Under Wraps

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Kabuto approaches you in hushed tones about his first expedition. When he fails to state anything beyond the obvious─that they will soon be departing─Tsukumo takes it upon himself to better inform you of their plan. As he tells it, they recently received word of a promising addition to the vault somewhere near Namai in Yanxia. With no other leads, Tsukumo skips away with Kabuto in tow.※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level. Furthermore, you may not proceed with a class or job that is different from when you accepted this quest.
* You speak with a villager in Namai who tells you of a Namazu sneaking about the Glittering Basin with what people assume to be treasure. Though Tsukumo believes your time would be better spent learning more about the Namazu, Kabuto insists on commencing a search for this elusive figure so as not to waste any more of your time. Tsukumo is equal parts surprised and impressed by this sudden assertiveness and eventually concedes. Your next course of action is decided, and so you make for the Glittering Basin.
* You find Kabuto overlooking the basin from an ideal vantage point. As he checks the north, you begin a survey of the south when a curious shape comes into view. No sooner do you realize the figure is a Namazu than it darts back out of sight.
* Along the shoreline you discover not only the Namazu, but the treasure it carefully guards: a vase. Before you can approach, however, the Namazu is confronted by a band of Red Kojin. Tsukumo and Kabuto waste no time in rushing down to save both the Namazu and its treasure.
* By the time you arrive, the vase is already in the clutches of the Red Kojin. When Kabuto refuses to back down, they choose to flee rather than fight. Kabuto gives chase, but he will likely need your help when he catches up with them.
* You find Kabuto to the north, three Red Kojin fallen at his feet. Despite Hirumaki making off with the vase, Gyokei is oddly relieved. As he explains it, the vase was cursed to bring misfortune to its owner, and he was hard-pressed to find a way to break the curse or dispose of it. Gyokei readily agrees to become a trading partner with the Blue Kojin, and offers a chime from his storehouse as a token of good faith. Kabuto and Tsukumo then return to Tamamizu for a well-earned rest.
* Thanks to your efforts, the vault of Tamamizu has gained a treasure and the Blue Kojin a trading partner. While Kabuto thinks little of the part he has played thus far, Tsukumo has every confidence that he will lead his band of treasure seekers to ever greater riches.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Kabuto at Namai.
* Search for the nervous Namazu.
* Follow Kabuto.
* Speak with Kabuto in Tamamizu.
==Script==
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Kabuto 	Good. You are here. We are preparing to embark on a search for treasure.
Kabuto 	<cough> Would you...erm...
Kabuto 	...
Tsukumo 	I was certain he would follow through, but alas. He wishes to invite you on our expedition, but perhaps we should begin by explaining where we are going, and why.
Tsukumo 	Shikitahe's pirate associates in Yanxia have informed him of a treasure that may prove suitable for our vault.
Tsukumo 	If what we have been told is true, the owner of said treasure can be found somewhere near Namai. Our mission is to befriend this individual and see if there is aught we can do to trade for this oddity, whatever it may be. Now, let us be off!
 	
Tsukumo 	There you are. While waiting for you to arrive we took it upon ourselves to question the villagers. This gentleman was about to tell us more about the treasure we seek.
Villagers02974 	This Kojin here tells me you are here looking for artifacts of great worth. Forgive me if I misunderstand, but what could be more valuable than a talking doll?
Kabuto 	This villager claims to have knowledge of what we seek.
Villagers02974 	I can only tell you what I have heard. Whether or not there is truth to it, you must decide for yourselves.
Tsukumo 	If I may ask, what exactly is this treasure?
Villagers02974 	Gahhh! Ahem. Forgive me. I had forgotten it can speak. I do not mean to question your decision to come here, but I sincerely doubt any treasure you find will compare to this doll.
Tsukumo 	That may well be true, but our aim is to create a collection. To that end we came here following the rumors of a treasure here in Namai.
Villagers02974 	No doubt a burdensome quest if every piece must be a curiosity such as you. Sadly, I cannot say what this treasure is. Only that its owner is of the Namazu.
Tsukumo 	How can you be certain what they possess is of any worth?
Villagers02974 	He has been seen carrying something about the Glittering Basin with the greatest of care─but only briefly. Upon realizing he is not alone, he leaves with all haste.
Villagers02974 	He speaks with no one, and so we are left to wonder what it is he guards so dearly. If you mean to approach him, it will not be easy.
Tsukumo 	How are we to strike a deal with such a seemingly skittish character?
Tsukumo 	That he might stay and consider an exchange instead of running away... Yes, an excellent idea.
Tsukumo 	Hmmm. I suppose that may work. A way to hold him still long enough to explain we mean no harm.
Kabuto 	Then let us begin our search.
Tsukumo 	Not so fast, my friend. Even if he were to appear before us here and now, we have naught with which to barter. Our time would be better spent learning about this Namazu.
Kabuto 	We have already inconvenienced [Player Name] greatly. We must not keep her/him away from her/his other duties.
Tsukumo 	Sympathy for a comrade? Well, I suppose it would be prudent to know where the Namazu can be found when we are ready to bargain. Very well. Let us find an ideal location to better survey the area.
 	
