7.45 follow-up (#99)

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* 7.45 follow-up
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0,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_00","J'olhmyn is more than ready to set to tracking Nhaza'a Jaab across the sea."
1,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_01","You speak with J'olhmyn, who has little patience for delays─particularly those that come in the form of M'zhet. She dashes off toward the Ruby Price almost the instant you suggest it as a likely spot to find eyewitnesses, leaving him struggling to keep up."
2,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_02","You meet with J'olhmyn and M'zhet, the latter of whom seems to have recovered his senses, if not his good sense. As time is of the essence, the former suggests that the three of you split up to more efficiently speak with those manning the Ruby Price and search for any other clues that may be present in the vicinity."
3,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_03","Though you speak with several people zealously undertaking their duties at the Ruby Price, they assure you that no one matching Nhaza'a Jaab's description has passed through the area. Disappointing though the result may be, it at least narrows the range of potential routes he may have taken across the Ruby Sea."
4,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_04","Midway through reporting the results─or notable lack thereof─of your investigation to J'olhmyn, you hear M'zhet's scream ring through the salty air. Rushing to its source, you find him being menaced by none other than Kabuto, who has evidently mistaken him for the man who stole Tsukumo─or rather, the materia that once was the kami's soul─right from the Kojin's helmet. Thankfully, your presence causes him to realize his error sooner rather than later, and the initial misunderstanding is soon forgotten. As it appears that the one who purloined Tsukumo and Alpa's kidnapper are one and the same, Kabuto eagerly joins you in your continued search for Nhaza'a Jaab."
5,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_05","On Kabuto's recommendation, you make your way to the fishing village of Isari, again in search of eyewitnesses. Perhaps your inquiries will bear more fruit this time around."
6,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_06","Upon questioning, one of the villagers claims to have seen a man with the characteristics you describe. Though he was apparently not accompanied by a mermaid, given the rarity of Miqo'te in the Far East and the man in question's peculiar fashion sense, it is all but certain that Nhaza'a Jaab indeed passed through Isari, and thereafter headed for either the Azim Steppe or Yanxia. Though the other fisherfolk can provide you with no additional information as to the villain's whereabouts, one man does mention a curious legend of potential note─that of the Three Wonders. According to the fisherman, these mythical treasures─which include the flesh of a mermaid─have been the subject of much gossip of late, as a certain noble lady has made their provision a requirement of those who would claim her hand in marriage."
7,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_07","As you discuss your findings with your companions, Kabuto reveals that he is familiar with folklore regarding the Three Wonders, and that, in addition to Merflesh, the Jewel of Fair Souls and the Philosopher's Fin are counted among their number. He and J'olhmyn theorize that, due to Alpa's oft-remarked-upon resemblance to a mermaid of Far Eastern legend and Tsukumo's rare nature, it may be possible to pass them off as two of the three treasures to a gullible recipient. What Nhaza'a Jaab's ultimate goal in doing so might be remains shrouded in mystery, but if he is indeed collecting counterfeits of the Wonders, it is imperative that Alpa be rescued before her flesh can be separated from her person."
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24,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_TODO_00","Speak with J'olhmyn at the Ruby Price."
25,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_TODO_01","Speak with potential eyewitnesses at the Ruby Price."
26,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_TODO_02","Report to J'olhmyn."
27,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_TODO_03","Speak with J'olhmyn."
28,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_TODO_04","Speak with potential eyewitnesses in Isari."
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48,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_001","Grrr... Just wait till I get my hands on that Nhaza'a Jaab! At least we have some idea where he's heading with Alpa, thanks to M'zhet. "
49,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_002","I've decided to reward him by not pushing him into the sea, even though he's making it so very tempting. More importantly, where do you reckon we should start our search?"
50,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_003","They likely passed by the Ruby Price? Well, what are we waiting for?"
51,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_004","J'olhmyn!? Where are you going?"
52,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_005","(“Just compliment her like a normal person”? It's my first time seeing her wear anything but armor! What do you want from me?)"
53,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_050","Right. Now that we're here, let's split up and ask whether anyone has seen a masked Miqo'te and a “mermaid” about."
54,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_051","An excellent plan! Aaah, it's nice to have everything back to normal."
55,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_052","This had better not be about my attire again... If you hadn't noticed, Alpa has been <Emphasis>kidnapped</Emphasis> by a <Emphasis>masked maniac</Emphasis>, so go find some eyewitnesses before I change my mind about drowning you!"
56,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_053","I never did get to tell her that her swimsuit was fetching, but at least I managed not to make a fool of myself!"
57,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_055","Keep your distance─we wouldn't want you carelessly firing the cannon. Only I get to do that."
58,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_060","Nothing to report! At least not to you─I don't even know you."
59,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_065","Finding Alpa is my first priority! What, can't you tell?"
60,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_100","A man wearing a sinister mask?"
61,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_101","He certainly hasn't passed through here. I would know─I've been looking for suspicious persons to fire at <Emphasis>all <If(LessThan(PlayerParameter(11),12))><If(LessThan(PlayerParameter(11),4))>day<Else/>night</If><Else/><If(LessThan(PlayerParameter(11),17))>morning<Else/>day</If></If></Emphasis>."
62,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_102","A suspicious man with a...mermaid?"
63,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_103","Hahaha, very funny! You Westerners and your jokes..."
64,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_105","Let me know if you learn anything. Unlike some people, locating Alpa is my only concern right now."
65,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_110","This is infuriating! No sign of any boats captained by brutish Miqo'te, nor whispers of one having passed by previously. Now I see why J'olhmyn is so annoyed!"
66,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_175","Still no sign of your masked man..."
67,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_180","But if he does pass through here, you can be certain that I'll blast him without hesitation! "
68,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_185","Mermaids again?"
69,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_190","Hahaha, it's even funnier the second time! But seriously, get out of my sight or I'll hurl you into the ocean."
70,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_150","Any luck?"
71,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_151","You too, huh? It seems we've hit a dead end here. I haven't the slightest idea what to do now, though..."
