Map questLevel 7
Quest giver Loetrswys
in Lower La Noscea
Loetrswys proudly says the mill never stops, so neither can its millers. Loetrswys asks you to hear the other three millers' worries and report to Weitzaren
. The name Loetrswys means "Pure Sister" in the old Roegadyn language.
From Niniya
's second prank to a strike on the kobolds in the Blind Iron Mines; their hoarded crystals point to Titan
. Branch: Kobolds Ahoy.
A 7-quest arc (Ch. 2): kobold raids lead to a strike in the Blind Iron Mines, and their hoarded crystals point to Titan.
wishes to check for any trouble that might be milling about the Grey Fleet. is not one to leave until the morrow what can be done today. Find what's been going on around the mill by asking the millers. know. will arrange repairs for Eshushu
's sail, just in case circumstances take an unexpected turn for the worse.Next in the play order: Kobolds Ahoy. Loetrswys complains that Weitzaren calls the kobold crimes mere mischief and cares more for his mills than his workers.
The lines worth a second look, in the order you hear them, and what each one means.
We'd be wiser to concern ourselves with the grubby scavengers that rob us of our yield.
Weitzaren worries about a sail with a small cut. But Waentzirn names the real threat: 'grubby scavengers' who steal what the mill makes. Remember this when trouble comes back.
Loetrswys is the miller who sends you on this inspection. The name comes from the old Roegadyn language and means 'Pure Sister'.
This is why the mills are called a Fleet. Eshushu says they are built from the wood of ships no longer in service. Their cloth was taken from the masts of the war fleet.
Loetrswys says the mill never stops turning. But the millers' work follows the Stead's seasons. At harvest time and when the sheep are sheared, they 'rarely catch a wink'. That means they hardly sleep.
The title is the saying 'what goes around comes around', cut short. It is set at a mill, where the journal says your task 'has come full circle'.
Who they are, and what they do in this quest.
Weitzaren waits at the Grey Fleet to hear what the inspection of his mill finds.
Weitzaren hopes you enjoyed the tour and were impressed. He calls the nick in Eshushu's sail most worrisome and orders a fix at once. To him, waiting for trouble only invites trouble; the Grey Fleet stops for nothing.
Loetrswys is a miller at the Grey Fleet who likes to catch problems early, but has too much daily work to inspect the mill.
Loetrswys proudly says the mill never stops, so neither can its millers. Loetrswys asks you to hear the other three millers' worries and report to Weitzaren. The name Loetrswys means "Pure Sister" in the old Roegadyn language.
R'jumani is one of the millers who work at the Grey Fleet.
R'jumani is annoyed by your questions: the mill is spinning, so what more is there to know? R'jumani's only problem is you meddling in the chores, and sends you away.
Eshushu is one of the millers who work at the Grey Fleet.
Eshushu has noticed nothing wrong, but takes a look and finds a small nick in the sail, nothing urgent. Eshushu says the mills are built from old ships' wood, and their sail cloth comes from the war fleet's masts, made for strong wind.
Waentzirn is one of the millers who work at the Grey Fleet.
Waentzirn scoffs that the mill is fine. Waentzirn thinks the real worry is the "grubby scavengers" who rob the millers of their yield.
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 | 我らが風車番 ‘Our Windmill Keepers’ |
|---|---|
| French | Les matelots des moulins ‘The Sailors of the Mills’ |
| German | Es klappert die Mühle ‘The Mill Goes Clatter’ |
Breathtaking, is it not? Proud sails turning, rugged gears churning─the mill never stops, and so neither can the millers assigned to its upkeep.
Ils sont m-magnifiques, vous ne trouvez pas ?
‘They're m-magnificent, don't you think?’
English speaks with proud confidence; French stammers nervously ("m-magnifiques").
Breathtaking, is it not? Proud sails turning, rugged gears churning─the mill never stops, and so neither can the millers assigned to its upkeep.
C'est parce que nous en prenons g-grand soin, vous savez.
‘It's because we take g-great care of them, you know.’
Das liegt nicht zuletzt an der gewissenhaften Wartung.
‘That is not least due to the conscientious maintenance.’
定期検査をやって、しっかり保守しているからね。
‘It's because we do regular inspections and maintain it properly.’
