Elegance and Artistry
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Elegance and Artistry
- Quest giver
- Marcel
- Location
- Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (X:10.0, Y:12.5)
- Quest line
Disciple of the Hand Quests
┗ Goldsmith Quests- Class
- Goldsmith
- Level
- 53
- Required items
1 Hardsilver Bangle of Casting- Experience
663,390- Gil
538- Previous quest
Form to the Formless- Next quest
- Double Trouble
- Patch
- 3.0
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Marcel would speak with you about the music box you will be crafting.
— In-game description
Rewards
- In addition to the above, choose one of the following options:
1 Holy Rainbow Wedge Cap
1 Holy Rainbow Coatee
1 Holy Rainbow Gloves
1 Holy Rainbow Bottoms
3 Allagan Silver Piece
Steps
- Speak with Jeweled Peak at the Sapphire Avenue Exchange.
- Report to Marcel.
- Craft a Hardsilver Bangle of Casting.
- Deliver the Hardsilver Bangle of Casting to Marcel.
Journal
- Marcel would speak with you about the music box you will be crafting.
- Marcel informs you that he has chosen a song for the music box, and would have you consult with your client directly to determine the physical appearance she would like the masterpiece-to-be to take. Seek out Jeweled Peak at the Sapphire Avenue Exchange.
- Jeweled Peak shares with you her requests for the music box she has ordered. She seeks a piece of surpassing elegance and grace that is sturdy enough to stand up to daily use, and would like it adorned with gemstones─a ruby, a sapphire, or both. Share your findings with Marcel at Eshtaime's Aesthetics.
- You relay the client's wishes to Marcel, who reacts with great interest. He requests that you try your hand at crafting an item requiring similar techniques─to wit, a hardsilver bangle of casting─that he might gauge whether you have the ability to meet Jeweled Peak's high expectations.
- Marcel is quite taken with the bangle you fashioned, declaring that you indeed possess both the skill and aesthetic sensitivity to realize the ideals of his mentor. Knowing just how demanding his client is, however, he encourages you to hone your skills yet more before commencing work on this most important commission.
- ※The next goldsmith quest will be available from Marcel upon reaching level 55.
Related NPCs
Dialogue
Ah, Surname. I believe it is time we began working on Madam Peak's music box.
I have taken the liberty of choosing the song myself. It is a piece of particular sentimental value to my client and her dear husband—and one of the finest pieces from the Songstress's repertoire, if I do say so myself.
As for what physical form the music box is to take, that is for the artisan to decide. I suggest you begin by speaking with our client yourself. Worry not—I have already made the necessary arrangements. She awaits you at the Sapphire Avenue Exchange.
Jeweled Peak awaits you at the Sapphire Avenue Exchange. Now go, and be quick about it—let it not be said that Eshtaime's keeps their clients waiting.
You are the goldsmith who will be crafting my music box, yes? Marcel has told me all about you. My expectations are high, but I trust you would not have been chosen for the task were you not capable of meeting them.
Yes, I can scarcely wait to see what manner of extravagant masterpiece you will create for me. It will be a masterpiece, yes? A work of delicate, refined elegance, but sturdy enough to stand up to daily use and still last as an heirloom for eras to come.
It will be inlaid with a great gemstone of perfect cut and clarity, yes? Oh, but of course it will! Marcel knows I would settle for nothing less. But what sort of gemstone would suffice? I have always liked rubies...ah, but sapphires are so beautiful as well!
Perhaps both, if that wouldn't be too ostentatious? Heavens, I'm starting to confuse myself... Oh, but look at the time! I'm afraid I must be off. Do give my regards to Marcel.
A music box of the purest gold, adorned with a great ruby and sapphire... Sturdy enough to be played each day and yet still last as an heirloom to be passed down through generations... Why, that is so exceptionally inspired it's a wonder that I wasn't the one who thought of it!
As the music box itself will be quite large, we will require stones of impressive size to match. It will be no small task to see that all elements—gold and gemstone alike—are balanced, complementing each other and achieving perfect harmony.
Before commencing work on our client's piece, you would do well to hone your skills by crafting a piece requiring similar materials and techniques.
Let me see... Why yes, a hardsilver bangle of casting might very well suffice. Fashion me one, that I might judge whether or not you are ready to proceed.
Have you fashioned the hardsilver bangle of casting that I requested? Show it to me and I will evaluate the quality of your work.
By Thal! I have seen many a bangle in my day, but never one that exuded such grace! I can see why Mistress Serendipity spoke so highly of you, Surname.
Technical skill and aesthetic sensitivity... An artisan who lacks one or the other is no true artisan at all, but you clearly possess both, and in spades, my good woman/man!
Yes, if anyone can give form to the formless and breathe a heart into metal, it is you. You are a worthy heir to my mentor's legacy if ever there was one.
And yet even one of your already-estimable skills must not neglect your practice—our client expects no less than a masterpiece, after all. Continue to hone your skills, and I shall call upon you before long.