Falling Down on the Job

Falling Down on the Job

Quest giver

Serpent Marshal Brookstone

Location

The Fringes (X:9.2, Y:10.8)

Level

69

Experience

 27,250

Gil

 745

Previous quest

The Lady in Red
Dearest Daughter
Gross Encounters

Next quest

My Dear Brother

Patch

4.0

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Serpent Marshal Brookstone finds himself once again in need of a good soldier.

— In-game description

Rewards

Choose one of the following options:

• 1   Molybdenum Earring of Fending
• 1   Molybdenum Earring of Slaying
• 1   Molybdenum Earring of Aiming
• 3   Savage Aim Materia V

Steps

• Speak with Dodogun.

• Find the serpent recruit.

• Speak with the serpent recruit.

• Report to Serpent Marshal Brookstone.

Journal

• Serpent Marshal Brookstone finds himself once again in need of a good soldier.

Dialogue

Accepting the Quest

Serpent Marshal Brookstone: [Twin Adders GC Rank] [Surname]/[Forename]. You've come at a good time.
Serpent Marshal Brookstone: I received a rather urgent call for assistance from one of our scouts and all of my men are preoccupied with duties elsewhere.
Serpent Marshal Brookstone: I'd like you to go and speak with Flame Sergeant Dodogun. You'll find him at his post near Gyr Kehim.
(Optional)
Serpent Marshal Brookstone: Flame Sergeant Dodogun wouldn't call unless it was of the utmost importance. I suggest you hurry to him.

Speaking with Dodogun

Dodogun: So they've sent the morbol slayer, have they? I suppose you'll do.
Dodogun: A few bells ago, I spotted what looked like a Resistance fighter in a skirmish with the Ananta. As a general rule the Alliance doesn't intervene in local disputes, but I suspect something is amiss.
Dodogun: The altercation took place along a path between the Qalyana and Vira settlements, and neither the Alliance nor the Resistance has any business being there. I wouldn't have been overly concerned if not for the fact that the man I sent down there to investigate hasn't returned.
Dodogun: I'd like you to go to Sathya Maga and see if he's gotten himself into any trouble. If you find anything, you can contact me via the linkpearl we gave you.
(Optional)
Dodogun: The recruit I sent down there should have been back by now. If you find anything at Sathya Maga, don't hesitate to contact me.

Speaking with the serpent recruit

Serpent Recruit: Phew. Thank you, [miss/sir]. I've never seen one of the Ananta so angry. She wouldn't even speak─only ceaseless hissing with seemingly murderous intent. If not for you I would likely be dead like that gentleman just over there.
Serpent Recruit: From what I could gather before we were assaulted, he was seizing crystals from their encampment. I assumed it was to stop the summoning of a primal.

Flame Sergeant Dodogun: Ahem. Forgive the intrusion, but judging by his uniform, I'm not so sure he was a member of the Resistance to begin with. Well, I wouldn't call it a uniform so much as an unconvincing costume. He likely stole bits and pieces off of fallen soldiers.
Flame Sergeant Dodogun: I also very much doubt he was here for crystals. You can clearly see the jewelry hanging out of his satchel. Nothing but a petty thief if you ask me.

Serpent Recruit: Y-You can see all of this from your post!?

Flame Sergeant Dodogun: There's a reason I'm stationed up here and not you, soldier. If you're well enough to walk I suggest you return to base immediately. [Flame GC Rank][Surname]/[Forename], report to Serpent Marshal Brookstone.

Serpent Recruit: I think I can manage on my own. Thank you again for your help.

(Optional)
Dodogun: You did well out there. I'd treat you to that drink I promised, but, as you can see, the new recruits keep us busy. Maybe next time.

Reporting to Serpent Marshal Brookstone

Serpent Marshal Brookstone: Welcome back, [Twin Adders GC Rank][Surname]/[Forename]. What have you to report?
Serpent Marshal Brookstone: I see. It's not often I disagree with the flame sergeant, but I'm not so sure this man was some wayward thief. After all, the Resistance is quite expansive, and comprised of many different groups.
Serpent Marshal Brookstone: While the forces stationed at Rhalgr's Reach are the most involved in our fight against the Garleans, there are other smaller factions─some even formed haphazardly─who claim to be Resistance fighters if only for the chance to loot and plunder.
Serpent Marshal Brookstone: It is imperative this man is identified to determine who can be held accountable. <sigh> If we had more recruits like you we likely wouldn't have to worry about such things.
Serpent Marshal Brookstone: At any rate, you've been of great help. If we should have need of you again, you can be certain we will contact you.