Kurobana Holmes

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* The stench given off by Hayabusa's paddies is still fresh in Kurobana's nostrils. The Lupin lad theorizes that the heightened sense of smell possessed by his race is why only he has noticed the oddity. You agree to accompany Kurobana on a trip to compare the smell of other paddies in the village with Hayabusa's.
* As expected, the other paddy fields smell perfectly normal. You decide to revisit Hayabusa's terraces to check if they still exude the same odor.
* Kurobana wonders if the water in the paddies is to blame for the foul stench. However, his chain of thought is soon interrupted by a loud noise coming from the nearby reservoir. The two of you rush up the slope in search of the noise's origin.
* You encounter a monster that seems to have made itself quite comfy. Kurobana asks you to dispatch it, lest the contamination worsen.
* Just as you slay the beast it unleashes a pungent odor, strong enough that even you can detect it.
* Kurobana notes that the smell that came from the beast was the very same stench given off by Hayabusa's paddies. It is, however, unclear just how the creature found its way to the reservoir, Kurobana theorizing that it lost sight of its pack and came here in search of sustenance. You head to tell Fukudo of these recent developments.
* Fukudo has just finished apologizing to Hayabusa when you return to speak with him. This, along with your slaying of the beast by the reservoir, significantly changes the rice farmer's opinion of Kurobana. Kurobana is asked if he would be willing to check the condition of Hayabusa's paddies on a more frequent basis, which delights the young Lupin. Ageta also requests the same of him and Kurobana begins to feel like he belongs in Namai at last.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Kurobana.
* Slay the penghou.
* Speak with Kurobana.
* Report to Fukudo.
==Script==
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Kurobana 	I still cannot forget the smell of those paddies. Something is definitely not right with them.
Kurobana 	I struggle to put into words exactly what was wrong with the odor. I just know that it was not normal.
Kurobana 	We Lupin have a heightened sense of smell. This is most likely why Hayabusa himself has not noticed anything odd.
Kurobana 	Sitting here doing nothing is likely to send me mad. [Player Name], would you help me look into the source of the stench?
Fukudo 	Looking into the smell is fine, but take care not to anger Hayabusa any further.
Kurobana 	Do not worry, Fukudo, I promise you I will not cause any more trouble.
Kurobana 	First, I would like to visit some normal paddy fields just to confirm I am not imagining things. Meet me by the ones to the west.
Fukudo 	Hayabusa is a reasonable man; I am sure he only reacted how he did because of how much effort he puts into his work. I will go and speak with him myself.
 	
Kurobana 	As expected, the paddies here only smell of, well, rice.
Kurobana 	Which leads me to think something is not quite right with Hayabusa's fields. Let us revisit the paddies we plucked weeds from.
 	
Kurobana 	It is as I thought. These fields have a markedly different scent to those we just visited. Is the water to blame?
Kurobana 	Wait, I just heard a noise from nearby. I think it came from the reservoir. Quickly, [Player Name], let us check if everything is all right!
 	
Kurobana 	What is that foul creature? I have never seen such a beast before. [Player Name], please, keep the village safe from harm.
Kurobana 	What is that foul creature? I have never seen such a beast before. [Player Name], please, keep the village safe from harm.
Popmessage 	You are under attack!
 	
Kurobana 	I had known you were powerful, but you might be even stronger than Hakuro. You have my thanks for slaying the beast.
Kurobana 	My days, that stench is quite something. It is the same one given off by Hayabusa's paddies, only much, much more foul. It would seem that creature was indeed the source.
Kurobana 	As to how it found its way to the reservoir, one can only guess. Perhaps it lost sight of its pack and came here seeking sustenance.
Kurobana 	The proximity of Hayabusa's fields to the reservoir is most likely why his were the only ones affected. They should be fine as long as he replaces the water─any recently harvested rice may need to be thrown away, though.
Kurobana 	Perhaps I should also check the rice in the storehouse just to be safe. But first, let us speak with Fukudo. He will know how best to proceed.
Hayabusa 	On reflection, I really should not have reacted the way I did to Kurobana's remarks. My love for these paddies gets the better of me sometimes...
 	
Fukudo 	Back so soon? I just finished explaining things to Hayabusa.
Kurobana 	There is something you both need to hear. [Player Name] and I have found the source of the odor that was coming from Hayabusa's paddies. It was a creature that had made the reservoir its home.
Hayabusa 	A creature, you say!?
Kurobana 	When [Player Name] slayed the beast it released a most foul stench into the air. I really think you should replace the water in your fields.
Hayabusa 	To think there had been a monster lurking nearby the whole time... Kurobana, my sincerest apologies for losing my temper with you earlier.
Hayabusa 	I was foolish to ever believe for a second the gossip about you was true. You are a fine lad. I thank you for all you have done.
Kurobana 	I am just glad I was able to be of service to Namai. Things could have been much more serious had the beast gone unnoticed any longer.
Kurobana 	That reminds me, would you mind if I smelt the rice in the storehouse? I am worried it may have also been contaminated.
Hayabusa 	By all means. I doubt my own nose would be up to the task after all.
Hayabusa 	Actually, Kurobana, do you think you would be up to examining my fields on a more regular basis?
Hayabusa 	If you were to learn the smells of the various diseases which affect rice, you would doubtless notice any infections earlier than any of us could.
Kurobana 	You mean to say I could continue to aid the village?
Kurobana 	I have never had anyone rely on me before, never mind a whole village. It is somewhat daunting, but I would love to help!
Ageta 	My apologies for eavesdropping, but...
Ageta 	Would you mind having a look at my paddy fields as well?
Kurobana 	Ageta, you would truly trust me? Are you certain?
Ageta 	Why, of course! Do not worry, I will pay you for any work you do.
Kurobana 	I would gladly do it for free!
Kurobana 	I never dared dream that a day when I would be of use to the village would actually come.
 	
Kurobana 	I owe the fact that it has to you, Fukudo, and you, [Player Name]. Thank you so much!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Othardian Sidequests in Final Fantasy XIV