means by which we may defeat the dark beings. Let us pray for good tidings on that front.
...But all of this you knew already. Let us speak then of more current matters─in particular, the state of the Crystal Braves.
Alphinaud did well to found the organization, but ensuring its smooth operation is another matter entirely.
Though I doubt not that he is doing his best, I felt that a helping hand or two would not go astray.
To this end, I offered to send one of the Archons to assist him, but he declined. You know how he can be─independent to a fault, and singularly loath to accept help...
...Save, of course, when that help comes from you. Alphinaud has entrusted countless matters of import to your care in the past, and I believe he would not hesitate to do so again...were you to offer.
I should be most grateful if you would go to him, and support him in whatever manner you are able.
End of cutscene.
Optional dialogue
Alphinaud refused the Archons' help, but I believe that he would welcome yours. I should be most grateful if you would place yourself at his disposal.
Optional dialogue in the Rising Stones
Optional dialogue
Look forward, never back. Devote yourself only to the present. This is what I've learned from the Domans.
Those azure uniforms are really rather striking, but I think I shall remain a Scion for the nonce. These walls have become my home, and the Scions my family.
Besides, I'm not sure blue is really my color. The green in my cassock brings out my eyes, just as Hoary's breeches bring out the red in his.
Where have those youngling disappeared to? Making the most of their newfound freedom, no doubt.
A dazzling floral arrangement, each blossom a peerless beauty in her own right. Ahhh, the blessing—and the burden—of an overactive imagination.
In traditional Doman cuisine, we strive for perfect balance, not only of flavor and texture, but also of nutrition. For a meal to be truly satisfying, it must nourish the body as well as delight the senses.
If Higiri and our more skilled culinarians worked closely together, I daresay they could create extraordinary dishes sure to satisfy Eorzean and Doman alike.
Yes, yes—'twould be foolish to sacrifice nutrition for flavor...
Dispatch the 1st Unit to Ul'dah. The 2nd and 4th are to stand by for further orders.
Uwaaah! From invoices to petitions to... It's a war, Forename. That desk is my front line...and I fear I have been overrun.
Many of my countrymen are skilled with bow or blade. I have made it my mission to rally those with such talents to the Braves' cause. I only hope we can be of some small assistance.
Hm hm. Condemn refugees to death... Wait a minute, that's not right.
...In which event we must guide them to Little Ala Mhigo, else we condemn them to certain death—Yda, what did I just tell you?
Speaking with Alphinaud
What is it, Forename? And do be concise. I am rather busy.
...Hm? You would lend a hand, you say? I see. Well...now that you mention it, there is a matter that wants for attention.
Given its sensitive nature, I was hesitant to entrust it to my Braves, but the demands upon my time are such that I had little choice.
Which is not to say that my men want for labor. Though we are but newly formed, there is already a great demand for our services, and we are hard-pressed to answer all petitions. But I digress...
The fact is, I would sooner attend to this particular matter myself, but my presence is required elsewhere.
That being the case, I have entrusted its resolution to my second-in-command, Captain Ilberd.
Tell him that I sent you, and he will furnish you with the particulars. My thanks in advance, Forename.
Optional dialogue
I have given Captain Ilberd charge of the matter.
Tell him that I sent you, and he will furnish you with the particulars. My thanks in advance,Forename.
With the formation of the Crystal Braves, the Scions have gained a powerful ally, but with great power comes greater responsibility.
We must ever remain focused on our ultimate goal, that we can use our newfound power wisely.
Speaking with Ilberd
Start of voiced cutscene. Hail to you, Scion. How might we serve you?
...Commander Leveilleur bade you serve us?
These are welcome tidings indeed. Given the sensitive nature of the task, I could not rely on one of my own.
That which I am about to tell you, I tell you in the strictest confidence.
Some days ago, we received certain documents from an anonymous source. They notified us of the presence of a Garlean agent within the ranks of one of the Grand Companies.
