A Taste of Honey
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A Taste of Honey
- Quest giver
- Amiable Maiden
- Location
- Eulmore (X:10.7, Y:10.8)
- Quest line
Shadowbringers Main Scenario Quests- Level
- 70
- Experience
216,000- Gil
1,080- Previous quest
Free to Sightsee- Next quest
- A Blessed Instrument
- Patch
- 5.0
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 551 / 987 (55.8%)
Shadowbringers Progress: 10 / 157 (6.4%)
The amiable maiden appears suddenly concerned.
— In-game description
Steps
- Speak with Tista-Bie.
- Win a game against Tista-Bie.
- Win another game against Tista-Bie.
- Speak with Atharn.
- /dance on the mark on stage.
- Speak with Atharn.
- Speak with Dulia-Chai.
Walkthrough
Tista-Bie will challenge you to a card game before she will give you a favor. Here are the rules of the game. There are nine cards, one through nine, with no repeats. Each of you will receive three cards. Tista-Bie (the dealer) will reveal two of her cards, while you (the player) will only be revealed one. You must guess, before the rest of the cards are revealed, whether your total will be higher or lower than hers.
You can choose to 'cheese' this game by disregarding everything and guessing until you win. Your wins do not have to be consecutive, just needing to win twice. Eventually you will succeed without too much time. Alternatively, you can play optimally.
This game is not too dissimilar than that of traditional blackjack. One can assert a strategy considering the probability of the remaining cards that lead to their highest or lowest potential totals for each player. There are many possibilities due to having to account for every potential combination of remaining cards. Here is a pre-computed strategy table. Warning! Long.
| Tistia-Bie Card Game Strategy Chart. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer Cards | Player Card | P(Higher) | Guess |
| 1+2=3 | 3 | 0.983 | higher |
| 1+2=3 | 4 | 0.983 | higher |
| 1+2=3 | 5 | 0.983 | higher |
| 1+2=3 | 6 | 1.000 | higher |
| 1+2=3 | 7 | 1.000 | higher |
| 1+2=3 | 8 | 1.000 | higher |
| 1+2=3 | 9 | 1.000 | higher |
| 1+3=4 | 2 | 0.883 | higher |
| 1+3=4 | 4 | 0.900 | higher |
| 1+3=4 | 5 | 0.933 | higher |
| 1+3=4 | 6 | 0.950 | higher |
| 1+3=4 | 7 | 0.983 | higher |
| 1+3=4 | 8 | 1.000 | higher |
| 1+3=4 | 9 | 1.000 | higher |
| 1+4=5 | 2 | 0.783 | higher |
| 1+4=5 | 3 | 0.817 | higher |
| 1+4=5 | 5 | 0.867 | higher |
| 1+4=5 | 6 | 0.900 | higher |
| 1+4=5 | 7 | 0.950 | higher |
| 1+4=5 | 8 | 0.983 | higher |
| 1+4=5 | 9 | 1.000 | higher |
| 1+5=6 | 2 | 0.667 | higher |
| 1+5=6 | 3 | 0.683 | higher |
| 1+5=6 | 4 | 0.733 | higher |
| 1+5=6 | 6 | 0.833 | higher |
| 1+5=6 | 7 | 0.867 | higher |
| 1+5=6 | 8 | 0.933 | higher |
| 1+5=6 | 9 | 0.983 | higher |
| 1+6=7 | 2 | 0.567 | higher |
| 1+6=7 | 3 | 0.600 | higher |
| 1+6=7 | 4 | 0.683 | higher |
| 1+6=7 | 5 | 0.717 | higher |
