Main story #23Level 15
Quest giver Bartholomew
in Ul'dah - Steps of Thal
Bartholomew once went with the Flame General on an official visit to Limsa Lominsa, where he met Baderon
. Baderon has a job for a capable adventurer, and Bartholomew says no one has better credentials than you.
The envoy's tour takes you beyond Limsa: three dungeon quests, at Sastasha, in Gridania and in Ul'dah.
has information that may be of interest to you., the proprietor of the Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa, has need of a capable adventurer. Speak with him if you would know more. warns you that the job will entail considerable danger. If you are resolved to undertake it, speak to the man again to be briefed.Next in the play order: Keep Your Day Job. S'nairoh
talks herself through arming the cannon while you fight; her partner C'mell is missing.
The reward's item text points to an old translation mistake. Word for word, the item's Japanese name, フェニックスの尾, means 'Phoenix Tail', not 'Phoenix Down'.
The Phoenix Down reward is a regular Final Fantasy item. It first appeared in Final Fantasy II. It reached the original game only in its Game Boy Advance remake.
Who they are, and what they do in this quest.
Baderon, at the Drowning Wench in Limsa Lominsa, has sent word that he needs a capable adventurer.
Baderon greets you loudly by name, pleased the adventurer is you. He confirms the job but warns it is dangerous and not for the faint of heart. If you still want it, he offers to explain the details.
Bartholomew is in the sultanate and has news that may interest you, if you plan to visit Limsa Lominsa.
Bartholomew once went with the Flame General on an official visit to Limsa Lominsa, where he met Baderon. Baderon has a job for a capable adventurer, and Bartholomew says no one has better credentials than you.
The game was written in Japanese and rewritten, not just translated, for each language. Here is what the other versions say, next to the English.
| Japanese | 海都で待つ仕事 ‘The Job Awaiting in the Sea City’ |
|---|---|
| French | L'appel de la mer ‘The Call of the Sea’ |
| German | Der Ruf des Meeres ‘The Call of the Sea’ |
Ah, my lady/my lord envoy. I trust your stay in the sultanate has been pleasant. Now, if you do not mind my asking, do you perchance have plans to visit Limsa Lominsa in the near future? If so, I have information that may be of interest to you.
ラウバーン局長との面会、お疲れさまでした。
‘Thank you for your trouble in meeting Director Raubahn.’
English hopes your stay in the sultanate was pleasant; Japanese thanks you for meeting Director Raubahn.
Ah, my lady/my lord envoy. I trust your stay in the sultanate has been pleasant. Now, if you do not mind my asking, do you perchance have plans to visit Limsa Lominsa in the near future? If so, I have information that may be of interest to you.
見事に大役を果たされた、その腕を見こんで、ひとつ、お頼みしたいことがあるのです。
‘Trusting in the skill with which you splendidly fulfilled that great role, there is something I would like to ask of you.’
Japanese guard asks a favour outright; English guard merely offers information.
I once accompanied the Flame General on an official visit to the seaside city–state, during which time I became acquainted with Baderon, the proprietor of the Drowning Wench. Well, the man sent word just now that he has a job for a capable adventurer.
Ich habe den Phönixgeneral einmal auf einer offiziellen Visite nach Limsa Lominsa begleitet.
‘I once went with the Phoenix General on an official visit to Limsa Lominsa.’
Bartholomew calls Raubahn by this name. The English flame becomes the mythical firebird.
I can think of none with better credentials than you. Baderon would doubtless be pleased were you to offer him your services.
貴公は、飛空艇で三国を自由に旅することができる身。今一度、リムサ・ロミンサに赴き、溺れた海豚亭のバデロンの話を聞いてきてください。
‘You are someone free to travel the three nations by airship. Please go to Limsa Lominsa once more and hear what Baderon at the Drowned Dolphin has to say.’
Sending you to Baderon, Bartholomew adds this practical reason.
I can think of none with better credentials than you. Baderon would doubtless be pleased were you to offer him your services.
貴公は、飛空艇で三国を自由に旅することができる身。
‘You are one who can travel freely among the three nations by airship.’