72,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_152","Waaauuugh!"
73,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_153","What has he gotten himself into this time? Come on, <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>!"
74,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_154","What is the meaning of this!? First you burst out of the water like some sort of sea monster, and now you threaten me with a blade? I don't even know who you are! Or <Emphasis>what</Emphasis> you are!"
75,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_155","You know not what you stole from me, but you <Emphasis>shall</Emphasis> come to regret it! Tsukumo is more precious than any treasure. Return him at once!"
76,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_156","Help me, <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>! I'm being beset by this...er, turtle? Man? Turtle man!"
77,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_157","<Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>!? What an odd coincidence."
78,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_158","Or not a coincidence at all, since you two seem to know each other. In which case, you have my apologies. I should not have drawn my blade without preamble."
79,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_159","Think nothing of it! As the future leader of the M tribe, I was not at all alarmed by your sudden, menacing advance. Not in the least!"
80,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_160","I'm M'zhet Tia, by the way. And any friend of <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>'s is a friend of mine!"
81,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_161","I am honored to meet you. My name is Kabuto, and I lead the Blue's Divine Circle."
82,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_162","The name's J'olhmyn─I'm with the Velodyna Gatekeepers in Ala Mhigo. Can I ask why you were on the point of skewering M'zhet?"
83,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_163","Ah. In my haste, I unfortunately mistook him for a thief who recently snatched Tsukumo from my helmet."
84,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_164","What, precisely, is this “Tsukumo”? You seem rather keen on getting it back."
85,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_165","Tsukumo is my dearest companion and guide, who once walked beside me as a karakuri puppet blessed with a soul. He is now present only as materia, but continues to watch over me."
86,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_166","Wait, wasn't Nhaza'a holding something that looked an awful lot like materia when we saw him at the hot springs? Could that have been Tsukumo?"
87,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_167","If so, it would mean that he robbed Kabuto before kidnapping Alpa─and that we almost certainly won't find him on the Ruby Sea."
88,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_168","But why not?"
89,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_169","If it were me, I wouldn't want to risk my prize being retaken by its rightful owner─and fending Kabuto off would be a sight more difficult with Alpa in tow. I'd put money on Nhaza'a having made for land as quickly as possible."
90,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_170","A reasonable conclusion. Assuming he was headed for Othard, the most direct route would have taken him through the village of Isari."
91,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_171","To Isari we go, then! We'll follow your lead, Kabuto."
92,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_200","What a charming little fishing village. Would that we were here for some relaxing sightseeing."
93,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_201","But we have a villain to catch and a captain to save, so let's get to it! Meet me back here once you've gathered as much information as you can."
94,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_205","I must retrieve Tsukumo at all costs."
95,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_210","How to best explain the situation... Perhaps I should start with Alpa. So, Alpa is an Ananta─wait, so an Ananta is a sort of person, like a mermaid, but not really..."
96,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_250","A masked man carrying a mermaid? Frankly, I'm not even sure I could imagine such a sight, and I certainly haven't witnessed it."
97,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_251","I did see a man with a curious mask, though. He made landfall in a small boat, and I assume departed on foot soon thereafter, as I haven't seen him since. I'd wager that he made for the Azim Steppe or Yanxia, like most who pass through here."
98,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_252","A suspicious man, and a mermaid with 'im?"
99,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_253","No, there ain't many suspicious sorts coming 'round our little village. And you'll pardon me for sayin' so, but it don't seem likely that a mermaid would keep such company."
100,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_254","Hmm... I haven't seen your mystery man, but I can tell you that mermaids have been a subject of some discussion around here as of late."
101,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_100_254","You see, local legend has it that somewhere out there, far from the sight and grasp of the ordinary man, are what we Hingans call the “Three Wonders,” mermaid's flesh being one. It is said to grant life eternal, be that for better or for worse."
102,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_255","A few moons past, a young lady born to one of Kugane's oldest─and wealthiest─families proclaimed that, should any gentleman presume to ask for her hand in marriage, she would accept nothing less than all Three Wonders as a dowry."
103,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_256","It's a fool's errand, certain enough─we Hingans love our faerie stories as well as any folk, but we know the Three Wonders are no more than fantasy. You have to admire her clever ploy to remain unwed, though, which is why it's the talk of the land."
104,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_260","We need to cast a wide net, so let's spread out and speak to everyone. Make sure to really grill the local fishermen."
105,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_300","Now that we're all back, let's share what we've learned. Hopefully between the four of us we'll have heard enough to go on."
106,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_301","Hmm, so though Nhaza'a was indeed sighted, no one can confirm which direction he departed in. And, if your source is correct, Alpa is no longer with him. Did he stash her somewhere before landing in Isari? And where is he now?"
107,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_302","The Three Wonders may provide a clue. According to folklore, the treasures are Merflesh, the Jewel of Fair Souls, and the Philosopher's Fin."
108,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_303","I shudder to think of the young lady being forced to marry Nhaza'a of all people, but based on his thefts so far, it does seem like he is collecting the Wonders─or treasures with passing similarity to them, at least."
109,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_304","Indeed. If Tsukumo is his substitute for the Jewel of Fair Souls, and your Alpa is meant to be the source of Merflesh, that leaves only one."
110,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_305","“Flesh” certainly implies a level of dismemberment that I'm not comfortable with. We have to stop him!"
111,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_306","Yes, I realize that! If you have any brilliant ideas as to <Emphasis>how</Emphasis>, now's the time─we can't allow him to stay one step ahead of us."
112,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_310","Assuming your masked man is the same one I saw, he likely headed for the Azim Steppe or Yanxia."
113,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_315","I wish he'd had the mermaid with him, too─that must have been a sight to see!"
114,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_320","Nope, I ain't never in my life seen a man like the one in your tale. Sounds right unsavory."
115,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_325","An' the thought of a mermaid bein' with him is downright unbelievable! They ain't about to hang around with riffraff."
116,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_330","Hm? Oh, the young lady?"
