Chaos, Carnage, Eggs

Quest giver: Hamlyn
Location: Old Gridania (X:10.2, Y:9.5)
Quest line: Hatching-tide (2023)
Level: 15

Experience: 1,440
Gil: 660
Previous quest: Get Along and Play Knife
Patch: 6.35

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Hamlyn is quivering in his excitement.

※This quest is available for a limited time only.

— In-game description

Rewards

1 Ballroom Etiquette - Unnerving Undulations

Unlocks

It's Not Easy Being Green

Walkthrough

Steps

Complete the FATE Don't Be Sylphish in the Central Shroud.
Report to Jihli Aliapoh.

Journal

Pre-quest Dialogue

Jihli Aliapoh: I beg you, [Forename]─speak with Hamlyn and see how we might recover those Archon eggs!

Nonotta: All those eggs... All those beautifully decorated─and expensive─eggs...

Dialogue

[Cutscene START]

Hamlyn: You wish to lend your strength to my brilliant plan, do you? <snort> Very well. Our divine mission is as follows─we must adorn ourselves in the guise of the tonberry, and scare the sylphs away from the fallen eggs!

Hamlyn: ...Ahem, it may seem like a rather familiar tactic, but terror cuts as sharply as a knife in the right hands. As does the power of the tonberry! <snort> We shall remind those sylphs of what adorable horror lurks in the shadow.

Hamlyn: It is time to take the tonberry's naturally winsome and captivating visage and transform it into a mask of pure evil.

Hamlyn: Observe!

Nonotta: I...suppose that makes sense. But what of the delivery mammet? In its panicked state, it may easily mistake us for naught but common egg-thieves─er, perhaps not so common, considering the guises.

Hamlyn: That's where [Forename]'s participation is crucial. <snort> Even an overexcited automaton is no match for an adventurer versed in the arts of warfare!

Hamlyn: Of course, I shan't be so cruel as to send you into battle as defenseless as a swaddled tonbabe.

Hamlyn: You may rely upon me to perform the necessary <shlorp> enhancements upon your guise, that shall grant any stabby sweetheart the ability to withstand even the harshest of electrified zaps! ...In theory, anyway.

Hamlyn: In the midst of adversity lies opportunity, as they say─or rather, in the midst of scattered Archon eggs stands the noble tonberry, that all might witness its triumphant glory!

Jihli Aliapoh: Very well. Let us proceed with Hamlyn's plan and see that our eggs are recovered safely.

Hamlyn: Hmhm, excellent! <snort> I shall commence the enhancement of this guise at once and have it ready for deployment in two flicks of a tonberry's blade. [Forename]─let us meet where the bells of destiny toll. To arms!

“Chaos, Carnage, Eggs” accepted.

Nonotta: You'll find the caravan by the Mirror Planks in the Central Shroud. You can't miss it─not even if you tried.

Jihli Aliapoh: I shall contact the Adventurers' Guild to see if any there are willing to help as well.

[Cutscene END]

You have joined a FATE.

You obtain an Archon egg.

Objective accomplished. If applicable, please make sure to submit items within the time limit.

Hamlyn: I daresay we've collected a tonberry's dozen! <snort> Shall we make our way back, or have you gathered more?

Hamlyn: Have you retrieved the eggs!?

Hamlyn: Phenomenal, tonberry! <snort> Thanks to you, we now metaphorically sit upon a proverbial treasure trove of quite literal Archon eggs.

“Chaos, Carnage, Eggs” objective fulfilled!

You are no longer participating in a FATE.

Suspect Sylph: This one is tired! Walking ones are not forgiven...but these ones are going home!

Hamlyn: Th-That was amazing! I've never felt so exhilarated in my life! <wheeze>

Hamlyn: I shall see these eggs safely to Gridania. Let us meet anon!

-Back at Gridania-

Hamlyn: 'Twas sheer majesty, the likes of which I have never seen! <heavy breathing>

Nonotta: You did it, [Forename]! You truly did it!

[Cutscene START]

Jihli Aliapoh: And here comes our hero now! Hamlyn has just been regaling us with the tale of your valor, [Forename].

Nonotta: We can't thank you enough for recovering those Archon eggs. Truly─from the bottom of our hearts and purses─thank you!

Hamlyn: My single regret is that no rapturous bystanders were present in those solitary woods to witness such valorous displays.

Hamlyn: Alas, the tonberry's majesty will once again pass unacknowledged. Yet, such is often the way with true goodness. <snort> The hero that works in secrecy for the betterment of all? My friends, their name is tonberry.

Nonotta: Profound, I'm sure. I must say, Hamlyn, your unflagging devotion to all things tonberry is both remarkable and admirable...

???: Erm, pardon me!

Smiling Citizen: We were in those solitary woods! And we saw what you did for us. ...Er, what the tonberries did for us.

