The Culture of Carrots
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The Culture of Carrots
- Quest giver
- Hinageshi
- Location
- Old Sharlayan (X:3.9, Y:9.2)
- Quest line
Studium Quests
┗ Faculty of Anthropology Quests- Level
- 85
- Required quest
- Helping Hands
- Required items
- 6 Lunar Staple
- Requirements
- Miner
Botanist - Experience
120,450- Previous quest
- The Culture of Ceruleum
- Next quest
- Hinageshi in Hingashi
- Patch
- 6.0
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Hinageshi is mulling over her recent findings.
— In-game description
Rewards
Steps
- (If Miner) Deliver Lunar Staples gathered from the Crushing Brand to Hinageshi. 0/6
- (If Botanist) Deliver Lunar Staples gathered from Heimdall's Last Sight to Hinageshi. 0/6
Journal
- Hinageshi is mulling over her recent findings.
- ※Lunar staples can be gathered from the Crushing Brand by miners, and from Heimdall's Last Sight by botanists.
- ※Minimum collectability rating for this delivery is 240. Delivering items with a rating of 600 or more will earn greater rewards.
- You deliver the Lunar Staples to Hinageshi. Although romantic pursuits seem to be at the forefront of her mind, Hinageshi endeavors to focus on the research to come.
Related NPCs
Dialogue
Optional dialogue
If the player has not completed Helping Hands:
In order to undertake this quest, you must first complete the main scenario quest “Helping Hands.”
Accepting the quest
Oh, I am positively desperate to know what culture we shall experience next.
Start of cutscene.Welcome back, my friend. We will be continuing our experience as Garleans a while longer, though I would like you to set about procuring materials for the next step in our research.
...Though to be honest, I've still to decide on where that step might be.
Well, thus far we have lived as people do in the freezing cold and the ferocious heat, so I would say it is time we set our sights on an altogether different sort of inclement environment.
Spot on as always, Hinageshi. The people of Garlemald may have overcome nature's fury with their sterling use of technology, but they are far too reliant on ceruleum.
Consider this: how would they cope if they were suddenly unable to obtain their precious fuel? One should never be without a contingency plan in case they are thrust into much less hospitable environs.
That is certainly true. However, what kind of culture could take root in an area that is effectively uninhabitable?
That is precisely what I have been mulling over of late, Hinageshi.
I wish to look into how exactly culture could come to exist in such places. The issue is, well...such regions tend to be uninhabited as a result of their harsh conditions. In short, there is nowhere that meets my criteria to begin with!
Inhabiting the uninhabitable... Yes it does seem to be something of a paradox, but there could be merit in investigating the idea.
You are a well-traveled adventurer, yes? Can you think of any place that may suit our curious criteria?
What will you say?
What of Mare Lamentorum?
Have you considered the moon?
A settlement on the moon by the name of Mare Lamentorum? Well, that would certainly fulfill my requirements, but even if it truly exists, it's not as if one can travel to the moon on a whim.
...You're being entirely serious, aren't you? Good gracious, you never fail to surprise.
Indeed! However, I feel obliged to mention that we know absolutely nothing of life on the moon, assuming it is even possible.
Pray head to Mare Lamentorum and gather whatever items you believe are necessary to recreate life there.
If the player is a 
miner
minerThe lunar staples you require can be gathered near the Crushing Brand.
If the player is a 
botanist
botanistThe lunar staples you require can be gathered near Heimdall's Last Sight.
The Studium Deliveries list for Hinageshi has been updated. To view the new list, speak with Hinageshi.
End of cutscene.
Optional dialogue
Honestly, is there anything you cannot do? I am starting to think we ought to study your way of life next.
Deliver Lunar staples to Hinageshi.
I don't suppose you would know how best to store items from the moon? I wish to avoid accidentally ruining any precious samples you acquire on our behalf.
The player hands over 6 Lunar Staples .
If the items have high collectability
By the Twelve, you really are capable of travel to the moon! I know nothing of life on its surface, but even at a glance I can recognize the outstanding quality of these samples.
Otherwise
By the Twelve, you really are capable of travel to the moon! This may be the most surreal moment of my life to date...
If the player is a miner
minerThese are...carrots, aren't they? Not what I expected to be found buried in the crust of the moon, but...thank you. Thank you very much!
If the player is a botanist
botanistThese are...carrots, aren't they? Not what I expected to be found growing on the moon, but...thank you. Thank you very much!
Start of cutscene.Professor Tankin and Hinageshi take the items you brought them and set to work emulating lunar culture.
Hinageshi and Tankin dress up in rabbit outfits. There are several large multicolored carrots on the table and a Loporrit carrot planter behind them.
Professor... Are you certain this is representative of life on the moon?
If the player has completed Returning Home
But of course it is, Hinageshi. My information comes from the Loporrits, a race that calls Mare Lamentorum home.
Well, that is all well and good, but is it necessary for us to don these ridiculous outfits?
I, er, well... I thought it might help us to experience life as the Loporrits do.
Otherwise
But of course it is, Hinageshi. I cannot reveal my source, but I have it on excellent authority that this is how they go about their days up there.
Well, that may be so, but is it necessary for us to don these ridiculous outfits?
Alas, my source was somewhat vague concerning lunar clothing. However, I did my best to make up for it with a little imagination.
And as for all these carrots... Make no mistake, Professor, it is wonderful to know that agriculture is possible even on the moon.
But I fear a diet comprised entirely of one type of root vegetable will not hold up to scrutiny...
That may be so, but civilizations have had to move and adapt countless times throughout history, and they were not always able to eat exactly what they longed for. There may come a day when we too are forced to move to the moon.
The professor doesn't seem to be enjoying himself much. Perhaps he is not especially fond of carrots...
I realize this is not the most opportune time to focus on my romantic pursuits, but soon my time will come. I can feel it!
Hinageshi is overjoyed with your efforts. She now considers you an Experienced Matchmaker!
A new quest continuing the story of the Faculty of Anthropology is now available. Upon its completion, the Studium Deliveries list for Hinageshi will be updated.
End of cutscene.
Optional dialogue
Frankly, it is none of my business, but I have been wondering of late what it is that drives you to continue your adventures. Are you driven on by yourself, or are there circumstances which compel you to go on? Regardless, I am most impressed by your willpower, adventurer.