| 1+6=7 | 7 | 0.800 | higher |
| 1+6=7 | 8 | 0.883 | higher |
| 1+6=7 | 9 | 0.950 | higher |
| 1+7=8 | 2 | 0.467 | lower |
| 1+7=8 | 3 | 0.517 | higher |
| 1+7=8 | 4 | 0.583 | higher |
| 1+7=8 | 5 | 0.650 | higher |
| 1+7=8 | 6 | 0.700 | higher |
| 1+7=8 | 8 | 0.817 | higher |
| 1+7=8 | 9 | 0.917 | higher |
| 1+8=9 | 2 | 0.350 | lower |
| 1+8=9 | 3 | 0.433 | lower |
| 1+8=9 | 4 | 0.483 | lower |
| 1+8=9 | 5 | 0.583 | higher |
| 1+8=9 | 6 | 0.633 | higher |
| 1+8=9 | 7 | 0.683 | higher |
| 1+8=9 | 9 | 0.883 | higher |
| 1+9=10 | 2 | 0.217 | lower |
| 1+9=10 | 3 | 0.300 | lower |
| 1+9=10 | 4 | 0.367 | lower |
| 1+9=10 | 5 | 0.433 | lower |
| 1+9=10 | 6 | 0.550 | higher |
| 1+9=10 | 7 | 0.617 | higher |
| 1+9=10 | 8 | 0.717 | higher |
| 2+3=5 | 1 | 0.717 | higher |
| 2+3=5 | 4 | 0.833 | higher |
| 2+3=5 | 5 | 0.833 | higher |
| 2+3=5 | 6 | 0.883 | higher |
| 2+3=5 | 7 | 0.917 | higher |
| 2+3=5 | 8 | 0.967 | higher |
| 2+3=5 | 9 | 1.000 | higher |
| 2+4=6 | 1 | 0.567 | higher |
| 2+4=6 | 3 | 0.667 | higher |
| 2+4=6 | 5 | 0.783 | higher |
| 2+4=6 | 6 | 0.800 | higher |
| 2+4=6 | 7 | 0.850 | higher |
| 2+4=6 | 8 | 0.917 | higher |
| 2+4=6 | 9 | 0.967 | higher |
| 2+5=7 | 1 | 0.450 | lower |
| 2+5=7 | 3 | 0.583 | higher |
| 2+5=7 | 4 | 0.650 | higher |
| 2+5=7 | 6 | 0.767 | higher |
| 2+5=7 | 7 | 0.783 | higher |
| 2+5=7 | 8 | 0.850 | higher |
| 2+5=7 | 9 | 0.917 | higher |
| 2+6=8 | 1 | 0.367 | lower |
| 2+6=8 | 3 | 0.500 | tie |
| 2+6=8 | 4 | 0.550 | higher |
| 2+6=8 | 5 | 0.617 | higher |
| 2+6=8 | 7 | 0.733 | higher |
| 2+6=8 | 8 | 0.767 | higher |
| 2+6=8 | 9 | 0.867 | higher |
| 2+7=9 | 1 | 0.267 | lower |
| 2+7=9 | 3 | 0.433 | lower |
| 2+7=9 | 4 | 0.483 | lower |
| 2+7=9 | 5 | 0.567 | higher |
| 2+7=9 | 6 | 0.617 | higher |
| 2+7=9 | 8 | 0.733 | higher |
| 2+7=9 | 9 | 0.800 | higher |
| 2+8=10 | 1 | 0.183 | lower |
| 2+8=10 | 3 | 0.367 | lower |
| 2+8=10 | 4 | 0.417 | lower |
| 2+8=10 | 5 | 0.467 | lower |
| 2+8=10 | 6 | 0.550 | higher |
| 2+8=10 | 7 | 0.583 | higher |
| 2+8=10 | 9 | 0.783 | higher |
| 2+9=11 | 1 | 0.050 | lower |
| 2+9=11 | 3 | 0.267 | lower |
| 2+9=11 | 4 | 0.317 | lower |
| 2+9=11 | 5 | 0.350 | lower |
| 2+9=11 | 6 | 0.450 | lower |
| 2+9=11 | 7 | 0.500 | tie |
| 2+9=11 | 8 | 0.567 | higher |
| 3+4=7 | 1 | 0.450 | lower |
| 3+4=7 | 2 | 0.517 | higher |
| 3+4=7 | 5 | 0.683 | higher |
| 3+4=7 | 6 | 0.733 | higher |
| 3+4=7 | 7 | 0.767 | higher |
| 3+4=7 | 8 | 0.833 | higher |
| 3+4=7 | 9 | 0.917 | higher |
| 3+5=8 | 1 | 0.367 | lower |
| 3+5=8 | 2 | 0.417 | lower |
| 3+5=8 | 4 | 0.533 | higher |
| 3+5=8 | 6 | 0.683 | higher |
| 3+5=8 | 7 | 0.717 | higher |
| 3+5=8 | 8 | 0.750 | higher |
| 3+5=8 | 9 | 0.833 | higher |
| 3+6=9 | 1 | 0.300 | lower |
| 3+6=9 | 2 | 0.367 | lower |
| 3+6=9 | 4 | 0.483 | lower |
| 3+6=9 | 5 | 0.550 | higher |
| 3+6=9 | 7 | 0.667 | higher |
| 3+6=9 | 8 | 0.717 | higher |
