Eggceeding Expectations

Quest giver: Jihli Aliapoh
Location: Old Gridania (X:10.3, Y:9.5)
Quest line: Hatching-tide (2025)
Level: 15

Gil: 296
Previous quest: In Pursuit of Eggcellence
Patch: 7.1
Links: GT

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Jihli Aliapoh is patiently waiting to see the parasol prototype.

※This quest is available for a limited time only.

— In-game description

Rewards

1 Archon Egg Parasol

Unlocks

Problem Parasolved

Steps

Speak with Jihli Aliapoh and have her accompany you.
Speak with potential Hatching–tide celebrants while Jihli Aliapoh is accompanying you.
Accompany Jihli Aliapoh to the market entrance and then speak with her.
Speak with Jihli Aliapoh.

Journal

Jihli Aliapoh is patiently waiting to see the parasol prototype.
Nonotta presents the prototype parasol to Jihli, who instantly expresses her approval. Having received the Dreamer's blessing, the Lalafell leaves to begin mass production. In the meantime, you agree to accompany a parasol-brandishing Jihli in search of potential Hatching–tide celebrants. Speak with her in Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre when you are ready to embark.
- ※Please note that you will be unable to complete this quest after the seasonal event has ended. For details, please check the Lodestone.
With Jihli in tow, you set off for the market, seeking out those who might wish to take part in the celebrations.
- ※You must be accompanied by Jihli to complete this task. Speak with her again should you become separated.
Among the hustle and bustle of the market, you encounter three individuals with a discerning eye for eggs. Each proves more than willing to gather at the amphitheatre when promised a parasol of their own, and will no doubt spread word of the exciting accessory on their way.
Satisfied at having found sufficient celebrants, Jihli stows her parasol for the time being. She shares her intention to return to the amphitheatre to see how many have gathered, and invites you to join her at your leisure.
You return to Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre to find a parasol-toting crowd gathered around the stage. As Jihli revels in the sight, Maisenta appears with the news that she, too, has been handing out parasols to those enamored with the ovoid accessories. Picturing delighted parasol bearers throughout the city, Nonotta suggests the scope of Jihli's vision has reached far beyond the amphitheatre, as it was perhaps always meant to do. Thrilled that the dream of myriad floating eggs has been fully realized, the pair repay your assistance with an Archon egg parasol of your very own. Duty done, you are free to enjoy the remainder of this year's Hatching–tide!

Dialogue

Jihli Aliapoh: Nonotta will surely be along any moment now.

Nonotta: Sorry to keep you both waiting! Allow me to present you with the very first Archon egg parasol!

Jihli Aliapoh: What a fine example of ingenuity. It's magnificent!

Nonotta: I'm so glad you approve! With your blessing, I'll begin producing more to distribute!

Jihli Aliapoh: In the meantime, we find ourselves at a loose end.
Jihli Aliapoh: But we cannot let Nonotta outstrip us in Hatching–tide spirit! There must be more we can do...

What will you say?

Let's show off your parasol to the townsfolk!
- Jihli Aliapoh: But of course! We ought to promote our newest addition to the festivities. If we tell even a few Gridanians that these gorgeous accoutrements will be available to those who celebrate with us, word will spread of its own accord!
Perhaps we can drum up a crowd with the promise of gifts?
- Jihli Aliapoh: But of course! We ought to promote our newest addition to the festivities. If we tell even a few Gridanians that these gorgeous accoutrements will be available to those who celebrate with us, word will spread of its own accord!
...
- Jihli Aliapoh: What's the matter, <name>? You seem to have taken a sudden, intense interest in my parasol.
- Jihli Aliapoh: Ah, that's it! What better way to draw celebrants than to show them this parasol─and promise them one of their very own?

Jihli Aliapoh: With that in mind, I shall keep mine unfurled and on display. You use your adventurer's instincts to identify those most in need of egg-themed accessories.
Jihli Aliapoh: The market is always busy. Let us look for potential celebrants there!

System: Jihli is now accompanying you. Keep her at your side in order to proceed with quest objectives.
System: You can leave Jihli behind by entering a different area, or by speaking with her and selecting the option to part ways.
System: If you wish to have Jihli accompany you again, return and speak with her at the original location.
System: While you are accompanied, you may encounter “conversation points” along the way which offer additional topics of discussion.
System: Enter the glowing area and speak with your quest companions to initiate these bonus conversations. Enjoy exploring your surroundings together!

At the Shaded Bower

Conversation point: What will you do?

Speak with Jihli.
- Jihli Aliapoh: When I think back to the very first Hatching–tide, it's a marvel just how popular the occasion has become. I have so many people to thank for their efforts─yourself included!
Discuss the decorative basket.
- Jihli Aliapoh: We Dreamers are responsible for all the decorations you see throughout the city. Take that basket over there, for instance. I came up with the idea and Nonotta worked her magic to create the final product!
Part ways with Jihli.
- Jihli Aliapoh: Ah, do you have some pressing business to attend to? Not to worry, I shall be waiting for you at Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre. Seek me out once you are able!
Upon returning to Jihli
- Jihli Aliapoh: There you are! Let us be off!

