Eastern Apprentice

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* H'naanza complains that Blanstyr has sent no word of his safe arrival in the Far East. With poorly concealed concern, she asks that you check on the veteran artisan the next time you find yourself in Kugane...for the sake of the guild, of course.
* You find Blanstyr standing as if spellbound by the armor on a statue in Kugane, but otherwise safe and sound. Although the shrewd craftsman immediately accuses you of spying for H'naanza, he shows no hesitation in requesting your help with finding a local forge. Head into the artisans' district and catch up with Blanstyr.
* Blanstyr approaches the master of Kokajiya and explains how the design of a Heavensturn helmet inspired him to develop his own unique style. Fugetsu mistakes you for another hopeful apprentice, and you find yourself assigned the same crafting task as Blanstyr. Speak with Unryu, and request the materials needed to synthesize a high-quality suit of paladin mail.
* Unryu hands over the supplies you need, and reminds you to present your finished work to Fugetsu.
※In the event you lose the ingredients or the synthesis ends in failure, you may try again by speaking with Unryu.
* Fugetsu is duly impressed with your finely crafted set of Eorzean-style armor, and promises to commence your lessons once he is finished honoring an important commission. Share your success with Blanstyr.
* Blanstyr seems pleased that you have both been accepted as apprentices, and restates his determination to work on developing an individual style. Until Fugetsu is free to begin your instruction, however, it seems you must be content with improving yourself by exploring the properties of the local materials.
※The next armorer quest will be available from Blanstyr upon reaching level 65.
==Objectives==
* Search for Blanstyr in Kugane.
* Speak with Blanstyr.
* Speak with Unryu.
* Synthesize a suit of paladin mail /Deliver the suit of paladin mail to Fugetsu.
* Speak with Blanstyr.
==Script==
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Hnaanza 	Blanstyr should have arrived on Far Eastern shores by now, but I've heard not a word from the old aurochs...
Hnaanza 	There was no news of storms or ships lost at sea, so I must assume he made it to Kugane. Have you been there yourself?
Hnaanza 	Should you happen to have business on that side of the world, I'd consider it a favor if you could look in on him for me.
Hnaanza 	Personality aside, Blanstyr is one of our best artisans, and losing him to some mishap would be a terrible blow...for the guild, of course.
Hnaanza 	Keep an eye out for Blanstyr the next time you're in Kugane, would you? I need to know he's alive and breathing...in my capacity as forgemaster, you understand.
 	
Blanstyr 	[Player Name]!? Byregot's beard, I thought ye looked familiar! H'naanza sent ye to spy on me, did she?
Blanstyr 	I arrived a while ago, truth be told, but this bloody statue caught me eye an' refused to let go. Just look at the armor on that bloke! Ye don't see naught like that in Eorzea!
Blanstyr 	Well, I'd best not stand around gawpin' all day─I need to find a smithy, an' see if they're willin' to teach an old hand like me.
Blanstyr 	Here, do ye want to come along an' help look, then?
Blanstyr 	Good lass/lad. The ship's captain told me there's an artisans' district near Pier #1, so let's try there first.
Fugetsu 	May I help you with something?
 	
