Map questLevel 15
Quest giver Skribyld
in Western La Noscea
Skribyld sadly orders the last coeurls killed, putting people's safety first. Hearing that only an orphaned kitten is left, Skribyld is saddened, reports some pirates were caught, and, since the Yellowjackets cannot raise a coeurl, leaves the kitten in your care.
A Yellowjacket case against pirate animal smuggling. Remember the coeurls in MSQ #24 It's Probably Pirates.
Aleport & the western shoreAleport and Camp Skull Valley (Ch. 7): the coast where the envoy's tour begins, facing the Sahagin and pirate smugglers.
requires assistance with an ongoing investigation. explains to you the growing threat of coeurls still roaming the lands around Aleport. Fearful for the local populace, Skribyld feels there is no other choice but to exterminate the remaining coeurls. You are to head to Skull Valley and carry out this grievous task. and report your findings. is saddened by the loss of life and the now orphaned baby coeurl. Rather than leave him to fend for himself in the wilderness, Skribyld insists that you look after him, that he may grow to become a friend to man.Next in the play order: Man's Best Fiend. Skribyld offers R'kontai
a lighter sentence, not freedom, for her help.
Skribyld fears the coeurls could start breeding, and it has happened before. Wild coeurls come from escaped war beasts. They were trained on the Pearl, an island at the mouth of the Rothlyt Sound.
The Japanese title is 「魔獣が守ったもの」, 'what the beast protected'. It says what the English does not say. The mother coeurl killed by jackals died guarding her kitten.
The Coeurl Kitten's tooltip says 'Coeurl got your tongue?'. It is a pun on 'cat got your tongue?'. People ask this teasing question when someone has gone quiet.
Final Fantasy's coeurl and the displacer beast of Dungeons & Dragons both come from one creature. That creature is in the science-fiction novel The Voyage of the Space Beagle.
The Coeurl Kitten minion's journal says this about a coeurl facing odds it cannot beat. It will rarely back away from a fight. It chooses to die in battle rather than run.
The title changes the saying 'curiosity killed the cat'. That saying warns people not to be too nosy. Here the coeurl, Eorzea's big cat, takes the place of the cat.
Who they are, and what they do in this quest.
Skribyld still worries about the coeurls running wild around Aleport.
Skribyld sadly orders the last coeurls killed, putting people's safety first. Hearing that only an orphaned kitten is left, Skribyld is saddened, reports some pirates were caught, and, since the Yellowjackets cannot raise a coeurl, leaves the kitten in your care.
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 | 魔獣が守ったもの ‘What the Magic Beast Protected’ |
|---|---|
| French | Le félin orphelin ‘The Orphan Feline’ |
| German | Die Unschuld der Jugend ‘The Innocence of Youth’ |
Jackals have greatly reduced their numbers, but the presence of coeurls will upset the balance of predation in Aleport. Given time, they will establish a breeding population, and perhaps even prey upon more than just animals.
Durch die Wolfshunde wurden sie im Schädeltal in die Ecke getrieben und kämpfen dort nun ums überleben.
‘They were driven into a corner in Skull Valley by the wolfhounds and are now fighting there for survival.’
狼犬に狙われ続けて、クァールは追い詰められている。
‘Hunted by wolf-dogs again and again, the coeurls have been cornered.’
English says jackals have cut the coeurls' numbers; German says the wolfhounds have cornered them.
English says jackals have cut the coeurls' numbers; Japanese says the coeurls are cornered.
Jackals have greatly reduced their numbers, but the presence of coeurls will upset the balance of predation in Aleport. Given time, they will establish a breeding population, and perhaps even prey upon more than just animals.
Das steigert ihre Brutalität und macht sie um so gefährlicher.
‘That increases their brutality and makes them all the more dangerous.’
もはや、クァールの敵意は狼犬だけでなく、けしかけた海賊……いや、人間にも向けられているんだ。
‘By now, the coeurls' hostility is aimed not only at the wolf-dogs but at the pirates who set them on... no, at humans too.’
