The Fox in the Hen House

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* The guild is awash with commissions on account of the upcoming gala to celebrate the sultana's nameday. Serendipity has asked you to lend a hand by crafting three electrum circlets of the highest quality possible─one with amber, one with spinel, and one with zircon. Prepare the items as requested and present them to the guildmaster for inspection.
* The guildmaster approves of your circlets and bids you deliver them to Roroton, but not before speaking with Robert, who should be returning to speak with you any moment. Search for him outside the Goldsmiths' Guild and see what he has to say.
* Robert reveals to you that the Jade Fox may be plotting to infiltrate the nameday festivities and rob the guests in attendance. To prevent this, the Sultansworn have been discreetly investigating the invited guests to determine if one might be the legendary thief. To your surprise, it seems that Roroton has become a prime suspect. Whatever the truth may be, you have a commission to complete. Deliver the circlets to Roroton at the Ruby Road Exchange.
* Unable to resist the temptation, you inquire as to Roroton's true motives for coming to Ul'dah. He confides in you that he is more of an altruist than a businessman, and that his purpose in life is to share the beauty of fine art with others. Return to the Goldsmiths' Guild and report to Serendipity.
* Serendipity has also learned of the rumors regarding the Jade Fox and the nameday celebration. Disgusted that a thief would consider ruining what should be a happy occasion, she hopes that Robert catches the fiend and personally teaches him a lesson.
※The next goldsmith quest will be available from Serendipity upon reaching level 50.
==Objectives==
* Present an electrum circlet (amber) , an electrum circlet (spinel) , and an electrum circlet (zircon) to Serendipity.
* Speak with Robert.
* Deliver the electrum circlet (amber) , the electrum circlet (spinel) , and the electrum circlet (zircon) to Roroton.
* Report to Serendipity.
==Script==
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Serendipity 	Come lend a hand, [Player Name]! We have a mountain of commissions to fill!
Serendipity 	It's because of the upcoming gala to celebrate the sultana's nameday. Everyone who's anyone has received an invitation, and all of them intend to be seen wearing the finest garments and jewelry.
Serendipity 	Some of our more popular requests have been for headwear, and that's where I'd like your help, especially. We'll need three electrum circlets of the highest quality possible─one set with amber, one set with spinel, and one set with zircon.
Serendipity 	You can handle that, can't you?
Serendipity 	And if you're at all curious as to why I'm giving you this particular commission─it's from Roroton, your biggest fan! He's acting as the middleman for many of our transactions, you see.
Serendipity 	I knew he was ambitious, but I never expected him to rise to prominence so quickly. He's become the talk of Ul'dahn high society, what with his impressive knowledge of the fine arts and his talent for obtaining anything his customers desire.
Serendipity 	Of course, what most are unaware of is that his talent is largely dependent on yours. In case you've yet to realize it, it is your creations that have helped him to build his reputation.
Serendipity 	You haven't let him down once, [Player Name], so don't make this the first time! Be the best goldsmith you can be and bring me the circlets when they're ready!
 	
Serendipity 	Remember, Roroton requested one circlet set with amber, one set with spinel, and one set with zircon.
Serendipity 	Whenever they're ready, bring them here and I'll take a look.
Gigi 	NE※GIGIGI★※...
ElEcTrUm...CiRcLeTs...HmPh. I wIlL nOt BoRe YoU wItH fLaTtErY, gReEnHoRn. I wIlL sImPlY sTaTe ThAt YoU dId WeLl.
Serendipity 	If YoU wIlL nOt PeRmIt GiGi To FiLl YoUr HeAd WiTh MaTeRiA, tHeN hE wIlL nOt DeIgN tO fIlL iT wItH pRaIsE─fAiNt Or OtHeRwIsE.
Serendipity 	That's awfully petty of you. These circlets certainly deserve more than that!
Serendipity 	Take this one set with amber. Now, amber isn't a gemstone in the traditional sense, since it's composed of fossilized resin and not a mineral. As a result, it requires different techniques to bring out its true potential.
Serendipity 	But you've managed to do just that, creating a piece which is both pleasing to the eye and beneficial to the wearer─especially one who wishes to more effectively channel his earth magicks.
Serendipity 	In contrast to the natural vibrance of amber, the zircon in this circlet imparts a sense of wisdom and worldliness.
Serendipity 	Of course, it also improves one's affinity with ice-aspected aether. Now that I think about it, zircon is not unlike ice, in that the presence of impurities can radically alter its appearance...
Serendipity 	As for this circlet set with spinel...I would say it strikes me as a symbol of confidence and power.
Serendipity 	Though perhaps I'm only saying that because I know that spinel is elementally aspected to lightning...
Serendipity 	You've brought out the best in your materials and crafted three different yet equally magnificent circlets. I would go so far as to say that you've attained a level of skill rivaling that of our best goldsmiths!
Serendipity 	All that's left is for you to head to the Ruby Road Exchange and deliver them to Roroton!
Serendipity 	Actually, I take that back. There is one more thing you should probably attend to. Do you remember our friend from the Sultansworn, Robert? He was just here asking to speak with you.
Serendipity 	I must confess I am somewhat jealous of this special attention. In any case, he should be returning any moment, so perhaps you will find him outside. I've no idea what's on his mind, but you might as well speak with him before making your delivery to Roroton.
Gigi 	NE※GIGIGI★※...
SeCrEtS aNd LiEs, SeCrEtS aNd LiEs! ThE mAn Is NaUgHt MoRe ThAn A mIsErAbLe PiLe Of SeCrEtS aNd LiEs!
Serendipity 	Please, Gigi, show some restraint. I know you dislike Roroton, but this is too much.
Serendipity 	You must learn to treat our customers with respect. This kind of behavior is inexcusable.
Serendipity 	<sigh> Don't concern yourself with him, [Player Name]. Pray give my regards to Roroton and Robert.
 	