117,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_100_330","I hear she is a maiden of extraordinary beauty, born into wealth and power. And if the tales of her setting her suitors to such an impossible task are true, she's sharp as they come, as well."
118,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_335","It makes no difference, though. The Three Wonders are the stuff of legend, and legend alone, so none will have her hand, no matter how they pine."
119,"TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_340","So don't get any ideas, you hear?"
0,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_00,J'olhmyn is more than ready to set to tracking Nhaza'a Jaab across the sea.
1,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_01,"You speak with J'olhmyn, who has little patience for delays─particularly those that come in the form of M'zhet. She dashes off toward the Ruby Price almost the instant you suggest it as a likely spot to find eyewitnesses, leaving him struggling to keep up."
2,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_02,"You meet with J'olhmyn and M'zhet, the latter of whom seems to have recovered his senses, if not his good sense. As time is of the essence, the former suggests that the three of you split up to more efficiently speak with those manning the Ruby Price and search for any other clues that may be present in the vicinity."
3,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_03,"Though you speak with several people zealously undertaking their duties at the Ruby Price, they assure you that no one matching Nhaza'a Jaab's description has passed through the area. Disappointing though the result may be, it at least narrows the range of potential routes he may have taken across the Ruby Sea."
4,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_04,"Midway through reporting the results─or notable lack thereof─of your investigation to J'olhmyn, you hear M'zhet's scream ring through the salty air. Rushing to its source, you find him being menaced by none other than Kabuto, who has evidently mistaken him for the man who stole Tsukumo─or rather, the materia that once was the kami's soul─right from the Kojin's helmet. Thankfully, your presence causes him to realize his error sooner rather than later, and the initial misunderstanding is soon forgotten. As it appears that the one who purloined Tsukumo and Alpa's kidnapper are one and the same, Kabuto eagerly joins you in your continued search for Nhaza'a Jaab."
5,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_05,"On Kabuto's recommendation, you make your way to the fishing village of Isari, again in search of eyewitnesses. Perhaps your inquiries will bear more fruit this time around."
6,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_06,"Upon questioning, one of the villagers claims to have seen a man with the characteristics you describe. Though he was apparently not accompanied by a mermaid, given the rarity of Miqo'te in the Far East and the man in question's peculiar fashion sense, it is all but certain that Nhaza'a Jaab indeed passed through Isari, and thereafter headed for either the Azim Steppe or Yanxia. Though the other fisherfolk can provide you with no additional information as to the villain's whereabouts, one man does mention a curious legend of potential note─that of the Three Wonders. According to the fisherman, these mythical treasures─which include the flesh of a mermaid─have been the subject of much gossip of late, as a certain noble lady has made their provision a requirement of those who would claim her hand in marriage."
7,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_07,"As you discuss your findings with your companions, Kabuto reveals that he is familiar with folklore regarding the Three Wonders, and that, in addition to Merflesh, the Jewel of Fair Souls and the Philosopher's Fin are counted among their number. He and J'olhmyn theorize that, due to Alpa's oft-remarked-upon resemblance to a mermaid of Far Eastern legend and Tsukumo's rare nature, it may be possible to pass them off as two of the three treasures to a gullible recipient. What Nhaza'a Jaab's ultimate goal in doing so might be remains shrouded in mystery, but if he is indeed collecting counterfeits of the Wonders, it is imperative that Alpa be rescued before her flesh can be separated from her person."
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48,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_001,"Grrr... Just wait till I get my hands on that Nhaza'a Jaab! At least we have some idea where he's heading with Alpa, thanks to M'zhet. "
49,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_002,"I've decided to reward him by not pushing him into the sea, even though he's making it so very tempting. More importantly, where do you reckon we should start our search?"
50,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_003,"They likely passed by the Ruby Price? Well, what are we waiting for?"
51,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_004,J'olhmyn!? Where are you going?
52,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_005,(“Just compliment her like a normal person”? It's my first time seeing her wear anything but armor! What do you want from me?)
53,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_050,"Right. Now that we're here, let's split up and ask whether anyone has seen a masked Miqo'te and a “mermaid” about."
54,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_051,"An excellent plan! Aaah, it's nice to have everything back to normal."
55,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_052,"This had better not be about my attire again... If you hadn't noticed, Alpa has been *kidnapped* by a *masked maniac*, so go find some eyewitnesses before I change my mind about drowning you!"
56,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_053,"I never did get to tell her that her swimsuit was fetching, but at least I managed not to make a fool of myself!"
57,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_055,Keep your distance─we wouldn't want you carelessly firing the cannon. Only I get to do that.
58,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_060,Nothing to report! At least not to you─I don't even know you.
59,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_065,"Finding Alpa is my first priority! What, can't you tell?"
60,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_100,A man wearing a sinister mask?
61,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_101,He certainly hasn't passed through here. I would know─I've been looking for suspicious persons to fire at *all day*.
62,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_102,A suspicious man with a...mermaid?
63,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_103,"Hahaha, very funny! You Westerners and your jokes..."
64,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_105,"Let me know if you learn anything. Unlike some people, locating Alpa is my only concern right now."
65,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_110,"This is infuriating! No sign of any boats captained by brutish Miqo'te, nor whispers of one having passed by previously. Now I see why J'olhmyn is so annoyed!"
66,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_175,Still no sign of your masked man...
67,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_180,"But if he does pass through here, you can be certain that I'll blast him without hesitation! "
68,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_185,Mermaids again?
69,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_190,"Hahaha, it's even funnier the second time! But seriously, get out of my sight or I'll hurl you into the ocean."
70,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_150,Any luck?
71,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_151,"You too, huh? It seems we've hit a dead end here. I haven't the slightest idea what to do now, though..."
72,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_152,Waaauuugh!
73,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_153,"What has he gotten himself into this time? Come on, Player!"
74,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_154,"What is the meaning of this!? First you burst out of the water like some sort of sea monster, and now you threaten me with a blade? I don't even know who you are! Or *what* you are!"