English says no one has better credentials than you; Japanese says you can travel the three nations freely by airship.
Welcome to the Drownin' Wench! Sit wherever ye like, lass/mate. I'll be with ye in a─
Bienvenue, voyageuse/voyageur ! Le Dauphin noyé, c'est le foyer de tous les aventuriers !
‘Welcome, traveller! The Drowned Dolphin is the home of every adventurer!’
Baderon's tavern, the Drowning Wench, is «le Dauphin noyé», 'the Drowned Dolphin'. The English wench, an old word for a girl, becomes a dolphin.
I was told a distinguished 'venturer might be reportin' fer duty. Fancy that 'venturer bein' you, eh!?
おまえさんが来てくれたのなら、心配はいらないな。
‘If it's you who has come, there's nothing to worry about.’
Japanese Baderon says with you here there's no need to worry; English only shows surprise.
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Ah, my lady/my lord envoy. I trust your stay in the sultanate has been pleasant. Now, if you do not mind my asking, do you perchance have plans to visit Limsa Lominsa in the near future? If so, I have information that may be of interest to you.
ラウバーン局長との面会、お疲れさまでした。
‘Thank you for your trouble in meeting Director Raubahn.’
English hopes your stay in the sultanate was pleasant; Japanese thanks you for meeting Director Raubahn.
見事に大役を果たされた、その腕を見こんで、ひとつ、お頼みしたいことがあるのです。
‘Trusting in the skill with which you splendidly fulfilled that great role, there is something I would like to ask of you.’
Japanese guard asks a favour outright; English guard merely offers information.
I once accompanied the Flame General on an official visit to the seaside city–state, during which time I became acquainted with Baderon, the proprietor of the Drowning Wench. Well, the man sent word just now that he has a job for a capable adventurer.
Ich habe den Phönixgeneral einmal auf einer offiziellen Visite nach Limsa Lominsa begleitet.
‘I once went with the Phoenix General on an official visit to Limsa Lominsa.’
Bartholomew calls Raubahn by this name. The English flame becomes the mythical firebird.
I can think of none with better credentials than you. Baderon would doubtless be pleased were you to offer him your services.
貴公は、飛空艇で三国を自由に旅することができる身。今一度、リムサ・ロミンサに赴き、溺れた海豚亭のバデロンの話を聞いてきてください。
‘You are someone free to travel the three nations by airship. Please go to Limsa Lominsa once more and hear what Baderon at the Drowned Dolphin has to say.’
Sending you to Baderon, Bartholomew adds this practical reason.
貴公は、飛空艇で三国を自由に旅することができる身。
‘You are one who can travel freely among the three nations by airship.’
English says no one has better credentials than you; Japanese says you can travel the three nations freely by airship.
Baderon has need of a capable adventurer, and I can think of none with better credentials than you. If you are not otherwise occupied, perhaps you might consider offering him your services.
Welcome to the Drownin' Wench! Sit wherever ye like, lass/mate. I'll be with ye in a─
Bienvenue, voyageuse/voyageur ! Le Dauphin noyé, c'est le foyer de tous les aventuriers !
‘Welcome, traveller! The Drowned Dolphin is the home of every adventurer!’
Baderon's tavern, the Drowning Wench, is «le Dauphin noyé», 'the Drowned Dolphin'. The English wench, an old word for a girl, becomes a dolphin.
Well, well, if it ain't the one an' only your name!
I was told a distinguished 'venturer might be reportin' fer duty. Fancy that 'venturer bein' you, eh!?
おまえさんが来てくれたのなら、心配はいらないな。
‘If it's you who has come, there's nothing to worry about.’
Japanese Baderon says with you here there's no need to worry; English only shows surprise.
Hm? Aye, I'm Baderon, all right. Who's askin'?
Ah, 'eard as I've got a job fer a capable 'venturer, ye say? Well, yer bloody right!
Just so yer fairly warned, though, this ain't no job fer the faint of 'eart. Things're liable to get downright bleedin' 'airy. But if ye think yer still interested, let me know, an' I'll fill ye in on the details.