(Optional) Egg Appreciator: This is fine work indeed, but my heart craves something more!

Egg Appreciator: I say, madam! You must tell me where I might acquire a resplendent parasol like unto your own.

Jihli Aliapoh: At our Hatching–tide event, of course! How about it? Will you join us at the amphitheatre?

Egg Appreciator: I'd be delighted. As a true connoisseur of eggs both decorative and edible, I attend annually in hopes of glimpsing ovoid perfection, and this parasol surpasses my every imagining. Such elegance! Such egginess!

(Optional) Egg Appraiser: Outstanding quality...

Egg Appraiser: Why, that parasol is an absolute delight. It's not often you see that level of craftsmanship paired with such decorative flair. This might be the finest egg-inspired apparel I've ever seen! Might I ask who was responsible for this masterpiece?

Jihli Aliapoh: The Leatherworkers' Guild, the Carpenters' Guild, Black Rabbit Traders, and our Dreamers all had their parts to play. And if you join us in celebrating Hatching–tide, you can receive one just like it!

Egg Appraiser: Ah, I should've known that the guilds' artisans were involved. If it means getting my hands on a parasol, I'd be more than happy to take part in the festivities!

(Optional) Egg Enthusiast: <sigh> If only I could find a cute little parasol...

Egg Enthusiast: Heavens above! Is that adorable parasol fashioned after an Archon egg!?

Jihli Aliapoh: Eggsquisite, isn't it? If you join us at the amphitheatre, you will receive one just like it!

Egg Enthusiast: For years I have searched for a parasol as darling as an egg, getting sunburned and soaked by turns, and you offer me one free of charge! 'Tis a Hatching–tide miracle!

Jihli Aliapoh: I expect those three will tell all and sundry about our parasols. Our work here is done!

Jihli Aliapoh: Well, that went rather swimmingly. You clearly have an eye for egg connoisseurs!
Jihli Aliapoh: I shall go and see how many attendees are gathered at the amphitheatre. Feel free to join us when you have a moment.

At Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre

(Optional) Nonotta: The folks you gathered certainly are enthusiastic about showing off their parasols! Fortunately, no one's yet lost an eye.

Jihli Aliapoh: Look, <name>! Isn't the sight of those parasols simply marvelous!?
Jihli Aliapoh: Eggs held aloft... Just as in my dream!

Nonotta: Hooray! We did it, Jihli!

Jihli Aliapoh: We certainly did. Shall we officially declare this Hatching–tide a success?

Maisenta: (-???-)Hold that thought. You've yet to see the half of it.

Jihli Aliapoh: Maisenta! I'm not quite sure I follow...

Maisenta: Quite a few of my customers asked about your parasols─more than can comfortably gather here, in fact. Nevertheless, I took the liberty of handing out stock to those who came inquiring.
Maisenta: With how many left my stall with a smile on their face and a parasol in hand, the whole city is awash in floating eggs.

Jihli Aliapoh: That's incredible! To think the parasols are bringing joy even beyond our celebration...

Nonotta: Wait, Jihli! They're one and the same, aren't they? The celebration has spread across the city, borne by a great mass of floating eggs!

Jihli Aliapoh: Y-You're right! I was intent on gathering people here, but the eggs in my dream were far too numerous to contain in one place. They were always meant to be seen far and wide.
Jihli Aliapoh: That our original plans met with misfortune was a blessing in disguise, for we've touched the hearts of more people than I'd dared to imagine. There's no doubt in my mind: this will go down as a Hatching–tide to remember!

Maisenta: Black Rabbit Traders shall continue distributing parasols to those who ask─they may be free of charge, but they're drawing business in spades. Nonotta told me how to assemble them, so I can prepare as many as necessary.

Jihli Aliapoh: Truly, where would we be without your ingenuity, Nonotta?

Nonotta: I couldn't have done it without our able adventurer! Ah, that reminds me. I have something for you, <name>.
Nonotta: That's the very second parasol I ever made─after Jihli's, of course. I thought it fitting that you receive it.

Jihli Aliapoh: With eggs aloft across the city, all that's left is to enjoy the festivities. Your work may have finished, <name>, but Hatching–tide most certainly hasn't!

(Optional) Jihli Aliapoh: When Nonotta first relayed the awful news, I wondered how we could possibly salvage the situation. But now I can see I needn't have worried -- this has eggceeded all expectations! Thank you, <name>!

(Optional) Nonotta: Adventurer, I had such fun preparing the parasols with you! I'll be forever grateful for all your help!

(Optional) Egg Enthusiast: To think I'd end up with one of these delightful parasols all for myself! You and your associates are so generous!

(Optional) Egg Appraiser: When I laid eyes upon this parasol, its quality spoke loud and clear. A triumph of design, both practical and decorative. It's not often I find an article so worthy of my discernment.

(Optional) Egg Appreciator: This parasol is truly the peak of ovoid aesthetics. Timing my visit to coincide with Hatching-tide was a fine idea indeed!

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