75,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_155,"You know not what you stole from me, but you *shall* come to regret it! Tsukumo is more precious than any treasure. Return him at once!"
76,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_156,"Help me, Player! I'm being beset by this...er, turtle? Man? Turtle man!"
77,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_157,Player!? What an odd coincidence.
78,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_158,"Or not a coincidence at all, since you two seem to know each other. In which case, you have my apologies. I should not have drawn my blade without preamble."
79,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_159,"Think nothing of it! As the future leader of the M tribe, I was not at all alarmed by your sudden, menacing advance. Not in the least!"
80,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_160,"I'm M'zhet Tia, by the way. And any friend of Player's is a friend of mine!"
81,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_161,"I am honored to meet you. My name is Kabuto, and I lead the Blue's Divine Circle."
82,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_162,The name's J'olhmyn─I'm with the Velodyna Gatekeepers in Ala Mhigo. Can I ask why you were on the point of skewering M'zhet?
83,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_163,"Ah. In my haste, I unfortunately mistook him for a thief who recently snatched Tsukumo from my helmet."
84,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_164,"What, precisely, is this “Tsukumo”? You seem rather keen on getting it back."
85,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_165,"Tsukumo is my dearest companion and guide, who once walked beside me as a karakuri puppet blessed with a soul. He is now present only as materia, but continues to watch over me."
86,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_166,"Wait, wasn't Nhaza'a holding something that looked an awful lot like materia when we saw him at the hot springs? Could that have been Tsukumo?"
87,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_167,"If so, it would mean that he robbed Kabuto before kidnapping Alpa─and that we almost certainly won't find him on the Ruby Sea."
88,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_168,But why not?
89,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_169,"If it were me, I wouldn't want to risk my prize being retaken by its rightful owner─and fending Kabuto off would be a sight more difficult with Alpa in tow. I'd put money on Nhaza'a having made for land as quickly as possible."
90,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_170,"A reasonable conclusion. Assuming he was headed for Othard, the most direct route would have taken him through the village of Isari."
91,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_171,"To Isari we go, then! We'll follow your lead, Kabuto."
92,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_200,What a charming little fishing village. Would that we were here for some relaxing sightseeing.
93,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_201,"But we have a villain to catch and a captain to save, so let's get to it! Meet me back here once you've gathered as much information as you can."
94,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_205,I must retrieve Tsukumo at all costs.
95,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_210,"How to best explain the situation... Perhaps I should start with Alpa. So, Alpa is an Ananta─wait, so an Ananta is a sort of person, like a mermaid, but not really..."
96,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_250,"A masked man carrying a mermaid? Frankly, I'm not even sure I could imagine such a sight, and I certainly haven't witnessed it."
97,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_251,"I did see a man with a curious mask, though. He made landfall in a small boat, and I assume departed on foot soon thereafter, as I haven't seen him since. I'd wager that he made for the Azim Steppe or Yanxia, like most who pass through here."
98,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_252,"A suspicious man, and a mermaid with 'im?"
99,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_253,"No, there ain't many suspicious sorts coming 'round our little village. And you'll pardon me for sayin' so, but it don't seem likely that a mermaid would keep such company."
100,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_254,"Hmm... I haven't seen your mystery man, but I can tell you that mermaids have been a subject of some discussion around here as of late."
101,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_100_254,"You see, local legend has it that somewhere out there, far from the sight and grasp of the ordinary man, are what we Hingans call the “Three Wonders,” mermaid's flesh being one. It is said to grant life eternal, be that for better or for worse."
102,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_255,"A few moons past, a young lady born to one of Kugane's oldest─and wealthiest─families proclaimed that, should any gentleman presume to ask for her hand in marriage, she would accept nothing less than all Three Wonders as a dowry."
103,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_256,"It's a fool's errand, certain enough─we Hingans love our faerie stories as well as any folk, but we know the Three Wonders are no more than fantasy. You have to admire her clever ploy to remain unwed, though, which is why it's the talk of the land."
104,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_260,"We need to cast a wide net, so let's spread out and speak to everyone. Make sure to really grill the local fishermen."
105,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_300,"Now that we're all back, let's share what we've learned. Hopefully between the four of us we'll have heard enough to go on."
106,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_301,"Hmm, so though Nhaza'a was indeed sighted, no one can confirm which direction he departed in. And, if your source is correct, Alpa is no longer with him. Did he stash her somewhere before landing in Isari? And where is he now?"
107,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_302,"The Three Wonders may provide a clue. According to folklore, the treasures are Merflesh, the Jewel of Fair Souls, and the Philosopher's Fin."
108,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_303,"I shudder to think of the young lady being forced to marry Nhaza'a of all people, but based on his thefts so far, it does seem like he is collecting the Wonders─or treasures with passing similarity to them, at least."
109,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_304,"Indeed. If Tsukumo is his substitute for the Jewel of Fair Souls, and your Alpa is meant to be the source of Merflesh, that leaves only one."
110,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_305,“Flesh” certainly implies a level of dismemberment that I'm not comfortable with. We have to stop him!
111,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_306,"Yes, I realize that! If you have any brilliant ideas as to *how*, now's the time─we can't allow him to stay one step ahead of us."
112,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_310,"Assuming your masked man is the same one I saw, he likely headed for the Azim Steppe or Yanxia."
113,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_315,"I wish he'd had the mermaid with him, too─that must have been a sight to see!"
114,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_320,"Nope, I ain't never in my life seen a man like the one in your tale. Sounds right unsavory."
115,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_325,An' the thought of a mermaid bein' with him is downright unbelievable! They ain't about to hang around with riffraff.
116,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_330,"Hm? Oh, the young lady?"
117,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_100_330,"I hear she is a maiden of extraordinary beauty, born into wealth and power. And if the tales of her setting her suitors to such an impossible task are true, she's sharp as they come, as well."
118,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_335,"It makes no difference, though. The Three Wonders are the stuff of legend, and legend alone, so none will have her hand, no matter how they pine."
119,TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_340,"So don't get any ideas, you hear?"