| 3+6=9 | 9 | 0.767 | higher |
| 3+7=10 | 1 | 0.233 | lower |
| 3+7=10 | 2 | 0.300 | lower |
| 3+7=10 | 4 | 0.400 | lower |
| 3+7=10 | 5 | 0.450 | lower |
| 3+7=10 | 6 | 0.550 | higher |
| 3+7=10 | 8 | 0.650 | higher |
| 3+7=10 | 9 | 0.717 | higher |
| 3+8=11 | 1 | 0.133 | lower |
| 3+8=11 | 2 | 0.233 | lower |
| 3+8=11 | 4 | 0.350 | lower |
| 3+8=11 | 5 | 0.383 | lower |
| 3+8=11 | 6 | 0.467 | lower |
| 3+8=11 | 7 | 0.517 | higher |
| 3+8=11 | 9 | 0.667 | higher |
| 3+9=12 | 1 | 0.033 | lower |
| 3+9=12 | 2 | 0.117 | lower |
| 3+9=12 | 4 | 0.267 | lower |
| 3+9=12 | 5 | 0.300 | lower |
| 3+9=12 | 6 | 0.333 | lower |
| 3+9=12 | 7 | 0.400 | lower |
| 3+9=12 | 8 | 0.450 | lower |
| 4+5=9 | 1 | 0.300 | lower |
| 4+5=9 | 2 | 0.367 | lower |
| 4+5=9 | 3 | 0.433 | lower |
| 4+5=9 | 6 | 0.583 | higher |
| 4+5=9 | 7 | 0.650 | higher |
| 4+5=9 | 8 | 0.700 | higher |
| 4+5=9 | 9 | 0.767 | higher |
| 4+6=10 | 1 | 0.267 | lower |
| 4+6=10 | 2 | 0.317 | lower |
| 4+6=10 | 3 | 0.350 | lower |
| 4+6=10 | 5 | 0.483 | lower |
| 4+6=10 | 7 | 0.617 | higher |
| 4+6=10 | 8 | 0.667 | higher |
| 4+6=10 | 9 | 0.700 | higher |
| 4+7=11 | 1 | 0.183 | lower |
| 4+7=11 | 2 | 0.267 | lower |
| 4+7=11 | 3 | 0.300 | lower |
| 4+7=11 | 5 | 0.417 | lower |
| 4+7=11 | 6 | 0.483 | lower |
| 4+7=11 | 8 | 0.600 | higher |
| 4+7=11 | 9 | 0.650 | higher |
| 4+8=12 | 1 | 0.083 | lower |
| 4+8=12 | 2 | 0.167 | lower |
| 4+8=12 | 3 | 0.250 | lower |
| 4+8=12 | 5 | 0.333 | lower |
| 4+8=12 | 6 | 0.367 | lower |
| 4+8=12 | 7 | 0.433 | lower |
| 4+8=12 | 9 | 0.567 | higher |
| 4+9=13 | 1 | 0.017 | lower |
| 4+9=13 | 2 | 0.083 | lower |
| 4+9=13 | 3 | 0.150 | lower |
| 4+9=13 | 5 | 0.233 | lower |
| 4+9=13 | 6 | 0.267 | lower |
| 4+9=13 | 7 | 0.333 | lower |
| 4+9=13 | 8 | 0.367 | lower |
| 5+6=11 | 1 | 0.167 | lower |
| 5+6=11 | 2 | 0.267 | lower |
| 5+6=11 | 3 | 0.300 | lower |
| 5+6=11 | 4 | 0.367 | lower |
| 5+6=11 | 7 | 0.533 | higher |
| 5+6=11 | 8 | 0.583 | higher |
| 5+6=11 | 9 | 0.633 | higher |
| 5+7=12 | 1 | 0.100 | lower |
| 5+7=12 | 2 | 0.200 | lower |
| 5+7=12 | 3 | 0.250 | lower |
| 5+7=12 | 4 | 0.267 | lower |
| 5+7=12 | 6 | 0.400 | lower |
| 5+7=12 | 8 | 0.517 | higher |
| 5+7=12 | 9 | 0.567 | higher |
| 5+8=13 | 1 | 0.050 | lower |
| 5+8=13 | 2 | 0.117 | lower |
| 5+8=13 | 3 | 0.167 | lower |
| 5+8=13 | 4 | 0.217 | lower |
| 5+8=13 | 6 | 0.317 | lower |
| 5+8=13 | 7 | 0.367 | lower |
| 5+8=13 | 9 | 0.467 | lower |
| 5+9=14 | 1 | 0.000 | lower |
| 5+9=14 | 2 | 0.033 | lower |
| 5+9=14 | 3 | 0.083 | lower |
| 5+9=14 | 4 | 0.133 | lower |
| 5+9=14 | 6 | 0.217 | lower |
| 5+9=14 | 7 | 0.217 | lower |
| 5+9=14 | 8 | 0.267 | lower |
| 6+7=13 | 1 | 0.050 | lower |
| 6+7=13 | 2 | 0.117 | lower |
| 6+7=13 | 3 | 0.183 | lower |
| 6+7=13 | 4 | 0.233 | lower |
| 6+7=13 | 5 | 0.267 | lower |
| 6+7=13 | 8 | 0.433 | lower |
| 6+7=13 | 9 | 0.467 | lower |
| 6+8=14 | 1 | 0.017 | lower |
