Hatching-tide (2019)

Join the shell-ebration! was the 2019 edition of the seasonal event Hatching-tide in Final Fantasy XIV.
The event was started by accepting the sidequest by talking to Jihli Aliapoh at Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre in Old Gridania (X:10.2 Y:9.4).
==History==
Jihli Aliapoh had another of her prophetic dreams, in which she witnessed Riggy the spriggan hiding a fantastically decorated egg. Although it is unclear whether this alludes to some greater meaning, Jihli believed that the success of the festival depends on reconstituting the events that unfolded in her vision, and to that end she requested that Riggy and Nonotta make preparations for an egg hunt. Instead of simply hiding eggs in Gridania, Nonotta and Riggy have created some sort of puzzle, with a map and a series of cryptic clues showing the way. Warrior of Light and Jihli are also given Hatching-tide costumes, which, while serving no discernible purpose, are treated by Nonotta as being an essential part of the festivities.
Scouring the various corners of Gridania and analyzing the clues, the Warrior of Light deduces that Mother Miounne is the one in charge of protecting the gilded tourmaline egg. The item in question was quite colorful and a faint rustling came from inside when it was shaken. Warrior of Light and Jihli decide that instead of arguing about the true nature of the object, they should return it to Nonotta and Riggy and solve the puzzle. Nonotta praises them for overcoming the challenge she set, or at least the first part of it. The source of the rustling from within the gilded tourmaline egg turns out to be another map, filling Jihli with a great sense of apprehension that her cognitive abilities would be pushed to the limit.
Warrior of Light and Jihli successfully deduce that the one in possession of the gilded topaz egg is Gabineaux, a prominent figure among the woodcutters of Central Shroud. Upon hearing the password, he happily hands over the prize in question, as instructed by Nonotta and Riggy, who arrive almost immediately after. Although he is very happy that they have managed to locate the egg, Riggy expresses his sadness that his role as master of the puzzles is coming to an end. Feeling that a new purpose in life may be just what the spriggan needs, Gabineaux offers him a position among his apprentice woodcutters, an offer that Riggy happily accepts. Now that the gilded topaz egg has been presented to Nonotta and Riggy, the hunt is officially over. Nonotta and Riggy, through their efforts, have proven that the riddle they have created can indeed be solved by those with the necessary intellect and perseverance, and the next step is to allow the rest of the festival attendees to participate. Having participated in this year's activities rather than organizing them herself, Jihli vows not to be outdone by her assistants when the next Hatching-tide arrives.
==Quests==
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==Rewards==
Items:
*Gears:
**Spriggan Attire:
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*Furnishing: 
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Achievement:
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==External links==
*Official site
==Citations==
Category:Seasonal events in Final Fantasy XIV