Smiling Citizen: I was heartbroken when a sylph snatched away the Archon egg that my friend had given me...

Smiling Citizen: ...But thanks to you, it was recovered safely. You tonberries have my eternal thanks.

Smiling Citizen: I only wish you didn't have to scare the sylphs so badly. The poor things... Is there no other way to deter their mischief?

What will you say?

> Sylph-repellant, perhaps?

> My tonberry senses are tingling...

Hamlyn: Indeed! <snort> Consider this─if we decorate our eggs with a tonberry theme, the sylphs wouldn't dare snatch or sabotage them!

Nonotta: A dark green coat on a large egg with two golden circles for eyes? Not bad at all. Perhaps even...cute!

Nonotta: Jihli, perhaps this is what your dream foretold. Not just tonberry guises, but tonberry eggs and decorations as well!

Nonotta: In which case, we should send word to our Ul'dahn goldsmiths that we'd like another batch of Archon eggs in some striking shades of tonberry.

Jihli Aliapoh: Of course, all our eggs are packaged during transit, meaning the sylphs will likely continue their mischief outside the city. I'm tempted to send a tonberry guard with the caravan, but the road from Ul'dah is far too long to attempt in such a guise.

Jihli Aliapoh: We shall continue to consider possible alternatives, but in the meantime, should you happen to come across another waylaid shipment, I hope I can count on your assistance. Er...as a tonberry, of course.

Jihli Aliapoh: Well, seeing as our Archon eggs have finally arrived, I daresay it is time to officially get cracking! Let the Hatching-tide festivities begin!

“Chaos, Carnage, Eggs” complete!

[Cutscene END]

Hamlyn: The glory is ours! The realm shall finally recognize the true beauty of my most beautiful, precious tonberries! <snort> Oh, hello [Forename].

Hamlyn: Fear not, brave tonberry─I shall remain ever vigilant for any signs of those marauding sylphs. If another caravan of eggs is plundered, I'll shuffle over with lightning speed and lend you that <slurp> special guise. Hee!

Jihli Aliapoh: Just now, one of the participants made a point to speak with me, and who do you think was peeping out from that tonberry guise? A sylph!

Jihli Aliapoh: The poor dear was very apologetic about raising such a fuss. Who can stay angry during a festival as felicitous as this?

Nonotta: Finally, we can begin the festivities!

Swaying Pomberry: Uuuh... This was a mistake, kupo─there's no room in here!

Swaying Pomberry: Guh! Pukni Pakk, are you alright, kupo?

Swaying Pomberry: ...Pukni Pakk? P-Pukni Pakk, speak to me!

Pukni Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaakk!

Sprightly Berryseer: Hatching-tide festivities have certainly evolved into a parade of peculiar attire. Even our sister once donned a rabbit suit for the occasion.

Sprightly Berryseer: Although, I must say that this year's guises are by far the most peculiar I've yet seen. Tonberries! Who would have imagined?

Solemn Berryseer: When the Elder Seedseer bade us partake in these festivities, never could I have imagined it would necessitate assuming the guise of a tonberry.

Solemn Berryseer: However, as guardian of the Twelveswood, it is my duty to support our people's endeavors...no matter how bizarre.

Too-beautiful Tonberry: Well, if it isn't [Forename]. Come to partake in the sights, have you?

Too-beautiful Tonberry: I must say, this tonberry suit may be the most daring fashion statement I've seen all season. I've been told that Hamlyn lad handcrafted each and every one.

Too-beautiful Tonberry: His ability to convey passion through his pieces is quite remarkable. I daresay he possesses the sort of creative instinct that most artisans would trade their left hand for.

Mooning Tonberry: I came here for a peek at the latest fashion trends, but then out of nowhere, a complete stranger approached me and invited me to tea!

Mooning Tonberry: Of course, I only have eyes for one man and one man alone. But I do appreciate a hot beverage...

Mooning Tonberry: Oh, Yellow Moonberry, we're really in it now...

Gleaning Tonberry: Well, this is a most unexpected place to stumble into you, [Forename].

Gleaning Tonberry: I was just preparing to leave on my next commission, when some fellow named Hamlyn sprang from the bushes and bullied me into this tonberry guise. Truly, we continue to live in exciting times...

Gleaning Tonberry: Although, this sort of excitement is far preferable to others we've known. It is succor for the soul to watch people partake in such carefree merrymaking again.

Suspect Tonberry: Kyaaa! The walking one from before!

Suspect Tonberry: This one wishes to apologize on behalf of other ones. Those ones didn't mean any...no, those ones did mean harm, but only because those ones were jealous ones!

Suspect Tonberry: Th-This one isn't here for mischief-making or egg-breaking! Promise! This one only wants to enjoy the festival with walking ones, so p-please don't tattle!