Quote Originally Posted by zeopower6 View Post
You don't need to complete the FATE for the chance of getting an atma (or Alexandrite, I think) if I recall correctly. It can even fail, I believe.
I can't speak for Alexandrite but I'm pretty sure you need at least silver rating on FATEs for atma. You are right about not having to complete it.
I have gotten atma from failed fates. I have gotten atma from level 3 fates. I have gotten atma from fates on the other side of the zone.