English says the millers can never stop either; French says the mills are fine because they are well cared for.
English says the millers can never stop either; German says the windmill runs well thanks to careful maintenance.
English says the millers can never stop either; Japanese says the mill is fine thanks to regular inspections.
Breathtaking, is it not? Proud sails turning, rugged gears churning─the mill never stops, and so neither can the millers assigned to its upkeep.
Es schnurrt wie ein Kätzchen.
‘It purrs like a kitten.’
English pictures proud sails turning and rugged gears churning; German says the windmill purrs like a kitten.
Vigilance is the key. By addressing tomorrow's issues today, we assure the wheels of prosperity continue to grind. Unfortunately, I've my hands full with the work of the day, and cannot leave my station to tend to inspection.
D'ailleurs, il va bientôt falloir que je d-demande aux autres meuniers de me communiquer le résultat de leur inspection... mais je suis en train de feutrer de la laine, là, je ne peux pas m'éloigner de mon poste.
‘Besides, I will soon have to ask the other millers to give me the results of their inspection... but I am busy felting wool right now, I can't leave my post.’
Ich kann aber meinen Posten nicht verlassen, weil ich nebenher noch mit der Verarbeitung von Schafwolle beschäftigt bin.
‘But I cannot leave my post, because on the side I am also busy with the processing of sheep's wool.’
そろそろ、今回の検査結果をまとめたいんだけど……羊毛の加工を急いでて、手が離せないの。
‘It's about time I put this round's inspection results together, but... I'm rushing the wool processing and can't get away.’
French says what keeps her at her post: felting wool. English only says the day's work.
German says what keeps her at her post: processing sheep's wool. English only says the day's work.
Japanese says what keeps her busy: a rush job processing wool. English only says the day's work.
Well, you see the mill spinnin', don't you? What more do you need to know?
風車なら、今日も絶好調に回ってるよ。手入れは欠かしたことないからね。それがあたしの仕事だもの、当然だよ。
‘The windmill is spinning in top form today too. I've never once skipped the upkeep, you know. That's my job, so of course.’
Je prends bien soin de mon moulin tous les jours, alors aucun risque qu'il ne s'abîme.
‘I take good care of my mill every day, so there's no risk of it getting damaged.’
Ich habe ja auch jeden Tag ein Auge drauf und öle die beweglichen Teile, wann immer es nötig ist.
‘After all, I keep an eye on it every day and oil the moving parts whenever necessary.’
R'jumani is proud of it: the windmills do all the wool and flour work. The English R'jumani just shoos you off.
English curtly brushes the question off; French reassures that the mill is cared for every day.
English curtly brushes the question off; German explains the mill is checked and oiled daily.
Only problem I have is you meddlin' in my chores. Away with you, then.
Ils servent tous à transformer la laine et à moudrrre le grain, donc autant dire que si l'un d'entre eux devait tomber en panne, ce serait un coup dur pour nous tous.
‘They are all used to process wool and grind grain, so let's say if one of them were to break down, it would be a hard blow for us all.’
Ohne sie müssten wir das alles per Hand machen!
‘Without them we'd have to do all that by hand!’
もしも壊れたら一大事ってわけ。
‘So if one broke, it would be a disaster.’
English rudely complains you are meddling and sends you away; French explains a broken mill would hurt everyone.
English rudely complains you are meddling; German explains that without the windmills all work would be by hand.
English rudely complains you are meddling; Japanese explains a broken windmill would be a disaster.
I haven't noticed anythin' off meself, but let's have a look now, shall we?
ワシんところの風車の様子かね？じゃあ、お前さんもワシと一緒に、その眼で風車の様子を確認しようじゃないか。
‘How my windmill is doing? Well then, why don't you check it with your own eyes, together with me?’
Eshushu's ワシ (washi) for 'I' and お前さん for 'you' are how old men talk in Japanese stories. The English gives no hint of his age.
Hmmm... Look there─the sail's been nicked a bit. Nothing urgent, mind you.
La toile de fertaines ailes a l'air un peu lâche, mais je ne penfe pas qu'il faille la changer pour l'inftant.
