Main story #20Level 14
Quest giver Reyner
in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks
Reyner says few get this honor, not even the Admiral's officers, but you earned it. He sends you to Baderon
for proper clothes. He was never a pirate; he began as an officer under his teacher, Commodore Sthalmann
. He cares for an old cat.
The Limsa climax: the Reavers' real target is Swiftperch, and the banquet reveals Leviathan
and makes you the Admiral's envoy.
wishes to speak with you regarding the forthcoming banquet. to advise you on where to acquire suitable attire for the banquet. Head to the Drowning Wench and see what her well-connected proprietor has to say. tells you to visit J'nasshym
at the Octant, and collect a “ladylike/gentlemanly” addition to your wardrobe. has entrusted you with a raxa-lined box containing your “ladylike”/“gentlemanly” apparel. Return to the Drowning Wench and show the package to Baderon., you discover that it holds a pair of expensive dress shoes. The Wench's proprietor explains that the footwear is a gift from him, and from all the people you have aided on your travels. Speak with Baderon again when you are ready to attend the banquet.Next in the play order: A Mizzenmast Repast. Baderon tells you to wear the shoes and hold your head high.
Reyner never sailed under a pirate flag. He began his career as an officer under his teacher, Commodore Sthalmann of the Barracudas.
Limsa's best restaurant, the Bismarck, is named after 'the white whale of legend'. Bismarck is Final Fantasy's whale summon, an esper in FFVI.
Reyner has a gentler side too. He takes care of an old cat that he once kept in the cargo hold of a warship.
Who they are, and what they do in this quest.
Baderon is at the Drowning Wench as word spreads that you are the Admiral's guest of honor.
Baderon nearly snorts ale at the news of your rise. He says the Bismarck, a fine restaurant, caters the banquet, and sends you to J'nasshym for clothes. The box holds dress shoes: a gift from him and everyone you have helped.
J'nasshym is at the Octant, working for the Brugaire Consortium.
J'nasshym greets you as the "underdressed" guest Baderon mentioned and says he was not exaggerating. She chose items for your debut in polite society and hands you a raxa-lined box.
Merlwyb has invited you to her banquet as guest of honor.
Merlwyb does not appear. Reyner says it is very rare for the Admiral to invite an adventurer to a state banquet. Baderon teases you as "Merlwyb's guest of honor."
Reyner wants to talk with you about the Admiral's coming banquet.
Reyner says few get this honor, not even the Admiral's officers, but you earned it. He sends you to Baderon for proper clothes. He was never a pirate; he began as an officer under his teacher, Commodore Sthalmann. He cares for an old cat.
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 | 紳士淑女の嗜み ‘The Etiquette of Gentlemen and Ladies’ |
|---|---|
| French | Tenue correcte exigée ‘Proper Attire Required’ |
| German | Lohn der Mühen ‘The Reward for One's Toil’ |
I am not sure you understand just how unusual it is for the Admiral to invite an adventurer to a state banquet.
Dass du eine Einladung für das Bankett von Admiral Merlwyb bekommen hast, ist nicht schlecht für eine gewöhnliche Abenteurerin/einen gewöhnlichen Abenteurer.
‘That you received an invitation to Admiral Merlwyb's banquet is not bad for an ordinary adventurer.’
German Reyner offers faintly condescending congratulations; English stresses how unusual the invitation is.
It is a highly coveted honor. Why, even the officers under her direct command are rarely afforded such recognition!
Seuls ses collaborateurs les plus proches et les plus méritants se voient accorder ce privilège.
‘Only her closest and most deserving associates are granted this privilege.’
French says only her closest, worthiest aides get invited; English says even her own officers rarely are.
But I will not deny you have earned it. Many of the tasks you have performed in service to the thalassocracy have been both difficult and dangerous.
中には、つまらない仕事、苦しい仕事もあっただろう。
‘Among them there must have been boring jobs, and gruelling ones too.’
Looking back on your jobs for Limsa, Reyner admits some must have been dull as well as painful. The English Reyner praises them instead.
But I will not deny you have earned it. Many of the tasks you have performed in service to the thalassocracy have been both difficult and dangerous.
J'imagine que tu as dû accomplir de nombreuses tâches pas toujours très gratifiantes depuis ton arrivée à Limsa Lominsa.
‘I imagine you've had to carry out many tasks that were not always very rewarding since arriving in Limsa Lominsa.’
Sicher musstest du dabei auch den ein oder anderen mühseligen oder eintönigen Auftrag erfüllen ...
‘Surely you also had to carry out one or another tedious or monotonous task along the way ...’
English calls your tasks difficult and dangerous; French calls them not always very rewarding.
English calls your tasks difficult and dangerous; German calls some of them tedious or monotonous.
This is a reward for all of your efforts─a nod to your many achievements, both large and small.
