Silks for a Babe
Silks for a Babe
- Quest giver
- Arkasodara Youth
- Location
- Radz-at-Han (X:8.1, Y:14.8)
- Level
- 80
- Required quest
At World's End- Experience
168,300-190,575- Gil
815- Patch
- 6.0
“The Arkasodara youth furrows his brow, pondering something deeply.
— In-game description
Steps
- Speak with the Arkasodara youth.
- Inspect the three silks, and choose one.
- Speak with the Arkasodara youth.
Journal
- The Arkasodara youth furrows his brow, pondering something deeply.
Dialogue
Arkasodara Youth: You... Yo're a friend of that redheaded Miqo'te lad, aren't you? I remember how bravely you fought for us. Might I ask you a small favor?
Arkasodara Youth: Oh, thank you! You see, my wife and I will soon be blessed with a child.
Arkasodara Youth: It is custom for the father to swaddle the newborn in festive silk, but... Having been to market twice, I find myself at a loss for which would be the ideal choice.
Arkasodara Youth: I am loath to impose, but...I would be ever so honored if you could make the choice for us -- and sooner rather than later, as she is due any day now. Would you accompany me to Ruveydah Fibers?
At Ruveydah Fibers
Arkasodara Youth: According to our tradition, the silk swaddling's color expresses the parents' wishes for how their child might grow. I have narrowed it down to three, but your insight would be greatly appreciated.
Arkasodara Youth: This lush green fabric represents a wish for a prosperous life. Fulfilling not only in wealth, that is, but feasts and festivities and companionship as well. Who wouldn't want a life as rich as that?
Arkasodara Youth: The bright yellow swaddling symbolizes a wish for wisdom. Intellect is prized among out people, and is said to be the color of Cinduruva. Our chile may become a respected advisor or alchemist!
Arkasodara Youth: And yet, look at this vibrant red silk! It would express a wish for talent in the arts. Why, wouldn't it be lovely if our child were to grow up to be a master artisan or performer?
Arkasodara Youth: ...Hence my dilemma. I would want my child to be all of these, but I can only choose one color. What say you? Which do you feel would be the idea choice?
Which fabric will you choose?
- A wealthy child could see their parents live in comfort.
- Arkasodara Youth: The green silk, then! It would be nice indeed to have a merchant in the family.
- A clever child could help solve the tribe's problems.
- Arkasodara Youth: Yellow for wisdom! I will have to ensure they receive the best education, that they might one day be a brilliant alchemist!
- A creative child could brighten the lives of those around them.
- Arkasodara Youth: Red it is! I hope our child can someday bring joy to the village with their art.
Arkasodara Youth: I thank you, my friend. I feel much more confident in the decision for having consulted with you. I will bring the silk home to my wife today.
Arkasodara Youth: I plan to visit Paksa's Path once I finish up here. Would you be so kind as to meet me there later, that I might repay you for your kindness?
Back at Paksa's Path
Arkasodara Youth: My wife was most pleased with the swaddling we chose. And I daresay it is even more auspicious that such a valiant hero as you helped us choose our child's future path.
Arkasodara Youth: I was devastated when my wife was separated from me during the struggle. But your Miqo'te friend saved her, in her delicate condition no less. His actions gave my wife the strength to overcome her despair and return home to me...to us.
Arkasodara Youth: Your friend spoke of a hero with the power to weave our strands of hope into a brighter future.
Arkasodara Youth: That hero was you, was it not? We shall treasure the swaddling you chose for us as a family heirloom, now and forever. My most sincere thanks for all you have given us!