‘Hmm... The cloth on some of the sails looks a bit slack, but I don't think it needs changing for now.’
English says the sail has been nicked; French says the cloth on some sails looks a bit slack.
Pshaw! The mill is fine.
Vous êtes venu(e) pour savoir ce que j'ai trouvé en inspectant mon moulin... ?
‘You've come to find out what I found when inspecting my mill...?’
Du bist hier, um meinen Bericht entgegenzunehmen?
‘You're here to collect my report?’
定期検査の結果ですね？
‘You're here for the results of the regular inspection, right?’
English scoffs "Pshaw!"; French politely asks whether you came for the inspection findings.
English scoffs "Pshaw!"; German neutrally asks whether you came for the report.
English scoffs "Pshaw!"; Japanese politely asks whether you came for the inspection results.
Pshaw! The mill is fine.
Je peux vous dire que tout marche normalement.
‘I can tell you that everything is working normally.’
Ich kann dir sagen, dass das Windrad einwandfrei funktioniert.
‘I can tell you that the windmill works flawlessly.’
風車は特に問題なく作動しています。
‘The windmill is operating without any particular problem.’
French Waentzirn gives a polite report of his inspection; English Waentzirn scoffs at the question.
German Waentzirn gives a matter-of-fact report; English Waentzirn scoffs at the question.
Japanese Waentzirn answers in polite, formal speech; English Waentzirn scoffs at the question.
I trust you enjoyed your tour of the mill! You are impressed, yes?
Loetrswys t'a demandé de me transmettre le résultat de l'inspection des moulins ?
‘Loetrswys asked you to pass me the results of the mill inspection?’
Hast du die Zustandsberichte der Windradhüter mitgebracht?
‘Have you brought the windmill keepers' condition reports?’
ルートルスィスたちから、風車の定期検査の結果を聞いてきてくれたのか。
‘So you went and got the results of the regular windmill inspection from Loetrswys and the others for me?’
English boastfully hopes you enjoyed the mill tour; French asks if you bring the inspection results.
English boastfully hopes you enjoyed the mill tour; German asks if you brought the keepers' reports.
English boastfully hopes you enjoyed the mill tour; Japanese asks if you got the inspection results.
The matter of Eshushu's sail is most worrisome indeed! The matter shall be remedied at once!
Allein das Rad von Eshushu macht mir etwas Sorgen.
‘Only Eshushu's wheel worries me somewhat.’
ふむ、エシュシュの二番風車だけは、少し心配だな……替えの帆布の準備だけはしておくか。
‘Hmm, only Eshushu's second windmill is a little worrying... I'll at least get spare sailcloth ready.’
English calls Eshushu's sail most worrisome indeed; German says it worries him only somewhat.
English calls Eshushu's sail most worrisome indeed; Japanese calls it only a little worrying.
The matter of Eshushu's sail is most worrisome indeed! The matter shall be remedied at once!
Ich bestelle schon mal etwas Tuch für den Fall, dass wir das Segel austauschen müssen.
‘I'll go ahead and order some cloth in case we have to replace the sail.’
Je vais préparer de la toile pour remplacer celle qui est devenue lâche.
‘I am going to get some cloth ready to replace the one that has gone slack.’
English vows an immediate fix; German only orders cloth in case the sail must be replaced.
French Weitzaren only readies replacement cloth; English Weitzaren vows an immediate repair.
Highlighted words have a note: click one to open it under the line.
Breathtaking, is it not? Proud sails turning, rugged gears churning─the mill never stops, and so neither can the millers assigned to its upkeep.
Ils sont m-magnifiques, vous ne trouvez pas ?
‘They're m-magnificent, don't you think?’
English speaks with proud confidence; French stammers nervously ("m-magnifiques").
C'est parce que nous en prenons g-grand soin, vous savez.
‘It's because we take g-great care of them, you know.’
GermanDas liegt nicht zuletzt an der gewissenhaften Wartung.
‘That is not least due to the conscientious maintenance.’
Japanese定期検査をやって、しっかり保守しているからね。
‘It's because we do regular inspections and maintain it properly.’
English says the millers can never stop either; French says the mills are fine because they are well cared for.
English says the millers can never stop either; German says the windmill runs well thanks to careful maintenance.
