A Taste of Honey
A Taste of Honey
- Quest giver
- Amiable Maiden
- Location
- Eulmore (X:10.7, Y:10.8)
- Quest line
- Shadowbringers Main Scenario
- Level
- 70
- Experience
216,000- Gil
1,080- Previous quest
Free to Sightsee- Next quest
- A Blessed Instrument
- Patch
- 5.0
“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.
Journal
- The amiable maiden appears suddenly concerned.
Dialogue
Accepting the Quest
Amiable Maiden: 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?
Amiable Maiden: A tour of the city, is it? Then you really must visit the Beehive--it's always buzzing with activity! Ahem, local humor...
Amiable Maiden: 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!
While in The Beehive
High or Low Game
Tista-Bie: Welcome to the Beehive, my little drone. Seeking the sting of excitement to liven up your day?
Tista-Bie: ...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.
Tista-Bie: 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.
Tista-Bie: If you win, I'll grant you a single favor...within reason, of course. Interested?
Tista-Bie: Ready for a game of "High or Low", then?
Player: Let's play!/Maybe another time./What are the Rules?
Tista-Bie: Good for you! No time like the present, I say!
Tista-Bie: Three cards for you, three cards for me. You flip one of yours over, and I flip two of mine.
Tista-Bie: Now what's your call? Will your total be higher or lower than mine?
Tista-Bie: You're going with "[high/low]," then? Right, let's see what we've got...
Tista-Bie: My cards add up to [total]. And you have...
Tista-Bie: ...a total of [total]
Tista-Bie: Congratulations, your guess was right!
Tista-Bie: 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.
Tista-Bie: Another match of "High or Low"? Come now, little honeybee, we all need our diversions.
Player: Let's play!/Maybe another time./What are the Rules?
Tista-Bie: That's the spirit! Let me sort out the deck...
Tista-Bie: Three cards for you, three cards for me. You flip one of yours over, and I flip two of mine.
Tista-Bie: Now what's your call? Will your total be higher or lower than mine?
Tista-Bie: You're going with "[high/low]," then? Right, let's see what we've got...
Tista-Bie: My cards add up to [total]. And you have...
Tista-Bie: ...a total of [total]
Tista-Bie: Well, well, would you look at that. I think you've got a knack for this, newcomer.
Tista-Bie: Congratulations! Victory is yours...as is the prize I promised.
Tista-Bie: Come whisper in my ear, then, and don't be shy. Tell ol' Tista what she can do for you.
Tista-Bie: ...That's all? How delightfully wholesome. But if knowledge is what you want, then that is what you shall have.
Tista-Bie: In my humble estimation, the most wondrous thing about this town is how safe we are from the sin eaters.
Tista-Bie: 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.
Tista-Bie: ...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.
Dancing for Atharn
Atharn: Whassat? New to Eulmore, you say?
Atharn: 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!
Atharn: I'll tell you what: you hop up on stage and give us a dance first, and then we can have our little talk!
Atharn: That's the way! Dance like there's no tomorrow!
Atharn: <whistle> Now that was a show! You're welcome to clamber up on stage any time you like!
Atharn: 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.
Atharn: 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.
Atharn: Things changed for us, oh, around twenty years ago now, when the old ruler's son came to power!
Atharn: 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.
Atharn: And yet elsewhere, there are still fools who insist on fighting their losing battles...Pah! A toast to Lord Vauthry!
System: You gained a preliminary sense of the city. The Chais--and Alphinaud-- will be expecting your return.
Completing the Quest
Dulia-Chai: Oh, you've returned from your jaunt around the city? So soon?
Dulia-Chai: You needn't have hurried back--young Alphinaud has yet to put brush to canvas.
Chai-Nuzz: One cannot rush good art, I'm told. Or good artists, apparently...
Chai-Nuzz: ...Ah, finally.
Alphinaud: I've put together an ensemble out of garments you chose. Is this satisfactory?
Dulia-Chai: Oh, goodness gracious me! That last outfit was precious, but this makes you look positively dashing!
Dulia-Chai: You truly are a handsome boy! However am I to decide!?
Player: What happened to painting?/I don't recall this part of the artistic process...
Chai-Nuzz 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!
Dulia-Chai: ...Must we? I do love a good painting, but I thought since we were enjoying ourselves so thoroughly...
Chai-Nuzz Well, I'd not--That is to say, as long as you...
Chai-Nuzz 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.
Dulia-Chai: Whatever you say, darling. So! Shall we pick out some jewelry, next!?
Dulia-Chai: ...So I settled on his current wardobe. It's not a common style in Eulmore, and I can just imagine the heads turning as he strides through the crowd!