To Name a Tale
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To Name a Tale
- Quest giver
- Troubled Taxonomist
- Location
- Elpis (X:8.5, Y:17.2)
- Quest line
Elpis Sidequests- Level
- 80
- Required quest
A Past, Not Yet Come to Pass- Required items
- 1 Yellow Pansy Concept
1 Ktisis Hyperboreia Guidebook - Experience
168,300-190,575- Gil
655- Patch
- 6.0
- Links
- EDB GT TC
A Troubled Taxonomist is having second thoughts.
— In-game description
Steps
- Show the Yellow Pansy Concept to people around Poieten Oikos and ask their opinions. 0/2
- Deliver the Ktisis Hyperboreia Guidebook and the Yellow Pansy Concept to the Troubled Taxonomist.
Journal
- A troubled taxonomist is having second thoughts.
Dialogue
Perfect timing, familiar. I have a favor to ask of you.
It's my job to name the creations brought to us, but I can't seem to decide on one for this particular concept.
It may be because...I'm the one who designed it. It's a species of plant which I intended as a gift for my love. A clear conflict of interest, unfortunately.
My names are always fair and logical and perfectly suited to the creation. But this time, I'm not so sure. I do have a name for it, but what if it's...not suitable? What if it's too personal?
I thought of discussing the matter with my associates, but my dilemma is far too embarrassing. Would you ask if they think the name is appropriate in my stead? Don't worry—I wouldn't expect you to work without recompense.
This is the creation. A yellow pansy. And the name I have in mind is “mythos.”
Please ask around and see what people think of the name of my new flower.
Yes, what is it?
My, what a pretty flower. And you said it was called “mythos”? A fine name.
Many flowers are named with a special feeling in mind, so going by what you've told me, this one is in good company.
A familiar? Do you need something?
A flower? It's beautiful! And it smells so lovely. Is it for me?
...Oh. You just want to know if the name is suitable, do you?
Have you tried asking at Ktisis Hyperboreia? No one knows as much about naming as them.
Here's a guidebook on the subject. Take it with you, and let your master decide what to do from there.
That flower was clearly named with love. I think it's wonderful.
Take that guidebook to your master and see if they want to confer with one of the experts at Ktisis.
How did it go? What did everyone think of the name?
I see... Well, that is good to know. I won't be needing this guidebook, of course, as I can't very well ask myself for my thoughts.
Or perhaps I should. It wouldn't hurt to have some confidence in the work I do, after all.
As I created this flower, I thought of my beloved, an artist, and the stories she seeks to tell through her plays.
My hope is that, much like a myth or legend, her work is told and retold down through the ages. Hence, “mythos.”
I've decided. I'll keep the name and submit it to the Bureau of the Architect. Thank you for your help.