| 6+8=14 | 2 | 0.050 | lower |
| 6+8=14 | 3 | 0.100 | lower |
| 6+8=14 | 4 | 0.150 | lower |
| 6+8=14 | 5 | 0.183 | lower |
| 6+8=14 | 7 | 0.250 | lower |
| 6+8=14 | 9 | 0.350 | lower |
| 6+9=15 | 1 | 0.000 | lower |
| 6+9=15 | 2 | 0.017 | lower |
| 6+9=15 | 3 | 0.033 | lower |
| 6+9=15 | 4 | 0.067 | lower |
| 6+9=15 | 5 | 0.083 | lower |
| 6+9=15 | 7 | 0.167 | lower |
| 6+9=15 | 8 | 0.183 | lower |
| 7+8=15 | 1 | 0.000 | lower |
| 7+8=15 | 2 | 0.017 | lower |
| 7+8=15 | 3 | 0.050 | lower |
| 7+8=15 | 4 | 0.083 | lower |
| 7+8=15 | 5 | 0.117 | lower |
| 7+8=15 | 6 | 0.167 | lower |
| 7+8=15 | 9 | 0.217 | lower |
| 7+9=16 | 1 | 0.000 | lower |
| 7+9=16 | 2 | 0.000 | lower |
| 7+9=16 | 3 | 0.000 | lower |
| 7+9=16 | 4 | 0.017 | lower |
| 7+9=16 | 5 | 0.033 | lower |
| 7+9=16 | 6 | 0.050 | lower |
| 7+9=16 | 8 | 0.050 | lower |
| 8+9=17 | 1 | 0.000 | lower |
| 8+9=17 | 2 | 0.000 | lower |
| 8+9=17 | 3 | 0.000 | lower |
| 8+9=17 | 4 | 0.000 | lower |
| 8+9=17 | 5 | 0.000 | lower |
| 8+9=17 | 6 | 0.000 | lower |
| 8+9=17 | 7 | 0.000 | lower |
Journal
- The amiable maiden appears suddenly concerned.
Dialogue
Accepting the quest
All this talk of relying on the bonded, and I haven't given a thought as to what your duties might be. I hope I haven't interrupted your work unduly?
A tour of the city, is it? Then you really must visit the Beehive—it's always buzzing with activity! Ahem, local humor...
Anyway, a lady by the name of Tista-Bie usually has her seat near the entrance. She will gladly speak with you on any number of topics, assuming you find yourself on her good side!
Optional dialogue
I think you will find the Beehive is far more diverting than watching me pick out new curtains for the parlor!
Speaking with Tista-Bie
Welcome to the Beehive, my little drone. Seeking the sting of excitement to liven up your day?
...Hm hm, I can tell at a glance when folk are new to our happy colony. It's the nervous fluttering you see--always gives them away.
Why don't we play some cards to set you at your ease, eh? A quick game of "High or Low"—it's simply a matter of guessing who has the bigger hand.
If you win, I'll grant you a single favor...within reason, of course. Interested?
Winning a game against Tista-Bie
Ready for a game of "High or Low", then?
What will you say?
Maybe another time.
Oh? Well, you know where to find me if you want to play a hand or two.
Conversation ends
What are the rules?
“High or Low” is a guessing game. You must decide whether the total of your three cards is higher or lower than the total of your opponent's cards.
The deck holds nine cards, with the pictures printed thereon representing the numbers one through nine. Each number appears only once in the deck, so there are no repeats.
If you guess correctly, then you win the match. If both totals are the same, then another hand is dealt.
Back to selection
Let's play!