1 key 0 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_00 1 J'olhmyn is more than ready to set to tracking Nhaza'a Jaab across the sea.
2 # 1 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_01 You speak with J'olhmyn, who has little patience for delays─particularly those that come in the form of M'zhet. She dashes off toward the Ruby Price almost the instant you suggest it as a likely spot to find eyewitnesses, leaving him struggling to keep up.
3 int32 str 2 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_02 str You meet with J'olhmyn and M'zhet, the latter of whom seems to have recovered his senses, if not his good sense. As time is of the essence, the former suggests that the three of you split up to more efficiently speak with those manning the Ruby Price and search for any other clues that may be present in the vicinity.
4 0 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_00 3 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_03 J'olhmyn is more than ready to set to tracking Nhaza'a Jaab across the sea. Though you speak with several people zealously undertaking their duties at the Ruby Price, they assure you that no one matching Nhaza'a Jaab's description has passed through the area. Disappointing though the result may be, it at least narrows the range of potential routes he may have taken across the Ruby Sea.
5 1 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_01 4 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_04 You speak with J'olhmyn, who has little patience for delays─particularly those that come in the form of M'zhet. She dashes off toward the Ruby Price almost the instant you suggest it as a likely spot to find eyewitnesses, leaving him struggling to keep up. Midway through reporting the results─or notable lack thereof─of your investigation to J'olhmyn, you hear M'zhet's scream ring through the salty air. Rushing to its source, you find him being menaced by none other than Kabuto, who has evidently mistaken him for the man who stole Tsukumo─or rather, the materia that once was the kami's soul─right from the Kojin's helmet. Thankfully, your presence causes him to realize his error sooner rather than later, and the initial misunderstanding is soon forgotten. As it appears that the one who purloined Tsukumo and Alpa's kidnapper are one and the same, Kabuto eagerly joins you in your continued search for Nhaza'a Jaab.
6 2 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_02 5 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_05 You meet with J'olhmyn and M'zhet, the latter of whom seems to have recovered his senses, if not his good sense. As time is of the essence, the former suggests that the three of you split up to more efficiently speak with those manning the Ruby Price and search for any other clues that may be present in the vicinity. On Kabuto's recommendation, you make your way to the fishing village of Isari, again in search of eyewitnesses. Perhaps your inquiries will bear more fruit this time around.
7 3 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_03 6 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_06 Though you speak with several people zealously undertaking their duties at the Ruby Price, they assure you that no one matching Nhaza'a Jaab's description has passed through the area. Disappointing though the result may be, it at least narrows the range of potential routes he may have taken across the Ruby Sea. Upon questioning, one of the villagers claims to have seen a man with the characteristics you describe. Though he was apparently not accompanied by a mermaid, given the rarity of Miqo'te in the Far East and the man in question's peculiar fashion sense, it is all but certain that Nhaza'a Jaab indeed passed through Isari, and thereafter headed for either the Azim Steppe or Yanxia. Though the other fisherfolk can provide you with no additional information as to the villain's whereabouts, one man does mention a curious legend of potential note─that of the Three Wonders. According to the fisherman, these mythical treasures─which include the flesh of a mermaid─have been the subject of much gossip of late, as a certain noble lady has made their provision a requirement of those who would claim her hand in marriage.
8 4 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_04 7 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_07 Midway through reporting the results─or notable lack thereof─of your investigation to J'olhmyn, you hear M'zhet's scream ring through the salty air. Rushing to its source, you find him being menaced by none other than Kabuto, who has evidently mistaken him for the man who stole Tsukumo─or rather, the materia that once was the kami's soul─right from the Kojin's helmet. Thankfully, your presence causes him to realize his error sooner rather than later, and the initial misunderstanding is soon forgotten. As it appears that the one who purloined Tsukumo and Alpa's kidnapper are one and the same, Kabuto eagerly joins you in your continued search for Nhaza'a Jaab. As you discuss your findings with your companions, Kabuto reveals that he is familiar with folklore regarding the Three Wonders, and that, in addition to Merflesh, the Jewel of Fair Souls and the Philosopher's Fin are counted among their number. He and J'olhmyn theorize that, due to Alpa's oft-remarked-upon resemblance to a mermaid of Far Eastern legend and Tsukumo's rare nature, it may be possible to pass them off as two of the three treasures to a gullible recipient. What Nhaza'a Jaab's ultimate goal in doing so might be remains shrouded in mystery, but if he is indeed collecting counterfeits of the Wonders, it is imperative that Alpa be rescued before her flesh can be separated from her person.
9 5 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_05 8 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_08 On Kabuto's recommendation, you make your way to the fishing village of Isari, again in search of eyewitnesses. Perhaps your inquiries will bear more fruit this time around.
10 6 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_06 9 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_09 Upon questioning, one of the villagers claims to have seen a man with the characteristics you describe. Though he was apparently not accompanied by a mermaid, given the rarity of Miqo'te in the Far East and the man in question's peculiar fashion sense, it is all but certain that Nhaza'a Jaab indeed passed through Isari, and thereafter headed for either the Azim Steppe or Yanxia. Though the other fisherfolk can provide you with no additional information as to the villain's whereabouts, one man does mention a curious legend of potential note─that of the Three Wonders. According to the fisherman, these mythical treasures─which include the flesh of a mermaid─have been the subject of much gossip of late, as a certain noble lady has made their provision a requirement of those who would claim her hand in marriage.
11 7 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_07 10 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_SEQ_10 As you discuss your findings with your companions, Kabuto reveals that he is familiar with folklore regarding the Three Wonders, and that, in addition to Merflesh, the Jewel of Fair Souls and the Philosopher's Fin are counted among their number. He and J'olhmyn theorize that, due to Alpa's oft-remarked-upon resemblance to a mermaid of Far Eastern legend and Tsukumo's rare nature, it may be possible to pass them off as two of the three treasures to a gullible recipient. What Nhaza'a Jaab's ultimate goal in doing so might be remains shrouded in mystery, but if he is indeed collecting counterfeits of the Wonders, it is imperative that Alpa be rescued before her flesh can be separated from her person.