Following some discreet inquiries, we identified a suspect among the Immortal Flames whom we detained for questioning.
Alas, the man was not our agent. He was but one of many men in the agent's employ.
We pressed the traitor for a name, but he had none to give. He claims never to have met his master, whom he knows only as the Ivy.
He was, however, certain that this “ivy” had coiled itself around every part of the Immortal Flames. It would seem our quarry joined the company some time ago, and gradually recruited others to his cause.
These conspirators are the vines by which he learns our secrets, all without exposing himself.
It won't be easy to identify the Ivy amidst this tangled mass of subterfuge. But we have a tendril in our hands, and we shall follow it all the way to the gnarled root.
Now, much as I would prefer to proceed with due discretion, circumstances demand that this matter be settled posthaste.
Garlemald's war of succession nears its end, and it is feared that the Empire will soon resume its march on Eorzea.
When it does, we can ill afford to have traitors in our midst. The Ivy must be rooted out now.
We must begin by apprising General Raubahn of our findings. I would ask that you accompany me to the Hall of Flames, and remain on hand to see that things go smoothly.
Assuming the Ivy's tendrils are as widespread as we believe, he will be aware that an investigation is underway. And if that is the case, he may well move against us.
We must be prepared for anything, while taking care not to betray our purpose by seeming prepared. A simple enough task for a one-man/woman army like you.
End of cutscene.
Optional dialogue
Speaking with Raubahn at the Hall of Flames
Start of voiced cutscene. Well, well. What brings you here, my friend?
He/She is here at my behest. Greetings, Raubahn. It has been a while.
Ilberd, you old scoundrel! When they told me you'd be visiting, I scarce believed my ears!
But look at you! The honored captain of the Crystal bloody Braves! Who'd have imagined, eh?
Not many. But fewer still would have imagined your destiny lay in politics, old friend.
Aye...we've both come far, have we not?
Lest you wonder, Ilberd and I go back a long way. We've been friends and rivals since we were lads.
The last time we saw each other, Ala Mhigo had just fallen, so you can guess how many summers it's been. And in all that time, not a word from the fool!
Ah, well, my dealings tended toward the modest and mundane...unlike some I could mention.
As I hear it, no sooner did you reach Thanalan than the Brass Blades clapped you in irons and dragged you off to die on the bloodsands. But being a stubborn sort, you won a thousand matches, and earned yourself a place in the people's hearts while you were about it.
Then, with your mountain of prize money, you bought the Coliseum, and secured a seat on the Syndicate. Thal's balls, brother─rags-to-riches does not do it justice! You're a hero to the common man!
Bah, spare me. I am no hero. If anyone is worthy of that title, it's our friend here. Next to him/her, I'm little more than a glorified butcher.
But you, Ilberd─you sell yourself short. By all accounts, you were an adventurer of some standing.
I like to think that I did my part for the greater good. But if you are no hero, then I am no adventurer─not in this company. Anyway...
I have tidings.
So there has been progress.
I've let it be known that this meeting is a reunion between old friends. None will give your visit a second thought.
To convene elsewhere would only attract attention. Let us speak here, in plain view of all.
...So it is we who have been compromised.
Teledji Adeledji's machinations have shaken Ul'dah to her foundations. In such uncertain times, a man's loyalty may be bought for a fistful of gil...
But if this snake has truly been in our midst for as long as you say, we must needs consider a far graver possibility: conspiracy. Could it be that the Monetarists have been in league with the Empire from the first?
Very well. I will have my most trusted men investigate the matter. Continue your inquiries in the meantime.
It does me well to see you again, old friend. When next we meet, let it be over a flagon of ale.
I look forward to it. Let us reminisce of bygone days, and drink to the future of our homeland.
Flame General... You wear the mantle well, old friend. I must work hard if I'm to keep up.
Well, it would seem your services were not required after all. I daresay we have Raubahn's prudence to thank for that. Still, I was glad of your presence. My thanks, Scion.
End of cutscene.