English says the millers can never stop either; Japanese says the mill is fine thanks to regular inspections.
Es schnurrt wie ein Kätzchen.
‘It purrs like a kitten.’
English pictures proud sails turning and rugged gears churning; German says the windmill purrs like a kitten.
Vigilance is the key. By addressing tomorrow's issues today, we assure the wheels of prosperity continue to grind. Unfortunately, I've my hands full with the work of the day, and cannot leave my station to tend to inspection.
D'ailleurs, il va bientôt falloir que je d-demande aux autres meuniers de me communiquer le résultat de leur inspection... mais je suis en train de feutrer de la laine, là, je ne peux pas m'éloigner de mon poste.
‘Besides, I will soon have to ask the other millers to give me the results of their inspection... but I am busy felting wool right now, I can't leave my post.’
GermanIch kann aber meinen Posten nicht verlassen, weil ich nebenher noch mit der Verarbeitung von Schafwolle beschäftigt bin.
‘But I cannot leave my post, because on the side I am also busy with the processing of sheep's wool.’
Japaneseそろそろ、今回の検査結果をまとめたいんだけど……羊毛の加工を急いでて、手が離せないの。
‘It's about time I put this round's inspection results together, but... I'm rushing the wool processing and can't get away.’
French says what keeps her at her post: felting wool. English only says the day's work.
German says what keeps her at her post: processing sheep's wool. English only says the day's work.
Japanese says what keeps her busy: a rush job processing wool. English only says the day's work.
I would entrust this duty to you. Seek out the other three millers, heed their concerns, and apprise Weitzaren of your findings.
Well, you see the mill spinnin', don't you? What more do you need to know?
風車なら、今日も絶好調に回ってるよ。手入れは欠かしたことないからね。それがあたしの仕事だもの、当然だよ。
‘The windmill is spinning in top form today too. I've never once skipped the upkeep, you know. That's my job, so of course.’
FrenchJe prends bien soin de mon moulin tous les jours, alors aucun risque qu'il ne s'abîme.
‘I take good care of my mill every day, so there's no risk of it getting damaged.’
GermanIch habe ja auch jeden Tag ein Auge drauf und öle die beweglichen Teile, wann immer es nötig ist.
‘After all, I keep an eye on it every day and oil the moving parts whenever necessary.’
R'jumani is proud of it: the windmills do all the wool and flour work. The English R'jumani just shoos you off.
English curtly brushes the question off; French reassures that the mill is cared for every day.
English curtly brushes the question off; German explains the mill is checked and oiled daily.
Only problem I have is you meddlin' in my chores. Away with you, then.
Ils servent tous à transformer la laine et à moudrrre le grain, donc autant dire que si l'un d'entre eux devait tomber en panne, ce serait un coup dur pour nous tous.
‘They are all used to process wool and grind grain, so let's say if one of them were to break down, it would be a hard blow for us all.’
GermanOhne sie müssten wir das alles per Hand machen!
‘Without them we'd have to do all that by hand!’
Japaneseもしも壊れたら一大事ってわけ。
‘So if one broke, it would be a disaster.’
English rudely complains you are meddling and sends you away; French explains a broken mill would hurt everyone.
English rudely complains you are meddling; German explains that without the windmills all work would be by hand.
English rudely complains you are meddling; Japanese explains a broken windmill would be a disaster.
I haven't noticed anythin' off meself, but let's have a look now, shall we?
ワシんところの風車の様子かね？じゃあ、お前さんもワシと一緒に、その眼で風車の様子を確認しようじゃないか。
‘How my windmill is doing? Well then, why don't you check it with your own eyes, together with me?’
Eshushu's ワシ (washi) for 'I' and お前さん for 'you' are how old men talk in Japanese stories. The English gives no hint of his age.
Hmmm... Look there─the sail's been nicked a bit. Nothing urgent, mind you.
La toile de fertaines ailes a l'air un peu lâche, mais je ne penfe pas qu'il faille la changer pour l'inftant.
‘Hmm... The cloth on some of the sails looks a bit slack, but I don't think it needs changing for now.’
English says the sail has been nicked; French says the cloth on some sails looks a bit slack.