Robert 	[Player Name], there you are! I'm glad that I finally found you.
Robert 	I understand you're helping Mistress Serendipity with some of the orders for the sultana's nameday celebration. I know you must be busy, so I'll get to the point.
Robert 	The Sultansworn have learned that the Jade Fox, a notorious thief, may be plotting to infiltrate the festivities and rob our distinguished guests.
Robert 	We will not allow this to happen, of course. However, the identity of the thief has yet to be determined.
Robert 	Therefore, we have decided to discreetly investigate several of our guests.
Robert 	Including your patron, Roroton.
Robert 	He has no ties to the Seventy-Seven Caravans or any other major trade organization. We can find no relatives, and his activities prior to his arrival in the city are unknown.
Robert 	You've met with this so-called merchant several times and filled numerous commissions for him, have you not? Yet I wager he has shared little─if any─personal information. Can you honestly say that you know the man?
Robert 	I tell you this because, if he is indeed the Jade Fox, I fear you may be a part of his plans. Do not turn your back on him, [Player Name].
 	
Roroton 	Greetings, [Player Name]! Always a pleasure to see you. Have you brought the circlets I commissioned?
Roroton 	They're spectacular, simply spectacular! The women who wear these works of art will be the toast of Ul'dah, I guarantee it!
Roroton 	Hm? You're more quiet than usual, [Player Name]... Is there something troubling you?
 	
Roroton 	Because I so deeply respect you as an artisan, I shall be perfectly honest. I confess that I am not exactly the dedicated entrepreneur that I claim to be.
Roroton 	In truth, I am a man besotted with the trappings of the material world. I wander the realm in search of artistic masterpieces─not as a businessman, but as an altruist.
Roroton 	Some men covet and hoard their treasures, but I would sooner share mine with my fellow man. I would go so far as to say that I consider this my sacred duty.
Roroton 	Which is why I'm absolutely thrilled to have discovered a talented goldsmith like you! As a purveyor of luxury goods, I couldn't have asked for a better supplier!
Roroton 	Now, I must insist that this conversation remain between us. In this city, it's unbecoming for a merchant to have any motive other than profit, you know.
 	
Roroton 	Are you serious!? Do you really think that I might be the Jade Fox!?
Roroton 	Heh. Heh heh.
Roroton 	Ahahaha! B-By the Twelve, I never realized you had such a delightful sense of humor! I almost thought you serious!
Roroton 	We are all richer for your presence, [Player Name]. I pray that you continue to share your artistic gifts with the world.
 	
Serendipity 	Welcome back, [Player Name]. I'd ask if Roroton approved of your circlets, but I've no reason to believe he didn't.
Serendipity 	By the way, I spoke with Robert after you left. He told me of this rumor that the Jade Fox might target the sultana's nameday celebration.
Serendipity 	It's terrible that the rogue would even consider ruining a royal gala. Gods, what is the world coming to? I hope Robert catches the fiend and personally teaches him a lesson.
Serendipity 	But let's not dwell on that, shall we? A nameday should be a happy occasion! I'm sure that everything will turn out for the best!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Disciple of the Hand Quests in Final Fantasy XIV