Nidhana asks you to escort her to an area where she can gather an herb needed to make the ink for the talismans.
Requirements
This quest is available if you have completed the quest The Great Work.
Starting the Quest
Talk to Nidhana in Thavnair to begin the quest.
Speak with Nidhana
Go northeast to where the orange arrow is pointing in the minimap. Talk to Nidhana to proceed. Defeat the three Tempered Imperials that appear.
Speak with Nidhana Again
Talk to Nidhana to proceed.
Speak with Nidhana Yet Again
Go northeast to where the orange arrow is pointing in the minimap. Talk to Nidhana to proceed.
Stand Guard for Nidhana
Go northeast to the quest icon in the minimap. Check on the sparkling Destination. There will be a cutscene.
Speak with Nidhana Once More
Talk to Nidhana to proceed.
Speak with Nidhana Once More Again
You can teleport to The Great Work if you wish, or just go west to where the orange arrow is pointing in the minimap. Nidhana is in the building south of the Aetheryte. Talk to her to complete the quest.
Aether Current Quest
Completing the quest "Shadowed Footsteps" will unlock the blue quest Alchemist or Dancer in Thavnair. Completing "Alchemist or Dancer" will attune you to an Aether Current.
Next Main Scenario Quest
After you complete the quest, talk to Nidhana to accept the next quest: A Boy's Errand. There will be a cutscene.