Aber das gehört eben dazu, wenn man sich noch die Sporen verdient.
‘But that's just part of it when you're still earning your spurs.’
English calls the invitation a reward for your efforts; German says such tasks are part of earning your spurs.
Has the enormity of this moment yet to sink in? Perchance you will realize its significance when you stand before the assembled dignitaries of Limsa Lominsa! ...And now that I have imagined the scene, I realize that you will require attire suitable for the occasion.
Das Bankett ist eine gute Gelegenheit für dich, neue Bekanntschaften zu schließen.
‘The banquet is a good opportunity for you to make new acquaintances.’
German frames the banquet as a networking chance; English dwells on how momentous it is.
I tell ye, lass/lad, I damn near snorted ale out me nose when I 'eard the news. Ye've come a long bloody way, you 'ave, an' that's the truth.
C'est la première fois qu'une aventurière/un aventurier y est convié(e).
‘It's the first time an adventurer has been invited to it.’
English jokes he nearly snorted ale out his nose at the news; French says it's the first time an adventurer is invited.
I tell ye, lass/lad, I damn near snorted ale out me nose when I 'eard the news. Ye've come a long bloody way, you 'ave, an' that's the truth.
Ah, comme je t'envie...
‘Ah, how I envy you...’
English says you've come a long way; French says how much he envies you.
'Tis a grand chance to fill yer belly to burstin' with fine an'─more importantly─free food.
Si j'étais à ta place, je crois que je me retiendrais de bouffer pendant deux jours, et puis je me lâcherais sur le buffet ! Je commencerais par leurs fameuses miqo-brochettes et puis...
‘If I were you, I think I'd skip eating for two days, then go wild at the buffet! I'd start with their famous miqo-skewers and then...’
The buffet Baderon means is at the Bismarck. These made-up skewers are named after the Miqo'te.
'Tis a grand chance to fill yer belly to burstin' with fine an'─more importantly─free food.
Ich beneide dich wirklich um diese Gelegenheit.
‘I really envy you this opportunity.’
English stresses that the food is, more importantly, free; German says he really envies you the opportunity.
But we can't have ye turnin' up in yer shite-caked 'venturin' gear.
Bon, je vais arrêter de parler de bectance parce que ça me file trop la dalle.
‘Right, I'm going to stop talking about grub because it's making me far too hungry.’
French jokes that food talk is making him hungry; English jokes about the player's filthy adventuring gear.
I've already 'ad a word with 'er, so all ye need do is pick up the goods, then bring 'em back 'ere, so as I can tell ye what's what.
Ich möchte sehen, was sie aus dir gemacht hat.
‘I want to see what she has made of you.’
German Baderon wants to see the makeover; English wants the goods brought back so he can explain.
Good evening/day, miss/sir. I assume you're the underdressed “lady”/“gentleman” Baderon mentioned?
Ah, vous devez être l'aventurrrière/er dont il m'a parlé.
‘Ah, you must be the adventurer he told me about.’
J'nasshym rolls her r's. The English J'nasshym has no accent but is snooty about your 'underdressed' look.
I see he was not exaggerating...
Es ist nur eine Kleinigkeit, aber es wird deine Erscheinung vollkommen verändern!
‘It's only a small thing, but it will completely transform your appearance!’
はいはい、ちゃんとご用意しておりますよ。
‘Yes, yes, I have it properly prepared for you.’
English remarks that Baderon was not exaggerating about you; German says the item will completely transform your appearance.
English remarks that Baderon was not exaggerating about you; Japanese says she has everything ready.
Ahem. I've chosen these especially for your debut in polite society. Fear not, I'm certain you will absolutely adore them.
Je suis sûre qu'il vous plairrra.
‘I am sure you will like it.’
Ahem. I've chosen these especially for your debut in polite society. Fear not, I'm certain you will absolutely adore them.
Ich will dich nicht auf die Folter spannen, aber du solltest sie im Beisein von Baderon öffnen.
‘I don't want to keep you in suspense, but you should open it in Baderon's presence.’
English says she chose them for your debut in polite society; German tells you to open the box in front of Baderon.
Ahem. I've chosen these especially for your debut in polite society. Fear not, I'm certain you will absolutely adore them.
こちらは、あなたとリムサ・ロミンサのさらなる発展を願い、特別に見繕った品です。
‘This is an item I specially selected, wishing for the further growth of you and Limsa Lominsa.’
English says she chose them for your debut in polite society; Japanese says she chose it wishing you and Limsa Lominsa further growth.
A lass/bloke mightn't 'ave much else to 'er/'is name, but so long as she's/'e's got a decent pair o' shoes on 'er/'is feet, there ain't nowhere she/'e can't go.
On dit souvent que la chaussure fait la personne.
‘People often say that the shoe makes the person.’
Wir wollen, dass du bei dem Bankett eine gute Figur abgibst.
