Stars and Explosions and Bears, Oh My

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* The land is filled with the merriment of the Starlight Celebration once again. Owing to a recent theft of decorations, however, the festival now suffers from a lack of staff, as many have been tasked with tracking down the perpetrators. Amh Garanjy bids you consult with Baenfaeld in Bentbranch Meadows if you wish to be of assistance.
※Please note that you will be unable to complete this quest after the seasonal event has ended. For details, please check the Lodestone.
* The children of Bentbranch Meadows are inconsolable following the theft of the decorations they worked so hard to prepare. Luckily, Baenfaeld has a proposal. He and a trio of crimson-clad bears have been preparing a special treat for the festival, sure to bring a smile to one and all. Once you have chosen one of the three bears to act as your mount, the next part of the plan can be put into action.
* Having selected the right bear for the job, you are now ready to bring cheer to the local youngsters. Head to the location marked on the map, and throw a starburst while riding KochabKochab/PolarisPferkadKochabPolarisKochab/PolarisPolarisKochab to spread some festive joy.
※Speak with the Starlight Bear handler in Bentbranch Meadows to mount KochabKochab/PolarisPferkadKochabPolarisKochab/PolarisPolarisKochab.
* The first attempt was a roaring success, met with smiles and laughter. The next in line to witness the bears' unique brand of merrymaking is a lad named Taff, over by the chocobo stables.
※Speak with the Starlight Bear handler in Bentbranch Meadows to mount KochabKochab/PolarisPferkadKochabPolarisKochab/PolarisPolarisKochab.
* Taff was somewhat impressed by the pyrotechnics, although not as delighted as the other children. It seems he has something weighing on his mind.
* It would appear that Taff has vital information relating to the theft of the decorations. However, the other locals dismissed his account, despite his conviction. Needless to say, your adventurer's instincts compel you to follow this line of inquiry.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Baenfaeld.
* Choose a bear of suitable size.
* Ride KochabKochab/PolarisPferkadKochabPolarisKochab/PolarisPolarisKochab to the designated location, and throw a starburst.
* Ride KochabKochab/PolarisPferkadKochabPolarisKochab/PolarisPolarisKochab to the second designated location, and throw a starburst.
* Speak with Taff.
==Script==
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Amh Garanjy 	Happy Starlight! I am Amh Garanjy, Starlight celebrant. Are you perchance an adventurer? Your arrival is most timely. I should like to request your aid.
 	
Amh Garanjy 	At long last, we meet again! Surely it is Nymeia's providence that has guided you to me. It is in my capacity as a Starlight celebrant that I must ask for your assistance.
 	
Amh Garanjy 	The Starlight Celebration is the most wonderful time of the year, especially for the little ones. We strive to make each year's festivities more spectacular than the last. Yet there are those who would undermine our carefully laid plans.
Amh Garanjy 	A spate of thefts has left many without decorations. Several of my associates have been tasked with the investigation, and as a result we are understaffed. Will you help us?
Amh Garanjy 	You will? I knew we could rely on you! Please speak with my trusted comrade Baenfaeld in Bentbranch Meadows. He will be grateful for any aid you can provide.
Amh Garanjy 	Until we track down the thieves and reclaim our stolen decorations, we may have considerable difficulty carrying out our other duties...
Polaris 	Grrrrrr...
Kochab 	Grrroooh!
Pferkad 	<whimper>
 	
Baenfaeld 	Yes, I know ye just wanna help with the festival. But what can I do? Me hands are tied!
 	
Baenfaeld 	Who're you? A 'venturer or summat of the like? What can I do for ye?
 	
Baenfaeld 	Well, I'll be! You're the one what helped with the Starlight bell a while back! To what do I owe the pleasure?
 	