Good for you! No time like the present, I say!
Start of cutscene. Three cards for you, three cards for me. You flip one of yours over, and I flip two of mine.
Now what's your call? Will your total be higher or lower than mine?
I call...
...high!
You're going with "high," then? Right, let's see what we've got...
...low!
You're going with "low," then? Right, let's see what we've got...
My cards add up to total. And you have...
...a total of total
Congratulations, your guess was right!
Hm... Usually I'd concede defeat at this point, but what do you say to a rematch? One more win, then we'll talk about that favor.
Optional dialogue
If match is lost
Aw... Sorry, honeybee, but this match goes to me.
Shall we play again?
Yes
That's what I like to hear. Let me shuffle the deck...
No
Had enough for now? Fine, fine─I'll be sitting right here should the mood strike you.
If both totals are the same
Oho, it seems we came out equal. But as lovely a coincidence as that may be, we still need a clear winner...
End of cutscene.
Winning another game against Tista-Bie
Another match of "High or Low"? Come now, little honeybee, we all need our diversions.
What will you say?
Maybe another time.
Same response as in previous step.
What are the rules?
Same response as in previous step.
Let's play!
That's the spirit! Let me sort out the deck...
Start of cutscene.Dialogue during the game is the same as before until the player wins.
Well, well, would you look at that. I think you've got a knack for this, newcomer.
Congratulations! Victory is yours...as is the prize I promised.
Optional dialogue
If match is lost
Oh dear, looks like this match goes to me.
Responses to "Shall we play again?" and same totals are the same as before.
End of cutscene.
Come whisper in my ear, then, and don't be shy. Tell ol' Tista what she can do for you.
...That's all? How delightfully wholesome. But if knowledge is what you want, then that is what you shall have.
In my humble estimation, the most wondrous thing about this town is how safe we are from the sin eaters.
They say Lord Vauthry was born with the power to command them—which means no Eulmoran need ever raise a weapon in defense of the city.
...Was that the kind of thing you wished to know? If your itch still needs scratching, you might get a few words out of Atharn over there. There's naught that merry sot likes more than the sound of his own voice.
Speaking with Atharn
Whassat? New to Eulmore, you say?
Gahaha! Only just arrived and already you're looking to peel away the layers of mystery. Oh, I'm all for chatting, but you need to slow down and enjoy life, my friend!
I'll tell you what: you hop up on stage and give us a dance first, and then we can have our little talk!
Optional dialogue
Go on, there's plenty of room up there! Give us your best shimmies and shakes!
/Dancing on the mark on stage
The player uses /dance on stage.
That's the way! Dance like there's no tomorrow!
Speaking with Atharn
<whistle> Now that was a show! You're welcome to clamber up on stage any time you like!
So...what was it you wanted to ask me? Ah, yes, something about our fair city. Well, I can tell you it wasn't always so peaceful as it is today.
The Eulmoran Army may be the very essence of military might, but even our forces saw grievous losses in the war against the sin eaters.
Things changed for us, oh, around twenty years ago now, when the old ruler's son came to power!
He's got this way with the eaters, you see—turns them docile as house cats. I wouldn't be exaggerating to say they've become something of an ally to Eulmore. No longer an enemy to be feared.
And yet elsewhere, there are still fools who insist on fighting their losing battles...Pah! A toast to Lord Vauthry!
You gained a preliminary sense of the city. The Chais—and Alphinaud—will be expecting your return.
Optional dialogue
Speaking with Dulia-Chai
Start of cutscene. Oh, you've returned from your jaunt around the city? So soon?
You needn't have hurried back—young Alphinaud has yet to put brush to canvas.
One cannot rush good art, I'm told. Or good artists, apparently...
...Ah, finally.
Alphinaud appears in a new outfit.
I've put together an ensemble out of garments you chose. Is this satisfactory?
Oh, goodness gracious me! That last outfit was precious, but this makes you look positively dashing!
You truly are a handsome boy! However am I to decide!?
What will you say?
What happened to painting?
I don't recall this part of the artistic process...
Exactly! The lad is an artist, dearest, not a dress-up doll. It's about time we set him to work for the reason we called him here!
...Must we? I do love a good painting, but I thought since we were enjoying ourselves so thoroughly...
Well, I'd not—That is to say, as long as you...
Ugh. Just...make sure you give the lad time to prepare. We know who'll be upset if he's not ready to paint at a moment's notice.
Whatever you say, darling. So! Shall we pick out some jewelry, next!?
End of cutscene.