Arcanist questLevel 15
Quest giver Thubyrgeim
in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks
Thubyrgeim notices you look tired and asks if you sleep properly, since reasoning suffers without rest. Each of her lessons starts with such a health check. She teaches you to summon Topaz Carbuncle, a magic ally, for use if the inspection turns sour.
Your class story: K'lyhia
's past with the exiled pirate Doesmaga
, played out at Mealvaan's Gate and Oschon's Embrace.
wishes to inform you of an important task. informs you that Foreseer K'lyhia has requested your presence on another official inspection. There is, however, one condition for your participation. Make your way to the practice floor of the Arcanists' Guild and speak with the Miqo'te assessor for a full explanation. explains that to aid her in the forthcoming inspection, you will need to acquire the arcane geometry required to summon Topaz Carbuncle. Speak with Thubyrgeim, and request to be taught the necessary technique. has taught you the method for summoning Topaz Carbuncle. Utilize the abilities of your newfound familiar to ensure a successful─and safe─inspection.Next in the play order: Over the Rails. Thubyrgeim says the mercenaries are old hands at guarding K'lyhia.
The lines worth a second look, in the order you hear them, and what each one means.
You seem tired, your name. Are you sleeping properly? One's reasoning can suffer without sufficient rest and recuperation.
Thubyrgeim has a running joke. Each lesson starts with a health check. First it was eating well (What's in the Box), then fast walks (Tactical Planning), and now sleep.
Then I regret that the method for summoning Topaz Carbuncle must be denied you. Will you not reconsider?
Answer 'No' to K'lyhia and she keeps asking until you say yes. This is a common RPG pattern, 'But thou must!', named after the original Dragon Quest.
Summon Topaz, the action taught here, is a newer skill. It came in patch 6.0 (2021-12-07) and replaced the old Summon II.
Who they are, and what they do in this quest.
Thubyrgeim has word for you from Foreseer K'lyhia about an important task.
Thubyrgeim notices you look tired and asks if you sleep properly, since reasoning suffers without rest. Each of her lessons starts with such a health check. She teaches you to summon Topaz Carbuncle, a magic ally, for use if the inspection turns sour.
K'lyhia wants you with her on another official inspection, under one condition.
K'lyhia checks merchant ships in Limsa Lominsa's ports daily for Mealvaan's Gate. She is about to board a ship suspected of smuggling and puts the odds of resistance at 75%. She requires you to learn Topaz Carbuncle first, and keeps asking until you agree.
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 | 華麗なる懐柔戦術 ‘Splendid Tactics of Conciliation’ |
|---|---|
| French | Un allié de topaze éthéro-protective ‘An Ethero-Protective Topaz Ally’ |
| German | Ein neuer Gefährte ‘A New Companion’ |
You seem tired, your name. Are you sleeping properly? One's reasoning can suffer without sufficient rest and recuperation.
Das Studium kann einen ganz schön in Beschlag nehmen.
‘Studying can really take you over.’
English warns that reasoning suffers without rest; German says studies can really consume you.
Should you deem yourself fit for duty, pray make your way down to the practice floor. Foreseer K'lyhia has requested you accompany her on another official inspection.
税関公社の調査任務に、同行してほしいとク・リヒャが、お前さんをご指名でね。
‘K'lyhia wants you along on a Customs House inspection, and she asked for you by name.’
There is, however, a requirement for your participation. The foreseer will explain the situation.
Manchmal soll sie ja unangekündigt einen Test machen ...
‘They say she sometimes gives a surprise test ...’
English says there is a requirement for your participation; German hints she sometimes gives surprise tests.
I was beginning to think I'd miscalculated, your name. Thank you for coming. I will soon be boarding a trading vessel suspected of smuggling.
Ich habe über Nacht den Warenverkehr der letzten Monate analysiert und eine 88,88 prophezentige Wahrscheinlichkeit berechnet, dass ein Handelsschiff aus Gridania, das gerade eben angelegt hat, nicht deklarierte Waren an Bord hat.
‘Overnight I analysed the past few months' trade traffic and calculated an 88.88 prophe-cent probability that a merchant ship from Gridania, which has just docked, is carrying undeclared goods.’
K'lyhia's coined word mixes „Prophezeiung“, 'prophecy', and „Prozent“, 'percent'. It suits a foreseer.
I was beginning to think I'd miscalculated, your name. Thank you for coming. I will soon be boarding a trading vessel suspected of smuggling.
J'avais calculé le moment prrrécis de ton arrivée.
‘I had calculated the precise moment of your arrival.’
English says she began to think she'd miscalculated; French says she had calculated your exact arrival time.
It is now that we must discuss the requirement of which you were informed: though I have full confidence in your martial expertise, it is imperative that you first acquire the ability to summon Topaz Carbuncle. Such knowledge will be released to you contingent on your acceptance of this duty.
Wenn du ihn bestehst, werde ich gestatten, dass Thubyrgeim dir beibringt, wie man ein Topas-Karfunkel herbeiruft.
‘If you pass it, I will allow Thubyrgeim to teach you how to summon a Topaz Carbuncle.’
English makes the teaching depend on accepting this duty; German makes it depend on passing a surprise test.
Then I regret that the method for summoning Topaz Carbuncle must be denied you. Will you not reconsider?
Kleiner, sagst du ...
‘Smaller, you say ...’
English regrets denying you the technique; German reacts to your test answer «smaller» and asks you to think again.
