Side questLevel 1
Quest giver Niniya
in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks
Niniya sends you to collect herbs that might be illegal "dream flowers" and hand them in. They are only common lavender: Niniya was playing a joke on you. Niniya says adventurers have met at this place for almost twenty years.
Niniya's first prank turns into a real lead: you spread the kidnapping warning that runs through the main story (MSQ #0-#19).
Where it all starts (Ch. 1): Baderon
's regulars, Niniya's pranks and the first hints of the kidnappings.
, a veteran adventurer, has some information that might be of interest to you., a number of plants usually found only on black market shelves are scattered about the first floor of the Mizzenmast. Speak with Skaenrael
to travel below.
at the Octant, and have him examine the plants. was having a laugh at your expense, you have nevertheless made the acquaintance of Ahldskyf, the captain of the Orion. Such an encounter may prove mutually beneficial...Next in the play order: Suspiciously Sober. Ahldskyf says a scruffy sailor offered him much gil (money) to meet adventurers.
The lines worth a second look, in the order you hear them, and what each one means.
I was passing through Bulwark Hall below not long ago, and saw a bunch of herbs just scattered about on the ground. Now, I'm not entirely certain, but I think they might've been the black market wares known as “dream flowers.”
Ahldskyf joins in the prank. First he swears the herbs are deadly 'dream flowers' used to make 'somnus'. Then he admits he was only joking.
...Yes. As you suspected, these are the highly illegal blooms known as dream flowers. They are the prime ingredient in the creation of “somnus”─a substance whose fragrance is said to lull the sniffer's mind into the sleep of death.
The made-up drug 'somnus' is Latin for 'sleep'. Somnus is also the Roman figure who stands for sleep. It is a good name for a scent said to gently send you 'into the sleep of death'.
Niniya says this place has been a favorite spot for adventurers for almost twenty years. That began when a retired freelance and his friends founded the Adventurers' Guild here.
Ahldskyf's name means 'Old Ship' in the traditional Roegadyn language. It is a good name for a sea captain like him.
The item's own description tells you what you are carrying. The 'peculiar herb' is 'a common weed rumored to have relaxing properties when either ingested or smoked'.
Who they are, and what they do in this quest.
Niniya is a veteran adventurer in Limsa Lominsa. Niniya has a tip that might help a new adventurer like you make a name.
Niniya sends you to collect herbs that might be illegal "dream flowers" and hand them in. They are only common lavender: Niniya was playing a joke on you. Niniya says adventurers have met at this place for almost twenty years.
Skaenrael works the Crow's Lift, which carries people down to Bulwark Hall, the first floor of the Mizzenmast.
Skaenrael takes you down to Bulwark Hall. She advises anyone who wants to make Limsa Lominsa home to attune to the aetheryte, a travel crystal, on the lower decks.
Ahldskyf is a well-traveled ship captain at the Octant. Niniya says he knows a lot about shady goods.
Ahldskyf first jokes that the herbs are deadly "dream flowers", then admits they are only Althyk lavender, likely spilled from crates for his own ship. He captains the Orion. His name means "Old Ship" in Roegadyn.
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 | 海都で名をなす秘訣 ‘The secret to making a name in the Sea City’ |
|---|---|
| French | C'est l'intention qui compte ‘It's the intention that counts’ |
| German | Kräuterkunde ‘Herbology’ |
Limsa Lominsa is a busy port, and not all the merchants that blow in across the Strait are above board, if you know what I mean. How'd the plants end up in the Mizzenmast? Who knows─might've been a deal gone bad. The important thing is you make a name for yourself by handing them in.
Donc, si tu trouves quelque chose du genre, je suis sûre que les autorités te récompenseront.
‘So, if you find something of the kind, I'm sure the authorities will reward you.’
English says handing them in makes you a name; French says the authorities will reward you.
Yes, I am Ahldskyf. You have some herbs you wish me to examine?
Salut, moussaillon. Je suis effectivement Ahldskyf, le capitaine de l'Orion.
‘Hi, ship's boy. I am indeed Ahldskyf, the captain of the Orion.’
Ahldskyf talks like an old sea captain and calls you a young sailor in training. The English Ahldskyf is calm and formal.
...Yes. As you suspected, these are the highly illegal blooms known as dream flowers. They are the prime ingredient in the creation of “somnus”─a substance whose fragrance is said to lull the sniffer's mind into the sleep of death.
Immer-Traum-Kraut!
‘Ever-dream herb!’
Ahldskyf is not joking here. He falls for the prank too and says it fooled you both.
...Forgive me, I could not resist the jest! These herbs are naught more than Althyk lavender, a common enough export from Limsa Lominsa. In fact, these probably spilled from crates that were loaded onto my very own ship.
Das ist doch bloß stinknormaler Althyk-Lavendel!
‘That's just totally ordinary Althyk lavender!’
...Forgive me, I could not resist the jest! These herbs are naught more than Althyk lavender, a common enough export from Limsa Lominsa. In fact, these probably spilled from crates that were loaded onto my very own ship.
Nee, Moment mal ...!
‘No, wait a moment...!’
English has him admit he could not resist the jest; German has him suddenly realise his own mistake.
I think someone has been having a bit of fun with you, miss/son. But not to worry! You've learned a few things, and made a new acquaintance. Well met!
