Release the Hounds

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Hilda shares with you the fruits of her Hemlock investigation: a burnt scrap of paper detailing the sale of Hrunting to a prospective buyer. It seems the merchant in question is well known in Limsa Lominsa, and was recently marked by border guards as he entered Coerthas. Join the Hounds as they track the suspected black marketeer towards Boulder Downs.
* You rendezvous with Hilda, and she reports that the suspicious merchant has been found. Not wishing to act prematurely, she sends a couple of Hounds to confirm that the deal does indeed concern the stolen blade. Follow after Symme as Rostnsthal suggests, and provide any required support.
* You catch up to Symme, and listen in as the merchant and the bandit discuss the details of their arrangement. Now sure of the target, Hilda orders the Hounds in to apprehend the criminals. During the ensuing battle the brigand leader escapes, but you nevertheless succeed in reclaiming the sacred blade Hrunting. Withdraw to the Coerthas central highlands and await word from Symme and Eudestand on the fugitive leader.
* Eudestand reports that the bandit leader escaped on chocobo-back, but with the sword now in the Hounds' possession, Hilda deems the operation a success. As the watch begins the trek back to Ishgard, however, Rostnsthal bids you remain behind...
* Rostnsthal hints that he may have an inkling as to the origin of the bandit leader's weapon. Lacking definitive proof, however, the former commodore intends to take a leave of absence while he chases down his hunch. Return to the Brume, and inform Hilda of Rostnsthal's plans.
* Hilda accepts the news of Rostnsthal's absence with surprising equanimity, admitting that she, too, remains curious as to the firearm's origin. Rather than press you into service while Rostnsthal is gone, however, Hilda merely requests that you come back to the Brume in time to hear the end to the tale.
※The next machinist quest will be available from Hilda upon reaching level 68.
==Objectives==
* Join Hilda near Boulder Downs.
* Speak with Symme.
* Speak with Rostnsthal.
* Speak with Hilda in the Brume.
==Script==
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Rostnsthal 	Leave it to me to supervise this bandit investigation for the time bein'. I've a few tricks from me time in the 'Cudas that I can teach to the watch.
Hilda 	I've summat to share with you, [Player Name]. I pulled a scrap of parchment from a campfire I found up by Hemlock, and the bits what weren't blackened and burnt were an interestin' read.
Hilda 	Seems it was a contract of a sort, promisin' the sale of a “historically significant blade” to a certain Lominsan merchant. I'll give you one good guess as to which bloody blade it's referrin' to.
Rostnsthal 	That Lominsan bloke never gives a name, but 'e's infamous for buildin' a trade empire on the ashes o' the Calamity. There's rumors aplenty as to why the shifty bugger's so successful, an' not a few of 'em point to a profit made from black market goods.
Hilda 	Well, it turns out that this infamous merchant was stopped at a checkpoint on the border. The Temple Knights there were keepin' an eye out for the stolen sword, and reported that the trader was last seen makin' for Boulder Downs.
Hilda 	That seems to match up with what we read in that contract, eh? We need to find that merchant, and wait until the thief shows up with the blade.
Hilda 	What say you both? I can count on you to come along, right?
Rostnsthal 	Now ye just 'old on there, miss. I took yer instructor job, but that don't mean ye can drag me into the fray to wipe yer godsdamn arses!
Hilda 	No one's sayin' you have to do any fightin'. Think of it as a chance to train us in the field! ...Even if you might need to dodge a bullet or two.
Rostnsthal 	Why do I let meself get roped into these messes...
Well, seein' as that merchant is givin' me 'omeland a bad name, I s'pose I can 'elp ye this one time. I better see ye out there, too, [Player Name].
Hilda 	That's settled, then! Get your kits and meet us out near Boulder Downs.
Rostnsthal 	Ugh, they ain't payin' me enough for this, but the 'Ounds did need testin' in a proper battle sooner or later. An' I reckon as long as we're there, odds are they won't die short an' 'orrible deaths.
Symme 	Did you hear? We're like to have our first proper battle soon! I hope I can hold my weapon steady!
Eudestand 	Oh, there'll be blood alright─those bandit types never give up without a fight. Let's see how well we've learned Rostnsthal's lessons, eh?
Hilda 	After all that trainin', the Hounds are strainin' at the leash. Come on over to Boulder Downs, and we'll see if our bite's worse than our bark.
Rostnsthal 	I won't lie to ye: yer likely walkin' into a fight. Pick yer targets, an' aim true.
Symme 	N-Nervous? I'm not b-bloody nervous! It's the, uh─what's the damn word─anticipation! Aye!
Eudestand 	This ain't nothin' like patrollin' the Brume. It's too open...
 	
