Ruby Seas under Ruby Skies

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
==Objectives==
* Speak with J'olhmyn at the Ruby Price.
* Speak with potential eyewitnesses at the Ruby Price.
* Report to J'olhmyn.
* Speak with J'olhmyn.
* Speak with potential eyewitnesses in Isari.
* Report to J'olhmyn.
==Script==
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Jolhmyn 	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.
Jolhmyn 	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?
Jolhmyn 	They likely passed by the Ruby Price? Well, what are we waiting for?
Mzhettia 	J'olhmyn!? Where are you going?
Mzhettia 	(“Just compliment her like a normal person”? It's my first time seeing her wear anything but armor! What do you want from me?)
 	
Jolhmyn 	Right. Now that we're here, let's split up and ask whether anyone has seen a masked Miqo'te and a “mermaid” about.
Mzhettia 	An excellent plan! Aaah, it's nice to have everything back to normal.
Jolhmyn 	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!
Mzhettia 	I never did get to tell her that her swimsuit was fetching, but at least I managed not to make a fool of myself!
 	
Guarda03162 	Keep your distance─we wouldn't want you carelessly firing the cannon. Only I get to do that.
 	
Guardb03162 	Nothing to report! At least not to you─I don't even know you.
 	
Mzhettia 	Finding Alpa is my first priority! What, can't you tell?
 	
Guarda03162 	A man wearing a sinister mask?
Guarda03162 	He certainly hasn't passed through here. I would know─I've been looking for suspicious persons to fire at all day/night/morning/day.
Guardb03162 	A suspicious man with a...mermaid?
Guardb03162 	Hahaha, very funny! You Westerners and your jokes...
 	
Jolhmyn 	Let me know if you learn anything. Unlike some people, locating Alpa is my only concern right now.
 	
Mzhettia 	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!
 	
Guarda03162 	Still no sign of your masked man...
 	
Guarda03162 	But if he does pass through here, you can be certain that I'll blast him without hesitation!
 	
Guardb03162 	Mermaids again?
 	
Guardb03162 	Hahaha, it's even funnier the second time! But seriously, get out of my sight or I'll hurl you into the ocean.
Jolhmyn 	Any luck?
Jolhmyn 	You too, huh? It seems we've hit a dead end here. I haven't the slightest idea what to do now, though...
Mzhettia 	Waaauuugh!
Jolhmyn 	What has he gotten himself into this time? Come on, [Player Name]!
Mzhettia 	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!
Kabuto 	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!
Mzhettia 	Help me, [Player Name]! I'm being beset by this...er, turtle? Man? Turtle man!
Kabuto 	[Player Name]!? What an odd coincidence.
Kabuto 	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.
Mzhettia 	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!
Mzhettia 	I'm M'zhet Tia, by the way. And any friend of [Player Name]'s is a friend of mine!
Kabuto 	I am honored to meet you. My name is Kabuto, and I lead the Blue's Divine Circle.
Jolhmyn 	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?
Kabuto 	Ah. In my haste, I unfortunately mistook him for a thief who recently snatched Tsukumo from my helmet.
Mzhettia 	What, precisely, is this “Tsukumo”? You seem rather keen on getting it back.
Kabuto 	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.
Jolhmyn 	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?
Jolhmyn 	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.
Mzhettia 	But why not?
Jolhmyn 	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.
Kabuto 	A reasonable conclusion. Assuming he was headed for Othard, the most direct route would have taken him through the village of Isari.
Jolhmyn 	To Isari we go, then! We'll follow your lead, Kabuto.
 	
Jolhmyn 	What a charming little fishing village. Would that we were here for some relaxing sightseeing.
Jolhmyn 	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.
 	
Kabuto 	I must retrieve Tsukumo at all costs.
 	
Mzhettia 	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...
 	
Isarivillagera03162	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.
Isarivillagera03162	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.
Isarivillagerb03162	A suspicious man, and a mermaid with 'im?
Isarivillagerb03162	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.
Isarivillagerc03162	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.
Isarivillagerc03162	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.
Isarivillagerc03162	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.
Isarivillagerc03162	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.
 	
Jolhmyn 	We need to cast a wide net, so let's spread out and speak to everyone. Make sure to really grill the local fishermen.
 	
Jolhmyn 	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.
Jolhmyn 	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?
Kabuto 	The Three Wonders may provide a clue. According to folklore, the treasures are Merflesh, the Jewel of Fair Souls, and the Philosopher's Fin.
Jolhmyn 	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.
Kabuto 	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.
Mzhettia 	“Flesh” certainly implies a level of dismemberment that I'm not comfortable with. We have to stop him!
Jolhmyn 	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.
 	
Isarivillagera03162	Assuming your masked man is the same one I saw, he likely headed for the Azim Steppe or Yanxia.
 	
Isarivillagera03162	I wish he'd had the mermaid with him, too─that must have been a sight to see!
 	
Isarivillagerb03162	Nope, I ain't never in my life seen a man like the one in your tale. Sounds right unsavory.
 	
Isarivillagerb03162	An' the thought of a mermaid bein' with him is downright unbelievable! They ain't about to hang around with riffraff.
 	
Isarivillagerc03162	Hm? Oh, the young lady?
Isarivillagerc03162	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.
 	
Isarivillagerc03162	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.
 	
Isarivillagerc03162	So don't get any ideas, you hear?
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
Category:Side Story Quests in Final Fantasy XIV