English fears coeurls will upset predation and breed; German says being cornered makes them more brutal and dangerous.
English fears coeurls will upset predation and breed; Japanese says their hostility now targets the pirates, even humans.
I see... So this baby coeurl is all that remains. It is truly a shame it came to this.
Die Gefahr ist also gebannt.
‘So the danger has been averted.’
English laments that it came to this; German notes that the danger is averted.
Most of the jackals died fighting against coeurls, but it would seem you slew the pirates' last litter while saving this one. Let us at least take solace in knowing the bloodshed has ended.
Es muss das letzte überlebende Exemplar der Meute sein.
‘It must be the last surviving specimen of the pack.’
English says most jackals died fighting coeurls; German says the cub must be the pack's last survivor.
Most of the jackals died fighting against coeurls, but it would seem you slew the pirates' last litter while saving this one. Let us at least take solace in knowing the bloodshed has ended.
Ein Wunder, das du möglich gemacht hast.
‘A miracle that you made possible.’
English takes solace that the bloodshed has ended; German praises a miracle the listener made possible.
Most of the jackals died fighting against coeurls, but it would seem you slew the pirates' last litter while saving this one. Let us at least take solace in knowing the bloodshed has ended.
Dass ausgerechnet dieses schwache Wesen den rachsüchtigen Mäulern der Wolfshunde entkommen ist, grenzt an ein Wunder.
‘That this weak creature of all things escaped the vengeful jaws of the wolfhounds borders on a miracle.’
German calls the cub's survival a miracle you made possible; English speaks of the last litter slain and solace.
There is a bit of good news to be had, however. I received word not long ago that a group of pirates related to our investigation was taken into custody.
Übrigens wurde mir soeben gemeldet, dass die verantwortlichen Piraten allesamt verhaftet wurden.
‘By the way, I was just told that the responsible pirates have all been arrested.’
English says a group of pirates was taken in; German says all the responsible pirates were arrested.
There is a bit of good news to be had, however. I received word not long ago that a group of pirates related to our investigation was taken into custody.
この一件に関わった海賊は検挙できたけど、たくさんの血は流れたし、後味は悪い事件だったね……。
‘The pirates involved in this affair were arrested, but a lot of blood was shed, and it was an affair with a bad aftertaste...’
English frames the arrests as good news; Japanese says much blood flowed and the affair left a bad aftertaste.
To instigate such carnage without scruple... The true animals in this case have been placed behind bars. With any luck, their leader and remaining members will join them shortly.
Viel But ist geflossen, doch dank dir wurde dem Krieg zwischen den Wolfshunden und den Coeurl ein Ende gesetzt.
‘Much blood has flowed, but thanks to you the war between the wolfhounds and the coeurls has been ended.’
でもこれで、クァールと狼犬の不毛な争いは、ようやく収束しそうだ。
‘But with this, the pointless fight between the coeurls and wolf-dogs finally looks set to end.’
English calls the jailed culprits the true animals; German says thanks to you the beasts' war has ended.
English calls the jailed culprits the true animals; Japanese says the pointless coeurl and wolf-dog fight is finally ending.
But what to do with this baby coeurl? He seems quite fond of you, almost as if you were his mother/father.
Es wirkt nicht gerade gefährlich, wie es dir so am Rockschoß hängt.
‘It doesn't exactly seem dangerous, the way it hangs on your coat-tails.’
English says the cub treats you almost like a parent; German says it hardly seems dangerous, clinging to you.
Hmmm...the Yellowjackets are not fit to care for a coeurl, especially when full grown. But we cannot simply release him back into the wilds. I suppose there is only one option.
危険はなさそうに見えても、クァールはクァールなんだよな。かといって、こんな小さな命を手にかけるのは心が痛む。
‘It may not look dangerous, but a coeurl is still a coeurl. Even so, it pains me to take such a small life.’