Tsukumo 	Kabuto is surveying to the north. Would you take a look to the south and tell us if you see anything?
Kabuto 	Still no sign of the Namazu.
Kabuto 	You've found him? Well done, [Player Name].
Tsukumo 	But where is he headed? We must find a better vantage point.
 	
Tsukumo 	That Namazu is definitely up to something. But what?
Tsukumo 	He seems to be...digging?
Tsukumo 	This must be where he buried the treasure! At last we can see what it is he guards so dearly.
Tsukumo 	Ah, so it is a vase we are after.
Tsukumo 	The only question remaining now is why must he act in secret? The answer may be our key to approaching him.
Tsukumo 	The Red Kojin!? So we are not the only ones come in search of treasure.
Tsukumo 	Quickly, Kabuto, tuck me away and get down there. We have to stop them!
 	
Gyokei 	More bandits!? Oh, what a horrible, horrible day!
Kabuto 	Stay back!
Tsukumo 	The Namazu is safe, but they've taken the vase! We have to get it back.
Gyokei 	Please, please, just leave me alone.
Tsukumo 	No need to fear, friend. We are here to help.
Hirumaki 	You hear that? The bungling Blue and his wet nurse want to help.
Syagi 	No need to worry your pretty little shell. We've only come to retrieve what is by rights ours, and he was more than willing to give it to us.
Gyokei 	Give it to you!? You're a liar, and I still have the lumps to prove it!
Gyokei 	You're here to help, yes, yes? Then you can start by teaching those brutes a lesson.
Hirumaki 	This treasure belongs in the vault, you know this to be true. Now stand down.
Kabuto 	...No. Give back the vase.
Hirumaki 	Ho, how curious! Before he spoke as a whining child, but now he speaks as a would-be warrior?
Hirumaki 	Lay down your sword and surrender. If you do, we may consider allowing you to work as one of our mercenaries.
Kabuto 	I...I would rather die than serve you Red brutes!
Syagi 	Watch your tongue! You stand in the presence of General Hirumaki of the Red!
Hirumaki 	Now, now, Shaugi. Let's not be rash with this would-be warrior. Given the right incentive, I'm sure he and his brothers could be convinced to join us.
Tsukumo 	Never. Not for all the treasure in the world!
Hirumaki 	Ugh. Again with your whining. Perhaps the Blue are not worth having as mercenaries after all.
Hirumaki 	Though I could be convinced. Mark my words: when next we meet, I will have you on your knees begging to join us.
Tsukumo 	Those fiends! Do they think we will let them simply walk away?
Gyokei 	That doll! It─it talks!
Tsukumo 	Yes, well, though your Kojin savior here is indeed brave, he is not the best with words. I step in on occasion to speak on his behalf.
Tsukumo 	But enough of that. Kabuto, you must follow them! [Player Name] and I will be right behind you.
Hirumaki 	A doll that speaks? Interesting.
Gyokei 	Thank you for saving me. Would that we had met on better terms. My name is Gyokei.
Tsukumo 	[Player Name], go and assist Kabuto. I will be along shortly with our new friend here.
 	
