Encounter in the Woods

Encounter in the Woods is a quest in the World Quest series Aranyaka: Part II - Dream Nursery. The quest is started and finished by talking to Arakavi. There are no steps or rewards for this quest.
Completing this quest unlocks the following quests:
* The Rhythm that Leads to the Gloomy Path
* The Rhythm that Nurtures the Sprout
* The Rhythm that Reveals the Beastly Trail
==Start Location==
Start the quest by approaching Arakavi in Vanarana, Sumeru.
NPC Location Arakavi.png|Start location
NPC Location Arakavi Context.png|Additional context
==Steps==
# Talk to Arakavi
==Dialogue==
;(Approach Arakavi)
:Arakavi: It's Arama and the Golden Nara. You are so tall. But the silver one by your side...
:Paimon: Hmm? What about the silver one?
:Arakavi: How should I put it... You must be able to squeeze into the narrowest tree hollows. How convenient!
:Arama: Well, based on Nara customs, we should do introductions first. This is Nara and Paimon. This is Arakavi. You guys shake hands.
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:Arakavi: How fascinating. I've heard a lot about Nara before, but this is the first time I've ever touched one. It's a very special feeling!
:Arakavi: It's been a long time since we last hosted a Nara here. Many seeds have grown into trees, and many stories have become legends. That Nara was a good Nara — or so we've heard.
:Arama: Nara is good, too. Strong and brave, like a sapling sprouting out of a rock wall. And they are here to help Arana.
:Arakavi: Ah, Arana... It's been a while since we last met. I hope all is well, and that the little Nara at Vimara Village are well, too.
: You know the kids of Vimara Village?
:Arakavi: Of course I do!
:Arama: We all do! Arana came back and told us stories about the little Nara. Nara Iotham, Nara Bahram, and Narana are our friends.
:Paimon: Paimon's not sure that counts as "knowing someone"...
:Arakavi: What counts, then? Do we need to "shake hands" after the "introduction" like Nara do?
:Arama: I know what Paimon means. Nara eat and look for "treasures" together. Then they know each other, right?
: It's not quite that simple, either...
: How should I explain this...
: I eat and search for treasures with Paimon.
::Paimon: Yes! And we're not just "people who know each other," but the best of companions!
::Arama: Good for you, Nara , Paimon!
:Arakavi: As long as we know each other's stories, we know each other. This is because the Aranara's world is a place for songs and dreams.
:Arama: Arakavi is right. As long as we hear about Nara through songs and see what Nara looks like through dreams, it'll count as knowing you.
:Paimon: Paimon thinks that we can leave this aside for now... After all, we're already friends!
:Arama and Arakavi: Good friends!
: Good friends!
: Now let's talk about business...
:Paimon: Yes. Since we're going to celebrate Festival Utsava, Arakavi needs to make some preparations!
:Arakavi: That's true. We need the Bija, right? I've sent Arayasa, Aradasa, and Arasudraka to look for Ashvattha's Concourses.
:Paimon: Spot on! But Paimon's wondering... Why don't you guys know where these concourses are?
:Arama: Ashvattha's Concourses are very, very sacred places. We don't usually go there. We would prefer to let the Vasara Trees sleep and dream, until all memories come together in Sarva.
:Arakavi: The forest will remember. No good thing will ever fade away, and all suffering will come to nourish something beautiful...
:Arakavi: Anyway, you can find Arayasa, Aradasa, and Arasudraka looking for Ashvattha's Concourses out there. Arama, you go and help them.
:Arama: I will. If Nara and Paimon run into us in the forest, we can go adventuring together!
:Arakavi: Very well. Nice to have met you, Nara and Paimon!
;(Talk to Arakavi again)
:Arakavi: Nice to meet you! When Festival Utsava comes, we shall sing together in happiness!
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