The cloth we use is the same as they use for sails out on the sea, made to stand up to blusterin' wind.
Vous êtes venu(e) pour savoir ce que j'ai trouvé en inspectant mon moulin... ?
‘You've come to find out what I found when inspecting my mill...?’
GermanDu bist hier, um meinen Bericht entgegenzunehmen?
‘You're here to collect my report?’
Japanese定期検査の結果ですね？
‘You're here for the results of the regular inspection, right?’
English scoffs "Pshaw!"; French politely asks whether you came for the inspection findings.
English scoffs "Pshaw!"; German neutrally asks whether you came for the report.
English scoffs "Pshaw!"; Japanese politely asks whether you came for the inspection results.
Je peux vous dire que tout marche normalement.
‘I can tell you that everything is working normally.’
GermanIch kann dir sagen, dass das Windrad einwandfrei funktioniert.
‘I can tell you that the windmill works flawlessly.’
Japanese風車は特に問題なく作動しています。
‘The windmill is operating without any particular problem.’
French Waentzirn gives a polite report of his inspection; English Waentzirn scoffs at the question.
German Waentzirn gives a matter-of-fact report; English Waentzirn scoffs at the question.
Japanese Waentzirn answers in polite, formal speech; English Waentzirn scoffs at the question.
We'd be wiser to concern ourselves with the grubby scavengers that rob us of our yield.
Weitzaren worries about a sail with a small cut. But Waentzirn names the real threat: 'grubby scavengers' who steal what the mill makes. Remember this when trouble comes back.
I trust you enjoyed your tour of the mill! You are impressed, yes?
Loetrswys t'a demandé de me transmettre le résultat de l'inspection des moulins ?
‘Loetrswys asked you to pass me the results of the mill inspection?’
GermanHast du die Zustandsberichte der Windradhüter mitgebracht?
‘Have you brought the windmill keepers' condition reports?’
Japaneseルートルスィスたちから、風車の定期検査の結果を聞いてきてくれたのか。
‘So you went and got the results of the regular windmill inspection from Loetrswys and the others for me?’
English boastfully hopes you enjoyed the mill tour; French asks if you bring the inspection results.
English boastfully hopes you enjoyed the mill tour; German asks if you brought the keepers' reports.
English boastfully hopes you enjoyed the mill tour; Japanese asks if you got the inspection results.
The matter of Eshushu's sail is most worrisome indeed! The matter shall be remedied at once!
Allein das Rad von Eshushu macht mir etwas Sorgen.
‘Only Eshushu's wheel worries me somewhat.’
Japaneseふむ、エシュシュの二番風車だけは、少し心配だな……替えの帆布の準備だけはしておくか。
‘Hmm, only Eshushu's second windmill is a little worrying... I'll at least get spare sailcloth ready.’
English calls Eshushu's sail most worrisome indeed; German says it worries him only somewhat.
English calls Eshushu's sail most worrisome indeed; Japanese calls it only a little worrying.
Ich bestelle schon mal etwas Tuch für den Fall, dass wir das Segel austauschen müssen.
‘I'll go ahead and order some cloth in case we have to replace the sail.’
FrenchJe vais préparer de la toile pour remplacer celle qui est devenue lâche.
‘I am going to get some cloth ready to replace the one that has gone slack.’
English vows an immediate fix; German only orders cloth in case the sail must be replaced.
French Weitzaren only readies replacement cloth; English Weitzaren vows an immediate repair.
To delay acting until trouble occurs is to ask for trouble! The Grey Fleet stops for nothing! Full sail ahead!
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.
keeps his sheep and dodos there, the kobold chain is set around it, and Moegramm's warning starts Kobolds Ahoy.
, the pumpkin grower with 'new cultivation methods', plans the kobold ambush in Bait and Swat.'s worry about the Grey Fleet mill turns out to be kobolds. Easy to miss if you skip it.
, whose mine you clear of gas, guides you through them in Kobolds Ahoy, and the kobolds hide there in Kobolds and Indigents and Bait and Swat.
of the La Thagran Checkpoint returns in Kobolds Ahoy, and remembers an older kobold war, when they tried to take the west.
says 'an onze o' prevention's worth a ponze o' cure'.