‘We want you to cut a fine figure at the banquet.’
それはつまり、足元が定まってる奴は、正しく未来を見定めることができるってことさ。
‘What that means is that someone with steady footing can see their future rightly.’
成功者は、靴を一番にあつらえるっていうだろ？
‘They say that successful people have their shoes made first of all, don't they?’
English says with decent shoes one can go anywhere; French says the shoe makes the person.
English says with decent shoes one can go anywhere; German says they want you to cut a fine figure at the banquet.
English says with decent shoes one can go anywhere; Japanese says one with steady footing can see the future rightly.
Japanese cites a saying that successful people order their shoes first; English says good shoes take you anywhere.
Think of 'em as a gift from me an' all the other folk ye've done right by along the way.
おまえさんが、自分の夢へまっすぐ歩いていけるように。俺……いや、おまえさんの世話になったすべての奴らからのはなむけだ。
‘So that you can walk straight toward your dream. It's a send-off gift from me... no, from everyone you've helped.’
Baderon's はなむけ (hanamuke) is a gift for someone setting out. As a saying goes, successful people have their shoes made first. The English never mentions a dream.
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I am not sure you understand just how unusual it is for the Admiral to invite an adventurer to a state banquet.
Dass du eine Einladung für das Bankett von Admiral Merlwyb bekommen hast, ist nicht schlecht für eine gewöhnliche Abenteurerin/einen gewöhnlichen Abenteurer.
‘That you received an invitation to Admiral Merlwyb's banquet is not bad for an ordinary adventurer.’
German Reyner offers faintly condescending congratulations; English stresses how unusual the invitation is.
It is a highly coveted honor. Why, even the officers under her direct command are rarely afforded such recognition!
Seuls ses collaborateurs les plus proches et les plus méritants se voient accorder ce privilège.
‘Only her closest and most deserving associates are granted this privilege.’
French says only her closest, worthiest aides get invited; English says even her own officers rarely are.
But I will not deny you have earned it. Many of the tasks you have performed in service to the thalassocracy have been both difficult and dangerous.
中には、つまらない仕事、苦しい仕事もあっただろう。
‘Among them there must have been boring jobs, and gruelling ones too.’
Looking back on your jobs for Limsa, Reyner admits some must have been dull as well as painful. The English Reyner praises them instead.
J'imagine que tu as dû accomplir de nombreuses tâches pas toujours très gratifiantes depuis ton arrivée à Limsa Lominsa.
‘I imagine you've had to carry out many tasks that were not always very rewarding since arriving in Limsa Lominsa.’
GermanSicher musstest du dabei auch den ein oder anderen mühseligen oder eintönigen Auftrag erfüllen ...
‘Surely you also had to carry out one or another tedious or monotonous task along the way ...’
English calls your tasks difficult and dangerous; French calls them not always very rewarding.
English calls your tasks difficult and dangerous; German calls some of them tedious or monotonous.
This is a reward for all of your efforts─a nod to your many achievements, both large and small.
Aber das gehört eben dazu, wenn man sich noch die Sporen verdient.
‘But that's just part of it when you're still earning your spurs.’
English calls the invitation a reward for your efforts; German says such tasks are part of earning your spurs.
Has the enormity of this moment yet to sink in? Perchance you will realize its significance when you stand before the assembled dignitaries of Limsa Lominsa! ...And now that I have imagined the scene, I realize that you will require attire suitable for the occasion.
Das Bankett ist eine gute Gelegenheit für dich, neue Bekanntschaften zu schließen.
‘The banquet is a good opportunity for you to make new acquaintances.’
German frames the banquet as a networking chance; English dwells on how momentous it is.
I suggest you visit the Wench and see what Baderon can arrange. He is surprisingly knowledgeable about such things.
Well, well...if it ain't Merlwyb's guest of 'onor! 'Obnobbin' with the 'igh an' mighty, now, is it?
I tell ye, lass/lad, I damn near snorted ale out me nose when I 'eard the news. Ye've come a long bloody way, you 'ave, an' that's the truth.
C'est la première fois qu'une aventurière/un aventurier y est convié(e).
‘It's the first time an adventurer has been invited to it.’
English jokes he nearly snorted ale out his nose at the news; French says it's the first time an adventurer is invited.
Ah, comme je t'envie...
‘Ah, how I envy you...’
English says you've come a long way; French says how much he envies you.
Well, one thing's fer sure─ye'll not want fer decent grub. These banquets are catered by the bleedin' Bismarck, no less.
'Tis a grand chance to fill yer belly to burstin' with fine an'─more importantly─free food.
Si j'étais à ta place, je crois que je me retiendrais de bouffer pendant deux jours, et puis je me lâcherais sur le buffet ! Je commencerais par leurs fameuses miqo-brochettes et puis...