Tsukumo 	I fear Harumaki may be too much for Kabuto on his own. Go quickly and help him.
Gyokei 	No need to worry. Your doll is safe with me. Yes, yes, very safe.
Kabuto 	He had reinforcements lying in wait. I managed to fend them off, but he got away.
Gyokei 	<pant> <pant> ...There you are!
Tsukumo 	What of the vase? Were you able to take it back from them?
Kabuto 	...My apologies, Tsukumo.
Gyokei 	No need to concern yourself. No, no. I'm actually glad to be rid of it.
Tsukumo 	As Gyokei tells it, there is a rather unpleasant story behind that vase.
Gyokei 	Indeed there is. It was not until after I came into possession of it that I learned of the misfortune that befell each of its previous owners.
Gyokei 	When the birds first began to follow me, I thought nothing of it─but then their droppings came. Every day, a torrent, a maelstrom of dung from the heavens! I grew suspicious, and soon after I learned the vase had been cursed by its maker.
Gyokei 	I made every effort, took every opportunity to get rid of it, but whether I dropped it into the ocean or abandoned it on a mountainside, it always found its way back to me. As did the storms...
Gyokei 	Eventually I learned of a way the curse may be broken. It involves a small ritual which must be performed while alone. Otherwise the misfortune would spread, and we mustn't have that. No, no.
Gyokei 	But if the Red Kojin want it they can have it!
Tsukumo 	I see. Truly the world is full of strange treasures. In any case, I suspect the curse will soon come to an end.
Tsukumo 	They will be taking the vase to the Kojin's treasure vault on the Isle of Zekki. Once enshrined within, it will be purified by the myriad kami inside. The vase will haunt you no longer.
Gyokei 	Oh, thank goodness. I must repay you for your kindness. Come, come. If there is anything you would ask of me, name it.
Tsukumo 	Any thoughts, [Player Name]?
Tsukumo 	How modest of you. Well, go on Kabuto. The decision is yours.
Kabuto 	Well, the Blue Kojin are seeking allies, and...erm...
Tsukumo 	What a noble gesture, putting the needs of the Kojin before yourself.
Gyokei 	But of course! You are mostly merchants and traders, yes, yes? That suits my plans perfectly. I was looking for partners with whom to do business.
Tsukumo 	Forgive me for interrupting, but I could not help but notice you have quite the charm.
Gyokei 	What!? I-I'm flattered, truly. But I don't think it would work between a Namazu and─
Tsukumo 	It is old, but it has an exquisite shine. Yes, that is indeed a marvelous chime that dangles about your neck.
Gyokei 	Oh, my chime? Of course, of course! What else could you have meant.
Gyokei 	Ahem. You have a good eye, Tsukumo. These chimes are the pride and joy of the Namazu. Why, I've worn this one about my neck since my first nameday.
Tsukumo 	With a brilliant shine matched only by that of your kind-hearted soul, no doubt.
Gyokei 	Please, stop, before you make me blush. Tell you what. As a show of good faith between soon-to-be partners in trade, how would you like one of these chimes?
Gyokei 	Not mine, of course, but I'm certain I can find one for you.
Tsukumo 	That would be wonderful.
Gyokei 	Then I'm off to check my storehouse. When I find one, I will send it to Tamamizu posthaste.
Tsukumo 	That went rather well, would you not agree? With Gyokei safe and a splendid chime promised to our vault, I believe our work here is done. Let us return to Tamamizu for a well-earned respite.
 	
Tsukumo 	Despite our success, Kabuto seems surprisingly downcast. He won't speak to me, but perhaps you can break his silence.
Kabuto 	Ah, you are returned.
Tsukumo 	Bunchin was overjoyed to hear of our new trade partner in Gyokei. It would seem we are off to a spectacular start.
Kabuto 	Thank you for your help.
Tsukumo 	I would say you more than helped, my friend. We would still be in Yanxia if not for your sharp eyes. In contrast, what would you say of Kabuto's performance this day?
Tsukumo 	Indeed he has. Though Hirumaki escaped, Gyokei's life was spared and soon our treasure vault will benefit from his generosity.
Tsukumo 	You seem displeased. I will concede he did fail to apprehend Hirumaki, but he saved Gyokei's life, and we have gained a new trading partner. Surely that is commendable, no?
Kabuto 	I have much to learn. The difference in strength between [Player Name] and me is still too great.
Tsukumo 	To acknowledge your limitations is the first step in overcoming them. Others may think you proud, but I can see there is more to you than that.
Tsukumo 	You care deeply for the well-being of your people, though you have had few opportunities to demonstrate this. You have great potential, Kabuto, and I believe you may yet make a fine leader.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Kojin Quests in Final Fantasy XIV