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49 45 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_TODO_21 48 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_001 Grrr... Just wait till I get my hands on that Nhaza'a Jaab! At least we have some idea where he's heading with Alpa, thanks to M'zhet.
50 46 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_TODO_22 49 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_002 I've decided to reward him by not pushing him into the sea, even though he's making it so very tempting. More importantly, where do you reckon we should start our search?
51 47 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_TODO_23 50 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_003 They likely passed by the Ruby Price? Well, what are we waiting for?
52 48 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_001 51 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_004 Grrr... Just wait till I get my hands on that Nhaza'a Jaab! At least we have some idea where he's heading with Alpa, thanks to M'zhet. J'olhmyn!? Where are you going?
53 49 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_002 52 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_005 I've decided to reward him by not pushing him into the sea, even though he's making it so very tempting. More importantly, where do you reckon we should start our search? (“Just compliment her like a normal person”? It's my first time seeing her wear anything but armor! What do you want from me?)
54 50 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_003 53 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_050 They likely passed by the Ruby Price? Well, what are we waiting for? Right. Now that we're here, let's split up and ask whether anyone has seen a masked Miqo'te and a “mermaid” about.
55 51 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_004 54 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_051 J'olhmyn!? Where are you going? An excellent plan! Aaah, it's nice to have everything back to normal.
56 52 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_005 55 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_052 (“Just compliment her like a normal person”? It's my first time seeing her wear anything but armor! What do you want from me?) This had better not be about my attire again... If you hadn't noticed, Alpa has been *kidnapped* by a *masked maniac*, so go find some eyewitnesses before I change my mind about drowning you!
57 53 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_050 56 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_053 Right. Now that we're here, let's split up and ask whether anyone has seen a masked Miqo'te and a “mermaid” about. I never did get to tell her that her swimsuit was fetching, but at least I managed not to make a fool of myself!
58 54 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_051 57 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_055 An excellent plan! Aaah, it's nice to have everything back to normal. Keep your distance─we wouldn't want you carelessly firing the cannon. Only I get to do that.
59 55 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_052 58 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_060 This had better not be about my attire again... If you hadn't noticed, Alpa has been <Emphasis>kidnapped</Emphasis> by a <Emphasis>masked maniac</Emphasis>, so go find some eyewitnesses before I change my mind about drowning you! Nothing to report! At least not to you─I don't even know you.
60 56 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_053 59 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_065 I never did get to tell her that her swimsuit was fetching, but at least I managed not to make a fool of myself! Finding Alpa is my first priority! What, can't you tell?
61 57 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_055 60 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_100 Keep your distance─we wouldn't want you carelessly firing the cannon. Only I get to do that. A man wearing a sinister mask?
62 58 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_060 61 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_101 Nothing to report! At least not to you─I don't even know you. He certainly hasn't passed through here. I would know─I've been looking for suspicious persons to fire at *all day*.
63 59 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_065 62 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_102 Finding Alpa is my first priority! What, can't you tell? A suspicious man with a...mermaid?
64 60 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_100 63 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_103 A man wearing a sinister mask? Hahaha, very funny! You Westerners and your jokes...
65 61 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_101 64 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_105 He certainly hasn't passed through here. I would know─I've been looking for suspicious persons to fire at <Emphasis>all <If(LessThan(PlayerParameter(11),12))><If(LessThan(PlayerParameter(11),4))>day<Else/>night</If><Else/><If(LessThan(PlayerParameter(11),17))>morning<Else/>day</If></If></Emphasis>. Let me know if you learn anything. Unlike some people, locating Alpa is my only concern right now.
66 62 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_102 65 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_110 A suspicious man with a...mermaid? This is infuriating! No sign of any boats captained by brutish Miqo'te, nor whispers of one having passed by previously. Now I see why J'olhmyn is so annoyed!
67 63 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_103 66 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_175 Hahaha, very funny! You Westerners and your jokes... Still no sign of your masked man...
68 64 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_105 67 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_180 Let me know if you learn anything. Unlike some people, locating Alpa is my only concern right now. But if he does pass through here, you can be certain that I'll blast him without hesitation!
69 65 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_110 68 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_185 This is infuriating! No sign of any boats captained by brutish Miqo'te, nor whispers of one having passed by previously. Now I see why J'olhmyn is so annoyed! Mermaids again?
70 66 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_175 69 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_190 Still no sign of your masked man... Hahaha, it's even funnier the second time! But seriously, get out of my sight or I'll hurl you into the ocean.
71 67 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDA03162_000_180 70 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_150 But if he does pass through here, you can be certain that I'll blast him without hesitation! Any luck?
72 68 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_185 71 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_151 Mermaids again? You too, huh? It seems we've hit a dead end here. I haven't the slightest idea what to do now, though...
73 69 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_GUARDB03162_000_190 72 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_152 Hahaha, it's even funnier the second time! But seriously, get out of my sight or I'll hurl you into the ocean. Waaauuugh!
74 70 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_150 73 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_153 Any luck? What has he gotten himself into this time? Come on, Player!
75 71 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_151 74 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_154 You too, huh? It seems we've hit a dead end here. I haven't the slightest idea what to do now, though... What is the meaning of this!? First you burst out of the water like some sort of sea monster, and now you threaten me with a blade? I don't even know who you are! Or *what* you are!
76 72 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_152 75 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_155 Waaauuugh! You know not what you stole from me, but you *shall* come to regret it! Tsukumo is more precious than any treasure. Return him at once!
77 73 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_153 76 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_156 What has he gotten himself into this time? Come on, <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>! Help me, Player! I'm being beset by this...er, turtle? Man? Turtle man!
78 74 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_154 77 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_157 What is the meaning of this!? First you burst out of the water like some sort of sea monster, and now you threaten me with a blade? I don't even know who you are! Or <Emphasis>what</Emphasis> you are! Player!? What an odd coincidence.
