A Good Samurai Is Hard to Find
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A Good Samurai Is Hard to Find
- Quest giver
- Alphinaud
- Location
- Ruby Bazaar Offices (X:6.1, Y:6.1)
- Quest line
Stormblood Main Scenario Quests- Level
- 61
- Required items
1 Yugiri and Gosetsu Sketch- Experience
101,000- Gil
885- Previous quest
By the Grace of Lord Lolorito- Next quest
- It's Probably a Trap
- Patch
- 4.0
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 413 / 987 (41.8%)
Stormblood Progress: 34 / 162 (21%)
“Alphinaud is a man with a plan.
— In-game description
Rewards
Steps
- Speak with Lyse.
- View Alphinaud's sketch with Lyse.
- Hand the sketch to Karaku.
- Hand the sketch to Kotokaze.
- Show the sketch to the captains on the Short Pier.
- Speak with Lyse.
Journal
- Alphinaud is a man with a plan.
Walkthrough
- Curt Captain at (X: 9.0, Y: 12.6)
- Meticulous Merchant at (X: 8.0, Y: 12.9)
- Hannish Spice Trader at (X: 9.6, Y: 11.9)
Dialogue
Accepting the quest
Start of cutscene. It would seem inefficient for us all to venture out together in search of information on Yugiri and Gosetsu's whereabouts. Agreed?
Agreed. We need to cast our net wider—split up and pursue all available avenues of inquiry. But if we're to coordinate our efforts effectively, we'll need to establish a working base of operation here.
Indeed. Tataru would seem best suited to the task of organizing our supplies and procuring new ones.
While she attends to that, we four can begin our search by questioning the individuals Hancock identified. Alisaie and I will take those in the southern districts of the city, and the two of you can take those in the north.
In, uh...anticipation of such an eventuality, I took the liberty of preparing some few sketches of Yugiri and Gosetsu during our voyage.
Wow...Y'shtola warned me that you were a bit of an artist, but these are great! They'll definitely come in handy.
Looks like it's you and me, Forename. Let's step outside and talk about where to start!
End of cutscene.
Optional dialogue
Leave everything here to me! If I can keep the Waking Sands, the Rising Stones, and the Falling Snows afloat, then this should be easy! I just need to think of a new name. The Blooming Cherry Blossoms? No, no, that's no good...
Speaking with Lyse
Wow, Alphinaud's sketches are so... I don't know how to put it, but they're very...
Well, see for yourself!
You may view Alphinaud's sketch at any time during this quest by using the relevant item in the Key Items menu.
Viewing Alphinaud's sketch with Lyse
Go on, take a look! You'll see what I mean.
The player shows the sketch.
It looks more like them than they do! Honestly, he could make a living doing this...
Ah, sorry, sorry! No time for distractions! Why don't we start by visiting...Karaku at the..on-something? Onsun? Onsan? Onsen! That was it!
Handing the sketch to Karaku
Come one, come all! Burns, cuts, embarrassing rashes—there is naught that the mystical waters of the Bokaisen Hot Springs cannot heal!
Ho, what is that in your hand?
The player shows the sketch.
Start of cutscene. Hmm...you seek this Au Ra and this Roegadyn, do you?
A thousand apologies, but I cannot help you. It is against our policy to divulge information regarding patrons past or present.
Please! We came all the way from Eorzea to find our friends!
We have our reputation to consider, miss. Men and women from all walks of life come here in search of rejuvenation—body and soul.
They seek privacy and discretion, and we have ever honored their wishes. Only the Sekiseigumi may demand otherwise. I am sorry, but there is naught I can do.
I suppose we'll just have to ask someone else, then. What about that woman who runs the hostelry? Kotokaze, was it?
End of cutscene.
Optional dialogue
You seem a kind soul, and it pains me that I cannot help you. If the strain of your troubles weighs too heavily on your heart, I could recommend a number of treatments...
Handing the sketch to Kotokaze
Welcome, traveler. Can I interest you in some rice wine? Exceptional quality, delivered but the other day...
The player shows the sketch.
Start of cutscene. ...Ah. An Auri shinobi and a Roegadyn samurai. If I may, I would answer your question with some few of mine own.
If I speak of that which you know, ijin, be not offended. You are familiar with the situation in the lands across the Ruby Sea? The doomed rebellion, after two and a half decades of quiet?
I see. And you are familiar with the ways of Hingashi!? How we elect to stand apart and support no cause but our own? Indifferent and callous, some may call us, but pragmatism is essential if a humble island nation such as ours is to survive.
But we are not fools. Complete isolation is impractical. And so Kugane is open to ijin, and we are equally hospitable to all. Or, if I must speak more plainly: Yes, I can help you. But if I do, I must also oblige the ones who ask after you.
Are you willing to accept this fair and equitable treatment?
If anyone comes looking for us, tell them whatever you like.
As you wish. The two individuals of whom you speak did indeed come here. they sought passage across the Ruby Sea.
Few ships are willing to make the trip at the moment. Nevertheless, I made several introductions on their behalf. That was the extent of our interaction.
I will provide you with the names of the captains, if you like.
You've been a great help, Mistress Kotokaze. I'll be sure to come back for that wine sometime.
We would welcome your custom, miss.
We should question these captains as soon as we can. You take the first three, I'll take the rest, and we'll meet here when we've finished. All right? Good luck!
End of cutscene.
Optional dialogue
All ijin are subject to the same rules, and must receive the same treatment. To be equal is to be fair, and to be fair is to be free.
Showing the sketch to the captains on the Short Pier
The player shows the sketch.
Passengers? No. We no longer offer that service. Too much trouble. Now, we only transport goods. I told this to the samurai and sent him on his way.
The woman? Pah. If it is women you seek, the pleasure houses have plenty.
Optional dialogue
I told you, the man was alone, and I sent him away. What more do you want?
The player shows the sketch.
...Yes, a Roegadyn gentleman did approach me. He wanted to charter a ship to take him across the Ruby Sea, the mad devil.
I sent him away, like all the others before him. The woman? Nay, I know her not.
Optional dialogue
I told you, I refused the man's request, and I know nothing of the woman. Now leave me be!
The player shows the sketch.
You ask me if I have seen this Auri woman and this Roegadyn samurai?
Hmm... The woman is unknown to me, but the man is not.
Hmm... The woman is unknown to me, but the man is not.
He was for Doma, but I could not help him. We travel solely between here and Radz-at-Han. It would be an unreasonable detour.
Optional dialogue
As I said, I spoke only with the man. He wished to go to Doma, and went away when I said I could not help him. Will that be all?
Speaking with Lyse
Oh did it—Oh. Never mind. Judging from the look on your face, you didn't have much better luck than I did...