‘If I were you, I think I'd skip eating for two days, then go wild at the buffet! I'd start with their famous miqo-skewers and then...’
The buffet Baderon means is at the Bismarck. These made-up skewers are named after the Miqo'te.
Ich beneide dich wirklich um diese Gelegenheit.
‘I really envy you this opportunity.’
English stresses that the food is, more importantly, free; German says he really envies you the opportunity.
Bon, je vais arrêter de parler de bectance parce que ça me file trop la dalle.
‘Right, I'm going to stop talking about grub because it's making me far too hungry.’
French jokes that food talk is making him hungry; English jokes about the player's filthy adventuring gear.
No, the 'ero o' the hour needs to 'ave a touch o' refinement about 'er/'im─if only to stop folk complainin' when she/'e stuffs 'er/'is face with cake. Take yerself over to the Octant an' speak to J'nasshym o' the Brugaire Consortium. She'll furnish ye with summat ladylike/gentlemanly to wear.
I've already 'ad a word with 'er, so all ye need do is pick up the goods, then bring 'em back 'ere, so as I can tell ye what's what.
Ich möchte sehen, was sie aus dir gemacht hat.
‘I want to see what she has made of you.’
German Baderon wants to see the makeover; English wants the goods brought back so he can explain.
Good evening/day, miss/sir. I assume you're the underdressed “lady”/“gentleman” Baderon mentioned?
Ah, vous devez être l'aventurrrière/er dont il m'a parlé.
‘Ah, you must be the adventurer he told me about.’
J'nasshym rolls her r's. The English J'nasshym has no accent but is snooty about your 'underdressed' look.
Es ist nur eine Kleinigkeit, aber es wird deine Erscheinung vollkommen verändern!
‘It's only a small thing, but it will completely transform your appearance!’
Japaneseはいはい、ちゃんとご用意しておりますよ。
‘Yes, yes, I have it properly prepared for you.’
English remarks that Baderon was not exaggerating about you; German says the item will completely transform your appearance.
English remarks that Baderon was not exaggerating about you; Japanese says she has everything ready.
Ahem. I've chosen these especially for your debut in polite society. Fear not, I'm certain you will absolutely adore them.
Je suis sûre qu'il vous plairrra.
‘I am sure you will like it.’
Ich will dich nicht auf die Folter spannen, aber du solltest sie im Beisein von Baderon öffnen.
‘I don't want to keep you in suspense, but you should open it in Baderon's presence.’
English says she chose them for your debut in polite society; German tells you to open the box in front of Baderon.
こちらは、あなたとリムサ・ロミンサのさらなる発展を願い、特別に見繕った品です。
‘This is an item I specially selected, wishing for the further growth of you and Limsa Lominsa.’
English says she chose them for your debut in polite society; Japanese says she chose it wishing you and Limsa Lominsa further growth.
Been to see J'nasshym, 'ave ye? Let's 'ave that box, then.
'Ere we go...a nice pair o' dress shoes fer ye.
A lass/bloke mightn't 'ave much else to 'er/'is name, but so long as she's/'e's got a decent pair o' shoes on 'er/'is feet, there ain't nowhere she/'e can't go.
On dit souvent que la chaussure fait la personne.
‘People often say that the shoe makes the person.’
GermanWir wollen, dass du bei dem Bankett eine gute Figur abgibst.
‘We want you to cut a fine figure at the banquet.’
Japaneseそれはつまり、足元が定まってる奴は、正しく未来を見定めることができるってことさ。
‘What that means is that someone with steady footing can see their future rightly.’
Japanese成功者は、靴を一番にあつらえるっていうだろ？
‘They say that successful people have their shoes made first of all, don't they?’
English says with decent shoes one can go anywhere; French says the shoe makes the person.
English says with decent shoes one can go anywhere; German says they want you to cut a fine figure at the banquet.
English says with decent shoes one can go anywhere; Japanese says one with steady footing can see the future rightly.
Japanese cites a saying that successful people order their shoes first; English says good shoes take you anywhere.
Think of 'em as a gift from me an' all the other folk ye've done right by along the way.
おまえさんが、自分の夢へまっすぐ歩いていけるように。俺……いや、おまえさんの世話になったすべての奴らからのはなむけだ。
‘So that you can walk straight toward your dream. It's a send-off gift from me... no, from everyone you've helped.’
Baderon's はなむけ (hanamuke) is a gift for someone setting out. As a saying goes, successful people have their shoes made first. The English never mentions a dream.
Aye, aye...'tis a very movin' gesture, I know. Just don't go wellin' up on me, eh? Wouldn't do fer Limsa's new 'ero to turn up at the banquet soaked in 'er/'is own tears an' snot. Anyroad, that's yer garb sorted. Now, ye just need to settle yer nerves. Tell me when yer ready, an' I'll tell ye where yer meant to go.