Skribyld admits he thought about killing the cub. The English Skribyld only says the Yellowjackets cannot keep it.
Hmmm...the Yellowjackets are not fit to care for a coeurl, especially when full grown. But we cannot simply release him back into the wilds. I suppose there is only one option.
Doch im Laufe der Zeit wird es zu einem gefährlichen Coeurl heranwachsen und dann könnte es ungemütlich werden.
‘But over time it will grow into a dangerous coeurl, and then things could get unpleasant.’
Schließlich steckt ein Raubtier in ihm.
‘After all, there is a predator inside it.’
English says the Yellowjackets can't care for a coeurl; German warns it will grow into a dangerous coeurl.
German warns the cub will grow into a dangerous predator; English says the Yellowjackets cannot keep it.
Friend, I leave this baby coeurl in your capable hands. I'm sure you will do what's best for him.
Du wirst dich um das Junge kümmern und es gut erziehen, damit seine blutrünstigen Instinkte nicht aufkeimen.
‘You will take care of the cub and raise it well, so that its bloodthirsty instincts do not sprout.’
この子が間違いを犯さないよう、きみが育ててくれ。
‘So that this little one does not go wrong, you raise him.’
English trusts you to do what's best for him; German orders you to raise him so his bloodthirsty instincts never sprout.
English trusts you to do what's best for him; Japanese asks you to raise him so he does no wrong.
Highlighted words have a note: click one to open it under the line.
Now then, we need to do something about the coeurls running wild in Vylbrand.
Jackals have greatly reduced their numbers, but the presence of coeurls will upset the balance of predation in Aleport. Given time, they will establish a breeding population, and perhaps even prey upon more than just animals.
Durch die Wolfshunde wurden sie im Schädeltal in die Ecke getrieben und kämpfen dort nun ums überleben.
‘They were driven into a corner in Skull Valley by the wolfhounds and are now fighting there for survival.’
Japanese狼犬に狙われ続けて、クァールは追い詰められている。
‘Hunted by wolf-dogs again and again, the coeurls have been cornered.’
English says jackals have cut the coeurls' numbers; German says the wolfhounds have cornered them.
English says jackals have cut the coeurls' numbers; Japanese says the coeurls are cornered.
Das steigert ihre Brutalität und macht sie um so gefährlicher.
‘That increases their brutality and makes them all the more dangerous.’
Japaneseもはや、クァールの敵意は狼犬だけでなく、けしかけた海賊……いや、人間にも向けられているんだ。
‘By now, the coeurls' hostility is aimed not only at the wolf-dogs but at the pirates who set them on... no, at humans too.’
English fears coeurls will upset predation and breed; German says being cornered makes them more brutal and dangerous.
English fears coeurls will upset predation and breed; Japanese says their hostility now targets the pirates, even humans.
A large number of merchants, sailors, and travelers pass through Aleport daily, meaning a great many people will be at risk unless we stop the coeurls here and now.
As much as it pains me to say this, they must be done away with. I like this no more than you, but we Yellowjackets must put the safety of the people above all else.
Reports indicate that coeurls were last sighted somewhere in Skull Valley. When you are ready, pray seek them out and do what needs be done.
Mew...
Mew, mew!
Welcome back, adventurer. How did you fare against the coeurls in Skull Valley?
I see... So this baby coeurl is all that remains. It is truly a shame it came to this.
Die Gefahr ist also gebannt.
‘So the danger has been averted.’
English laments that it came to this; German notes that the danger is averted.
Most of the jackals died fighting against coeurls, but it would seem you slew the pirates' last litter while saving this one. Let us at least take solace in knowing the bloodshed has ended.
Es muss das letzte überlebende Exemplar der Meute sein.
‘It must be the last surviving specimen of the pack.’
English says most jackals died fighting coeurls; German says the cub must be the pack's last survivor.
Ein Wunder, das du möglich gemacht hast.