Very good. The arcane entity given form by the topaz geometry will further expand your offensive capabilities.
Merrrci !
‘Thank you!’
K'lyhia rolls her r's, as in «forrrmule», 'formula', while Thubyrgeim speaks normally. The English K'lyhia has no accent.
Very good. The arcane entity given form by the topaz geometry will further expand your offensive capabilities.
In dem Beschwörungs-Äthergramm sind die schützenden Kräfte des Topas-Edelsteins präzise durch magimathematische Formeln und Formen ausgedrückt.
‘In the summoning aethergram, the protective powers of the topaz gem are precisely expressed through magimathematical formulae and shapes.’
English says it expands your offensive capabilities; German speaks of the topaz's protective powers.
You have agreed to accompany the foreseer? Then I shall gladly instruct you in the use of Topaz Carbuncle.
Du hast den Test also bestanden?
‘So you passed the test?’
English asks whether you agreed to accompany the foreseer; German asks whether you passed the test.
Highlighted words have a note: click one to open it under the line.
You seem tired, your name. Are you sleeping properly? One's reasoning can suffer without sufficient rest and recuperation.
Thubyrgeim has a running joke. Each lesson starts with a health check. First it was eating well (What's in the Box), then fast walks (Tactical Planning), and now sleep.
Das Studium kann einen ganz schön in Beschlag nehmen.
‘Studying can really take you over.’
English warns that reasoning suffers without rest; German says studies can really consume you.
Should you deem yourself fit for duty, pray make your way down to the practice floor. Foreseer K'lyhia has requested you accompany her on another official inspection.
税関公社の調査任務に、同行してほしいとク・リヒャが、お前さんをご指名でね。
‘K'lyhia wants you along on a Customs House inspection, and she asked for you by name.’
There is, however, a requirement for your participation. The foreseer will explain the situation.
Manchmal soll sie ja unangekündigt einen Test machen ...
‘They say she sometimes gives a surprise test ...’
English says there is a requirement for your participation; German hints she sometimes gives surprise tests.
I was beginning to think I'd miscalculated, your name. Thank you for coming. I will soon be boarding a trading vessel suspected of smuggling.
Ich habe über Nacht den Warenverkehr der letzten Monate analysiert und eine 88,88 prophezentige Wahrscheinlichkeit berechnet, dass ein Handelsschiff aus Gridania, das gerade eben angelegt hat, nicht deklarierte Waren an Bord hat.
‘Overnight I analysed the past few months' trade traffic and calculated an 88.88 prophe-cent probability that a merchant ship from Gridania, which has just docked, is carrying undeclared goods.’
K'lyhia's coined word mixes „Prophezeiung“, 'prophecy', and „Prozent“, 'percent'. It suits a foreseer.
J'avais calculé le moment prrrécis de ton arrivée.
‘I had calculated the precise moment of your arrival.’
English says she began to think she'd miscalculated; French says she had calculated your exact arrival time.
All merchant ships that make use of Limsa Lominsa's ports are subject to inspection by Mealvaan's Gate assessors─it is a routine I perform daily.
In the case of smugglers, however, there is a 75% probability of encountering...resistance. Thus, I would appreciate your company during this assignment.
It is now that we must discuss the requirement of which you were informed: though I have full confidence in your martial expertise, it is imperative that you first acquire the ability to summon Topaz Carbuncle. Such knowledge will be released to you contingent on your acceptance of this duty.
Wenn du ihn bestehst, werde ich gestatten, dass Thubyrgeim dir beibringt, wie man ein Topas-Karfunkel herbeiruft.
‘If you pass it, I will allow Thubyrgeim to teach you how to summon a Topaz Carbuncle.’
English makes the teaching depend on accepting this duty; German makes it depend on passing a surprise test.
Answer 'No' to K'lyhia and she keeps asking until you say yes. This is a common RPG pattern, 'But thou must!', named after the original Dragon Quest.
Kleiner, sagst du ...
‘Smaller, you say ...’
English regrets denying you the technique; German reacts to your test answer «smaller» and asks you to think again.
Very good. The arcane entity given form by the topaz geometry will further expand your offensive capabilities.
Merrrci !
‘Thank you!’
K'lyhia rolls her r's, as in «forrrmule», 'formula', while Thubyrgeim speaks normally. The English K'lyhia has no accent.
In dem Beschwörungs-Äthergramm sind die schützenden Kräfte des Topas-Edelsteins präzise durch magimathematische Formeln und Formen ausgedrückt.
‘In the summoning aethergram, the protective powers of the topaz gem are precisely expressed through magimathematical formulae and shapes.’
English says it expands your offensive capabilities; German speaks of the topaz's protective powers.
With such an ally at your command, even the harshest of enemies will falter before you. Indeed, we could not conduct these dangerous spot inspections without its support.
Please return to Mistress Thubyrgeim and inform her of your participation. I will join you once I have completed some final adjustments to my tactical formulae.
Please request Mistress Thubyrgeim to teach you the Topaz Carbuncle geometry. I will join you after I have rechecked my strategic calculations.
You have agreed to accompany the foreseer? Then I shall gladly instruct you in the use of Topaz Carbuncle.
Du hast den Test also bestanden?
‘So you passed the test?’
English asks whether you agreed to accompany the foreseer; German asks whether you passed the test.
Pray do not hesitate to employ this entity in combat should the inspection turn sour.