I been too busy farming soldiery and myth for my gear to do this quest so today I got started.

1. Do we have to do the locations in order? ex.

Central Shroud: Atma of the Maiden
Southern Thanalan: Atma of the the Scorpion
Upper La Noscea: Atma of the Water-bearer
East Shroud: Atma of the Goat
Eastern Thanalan: Atma of the Bull
La Noscea: Atma of the Ram
Western Thanalan: Atma of the Twins
Outer La Noscea: Atma of the Lion
Lower La Noscea: Atma of the Fish
North Shroud: Atma of the Archer
Central Thanalan: Atma of the Scales
Western La Noscea: Atma of the Crab

2. Does the item drop from the mobs or after you complete the fate?

3. should I join a party? or can I just solo this?