Exploding Population

Exploding Population is a World Quest in Mondstadt. Completing this quest unlocks the Fishing system.
==Steps==
#Talk to Katheryne in Mondstadt
#Talk to Nantuck
#Meet Nantuck at Cider Lake
#* After the Fishing tutorial, you will receive Wilderness Rod ×1, Fruit Paste Bait ×10, Redrot Bait ×10, False Worm Bait ×10, Fake Fly Bait ×10, and Formula: Fruit Paste Bait ×1
#Fish in Cider Lake
#Talk to Nantuck
#Catch an Ornamental Fish in the Stormbearer Mountains
#*Co-Op Mode is locked during this step
#Show Nantuck the Ornamental Fish
==Notes==
* Step 4 does not progress if the player has only caught Ornamental Fish.
* Steps 6 and 7 are skipped if an Ornamental Fish is caught prior to completing Step 5.
==Dialogue==
;(Talk to Katheryne)
:Katheryne: Ad astra abyssosque! Welcome to the Adventurers' Guild.
:Katheryne: We've recently received a commission from the Fishing Association, claiming that the fish activity in the nearby waters has been abnormal.
:Katheryne: Unfortunately, their report does not mention any specifics. Could you help us check in on the situation?
:Katheryne: I have full faith that no matter what the problem is, you will overcome it with ease.
: Fishing Association? Is it that fishing?
:Katheryne: Huh? "That fishing"? I'm not sure I understand... Is there any other kind of fishing to speak of?
:Paimon: Ooh, the Fishing Association... The Fishing Association... Sure sounds like they're in the business of catching delicious fish!
:Paimon: Well, there's no time to lose — let's go check this out! Hehehe...
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;(Talk to Nantuck outside the city)
:Nantuck: The fish have been really active these days...
: Do you need help?
:Nantuck: Yes, and here comes my help now, I suppose! Good day to you!
:Nantuck: Ahem. My name is Nantuck, senior fisherman of the Mondstadt Fishing Association.
:Nantuck: Recently, many new fish species have suddenly appeared in nearby waters.
:Nantuck: I immediately contacted my friends in other regions, and sure enough, this has been happening everywhere.
:Nantuck: Some people say that this must be the Teyvat fish outbreak of the century!
:Nantuck: Actually, the reason hasn't been fully investigated, but I guess it has something to do with the improvement of the ecological environment...
:Paimon: Oh, so you guys are in trouble because there are too many fish, right?
:Paimon: Don't worry, Paimon will take care of it! As long as they don't taste bad...
:Nantuck: Haha, it's no trouble. In fact, the more fish, the better as far the Fishing Association is concerned. However, we need enough manpower.
:Nantuck: And to be honest, with the manpower we have available...
:Nantuck: We'd be hard-pressed to catch all the new fish species for research in a short time.
:Nantuck: But on the flip side, I thought, isn't this also a great opportunity for the Fishing Association to grow?
:Nantuck: So I put up a commission with the Adventurers' Guild. Well, how about it? Interested in joining us?
:Nantuck: Fishing is a lot of fun, you know!
: No problem, I'm good at fishing.
::Nantuck: Great, what an energetic youngster you are!
: Can I just go down and catch them straight?
::Nantuck: Isn't it really dangerous to dive straight in? You adventurers sure are bold...
::Nantuck: Unfortunately, those fish are not as brave as you. All of them will be scared away if they see such a huge being jump into the water.
::Nantuck: Best you refrain from doing such a thing.
:Nantuck: So... Let's start by going to Cider Lake.
:Nantuck: That's where the fishing grounds I prepared for newcomers is, I'll teach you the basics first.
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;(Talk to Nantuck at Cider Lake)
:Nantuck: This place will do! See those little fish in the water? They're so beautiful...
:Nantuck: Here, take some of these tools. We have fishing rods, bait, and formulas for making bait.
:Nantuck: First, place the bait on the hook, then aim for where the fish are gathering... then cast your rod! Then, dutifully wait for the fish to take the bait.
:Nantuck: I've heard that newcomers have something called "beginner's luck." I caught a large bass that was more than half a meter long back then! Well, go on then, give it a go!
: Here's to catching another Paimon.
:Paimon: Hey! You shall have no other Paimon before this Paimon!
:Nantuck: Paimon? What a strange name, is it a kind of fish?
: It's a sort of "wonderous seafood" that I managed to catch last time.