だが、そうやって足で情報を稼ぐのは悪いこっちゃない。
‘But doing the legwork to get information like that is no bad thing.’
It means going in person to find things out. Ahldskyf praises it, prank or not.
I think someone has been having a bit of fun with you, miss/son. But not to worry! You've learned a few things, and made a new acquaintance. Well met!
Je ne sais pas qui t'a envoyé(e) ici, mais j'imagine que cette personne a voulu te faire une farce, un bizutage en quelque sorte.
‘I don't know who sent you here, but I imagine that person wanted to play a prank on you, a kind of hazing.’
A bizutage is the rite new students go through in French schools. In English, Ahldskyf just calls it fun.
I think someone has been having a bit of fun with you, miss/son. But not to worry! You've learned a few things, and made a new acquaintance. Well met!
Tja, da wurden wir wohl zum Narren gehalten, aber Vorsicht ist besser als Nachsicht.
‘Well, it seems we were made fools of, but better safe than sorry.’
A German proverb. Word for word it is 'caution is better than leniency': a play on Vor-sicht, 'fore-sight', and Nach-sicht, 'after-sight'.
Highlighted words have a note: click one to open it under the line.
Well, would you look at this─a shiny, new adventurer. Listen close, lass/lad, I've some information that might just help put you on the map here in Limsa.
I was passing through Bulwark Hall below not long ago, and saw a bunch of herbs just scattered about on the ground. Now, I'm not entirely certain, but I think they might've been the black market wares known as “dream flowers.”
Ahldskyf joins in the prank. First he swears the herbs are deadly 'dream flowers' used to make 'somnus'. Then he admits he was only joking.
Limsa Lominsa is a busy port, and not all the merchants that blow in across the Strait are above board, if you know what I mean. How'd the plants end up in the Mizzenmast? Who knows─might've been a deal gone bad. The important thing is you make a name for yourself by handing them in.
Donc, si tu trouves quelque chose du genre, je suis sûre que les autorités te récompenseront.
‘So, if you find something of the kind, I'm sure the authorities will reward you.’
English says handing them in makes you a name; French says the authorities will reward you.
Speak to Skaenrael, and she'll get you down to the first floor. Then all you have to do is pick up the herbs, and take them to Ahldskyf at the Octant. Being a worldly captain, he knows a thing or two about such shady goods.
You wish to visit Bulwark Hall below? The Crow's Lift is ready when you are.
If you mean to make Limsa Lominsa your home, then I'd suggest you take the lift down to the lower decks and attune yourself to the aetheryte.
Hm? You forget to do something? Well, it never hurts to take a moment and think about where you're going.
Yes, I am Ahldskyf. You have some herbs you wish me to examine?
Salut, moussaillon. Je suis effectivement Ahldskyf, le capitaine de l'Orion.
‘Hi, ship's boy. I am indeed Ahldskyf, the captain of the Orion.’
Ahldskyf talks like an old sea captain and calls you a young sailor in training. The English Ahldskyf is calm and formal.
...Yes. As you suspected, these are the highly illegal blooms known as dream flowers. They are the prime ingredient in the creation of “somnus”─a substance whose fragrance is said to lull the sniffer's mind into the sleep of death.
The made-up drug 'somnus' is Latin for 'sleep'. Somnus is also the Roman figure who stands for sleep. It is a good name for a scent said to gently send you 'into the sleep of death'.
Immer-Traum-Kraut!
‘Ever-dream herb!’
Ahldskyf is not joking here. He falls for the prank too and says it fooled you both.
...Forgive me, I could not resist the jest! These herbs are naught more than Althyk lavender, a common enough export from Limsa Lominsa. In fact, these probably spilled from crates that were loaded onto my very own ship.
Das ist doch bloß stinknormaler Althyk-Lavendel!
‘That's just totally ordinary Althyk lavender!’
Nee, Moment mal ...!
‘No, wait a moment...!’
English has him admit he could not resist the jest; German has him suddenly realise his own mistake.
I think someone has been having a bit of fun with you, miss/son. But not to worry! You've learned a few things, and made a new acquaintance. Well met!
だが、そうやって足で情報を稼ぐのは悪いこっちゃない。
‘But doing the legwork to get information like that is no bad thing.’
It means going in person to find things out. Ahldskyf praises it, prank or not.
Je ne sais pas qui t'a envoyé(e) ici, mais j'imagine que cette personne a voulu te faire une farce, un bizutage en quelque sorte.
‘I don't know who sent you here, but I imagine that person wanted to play a prank on you, a kind of hazing.’
A bizutage is the rite new students go through in French schools. In English, Ahldskyf just calls it fun.
Tja, da wurden wir wohl zum Narren gehalten, aber Vorsicht ist besser als Nachsicht.
‘Well, it seems we were made fools of, but better safe than sorry.’
A German proverb. Word for word it is 'caution is better than leniency': a play on Vor-sicht, 'fore-sight', and Nach-sicht, 'after-sight'.
fools you twice: the 'dream flowers' of Making a Name, then the job at the Eyes that opens the kobold chain. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. passed off as black-market 'dream flowers' comes back as ladybug bait in Arenlona
's experiment, Beetle Juice.'s warning in Suspiciously Sober and Ginnade
's missing citizens in Lost and Found, likely the same cases the main story keeps mentioning.