‘A miracle that you made possible.’
English takes solace that the bloodshed has ended; German praises a miracle the listener made possible.
Dass ausgerechnet dieses schwache Wesen den rachsüchtigen Mäulern der Wolfshunde entkommen ist, grenzt an ein Wunder.
‘That this weak creature of all things escaped the vengeful jaws of the wolfhounds borders on a miracle.’
German calls the cub's survival a miracle you made possible; English speaks of the last litter slain and solace.
There is a bit of good news to be had, however. I received word not long ago that a group of pirates related to our investigation was taken into custody.
Übrigens wurde mir soeben gemeldet, dass die verantwortlichen Piraten allesamt verhaftet wurden.
‘By the way, I was just told that the responsible pirates have all been arrested.’
English says a group of pirates was taken in; German says all the responsible pirates were arrested.
この一件に関わった海賊は検挙できたけど、たくさんの血は流れたし、後味は悪い事件だったね……。
‘The pirates involved in this affair were arrested, but a lot of blood was shed, and it was an affair with a bad aftertaste...’
English frames the arrests as good news; Japanese says much blood flowed and the affair left a bad aftertaste.
To instigate such carnage without scruple... The true animals in this case have been placed behind bars. With any luck, their leader and remaining members will join them shortly.
Viel But ist geflossen, doch dank dir wurde dem Krieg zwischen den Wolfshunden und den Coeurl ein Ende gesetzt.
‘Much blood has flowed, but thanks to you the war between the wolfhounds and the coeurls has been ended.’
Japaneseでもこれで、クァールと狼犬の不毛な争いは、ようやく収束しそうだ。
‘But with this, the pointless fight between the coeurls and wolf-dogs finally looks set to end.’
English calls the jailed culprits the true animals; German says thanks to you the beasts' war has ended.
English calls the jailed culprits the true animals; Japanese says the pointless coeurl and wolf-dog fight is finally ending.
But what to do with this baby coeurl? He seems quite fond of you, almost as if you were his mother/father.
Es wirkt nicht gerade gefährlich, wie es dir so am Rockschoß hängt.
‘It doesn't exactly seem dangerous, the way it hangs on your coat-tails.’
English says the cub treats you almost like a parent; German says it hardly seems dangerous, clinging to you.
Hmmm...the Yellowjackets are not fit to care for a coeurl, especially when full grown. But we cannot simply release him back into the wilds. I suppose there is only one option.
危険はなさそうに見えても、クァールはクァールなんだよな。かといって、こんな小さな命を手にかけるのは心が痛む。
‘It may not look dangerous, but a coeurl is still a coeurl. Even so, it pains me to take such a small life.’
Skribyld admits he thought about killing the cub. The English Skribyld only says the Yellowjackets cannot keep it.
Doch im Laufe der Zeit wird es zu einem gefährlichen Coeurl heranwachsen und dann könnte es ungemütlich werden.
‘But over time it will grow into a dangerous coeurl, and then things could get unpleasant.’
GermanSchließlich steckt ein Raubtier in ihm.
‘After all, there is a predator inside it.’
English says the Yellowjackets can't care for a coeurl; German warns it will grow into a dangerous coeurl.
German warns the cub will grow into a dangerous predator; English says the Yellowjackets cannot keep it.
Friend, I leave this baby coeurl in your capable hands. I'm sure you will do what's best for him.
Du wirst dich um das Junge kümmern und es gut erziehen, damit seine blutrünstigen Instinkte nicht aufkeimen.
‘You will take care of the cub and raise it well, so that its bloodthirsty instincts do not sprout.’
Japaneseこの子が間違いを犯さないよう、きみが育ててくれ。
‘So that this little one does not go wrong, you raise him.’
English trusts you to do what's best for him; German orders you to raise him so his bloodthirsty instincts never sprout.
English trusts you to do what's best for him; Japanese asks you to raise him so he does no wrong.