Blanstyr 	Judgin' by the heat an' the noise, I'd say we've come to the right place. Right, well there's naught to be gained by bein' shy.
Blanstyr 	Beggin' yer pardon, sir, but who might be the master o' this forge? I've traveled here from Eorzea, with a mind to learnin' yer style of armorsmithin'...
Fugetsu 	Well, well. In all my years, never have I had a foreigner seek an apprenticeship at my anvil. Pray tell me more of your aspirations.
Blanstyr 	...Hang on, so yer the master o' this place, then?
Fugetsu 	So the fates have decreed. I am Fugetsu, Kokajiya's humble proprietor and chief armorer.
Blanstyr 	Oh, I... Pleased to meet ye. The name's Blanstyr. I'm an armorer from Limsa Lominsa, the city where I learned me craft.
Blanstyr 	See, I was taken by the strikin' design o' the helms yer countrymen was givin' out on Heavensturn, an' reckoned that I'd like to study with the artisan what crafted 'em. I asked about, an' the answers sent me here, to Kugane...
Fugetsu 	Ah, the Heavensturn helmets. If you seek the man who forged those pieces, then you need look no further. Was there some particular aspect of the design that drew your attention?
Blanstyr 	Those were yers, then!? Bugger me, that was easy. ...Ahem. To answer yer question, I've been feelin' that me own work has fallen into a bit of a rut, an' the distinct personality o' them helms is exactly what I've been missin'!
Fugetsu 	The search for one's own style can certainly be a trial. Very well, I should be glad to aid you in finding yours.
Blanstyr 	Ye will!? Thank ye, sir!
Fugetsu 	Ordinarily I teach but one student at a time, but it will be a refreshing challenge to instruct the two of you together. I look forward to the experience.
Fugetsu 	Before we begin, however, I would gauge your skills as artisans. Would you craft for me a set of quality Eorzean armor?
Fugetsu 	My apprentice, Unryu, will provide you with the necessary materials. Present your work to me when you are finished.
Blanstyr 	Er, I guess he thought ye was here for the same reason as me. But ye can't pass up this chance, [Player Name]! We can learn the secrets o' Far Eastern armorsmithin' side by side!
Fugetsu 	Is there some confusion regarding your task? I require from you a suit of Eorzean armor that I might evaluate your relative skill. Speak with Unryu, and he shall furnish you with the raw materials you need.
Blanstyr 	Fugetsu's decided yer here to learn, an' I see no reason to correct him. This could be the chance of a lifetime, [Player Name]─I suggest ye take it!
 	
Unryu 	Master Fugetsu explained to me your task. If you would tell me the type of armor you plan to forge, then I shall requisition the appropriate metals from our stores.
Unryu 	Ah, a suit of mail, is it? I believe these materials should suffice, but do not hesitate to request more should you find them lacking.
Unryu 	Once the armor is complete, you may present it directly to Master Fugetsu. I pray sincerely for your success─a junior apprentice would be most welcome at the forge.
Unryu 	Once the armor is complete, you may present it directly to Master Fugetsu. I pray sincerely for your success─a junior apprentice would be most welcome at the forge.
Unryu 	Ah, you seem to be done. As I explained, you may present your work directly to Master Fugetsu. I am but a lowly apprentice.
 	
Fugetsu 	I trust our materials were sufficient for the task?
Fugetsu 	...A fine piece─you have shown considerable skill in working this amount of detail into such a durable alloy.
Fugetsu 	Though the techniques you employ are not the same as ours, your experience as an artisan is readily apparent. I am curious to see how you will fare with our traditional methods.
Fugetsu 	But whilst I am eager to begin your instruction, I am afraid an important commission must take precedence. Pray use this time to familiarize yourself with the local materials, and I shall inform you when your lessons are to commence.
Fugetsu 	Kokajiya is in the process of filling a valued commission. I suggest you spend your time learning the peculiarities of our local materials whilst we work to honor our client's request.
Unryu 	I am entrusted with overseeing Kokajiya's supply stores. Should you have a particular piece you wish to forge, I will endeavor to meet your needs.
 	
Blanstyr 	Seems we both managed to impress Master Fugetsu, eh? We've got a foot in the door, but ye know as well as I do that that was the easy part.
Blanstyr 	They do things different over here, an' we'll be startin' from the bottom. But if that difference is what brings out the character in me craftin', then it'll be worth the climb to the top...
Blanstyr 	Oh, an' don't ye worry none about H'naanza─I'll be sendin' her a letter explainin' what we're up to. Neither one of us wants to hear her gripin' that she thought we was dead or summat!
Blanstyr 	Look at us, [Player Name]─seems only yesterday we was rivals, an' now here we are takin' an apprenticeship together. Byregot crafts in mysterious ways, eh?
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Disciple of the Hand Quests in Final Fantasy XIV