Baenfaeld 	Oh, it was Amh Garanjy who asked ye to come here, was it? I had a feelin' she'd send someone. An' full glad I am she did!
Baenfaeld 	So she told you about all the decorations gettin' pinched? Terrible business, I tell ye. One mornin', we woke to find 'em all stolen! And the young'uns round here had only just finished puttin' 'em up. Poor little tykes... They was heartbroken!
Baenfaeld 	They're still down in the dumps about it now. Can't blame 'em really, 'specially after all the effort they put in. We've got people lookin' into the thefts, meself included, but no one to take care of the Starlight Celebration itself here in Bentbranch.
Polaris 	Grrroooaaar!
Baenfaeld 	Aye, you'll get yer chance! Ye think ye spent all that time practicin' for nothin'? Them younglin's will be grinnin' ear to ear when they see what you've got in store!
Baenfaeld 	What's that? Ye don't know what they're sayin'? Well, suppose not everyone understands bears like I do...
Baenfaeld 	"We're glad someone nice is here to help us! Don't you worry─ We'll have them little ones smilin' again in no time!“ is what he was sayin'. Can't you see? It's written all over that adorable face of his!
Baenfaeld 	Hah! There's me explainin' bear-speak, when I haven't even told you what we'll be doin'! These three have been trained to lob these starbursts. Sparkly and colorful they are─like little fireworks!
Baenfaeld 	They'll do the chuckin', all you've got to do is ride 'em to the right place. And maybe show 'em where to chuck.
Baenfaeld 	That's the spirit! You'd think an explosion like that would sting a bit, but the boom's worse than the bite. Anyway, pick from Polaris, Kochab, and Pferkad. They're all good lads─just go for the one easiest to ride.
Amh Garanjy 	When the children see what you and the bears have planned, their faces will light up with joy!
Baenfaeld 	Come on, don't be shy! Go and say hello to the bear what's right for you!
 	
Syste 	This bear is too big...
 	
Syste 	This bear is too small...
 	
Syste 	This bear is just right!
 	
Polaris 	Grrrrrr...
 	
Kochab 	Graaaooow!
 	
Pferkad 	<whimper> Grrr...
 	
Baenfaeld 	He said “All right miss/mister 'venturer! Let's go and cheer up them children!” You can see the determination in his eyes─that steely resolve!
Baenfaeld 	Hya ha! I can tell you two're gonna get on just fine! Well, I've got some investigatin' to do.
Baenfaeld 	Suppose you other two might as well gimme a hand lookin' for the thieves. If ye're as good at sniffin' out criminals as you are at sniffin' out grub in the pantry, we'll have 'em in no time!
Polaris 	Graooow!
Baenfaeld 	I'll leave the starbursts to you an' yer new best friend! Now get out there an' spread some cheer!
Committee03009 	Baenfaeld tells me you've agreed to help out. Oh, here comes KochabKochab/PolarisPferkadKochabPolarisKochab/PolarisPolarisKochab now. May Nymeia watch over you both!
 	
Childa03009 	Matron's teats! Oh, 'scuse my language... I mean, “Gods be good!” Did that bear just throw a bomb? Ha ha! Amazing!
Childb03009 	That was great! Why don't you show it to Taff? He's down by the chocobo stables.
Taff 	Why won't they listen? I'm not a liar!
 	
Taff 	Huh, you scared me for a moment. The bear threw that? I guess that's funny, in a way... <sigh>
 	
Polaris 	Grrrrrr...
 	
Kochab 	Groooaaar!
 	
Pferkad 	<whimper>
 	
Taff 	You're tryin' to cheer me up? That's very kind of you.
Taff 	Sorry. I guess I'm not havin' a very good day. No matter what I say, no one will listen!
Taff 	But you will, won't you? I'll tell you, if you promise not to call me a fibber.
 	
Taff 	You promise? All right, I suppose I can trust you...
Taff 	You heard about the decorations goin' missin' didn't you? Well, I know who took 'em! I saw 'em do it!
Taff 	But when I told the others, they didn't believe me! They called me a fibber! It's not fair! I hate it!
Taff 	But you're not like them. You believe me, right? If I tell you who did it, will you catch 'em and bring back all the decorations?
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Starlight Celebration Events Quests