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Feature questLevel 5

Where the Heart Is (Mist)

Quest giver Ahctkoen in Lower La Noscea

Summary and analysis

SummaryAnalysis

Ahctkoen hears from you that only adventurers may buy plots in Mist, to draw them to Limsa Lominsa. He is disappointed, but understands the city needs adventurers in these hard times. He puts his dream of a home on hold and stays hopeful.

What happens, step by step

  1. Ahctkoen has information that may interest wealthy adventurers.
  2. Rumor has it that plots within Mist are to be auctioned off, and that even foreigners will be permitted to purchase them. Should you wish to learn more, Ahctkoen advises you to search for a Maelstrom representative outside the gates to Mist in lower La Noscea.
  3. Roeganlona explains that only adventurers will be permitted to settle in Mist, as part of an initiative to encourage their immigration to Limsa Lominsa. Though it would require substantial funds to build and maintain an estate, she assures you that it would be well worth the expense, and encourages you to visit Mist so that you may see the lands for yourself.
  4. As promised, Mist exceeds all expectation. To learn more about the residential area, speak with the storm recruit stationed near the entrance.
  5. Alas, the recruit confirms that Lominsan citizens are prohibited from purchasing plots in Mist. Doubtless many adventurers will flock to the region-- and many Lominsans like Ahctkoen will envy them deeply. Perhaps it would be best if you were the one to deliver the bad news to him.
  6. Ahctkoen is understandably disappointed that he cannot participate in the land auctions, though he is aware that in these troubled times Limsa Lominsa must rely on adventurers more than ever. Should you share his dream of home ownership, it would behoove you to speak with the cretaker-in-residence in Mist to learn more.
Where it leads

Next in the play order: Lurkers in the Grotto. Staelwyrn worries his ex-pirate farmhands may be tempted back to piracy.

Characters

Who they are, and what they do in this quest.

Ahctkoen

Ahctkoen is a citizen of Limsa Lominsa who dreams of owning a home. He has heard that plots of land in Mist, a residential area, are up for auction.

Ahctkoen hears from you that only adventurers may buy plots in Mist, to draw them to Limsa Lominsa. He is disappointed, but understands the city needs adventurers in these hard times. He puts his dream of a home on hold and stays hopeful.

Roeganlona

Roeganlona is a Maelstrom representative posted outside the gates to Mist in lower La Noscea. She can confirm or deny the rumored land auctions.

Roeganlona confirms the Admiral's order: Mist's plots are sold only to adventurers, to bring them to Limsa Lominsa. The city needs brave fighters, and owning a home gives them more reason to help. She urges you to see Mist yourself.

Other languages

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潮香るミスト・ヴィレッジの夢の家
‘The dream house in sea-scented Mist Village’
FrenchLa maison de mes rêves à Brumée
‘The house of my dreams in Mist’
GermanSchöner Wohnen in Limsa Lominsa
‘Better living in Limsa Lominsa’

Full dialogue

Read all 16 lines, with the notes

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Accepting the quest

Ahctkoen

Mind looking into something for me, adventurer? It may even be of interest to you, in fact.

Ahctkoen

I'm told that plots within Mist are to be auctioned off. You, me─hells, even a Twelve-damned wandering minstrel could purchase their own piece of La Noscea!

Ahctkoen

And upon that plot of land you'd be free to build a house for you and yours. You can't tell me that the thought isn't at least slightly appealing, can you?

Ahctkoen

'Tis a bit surprising that the thalassocracy had the time and resources to prepare such an area, what with the kobolds and the primals causing all manner of trouble...

Ahctkoen

But who am I to judge the priorities of politicians, much less pirates, eh? Besides, I'd like nothing more than to own my own home!

Ahctkoen

I've yet to verify the truth of the tale just yet, though. If you've no objections to taking a detour from your adventures, why not head towards the gate to Mist and see if there's a Maelstrom representative who can confirm or deny these land auctions?

Speak with Roeganlona

Roeganlona

Hm? What is it, adventurer? Ah, yes, the auctions.

Roeganlona

By order of the Admiral herself, Mist and all plots within are to be sold exclusively to adventurers, so as to encourage their immigration to Limsa Lominsa.

Roeganlona

Why only adventurers, you ask? Practical necessity, really.

Roeganlona

Limsa Lominsa is in dire need of fresh blood─capable, courageous adventurers who will fight her foes and protect her interests. Those who build a home here will have that much more incentive to aid us.

Roeganlona

As for what manner of place Mist is, I think it best that you journey there and see for yourself.

Roeganlona

Please direct any other questions you might have to the recruit stationed just past the entrance.

System

To proceed with the quest "Where the Heart Is (Mist)", you may visit any residential ward within Mist.

Speak with the storm recruit

Report to Ahctkoen

Ahctkoen

There you are! What news have you brought me?

Ahctkoen

For the purposes of luring adventurers to Limsa Lominsa? That's unfortunate, but it does explain a great deal.

Ahctkoen

Looks like my dream of owning my own home will have to wait a little longer... But don't you worry about me! My day will come soon enough!

Where it sits in the play order, on Quest Order Wiki