Hilda 	We found the merchant, [Player Name]─he's out there doin' a deal as we speak. But first we need to make sure his customer is the thievin' bastard we're lookin' for.
Hilda 	Symme. Grab another Hound and sniff out the situation.
Rostnsthal 	Ye'd best go too, [Player Name]. Just in case them pups run into summat they can't 'andle.
Hilda 	If Symme fouls this up, be sure to give him a good smack across the snout from me.
Hilda 	Keep an eye on Symme for me, eh?
 	
Symme 	What, Hilda don't trust us or summat? After all the drills Rostnsthal's put us through, I reckon we can manage a bit of spyin'.
 	
black marketeer 	...Are you certain of this? As I recall, the client requested that Hrunting be delivered directly upon its acquisition.
Robberleader02907	Aye, that was the deal. We delivered the sword, but then our “client,” as ye say, turned around an' gave it right back. Change o' bleedin' heart or summat, I don't know. Look, can ye fence the thing or not?
black marketeer 	Yes...yes, I'm sure we can come to an equitable arrangement!
Symme 	...Aye, this's the bloke.
Yes, ma'am, he's got the sword... Understood.
Symme 	Hilda's gettin' ready to charge in. We wait here for the rest of the Hounds.
 	
black marketeer 	The sacred blade Hrunting...
An impressive piece, heavy with history and tradition. It should fetch a fine price with the right buyer!
Robberleader02907	Well, thank the bloody gods for that. Now about our share...
Hilda 	I've got summat to share with you right here, brigand.
Robberleader02907	Who in the bloody hells are you?
Hilda 	Hilda's Hounds. We uphold the law in Ishgard, and you are all suspects in the theft of the sacred blade Hrunting.
black marketeer 	Ishgardian soldiers!? I'll not risk my life against you fanatics!
Robberleader02907	Get back here, ye coward! Bah!
...I don't know how ye found us, but ye'll not be leavin' here alive!
 	
Hilda 	The lads are still after the bandit chief himself, but it looks like we've got this lot sorted. We'll march 'em back to Ishgard, squeeze 'em for information, then hand 'em over to Muscadain.
Hilda 	...We did it, [Player Name]─we got the sword back. The Hounds've done well, eh?
 	
Hilda 	Thanks, [Player Name], that means a lot comin' from you.
Rostnsthal 	Well, o' course they've bloody done well! They've got me to train 'em!
 	
Hilda 	...Aye, we could stand to sharpen our fangs a bit. But it won't be long till we're a force to be reckoned with!
Rostnsthal 	There's no denyin' ye've got spirit, lass. As long as ye stay hungry, the rest'll come in time.
 	
Eudestand 	Sorry, Hilda, but the leader's gone. Seems the bastard had a chocobo hidden nearby─he was in the saddle and away afore we could catch him...
Hilda 	Bah! Well, there's naught to be done about it. The blade's ours now, in any case, so let's call this one a victory. Time to head home!
Rostnsthal 	[Player Name], 'ang about for a bit, would ye? There's summat we need to discuss.
Symme 	We showed them bastards, didn't we! Ishgard's got naught to fear with Hilda's Hounds patrolling the streets!
Eudestand 	I hate to say it, but that mission wouldn't have gone half as smooth if not for them awful drills.
Bloody hells, would you listen to old Symme, though. The success has gone right to his head...
Hilda 	...Where's Rostnsthal got to? I thought he was with you.
 	
Rostnsthal 	When ye was fightin' them bandits, I got a glimpse o' the leader's weapon. An' I reckon I might know where 'e got it from...
Rostnsthal 	But I'll need to do some snoopin' around afore I'm certain. Old 'abits die 'ard, I guess.
Rostnsthal 	Anyway, do me a favor and tell 'Ilda that I'll be takin' some time off until I've satisfied me curiosity.
 	
Hilda 	Welcome back, [Player Name]. Wait, where's Rostnsthal? I thought he was with you?
Hilda 	Eh? Takin' time off to chase after a hunch? What the hells is that old pirate up to?
Hilda 	I guess we'll just have to muddle along without him while he's lookin' into that firearm business. Besides, I'd be lyin' if I said I wasn't a bit curious about it myself.
Hilda 	What about you, [Player Name]? Come back to the Brume when you can, and it might be as we'll have a tale to tell.
Eudestand 	（★未使用／削除予定★）
Hilda 	Ugh. Not on my first...mission...
Enemy 	（★未使用／削除予定★）
Enemy 	（★未使用／削除予定★）
Enemy 	（★未使用／削除予定★）
Quest complete. 	Quest complete.
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