79 75 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_155 78 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_158 You know not what you stole from me, but you <Emphasis>shall</Emphasis> come to regret it! Tsukumo is more precious than any treasure. Return him at once! Or not a coincidence at all, since you two seem to know each other. In which case, you have my apologies. I should not have drawn my blade without preamble.
80 76 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_156 79 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_159 Help me, <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>! I'm being beset by this...er, turtle? Man? Turtle man! Think nothing of it! As the future leader of the M tribe, I was not at all alarmed by your sudden, menacing advance. Not in the least!
81 77 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_157 80 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_160 <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>!? What an odd coincidence. I'm M'zhet Tia, by the way. And any friend of Player's is a friend of mine!
82 78 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_158 81 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_161 Or not a coincidence at all, since you two seem to know each other. In which case, you have my apologies. I should not have drawn my blade without preamble. I am honored to meet you. My name is Kabuto, and I lead the Blue's Divine Circle.
83 79 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_159 82 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_162 Think nothing of it! As the future leader of the M tribe, I was not at all alarmed by your sudden, menacing advance. Not in the least! The name's J'olhmyn─I'm with the Velodyna Gatekeepers in Ala Mhigo. Can I ask why you were on the point of skewering M'zhet?
84 80 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_160 83 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_163 I'm M'zhet Tia, by the way. And any friend of <Split(<Highlight>ObjectParameter(1)</Highlight>, ,1)/>'s is a friend of mine! Ah. In my haste, I unfortunately mistook him for a thief who recently snatched Tsukumo from my helmet.
85 81 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_161 84 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_164 I am honored to meet you. My name is Kabuto, and I lead the Blue's Divine Circle. What, precisely, is this “Tsukumo”? You seem rather keen on getting it back.
86 82 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_162 85 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_165 The name's J'olhmyn─I'm with the Velodyna Gatekeepers in Ala Mhigo. Can I ask why you were on the point of skewering M'zhet? Tsukumo is my dearest companion and guide, who once walked beside me as a karakuri puppet blessed with a soul. He is now present only as materia, but continues to watch over me.
87 83 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_163 86 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_166 Ah. In my haste, I unfortunately mistook him for a thief who recently snatched Tsukumo from my helmet. Wait, wasn't Nhaza'a holding something that looked an awful lot like materia when we saw him at the hot springs? Could that have been Tsukumo?
88 84 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_164 87 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_167 What, precisely, is this “Tsukumo”? You seem rather keen on getting it back. If so, it would mean that he robbed Kabuto before kidnapping Alpa─and that we almost certainly won't find him on the Ruby Sea.
89 85 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_165 88 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_168 Tsukumo is my dearest companion and guide, who once walked beside me as a karakuri puppet blessed with a soul. He is now present only as materia, but continues to watch over me. But why not?
90 86 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_166 89 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_169 Wait, wasn't Nhaza'a holding something that looked an awful lot like materia when we saw him at the hot springs? Could that have been Tsukumo? If it were me, I wouldn't want to risk my prize being retaken by its rightful owner─and fending Kabuto off would be a sight more difficult with Alpa in tow. I'd put money on Nhaza'a having made for land as quickly as possible.
91 87 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_167 90 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_170 If so, it would mean that he robbed Kabuto before kidnapping Alpa─and that we almost certainly won't find him on the Ruby Sea. A reasonable conclusion. Assuming he was headed for Othard, the most direct route would have taken him through the village of Isari.
92 88 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_168 91 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_171 But why not? To Isari we go, then! We'll follow your lead, Kabuto.
93 89 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_169 92 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_200 If it were me, I wouldn't want to risk my prize being retaken by its rightful owner─and fending Kabuto off would be a sight more difficult with Alpa in tow. I'd put money on Nhaza'a having made for land as quickly as possible. What a charming little fishing village. Would that we were here for some relaxing sightseeing.
94 90 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_170 93 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_201 A reasonable conclusion. Assuming he was headed for Othard, the most direct route would have taken him through the village of Isari. But we have a villain to catch and a captain to save, so let's get to it! Meet me back here once you've gathered as much information as you can.
95 91 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_171 94 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_205 To Isari we go, then! We'll follow your lead, Kabuto. I must retrieve Tsukumo at all costs.
96 92 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_200 95 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_210 What a charming little fishing village. Would that we were here for some relaxing sightseeing. How to best explain the situation... Perhaps I should start with Alpa. So, Alpa is an Ananta─wait, so an Ananta is a sort of person, like a mermaid, but not really...
97 93 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_201 96 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_250 But we have a villain to catch and a captain to save, so let's get to it! Meet me back here once you've gathered as much information as you can. A masked man carrying a mermaid? Frankly, I'm not even sure I could imagine such a sight, and I certainly haven't witnessed it.
98 94 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_205 97 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_251 I must retrieve Tsukumo at all costs. I did see a man with a curious mask, though. He made landfall in a small boat, and I assume departed on foot soon thereafter, as I haven't seen him since. I'd wager that he made for the Azim Steppe or Yanxia, like most who pass through here.
99 95 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_210 98 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_252 How to best explain the situation... Perhaps I should start with Alpa. So, Alpa is an Ananta─wait, so an Ananta is a sort of person, like a mermaid, but not really... A suspicious man, and a mermaid with 'im?
100 96 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_250 99 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_253 A masked man carrying a mermaid? Frankly, I'm not even sure I could imagine such a sight, and I certainly haven't witnessed it. No, there ain't many suspicious sorts coming 'round our little village. And you'll pardon me for sayin' so, but it don't seem likely that a mermaid would keep such company.
101 97 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_251 100 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_254 I did see a man with a curious mask, though. He made landfall in a small boat, and I assume departed on foot soon thereafter, as I haven't seen him since. I'd wager that he made for the Azim Steppe or Yanxia, like most who pass through here. Hmm... I haven't seen your mystery man, but I can tell you that mermaids have been a subject of some discussion around here as of late.