:Paimon: Hey! When did Paimon go from "emergency food" to "wondrous seafood"!?
:Nantuck: Ah, I see! I didn't realize that you were already an experienced angler.
:Nantuck: Well, that just makes me even more excited to see what you'll catch!
;(Talk to Nantuck again)
:Nantuck: Start once you're ready. I'm looking forward to seeing what you might catch!
;(Talk to Nantuck after catching a fish, if no Ornamental Fish were caught)
::Nantuck: How did it go? By the look on your face, I suppose you got a pretty good haul! Let me see.
::Nantuck: Oh? It's a newly discovered species of fish! That's wonderful!
::Nantuck: You're almost catching up with me back when I was in my glory days, hahaha!
:: Can you also catch fish with your bare hands?
::Nantuck: Ahem... Seems like these ordinary little fish are a walk in the park for you. I should consider giving you something more challenging...
::Nantuck: You might not know this, but even fish from the same species can have huge differences between individuals because of differences in living environment and food.
::Nantuck: Even though they all look the same, some individuals are particularly active and energetic. They jump out of the water from time to time and are very eye-catching.
::Nantuck: These individuals are superior by far in terms of both commercial and aesthetic value.
::Nantuck: Many hobbyists buy them at high prices and keep them at home in their tanks for ornamental purposes. This is why such fish are also called "ornamental fish."
:: So that means, apart from "Emergency Paimon"...
::: There's also "Ornamental Paimon"!
::Paimon: No, there isn't! How can there be so many kinds of Paimons!?
::Nantuck: Yes, that's precisely how it works. Looks like you've gotten it already!
::Nantuck: Recently, there have been many "ornamental fish" active in the waters near the Stormbearer Mountains, which I have marked on your map.
::Nantuck: Let's go over and check it out.
::;(Continue to next section)
;(Talk to Nantuck after catching a fish, if an Ornamental Fish was caught)
::Nantuck: How did it go? By the look on your face, I suppose you got a pretty good haul! Let me see.
::Nantuck: Oh? It's a newly discovered species of fish! Most stupendous... Hey, wait, what's that other fish in your bag?
::Nantuck: Wow— That's amazing! Do you know what this is? It's an "ornamental fish"!
::Nantuck: You might not know this, but even fish from the same species can have huge differences between individuals because of differences in living environment and food.
::Nantuck: Even though they all look the same, some individuals are particularly active and energetic. They jump out of the water from time to time and are very eye-catching.
::Nantuck: These individuals are superior by far in terms of both commercial and aesthetic value.
::Nantuck: Many hobbyists buy them at high prices and keep them at home in their tanks for ornamental purposes.
::Nantuck: This one in your bag is a true-blue "ornamental fish."
:: So that means, apart from "Emergency Paimon"...
::: There's also "Ornamental Paimon"!
::Paimon: No, there isn't! How can there be so many kinds of Paimons!?
::Nantuck: Yes, that's precisely how it works. Looks like you've gotten it already!
::Nantuck: I'm really sorry I underestimated you before... no! I underestimated the elites of the Adventurers' Guild!
::Nantuck: Guess I should hurry up and put up more commissions. I have got to attract talent like you to join the Fishing Association, if that's the last thing I do!
::Nantuck: By the way, if you need fishing gear in the future, you can drop by our Fishing Association to have a look. Our prices are very affordable!
::Nantuck: Hehe, not to brag or anything, but we do have a good collection of fine goods!
::;(Quest ends)
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;(After catching the fish and showing it to Nantuck)
:Nantuck: Back so soon, youngster? You're pretty quick, huh?
:Nantuck: Let me take a look... Wow! This one here is a true-blue "ornamental fish"!
:Nantuck: Y—You're definitely a first-class angler!
:Nantuck: I'm really sorry, it seems like I underestimated you before... No! I underestimated the elites of the Adventurers' Guild!
:Nantuck: Guess I should hurry up and put up more commissions. I've got to attract talent like you to join the Fishing Association, if that's the last thing I do!
:Nantuck: By the way, if you need fishing gear in the future, you can just swing by our Fishing Association to have a look. Our prices are pretty reasonable!
:Nantuck: Hehe, not to brag or anything, but we do have a good collection of fine goods!
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==Other Languages==
==Change History==
de:Fische in der Überzahl
es:Boom acuático
ja:魚群大発生
pt-br:Grande Surto de Peixes