102 98 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_252 101 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_100_254 A suspicious man, and a mermaid with 'im? You see, local legend has it that somewhere out there, far from the sight and grasp of the ordinary man, are what we Hingans call the “Three Wonders,” mermaid's flesh being one. It is said to grant life eternal, be that for better or for worse.
103 99 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_253 102 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_255 No, there ain't many suspicious sorts coming 'round our little village. And you'll pardon me for sayin' so, but it don't seem likely that a mermaid would keep such company. A few moons past, a young lady born to one of Kugane's oldest─and wealthiest─families proclaimed that, should any gentleman presume to ask for her hand in marriage, she would accept nothing less than all Three Wonders as a dowry.
104 100 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_254 103 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_256 Hmm... I haven't seen your mystery man, but I can tell you that mermaids have been a subject of some discussion around here as of late. It's a fool's errand, certain enough─we Hingans love our faerie stories as well as any folk, but we know the Three Wonders are no more than fantasy. You have to admire her clever ploy to remain unwed, though, which is why it's the talk of the land.
105 101 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_100_254 104 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_260 You see, local legend has it that somewhere out there, far from the sight and grasp of the ordinary man, are what we Hingans call the “Three Wonders,” mermaid's flesh being one. It is said to grant life eternal, be that for better or for worse. We need to cast a wide net, so let's spread out and speak to everyone. Make sure to really grill the local fishermen.
106 102 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_255 105 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_300 A few moons past, a young lady born to one of Kugane's oldest─and wealthiest─families proclaimed that, should any gentleman presume to ask for her hand in marriage, she would accept nothing less than all Three Wonders as a dowry. Now that we're all back, let's share what we've learned. Hopefully between the four of us we'll have heard enough to go on.
107 103 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_256 106 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_301 It's a fool's errand, certain enough─we Hingans love our faerie stories as well as any folk, but we know the Three Wonders are no more than fantasy. You have to admire her clever ploy to remain unwed, though, which is why it's the talk of the land. Hmm, so though Nhaza'a was indeed sighted, no one can confirm which direction he departed in. And, if your source is correct, Alpa is no longer with him. Did he stash her somewhere before landing in Isari? And where is he now?
108 104 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_260 107 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_302 We need to cast a wide net, so let's spread out and speak to everyone. Make sure to really grill the local fishermen. The Three Wonders may provide a clue. According to folklore, the treasures are Merflesh, the Jewel of Fair Souls, and the Philosopher's Fin.
109 105 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_300 108 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_303 Now that we're all back, let's share what we've learned. Hopefully between the four of us we'll have heard enough to go on. I shudder to think of the young lady being forced to marry Nhaza'a of all people, but based on his thefts so far, it does seem like he is collecting the Wonders─or treasures with passing similarity to them, at least.
110 106 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_301 109 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_304 Hmm, so though Nhaza'a was indeed sighted, no one can confirm which direction he departed in. And, if your source is correct, Alpa is no longer with him. Did he stash her somewhere before landing in Isari? And where is he now? Indeed. If Tsukumo is his substitute for the Jewel of Fair Souls, and your Alpa is meant to be the source of Merflesh, that leaves only one.
111 107 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_302 110 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_305 The Three Wonders may provide a clue. According to folklore, the treasures are Merflesh, the Jewel of Fair Souls, and the Philosopher's Fin. “Flesh” certainly implies a level of dismemberment that I'm not comfortable with. We have to stop him!
112 108 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_303 111 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_306 I shudder to think of the young lady being forced to marry Nhaza'a of all people, but based on his thefts so far, it does seem like he is collecting the Wonders─or treasures with passing similarity to them, at least. Yes, I realize that! If you have any brilliant ideas as to *how*, now's the time─we can't allow him to stay one step ahead of us.
113 109 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_KABUTO_000_304 112 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_310 Indeed. If Tsukumo is his substitute for the Jewel of Fair Souls, and your Alpa is meant to be the source of Merflesh, that leaves only one. Assuming your masked man is the same one I saw, he likely headed for the Azim Steppe or Yanxia.
114 110 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_MZHETTIA_000_305 113 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_315 “Flesh” certainly implies a level of dismemberment that I'm not comfortable with. We have to stop him! I wish he'd had the mermaid with him, too─that must have been a sight to see!
115 111 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_JOLHMYN_000_306 114 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_320 Yes, I realize that! If you have any brilliant ideas as to <Emphasis>how</Emphasis>, now's the time─we can't allow him to stay one step ahead of us. Nope, I ain't never in my life seen a man like the one in your tale. Sounds right unsavory.
116 112 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_310 115 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_325 Assuming your masked man is the same one I saw, he likely headed for the Azim Steppe or Yanxia. An' the thought of a mermaid bein' with him is downright unbelievable! They ain't about to hang around with riffraff.
117 113 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERA03162_000_315 116 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_330 I wish he'd had the mermaid with him, too─that must have been a sight to see! Hm? Oh, the young lady?
118 114 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_320 117 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_100_330 Nope, I ain't never in my life seen a man like the one in your tale. Sounds right unsavory. I hear she is a maiden of extraordinary beauty, born into wealth and power. And if the tales of her setting her suitors to such an impossible task are true, she's sharp as they come, as well.
119 115 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERB03162_000_325 118 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_335 An' the thought of a mermaid bein' with him is downright unbelievable! They ain't about to hang around with riffraff. It makes no difference, though. The Three Wonders are the stuff of legend, and legend alone, so none will have her hand, no matter how they pine.
120 116 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_330 119 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_340 Hm? Oh, the young lady? So don't get any ideas, you hear?
117 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_100_330 I hear she is a maiden of extraordinary beauty, born into wealth and power. And if the tales of her setting her suitors to such an impossible task are true, she's sharp as they come, as well.
118 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_335 It makes no difference, though. The Three Wonders are the stuff of legend, and legend alone, so none will have her hand, no matter how they pine.
119 TEXT_BANALL220_03162_ISARIVILLAGERC03162_000_340 So don't get any ideas, you hear?